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Definition polite in a formal way but possibly not friendly Example The less time I have to spend being civil to him the better!
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Definition (formal) to make sth clearer or easier to understand Example I hope this clarifies my position Part of Speech Clarify (v)
Clarification (n)
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Definition accepted or deserving to be accepted as one of the best or most important of its kind Example The novel may become a modern classic Part of Speech Classic (adj)
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Definition an item in a legal document that says that a particular thing must or must not be done Example There is a clause in the contract forbidding tenants to sublet Part of Speech clause (n)
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Definition a system of words, letters, numbers or symbols that represent a message or record information secretly or in a shorter form Example It's written in code Part of Speech Code (n)
Coding (n)
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Definition (of ideas, thoughts, arguments, etc.) logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear Example a coherent policy for the transport system
Part of Speech Coherent (adj)
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Definition (of two or more events) to take place at the same time Example It's a pity our trips to New York don't coincide Part of Speech Coincide (v)
Coincidence (n) Coincident (adj)
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Definition to fall down (and usually become unconscious), especially because you are very ill/sick Example He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. Part of Speech Collapse (v)
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Definition a person that you work with, especially in a profession or a business Example We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years Part of Speech Colleague (n)
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Definition (with sth) (formal) to begin to happen; to begin sth Example The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon Part of Speech Commence (v)
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Definition (about / on sth) something that you say or write which gives an opinion on or explains sb/sth Example She made helpful comments on my work Part of Speech Comment (n)
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Definition an amount of money that is paid to sb for selling goods and which increases with the amount of goods that are sold Example You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. Part of Speech commission (n)
commissioned (v)
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Definition promise / say definitely Example The President is committed to reforming health care Part of Speech Commit (v)
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Definition (economics) a product or a raw material that can be bought and sold, especially between countries Example Crude oil is the world's most important commodity Part of Speech commodity (n)
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Definition to make your ideas, feelings, thoughts, etc. known to other people so that they understand them Example He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group Part of Speech communicate (v) communication (n)
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Definition all the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group Example The local community was shocked by the murders Part of Speech Community (n)
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Definition (of machines, especially computers) able to be used together Example The new system will be compatible with existing equipment Part of Speech Compatible (adj) Compatibility(v)
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Definition to provide sth good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc. Example Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one Part of Speech Compensate (v) Compensation (n)
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Definition to produce a book, list, report, etc. by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc Example We are trying to compile a list of suitable people for the job Part of Speech Compile (v)
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Definition to add to sth in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive Example The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list Part of Speech Complement (n) Complementary (adj) |
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Definition made of many different things or parts that are connected; difficult to understand Example the complex structure of the human brain Part of Speech Complex (adj) Complexity (n)
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Definition one of several parts of which sth is made Example jealousy was a component of his character Part of Speech Component(n)
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Definition (chemistry) a substance formed by a chemical reaction of two or more elements in fixed amounts relative to each other Example Common salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine. Part of Speech Compound(v)
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Definition including all, or almost all, the items, details, facts, information, etc., that may be concerned Example It is a comprehensive survey of world affairs Part of Speech Comprehensive (adj) Comprehensive (n)
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