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happening or existing at the same time
Because the football game and the volleyball game were concomitant, they could only go to one. |
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1) longest division of geologic time, containing 2 or more eras.
2) a very long period of time
It seemed like eons since we had seen them, but it had only been 6 months. |
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still existing, not lost, detroyed or extinct
Dinosaurs are no longer extant; they are extinct. |
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a gap in space or time; a break
We went to Florida duing the summer hiatus. |
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to get used to something undesirable, especially by prolonged exposure.
After 2 hours of the dog next door barking, Miss Weber became inured to it. |
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impossible to retract or undo; can't be reversed
Getting a good education is irrevocable; no one can take it away from you. |
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1000 years
The year 2000 was the start of a new millenium. |
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time without end; an eternity; forever
Some students feel that high school goes on in perpetuity. It feels as if it will never end. |
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1) original, primitive
2)unspoiled, staying pure
3)clean
We hiked through the pristine forest.
It was amazing that a 5 year old could keep her dress pristine. |
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1) short life or existence
2) moving from place to place
The transience of summer vacation makes it special. We know it won't last forever. |
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