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def: to go along with; to be together
ex: thunder often accompanies lightning |
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def: being of use; helpful; favorable
ex: a balance diet is beneficial |
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def:one that is held prisoner
ex:the captives where closely guarded
def:the state being held against ones will
ex:the giant panda rarely breeds in captive |
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def: suitable for ones needs
ex:the bus stop is convenient because it is close to my house |
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def: a strong feeling of emotion espescialy joy
ex: fans screamed in ecstasy when there idol appeared on stage |
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def: a wide open area or surface
ex: wheat grows on broad expanse of the kansas prairie |
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def:a long journey by a group to explore or do a battle
ex: the expedition into the brazilian rainforest lasted near a year |
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def: clumsy awkward express
ex: that inept remark you made at the funeral upset those who overheard it |
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def: to translate into another language
ex: a native Parisian was hired to interpret the French minister’s remarks for the audience |
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def: too valuable to measure
ex: the students’ help in organizing the boycott was invaluable |
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def: to be slow in leaving or going away
ex: the guests lingered in the hall, reluctant to go out into the cold |
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def: to get back
ex: owners can retrieve their lost articles from the lost and found |
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def: a minor fight or battle
ex: apart from a few skirmishes, both sides kept the cease-fire that had been agreed to |
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def: something added to make up for some thing missing
ex: those who eat a well-balanced diet do not need vitamin supplements |
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def:a particular area of land
ex: a dog will defend his territory |
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