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To admit something.
Our aunt hates to admit an error. She will never concede that she might be wrong. |
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Tending to resist change, favoring traditional values and views.
Laurns conservative relatives were shocked when she broke with tradition and wore a rose-colored wedding gown. |
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Totally different, opposite, conflicting.
Claries father insists that she share his views. He doesn't allow her to express an opinion contrary to his. |
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To openly condemn, express disapproval of.
When Eugene said he saw me steal from another students locker, I denounced him as a liar. |
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To prevent or discourage.
No one is sure how much the threat of capital punishment deters murder. |
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To reveal, make known.
When I applied for financial aid, I had to disclose my family's annual income. But it embarrassed me to reveal this information. |
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Someone blamed for the mistake of others.
Because the manager wanted a scapegoat for his own mistake, he fired an innocent employee. |
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Lacking depth or meaning,shallow.
My teacher said my essay on divorce was too superficial because I didn't go into the subject in detail. |
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To keep something going, continue, maintain.
An opera singer can sustain a high note for a long period of time. |
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A change from one activity, condition, or location to another.
Mark's parents were amazed at how easily he made the transition from full time student to full time employee. |
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