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epitomize
This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area. |
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to contain or represent in small compass
[ih-pit-uh-mahyz]
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infer
They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice. |
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Definition
to hint; imply; suggest.
[in-fur]
verb
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evoke
His comment evoked protests from the shocked listeners. |
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Definition
to call up or produce (memories, feelings, etc.)
[ih-vohk]
verb |
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Term
diminish
For this very reason, though, inequality among nations diminishes too. |
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Definition
to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
[dih-min-ish]
verb |
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Term
foreshadow
Political upheavals foreshadowed war. |
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Definition
to show or indicate beforehand
[fawr-shad-oh, fohr-]
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