 | Term | Definition |
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at once |
immediately |
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at the expense of |
to the disadvantage of |
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at the same time |
simultaneously |
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atmosphere |
air |
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attain |
accomplish, achieve, reach |
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attest |
to confirm |
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attribute |
ascribe |
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attribute |
characteristic, trait, nature, property |
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authentic |
genuine<=> artificial, imaginary, fictitious |
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authenticated |
verified |
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available |
obtainable / useful |
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avenue |
means, way |
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avid |
eager, enthusiastic |
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avoid |
stay away from |
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backbone s |
pine, foundation |
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bare |
uncovered |
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barely |
scarcely |
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barge |
ship |
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barren |
empty, unproductive, arid |
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barrier |
obstacle |
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barter |
trade, exchange |
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be at odds with |
disagree with |
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be considered (as) |
be thought of (as) |
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be marked (by) |
be characterized (by) |
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beckoning |
inviting |
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believed |
be convinced |
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best fit best suited |
most appropriate |
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bestow |
give, grant, confer, endow |
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bias |
prejudice |
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block |
prevent, confine, box |
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blot out |
cover, dim |
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boldly |
bravely, daringly |
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bonds |
ties, links |
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boom |
expansion/ flourish, prosper, thrive < >slump, depression |
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boost |
raise, elevate |
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boundary |
border |
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bounds |
limits |
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bountiful |
plentiful, abundant, profuse |
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brace |
support |
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break |
rest period |
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break with |
separate from |
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breakdown |
collapse, decomposition |
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breakthrough |
advance |
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breed |
reproduce, raise, bring up |
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bridle |
harness, halter |
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brisk |
active, fast, energetic |
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broaden |
enlarge |
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budding |
emerging |
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budget |
estimate |
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bulk |
great quantity, majority |
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