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Propel

3. Push something forward
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Push something forward
The speed he builds up down the hill will propel the skier into the air.
Their terrible situation propelled them to move to another country.

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justify

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To prove with evidence
You have to justify your answer to receive the best possible grade.
I haven’t done enough work to justify a break.

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eloquent

7. To say something beautifully and clearly
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To say something beautifully and clearly
Suzy was very eloquent during her speech, articulating and reaching out to so many people's hearts.

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contribute

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Add to
They never contribute anything and have no kindness in their hearts.
“I want you to contribute to the discussion,” said the teacher.

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inept

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Not able to
The teenager was an inept driver who could not back out of his driveway without hitting something.

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improvise

13. Come up with a plan when you are not prepared.
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Come up with a plan when you are not prepared.
The man improvised an umbrella by putting a newspaper over his head.
The teacher sometimes improvises on the spot.

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dissent

15. To differ in opinion; to disagree
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To differ in opinion; to disagree
More than likely, my father will dissent with the idea I am old enough to set my own curfew.
In a free country, people are allowed to voice their dissent.

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extensive

17. A lot; covering a large area
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A lot; covering a large area
The tornado caused extensive damage to several homes in the neighborhood.
She did extensive research on the topic of fossil fuels.

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prominent

19. important, well-known, most noticeable
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important, well-known, most noticeable
The meeting was attended by prominent leaders from around the world.
Her eyes are her most prominent feature

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degrade

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To treat someone poorly and without respect; to make them feel bad or small.
Peter likes to degrade people by calling them embarrassing names.
The Kobra’s degraded other students.

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anti-

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against

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dis-

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not/opposite

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ex-

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previous
former
thoroughly

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im-/in-

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not/opposite

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Pro-

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forward/
in favor of

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tract

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pull or drag

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bio

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life

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chron

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time

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meter

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measure

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therm

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heat