 | Term | Definition |
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anticipate |
to look forward to; to expect |
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anticipate |
to be aware of and to provide for beforehand |
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bankrupt |
unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so |
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bankrupt |
left without any worth or value |
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bankrupt |
to leave without worth or value |
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brief |
short; not long-lasting |
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brief |
to give a short explanation or set of instructions to |
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brief |
a statement, giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law |
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brisk |
quick; active |
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brisk |
stimulating; refreshing |
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budget |
a plan for spending money during a certain period |
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budget |
to plan the use of carefully |
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compete |
to try to win against others |
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competition |
the act of trying to win against others |
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competition |
a contest |
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competitor |
one who competes against others |
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complicate |
to make difficult |
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complicated |
not easy or simple; having many different parts |
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effect |
to make happen |
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effect |
a result |
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effective |
bringing about the desired result |
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effective |
in operation; active |
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effective |
making a strong and favorable impression |
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err |
to be wrong or to do wrong |
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error |
a mistake |
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erroneous |
mistaken; wrong |
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factor |
something that contributes to a result |
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fad |
something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten |
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gripe |
to complain |
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gripe |
to annoy or irritate |
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gripe |
a complaint |
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knack |
a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily |
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leisure |
free time not taken up with work |
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leisurely |
slow; relaxed |
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unique |
the only one of its kind |
