hardheaded
- adjective satellite unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
mulish.
- adjective satellite guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
practical; hard-nosed; pragmatic.
- a hardheaded appraisal of our position
- a hard-nosed labor leader
- completely practical in his approach to business
- not ideology but pragmatic politics
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lobby
- noun a large entrance or reception room or area
entrance hall; anteroom; hall; antechamber; vestibule; foyer.
- noun the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
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taiwanese
- noun a native or inhabitant of Taiwan
- noun any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province
Min dialect; Min; Fukkianese; Amoy; Hokkianese; Fukien.
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underwrite
- verb guarantee financial support of
subvent; subvention.
- The opera tour was subvented by a bank
- verb protect by insurance
insure; cover.
- The insurance won't cover this
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shrewd
- adjective satellite marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
sharp; astute.
- a smart businessman
- an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
- he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
- adjective satellite used of persons
scheming; conniving; calculative; calculating.
- the most calculating and selfish men in the community
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clamor
- noun a loud harsh or strident noise
cacophony; din; blare; blaring.
- noun loud and persistent outcry from many people
clamour; clamoring; hue and cry; clamouring.
- he ignored the clamor of the crowd
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singaporean
- noun an inhabitant of Singapore
- adjective of or relating to the island nation of Singapore and its people
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haole
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profit
- noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
net profit; lucre; earnings; net; profits; net income.
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
gain.
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gujerati
- noun a member of the people of Gujarat
Gujarati.
- noun the Indic language spoken by the people of India who live in Gujarat in western India
Gujarati.
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alike
- adjective having the same or similar characteristics
similar; like.
- all politicians are alike
- they looked utterly alike
- friends are generally alike in background and taste
- adverb equally
likewise.
- parents and teachers alike demanded reforms
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complain
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
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wealthy
- adjective satellite having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
moneyed; loaded; flush; affluent.
- an affluent banker
- a speculator flush with cash
- not merely rich but loaded
- moneyed aristocrats
- wealthy corporations
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compete
- verb compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
contend; vie.
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crony
- noun a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
sidekick; buddy; chum; brother; pal.
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interview
- noun the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
- my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds
- noun a conference (usually with someone important)
audience; consultation.
- he had a consultation with the judge
- he requested an audience with the king
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ghanaian
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Ghana or its people or language
Ghanese; Ghanian.
- Ghanaian cocoa production
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distrust
- noun doubt about someone's honesty
suspicion; mistrust; misgiving.
- noun the trait of not trusting others
distrustfulness; mistrust.
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sindhi
- noun a native or inhabitant of Sind
- noun the Indic language of Sind which is spoken also in western India
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petition
- noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
postulation; request.
- noun reverent petition to a deity
orison; prayer.
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multimillionaire
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prosper
- verb make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
flourish; fly high; thrive.
- The new student is thriving
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unscrupulous
- adjective without scruples or principles
- unscrupulous politicos who would be happy to sell...their country in order to gain power
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resent
- verb feel bitter or indignant about
- She resents being paid less than her co-workers
- verb wish ill or allow unwillingly
begrudge.
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expatriate
- noun a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
exile; expat.
- verb expel from a country
exile; deport.
- The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions
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complain
- verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; quetch.
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about
- verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
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enterprising
- adjective marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
- an enterprising foreign policy
- an enterprising young man likely to go far
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donate
- verb give to a charity or good cause
- I donated blood to the Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake
- donate money to the orphanage
- She donates to her favorite charity every month
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astute
- adjective satellite marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
sharp; shrewd.
- a smart businessman
- an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
- he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
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reside
- verb make one's home in a particular place or community
shack; domiciliate; domicile.
- may parents reside in Florida
- verb live (in a certain place)
occupy; lodge in.
- She resides in Princeton
- he occupies two rooms on the top floor
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fear
- noun an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
fearfulness; fright.
- noun an anxious feeling
care; concern.
- care had aged him
- they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
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senegalese
- noun a native or inhabitant of Senegal
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Senegal or its people
- Senegalese villages
- Senegalese herdsmen
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seeking
- noun the act of searching for something
quest.
- noun an attempt to acquire or gain something
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ultraconservative
- noun an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
extreme right-winger; reactionary.
- adjective satellite extremely conservative
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commute
- noun a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
- there is standing room only on the high-speed commute
- verb exchange positions without a change in value
transpose.
- These operators commute with each other
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wealthy
- adjective satellite having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
moneyed; loaded; flush; affluent.
- an affluent banker
- a speculator flush with cash
- not merely rich but loaded
- moneyed aristocrats
- wealthy corporations
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spearhead
- noun someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.)
- noun the leading military unit in an attack
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savvy
- noun the cognitive condition of someone who understands
apprehension; discernment; understanding.
- he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
- verb get the meaning of something
grok; apprehend; dig; comprehend; grasp; compass; get the picture.
- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
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rally
- noun a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
mass meeting.
- noun the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
rallying.
- he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning
- he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
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hatted
- adjective wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind
- two old ladies, neatly hatted and gloved
- a bearskin-hatted sentry
- verb put on or wear a hat
hat.
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banded
- adjective identified with a band especially around a leg
- kept watch for the return of their banded birds
- verb bind or tie together, as with a band
band.
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profit
- noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
net profit; lucre; earnings; net; profits; net income.
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
gain.
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zambian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Zambia
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Zambia or its people
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predominate
- verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
dominate; prevail; reign; rule.
- Money reigns supreme here
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
- verb appear very large or occupy a commanding position
tower; loom; hulk.
- The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
- Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
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afrikaner
- noun a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
Boer; Afrikander.
- adjective belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language
Afrikaans.
- an Afrikaans couple
- Afrikaner support
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invest
- verb make an investment
put; place; commit.
- verb give qualities or abilities to
endue; gift; empower; indue; endow.
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lebanese
- noun a native or inhabitant of Lebanon
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Lebanon or its people
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shrewd
- adjective satellite marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
sharp; astute.
- a smart businessman
- an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
- he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
- adjective satellite used of persons
scheming; conniving; calculative; calculating.
- the most calculating and selfish men in the community
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scurrying
- adjective satellite moving with great haste
hurrying.
- affection for this hurrying driving...little man
- lashed the scurrying horses
- verb to move about or proceed hurriedly
scamper; skitter; scurry; scuttle.
- so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground
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upstanding
- adjective satellite meriting respect or esteem
solid.
- an upstanding member of the community
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visiting
- noun the activity of making visits
- the purpose was to promote homes, clubs, visiting, and other services
- verb go to see a place, as for entertainment
see; visit.
- We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
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kuwaiti
- noun a native or inhabitant of Kuwait
- adjective of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people
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eager
- noun a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
bore; eagre; aegir; tidal bore.
- adjective having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
- eager to learn
- eager to travel abroad
- eager for success
- eager helpers
- an eager look
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jordanian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Jordan
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Jordan or its people
- Jordanian archeological sites
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hurrying
- noun changing location rapidly
speed; speeding.
- verb move very fast
speed; hurry; travel rapidly; zip.
- The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
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yuppie
- noun a young upwardly mobile professional individual; a well-paid middle-class professional who works in a city and has a luxurious life style
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traveling
- noun the act of going from one place to another
travel; travelling.
- he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel
- verb change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
go; travel; move; locomote.
- How fast does your new car go?
- We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus
- The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect
- The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell
- news travelled fast
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parsi
- noun a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India
Parsee.
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overthrow
- noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
- noun the act of disturbing the mind or body
upset; derangement.
- his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
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rich
- noun people who have possessions and wealth (considered as a group)
rich people.
- only the very rich benefit from this legislation
- adjective possessing material wealth
- her father is extremely rich
- many fond hopes are pinned on rich uncles
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prefer
- verb like better; value more highly
- Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels
- We prefer sleeping outside
- verb select as an alternative over another
opt; choose.
- I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- She opted for the job on the East coast
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greedy
- adjective satellite immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
covetous; prehensile; avaricious; grasping; grabby.
- they are avaricious and will do anything for money
- casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
- a grasping old miser
- grasping commercialism
- greedy for money and power
- grew richer and greedier
- prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees
- adjective satellite (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
esurient; avid; devouring.
- avid for adventure
- an avid ambition to succeed
- fierce devouring affection
- the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
- greedy for fame
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cooperate
- verb work together on a common enterprise of project
collaborate; join forces; get together.
- The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well
- We joined forces with another research group
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gujarati
- noun a member of the people of Gujarat
Gujerati.
- noun the Indic language spoken by the people of India who live in Gujarat in western India
Gujerati.
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benefit
- noun financial assistance in time of need
- noun something that aids or promotes well-being
welfare.
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farsighted
- adjective able to see distant objects clearly
presbyopic.
- adjective satellite planning prudently for the future
farseeing; long; prospicient; foresightful; longsighted; foresighted.
- large goals that required farsighted policies
- took a long view of the geopolitical issues
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investing
- noun the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
investment.
- verb make an investment
put; invest; place; commit.
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zimbabwean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Zimbabwe
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Zimbabwe or its people
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commuting
- noun the travel of a commuter
commutation.
- verb exchange positions without a change in value
commute; transpose.
- These operators commute with each other
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filipino
- noun a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
- noun official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
Philippine.
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wishing
- noun a specific feeling of desire
wish; want.
- he got his wish
- he was above all wishing and desire
- verb hope for; have a wish
wish.
- I wish I could go home now
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panamanian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Panama
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Panama or its people
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pool
- noun an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
- noun a small lake
pond.
- the pond was too small for sailing
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nosed
- adjective having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind
- verb search or inquire in a meddlesome way
horn in; intrude; poke; pry; nose.
- This guy is always nosing around the office
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finance
- noun the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
- noun the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
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pakistani
- noun a native or inhabitant of Pakistan
- adjective of or relating to Pakistan or its people or language
- Pakistani mountain passes
- Pakistani soldiers
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amass
- verb collect or gather
gather; conglomerate; accumulate; cumulate; pile up.
- Journals are accumulating in my office
- The work keeps piling up
- verb get or gather together
roll up; compile; collect; accumulate; hoard; pile up.
- I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife
- She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis
- She rolled up a small fortune
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tend
- verb have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
run; incline; lean; be given.
- She tends to be nervous before her lectures
- These dresses run small
- He inclined to corpulence
- verb have care of or look after
- She tends to the children
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canny
- adjective satellite showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
cagy; clever; cagey.
- a cagey lawyer
- too clever to be sound
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interested
- adjective having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
- an interested audience
- interested in sports
- was interested to hear about her family
- interested in knowing who was on the telephone
- interested spectators
- verb excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
interest.
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malaysian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Malaysia
- noun the Malay language spoken in Malaysia
Bahasa Malaysia; Bahasa Melayu; Bahasa Kebangsaan.
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buy
- noun an advantageous purchase
steal; bargain.
- she got a bargain at the auction
- the stock was a real buy at that price
- verb obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
purchase.
- The family purchased a new car
- The conglomerate acquired a new company
- She buys for the big department store
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foresighted
- adjective satellite planning prudently for the future
farseeing; farsighted; long; prospicient; foresightful; longsighted.
- large goals that required farsighted policies
- took a long view of the geopolitical issues
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engaged
- adjective satellite having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
occupied.
- she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities
- deeply engaged in conversation
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue; prosecute; engage.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
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heel
- noun the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
- noun the back part of the human foot
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routinely
- adverb according to routine or established practice
- he routinely parked in a no-parking zone
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ugandan
- noun a native or inhabitant of Uganda
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Uganda or its people
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poll
- noun an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
canvass; public opinion poll; opinion poll.
- noun the top of the head
crown; pate.
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antiunion
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balk
- noun the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
baulk.
- a player with ball in hand must play from the balk
- noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
handicap; baulk; check; impediment; hindrance; deterrent; hinderance.
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nigerian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Nigeria
- adjective of or relating to Nigeria
- the Nigerian capital used to be Lagos
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favored
- adjective satellite preferred above all others and treated with partiality
preferent; pet; favorite; preferred; favourite; best-loved.
- verb promote over another
favor; prefer; favour.
- he favors his second daughter
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bangladeshi
- noun a native or inhabitant of Bangladesh
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Bangladesh or its people or language
East Pakistani.
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headed
- adjective satellite having a heading or course in a certain direction
- verb to go or travel towards
head.
- where is she heading
- We were headed for the mountains
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avaricious
- adjective satellite immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
covetous; prehensile; greedy; grasping; grabby.
- they are avaricious and will do anything for money
- casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields
- a grasping old miser
- grasping commercialism
- greedy for money and power
- grew richer and greedier
- prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees
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react
- verb show a response or a reaction to something
respond.
- verb act against or in opposition to
oppose.
- She reacts negatively to everything I say
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farseeing
- adjective satellite capable of seeing to a great distance
eagle-eyed; longsighted; keen-sighted.
- adjective satellite planning prudently for the future
farsighted; long; prospicient; foresightful; longsighted; foresighted.
- large goals that required farsighted policies
- took a long view of the geopolitical issues
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congregate
- verb come together, usually for a purpose
- The crowds congregated in front of the Vatican on Christmas Eve
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kenyan
- noun a native or inhabitant of Kenya
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Kenya or its people
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sought
- adjective that is looked for
- the long sought relatives
- verb try to get or reach
seek.
- seek a position
- seek an education
- seek happiness
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eritrean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Eritrea
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Eritrea or its people
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respond
- verb show a response or a reaction to something
react.
- verb react verbally
answer; reply.
- She didn't want to answer
- answer the question
- We answered that we would accept the invitation
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downtown
- noun the central area or commercial center of a town or city
business district.
- the heart of Birmingham's downtown
- adjective of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center
- downtown Manhattan
- delinquents roaming the downtown streets
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pressure
- noun the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
pressure level; force per unit area.
- the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure
- noun a force that compels
- the public brought pressure to bear on the government
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shrewd
- adjective satellite marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
sharp; astute.
- a smart businessman
- an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
- he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
- adjective satellite used of persons
scheming; conniving; calculative; calculating.
- the most calculating and selfish men in the community
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intend
- verb have in mind as a purpose
think; mean.
- I mean no harm
- I only meant to help you
- She didn't think to harm me
- We thought to return early that night
- verb design or destine
destine; specify; designate.
- She was intended to become the director
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delegation
- noun a group of representatives or delegates
commission; delegacy; deputation; mission.
- noun authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
delegating; relegating; relegation; deputation.
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affluent
- noun an affluent person; a person who is financially well off
- the so-called emerging affluents
- noun a branch that flows into the main stream
tributary; confluent; feeder.
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tend
- verb have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
run; incline; lean; be given.
- She tends to be nervous before her lectures
- These dresses run small
- He inclined to corpulence
- verb have care of or look after
- She tends to the children
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guinean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Guinea
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Guinea or its inhabitants
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welcome
- noun the state of being welcome
- don't outstay your welcome
- noun a greeting or reception
- the proposal got a warm welcome
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prominent
- adjective satellite having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
striking; salient; spectacular; outstanding.
- an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
- a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
- salient traits
- a spectacular rise in prices
- a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
- a striking resemblance between parent and child
- adjective satellite conspicuous in position or importance
large; big.
- a big figure in the movement
- big man on campus
- he's very large in financial circles
- a prominent citizen
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reap
- verb gather, as of natural products
harvest; glean.
- verb get or derive
draw.
- He drew great benefits from his membership in the association
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