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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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seeking
- noun the act of searching for something
quest.
- noun an attempt to acquire or gain something
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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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spend
- verb pass time in a specific way
pass.
- how are you spending your summer vacation?
- verb pay out
expend; drop.
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successful
- adjective having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
- a successful architect
- a successful business venture
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worldwide
- adjective satellite spanning or extending throughout the entire world
world-wide.
- worldwide distribution
- a worldwide epidemic
- adjective satellite involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
planetary; global; world-wide; world.
- global war
- global monetary policy
- neither national nor continental but planetary
- a world crisis
- of worldwide significance
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smart
- noun a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
smartness; smarting.
- verb be the source of pain
ache; hurt.
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everywhere
- adverb to or in any or all places; (`everyplace' is used informally for `everywhere')
everyplace; all over.
- You find fast food stores everywhere
- people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem
- he carried a gun everywhere he went
- looked all over for a suitable gift
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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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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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aspiring
- adjective satellite desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
wishful; aspirant.
- verb have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
aspire; draw a bead on; shoot for; aim.
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need
- noun a condition requiring relief
demand.
- she satisfied his need for affection
- God has no need of men to accomplish His work
- there is a demand for jobs
- noun anything that is necessary but lacking
want.
- he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
- I tried to supply his wants
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believe
- verb accept as true; take to be true
- I believed his report
- We didn't believe his stories from the War
- She believes in spirits
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; think; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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reputable
- adjective having a good reputation
- a reputable business
- a reputable scientist
- a reputable wine
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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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korean
- noun a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language
- noun the Altaic language spoken by Koreans
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today
- noun the present time or age
- the world of today
- today we have computers
- noun the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
- Today is beautiful
- did you see today's newspaper?
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seasoned
- adjective aged or processed
- verb lend flavor to
season; flavor; flavour.
- Season the chicken breast after roasting it
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survey
- noun a detailed critical inspection
study.
- noun short descriptive summary (of events)
sketch; resume.
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local
- noun public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops
- the local seemed to take forever to get to New York
- noun anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body
local anaesthetic; topical anesthetic; local anesthetic; topical anaesthetic.
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expect
- verb regard something as probable or likely
anticipate.
- The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
- verb consider obligatory; request and expect
ask; require.
- We require our secretary to be on time
- Aren't we asking too much of these children?
- I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
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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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behave
- verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
do; act.
- You should act like an adult
- Don't behave like a fool
- What makes her do this way?
- The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
- verb behave in a certain manner
acquit; comport; bear; conduct; carry; deport.
- She carried herself well
- he bore himself with dignity
- They conducted themselves well during these difficult times
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they
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. Jolif and glad they went unto here [their] rest And casten hem [them] full early for to sail. Chaucer.
They of Italy salute you. Heb. xiii. 24.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness. Matt. v. 6.
✍ They is used indefinitely, as our ancestors used man, and as the French use on; as, they say (French on dit), that is, it is said by persons not specified.
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rely
- verb have confidence or faith in
trust; bank; swear.
- We can trust in God
- Rely on your friends
- bank on your good education
- I swear by my grandmother's recipes
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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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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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feel
- noun an intuitive awareness;
- he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it
- noun the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
flavour; look; tone; flavor; feeling; smell; spirit.
- the feel of the city excited him
- a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
- it had the smell of treason
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foreign
- adjective of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
- foreign trade
- a foreign office
- adjective relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world
strange.
- foreign nations
- a foreign accent
- on business in a foreign city
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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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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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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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kong
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begin
- noun Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
Menachem Begin.
- verb take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
get; start out; set about; start; set out; get down; commence.
- We began working at dawn
- Who will start?
- Get working as soon as the sun rises!
- The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia
- He began early in the day
- Let's get down to work now
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taiwan
- noun a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong
Nationalist China; China; Republic of China.
- noun an island in southeastern Asia 100 miles off the coast of mainland China in the South China Sea
Formosa.
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speak
- verb express in speech
verbalise; verbalize; mouth; utter; talk.
- She talks a lot of nonsense
- This depressed patient does not verbalize
- verb exchange thoughts; talk with
talk.
- We often talk business
- Actions talk louder than words
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argue
- verb present reasons and arguments
reason.
- verb have an argument about something
contend; debate; fence.
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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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experienced
- adjective having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
experient.
- verb go or live through
see; go through; experience.
- We had many trials to go through
- he saw action in Viet Nam
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operating
- adjective involved in a kind of operation
- the operating conditions of the oxidation pond
- verb direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
operate; run.
- She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
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sophisticated
- adjective having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
- sophisticated young socialites
- a sophisticated audience
- a sophisticated lifestyle
- a sophisticated book
- verb make less natural or innocent
sophisticate.
- Their manners had sophisticated the young girls
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realize
- verb be fully aware or cognizant of
recognise; agnize; recognize; realise; agnise.
- verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
see; understand; realise.
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
- I don't understand the idea
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knowledgeable
- adjective satellite highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
knowing; lettered; well-read; learned; well-educated.
- knowing instructors
- a knowledgeable critic
- a knowledgeable audience
- adjective satellite alert and fully informed
knowing.
- a knowing collector of rare books
- surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on
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whose
The possessive case of who or which. See Who, and Which. Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee. Gen. xxiv. 23.
The question whose solution I require. Dryden.
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asian
Of or pertaining to Asia; Asiatic. "
Asian princes."
Jer. Taylor. --
n. An Asiatic.
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recognize
- verb accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
know; recognise; acknowledge.
- The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
- We do not recognize your gods
- verb be fully aware or cognizant of
recognise; agnize; realise; agnise; realize.
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legitimate
- verb make legal
legitimatize; decriminalize; legitimatise; legalise; legalize; legitimise; decriminalise; legitimize.
- Marijuana should be legalized
- verb show or affirm to be just and legitimate
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understand
- verb know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
- She did not understand her husband
- I understand what she means
- verb perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
see; realize; realise.
- Now I see!
- I just can't see your point
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
- I don't understand the idea
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retired
- adjective satellite no longer active in your work or profession
- verb go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
retire.
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want
- noun a state of extreme poverty
neediness; deprivation; privation.
- noun the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
deficiency; lack.
- there is a serious lack of insight into the problem
- water is the critical deficiency in desert regions
- for want of a nail the shoe was lost
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influential
- adjective having or exercising influence or power
- an influential newspaper
- influential leadership for peace
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abroad
- adjective satellite in a foreign country
overseas.
- markets abroad
- overseas markets
- adverb to or in a foreign country
- they had never travelled abroad
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working
- noun a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
workings.
- verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
work.
- I will work hard to improve my grades
- she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
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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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communicate
- verb transmit information
put across; pass along; pass on; pass.
- Please communicate this message to all employees
- pass along the good news
- verb transmit thoughts or feelings
intercommunicate.
- He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist
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involved
- adjective connected by participation or association or use
- we accomplished nothing, simply because of the large number of people involved
- the problems involved
- the involved muscles
- I don't want to get involved
- everyone involved in the bribery case has been identified
- verb connect closely and often incriminatingly
involve; affect; regard.
- This new ruling affects your business
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israeli
- noun a native or inhabitant of Israel
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Israel or its people
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know
- noun the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
- verb be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
cognize; cognise.
- I know that the President lied to the people
- I want to know who is winning the game!
- I know it's time
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western
- noun a sandwich made from a western omelet
western sandwich.
- noun a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
horse opera.
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frequently
- adverb many times at short intervals
oftentimes; often; oft; ofttimes.
- we often met over a cup of coffee
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prosperous
- adjective satellite in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
well-to-do; well-heeled; well-off; comfortable; well-fixed; well-situated; easy.
- they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
- easy living
- a prosperous family
- his family is well-situated financially
- well-to-do members of the community
- adjective satellite very lively and profitable
booming; palmy; thriving; prospering; roaring; flourishing.
- flourishing businesses
- a palmy time for stockbrokers
- a prosperous new business
- doing a roaring trade
- a thriving tourist center
- did a thriving business in orchids
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use
- noun the act of using
utilization; utilisation; usage; employment; exercise.
- he warned against the use of narcotic drugs
- skilled in the utilization of computers
- noun what something is used for
function; role; purpose.
- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
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independent
- noun a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)
mugwump; fencesitter.
- noun a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
freelance; freelancer; free-lance; free lance; self-employed person.
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travel
- noun the act of going from one place to another
travelling; traveling.
- he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel
- noun a movement through space that changes the location of something
change of location.
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mexican
Of or pertaining to Mexico or its people. --
n. A native or inhabitant of Mexico.
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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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operate
- verb direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
run.
- She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
- verb perform as expected when applied
function; go; work; run.
- The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
- Does this old car still run well?
- This old radio doesn't work anymore
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make
- noun a recognizable kind
brand.
- there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
- what make of car is that?
- noun the act of mixing cards haphazardly
shuffle; shuffling.
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u.s.
- noun the executive and legislative and judicial branches of the federal government of the United States
United States government; United States; US Government; U.S. government.
- noun North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
USA; the States; U.S.A.; United States; US; United States of America; America.
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encounter
- noun a minor short-term fight
skirmish; brush; clash.
- noun a casual or unexpected convergence
meeting.
- he still remembers their meeting in Paris
- there was a brief encounter in the hallway
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attract
- verb direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
pull; pull in; draw in; draw.
- Her good looks attract the stares of many men
- The ad pulled in many potential customers
- This pianist pulls huge crowds
- The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
- verb be attractive to
appeal.
- The idea of a vacation appeals to me
- The beautiful garden attracted many people
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wanting
- adjective satellite nonexistent
absent; lacking; missing.
- the thumb is absent
- her appetite was lacking
- verb feel or have a desire for; want strongly
desire; want.
- I want to go home now
- I want my own room
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many
- adjective a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `as' or `too' or `so' or `that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number
- many temptations
- the temptations are many
- a good many
- a great many
- many directions
- take as many apples as you like
- too many clouds to see
- never saw so many people
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seem
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
look; appear.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb seem to be true, probable, or apparent
appear.
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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minded
- adjective satellite (used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
- civic-minded
- career-minded
- verb be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
mind.
- I don't mind your behavior
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agree
- verb be in accord; be in agreement
hold; concur; concord.
- We agreed on the terms of the settlement
- I can't agree with you!
- I hold with those who say life is sacred
- Both philosophers concord on this point
- verb consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something
- She agreed to all my conditions
- He agreed to leave her alone
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indonesian
- noun a native or inhabitant of Indonesia
- noun the dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia
Bahasa Indonesia; Bahasa.
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face
- noun the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
human face.
- he washed his face
- I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news
- noun the feelings expressed on a person's face
facial expression; expression; look; aspect.
- a sad expression
- a look of triumph
- an angry face
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powered
- adjective (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind
- powered flight
- kerosine-powered jet engines
- verb supply the force or power for the functioning of
power.
- The gasoline powers the engines
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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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private
- noun an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines
common soldier; buck private.
- our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value
- adjective confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
- a private place
- private discussions
- private lessons
- a private club
- a private secretary
- private property
- the former President is now a private citizen
- public figures struggle to maintain a private life
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think
- noun an instance of deliberate thinking
- I need to give it a good think
- verb judge or regard; look upon; judge
conceive; believe; consider.
- I think he is very smart
- I believe her to be very smart
- I think that he is her boyfriend
- The racist conceives such people to be inferior
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international
- adjective concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
- international affairs
- an international agreement
- international waters
- noun any of several international socialist organizations
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find
- noun a productive insight
breakthrough; discovery.
- noun the act of discovering something
uncovering; discovery.
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prudent
- adjective careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
- a prudent manager
- prudent rulers
- prudent hesitation
- more prudent to hide than to fight
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looking
- noun the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
looking at; look.
- he went out to have a look
- his look was fixed on her eyes
- he gave it a good looking at
- his camera does his looking for him
- noun the act of searching visually
looking for.
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perceive
- verb to become aware of through the senses
comprehend.
- I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
- verb become conscious of
- She finally perceived the futility of her protest
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corrupt
- verb corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
pervert; debase; profane; misdirect; subvert; debauch; deprave; vitiate; demoralise; demoralize.
- debauch the young people with wine and women
- Socrates was accused of corrupting young men
- Do school counselors subvert young children?
- corrupt the morals
- verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
grease one's palms; buy; bribe.
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around
- adverb in the area or vicinity
about.
- a few spectators standing about
- hanging around
- waited around for the next flight
- adverb by a circular or circuitous route
- He came all the way around the base
- the road goes around the pond
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engage
- verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
pursue; prosecute.
- She pursued many activities
- They engaged in a discussion
- verb consume all of one's attention or time
engross; absorb; occupy.
- Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
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conservative
- noun a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
conservativist.
- noun a member of a Conservative Party
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appreciate
- verb recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- verb be fully aware of; realize fully
take account.
- Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?
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leading
- noun thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
lead.
- noun the activity of leading
leadership.
- his leadership inspired the team
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seek
- noun the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
- verb try to get or reach
- seek a position
- seek an education
- seek happiness
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russian
Of or pertaining to Russia, its inhabitants, or language. --
n. A native or inhabitant of Russia; the language of Russia.
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attending
- noun the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
attention.
- noun the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
attendance.
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busy
- verb keep busy with
occupy.
- She busies herself with her butterfly collection
- adjective actively or fully engaged or occupied
- busy with her work
- a busy man
- too busy to eat lunch
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consider
- verb deem to be
reckon; see; regard; view.
- She views this quite differently from me
- I consider her to be shallow
- I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
- verb give careful consideration to
study.
- consider the possibility of moving
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Collocation words for "businesspeople" are words related to "businesspeople" by occurring either before (prefix words) or after "businesspeople" (suffix words) in common language usage across multiple media. The words assembled above can be filtered by parts of speech (i.e) nouns, verbs, describing adjectives and adverbs, or by their positive or negative vibes, frequency in usage, whether they are prefix words or suffix words for "businesspeople" or by the count of syllables each word has.
