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March 30, 2024
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Term
Definition
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1
recuperate
To recover
It took a few weeks for me to fully recuperate after the surgery.
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2
timely
Done or happening at the right time.
We need to submit a timely report to meet the deadline.
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3
conceited
Thinking you are too important or better than others.
The conceited actor refused to sign autographs for fans.
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4
hollow
Empty inside.
The tree trunk was hollow, and a squirrel lived inside it.
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5
grumbling
Complaining in a quiet, unhappy way.
My stomach is grumbling, I'm hungry!
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6
boasting
Talking too proudly about yourself and your achievements.
I don't like people who are always boasting about their success.
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7
domesticated
(Of animals) Bred and raised to live with humans;
fond of home life and housework.
Dogs and cats are domesticated animals.
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tame
(Of animals) Not wild or dangerous, trained to obey humans.
The lion tamer taught the circus lions to be tame.
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9
overflowing tears
Having so much tears that it keeps flowing.
I couldn’t control my overflowing tears after watching the movie.
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10
empathize
To understand and share someone else's feelings.
A good friend can empathize with you when you're sad.
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11
pinpoint
To find out the exact cause or location of something.
The detectives worked hard to pinpoint the exact time of the crime.
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12
mandatory
Required; something you have to do.
School attendance is mandatory for all children.
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13
vision board
A collection of images representing your goals and dreams.
I made a vision board to inspire me to achieve my goals.
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14
diminish
To become smaller or less.
The light started to diminish as the sun set.
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15
crucial
Extremely important.
Your support is crucial to my success.
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16
visualize
To create a picture in your mind.
I like to visualize myself succeeding before a big challenge.
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17
affirm
To state something positively and confidently.
You should affirm your positive qualities to build confidence.
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