Lesson 24
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Lesson 24 - Mask Toggle

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#691
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atypical
/ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/
adjective
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not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
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The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

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unusual, abnormal, irregular, uncommon, exceptional
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typical, normal, regular
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atypical behavior, atypical pattern, atypical case, atypical features
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#692
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auricle
/ˈɔːrɪkl̩/
noun
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The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
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The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

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outer ear, pinna, earflap
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inner ear, cochlea
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left auricle, right auricle, auricle structure, auricle anatomy
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#693
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aureole
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noun
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A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
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The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.

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halo, nimbus, radiance, glow
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darkness, shadow
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golden aureole, shining aureole, divine aureole
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#694
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aural
/ˈɔːrəl/
adjective
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Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
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The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

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auditory, acoustic, hearing-related, sonic
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visual, optical
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aural skills, aural exam, aural experience, aural perception
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#695
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august
/ɔːˈɡʌst/
adjective
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Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
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The king entered the hall with an august presence.

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majestic, grand, dignified, noble
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ordinary, common, trivial
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august personality, august gathering, august presence, august institution
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#696
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augury
/ˈɔːɡjʊri/
noun
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A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
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The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

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augury of doom

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a sign that something disastrous is about to happen
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omen, sign, portent, prediction, forewarning
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certainty, assurance, fact
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augury of success, augury of trouble, good augury, bad augury
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#697
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augur
/ˈɔːɡər/
verb
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augured
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augured
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augurs
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auguring
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To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
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Dark clouds augur a coming storm.

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foretell, predict, portend, foreshadow
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ignore, disregard
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augur well, augur ill, augur success, augur disaster
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#698
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augment
/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/
verb
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augmented
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augmented
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augments
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augmenting
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To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.
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The company plans to augment its workforce with new recruits.

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augmented reality

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A technology that overlays digital information onto the real world.
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increase, enhance, boost, expand, enlarge
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diminish, reduce, lessen
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augment income, augment resources, augment staff, augment capacity
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#699
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auditory
/ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/
adjective
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Relating to the sense of hearing.
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The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

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aural, hearing, acoustic, sonic
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visual, tactile
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auditory system, auditory nerves, auditory processing, auditory skills
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#700
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audition
/ɔːˈdɪʃən/
noun/verb
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auditioned
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auditioned
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auditions
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auditioning
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A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
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She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

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tryout, test, performance, screening
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selection, appointment
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give an audition, pass an audition, audition call, audition tape
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#701
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audit
/ˈɔːdɪt/
noun/verb
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audited
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audited
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audits
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auditing
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A formal examination of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements.

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audit trail

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A record that shows who has accessed a system and what operations they performed.
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inspection, examination, review, assessment, evaluation
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neglect, ignore, overlook
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financial audit, internal audit, external audit, audit report, audit committee
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#702
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audible
/ˈɔːdəbl/
adjective
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able to be heard
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Her voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.

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hearable, perceptible, clear, distinct
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inaudible, silent, faint
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barely audible, clearly audible, audible sound, audible sigh
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#703
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audacity
/ɔːˈdæsəti/
noun
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the willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful boldness
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He had the audacity to question the professor in class.

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boldness, courage, nerve, fearlessness, daring
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timidity, shyness, caution
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have the audacity, show audacity, remarkable audacity
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#704
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audacious
/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
adjective
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showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring
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It was an audacious plan to climb the mountain in winter.

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bold, daring, fearless, adventurous, brave
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timid, cautious, fearful
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audacious plan, audacious move, audacious attempt
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#705
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auburn
/ˈɔːbərn/
adjective
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reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
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She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.

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reddish-brown, chestnut, russet, copper-colored
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black, blonde, white
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auburn hair, auburn locks, auburn color
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#706
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atone
/əˈtoʊn/
verb
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atoned
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atoned
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atones
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atoning
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to make amends or reparation for an offense, sin, or mistake
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He tried to atone for his mistakes by working harder.

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atone for one's sins

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to make up for wrongdoings or misdeeds
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redeem, compensate, make amends, repent, apologize
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neglect, ignore, worsen
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atone for mistakes, atone for sins, atone through sacrifice
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#707
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attuned
/əˈtjuːnd/
adjective
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Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
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She is attuned to the needs of her students.

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sensitive, responsive, receptive, aware, harmonious
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unaware, insensitive, oblivious
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attuned to needs, attuned to nature, attuned to changes, highly attuned
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#708
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attrition
/əˈtrɪʃən/
noun
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The gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often due to constant stress, conflict, or loss.
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The company faced high staff attrition last year.

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war of attrition

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A prolonged struggle where each side tries to gradually wear down the other.
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erosion, weakening, reduction, decline, exhaustion
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strengthening, growth, increase
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staff attrition, employee attrition, rate of attrition, war of attrition
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#709
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attribute
/ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/ (noun), /əˈtrɪbjuːt/ (verb)
noun, verb
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attributed
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attributed
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attributes
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attributing
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As a noun: a quality or characteristic of someone or something. As a verb: to regard something as being caused by someone or something.
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Her kindness is her greatest attribute, and many attribute her success to hard work.

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attribute to

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To credit something as the cause of a result.
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quality, feature, trait, characteristic, credit
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fault, weakness, discredit
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key attribute, positive attribute, attribute success to, attribute cause
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#710
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attorney-general
/əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/
noun
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The chief legal officer of a state or country.
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The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

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chief lawyer, prosecutor, legal officer, law officer
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defendant, accused
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attorney-general office, state attorney-general, attorney-general report
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#711
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attitude
/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
noun
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A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
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Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.

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attitude adjustment

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A change in one’s approach, outlook, or behavior.
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mindset, outlook, perspective, stance, viewpoint
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indifference, apathy, neutrality
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positive attitude, negative attitude, change in attitude, attitude problem
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#712
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attire
/əˈtaɪər/
noun
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Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
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She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.

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dress to impress

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to wear clothes that will make a good impression
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clothing, outfit, apparel, garments, costume
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nudity, rags
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formal attire, wedding attire, casual attire
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#713
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attest
/əˈtɛst/
verb
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attested
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attested
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attests
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attesting
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To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
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The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

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bear witness

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to confirm something based on experience or knowledge
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confirm, verify, authenticate, certify, prove
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deny, refute
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attest to, legally attest, attest document
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#714
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attenuate
/əˈtɛnjueɪt/
verb
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attenuated
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attenuated
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attenuates
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attenuating
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To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.
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The medicine helps attenuate the severity of the symptoms.

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weaken, lessen, diminish, dilute, reduce
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strengthen, intensify
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attenuate risk, attenuate effect, attenuate symptoms
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#715
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attentive
/əˈtɛntɪv/
adjective
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Paying close attention to something or someone; being considerate and alert.
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The teacher praised the students for being attentive during the lesson.

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attentive ear

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to listen carefully and sympathetically
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alert, observant, considerate, mindful, watchful
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inattentive, careless
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attentive listener, attentive audience, attentive service
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#716
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attache
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noun
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A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
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The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

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diplomat, envoy, emissary, representative
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civilian, outsider
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military attache, cultural attache, embassy attache
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#717
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atrophy
/ˈætrəfi/
noun/verb
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atrophied
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atrophied
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atrophies
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atrophying
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a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
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Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

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muscle atrophy

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the wasting or weakening of muscles
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decline, degeneration, weakening, deterioration
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growth, development, strengthening
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muscle atrophy, brain atrophy, atrophy due to inactivity
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#718
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atrocity
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noun
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an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
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The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

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crime, brutality, massacre, cruelty
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kindness, compassion, benevolence
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war atrocity, commit atrocity, atrocity against civilians
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#719
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atrocious
/əˈtroʊʃəs/
adjective
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extremely bad, unpleasant, or cruel
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The prisoners were kept in atrocious conditions.

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terrible, appalling, dreadful, horrifying
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pleasant, delightful, excellent
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atrocious crime, atrocious conditions, atrocious behavior
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#720
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atonement
/əˈtoʊnmənt/
noun
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the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
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The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

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reparation, redemption, penance, compensation
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sin, offense, wrongdoing
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day of atonement, seek atonement, act of atonement
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