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Confident about something; without doubt.
"I am sure that he will succeed."
An amount that is more than what is needed.
"The country has a surplus of food this year."
The area around a person, place, or thing.
"She quickly adapted to her new surroundings."
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
"He managed to survive the storm."
moving very quickly; happening promptly
"The river current was swift after the heavy rain."
to represent or stand for something else
"The dove symbolizes peace across cultures."
feelings of pity and compassion for someone else's suffering
"She expressed her sympathy for the grieving family."
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
"The education system needs major reforms."
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
"Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures."
made or adapted for a particular purpose, person, or situation
"The company offers tailored solutions for small businesses."
having a greater than average height
"He is the tallest player on the team."
to domesticate or control an animal, person, or situation
"The trainer managed to tame the wild horse."
to press down tightly by packing
"He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it."
full of or swarming with things or people
"The market was teeming with shoppers."
to communicate information, give an account of something, or instruct someone to do something
"She asked him to tell the truth."
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
"The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city."
extremely bad or unpleasant
"The food at that restaurant was terrible."
having a large distance between two sides; not thin
"The book was so thick it took weeks to finish."
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
"He timed the race with a stopwatch."
severe physical or mental suffering; to cause extreme suffering
"The prisoner was in constant torment."
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
"The plane made a smooth touchdown."
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