Unaccustomed 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Unaccustomed 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Unaccustomed 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˌʌn.əˈkʌs.təmd/ (adj) unfamiliar, not accustomed, not usual or customary, like a fish out of water, inexperienced in, unconversant with, unacquainted with, uncommon, rare, abnormal, unused, new, strange, alien, atypical Heat exhaustion’s most common symptoms are cool, moist skin that is pale…

Data 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Data 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Data 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˈdeɪ.tə/ (noun) information particularly fact or numbers, statistics, figures, details, particulars, input, records, documents, files, specifics, info Big Data and analytics has been called the “next big thing,” and it can certainly make a strong case with the explosion of easily…

Gallant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Gallant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Gallant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˈgæl.ənt/ (adj & noun) (of men) kind and polite toward women, attentive to women, chivalrous, courteous, gentlemanly, magnanimous, thoughtful – fearless, brave, heroic, bold, intrepid, courageous, valiant, valorous, dauntless, noble, spirited – a gallant man If women are so particular about…

Hardship 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Hardship 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Hardship 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/ (noun) difficulty or problem, plight, vicissitude, unpleasant condition, privation, severe suffering, poverty, destitution, deprivation, penury, austerity, misfortune, impecuniousness, misery, affliction, adversity, discomfort This report estimates the number of families who are not making ends meet. We examine the cost of…

Vacant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Vacant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Vacant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˈveɪ.kənt/ (adj) empty and unoccupied, unfilled, not filled, available to be used, not in use, uninhabited, untenanted – showing no interest or activity, dormant, inactive, passive, unresponsive, expressionless, blank, vacuous This Circular is, except during December, published on a weekly basis…

Oath 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Oath 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Oath 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /əʊθ/ (noun) a promise that you make to indicate that you just tell the truth in a court of law, vow, assurance, word of honor, pledge, avowal – a swear word, curse, profanity, dirty word, obscenity, malediction, vulgarity, expletive, swearword Sworn…

Tact 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Tact 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Tact 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /tækt/ (noun) the ability to avoid giving offence, discretion, wisdom, prudence, diplomacy, thoughtfulness, consideration, insight, sensitivity, delicacy, politeness, subtlety, care We all have to communicate painful or sensitive information at some point in our careers. And, while it’s important to tell…

Jealous 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

Jealous 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Jealous 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /ˈdʒel.əs/ (adj) feeling unhappy or bitter because other people have some advantages or possessions, envious, covetous, green-eyed, resentful, green with envy, desirous – protective, suspicious, wary, watchful Maybe you’re jealous of others’ success at work. Perhaps you’re envious of your friend’s…

Abandon 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1

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Abandon 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 Abandon 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 1 /əˈbæn.dən/ (noun & verb) to leave or give up, dump, throw away, stop doing an activity before finishing it, leave or desert a place or person permanently, leave behind, end, call off, cancel, halt, abort, in a completely uncontrolled way, lack…

Maim 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 1

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Maim 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 1 Maim 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 1 /meɪm/ (verb) to injure a part of body so severely, impair, hurt, wound, damage, cripple, disable, incapacitate, mar, mutilate, lacerate, mangle, disfigure, deform, harm, deface The use of land mines is controversial because of their potential as…