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offer

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Part of speech : Noun

Definition : something that someone says they will give you or do for you

Example : My boss dismayed me by refusing my offer.

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opportunity

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Part of speech : Noun

Definition : a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

Example : The spring break holiday give us the opportunity to visit Washington.

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shock

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Part of speech : Noun

Definition : something suddenly happens which is unpleasant

Example : The extent of the violence came as a shock.

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polite

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Part of speech : Adjective

Definition : showing regard for others in behavior

Example : It is polite to give up my seat to an old man on the bus.

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disappointed

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Part of speech : Adjective

Definition : sad because something has not happened as good as someone had hoped

Example : I was disappointed that my son didn’t take care of me.

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