ENSK3DD05: TEN and TAIN Flashcards
1
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contain
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to hold or to hold back
2
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tenacity
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the condition of holding on to something firmly
3
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retain
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to keep in one place, i.e. to retain information is to not share given information.
4
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intensity
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a strength or quantity of something, i.e. the intensity of the wind
5
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contend
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to try or struggle in a contest or against difficulties
6
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content
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something that is contained, i.e. table of contents
7
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contentious
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likely to start an argument
8
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detain
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to hold or to keep, or held back, i.e. people are detained in jail and students have detention
