my words 16 Flashcards

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retain

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to keep or continue to have something:
She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.

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contribute

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to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people:
Aren’t you going to contribute towards Jack’s leaving present?

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emit

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to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas:

The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder.

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trait

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a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behaviour:
His sense of humour is one of his better traits.
Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait.

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intrudder

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davetsiz misafir

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