Other Flashcards

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time away from your work or studies that is formally given to you by your organization

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leave of absence

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to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose

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lay

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3
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having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length

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narrow

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to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of somethinge the truth of her argument.

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acknowledge

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5
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to keep or continue to have something

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retain

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6
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to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property

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bid

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7
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disagreeing with something

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opposed

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8
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offensive, rude, or disgusting according to accepted moral standards

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obscene

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9
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to change the shape of something so that it looks strange or unnatural

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distort

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10
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a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them

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compassion

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