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noun
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a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
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The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
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female entrepreneur, business executive, business owner, company director
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businessman, employee
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successful businesswoman, young businesswoman, businesswoman entrepreneur, leading businesswoman
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/ˈbʌsti/
adjective
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having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
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The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
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curvaceous, well-endowed, full-bosomed, buxom
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flat-chested, slim
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busty figure, busty woman, busty appearance
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/bʌz/
noun, verb
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buzzed
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buzzed
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buzzes
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buzzing
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to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
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I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
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go away; leave someone alone
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hum, whirr, ring, excitement, stir
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silence, calm, quiet
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phone buzz, buzzing sound, media buzz, create a buzz, constant buzz
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/baɪ/
interjection
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used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
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I said bye to her before leaving.
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an informal or childlike way to say goodbye
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goodbye, farewell, adieu, see ya
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hello, hi
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say bye, wave bye, bye for now
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/ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/
noun
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an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
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She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
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computing device, adding machine, calculating machine, electronic calculator
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guesswork, estimation
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use a calculator, scientific calculator, pocket calculator, calculator app
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/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/
noun
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the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
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The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
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rules that explain how and when a booking or agreement can be canceled
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annulment, termination, withdrawal, revocation, calling off
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confirmation, continuation, approval
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flight cancellation, order cancellation, cancellation fee, cancellation notice, cancellation policy
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/ˈkeərləsli/
adverb
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without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner
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He carelessly left the door unlocked.
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carelessly thrown together
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done hastily without proper planning or care
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negligently, recklessly, heedlessly, inattentively, casually
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carefully, attentively, cautiously
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carelessly made, carelessly handled, carelessly spoken, carelessly discarded
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/ˈkætəlɒɡ/
noun; verb
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catalogued
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catalogued
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catalogues
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cataloguing
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a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
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The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
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list, register, index, inventory, directory
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disorder, chaos
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product catalogue, library catalogue, online catalogue, catalogue items, catalogue system
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/ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/
adjective
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serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
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The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
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a story used as a warning about potential dangers or mistakes
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warning, preventive, admonitory, forewarning, advisory
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encouraging, reassuring, permissive
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cautionary tale, cautionary advice, cautionary note, cautionary example
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/ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/
noun
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a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication
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She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.
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mobile phone, cell phone, smartphone, handset
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landline, desk phone
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cellphone battery, cellphone charger, cellphone screen, cellphone number
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/ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
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She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
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accreditation, validation, authorization, qualification, endorsement
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disqualification, decertification
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professional certification, certification process, certification program, certification exam
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/ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/
noun
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a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council
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She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.
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the female leader who heads a company’s board of directors
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chair, chairperson, female chair, presiding officer
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chairman, subordinate, member
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chairwoman of the board, elected chairwoman, serve as chairwoman, company chairwoman
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/tʃæt/
noun; verb
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chatted
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chatted
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chats
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chatting
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an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
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We had a long chat after dinner.
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to talk informally with someone
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talk, converse, gossip, discuss, chitchat
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ignore, silence
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have a chat, casual chat, online chat, friendly chat
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/ˈtʃiːtər/
noun
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a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
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He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
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once a cheater, always a cheater
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someone who cheats once is likely to cheat again
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fraud, swindler, deceiver, trickster, impostor
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honest person, fair player, truth-teller
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exam cheater, habitual cheater, notorious cheater, cheating scandal
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/ˈtʃɪəfəli/
adverb
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in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
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She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
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happily, gladly, joyfully, merrily, brightly
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sadly, gloomily, miserably
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smile cheerfully, speak cheerfully, greet cheerfully, laugh cheerfully
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/ˈkemɪst/
noun
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a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
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The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
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pharmacist, chemical scientist, analyst, apothecary, druggist
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layperson, non-scientist
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analytical chemist, organic chemist, research chemist, chemist shop
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/ˈsɪnəmə/
noun
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a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
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We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
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to visit a movie theater to watch a film
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movie theater, film theater, picture house, multiplex
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television, home video
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go to the cinema, cinema hall, art cinema, local cinema
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noun
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the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
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Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
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citizenship education, public affairs, government studies, social studies
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ignorance, apathy
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civics class, civics education, civics textbook, basic civics
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verb
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civilized
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civilized
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civilizes
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civilizing
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to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
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Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
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refine, educate, cultivate, humanize, enlighten
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barbarize, degrade, brutalize
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civilize society, civilize behavior, civilize a nation, efforts to civilize
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/ˈklæsɪfaɪd/
adjective
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arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
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The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
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information that is officially secret or restricted
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secret, confidential, categorized, restricted, top-secret
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public, unclassified, open
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classified information, classified document, classified data, highly classified
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/ˈklɑːsmeɪt/
noun
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a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
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I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
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schoolmate, peer, fellow student, class fellow
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enemy, stranger
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old classmate, former classmate, close classmate, classmate reunion
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/kənˈfjuːzd/
adjective
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unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled
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She felt confused by the complicated instructions.
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to be unable to understand something clearly
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puzzled, bewildered, perplexed, uncertain, muddled
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clear, certain, confident
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feel confused, look confused, confused expression, confused mind
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/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
adjective
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causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
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The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
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perplexing, puzzling, bewildering, unclear, baffling
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clear, understandable, straightforward
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confusing situation, confusing instructions, confusing message, confusing rules
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/kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
noun
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an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
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She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
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offer one’s congratulations
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to formally express praise or happiness for someone’s success
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praise, commendation, felicitation, applause
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condolence, criticism
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send a congratulation, warm congratulation, heartfelt congratulation, official congratulation
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/kənˈtentmənt/
noun
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a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
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She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
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a sense of being satisfied and at peace
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satisfaction, fulfillment, happiness, peace, serenity
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discontent, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
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sense of contentment, deep contentment, quiet contentment, lasting contentment
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/kənˈtroʊld/
adjective
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managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
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The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
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a drug or chemical whose use is regulated by law
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regulated, managed, restrained, supervised, disciplined
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uncontrolled, chaotic, unrestrained
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controlled environment, controlled experiment, controlled conditions, tightly controlled
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/kənˈvɜːrtər/
noun
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a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
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The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
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transformer, adapter, changer, modifier, transducer
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source, original, generator
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power converter, data converter, currency converter, file converter, voltage converter
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/ˈkʊkər/
noun
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a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
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The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
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pressure cooker situation
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a situation that causes stress or tension because of pressure
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stove, oven, cooktop, boiler, appliance
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freezer, cooler
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rice cooker, pressure cooker, electric cooker, gas cooker, slow cooker
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/ˈkɒrəl/
noun, adjective
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a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral
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The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.
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coralline, reef coral, madreporian coral, pinkish
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blue, green, colorless
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coral reef, coral bleaching, coral island, coral color
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/kɒf/
noun, verb
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coughed
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coughed
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coughs
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coughing
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a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
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He has a bad cough and stayed home today.
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to reluctantly give money, information, or something owed
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hack, wheeze, clear the throat, expectorate
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inhale, breathe in
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dry cough, persistent cough, cough syrup, coughing fit, cough drops
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