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a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
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The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
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technician, fixer, mender, mechanic, serviceman
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destroyer, breaker
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computer repairer, phone repairer, skilled repairer, local repairer
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/ˈrɒbər/
noun
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a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
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The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
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a robber who uses or carries a weapon during the crime
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thief, burglar, bandit, mugger, looter
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victim, law-abider, protector
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bank robber, armed robber, masked robber, serial robber, robber gang
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/ˈruːlər/
noun
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A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
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The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
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A general principle based on experience rather than a strict rule
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sovereign, monarch, leader, measuring stick, guide
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subject, citizen, follower
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absolute ruler, pencil ruler, steel ruler, ruler of the country
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/ˈsædli/
adverb
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in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
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She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
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used ironically to indicate a disappointing ending
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unhappily, sorrowfully, regretfully, mournfully
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happily, joyfully
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sadly missed, sadly disappointed, sadly mistaken
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/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
noun, verb
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sailed
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sails
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sailing
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The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
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We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
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something that is easy and without problems
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boating, yachting, navigating, cruising
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anchoring, docking
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sailing boat, sailing trip, sailing club, sailing race
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/ˈsætərdeɪ/
noun
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The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
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We are going to the beach on Saturday.
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An inexpensive or improvised firearm; also refers to casual activities done on Saturday night
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weekend day, Sabbath, sixth day, weekend
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Monday, weekday
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Saturday morning, Saturday night, next Saturday, every Saturday
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/ˈsiː.krət.li/
adverb
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in a way that is hidden or not known by others
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She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
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covertly, stealthily, quietly, privately
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openly, publicly, visibly
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secretly admire, secretly hope, secretly wish
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/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/
adjective
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divided or disconnected from something else; not together
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They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
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divided, detached, isolated, apart, disconnected
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joined, united, connected
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separated by distance, separated from, legally separated, emotionally separated
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/ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/
adverb
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in a way that is apart or individually; not together
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They decided to travel separately to the conference.
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individually, independently, apart, alone
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together, jointly
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handled separately, treated separately, arranged separately
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/sɛpˈtɛmbər/
noun
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The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
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My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
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ninth month, autumn month, fall month
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January, February
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September weather, September festival, September holidays, September meeting
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/ˈsɛt ʌp/
noun
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The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
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The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
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arrangement, organization, layout, configuration
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disorganization, chaos
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office set-up, set-up process, technical set-up
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/ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/
noun/verb
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sewed
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sewn
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sews
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sewing
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The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
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She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
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Tools used for sewing; often refers to sewing in general
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stitching, mending, tailoring, embroidery, quilting
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ripping, tearing
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sewing machine, sewing kit, hand sewing, sewing pattern
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verb, noun
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shaved
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shaved
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shaves
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shaving
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To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
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He likes to shave every morning before work.
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a narrow escape from danger
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trim, clip, cut, scrape, groom
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grow, ignore
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shave your beard, shave daily, shave closely, wet shave
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/ˈʃɔːrtn/
verb
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shortened
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shortened
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shortens
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shortening
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To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
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She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
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abridge, trim, reduce, cut, condense
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lengthen, extend, elongate
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shorten the distance, shorten the time, shorten the skirt, shorten the trip
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/sɪnˈsɪrli/
adverb
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with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
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I sincerely hope you recover soon.
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honestly, genuinely, truly, faithfully, wholeheartedly
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falsely, insincerely
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sincerely apologize, sincerely regret, sincerely hope, sincerely wish
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/ˈsmoʊkər/
noun
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A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
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He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
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A person who smokes cigarettes one after another, without pause
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tobacco user, cigarette smoker, nicotine addict, puffing person
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non-smoker, teetotaler
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heavy smoker, chain smoker, occasional smoker, former smoker
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/ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/
noun/adjective
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smoking
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The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
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Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
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A piece of evidence that proves a crime or wrongdoing
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tobacco use, puffing, inhaling smoke, chain-smoking
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non-smoking, abstaining
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smoking area, smoking habit, smoking ban, smoking cessation
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/sniːz/
verb, noun
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sneezed
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sneezed
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sneezes
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sneezing
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to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
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I had to sneeze during the meeting.
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said to someone after they sneeze to wish them well
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sternutation, expel, sniffle, cough
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inhale, hold
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sneeze loudly, sneeze repeatedly, sneeze into tissue, sneeze reflex
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/sɔːr/
adjective
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painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
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After the long run, my legs were sore.
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a sensitive topic that causes discomfort or anger
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painful, aching, tender, inflamed, sensitive
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comfortable, painless, unhurt
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sore muscles, sore throat, feel sore, extremely sore
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/ˈspɔːrtsmən/
noun
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A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
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He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
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athlete, competitor, player, sports enthusiast
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non-athlete, sedentary person
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professional sportsman, amateur sportsman, sportsman spirit, sportsman attitude
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/ˈstɪki/
adjective
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having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
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The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
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to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions
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tacky, adhesive, clingy, gooey
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slippery, smooth
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sticky note, sticky situation, sticky surface, sticky fingers
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/ˈstʌmək eɪk/
noun
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Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
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I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
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informal term for stomach discomfort
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abdominal pain, bellyache, indigestion, upset stomach
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wellness, comfort
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severe stomach ache, mild stomach ache, chronic stomach ache
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/ˈstɒpɪdʒ/
noun
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The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
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The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
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halt, interruption, cessation, pause, blockage
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continuation, flow, progress
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work stoppage, stoppage time, sudden stoppage, stoppage of service
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/ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
noun
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A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
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The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
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warehouse, depot, repository, cache, storeroom
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market, open space
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storehouse of knowledge, storehouse of ideas, food storehouse, grain storehouse
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/stjuːˈpɪdəti/
noun
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lack of intelligence or common sense
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His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
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despite being foolish or lacking sense
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foolishness, ignorance, senselessness, absurdity, silliness
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intelligence, wisdom, cleverness
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act of stupidity, sheer stupidity, display of stupidity, remarkable stupidity
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/ˈsʌkɪŋ/
verb
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sucked
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sucked
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sucks
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sucking
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Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
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The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
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to endure a difficult situation without complaining
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slurping, drawing, imbibing, absorbing
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blowing, spitting
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sucking sound, sucking motion, sucking reflex, sucking power
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/ˈsuːt.keɪs/
noun
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A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
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She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
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kick the suitcase down the road
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To postpone dealing with a problem or responsibility
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luggage, bag, valise, trunk, carry-on
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handbag, purse
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open a suitcase, pack a suitcase, carry a suitcase, check a suitcase
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/ˈsʌməraɪz/
verb
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summarized
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summarized
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summarizes
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summarizing
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To give a brief statement of the main points of something
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She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
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condense, outline, recap, abridge, encapsulate
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expand, elaborate, detail
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summarize a report, summarize findings, summarize points, summarize information
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/ˈsʌn.deɪ/
noun
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The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
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We usually relax at home on Sunday.
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The finest clothes worn on Sundays or for special occasions.
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weekend day, day of rest, Sabbath
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weekday, workday
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Sunday morning, Sunday brunch, Sunday service, lazy Sunday
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/ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/
noun
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A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
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He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
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jumper, pullover, hoodie, fleece
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tank top, T-shirt
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cotton sweatshirt, grey sweatshirt, sports sweatshirt, oversized sweatshirt
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