Lesson 460
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Lesson 460 - Переключатель маски

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Слово Images Прошедшее Причастие прошедшего времени Третье лицо единственного числа Герундий Значение Пример предложения Пример выражения Значение примера выражения Синонимы Антонимы Коллокации
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/əˈlɜːrtli/
adverb
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in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
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She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

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attentively, vigilantly, watchfully, keenly
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carelessly, inattentively, drowsily
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listen alertly, watch alertly, remain alertly aware
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/əˈlɜːrtnəs/
noun
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the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
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The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

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vigilance, attentiveness, awareness, watchfulness, readiness
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drowsiness, inattentiveness, lethargy
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mental alertness, high alertness, maintain alertness, level of alertness
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/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/
noun
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a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
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Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

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alphabet soup

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a confusing mix of letters, abbreviations, or acronyms
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letter set, writing system, character set, script
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silence, illiteracy
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learn the alphabet, alphabet letters, alphabet chart, alphabet song
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/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/
adverb
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in the order of the letters of the alphabet
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The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

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lexicographically, in order, by letters, systematically
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randomly, unsystematically
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alphabetically arranged, alphabetically ordered, list alphabetically, sorted alphabetically
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/ɔːlˈraɪt/
adjective, adverb, interjection
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satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
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Everything is going to be alright.

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alright then

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used to show acceptance or to move on in a conversation
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okay, fine, acceptable, satisfactory, good
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bad, wrong, unacceptable
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alright now, feel alright, be alright, alright then
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/ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/
noun
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a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
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Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

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aluminium foil

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thin sheets of aluminium used for wrapping or covering food
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aluminum, Al, light metal, metallic element
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nonmetal, plastic
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aluminium foil, aluminium alloy, aluminium can, aluminium sheet
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/əˈmeɪz/
verb
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amazed
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amazed
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amazes
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amazing
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to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
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The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

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astonish, astound, surprise, impress, stun
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bore, disappoint, unimpress
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amaze someone, truly amazed, amazed by, amazed at
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/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
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The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

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enhancement, increase, expansion, magnification, intensification
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reduction, weakening, attenuation
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signal amplification, sound amplification, amplification factor, data amplification
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/əˈmjuːz/
verb
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amused
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amused
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amuses
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amusing
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to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
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The clown amused the children at the party.

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amuse oneself

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to enjoy oneself by doing something pleasant
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entertain, delight, divert, please, charm
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bore, annoy, displease
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amuse someone, amuse oneself, highly amusing, mildly amusing
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/æn/
article
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used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
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She ate an apple for breakfast.

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a, one
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the
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an apple, an hour, an idea, an example
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/ˈænsɛstrɪs/
noun
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a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
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She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.

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female ancestor, foremother, progenitress, matriarch
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descendant, offspring
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royal ancestress, distant ancestress, maternal ancestress
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/ˈæŋɡrɪli/
adverb
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in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
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She spoke angrily when she heard the news.

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furiously, irritably, madly, crossly, wrathfully
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calmly, peacefully, gently
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speak angrily, reply angrily, shout angrily, glare angrily
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/ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/
noun
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the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
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The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

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acquisition, incorporation, takeover, absorption
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independence, separation, relinquishment
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territorial annexation, illegal annexation, annexation of land, political annexation
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/əˈnɔɪd/
adjective
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feeling slightly angry or irritated
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She felt annoyed by the constant noise.

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annoyed at someone

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to feel irritation or displeasure toward a person
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irritated, bothered, displeased, vexed, frustrated
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pleased, satisfied, calm
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feel annoyed, get annoyed, slightly annoyed, visibly annoyed
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/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
adjective
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causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
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The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

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annoying habit

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a behavior that repeatedly irritates others
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irritating, bothersome, frustrating, vexing, troublesome
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pleasant, agreeable, enjoyable
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annoying noise, annoying habit, annoying problem, really annoying
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/ˈæŋkʃəsli/
adverb
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in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
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She waited anxiously for the exam results.

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wait anxiously

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to wait with worry or nervous expectation
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nervously, worriedly, uneasily, apprehensively
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calmly, confidently
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wait anxiously, watch anxiously, look anxiously, anxiously await
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/ˈæpɪtaɪz/
verb
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appetized
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appetized
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appetizes
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appetizing
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to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
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The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.

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stimulate, whet, entice, tempt, arouse
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repel, discourage, suppress
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appetize the guests, appetize the senses, appetize appetite, appetize interest
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/əˈprɒksɪmət/
adjective/verb
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approximated
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approximated
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approximates
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approximating
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close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
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The cost is approximate and may change later.

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approximate value

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a value that is close to the true amount but not exact
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estimated, rough, near, about, close
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exact, precise, accurate
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approximate value, approximate time, approximate cost, approximate figure
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/ˈeɪprɪl/
noun
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the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
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April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

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April showers bring May flowers

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early difficulties often lead to better results later
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fourth month, spring month, April month, calendar month
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December, January
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early April, late April, April weather, April holiday
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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/
noun
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the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
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The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.

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arbitration clause

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a contract provision that requires disputes to be resolved through arbitration
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mediation, adjudication, settlement, conciliation
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litigation, disagreement
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binding arbitration, arbitration clause, arbitration agreement, international arbitration
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/ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/
adjective
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open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
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It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

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debatable, disputable, questionable, contestable, arguendo
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certain, unquestionable, indisputable
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arguable point, arguable claim, arguable assumption, arguably true
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/ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/
adverb
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used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
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She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

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arguably the best

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considered by many people to be the best, though it can be debated
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debatably, possibly, conceivably, plausibly, ostensibly
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undeniably, unquestionably, certainly
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arguably the best, arguably the most important, arguably true, arguably better
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/əˈʃʊrd/
adjective; verb (past/participle)
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assured
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assured
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confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
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She felt assured that everything would work out.

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rest assured

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to be completely confident or certain
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confident, certain, guaranteed, secure, positive
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uncertain, doubtful, insecure
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feel assured, fully assured, assured success, assured manner
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/əˈstɒnɪʃ/
verb
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astonished
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astonished
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astonishes
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astonishing
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to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
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The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

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amaze, astound, surprise, startle, stun
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bore, calm, reassure
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astonish everyone, astonish the audience, truly astonish, astonish people
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/əˈstɒnɪʃt/
adjective
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feeling very surprised or amazed
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She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

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be astonished at

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to feel great surprise about something
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amazed, surprised, stunned, shocked, astounded
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unimpressed, unsurprised, indifferent
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utterly astonished, visibly astonished, astonished look, astonished reaction
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/əˈstaʊnd/
verb
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astounded
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astounded
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astounds
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astounding
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to greatly surprise or amaze someone
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The magician's final trick astounded the audience.

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amaze, astonish, stun, shock, bewilder
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bore, calm, reassure
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astound the audience, astound everyone, absolutely astound, astound critics
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/əˈtroʊʃəsli/
adverb
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in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
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The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

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terribly, horribly, dreadfully, shockingly, appallingly
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excellently, wonderfully, admirably
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atrociously bad, atrociously slow, atrociously treated, atrociously wrong
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/əˈtætʃt/
adjective
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joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
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The file is attached to the email.

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attached to

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having a strong emotional connection or being closely linked
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connected, joined, fastened, linked, affixed
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detached, separated, disconnected
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attached file, attached document, emotionally attached, closely attached
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/əˈtækt/
verb
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attacked
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attacked
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attacks
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attacking
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physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
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The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

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attacked on all fronts

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to be criticized or opposed in many ways at the same time
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assaulted, struck, ambushed, targeted, besieged
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defended, protected, guarded
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attacked violently, attacked suddenly, attacked the enemy, attacked online
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/əˈtræktɪd/
verb (past tense / past participle)
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attracted
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attracted
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attracts
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attracting
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felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
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She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.

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attracted to

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to feel interest or liking toward someone or something
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drawn to, appealed to, fascinated by, interested in
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repelled by, uninterested in, averse to
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sexually attracted, strongly attracted, emotionally attracted, attracted attention
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