Flashcard #5

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carnivorous

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flesh eating (as opposed to herbivorous)

Sentence: Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

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castigate

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to punish , especially by using harsh public criticism

Sentence: The teacher castigated the student for cheating on the exam.

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cautious

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very careful, trying to avoid danger

• Sentence: She was cautious when crossing the icy road to avoid slipping.

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circumstance

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a fact or event that goes with another

Sentence: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was postponed.

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to cite

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to quote ( a passage, book, writer, speech etc.)

Sentence: In her research paper, she cited several studies to support her thesis.

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to clarify

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to make or become clear

Sentence: Could you clarify what you mean by "unique challenges"?

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to commence / commencement

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to begin / beginning

Sentence: The meeting will commence at 10 a.m. sharp.

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commitment

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dedication to a long-term involvement

Sentence: He showed great commitment to his work by staying late every evening.

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to compel

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to force, constrain

Sentence: The intense heat compelled them to seek shelter indoors.

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comprehensive

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dealing with all or many of the relevant details , detailed

Sentence: The teacher gave a comprehensive overview of the topic during the lecture.