Flashcards: Sounds of 'Y' at the End of Words

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apply

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^{officially ask for something such as a job or a loan, usually by completing a special form}

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Are you going to apply for the new position?

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reply

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^{give a spoken or written answer to a question}

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She asked him but wasn't able to get a reply.

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deny

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^{to say that something is not true}

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I will deny everything I said if you tell her!

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simplify

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^{make simpler or easier to understand}

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Can you simplify the instructions for me?

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clarify

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^{make an idea easier to understand by giving more details}

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Can you clarify your point further?

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amplify

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^{make something stronger, louder, or more intense}

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We need to amplify our marketing efforts this quarter.

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rely

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^{trust that someone will keep their promise}

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You can't rely on him! I learned it the hard way.

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specify

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^{state something clearly and in detail}

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Please specify your project requirements.

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terrify

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^{fill with fear and terror; make deeply afraid}

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His horror films always terrify the audience.