| democracy Listen to the word |
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Sentences: A large number of university students were imprisoned after demonstrating for [democracy] in the nation's capital. We are very lucky to be living in a truly [democratic] society. The new President is said to be a true [democrat] who will restore real political debate to the nation. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| comprehend Listen to the word |
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Sentences: It's difficult to [comprehend] what would make two high school boys do such a terrible thing. She talks to everyone she can, every chance she gets, so her listening [comprehension] has really improved. We need to do a [comprehensive] review of the plan before putting any large amounts of money into the idea. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| assassinate Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Police fear that terrorists may try to [assassinate] the President during his appearance at the summit. Some people believe that Martin Luther King, Jr. was [assassinated] by someone other than the man who was convicted of the crime. Murder and [assassination] seem to be a tragic but not uncommon part of American politics. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| format Listen to the word |
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Sentences: We have to write our essays using a very formal university-style [format]. You must [format] your floppy disk before you can use it. That disk is [formatted] for a PC, not a Mac. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| convey Listen to the word |
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Sentences: I won't be able to come to the wedding, but please [convey] my congratulations to the newlyweds. In the culture of Japan, a bow at a forty-five-degree angle [conveys] deep respect or an apology. The teacher was trying to [convey] a sense of enthusiasm for reading poetry to a group of adolescent boys. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| broad Listen to the word |
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Sentences: A meeting was held to discuss a [broad] number of issues currently facing the company. Reading many books can [broaden] your knowledge. She has a [broad] knowledge of European history. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| lottery Listen to the word |
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Sentences: She won almost two million dollars in the [lottery]. I never buy [lottery] tickets because I read in the paper that you have more chance of being hit by lightning than of winning the grand prize. What was the winning number in last night's million dollar [lottery]? Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| slip Listen to the word |
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Sentences: He broke his arm when he [slipped] on a bar of soap in the shower, and fell. His grandmother [slipped] a five dollar bill into his hand, and told him to buy himself a little present. I wrote my friend's new phone number on a [slip] of paper, and now I can't find it. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| recommend Listen to the word |
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Sentences: Which restaurant would you [recommend]? I wouldn't [recommend] that movie to anyone. It was really boring. Health experts [recommend] a diet low in meats, and high in fruits and vegetables. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |
| ambition Listen to the word |
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Sentences: His greatest [ambition] is to play in a symphony orchestra. He will never amount to anything in life because he lacks the [ambition] to work hard. She is a very [ambitious] person, and will do anything to achieve success. Cambridge Dictionary Meaning Longman Dictionary Macmillan Dictionary Oxford Dictionary Collocations Synonyms |