| 1 |
Accept |
To receive willingly. |
She accepted the job offer without hesitation. |
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Except |
To exclude or omit. |
Everyone is going on the trip except for Mary. |
| 2 |
Affect |
To influence or change. |
The cold weather affected his mood negatively. |
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Effect |
To achieve something and cause it to happen |
The government is trying to effect a change in the way people think about the green revolution. |
| 3 |
Lay |
To place something down. |
She laid the book on the table. |
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Lie |
To recline or rest. |
He lies down on the sofa to relax. |
| 4 |
Loose |
Not firmly fixed. |
The knot came loose after tugging it a few times. |
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Lose |
To misplace or be unable to find. |
Don't lose your keys again. Keep them in a safe place. |
| 5 |
Bring |
To carry something or someone to a place. |
Please bring the drinks to the party. |
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Take |
To carry or move something from one place to another. |
Don't forget to take your umbrella with you. |
| 6 |
Sit |
To be seated or to place oneself in a seated position. |
Let's sit down and discuss the plan. |
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Set |
To put something in a particular place or position. |
She set the table for dinner. |
| 7 |
Rise |
To move upwards or to become higher. |
The hot air balloon began to rise slowly. |
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Raise |
To lift or move something to a higher position. |
She raised her hand to ask a question. |
| 8 |
Ensure |
To make certain that something will occur or be the case. |
Double-check to ensure that all doors are locked. |
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Insure |
To provide compensation or protection against financial loss. |
He insured his car against theft and accidents. |
| 9 |
Farther |
Used to refer to physical distance. |
The store is farther away than I thought. |
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Further |
To develop or make progress in something |
To further her career she changed her job. |
| 10 |
Lead |
To guide or direct. |
The experienced guide will lead us through the forest. |
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Led |
Past tense of "lead". |
She led the team to victory in the championship game. |
