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account He asked no one's advice; he did it on his own (account).independently V6h8+|hK
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He has been asked to account for his absence. ( describe tell relate answer for say explain explicate) BjfTt:kY
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acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secure fU\;\
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adequate Their earnings are barely adequate to their needs.
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advantage The great advantage we have over them is that they are short of money. fF=tT C
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ambitious These young men were ambitious for success and money. |}/KueZ
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angle Try looking at this affair from a different angle. aspect JS<w43/j
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Apart from the injuries to his face and hands, he broke both legs. r/0AM}[!*j
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arise The company's losses this year arise almost entirely from the new taxes. )U8=-_m
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ashamed /shameful embarrassed/embarrassing frustrated/frustrating humiliated/humiliating ="AaC!E,W
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basis On the basis of our sales forecasts we may begin to make a profit next year. -Q|]C{r
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He is the last one to blame for the accident. E;An':j
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board He paid 40 pounds for board and lodging. food /meals oc#hAjB.
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