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acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secure n4ce)
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approve Many people don't approve of the plan. disapprove C6M|A3^T
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associate/link / touch / join / unite / combine / connect /go with / run with /mingle with / relate sG=D(n1
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basis On the basis of our sales forecasts we may begin to make a profit next year. "O{j}QwY
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brief It is a long letter, but in brief, he says "No". short MoAie|MKe
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If I had the choice, I would retire at thirty. HA J[Y3d<
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combine Hydrogen combines with Oxygen to form water. h<Ct[46,S
blend mix mingle fuse unite couple join MgP&9
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comment I'm afraid I can't comment on your work just yet. Remark K5rra%a-7
criticism judgment decision evaluation criterion standard remark {!j)j6(NY
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He is one of the most distinguished scholars in this field. ,"`20.Lv
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