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remove
To take something away, off, or out of a place.
Examples
- Please remove your shoes before entering the room.
- The worker used a tool to remove the broken screw.
- We need to remove old files from the folder.
- The doctor will remove the bandage tomorrow.
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cured
Restored to health or free from a disease; preserved by salting, drying, or smoking.
- After a successful course of antibiotics, he was fully cured of the infection.
- The deli is famous for its selection of cured meats and artisanal cheeses.
- She cured the clay pots in a high-temperature kiln for durability.
- Once cured, the leather becomes strong and resistant to wear.
inter alia
Among other things; in addition to other things.
- The contract, inter alia, includes health coverage.
- She mentioned several duties, inter alia training and reporting.
- The report reviewed, inter alia, safety risks and costs.
- He owns, inter alia, three historic properties.
relegate
To move someone or something to a lower rank, position, or importance.
- The coach may relegate the player to the bench.
- Do not relegate important notes to the last page.
- The team was relegated to a lower division after losing.
- Old equipment was relegated to a storage closet.
tight
Fixed, fastened, or closed firmly; fitting closely; stretched so as to be tense.
- Please make sure the lid of the jar is perfectly tight so nothing leaks.
- She wore a tight black dress with high heels to the formal dinner.
- He held a highly tight grip on the safety rope as he climbed the wall.
- We have a highly tight budget this month and cannot afford any luxury.
incorrect
Not in accordance with fact; wrong or inaccurate.
- He gave an incorrect answer to the final question on the math test.
- The article contained several incorrect facts about the actor's early life.
- She realized she had dialed the incorrect phone number and apologized.
- It is incorrect to assume that all reptiles lay eggs on land.
worsen
To become worse or to make something worse.
- The weather may worsen overnight.
- Delays will worsen the traffic problem.
- His cough worsened after the long flight.
- Ignoring the warning could worsen the damage.
legitimate
Lawful, valid, reasonable, or accepted as proper.
- The student had a legitimate reason for missing the test.
- The court recognized the document as legitimate.
- There are legitimate concerns about the cost of the project.
- A legitimate business keeps clear records.
arguably
It can reasonably be argued that; in a debatable way.
- This is arguably the best option.
- He is arguably one of the strongest candidates.
- The claim is arguably true.
- That method is arguably outdated now.
plan
To decide in advance what to do and how to do it.
- We need to plan the trip before booking tickets.
- She planned every detail of the conference.
- They plan to open the shop next month.
- A good teacher plans lessons carefully.
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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