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complain
To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or pain about a situation.
Examples
- He complained about the broken fan.
- Customers complain if deliveries are late.
- She complained of a headache all morning.
- Parents complained that the app was too complex.
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fundamental
Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
- Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in any democratic society.
- The course covers the fundamental principles of organic chemistry.
- We need to address the fundamental causes of the issue, not just the symptoms.
- Good teamwork is fundamental to the success of any project.
far
Situated at a great distance in space or time; distant.
- They travelled to a far country to start a new life.
- The lighthouse was visible on the far horizon.
- In the far past, these valleys were covered by thick glaciers.
- She dreamed of exploring far galaxies in a spaceship.
a cappella
Singing without instrumental accompaniment.
- The choir performed a cappella arrangements at the festival.
- She prefers a cappella music over orchestral songs.
- His voice was strong for an a cappella performance.
- The students rehearsed an a cappella version of the anthem.
smugly
In a self-satisfied or overly proud manner.
- He smiled smugly after finding the hidden clue.
- She spoke smugly as if she had already won.
- The cat watched the birds smugly from the roof.
- He wrote the email smugly, forgetting to check facts.
pall
To become less interesting, enjoyable, or appealing over time.
- The joke began to pall after he repeated it all week.
- The excitement of the prize soon palled for her.
- Even luxury can pall when it becomes routine.
- The long speech started to pall on the audience.
continuously
Without interruption or with no break in time.
- The machine runs continuously during the stress test.
- The line of visitors moved continuously through the hall.
- She worked continuously from dawn until noon.
- The sensor emits readings continuously for accurate tracking.
manufacture
To make goods in large quantities using machines, or to invent something false.
- The factory will manufacture electric buses for the city.
- They use recycled materials to manufacture the new packaging.
- The witness was accused of trying to manufacture an excuse.
- Several companies manufacture parts for the aerospace industry.
popularly
In a way widely liked or well known among many people.
- The song became popularly known across the region.
- The policy was popularly accepted by students.
- She is popularly recognized for her practical advice.
- The idea was popularly shared across social media.
honk
To make a loud horn-like sound or to sound a horn.
- Drivers should not honk near the hospital entrance.
- The bus began to honk when traffic stopped suddenly.
- Someone honked outside the dorm at midnight.
- The old horn can honk loudly enough to startle everyone.
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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