25th of
July 2016
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NUMBER
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WORD
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DEFINITION
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SENTENCE
EXAMPLE
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1
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NOTORIOUS
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Famous for something bad
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The coach is notorious for his violent
outbursts
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2
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ADMONISH
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To speak in a way that expresses criticism
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My physician is always admonishing me to eat more
healthy foods
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3
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IMPECUNIOUS
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Having little or money
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They were so impecunious that they could not
afford to give one another even token Christmas gifts
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4
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EMEND
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To correct error in something written
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Our computer program need to be emended
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5
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PITHY
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Using few words in a clever and effective
way
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The critic gave the film a pithy review
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