003. Using Your Dictionary

absorbing

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engaging and holding one's attention completely

captivating

Adjective

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so interesting that it holds your attention completely

to catch

Verb

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to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Grammatical Information:

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to deny

Verb

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to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

admit

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enemy

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a country or its forces that one is fighting against in a war

engrossing

Adjective

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so interesting or attention-grabbing that it fully occupies the mind

enthralling

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capturing and holding one's attention in a compelling and fascinating manner

firm

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showing determination or strength of character

entrancing

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mesmerizing, or captivatingly beautiful

fascinating

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extremely interesting or captivating

foe

noun

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an opponent or enemy

ally

friend

noun

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someone we like and trust

gripping

Adjective

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exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

hurtful

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causing pain or distress to someone's feelings, often through unkind words or actions

to laugh

Verb

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to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

cry

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to supply

Verb

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to provide something needed or wanted

Grammatical Information:

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to suggest

Verb

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to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

Grammatical Information:

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to mislay

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to forget for a short while where one has put something

to misplace

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to place an object in a location where one is unable to find it

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