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Unit 8 - 8D

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to commence
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to inflict
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to yield
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to seize
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to desist
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to fasten
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to assert
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principle
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principal
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antisocial
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unsociable
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immigrant
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emigrant
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illicit
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to elicit
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human
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humane
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to endeavor
to commence
To commence
[ Verb ]
c
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ɛ
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to start happening or being

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The ceremony will commence at 10 AM sharp.
The construction work commenced early in the morning.

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
to inflict
To inflict
[ Verb ]
i
ɪ
n
n
f
f
l
l
i
ɪ
c
k
t
t

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

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transitive
To yield
[ Verb ]
y
j
ie
i
l
l
d
d

to give or provide a result, often as a reaction to something that happened

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to seize
To seize
[ Verb ]
s
s
ei
i
z
z
e

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to desist
To desist
[ Verb ]
d
d
e
ɪ
s
s
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t

to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to fasten
To fasten
[ Verb ]
f
f
a
æ
s
s
t
e
ə
n
n

to bring two parts of something together

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to assert
To assert
[ Verb ]
a
ə
ss
s
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Principle
[ noun ]
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
i
ə
p
p
ə
l
l
e

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

Principal
[ noun ]
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
c
s
i
ə
p
p
a
ə
l
l

the person in charge of running a school

Who is a "principal"?

A principal is the head of a school, responsible for managing the overall operation of the institution. They oversee the daily activities, ensure that educational standards are met, and work to create a safe and productive learning environment. Principals are involved in making decisions about curriculum, school policies, and student discipline. They also manage staff, including teachers and administrative personnel, and act as a link between the school, parents, and the local community. The principal plays a key role in shaping the school's culture and academic success.

antisocial
Antisocial
[ Adjective ]
a
æ
n
n
t
t
i
s
s
o
c
ʃ
ia
ə
l
l

lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

unsociable
Unsociable
[ Adjective ]
u
ʌ
n
n
s
s
o
c
ʃ
ia
b
b
ə
l
l
e

not enjoying or seeking the company of others, preferring to be alone instead

immigrant
Immigrant
[ noun ]
i
ɪ
mm
m
i
ə
g
g
r
r
a
ə
n
n
t
t

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Emigrant
[ noun ]
e
ɛ
m
m
i
ə
g
g
r
r
a
ə
n
n
t
t

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

Illicit
[ Adjective ]
i
ɪ
ll
l
i
ɪ
c
s
i
ə
t
t

not morally or socially acceptable

To elicit
[ Verb ]
e
ɪ
l
l
i
ɪ
c
s
i
ɪ
t
t

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

Grammatical Information:

transitive
human
Human
[ noun ]
h
h
u
ju:
m
m
a
ə
n
n

a person

humane
Humane
[ Adjective ]
h
h
u
ju
m
m
a
n
n
e

showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

to endeavor
To endeavor
[ Verb ]
e
ɪ
n
n
d
d
ea
ɛ
v
v
o
ɜ
r
r

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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