to advocate
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/, /ˈædvəkət/
verb
to publicly support something
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1The experienced statesman advocated a policy of peaceful relations with the other heads of state of Europe.
2The Swedes advocate limited social distancing.
3He advocated induction.
4They advocated an ideal Christian commonwealth.
5The model of the US Air Force advocates service before self.
to appraise
/əˈpɹeɪz/
verb
to estimate or assess the value or quality of something
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1My insurance appraised it at $89,000.
2They can't be appropriately appraised entirely at once.
3At auction, the valuable collection was appraised at upwards of $8 million.
4Tate appraised the potential value as anywhere from $500,000 to $2.5 million.
5For public art, try to appraise the values of the intended demographic.
to assert
/əˈsɝt/
verb
to say clearly and confidently that something is true
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1It asserts a strong right to privacy.
2To assert power.
3The witness then asserts her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination.
4Platonism asserts the superiority of the spirit and the inferiority of matter.
5The Pagan warriors asserted their influence from the Anglo-Saxon heartland to the rivers of Russia.
to bias
/ˈbaɪəs/
verb
to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view, often to the detriment of others
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1Bias sucks.
2What function does bias serve?
3The ref is biased.
4Lastly, number four is anchoring bias.
5They have biases.
to calculate
/ˈkæɫkjəˌɫeɪt/
verb
to form an opinion by considering the information at hand
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1These people are calculated risk takers.
2The software has calculated the mark price.
3Calculating route.
4Also, calculate the width of the last row.
5Now calculate your bust size.
to commit
/kəˈmɪt/
verb
to state that one is bound to do something specific
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1And his wife committed suicide.
2My own father committed suicide here on the property.
3- Commit a hit.
4The other robot commits suicide.
5A thousand farmers of India a couple of weeks ago committed mass suicide.
to confer
/kənˈfɝ/
verb
to exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision
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1And well-deserved hoots and hugs and hollers and high-fives as your degree is actually conferred.
2The context really does confer meaning.
3Again, birth alone does not confer on you citizenship of any particular country.
4He's conferring on them an equality rather than a hierarchical ordering of the two luminaries, the sun and the moon.
5A symbol of royalty in ancient Rome, China, and Egypt, a necktie has always conferred status of some kind.
to conform
/kənˈfɔɹm/
verb
to think or act similar to most people in a particular society or group
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1First of all, the brain conforms to the shape of the skull, not the other way around.
2So, does this novel conform to the form of the Identity Plot?
3To not conform.
4That's conform.
5That's conform.
to contend
/kənˈtɛnd/
verb
to argue the truth of something
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1I contend that the slaves frees themselves.
2They're still contending in cyberspace and elsewhere.
3We contend that neither of those challenges can succeed either.
4I contend Jared says nothing of substance in his answer.
5There's contending schools about this.
to contradict
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkt/
verb
(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time
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1This contradicted the 2001 notion of architecture.
2Time and time again, cell phone videos contradict the official reports.
3Also archaeological evidence contradicts the picture in Joshua.
4The reality totally contradicted initial perceptions of this planet.
5Very often the claims contradict.
contradictory
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktɝi/
adjective
(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) lacking agreement between each other
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1Is that contradictory?
2Trump has said contradictory things about these commitments.
3Few garments eleicit such contradictory impressions.
4This sounds contradictory.
5And often, these truths are contradictory.
to convert
/ˈkɑnvɝt/, /kənˈvɝt/
verb
to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something
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1Worms convert organic waste and other compostable products into natural fertilizers.
2The angry mass killer was converted into an evangelical pacifist.
3These nanocrystals convert light according to their size.
4Lots of old warehouse converted buildings.
5A good question converts the natural sense of wonder into a focused line of investigation.
to deduce
/dɪˈdus/
verb
to determine by a process of logical reasoning
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1We deduce A from B.
2And then you're deducing other facts from those facts.
3Edward Abraham correctly deduced the structure of penicillin, at roughly the same time as American chemist Robert Burns Woodward.
4He deduces the direction in which it must have fled.
5From these pictures, they can deduce the pis.
to deem
/ˈdim/
verb
to consider in a particular manner
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1Military brass deemed this a potential disaster for the United States for several reasons.
2However, many people deemed the use of real butterfly wings as an animal hate crime.
3In 2015 the World Health Organization deemed this particular pesticide a probable carcinogen.
4For the most part, even a president's harshest critics deem first children off limits.
5- I deem myself the winner.
to dispute
/dɪˈspjut/
verb
to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something
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1The Ford County Historical Society disputes this rendition.
2Historians dispute this popular opinion as more myth than reality.
3Dispute the claim.
4And the parties dispute this material fact.
5- They have disputes.
to echo
/ˈɛkoʊ/
verb
to repeat opinions or statements of another person, particularly to show support or agreement
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1Echo the gecko.
2And his personality echoed his size and his bulk.
3Multiple friends and families of his victims echo this statement.
4A serene color palette and plenty of comfy seating echoes the casual vibe of neighboring indoor rooms.
5In many ways, the connections Jim identifies echo the madness of the QAnon network maps.
anti
/ˈænˌtaɪ/, /ˈænˌti/
preposition
against; in disagreement with
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1We on The Jim Jefferies Show were anti.
280% is still anti.
3Anti fragile was the name of the game.
4Anti-vaxxers, what are you doing?
5In 2016, her album Anti dropped.
affirmative
/əˈfɝmətɪv/
adjective
showing agreement or approval
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1- So affirmative action has a really long history.
2He opposed affirmative action.
3Affirmative action is about promotions in the police department and the fire department.
4Affirmative action is a terrible idea.
5Affirmative action is there.
challenging
/ˈtʃæɫəndʒɪŋ/
adjective
causing disagreement or competition
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1Infrastructure is very challenging.
2Integration across data sources is extraordinarily challenging.
3The governance issues are even more challenging.
4Painting is very challenging.
5This one looks a little bit more challenging. -
credible
/ˈkɹɛdəbəɫ/
adjective
able to be believed or relied on
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1The threats were credible.
2Was that credible?
3Am I credible?
4- Just following credible media outlets.
5He's credible.
debatable
/dəˈbeɪtəbəɫ/
adjective
unclear or uncertain because of the involvement of many different opinions
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1That's debatable.
2Baklava's origins are still debatable.
3It is debatable.
4Well, the effects of this holocaust of Protestant resistance are debatable.
5That's debatable.
pronounced
/pɹəˈnaʊnst/
adjective
immediately noticed due to being apparent
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1The problem is more pronounced though with anxiety.
2This one is even more pronounced.
3The spices are so much more pronounced in this one.
4Their beaks are less pronounced than the males.
5On the other hand, the difference actually is far less pronounced.
then again
/ðˈɛn ɐɡˈɛn/
phrase
used to add a statement that contradicts what one has just said
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1From a dark corner of the stairs we admired the ladies as they went up to their rooms, and then again as they descended to dinner in their elegant evening dresses.
2Then again I think that's just the risk you take.
3But then again, if she's always been like this, I guess it makes sense.
4But then again, again, I use a Hobonichi.
5I understand that kids get very scared about reporting this type of thing and the blame is not on them at all, absolutely not, but I'm just, but then again, abusers are good at what they do.
arguably
/ˈɑɹɡjuəbɫi/
adverb
used when giving an opinion one believes could be supported by providing reasons for it
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1Beyonce has arguably the greatest personal brand of all time, of all time.
2This one arguably has better reception.
3Arguably, the lighting effect on the illustration of an impassive model for the French company Tho-Radia has a tinge of the early horror movie poster.
4But your parents arguably get one back.
5The Pitch Perfect movies arguably brought the world of a cappella competition to the mainstream.
favorably
/ˈfeɪvɝəbɫi/, /ˈfeɪvɹəbɫi/
adverb
in a manner that displays approval
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1Everything, right now, has worked out so favorably.
2It doesn't compare favorably.
3And courts have traditionally responded favorably to these arguments.
4In the English common law tradition, libel in private enterprise generally found favorably to plaintiffs.
5Received very favorably by business.
as a matter of fact
/æz ɐ mˈæɾɚɹ ʌv fˈækt/
adverb
said to disagree with what someone just said
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1As a matter of fact folders can have multiple screens inside them.
2As a matter of fact this one obscures the others.
3As a matter of fact, when he was in the storm
4As a matter of fact take that particular window full screen.
5Chinese restaurants have played an important role in American history, as a matter of fact.
at the same time
/æt ðə sˈeɪm tˈaɪm/
phrase
used to introduce a second fact that must be taken into account
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1But at the same time, you want to also have some controls over utilization.
2And at the same time, I'm on a journey of spirituality, trying to figure out my roots, being based in evangelical Christianity.
3At the same time, the disease had no real place in the Classics.
4At the same time, agencies definitely make mistakes.
5At the same time, the descent of the diaphragm also causes an increase in abdominal pressure.
for that matter
/fɔːɹ ðæt mˈæɾɚ/
adverb
used to add a second statement to what one has just said
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1Or for that matter, afford any health care.
2For that matter, so did eventual peers John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Jay Gould, and James Mellon.
3For that matter, the Milky Way itself is barely a blip on that scale.
4For that matter, Haussmann's boulevards were too wide for barricades.
5And so does the mango, for that matter.
(as / ) far as sb/sth is concerned
/æz fˈɑːɹ æz ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪz kənsˈɜːnd/
phrase
used to talk or give an opinion about a specific thing or person
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1We have it in comfort mode, as far as the suspension is concerned, and it's really not that comfortable.
2We have it in comfort mode, as far as the suspension is concerned, and it's really not that comfortable.
3As far as the PPP is concerned, I was really lucky enough to have a banker through Bank of America who called me Tuesday night at like 9 o'clock at night and said, "Okay, the link's gonna be live tomorrow."
4As far as the PPP is concerned, I was really lucky enough to have a banker through Bank of America who called me Tuesday night at like 9 o'clock at night and said, "Okay, the link's gonna be live tomorrow."
5Just goes to show that, as far as evolution is concerned, if it was a good adaptation before, it will still be a good adaptation millions of years later.
to fight out
/fˈaɪt ˈaʊt/
verb
to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

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clash
/ˈkɫæʃ/
noun
a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs
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1"Riot cops, workers clash."
2On December 4th 530BC, the armies of Cyrus and Tomyris clashed.
3Under the watchful eye of the females, the males clash.
4Under the watchful eye of the females, the males clash.
5Sometimes, personalities clash.
confrontation
/ˌkɑnfɹənˈteɪʃən/
noun
a situation of hostility or strong disagreement between two opposing individuals, parties, or groups
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1I start a confrontation.
2I hate confrontation.
3With the presence of man in its territory, and the decline of its natural prey, confrontation was inevitable.
4With the presence of man in its territory, and the decline of its natural prey, confrontation was inevitable.
5Very few people enjoy confrontation.
consciousness
/ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
noun
one's ideas, beliefs, and opinions about a specific subject
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1-I lost consciousness.
2Consciousness is everywhere in our lives.
3Now, for that reason, consciousness always has a subjective ontology.
4Now life determines consciousness.
5Consciousness dissolves subconscious walls.
consistency
/kənˈsɪstənsi/
noun
the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards
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1Consistency is the tunnel to greatness.
2Consistency is the hours logged.
3See consistency.
4Consistency is key on YouTube.
5Because consistency pays off.
conviction
/kənˈvɪkʃən/
noun
a belief or opinion that is very strong
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1A conviction requires a supermajority of two-thirds and results in automatic removal from power.
2His convictions include battery, affray, GBH, and possession of an offensive weapon.
3This conviction was well-deserved.
4My father has strong convictions.
5Convictions that stick on appeal.
critique
/kɹəˈtik/, /kɹɪˈtik/
noun
a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.
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1Theorists critique an inspiration.
2Critique your own speech.
3Critique your own speech.
4They critique street fashion.
5Critique the second draft.
don't-know
/dˈoʊntnˈoʊ/
noun
someone who does not provide a definite answer for a question, particularly when being asked in a poll

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cliche
/kɫiˈʃeɪ/
noun
a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore or does not have the impact it used to have
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1No trip to San Francisco is cliche without a visit to Chinatown.
2What's the cliché?
3It almost sounds cliche.
4It's cliche.
5- I love that cliche. -
double-edged
/dˈʌbəlˈɛdʒd/
adjective
(of a comment) implying two distinct meanings
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1Like that's the double-edged sword of having two legitimately good options for a change.
2you told me the double-edged sword of buying things that are still sealed
3It's a double-edged SWORD.
4Someone should ask me about that, because they're a double-edged sword with danger.
5And that was the double-edged sword of chemical warfare - it didn’t recognize your military colors.
to that effect
/tə ðæt ɪfˈɛkt/
phrase
used when one is providing the general meaning of written or spoken statement instead of the exact words
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1I think too often people look at that technology and sort of debate, is this Big Brother tracking an employee or something to that effect?
2Like maybe a high-end screech that would make you feel uncomfortable or maybe sometimes even a deep animal vocal like a deep growl or something to that effect.
3Let 's act now to get rid of a tyrant who has abused and killed his OWN people, who is procuring weapons of Mass Destruction, substantial evidence to that effect.
4Male #5: Is there any research to that effect that people would avail that advertising is going to have an emotional effect on them?
5She had already supported a bill to that effect in 1946, and now she wanted things to change, and fast.
okey-dokey
interjection
said to show agreement or give permission

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1Some people say okey-dokey or okey-doke.
2Every single time (relaxing music) Okey-dokey you guys.
awesomesauce
/ˈɔːsoʊmsˌɔːs/
adjective
used to describe something as really great, satisfying, or interesting
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1Rob, it's awesomesauce!
2My wife is awesomesauce.
3This peanut butter and banana milkshake is awesomesauce.
4Rob - it's awesomesauce!
5Listen to these other examples of 'awesomesauce'.
for crying out loud
/fɔːɹ kɹˈaɪɪŋ ˈaʊt lˈaʊd/
interjection
used to show that one is angry, annoyed, or astonished

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