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Lesson 10
Writing Vocab
Term | Definition |
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anticipate | V)To look forward to; to expect |
bankrupt | adj) unable to pay ones debts and freed by law from doing so. |
brief | adj) short; not long-lasting |
brisk | adj) quick; active adj 2) stimulating; refreshing |
budget | N) a plan for spending money during a certain period V) to plan the use of carefully |
compete | V) to try to win against others V2) A contest |
complicate | V)to make difficult adj) not easy or simple; having many different parts. |
effect | V) to make happen N) a result |
err | V) to be wrong or to do wrong |
factor | N) something that contributes to a result. |
fad | N) something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten |
gripe | V) to complain V2) to annoy or irritate N) a complaint |
knack | N) a special talent or skill; ability to do something easily. |
leisure | N) free time not taken up with work |
unique | adj) The only one of its kind |