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| Definition | Word |
|---|---|
| 1. To look forward to; to expect 2. To be aware of and provide for beforehand | anticipate |
| 1. Unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so 2. Left without any worth or value | bankrupt |
| adj. Short; not long lasting v. To give a short explanation or set of instructions to n. A statement giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law | brief |
| 1. Quick; Active 2. Stimulating; Refreshing | brisk |
| n. A plan for spending money during a certain period v. To plan the use of carefully | budget |
| 1. The act of trying to win against others 2. A contest n. One who competes against others | compete |
| v. To make difficult adj. Not easy or simple having many different parts | complicate |
| v. To make happen n. A result 1. Bringing about the desired result 2. In operation; active 3. Making a strong and favorable impression | effect |
| v. To be wrong or to do wrong n. A mistake adj. Mistaken; Wrong | err |
| n. Something that contributes to a result | factor |
| n. Something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten | fad |
| 1. To complain 2. To annoy or irritate n. A complaint | gripe |
| n. A special talent or skill; ability to do something easily | knack |
| n. Free time not taken up with work adj. Slow; relaxed | leisure |
| adj. The only one of it's kind | unique |