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decide |
Jane had to decide which way to go.
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decision |
The decision to stay at home was absolute.
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invite |
Will Jeff invite us to his party?
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invitation |
We're pleased to accept your invitation.
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interrupt |
Don't interrupt me when I'm busy.
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interruption |
I found it difficult to speak in the meeting without interruption.
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invade |
The aliens came to invade the Earth!
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invasion |
The referee's decision had provoked a pitch invasion.
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persuade |
Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
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persuasion |
The horse took some persuasion before he would enter the ring.
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illustrate |
A parallel example used to illustrate a point; operates rather like an extended simile.
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illustration |
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relate |
Ecology includes the study of how animals relate to their environment.
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relation |
We went to see a distant relation who lives in Scotland.
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detect |
The alarm will detect a fire.
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detection |
Leak detection fluid.
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elevate |
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elevation |
The mountain was at an elevation of 3,000 feet.
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elect |
The poll was to elect a new President.
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election |
She's standing for election to Parliament.
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