tamper (to touch or make changes to something without permission in a way that causes damage or harm) Someone has entered the room and tampered with my computer. If you try to tamper with this package, Mom will kill you. temper (a state of mind; mood or humor) You must …
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sail (travel by water) We were sailing from Naples to Boston. The ship sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge. sale (the act of selling something) The sale of marijuana is forbidden here. We would rather lower the price than lose the sale. envocabulary.com
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rite (a ceremony that is always performed with a set of fixed words and actions) Before becoming a full member, you must undergo an initiation rite. The body may be buried after the funeral rites have been performed. write (to mark letters or numbers on a surface with …
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less used with uncountable nouns (not very much, to a smaller degree) This car uses less fuel than earlier models. I spend less time reading than I used to. fewer used with countable nouns (a smaller number of) At this time, there are fewer cars on the road. …
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steel (a strong metal that is made from a mixture of iron and carbon) We’ll reinforce the bridge with steel girders. The frame was made of stainless steel. steal (to take something that belongs to someone else without permission) I would never steal from my own family. He who steals an …
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