principal (the main person in in an organization or group, who can make important decisions) Let me consult my principal on this matter. He is the principal of the firm. (main; first in order of importance) This country’s principal export is oil. A principal cause of roads accidents is drunk driving. …
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pair (two things of the same type that are used together) I need a new pair of gloves. I want to buy a new pair of shoes. I love this pair of earrings. (a thing that has two similar parts joined together) pair of scissors pair of glasses pair …
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opposite (completely different) Love is the opposite of hate. He is very smart, but his brother is quite the opposite. apposite formal (appropriate; suitable) The proverb she said is apposite to the situation. Your comments are very apposite to the current discussion. envocabulary.com
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opt (to choose or do one thing instead of another) They offered me a full-time job, but I opted to go to college instead. Many people opt for low-priced goods. oft old English or formal (often) A short saying oft contains a great deal of wisdom. envocabulary.com
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oar (a pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat) I took an oar and rowed the boat out to sea. We pulled hard on the oars until we reached the shore. ore (rock, earth, etc. from which you extract metal) The ship …
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