sage (wise) That was a sage decision. I am very grateful for your sage advice. (a wise and experienced person) I’ll consult my sage old grandfather. sag (to bend or hang downwards) The branch will sag under the weight of the oranges. The shelf is sagging in the middle. (to become …
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except (not including, apart from) Our office is open every day except Sunday. He had nothing on except his socks. I don’t often leave here except in an emergency. accept (to agree to, to approve of something) Do you accept her decision? She doesn’t accept advice from others. [more meanings] …
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honest (not hiding the truth or facts): She is always honest with me. direct (saying exactly what you mean in a clear way): Just give me a direct answer. Are you coming or not? frank (honest and direct): To be frank, I don’t like your hairstyle. open (not hiding thoughts and …
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exceed (to go beyond, surpass) The final cost will not exceed $3000. Our expenditure shouldn’t exceed our income. accede formal (to agree) They had no choice but to accede. The president acceded to the policy reform. envocabulary.com
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slate usually passive (to arrange or schedule) The meeting is slated for Monday afternoon. The project is slated for completion next month. (a dark grey rock that splits easily into flat thin layers) They covered the roof with slates. slat (a thin flat piece of wood or plastic used to make floors, …
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