shadow vs. shade

  shadow (a dark shape formed when a light shines on a person or an object) The lamp cast shadows on the wall. On a sunny day, you can see your own shadow on the ground.   shade (a cooler area that sheltered from direct sunlight) It was a hot sunny …

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collusion vs. collision

  collusion  formal (a secret agreement, especially in order to do something dishonest or deceive people) The officials are in collusion with drug traffickers. The market leaders were acting in collusion with each other to inflate prices.   collision (a violent accident in which one vehicle hits another) His car was in …

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chop up

chop up (to cut something into small pieces) I do not like to chop up onions. That makes my eyes sting. Can you chop up the vegetables for me?   envocabulary.com

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call up

  call up  US informal (to telephone someone) We’ll call you up tomorrow morning. I called up a friend just for a chat. Do you want me to call up the doctor? (bring to mind, evoke) This music calls up memories of my childhood.   envocabulary.com

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necessary

  necessary (needed to have or do in order to make a situation possible): No experience is necessary for this job. Oxygen is necessary for life on earth. essential (extremely necessary and important): It is essential to prepare for the exam. vital (essential for something to succeed or exist): Vitamins and minerals are vital …

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