stationary adjective (not moving; static) The escalator was stationary, and we walked up. A van rammed a stationary car. The traffic was stationary for half an hour. The population remained almost stationary for years. stationery noun (materials used for writing and for using in an office) My father had …
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complacent disapproving (too pleased or satisfied with a situation so that you no longer try to improve) I am not complacent and know that there is always room for improvement. You should not get complacent about your achievements. complaisant formal (willing to please others; agreeable) Mike has a pretty and complaisant wife. …
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look over (to check or examine, usually in a quick or hurried way) Let me look over the car before I decide to buy it. She looked over the apples and took one that looked good. envocabulary.com
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look out (be careful, be watchful) Look out! He is armed and dangerous. You should look out for cars when you cross the street. (take care of) I’ve got three kids to look out for. We’re friends. We look out for each other. envocabulary.com
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waste (worthless or unwanted materials, substances, etc.): This is a plan to recycle household waste. You should keep away from the radioactive waste. garbage US English (waste food and other wet materials that people throw away): Please take out the garbage. They just dump their garbage in the river. rubbish UK English (useless materials …
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