flounder (to move with great difficulty and effort) We have to flounder in the deep snow back home. She floundered in the water till someone dived in to save her. (unable to decide what to do or say next) She floundered through her song. I floundered for a few seconds trying to decide …
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complement (something that completes, or makes better, or is perfect) A good wine would be a nice complement to the meal. This curtain is a perfect complement to the carpet. compliment (a polite expression of praise) He always paid me compliments on my cooking. She received several compliments for her …
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work against (to have a bad effect; be against) Your lack of experience can work against you in this job. The killings have worked against progress towards peace. envocabulary.com
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work over informal (beat up very roughly) Two masked men had worked him over and left him half dead. This is one of the guys who worked me over last night. envocabulary.com
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polite (having good manners and respect for other people): He was very polite to us. [opposite: impolite, rude] civil (polite in a formal way but not friendly): Jane was civil to everybody. respectful (having or showing respect): She was very respectful towards my relatives. courteous formal (very polite and respectful): The …
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