Books before school

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almost not:
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scarcely
I could scarcely believe it when she said she wanted to marry me.
a little:
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slightly
She's slightly taller than her sister.
having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted:
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counterproductive
Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.
the feeling of being entertained or made to laugh:
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amusement
I play the piano just for my own amusement (= to entertain myself, not other people).
to make something stronger:
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reinforce
The pockets on my jeans are reinforced with double stitching.
worth a lot of money:
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valuable
This is losing valuable business for the company.
to persuade someone to do something:
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induce
They induced her to take the job by promising editorial freedom.
to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly:
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imply
Are you implying (that) I'm fat?
to show the meaning or truth of something more clearly, especially by giving examples:
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illustrate
This latest conflict further illustrates the weakness of the UN.
to do something to show that you have power:
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assert
She very rarely asserts her authority over the children.

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