EDW5_December_12

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amid
On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes. Her office was an oasis of peace and sanity amid the surrounding chaos. The town sits amid gentle hills and dense forest.
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in the middle of or surrounded by
reimburse
The airline reimbursed me for the amount they had overcharged me. She was reimbursed by the gas company for the damage to her house.
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to pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you
vow
From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again. After a lengthy and painful divorce, she vowed never to remarry. Tamir, one of several sons of the exiled ruler, vowed he would liberate his country from the tyrant.
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to make a determined decision or promise to do something
frugality
Her grandmother had experienced the frugality of the war years. She was known for her simplicity and frugality. They taught that frugality must be observed in food and clothing.
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the quality of being careful when using money or food
dogged
Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession.
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very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult
stonewall
The interviewer accused the minister of stonewalling on the issue of tax increases.
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to prevent someone from discovering information by not being helpful or by refusing to answer questions
preceding
The paintings are a development of ideas she explored in the preceding decade. In conclusion, I hope the preceding arguments have convinced you of the need for action.
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existing or happening before someone or something

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