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13. GIVEAWAY
noun (plural giveaways)
• something that is given away or handed out for free
The t-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.
14. DETECT
pronunciation
• (IPA): /dɪˈtɛkt/
verb
• to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing
15. EXPOSURE
• n 1: vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"
• 2: the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
• 3: the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
• 4: aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure"
• 5: the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "exposure to ridicule" or "vulnerability to litigation" syn: {vulnerability}
16. INTRIGUED
• adj. 1: to be interested or curious syn: {fascinated}
17. HYBRID
pronunciation
• (IPA): /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/
noun (plural hybrids)
• (biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
• Something of mixed origin or composition.
• A word whose elements are derived from different languages.
• Short for hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
18. CAVIAR
noun
• Roe of the sturgeon or other large fish, considered a delicacy.
19. FLIP-FLOP
noun (plural flip-flops)
• A sandal, usually of rubber, secured to the foot by two straps mounted between the big toe and its neighbour.
• An instance of flip-flopping, of repeatedly changing one's stated opinion about a matter.
verb • To alternate back and forth between directly opposite opinions, ideas, or decisions.
20. PRONE
• adj 1: having a tendency (to); often used in combination; "a child is prone to mischief"; "failure-prone"
• 2: lying face downward syn: {prostrate}
21. CONTAMINATE
• v 1: make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake" syn: {pollute}, {foul}
• 2: make radioactive by adding radioactive material; "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"
22. APPEAL
pronunciation
• (IPA): /əˈpɪəl/
verb
• (transitive) To accuse (someone of something).
• (transitive) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision.
• (transitive) To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.
• (intransitive) To be attractive.
That idea appeals to me.
• (intransitive) To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not.
• To summon; to challenge.
• To invoke.
23. SUBDUE
verb (subdues, subduing; past and past participle subdued)
• To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
• To bring (a country) under control by force.
24. DECLARE
pronunciation
• (IPA): /dɪˈkleə(ɹ)/
verb (declares, declaring; past and past participle declared)
• (obsolete) To make clear, explain, interpret.
• (intransitive) To make a declaration.
• (transitive) To announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc.
He declared him innocent.
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13. GIVEAWAY
noun (plural giveaways)
• something that is given away or handed out for free
The t-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.
14. DETECT
pronunciation
• (IPA): /dɪˈtɛkt/
verb
• to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing
15. EXPOSURE
• n 1: vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; "exposure to the weather" or "they died from exposure"
• 2: the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; "she denounced the exposure of children to pornography"
• 3: the disclosure of something secret; "they feared exposure of their campaign plans"
• 4: aspect re light or wind; "the studio had a northern exposure"
• 5: the state of being vulnerable or exposed; "exposure to ridicule" or "vulnerability to litigation" syn: {vulnerability}
16. INTRIGUED
• adj. 1: to be interested or curious syn: {fascinated}
17. HYBRID
pronunciation
• (IPA): /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/
noun (plural hybrids)
• (biology) Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.
• Something of mixed origin or composition.
• A word whose elements are derived from different languages.
• Short for hybrid vehicle (especially a car), one that runs on both fuel (gasoline/diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).
18. CAVIAR
noun
• Roe of the sturgeon or other large fish, considered a delicacy.
19. FLIP-FLOP
noun (plural flip-flops)
• A sandal, usually of rubber, secured to the foot by two straps mounted between the big toe and its neighbour.
• An instance of flip-flopping, of repeatedly changing one's stated opinion about a matter.
verb • To alternate back and forth between directly opposite opinions, ideas, or decisions.
20. PRONE
• adj 1: having a tendency (to); often used in combination; "a child is prone to mischief"; "failure-prone"
• 2: lying face downward syn: {prostrate}
21. CONTAMINATE
• v 1: make impure; "The industrial wastes polluted the lake" syn: {pollute}, {foul}
• 2: make radioactive by adding radioactive material; "Don't drink the water--it's contaminated"
22. APPEAL
pronunciation
• (IPA): /əˈpɪəl/
verb
• (transitive) To accuse (someone of something).
• (transitive) To apply for the removal of a cause from an inferior to a superior judge or court for the purpose of reexamination of for decision.
• (transitive) To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to all mankind for the truth of what is alleged. Hence: To call on one for aid; to make earnest request.
• (intransitive) To be attractive.
That idea appeals to me.
• (intransitive) To ask an umpire for a decision on whether a batsman is out or not.
• To summon; to challenge.
• To invoke.
23. SUBDUE
verb (subdues, subduing; past and past participle subdued)
• To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.
• To bring (a country) under control by force.
24. DECLARE
pronunciation
• (IPA): /dɪˈkleə(ɹ)/
verb (declares, declaring; past and past participle declared)
• (obsolete) To make clear, explain, interpret.
• (intransitive) To make a declaration.
• (transitive) To announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc.
He declared him innocent.
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