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verbTo make a feature more noticeable or emphasize its importance.
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Clear all filtersTo make a feature more noticeable or emphasize its importance.
Ready to accept a decision without resistance.
Firmly unwilling to change a position or decision.
Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.
Unfavorable or harmful
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A difficult or unfavorable condition or period.
Having considerable wealth or financial resources.
Having considerable wealth
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Emotionally distant or reluctant to become closely involved with others.
To improve an unfavorable condition or situation.
Similar in a way that makes comparison useful.
Clearly visible or understandable; also seeming true although the reality may differ.
Clearly evident
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Relevant or well suited to the situation.
Suited to the occasion
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Requiring considerable effort or endurance.
Requiring sustained effort
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To express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
Express clearly in words
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Suggesting favorable conditions or a promising outcome.
Genuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
Deserving trust because of recognized expertise or reliable knowledge.
To be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.
To make someone or something seem less valuable or important.
Kindly and disposed to help others.
Kindly and helpful
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Deserving criticism or blame for a fault or wrongful act.
Very obvious and conspicuous, usually in an offensive or improper way.
Genuine or made in good faith.
Genuine
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Sharply critical or sarcastic; literally, able to burn or corrode.
Biting in tone
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Aware of or having knowledge of something.
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