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We set out to determine exactly what happened that night.
determine /v
to discover the facts about something; to calculate something exactly
theories of child language acquisition
acquisition /n
the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etc.
The movie helped boost her screen career.
boost /v
to make something increase, or become better or more successful
These changes will require the sanction of the court.
sanction /n synonym authorization
official permission or approval for an action or a change
Several people nodded in approval.
approval /n
1 [uncountable]
the feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of someone or something
They took a long look into the abyss before deciding whether to jump.
abyss /n
a very deep wide space or hole that seems to have no bottom
The two teams have always been rivals.
rival /n
a person, company, or thing that competes with another in sports, business, etc.
A new work program for young people will be implemented.
implement /v synonym carry out
to make something that has been officially decided start to happen or be used
Few fish survive in the stagnant waters of the lake.
stagnant /adj
stagnant water or air is not moving and therefore smells unpleasant
a snarky remark
snarky /adj
criticizing someone in an unkind way
