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1.propel (v.) to drive forward or onward by or as if by means of a force that imparts motion

A sailing boat is propelled by wind.

2. obdurate (adj.) stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

Despite all my pleas she remained obdurate.

3. taint (n.) a contaminating mark or influence

Can we be sure they are free from any taint of disloyalty?

4. academic (adj.) of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning

They publish academic books.

5. niggle (v.) to spend too much effort on minor details

She niggled over every detail of the bill.

1. sightseeing (adj.) devoted to or used for seeing sights

Some people like to lie on the beach, but I prefer sightseeing.

2. allure (v.) to entice by charm or attraction

The job offers alluring opportunities.

3. earnest (adj.) characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind

We made an earnest endeavour to persuade her.

4. withdraw (v.) to take back or away

She withdraws money from her bank account.

5. perceive (v.) to attain awareness or understanding of

He perceived a subtle change in her manner.

1. humidity (n.) a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere

It’s not the heat but the humidity makes it so uncomfortable today.

2. swap (v.) to give in trade

Shall we swap place?

3. liability (n.) the quality or state of being liable

The new law exempts them from all liability in this matter.

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5. fascinating (adj.) extremely interesting or charming

I find her books quite fascinating.

1. retail (v.) to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer

In the shop they retail tobacco and sweets.

2. distant (adj.) separated in space

The two boys are distant relations.

3. avert (v.) to see coming and ward off

An accident was averted by his quick unpleasant sensation.

4. zone (v.) to surround with a zone

This part of the town has been zoned as a shopping area.

5. yield (v.) to give or render as fitting, rightfully owed, or required

That tree yields with plenty if fruits.

1. rebuff](n.)] to reject or criticize sharply

Our request for support met with an unexpected rebuff.

2. invariably (adv.) on every occasion

It invariable rains when I go there.

3. petty (adj.) having secondary rank or importance

Don’t be so petty!

4. forefront (n.) the foremost part or place

She has been at the forefront of the struggle of the women’s rights.

5. dispatch (v.) to kill with quick efficiency

A message was dispatched to take the news to the soldiers at the front.