A humble person stumbles upon the recipe to fame and becomes an overnight, internationally recognised celebrity. This person may try hard to __ publicity. (~avoid)
ESCHEW
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What kind of things/concepts might one "abjure"?
A religion, faith, allegiance...
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Synonym for "inhabitant"
dweller
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What is a mortgage?
A loan conceded by a bank in order to purchase a house.
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What ideas/attitudes might help pave the way towards genuine change with regards to pollution and excessive consumption?
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There are different ways of declining a wedding invitiation from a close friend. Give examples of a possible blunt excuse, a tactful one, and one that would stretch the truth beyond belief.
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What is the difference between "extravagant" and "ostentatious"?
Ostentatious has much heavier negative connotations (disapproval) and is related to showing off status. Extravagant: costs more than you have or than it should,
