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"some plants are more susceptible to frost damage than others"
Likely to be affected
He was prone to depression even as a teenager.
Having tendency or potential to
I am bound to protect him
Obliged to
"they disagreed over whether to parley with the enemy"
Have discussions
"minute particles of dust can get into your lungs"
Tiny
We were vexed by the delay.
Annoyed
"I made an embarrassing faux pas at work today"
Mistake or misstep
"stagnant pools and ponds smell awful in a heatwave"
Still or motionless
I can't believe they let an ignoramus like that run the company.
Unknowledgeable - ignorant
"she went over to commiserate with Rose on her unfortunate circumstances"
Feel and express compassion or sympathy
While the themes may be corny, the fundraising is serious.
Boring and unoriginal or uncool
"we shall retaliate against any country that attacks us"
To get revenge by harmful means
The men were later exonerated of the crime and this year have sued Trump for defamation.
Free from accusations
"He's right about artists losing all credibility when they endorse products."
To support and approve to
"thrones were potent symbols of authority"
Strong
He has written a memoir of his mother.
Autobiography
