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The account of one eyewitness CONFLICTS with that of the other.
verb, second/last syllable
The CONVICT, as a reward for good behavior, is outside in the courtyard.
noun, first syllable
If a person DEFAULTS on a home mortgage, the bank may foreclose on the loan and take ownership of the property.
verb, second/last syllable
He DEFECTED from the U.S.S.R to the West in 1985.
verb, second/last syllable
A company spokeswoman said she couldn’t share any DETAILS at this time.
noun, first syllable
If you want an overview of the numbers, Natasha and I wrote a DIGEST here.
noun, first syllable
The fans, devastated by the UPSET, are now quite disheartened about the team's season prospects.
noun, first syllable
Her employer EXPLOITED her for years, mainly by uncompensated overtime.
verb, second/last syllable
The dentist will EXTRACT my tooth on Wednesday.
verb, second/last syllable
She ATTRIBUTED his bad temper to ill health.
verb, second/last syllable
Have you seen my COMBAT boots anywhere? I seem to have misplaced them.
noun, first syllable
I am forced to REJECT that idea in favor of the less controversial option.
verb, second/last syllable
The child’s CONDUCT at the mall left a lot to be desired.
noun, first syllable
Should I CONTRAST red and blue in this picture?
verb, second/last syllable
The REBEL was well-intentioned, but naïve.
noun, first syllable
