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50 powerful words

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  • To refer to something indirectly. He ________ to the problem without explaining it clearly.
    allude
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  • To make something worse. The argument ________ the situation.
    exacerbate
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  • To say something again. She ________ her point during the meeting.
    reiterate
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  • To weaken something. His actions ________ the team’s success.
    undermine
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  • To admit something is true. He ________ that he was wrong.
    concede
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  • To make less severe. Steps were taken to ________ the damage.
    mitigate
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  • To force someone to act. The law ________ people to wear helmets.
    compel
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  • To stop yourself from doing something. Please ________ from talking.
    refrain
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  • To delay or postpone. They decided to ________ the meeting.
    defer
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  • To publicly support. The company ________ the policy.
    endorse
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  • To state strongly. She ________ her opinion.
    assert
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  • To argue or claim. He ________ that the plan would fail.
    contend
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  • Having mixed feelings. She felt ________ about the decision.
    ambivalent
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  • Able to recover quickly. Children are often ________.
    resilient
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  • Perfect with no mistakes. His manners were ________.
    impeccable
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  • Producing a lot of money. It’s a ________ business.
    lucrative
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