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Language & Communication — Lesson 22

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praise

preɪz

Express approval or admiration for someone or something, often publicly — she received high praise for her performance.

The teacher praised the students for their hard work.

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pray

preɪ

Speak to a god or gods in order to give thanks or to ask for help — we pray every day.

We pray every day.

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preach

priːtʃ

Speak about a religious or moral topic in a public place, especially in a — he went to Africa to preach the gospel.

The priest preaches every Sunday morning.

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predict

prɪˈdɪkt

Say what will happen in the future based on information or evidence that you have — experts predict economic growth this year.

Scientists predict that temperatures will rise over the next decade.

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prescribe

prəˈskraɪb

Order or recommend the use of a medicine or treatment for a patient — the regulations prescribe how buildings must be constructed.

The doctor prescribed antibiotics for my infection.

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promise

ˈprɑːmɪs

Make a firm commitment that you will do something or that something will happen — I promise to help you with your homework.

I promise to help you with your homework.

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prompt

prɑmpt

Done or happening immediately, without delay — she gave a prompt reply to my email.

She gave a prompt reply to my email.

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propose

prəˈpoʊz

Suggest a plan or idea for people to consider or decide on — I propose a new plan for the project.

I propose a new plan for the project.

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puzzle

ˈpʌzəl

A puzzle is a game or problem that you have to solve using thought and intelligence — the murder mystery was a real puzzle.

This crossword puzzle is too difficult for me.

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quarrel

ˈkwɔːrəl

A bitter and angry argument or dispute between people, often about something — I don't want to quarrel with you over this small matter.

They had a terrible quarrel about whose turn it was to cook dinner.

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question

ˈkwes.tʃən

A sentence or phrase used to find out information — why won't you answer my question?

The police asked me questions all day .

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quote

kwoʊt

Repeat the exact words that someone else has said or written — let me quote from the report.

Can you quote the exact words she said?

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