▸ Specimen Drawer
Language & Communication — Lesson 45
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applauds
əˈplɑːdz
Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval — she applauds her friend's success.
The audience applauds after the performance.
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applause
əˈplɑːz
A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together — he stepped onto the stage to thunderous applause.
The audience gave the performer a standing ovation and loud applause.
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apprise
əˈpraɪz
Inform (somebody) of something — I must apprise you of the current situation.
The manager apprised the team of the new policy.
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apprize
əˈpraɪz
Inform (somebody) of something — I was apprised of the situation yesterday.
I was apprised of the situation yesterday.
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approved
əˈpruːvd
Give sanction to — his application was approved yesterday.
The plan has been approved by the committee.
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approves
əˈpruːvz
Give sanction to — she approves of her friend's decision.
The teacher approves the student's homework.
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arabic
ˈer.ə.bɪk
The Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects — there are many regional varieties of Arabic.
There are many regional varieties of Arabic.
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arbitrate
ˈɑrbɪtreɪt
Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences — the two companies agreed to arbitrate their disagreement.
The two companies agreed to arbitrate their disagreement.
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arbitrated
ˈɑr.bɪ.treɪ.t̬ɪd
Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences — the labor board arbitrated the workers' grievance.
The panel arbitrated the contract disagreement between the two parties.
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arbitration
ˌɑrbɪˈtreɪʃən
A method of resolving disputes outside of court, where both parties agree to — the arbitration hearing is scheduled for next month.
The company settled the dispute through arbitration rather than going to court.
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archives
ˈɑrkaɪvz
Collection of records especially about an institution — she works in the national archives.
The university archives contain documents dating back to the 18th century.
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argot
ˈɑːrɡoʊ
A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) — the thieves' argot was incomprehensible to the police.
The thieves' argot was incomprehensible to the police.
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