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accommodation listen
A room to stay in or other place to stay; the act of accommodation

When I go on business trips, the accommodations my company pays for are usually quite bad.

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affluent listen
Wealthy; having a large amount of money

Only the most affluent individuals can afford a Lamborghini.

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ajar listen
Slightly open or almost closed: said of a door.

I found the door ajar, and I stood a moment gazing at the hateful man who claimed a right to rule me, body and soul. - Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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appropriate listen

Boardshorts are not appropriate attire for the office.

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arouse listen

They would send agents and emissaries about the kingdom to arouse, and encourage, and assemble such Saxon forces as were yet to be found. - King Alfred of England

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augment listen

I teach English in the evenings to augment my family's income.

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avarice listen

One escapes at the South that mixture of hunger and avarice which is felt in the Northern summer, counting each hour's joy with the sad consciousness that an hour is gone. - Army Life in a Black Regiment

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barricade listen

The police set up a barricade to keep voters away from the polling stations.

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bewilder listen

I am absolutely bewildered by the new tax forms. I have no idea how to fill them out.

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bitter listen

The coffee was too bitter for Max. He had to add a lot of sugar.

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