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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.

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
Suitable; befitting; proper.

Boardshorts are not appropriate attire for the office.

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arouse listen
To excite into action; stir or put in motion or exertion; awaken: as, to arouse attention; to arouse one from sleep; to arouse dormant faculties.

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
To add to; increase

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

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avarice listen
Excessive desire for wealth; extreme greed

Corruption is a product of avarice and thirst for power.

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barricade listen
To close off or block with a barricade.

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

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bewilder listen
To confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statements. See Synonyms at puzzle.

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

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bitter listen
Difficult or distasteful to accept, admit, or bear: the bitter truth; bitter sorrow.

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

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