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lose
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
to
no
longer
have
something
because
you
cannot
find
it
•
I
always
lose
my
keys
when
I'm
in
a
hurry
.
I
always
lose
my
keys
when
I'm
in
a
hurry
.
•
Maria
realized
she
had
lost
her
phone
on
the
crowded
bus
.
Maria
realized
she
had
lost
her
phone
on
the
crowded
bus
.
Old
English
“
losian
”
meaning
to
perish
or
be
lost
,
later
shifting
to
the
modern
sense
of
misplacing
or
no
longer
possessing
.
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
to
be
defeated
in
a
game
,
competition
,
or
battle
•
Our
team
didn
’
t
want
to
lose
,
but
the
other
side
played
better
.
Our
team
didn
’
t
want
to
lose
,
but
the
other
side
played
better
.
•
She
has
never
lost
a
chess
match
at
school
.
She
has
never
lost
a
chess
match
at
school
.
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
to
have
something
taken
away
,
removed
,
or
destroyed
•
Many
people
lost
their
homes
in
the
flood
.
Many
people
lost
their
homes
in
the
flood
.
•
She
fears
she
might
lose
her
job
during
the
company
cuts
.
She
fears
she
might
lose
her
job
during
the
company
cuts
.
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
to
reduce
your
body
weight
•
He
wants
to
lose
five
kilos
before
summer
.
He
wants
to
lose
five
kilos
before
summer
.
•
After
changing
her
diet
,
Anna
has
lost
a
lot
of
weight
.
After
changing
her
diet
,
Anna
has
lost
a
lot
of
weight
.
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
to
waste
or
spend
something
such
as
time
or
money
without
benefit
•
We
lost
an
hour
sitting
in
traffic
.
We
lost
an
hour
sitting
in
traffic
.
•
The
company
lost
millions
on
that
failed
project
.
The
company
lost
millions
on
that
failed
project
.
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
to
stop
having
connection
,
understanding
,
or
signal
•
I
’
m
driving
through
a
tunnel
,
so
I
may
lose
you
for
a
minute
.
I
’
m
driving
through
a
tunnel
,
so
I
may
lose
you
for
a
minute
.
•
My
phone
lost
the
signal
during
the
storm
.
My
phone
lost
the
signal
during
the
storm
.
choose
verb
-
choose
,
choosing
,
chooses
,
chose
,
chosen
to
pick
one
person
or
thing
from
several
possibilities
because
you
prefer
it
•
You
can
choose
any
dessert
from
the
menu
.
You
can
choose
any
dessert
from
the
menu
.
•
After
much
thought
,
Mia
chose
the
red
dress
for
the
party
.
After
much
thought
,
Mia
chose
the
red
dress
for
the
party
.
Old
English
ceosan
,
of
Germanic
origin
;
related
to
Dutch
kiezen
and
German
kiesen
.
verb
-
choose
,
choosing
,
chooses
,
chose
,
chosen
to
decide
to
do
something
when
different
possibilities
exist
,
often
expressed
with
“
to
”
+
verb
•
She
chose
to
stay
home
instead
of
going
out
.
She
chose
to
stay
home
instead
of
going
out
.
•
Many
people
choose
to
work
remotely
nowadays
.
Many
people
choose
to
work
remotely
nowadays
.
position
noun
the
place
where
someone
or
something
is
located
or
has
been
put
•
Please
put
the
vase
back
in
its
position
on
the
shelf
.
Please
put
the
vase
back
in
its
position
on
the
shelf
.
•
The
map
showed
our
exact
position
on
the
hiking
trail
.
The
map
showed
our
exact
position
on
the
hiking
trail
.
From
Latin
positio
‘
a
placing
’,
from
ponere
‘
to
place
’.
noun
the
way
in
which
someone
’
s
body
or
an
object
is
arranged
or
held
•
Keep
your
back
in
a
straight
position
while
lifting
boxes
.
Keep
your
back
in
a
straight
position
while
lifting
boxes
.
•
The
yoga
teacher
corrected
my
leg
position
.
The
yoga
teacher
corrected
my
leg
position
.
noun
a
job
or
role
within
an
organization
•
She
applied
for
the
position
of
marketing
manager
.
She
applied
for
the
position
of
marketing
manager
.
•
After
the
interview
,
he
was
offered
the
position
immediately
.
After
the
interview
,
he
was
offered
the
position
immediately
.
noun
a
particular
opinion
or
attitude
someone
holds
about
a
subject
•
The
senator
’
s
position
on
climate
change
is
very
clear
.
The
senator
’
s
position
on
climate
change
is
very
clear
.
•
What
is
your
position
regarding
remote
work
?
What
is
your
position
regarding
remote
work
?
noun
a
place
in
a
ranking
or
order
that
shows
how
well
someone
or
something
has
done
•
Our
team
finished
the
season
in
second
position
.
Our
team
finished
the
season
in
second
position
.
•
Her
song
climbed
to
the
top
position
on
the
charts
.
Her
song
climbed
to
the
top
position
on
the
charts
.
verb
to
put
something
or
someone
in
a
particular
place
•
She
carefully
positioned
the
camera
on
the
tripod
.
She
carefully
positioned
the
camera
on
the
tripod
.
•
Please
position
the
chairs
in
a
circle
for
the
discussion
.
Please
position
the
chairs
in
a
circle
for
the
discussion
.
verb
to
present
or
promote
something
in
a
particular
way
so
that
people
see
it
as
you
intend
•
The
company
positioned
its
new
phone
as
a
luxury
item
.
The
company
positioned
its
new
phone
as
a
luxury
item
.
•
He
is
trying
to
position
himself
as
an
expert
in
renewable
energy
.
He
is
trying
to
position
himself
as
an
expert
in
renewable
energy
.
noun
a
specific
arrangement
of
two
people
’
s
bodies
during
sexual
activity
•
Health
educators
explain
different
sexual
positions
to
promote
safety
and
comfort
.
Health
educators
explain
different
sexual
positions
to
promote
safety
and
comfort
.
•
They
talked
openly
about
which
positions
felt
most
comfortable
.
They
talked
openly
about
which
positions
felt
most
comfortable
.
supposed
verb
-
suppose
,
supposing
,
supposes
,
supposed
past
tense
and
past
participle
form
of
the
verb
‘
suppose
’
•
I
supposed
she
would
be
at
work
,
but
the
office
was
empty
.
I
supposed
she
would
be
at
work
,
but
the
office
was
empty
.
•
They
supposed
that
the
test
would
be
easy
,
so
they
didn
’
t
study
.
They
supposed
that
the
test
would
be
easy
,
so
they
didn
’
t
study
.
purpose
verb
-
purpose
,
purposing
,
purposes
,
purposed
to
decide
or
plan
to
do
something
;
to
intend
•
They
purpose
to
expand
the
business
next
year
.
They
purpose
to
expand
the
business
next
year
.
•
The
committee
purposed
a
change
in
the
school
rules
.
The
committee
purposed
a
change
in
the
school
rules
.
From
Late
Middle
English
,
influenced
by
noun
use
;
ultimately
from
Latin
"
proponere
"
meaning
"
to
put
forward
".
close
verb
-
close
,
closing
,
closes
,
closed
to
shut
something
so
that
it
is
no
longer
open
•
She
closed
the
window
when
it
started
to
rain
.
She
closed
the
window
when
it
started
to
rain
.
•
Please
close
the
door
behind
you
so
the
heat
stays
in
.
Please
close
the
door
behind
you
so
the
heat
stays
in
.
verb
-
close
,
closing
,
closes
,
closed
to
bring
something
to
an
end
or
to
stop
operating
•
The
museum
closes
at
six
o'clock
every
evening
.
The
museum
closes
at
six
o'clock
every
evening
.
•
The
ceremony
closed
with
a
beautiful
song
.
The
ceremony
closed
with
a
beautiful
song
.
verb
-
close
,
closing
,
closes
,
closed
to
shut
something
or
become
shut
•
Please
close
the
window
;
it's
getting
cold
.
Please
close
the
window
;
it's
getting
cold
.
•
The
store
closes
at
9
p
.
m
.
The
store
closes
at
9
p
.
m
.
Same
origin
as
adjective
sense
,
with
the
meaning
“
to
shut
”
developing
in
Middle
English
.
verb
-
close
,
closing
,
closes
,
closed
to
move
something
so
that
it
is
no
longer
open
•
Please
close
the
door
;
it
’
s
getting
cold
.
Please
close
the
door
;
it
’
s
getting
cold
.
•
He
forgot
to
close
his
laptop
before
leaving
.
He
forgot
to
close
his
laptop
before
leaving
.
verb
-
close
,
closing
,
closes
,
closed
to
bring
something
to
an
end
,
or
to
end
•
The
speaker
will
close
the
ceremony
with
a
song
.
The
speaker
will
close
the
ceremony
with
a
song
.
•
They
closed
the
meeting
after
everyone
agreed
on
the
plan
.
They
closed
the
meeting
after
everyone
agreed
on
the
plan
.
Sense
of
“
conclude
”
appears
in
15th-century
English
,
extending
the
idea
of
shutting
to
finishing
an
event
.
verb
-
close
,
closing
,
closes
,
closed
to
come
to
an
end
or
be
finished
•
The
concert
will
close
with
a
fireworks
display
.
The
concert
will
close
with
a
fireworks
display
.
•
As
the
meeting
closed
,
everyone
thanked
the
organizer
.
As
the
meeting
closed
,
everyone
thanked
the
organizer
.
positive
adjective
feeling
hopeful
and
confident
,
looking
at
the
good
side
of
things
•
Even
after
losing
her
job
,
Maria
stayed
positive
about
finding
new
opportunities
.
Even
after
losing
her
job
,
Maria
stayed
positive
about
finding
new
opportunities
.
•
Coach
Ben
encouraged
the
team
to
keep
a
positive
mindset
before
the
final
match
.
Coach
Ben
encouraged
the
team
to
keep
a
positive
mindset
before
the
final
match
.
adjective
causing
or
showing
a
helpful
,
beneficial
,
or
constructive
effect
•
Regular
exercise
has
a
positive
effect
on
mental
health
.
Regular
exercise
has
a
positive
effect
on
mental
health
.
•
The
new
policy
will
bring
positive
changes
to
the
community
.
The
new
policy
will
bring
positive
changes
to
the
community
.
noun
a
good
or
beneficial
aspect
of
a
situation
•
Try
to
list
the
positives
and
negatives
before
making
your
decision
.
Try
to
list
the
positives
and
negatives
before
making
your
decision
.
•
Every
difficult
experience
has
its
positives
if
you
look
closely
.
Every
difficult
experience
has
its
positives
if
you
look
closely
.
adjective
greater
than
zero
or
having
an
electrical
charge
with
more
protons
than
electrons
;
opposite
of
negative
•
Seven
is
a
positive
integer
.
Seven
is
a
positive
integer
.
•
The
battery
’
s
positive
terminal
is
marked
with
a
plus
sign
.
The
battery
’
s
positive
terminal
is
marked
with
a
plus
sign
.
adjective
showing
that
a
substance
,
disease
,
or
condition
is
present
when
tested
•
His
COVID-19
test
came
back
positive
.
His
COVID-19
test
came
back
positive
.
•
If
the
result
is
positive
,
please
contact
your
doctor
.
If
the
result
is
positive
,
please
contact
your
doctor
.
propose
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
to
suggest
an
idea
,
plan
,
or
course
of
action
for
other
people
to
think
about
or
decide
on
•
At
the
meeting
,
Sarah
proposed
a
new
marketing
strategy
to
boost
sales
.
At
the
meeting
,
Sarah
proposed
a
new
marketing
strategy
to
boost
sales
.
•
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
propose
solutions
to
the
city
’
s
pollution
problem
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
propose
solutions
to
the
city
’
s
pollution
problem
.
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
to
ask
someone
to
marry
you
•
Under
a
starlit
sky
,
Jack
knelt
down
and
proposed
to
Emma
.
Under
a
starlit
sky
,
Jack
knelt
down
and
proposed
to
Emma
.
•
She
was
shaking
with
excitement
when
she
proposed
to
her
boyfriend
on
the
mountain
peak
.
She
was
shaking
with
excitement
when
she
proposed
to
her
boyfriend
on
the
mountain
peak
.
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
to
formally
suggest
someone
for
a
position
,
honor
,
or
membership
•
The
committee
proposed
Dr
.
Lee
as
the
next
chairperson
.
The
committee
proposed
Dr
.
Lee
as
the
next
chairperson
.
•
Members
of
the
club
proposed
Ana
for
treasurer
.
Members
of
the
club
proposed
Ana
for
treasurer
.
suppose
verb
-
suppose
,
supposing
,
supposes
,
supposed
to
think
that
something
is
probably
true
,
even
if
you
are
not
completely
sure
•
I
suppose
she's
already
at
the
station
by
now
.
I
suppose
she's
already
at
the
station
by
now
.
•
Do
you
suppose
the
meeting
will
finish
early
?
Do
you
suppose
the
meeting
will
finish
early
?
From
Middle
English
supposen
,
from
Old
French
supposer
“
to
imagine
,
assume
,”
from
Latin
suppōnere
“
to
put
under
,
substitute
,
assume
.”
verb
-
suppose
,
supposing
,
supposes
,
supposed
to
imagine
a
situation
or
accept
something
as
true
for
the
purpose
of
discussion
or
explanation
•
Suppose
we
doubled
the
budget
—
could
we
finish
earlier
?
Suppose
we
doubled
the
budget
—
could
we
finish
earlier
?
•
Let
’
s
suppose
that
everyone
arrives
on
time
.
Let
’
s
suppose
that
everyone
arrives
on
time
.
nose
verb
-
nose
,
nosing
,
noses
,
nosed
to
move
or
push
forward
slowly
and
carefully
,
often
with
the
front
part
leading
•
The
boat
nosed
through
the
thick
reeds
toward
the
dock
.
The
boat
nosed
through
the
thick
reeds
toward
the
dock
.
•
She
nosed
her
car
into
the
narrow
parking
space
.
She
nosed
her
car
into
the
narrow
parking
space
.
expose
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
remove
a
cover
or
obstacle
so
that
people
can
now
see
something
that
was
hidden
•
The
strong
wind
blew
the
sand
away
and
exposed
the
ancient
coins
buried
on
the
beach
.
The
strong
wind
blew
the
sand
away
and
exposed
the
ancient
coins
buried
on
the
beach
.
•
The
plumber
exposed
the
broken
pipe
by
cutting
a
hole
in
the
wall
.
The
plumber
exposed
the
broken
pipe
by
cutting
a
hole
in
the
wall
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
exponere
‘
put
out
,
set
forth
,
explain
’,
later
influenced
by
French
exposer
‘
lay
open
’.
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
leave
someone
or
something
without
protection
so
that
they
may
be
harmed
by
weather
,
danger
,
disease
,
or
similar
•
Too
much
time
in
the
sun
exposes
your
skin
to
harmful
UV
rays
.
Too
much
time
in
the
sun
exposes
your
skin
to
harmful
UV
rays
.
•
The
report
showed
that
low-income
workers
are
more
exposed
to
toxic
chemicals
at
factories
.
The
report
showed
that
low-income
workers
are
more
exposed
to
toxic
chemicals
at
factories
.
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
give
someone
the
chance
to
learn
about
or
experience
something
new
or
different
•
Living
abroad
exposed
her
to
new
cultures
and
languages
.
Living
abroad
exposed
her
to
new
cultures
and
languages
.
•
The
science
club
aims
to
expose
children
to
basic
robotics
.
The
science
club
aims
to
expose
children
to
basic
robotics
.
verb
-
expose
,
exposing
,
exposes
,
exposed
to
make
dishonest
,
secret
,
or
illegal
behaviour
known
to
the
public
•
The
newspaper
article
exposed
widespread
corruption
in
the
company
.
The
newspaper
article
exposed
widespread
corruption
in
the
company
.
•
Whistle-blowers
risk
their
jobs
to
expose
wrongdoing
.
Whistle-blowers
risk
their
jobs
to
expose
wrongdoing
.
oppose
verb
-
oppose
,
opposing
,
opposes
,
opposed
to
disagree
with
something
and
try
to
stop
it
or
change
it
•
Many
citizens
oppose
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
park
.
Many
citizens
oppose
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
park
.
•
Environmental
groups
strongly
oppose
dumping
waste
into
the
river
.
Environmental
groups
strongly
oppose
dumping
waste
into
the
river
.
From
Latin
opponere
“
to
set
against
,”
through
Old
French
opposer
.
verb
-
oppose
,
opposing
,
opposes
,
opposed
to
compete
,
fight
,
or
play
against
someone
or
another
team
•
Our
team
will
oppose
last
year
’
s
champions
in
the
final
.
Our
team
will
oppose
last
year
’
s
champions
in
the
final
.
•
In
the
boxing
ring
,
the
newcomer
opposed
a
seasoned
veteran
.
In
the
boxing
ring
,
the
newcomer
opposed
a
seasoned
veteran
.
verb
-
oppose
,
opposing
,
opposes
,
opposed
to
place
or
set
one
thing
against
another
to
show
contrast
or
difference
•
The
author
opposes
light
with
darkness
to
emphasize
hope
.
The
author
opposes
light
with
darkness
to
emphasize
hope
.
•
In
his
speech
,
he
opposed
wealth
to
virtue
,
warning
against
greed
.
In
his
speech
,
he
opposed
wealth
to
virtue
,
warning
against
greed
.
opposition
noun
resistance
or
disagreement
towards
an
idea
,
action
,
or
plan
•
Local
residents
voiced
fierce
opposition
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
oak
trees
.
Local
residents
voiced
fierce
opposition
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
oak
trees
.
•
The
students'
opposition
forced
the
school
to
reconsider
the
dress
code
policy
.
The
students'
opposition
forced
the
school
to
reconsider
the
dress
code
policy
.
From
Latin
oppositiō
,
meaning
“
a
placing
against
”.
noun
the
political
party
or
group
that
is
not
in
power
and
seeks
to
challenge
or
replace
the
government
•
The
opposition
accused
the
prime
minister
of
ignoring
rising
prices
.
The
opposition
accused
the
prime
minister
of
ignoring
rising
prices
.
•
After
losing
the
election
,
the
party
moved
into
opposition
.
After
losing
the
election
,
the
party
moved
into
opposition
.
noun
the
person
or
team
you
are
competing
against
in
sports
or
a
contest
•
Our
basketball
coach
studied
the
opposition
before
the
big
game
.
Our
basketball
coach
studied
the
opposition
before
the
big
game
.
•
The
runner
glanced
back
to
see
how
close
the
opposition
was
.
The
runner
glanced
back
to
see
how
close
the
opposition
was
.
noun
in
astronomy
,
the
position
of
a
planet
when
it
is
directly
opposite
the
Sun
in
the
sky
as
seen
from
Earth
•
Mars
will
reach
opposition
next
month
,
glowing
bright
orange
all
night
.
Mars
will
reach
opposition
next
month
,
glowing
bright
orange
all
night
.
•
During
opposition
,
Saturn's
rings
appear
especially
vivid
through
a
small
telescope
.
During
opposition
,
Saturn's
rings
appear
especially
vivid
through
a
small
telescope
.
opposite
adjective
facing
or
on
the
other
side
of
a
space
,
road
,
or
line
•
The
bank
is
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street
.
The
bank
is
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street
.
•
A
playground
sits
opposite
the
school
,
so
children
can
cross
quickly
after
class
.
A
playground
sits
opposite
the
school
,
so
children
can
cross
quickly
after
class
.
adjective
completely
different
in
nature
,
direction
,
or
meaning
•
Hot
and
cold
are
opposite
qualities
.
Hot
and
cold
are
opposite
qualities
.
•
Her
quiet
personality
is
the
opposite
of
her
loud
brother
’
s
.
Her
quiet
personality
is
the
opposite
of
her
loud
brother
’
s
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
completely
different
from
another
•
In
many
stories
,
the
hero
faces
an
opposite
who
represents
evil
.
In
many
stories
,
the
hero
faces
an
opposite
who
represents
evil
.
•
Kindness
is
the
opposite
of
cruelty
.
Kindness
is
the
opposite
of
cruelty
.
preposition
directly
facing
someone
or
something
across
a
space
,
road
,
or
table
•
She
sat
opposite
me
during
the
interview
.
She
sat
opposite
me
during
the
interview
.
•
There
’
s
a
pharmacy
opposite
the
hospital
entrance
.
There
’
s
a
pharmacy
opposite
the
hospital
entrance
.
adverb
in
a
position
facing
from
the
other
side
•
They
live
opposite
,
so
we
wave
from
our
balconies
.
They
live
opposite
,
so
we
wave
from
our
balconies
.
•
The
restaurant
was
closed
,
so
we
went
to
the
café
opposite
.
The
restaurant
was
closed
,
so
we
went
to
the
café
opposite
.
pose
verb
-
pose
,
posing
,
poses
,
posed
to
place
someone
or
oneself
in
a
particular
position
so
that
a
photograph
,
painting
,
or
sculpture
can
be
made
•
The
photographer
asked
the
couple
to
pose
under
the
cherry
blossoms
.
The
photographer
asked
the
couple
to
pose
under
the
cherry
blossoms
.
•
Before
the
artist
began
painting
,
the
ballerina
posed
gracefully
on
one
toe
.
Before
the
artist
began
painting
,
the
ballerina
posed
gracefully
on
one
toe
.
Borrowed
in
the
late
14th
century
from
Old
French
poser
,
meaning
"
to
place
"
or
"
to
set
",
which
in
turn
comes
from
Latin
pausare
"
to
pause
,
dwell
".
verb
-
pose
,
posing
,
poses
,
posed
to
present
a
question
,
problem
,
or
danger
that
needs
to
be
thought
about
or
dealt
with
•
Loud
music
in
the
factory
can
pose
a
serious
risk
to
workers
’
hearing
.
Loud
music
in
the
factory
can
pose
a
serious
risk
to
workers
’
hearing
.
•
The
professor
posed
an
unexpected
question
that
made
the
whole
class
think
deeply
.
The
professor
posed
an
unexpected
question
that
made
the
whole
class
think
deeply
.
Extended
sense
recorded
in
16th
century
,
figuratively
transferring
the
idea
of
‘
setting
’
something
before
someone
’
s
mind
.
verb
-
pose
,
posing
,
poses
,
posed
to
pretend
to
be
someone
or
something
in
order
to
deceive
people
•
The
thief
posed
as
a
delivery
driver
to
get
inside
the
building
.
The
thief
posed
as
a
delivery
driver
to
get
inside
the
building
.
•
She
was
caught
posing
as
a
doctor
without
any
medical
license
.
She
was
caught
posing
as
a
doctor
without
any
medical
license
.
Sense
of
‘
to
put
on
an
attitude
’
developed
in
the
19th
century
from
the
idea
of
taking
a
posed
position
.
lost
verb
-
lose
,
losing
,
loses
,
lost
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
lose
•
Our
team
lost
the
final
game
by
one
point
.
Our
team
lost
the
final
game
by
one
point
.
•
She
has
lost
twenty
pounds
since
January
.
She
has
lost
twenty
pounds
since
January
.
impose
verb
-
impose
,
imposing
,
imposes
,
imposed
to
introduce
a
rule
,
tax
,
fine
,
or
punishment
and
make
people
accept
or
obey
it
•
After
the
hurricane
,
the
city
council
imposed
a
night-time
curfew
to
keep
residents
safe
.
After
the
hurricane
,
the
city
council
imposed
a
night-time
curfew
to
keep
residents
safe
.
•
The
government
imposed
higher
taxes
on
cigarettes
to
discourage
smoking
.
The
government
imposed
higher
taxes
on
cigarettes
to
discourage
smoking
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
imposer
,
from
Latin
imponere
‘
put
upon
,
inflict
’.
verb
-
impose
,
imposing
,
imposes
,
imposed
to
force
someone
to
accept
something
they
do
not
want
,
such
as
an
idea
,
belief
,
or
duty
•
Please
don
’
t
impose
your
political
views
on
others
.
Please
don
’
t
impose
your
political
views
on
others
.
•
He
often
imposes
his
choice
of
music
on
passengers
in
his
car
.
He
often
imposes
his
choice
of
music
on
passengers
in
his
car
.
verb
-
impose
,
imposing
,
imposes
,
imposed
to
expect
someone
to
do
something
for
you
or
accept
your
presence
,
especially
when
it
inconveniences
them
•
I
hope
I
’
m
not
imposing
by
staying
another
night
.
I
hope
I
’
m
not
imposing
by
staying
another
night
.
•
They
never
visit
unannounced
because
they
hate
imposing
on
friends
.
They
never
visit
unannounced
because
they
hate
imposing
on
friends
.
loose
verb
-
loose
,
loosing
,
looses
,
loosed
to
release
something
so
it
moves
freely
•
The
archer
took
aim
and
loose
the
arrow
toward
the
distant
target
.
The
archer
took
aim
and
loose
the
arrow
toward
the
distant
target
.
•
At
dawn
,
the
rancher
planned
to
loose
the
cattle
onto
the
open
range
.
At
dawn
,
the
rancher
planned
to
loose
the
cattle
onto
the
open
range
.
proposed
verb
-
propose
,
proposing
,
proposes
,
proposed
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
propose
•
He
proposed
to
his
girlfriend
during
a
sunset
walk
on
the
beach
.
He
proposed
to
his
girlfriend
during
a
sunset
walk
on
the
beach
.
•
Our
team
proposed
a
new
recycling
method
at
the
conference
.
Our
team
proposed
a
new
recycling
method
at
the
conference
.
From
Latin
proponere
through
Old
French
proposer
,
meaning
“
to
put
forward
.”
First
used
in
English
in
the
14th
century
.
explosion
noun
a
violent
burst
in
which
something
such
as
a
bomb
,
gas
,
or
fuel
suddenly
releases
energy
,
causing
a
loud
noise
,
heat
,
and
destruction
•
The
old
warehouse
shook
when
the
explosion
ripped
through
the
building
.
The
old
warehouse
shook
when
the
explosion
ripped
through
the
building
.
•
Firefighters
rushed
to
the
scene
after
the
gas
pipe
explosion
.
Firefighters
rushed
to
the
scene
after
the
gas
pipe
explosion
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
Latin
explosio
(
n-
),
from
explos-
‘
driven
out
by
clapping
’,
from
the
verb
explodere
.
noun
a
sudden
very
loud
noise
like
that
made
by
something
bursting
•
We
heard
a
distant
explosion
and
looked
up
from
our
picnic
.
We
heard
a
distant
explosion
and
looked
up
from
our
picnic
.
•
The
fireworks
ended
with
a
final
deafening
explosion
.
The
fireworks
ended
with
a
final
deafening
explosion
.
noun
a
sudden
,
great
,
and
rapid
increase
in
something
•
There
has
been
an
explosion
of
online
learning
tools
in
recent
years
.
There
has
been
an
explosion
of
online
learning
tools
in
recent
years
.
•
The
city
saw
an
explosion
in
tourism
after
the
festival
.
The
city
saw
an
explosion
in
tourism
after
the
festival
.
noun
a
sudden
and
strong
expression
of
emotion
such
as
anger
,
laughter
,
or
relief
•
His
unexpected
explosion
of
anger
left
everyone
silent
.
His
unexpected
explosion
of
anger
left
everyone
silent
.
•
She
apologized
after
her
explosion
at
the
meeting
.
She
apologized
after
her
explosion
at
the
meeting
.
composition
noun
a
short
piece
of
writing
done
as
a
school
exercise
•
For
homework
,
we
have
to
write
a
short
composition
about
our
weekend
.
For
homework
,
we
have
to
write
a
short
composition
about
our
weekend
.
•
The
teacher
praised
my
composition
for
its
clear
structure
.
The
teacher
praised
my
composition
for
its
clear
structure
.
noun
the
parts
or
substances
that
something
is
made
of
•
The
chemical
composition
of
water
is
two
parts
hydrogen
and
one
part
oxygen
.
The
chemical
composition
of
water
is
two
parts
hydrogen
and
one
part
oxygen
.
•
Changes
in
the
team's
composition
improved
their
performance
.
Changes
in
the
team's
composition
improved
their
performance
.
noun
a
piece
of
music
,
writing
,
or
art
that
someone
has
created
•
Beethoven
finished
his
final
composition
shortly
before
he
died
.
Beethoven
finished
his
final
composition
shortly
before
he
died
.
•
The
young
author
sold
her
first
composition
to
a
magazine
.
The
young
author
sold
her
first
composition
to
a
magazine
.
noun
the
arrangement
of
elements
within
a
picture
,
design
,
or
scene
•
The
photograph
’
s
composition
draws
the
viewer
’
s
eye
to
the
distant
mountains
.
The
photograph
’
s
composition
draws
the
viewer
’
s
eye
to
the
distant
mountains
.
•
Good
painters
pay
close
attention
to
composition
and
color
balance
.
Good
painters
pay
close
attention
to
composition
and
color
balance
.
diagnosis
noun
-
diagnosis
,
diagnoses
the
act
of
finding
out
exactly
what
illness
or
medical
condition
someone
has
by
examining
their
symptoms
and
test
results
•
After
several
tests
,
the
doctor
finally
made
a
diagnosis
of
pneumonia
.
After
several
tests
,
the
doctor
finally
made
a
diagnosis
of
pneumonia
.
•
Early
diagnosis
can
greatly
improve
the
chances
of
recovery
.
Early
diagnosis
can
greatly
improve
the
chances
of
recovery
.
From
Greek
diagnōsis
‘
discernment
,
distinguishing
’,
from
dia
‘
apart
’
+
gnōsis
‘
knowledge
’.
noun
-
diagnosis
,
diagnoses
the
act
of
discovering
and
naming
the
cause
of
a
problem
,
fault
,
or
difficult
situation
•
The
mechanic's
quick
diagnosis
saved
us
hours
on
the
roadside
.
The
mechanic's
quick
diagnosis
saved
us
hours
on
the
roadside
.
•
A
clear
diagnosis
of
the
software
bug
helped
the
team
fix
it
in
minutes
.
A
clear
diagnosis
of
the
software
bug
helped
the
team
fix
it
in
minutes
.
Extended
from
its
medical
sense
to
general
problem-solving
contexts
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
dose
verb
-
dose
,
dosing
,
doses
,
dosed
to
give
or
take
a
measured
amount
of
medicine
,
drug
,
or
other
substance
•
The
pharmacist
will
dose
the
liquid
into
a
small
cup
.
The
pharmacist
will
dose
the
liquid
into
a
small
cup
.
•
Parents
should
not
dose
children
with
adult
cold
medicine
.
Parents
should
not
dose
children
with
adult
cold
medicine
.