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tax
verb
-
tax
,
taxing
,
taxes
,
taxed
to
make
people
or
businesses
pay
money
to
the
government
on
income
,
goods
,
property
,
or
services
β’
The
government
plans
to
tax
sugary
drinks
to
improve
public
health
.
The
government
plans
to
tax
sugary
drinks
to
improve
public
health
.
β’
Some
argue
that
authorities
should
tax
the
rich
more
heavily
.
Some
argue
that
authorities
should
tax
the
rich
more
heavily
.
Same
origin
as
noun
;
from
Latin
taxΔre
(β
to
assess
,
charge
β).
verb
-
tax
,
taxing
,
taxes
,
taxed
to
make
someone
β
s
strength
,
patience
,
or
resources
work
very
hard
;
to
put
a
heavy
demand
on
β’
The
long
hike
through
the
mountains
taxed
their
legs
and
lungs
.
The
long
hike
through
the
mountains
taxed
their
legs
and
lungs
.
β’
Organizing
the
festival
taxed
the
volunteers
β
patience
.
Organizing
the
festival
taxed
the
volunteers
β
patience
.
Extended
figurative
use
of
the
financial
verb
sense
since
the
late
17th
century
.
box
verb
-
box
,
boxing
,
boxes
,
boxed
to
put
something
into
a
box
or
boxes
so
it
can
be
stored
or
transported
β’
We
need
to
box
the
books
before
the
movers
arrive
.
We
need
to
box
the
books
before
the
movers
arrive
.
β’
She
carefully
boxed
the
fragile
glasses
in
layers
of
bubble
wrap
.
She
carefully
boxed
the
fragile
glasses
in
layers
of
bubble
wrap
.
From
the
noun
β
box
β
meaning
container
;
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
box
,
boxing
,
boxes
,
boxed
to
fight
with
fists
as
a
sport
or
contest
,
usually
following
the
rules
of
boxing
β’
Liam
trains
every
evening
because
he
wants
to
box
professionally
one
day
.
Liam
trains
every
evening
because
he
wants
to
box
professionally
one
day
.
β’
The
two
athletes
boxed
for
twelve
intense
rounds
.
The
two
athletes
boxed
for
twelve
intense
rounds
.
Derived
from
Middle
English
β
boxe
β
meaning
a
blow
;
specialized
into
the
sport
sense
by
the
18th
century
.
exist
verb
to
be
real
or
present
in
the
world
,
not
imagined
or
invented
β’
Scientists
wonder
if
tiny
organisms
could
exist
beneath
the
ice
of
Jupiter's
moon
Europa
.
Scientists
wonder
if
tiny
organisms
could
exist
beneath
the
ice
of
Jupiter's
moon
Europa
.
β’
Dragons
only
exist
in
fairy
tales
.
Dragons
only
exist
in
fairy
tales
.
From
Latin
existere
meaning
β
to
come
forth
,
appear
,
be
.β
verb
to
live
or
survive
,
especially
when
life
is
hard
and
offers
little
comfort
or
enjoyment
β’
After
losing
his
job
,
he
had
to
exist
on
instant
noodles
for
weeks
.
After
losing
his
job
,
he
had
to
exist
on
instant
noodles
for
weeks
.
β’
The
refugees
existed
in
overcrowded
tents
until
help
arrived
.
The
refugees
existed
in
overcrowded
tents
until
help
arrived
.
sex
verb
-
sex
,
sexing
,
sexes
,
sexed
to
find
out
whether
an
animal
or
plant
is
male
or
female
β’
The
farmer
learned
to
sex
chicks
by
looking
at
the
pattern
of
their
feathers
.
The
farmer
learned
to
sex
chicks
by
looking
at
the
pattern
of
their
feathers
.
β’
Scientists
need
to
sex
the
mice
before
beginning
the
experiment
.
Scientists
need
to
sex
the
mice
before
beginning
the
experiment
.
Verb
use
from
the
noun
,
first
attested
in
the
late
19th
century
in
poultry
farming
.
fix
verb
-
fix
,
fixes
,
fixing
,
fixed
to
repair
something
that
is
broken
or
not
working
β’
Dad
fixed
my
bicycle
so
I
can
ride
it
again
.
Dad
fixed
my
bicycle
so
I
can
ride
it
again
.
β’
The
plumber
is
fixing
the
leaking
sink
in
the
kitchen
.
The
plumber
is
fixing
the
leaking
sink
in
the
kitchen
.
From
Latin
β
figere
β
meaning
β
to
fasten
or
attach
β.
verb
-
fix
,
fixes
,
fixing
,
fixed
to
prepare
food
or
drink
,
especially
quickly
β’
I
β
ll
fix
us
some
sandwiches
before
the
trip
.
I
β
ll
fix
us
some
sandwiches
before
the
trip
.
β’
Could
you
fix
me
a
cup
of
tea
,
please
?
Could
you
fix
me
a
cup
of
tea
,
please
?
verb
-
fix
,
fixes
,
fixing
,
fixed
to
decide
or
set
something
firmly
,
such
as
a
date
,
price
,
or
rule
β’
The
school
has
fixed
the
exam
date
for
June
10th
.
The
school
has
fixed
the
exam
date
for
June
10th
.
β’
They
fixed
the
ticket
price
at
ten
dollars
to
keep
it
affordable
.
They
fixed
the
ticket
price
at
ten
dollars
to
keep
it
affordable
.
verb
-
fix
,
fixes
,
fixing
,
fixed
to
dishonestly
arrange
the
result
of
something
so
that
it
happens
the
way
you
want
β’
The
referee
was
accused
of
fixing
the
match
.
The
referee
was
accused
of
fixing
the
match
.
β’
Investigators
found
evidence
that
someone
had
fixed
the
election
.
Investigators
found
evidence
that
someone
had
fixed
the
election
.
existing
verb
present
participle
of
exist
:
being
real
,
alive
,
or
present
β’
Scientists
search
for
evidence
of
life
existing
on
other
planets
.
Scientists
search
for
evidence
of
life
existing
on
other
planets
.
β’
Records
show
several
ancient
customs
still
existing
in
rural
villages
.
Records
show
several
ancient
customs
still
existing
in
rural
villages
.
from
Latin
existere
β
to
emerge
,
to
be
β,
via
French
exister
,
becoming
English
β
exist
β
in
the
late
16th
century
;
present
participle
β
existing
β
formed
with
the
βing
suffix
adjective
that
is
present
,
in
place
,
or
being
used
right
now
β’
We
plan
to
improve
the
existing
software
instead
of
buying
a
new
program
.
We
plan
to
improve
the
existing
software
instead
of
buying
a
new
program
.
β’
Under
the
existing
rules
,
students
must
wear
uniforms
.
Under
the
existing
rules
,
students
must
wear
uniforms
.
formed
from
the
verb
β
exist
β
+
suffix
β
-ing
,β
first
used
as
an
adjective
in
the
early
17th
century
existence
noun
the
state
or
fact
of
being
real
,
present
,
or
alive
β’
Scientists
are
still
debating
the
existence
of
life
on
other
planets
.
Scientists
are
still
debating
the
existence
of
life
on
other
planets
.
β’
New
fossils
finally
proved
the
existence
of
the
ancient
bird
species
.
New
fossils
finally
proved
the
existence
of
the
ancient
bird
species
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
existentia
,
from
existere
β
stand
out
,
be
β
noun
a
thing
that
exists
;
a
being
or
entity
β’
Many
people
believe
that
spiritual
existences
are
all
around
us
.
Many
people
believe
that
spiritual
existences
are
all
around
us
.
β’
A
black
hole
is
a
strange
existence
in
the
universe
.
A
black
hole
is
a
strange
existence
in
the
universe
.
noun
a
person
β
s
way
of
living
,
especially
one
that
is
difficult
or
boring
β’
After
losing
his
job
,
he
scraped
by
on
a
miserable
existence
in
a
tiny
bedsit
.
After
losing
his
job
,
he
scraped
by
on
a
miserable
existence
in
a
tiny
bedsit
.
β’
The
shepherds
lived
a
simple
existence
high
in
the
mountains
.
The
shepherds
lived
a
simple
existence
high
in
the
mountains
.
mix
verb
-
mix
,
mixing
,
mixes
,
mixed
to
combine
two
or
more
substances
so
that
they
become
one
single
substance
β’
She
mixed
flour
and
water
to
make
dough
for
bread
.
She
mixed
flour
and
water
to
make
dough
for
bread
.
β’
The
artist
mixes
blue
and
yellow
paint
on
his
palette
to
create
a
bright
green
.
The
artist
mixes
blue
and
yellow
paint
on
his
palette
to
create
a
bright
green
.
verb
-
mix
,
mixing
,
mixes
,
mixed
to
meet
and
talk
with
other
people
in
a
social
situation
β’
At
the
party
,
she
felt
shy
at
first
but
soon
mixed
with
everyone
.
At
the
party
,
she
felt
shy
at
first
but
soon
mixed
with
everyone
.
β’
New
students
mix
quickly
during
orientation
week
at
the
university
.
New
students
mix
quickly
during
orientation
week
at
the
university
.
verb
-
mix
,
mixing
,
mixes
,
mixed
to
adjust
and
combine
separate
sound
tracks
into
a
final
recording
β’
The
sound
engineer
mixed
the
vocals
and
guitar
until
they
balanced
perfectly
.
The
sound
engineer
mixed
the
vocals
and
guitar
until
they
balanced
perfectly
.
β’
She
spends
hours
in
the
studio
mixing
her
band's
new
album
.
She
spends
hours
in
the
studio
mixing
her
band's
new
album
.
relax
verb
-
relax
,
relaxing
,
relaxes
,
relaxed
to
become
calm
,
less
worried
,
or
less
tense
,
often
by
resting
or
doing
something
enjoyable
β’
After
the
long
exam
,
Maria
sat
in
the
garden
to
relax
.
After
the
long
exam
,
Maria
sat
in
the
garden
to
relax
.
β’
Take
a
deep
breath
and
relax
before
you
start
the
speech
.
Take
a
deep
breath
and
relax
before
you
start
the
speech
.
verb
-
relax
,
relaxing
,
relaxes
,
relaxed
to
make
someone
or
something
calm
,
loose
,
or
less
tense
β’
The
teacher
told
a
joke
to
relax
the
nervous
students
.
The
teacher
told
a
joke
to
relax
the
nervous
students
.
β’
Soft
music
can
relax
a
baby
before
sleep
.
Soft
music
can
relax
a
baby
before
sleep
.
verb
-
relax
,
relaxing
,
relaxes
,
relaxed
to
make
a
rule
,
law
,
or
control
less
strict
β’
The
city
decided
to
relax
parking
regulations
during
the
holidays
.
The
city
decided
to
relax
parking
regulations
during
the
holidays
.
β’
The
company
relaxed
its
dress
code
on
Fridays
.
The
company
relaxed
its
dress
code
on
Fridays
.
approximately
adverb
close
to
a
particular
number
,
amount
,
time
,
or
quantity
but
not
exactly
β’
The
flight
will
take
approximately
three
hours
.
The
flight
will
take
approximately
three
hours
.
β’
There
were
approximately
fifty
students
in
the
hall
before
the
concert
began
.
There
were
approximately
fifty
students
in
the
hall
before
the
concert
began
.
From
Latin
approximatus
,
past
participle
of
appropiare
β
to
come
nearer
,β
with
the
adverbial
suffix
βly
added
to
approximate
.
index
noun
-
index
,
indexes
,
indexing
,
indexed
a
list
of
key
words
,
names
,
or
topics
in
alphabetical
order
that
tells
you
on
which
page
each
one
can
be
found
in
a
book
β’
At
the
end
of
the
textbook
,
I
found
the
index
and
quickly
located
the
chapter
on
volcanoes
.
At
the
end
of
the
textbook
,
I
found
the
index
and
quickly
located
the
chapter
on
volcanoes
.
β’
Use
the
index
to
see
which
pages
mention
Albert
Einstein
.
Use
the
index
to
see
which
pages
mention
Albert
Einstein
.
From
Latin
β
indicus
β
meaning
β
pointer
β
or
β
sign
β.
noun
-
index
,
indexes
,
indexing
,
indexed
a
number
that
shows
the
level
of
something
and
how
it
changes
over
time
,
such
as
prices
,
air
quality
,
or
stock
market
performance
β’
The
consumer price index
rose
by
two
percent
last
month
.
The
consumer price index
rose
by
two
percent
last
month
.
β’
A
falling
air quality index
warned
residents
to
stay
indoors
.
A
falling
air quality index
warned
residents
to
stay
indoors
.
Extended
sense
of
Latin
origin
β
sign
;
pointer
β
adopted
in
19th-century
statistics
.
noun
-
index
,
indices
,
indexing
,
indexes
,
indexed
in
mathematics
,
a
small
raised
number
or
letter
written
to
the
right
of
another
symbol
to
show
powers
or
particular
positions
β’
In
5Β²
,
the
2
is
called
the
index
or
exponent
.
In
5Β²
,
the
2
is
called
the
index
or
exponent
.
β’
A
negative
index
means
you
should
take
a
reciprocal
.
A
negative
index
means
you
should
take
a
reciprocal
.
Adopted
into
mathematical
language
in
18th
century
from
Latin
β
index
β
meaning
β
sign
β.
verb
-
index
,
indexes
,
indexing
,
indexed
to
make
or
add
an
index
to
a
book
,
collection
,
or
database
so
information
can
be
found
easily
β’
The
editor
hired
a
freelancer
to
index
the
new
biography
.
The
editor
hired
a
freelancer
to
index
the
new
biography
.
β’
Software
automatically
indexes
each
PDF
in
the
archive
.
Software
automatically
indexes
each
PDF
in
the
archive
.
Verb
use
recorded
from
late
16th
century
,
directly
from
noun
sense
.
noun
-
index
,
indexes
,
indexing
,
indexed
a
special
data
structure
or
file
that
allows
a
computer
program
or
database
to
find
information
quickly
β’
The
search
engine
rebuilt
its
index
overnight
to
include
new
websites
.
The
search
engine
rebuilt
its
index
overnight
to
include
new
websites
.
β’
Without
an
index
,
the
database
query
would
take
minutes
instead
of
seconds
.
Without
an
index
,
the
database
query
would
take
minutes
instead
of
seconds
.
Borrowed
from
earlier
library
sense
;
applied
to
computing
in
the
mid-20th
century
.
noun
-
index
,
indexes
,
indexing
,
indexed
(
formal
)
the
index
finger
β’
She
pointed
with
her
index
to
the
map
on
the
wall
.
She
pointed
with
her
index
to
the
map
on
the
wall
.
β’
He
cut
his
index
while
slicing
vegetables
.
He
cut
his
index
while
slicing
vegetables
.
Middle
English
medical
writings
used
β
index
β
for
the
pointing
finger
,
following
Latin
β
digitus
index
β.
verb
-
index
,
indexes
,
indexing
,
indexed
to
change
wages
,
prices
,
or
other
values
automatically
in
line
with
a
chosen
economic
index
β’
The
pension
payments
are
indexed
to
inflation
each
year
.
The
pension
payments
are
indexed
to
inflation
each
year
.
β’
Many
contracts
index
salaries
to
the
cost-of-living index
.
Many
contracts
index
salaries
to
the
cost-of-living index
.
Economic
sense
popularized
in
the
20th
century
with
rise
of
price
indices
.
anxiety
noun
-
anxiety
,
anxieties
a
feeling
of
worry
,
nervousness
,
or
unease
,
usually
about
something
uncertain
or
potentially
negative
β’
She
felt
a
wave
of
anxiety
before
giving
her
speech
.
She
felt
a
wave
of
anxiety
before
giving
her
speech
.
β’
A
little
anxiety
can
keep
a
driver
focused
during
a
long
night
journey
.
A
little
anxiety
can
keep
a
driver
focused
during
a
long
night
journey
.
Late
Middle
English
:
via
Old
French
from
Latin
anxietas
,
from
anxius
β
uneasy
β.
noun
-
anxiety
,
anxieties
a
mental
health
condition
marked
by
excessive
and
persistent
worry
that
interferes
with
daily
life
β’
After
months
of
constant
worry
,
her
doctor
diagnosed
her
with
anxiety
.
After
months
of
constant
worry
,
her
doctor
diagnosed
her
with
anxiety
.
β’
Weekly
therapy
sessions
helped
Mark
manage
his
anxiety
without
medication
.
Weekly
therapy
sessions
helped
Mark
manage
his
anxiety
without
medication
.
Same
origin
as
the
general
sense
;
first
used
in
a
clinical
context
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
-
anxiety
,
anxieties
one
of
several
specific
worries
or
problems
that
make
a
person
feel
nervous
or
uneasy
β’
The
financial
anxieties
of
the
recession
kept
families
up
at
night
.
The
financial
anxieties
of
the
recession
kept
families
up
at
night
.
β’
College
students
often
share
their
anxieties
about
exams
and
jobs
.
College
students
often
share
their
anxieties
about
exams
and
jobs
.
Extension
of
the
general
sense
to
individual
,
countable
worries
,
first
attested
in
the
18th
century
.
Mexican
adjective
Relating
to
Mexico
,
its
people
,
or
its
culture
.
β’
We
tried
a
delicious
Mexican
dish
called
mole
.
We
tried
a
delicious
Mexican
dish
called
mole
.
β’
The
museum
is
showing
an
exhibition
of
Mexican
folk
art
.
The
museum
is
showing
an
exhibition
of
Mexican
folk
art
.
From
Mexico
+β
-an
,
first
appeared
in
English
in
the
16th
century
to
describe
things
or
people
from
New
Spain
(
modern-day
Mexico
).
noun
A
person
who
comes
from
Mexico
.
β’
A
friendly
Mexican
helped
us
find
the
bus
station
.
A
friendly
Mexican
helped
us
find
the
bus
station
.
β’
Many
Mexicans
celebrate
Independence
Day
on
September
16th
.
Many
Mexicans
celebrate
Independence
Day
on
September
16th
.
Adopted
into
English
in
the
16th
century
from
Spanish
mexicano
,
referring
to
an
inhabitant
of
New
Spain
.
galaxy
noun
-
galaxy
,
galaxies
A
huge
collection
of
billions
of
stars
,
gas
,
dust
,
and
unseen
dark
matter
held
together
by
gravity
and
moving
through
space
as
a
single
system
.
β’
Through
the
telescope
,
Maria
could
see
the
spiral
arms
of
a
distant
galaxy
.
Through
the
telescope
,
Maria
could
see
the
spiral
arms
of
a
distant
galaxy
.
β’
Scientists
believe
that
our
galaxy
contains
hundreds
of
billions
of
stars
.
Scientists
believe
that
our
galaxy
contains
hundreds
of
billions
of
stars
.
From
Old
French
galaxie
,
from
Medieval
Latin
galaxia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
galaxΓas
(
ΞΊΟκλοΟ
) β(
milky
)
circle
β,
referring
to
the
Milky
Way
.
noun
-
galaxy
,
galaxies
A
large
and
impressive
group
of
famous
,
talented
,
or
remarkable
people
or
things
.
β’
The
award
ceremony
featured
a
galaxy
of
movie
stars
on
the
red
carpet
.
The
award
ceremony
featured
a
galaxy
of
movie
stars
on
the
red
carpet
.
β’
The
museum
β
s
new
exhibition
gathers
a
galaxy
of
priceless
Renaissance
masterpieces
.
The
museum
β
s
new
exhibition
gathers
a
galaxy
of
priceless
Renaissance
masterpieces
.
Figurative
use
recorded
since
the
mid-19th
century
,
extending
the
astronomical
sense
to
a
dazzling
assembly
of
illustrious
figures
.
maximum
adjective
largest
or
greatest
possible
in
amount
,
size
,
degree
,
or
level
β’
The
maximum
speed
limit
on
this
road
is
60
kilometers
per
hour
.
The
maximum
speed
limit
on
this
road
is
60
kilometers
per
hour
.
β’
Fill
the
tank
only
to
the
maximum
level
marked
.
Fill
the
tank
only
to
the
maximum
level
marked
.
Mid-17th
century
:
from
Latin
maximum
,
neuter
of
maximus
β
greatest
β.
noun
-
maximum
,
maxima
the
greatest
amount
,
level
,
or
number
that
is
possible
or
allowed
β’
Yesterday
the
temperature
reached
a
maximum
of
35
degrees
Celsius
.
Yesterday
the
temperature
reached
a
maximum
of
35
degrees
Celsius
.
β’
The
machine
stops
automatically
when
it
hits
its
safety
maximum
.
The
machine
stops
automatically
when
it
hits
its
safety
maximum
.
Same
origin
as
the
adjective
:
Latin
maximum
from
maximus
β
greatest
β.
adverb
used
after
a
number
or
amount
to
mean
β
at
most
β
β’
You
can
stay
here
for
an
hour
maximum
.
You
can
stay
here
for
an
hour
maximum
.
β’
We
will
need
thirty
minutes
maximum
to
finish
the
work
.
We
will
need
thirty
minutes
maximum
to
finish
the
work
.
Adverbial
use
developed
from
the
adjective
and
noun
senses
in
the
early
20th
century
.
sexy
adjective
-
sexy
,
sexier
,
sexiest
Physically
attractive
in
a
way
that
arouses
sexual
interest
.
β’
Everyone
agreed
the
actor
looked
especially
sexy
in
the
black
tuxedo
.
Everyone
agreed
the
actor
looked
especially
sexy
in
the
black
tuxedo
.
β’
After
her
new
haircut
,
Maria
glanced
in
the
mirror
and
felt
sexy
for
the
first
time
in
months
.
After
her
new
haircut
,
Maria
glanced
in
the
mirror
and
felt
sexy
for
the
first
time
in
months
.
From
sex
+β
-y
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
20th
century
.
adjective
-
sexy
,
sexier
,
sexiest
Exciting
,
fashionable
,
or
appealing
in
a
lively
way
that
catches
people
β
s
attention
.
β’
The
start-up
is
working
on
a
sexy
new
smartphone
with
a
foldable
screen
.
The
start-up
is
working
on
a
sexy
new
smartphone
with
a
foldable
screen
.
β’
Journalists
love
a
sexy
headline
that
grabs
readers
immediately
.
Journalists
love
a
sexy
headline
that
grabs
readers
immediately
.
Figurative
use
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
as
marketers
and
journalists
applied
the
word
to
exciting
new
products
and
ideas
.