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last
adjective
coming
after
all
the
others
in
order
or
position
β’
Hurry
!
The
last
bus
is
about
to
leave
.
Hurry
!
The
last
bus
is
about
to
leave
.
β’
She
was
the
last
student
to
hand
in
her
exam
paper
.
She
was
the
last
student
to
hand
in
her
exam
paper
.
adjective
happening
or
existing
most
recently
before
the
present
time
β’
We
went
to
the
beach
last
weekend
.
We
went
to
the
beach
last
weekend
.
β’
Do
you
remember
what
you
had
for
dinner
last
night
?
Do
you
remember
what
you
had
for
dinner
last
night
?
adjective
coming
after
all
others
in
time
,
order
,
or
position
;
final
β’
The
last
question
on
the
test
was
the
hardest
.
The
last
question
on
the
test
was
the
hardest
.
β’
Please
turn
off
the
last
light
before
you
leave
.
Please
turn
off
the
last
light
before
you
leave
.
From
Old
English
lΗ£st
,
superlative
of
late
.
adverb
most
recently
;
the
final
time
before
now
β’
When
did
you
see
Kim
last
?
When
did
you
see
Kim
last
?
β’
I
last
spoke
to
my
grandmother
two
weeks
ago
.
I
last
spoke
to
my
grandmother
two
weeks
ago
.
noun
the
final
person
or
thing
in
a
series
or
group
β’
He
finished
the
race
dead
last
.
He
finished
the
race
dead
last
.
β’
No
one
wants
to
be
the
last
to
leave
the
party
.
No
one
wants
to
be
the
last
to
leave
the
party
.
verb
to
continue
for
a
particular
length
of
time
β’
The
meeting
will
last
about
an
hour
.
The
meeting
will
last
about
an
hour
.
β’
These
shoes
won
β
t
last
all
winter
if
you
wear
them
every
day
.
These
shoes
won
β
t
last
all
winter
if
you
wear
them
every
day
.
verb
to
continue
for
a
period
of
time
;
to
endure
β’
This
battery
will
last
for
at
least
five
hours
.
This
battery
will
last
for
at
least
five
hours
.
β’
The
rain
lasted
all
night
,
flooding
the
streets
by
morning
.
The
rain
lasted
all
night
,
flooding
the
streets
by
morning
.
Old
English
lΗ£stan
β
to
continue
,
follow
β,
related
to
late
.
best
verb
-
best
,
besting
,
bests
,
bested
to
defeat
or
outdo
someone
or
something
;
to
be
superior
to
β’
The
young
player
bested
the
veteran
in
the
final
round
.
The
young
player
bested
the
veteran
in
the
final
round
.
β’
No
one
has
ever
bested
her
marathon
time
.
No
one
has
ever
bested
her
marathon
time
.
From
Middle
English
β
besten
β
meaning
β
to
surpass
β,
based
on
the
adjective
β
best
.β
verb
to
defeat
or
outdo
someone
or
something
β’
The
underdog
team
bested
the
champions
in
a
thrilling
final
.
The
underdog
team
bested
the
champions
in
a
thrilling
final
.
β’
She
finally
bested
her
older
brother
at
chess
after
months
of
practice
.
She
finally
bested
her
older
brother
at
chess
after
months
of
practice
.
suggest
verb
to
mention
an
idea
,
plan
,
or
course
of
action
for
someone
to
think
about
or
possibly
follow
β’
I
suggested
taking
the
train
instead
of
driving
to
avoid
traffic
.
I
suggested
taking
the
train
instead
of
driving
to
avoid
traffic
.
β’
Can
you
suggest
a
good
restaurant
near
here
?
Can
you
suggest
a
good
restaurant
near
here
?
Early
16th
century
,
from
Latin
β
suggestus
,β
past
participle
of
β
suggerere
β
meaning
β
bring
up
,
supply
,β
from
sub-
β
from
below
β
+
gerere
β
bring
.β
verb
to
show
or
make
something
seem
likely
without
saying
it
directly
;
to
imply
β’
The
dark
clouds
suggest
that
it
will
rain
soon
.
The
dark
clouds
suggest
that
it
will
rain
soon
.
β’
His
shy
smile
suggested
he
already
knew
the
answer
.
His
shy
smile
suggested
he
already
knew
the
answer
.
Same
origin
as
other
sense
:
from
Latin
β
suggerere
,β
meaning
β
bring
up
to
the
mind
,β
later
evolving
to
the
idea
of
indirect
indication
.
interest
verb
-
interest
,
interesting
,
interests
,
interested
to
make
someone
want
to
know
more
about
something
β’
The
colorful
poster
interested
the
kids
in
the
museum
exhibit
.
The
colorful
poster
interested
the
kids
in
the
museum
exhibit
.
β’
Stories
about
space
always
interest
him
.
Stories
about
space
always
interest
him
.
cost
verb
-
cost
,
costing
,
costs
to
require
a
particular
amount
of
money
β’
The
new
phone
costs
too
much
for
me
.
The
new
phone
costs
too
much
for
me
.
β’
How
much
did
the
tickets
cost
?
How
much
did
the
tickets
cost
?
verb
-
cost
,
costing
,
costs
,
costed
to
have
a
particular
price
;
to
require
payment
of
a
certain
amount
β’
That
jacket
cost
me
eighty
dollars
.
That
jacket
cost
me
eighty
dollars
.
β’
How
much
will
the
repairs
cost
?
How
much
will
the
repairs
cost
?
noun
-
cost
,
costing
,
costs
,
costed
the
amount
of
money
you
must
pay
to
buy
or
do
something
β’
The
cost
of
the
bicycle
was
higher
than
I
expected
.
The
cost
of
the
bicycle
was
higher
than
I
expected
.
β’
Before
we
order
,
can
you
tell
me
the
total
cost
of
the
meal
?
Before
we
order
,
can
you
tell
me
the
total
cost
of
the
meal
?
From
Old
English
cost
(β
expenditure
,
outlay
,
price
β),
from
Latin
constΔre
β
to
stand
firm
,
be
fixed
;
to
cost
β.
verb
-
cost
,
costing
,
costs
to
cause
someone
to
lose
or
give
up
something
valuable
β’
His
laziness
cost
him
the
promotion
.
His
laziness
cost
him
the
promotion
.
β’
A
small
mistake
can
cost
lives
on
the
road
.
A
small
mistake
can
cost
lives
on
the
road
.
noun
-
cost
,
costing
,
costs
,
costed
something
valuable
that
is
lost
,
given
up
,
or
suffered
in
order
to
get
or
do
something
β’
He
succeeded
,
but
the
victory
came
at
the
cost
of
his
health
.
He
succeeded
,
but
the
victory
came
at
the
cost
of
his
health
.
β’
You
can
pursue
your
dream
job
,
but
know
the
cost
it
may
have
on
your
family
time
.
You
can
pursue
your
dream
job
,
but
know
the
cost
it
may
have
on
your
family
time
.
verb
-
cost
,
costing
,
costs
,
costed
to
cause
someone
to
lose
or
give
up
something
valuable
such
as
money
,
time
,
or
an
opportunity
β’
His
mistake
cost
the
team
the
championship
.
His
mistake
cost
the
team
the
championship
.
β’
Speeding
can
cost
you
your
license
.
Speeding
can
cost
you
your
license
.
post
noun
-
post
letters
and
packages
that
are
sent
or
delivered
by
the
postal
service
β’
The
post
arrived
early
this
morning
,
bringing
a
birthday
card
for
Mum
.
The
post
arrived
early
this
morning
,
bringing
a
birthday
card
for
Mum
.
β’
Please
put
the
letter
in
the
post
before
you
go
to
work
.
Please
put
the
letter
in
the
post
before
you
go
to
work
.
From
Latin
β
positus
β (
placed
),
via
Old
French
and
Middle
English
,
referring
to
a
courier
relay
station
that
items
were
β
placed
β
at
for
onward
travel
.
noun
a
strong
upright
piece
of
wood
or
metal
fixed
in
the
ground
to
support
something
or
mark
a
position
β’
He
tied
the
horse
to
a
wooden
post
near
the
barn
door
.
He
tied
the
horse
to
a
wooden
post
near
the
barn
door
.
β’
The
fence
posts
need
painting
before
winter
.
The
fence
posts
need
painting
before
winter
.
Old
English
β
post
β
from
Latin
β
postis
β
meaning
β
door-post
,
pillar
β.
verb
to
send
a
letter
or
parcel
by
the
postal
service
β’
Could
you
post
this
birthday
card
for
me
on
your
way
to
work
?
Could
you
post
this
birthday
card
for
me
on
your
way
to
work
?
β’
She
posted
the
parcel
yesterday
,
so
it
should
arrive
tomorrow
.
She
posted
the
parcel
yesterday
,
so
it
should
arrive
tomorrow
.
Same
as
noun
β
post
β (
mail
),
recorded
as
verb
since
early
18th
century
.
noun
a
job
or
position
of
responsibility
in
an
organization
β’
She
accepted
the
post
of
school
principal
starting
next
term
.
She
accepted
the
post
of
school
principal
starting
next
term
.
β’
After
five
years
abroad
,
he
returned
to
take
up
a
senior
post
in
the
government
.
After
five
years
abroad
,
he
returned
to
take
up
a
senior
post
in
the
government
.
Meaning
β
appointment
β
recorded
from
the
16th
century
,
from
military
sense
of
β
fixed
station
β.
noun
a
written
message
published
on
a
website
or
social-media
platform
β’
Her
travel
post
on
Instagram
got
hundreds
of
likes
.
Her
travel
post
on
Instagram
got
hundreds
of
likes
.
β’
I
wrote
a
long
blog
post
about
learning
English
.
I
wrote
a
long
blog
post
about
learning
English
.
Extended
from
earlier
sense
β
to
place
β
into
the
digital
world
in
the
1990s
.
verb
to
put
a
notice
,
message
,
or
information
in
a
public
place
or
on
the
internet
so
that
people
can
see
it
β’
Please
post
the
meeting
agenda
on
the
company
intranet
.
Please
post
the
meeting
agenda
on
the
company
intranet
.
β’
She
posted
a
photo
of
her
new
puppy
online
,
and
it
went
viral
.
She
posted
a
photo
of
her
new
puppy
online
,
and
it
went
viral
.
From
earlier
sense
β
to
place
or
affix
β,
now
extended
to
digital
platforms
.
verb
to
send
a
letter
or
parcel
through
the
postal
service
β’
I
need
to
post
this
package
before
the
office
closes
.
I
need
to
post
this
package
before
the
office
closes
.
β’
She
posted
the
application
form
yesterday
.
She
posted
the
application
form
yesterday
.
verb
to
put
a
message
,
photo
,
etc
.,
on
a
website
or
social-media
platform
β’
She
loves
to
post
photos
of
her
cat
on
Instagram
.
She
loves
to
post
photos
of
her
cat
on
Instagram
.
β’
The
company
posted
the
new
schedule
on
its
website
.
The
company
posted
the
new
schedule
on
its
website
.
rest
noun
a
period
of
sleep
or
relaxation
that
allows
you
to
recover
energy
β’
After
the
long
hike
,
Maya
lay
down
for
a
short
rest
on
the
sofa
.
After
the
long
hike
,
Maya
lay
down
for
a
short
rest
on
the
sofa
.
β’
Doctors
say
getting
enough
rest
is
essential
for
good
health
.
Doctors
say
getting
enough
rest
is
essential
for
good
health
.
verb
to
relax
or
sleep
so
you
get
back
your
energy
β’
After
a
long
hike
,
we
rested
under
a
shady
tree
.
After
a
long
hike
,
we
rested
under
a
shady
tree
.
β’
The
doctor
told
her
to
rest
for
a
few
days
after
the
flu
.
The
doctor
told
her
to
rest
for
a
few
days
after
the
flu
.
verb
to
place
something
gently
on
or
against
something
so
that
it
is
supported
β’
She
rested
her
head
on
his
shoulder
during
the
movie
.
She
rested
her
head
on
his
shoulder
during
the
movie
.
β’
The
ladder
rests
against
the
wall
so
we
can
paint
the
ceiling
.
The
ladder
rests
against
the
wall
so
we
can
paint
the
ceiling
.
list
verb
to
write
or
say
items
one
after
another
,
often
in
a
column
or
set
order
β’
Please
list
all
the
ingredients
you
used
in
the
recipe
.
Please
list
all
the
ingredients
you
used
in
the
recipe
.
β’
The
brochure
lists
the
museum
β
s
opening
hours
and
ticket
prices
.
The
brochure
lists
the
museum
β
s
opening
hours
and
ticket
prices
.
Developed
from
the
noun
sense
β
list
,β
meaning
a
written
catalogue
;
first
used
as
a
verb
in
the
15th
century
.
verb
-
list
,
listing
,
lists
,
listed
to
write
down
or
say
a
series
of
things
one
after
another
β’
Please
list
your
favorite
movies
on
this
form
.
Please
list
your
favorite
movies
on
this
form
.
β’
The
website
lists
prices
in
both
dollars
and
euros
.
The
website
lists
prices
in
both
dollars
and
euros
.
verb
to
lean
or
tip
to
one
side
,
especially
of
a
boat
or
building
β’
During
the
storm
,
the
old
sailboat
began
to
list
dangerously
to
port
.
During
the
storm
,
the
old
sailboat
began
to
list
dangerously
to
port
.
β’
The
overloaded
truck
listed
to
the
right
after
its
tire
burst
.
The
overloaded
truck
listed
to
the
right
after
its
tire
burst
.
From
Middle
English
β
listen
β
meaning
β
to
limit
,
border
,β
later
nautical
sense
of
leaning
emerged
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
list
,
listing
,
lists
,
listed
of
a
ship
,
vehicle
,
or
tall
object
,
to
lean
or
tilt
to
one
side
β’
During
the
storm
,
the
sailboat
began
to
list
dangerously
to
port
.
During
the
storm
,
the
sailboat
began
to
list
dangerously
to
port
.
β’
The
old
tower
lists
slightly
after
the
earthquake
.
The
old
tower
lists
slightly
after
the
earthquake
.
verb
(
archaic
)
to
yearn
or
long
for
something
β’
The
weary
knight
listed
for
the
comfort
of
home
.
The
weary
knight
listed
for
the
comfort
of
home
.
β’
She
listed
after
the
freedom
promised
by
the
open
sea
.
She
listed
after
the
freedom
promised
by
the
open
sea
.
Old
English
β
lystan
,β
meaning
β
to
desire
,
be
pleased
,β
gradually
fell
out
of
common
use
after
the
17th
century
.
test
verb
-
test
,
testing
,
tests
,
tested
to
give
someone
an
exam
to
measure
their
knowledge
or
skill
β’
The
coach
will
test
the
players
on
their
passing
skills
today
.
The
coach
will
test
the
players
on
their
passing
skills
today
.
β’
Teachers
tested
the
students
every
Friday
to
track
progress
.
Teachers
tested
the
students
every
Friday
to
track
progress
.
verb
-
test
,
testing
,
tests
,
tested
to
examine
or
try
something
in
order
to
find
out
how
well
it
works
or
what
it
contains
β’
The
lifeguards
test
the
pool
water
every
morning
.
The
lifeguards
test
the
pool
water
every
morning
.
β’
Please
test
the
microphone
before
the
speech
.
Please
test
the
microphone
before
the
speech
.
verb
-
test
,
testing
,
tests
,
tested
to
check
a
machine
,
product
,
or
idea
to
see
if
it
works
well
β’
The
technician
will
test
the
fire
alarm
before
we
open
the
store
.
The
technician
will
test
the
fire
alarm
before
we
open
the
store
.
β’
Scientists
tested
the
new
vaccine
on
volunteers
.
Scientists
tested
the
new
vaccine
on
volunteers
.
verb
-
test
,
testing
,
tests
,
tested
to
produce
a
particular
result
when
examined
,
especially
medically
β’
He
tested
positive
for
the
flu
.
He
tested
positive
for
the
flu
.
β’
All
the
samples
test
negative
for
bacteria
.
All
the
samples
test
negative
for
bacteria
.
interesting
adjective
holding
attention
because
it
is
unusual
,
exciting
,
or
gives
new
information
.
β’
The
museum
had
an
interesting
exhibit
about
ancient
Egypt
.
The
museum
had
an
interesting
exhibit
about
ancient
Egypt
.
β’
He
always
tells
interesting
stories
around
the
campfire
.
He
always
tells
interesting
stories
around
the
campfire
.
adjective
used
politely
or
ironically
to
say
something
is
unusual
,
strange
,
or
perhaps
not
good
.
β’
That's
an
interesting
outfit
β
you
don't
see
neon
green
with
purple
polka
dots
every
day
.
That's
an
interesting
outfit
β
you
don't
see
neon
green
with
purple
polka
dots
every
day
.
β’
Well
,
this
is
interesting
,
the
printer
just
started
smoking
.
Well
,
this
is
interesting
,
the
printer
just
started
smoking
.
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
.
fast
verb
-
fast
,
fasting
,
fasts
,
fasted
to
choose
not
to
eat
food
,
or
to
eat
very
little
,
for
a
period
of
time
,
often
for
religious
or
health
reasons
β’
Muslims
fast
from
sunrise
to
sunset
during
Ramadan
.
Muslims
fast
from
sunrise
to
sunset
during
Ramadan
.
β’
He
decided
to
fast
for
24
hours
to
give
his
digestive
system
a
rest
.
He
decided
to
fast
for
24
hours
to
give
his
digestive
system
a
rest
.
Old
English
fæstan
β
to
hold
firmly
,
observe
,
fast
β,
related
to
the
noun
β
fast
β.
verb
to
choose
not
to
eat
food
for
a
period
of
time
,
often
for
religious
or
health
reasons
β’
Muslims
fast
from
dawn
to
sunset
during
Ramadan
.
Muslims
fast
from
dawn
to
sunset
during
Ramadan
.
β’
Some
people
fast
once
a
week
for
health
benefits
.
Some
people
fast
once
a
week
for
health
benefits
.
Old
English
fæstan
β
to
observe
abstinence
β,
related
to
the
noun
form
.
guest
verb
to
appear
as
a
visiting
performer
,
speaker
,
or
participant
on
a
program
,
show
,
or
event
β’
She
was
thrilled
to
guest
on
her
favorite
cooking
show
.
She
was
thrilled
to
guest
on
her
favorite
cooking
show
.
β’
Several
actors
guest
each
season
to
keep
the
series
fresh
.
Several
actors
guest
each
season
to
keep
the
series
fresh
.
trust
verb
-
trust
,
trusting
,
trusts
,
trusted
to
believe
that
someone
or
something
is
honest
,
reliable
,
and
will
act
in
your
best
interest
β’
You
can
trust
Carlos
;
he
always
keeps
his
promises
.
You
can
trust
Carlos
;
he
always
keeps
his
promises
.
β’
I
don
β
t
trust
the
weather
forecast
,
so
I
β
m
taking
an
umbrella
anyway
.
I
don
β
t
trust
the
weather
forecast
,
so
I
β
m
taking
an
umbrella
anyway
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
,
from
Old
Norse
β
traust
β.
verb
to
believe
that
someone
or
something
is
honest
,
reliable
,
or
safe
β’
You
can
trust
the
guide
;
he
knows
every
path
in
the
jungle
.
You
can
trust
the
guide
;
he
knows
every
path
in
the
jungle
.
β’
I
don't
trust
leaving
my
bike
unlocked
outside
the
station
.
I
don't
trust
leaving
my
bike
unlocked
outside
the
station
.
forest
verb
to
plant
trees
on
an
area
of
land
so
that
it
becomes
a
forest
β’
Environmental
groups
plan
to
forest
the
barren
hillside
next
spring
.
Environmental
groups
plan
to
forest
the
barren
hillside
next
spring
.
β’
The
government
pledged
funds
to
forest
the
desert
fringe
.
The
government
pledged
funds
to
forest
the
desert
fringe
.
Back-formation
from
the
noun
β
forest
β,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
.
insist
verb
to
say
firmly
and
repeatedly
that
something
is
true
,
especially
when
other
people
are
doubtful
β’
I
insist
that
I
saw
him
leave
the
building
.
I
insist
that
I
saw
him
leave
the
building
.
β’
The
witness
insisted
she
was
telling
the
truth
.
The
witness
insisted
she
was
telling
the
truth
.
verb
to
demand
firmly
that
something
must
happen
or
that
someone
must
do
something
β’
Grandma
insists
that
everyone
wash
their
hands
before
dinner
.
Grandma
insists
that
everyone
wash
their
hands
before
dinner
.
β’
The
teacher
insisted
on
silence
during
the
test
.
The
teacher
insisted
on
silence
during
the
test
.
coast
verb
to
move
forward
using
only
momentum
,
without
adding
power
or
effort
β’
The
cyclist
stopped
pedaling
and
let
the
bike
coast
down
the
hill
.
The
cyclist
stopped
pedaling
and
let
the
bike
coast
down
the
hill
.
β’
After
turning
off
the
engine
,
the
small
boat
continued
to
coast
toward
the
wooden
dock
.
After
turning
off
the
engine
,
the
small
boat
continued
to
coast
toward
the
wooden
dock
.
verb
to
succeed
,
progress
,
or
finish
something
very
easily
and
with
little
effort
β’
With
her
experience
,
the
chef
could
coast
through
the
dinner
rush
without
breaking
a
sweat
.
With
her
experience
,
the
chef
could
coast
through
the
dinner
rush
without
breaking
a
sweat
.
β’
He
thought
he
could
coast
on
his
reputation
,
but
the
audience
expected
more
.
He
thought
he
could
coast
on
his
reputation
,
but
the
audience
expected
more
.
host
verb
-
host
,
hosting
,
hosts
,
hosted
to
organize
and
receive
guests
for
an
event
,
meeting
,
or
gathering
.
β’
Maria
will
host
a
dinner
party
for
her
friends
tomorrow
.
Maria
will
host
a
dinner
party
for
her
friends
tomorrow
.
β’
The
city
hosted
the
international
summit
last
year
.
The
city
hosted
the
international
summit
last
year
.
From
the
noun
sense
β
person
who
receives
guests
,β
extended
into
a
verb
by
the
early
15th
century
.
verb
-
host
,
hosting
,
hosts
,
hosted
to
receive
and
entertain
guests
or
to
provide
the
place
for
an
event
β’
We
hosted
a
barbecue
for
our
neighbors
last
weekend
.
We
hosted
a
barbecue
for
our
neighbors
last
weekend
.
β’
The
museum
will
host
an
exhibition
of
ancient
artifacts
.
The
museum
will
host
an
exhibition
of
ancient
artifacts
.
From
Old
French
hoste
,
same
root
as
noun
sense
.
verb
-
host
,
hosting
,
hosts
,
hosted
(
computing
)
to
keep
and
run
a
website
,
app
,
or
other
digital
service
on
a
server
β’
The
company
hosts
thousands
of
websites
on
its
servers
.
The
company
hosts
thousands
of
websites
on
its
servers
.
β’
They
host
their
code
repository
on
a
private
server
.
They
host
their
code
repository
on
a
private
server
.
Extension
of
general
verb
sense
to
computing
in
late
20th
century
.
verb
-
host
,
hosting
,
hosts
,
hosted
to
store
a
website
,
application
,
or
other
digital
content
on
a
computer
server
so
that
it
can
be
accessed
on
the
internet
.
β’
They
host
their
company
β
s
website
on
a
cloud
server
.
They
host
their
company
β
s
website
on
a
cloud
server
.
β’
The
new
game
is
hosted
on
faster
servers
to
reduce
lag
.
The
new
game
is
hosted
on
faster
servers
to
reduce
lag
.
Borrowed
into
computing
in
the
1960s
to
describe
the
central
computer
β
hosting
β
users
,
by
analogy
to
a
person
who
offers
space
to
guests
.
arrest
verb
to
take
someone
suspected
of
a
crime
into
legal
custody
β’
Two
officers
arrested
the
driver
for
speeding
and
drunk
driving
.
Two
officers
arrested
the
driver
for
speeding
and
drunk
driving
.
β’
If
the
detectives
find
more
evidence
,
they
will
arrest
the
suspect
tomorrow
.
If
the
detectives
find
more
evidence
,
they
will
arrest
the
suspect
tomorrow
.
from
Old
French
"
arester
" (
to
stop
,
restrain
),
from
Latin
"
arrestare
" (
to
stop
)
verb
-
arrest
,
arresting
,
arrests
,
arrested
to
take
someone
into
police
custody
because
the
authorities
believe
that
person
has
broken
the
law
β’
Two
officers
arrest
the
burglar
as
he
tries
to
climb
out
the
window
.
Two
officers
arrest
the
burglar
as
he
tries
to
climb
out
the
window
.
β’
After
examining
the
evidence
,
detectives
decided
to
arrest
the
chief
suspect
at
dawn
.
After
examining
the
evidence
,
detectives
decided
to
arrest
the
chief
suspect
at
dawn
.
From
Old
French
arester
(
to
stop
,
stay
)
and
Latin
ad-
+
restΔre
(
to
remain
).
verb
to
stop
something
from
continuing
or
developing
,
especially
something
harmful
β’
Early
treatment
can
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
.
Early
treatment
can
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
.
β’
The
firefighter
sprayed
foam
to
arrest
the
flames
.
The
firefighter
sprayed
foam
to
arrest
the
flames
.
verb
to
attract
and
hold
someone
β
s
attention
completely
β’
The
vivid
mural
arrested
every
passer-by
β
s
gaze
.
The
vivid
mural
arrested
every
passer-by
β
s
gaze
.
β’
Her
haunting
violin
solo
arrested
the
audience
in
complete
silence
.
Her
haunting
violin
solo
arrested
the
audience
in
complete
silence
.
verb
-
arrest
,
arresting
,
arrests
,
arrested
to
stop
the
progress
or
development
of
something
β’
Doctors
managed
to
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
with
early
treatment
.
Doctors
managed
to
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
with
early
treatment
.
β’
Strong
measures
are
needed
to
arrest
climate
change
.
Strong
measures
are
needed
to
arrest
climate
change
.
verb
-
arrest
,
arresting
,
arrests
,
arrested
to
attract
and
hold
someone
β
s
attention
β’
The
vivid
colors
of
the
sunset
arrest
everyone
β
s
gaze
on
the
beach
.
The
vivid
colors
of
the
sunset
arrest
everyone
β
s
gaze
on
the
beach
.
β’
Her
unexpected
question
arrest
the
lecturer
β
s
flow
mid-sentence
.
Her
unexpected
question
arrest
the
lecturer
β
s
flow
mid-sentence
.
breast
verb
to
move
upward
and
over
something
so
that
your
chest
reaches
or
passes
its
highest
point
β’
The
exhausted
cyclist
finally
breasted
the
steep
hill
and
coasted
down
the
other
side
.
The
exhausted
cyclist
finally
breasted
the
steep
hill
and
coasted
down
the
other
side
.
β’
She
breasted
the
tape
first
and
won
the
100-meter
race
.
She
breasted
the
tape
first
and
won
the
100-meter
race
.
invest
verb
to
put
money
,
time
,
or
effort
into
something
in
the
hope
of
gaining
a
benefit
or
profit
β’
After
reading
about
solar
panels
,
Maria
decided
to
invest
her
savings
in
a
green
energy
company
.
After
reading
about
solar
panels
,
Maria
decided
to
invest
her
savings
in
a
green
energy
company
.
β’
We
are
investing
a
lot
of
time
in
learning
Japanese
before
our
trip
.
We
are
investing
a
lot
of
time
in
learning
Japanese
before
our
trip
.
From
Latin
"
investire
"
meaning
"
to
clothe
,
dress
,
surround
",
later
used
figuratively
for
placing
money
into
something
.
verb
to
formally
give
someone
or
something
a
particular
power
,
right
,
or
quality
β’
The
constitution
invests
the
president
with
the
power
to
veto
laws
.
The
constitution
invests
the
president
with
the
power
to
veto
laws
.
β’
Her
warm
voice
invested
the
story
with
deep
emotion
.
Her
warm
voice
invested
the
story
with
deep
emotion
.
verb
to
surround
a
place
with
armed
forces
in
order
to
capture
it
or
force
it
to
surrender
β’
The
army
invested
the
fortress
,
cutting
off
all
supplies
.
The
army
invested
the
fortress
,
cutting
off
all
supplies
.
β’
For
weeks
,
enemy
troops
have
been
investing
the
coastal
city
.
For
weeks
,
enemy
troops
have
been
investing
the
coastal
city
.
contrast
verb
to
compare
two
or
more
things
in
order
to
show
their
differences
,
or
to
be
strikingly
different
from
something
nearby
β’
The
author
contrasts
the
hero
β
s
kindness
with
the
villain
β
s
cruelty
.
The
author
contrasts
the
hero
β
s
kindness
with
the
villain
β
s
cruelty
.
β’
The
bright
red
scarf
contrasts
sharply
with
her
black
coat
.
The
bright
red
scarf
contrasts
sharply
with
her
black
coat
.
From
Latin
β
contrastare
β,
literally
β
to
stand
against
β.
The
stress
shifted
in
English
to
mark
the
verb
form
.
cast
verb
-
cast
,
casting
,
casts
to
throw
something
forcefully
through
the
air
β’
The
knight
cast
his
spear
across
the
moat
.
The
knight
cast
his
spear
across
the
moat
.
β’
During
the
board
game
,
Mia
cast
the
dice
onto
the
table
with
a
playful
grin
.
During
the
board
game
,
Mia
cast
the
dice
onto
the
table
with
a
playful
grin
.
Old
English
β
ceastan
β,
related
to
Old
Norse
β
kasta
β
meaning
β
to
throw
β.
verb
-
cast
,
casting
,
casts
to
choose
the
actors
who
will
play
the
parts
in
a
movie
,
play
,
or
show
β’
The
director
cast
her
favorite
actor
as
the
main
hero
.
The
director
cast
her
favorite
actor
as
the
main
hero
.
β’
They
cast
the
musical
last
week
,
and
Julian
got
the
lead
role
.
They
cast
the
musical
last
week
,
and
Julian
got
the
lead
role
.
Meaning
β
assign
parts
to
actors
β
appeared
in
the
17th
century
,
extending
the
idea
of
β
throwing
β
roles
onto
performers
.
verb
-
cast
,
casting
,
casts
to
shape
metal
,
plaster
,
or
other
liquid
material
by
pouring
it
into
a
mold
where
it
hardens
β’
The
sculptor
cast
the
bronze
statue
in
a
single
piece
.
The
sculptor
cast
the
bronze
statue
in
a
single
piece
.
β’
Workers
cast
iron
engine
blocks
every
morning
in
the
factory
.
Workers
cast
iron
engine
blocks
every
morning
in
the
factory
.
Industrial
sense
comes
from
the
15th-century
practice
of
β
casting
β
molten
metal
into
shapes
.
verb
-
cast
,
casting
,
casts
to
cause
light
,
shadow
,
or
a
look
to
appear
on
a
surface
β’
The
tall
trees
cast
long
shadows
over
the
path
.
The
tall
trees
cast
long
shadows
over
the
path
.
β’
Candlelight
cast
a
warm
glow
on
the
old
photographs
.
Candlelight
cast
a
warm
glow
on
the
old
photographs
.
From
the
sense
of
β
throwing
β
light
or
shadow
outward
.
verb
-
cast
,
casting
,
casts
to
throw
a
fishing
line
or
net
into
the
water
β’
He
cast
his
line
and
waited
for
a
bite
.
He
cast
his
line
and
waited
for
a
bite
.
β’
The
children
laughed
as
they
cast
tiny
nets
from
the
pier
.
The
children
laughed
as
they
cast
tiny
nets
from
the
pier
.
Fishing
sense
recorded
since
the
15th
century
,
based
on
β
throw
β.
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
taste
verb
-
taste
,
tasting
,
tastes
,
tasted
to
have
a
particular
flavour
β’
This
soup
tastes
too
salty
.
This
soup
tastes
too
salty
.
β’
The
fruit
tastes
sweeter
when
it
is
fully
ripe
.
The
fruit
tastes
sweeter
when
it
is
fully
ripe
.
verb
-
taste
,
tasting
,
tastes
,
tasted
to
put
a
small
amount
of
food
or
drink
in
your
mouth
to
find
out
what
it
is
like
β’
She
tasted
the
sauce
to
see
if
it
needed
more
pepper
.
She
tasted
the
sauce
to
see
if
it
needed
more
pepper
.
β’
Please
taste
this
tea
and
tell
me
if
it
is
too
strong
.
Please
taste
this
tea
and
tell
me
if
it
is
too
strong
.
verb
-
taste
,
tasting
,
tastes
,
tasted
to
experience
something
briefly
,
often
for
the
first
time
β’
After
years
of
training
,
she
finally
tasted
victory
.
After
years
of
training
,
she
finally
tasted
victory
.
β’
The
young
author
tasted
fame
when
his
first
book
topped
the
charts
.
The
young
author
tasted
fame
when
his
first
book
topped
the
charts
.
waste
verb
-
waste
,
wasting
,
wastes
,
wasted
to
use
time
,
money
,
energy
,
or
other
resources
in
a
careless
or
unnecessary
way
β’
Don
β
t
waste
water
while
brushing
your
teeth
.
Don
β
t
waste
water
while
brushing
your
teeth
.
β’
He
wasted
half
the
afternoon
playing
video
games
.
He
wasted
half
the
afternoon
playing
video
games
.
verb
-
waste
,
wasting
,
wastes
,
wasted
to
use
time
,
money
,
or
resources
carelessly
so
that
they
are
not
useful
β’
Don
β
t
waste
your
money
on
things
you
don
β
t
need
.
Don
β
t
waste
your
money
on
things
you
don
β
t
need
.
β’
He
wasted
half
the
afternoon
playing
video
games
.
He
wasted
half
the
afternoon
playing
video
games
.
From
Old
Northern
French
waster
,
from
Latin
vastare
β
to
lay
waste
,
destroy
.β
verb
-
waste
,
wasting
,
wastes
,
wasted
to
gradually
become
thinner
and
weaker
,
usually
because
of
illness
or
lack
of
food
β’
The
sick
man
began
to
waste away
after
weeks
without
proper
nutrition
.
The
sick
man
began
to
waste away
after
weeks
without
proper
nutrition
.
β’
If
the
crops
fail
again
,
many
people
will
waste away
from
hunger
.
If
the
crops
fail
again
,
many
people
will
waste away
from
hunger
.
Extension
of
the
sense
β
destroy
β
to
β
destroy
one
β
s
own
strength
.β
waste away
verb
-
waste
away
,
wasting
away
,
wastes
away
,
wasted
away
to
gradually
become
thinner
and
weaker
because
of
illness
or
not
eating
enough
β’
My
grandfather
began
to
waste
away
during
his
long
illness
.
My
grandfather
began
to
waste away
during
his
long
illness
.
β’
Without
proper
food
,
prisoners
could
waste
away
.
Without
proper
food
,
prisoners
could
waste away
.
consist
verb
to
be
made
up
of
particular
parts
or
things
,
usually
used
with
the
preposition
β
of
β
β’
The
gift
basket
consists of
fresh
fruit
,
cheese
,
and
a
small
bottle
of
wine
.
The
gift
basket
consists of
fresh
fruit
,
cheese
,
and
a
small
bottle
of
wine
.
β’
A
year
consists of
twelve
months
.
A
year
consists of
twelve
months
.
From
Latin
"
consistere
"
meaning
"
to
stand
firm
,
be
composed
of
"
verb
to
have
something
as
the
most
important
or
essential
part
,
quality
,
or
element
,
usually
used
with
the
preposition
β
in
β
β’
True
happiness
consists in
helping
others
.
True
happiness
consists in
helping
others
.
β’
The
beauty
of
the
painting
consists in
its
vibrant
colors
.
The
beauty
of
the
painting
consists in
its
vibrant
colors
.
Same
Latin
root
as
the
primary
sense
,
later
specialized
in
philosophical
and
formal
writing
.
verb
(
formal
,
now
rare
)
to
be
in
agreement
or
harmony
with
something
,
used
with
the
preposition
β
with
β
β’
The
facts
of
the
case
do
not
consist with
her
testimony
.
The
facts
of
the
case
do
not
consist with
her
testimony
.
β’
Such
behavior
hardly
consists with
the
company
β
s
values
.
Such
behavior
hardly
consists with
the
company
β
s
values
.
Older
legal
and
philosophical
usage
extending
the
idea
of
parts
fitting
together
to
ideas
and
facts
matching
.
breakfast
verb
to
eat
breakfast
β’
On
Sundays
,
they
love
to
breakfast
on
the
balcony
.
On
Sundays
,
they
love
to
breakfast
on
the
balcony
.
β’
The
hikers
breakfasted
early
to
start
before
sunrise
.
The
hikers
breakfasted
early
to
start
before
sunrise
.
Verb
use
from
the
noun
β
breakfast
β,
attested
since
the
15th
century
.
assist
verb
to
help
someone
or
make
it
easier
for
them
to
do
something
β’
The
nurse
hurried
over
to
assist
the
elderly
man
in
finding
his
seat
.
The
nurse
hurried
over
to
assist
the
elderly
man
in
finding
his
seat
.
β’
Could
you
assist
me
with
this
heavy
suitcase
?
Could
you
assist
me
with
this
heavy
suitcase
?
From
Middle
French
assister
,
from
Latin
assistere
meaning
β
to
stand
by
,
help
β.
adjust
verb
to
change
something
slightly
so
it
fits
,
works
,
or
looks
better
β’
Before
driving
,
he
adjusted
the
rear-view
mirror
so
he
could
see
the
traffic
behind
him
.
Before
driving
,
he
adjusted
the
rear-view
mirror
so
he
could
see
the
traffic
behind
him
.
β’
The
tailor
carefully
adjusted
the
sleeves
,
making
the
jacket
fit
the
customer
perfectly
.
The
tailor
carefully
adjusted
the
sleeves
,
making
the
jacket
fit
the
customer
perfectly
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
Old
French
ajuster
β
bring
into
line
β,
based
on
Latin
ad-
β
to
β
+
juxta
β
near
β.
verb
to
gradually
become
familiar
with
a
new
situation
or
condition
β’
After
moving
abroad
,
Maya
adjusted
quickly
to
the
cold
winters
.
After
moving
abroad
,
Maya
adjusted
quickly
to
the
cold
winters
.
β’
New
students
sometimes
struggle
to
adjust
to
college
life
.
New
students
sometimes
struggle
to
adjust
to
college
life
.
verb
to
examine
and
settle
an
insurance
claim
or
financial
amount
so
it
is
accurate
β’
The
claims
officer
adjusted
the
insurance
payout
after
inspecting
the
damage
.
The
claims
officer
adjusted
the
insurance
payout
after
inspecting
the
damage
.
β’
Auditors
will
adjust
the
figures
to
reflect
the
latest
financial
regulations
.
Auditors
will
adjust
the
figures
to
reflect
the
latest
financial
regulations
.
priest
verb
to
officially
make
someone
a
priest
in
a
religious
ceremony
β’
The
bishop
will
priest
the
three
deacons
during
the
Easter
vigil
.
The
bishop
will
priest
the
three
deacons
during
the
Easter
vigil
.
β’
He
was
priested
at
the
age
of
thirty
after
years
of
study
.
He
was
priested
at
the
age
of
thirty
after
years
of
study
.
Derived
from
the
noun
β
priest
β
and
first
recorded
in
the
15th
century
as
a
verb
meaning
β
to
ordain
β.
protest
verb
-
protest
,
protesting
,
protests
,
protested
to
show
or
voice
strong
disagreement
with
something
,
especially
publicly
β’
Workers
marched
to
the
gate
to
protest
against
low
wages
.
Workers
marched
to
the
gate
to
protest
against
low
wages
.
β’
Residents
plan
to
protest
the
closure
of
the
local
library
.
Residents
plan
to
protest
the
closure
of
the
local
library
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
,
from
Latin
'protestari'
'to
declare
openly'
.
verb
-
protest
,
protesting
,
protests
,
protested
to
state
firmly
that
something
is
true
,
especially
when
others
doubt
it
β’
She
kept
protesting
her
innocence
during
the
entire
interview
.
She
kept
protesting
her
innocence
during
the
entire
interview
.
β’
The
company
spokesman
protested
that
the
article
was
unfair
.
The
company
spokesman
protested
that
the
article
was
unfair
.
Extended
sense
of
the
Latin
root
meaning
'to
declare
publicly'
.
dust
verb
-
dust
,
dusting
,
dusts
,
dusted
to
remove
dust
from
a
surface
by
wiping
or
brushing
it
β’
Every
Saturday
morning
,
she
dusts
the
shelves
in
the
living
room
.
Every
Saturday
morning
,
she
dusts
the
shelves
in
the
living
room
.
β’
Could
you
dust
the
picture
frames
while
I
vacuum
?
Could
you
dust
the
picture
frames
while
I
vacuum
?
verb
-
dust
,
dusting
,
dusts
,
dusted
to
lightly
cover
something
with
a
fine
dry
substance
such
as
flour
,
sugar
,
or
powder
β’
The
baker
dusts
the
cookies
with
powdered
sugar
before
serving
.
The
baker
dusts
the
cookies
with
powdered
sugar
before
serving
.
β’
She
dusted
cocoa
over
the
creamy
dessert
.
She
dusted
cocoa
over
the
creamy
dessert
.
verb
-
dust
,
dusting
,
dusts
,
dusted
(
informal
)
to
defeat
someone
very
easily
or
completely
β’
Our
team
dusted
the
rivals
5β0
in
the
final
.
Our
team
dusted
the
rivals
5β0
in
the
final
.
β’
The
chess
prodigy
dusts
experienced
opponents
without
breaking
a
sweat
.
The
chess
prodigy
dusts
experienced
opponents
without
breaking
a
sweat
.
request
verb
-
request
,
requesting
,
requests
,
requested
to
ask
someone
politely
or
formally
to
do
something
or
to
provide
something
β’
Could
I
request
a
window
seat
,
please
?
Could
I
request
a
window
seat
,
please
?
β’
They
requested
more
information
about
the
new
policy
.
They
requested
more
information
about
the
new
policy
.
From
the
noun
β
request
β;
first
recorded
as
a
verb
in
the
early
16th
century
.
testing
verb
present
participle
of
test
;
carrying
out
a
test
on
something
or
someone
β’
The
scientist
is
testing
a
new
vaccine
in
the
laboratory
.
The
scientist
is
testing
a
new
vaccine
in
the
laboratory
.
β’
We
are
testing
the
fire
alarm
this
afternoon
.
We
are
testing
the
fire
alarm
this
afternoon
.
From
Middle
English
β
testen
β,
from
Old
French
β
test
β,
originally
meaning
a
small
earthen
pot
used
in
assaying
metals
;
evolved
to
mean
examine
or
try
.
noun
-
testing
the
process
of
examining
or
trying
something
to
discover
its
quality
,
safety
,
or
performance
β’
The
new
smartphone
is
still
undergoing
testing
to
make
sure
it
doesn't
overheat
.
The
new
smartphone
is
still
undergoing
testing
to
make
sure
it
doesn't
overheat
.
β’
After
months
of
testing
,
engineers
finally
approved
the
bridge
design
.
After
months
of
testing
,
engineers
finally
approved
the
bridge
design
.
Formed
from
the
verb
β
test
β
+
suffix
β
-ing
β,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
1600s
to
describe
the
act
of
making
a
test
.
adjective
requiring
great
effort
or
endurance
;
challenging
β’
Climbing
the
icy
mountain
was
a
testing
challenge
for
the
rescue
team
.
Climbing
the
icy
mountain
was
a
testing
challenge
for
the
rescue
team
.
β’
The
first
year
of
medical
school
can
be
a
testing
time
for
students
.
The
first
year
of
medical
school
can
be
a
testing
time
for
students
.
The
adjective
arose
in
the
19th
century
from
the
noun
"
test
"
+
"
-ing
",
metaphorically
extending
the
idea
of
a
test
to
a
demanding
experience
.
ghost
verb
-
ghost
,
ghosting
,
ghosts
,
ghosted
to
suddenly
stop
communicating
with
someone
,
especially
online
or
by
phone
,
without
giving
any
explanation
β’
After
their
third
date
,
he
ghosted
her
and
never
replied
to
a
single
text
.
After
their
third
date
,
he
ghosted
her
and
never
replied
to
a
single
text
.
β’
She
felt
hurt
when
her
best
friend
suddenly
ghosted
her
on
social
media
.
She
felt
hurt
when
her
best
friend
suddenly
ghosted
her
on
social
media
.
Originally
U
.
S
.
slang
from
the
early
2000s
,
likening
disappearing
from
communication
to
a
ghost
vanishing
.
resist
verb
to
work
or
fight
against
something
and
try
not
to
be
affected
,
changed
,
or
controlled
by
it
β’
Even
though
the
bakery
smelled
wonderful
,
Maria
couldn't
resist
buying
a
warm
chocolate
croissant
.
Even
though
the
bakery
smelled
wonderful
,
Maria
couldn't
resist
buying
a
warm
chocolate
croissant
.
β’
The
little
boy
tried
to
resist
the
strong
wind
by
leaning
forward
as
he
walked
to
school
.
The
little
boy
tried
to
resist
the
strong
wind
by
leaning
forward
as
he
walked
to
school
.
From
Latin
resistere
,
meaning
β
to
stand
back
,
oppose
.β
The
word
entered
Middle
English
via
Old
French
.
contest
verb
-
contest
,
contesting
,
contests
,
contested
to
formally
challenge
,
oppose
,
or
dispute
something
to
show
that
you
think
it
is
wrong
or
unfair
β’
They
decided
to
contest
the
parking
ticket
in
court
.
They
decided
to
contest
the
parking
ticket
in
court
.
β’
The
athlete
plans
to
contest
the
suspension
,
claiming
there
was
a
testing
error
.
The
athlete
plans
to
contest
the
suspension
,
claiming
there
was
a
testing
error
.
From
Latin
"
contestari
"
meaning
β
to
call
upon
as
witnesses
,β
evolving
in
English
to
signify
challenging
a
decision
in
the
15th
century
.
distinguish
verb
-
distinguish
,
distinguishing
,
distinguishes
,
distinguished
to
recognize
and
show
the
difference
between
two
or
more
people
or
things
β’
In
the
thick
morning
mist
,
it
was
hard
to
distinguish
the
shore
from
the
sea
.
In
the
thick
morning
mist
,
it
was
hard
to
distinguish
the
shore
from
the
sea
.
β’
Babies
can
quickly
distinguish
their
mother's
voice
from
every
other
sound
in
the
room
.
Babies
can
quickly
distinguish
their
mother's
voice
from
every
other
sound
in
the
room
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
distinguere
β
to
separate
,
divide
,
discern
.β
verb
-
distinguish
,
distinguishing
,
distinguishes
,
distinguished
to
be
the
special
quality
that
makes
someone
or
something
different
from
others
β’
A
bright
red
door
distinguishes
the
cottage
from
all
its
neighbors
.
A
bright
red
door
distinguishes
the
cottage
from
all
its
neighbors
.
β’
Her
gentle
humor
distinguishes
her
teaching
style
.
Her
gentle
humor
distinguishes
her
teaching
style
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
distinguere
β
to
separate
,
divide
,
discern
.β
verb
-
distinguish
,
distinguishing
,
distinguishes
,
distinguished
to
do
something
so
well
that
people
notice
and
admire
you
β’
The
young
researcher
distinguished
herself
by
discovering
a
new
species
of
beetle
.
The
young
researcher
distinguished
herself
by
discovering
a
new
species
of
beetle
.
β’
He
distinguished
himself
in
battle
with
acts
of
bravery
.
He
distinguished
himself
in
battle
with
acts
of
bravery
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
distinguere
β
to
separate
,
divide
,
discern
.β