chapter22

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1）abolish No one can can abolish the law. 2) corrupt We don't want a corrupt government. 3) decay The stone is easier to decay in the sunshine. 4) expand The company want to expand its factory. 5) nevertheless It's raining outside, the boy are still playing soccer nevertheless. 6) precise I want to buy a precise ruler. 7) promote He want to promote his social status. 8) reform It's hard to reform a person. 9) tendency He has a tendency to sleep very late every night. 10)vast The earth is so vast that people don't realize it is circular planet.

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abolish 1) With our advanced farming methods, why can't we abolish hunger? 2) One way for a school to raise students' test scores is to abolish summer vacation and hold classes all year round.

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corrupt 1) A corrupt police officer went to prison for selling the drugs he took in a raid. 2) The country was run by a corrupt ruler, who robbed the rich and poor alike.

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decay 1) Teeth that are brushed and flossed regularly are not likely to decay. 2) Leaves fall from the trees,, decay, and become part of the forest floor.

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expand 1) The grocery is buying the shop next door so that it can expand enough to double its space. 2) During a heavy rain, that little creek expands into a fast-moving river.

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nevertheless 1) Too much sun can cause skin cancer; nevertheless, many people still try to get a deep suntan. 2) The stuffed tiger is old and tattered, but the little boy loves it nevertheless.

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precise 1) When you bake a cake,, it is very important to be precise when measuring ingredients. 2) We found the house easily, thanks to our host's precise directions.

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promote 1) The dentist visited the classroom to promote good dental care at home. 2) Mr. Sanchez won't let his kids watch movies that seem to promote violent behavior.

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reform 1) Does serving time in prison reform people, or does it only keep them off the streets? 2) Training classes can reform dogs so that they don't pull on their leashes and jump on people.

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tendency 1) Fishermen have a tendency to tell big stories about the fish they almost caught. 2) I have a bad tendency to put off doing work until the last minute.

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vast 1) Lake Superior is so vast that you could easily mistake it for an ocean. 2) The library has a vast collection of books for adults, but not so many for children.