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2022-05-28 16:00:00 Seek, verb.

Example: The new regime sought his extradition.

Synonyms:

1. try to obtain, pursue, go after, strive for, go for, push towards, work towards, be intent on, aim at, aim for, have as a goal, have as an objective
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2022-05-27 16:00:00 Punctual, adjective.

Example: Mrs Marsh liked her guests to be punctual.

Synonyms:

1. on time, prompt, on schedule, to schedule, in good time, in time, when expected, timely, well timed
2. (informal) on the dot
3. (British • informal) bang on time, spot on time

Antonyms:

1. late, early
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2022-05-26 16:00:00 Loss, noun.

Example: The club were facing a loss of £15,000 a year.

Synonyms:

1. deficit, debit, debt, indebtedness, lack of profit, deficiency, losing, depletion, minus sum of money
2. cost, expense, sacrifice

Antonyms:

1. profit, gain
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2022-05-25 16:00:00 Carry, verb.

Example: She told him the baby she was carrying was not his.

Synonyms:

1. be pregnant with, bear, expect
2. (technical) be gravid with
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2022-05-24 16:00:00 Project, verb.

Example: Substantial growth of over six per cent is projected for 1993 and 1994.

Synonyms:

1. forecast, predict, estimate, calculate, gauge, reckon, expect, extrapolate
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2022-05-23 16:00:00 Virtuous, adjective.

Example: They were entirely virtuous in their endeavours.

Synonyms:

1. righteous, good, moral, morally correct, ethical, upright, upstanding, high-minded, right-minded, right-thinking, principled, exemplary, clean, law-abiding, lawful, irreproachable, blameless, guiltless, unimpeachable, just, honest, honourable, unbribable, incorruptible, anti-corruption
2. scrupulous, reputable, decent, respectable, noble, lofty, elevated, worthy, trustworthy, meritorious, praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, laudable
3. pure, pure as the driven snow, whiter than white, sinless, saintly, saintlike, godly, angelic
4. immaculate, impeccable
5. (informal) squeaky clean

Antonyms:

1. bad, sinful
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2022-05-22 16:00:00 Extension, noun.

Example: I need an extension for my assessed essay.

Synonyms:

1. postponement, deferral, delay
2. longer period, extra time, more time, increased time, additional time
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2022-05-21 16:00:00 Drink, verb.

Example: Let's drink to the success of our venture.

Synonyms:

1. toast, propose a toast to, wish health to, wish luck to, wish success to, salute
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2022-05-20 16:00:00 Study, verb.

Example: She studied her friend thoughtfully.

Synonyms:

1. scrutinize, examine, inspect, consider, regard, look at, eye, observe, watch, survey, keep an eye on, keep under surveillance
2. (informal) clock, check out
3. (North American • informal) eyeball
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2022-05-19 16:00:00 Double, verb.

Example: The Customs officer was doubling for Immigration.

Synonyms:

1. stand in for, fill in for, act as stand-in for, deputize for, act as deputy, substitute for, act as substitute for, take the place of, take over from, be a substitute for, cover for, replace, relieve, act in place of, do duty for, do a locum for, be a locum for, sit in for, understudy
2. hold the fort, step into the breach
3. (informal) sub for, fill someone's boots, fill someone's shoes
4. (North American • informal) pinch-hit for
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