1. have a stake in .. : if you have a stake in something, you will Benefit if it is successful. to have a financial or other interest in something . Ex: 1. I have a stake in that company. I want it to make a profit. 2.I don't have a stake in it, so I don't care. Yasmeen
2. Relent ( v ): to change your attitude and become less strict or cruel towards someone [= give in].If someone or something is relentless (adj.), they never give up or stop. The heat this summer was absolutely relentless!Ex. :At last her father relented and came to visit her.
3. Nullify (v); NULL (ADJ.)NULLIFICATION (N) To cause something to have no value or effect. Example: After unintentionally eating a poisonous mushroom, she tried to nullify the effect of the poison by vomiting. One can also NULLIFY a contract.
4. Corroborate Part of speech : verb Definition : support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm Synonyms : underpin, bear out, support
6. Mountv.1. to go up; climb; ascend: to mount stairs. 2. to get up on (a platform, a horse, etc.). 3. to set or place at an elevation: to mount a house on stilts. 4. to furnish with a horse or other animal for riding. 5. to set or place (a person) on horseback.
7. Autonomy(n) : the ability or opportunity to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone
8. Attribute (v) and (n) Something used as a symbol of a particular person or status. To consider as a quality or characteristic of a person,thing,group,etc.
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10. Resort (N): a place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation. Resort to (V): turn to and adopt so as to resolve a difficult situation: EX: The duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed
11. CURTAIL (V): To reduce or make something less The Doctor gave me a drug to curtail the pain in my arm… I’m feeling better now! While you’re using an antivirus, you're… http://www.labmonkeys.net/blog/curtailing-the-lost-document-epidemic/ John has been curtailinghis family expenses since he lost his job! *http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/politicalcartoons/ig/Political-Cartoons/Curtailing-Spending.htm
12. Intervene (V) to come in or between by way of hindrance or modification Ex: intervene to stop a fight.
14. The tests are mandatory for all students wishing to graduate. Mandatory (adj): Obligatory; something you have to do
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16. seververb /ˈsevər/ severed, past participle; severed, past tense; severing, present participle; severs, 3rd person singular present 1- Divide by cutting or slicing, esp. suddenly and forcibly - the head was severed from the body - severed limbs2- Put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off - he severed his relations with Lawrence