5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 210
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Word
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Type
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Used in a Sentence
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Synonym
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for
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prep.
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He trained for the military.
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aim of
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prep.
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We headed off for town.
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destination of
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prep.
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He had an eye for pretty girls.
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desire
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prep.
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We got a bill for five dollars.
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amount
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prep.
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We were crying for joy.
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result of
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prep.
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We are not for war.
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in favor of
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prep.
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He spoke for all the men.
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on behalf of
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conj.
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He's guilty, for I saw him take it.
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because
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forbid
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verb
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I forbid you to go today.
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prohibit
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force
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noun
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A large enemy force invaded us.
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group
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noun
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We shall use force if we need to.
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coercion
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noun
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The force of gravity is strong.
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strength
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verb
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We shall not force you to stop.
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compel
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