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acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secure JFdMYb
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basis On the basis of our sales forecasts we maybegin to make a profit next year. |W SvAM3
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board He paid 40 pounds for board and lodging. food /meals 6/|"y
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boast You should not boast of your success. Bragshow off ;Y$d!an0
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combine Hydrogen combines with Oxygen to form water. )o
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blend mix mingle fuse unite couple join L&nGjC+Lr
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comment I'm afraid I can't comment on your work justyet. Remark L
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