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acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secure @1)C3(=A
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adapt To our delight, she quickly adapted (herself) to the situation. 8'Q1'yc
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Apart from the injuries to his face and hands, he broke both legs. $xf{m9 8
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assure I can assure you of my support. xQ62V11R6
confirm assure ensure insure convince guarantee pledge promise 9x,Aqr$t
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board He paid 40 pounds for board and lodging. food /meals &529.>
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She was calm when I told her of the terrible news. jIZQ/xp8_
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We should not doubt his capability. @;fdf 3ian
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He is one of the most distinguished scholars in this field. 0shNwV1zF
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Her new film is quite a hit. success !iw
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