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Definition of pray, dictator, signal, age, propose, grow, float, use, self, condition

 
Word list No.:  Pimsleur/W26
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Definition of pray (verb)
to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit

Examples
People who believe in God pray almost every day.

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Definition of dictator (noun)
a ruler with complete power

Examples
A dictator is always bad for the citiziens of a country.

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Definition of signal (verb)
to send a message by signs

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At the current WHO conference many participants signaled that there should be a greater balance between the rich and the poor.

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Definition of age (noun)
how old a person or thing

Examples
At the age of 18 you're allowed to drive a car in Germany.

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Definition of propose (verb)
to present or offer for consideration

Examples
Is there anything else you can propose to increase our sales figures?

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Definition of grow (verb)
to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount

Examples
The child grows every day.

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Definition of float (verb)
to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air

Examples
The wood floats on the water.

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Definition of use (verb)
to employ for a purpose; to put into action

Examples
Can you show me how to use this machine please?

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Definition of self (noun)
all that which makes one person different from others

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It is my self that makes me lonely.

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Definition of condition (noun)
something declared necessary to complete an agreement; a person's health

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You've got to fulfill some conditions before you can sign the contract.

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