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Mr. Aliyy (Canada)
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  1. deceptive
    deliberately designed to mislead
    We all know that food labels are confusing, and some can even be downright deceptive.
  2. concoction
    the act of creating something by compounding or mixing
    My drink, called the Six-Toed Cat, is a rum and grapefruit concoction.
  3. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
    Since then, she's made two acclaimed albums and tours regularly.
  4. realm
    a domain in which something is dominant
    These devices are also starting to make their way into the consumer realm. Forbes (Dec 19, 2013)
  5. perception
    the representation of what is sensed
    Just don’t discount how our perceptions of living environments can help create more polarizing views on transportation policy. Salon (Dec 27, 2013)
  6. preference
    a predisposition in favor of something
    Relatedly, we might have habits that prevent us from satisfying our true preferences.
  7. advocate
    speak, plead, or argue in favor of
    There are advocates of calorie restriction who promote complete fasting.
  8. culinary
    of or relating to or used in cooking
    But as I would soon discover, wine is far from Istria’s best culinary product.
  9. burgeon
    grow and flourish
    The school’s burgeoning online division has 180 different programs with an enrollment of 34,000. Slate (Jan 2, 2014)
  10. emboldened
    made bold or courageous
    Another factor that emboldened companies to make more deals is that for the most part, the markets rewarded deals that immediately added to earnings.
  11. recreational
    of or relating to an activity that diverts or amuses
    On Wednesday, Colorado became the first US state to allow shops to sell cannabis for recreational purposes.
  12. legalization
    the act of making lawful
    But the United States has so far rejected legalization as a solution to drug violence.
  13. dispensary
    clinic where medicine and medical supplies are distributed
    To avoid trouble with the IRS, some claim that dispensaries should be organized as cooperatives or collectives. Forbes (Oct 19, 2013)
  14. initiative
    readiness to embark on bold new ventures
    A student initiative to put denied research on the map launched in November.
  15. springboard
    a beginning from which an enterprise is launched
    Many politicians hope that will provide a springboard for more confident consumers and business in 2014.
  16. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
    With the scandal showing no sign of abating, he also has ordered several reviews and an audit into how the Navy pays for port services.
  17. sleek
    having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
    The machine was nicknamed 'Ferrari of Space' because of its super sleek design.
  18. reinforced
    given added strength or support
    They are reinforced not just by the fact of this deal, but also the way it was done.
  19. bezel
    a sloping edge on a cutting tool
    It is sleek, with a thin metallic bezel surrounding the display. Seattle Times (Sep 6, 2013)
  20. conjunction
    the state of being joined together
    In conjunction with other medical school alumni associations, we are actively developing a volunteer network which we anticipate will meet many needs.
  21. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
    He wants equipment that is versatile and efficient.
  22. aroma
    any property detected by the sense of smell
    The bold, fruity aroma speaks of apples and ripe pears. Slate (Dec 29, 2013)
  23. humor
    a message that has the power to evoke laughter
    I really enjoy their company, and they have a funny sense of humor. Slate (Dec 26, 2013)
Created on Sun Jan 05 21:42:25 EST 2014 (updated Sun Jan 05 21:43:18 EST 2014)

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