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LB Azar Unit E: Prep. Combos C-D
Definitions and Sentences to Practice Light Blue Azar 4th Ed. Chart on page 449: Group 2, C-D
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11/08/2010
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Term
be capable of
 Definition
to be able to do something well
A small child is not capable of lifting heavy items.
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be cluttered with
 Definition
to be disorganized
The bookshelf was so cluttered with papers and mementoes, there was no room for books!
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be committed to
 Definition
pledged to do, or to support, something
He was committed to looking after his uncle.
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be composed of
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to be made of; to consist of
An office can be composed of one director and several employees.
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be concerned about
 Definition
to worry or care about
I am very concerned about your mother's health. Is she feeling better?
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be connected to
 Definition
joined or linked together
The printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable.
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be content with
 Definition
to be happy with
She is content with her present job even though it doesn't pay much.
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be convinced of
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to believe or trust the information presented
The police were convinced of the truth after examining the evidence.
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be coordinated with
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to be arranged together in a mutually pleasing or beneficial way
The schedule of classes was coordinated with each teacher's availability.
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be covered with
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to have something all over
He fell into a puddle and was covered with mud from head to toe.
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be crowded with
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to be filled to excess; packed
Times Square was crowded with people yesterday.
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be dedicated to
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to be committed to; to work hard
He is very dedicated to his family and helps them in every way possible.
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be devoted to
 Definition
to be loyal or faithful to
She is devoted to her husband. She would never leave him.
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be disappointed in
 Definition
to feel sad about someone's actions
I was very disappointed in my son when I found out that he lied to me.
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be disappointed with
 Definition
to be sad about something that you had hoped would turn out better
I will be very disappointed with myself if I fail the exam tomorrow.
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be discriminated against
 Definition
to be treated unfairly by others for unjust reasons
Many minorities in the U.S. were greatly discriminated against in the past, so now there are laws to protect them.
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be divorced from
 Definition
to end a marriage
Julie was divorced from her husband two weeks ago.
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be done with
 Definition
to be completed or finished
I am done with my homework.
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be dressed in
 Definition
to be wearing clothes of a particular type
The bride was dressed in white.
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care about
 Definition
to be concerned or worried
I don't care about grammar mistakes on your first draft. What matters is whether or not your message is clear.
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care for
 Definition
to like or enjoy; to provide the necessities of life
I don't much care for violent movies.
He cared greatly for his father and was devastated when he passed away.
She cared for the children as if they were her own.
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compare to
 Definition
to consider how things are similar
How does your country's food compare to American food? Is it spicier? Is it healthier?
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compare with
 Definition
to see the difference between; to think; to choose
Compared with yesterday, today is a great day! Yesterday I failed a test!
Term
complain about
 Definition
to tell someone things that are wrong with something/someone
She complained about her roommate all the time. Eventually she moved out because she was so miserable.
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complain of
 Definition
express unhappiness
She often complains of back and neck pain.
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consist of
 Definition
to be made of; to be composed of
Water consists of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen.
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contribute to
 Definition
to add to
He contributes to the team in many ways.
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count on
 Definition
depend on; rely on
You can count on me to lend a hand. I am always willing to help!
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decide on
 Definition
resolve, determine
We're still trying to decide on a place to locate our new store.
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depend on
 Definition
to rely on somebody/something and be able to trust them
I knew I could depend on my sister to help me.
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distinguish from
 Definition
recognize as different
In other languages, I often can't distinguish female names from male names.
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dream about
 Definition
to imagine and hope for something/someone
She dreamed about going to Hawaii on vacation, but could never seem to afford it.
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dream of
 Definition
something that somebody hopes for, longs for, or is ambitious to obtain
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming president.
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