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FLAT RATE /ˌflæt ˈreɪt/

Natural Conversation
The woman asked them to reduce the price of the cake she chose, but they told her that every cake had the same price and it could not be changed.

One Word Choice
The woman asked them to reduce the price of the cake she chose, but they told her that every cake was sold at a FLAT RATE.

Dictionary Meaning
A flat rate or price is fixed and does not change.

Example Sentence
The hotel offers a flat rate for airport transportation.
Related Words

• fixed price
• fixed rate
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INTERCOLLEGIATE
/ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒiət/

Natural Conversation
There's a school bus to be won in the sports competition involving students from different colleges.

One Word Choice
There's a school bus to be won in the INTERCOLLEGIATE sports competition.

Dictionary Meaning
Between members of different colleges or involving competition between colleges.

Example Sentence
The university hosted an intercollegiate debate competition.

Related Words
• interschool
• interuniversity
• interinstitutional
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INTERDICT /ˈɪntədɪkt/ (noun)

Natural Conversation
Go to court and get an official order stopping him from coming here to trouble you.

One Word Choice
Go to court and get an INTERDICT against him.

Dictionary Meaning
(Law) An official order from a court telling someone not to do something.

Example Sentence
The court granted an interdict against the company.

Related Words
• injunction
• prohibition
• ban
• court order

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PIQUANT /ˈpiːkənt/

Natural Conversation
I enjoyed the food. It had a nice spicy taste.

One Word Choice
I enjoyed the food. It had a PIQUANT flavour.

Dictionary Meaning
Having a pleasantly spicy taste or having a pleasantly sharp taste.

Example Sentence
The soup had a piquant flavour that everyone enjoyed.

Related Words
• spicy
• zesty
• tangy
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INFRASTRUCTURE /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

Natural Conversation
The organization made sure the buildings and transport were ready before it opened.

One Word Choice
The organization made sure the necessary INFRASTRUCTURE was in place before it opened.

Dictionary Meaning
The basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks, buildings, transport, and administrative systems.

Example Sentence
The government is investing in infrastructure to improve transportation and public services.

Related Words
• facilities
• public works
• utilities
• framework
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DOGGED /ˈdɒɡɪd/

Natural Conversation
Everyone thought the principal of that school would quit, but she kept going.

One Word Choice
The principal was DOGGED.

Dictionary Meaning
Showing determination; not giving up easily.

Example Sentence
His dogged determination helped him achieve success.

Related Words
• determined
• persistent
• tenacious
• resolute
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ENCUMBRANCE /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

Natural Conversation
He wanted to make it in life without anything holding him back.

One Word Choice
He wanted no ENCUMBRANCES.

Dictionary Meaning
A person or thing that prevents somebody from moving easily or from doing what they want.

Example Sentence
The heavy luggage was an encumbrance during the long journey.

Related Words
• obstacle
• hindrance
• impediment
• distraction
• setback
• inconvenience
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ARMISTICE /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/

Natural Conversation
The long war ended after both sides agreed to stop fighting.

One Word Choice
The long war ended after both sides signed an ARMISTICE.

Dictionary Meaning
An agreement to stop fighting.

Example Sentence
The two countries signed an armistice after years of war.

Related Words
• truce
• ceasefire
• peace treaty
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TERSE /tɜːs/

Natural Conversation
Derek's short reply showed he was annoyed and ended the conversation.

One Word Choice
Derek's TERSE reply ended the conversation.

Dictionary Meaning
A terse reply, message, etc. uses very few words and often shows that you are annoyed.

Example Sentence
She gave a terse reply and walked away.

Related Words
• curt
• abrupt
• brief