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September 10. conjure (V): 1) to call as if by magic, 2) to imagine, or 3) to call a devil or spirit. If the company will use some of the new ideas we conjured in our brainstorming session, business will really improve. emphasize (V): to place stress on.
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September 10 • conjure (V): 1) to call as if by magic, 2) to imagine, or 3) to call a devil or spirit. • If the company will use some of the new ideas we conjured in our brainstorming session, business will really improve.
emphasize (V): to place stress on. In the review session, the teacher emphasized the main points of the lesson that we needed to know to succeed on the final exam. (emphasis, emphatic) September 11
September 12 haggle (V): 1) to bargain over petty issues or 2) to dispute. • The buyer and the vendor spent hours haggling over the price of meat and vegetables.
September 13 retort (N): a quick or sharp reply. • When insulted, the sharpness of Renee’s retort surprised everyone.
signify (V): to mean or imply. In American culture, a firm handshake signifies a person’s level of confidence. (significant, significance) September 14