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dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially of people in authority

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On Jan 18, former transport minister S. Iswaran was handed 27 charges in court, including two related to corruption. (Tan Li Bing)

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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

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the government realized that it was incumbent on them to act

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'I gave up a coveted job, that of editor-in-chief

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a person who is successful in business or industry and has become rich and powerful

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Court documents show that most of the offences Iswaran faces involve hotelier and property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who brought Formula One to Singapore in 2008. (Tan Li Bing)

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to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it

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In his resignation letter, dated Jan 16, Iswaran reiterated his rejection of the allegations against him and said it felt right for him to resign from his various positions. (Tan Li Bing)

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The door was emblazoned with a notice that read,"No entry for those aged 60 or over". ( Yong hao)

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of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

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He begrudgedly gave his seat to the old lady.

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the ability to sense other people's emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling.

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"can't you be a little more empathetic? That old man clearly doesn't not have the strength to stand!"(Noelle)

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Any generally accepted medium of exchange which enables a society to trade goods without the need for Coins and banknotes collectively as a medium

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“We cannot in all good conscience keep the monies when I was unable to account of the investigations.(Darell Yang)

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Singapore is profitable concert venue.   (Yu En)

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the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.

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Jeffery Dahmer had been given a five million dollar bail after he pleaded guilty to eight of his many murders

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used to refer to somebody/something that has already been mentioned or is easily understood

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Considering THE pros and cons of shared spaces

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It describes someone who is friendly and socially confident. 

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"My best friend is so outgoing, that she can become friends with almost everyone!" (Audrey)

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Court documents show that most of the offences Iswaran faces involve hotelier and property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who brought Formula One to Singapore in 2008. (Chloe Lim)

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Cheok Hei brought illicit drugs to Singapore, and as a result of his actions, he was detained by the police and is now in court

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Given as a mark of respect but having few or no duties

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Among the chinese ,Lao,or"old",is an honorific, as in Lao shi (teacher)and Lao ban (boss). Ziqi

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a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

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after leaving he made allegations of corruption against the company" Ansel

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Considering the pros AND cons of shared spaces

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relating to the words or vocabulary of a language.

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KIV - Keep In View; refers to items, documents or papers that should be kept around for later consideration.

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Why should you KIV                                                     As a small nation,Singapore has to keep a close eye on the political changes in larger nations.      -Brandon Soh

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someone's habits of working, particularly in the context of business or criminal investigations, but also more generally. It is a Latin phrase, approximately translated as 'mode of operating'.

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My modus operandi was simple : Find the nearby ice cream parlour.

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belonging to somebody; relating to somebody

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Considering the pros and cons OF shared spaces

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"There can be no compromise, no relaxtion, no fudging of this - no matter the political price," he said. 

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bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.

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Words can evoke and convey emotions, like how they can be whipped to spin feelings (Javier)

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have an excessive and irrational commitment to (something).

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transitive. To repeat (a request, statement, word, etc.) (now esp. for emphasis or clarity); (also) to give renewed expression to (a feeling)

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In his resignation letter, dated Jan 16 Iswaran reiterated his rejection of all allegations against him and said it felt right for him to resign for his various positions.( Darell Yang)

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shut (someone) into a place by blocking all the entrances.

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They barricaded the building and occupied it all night

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an area or portion that is distinct from others.

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We have seen rapid growth in the services sector. (Yu En)

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the process of managing or running something principally for financial gain.

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The nocturnal wildlife park is located in jurong.

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free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty

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Iswaran said he will not be seeking the return of these monies if acquitted. 

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the state of being morally strong enough not to be persuaded to do something wrong

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She has a reputation for incorruptibility.(Kah Lok)

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say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity

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she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support of LGBTQ marriage rights

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1. the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.  2. the process of washing out an organ or wound with a continuous flow of water or medication.

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1. "the river supplies water for irrigation of agricultural crops" 2. "for sinus congestion, saline nasal irrigation can be helpful"

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The lexical definition of a term, also known as the dictionary definition, is the definition closely matching the meaning of the term in common usage. As its other name implies, this is the sort of definition one is likely to find in the dictionary.

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"While you're lexically correct, what you said was still rather rude." (Noelle)

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conspicuously inscribe or display a design on.

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tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative.

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Engage, in a non-confrontational way. (Daisy)

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a social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing.

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many taboos have developed around physical exposure (sihui)

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The precise terms of the agreement remained undisclosed

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a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

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Darrell was an untiring advocate of the black lives matter movement.

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a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.

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The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

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"There is a lot of metacognition going on, where they are not just answering the question but are (also) reflecting on and analysing one another's answers."  (Virginie)

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friendly and generous behaviour towards guests

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Thank you for your kind hospitality.(Yu En)

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awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

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"There is a lot of metacognition going on, where they are not just answering the question but are (also) reflecting on and analysing one another's answers". (Chloe Lim)

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an area for which someone is elected as the representative in a parliament or government. 

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Minister for National Development nd Wesr Coast GRC MP Desmond Lee has adsured residents in the constituency that their needs will be looked after. 

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something that has already happened or been done and cannot be changed:

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the act of giving an official title, honour, or advantage to someone

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The committee deals with the conferment of academic titles including professorships.

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the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.

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-Cornea, Glaucoma, Diabetic retinopathy and Uveitis(Wildan)

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A slang that is used to indicate that something is being kept quiet or on the down-low. 

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She is more the quiet side, and prefers the "lowkey" (low key) lifestyle of studying and reading. 

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The quality of being physically incorruptible, or not subject to decomposition or decay.

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“The PAP government will continue to do everything we can to uphold the highest standards of integrity ,incorruptibility and propriety.”(Darell Yang)

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accept something reluctantly but without protest

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Do they resent having to acquiesce to the old? (Daisy)

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the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.

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He decided to specialise in veterinary ophthalmology.(sihui)

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marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office.

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Ansel's inaugural match as the head football coach.

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excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

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In fact, our isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the rise of individualism may have made us veer into narcissism. (Chloe Lim)

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However,I am told that in western societies ,"old",while lexically accurate, is now regarded as a pejorative term.ziqi

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a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

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I had to defend myself from the allegations of stalking 

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performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.

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the audience broke into spontaneous applause

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Evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.

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"Another way is to get the AI to churn out an essay on a question, and then you critique the essay, which can improve your own writing."  (Virginie)

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(of an official or regime) currently holding office.

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This month, the Taiwan elections just concluded with Mr Lai Ching-te, the incumbent vice-president, elected as the territory’s incoming president.

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1. a person who writes letters on a regular basis.                                                                 2. a person employed to report for a newspaper or broadcasting organization.

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1. she wasn't much of a correspondent                     2. Last year he teamed up with correspondent "Yamini Chinnuswamy".

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 an act of disagreeing politely about something 

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"They were having polite demurrals until one of them burst out." (Noelle)

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Since when was being short a pejorative term

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moving or able to move or range freely over a wide area without restriction

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The world's first Free-Ranging wildlife park.

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Make something the object of a sexual fetish

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Youth is fetishised in western culture, so physical signs of human ageing are regarded with distaste.ziqi

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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"After a few months of using AI, one might be able to tell, to a high degree of success, whether an essay has been AI generated, as there are patterns to the language and register. When my students recognise that their essay sound mechanical, they might then change their sentence structure and diction."  (Virginie)