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Phrasal verbBand 6.5–7.5Toofey picks
make up for
/ˌmeɪk ˈʌp fɔː/
phrasal verb
To replace or balance something lost or lacking.
- “Extra study cannot make up for a poor night's sleep.”Toofey
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troughnounThe lowest point in a rise and fall pattern.
alleviateverbTo make a problem or pain less serious.
cumulativeadjectiveGrowing larger as more is added over time.
tangibleadjectiveClear enough to be seen, felt or measured.
highly effectiveWorking very well.
integritynounBeing honest and having strong moral principles.
scarcitynounA situation in which there is not enough of something.
at the expense ofCausing harm or loss to something else.
Source: Written for Toofey (original); IPA generated with eSpeak NG (GPL-3.0 (software))