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    obtain(verb)

    /əbˈteɪn/

    kumuha

    to get something, especially by making an effort

    The employee obtained the report from her supervisor

    Nakuha ng empleyado ang ulat mula sa kanyang superbisor.

    I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now

    Kasingkahuluganacquiregetreceivegainprocuresecure
    Kasalungatloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive up
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    preparation(noun)

    /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/

    paghahanda

    the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready

    Income tax preparation can take a long time

    Ang paghahanda ng buwis sa kita ay maaaring tumagal ng mahabang panahon

    It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form

    Kasingkahuluganreadinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory work
    Kasalungatneglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessness
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    operate(verb)

    /ˈɑːpəreɪt/

    gumana

    to work in a particular way

    The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season

    Ang tren ay gumagana lamang sa lugar na ito sa kasagsagan ng panahon ng turismo.

    The train operates on a punctual schedule

    Kasingkahuluganfunctionworkrunperformexecute
    Kasalungatfailmalfunctionceasestop
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    retain(verb)

    /rɪˈteɪn/

    panatilihin

    to keep something; to continue to have something

    She retained her tennis title for the third year.

    Pinanatili niya ang kanyang titulo sa tennis sa ikatlong taon.

    The house retains much of its original charm.

    Kasingkahulugankeepmaintainpreserveholdconserve
    Kasalungatlosereleaseabandonrelinquishyield
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    requirement(noun)

    /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/

    kinakailangan

    something that you need or want

    A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.

    Ang isang magandang degree ay isang minimum na kinakailangan para sa maraming trabaho.

    These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).

    Kasingkahulugannecessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemand
    Kasalungatoptionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessential
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    resist(verb)

    /rɪˈzɪst/

    pigilan ang sarili, labanan

    to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do

    He couldn't resist showing off his strength.

    Hindi niya napigilang ipagyabang ang kanyang lakas.

    They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.

    Kasingkahuluganopposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstain
    Kasalungatsubmityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderaccept
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    pursue(verb)

    /pərˈsuː/

    sundin

    to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time

    We intend to pursue this policy with determination.

    Balak naming sundin ang patakarang ito nang may determinasyon.

    She wishes to pursue a medical career.

    Kasingkahuluganfollowchaseseekstrive forhunttrack
    Kasalungatabandonquitevadeavoidfleeignore
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    struggle(verb)

    /ˈstrʌɡl/

    magpumilit, magsikap, makipagpunyagi

    to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems

    By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.

    Sa oras na ito, nagawa na niyang magpumilit na bumangon mula sa higaan.

    They struggled just to pay their bills.

    Kasingkahuluganeffortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlabor
    Kasalungateasepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiesce
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    observe(verb)

    /əbˈzɜːrv/

    obserbahan, pagmasdan

    to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them

    Our teacher will observe and score our performance.

    Oobserbahan at bibigyan ng marka ng aming guro ang aming pagtatanghal.

    He was observed to follow her closely.

    Kasingkahuluganwatchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectview
    Kasalungatignoreoverlookneglectdisregard
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    tear(verb)

    /ter/

    punitin, sirain

    to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way

    Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.

    Mag-ingat na huwag mapunit ang papel kapag binubuksan mo ang kahon.

    Kasingkahulugancryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadness
    Kasalungatjoylaughterhappinesscheerfulness
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    rescue(verb)

    /ˈreskjuː/

    iligtas, sagipin

    to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation

    Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.

    Iniligtas ng mga bumbero ang dalawang bata mula sa nasusunog na bahay.

    Kasingkahulugansavesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemption
    Kasalungatabandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharm
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    wrap(verb)

    /ræp/

    balot

    to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present

    The book is carefully wrapped.

    Maingat na nakabalot ang libro.

    individually wrapped chocolates

    Kasingkahulugancoverenclosepackageenfoldprotect
    Kasalungatunwrapopenexposeuncover
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    stare(verb)

    /ster/

    tumitig

    to look at somebody/something for a long time

    They stared up at the hole in the ceiling.

    Tumitig sila sa butas sa kisame.

    I screamed and everyone stared.

    Kasingkahulugangazepeerglarewatchobserve
    Kasalungatglanceignoreneglectoverlook
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    rub(verb)

    /rʌb/

    kuskos

    to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it

    Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.

    Kuskusin ang ibabaw gamit ang papel de liha bago magpinta.

    Animals had been rubbing against the trees.

    Kasingkahuluganscrapescrubpolishmassagestroke
    Kasalungattappatleave aloneignore
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    vary(verb)

    /ˈveri/

    mag-iba

    to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.

    The boxes vary in size from small to large.

    Ang mga kahon ay nag-iiba sa laki mula maliit hanggang malaki.

    The quality of the students' work varies considerably.

    Kasingkahulugandifferchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviate
    Kasalungatstayremainstabilizeconformstandardize
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    pose(verb)

    /pəʊz/

    magpose, pumosisyon

    to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed

    The players posed for a team photo before the match.

    Nag-pose ang mga manlalaro para sa litrato ng koponan bago ang laro.

    Kasingkahuluganstanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput on
    Kasalungatnaturalnessgenuinenesssincerity
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    transform(verb)

    /trænsˈfɔːrm/

    magbago

    to change the form of something; to change in form

    The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.

    Binabago ng mga reaksyong photochemical ang liwanag sa mga electrical impulses.

    To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.

    Kasingkahuluganconvertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphose
    Kasalungatmaintainpreserveretainkeepconserve
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    preserve(verb)

    /prɪˈzɜːrv/

    pangalagaan, pagyamanin, ingatan

    to keep something in its original state or in good condition

    We must preserve these forests for future generations.

    Dapat nating pangalagaan ang mga kagubatang ito para sa susunod na henerasyon.

    Kasingkahuluganconservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveuphold
    Kasalungatdestroydamageneglectabandondiscard
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    seek(verb)

    /siːk/

    hanapin, maghanap

    to look for something/somebody

    The police are seeking the missing man throughout the entire county.

    Hinahanap ng pulisya ang nawawalang lalaki sa buong county.

    Kasingkahulugansearchlook forpursuehuntexplorerequestattempt
    Kasalungatavoidignoreneglectabandonshunfinddiscover
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    mount(verb)

    /maʊnt/

    maglunsad, magsagawa

    to organize and begin something

    The police have mounted a campaign to reduce road accidents.

    Naglunsad ang pulisya ng kampanya upang mabawasan ang mga aksidente sa kalsada.

    Kasingkahuluganascendclimbscale
    Kasalungatdescenddismountfall
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    rid(verb)

    /rɪd/

    alisin, ipagpag, linisin

    to remove something unpleasant or unwanted from a place or person

    We need to rid the house of mice.

    Kailangan nating alisin ang mga daga sa bahay.

    Kasingkahuluganeliminateremoveclearfreeexpel
    Kasalungatkeepretainpreserveharbor