transitive verb to defeat or quell in a conflict; succeed in a struggle with.With this bold plan of attack, they hoped to overcome the enemy.We’ll have to overcome many obstacles in order…
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fraction
noun a number expressed as one number or algebraic quantity divided by another.One-half (1/2) and two-thirds (2/3) are examples of fractions. transitive verb to divide up or break into parts or fragments….
equivalent
adjective the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning.Her punishment didn’t seem equivalent to mine.Do you think the education you would receive at the state school would…
emigrate
intransitive verb to leave one country or region, usu. the country of origin, in order to settle in another.Her ancestors emigrated from Ireland during the famine and came to the United States….
defy
transitive verb to resist or challenge openly; act against the wishes or decrees of.She defied her parents by dropping out of college. See the full entry