verb
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announce
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The captain announced that the flight
would be landing in approximately 15 minutes.
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noun
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announcement
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The flight
attendant made an announcement reminding the passengers that this was a
no-smoking flight.
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noun
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announcer
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The announcer gave the instructions for
boarding, in three languages.
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verb
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board
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You can't board the flight without an
embarkation card.
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noun
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board
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The board of directors met to discuss
problems with the striking pilots.
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adjective
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onboard
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The onboard telephone was expensive to
use, but a true time-saver.
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verb
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claim
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International passengers must proceed to
customs as soon as they claim their baggage.
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noun
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claim
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If the airline has lost your luggage, you
can file a claim with the insurance company.
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noun
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claimant
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There was a long line of claimants waiting
at the lost luggage office.
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verb
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delay
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Please don't delay me; I need to get to my
gate immediately.
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noun
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delay
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The delay in takeoff times was caused by a
bad storm.
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verb
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depart
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The flight will depart from Gate 25.
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noun
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departure
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The
pilot always reminds the flight attendants to make sure that all passengers
are ready for departure.
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adjective
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departed
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The house felt empty without the departed
guests.
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verb
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validate
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You can get your parking ticket validated
at the concierge desk.
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noun
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validation
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The restaurant received three stars, which
is quite a validation of the chef's skills.
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adjective
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valid
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Your ticket is no longer valid because it
was issued over a year ago.
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