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Consisting of various different sorts or kinds put together; mixed or diverse.

“She bought a box of assorted chocolates with fillings like caramel, nuts, and fruit.”

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise or pledge.

“She gave me her assurance that the project would be completed on time.”

A slender, elongated shaft, stem, or stalk, particularly used in botanical contexts to describe a flower stalk springing directly from the ground.

“A aste floral sustenta a delicada flor no topo.”

To shock or greatly surprise someone with awe or disbelief.

“The young prodigy's breathtaking piano performance never failed to astound the audience.”

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

“She made an astute observation about the market trends that saved the company millions.”

The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

“The political activist was granted asylum after fleeing his home country.”

Located or positioned with a significant amount of space separating one thing from another; physically or figuratively removed.

“The small cottage stood at a distance from the main road, hidden by a row of tall pine trees.”

To confuse, fluster, or stun someone, making them lose their composure or clarity of thought.

“As perguntas difíceis do repórter acabaram por atarantar o político.”

A ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets enclosing a shallow lagoon.

“O Atol das Rocas é uma reserva biológica importante no Brasil.”

The action of making amends for a wrong or injury; reparation or expiation.

“He offered his resignation as an act of atonement for his past professional failures.”

To stun, daze, or make someone dizzy, either physically from a blow or mentally from noise or shock.

“O forte barulho da explosão conseguiu atordoar todos os presentes.”

To fasten, join, or connect something to something else.

“Please attach the required documents to your email application.”

A person who fastens, joins, or connects one thing to another.

“As the primary attacher on the assembly line, his job was to secure the bumpers to the car frames.”

To take aggressive action against an enemy or opponent, or to criticize someone or something strongly.

“The army prepared to attack the enemy stronghold at dawn.”

A person employed to provide service or assistance to others, especially in a public place or for a person of rank.

“The flight attendant demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff.”