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intermediary - One who acts as a go-between and link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or conclusion.

The UN formed a committee to act as an intermediary in the negotiations to end the war.

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compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

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intercept - To stop and catch something before it is able to reach its destination.

The Iron Dome intercepts enemy missiles by tracking and hitting the missiles before they land.

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accommodate - To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.

The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.

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personna - The image or personality that a person presents in public, that is different from their real and private self.

Though the CEO presented a personna of being tough as nails, his family knew that he was really a very kind and gentle person.

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reimburse - To pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you.

They were hoping that their insurance company would reimburse them for the cost of the expensive operation.

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optimize - To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Since it hadn't rained for 6 months, and the reservoir levels were low, the mayor made a plan to optimize the people's use of water.

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flex - Bend (a limb or joint)

Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.

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swivel - Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel

Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.

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conceal - To keep something secret, and prevent it from being known or noticed.

The detective concealed his gun in his briefcase when he walked into the building.

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spry - (especially of an old person) active; lively

Wilma was unusually spry for an elderly woman, dancing with people less than half her age.

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juggle - To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

It wasn't easy for Beth to juggle working at her job from home and taking care of her kids when they came home from school.