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mistreatedto treat a person or animal badly, especially in a cruel way [= ill-treat, maltreat]: Security forces are accused of mistreating prisoners. |
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broadbanda system of connecting computers to the Internet and moving information, such as messages or pictures, at a very high speed |
applyto make a formal request, usually written, for something such as a job, a place in a university, or permission to do something apply for
She applied for a job with the local newspaper.
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nevertheless[conjunction] in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned [= nonetheless]: What you said was true. It was, nevertheless, a little unkind. |
remote |
downtowncity center |
grassrootsthe grass roots the ordinary people in an organization, rather than the leadersgrass roots [adjective:]
We are hoping for full participation at grass roots level.
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consideration[uncountable noun] formal careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision: proposals put forward for consideration |