1) regard(v)-->to consider or have an opinion about something or someone
-synonyms=concern, interest, refer to ,respect, esteem
-antonym =disregard
-Local people regard this idea of a motorway through their village with horror
2)tendency(n)-->if there is a tendenvy for something to happen, it is likely to happen
-synonyms=addiction,affection,bias
-There is a tendency for unemployment to rise in the summer.
3)precisely(adv)-->exactly, in precise manner
-synonyms=absolutely,accurately,correctly
-antonyms=imprecisely,unsure
-What do you think the problem is,precisely?
4)devote sth to sth/sb (pharasal verb)-->to give all of sth,especially your time, effort
-synonyms=apply,appropriate
-antonyms=misuse,waste
-He left government to devote more time to his family
5)gravitate towards/to sth/sb-->to be attracted by or to move in the direction of sth or so.
-synonyms=approach,descend,lean,move
-antonyms=retreat,run away
-Susie always gravitates towards the older children in her play group.
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