Defray (source. EDL word clues L p.107)
Def: v.To Pay for.
Source Sentence: In some cases universities or governments defrayed the expenses of excavating the pyramids.
Syn: generous
Ant: stingy, greedy
Sentence: My entire tuition to Fullerton College is defrayed thanks to the wonderful federal aid provided by the government.
Relevant (source. EDL word clues L p.136)
Def: adj.bearing upon or connected with the matter at hand. To the point
Source Sentence: All matters not relevant to the task were discarded.
Syn: applicable
Ant: irrelevant
Sentence: The documents the lawyer held were relevant enough to prove his clients innocence.
Comely (source. EDL word clues L p.119)
Def: adj.Pleasent to look at, attractive.
Source Sentence: Objects like the statue of the comely face of Queen Nefertiti were of interest to everyone. The small statue of the ancient queen is perhaps the most famous piece of ancient Egyptian sculpture in the world.
Syn: pretty, handsome, beautiful
Ant: unattractive.
Sentence: She is of a comely age now where all the boys will be taking interest in her.
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