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phrase – n. group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not form a complete sentence

clause – n. a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb

habit – n. a usual way of behaving

console – v. to try to make (someone) feel less sadness or

imperative – adj. having the form that expresses a command rather than a statement or a question

essential – adj. in a way that is very basic

starving – adj. suffering from lack of food

switch – v. to make a change from one thing to another