a liking for somebody/something Ex: I’ve always had a fondness for cats.

to take no notice of somebody/something; to treat something as unimportant. Ex: These are the latest instructions. Please disregard any you received before.

the state of being poor. Ex: There are millions of people in this country who are living in poverty

the state of having no money, food, home, or possessions. Ex: The recent economic crisis forced many families into absolute destitution.

to make somebody angry or annoyed; to make something worse or more serious. Ex:

to make something seem larger, better, worse, etc. than it really is. Ex: Don‘t exaggerate. I was only two minutes late, not twenty. Ex:

to make something less serious, painful, unpleasant, etc. Ex: The doctor gave me medicine to mitigate the pain.

to make something less strong. Ex: The doctor's reassuring words helped allay her fears.

a total or gross amount. Ex: The aggregate score of both games was 5 to 2.

to put or consider different people or things together in the same group. Ex: Stir the gravy until all the flour lumps are gone.