Verb
accost
IPA /əˈkɒst/
To approach someone and speak to them in an unwelcome or intimidating way.
See example sentence: accost
A stranger accosted me outside the station and demanded money.
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paradigm
IPA /ˈpærədaɪm/
A model or clear example of how something works or is organised.
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The community garden became a paradigm of neighbourhood cooperation.
Verb
broach
IPA /brəʊtʃ/
To start discussing a subject that may be difficult or uncomfortable.
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I waited until after dinner to broach the subject of moving house.
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