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adjective

characteristic

One characteristic of the new Lexus is its computerized seat settings.

verb

characterize

This line is characterized by its bold flavor and spicy aftertaste.

adverb

characteristically

Characteristically, she accused middle-level management of the accounting error.

verb

consider

You should consider carefully whether a product will meet your needs.

noun

consideration

After long consideration, Heloise decided that the five-year warranty would be sufficient.

adjective

considerable

The fee for the extra year of protection was a considerable expense.

verb

imply

She implied that she had graduated from Harvard.

noun

implication

What are the implications of the accident?

adjective

implicit

It is implicit in her demands that if she doesn't get the promotion, she will leave the company.

verb

protect

Juan protected the warranty by taking excellent care of his lawn mower.

noun

protection

For your own protection, you should have a warranty that provides for a replacement product.

adjective

protective

Alfredo is very protective of the condition of his car and gets all the preventive maintenance his warranty requires.

noun

reputation

The good reputation of the manufacturer inspired Maria Jose to try the new product.

adjective

reputable

Because the company had a reputable name, 1 did not spend sufficient time reading the details of the warranty.

adjective

reputed

The new store is reputed to carry items that are not of the highest quality.

verb

require

The warranty requires that you send the watch to an approved repair shop to have it fixed.

noun

requirement

The terms of the warranty divulge the legal requirement the manufacturer has to the consumer.

 

adjective

requisite

The warranty spelled out the requisite steps to take to request a replacement product.