His modesty and generosity predispose people to like him.
They have installed wireless apparatus on board.
The big company's newest acquisition is a small chain of clothing stores.
She peered at him closely, as if not believing it could really be him.
He had to exert all of his strength to move the stone.
1.predispose [͵pridɪsˋpoz]
to dispose in advance, to make susceptible
ex:Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people.
2.apparatus [͵æpəˋretəs]
a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use
ex:She fell off a gymnastics apparatus and broke her leg.
3.acquisition [͵ækwəˋzɪʃən]
the act of acquiring
ex:The museum has put its latest acquisitions on display.
4.peer [pɪr]
to look narrowly or curiously, to come slightly into view
ex:The moon peered out from behind clouds.
5.exert [ɪgˋzɝt]
to put forth (as strength), to bring to bear especially with sustained effort or lasting effect
ex:He exerts a lot of influence on the other members of the committee.
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