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diplomatic
Adjective
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If someone is diplomatic, they act and speak with care about how other people will feel.
I've asked Yoko to handle this complaint because it needs someone who's very diplomatic.
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Diplomatic efforts, relations, missions, etc. concern the relationships between the governments of countries.
security
Noun
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Security is safety.
Traditionally, Japanese workers have had good job security. In fact, they usually had a job for life.
Since the attack, many Americans have lost their feeling of security.
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Security is the people and things that keep you safe.
After the bombing, the airport increased security.
If you see a problem, please call security.
service
Noun
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An action or work by one person that can be consumed by another person.
Hair care is a service industry.
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A function that is provided by one program or machine for another.
This machine provides the name service for the LAN.
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The military.
I did three years of service before coming here.
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A set of dishes or utensils.
She brought out the silver tea service.
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The act of initially starting, or serving, the ball in play in tennis, volleyball, and other games.
The player had four service faults in the set.
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A religious rite or ritual.
The funeral service was good.
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The serving, or delivery, of a document requiring someone to appear in a court of law.
The service happened yesterday.
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That which is provided by the government or its agents.
The Job Centre provides a service to the unemployed.
service
Verb
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If you service something, you serve them.
They service the customer base.
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If you service something, you perform maintenance on them.
He is going to service the car.