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challenge
Noun
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A challenge is something difficult that you want or have to do.
Many churches overseas are struggling to meet the AIDS challenge.
After 25 years in the same job, this move will allow me to take on new challenges.
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A challenge is an offer to compete or fight.
The president issued a challenge to his critics to appear in a public debate.
challenge
Verb
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If you challenge somebody, you give them something very difficult to do.
The job challenges his computer skills.
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If you challenge somebody, you offer to compete or fight.
He challenged me to a game of chess.
cup
Noun
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A cup is deep round container open at the top, normally used to drink out of.
I'll bring you another cup of tea.
Please pour the water into the cup.
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A cup is a measurement of food or liquid for cooking and baking (about 237 milliliters).
Add 2 cups of sugar.
There are two cups in a pint.
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A cup is an award for the winner of a sports competition.
cup
Verb
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If you put your hands together in a round bowl-shape, you cup your hands.
Jean cupped her hands under the faucet to catch the water.