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Nagariya Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
What does "imperative of development" mean
I have a question what does "imperative of development mean". Thank you for the reply
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Hi, What context did you find these words in, please? Clive
- Hi, What context did you find these words in, please?
- Clive
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Thank you for taking cognisance the context is
"Curiously, barring unforeseen circumstances, no one who has ever invested in real estate has ever failed to reap a rich harvest. One reason behind this is the secular increase in demand for land, following the imperative of development, which *****-nilly pushes up prices".This is a newspaper article.
"Curiously, barring unforeseen circumstances, no one who has ever invested in real estate has ever failed to reap a rich harvest. One reason behind this is the secular increase in demand for land, following the imperative of development, which *****-nilly pushes up prices".This is a newspaper article.
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Hi,
'The imperative of development' is a way of saying that there are many reasons why people feel that they must develop land. 'Develop' means eg build houses, factories, stores,society
'Secular' seems like an odd word to use in your paragraph. I wonder if t
'The imperative of development' is a way of saying that there are many reasons why people feel that they must develop land. 'Develop' means eg build houses, factories, stores,society
'Secular' seems like an odd word to use in your paragraph. I wonder if t
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Thank you for your reply.Does it also mean that necessity of development?
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Thank you very much for replying.
I have a question."what is the difference between secret and secretive"and also "secretively and secretly".I would be thankful for your response.If possible please give examples so that i will be able to understand easily.Thank you.
I have a question."what is the difference between secret and secretive"and also "secretively and secretly".I would be thankful for your response.If possible please give examples so that i will be able to understand easily.Thank you.
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Hi,
Here's the very broad idea. Check a dictionary for details.
I assume you are asking about adjectives and adverbs. ('Secret' is also a noun.),
Secret usually describes a thing.
eg Tom g
Here's the very broad idea. Check a dictionary for details.
I assume you are asking about adjectives and adverbs. ('Secret' is also a noun.),
Secret usually describes a thing.
eg Tom g
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I have one more question.
Is there any difference between these sentences
1.it was unrealistic for him to have hoped that she would support him.
2.it was unrealistic for him to have hoped that she would support him.
3.it was unrealistic on his part to have hoped that she would support him.
Thank you for your reply.I would be eagerly awaiting your reply
Is there any difference between these sentences
1.it was unrealistic for him to have hoped that she would support him.
2.it was unrealistic for him to have hoped that she would support him.
3.it was unrealistic on his part to have hoped that she would support him.
Thank you for your reply.I would be eagerly awaiting your reply
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