mark
verb
to write or draw words, letters, symbols etc on something for a particular purpose
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To write a mark on a document
tick
verb
to mark something with the symbol ✓ to show that it is correct or that you have dealt with it. The American word is check
cross out
to draw an X or a line through writing because it is wrong or because you have decided to write something else
underline
verb
to draw a line under something written or printed, especially in order to emphasize it
star
verb
to put a sign shaped like a star next to something on a list in order to mark it as special or important
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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dray
a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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