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Afford

verb

(usually used with can, could or be able to, especially in negative sentences or questions) to have enough money to be able to buy or do something.

Example: Should we afford a better house?

However

adverd

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said.

Example: She was feeling very sick. However, she had to go to school anyway.

Mend

verb

to repair something that has been damaged or broken so that it can be used again.

Example: Would it be possible for you to mend my kitchen?

Resemble

verb

not used in the progressive tenses. resemble somebody/something to look like or be similar to another person or thing.

Example: His daughter is resemble to her father.

Unable

abjective

unable to do something not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something

Example: The company is losing money and is unable to pay its bills

Wounds

noun

an injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skin using a weapon.

Example: I have a wound on my arm.