v. (-ting) 1 indicate faintly or in outline.

- foreshadow.

- overshadow. adumbration n. [latin: related to *ad-, umbra shade]

—n. - beneficial feature.

- benefit, profit.

- (often foll. By over) superiority.

- (in tennis) the next point after deuce. —v. (-ging) benefit, favour. take advantage of 1 make good use of.

- exploit, esp. Unfairly.

- euphem. Seduce. advantageous adj. [french: related to *advance]

n. Member of a christian sect believing in the imminent second coming of christ.

playground n. Playground with climbing-frames, building blocks, etc.

- —n. - unusual and exciting experience.

- enterprise (spirit of adventure). —v. (-ring) dare, venture; engage in adventure. [latin: related to *advent]

n. (pl. -ies) enemy, opponent.

n. Misfortune, distress.

v. (-sing) 1 promote (goods or services) publicly to increase sales.

- make generally known.

- (often foll. By for) seek by a notice in a newspaper etc. To buy, employ, sell, etc. [french avertir: related to *adverse]

adj. To be recommended, expedient. advisability n.

adv. After due consideration; deliberately.

n. Small airport or airfield. [from *aero-, greek dromos course]