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undertakings

[uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey- for 1–3; uhn-der-tey-king for 4]

un·der·tak·ing

[uhn-der-tey-king, uhn-der-tey- for 1–3; uhn-der-tey-king for 4]
noun
1.
the act of a person who undertakes any task or responsibility.
2.
a task, enterprise, etc., undertaken.
3.
a promise; pledge; guarantee.
4.
the business of an undertaker or funeral director.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see under, taking


2. project, endeavor, job, effort, venture.

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Undertakings is always a great word to know.
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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