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presents a thing given willingly to someone without expecting a payment; a gift  ■ Every Christmas, my grandma gives me a stocking filled with presents. This year, I got a new bike and a box of chocolates!


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Documentary A film or television program that presents a factual account of a person, place, event, or topic.  ■ "I watched the documentary on the world's most dangerous animals and now I'm afraid of everything!"

Giving The act of generously bestowing something valuable upon someone.  ■ John's friend always gives the best birthday presents. He once gave his brother a hilarious prank that left him in stitches for days.

hazard Something that presents a risk or danger, often unpredictable and potentially harmful.  ■ Be careful not to trip over the hazardous pile of banana peels on the floor!

Opportunity A brief moment when something good happens to you or an idea presents itself for your consideration.  ■ "I had the opportunity to meet my future spouse at a party, and we hit it off right away!"

Opportune A situation or moment that presents itself unexpectedly and is ideal for taking advantage of.  ■ "When I walked into the bar, it was opportune to ask for a discount on my drinks because the bartender was in a bad mood."

Opportunist A person who takes advantage of every situation that presents itself, regardless of the consequences.  ■ "John is such an opportunist. He saw a parking spot right in front of the store and jumped out of his car before anyone else could claim it."

Resumes A list of accomplishments and qualifications that a person presents to potential employers, often accompanied by cover letters.  ■ "I know I don't have much experience, but my resumes are just filled with lies and exaggerations anyway. It's all about making yourself look good."