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Double-check

 

The flight attendant double-checked the passengers' boarding passes before boarding.

 

The guards double-checked that the doors and windows were locked before leaving.

 

Discourage

 

He was discourage by harsh comments from his colleagues.

 

The audience's cold response to his performance didn't discourage him.

 

Scarcely

 

Willam is so busy that he scarcely has any chance to take a vacation with his family.

 

I was scarcely able to stay awake after staying up for two nights.