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absorb |
to take in liquid, gas, or heat and hold it // to draw or take in. َ The sponge absorbed all the water. |
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conclusion |
your opinion after considering all the information about something // A summary based on evidence or facts. I’ve come to the conclusion that we’ll have to sell the car. The judge finally reached a conclusion: this criminal must go to jail for his entire life! |
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consequence |
the result of an action, especially a bad result. If you make him angry, you’ll have to suffer the consequences. The accident was the inevitable consequence of carelessness. |
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critical |
very serious or dangerous The doctors said her condition was critical. Some people think the phenomenon of global warming is critical! We must act quickly. |
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debate |
to discuss disagreements about a subject in a formal way. These issues need to be debated. |
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depend on |
to need the help of someone or something // to rely on someone or something. َ Our economy depends on the car industry. Do you depend on others or do you depend on yourself? |
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drought |
a long period when there are no rain and people do not have enough water. ْ A severe drought ruined the crops. |
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environmentalist |
a person who is interested in or studies the environment and who tries to protect it from being damaged by human activities.Norman wants to protect the environment. He's an environmentalist. |
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exceed |
to be more than a particular number or amount َ Sales have exceeded $1 million so far this year. |
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expectation |
the feeling of expecting something to happen. Teachers have reasonable expectations of students. He had gone away and there was no expectation of his return. |
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glacier |
a large mass of ice that moves slowly // an iceberg. The glacier dislocated great stones. |
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global |
relating to the whole world. The Olympics and the World Cup are the two largest global sporting events. |
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have an impact on (sth) |
to have an effect on, an influence on. If you don't do your homework, it might have an impact on your effort grade. |
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host |
to provide the space and other things necessary for a special event // someone who is having a party. ُ Germany hosted the 2006 World Cup of Soccer. |
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immediate |
happening now or very soon after something else // happening or done without delay. ْ The drugs had an immediate effect. |
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in the long run |
at a time that is far away in the future // eventually, finally. In the long run, he will be an engineer, but for now he is studying at KFUPM. |
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informed |
Having a lot of knowledge or information about something. It is important for you to keep checking WhatsApp so that you can stay informed about any last-minute changes in the exam |
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issue |
an important subject or problem that people are talking about. ِ environmental issues . There is a lot of disagreement on this issue. |
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pessimistic |
always believing that bad things will happen. ُ He was feeling pessimistic about the future. Uncle Norman is always pessimistic. He believe that nothing in the world will improve. |
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process |
a series of actions that you take in order to do something. َ Buying a house can be a long and complicated process. Getting a visa to go the U.S. is a long process, but if you are patient, you can do it |
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raise awareness |
to help people know that something exists and is important. Ali tried to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking by telling all his friends about the unhealthy effects of smoking. |
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shift |
a change in something. In March 2020, there was a big shift at KFUPM from in-class teaching to online teaching in response to the global pandemic. |
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unaffected |
the quality of being emotionally or physically unmoved by outside events // not influenced, harmed, or interrupted in any way. Very quiet people who usually like to stay in their rooms have been mostly unaffected by the coronavirus situation. |
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unexpected |
not what someone thought would happen; not predicted. َ The prince's visit to the classroom was completely unexpected. |
