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alternative
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something you can do instead of something else
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There are several alternatives to your plan.
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compensate
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pay someone for some loss
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Did the insurance company fully compensate you for your accident?
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component
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a constituent element; or part of a system
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"Attitudes or beliefs have three components: affective, cognitive, and behavioral."
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consent
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to agree; give permission
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Her parents would not give their consent to her marriage.
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considerable
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Large in size, amount, or extent.
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He gave the job offer a considerable amount of thought.
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constant
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at all times
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There was a constant noise until they turned off the machine.
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constrain
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To restrict, compel or force
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contribution
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a gift of money or work to an organization
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She made an important contribution to science with her discovery.
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convene
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to call a group together
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Most groups or societies hold a convention for their members once a year.
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coordinate
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to make two or more actions work together
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We were able to coordinate our program with that of the other group.
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core
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The central or most important part of something.
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They found the core of the problem.
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corporate
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correspond
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to have a connection; to match
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Zero degrees Celsius corresponds to thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit.
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criteria
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requirements
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What are the criteria for getting an A in Professor Smith's course?
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deduce
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To arrive at a conclusion.
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They deduced the rabbit ran away because the cage was left open.
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demonstration
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action which shows what something is or how it works
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She gave a demonstration of the new computer system.
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document
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A from of record (written, photographic)
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Pictures were taken to document the event.
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dominate
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To have control over something or someone.
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The company dominates the market for operating system software.
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emphasis
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the stress or prominence given to something in speaking or writing
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Intonation means knowing which words to put emphasis on in a sentence.
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ensure
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to make certain something will happen
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They rechecked their calculations to ensure that nothing would go wrong.
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exclude
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to keep or leave out
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They excluded people under 21 from joining the club.
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framework
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A basic structure underlying an object, system, concept, or text.
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The building had very supportive framework.
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fund
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a source of money or supplies
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"In the 1990s ""mutual funds"" have become a popular means of investing money. "
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illustration
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an example which explains the meaning of something
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The story he told about her illustrates what a nice person she is.
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immigrate
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To move permanently to a foreign country.
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Their family chose to immigrate to France.
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imply
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to express something indirectly
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A good writer always implies more than he actually states.
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initial
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first; original
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The initial stages of the experiment were the most difficult ones.
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instance
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interact
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to act on each other
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Children don't seem to have any trouble interacting with strangers; they inherently trust people.
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justification
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a reason for something; explanation
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The mayor tried to justify his actions but the citizens did not believe him.
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layer
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material arranged in a coating over something else
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There are many layers of paint on that old wall.
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link
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A relationship between two things or situations, when one thing affects another.
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There is a link between studying and receiving better grades.
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locate
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to find (often passive)
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Seattle is located on Puget Sound.
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maximize
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to make greater; increase
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"They want to maximize their chances of winning the race, so they're training every day."
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minor
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not large or important
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"There were several minor problems, but she was able to finish the job on time."
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negative
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not positive; bad
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His plan got a negative reaction because people thought it was too expensive.
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outcome
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result or effect
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We think the outcome of our experiment will be very significant.
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partner
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A person who takes part in an activity with another or others.
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They were partners for the presentation.
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philosophy
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the study of the nature of existence; knowledge; etc.
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An understanding of philosophy is essential for a student in the humanities.
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physical
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proportion
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the correct relationship between the different parts of a whole
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Children's drawings are often out of proportion.
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publication
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the act or process of distributing written work
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The publication of his new book earned the professor much respect.
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reaction
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response; first behavior
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What was his reaction when he heard the bad news?
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register
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Students registered for classes yesterday.
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reliable
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can be trusted
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"Mary is very reliable: she never misses work, and she's always on time."
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removable
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can be taken out
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"Unlike the hard drive, the floppy disk is removable."
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scheme
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a plan or system (can be dishonest)
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The police discovered the robbers' scheme and arrested them.
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sequence
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a group of things arranged in an order
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What was the sequence of events that lead to his election?
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sexual
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having to do with your gender; either male or female organs for reproduction
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The term ‘sexual orientation’ refers to whether someone is heterosexual or homosexual.
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shift
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to move something from one place or position to another
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The company is going to shift productions of its goods from the U.S. to Mexico.
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specify
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To identify clearly.
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The teacher failed to specify when the homework was due.
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sufficient
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to be enough
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Be sure to discuss the topic sufficiently.
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task
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a piece of work to be done; a duty
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Feeding the animals is one of a farmer's daily tasks.
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technical
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mechanical or scientific understanding
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There's a toll-free telephone number to answer any technical questions you may have.
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technique
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A way of carrying out a particular task.
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He has excellent technique.
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technology
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the practical use of science in industry
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Perhaps one day we will have the technology to travel to the stars.
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valid
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right; a strong base
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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volume
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a measurement (of sound; space; activity)
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Please turn down the volume of the television. It is too loud.
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