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19 Cards in this Set
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Constrain |
verb: to limit the activity of; to restrict |
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Factor |
noun: a fact that influences or changes a result |
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Retain |
verb: to keep; to continue to have or contain Originally from France, Jean retains a hint of her accent even today. |
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Framework |
noun: a structure for a building, system, or idea |
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Integrate |
verb: to become a part of It is difficult to smoothly integrate a small, foreign culture into the main culture of a country. |
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Objective |
noun: a goal adjective: based in fact; not an opinion; not from personal beliefs |
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Facilitate |
verb: to make easier |
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Scheme |
noun: a large plan noun: the system by which something is arranged The modern scheme for naming different types of plants and animals started around 1800. |
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Valid |
adjective: from a reasonable or correct basis |
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Commit |
verb: to do or perform (something very negative, like a crime) verb: to promise; to make final and unchangeable decision verb: (usually "be committed to") to give all of your energy to something |
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Subsequent |
adjective: immediately after |
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Perspective |
noun: the appearance of objects from a particular direction noun: a point of view; an opinion |
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Exclude |
verb: to not include; to keep out of a list or group |
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Consist |
verb: to be made of The US consists of fifty states. |
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Compensate |
verb: to correct a problem with another positive thing The pay at Ian's new job was low, but the freedom his boss gave him compensated for that. |
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Seek |
verb: to look for, to search |
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Alter |
verb: to change; to adjust |
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Perceive |
verb: become aware or conscious of (something); to sense or feel If hunters are skilled, the animals will not perceive their presence |
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Orient |
verb: (usually "to be oriented") to move into a position in line with some specific point The statues appear to be oriented toward the sunrise verb: (usually "to orient yourself") to explore and become comfortable with It took a few weeks to orient myself in the new job but I feel comfortable now |
