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24 Cards in this Set
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acquire |
(v.) to get or gain something |
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adjustment |
(n.) a small change or alteration |
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appropriate |
(adj.) correct or suitable for a particular time, situation, or purpose |
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assume |
(v.) to think that something is true, although you don't have definite proof |
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category |
(n.) a group of people or things that are all of the same type |
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constantly |
(adv.) all the time, or very often |
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device |
(n.) a way of achieving a particular purpose; in some cases, a trick; a machine or small object made for a particular purpose |
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dispose |
(v.) to get rid of something; throw out |
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factor |
(n.) one of several things that influence or cause a situation |
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foundation |
(n.) a basic idea, principle, situation, etc. from which something develops |
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illustration |
(n.) an example or demonstration that helps you understand something; a picture in a book, article etc. |
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initiate |
(v.) to begin something |
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insight |
(n.) a sudden clear understanding of something or part of something, especially a complicated situation or idea |
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involve |
(v.) to include or affect someone or something |
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mode |
(n.) a particular way or style of behaving, living or doing something |
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modify |
(v.) to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective |
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norm |
(n.) generally accepted standards of social behavior |
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obtain |
(v.) to get something that you want, especially through effort, skill, or work |
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occupational |
(adj.) relating to, or caused by a job |
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ongoing |
(adj.) continuing, or continuing to develop |
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reinforce |
(v.) to strengthen or give support to a feeling, idea, opinion, or habit; to make something stronger |
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selection |
(n.) the careful choice of a particular person or thing from a group of similar people or things |
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sole |
(adj.) the only one |
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transfer |
(n/v.) the process by which someone/something moves or is moved from one place, situation, job, etc., to another; to move from one place, situation, etc., to another |