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32 Cards in this Set
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afford
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(verb) to have enough money to buy something
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Newspapers were expensive in the early 1800s, so many people could not afford to buy them.
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affordable
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adjective
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The cost of living in the southern states is much more affordable than many of the northern states.
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affordably
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adverb
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Many people think that organic foods are expensive, but if you know where to look, you can find some affordably priced organic foods.
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affordability
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noun
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The new designer now simultaneously represents high fashion and affordability.
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average
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(adjective) of a level considered to be typical or usual
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Our students are of average age for a program of this type.
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average
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(noun)
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The average for the last test was an 88%.
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average out
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(verb)
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Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. It all averages out
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dramatically
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{Æ} (adverb) suddenly and in a way that is clear to see
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The Internet has dramatically changed how many people get the news
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dramatically
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adverb
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People on the television show “The Biggest Loser” dramatically lose weight and change their lifestyles.
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drama
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noun
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I love the drama on daytime soap operas. They’re very addicting.
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dramatize
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verb
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The book is dramatized in a new play.
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eager
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(adjective) having or showing desire or interest
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The candidates supporters were eager to hear the election results.
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eagerly
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adverb
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The new Star Wars movie was eagerly awaited.
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eagerness
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noun (uncountable)
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Even after five years of studying English, her eagerness to learn has never changed.
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focus on
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{Æ} (verb) to direct attention toward something or someone
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This television program focuses on business news.
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focus
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noun
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The focus of recent research has been on environmental issues.
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(un)focused
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adjective
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He had only seconds to make a focused decision.
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gather
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(verb) to come together in a large group in one place
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The reporters gathered for the press conference.
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gathering
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noun
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There was a gathering after the ceremony, so the students could speak with their instructors and their friends.
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immigrant
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{Æ} (noun) a person who has come to a new country in order to live there
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In the nineteenth century, many immigrants came to the United States from Europe
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immigrant
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noun (person)
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immigration
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noun (uncountable)
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local
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(adjective) from or in a particular place, usually the place where you live
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Newspapers usually report local news as well as international news.
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local
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noun (person)
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If you want to find the good restaurants, it is a good idea to ask the locals.
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location
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noun
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What is the location of the original Six Flags? I think it is somewhere in Texas.
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locality
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noun
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The locality is largely residential, but there are also some schools, restaurants, and other small businesses.
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localize
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verb
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A source in your research essay provides a way to localize evidence in another text.
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locally
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adverb
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You can find locally grown produce at Ozark Natural Foods.
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publish
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{Æ} (verb) to make available to the public, usually by printing a book, magazine, or newspaper
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The author published his first book last year, and it was very successful.
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publication
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noun
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I found a great article in this publication for my research essay.
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publisher
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Noun (person/company
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The publisher was very excited about this new book. He knew it would be a best-seller.
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publishable
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adjective
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Much media requires articles to be written in a certain format in order to be publishable.
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