Texto 5(A) - Adjectives And Nouns

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Autonomous

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1. (of a country or region) Having self-government, at least to a significant degree
2. Acting independently or having the freedom to do so

Example: It is important for a nation to be autonomous.

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Distinctive

Back 2

Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others

Example: You'll recognize him by his distinctive gait.

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Legendary

Back 3

1. Of, described in, or based on legends
2. Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known

Example: He was a legendary singer.

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Reef

Back 4

1. Each of the several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to reduce the area exposed to the wind
2. A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the sea
3. A metalliferous mineral deposit, esp. one that is bedded and contains gold

Example: They led a movement to protect the beautiful reefs in the ocean.

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Resort

Back 5

1. A place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose
2. The tendency of a place to be frequented by many people
3. The action of turning to and adopting a strategy or course of action, esp. a disagreeable or undesirable one, so as to resolve a difficult situation
4. A strategy or course of action that may be adopted in a difficult situation

Example: The resort was popular among Canadians who wanted a break from the cold winters in their homeland.

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Remnant

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1. A small remaining quantity of something
2. A piece of cloth or carpeting left when the greater part has been used or sold
3. A surviving trace

Example: He tried to hold on to the remnants of the past, but his memories were quickly fading away.

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Petition

Back 7

1. A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause
2. An appeal or request, esp. a solemn or humble one to a deity or a superior
3. An application to a court for a writ, judicial action in a suit, etc

Example: They asked people to sign a petition that would ask representatives for harsher penalties for robbers.

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Encampment

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1. A place with temporary accommodations consisting of huts or tents, typically for troops or nomads
2. The process of setting up a camp

Example: The encampment was filled with people.

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Arms race

Back 9

A competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons, esp. between the US and the former Soviet Union during the Cold War

Example: People say that software patents are the subject of an arms race between major tech companies.

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Predecessor

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1. A person who held a job or office before the current holder
2. A thing that has been followed or replaced by another

Example: It is 50% faster than its predecessor.