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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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