Vocabulary3

Front 1

consistent

Back 1

always happening or behaving in a similar way

Hint 1

The president has been remarkably consistent on economic issues.

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consumer

Back 2

someone who buys goods or services for personal use

Hint 2

American consumers are becoming informed about the safety of products made for children.

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contribute

Back 3

to help by providing money or support, esp. when other people or conditions are also helping

Hint 3

Tourism contributes substantially to the local economy.

Front 4

controversial

Back 4

causing or likely to cause disagreement

Hint 4

a controversial theory/movie

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cooperation

Back 5

to act or work together for a shared purpose, or to help willingly when asked

Hint 5

Without the cooperation of local residents, this movie could not have been made.

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discriminate

Back 6

to treat a person or particular group of people differently and esp. unfairly, in a way that is worse than the way people are usually treated

Hint 6

They argued that whites in the area in the 1800s discriminated against the Lakota.

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demonstrate

Back 7

to show how to do something; explain

Hint 7

He demonstrated how to use the new software.

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diverse

Back 8

varied or different

Hint 8

Lowell, Massachusetts, is noted for its diverse ethnic communities, among them French-Canadians, English, Irish, Greeks, Poles, and Cambodians.

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dramatic

Back 9

relating to plays and acting

Hint 9

He’s as good in comedies as he is in dramatic roles.

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emphasize

Back 10

to state or show that something is especially important or deserves special attention

Hint 10

She emphasized the importance of good nutrition.

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energetic

Back 11

very active physically and mentally

Hint 11

The president was an energetic campaigner

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ethnic

Back 12

relating to or characteristic of a large group of people who have the same national, racial, or cultural origins, and who usually speak the same language

Hint 12

She loves ethnic foods, especially Ethiopian and Japanese.

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eventually

Back 13

happening at a later time or as a result at the end

Hint 13

The eventual cost of the new facility has not been revealed.

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expanded

Back 14

to increase something in size, number, or importance

Hint 14

The air in the balloon expands when heated.

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foundation

Back 15

the base that is built below the surface of the ground to support a building

Hint 15

The two leaders have laid the foundations of a new era of cooperation between their countries.

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identification

Back 16

the ability to name or recognize someone or something

Hint 16

Identification of the victims of the plane crash still is not complete.

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incidentally

Back 17

used about something that is connected to the main subject but is not as important

Hint 17

“Ain’t” was mentioned only incidentally in an article about nonstandard words.

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obvious

Back 18

easily seen, recognized, or understood

Hint 18

For obvious reasons, he needs to find work soon.

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accommodate

Back 19

to provide space or a place for a group

Hint 19

The new dormitory will be able to accommodate an additional 200 students.

Front 20

acquire

Back 20

to obtain or begin to have something

Hint 20

His family acquired the property in 1985.

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alternative

Back 21

something that is different, esp. from what is usual; a choice:

Hint 21

You can make it look good by comparing it to a crummy alternative.

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approximately

Back 22

almost exact

Hint 22

Can you tell me the approximate value of this watch?

Front 23

authorities

Back 23

the power to control or demand obedience from others

Hint 23

The police have no legal authority in these disputes.

Front 24

circumstance

Back 24

an event or condition connected with what is happening or has happened

Hint 24

The circumstances of the theft of the painting were not known.

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eventually

Back 25

in the end, especially after a long time or a lot of effort, problems, etc

Hint 25

Although she had been ill for a long time, it still came as a shock when she eventually died.It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually.

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incidentally

Back 26

sed about something that is connected to the main subject but is not as important

Hint 26

“Ain’t” was mentioned only incidentally in an article about nonstandard words.

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promote

Back 27

to advertise something in order to sell it

Hint 27

The new model cars are being heavily promoted on television.

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segregation

Back 28

to keep one group of people apart from others because of race, religion, sex, etc.

Hint 28

Almost every community has laws prohibiting segregation in housing.

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inherently

Back 29

existing as a natural or basic part of something

Hint 29

There's nothing inherently wrong with his ideas

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maturity

Back 30

the quality of behaving mentally and emotionally like an adult.

Hint 30

How long does it take for the chicks to grow to maturity.

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colleague

Back 31

one of a group of people who work together

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commerce

Back 32

the ​activities ​involved in ​buying and ​selling things

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concurrent

Back 33

happening or exciting at the same time

Front 34

publish

Back 34

to make ​information ​available to ​people