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conduct |
to do something to find out something |
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contact |
communication |
in contact with her. contact me immediately. |
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emphasize |
to show that an idea is important |
put an emphasis on an idea. emphasize your best features. |
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input |
ideas or advice |
inputs |
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invest |
to give money, time, or effort to get a profit or success later |
invest your money in a project. a wise investment. |
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policy |
an official way of doing things |
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range |
to vary between particular limits |
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secure |
safe or confident |
a secure family. the bank’s security. an insecure teenager. |
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strategy |
a plan |
what’s our strategy. a strategic move. |
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undertaking |
an important job or activity |
an impressive undertaking. she is undertaking a new role. |
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commission |
a group whose job is to find out about something |
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contrary |
completely opposite |
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evident |
easily noticed or understand |
evident innocence. evidently wrong. look at the evidence. |
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hierarchy |
a system in which people have higher and lower ranks |
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integrate |
to join in the life and customs of a group society or to help someone do so |
integrate well. the integration of student. to put together. |
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mutual |
shared with others |
mutual respect. a mutually beneficial plan. |
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obtain |
to get something that you want or need |
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prospect |
something that is possible or likely to happen in the future |
an interesting prospect. prospective students. |
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reinforce |
to make something stronger |
the soldiers need reinforcement. |
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substitute |
to use something different |
you can substitute a half of cup of applesauce for 1 egg. a substitute for butter. |
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access |
the right to enter a place, use something, or see someone |
have internet access. i can access the file. |
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considerable |
large enough to be important or have an effect |
a considerable amount of rain. considerably taller. |
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context |
the situation, events, or information related to something |
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equate |
to consider that one thing is the same as something else |
equate time with money. a mathematical equation. |
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impose |
to force someone to have the same beliefs you have or to follow your rules |
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manipulate |
to make someone do what you want by deceiving him/her |
manipulates her parents. a manipulative child. |
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monitor |
to carefully watch something |
monitor the patient’s progress. the classroom monitor. |
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notion |
an idea, especially one that you think is wrong |
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parameter |
a limit |
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rational |
making decision based on intelligent thinking |
rational behavior.
an irrational decision.
discuss it rationally. |
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chart |
information shown as a graph |
write on a chart.
chart the changes. |
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comprise |
to consist of particular parts |
This country comprises fifty states and one district. |
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definitely |
clear and certain |
definite plans.
definitely possible. |
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encounter |
meeting someone without planning to. |
a surprise encounter. encounter a problem. |
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external |
relating to the outside of something |
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factor |
one of several things that influence or cause a situation. |
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instance |
an example |
example |
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internal |
inside something |
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predict |
to stay that something will happen before it happens |
predict the future.
an accurate prediction.
a predictably movie.
predictably late. |
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reveal |
to show something that was previously hidden |
reveal the truth. a revealing book. an intersting revelation. |
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criteria |
facts or standards used to help in deciding something |
standards |
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derive |
to get something such as happiness or strength form someone or something |
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dimensions |
an entire situation |
She carefully measured each dimension of the room. The room's dimensions [=its length, width, and height] were surprisingly small. |
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initiate |
to arrange for something important to start |
The new recruits will be initiated tomorrow night. Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem. |
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integral |
necessary |
necessary and important as a part of a whole: He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him. Bars and terrace cafés are integral to the social life of the city. |
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orientation |
beliefs or interests that a person or group has |
political orientation. orient yourself with a city. a career-oriented student. |
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reside |
to live in a place |
reside in the city.
permanent residence.
a resident of china. |
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site |
a place where something happened or where something is being built. |
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sole |
only |
the sole idea. solely responsible. |
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unique |
being the only one of its kind |
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coordinate |
to organize people or things |
coordinate a group. the coordination of the day's event. a well-coordinated meeting.
the volunteer coordinator. |
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enable |
to make someone able |
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framework |
a set of rules or knowledge |
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hypothesis |
an idea that has not yet been proven to be true |
an interesting hypothesis. a hypothetical question. hypothetically possible. |
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layers |
something that is placed on or between other things |
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negate |
to prevent something |
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prime |
most important |
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priority |
the things you think is most important |
our main priority.
prioritize the things that need to be done. |
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resolve |
to find an answer to a problem |
resolve a problem. conflict resolution. |
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voluntary |
done without being forced or paid |
voluntary work.
leave voluntarily.
volunteer. |
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complex |
consisting of many parts or details |
a complex situation.
the book's complexity. |
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convene |
come together |
the group convenes. a writer's convention. |
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incorporate |
include something |
incorporate an idea into the plan.
the incorporation of nature into her art. |
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maximum |
to increase something as much as possible |
maximize growth. the maximum amount. |
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parallel |
a relationship or similarity between two things |
notice a parallel. parallel ideas. The parallel, yellow lines in the center of this stretch of road seemed to go on forever. |
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sequence |
a series of related events |
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status |
social or professional rank or position |
statuses |
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structure |
the way the parts of something connect |
interesting structure.
structure your presentation. |
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version |
a slightly different copy or descriotion of something |
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virtual |
made, done, or seen on a computer |
virtualization technology |
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abandon |
To leave a person or thing |
abandon the project. an abandoned dog. |
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compound |
a group of building |
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cycle |
Happen again and again |
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enforce |
To make people obey a rule or law |
enforce the speed limit. the enforcement of the law. |
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infer |
To form an opinion with the information you have. |
infer that he's lying.
an intelligent inference. |
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inhibit |
to prevent something from growing |
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maintain |
to make something continue |
maintain the property. building maintenance. |
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principal |
a moral rule or set of ideas about what is right and wrong |
important principles. a strongly principled man. |
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unify |
To combine the parts to make a single unit |
unify armies. the unification of three countries. |
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vision |
The ability to see |
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adjust |
to gradually get used to a new situation. |
adjust to a change.
slow adjustment. |
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advocate |
To strongly support something. |
advocate change.
an advocate for children's rights. |
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cite |
To mention something as an example or proof. |
The article cites several experts on the subject. |
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confine |
to keep someone or something within the limits of something. |
confine your spending. home confinement. His genius was not confined to the decoration of buildings. The U.S. will soon be taking steps to confine the conflict. |
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coincide |
To happen at the same time |
The singer's arrival was timed to coincide with the opening of the festival. |
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ignorant |
Not know facts or information that you should know. |
an ignorant person. total ignorance. He remains ignorant of the changes. |
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incidence |
the frequency of something or number of times it happens |
the incidence of abuse. an unusual incident. The lack of vitamins may explain the higher incidence of heart disease. |
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intervene |
To do something to try to stop an argument or problem. |
intervene in a fight. military intervention. |
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tense |
nervous and anxious. |
tense atmosphere.
feel the tension. |
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violate |
to disobey or go against. |
violate my trust. a clear violation. |
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analogy |
a comparison of two situations. |
“Life is a box of chocolates.” An analogy is saying something is like something else to make some sort of explanatory point. |
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bias |
an opinion that influences you |
unfair bias. biased reporting. |
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confirm |
to say or prove that something is definitely true.
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confirm that it works. necessary confirmation. |
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exploit |
To treat someone unfairly in order to gain what you want. |
exploit a friend. cruel exploitation. |
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finites |
having an end or a limit |
finite amount or time. infinite possibilities. The funds available for the health service are finite and we cannot afford to waste money. |
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ideology |
A sat of beliefs or ideas |
He grasps the ideology of business strategies and knows how to plan and execute them very successfully. |
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interval |
A period of time |
There were long intervals during the game in which nothing exciting happened.
There was a twenty minute interval between acts two and three. |
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legislate |
To make law about something |
plans to legislate. new legislation. powerful legislators. |
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stress |
continuous feelings of pressure and worry |
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trigger |
To make something happen |
trigger growth. the accident's trigger. |
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adapt |
To change to fit a new situated. |
adapt to the situation. adaptable child. adaptation of the design. |
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appreciate |
To be grateful for something |
appreciate your help.
appreciative friend. |
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differentiation |
To recognize a difference |
A child may not differentiate between his imagination and the real world. |
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implement |
To begin to make a plan happen |
implement an idea. immediate implementation. |
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liberal |
Willing to respect different ideas |
The Liberal leader has announced his party's withdrawal from the election.
liberalism. |
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mode |
a particular way of doing something |
techniques |
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revenue |
money that is earned by a company |
income |
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rigid |
unwilling to change. |
rigid mentality. rigidly control. |
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sector |
a part of an area of activity, especially of business. |
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phenomenon |
Something that is unusual or difficult to understand. |
a new phenomenon. phenomenal view. One of the most mysterious phenomena in nature is the human mind itself. |
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comprehensive |
including everything |
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consent |
permission |
give consent. consent to the plan. She finally consented to answer our questions. |
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domestic |
happening within one country. |
domestic ₩ optimistic.
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entity |
A single and complete unit. |
The museums work closely together, but are separate legal entities.
He regarded the north of the country as a separate cultural entity. |
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ethics |
concerns about society |
a question of ethics. ethical problem. clearly unethical. |
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implicate |
To show that someone is involved in something. |
implicate involvement. the implication of the criminal. |
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persist |
to continue |
persist in studying. a persistent person. admire your persistence. |
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pose |
to present |
The bugs now pose a serious medical problem, having changed in a way that makes them resistant to antibiotics. |
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straightforward |
simple |
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underlying |
important but not easy to see |
the problem that underlies the situation. |
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conceive |
To Imagine a situation or what something is like |
conceive of the idea. a conceivable plan. inconceivable crimes. |
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contract |
A large written agreement. |
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enormous |
Extremely large |
an enormous mountain. enormously successful. |
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erode |
to destroy something gradually |
slowly erode. the erosion of the land. |
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explicit |
Expressed in a way that is very clear. |
Changes to the property can’t be done without their explicit consent. |
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Nevertheless, |
In spite of what has just been mentioned |
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offset |
To balance; to have the opposite effect |
The increase in pay costs was more than offset by higher productivity. substitutes. |
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ongoing |
continuing |
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regime |
A system of government, especially one you disapprove of. |
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restrain |
To physically prevent. |
a serious restraint. |
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allocate |
to decide money or time should be sued for a particular purpose. |
allocate funds. the allocation of three hours. |
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amend |
To make small change or improvements. |
amend an agreement. an amendment to the law. |
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civil |
Related to laws concerning private affairs or citizens. |
civil problem.
an ordinary civilian.
civilization |
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clause |
A part of a written law or legal document. |
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discriminate |
To treat one person or group differently. |
discrimination |
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dispose |
To get rid of |
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hence |
for this reason |
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invoke |
To use a law, principle, etc. to support your opinions and actions. |
The suspect invoked his right to an attorney. |
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margin |
The empty space at the side of a printed page. |
don't discriminate.
illegal discrimination. |
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suspend |
To officially stop from doing something for a fixed period because he or she broken the rules |
Learn why we would revoke or suspend your licence? |
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abstract |
Existing only as an idea or quality. |
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accumulate |
To increase in quantity or size |
rainwater accumulation. the accumulation of evidence. |
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component |
One of several parts. |
equipments |
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exceed |
To be more or go over. |
to exceed at your job.
an excess of information.
excessive homework. |
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fluctuate |
To change very often from a high level to a low one and back again.
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numbers fluctuate.
daily fluctuation.
Fluc-tu-ate |
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grant |
an amount of money given by an organization |
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induce |
To make someone decide to do |
urge
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intrinsic |
Part of basic natural or character of someone or something. |
an intrinsic part. intrinsically good. Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum. |
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refine |
To improve with small changes |
refine the way. the refinement of the ideas. |
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restore |
To make something exist again. |
restore peace. slow restoration. |
