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assimilate, assimilation
1/[transitive] assimilate something :to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself: The committee will need time to assimilate this report.
2/[I, T] assimilate (somebody) (into/to something) cause somebody to become, a part of a country or community rather than remaining in a separate group: Over time different groups were assimilated into the community.
incorporate, incorporation
1/incorporate [T] to include something so that it forms a part of something: We have incorporated all the latest safety features into the design.
2/incorporate [T] [often passive] (business) to create a legally recognized company: The company was incorporated in 2008.
characteristic (n,adj.)
characteristic (of something/somebody) : a typical feature or quality that something/somebody has: The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society.
initiative
1/[uncountable] the ability to decide independently what to do : You won’t get much help. You’ll have to use your initiative.
2/an important action intended to solve a problem: launch an initiative for peace and human rights
3/ [countable] the opportunity to take action before others do: It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations.
articulate (v,adj), articulation (n)
1/articulate [T] to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words: She struggled to articulate her thoughts.
2/[intransitive, transitive] to speak, pronounce or play something in a clear way: He was too drunk to articulate properly.
exhibit (v.), exhibition, exhibitor (n.)
1/[transitive, intransitive] to show something in a public place for people to enjoy or to give them information: They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs.
2/[transitive] (formal) SYNONYM display: to show clearly that you have or feel a particular quality, ability, feeling or symptom: The three novels exhibit a growing confidence in the author’s use of language.
elaborate (v, adj.), elaboration
1/[intransitive, transitive] to explain or describe something in a more detailed way: He said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons.
disrupt (v.), disruption, disruptor (n.), disruptive (adj)
1/disrupt [T] “ to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way: Demonstrators succeeded in disrupting the meeting.
2/ (business) to cause significant change in an industry or market by means of innovation (= new ideas or methods): Our radical new printing technology is disrupting traditional manufacturing.
encompass (v.)
1/encompass something :to include a large number or range of things: The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
engross (v.), engrossing/engrossed (adj)
if something engrosses you, it is so interesting that you give it all your attention and time: Dawn was engrossed in stuffing clothes into a bag.
counsel (n,v), counseling, counselor (n.)
(formal) to advise somebody to do something : He counselled them to give up the plan.
immerse (v) , immersion (n.)
1/immerse somebody/something (in something) “ to put somebody/something into a liquid, especially so that they or it are completely covered: Immerse the egg in boiling water.
2/immerse yourself in something / be immersed in something “to become or make somebody completely involved in something: Clare and Phil were immersed in conversation in the corner.
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compile , compilation
“VERB TRANSITIVE - usually passive” make something by bringing together information from different places: This report has been compiled from various sources.
sustain, sustainable, sustainability
1/provide conditions for something to happen or exist: The love and support of his family sustained him during his time in prison.
2/experience loss, injury, damage etc: As a result of the oil spill, BP sustained heavy losses.
3/sustain something to make something continue for some time without becoming less
SYNONYM maintain”: The board accepted that the growth rates could not be sustained indefinitely.
aspect
The exhibition will focus on various aspects of life and culture in the Middle East.
