Science And Technology Flashcards

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machinations

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(n.) secret and clever plans

Eg: machinations of the two powers to outdo each other at all cost

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macrocosm

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(n. ) cosmos, universe,

eg: a small speck in an endless macrocosm

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speck

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(n. ) a tiny spot, a small particle of a sub

eg: The figure in the distance had become a mere speck

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neuter

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(v.) remove part of the sex organs of animals so that they cannot reproduce

Eg: While cats and other small animals are neutered

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fictitious

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(adj. ) invented by someone and not real

eg: Mr Kiasu is a fictitious character originating from a slang term in common Singlish usage

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laws and policies have little impact on multinational pharmaceutical firms, which simply move operations to friendlier countries

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laws and policies have little impact on multinational pharmaceutical firms, which simply move operations to friendlier countries

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aerate

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(v.) introduce air into a material

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