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1
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abroad

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adv. to or in another country
syn. overseas; internationally
Example:
Louis Armstrong often traveled abroad.
Living abroad can be an educational experience.

2
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abrupt

adv. abruptly
n. abruptness

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adj. quick; without warning
syn. sudden
Example:
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
After the incident everyone left abruptly.

3
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acceptable

v. accept
adv. acceptably
n. acceptability
adj. accepting

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adj. allowable or satisfactory
syn. permissible
Example:
The idea was acceptable to everyone.
The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have.

4
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acclaim

adj. acclaimed
n. acclamation

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n. enthusiastic approval; applause
syn. praise
Example:
Isaac Stem has won acclaim abroad.
Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes.

5
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actually

adj. actual

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adv. being in existence, real or factual
syn. trnly
Example:
They were actually very good soccer players.
The actual time allotted to complete the test is two hours.

6
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adverse

adv. adversely
n. adversity
n. adversary

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aqj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad
syn. unfavorable
Example:
Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
His indecision adversely affected his job performance.

7
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advice

v. advise
adj. advisable
n. advisability

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n. a recommendation given by someone not
associated with the problem or situation
syn. suggestion 
Example:
Good advice is hard to find.
It is not advisable to stay up late the day before a test.
8
Q

attractive

v. attract
n. attraction
n. attractiveness
adv. attractively

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adj. calling attention to; pleasing; creating
interest; pretty
syn. appealing
Example:
The idea of working four, ten-hour work days was attractive to the
employees.
The major attraction of the show was a speech by the president.

9
Q

autonomous

adv. autonomously

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adj. by itself; with no association
syn. independent
Example:
Mexico became an autonomous state in 1817.
Although working closely with the government, all businesses function
autonomously.

10
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chronic

adv. chronically

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adj. always present; continual
syn. constant
Example:
The author’s chronic headache prevented her from finishing the
chapter.
He is chronically late to class.

11
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disapproval

v. disapprove
adv. disapprovingly

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n. the act of disagreeing; not giving approval
syn. objection
Example:
Their disapproval of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned.
The students disapproved of the plan of study.

12
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disruptive

v. disrupt
n. disruption
adv. disruptively

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adj. causing confusion and interruption
syn. disturbing
Example:
Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive.
The storm caused a disruption in bus service.

13
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haphazardly

adj. haphazard
n. Haohazardness

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adv. having no order or pattern; by chance
syn. arbitrarily; carelessly
Example:
It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly.
Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way.

14
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persistent

v. persist
n. persistence
adv. persistently

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adj. continuous; refusing to give up; firm in
action or decision
syn. constant
Example:
The attorney’s persistent questioning weakened the witness.
Her persistence earned her a spot on the team.

15
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postpone

adj. postponable
n. postponement

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v. to change to a later time; to delay
syn. reschedule
Example:
The referees decided to postpone the soccer match.
The postponement of the meeting upset the impatient club members.

16
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valid

n. validity
adv. validly

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adj. producing a desired result based on truths
syn. convincing
Example:
The students had a valid reason for missing class.
The professor questioned the validity of the test results.

17
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withdraw

n. withdrawal

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v. to remove, take out, or take back
syn. extract
Example:
The player withdrew from the competition.
Gloria had to make a withdrawal from her savings to pay tuition.