MAGNOOS Flashcards
(200 cards)
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access
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noun verb#easy#the ability to go into (when somebody or something must allow you to enter) to go into something when allowed to
enter#Only students have access to the university library.
There is a large amount of oil under the
ice, but we can’t access it.
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accurate
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adjective#common#correct (about information, not
opinions); on target#That test is not an accurate test of
intelligence.
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achieve
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verb#easy#to accomplish a goal#The best students know that to achieve good grades, they have to study every
day.
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acquire
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verb#easy#to get (especially when you will continue to get more)#Janice isn’t a doctor yet, but from her studies she’s slowly acquiring the
knowledge and skills she’ll need
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adequate
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adjective#common#good enough for what you need#A very light jacket will be adequate for Los
Angeles’s warm winter.
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adjust
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verb#common#to change or move a little and make
better or more accurate#The colors on this TV screen are wrong. I’ll
adjust them.
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administration
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noun#medium#the running of something or an organization (business, school, government, etc); the person or people in charge of running an
organization#The university administration cancelled all school events after a bad storm left most buildings without electricity.
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affect
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verb#easy#to change, make different, have an
effect#Which language we speak affects how we
think about the world.
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alter
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verb#hard#to change, to adjust#Magazines heavily alter the photos of
celebrities they publish.
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alternative
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noun adjective#medium#other possibility or option
different, other than the main option#The menu includes alternatives for students who don’t eat meat.
Many words in these flashcards have
alternative definitions.
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analyze
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verb#common#to try to understand something better by closely looking at its details#The accountant was too busy with paperwork to analyze the report that said
the company had no money.
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annual
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adjective#medium#yearly; happening every year#Everyone in Manchester was excited about the annual game between the city’s
two soccer teams.
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apparent
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adjective adjective#hard#clearly seen or understood seeming (but not definitely true)#After only a few months, it was apparent that the French would not win the war. The shark’s apparent sleepiness is
actually because of how cold the water is.
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approach
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verb noun#common#to come/go closer to something or someone
a way to do something#The sign at the park said clearly, “Do not approach wild animals! They will bite.” The new CEO had a very strange approach to management, letting his
employees sleep whenever they wanted.
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area
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noun#hard#a range of subjects or studies, a field, a discipline#Researchers working in many different area, from psychology to physics, will be
able to use the new type of plastic.
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aspect
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noun#hard#a feature, a characteristic, a particular part of something#The three most important aspects to think about when learning a language are
grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
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assess
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verb#common#to look closely at and figure out the
value or type of something#Before buying a house, you should always
assess the building carefully.
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assist
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verb#easy#to help or aid#The box was too big to carry, so John
asked the store manager to assist him.
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assume
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verb#common#to believe without proof#Ahmed assumed his forgetful professor wouldn’t remember their meeting, but the professor was already waiting for him in
her office.
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attitude
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noun#medium#a set way of thinking or a set feeling
about something or someone#Zach always has a positive attitude when
he has to deal with a problem at work.
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attribute
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verb noun#medium#to give an event or person credit for something, like a work of art or a speech
a quality or feature that is an
important part of something#The museum director attributed the recently discovered painting to Van Gogh. All of his movies have a few attributes in common: for example, there is little
conversation and a lot of music.
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authority
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noun#medium#control or responsibility over
something (people, area, laws, etc)#Only Congress has the authority to make
and pass laws for the country.
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available
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adjective#easy#able to be reached, used, or bought#The advisor was not available too meet all day Monday, so the student had to come
back on Tuesday.
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aware
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adjective#medium#to have knowledge of#As Helen drove away form the gas station, she wasn’t aware that her lights were off
until she turned onto a dark street.
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benefit
noun#medium#something good coming from an action, agreement, idea, plan, etc.#The president flew around the country, talking about the benefits of the new
health care law.
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brief
adjective#common#short (about time, not length)#Before we begin class, let me briefly
introduce myself.
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capable
adjective#common#able to do#Near the age of twelve months, children
are capable of walking.
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capacity
noun noun#hard#the amount or volume something can hold
ability (especially mental)#The hotel is full to maximum capacity; there are no empty rooms.
Few birds have the capacity to recognize themselves when looking in a mirror; most act as though there is a second bird
behind the glass.
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challenge
noun verb verb#easy#something difficult
to suggest a fight or argument, to disagree or try to fight somebody to say something isn't true#New medicines face many challenges before they can be put in stores.
In order to get the attention of females, males of many animal species will challenge each other in different ways. Einstein's writings challenged many ideas
of the time.
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circumstance
noun#easy#the situation, facts or environment around an event#My professor only gives extra time to finish essays under special circumstances.
Normally it's not allowed.
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comment
noun verb#easy#an observation, note, or response to say a short response or opinion about a given topic#The professor was angry about the negative comments made about his teaching style.
A smart politician, the prime minister refused to comment on the criticisms of
her newest budget plan.
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commit
verb verb verb#hard#to do or perform (something very negative, like a crime)
to promise to, to make a final and unchangeable decision
(usually "be committed to") to give all
of your energy to something#Michiko committed too many grammar errors in her essay, and that hurt her score.
Before you commit to a university, be sure to spend some time on campus.
I'm completely committed to our baseball
team's success; I'd do anything to win.
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community
noun#medium#a group of people living or working
together#The Spanishspeaking community within
New York City includes millions of people.
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compensate
verb#hard#to help correct a problem with another, positive thing#The pay at Ian's new job was low, but the freedom his boss gave him compensated
for that.
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complex
adjective#easy#with many different parts and difficult to understand, complicated#The science behind the atomic bomb used in World War II was highly complex at the time, but it is simple compared to today's
nuclear science.
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component
noun#hard#a part of a whole#Many electronics are made of thousands
of smaller components and wires.
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concentrate
verb verb#medium#to focus attention on something
to come together into a smaller space#You must learn to concentrate to be successful on the test.
The protests concentrated in the city
parks.
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concept
noun#common#an abstract idea#Some concepts within advanced mathematics are hard to show in the real world.
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conduct
verb#easy#to organize and manage (for an event that take careful planning and control)#My research team is a conducting a study on how the Internet is changing dating.
We are collecting information from five
countries.
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conflict
noun#medium#an argument, long battle, or difference
of opinions#The conflict in Syria has forced many
people to leave the country.
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consequence
noun#easy#result, effect, what happens because
of an event#If you hurt the people around you, there
will be unwanted consequences.
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considerable
adjective#medium#large enough or important enough to
get special notice#A considerable number of popular sports
were invented in only the last 100 years.
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consist
verb#hard#to be made of#The U.S. consists of fifty states.
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constant
adjective#common#not changing and not stopping;
continuous#The river flows constantly through the year
and never freezes.
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constitute
verb#hard#to be the pieces that make a whole#Fifty states constitute the U.S.A.
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constrain
verb#hard#to limit the activity of, restrict#Popular belief says that a pet fish's size is constrained by the size of the tank it's in,
but this is actually false.
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construct
verb#easy#to build#The land flooded every year, so it was
unsafe to construct buildings on it.
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consume
verb#common#to eat, to use#No country consumes more oil than the U.S.A.
Yeast, which is used to make beer,
consumes sugars to create alcohol.
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contact
noun noun verb#easy#touching
having possible or normal communication
communicating (as by email or phone especially) to give or get specific
information#An electrical wire in contact with a pool of water can be extremely dangerous.
Liam is still in contact with many of his highschool teachers, surprisingly.
The woman at the help desk told me to contact the student affairs office if I want
to change rooms.
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context
noun#common#the information or situation around an idea, event, or something that is said#When you have difficulty understanding a new word, look at the context. The sentence around the word might tell the
meaning.
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contrast
verb verb#common#to be clearly different from
to look specifically at the differences between two things#The zebra's black and white stripes contrast clearly with the yellow grass around it.
By contrasting the vocabulary of French and Spanish, we can see their different
histories.
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contribute
verb verb#medium#to give something (often money), to help reach a goal
to add to the cause of something
bigger#Over the past three years, my parents have not contributed to my university tuition.
I smoked a lot when I was younger, and that's contributed to my health problems
today.
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coordinate
verb#hard#to work with or communicate with the different people, groups, or pieces
involved in a large product#A chef at a big restaurant will spend his time coordinating all the workings of the
kitchen, not cooking.
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core
adjective noun#hard#central, of fundamental importance the center of something#Although we have made improvements in brain science, many of the core problems remain.
The earth's core is made of liquid rock.
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correspond
verb verb#medium#to be a close match
to send letters back and forth#This new paint for the room does not correspond to the old paint.
My mother and father corresponded for almost two years before meeting in
person.
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criteria
noun#hard#the measures by which you judge or decide something#A good TOEFL essay includes a few criteria, including good structure, clear
ideas, and natural vocabulary.
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culture
noun noun#easy#the way a group of people living in one area normally acts, including arts, style, food, and how people talk to
and act with each other#When living in another country, it can be very difficult to become comfortable in the new culture.
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data
noun#common#information, facts#We collect data on the oceans'
temperatures every year.
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debate
verb#medium#to argue, usually in a formal, polite
way#Watching the presidential debates on TV
did not help me decide who to vote for.
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decline
verb verb noun#medium#to politely say no to an invitation or offer
to become less, fewer, or smaller (usually of something good)
a slow continuous loss of value,
power, or strength#I declined dinner because I had plans to eat with my family instead.
For ten years, the number of fish in the river has declined.
Many people say that America is in
decline.
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deduce
verb#hard#to come to a conclusion through logic and evidence, to figure out#By analyzing the bones, we can deduce when the animal lived and, maybe, how it
died.
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demonstrate
verb#common#to show an example of, to prove with
evidence#At eight years old, Mozart demonstrated
his musical ability in London.
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derive
verb#hard#to get or create from
(usually "be derived from") to come from, originate from#All plastics are derived from oil.
Many European languages are derived at least partly from Latin.
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despite
preposition#common#even with (when an event is
surprising because of some difficulty)#We enjoyed our vacation despite the rain.
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discrete
adjective#hard#separate, not the same thing and with
no parts in common#Your left arm and right arm are controlled
by two discrete areas of the brain.
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distinct
adjective#medium#clearly different from#There are at least five distinct types of
turtle living on the island.
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distribute
verb#medium#to give out something#The teacher distributed tests to the class, and the students were happy to see they
did well.
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diverse
adjective#hard#having many different types#The student population is incredibly diverse at South State University, with
students from 30 different countries.
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element
noun#medium#a part of something, usually part of an idea#The element of his speech that I didn't like was at the end, when he talked about
religion.
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emerge
verb#hard#to come out of#After a winter spent sleeping, the bear
emerges from its cave.
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emphasize
verb#common#to place extra importance on one part#Most modern art emphasizes creativity
and emotion, not skill.
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enable
verb#medium#to make something possible#The classes in college will enable you to
find a good job.
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enforce
verb#hard#to make people follow (a rule or law)#Although smoking is not allowed on school campus, the ban isn't enforced, and many
students smoke freely.
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entity
noun#hard#a thing that exists or acts as one unit#The male angler fish will attach permanently to the female, and in time,
the two fish will become a single entity.
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equivalent
adjective#medium#equal#Rashim used a chart to find that his 6.7 GPA in his home country was equivalent
to a 3.2 GPA in the United States.
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establish
verb#common#to build, to create (of a system, organization, or ideanot a real,
physical thing)#The U.S. government was established in the late 1700s.
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estimate
verb#medium#to determine roughly the value or number of something, to guess a
number using some information#Be careful to not forget any costs for the year when you estimate your budget.
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evaluate
verb#easy#to form an idea of the the amount, number or value of something#Students are evaluated by their grades on tests, homework, essays, and inclass
interaction.
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evident
adjective#easy#clearly seen or understood, obvious#Dogs' feeling are usually evident in their
actions.
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exclude
verb#hard#to not include, to not put in a list or
group#I eat almost anything, excluding spicy
foods. I hate hot pepper.
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expand
verb#easy#to make larger; to give more detail on a subject#Blowing air into a balloon will cause it to expand, but if you blow too much air, it will
explode!
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expose
verb#medium#to show or reveal something that was
hidden#The politician's crimes were exposed and
he was forced to leave his position.
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external
adjective#hard#outside (especially of a body or
system)#Uncontrollable, external events can cause
even a very careful company to fail.
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facilitate
verb#hard#to make easy or easier#Classical music, unlike many types of music, will generally facilitate learning and improve memory.
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factor
noun#hard#a fact that influences or changes a result#Two of the largest factors affecting children's healthy growth are food and
relationships with parents.
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feature
noun verb#common#an important characteristic, a property to include as an important piece#The sound made by "r" is one of the most difficult features of spoken English.
The university's new student housing features larger rooms than the old building
did.
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focus
verb noun#easy#to look at, think about, or give attention to
the center of attention; the most
important part#I could not focus on my homework in the library because someone was playing music very loudly.
The focus of Justin's essay was not clear to the professor, so he received a low
grade.
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framework
noun#hard#a structure for a building, system, or idea#Ellen's business plan may have failed, but it formed the framework for her next,
successful plan.
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function
verb noun#common#to work; to do what something should do
what something does, its purpose#I dropped my phone into a swimming pool, but, amazingly, it still functions.
The hair on the human head has no clear
function.
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fundamental
adjective#common#basic, central; extremely important#Alive believes that women are fundamentally different from men.
The fundamental beliefs of most religions
are peaceful.
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furthermore
adverb#common#also, in addition, what's more#Kenya has beautiful weather and, furthermore, does not have long nights in
the winter.
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generate
verb#hard#to create, to produce (especially
energy)#Movement generates heat.
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grant
verb verb#hard#to agree to give (something that was asked for)
to admit, to say something is true#The government has recently granted us access to information that was secret before.
I disagree that snakes make good pets, but I'll grant that they're easy to take care
of.
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hence
adverb#common#therefore, so, as a result#The evidence is false; hence, the
conclusion is also false.
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hypothesis
noun#common#an idea which explains something but
is unproven#The hypothesis that the Earth is growing
was shown to be false.
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identify
verb#common#to name, to show or figure out what
something is#Scientists have not been able to identify
the language written on the rocks.
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illustrate
verb#common#to explain with an example#Peter illustrated his point by telling a short story.
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impact
noun verb noun#hard#an effect that changes a situation to affect strongly
the force of being hit hard#The end of the war had a large impact on economic growth.
My father's advice hugely impacted my university decision.
The impact of a car crash can send a driver who doesn't wear a seat belt
through the window.
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imply
verb#easy#to communicate without saying specifically, to hint at an idea; to lead
to a clear conclusion#The president implied that he would not support the new law against selling
tobacco, but he didn't say it clearly.
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indicate
verb#common#to be a sign of, to show#The way you speak and act indicates your
emotions.
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individual
adjective#easy#single or separated; only one of#Joan was surprised that the ten books she ordered from the Internet came together,
but in individual boxes.
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initial
adjective#medium#at the beginning#My initial plan was to study until midnight and wake up late, but then I fell asleep
early.
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instance
noun#common#an example, a case#Two animals in Australia (platypuses and echidnas) are the only instances of
animals with hair that lay eggs.
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institute
verb noun#hard#to start (a rule or system)
a group or organization that studies or works for something specific#In January, we will institute a plan to make car accidents less frequent.
The National Cancer Institute was created to learn more about, and hopefully cure,
the many types of cancer.
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integrate
verb#hard#to become a part of#It is difficult or even impossible to smoothly integrate a small, foreign culture
into the main culture of a country.
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internal
adjective#medium#found or happening inside (a body, organization, etc)#The US government has had lots of problems ever since internal messages
were published on news websites.
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interpret
verb#medium#to figure out or explain the meaning of something#The students could not interpret the extremely old book because the pages
were hard to read.
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invest
verb#medium#to spend money, energy, or time on something hoping for good results later
to spend money in the hopes of making more money, usually in property, financial shares, or some
other activity#If you want to learn another language, you will have to invest a lot of your free time. Jamie invested in an education company that he thought would succeed and make him rich.
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investigate
verb#common#to try to find answers to questions about something, to research#Doctors are investigating a newly discovered plant that might help to fight
cancer.
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involve
verb#common#to include, to have as a part#The study of architecture involves both art
and science.
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issue
noun noun#common#a topic or situation to talk about a problem#In order to define what jazz music is, we need to look at a few different issues.
Monarchies (governments with kings or queens) often have several common
issues.
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justify
verb#hard#to give a good reason for an action or situation (especially one that seems
bad)#Although Milos explained for a long time, he could not justify borrowing his brother's
car without asking.
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label
noun verb#easy#a name or phrase given to a group of things to identify them (often negative)
to give a label to something#The meaning of the label "punk" has changed greatly in the last 30 years. Children are often unkind and label others
who look different as outsiders.
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labor
noun#medium#work; effort#Juan was surprised at how much labor
was needed to finish his project on time.
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layer
noun verb#medium#something that covers something else to put something on top of something else#Layers of paint on the steel bridge will protect it from rust.
Sebastian layered the sandwich with all
my favorite meats and cheeses.
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lecture
noun verb#common#a long speech about one topic (especially in a classroom)
to give a long speech about a topic#Professor Jackson's lectures are too long; I always fall asleep.
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link
verb noun#medium#to create a connection between two or more things
a connection between two things#The news story linked the president's success with the improved economy. What is the link between success in life
and in education?
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maintain
verb verb verb#easy#to continue
to keep alive, to keep in good state or condition
to continue to say although people
disagree#China has maintained a friendship with the U.S., although the two countries often have different needs and ideas.
These roads are so badly maintained that they're difficult to drive on.
Until his death, Christopher Columbus maintained that he had sailed to Asia, not
America.
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major
adjective#easy#very important, or large in size#The exam score is a major part of the final
class grade.
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maximize
verb#easy#to make as big as possible; to use or do as completely as possible#In order to maximize the number of people that can fit on the plane, the airline took
out the restrooms.
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mental
adjective#easy#of the mind#Many mental problems are still not well understood. We often don't know what causes them nor how to stop them from
happening.
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method
noun#common#how to do something, a process#The Spanish method of making chocolate
created a completely new drink.
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minor
adjective#easy#not very important; small in size#The old actress was sad she had only a
minor role in the new movie.
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modify
verb#common#to make small changes or add to in
order to make better#The first bicycles were slow and difficult to
use, but they were modified over time.
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monitor
verb noun#hard#to watch the quality or progress of something over time
something or somebody which
monitors#We have been carefully monitoring the amount of salt in our oceans for the last 50 years.
Heart rate monitors can be used for both
medicine and exercise.
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negate
verb#hard#to make not true or not effective#Studying late into the night might help you learn more, but sleeping less negates the
positive effects.
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network
noun#medium#a system of connected pieces (especially for transportation or
communication)#The typhoon destroyed the network of roads, which has made it hard to bring
supplies and first aid to the town.
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nevertheless
adverb#common#however, regardless#The decision was dangerous.
Nevertheless, Hitler attacked Russia.
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notion
noun#medium#a belief; an idea#I think the professor's notion of fun was
different from the students' notion of fun.
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objective
noun adjective#hard#a goal
based in fact, not an opinion, not from personal beliefs or ideas#The objective of the TOEFL is to measure your total English ability.
We can objectively measure how spicy a pepper is, but how we feel about that
spiciness is not objective.
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obtain
verb#medium#to get or secure something#After lots of looking, Jorge obtained a job
and apartment in New York City.
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obvious
adjective#easy#easily understood or seen#The results of the election were so clear that the loser admitted defeat before
voting was finished.
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occupy
verb#easy#to be in or on a space, to fill a space#The dentist's office occupied the entire
fourth floor of the building.
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occur
verb#easy#to happen#The sinking of the Titanic occurred on
April 14, 1912.
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orient
verb verb#hard#(usually "to be oriented") to move into a position in line with some specific point
(usually "to orient yourself") to explore
and become comfortable with#The statues appear to be oriented toward the sunrise.
It took a few weeks to orient myself in the
new job, but I feel comfortable now.
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overall
adjective adverb#common#looking at or including all pieces or factors
in general, for the most part#Some words might be new and difficult, but the overall meaning of the sentence is clear.
Overall, Americans eat a lot of beef, especially compared to people in other
countries.
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participate
verb#easy#to join or take part in (a conversation,
a game, etc.)#The teacher was surprised when every
student participated in the math game.
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perceive
verb#hard#to be aware of, to sense or feel#If hunters are skilled, the animals will not
perceive their presence.
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period
noun#easy#a range or amount of time#Computer technology changed a lot in the period between the 1980s and the year
2000.
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perspective
noun#hard#how you see something from a specific place
a point of view or opinion#Young children's drawings do not have clearly defined perspective; you may see three walls of an outside of a building, for example.
Many Hollywood movies, when watched from a woman's perspective, have clearly
sexist characters.
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phase
noun#hard#a period of time in a longer process of
change#There are at least three different phases in
a frog's development from egg to adult.
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philosophy
noun noun#medium#the study of knowledge or a set of theories knowledge and thought a basic idea of a person or
organization that affects their actions#Philosophy has always tried to answer the question "What is the meaning of life?" My philosophy is that if you can do something today, you shouldn't wait until
tomorrow.
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physical
adjective adjective#easy#of the body (not mental); concrete (not abstract)#Cleaning up the campus garden was tiring, physical work.
Katerina doesn't like paying for music
without a physical copy, such as a CD.
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policy
noun#hard#a rule made by an organization,
government, or company#School policy does not allow alcohol on
campus.
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potential
noun adjective#medium#possible ability that might be used in the future
having the ability to do something in
the future#Wind and solar energy have the potential to replace oil.
China is potentially the next world leader.
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precise
adjective#medium#exact; carefully defined#Because the pirates weren't certain of the precise location of the gold, they dug
holes all over the island.
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predict
verb#common#to say something will happen in the future#Charlie Chaplin predicted that movies would never become popular. He was
wrong, clearly.
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previous
adjective#easy#happening before the one happening now (of a thing, event, or date)#Soojin thought her science class was really hard after studying only literature in
the previous year.
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primary
noun#easy#first in importance#The primary cause of unhappiness is not
about moneyit is bad health.
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principle
noun#hard#a rule or idea that makes the base for a system (often moral)#The principles at the heart of the new religion are the same as many central
beliefs of Christianity.
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prior
adjective#medium#happening or being before#The new CEO of Yahoo called the prior CEO of the company to get a better
understanding of the company.
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proceed
verb#medium#to begin or continue with some action#We will not proceed with the construction until someone tells us it is safe to build
here.
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project
noun verb verb#common#a plan or task to reach a specific goal to predict the measurement of something in the future from present measurements
to send out, to throw (of light, energy,
etc)#Cleaning out the storage room was a big project, but it's nice to see it empty, now. Based on this year's success, Apple is projecting similar growth next year, too. Hoping to communicate with aliens, scientists have been projecting radio
messages into space for many years.
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proportion
noun#hard#the size or amount of something compared to the whole or other parts#Cartoons of people often have exaggerated proportions, such as very
large eyes or hands.
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pursue
verb verb#hard#to follow, to chase
to try to achieve (a dream or goal)#The baby elephant ran, but the pack of lions pursued it.
Man pursued the dream of flight for hundreds of years before the modern
airplane was invented.
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range
noun verb#medium#the distance between two things (like area, time, or intelligence)
to be between a set minimum and
maximum#The range of scores on the test was big. In the company, the age of people ranges from 25 to 75.
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react
verb#easy#to respond, act in answer to#Mothers react quickly to their babies cries,
even in the middle of the night.
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region
noun#easy#an area of land#Although most of the Japanese exchange students come from Osaka, in the south, Akiko comes from the northern region of
Japan.
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register
verb verb#common#to put your name or other information in a list for something
to identify and show on a tool for
measuring#If you'd like to buy a meal plan, you can register at the student affairs office.
The bomb was so strong that far away
weather balloons registered the heat.
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regulate
verb#medium#to have control over a process so that
it functions properly#Parents regulate the amount of time kids
spend playing games on their phones.
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reject
verb#easy#to say no to something offered, to
refuse or decline#After applying to ten schools, Lucas was
rejected by nine of them.
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relevant
adjective#easy#closely connected to the topic and therefore important#I think Professor McGarry can give you some relevant books to help you write that
essay.
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rely
verb#easy#to depend on, to need in order to continue well#In many countries, children rely on their parents for food, money, and housing until
they are over 20 years old.
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remove
verb#easy#to take away or take out#The grocery store removed all of the milk after the government said it was unsafe to
drink.
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require
verb
verb#common#to need for a specific purpose; to set
as the minimum#All life, plants and animals included,
requires water.
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research
verb noun#easy#to find or search for more information about something
information collected about something
(usually academic)#After growing up on an island, Malika hoped to research ocean temperatures in graduate school.
Dr. Stanislaus was famous for his research on changes in health education
over the past 100 years.
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reside
verb#medium#to live in a place#I reside in California.
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resolve
verb#easy#to agree; to decide; to solve a problem or argument#Even after meeting for hours, the government leaders still could not resolve
their argument over new taxes.
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resource
noun#easy#some saved material that can be used for a purpose (especially money, anything used to make energy such as oil, or information sources such as books)#Many of the richest countries have surprisingly few natural resources and must buy oil or gas from other countries. Never forget to make use of the library during your studies; it's full of great
resources.
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respond
verb#easy#answer; react#Waiters who respond to customers' questions with a smile generally get more money.
If you scare a turtle, it will respond by
hiding in its shell.
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restrict
verb#common#to limit, to make some actions
impossible#Access to this parking area is restricted:
only university students may use it.
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retain
verb#hard#to keep, continue to have or contain#Originally from France, Jean retains a hint
of her French accent even today.
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role
noun#medium#a job or function; a position#Student class president is an important
role.
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scheme
noun#hard#a large plan
the system by which something is arranged#Microsoft's marketing scheme for their new tablet computer was less than successful.
The modern scheme for naming different types of plants and animals started around
1800.
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section
noun#easy#one of a number of pieces which come together to create a whole#Every ant's body has three sections: a head, a thorax (where the legs are), and
an abdomen (the back).
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secure
verb#medium#to attach something so that is won't
come off#Please tightly secure the surfboards on
top of the car.
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seek
verb#hard#to look for, to try to find#Across many different cultures' stories,
heroes seek more than just gold or fame.
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select
verb adjective#common#to choose
chosen as the best from a group#There are four different math courses you may select from in your first year.
Harvard students are a select group of very intelligent, successful students who
are often from rich families.
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shift
verb noun#medium#to move something a short distance
a small change in position or direction#Please help me shift the table so it is easier for people to sit down.
The recent shift that the coach made is
helping the team win more games.
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significant
adjective#common#important or big enough that you
should notice or pay attention#Most animals spend a significant amount
of their time looking for food.
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site
noun#medium#the location of something#The people of the city voted for a site downtown as the location of the new
sports stadium.
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source
noun#easy#where something comes from#Do not trust books that give information without listed sources. The facts could be
false.
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specify
verb#easy#to say which one or clearly point to which one#The king told the hero that he could marry one of the princesses but did not specify
which daughter.
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stable
adjective#medium#not likely to change, fall, or move secure (as in employment, finances,
housing, etc)#Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb up it!
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status
noun#medium#the rank or social class of someone or something
the current situation that something is
in#The status of women has slowly improved over the past 100 years, and it continues to improve.
What's the status of the new library? Are
they finished building it yet?
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strategy
noun#easy#a plan of action to reach a desired goal#The debate team spent the evening discussing their strategy for defeating the
other team
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stress
verb noun noun#common#to place extra importance on one part extra importance placed on one part pressure, strain, tension; worry#If you stress the wrong words or sounds when speaking English, you may not be understood.
Final exams are soon, and so stress levels
are high among students.
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subsequent
adjective#hard#immediately after#Both the winter and the subsequent spring were surprisingly dry, with neither snow
nor rain.
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substitute
verb noun#common#to take out and put something else in the same place (usually something worse)
something that goes in the place of
the normal thing#Because we didn't have any, we substituted the sugar with juice.
Many cigarette smokers who try to quit
use chewing gum as a substitute.
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sufficient
adjective#common#enough in amount for what you need#Because of weather changes, last year farms couldn't grow sufficient rice to feed
the country.
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sustain
verb#medium#to help something continue, to keep
going#No animals or plants can sustain life
without water.
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theory
noun#common#an idea or belief about how/why
something works#There are many theories about why we
dream.
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tradition
noun#medium#a set of beliefs or a culture that is passed from family to family over a
long period of time#Chris's favorite tradition is eating ham on Christmas.
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transfer
verb#easy#to pass from one person or thing to another#Sally transferred all of her money from American National Bank when she heard
they were closing.
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trend
noun
verb#common#the direction or way in which
something is changing#Today's computer culture is trending
toward more touchscreen technology.
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underlying
adjective#hard#forming the basis for something#There is no single way to put an end to drug addiction since there are many
underlying causes.
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valid
adjective#hard#from a reasonable or correct basis#Many people have said the artist Jackson Pollack's work didn't require much skill,
and that idea is somewhat valid.
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vary
verb#medium#to be a different size, amount, or character when compared to
something else in a similar group#The restaurants in this area vary greatly in quantity and price.
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welfare
noun#hard#how healthy and happy a person or group is#A perfect government would care more about the welfare of its people than
anything else.
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whereas
conjunction#common#although (used to contrast two
different things)#Lemons are very sour whereas most fruits
are sweet.
