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conventionally

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She is not conventionally beautiful, but there is something very attractive about her.

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conventional

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conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes

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convention

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傳統,習俗,常規,慣例,大會

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genetically modified

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genetically modified food/crops

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adoption

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領養, for adoption(採納)

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differentiate

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We do not differentiate between our employees on the basis of their race, religion, or national origin.

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distinguish

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He’s colour-blind and can’t distinguish (the difference) between red and green easily.

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drought

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This year severe drought has ruined the crops.

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anticipated

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=Expect
We don’t anticipate any trouble.
The cost of living in Ireland may be higher than anticipated.

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prerequisite

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Passing a written test is a prerequisite for taking the advanced course. ((a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.))

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patrol

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A security guard with a dog patrols the building site at night.

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alternate (adj)

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Due to an emergency, the plane landed at an alternate airport.

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alternate (v)

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The light and dark woods alternate to form an elegant pattern around the window.

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encompass

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The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.

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interchangeably

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Should they be used interchangeably?

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cumulative

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The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous.

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skillset and competency

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Competencies encompass skills, along with knowledge and behavior.

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hypothetical

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had a discussion about hypothetical example/situation

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simply

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I don’t like my job - I simply do it for the money.

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excessive

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Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems

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scoliosis

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sco li o sis (my back)

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counterparts

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Young Django developers in Taiwan, in general, are paid less than their Japanese counterparts.

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canvas

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Use a canvas to cover the boat.

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roster

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If you look on the duty roster, you’ll see when you’re working.

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look up
I hope things will start to look up in the new year. Our financial situation is looking up at last.
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solidify
He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it.
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ordinary
Her last concert was no ordinary performance. (= a very special)
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extensive
Her knowledge of music is extensive. /extensive repairs to the motorway
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omit
She was omitted from the list of contributors to the report.
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deprived
The Prince's tour conveniently omitted the most deprived areas of the city. She comes from a deprived background.
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tragically
He is the most soulful and tragically complex character in the story.
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trivial
I don't know why he gets so upset about something so trivial.
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cartwheel
側手翻
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lavishly
There's no question that pharmaceutical companies spend lavishly on advertising.
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nostalgia
Hearing that song again filled him with nostalgia. /a wave of nostalgia
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derelict
The theatre has been left to stand derelict.
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ace
I was up all night studying, but it was worth it - I aced my chemistry final.
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terminology
scientific terms
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cognitive
Some of her cognitive functions have been impaired.
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optimize
We need to optimize our use of the existing technology.
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interval
We see each other at regular intervals - usually about once a month. In the event of fire, the alarm will sound at 15-second intervals
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precisely
What do you think the problem is, precisely?
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crafty
I have some crafty ideas
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algorithm
Music apps use algorithms to predict the probability that fans of one particular band will like another.
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compel
The new circumstances compelled a change in policy.
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simplicity
The advantage of the plan is its simplicity.
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acrobatic
acrobatic jumps
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defrost
When you get a build-up of ice in your freezer, you know it's time to defrost it.
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expedite
Something needs to be done to expedite the process.
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seamless
seamless tights
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badge
She has all sorts of different badges pinned to her school bag.
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bellboy
porter
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serenity
I admired her serenity in the midst of so much chaos.
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midst
I'm sorry but I'm too busy - I'm in the midst of writing a report.
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loaded
very rich
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hypocrite
they pretend to have qualities, beliefs, or feelings that they do not really have.
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derail
You have derailed him from his civilian life.
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civilian
How many civilians died in the Vietnam War?
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uphold
Freedom of the press must be upheld.
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press report
press photographers
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arise
Should the opportunity arise, I'd love to go to Norway.
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deliberation
After much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.
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jury
After five days of deliberations, the jury decided on a verdict.
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psychometric
psychometric tests measure aspects of mental ability, personality and aptitude.
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aptitude
He has no aptitude for sport.
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tremendous
When you've been climbing alone for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie 志同道合 when you meet another climber.
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proximity
The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre.
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terrain
The car handles particularly well on rough terrain.
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will
Have you made a will yet?
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grave consequences/ serious repercussion
Any decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.
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accredited
officially recognized or approved
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bureau
bureau chief
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comparative
"More difficult" is the comparative of "difficult".
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outpatient
an outpatient clinic
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Forensic
Forensic examination / forensic evidence
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courageous
It was a cour'ageous decision to resign in protest at the company's pollution record.
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gelato/sorbet
g.'la.tol/ 'sor.bei
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constrain
Don't feel constrained to do what he says - he has no authority. A common language often constrains one's thinking, thereby inhibiting the development of radically new models.
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thereby
there.bye A common language often constrains one's thinking, thereby inhibiting the development of radically new models.
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a sense of inferiority
His ill treatment as a child had given him a strong sense of inferiority.
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ebullient
very energetic
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AI
artificial intelligence
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slave
I refuse to be a slave to technology.
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rigorous
rigorous testing The planes have to undergo rigorous safety checks.
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adolescent
He looked uncomfortable, like a self-conscious adolescent who's gone to the wrong party.
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adjunct
Adjunct Faculty are responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided.
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testimonial
She sent a testimonial from her former employer when applying for the post.
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due date
She had her baby on September 5th, ten days after her due date.
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Appendix
plural : ap'pendices The drawings of the apartment can be found in Appendix 6. 輔助作用，依附主體文件而存在
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annex
獨立的文件附件 沒有主要文件的存在人們也能看懂 This certificate is very long because it annexes lots of documents.
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Attachment
only on email. Beware of emails with attachments from unknown sources; they may contain viruses.
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simultaneously
Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously.
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statutory
statutory obligations法定義務
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occupant
The previous occupants were an Italian family.
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tenancy
a two-year tenancy How long is a tenant contract? How long is a tenancy agreement?
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subsidize
The refugees live in subsidized housing provided by the authorities.subsidize
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ordinance
a law or rule made by a government or authority
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hereby
formal. officially I hereby pronounce you man and wife. I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct.
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thereby
as a result of Diets that are high in saturated fat clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
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whereby
They've set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a two-year period.

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