Sacrifice
1)to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person
Many women sacrifice interesting careers for their family.
2)to kill an animal or a person and offer them to a god or gods
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866
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Differ
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to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way
The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.
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867
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Rapid
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fast or sudden eg: The 1990s were a period of rapid change/growth .
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868
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Thereby
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as a result of this action
Diets that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol tend to clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the blood flow to our hearts and brains.
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869
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Remove
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to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something
The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.
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870
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Invite
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to ask or request someone to go to an event
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871
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Indicate
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to show, point or make clear in another way
Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed.
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872
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Generate
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to cause something to exist
Her latest film has generated a lot of interest/excitement .
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873
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Determine
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to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen
The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend.
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874
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Exclude
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to prevent someone or something from entering a place or taking part in an activity eg: Women are still excluded from the club.
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875
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Underlying
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real but not immediately obvious
And what might be the underlying significance of these supposedly random acts?
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876
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Infrastructure
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the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively
The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure.
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877
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Appropriate
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suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
Is this film appropriate for small children?
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878
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Realize
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to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly
They didn't realize the danger they were in.
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879
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Justify
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to give or to be a good reason for
I can't really justify taking another day off work.
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880
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Rank
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a position in an organization, such as the army, showing the importance of the person having it
He has just been promoted to the rank of captain.
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881
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Essential
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necessary; needed
Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed.
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882
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Consequently
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as a result eg: I spent most of my money in the first week and consequently had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.
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883
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Factor
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a fact or situation which influences the result of something
People's voting habits are influenced by political, social and economic factors.
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884
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Misconception
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an idea which is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation
We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.
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885
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Inherit
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to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died
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886
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Belong to
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to be someone's property
This book belongs to Sarah.
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887
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Periodically
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at regular intervals
The equipment should be tested periodically.
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888
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Assume
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to accept something to be true without question or proof
I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.
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889
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Specifically
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for a particular reason, purpose, etc.
These jeans are designed specifically for women.
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890
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Existence
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when something or someone exists
Many people question the existence of God.
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891
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Controversial
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causing disagreement or discussion
The book was very controversial.
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892
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Skeptical
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doubting that something is true or useful
Many experts remain skeptical about/of his claims.
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893
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Diversity
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when many different types of things or people are included in something
Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country?
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894
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Establish
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to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time
The brewery was established in 1822.
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895
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Compelling
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If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong
compelling evidence
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896
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Ultimately
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finally, after a series of things have happened
Everything will ultimately depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week.
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897
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Enhance
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to improve the quality, amount or strength of something
These scandals will not enhance the organization's reputation.
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898
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Derive from
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to come from something
The English word 'olive' is derived from the Latin word 'oliva'.
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899
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Enable to
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to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible
Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half.
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900
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Surely
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used to express that you are certain or almost certain about something
The fault surely lies in the design of the equipment.
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901
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Basically
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used when referring to the main or most important characteristic or feature of something
Basically, (= The most important thing is that) they want a lot more information about the project before they'll put any money into it.
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902
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Provide with
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to give someone something that they need
Eg: We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide poorer families with viable social services.
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903
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Relatively
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quite good/bad/etc. in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect
He's a relatively good squash player.
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904
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Take into account
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to consider or remember when judging a situation
I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper.
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905
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Regardless of
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despite; not being affected by something
The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.
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906
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Claim
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to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it
The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
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907
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Initially
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at the beginning eg: Initially, most people approved of the new scheme.
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908
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Survive
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to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation
The baby was born with a heart problem and only survived for a few hours.
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909
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At least
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as much as, or more than, a number or amount eg: It will cost at least $100.
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910
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Prospect
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the possibility that something good might happen in the future
Is there any prospect of the weather improving?
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911
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Disadvantage
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a condition or situation which causes problems, especially one which causes something or someone to be less successful than other things or people
One disadvantage of living in the town is the lack of safe places for the children to play.
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912
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Exacerbate
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to make something which is already bad worse
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913
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Accomplish
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to finish something successfully or to achieve something
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914
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Restrict
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to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or prevent it from increasing
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915
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Contributor
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a person who gives something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
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916
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Outcome
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a result or effect of an action, situation, etc
It's too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
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917
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Concentrate
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to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem eg: I can't concentrate on my work with all that noise.
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918
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Previously
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before the present time or the time referred to
She was previously employed as a tour guide.
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919
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Invariably
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Always
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920
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Exploit
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to use something for advantage
We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible.
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921
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Universal
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existing everywhere or involving everyone
a universal truth
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922
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Access
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the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person, or the right to use or look at something
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923
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Outweigh
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to be greater or more important than something else
The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks.
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924
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Equivalent
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having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc
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925
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Demonstrate
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to show; to make clear
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926
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Suggest
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to mention an idea, possible plan or action for other people to consider
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927
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According to
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as stated by
According to Sarah they're not getting on very well at the moment.
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928
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Irrational
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not using reason or clear thinking
It's totally irrational, but I'm frightened of mice.
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929
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Aspect
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one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
Which aspects of the job do you most enjoy?
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930
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Appear
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to become noticeable or to be present
He suddenly appeared in the doorway.
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931
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Directly related to
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Global warming is directly related to the greenhouse gases
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932
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Benefit from
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a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help
I didn't get/derive (much) benefit from school.
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933
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Obviously
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in a way that is easy to understand or see
He was in tears and obviously very upset.
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934
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Extend
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to (cause something to) reach, stretch or continue; to add to something in order to make it bigger or longer
The Sahara Desert extends (= reaches) for miles.
2)to cause someone to use all their ability
She feels that her job doesn't extend her enough.
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935
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Ensure
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to make something certain to happen
The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft
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936
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Feasible
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able to be made, done or achieved
With the extra resources, the scheme now seems feasible.
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937
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Sector
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one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided
In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.
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938
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Noticeable
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easy to see or recognize
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939
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Be devoid of smth
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to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual
Their apartment is devoid of all comforts.
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940
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Imply
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to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly
Are you implying (that) I'm fat?
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941
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Inevitable
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certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
The accident was inevitable
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942
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Respond to
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1)to say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
2)If diseases or patients respond to treatment, the treatment begins to cure them
It remains to be seen whether the cancer will respond to treatment.
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943
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Questionable
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not certain, or wrong in some way
It is questionable wh ether this goal can be achieved.
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944
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Proceed to
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to do something after you have done something else
She sat down and proceeded to tell me about her skiing holiday.
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945
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Clearly
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in a way that is easy to see, hear, read or understand
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946
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Frequently
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often Eg: I see him quite frequently.
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947
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Assess
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to judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of something
The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.
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948
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Considerably
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large or of noticeable importance
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949
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Theoretically
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in a way that obeys some rules but is not likely
It is theoretically possible.
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950
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Possess
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to have or own something, or to have a particular quality
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951
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Primarily
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mainly eg; We're primarily concerned with keeping expenditure down.
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952
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Entire
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whole or complete, with nothing missing
Between them they ate an entire cake.
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953
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Predominantly
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mostly or mainly
She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings.
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954
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Maintain
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to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less
The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region.
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955
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Negligible
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too slight or small in amount to be of importance
The difference between the two products is negligible.
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956
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Release
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to give freedom or free movement to someone or something
He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.
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957
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Aware of
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knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing EG: Were you aware of the risks at the time?
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958
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Expose
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to make public something bad or dishonest
The review exposed widespread corruption in the police force.
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