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Account for ph. v.

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Explain
To take something into consideration, to provide reasons for an event

He did not account for Earth’s gravity in his physics calculations.

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Accurate adj.
Accurately
Accuracy n.

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Precise

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Acute adj.
acutely
Acuteness n.

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Intense
Having a sudden consequence or severe effect

The president was acutely aware of the fact that her decision would be unpopular.

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Classify
Classified
Classification

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Arrange

To place into groups according to type

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Currency

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Money
Monetary unit, cash

Most purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local currency.

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Dense adj.
densely adv.
density n.

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Thick
Difficult to see through

Densely populated city

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Dim adj., v.
Dimly
Dimness n.

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Faint
Not bright or clear

The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.

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Display v., n.

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Exhibit
Reveal

The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.

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Exports n.
Export v.
Exported adj.

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Foreign sales

The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.

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Gigantic adj.

Gigantically adv.

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Enormous

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Impressive
Impressively
Impression
Impress

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Imposing
Causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality

Everyone left with a good impression of the play.

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Install
Installation
Intaller n.

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Establish
To set up or create an office, to place in a fixed position

Antonia was installed as president of the art club last week.

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Jargon n.

Jargony adj.

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Terminology
Language specific to a profession or activity

The legal jargon in the contract was confusing.

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Saturate
Saturation
Saturated

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Overflow

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Straightforward
Straightforwardly
Straightforwardness

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Uncomplicated
Easy to understand, honest

His straightforward approach to his business dealings earned him respect.

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Uniform
Uniformly
Uniformity

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Consistent

Every part being the same

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Vibrant
Vibrantly
Vibrance

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Brilliant
Lively, powerful, full of action, bright

The vibrance of the city is attractive to many individuals.