Advanced English Week 2 Flashcards

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Ethical

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Definition: Relating to what is right and wrong.

Example: The company has strong ethical standards.

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Explicit

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Definition: Clear and easy to understand.

Example: The instructions were explicit, so there was no confusion.

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Exploitation

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Definition: The act of using someone or something unfairly for your own benefit.

Example: They protested against the exploitation of workers in the factory.

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Extract

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Definition: To take something out.

Example: The dentist extracted my tooth because it was damaged.

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Fluctuations

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Definition: Changes, especially up and down.

Example: There were large fluctuations in the stock market this week.

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Guidelines

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Definition: General rules or advice for doing something.

Example: The company has set guidelines for using the equipment safely.

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Implicit

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Definition: Suggested but not directly stated.

Example: There was an implicit agreement that they would share the profits.

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Incompatible

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Definition: Not able to work together or exist together.

Example: The new software is incompatible with my old computer.

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Induce

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Definition: To cause something to happen.

Example: The medicine induced a feeling of calm.

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Inevitably

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Definition: Certain to happen.

Example: Inevitably, the project took longer than expected.

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Inherent

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Definition: Existing as a natural part of something.

Example: There are inherent risks in starting a new business.

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Intensity

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Definition: The strength or power of something

Example: The intensity of the storm was frightening.

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Internal

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Definition: Inside something, not on the outside.

Example: The company has internal policies to ensure efficiency.

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Mature

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Definition: Fully developed or grown.

Example: He is a mature leader who makes thoughtful decisions.

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Mutual

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Definition: Shared by two or more people.

Example: They have a mutual respect for each other.

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Norms

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Definition: Accepted standards or ways of doing things in a society.

Example: Social norms vary from one country to another.