Day 9 Flashcards

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sustain

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verb - maintain / to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of time SYN maintain

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accuracy

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noun - the fact of being exact or correct

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debate

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noun - discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time and in which people express different opinions

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optimum

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adj - optimal (formal) - the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation

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prevent

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verb - to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something

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admire (2)

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verb - to look at something and think how beautiful or impressive it is

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admire (1)

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verb - to respect and like someone because they have done something that you think is good, or to respect their qualities or skills

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distinct

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adj - clearly noticeable; that certainly exists

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tangible

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adj - clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen or noticed OPP intangible

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intangible

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adj - intangible things have value but do not exist physically – used in business

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drawback

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noun - disadvantage / a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation

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put effort into (st)

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verb - If you put time, work, or effort into something, you spend a lot of time or effort doing it (e.g. We’ve put a lot of effort into this project and we want it to succeed.)

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