EDX-Technology Flashcards

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gasp [/ɡɑːsp/][gAsp]

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to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:
When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.

to breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air:
He pulled her aboard the boat and she sprawled on the deck, coughing and gasping for breath.

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scribble [/ˈskrɪb.əl/][eskeribewl]

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to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:

The baby’s just scribbled all over my new dictionary!

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sashay [/ˈsæʃ.eɪ/][sashei]

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to walk confidently while moving your hips from side to side in a way that attracts attention:
She sashayed down the stairs and into the hall.

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confidently [ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt.li/][kanfidently]

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in a way that shows you are certain of your abilities or have trust in people, plans, or the future:
Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.
I confidently predict she will get an Oscar nomination for her terrific performance.

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hip [/hɪp/][]

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the area below the waist and above the legs at either side of the body, or the joint that connects the leg to the upper part of the body:
This exercise is designed to trim your hips and stomach.
The skirt was a bit tight across the hips

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applause [/əˈplɔːz/][aploz]

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the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech:
His speech met with (= received) loud applause.
So let’s have a round of appla

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approval [/əˈpruː.vəl/][apruval]

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the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something:
He showed his approval by smiling broadly.
Alan is someone who always needs the approval of other people.

approval noun [U] (GOOD OPINION)

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manufacturer [/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/][manUfakchereer]

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a company that produces goods in large numbers:
Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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die down

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If a sound or activity dies down, it becomes quieter or less obvious:
It was several minutes before the applause died down.

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knockoff [][nak off]

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a cheaper copy of an expensive and popular product:

She bought a knockoff of a designer suit.

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fraction [/ˈfræk.ʃən/]

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a number that results from dividing one whole number by another:
¼ and 0.25 are different ways of representing the same fraction.

a small part of something, or a small amount:
Although sexual and violent crimes have increased by 13 percent, they remain only a tiny/small fraction of the total number of crimes committed each year.
They can produce it at a fraction of the cost of (= much more cheaply than) traditional methods.
Could you just move a fraction to the right, so I can get by?

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blatant [/ˈbleɪ.tənt/]

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very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing:
a blatant lie
The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity

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inconspicuous [/ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/]

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not easily or quickly noticed or seen, or not attracting attention:
This type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers.
At parties, he always stands in a corner and tries to look inconspicuous.

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dull [/dʌl/]

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not interesting or exciting in any way:
She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper.
He’s pleasant enough, but deadly dull.

dull adjective (BORING)

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feather [/ˈfeð.ər/]

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This type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers.

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insult [/ˈɪn.sʌlt/]

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an offensive remark or action:
She made several insults about my appearance.
The steelw

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intend [/ɪnˈtend/]

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to have as a plan or purpose:
We intend to go to Australia next year to visit our daughter.
The remark was intended as a compliment.

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remark [/rɪˈmɑːk/]

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to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought:
Dr Johnson once remarked (that) “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”
[ + that ] He remarked that she was looking thin.

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theft [/θeft/]

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(the act of) dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it:
Unfortunately, we have had several thefts in the building recently.
Shoplifting is theft

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shoplifting [/ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tɪŋ/]

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the illegal act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them:
He was charged with shoplifting.

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flattering [/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/]

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making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:
a flattering photograph
That suit is very flattering.
He’s always making flattering remarks.

Opposite
unflattering

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unflattering [/ʌnˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/]

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making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:
a flattering photograph
That suit is very flattering.
He’s always making flattering remarks.

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portray [/pɔːˈtreɪ/]

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to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work:
The painting portrays a beautiful young woman in a blue dress.
The writer portrays life in a small village at the turn of the century.

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imitation [/ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/]

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made to look like something else:
an imitation leather jacket
UK It's not real silk - it's just imitation.
Synonyms
fake-false-faux
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faux [/fəʊ/]

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not real, but made to look or seem real:

faux fur

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fur [/fɜːr/]

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خز

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silk [/sɪlk/]

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ابریشم

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trade [/treɪd/]

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the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries:
The country’s trade in manufactured goods has expanded in the last ten years.
70 percent of the country’s trade is with Europe.

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settler [/ˈset.lər/]

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a person who arrives, especially from another country, in a new place in order to live there and use the land

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publicity [/pʌbˈlɪs.ə.ti/]

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the activity of making certain that someone or something attracts a lot of interest or attention from many people, or the attention received as a result of this activity:
He attracted a lot of adverse/bad publicity with his speech about unmarried mothers.
Her first novel was published last year in a blaze of (= with a lot of) publicity.
We have planned an exciting publicity campaign with our advertisers.
The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales.

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blaze [/bleɪz/]

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to burn brightly and strongly:
The sun was blazing down that afternoon.

to be brightly lit or full of colour:
Isaac’s eyes suddenly blazed with anger.

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court [/kɔːt/]

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a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty:
Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.

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verdict [/ˈvɜː.dɪkt/]

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an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial:
The jury reached/returned a unanimous verdict of (not) guilty

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trial [/traɪəl/]

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the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter:
trial proceedings
Trial by jury is a fundamental right.

trial noun (LEGAL PROCESS)

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massive [/ˈmæs.ɪv/]

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very large in size, amount, or number:
They have a massive house.
She died after taking a massive overdose of drugs.

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retailer [/ˈriː.teɪ.lər/]

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a person, shop, or business that sells goods to the public:

a big electronics retailer

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reseller [/ˌriːˈselər/]

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a company that buys products from manufacturers and sells them to customers:
The company’s PCs are sold by computer resellers and distributors.
Ticket resellers once hired teenagers to stand in line to buy tickets for big events.

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inferior [/ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/]

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not good, or not as good as someone or something else:
These products are inferior to those we bought last year.
She cited cases in which women had received inferior healthcare.

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intellectually [/ˌɪn.təlˈek.tʃu.ə.li/]

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in a way that relates to your ability to think and understand things, especially complicated ideas :
She's hoping to find a job which is more demanding intellectually.
He implied that everyone in his class was intellectually inferior.
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implied [/ɪmˈplaɪd/]

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if something is implied, it is understood to be true or to exist, although it is not stated directly or in a legal agreement:
an implied agreement/contract/licence Some judges are of the opinion that there must be an express or implied agreement between the parties before the defence can operate.
implied duty/obligation/responsibility There is an implied duty upon partners to exercise reasonable care in the performance of their duties.

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obligation [/ˌɒb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/]

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the fact that you are obliged to do something:
[ + to infinitive ] If you have not signed a contract, you are under no obligation to (= it is not necessary to) pay them any money.
You have a legal obligation to (= the law says you must) ensure your child receives an education.

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oblige [/əˈblaɪdʒ/]

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to force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something:
The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees.
The law does not obligate sellers to accept the highest offer.

oblige verb (FORCE)

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obligate [/ˈɑb·ləˌɡeɪt/]

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to make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something:
I’m in favor of obligating welfare recipients to do more.

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morally [/ˈmɒr.əl.i/]

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based on principles that you or people in general consider to be right, honest, or acceptable:
Morally, you’re right, but in practice I don’t think it would work.
For a teacher to hit a child is not just morally wrong but also illegal.

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principle [/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/]

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a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works:
the principles of the criminal justice system

principle noun (IDEA)

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socially [/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.i/]

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in or relating to a social situation:
I chat to him at work now and then but I’ve never seen him socially.
Socially, she’s a disaster - she’s always offending someone or picking a fight.

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offending [/əˈfen.dɪŋ/]

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unwanted, often because unpleasant and causing problems:

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reputation []

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the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behaviour or character:
The company has a worldwide reputation for quality.
She has the reputation of being a good doctor.

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claim [/kleɪm/]

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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:
[ + (that) ] The company claims (that) it is not responsible for the pollution in the river.
[ + to infinitive ] He claims to have met the president, but I don’t believe him.

claim verb (SAY)

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pollution [/pəˈluː.ʃən/]

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damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:
air/water pollution
The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution.

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manifesto [/ˌmæn.ɪˈfes.təʊ/]

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a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a political party:
In their election manifesto, t

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substance [/ˈsʌb.stəns/]

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material with particular physical characteristics:
an organic/chemical substance
What sort of substance could withstand those temperatures?

substance noun (MATERIAL)

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tackle [/ˈtæk.əl/]

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to try to deal with something or someone:
There are many ways of tackling this problem.
I tackled him about his careless work.

tackle verb (DEAL WITH)

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congested [/kənˈdʒes.tɪd/]

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too blocked or crowded and causing difficulties

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crowded [/ˈkraʊ.dɪd/]

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If a place is crowded, it is full of people:

By ten o’clock the bar was crowded.

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infect [/ɪnˈfekt/]

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to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant:
The ward was full of children infected with TB.
All the tomato plants are infected with a virus.

infect verb [T] (DISEASE)

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ward [/wɔːd/]

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one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with beds for patients:

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fall apart [/fɔːl/]

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to break into pieces:
My poor old boots are falling apart.

(BREAK)

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possession [/pəˈzeʃ.ən/]

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the fact that you have or own something:
The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.

something that you own or that you are carrying with you at a particular time:
Please remember to take all your personal possessions with you when you leave the aircraft.

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proliferation [/prəˌlɪf.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/]

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the fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount:
The past two years have seen the proliferation of TV channels.
nuclear weapons proliferation

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afford [/əˈfɔːd/]

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to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:
I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.

afford verb (HAVE ENOUGH)

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fashionista [/fæʃ.ənˈiː.stə/]

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someone who works in or writes about the fashion industry:

designers have to come up with even newer ideas to keep the real fashionistas happy.

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counterfeiting [/ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪŋ/]

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the activity of making illegal copies of things such as bank notes, DVDs, or official documents:
allegations of counterfeiting and money laundering

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outlaw [/ˈaʊt.lɔː/]

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(especially in the past) a person who has broken the law and who lives separately from the other parts of society because they want to escape legal punishment:
Robin Hood was an outlaw who lived in the forest and stole from the rich to give to the poor.

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legislate [/ˈledʒ.ɪ.sleɪt/]

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If a government legislates, it makes a new law:
They promised to legislate against cigarette advertising.
It’s hard to legislate for (= make a law that will protect) the ownership of an idea.

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thriving [/ˈθraɪ.vɪŋ/]

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growing, developing, or being successful:
a thriving economy
The island has a thriving community and a rich and tragic history.

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craft [/krɑːft/]

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skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience:
the craft of furniture making/sewing/glassblowing
political/literary craft

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prove []

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to show a particular result after a period of time:
The operation proved a complete success.
The dispute over the song rights proved impossible to resolve.

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historically [/hɪˈstɒr.ɪ.kəl.i/]

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in a way that is related to the study or representation of the past:
The film makes no attempt to be historically accurate.
The city will provide grants to help restore historically significant buildings.

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accurate [/ˈæk.jə.rət/]

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correct, exact, and without any mistakes:
an accurate machine
an accurate description

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significant [/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/]

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important or noticeable:
There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years.
The talks between the USA and the USSR were very significant for the relationship between the two countries.

significant adjective (IMPORTANT)

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grant [/ɡrɑːnt/]

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an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose:
a student/research grant
a local authority/government grant

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abroad [/əˈbrɔːd/]

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in or to a foreign country or countries:
He’s currently abroad on business.
We always go abroad in the summer.

abroad adverb [after verb] (OTHER COUNTRY)

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appropriation [/əˌprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/]

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the act of taking something for your own use, usually without permission:
The author objected to the appropriation of his story by an amateur filmmaker.

the act of taking something such as an idea, custom, or style from a group or culture that you are not a member of and using it yourself:
The emergence of a global culture of hip hop raises issues of racial and cultural appropriation.

appropriation noun [C or U] (TAKING)

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tendency [/ˈten.dən.si/]

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If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it:
[ + to infinitive ] His tendency to exaggerate is well known.

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exaggerate [/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/]

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to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is:
The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated.
Don’t exaggerate - it wasn’t that expensive.

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worse [/wɜːs/]

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comparative of bad : more unpleasant, difficult, or severe than before or than something else that is also bad:
The conditions they’re living in are worse than we thought.
If the rain gets any worse we’ll have to go bac

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consolidated [/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/]

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made stronger and more certain:
He was re-elected for another four years and with his power consolidated.

consolidated adjective (MADE STRONGER)

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stimulus [/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/]

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something that causes growth or activity:
Foreign investment has been a stimulus to the industry.
The book will provide a stimulus to research in this very important area.

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growth [/ɡrəʊθ/]

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The growth of a person, animal, or plant is its process of increasing in size:
A balanced diet is essential for healthy growth.
Plant growth is most noticeable in spring and early summer.

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inspire [/ɪnˈspaɪər/]

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to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it:
His confident leadership inspired his followers.
[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish.

inspire verb (GIVE AN IDEA OR FEELING)

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eradicate [/ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/]

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to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad:
The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
The disease that once claimed millions of lives has now been eradicated.

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get rid of something

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to remove something that you do not want any longer:

I can’t wait to get rid of that ugly old couch.

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couch [/kaʊtʃ/]

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a sofa

نیمکت

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corruption [/kəˈrʌp.ʃən/]

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illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power:
The film is about a young police officer and his struggle to expose corruption in the force.
Political corruption is widespread throughout the country.