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Advocative

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To publicly support or suggest an idea

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Empirical

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based on what is experienced or seen rather than on theory

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Deduce

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Reach a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts

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Infer

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Deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statement

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Comprehensive

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thoroughly understanding with one’s mind, all the mains facts are included
including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

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Ambiguity

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word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways, sometimes is it not clear

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Overlap

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to cover something partly by going over its edge, have similarities with others

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To deviate from

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to go in a different direction

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Arbitrarily

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
( savavališkas )

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Distort

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To change the shape of something so that it looks strange or unnatural

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Authoritative

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well done, full of great examples

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To upend

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to turn something over

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To confront

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To deal/face with a difficult problem, situation, or person, present differencies

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The contradictory

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contains opposing ideas

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Notwithstanding

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nevertheless, despite this

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Quest for

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Search for

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To append

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to add something additional

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The converse of

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opposite something, totally different

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Nuanced

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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

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Somewhat

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in some way, to some degree

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Predominant

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having or exerting control or power.

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Confronted with

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to deal with it.

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Utilise

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make practical and effective use of.

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Trigger

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Cause

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Thereby

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Typically used to indicate a means or method by which something is achieved or a consequence that follows as a result of a particular action or situation. It often implies a cause-and-effect relationship.
Example: “She studied diligently and thereby improved her grades.”
Because of that

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Whereby

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Meaning: “Whereby” is used to indicate the way or manner in which something is done or the process by which something happens. It is often used to describe a mechanism or a procedure.
Example: “The new software streamlines the ordering process, whereby customers can place orders online with ease.”
By this method

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Reside

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lie/live

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Reflect upon

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Think about

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Conceive

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form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

30
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Perceive

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interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way./become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

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Contradict

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go against

32
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Negate

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make useless

33
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Denote

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be a sign of; indicate.

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Crucial

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Very important