GRE Vocab 018-30- Ielts Resources Flashcards
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slightly poisonous
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- The term “slightly poisonous” refers to something that contains a small amount of poison or toxicity, but not enough to cause severe harm.
- The berries on that plant are slightly poisonous, so it’s best not to eat them.
- The snake’s venom is slightly poisonous, causing mild discomfort but rarely leading to serious consequences.
- The chemical in the cleaning solution is slightly poisonous, so be sure to use it in a well-ventilated area.
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discharge
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- The word “discharge” has a few meanings, but here’s a concise explanation: it refers to the act of releasing or emitting something, often from a specific source.
- The hospital discharged the patient after successful treatment.
- The factory discharged pollutants into the river, harming the environment.
- The soldier received an honorable discharge from the military.
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object discarded
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- The term “object discarded” refers to something that has been thrown away or abandoned.
- The old chair by the roadside was an object discarded by its previous owner.
- She found an object discarded in the attic—a dusty, forgotten journal.
- The beach was littered with discarded objects like plastic bottles and broken shells.
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rubbish
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- The term “rubbish” refers to waste material, trash, or things that are considered useless or of poor quality.
- The overflowing bin was filled with rubbish from the party.
- She sorted the recyclables from the general rubbish.
- The old broken toys were thrown into the rubbish bin.
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districts
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- The term “districts” refers to specific areas or regions within a larger geographical location, often with distinct boundaries or characteristics.
- In New York City, each borough is divided into several districts for administrative purposes.
- The historic downtown area is part of the cultural district known for its art galleries and theaters.
- The school board oversees educational policies across multiple districts in the county.
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census collection
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- The term “census collection” refers to the process of gathering demographic information about a population, typically conducted by government authorities.
- The national census collection occurs every ten years to track population trends.
- Researchers analyze data from the latest census collection to understand migration patterns.
- The government uses census collection results for resource allocation and policy planning.
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standardized coding form
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- The term “standardized coding form” refers to a consistent and uniform structure or format used for writing code. It ensures that programmers follow a common set of rules and conventions when creating software.
- In software development, adhering to a standardized coding form improves code readability and maintainability.
- The team adopted a specific coding form that includes indentation, naming conventions, and comments.
- Code reviews often assess whether developers follow the established standardized coding form.
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researchers cross-tabulate
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- The term “researchers cross-tabulate” refers to the practice of analyzing data by creating a table that shows the relationship between two or more variables. In this table, the rows represent one variable, the columns represent another, and the cells contain aggregated data or frequencies.
- Researchers cross-tabulate survey responses to explore connections between age and voting preferences.
- By cross-tabulating data on income and education level, researchers identify patterns in consumer behavior.
- The cross-tabulation of gender and job satisfaction revealed interesting insights about workplace dynamics.
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information from census
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- The phrase “information from census” refers to data collected during a population survey conducted by government authorities.
- Information from the census helps policymakers allocate resources effectively.
- Census data provides insights into demographic trends and population distribution.
- Researchers analyze information from census to understand social and economic patterns.
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considerable discrepancy
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- The term “considerable discrepancy” refers to a significant difference or inconsistency between two things.
- The accountant noticed a considerable discrepancy between the company’s financial records and the bank statements.
- There was a considerable discrepancy in the test scores of the two groups, raising questions about the fairness of the exam.
- The witness’s testimony had a considerable discrepancy compared to the security camera footage.
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excavation
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- The term “excavation” refers to the process of digging or uncovering something, often to reveal historical artifacts, fossils, or buried structures.
- Archaeologists conducted an excavation at the ancient site, unearthing pottery fragments and ancient tools.
- The construction crew began the excavation for the new subway tunnel.
- The excavation of the dinosaur bones revealed a nearly complete skeleton.
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excavation before
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- The phrase “excavation before” does not have a standard meaning in English. However, if you meant “excavation” in general, it refers to the process of digging or uncovering something, often to reveal historical artifacts, fossils, or buried structures.
- Archaeologists conducted an excavation at the ancient site, unearthing pottery fragments and ancient tools.
- The construction crew began the excavation for the new subway tunnel.
- The excavation of the dinosaur bones revealed a nearly complete skeleton.
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rather inactive
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- The phrase “rather inactive” describes something that is not very active or lacks significant movement or engagement.
- During winter, the reptiles become rather inactive, seeking shelter from the cold.
- The old computer was rather inactive, taking longer to respond to commands.
- His lifestyle was rather inactive, with minimal physical activity.
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remained inactive
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- The phrase “remained inactive” describes a state where something or someone has not been active or engaged.
- Despite the alarm, the volcano remained inactive for years.
- During the lockdown, most businesses remained inactive due to restrictions.
- The old watch had remained inactive in the drawer for decades.
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swamps
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- an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
- overwhelm or flood with water. A huge wave swamped the canoes
- A swamp is an area of very wet land with wild plants growing in it.
- If something swamps a place or object, it fills it with water.
A rogue wave swamped the boat.
-The Ventura river burst its banks, swamping a mobile home park.
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legible
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- Legible writing is clear enough to read.
- My handwriting isn’t very legible.
- …a barely legible sign.
- able to be discovered; discernible
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discarded
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- If you discard something, you get rid of it because you no longer want it or need it.
- Read the manufacturer’s guidelines before discarding the box
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hazardous substances
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- A hazardous substance was found at the property, police said.
- There was also dioxin (polychlorinated dibenzodioxins) in the water, a very hazardous substance.
- From the opening years of the century the hazards associated with transporting such a hazardou
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pesticides
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- Pesticides are chemicals which farmers put on their crops to kill harmful insects.
- And who imagined there were so many pesticides in apple juice?
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landfills
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- Landfill is a method of getting rid of very large amounts of rubbish by burying it in a large deep hole.
- …the environmental costs of landfill.
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municipal
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- Municipal means associated with or belonging to a city or town that has its own local government.
- The municipal authorities gave the go-ahead for the march.
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toxic
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- A toxic substance is poisonous.
- the cost of cleaning up toxic waste.
These products are not toxic to humans.
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leachates
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- water that carries salts dissolved out of materials through which it has percolated, esp polluted water from a refuse tip
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poss less of
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- ‘As poss’ means the same as ‘as possible’.
- Tell them I’ll be there as soon as poss.
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the composition of landfills
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- When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
- Forests vary greatly in composition from one part of the country to another.
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Disposable nappies
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- (nappy) A nappy is a piece of soft thick cloth or paper which is fastened round a baby’s bottom in order to soak up its urine and faeces.
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construction debris
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- Debris is pieces from something that has been destroyed or pieces of rubbish or unwanted material that are spread around.
- I watched the rescue workers sifting through the debris.
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plastic wrapping
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- Wrapping is something such as paper or plastic which is used to cover and protect something.
- He raced into the living room with his package, excitedly pulling at the wrappings.
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solid waste stream
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- A stream of smoke, air, or liquid is a narrow moving mass of it.
- The window was open, letting in streams of cold sea air
