New vocablary Flashcards

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strategy
noun [ C/U ]
US /ˈstræt̬·ə·dʒi/

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a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans:
[ U ] Chess is a game that requires strategy.
strategic
adjective US
/strəˈti·dʒɪk/
The hill was of strategic importance for control of the countryside.
strategically
adverb US /strəˈti·dʒɪk·li/
The cameras are strategically placed in areas with the most criminal activity.

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achieve
verb [ T ]
UK /əˈtʃiːv/ US /əˈtʃiːv/

A

to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort:
She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.

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establish
verb
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

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to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time:
the brewery was established in 1822.

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strive
verb [ I ] formal
UK /straɪv

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to try very hard to do or achieve something:
to strive for happiness/peace
[ + to do sth ] We are constantly striving to improve our service.

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