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abolish

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to completely end or get rid of a law, system, or practice

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abortion

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the medical procedure to end a pregnancy before birth

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absence

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the state of being away or not present

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absent

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not present in a place where one is expected to be

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absorb

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to take in or soak up something like a liquid, information, or energy

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abstract

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existing in thought or theory but not having a physical or concrete existence

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absurd

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completely ridiculous or unreasonable; contrary to logic

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abuse

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to treat someone or something wrongly or harmfully; cruel or violent treatment

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academy

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a school or institution for specialized training or instruction

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accelerate

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to increase in speed or happen faster

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accent

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a distinctive way of pronouncing words, typically associated with a particular region or country

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acceptance

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the act of agreeing to take or receive something offered; willingness to tolerate a difficult situation

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accessible

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easy to reach, enter, use, or understand

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accidentally

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happening by chance or unintentionally; not planned

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accommodate

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to provide space or lodging for someone; to adjust to new conditions

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accommodation

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a place to stay, live, or work

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accomplish

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to succeed in doing something; to achieve a goal

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accomplishment

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something successful that has been achieved

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accordingly

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in a way that matches or follows what was mentioned

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accountability

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the state of being responsible for one’s actions and decisions

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accountable

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required to explain actions or decisions to someone; responsible

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accountant

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a person whose job is to keep and inspect financial records

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accumulate

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to gradually collect or gather more and more of something over time

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accumulation

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the process of gathering or acquiring more and more of something

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accuracy

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the quality of being correct or precise

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accurately

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in a way that is correct and precise; without error

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accusation

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a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

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accused

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charged with or suspected of a crime or fault

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acid

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a chemical substance that can burn or dissolve other materials

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acquisition

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the act of buying or obtaining something

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acre

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a unit of land measurement equal to 4,840 square yards

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activate

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to make something start working; to turn on

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activation

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the process of making something active or starting to work

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activist

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a person who campaigns for social or political change

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acute

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severe or intense; having a sharp end or point

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adaptation

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the process of changing to suit different conditions

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addiction

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a strong and harmful need to regularly have something or do something

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additionally

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in addition to what has been said; furthermore

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adequate

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satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity

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adequately

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in a way that is enough or satisfactory

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adhere

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to stick to something; to follow rules or beliefs faithfully

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adjacent

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next to or adjoining something else

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adjust

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to change something slightly to make it work better

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adjustment

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a small change made to something to make it work better

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administer

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to manage or distribute something, especially officially

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administrative

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relating to the running of a business or organization

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administrator

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a person responsible for running a business or organization

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admission

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the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution

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adolescent

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a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult

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adoption

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the act of legally taking another’s child as one’s own

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adverse

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harmful or unfavorable

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advocate

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to publicly support a cause; a person who supports a cause

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aesthetic

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concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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affection

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a gentle feeling of fondness or liking

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affordable

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reasonably priced; able to be bought without too much financial difficulty

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aftermath

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the consequences or results of a significant unpleasant event

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aged

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having lived or existed for a particular length of time; elderly

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aggression

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hostile or violent behavior

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agricultural

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relating to farming or agriculture

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agriculture

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the science or practice of farming

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aide

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someone who helps or assists a more senior person

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AIDS

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a serious disease that weakens the body’s immune system

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alert

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quick to notice and respond; a warning of danger

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alien

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belonging to a foreign country; unfamiliar and disturbing

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align

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to arrange things in a straight line; to support a position or view

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alignment

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arrangement in a straight line; position of agreement with others

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alike

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similar to each other

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allegation

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a claim or assertion, especially without proof

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allege

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to claim or assert something without proof

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allegedly

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according to what some people say but without proof

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alliance

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an agreement between people, groups, or countries to work together

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allocate

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to distribute or assign for a particular purpose

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allocation

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the action or process of allocating or distributing something; an amount or portion of a resource assigned to a particular recipient

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allowance

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an amount of money regularly given for a specific purpose

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ally

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someone who supports or helps another person or group

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alongside

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next to; together with

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altogether

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completely; in total

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aluminum

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a light, silver-colored metal used to make many products

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amateur

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engaging in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession

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ambassador

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an official representative of a country in another country

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ambitious

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having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something

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ambulance

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a vehicle equipped to take sick or injured people to hospital

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amend

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to make minor changes to make something better

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amendment

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a minor change made to improve something

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amid

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surrounded by; in the middle of

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amusing

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causing laughter and providing entertainment

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analogy

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a comparison between things that have similar features

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analyst

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someone who examines something in detail

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ancestor

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a person from whom one is descended; a forefather

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anchor

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a heavy metal device that keeps a boat in place; a main support

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angel

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a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God

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animation

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the process of making films or videos using drawings or models

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annually

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once every year; yearly

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anonymous

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with an unknown name or identity

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anticipate

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to expect or predict something will happen

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anxiety

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a feeling of worry or nervousness

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apology

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a statement saying sorry for something wrong

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apparatus

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the equipment needed for a particular purpose

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apparel

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clothing, especially of a particular type

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appealing

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attractive or interesting

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appetite

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a natural desire for food; a strong desire for something

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applaud

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to show approval by clapping hands

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applicable

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relevant or appropriate in a particular situation

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applicant

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someone who formally requests something, especially a job

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appoint

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to choose someone for a job or position

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appreciation

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understanding the worth of something; gratitude

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appropriately

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in a way that is suitable or proper for the situation

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arbitrary

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based on random choice rather than reason

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architectural

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relating to the design and construction of buildings

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archive

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a collection of historical documents; to store information

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arena

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a large building for sports or entertainment; an area of activity

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arm

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to provide weapons; to prepare for difficulty

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array

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an impressive display or range of things

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arrow

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a weapon or sign consisting of a straight thin shaft with a pointed head

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articulate

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able to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively

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artwork

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paintings, drawings, or other artistic creations

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ash

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the powdery residue left after something burns

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aspiration

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a hope or ambition of achieving something

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aspire

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to direct one’s hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

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assassination

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the murder of an important person for political reasons

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assault

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a violent attack; to attack someone violently

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assemble

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to gather together in one place; to put something together

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assembly

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a group of people gathered together; the process of putting something together

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assert

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to state something firmly and confidently

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assertion

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a confident and forceful statement

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asset

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something valuable belonging to a person or organization

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assign

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to give someone a particular task or role

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assistance

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help or support

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assumption

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something taken for granted; a belief without proof

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assurance

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a positive declaration intended to give confidence

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assure

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to tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts

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astonishing

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very surprising or impressive

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asylum

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protection granted to someone who has left their country as a refugee

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athletic

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physically strong and good at sports

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atrocity

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an extremely wicked or cruel act

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attachment

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a feeling of affection; a computer file sent with an email

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attain

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to achieve or reach something after effort

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attendance

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the action of being present at a place or event

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attribute

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a quality or feature of someone or something; to regard something as belonging to

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auction

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a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder

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audio

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relating to sound or its reproduction

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audit

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an official inspection of accounts or records

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authentic

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genuine; not fake

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authorize

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to give official permission for something

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auto

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a car; self-operating

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autonomy

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freedom to govern oneself; independence

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autumn

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the season between summer and winter

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availability

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the quality of being able to be used or obtained

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await

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to wait for something

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awareness

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knowledge or perception of a situation

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awkward

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causing difficulty; embarrassing

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backdrop

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the setting or background of an event

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backing

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support or help

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backup

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a copy of computer data; something kept in reserve

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badge

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a small piece of metal, plastic, etc., worn as identification

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bail

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money paid to release someone from jail pending trial

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balanced

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stable; taking all factors into account

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ballet

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an artistic dance form performed to music

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balloon

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an inflatable rubber bag; to increase rapidly

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ballot

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a system of voting; a paper used to cast a vote

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bankruptcy

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the state of being unable to pay one’s debts

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banner

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a long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design

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bare

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uncovered; basic and simple

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barely

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only just; with great difficulty

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bargain

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something bought at a lower price than usual

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barrel

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a cylindrical container; a unit of oil

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basement

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a floor of a building below ground level

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basket

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a container made of woven material

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bass

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the lowest adult male singing voice; a type of fish

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bat

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a piece of sports equipment for hitting balls; a flying mammal

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battlefield

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a place where a battle is fought

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bay

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a broad inlet of the sea; a compartment

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beam

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a long piece of wood or metal supporting a building; a ray of light

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beast

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a large or dangerous animal

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behalf

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in the interests of someone

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behavioral

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relating to the way someone behaves

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beloved

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dearly loved

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bench

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a long seat; a judge’s seat in court

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benchmark

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a standard against which things can be compared

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beneath

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under or below something

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beneficial

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having a helpful or good effect

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beneficiary

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a person who receives money or property from someone who has died

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beside

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next to or at the side of

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besides

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in addition to; apart from

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betray

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to be disloyal to someone who trusts you

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beverage

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any type of drink

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bias

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unfair prejudice in favor of or against something

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bid

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to offer to pay a particular price; an attempt

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bind

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to tie or fasten something tightly

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biography

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an account of someone’s life written by someone else

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biological

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relating to living things

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bishop

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a senior figure in some Christian churches

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bizarre

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very strange or unusual

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blade

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the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon

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blanket

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a thick covering used for warmth in bed

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blast

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a powerful explosion; a strong criticism

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bleed

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to lose blood

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blend

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to mix things together

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bless

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to confer or invoke divine favor upon

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blessing

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God’s favor and protection; something good you are thankful for

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blow

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a powerful stroke; a setback

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boast

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to talk with excessive pride about one’s achievements

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bold

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confident and courageous; standing out prominently

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bombing

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an attack using explosive devices

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bonus

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an extra payment or reward

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booking

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an arrangement to stay somewhere or travel

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boom

A

a period of sudden economic growth; a loud deep sound

208
Q

boost

A

to help or encourage; to increase

209
Q

bounce

A

to spring back after hitting something

210
Q

bound

A

tied; certain to happen; heading toward

211
Q

boundary

A

a line marking the limits of an area

212
Q

bow

A

to bend the head or body in respect; a weapon for shooting arrows

213
Q

breach

A

a break or gap in something; to break a rule

214
Q

breakdown

A

a failure of a relationship or system; an analysis

215
Q

breakthrough

A

an important discovery or development

216
Q

breed

A

to produce offspring; a particular type of animal or plant

217
Q

brick

A

a rectangular block used for building

218
Q

briefly

A

for a short time; in few words

219
Q

broadband

A

high-speed internet connection

220
Q

broadcaster

A

a person or organization that transmits radio or TV programs

221
Q

broadly

A

generally; widely

222
Q

browser

A

a program for viewing websites

223
Q

brutal

A

savagely violent; unpleasant

224
Q

buck

A

slang for a dollar; a male deer

225
Q

buddy

A

a close friend

226
Q

buffer

A

something that reduces a shock or impact

227
Q

bug

A

an insect; a fault in a computer program

228
Q

bulk

A

the majority; large size

229
Q

burden

A

a load; a responsibility that causes worry

230
Q

bureaucracy

A

a system of government with many complicated rules

231
Q

burial

A

the act of putting a dead body in the ground

232
Q

burst

A

to break open suddenly and violently

233
Q

cabin

A

a small wooden house or room on a ship

234
Q

cabinet

A

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers; a group of senior government ministers

235
Q

calculation

A

a mathematical determination of amount or number

236
Q

canal

A

an artificial waterway for boats or irrigation

237
Q

candle

A

a cylinder of wax with a wick that provides light when burned

238
Q

canvas

A

a strong cloth used for painting on or making tents

239
Q

capability

A

the power or ability to do something

240
Q

capitalism

A

an economic system based on private ownership

241
Q

capitalist

A

a person who supports or benefits from capitalism

242
Q

carbon

A

a chemical element found in all living things

243
Q

cargo

A

goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

244
Q

carriage

A

a vehicle with wheels pulled by horses; a train car

245
Q

assert

A

to state something confidently or clearly, often expressing a belief or opinion

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