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Unit 9 Flashcards

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approach

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Verb
1
come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.
the train approached the main line

2
speak to (someone) for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request.
the department had been approached about funding

Noun
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a way of dealing with something.
we need a whole new approach to the job

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auditory

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Adjective
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relating to the sense of hearing.
the auditory nerves

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blend

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Verb
1
mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.
blend the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water

Noun
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a mixture of different things or qualities.
Ontario offers a cultural blend you’ll find nowhere else on earth

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circumstance

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Noun
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a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.
we wanted to marry but circumstances didn’t permit

2
one’s state of financial or material welfare.
the artists are living in reduced circumstances

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confidence

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Noun
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the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
we had every confidence in the staff

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conventional

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Adjective
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based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
a conventional morality had dictated behavior

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diagram

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Noun
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a simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
a diagram of the living room

Verb
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represent (something) in graphic form.
the experiment is diagramed on page fourteen

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dominant

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Adjective
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most important, powerful, or influential.
they are now in an even more dominant position in the market

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encouragement

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Noun
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the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
thank you for all your support and encouragement

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expose

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Verb
1
make (something) visible by uncovering it.
at low tide the sands are exposed

2
reveal the true, objectionable nature of (someone or something).
he has been exposed as a liar and a traitor

Noun
1
a report of the facts about something, especially a journalistic report that reveals something scandalous.
a shocking exposé of a medical cover-up

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facial

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Adjective
1
of or affecting the face.
facial expressions

Noun
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a beauty treatment for the face.
the offer includes a facial, makeup, and manicure

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fidget

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Verb
1
make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.
the audience had begun to fidget on their chairs

Noun
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a quick, small movement, typically a repeated one, caused by nervousness or impatience.
he disturbed other people with convulsive fidgets

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hinder

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Verb
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create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.
various family stalemates were hindering communication

Adjective
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(especially of a bodily part) rear; hind.
the hinder end of its body

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incorporate

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Verb
1
take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.
he has incorporated in his proposals a large number of measures

2
constitute (a company, city, or other organization) as a legal corporation.
limited liability companies could only be incorporated under the 1930 Act

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kinesthetic

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Adjective
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relating to a person’s awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body by means of sensory organs (proprioceptors) in the muscles and joints.
kinesthetic learning through a physical activity

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manipulate

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Verb
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handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner.
he manipulated the dials of the set

2
control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.
the masses were deceived and manipulated by a tiny group

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obstruction

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Noun
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the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed.
walkers could proceed with the minimum of obstruction

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recite

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Verb
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repeat aloud or declaim (a poem or passage) from memory before an audience.
we provided our own entertainment by singing and reciting poetry

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solitary

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Adjective
1
done or existing alone.
I live a pretty solitary life

Noun
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a recluse or hermit.
he had something of the solitary about him

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verbal

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Adjective
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relating to or in the form of words.
the root of the problem is visual rather than verbal

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address

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Noun
1
the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
they exchanged addresses and agreed to keep in touch

2
a formal speech delivered to an audience.
she delivered an address to the National Council of Teachers

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adequately

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Adverb
1
to a satisfactory or acceptable extent.
the resources required to prepare adequately will be extensive

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alternative

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Adjective
1
(of one or more things) available as another possibility.
the various alternative methods for resolving disputes

Noun
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one of two or more available possibilities.
audiobooks are an interesting alternative to reading

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compulsory

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Adjective
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required by law or a rule; obligatory.
compulsory military service

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concerned

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Adjective
1
worried, troubled, or anxious.
the villagers are concerned about burglaries

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dissatisfied

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Adjective
1
not content or happy with something.
dissatisfied customers

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exceptional

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Adjective
1
unusual; not typical.
crimes of exceptional callousness and cruelty

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instruction

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Noun
1
a direction or order.
he issued instructions to the sheriff

2
detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled.
always study the instructions supplied

3
teaching; education.
the school offers personalized instruction in a variety of skills

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latter

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Adjective
1
situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.
the latter half of 1989

2
denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things.
the Russians could advance into either Germany or Austria—they chose the latter option

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majority

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Noun
1
the greater number.
in the majority of cases all will go smoothly

2
the age when a person is legally considered a full adult, in most contexts either 18 or 21.
kids get control of the money when they reach the age of majority

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mandate

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Noun
1
an official order or commission to do something.
a mandate to seek the release of political prisoners

2
the authority to carry out a policy or course of action, regarded as given by the electorate to a candidate or party that is victorious in an election.
a sick leader living beyond his mandate

Verb
1
give (someone) authority to act in a certain way.
other colleges have mandated coed fraternities

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novel

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Noun
1
a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
the novels of Jane Austen

Adjective
1
new or unusual in an interesting way.
he hit on a novel idea to solve his financial problems

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obligatory

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Adjective
1
required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
use of seat belts in cars is now obligatory

34
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periodic

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Adjective
1
appearing or occurring at intervals.
the periodic visits she made to her father

35
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philosophy

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Noun
1
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

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prior

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Adjective
1
existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
he has a prior engagement this evening

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relatively

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Adverb
1
in relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.
it is perfectly simple, relatively speaking, to store a full catalog entry on magnetic tape

38
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tutor

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Noun
1
a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
a voluntary tutor in adult literacy

Verb
1
act as a tutor to (a single student or a very small group).
his children were privately tutored

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vast

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Adjective
1
of very great extent or quantity; immense.
a vast plain of buffalo grass

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widespread

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Adjective
1
found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
there was widespread support for the war

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assess

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Verb
1
evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of.
the committee must assess the relative importance of the issues

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constructive

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Adjective
1
serving a useful purpose; tending to build up.
constructive criticism

43
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curriculum

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Noun
1
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
course components of the school curriculum

44
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dedicate

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Verb
1
devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose.
Joan has dedicated her life to animals

45
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discipline

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Noun
1
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
a lack of proper parental and school discipline

2
a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
sociology is a fairly new discipline

Verb
1
train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
many parents have been afraid to discipline their children

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enrich

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Verb
1
improve or enhance the quality or value of.
her exposure to museums enriched her life in France

2
make (someone) wealthy or wealthier.
top party members had enriched themselves

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extraordinary

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Adjective
1
very unusual or remarkable.
the extraordinary plumage of the male

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gifted

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Adjective
1
having exceptional talent or natural ability.
a gifted amateur musician

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inquisitive

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Adjective
1
curious or inquiring.
he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything

50
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interpretation

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Noun
1
the action of explaining the meaning of something.
the interpretation of data

51
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moderately

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Adverb
1
to a certain extent; quite; fairly.
these events were moderately successful

52
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peer

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Verb
1
look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.
Blake screwed up his eyes, trying to peer through the fog

2
a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.
he has incurred much criticism from his academic peers

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profoundly

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Adverb
1
to a profound extent; extremely.
a profoundly disturbing experience

54
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recognize

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Verb
1
identify (someone or something) from having encountered them before; know again.
I recognized her when her wig fell off
2
acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of.
the defense is recognized in Mexican law

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remedial

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Adjective
1
giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
remedial surgery

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simultaneous

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Adjective
1
occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
a simultaneous withdrawal of all troops

57
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sophisticated

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Adjective
1
having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
a chic, sophisticated woman

2
(of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity.
highly sophisticated computer systems

58
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transfer

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Verb
1
move from one place to another.
I went to sleep on the couch before transferring to my bedroom later in the night

2
change to another place, route, or means of transportation during a journey.
John advised him to transfer from Rome airport to the railroad station

Noun
1
an act of moving something or someone to another place.
a transfer of wealth to the poorer nations

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turn into

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be transformed into or become a particular kind of thing or person.
“the slight drizzle turned into a downpour”

transform someone or something into a particular kind of thing or person.
“the town was turned into a thriving seaside destination”

60
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withdrawal

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Noun
1
the action of withdrawing something.
the withdrawal of legal aid

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