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remit

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  1. to send money etc, to a person or a place

2. to cansel or free someone from a debt, duty or punishment etc.

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divest

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to get rid of sth

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mandate(noun)

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  1. the authority to do something, given to a government or other organaization by the people who vote for it an election
  2. an official order given to someone to perform a particular task
  3. the power given to a country to govern country or region, especially in the past
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contravene

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to do something that is not allowed by a law or rule

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quantify

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to describe or express something as an amount or a number

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liable

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legally responsible for paying the cost of something

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unilateral

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done by one member of a group or an organization without the agreement of the other members

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bilateral

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  1. involving two groups of people or two countries

2. involving both of two parts or sides of body or brain

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aggregate

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a total number or amount made up of smaller amounts that are collected together total,sum

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compute

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to calculate something

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consolidation

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  1. the combination of separate companies, functional areas, or product lines, into a single one. Differ from a merger in that a new entity is created in the consolidation.
  2. The process of maturation in some markets whereby smaller companies are acquired or run out of business, leaving only a few dominant players; here also called shaleout
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mature

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fully grown and development

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fractional

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very small

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assurance

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a statement that something will certainly be true, or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been doubt about it

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adhere

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to behave according to a particular law, rules etc

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accredit

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  1. officially recognized as something; with official permission to be something
  2. officially approved as being of a certain quality or standard
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suffrage

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the right to vote in political elections

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exempt

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(adj. )if somebody/something is exempt from something, they are not affected by it, do not have to do it, pay it, etc
(verb. )to give or get somebody’s official permission not to do something or not to pay something they would normally have to do or pay

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feudal

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connected with or similar to feudalism

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in perpetuity

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for all time in the future

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proletariat

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the class of ordinary people who ear money by working, especially those who do not own any property

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consumerism

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the buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good for a society or an individual person to buy and use a large quantity of goods and services

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underclass

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a social class that is very poor and has no status

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amass

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to collect something, especially in large quantities

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reliant on

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needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc.

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periodic

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happening fairly often and regularly

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recession

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  1. a difficult time for the economy of a country, when there is less trade and industrial activity than usual and more people are employed
  2. the movement backwards of something from a previous position
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recipient

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a person who receives something

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rudimentary

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  1. dealing with only the most basic matters or ideas

2. not highly or fully developed

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explicit

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  1. clear and easy to understand
  2. saying something clearly, exactly, and openly
  3. said, done, or shown in an open or direct way, so that you have no doubt about what is happening
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incline

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  1. tend to think or behave in a particular way; to make someone do this
  2. to bend your head forward, especially as a sign of agreement,welcome, etc.
  3. to lean or slope in a particular direction; to make something lean or slope
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vis-a-vis

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  1. in relation to

2. in comparison with

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vice versa

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used to say that the opposite what you have just said is also true

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show cause notice(order)

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Court order that requires a party to appear before the court and explain why a certain course of action should not be taken against it.If the party cannot convince the court or fails to appear, that course of action is taken.

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discrepancy

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a difference between two or more things that shoud be the same

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expire

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to be no linger valid because the period of time for which it could be used has ended

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forfeit

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to loss something or have something taken away from you because you have done something wrong

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offence

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an illegal act

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take-up

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the rate at which people accept something that is offered or made available to them

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rural

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connected with or like the countryside

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marginal

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small and not important

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conceivable

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that you can imagine or believe

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attribute

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to say or belive that something is the result of a particular thing

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mere

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used when you want to emphasize how small, unimportant,etc.

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autonomous

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able to govern itself or control its own affairs

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feudalism

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the social system that existed durning the Middle Ages in Europe in which people were given land and protection by a nobleman, and had to work and fight for him in return

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bourgeoisie

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  1. the middle classes in society

2. the capitalist class

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fervent

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having or showing very strong and sincere feeling about something

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flaw

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  1. a mistake in something that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly
  2. a crack or fault in something that you makes it less attractive or valuable
  3. a weakness in somebody’s character
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resemblance

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the fact of being or looking similar to somebody/something

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oppress

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  1. to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people
  2. to make somebody only able to think about sad or worrying things
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collapse

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  1. to fall down or fall in suddenly, often after breaking apart
  2. to fall down, especially because you are very il
  3. to sit or lie down and relax, especially after working hard
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envisage

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to imagine what will happen in the future

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hegemony

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control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group

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spectre

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  1. something unpleasant that people are afraid might happen in the future
  2. a ghost
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validity

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  1. the state of being legally or officially acceptable

2. the state of being logical and true

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sheer

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  1. used to emphasize the size, degree or amount of something

2. complete and not mixes with anything else

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poverty

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  1. the state of being poor

2. a lack of something

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sporadic

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happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular

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necessitate

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to make it necessary for you to do something

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paradigm

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  1. a typical example or pattern of something

2. a set of all the different forms of a word

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opportunist

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making use of an opportunity, especially to get an advantage for yourself; not done in a planned way

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cognitive

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connected with mental processes of understanding

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envisage

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to imagine what will happen in the future

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crucial

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extremely important, because it will affect other things

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evolve

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to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop something in this way

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retain

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  1. to keep something; to continue to have something
  2. to continue to hold or contain something
  3. if a member of the public retains somebody such as a lawyer, he or she pays money regularly or in advance so the lawyer, etc. will do work for him or her
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decommission

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to officially stop using weapons, a nuclear power station, etc

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industry attendee

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business person who attends a meeting, conference etc.

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continent

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one of the large land masses of the earth such as Europe, Asia or Africa

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impede

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to delay or stop the progress of something

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catch somebody out

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  1. to surprise somebody and put them in a difficult position

2. to show that somebody does not know much or is doing something wrong

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constructive

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having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose

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destructive

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causing destruction or damage

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fraught

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  1. filled with something unpleasant

2. causing or feeling worry and anxiety

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anxiety

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  1. the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen
  2. a worry or fear about something
  3. a strong feeling of wanting to do something or of wanting something to happen
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obstacle

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  1. a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something
  2. an object that is in your way and that makes it difficult for you to move forward
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yield

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  1. to produce or provide something, for example a profit, result or crop
  2. to stop resisting something/somebody; to agree to do something that you do not want to do
  3. to allow somebody to win, have or take control of something that has been yours until now
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assess

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  1. to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something
  2. to calculate the amount or value of something
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compensate

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  1. to provide something good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss, etc
  2. to pay somebody money because they have suffered some damage, loss, injury, etc
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contribute

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  1. to give something, especially money or goods, to help somebody/something
  2. to be one of the causes of something
  3. to increase, improve or add to something
  4. to write things for a newspaper, magazine, or a radio or television programme; to speak during a meeting or conversation, especially to give your opinion
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anticipate

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1.to expect something
2.to see what might happen in the future and take action to prepare for it
3.to think with pleasure and excitement about something that is going to happen
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penetrate

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  1. to go into or through something
  2. to succeed in entering or joining an organization, a group, etc. especially when this is difficult to do
  3. to see or show a way into or through something
  4. to understand or discover something that is different to understand or is hidden
  5. to be understood or realized by somebody
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intensify

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to increase in degree or strength; to make something increase in degree or strength

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intense

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  1. very great; very strong
  2. serious and often involving a lot of action in a short period of time
  3. having or showing very strong feelings, opinions or thoughts about somebody/something
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absolve

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to state formally that somebody is not guilty or responsible for something

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genuine

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  1. real;exactly what it appear to be; not artificial

2. sincere and honest; that can be trusted

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expedite

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to make process happen more quickly

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optimum

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the best possible;producing the best possible result

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impetus

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something that encourages a process or activity to develop more quickly

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quorum

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the smallest number of people who must be at a meeting before it can begin or decisions can be made

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duplicate

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  1. to make an exact copy of something

2. to do something again, especially when it is unnecessary

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in lieu of

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instead of

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from time to time

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occasionally but not regularly

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penultimate

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immediately before the last one

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merchant

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  1. a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods
  2. a person who like a particular activity
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constraint

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a thing that limits or restricts sth, or your freedom to do sth

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per se

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used meaning ‘by itself’ to show that you are referring to something on its own, rather than in connection with other things

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withdraw

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  1. to move back or away from a place or situation; to make somebody/something do this
  2. to stop giving or offering something to somebody
  3. to stop taking part in an activity or being a member of an organization; to stop somebody/something from doing these things
  4. to take money out of a bank account
  5. o say that you no longer believe that something you previously said is true
  6. to become quieter and spend less time with other people
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parliament

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the group of people who are elected to make and change the laws of a country

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warn

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  1. to tell somebody about something, especially something dangerous or unpleasant that is likely to happen, so that they can avoid it
  2. to strongly advise somebody to do or not to do something in order to avoid danger or punishment
  3. to give somebody an official warning after they have broken a rule
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get rid of

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to make yourself free of somebody/something that is annoying you or that you do not want; to throw something away

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eliminate

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  1. to remove or get rid of something/somebody
  2. to defeat a person or a team so that they no longer take part in a competition, etc.
  3. to kill somebody, especially an enemy or opponent
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irritate

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  1. to annoy somebody, especially by something you continuously do or by something that continuously happens
  2. to make your skin or a part of your body sore or painful
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sore

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  1. if a part of your body is sore, it is painful, and often red, especially because of infection or because a muscle has been used too much
  2. upset and angry, especially because you have been treated unfairly
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litigation

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the process of making or defending a claim in court

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surcharge

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an extra amount of money that you must pay in addition to the usual price

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fragment

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to break or make something break into small pieces or parts

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consequence

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a result of something that has happened

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optimise

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to make something as good as it can be; to use something in the best possible way

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obscure

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  1. not well known

2. difficult to understand

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trimester

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a period of three months during the time when a woman is oregnant

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accompany

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  1. to travel or go somewhere with somebody
  2. to happen or appear with something else
  3. to play a musical instrument, especially a piano, while somebody else sings or play the main tune
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swell

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  1. to becom e bigger or rounder
  2. to curve out or make something curve out
  3. to increase or make something increase in number or size
  4. to be filled with a strong emotion
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lumber

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  1. to move in a slow, heavy and awkward way

2. to give somebody a responsibility, etc. that they do not want and that they cannot get rid of

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absurd

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completely ridiculous; not logical and sensible

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ridiculous

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very silly or unreasonable

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silly

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  1. showing a lack of thought, understanding or judgement

2. stupid or embarrassing, especially in a way that is more typical of a child than an adult

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sensible

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  1. able to make good judgement based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
  2. useful rather than fashionable
  3. aware of something
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nausea

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the feeling that you have when you want to vomit, for example because you are ill/sick or are disgusted by something

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vomit

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to bring food from the stomach back out through the mouth

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disgust

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a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for somebody/something that you feel is unacceptable, or for something that looks, smells, etc. unpleasant

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recount

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to tell somebody about something, especially something that you have experienced

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march

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  1. to walk with stiff regular step like a soldier
  2. to walk somewhere quickly in a determined way
  3. to force somebody to walk somewhere with you
  4. to walk through the streets in a large group in order to protect about something
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stiff

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  1. firm and difficult to bend or move
  2. when a person is stiff, their muscles hurt when they move them
  3. thick and almost solid; difficult to stir
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suffer

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  1. to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sadness, a lack of something, etc.
  2. to experience something unpleasant, such as injury, defeat or loss
  3. to become worse
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seniorty

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  1. the fact of being older or of a higher rank than other

2. the rank that you have in a company because of the length of time you have worked there

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flatter

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  1. to say nice thing about somebody, often in a way that is not sincere, because you want them to do something for you or you want to please them
  2. to choose to believe something good about yourself and your abilities, especially when other people do not share this opinion
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compliment

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  1. a remark that expresses praise or admiration of somebody

2. polite words or good wises, especially when used to express praise and admiration

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praise

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  1. words that show approval of or admiration for somebody/something
  2. the expression of worship to God
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admiratin

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a feeling of respect and liking for somebody/something

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worship

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  1. the practice of showing respect for God or a god, by saying prayers, singing with others, etc; a ceremony for this
  2. a strong feeling of love and respect for somebody/something
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alleviate

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to make something less severe

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routine

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  1. the normal order and way in which you regularly do things

2. a situation in which life is boring because things are always done in the same way

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presume

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  1. to suppose that something is true, although you do not have actual proof
  2. to accept that something is true until it is shown not to be true, especially in court
  3. to accept something as true or existing and to act on that basis
  4. to behave in a way that shows a lack of respect by doing something that you havae no right to do
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reservation price

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Lowest fixed price at which an item is offered at an auction sale and (1) at which it will be sold if no higher price is bid, or (2) below which the seller is not obligated to accept the winning bid.

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supply curve

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For a given good, the supply curve is a relation between each possible price of the good and the quantity that would be supplied for market sale at that price.

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pin down

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define or idenfy something precisely

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abstract

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(adj.)
1.based on general ideas and not on any particular real person,things, or situation
2.existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical reality
3.not representing people or things in a realistic way, but expressing the artist’s ideas about them
(verb)
1.to remove something from somewhere
2.to make a written summary of a book, etc.

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fleeting

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lasting only a short time

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partake

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  1. to eat or drink something especially something that is offered you
  2. to take part in an activity
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ephemeral

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lasting or used for only a short period of time

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decay

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(noun)
1.the process or result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for
2.the gradual destruction of a society, an institution, a system, etc.
(verb)
1.to be destroyed gradually by natural process; to destroy something in this way
2.to become less powerful and lose influence over people, society, etc.

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hence

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for this reason

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envision

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to imagine what a situation will be like in the future, especially a situation you intend to work towards

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squint

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  1. to look at something with your eyes partly shut in order to keep out bright light to see better
  2. to look in a different direction from the other eye
  3. to have eyes that look in different directions
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blunt

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  1. without sharp edge or point

2. very direct;saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite

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badge

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  1. to move slightly; to make something/somebody move slightly
  2. to change your opinion about something; to make somebody change their opinion
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barely

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  1. in a way that is just possible but only with difficulty

2. in a way that almost does not happen or exist

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compensation

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  1. something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own; the act of giving this to somebody
  2. things that ma a bad situation better
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proverbial

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  1. used to show that you are referring to a particular proverb or well-known phrase
  2. well known and talked about by a lot of people
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ascribe sth to do

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to consider or state that a book, etc. was written by a particular person

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valid

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  1. that is legally or officially acceptable

2. based on what is logical or true

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revoke

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to officially cancel something so that it is no longer valid

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successive

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following immediately one after the other

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stable

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firmly fixed; not likely to move, change or fail

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partinent

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appropriate to a particular situation

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instrumental

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important in making something happen

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call origination

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発信

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call termination

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着信

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scrutiny

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careful and through examination

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veto

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the right to refuse to allow something to be done, especially the right to stop a law from being passed or a decision from being taken

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authenticate

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to prove that something is genuine, real or true

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allocation

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an amount of money, space, etc. that is given to somebody for a particular purpose

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preclude

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to prevent something from happening or somebody from doing something; to make something impossibles 【preclude somebody from doing】

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contentious

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likely to cause disagreement between people

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interchangeable

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that can be exchanged, especially without affecting the way in which something works

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infrationary

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causing or connected with a general rise in the prices of services and goods

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axiomatic

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true in such an obvious way that you do not need to prove it

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compel sb to do

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to force somebody to do something; to make something necessary

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store(verb)

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  1. to put something somewhere and keep it there to use later

2. to keep information or facts in a computer or in your brain

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enact

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  1. to pass a law
  2. to perform a play or act a part in a play
  3. take place
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precedent

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  1. an official action or decision that has happened in the past and that is seen as an example or a rule to be followed in a similar situation later
  2. a similar action or event that happened earlier
  3. the way that things have always been done
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electronic bulletin board

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電子掲示板

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statutory

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fixed by law

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pursue

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  1. to do something or try to archive something over a period of time
  2. to continue to discuss, find out about or be involved in something
  3. to follow or chase somebody/something, especially in order to catch them
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exemplify

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  1. to be a typical example of something

2. to give an example in order to make something clear

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equation

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  1. a statement showing that two amounts or values are equal(=)
  2. the act of making something equal or considering something as equal
  3. a problem or situation in which several things must be considered and dealt with
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messy

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  1. dirty and/or untidy
  2. making somebody/something dirty and/or untidy
  3. ynpleasant, confused or difficult to deal with
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perceptible

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  1. great enough for you to notice it

2. that you can notice or feel with your senses

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accessible

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  1. that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.
  2. easy to understand
  3. easy to talk to and get to know
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intelligible

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that can be easily understood

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patronage

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  1. the support, especially financial, that is given to a person or n organization by a patron
  2. the system by which an important person gives help or a job to somebody in return for their support
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premise

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a statement or an idea that forms the basis for a reasonable line of arguement

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contingent

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(adj. )depending on something that may or may not happen
(noun) a group of people at a meeting or an event who have something in common, especially the place they come from, that is not shared by other people at the event

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contingent worker/work/job

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a person, or work done by a person, who does not have a permanent contract with a company

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overrule

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to change a decision or reject an idea from a position of greater power

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verdict

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  1. a decision that is made by a jury in court, stating if somebody is considered guilty of a crime or not
  2. a decision that you make or an opinion that you give about something, after you have tested it or considered it carefully
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appreciable

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large enough to be noticed or thought important

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detriment

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the act of causing harm or damage; something that causes harm or damage

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peculiar to

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belonging or relating to one particular place, situation, person, etc, and not to others

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oligopoly

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the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors

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immunity from

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the state of being protected from something

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controversy

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public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of or are shocked by

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condemn

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  1. to say what somebody’s punishment will be

2. to express very strong disapproval of somebody/something, usually for moral reason

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exhaustive

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including everything possible; very thorough or complete

⇔non-exhaustive

196
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subdivide (A) into B

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to divide something into smaller parts

197
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deleterious

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harmful and damaging

198
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exploitation

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  1. a situation in which somebody treats somebody else in an unfair way, especially in order to make money from their work
  2. the fact of using a situation in order to get an advantage for yourself
199
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inception

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the start of an institution, an organization, etc.

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render

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to express or perform something

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untenable

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that cannot be defended against attack or criticism

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odd

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strange or unusual

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confine

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to keep somebody/something inside the limits of a particular activity, subject, area, etc

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reproach

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blame or criticism for something you have done

205
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euthanasia

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the practice (illegal in most countries) of killing without pain a person who is suffering from a disease that cannot be cured

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braille

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a system of printing for blind people in which the letters of the alphabet and the numbers are printed as raised dots that can be read by touching them

207
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belittle

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to make somebody or the things that somebody seem unimportant

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provide life saving measure(life-support system)

A

延命装置をつける

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burden

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  1. a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work
  2. a heavy load that is difficult to carry
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psychological

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  1. connected with a person’s mind and the way in which it works
  2. connected with the study of psychology
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second(verb)

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to send an employee to another department, office, etc. in order to do a different job for a short period of time

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architect

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  1. a person whose job is designing buildings, etc.

2. a person who is responsible for planning or creating an idea, an event or a situation

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aviation

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the designing, building and flying of aircraft

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adjacent

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next to or near something

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distribute

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  1. to give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people
  2. to send goods to shops/stores and businesses so that they can be sold
  3. to spread something, or different parts of something, over an area
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prescriptive

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  1. telling people what they should do
  2. telling people how a language should be used, rather than describing how it is used
  3. made legal or acceptable because they have existed for a long time
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tailor

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(verb) to make or adapt something for a particular purpose, a particular person, etc
(noun) a person whose job is to make men’s clothes, especially somebody who makes suits, etc. for individual customers

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ubiquitous

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seeming to be everywhere or in several places at the same time; very common

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impair

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to damage something or make something worse

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deprive

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to prevent somebody from having or doing something, especially something important

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lodge something against

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to make a formal statement about something to public organization or authority

222
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annul

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to state officially that something is no longer legally valid

223
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plea

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a statement made by somebody who is accused of a crime

224
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dismiss

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to say that a trial or legal case should not continue, usually because there is not enough evidence

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contend

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  1. to say something is true, especially in an argument

2. to compete against somebody in order to gain something

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admissible

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that can be allowed or accepted, especially in court

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endorse

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to say publicly that you support a person, statement or course of action

228
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preliminary

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happening before a more important action or event

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appellant

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a person who appeals against a decision made in court

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bear in mind

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to remember somebody/something; to remember or consider that

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be at issue

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to be the most important part of the subject that is being discussed

232
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rule out

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  1. to state that something is not possible or that somebody/something is not suitable
  2. to prevent somebody from doing something; to prevent something from happening
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negligent

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failing to give somebody/something enough care or attention, especially when this has serious results

234
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delegate

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  1. to give part of your work, power or authority to somebody in a lower position than you
  2. to choose somebody to do something
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orbit

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  1. a curved path followed by a planet or an object as it moves around another planet, star, moon, etc
  2. an area that a particular person, organization, etc. deals with or is able to influence
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deviate

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to be different from something; to do something in a different way from what is usual or expected

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astute

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very clear and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation, especially how to get an advantage

238
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plausible

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  1. reasonable and likely to be true

2. good at sounding honest and sincere, especially when trying to trick people

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seminal

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very important and having a strong influence on later developments

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viable

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  1. that can be done; that will be successful

2. capable of developing and surviving independently

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align

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  1. to arrange something in the correct position, or to be in the correct position, in relation to something else, especially in a straight line
  2. to change something slightly so that it is in the correct relationship to something else
242
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fungible

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interchangeable

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align

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  1. to arrange something in the correct position, or to be in the correct position, in relation to something else, especially in a straight line
  2. to change something slightly so that it is in the correct relationship to something else
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tacit

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that is suggested indirectly or understood, rather than said in words

245
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collusion

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a deceit ful agreement or compact between two or more persons, for the one party to bring an action against the other for some evil purpose, as to defraud a third party of his right Cowell

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deceit

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dishonest behaviour that is intended to make somebody believe something that is not true; an example of this behaviour

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elaborate

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(adj.)very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized
(verb)
1.to explain or describe something in a more detailed way
2.to develop a plan, an idea, etc. and make it complicated or detailed

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precaution

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something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or to avoid danger

249
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conspiracy

A

a secret plan by a group of people to do something harmful or illegal

250
Q

unanimous

A

全会一致の

251
Q

base point pricing

A

When prices are made without transportation cost.

252
Q

circumstantial evidence

A

Evidence directed to the attending circumstances ; evidence which inferentially proves the principal fact by establishing a condition of surrounding and limiting circumstances, whose existence is a premise from which the existence of the principal fact may be concluded by necessary laws of reasoning.

253
Q

irrational

A

not based on, or not using, clear logical thought

254
Q

plead

A
  1. to ask somebody for something in a very strong and serious way
  2. to state in court that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
  3. to present a case to a court
  4. to give something as an explanation or excuse for something
  5. to argue in support of somebody/something
255
Q

allegation

A

a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing somebody of doing something that is wrong or illegal

256
Q

hostile

A
  1. very unfriendly or aggressive and ready to argue or fight
  2. strongly rejecting something
  3. making it difficult for something to happen or to be achieved
  4. belonging to a military enemy
257
Q

hostile takeover

A

A takeover which goes against the wishes of the target company’s management and board of directors, opposite of friendly takeover

258
Q

cognitive

A

connected with mental process of understanding

259
Q

negate

A
  1. to stop something from having any effect

2. to state that something does not exist

260
Q

purist

A

a person who thinks things should be done in the traditional way and who has strong opinions on what is correct in language, art, etc

261
Q

realm

A
  1. an area of activity, interest, or knowledge

2. a country ruled by a king or queen

262
Q

pass away

A
  1. to die

2. to stop existence

263
Q

decay

A
  1. the process or result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for (= of decaying)
  2. the gradual destruction of a society, an institution, a system, etc
264
Q

digitize

A

to change data into a digital form that can be easily read and processed by a computer

265
Q

end up

A

to find yourself in a place or situation that you did not intend or expect to be in

266
Q

issue license to somebody for

A

～を行う許可を特定の者に与える

267
Q

more or less

A
  1. almost

2. apploximately

268
Q

assume

A
  1. to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
  2. to take or begin to have power or responsibility
  3. to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
  4. to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
269
Q

reiterate

A

to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it

270
Q

leapfrog

A

to get to a higher position or rank by going past somebody else or by missing out some stages

271
Q

apparatus

A
  1. the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task
  2. the structure of a system or an organization, particularly that of a political party or a government
  3. a system of organs in the body
272
Q

offer A a glimpse of B

A

to give a look at B for a very short time to A

273
Q

unshakable

A

that cannot be changed or destroyed:firm

274
Q

inhabit

A

to live in a particular place

275
Q

perishable

A

likely to decay or go bad quickly

276
Q

apprehend

A
  1. to catch somebody and arrest them

2. to understand or recognize something

277
Q

arrest

A
  1. to take somebody to a police station and keep there because the police believe they mat be guilty of a crime
  2. to stop a process pr a development
  3. to make somebody notice something and pay attention to it
278
Q

testament

A

thing that shows that something else exists or is true（聖書）

279
Q

reconcile

A

1.to find an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs,etc. that seem to be opposed to each other
2/to make people become friends again after an argument or a disagreement
3.to make yourself accept an unpleasant situation because it is not possible to change it

280
Q

preoccupied

A

thinking and/or worrying continuously about something so that you do not pay attention to other things

281
Q

divine

A
  1. coming from or connected with God or a god

2. wonderful;beautiful

282
Q

reincarnate

A

to be born again in another body after you have died; to make somebody be born again in this way

283
Q

irreligious

A

without any religious belief; showing no respect for religion

284
Q

wield

A
  1. to have and use power,authority,etc.

2. to hold something, ready to use it as a weapon or tool

285
Q

convict

A

to decide and state officially in court that somebody is guilty of a crime

286
Q

perpetuate

A

to make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time

287
Q

offence

A
  1. an illegal act

2. the act of upsetting or insulting somebody

288
Q

proxy

A
  1. the authority that you give to somebody to do something for you, when you cannot do it yourself
  2. a person who has been given the authority to represent somebody else
  3. something that you use to represent something else that you are trying to measure or calculate
289
Q

surrogate

A

used to describe a person or thing that takes the place of, or is used instead of, somebody/something else

290
Q

elasticity

A

the quality that something has of being able to stretch and return to its original size and shape

291
Q

fallacy

A
  1. a false idea that many people believe is true

2. a false way of thinking about something

292
Q

abstruct

A
  1. based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
  2. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical reality
  3. not representing people or things in a realistic way, but expressing the artist’s ideas about them
293
Q

concrete

A
  1. based on facts, not on ideas or guesses

2. made of concrete

294
Q

perspective

A
  1. a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something
  2. the ability to think about problems and decisions in a reasonable way without exaggerating their importance
  3. the art of creating an effect of depth and distance in a picture by representing people and things that are far away as being smaller than those that are nearer the front
295
Q

ambiguous

A
  1. that can be understood in more than one way; having different meanings
  2. not clearly stated or defined
296
Q

skeptical

A

having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen

297
Q

dubious

A
  1. not certain and slightly suspicious about something; not knowing whether something is good or bad
  2. probably not honest
  3. that you cannot be sure about; that is probably not good
298
Q

suppress

A
  1. to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority
  2. to prevent something from being published or made known
  3. to prevent yourself from having or expressing a feeling or an emotion
  4. to prevent something from growing, developing or continuing
299
Q

strangle

A
  1. to kill somebody by squeezing or pressing on their throat and neck
  2. to prevent something from growing or developing
300
Q

motive

A

a reason for doing something

301
Q

absorbed

A

very interested in something/somebody so that you are not paying attention to anything else

302
Q

distort

A
  1. to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear
  2. to twist or change facts, ideas, etc. so that they are no longer correct or true
303
Q

prone

A
  1. likely to suffer from something or to do something bad
  2. -prone(in adjective):likely to suffer or do the thing mentioned
  3. lying flat with the front of your body touching the ground
304
Q

ruminate

A

to think deeply about something

305
Q

mindful

A

remembering somebody/something and considering them or it when you do something

306
Q

meditation

A

the practice of thinking deeply in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm

307
Q

compassion

A

a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering and a desire to help them

308
Q

parcel

A
  1. something that is wrapped in paper or put into a thick envelope so that it can be sent by mail, carried easily, or given as a present
  2. a piece of land
  3. a small amount of food that is wrapped in something, usually pastry, before it is cooked
309
Q

decode

A

1.to find the meaning of something, especially something that has been written in code
2.to receive an electronic signal and change it into pictures that can be shown on a television screen
decoding equipmen

310
Q

amplitude

A

the greatest distance that a wave, especially a sound or radio wave, vibrates

311
Q

terminology

A
  1. the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject
  2. words used with particular meanings
312
Q

modulate

A
  1. to change the quality of your voice in order to create a particular effect by making it louder, softer, lower, etc.
  2. to change from one musical key (= set of notes) to another
  3. to affect something so that it becomes more regular, slower, etc
  4. to change the rate at which a sound wave or radio signal vibrates (= the frequency ) so that it is clearer
313
Q

front-end

A

directly used by a user, and allowing the user to use other devices or programs

314
Q

prospective

A
  1. expected to to sth or to become sth

2. expected to happen soon

315
Q

dementia

A

a serious mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury, that affects the ability to think, remember and behave normally

316
Q

distract

A

to take somebody’s attention away from what they are trying to do

317
Q

evade

A
  1. to escape from somebody/something or avoid meeting somebody
  2. to find a way of not doing something, especially something that legally or morally you should do
  3. to avoid dealing with or talking about something
  4. to not come or happen to somebody
318
Q

steer

A
  1. to control the direction in which a boat, car, etc. moves
  2. to move in a particular direction
  3. to take control of a situation and influence the way in which it develops
319
Q

embark on

A

to start to do something new or difficult

320
Q

overturn

A
  1. if something overturns, or if somebody overturns it, it turns upside down or on its side
  2. to officially decide that a legal decision, etc. is not correct, and to make it no longer valid
321
Q

upside-down

A

in or into a position in which the top of something is where the bottom is normally found and the bottom is where the top is normally found

322
Q

nullify

A
  1. to make something such as an agreement or order lose its legal force
  2. to make something lose its effect or power
323
Q

deception

A
  1. the act of deliberately making somebody believe something that is not true
  2. a trick intended to make somebody believe something that is not true
324
Q

encompass

A
  1. to include a large number or range of things

2. to surround or cover something completely

325
Q

medium(noun)

A
  1. a way of communicating information, etc. to people
  2. something that is used for a particular purpose
  3. the material or the form that an artist, a writer or a musician uses
  4. a substance that something exists or grows in or that it travels through
  5. plural mediums a person who claims to be able to communicate with the spirits of dead people
326
Q

disseminate

A

to spread information, knowledge, etc. so that it reaches many people

327
Q

conspicuous

A

easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention

328
Q

prominence

A

the state of being important,well known or noticeable

329
Q

blur

A

(noun)
1.a shape that you cannot see clearly, often because it is moving too fast
2.something that you cannot remember clearly
(verb)
1.if the shape or outline of something blurs, or if something blurs it, it becomes less clear and sharp
2.if something blurs your eyes or vision, or your eyes or vision blur, you cannot see things clearly
3. to become or make something become difficult to distinguish clearly

330
Q

reciprocal

A

involving two people or groups who agree to help each other or behave in the same way to each other

331
Q

resist

A
  1. to refuse to accept something and try to stop it from happening
  2. to fight back when attacked; to use force to stop something from happening
  3. to stop yourself from having something you like or doing something you very much want to do
  4. to not be harmed or damaged by something
332
Q

in the first place

A

as the first consideration or point

334
Q

feasible

A

that is possible and likely to achieved

335
Q

push back

A

to make the time or date of a meeting, etc. later than originally planned

336
Q

heat resistant

A

not easily damaged by heat

337
Q

run into

A

to meet somebody by chance

338
Q

look over

A

.to examine something to see how good, big, etc. it is

338
Q

write up a contract A

A

.Aとの契約書をドラフトする

339
Q

hook up

A

a connection between two pieces of equipment, especially electronic equipment used in broadcasting, or computers

340
Q

convention

A
  1. the way in which something is done that most people in a society expect and consider to be polite or the right way to do
  2. a large meeting of the members of profession,a political party, etc.
  3. an official agreement between countries or leaders
  4. a traditional method or style in literature, art or the theatre
341
Q

fit into

A
  1. to find time to see somebody or to do something

2. to find or have enough space for somebody/something in a place

342
Q

in tandem

A

a thing that works or happens in tandem with something else works together with it or happens at the same time as it

343
Q

ancillary

A
  1. providing necessary support to the main work or activities of an organization
  2. in addition to something else but not as important
344
Q

excerbate

A

to make something worse, especially a disease or problem

345
Q

vigorous

A
  1. very active, determined or full of energy

2. strong and healthy

346
Q

incite

A

to encourage somebody to do something violent, illegal or unpleasant, especially by making them angry or excited

347
Q

susceptible

A
  1. very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by somebody/something
  2. easily influenced by feelings and emotions
  3. allowing something; capable of something
348
Q

destabilize

A

to make a system, country, government, etc. become less firmly established or successful

349
Q

conditional

A
  1. depending on something

2. expressing something that must happen or be true if another thing is to happen or be true

350
Q

intake

A
  1. the amount of food, drink, etc. that you take into your body
  2. the number of people who are allowed to enter a school, college, profession, etc. during a particular period
  3. a place where liquid, air, etc. enters a machine
  4. an act of taking something in, especially breath
351
Q

sure-footed

A
  1. not likely to fall when walking or climbing on rough ground
  2. confident and unlikely to make mistakes, especially in difficult situations
352
Q

outcome

A

the result or effect of an action or event

353
Q

prospectus

A
  1. a book or printed document that gives information about a school, college, etc. in order to advertise it
  2. a document that gives information about a company’s shares before they are offered for sale（目論見書）
354
Q

emulate

A
  1. to try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them
  2. to work in the same way as another computer, etc. and perform the same tasks
355
Q

petition

A
  1. to make a formal request to somebody in authority, especially by sending them a petition
  2. to formally ask for something in court
356
Q

forbear from doing

A

to stop yourself from saying or doing something that you could or would like to say or do

357
Q

miscllaneous

A

consisting of many different kinds of things that are not connected and do not easily form a group

358
Q

amount to something

A
  1. to add up to something; to make something as a total

2. to be equal to or the same as something

359
Q

offset

A

to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another

360
Q

symptom

A
  1. a change in your body or mind that shows that you are not healthy
  2. a sign that something exists, especially something bad
361
Q

at/from the outset

A

at/from the beginning of something

362
Q

interpret

A
  1. to explain the meaning of something
  2. to decide that something has a particular meaning and to understand it in this way
  3. to translate one language into another as you hear it
  4. to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. in a way that shows your feelings about its meaning
363
Q

rebut

A

to say or prove that a statement or criticism is false

364
Q

page through something

A

to quickly turn the pages of a book, magazine, etc. and look at them without reading them carefully or in detail

365
Q

discrepancy

A

a difference between two or more things that should be the same

366
Q

exacerbate

A

to make something worse, especially a disease or problem

367
Q

shrink

A
  1. to become smaller, especially when washed in water that is too; to make clothes,cloth, etc. smaller in this way
  2. to become or to make something smaller in size or amount
368
Q

fascinate

A

to attract or interest somebody very much

369
Q

diagnostic

A

(adj.)(technical)connected with identifying something, especially
(noun)
1.a program used for identifying a computer fault
2.a message on a computer screen giving information about a fault

370
Q

indispensable

A

too important to be without

371
Q

OEM

A

original equipment manufacturer

372
Q

confidant

A

a person that you trust and who you talk about private or secret things

373
Q

imperative

A
  1. very important and needing immediate attention or action
  2. expressing authority
  3. expressing an order
374
Q

crude

A
  1. simple and not very accurate but giving a general idea of something
  2. simply made, not showing much skill or attention to detail
  3. offensive or rude, especially about sex
  4. n its natural state, before it has been treated with chemicals
375
Q

arcane

A

secret and mysterious and therefore difficult to understand

376
Q

degrade

A
  1. to show or treat somebody in a way that makes them seem not worth any respect or not worth taking seriously
  2. to change or make something change to a simpler chemical form
  3. to make something become worse, especially in quality
377
Q

assert

A
  1. to state clearly and firmly that something is true
  2. to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions
  3. to make other people recognized your right or authority to do something, by behaving firmly and confidently
  4. to start to have an effect
378
Q

implicit

A
  1. suggested without being directly expressed
  2. forming part of something (although perhaps not directly expressed)
  3. complete and not doubted
379
Q

defect

A

a fault in something or in the way it has been made which means that it is not perfect

380
Q

subsidize

A

to give money to somebody or an organization to help pay for something; to give a subsidy

381
Q

demarcation

A

a border or line that separates two things, such as type of work, group of people or areas of land

382
Q

dictate

A
  1. to say words for somebody else to write down
  2. to tell somebody what to do, especially in an annoying way
  3. to control or influence how something happens
383
Q

commpassionate

A

feeling or showing sympathy for people who are suffering

384
Q

honour

A
  1. to do something that shows great respect for somebody/something
  2. to give public praise, an award or a title to somebody for something they have done
  3. to do what you have agreed or promised to do
385
Q

secondhand

A

中古

386
Q

deduct

A

to take away money, points, etc. from a total amount

387
Q

longevity

A

long life; the fact of lasting a long time

388
Q

fad

A

something that people are interested in for only a short period of time

389
Q

embrace

A
  1. to put your arms around somebody as a sign of love or friendship
  2. to accept an idea, a proposal, a set of beliefs, etc, especially when it is done with enthusiasm
  3. to include something
390
Q

enthusiasm

A
  1. a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
  2. something that you are very interested in and spend a lot of time doing
391
Q

provisional

A
  1. arranged for the present time only and likely to be changed in the future
  2. arranged, but not yet definite
392
Q

tentative

A
  1. not definite or certain because you may want to change it later
  2. not behaving or done with confidence
393
Q

exploit

A
  1. to treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself
  2. to treat somebody unfairly by making them work and not giving them much in return
  3. to use something well in order to gain as much from it as possible
  4. to develop or use something for business or industry
394
Q

omniscient

A

knowing evrything

395
Q

discern

A
  1. to know, recognize or understand something, especially something that is not obvious
  2. to see or hear something, but not very clearly
396
Q

discrete

A

independent of other things of the same type

397
Q

insoluble

A
  1. that cannot be solved or explained

2. that does not dissolve in a liquid

398
Q

rational

A
  1. based on reason rather than emotions

2. able to think clearly and make decisions based on reason rather than emotions

399
Q

promulgate

A
  1. to spread an idea, a belief, etc. among many people

2. to announce a new law or system officially or publicly

400
Q

construe

A

to understand the meaning of a word, a sentence, or an action in a particular way

401
Q

foregoing

A

used to refer to something that has just been mentioned

402
Q

preempt

A
  1. to prevent something from happening by taking action to stop it
  2. to do or say something before someone else does
  3. to replace a planned program on the television
403
Q

plenary

A
  1. to be attended by everyone who has the right to attend

2. without any limit; complete

404
Q

shoulder

A
  1. to accept the responsibility for something
  2. to push forward with your shoulder in order to get somewhere
  3. to push somebody/something out of your way with your shoulder
  4. to carry something on your shoulder
405
Q

dedicate

A
  1. to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important
  2. to say at the beginning of a book, a piece of music or a performance that you are doing it for somebody, as a way of thanking them or showing respect
  3. to hold an official ceremony to say that a building or an object has a special purpose or is special to the memory of a particular person
406
Q

utensil

A

a tool that is used in the house

407
Q

establishment

A
  1. an organization, a large institution or a hotel
  2. the people in a society or a profession who have influence and power and who usually do not support change
  3. the act of starting or creating something that is meant to last for a long time
408
Q

pertinent

A

appropriate to a particular situation

409
Q

cumulative

A
  1. having a result that increases in strength or importance each time more of something is added
  2. including all the amounts that have been added previously
410
Q

thrive

A

to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc

411
Q

prevalent

A

that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place

412
Q

niche

A
  1. a comfortable or suitable role, job, way of life, etc
  2. an opportunity to sell a particular product too make somebody nervous or embarrassed so that they are unable to do something
  3. a small hollow place, especially in a wall to contain a statue, etc, or in the side of a hill
  4. a position or role taken by a kind of living thing within its community.(生態的地位) Different living things may occupy the same niche in different places, for example kangaroos in Australia
413
Q

level playing field

A

a situation in which everyone has the same opportunities

414
Q

inhibit

A
  1. to prevent something from happening or make it happen more slowly or less frequently than normal
  2. o make somebody nervous or embarrassed so that they are unable to do something
415
Q

exhibit

A
  1. to show something in a public place for people to enjoy or to give them information
  2. to show clearly that you have or feel a particular feeling, quality or ability
416
Q

inevitably

A
  1. as is certain to happen

2. as you would expect

417
Q

isolate

A
  1. to separate somebody/something physically or socially from other people or things
  2. to separate a part of a situation, problem, idea, etc. so that you can see what it is and deal with it separately
  3. to separate a single substance, cell, etc. from others so that you can study it
418
Q

vibrant

A
  1. full of life and energy
  2. very bright and strong
  3. loud and powerful
419
Q

diverge

A
  1. to separate and go in different directions
  2. to be different
  3. to be or become different from what is expected, planned, etc
420
Q

exaggerate

A

to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is

421
Q

unduly

A

more than you think is reasonable or necessary

422
Q

underpin

A
  1. to support or form the basis of an argument, a claim, etc

2. to support a wall by putting metal, concrete, etc. under it

423
Q

delineate

A

to describe, draw or explain something in detail

424
Q

scatter

A
  1. to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover ion ground.
  2. to move or to make people or animals move in different dirrectins
425
Q

outlet

A
  1. a way of expressing or making good use of strong feelings, ideas or energy
  2. a shop/store or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type
  3. a pipe or hole through which liquid or gas can flow out
  4. a device in a wall that you put a plug into in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building
426
Q

bribe

A

some of money or something valuable that you give or offer to somebody to persuade them to help you, especially by doing something dishonest

427
Q

testimony

A
  1. a thing that shows that something else exists or is true

2. a formal written or spoken statement saying what you know is true, usually in court

428
Q

vagerie

A

changes in somebody/something that are difficult to predict or control

429
Q

insulate

A
  1. something to protect something with material that prevents heat, sound, electricity etc. from passing through
  2. somebody/something from/against something to protect somebody/something from unpleasant experiences or influences
430
Q

decentralize

A

to give some of the power of a central government, organization, etc. to smaller part or organizations around the country

431
Q

mitigatin

A

a reduction in how unpleasant, serious, etc. is something

432
Q

concede

A
  1. to admit that something is true, logical, etc.
  2. to give something away, especially unwillingly;to allow somebody to have something
  3. to admit that you have lost a game, an election, etc.
433
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correspond

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  1. to be the same as or match something
  2. to be similar to or the same as something else
  3. to write letters to and somebody and receive letters from them
434
Q

durable

A

likely to last for a long time without breaking or getting weaker

435
Q

tolerate

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  1. to allow somebody to do something that you do not agree with or like
  2. to accept somebody/something that is annoying, unpleasant, etc. without complaining
  3. to be able to be affected by a drug, difficult conditions, etc.
436
Q

dissent

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  1. a judge’s statement giving reasons why he or she disagrees a decision made by the other judges in a court case
  2. the fact of having or expressing opinions that are different from those that are officially accepted
437
Q

interdisciplinary

A

involving different areas of knowledge or study

438
Q

endeavour

A

an attempt to do something, especially something new or difficult

439
Q

eloquent

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  1. able to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you are speaking in public
  2. able to express a feeling
440
Q

empirical

A

based on experiments or experience rather than ideas or theories

441
Q

competent

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  1. having enough skill or knowledge to do something well or to the necessary standard
  2. of a good standard but not very good
  3. having the power to decide something
442
Q

stipulate

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to state clearly and firmly that something must be done, or how it must be done

443
Q

persistent

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  1. determined to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable
  2. continuing for a long period of time without interruption, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped
444
Q

enumerate

A

to name things on a list one by one

445
Q

authentic

A

1,known to be real and genuine and not a copy
2.true and accurate
3,made to be exactly same as the original

446
Q

genuine

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  1. real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial

2. sincerely and honest; that can be trust

447
Q

retrieve

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  1. to bring or get something back, especially from a place where it should not be
  2. to find and get back data or information that has been stored in the memory of a computer
  3. to make a bad situation better; to get back something that was lost
448
Q

enumerate

A

to name things on a list one by one

449
Q

malicious

A

having or showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody or hurt their feelings

450
Q

intrude

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  1. to go or be somewhere where you are not wanted or are nor supposed to be
  2. to disturb something or have an unpleasant effect on it
451
Q

nurture

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  1. to care for and protect somebody/something while they are growing and developing
  2. to help somebody/something to develop and be successful
  3. to have a feeling, an idea, a plan, etc. for a long time and encourage it to develop
452
Q

undermine

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  1. to make something, especially somebody’s confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
  2. to make something weaker at the base, for example by digging under it
453
Q

deliberate

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  1. done on purpose rather than by accident

2. done slowly and carefully

454
Q

omit

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  1. to not include something/somebody, either deliberately or because you have forgotten it/them
  2. to not do or fail to do something
455
Q

preeminent

A

more important, more successful or of a higher standard than others

456
Q

concession

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  1. something that you allow or do, or allow somebody to have, in order to end an argument or to make a situation less difficult
  2. the act of giving something or allowing something; the act of conceding
  3. a reduction in an amount of money that has to be paid
  4. a right or an advantage that is given to a group of people, an organization, etc, especially by a government or an employer
  5. the right to sell something in a particular place; the place where you sell it, sometimes an area which is part of a larger building or store
457
Q

adept

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good at doing something that is quite difficult

458
Q

sniff out

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  1. to discover or find somebody/something by using your sense of smell
  2. to discover or find somebody/something by looking
459
Q

maturity date

A

the time when money you have invested is ready to be paid

460
Q

amortize

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to pay back a debt by making small regular payment over a period of time

461
Q

setoff

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a counter-claim or cross-demand; a claim or demand which the defendant in an action sets off against the claim of the plaintiff, as being his due, where: he may extinguish the plaintiff’s demand, either in whole or in part according to the amount of the set-off

462
Q

intricacy

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  1. the complicated parts or details of something

2. the fact of having complicated parts, details or patterns

463
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collateral

A

property or something valuable that you promise to give to somebody if you cannot pay back money that you borrow

464
Q

gauge(verb)

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  1. to make a judgement about something, especially people’s feelings or attitudes
  2. to measure something accurately using a special instrument
  3. to calculate something approximately
465
Q

indemnity

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  1. protection against damage or loss, especially in the form of a promise to pay for any damage or loss that happens
  2. a sum of money that is given as payment for damage or loss
466
Q

plagiarize

A

to copy another person’s ideas, words or work and pretend that they are your own

467
Q

quasi-

A
  1. that appears to be something but is not realy so

2. partly; alimostl

468
Q

waiver

A

a situation in which somebody gives up a legal right or claim; an official document stating this

469
Q

mundane

A

not interesting or exciting

470
Q

fait accompli

A

something that has already happened or been done and that you cannot change

471
Q

reluctant

A

hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do

472
Q

awkward

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1.making you feel embarrassed
2.difficult to deal with
3.not convenient
4.difficult or dangerous because of its shape or design
5,not moving in an easy way; not comfortable

473
Q

tactic

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1.the particular method you use to achieve something

2.

474
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subtle

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  1. not very noticeable or obvious
  2. behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve something
  3. good at noticing and understanding things
475
Q

forensic

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  1. connected with the scientific tests used by the police when trying to solve a crime
  2. connected with or used in court
476
Q

onerous

A

needing great effort; causing trouble or worry

477
Q

customary

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  1. if something is customary, it is what people usually do in a particular place or situation
  2. typical of a particular person
478
Q

cardinal(adj.)

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most important; having other things based on it

479
Q

cordify

A

to arrange laws, rules, etc. into a system

480
Q

champion(verb)

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to fight for or speak in support of a group of people or a belief

481
Q

confront

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  1. to appear and need to be dealt with by somebody
  2. to deal with a problem or difficult situation
  3. to face somebody so that they cannot avoid seeing and hearing you, especially in an unfriendly or dangerous situation
  4. to make somebody face or deal with an unpleasant or difficult person or situation
  5. to have something in front of you that you have to deal with or react to
482
Q

effectuate

A

to make something happen

483
Q

autonomy

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  1. the freedom for a country, a region or an organization to govern itself independently
  2. the ability to act and make decisions without being controlled by anyone else
484
Q

invent

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  1. to produce or design something that has not existed before
  2. to say or describe something that is not true, especially in order to trick people
485
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inadvertently

A

by accident; without intending to

English Vocabulary (3 decks)

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