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challenge (n)
/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ |
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(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability
EX: You know me - I like a challenge. |
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worldwide (a, adv)
/ˈwɝːld.waɪd/ |
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existing or happening in all parts of the world
EX: The company has a worldwide reputation for quality. |
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pollution (n)
/pəˈluː.ʃən/ |
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damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
EX: air/water pollution |
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of or in a city or town
EX: urban development |
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a person whose job is to decide how land in a particular area is to be used, what is to be built on it, etc. and who designs plans for it
EX: a town/urban/environmental/local planner |
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to repair something
EX: They couldn't fix my old computer, so I bought a new one. |
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to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something
EX:It got so hot that he removed his tie and jacket. |
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neighborhood (n)
/ˈneɪ.bə.hʊd/ |
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the area of a town that surrounds someone's home, or the people who live in this area
EX:They live in a wealthy/poor/friendly neighborhood. |
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property (n)
/ˈprɑː.pɚ.t̬i/ |
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an object or objects that belong to someone
EX: The club does not accept responsibility for loss of or damage to club members' personal property. |
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| If people spread out, they move from being close together in a group to being in different places across a larger area |
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in or to the central part of a city
EX: I work downtown, but I live in the suburbs. |
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| to become shorter or to make something shorter: |
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to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc
EX: I reduced the problem to a few simple questions |
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