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a person who manufactures articles of cast metal
> the owner or operator of a foundry : an iron founder
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an essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object
> a conservatory in a delicate framework of iron
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an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing
> bridges perform the function of providing access across water
Function (noun) |
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a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
> he had set up a fund to coordinate economic investment
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forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
> the protection of fundamental human rights
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in addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument)
> this species has a quiet charm and, furthermore, is an easy garden plant.
Furhermore (adverb) |
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the members of one or other sex
> differences between the genders are encouraged from an early age
Gender (noun) |
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cause (something, esp. an emotion or situation) to arise or come about
> changes that are likely to generate controversy
Generate (verb)
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all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively
> one of his generation's finest songwriters
Generation (noun) |
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the earth
> collecting goodies from all over the globe
Globe (noun) |
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an instance of sending the ball into or over this space, esp. as a unit of scoring in a game
> the decisive opening goal
Goal (noun) |
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a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value
> sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades
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agree or admit to (someone) that (something) is true
> he hasn't made much progress, I'll grant you that
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a formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled
> we offer a 10-year guarantee against rusting
Guarantee (noun) |
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a general rule, principle, or piece of advice people on how something should be done
> the EU hes issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers
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as a consequence; for this reason
> a stiff breeze and hence a high windchill
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a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
> the magazine was read quite widely even by some of the hierarchy
Hierarchy (noun) |
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an outstanding part of an event or period of time
> he views that season as the highlight of his career
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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
> professional astronomers attacked him for popularizing an unconfirmed hypothesis.
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similar in every detail; exactly alike
> four girls in identical green outfits
Identical (adj) |
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stablish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is
> the judge ordered that the girl not be identified
Identify (verb) |
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he ideas and manner of thinking characteristic of a group, social class, or individual
> a critique of bourgeois ideology
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lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated
> he was told constantly that he was ignorant and stupid
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provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures
> the guide is illustrated with full-color photographs
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