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AWL Sublist 6
(60 words)
60
English
Not Applicable
12/06/2012

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abstract (adj)
Definition
disassociated from any specific instance (an abstract entity) / not concrete
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accurate (adj)
Definition
free from error / precise
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acknowledge (v)
Definition
to admit or accept that something is true or that a situation exists
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aggregate (adj)
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formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount
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allocate (v)
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to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things / to distribute
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assign (v)
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to give someone a particular job and make them responsible for it
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attach (v)
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to connect or join to something
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author (n/v)
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one that originates or creates / to create a written work
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bond (n/v)
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something that unites people or groups / to firmly fix together
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brief (adj)
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short in duration, extent, or length / concise
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capable (adj)
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having attributes (as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment
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cite (v)
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to quote by way of example, authority, or proof
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cooperate (adj)
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to be willing and able to work with others
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discriminate (v)
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to recognize a difference between people, places or things
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display (v)
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to put into view / make evident
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diverse (adj)
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being composed of differing elements / having variety
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domain (n)
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a sphere of knowledge, influence, or activity / land governed or owned
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edit (n)
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to change the form or version in which a text is published
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enhance (v)
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to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness
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estate (n)
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possessions, property; especially : a person's property in land and tenements
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exceed (v)
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to go beyond a limit set by (exceeded his authority)
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expert (adj)
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having, involving, or displaying special skill or knowledge derived from training or experience
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explicit (adj)
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without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning
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federal (adj)
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a form of government in which power is distributed between a central authority and states or territories
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fee (n)
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a sum paid or charged for a service / a fixed charge
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flexible (n)
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able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements
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furthermore (adv)
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in addition to what precedes : besides
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gender (n)
Definition
a person's sex, either male or female
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ignore (v)
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to refuse to take notice of
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incentive (n)
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something that encourages determination or action
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incidence (n)
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an occurance or trend (a high incidence of criminal behavior)
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incorporate (v)
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to unite into one body / to form into a legal corporation
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index (n)
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an alphabetical listing of contents in a book
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inhibit (v)
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to impose restraint upon behavior or another mental process (as a desire)
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initiate (v)
Definition
to begin the initial or preliminary steps
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input (n/v)
Definition
advice, opinion, comment / to put information into a computer
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instruct (v)
Definition
to teach
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intelligence (n)
Definition
the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : reason
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interval (n)
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a space of time between events or states
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lecture (n)
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a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction
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migrate (v)
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to move from one country, place, or locality to another
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minimum (n)
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the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible
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ministry (n)
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a person or thing through which something is accomplished : agency, instrumentality
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motivate (v)
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to exert a stimulating influence on someone leading to positive action
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neutral (adj)
Definition
not engaged on either side; specifically : not aligned with a political or ideological grouping
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nevertheless (adv)
Definition
in spite of that : however
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overseas (n)
Definition
situated, originating in, or relating to lands beyond the sea
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precede (v)
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to exist , come, or occur immediately before in time or place
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presume (v)
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to think that something is true, although you are not certain
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rational (adj)
Definition
reasoned or logical thought
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recover (v)
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to regain something / to return toward a normal or healthy state
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reveal (v)
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to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known (reveal a secret)
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scope (n)
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the extent to which something may be accomplished by direct action or influence
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subsidy (adj)
Definition
money that is paid by a government or organization to make prices lower
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tape (n/v)
Definition
a magnetic material used for recording voice or video / to stick something together using tape
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trace (n/v)
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a sign or evidence of some past thing / to draw the outline of
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transform (v)
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to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something
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transport (v)
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to transfer goods or people from one place to another
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underlie (v)
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to be the basic thing from which something develops
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utilize (v)
Definition
to use something for a particular purpose
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