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AWL Sublist 8
(60 words)
60
English
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12/06/2012

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abandon (v)
Definition
to give up control over; withdraw support or protection
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accompany (v)
Definition
to go with as an associate or companion; to be in association with
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accumulate (v)
Definition
to increase the growth of by addition, especially when repeated
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ambiguous (adj)
Definition
not clear
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append (v)
Definition
to add something to a piece of writing
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appreciate (v)
Definition
to admire and value someone or something / to increase in monetary value over time
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arbitrary (adj)
Definition
depending on individual discretion (as of a judge) and not fixed by law
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automate (v)
Definition
to start using computers and machines to do a job, rather than people
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bias (n)
Definition
an outlook; especially : a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment : prejudice
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chart (n)
Definition
an outline map exhibiting something (as climatic or magnetic variations) in its geographical aspects
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clarify (v)
Definition
to make something clearer or easier to understand
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commodity (n)
Definition
an article of commerce especially when delivered for shipment
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complement (n)
Definition
something that fills up, completes, or makes perfect
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conform (v)
Definition
to behave in the way that most other people in your group or society behave
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contemporary (adj)
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marked by characteristics of the present period : modern, current
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contradict (v)
Definition
to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true
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crucial (adj)
Definition
extremely important
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currency (n)
Definition
something (as coins, treasury notes, and banknotes) that is in circulation as a medium of exchange: money
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denote (v)
Definition
to serve as an indication of (his expression denoted distress)
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detect (v)
Definition
to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (detect alcohol in the blood)
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deviate (n)
Definition
to change what you are doing so that you are not following an expected plan, idea, or type of behaviour
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displace (v)
Definition
to take the place or position of something or someone
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drama (adj)
Definition
a play for the theatre, television, radio etc, usually a serious one
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eventual (adj)
Definition
happening at the end of a long period of time or after a lot of other things have happened
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exhibit (v)
Definition
to show or display outwardly especially by visible signs or actions (He exhibited no fear.)
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exploit (v)
Definition
to make profitable use of, sometimes by unfair advantage (the exploitation of migrant farm workers)
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fluctuate (v)
Definition
to vary or change from higher to lower, and vice vera ( gas prices fluctuate)
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guideline (n)
Definition
an indication of policy or conduct; a general rule to be followed
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highlight (adj/v)
Definition
to make subject easy to notice so that people pay attention to it
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implicit (adj)
Definition
implied but not directly expressed or understood
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induce (v)
Definition
to cause by direction persuasion, influence or action ; produced
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inevitable (adj)
Definition
unable to be avoided
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infrastructure (n)
Definition
the underlying foundation or basic framework (as of a system or organization)
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inspect (v)
Definition
to examine closely
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intense (adj)
Definition
having a very strong effect or felt very strongly
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manipulation (n)
Definition
manage or utilize skillfully, sometimes to one's own advantage
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minimize (v)
Definition
to reduce or keep to a minimum; to underestimate intentionally
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nuclear (adj)
Definition
of, relating to, or constituting a nucleus
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offset (n)
Definition
something that serves to counterbalance or to compensate for something else
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paragraph (n)
Definition
a subdivision of a written composition
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plus (adj)
Definition
having, receiving, or being in addition to what is anticipated
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practitioner (n)
Definition
one who practices a profession
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predominant (adj)
Definition
for the most part : mainly
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prospect (n)
Definition
opportunity or possibility
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radical (adj)
Definition
different from the norm or traditional view; extreme
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random (adj)
Definition
without definite aim, direction, rule, or method ( a random act of violence )
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reinforce (v)
Definition
to strengthen by additional assistance
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restore (v)
Definition
return to an original condition or state
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revise (v)
Definition
to modify or change an idea or work in progress
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schedule (n)
Definition
a timetable listing events in chronological order
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tense (adj)
Definition
feeling worried, uncomfortable, and unable to relax
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terminate (v)
Definition
to end in time or existence; to conclude
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theme (n)
Definition
the principal topic of interest
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thereby (adv)
Definition
by means of that act ( He signed the contract, thereby agreeing to the terms. )
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uniform (adj)
Definition
not varying ( Flat-screen TVs feature uniform picture sharpness. )
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vehicle (n)
Definition
something used to achieve an end ( organized protests as a vehicle for change )
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via (prep)
Definition
by means of ( We're traveling via American Airlines. )
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virtual (adj)
Definition
very nearly a particular thing (virtual reality)
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widespread (adj)
Definition
widely diffused or prevalent ( widespread public interest )
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visual (adj)
Definition
of, relating to, or used in vision
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