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AWL Sublist 9
(60 words)
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English
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12/06/2012

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accommodate (v)
Definition
to provide lodging or space for someone
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analogy (n)
Definition
a camparison drawn showing similarites in a certain way, but differences in all other ways.
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anticipate (v)
Definition
to expect; look forward to; be sure of (to anticipate a favorable decision.)
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assure (v)
Definition
to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried
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attain (v)
Definition
to reach as an end : gain, achieve (attain a goal)
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behalf (n)
Definition
interest, benefit; support, defense (The lawyer argued on his behalf)
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bulk (n)
Definition
a large quantity or mass
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cease (v)
Definition
to cause to come to an end especially gradually : no longer continue
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coherent (adj)
Definition
characterized by logical connection or consistency
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coincide (v)
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to happen at the same time; correspond in character or perspective
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commence (v)
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to enter upon : begin
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incompatible (adj)
Definition
unsuitable together
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concurrent (adj)
Definition
operating or occurring at the same time
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confine (v)
Definition
to limit or restrict
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controversy (n)
Definition
a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.
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converse (n/v)
Definition
the opposite is true / to have a conversation with someone
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device (n)
Definition
a thing made for a particular purpose; an invention or contrivance, especially a mechanical or electrical one
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devote (v)
Definition
to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something
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diminish (v)
Definition
to become smaller
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distort (v)
Definition
to change the appearance, sound, or shape of something so that it is strange or unclear
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duration (n)
Definition
the length of time something continues or exists (often used with the)
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erode (v)
Definition
to wear away by natural or human forces (the erosion of moral values)
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ethic (adj)
Definition
a general idea or belief that influences people's behaviour and attitudes
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format (n)
Definition
the outline,shape, or organization of something;
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found (v)
Definition
to start something new often by providing the necessary money: establish
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inherent (adj)
Definition
innate or intrinsic
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insight (n)
Definition
apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding
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integral (adj)
Definition
of, pertaining to, or belonging as a part of the whole
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intermediate (adj)
Definition
being, situated, or acting between two points, stages, things, persons, etc.
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manual (adj)
Definition
operated by hand rather than an automatic device
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mature (adj)
Definition
complete in natural growth or development
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mediate (v)
Definition
to negotiate between parties, as to effect agreement or reconciliation
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medium (adj)
Definition
a middle state or condition; mean
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military (adj)
Definition
pertaining to the armed forces
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minimal (adj)
Definition
barely adequate or the least possible: minimal care.
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mutual (adj)
Definition
reciprocal (having mutual respect)
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norm (n)
Definition
a standard, model, or pattern
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overlap (v)
Definition
to cover and extend beyond (something else)
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passive (adj)
Definition
not participating readily or actively; inactive
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portion (n)
Definition
any part of a whole ( I read a portion of the book.)
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preliminary (adj)
Definition
preceding the main part; introductory
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protocol (n)
Definition
rules explaining correct conduct/procedures in formal situations
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qualitative (adj)
Definition
relating to how good something is
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refine (v)
Definition
to bring to a fine or a pure state
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relax (v)
Definition
to make a rule or law less strict
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restrain (v)
Definition
to control or limit something that is increasing too much
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revolution (n)
Definition
an overthrow an established government or political system
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rigid (adj)
Definition
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible
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route (n)
Definition
a course, way, or road for passage or travel
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scenario (n)
Definition
a description of what could happen
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sphere (n)
Definition
any rounded body approximately of this form
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subordinate (adj)
Definition
placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank
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supplement (n)
Definition
an addition to something else to complement it
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suspend (v)
Definition
to hang by attachment to something above; to defer or postpone
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team (n)
Definition
a number of persons associated in some joint action
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temporary (adj)
Definition
of limited duration
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trigger (n)
Definition
the part of a weapon, when squeezed, fires it
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unify (v)
Definition
to make or become a single unit; unite
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violate (v)
Definition
to breach, infringe, or transgress a law, rule, or promise
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vision (n)
Definition
of or related to sight
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