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09/20/2017

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Term
translate
Definition

Part of word: verb

Definition: to change words from one language into another language

Collocation: literally, accurately, correctly, freely, loosely, roughly, generally, normally, usually, variously

Synonym: N/A 

Antonym: N/A

Ex.: My client speaks only Spanish. Will you translate for me?

       We need someone who can translate Japanese into English.

 

Term
transition
Definition

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: a change from one state or condition to another

Collocation: adjective: abrupt, immediate, rapid, sudden, direct, gradual, phased, slow, awkward, difficult, painful, easy, smooth, non-violent, orderly, peaceful

verb: bring about, cause, effect, complete, make, undergo, mark, ease, smooth period, process, phase

Synonym: N/A

Antonym: N/A

Ex.; We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company.

The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.

The industry is undergoing transition.

The company is in transition as it adapts to the new management system.

Term
underprivileged
Definition

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: having less money, education, etc., than the other people in a society: having fewer advantages, privileges, and opportunities than most people: poor or disadvantaged

Collocation: N/A

Synonym: disadvantaged, poor, deprived, in need, needy, 

Antonym: privileged

Ex.: I saw personally, firsthand, what drug use and drug abuse is doing to an underprivileged population.

But the first time I remember was at Sussex Camp for underprivileged Jewish Children.

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