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interested in a particular thing, activity, etc.
The audience was academically oriented |
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not consistent: not always acting or behaving in the same way
ex : Customers have been complaining about theinconsistent service they have received. |
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to make (something) better or like new again .
The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car |
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having qualities that people like : pleasing or attractive .
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to notice or become aware of (something).
▪ I perceived that she had been crying. |
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one of the parts of something, an important piece of something.
The interview is a keycomponent in the hiring process. |
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to be greater or more than (something)
The demand for new housing has already exceeded the supply |
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a person who makes laws : a member of a legislature. |
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the thoughts, beliefs, and choices that are accepted by the largest number of people.
His ideas are well outside the mainstream of political opinion |
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to make (someone or something) different in some way.
The only thing that differentiates the twins is the color of their eyes |
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part or element of something .
▪ Each facet of the problem requires careful attention
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an object used to do work.
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in an equal way for each person or group involved.
We hope that these changes will be mutually beneficial. |
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o have (something) as a part, step, or result.
I'll need to know a little more about what the job entails |
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able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something.
a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds |
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well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes.
▪ an infamous traitor ▪ a city infamous for poverty and crime
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