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Vocab 10
Debate
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English
Undergraduate 1
01/04/2013

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debate (vt/vi)
Definition
to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution
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position (cn)
Definition
an opinion on a particular subject, esp. the official opinion of a government, political party, or sb. in authority
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controversial (adj)
Definition
causing a lot of disagreement, because many people have strong opinions about the subject being discussed
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election (cn)
Definition
when people vote to choose sb. for an official position
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candidate (cn)
Definition
sb. who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election
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Democratic party (cn)
Definition
the older and more liberal of the 2 main political parties of the USA
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Republican party (cn)
Definition
the more conservative of the 2 main political parties of the USA
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policy (un/cn)
Definition
a way of doin sth. that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, business or other organization
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critical thinking (un)
Definition
disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence
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format (cn)
Definition
the organization, plan, style or something, such as a performance, TV show, paper or book
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guideline (cn)
Definition
rules or instructions about the best way to do sth.
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invalid (adj)
Definition
not based on true facts or clear ideas, and lack good judgment
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irrelevant (adj)
Definition
not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important
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misinform (vt)
Definition
to give sb. information that in incorrect
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revolve (vi)
Definition
to move around like a wheel or to move in circles around sth.
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modesty (un)
Definition
a humble way of behaving or talking
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disprove (vt)
Definition
to show that sth. is wrong or not true
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confirm (vt)
Definition
to say or show that sth. is definitely true
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endure (vt)
Definition
to be in a difficult or painful situation for a long time without complaining
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excel (vi)
Definition
to do sth. very well, or much better than most people
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convert (vt)
Definition
to change sth. so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way
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column (cn)
Definition
a line of numbers or words written under each other that goes down a page
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uniform (adj)
Definition
being the same in all its parts
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groundbreaking (adj)
Definition
sth. that involves making new discoveries or using new methods
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mass media (un)
Definition
all the people and organizations that provide information and news for the public, including TV, newspapers, etc.
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