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AWL Sublist 3
(60 words)
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12/06/2012

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alternative (n/adj)
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an optional choice
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circumstance (n)
Definition
the conditions that affect a situation
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comment (n)
Definition
a briefly expressed opinion
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compensate (n)
Definition
to counter-balance the effects of
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component (n/adj)
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one part of a whole / constituent
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consent (n/v)
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agreement / to agree
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considerable (adj)
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a large extent
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constant (adj)
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without stopping / continuous
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constraint (n)
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restricted freedom of movement or choice
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contribute (v)
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to give money, help, ideas etc
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convene (v)
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to come together, especially for a formal meeting
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coordinate (n/v)
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exact position / synchronized activity
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core (n/adj)
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center / essental
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corporate (adj)
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large scale / of many parts
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correspond (v)
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to be related with another set of ideas or facts
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criteria (n)
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a standard by which other things are measured
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deduce (v)
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to form an opinion based on what you know
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demonstrate (v)
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to show by example
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document (n/v)
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a formal paper / verify
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dominant (adj)
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chief / greatest
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emphasis (n)
Definition
special notice or importance given to something
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ensure (v)
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to make sure, certain, or safe
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excluded (v)
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to prevent participation or inclusion
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framework (n)
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the basic form or structure of something
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funds (n)
Definition
money
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illustrated (v)
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to show or make clear by using examples
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immigrate (v)
Definition
to move permanently to a foreign country
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imply (v)
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to indirectly suggest that something is true
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initial (n/v/adj)
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the first letter of someone's name/ to write these letters/ happening at the beginning
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instance (n/v)
Definition
an example / formal: to give something as an example
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interact (v)
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to talk to or work with another person or group
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justify (n)
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to explain something others might think is unreasonable
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layer (n)
Definition
a thickess of material on a surface, often one on top of another
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link (n/v)
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a connection / to connect
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locate (n)
Definition
to find
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maximize (v)
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to increase to the fullest extent
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minor (adj)
Definition
not of major importance
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negate (v)
Definition
to reverse
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outcome (n)
Definition
a result
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partner (n)
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a person with shared interests / to join in a combined effort
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philosophy (n)
Definition
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
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physical (adj)
Definition
having a solid form
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proportion (n)
Definition
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
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publish (v)
Definition
to produce and distribute in printed form
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react (n)
Definition
to respond, often immediately
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register (v)
Definition
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant
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reliance (n)
Definition
dependence
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remove (v)
Definition
to rid oneself of something
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scheme (n/v)
Definition
a ploy, plan, or method / the act of planning
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sequence (n)
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a series of things / event linked together
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sex (n)
Definition
intercourse
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shift (n)
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a planned action to achieve an outcome / changing position
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specify (v)
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to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
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sufficient (adj)
Definition
enough
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task (n/v)
Definition
a piece of work that needs to be done regularly/to give someone a job to do
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technical (adj)
Definition
used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge
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technique (n)
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a methods
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technology (n)
Definition
scientific study for practical use / an invention
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valid (adj)
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being sound / reasonable
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volume (n)
Definition
a considerable amount
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