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AWL Unit 1 A-B Groups 4-6
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05/28/2014

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Term
access
Definition
a way of getting near, at, or to something or someone

All public buildings should provide wheelchair access. [=a way for people in wheelchairs to enter]
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adequate
Definition
enough for some need or requirement

Be sure to allow adequate [=sufficient, enough] time for the paint to dry.
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annual
Definition
happening once a year

The annual meeting is in July.
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apparent
Definition
easy to see or understand

Her reasons for leaving were readily apparent. [=were obvious or easy to see]
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approximate
Definition
almost correct or exact

This is the approximate location of the ancient city.
her approximate age
Term
attitude
Definition
[count] : the way you think and feel about someone or something

He has a positive/negative attitude about the changes.
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attribute n.
Definition
a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has

Both candidates possess the attributes we want in a leader.
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attribute to v.
Definition
to say that (something) is because of (someone or something)

He attributes his success to his coach. [=he credits his success to his coach]
His doctor attributes his health problems to a poor diet and a lack of exercise.
Term
academy
Definition
a school that provides training in special subjects or skills

a military/naval academy
a riding/tennis academy
Term
adjust
Definition
to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better

I adjusted the volume on the radio.
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alter
Definition
to change (something)

Alcohol can alter a person's mood.
Term
amend
Definition
to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)

The country's constitution was amended to allow women to vote.
Term
aware
Definition
not used before a noun : knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists

Are you aware how important you are to me?
Term
abstract
Definition
relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions

abstract ideas/concepts such as love and hate
Term
accurate
Definition
free from mistakes or errors

The new report is accurate down to the tiniest details.
Term
acknowledge
Definition
to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) admit
They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.
Term
aggregate
Definition
to join or combine into a single group

The Web site aggregates content from many other s
Term
allocate
Definition
to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.

Money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children.
Term
assign
Definition
to give someone a particular job or duty : to require someone to do a particular task

They assigned me the job of cleaning the equipment.
Term
author
Definition
a person who has written something

The author of the article didn't check his facts.
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attach
Definition
connected or joined to something

Please fill out the attached application.
Term
bond
Definition
something that is shared between people and forms a connection between them

the bonds of friendship
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brief adj.
Definition
lasting only a short period of time

The meeting will be brief.
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