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Chapter #11
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Undergraduate 1
11/29/2012

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Anticipate(V.)
Definition

-To make a predicition

-Take action in order to be prepared

Example:If you don't pass the grammar class exam , you should be planning ahead to anticipate a low grade in that class.

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Capable(Adj.)
Definition

-Have the ability or quality enough to do a specified thing

-Able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do

Example:If you are good at mathematic, you are capable of studying engineering.

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Detect(V.)
Definition

-Identify the presence of something

-inverigate something

Example: There is equipment that can used for detecting the presence of metal.

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Estimate(V.)
Definition

-Roughly calucate the value, number, quantity of something

Example:We can't estimate the age of someone by how they look.

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Evaluate(V.)
Definition

-To examine and judge carefully

Example:I take time to evaluate this question before answering it.

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Fund(V.)
Definition

-To provide money for something such as debt

Example:I planned to fund my trip with the money I made washing my friend's car.

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Overlap(V.)
Definition

-To Lie or extend over and cover part of something


Example:That's where currency overlay managers have found their their most valuable selling point.

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Primary(Adj.)
Definition

-principal

-First or highest in rank, quality, or importance

Example:The primary source of imformation was from witness statements.

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Three primary colors

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Resource(N.)
Definition

-An available supply that can be drawn on when needed

-Something that can be used for support

Example:This website provides links to many useful resources on physic.

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Terminate(V.)
Definition

-To bring to an end

-To come to an end

Example:The train journey will terminate at Seattle, then I will need to take a bus.


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