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10th Grade
09/29/2016

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Term
Prototype(n.)
Definition
An original type, model or form to be developed or revised.
Example: This museum shows many prototypes of the different machines that we use
today.
Term
Assets(n.)
Definition
the entire property of a person or an entity.
Example: He inherited all his father’s assets by law.
Term
Configuration(n.)
Definition
The way that all the parts of a computer are connected and
assembled.
Example: The prices of a computer depends largely on its configuration.
Term
Speculate(v.)
Definition
Make guesses after reasoning.
Example: Researcher speculate that this disease has something to do with a lack of
calcium.
Term
Seek(v.)
Definition
look for; try to find something.
Example: He tried his best to seek work for a living.
Term
Consume(v.)
Definition
Eat or drink something.
Example: I used to consume a liter of milk every day.
Term
Substantial(adj.)
Definition
Large in amount or extent.
Example: A substantial number of people are trying to buy the new version of the iPhone
after it was released.
Term
Demonstrable(adj.)
Definition
Being able to be shown whether it is true or exists.
Example: There is a demonstrable link between lack of calcium and this kind of disease.
Term
Efficacy(n.)
Definition
Effectiveness in doing what it is supposed to.
Example: Recent research has confirmed the efficacy of this medicine in relieving pain
of muscle.
Term
Clarify(v.)
Definition
To make a statement so that something becomes clear.
Example: He has clarified his absence during this event.
Term
Impending(adj.)
Definition
About to happen.
Example: I have a feeling of impending disaster now because I broke my brother’s
model.
Term
Collaborator(n.)
Definition
Someone to work together.
Example: He is my collaborator on this project.
Term
Unrelenting(adj.)
Definition
Continuous without stopping.
We came across an unrelenting downpour of rain on our way back.
Term
Intense(adj.)
Definition
strong or to an extreme degree.
Example: He sweat a lot after intense the exercise.
Term
Trauma(n.)
Definition
A painful experience that may cause mental damage.
Example: He has been through the trauma of losing his child.
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