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VOCABULARY LISTS

Academic Word List words (Coxhead, 2000)December 28, 2012 By Pamela ELI

This is a list including most of the 570 headwords of Averil Coxhead's (2000) Academic Word List. The source of the words here is

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/resources/academicwordlist/awl-headwords. The definitions and examples come from selectionsmade available by vocabulary.com, unless noted otherwise.

The manually-added notes are examples for and from graduate students in various fields at the University of Michigan.

As people abandon desktop computers for mobile ones, existing tech

companies’ business models are being upended and new companiesare blooming.

— New York Times (Jan 7, 2013)

Common academic collocations: abandon a hypothesis, abandon a line of

researchCOCA ( www.americancorpus.org) indicates academic collocates include

decision, efforts, position, policy...i couldn't find any examples in

mechanical engineering, so this might be a verb used more in policy-

related fields?

1.

forsake, leave behind

The other grou p wr ote in a more abstract , evaluative way,

prompted by questions such as “Why did the event happen?

— Scientific American (Dec 28, 2012)

Also a noun. the abstract of an article is a structured summary of its

contents. We need to supply abstracts of conference presentations for

the conference program or conference proposals sometimes too.

2.

existing only in the mind

But one reason may be, paradoxically, greater access to health

insurance.

— Reuters (Jan 7, 2013)

I need to remember to pronounce the /k/ sound in the middle: AEK

sess. If not, I sound like I'm saying the verb "assess"

3.

the right to enter

City clerks' offices around Maine scheduled extra office hours to

accommodate same-sex couples rushing to wed.

— Reuters (Dec 29, 2012)

academic collocations: "accommodate needs," "designed to

accommodate [something]" common nouns that collocate with this verb

are "learning, changes, differences" (COCA at www.americancorpus.org)

4.

have room for; hold without crowding

Mr. Obama demands that any spending cuts be accompanied by

revenue increases.

5.

go or travel along with

abandon

abstract

access

accommodate

accompany

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Business would still be left with record reserves, much higher than

those accumulated in earlier recessions.

— The Guardian (Jan 2, 2013)

6.

get or gather together

Acknowledging differences in work style enables leaders to structure

interactions better.

— Washington Post (Jan 5, 2013)

7.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of

The design of the product resembles gadgets made by Nest Labs, the

connected home company Google acquired earlier this year for $3.2

billion.

— Wall Street Journal (Sep 10, 2014)

collocations: acquire a house, knowledge, experience

q is /k/

stress on QUIRE

obtain, get, buy

members of the word family: acquisition (mergers and acquisitions)

8.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

Japanese officials said adapting overseas technologies presented a

particular challenge.


9.

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

Better said it had injected significant funds into the business "without

adequate returns".

— The Guardian (Jan 4, 2013)

0.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

The managers typicallyadjust their holdings based on algorithms

and charts tracking trends in global markets.— Wall Street Journal (Jan 6, 2013)

1.

alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard

2.

accumulate

acknowledge

acquire

adapt

adequate

adjust

advocate

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He was probably best known for his work on heart disease,

advocating prevention through exercise and diet, particularly foods

low in animal fat and sodium.


speak, plead, or argue in favor of

Would adding this data to someone's medical record affect health

insurance rates?

— Slate (Jan 7, 2013)

3.

have an influence upon

Using data from Twitter covering 60,000 trips, aggregated within a

ten mile radius, Fischer created this map of Europe's transport

network.

— The Guardian (Nov 22, 2012)

4.

a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together

Existing x86 processor designs allocate cache on a first come, first

served basis, which allows some workloads to monopolize the

shared pool.

— Forbes (Sep 10, 2014)

allocate resources

5.

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose

Yet scientists have struggled to understand whether climate change is

altering that cycle.

— Scientific American (Jan 4, 2013)

6.

cause to change; make different

The fourth is currently classified as probable case and his infection

status may remain ambiguous.

— Scientific American (Dec 5, 2012)

7.

having more than one possible meaning

While both air travel and pipelines are safer than their road

alternatives, the analogy only extends so far.

8.

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

affect

aggregate

allocate

alter

ambiguous

analogy

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— Scientific American (Nov 16, 2012)

What are the annual sales of electric vehicles in India?

— Forbes (Jan 7, 2013)

9.

occurring or payable every year

“We anticipate some potential short-term disruption,” Mr. Morton

said, “but no significant long-term implications.”


0.

regard something as probable or likely

The report of Rain's apparent romance with popular South Korean

actress Kim Tae-hee, 32, broke in local media on Tuesday.

— BBC (Jan 2, 2013)

1.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

The hashtag has been appended to quite a few approving tweets.

— The Guardian (Jun 20, 2012)

2.

fix to; attach

There are, of course, plenty of things to appreciate about Downton.

— Time (Jan 4, 2013)

3.

be fully aware of

He said a better understanding of the links between high blood

pressure and dementia could be crucial for developing new

treatments or approaches to prevention.

— BBC (Jan 7, 2013)

4.

ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem

Mr. Frederick said “that kind of legal strategy is perfectly

appropriate.”

5.

suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

annual

anticipate

apparent

append

appreciate

approach

appropriate

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“Indonesians are religious people, they are very much attached to

their religious teachings, their religious values,” he said.


be in contact with

He joined the Army near the end of and attained the rank of staff

sergeant, remaining in the United States.

— New York Times (Oct 12, 2012)

3.

to gain with effort

Ms. Ora attributes much of her fashion education to her

surroundings.


4.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

Soccer authorities have been helping those banned with getting

back on their feet and finding a way back into society.


5.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

The husband sits in the dominant, protective role, watching his wife’s

efforts on behalf of the family and taking pride.

— New York Times (Aug 30, 2012)

6.

as the agent of or on someone's part

More than 300 political parties contested the last general elections,

representing various concerns, biases , cries for justice and pressure

groups.


7.

a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

“Flu vaccines are tough,” Bresee said during a telephone briefing

with reporters.


8.

give essential information to someone

attain

attribute

authority

behalf

bias

brief

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Across Portugal, supermarkets and hypermarkets, with their

inexpensive packaged goods and bulk items, continued to gain

ground.

— New York Times (Nov 17, 2012)

9.

the property possessed by a large mass

As John Stuart Mill emphasized many years ago, those who are

capable of supporting themselves should not rely on the habitual

aid of others.

— New York Times (Dec 17, 2012)

0.

having capacity or ability

“The hospitals treating the injured are at maximum capacity .

— Newsweek (Jan 11, 2013)

1.

capability to perform or produce

The company said it was also temporarily ceasing sales of modern

sporting rifles nationwide.


2.

put an end to a state or an activity

Options include channeling more funds to the banking sector to

boost lending, buying government bonds on the secondary market

and even reducing foreign currency reserves.


3.

transmit or serve as the medium for transmission

In some countries, including the largest developing economies in Asia,

the G.D.P. charts show no indication that bad things ever

happened.


4.

a visual display of information

5.

make reference to

bulk

capable

capacity

cease

channel

chart

cite

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The ratings agency cited India's high saving and investment rates,

relatively competitive private sector and diverse economy as rationale

behind its decision.


What followed, officials said, was a remarkable show of

international cooperation over Syria's civil war.


6.

of or occurring between or among citizens of the state

He later clarified his meaning and said the media had his

misconstrued his comments.

— Washington Post (Nov 9, 2012)

7.

make clear and comprehensible

“The Blue Angel,” adapted from Heinrich Mann’s novel “Small Town

Tyrant,” is a cinema classic that made Marlene Dietrich a star.


8.

of recognized authority or excellence

France's Civil Code says one must have another nationality in order

to give up French citizenship because it is forbidden to be stateless.


9.

a set of rules or principles or laws

That leadership vacuum, Mr. Bealefeld and others said, has

inevitably depleted morale and kept the agency from developing a

coherent agenda.


0.

marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts

The cutbacks in education and growing youth unemployment

coincide with two demographic crises facing European

governments.


1.

happen simultaneously

civil

clarify

classic

code

coherent

coincide

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The collapse of Latvia’s largest bank in 1995 wiped out many

people’s savings.


2.

break down, literally or metaphorically

Training commences with what is known as a “warm welcome.”

— New York Times (Jun 24, 2012)

3.

set in motion, cause to start

The commission collected evidence that showed the authorities

discussed covering up killings, including by quickly burying the bodies

of victims.


4.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

A lawyer for the medical examiner’s office, Mimi Mairs, said the

agency had committed to “leaving no stone unturned in recalling

casework she touched.”


5.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

By introducing the rating system to games that rely on digital

distribution, Vance said, developers will be able to better

communicate their nature to consumers.

6.

interchange information or ideas

In November, Hurricane Sandy devastated entire communities in

coastal New York and New Jersey and killed over 100 people.


7.

group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region

8.

able to exist and perform in harmonious combination

collapse

commence

commission

commit

communicate

community

compatible

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Starting in late June, a system that sends emergency alerts via texts

began operating on compatible cellphones.


The German government has already compensated Jews who were

forced to work in the ghettos.


9.

make amends for

Mobile video calling has risen so quickly that industry analysts have

not yet compiled exact numbers.


0.

get or gather together

Third, in 2008-9, monetary and fiscal policies were complemented

by government capital injections directly into United States and

European banks.


1.

something added to embellish or make perfect

Avoiding turnovers, hitting the offensive boards and getting to the

free throw line are all key components of an efficient offense.


2.

one of the individual parts making up a composite entity

The New England Compounding Center was shut down, and

inspections found extensive contamination.


3.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

“ Comprehensive investigative reports for the four equine fatalities from the inner track meet are being completed by board staff.”


4.

including all or everything

compensate

compile

complement

component

compound

comprehensive

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Peck, though, was surprised to learn the other team nicknames used

in his league, which was comprised entirely of white men.

— Washington Post (Jun 27, 2012)

5.

be composed of

This strategy, while not entirely random, was hardly well conceived .

— New York Times (May 21, 2012)

6.

have the idea for

Mostly we were silent, concentrating on our steps, but occasionally

we would chat.


7.

make denser, stronger, or purer

There is little technical artistry involved, the focus instead on simple

concepts and difficult execution.


8.

an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances

Taken together, the reports have led analysts to conclude that after

years of being an economic drag, housing is now contributing to

economic growth.

— Washington Post (Dec 27, 2012)

9.

bring to a close

Problem solving was concurrent with physical effort, so the brain

must have adapted by developing appropriate regions to enhance

neurocognition.

— New York Times (Sep 15, 2010)

0.

occurring or operating at the same time

1.

the way a person behaves toward other people

comprise

conceive

concentrate

concept

conclude

concurrent

conduct

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They consist of arms, elbows and very long finger bones connected

by two layers of thin skin.

— Washington Post (Oct 31, 2012)

have its essential character

False reviews are a constant problem on consumer Web sites.


9.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

The FDA said it is also working on proposed safety regulations

targeting imported food – which constitutes 15% of what’s eaten in

the U.S.

— Chicago Tribune (Jan 5, 2013)

0.

form or compose

Constrained school budgets are likely to prevent any mass hiring or

arming of security officers.


1.

hold back

He wanted and received some honest feedback to help construct a

game plan that would put them in better positions to succeed.


2.

make by combining materials and parts

She said she had decided to step down after consulting family

members and friends.


3.

get or ask advice from

The technology in theory allows for thinner screens that consume

less power.


4.

use up, as resources or materials

constant

constitute

constrain

construct

consult

consume

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Beck made eye contact with me and nodded.


5.

be in or establish communication with

There is, in other words, much to appreciate about contemporary

movies this year.


6.

belonging to the present time

Geological Survey has posted some useful context and

interpretation.


7.

the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation

Other league business will also resume, including trades and

contract signings.


8.

a binding agreement that is enforceable by law

The C.I.A.’s acting director, Michael Morell, recently contradicted that,

saying harsh techniques did produce some tips that led to Bin

Laden.


9.

prove negative; show to be false

On the contrary , he wrote, such clauses are used in most debt

restructuring exercises, and investors “would expect Greece to use it.”


0.

exact opposition

In 2009, researchers at Mount Sinai Medical Center reported finding

1.

give to some cause

contact

contemporary

context

contract

contradict

contrary

contribute

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evidence suggesting that the chemicals may also contribute to

obesity in girls.


But the performance has been clouded by controversy .


2.

a contentious speech act

One week later, the sides convened again with federal mediators in

New Jersey, but still couldn't make progress.


3.

meet formally

But people in traditional societies converse constantly, learning

from one another and sharing.


4.

carry on a discussion

Let us embrace book shelves that convert to dining room tables.


5.

change the nature, purpose, or function of something

They are still not convinced of Mr. Bozizé’s good will.


6.

make realize the truth or validity of something

We are cooperating with authorities and conducting a full internal

investigation.


7.

work together on a common enterprise of project

College admission personnel will focus on your performance in this

8.

the choicest or most vital part of some idea or experience

controversy

convene

converse

convert

convince

cooperate

core

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year's core academic classes.


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made the temporary cease-

fire by Israel’s airplanes conditional on a corresponding halt to

rocket fire from Gaza.


9.

be compatible, similar or consistent

What started as a few coins to buy one hen ends up creating jobs

for people all over Ghana.


0.

bring into existence

Regulators say lenders must consider at least eight criteria ,

including a borrower’s credit history, debt obligations, employment

status, income and assets.


1.

the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

Developing Internet programming is a crucial part of Sony’s future,

he said.


2.

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

“It was really mixed cultures growing up,” she said.


3.

a particular society at a particular time and place

The main move in currency markets Tuesday was a stronger yen.

— Wall Street Journal (Jan 7, 2013)

4.

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

5.

correspond

create

criterion

crucial

culture

currency

cycle

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But real estate tends to move in longer cycles , and Mr. Case is still

saying now is a good time to buy.


a periodically repeated sequence of events

“Political capital in the gun debate only goes so far.


6.

a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal

Decades ago, Andrews whittled wood, watching the shavings fall

away to reveal something recognizable.


7.

a period of 10 years

But there will be less dancing now, because the chickens’ numbers

have declined .


8.

grow worse

Looking at a map later, I deduced that this one was private too.


9.

conclude by reasoning

Relative greatness can be tricky to define across tennis eras.


0.

show the form or outline of

While there are no definite plans yet, “we are looking to broaden

our outreach beyond New York,” said Terry Lynam, a spokesman for

North Shore.

— New York Times (Mar 8, 2012)

1.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

2.

debate

decade

decline

deduce

define

definite

demonstrate

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“Over a century of experience in the United States has

demonstrated the powerful role women’s colleges play in educating

women leaders.”


give an exhibition of to an interested audience

Heard in that light, the work’s agonized gestures, halting pace and

tense silences denoted courage and ineffable dignity.

— New York Times (Mar 12, 2012)

3.

be a sign or indication of

Both the military and Mr. Qadri have publicly denied working

together.


4.

declare untrue; contradict

"It was the most depressing meeting ever," said one attendee who

spoke on the condition of anonymity.


5.

press down

He said his son was "a very simple person at heart" who " derives

pleasures from simple things in life."


6.

come from

The previous models had identical designs that made it easier for

bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up

squarely.


7.

the act of working out the form of something

But soon enough, they detected something wrong, not least that

Mr. Holmes was apparently trying to conceal a handgun.


8.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

denote

deny

depress

derive

design

detect

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Mr. Scal said wireless fitness devices were becoming popular

because they address basic needs for consumers, unlike another

trend seen at the show, enormous televisions.


9.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

He says movies based on video games rarely please devoted fans

and could taint the brand.


0.

dedicate

“Whirlpool’s key differentiating points are quality and innovation,”

said Mr. Beck, and “the icing is that, hey, we’re made in the United

States.”


1.

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait

And then there are Houston’s narrow field dimensions , a factor in

United’s struggles this year.


2.a construct distinguishing objects or individuals

The market malfunctions have been assigned part of the blame for

the diminishing amount of trading happening on the nation’s stock

exchanges.


3.

decrease in size, extent, or range

The film’s narrative is divided into discrete chapters and told out of

chronological sequence.— New York Times (Dec 12, 2011)

4.

constituting a separate entity or part

5.

device

devote

differentiate

dimension

diminish

discrete

displace

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“There are these young guys in the camps, very well dressed, that are

definitely not displaced persons,” Mr. Goffeau said.


cause to move, usually with force or pressure

Eighty of his black-and-white photographs, taken over a 70-year

period, will be on display in this exhibition.


6.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

Food trash has to be disposed of immediately, the futon tucked into

its slot every morning, each object stored after use.


7.

throw or cast away

The small plant in Montreal is divided into two distinct operations.


8.

recognizable; marked

But he insists that his work has been intentionally distorted by

critics.


9.

twist and press out of shape

Mr. Guevara said he believed the institute should stop producing

films and be limited to, say, renting out sets and distributing

movies.


0.

give to several people

“They represent what New York City is all about: a truly diverse

melting pot.”


1.

distinctly dissimilar or unlike

display

dispose

distinct

distort

distribute

diverse

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The document showed that the containers originated in Iran and

declared the contents to be “building materials.”


2.

writing that provides information

He said China’s claims included an area that was “clearly part of the

Philippines’ territory and maritime domain.”


3.

territory over which rule or control is exercised

The Chinese economy remains dominated by manufacturing and

factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.


4.

be in control

Rethinking Those Words for Screen Any writer knows the sinking

feeling: This line, this draft , this entire project, is not quite working.


5.

any of the various versions in the development of a work

She studied art, music and drama in high school and later attended

Compton Community College.


6.

a work intended for performance by actors on a stage

The researchers also found that short sleep duration and snoring

were each independently associated with a greater likelihood of

sleepy driving.


7.

the period of time during which something continues

8.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

document

domain

dominate

draft

drama

duration

economy

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The Chinese economy remains dominated by manufacturing and

factory overcapacity still exists in some sectors.


The importance of employment for former fighters is acknowledged

as an important element of keeping them from picking up arms

again.


9.

one of the individual parts making up a composite entity

School districts have reported eliminating thousands of jobs,

increasing class sizes and reducing library services and other programs.


0.

end, take out, or do away with

But an emerging labor shortage, particularly of young workers, has

changed that picture.


1.

come out into view, as from concealment

Instead, Mr. Langston explained, the emphasis is on using existing

geriatricians as educators and consultants for the generalist

physicians who will actually treat older patients.


2.

special importance or significance

The precise impact can only be determined by careful analysis

unencumbered by dogmatic beliefs not anchored in empirical

results.


3.

derived from experiment and observation rather than theory

New technologies have raised productivity and profits, while

enabling companies to shed workers and slice payroll.

4.

provide the means to perform some task

element

eliminate

emerge

emphasis

empirical

enable

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Mr. Reimer also reported that both diesel engines shut off around

this time, Mr. Sumwalt said, though he encountered no problems

with steering.


5.

a casual or unexpected convergence

These rules were strictly enforced using the flight recording

equipment they carried.


6.

compel to behave in a certain way

Happily, the field is evolving in ways that may enhance safety.


7.

make better or more attractive

Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing,

including enormous interactive video databases.


8.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree

The Interior Department remains focused on ensuring safe drilling

rather than barring drilling off Alaska’s coast.


9.

make certain of

He said about half of all companies today were structured as so-

called pass-through entities.


0.

that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence

1.

the totality of surrounding conditions

encounter

enforce

enhance

enormous

ensure

entity

environment

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“I would rather him be in a classroom environment ,” Ms. Allen said.


Bacon said physical activity was important to good health but might

not necessarily equate with weight loss.


2.

consider or describe as similar or analogous

Some are getting rid of checkout lanes and registers altogether in

favor of roaming clerks equipped with mobile devices, for instance.


3.

provide with, usually for a specific purpose

And 100 half-time employees are considered equivalent to 50 full-

time employees.


4.

being essentially equal to something

“The state’s historical lack of spending has had an eroding effect on

the district,” he said.


5.

become ground down or deteriorate

The most recent one was established by Ford Motors in Mountain

View, Calif., in June.


6.

set up or found

Today he earns his living in the real estate market niche known as

A.R.V., for “after repair value.”


7.

extensive landed property retained by the owner

8.

equate

equip

equivalent

erode

establish

estate

estimate

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By some estimates , half of the nation’s health care plans are run

by companies in the Nashville area.


judge tentatively

Professor Gillers, the legal ethics expert, agreed, saying the ethics

rules do not forbid paying for information.


9.

principles of right and wrong for an individual or group

A vibrant ethnic melting pot, Marseille is also home to an increasing

number of contemporary art and avant-garde performances.


0.

distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people

On Wednesday, his office released a statement saying the public

prosecutor would evaluate the commission’s findings.


1.

estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

As the U.S. economic recovery gains traction, investors also are trying

to factor in an eventual end to the Fed's fiscal stimulus.

— Wall Street Journal (Jan 8, 2013)

2.

expected to follow in the indefinite future

In addition, the report’s loss estimates are somewhat surprising given

that the loans it examined were made after the mortgage crisis

became evident .


3.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

“This is an evolving and emerging threat,” he said.


4.

undergo development

ethic

ethnic

evaluate

eventual

evident

evolve

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An earlier review by the commission found that credit card tips

exceeded 20 percent in fall 2009.


5.

be superior or better than some standard

The most rigorous Drug Free Sport testing panel excludes drugs like

peptide hormones, stimulants, narcotics and many masking agents.


6.

prevent from entering; shut out

Some exhibits designed by Gallagher & Associates are less enticing,

including enormous interactive video databases.


7.

to show, make visible or apparent

American economic output has continued to expand at a sluggish

pace.


8.

make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

But even so, such controls have some benefits, public health experts

say.


9.

a person with special knowledge who performs skillfully

And then there’s the film’s explicit subject matter.


0.

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable

But their potential in other subject areas is already being exploited .


1.use or manipulate to one's advantage

exceed

exclude

exhibit

expand

expert

explicit

exploit

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Such findings have implications for national export officials.


2.

sell or transfer abroad

Empty picture frames hang on exposed brick walls, blank as the

mind.


3.

show; make visible or apparent

“ External demand seems to be holding up better than we had

thought,” Mr. Moëc said.


4.

happening or arising outside some limits or surface

Green tea extracts , more richly concentrated with EGCG, may not be

much better.


5.

remove, usually with some force or effort

“We have seen over and over again that states are very eager to

facilitate direct investment promotion efforts,” Mr. Riskind said.


6.

make easier

So other factors , such as genetics, may be more important for

human longevity.

— Washington Post (Dec 31, 2012)

7.

anything that contributes causally to a result

The organic results featured several Nike entries and various shoe

retailers, but no comparison shopping sites, at least not on the first

page.

8.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

export

expose

external

extract

facilitate

factor

feature

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Currently, people using the card get only one free withdrawal per

deposit of federal funds.


9.

of a government with central and regional authorities

Some of the student exchanges are financed by the Erasmus

Program, while others rely on joint agreements.


0.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

But a broken bone, unlike stretched ligaments, usually heals

completely in a finite period of time.


1.

bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

Where screens are concerned, apparently, the future remains

flexible.


2.

able to adjust readily to different conditions

This create a fluctuating magnetic field that generates heat without

physical contact.


3.

move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern

The second half focused on specific 20th-century songs in the

Gilbert and Sullivan style.


4.

the concentration of attention or energy on something

5.

the organization of data according to preset specifications

federal

finance

finite

flexible

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focus

format

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What customers are now seeing reflects changes in the format of

Google results.


One former member of the DNA Subcommittee said he was

concerned the formula was based on assumptions, not practice.


6.

a symbolic representation of the composition of a compound

Reflecting on the match Broad outlined the problem clearly enough

but was less forthcoming about the likely solution.

— The Guardian (Sep 28, 2012)

"Forthcoming" also implies that someone will say something that others

might be reluctant to say, or that the context might suggest one would

be uncomfortable saying.

7.

at ease in talking to others

The foundation has grown, supporting visual as well as performing

artists and changing its name to the Foundation for Contemporary

Arts.


8.

education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field

The ratings firm said that the unpredictable nature of the policy

framework in Europe is weighing on Spain's credit rating.

— Wall Street Journal (Oct 11, 2012)

9.

the underlying structure

Her best works function like brilliant collages, creating meaning

through idiosyncratic constellations of references and concepts.


0.

what something is used for

A year later, he and other enthusiasts received a state charter to start collecting funds and archival material.


1.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

formula

forthcoming

foundation

framework

function

fund

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“Providing access to the fundamental technology is entirely

different,” he said in an e-mail Friday.


2.

serving as an essential component

Furthermore , the train in Europe or Asia is likely to have traveled at

much higher speed.


3.

in addition

Thousands marching for gender justice on New Years eve.


The vocabulary.com definitions of gender lack a common academic use

of the word in sociology, anthropology, and other social sciences to

denote the socially constructed category of gender identity, e.g. what it

means to be "male" or "female" and how something in-between is

silently categorized as abnormal.

4.

the properties distinguishing reproductive roles

But China is not particularly interested in sharing much of the wealth

the railroad would generate.


5.

bring into existence

Among them: research showing that boomers are giving their time tocommunity groups at higher rates than past generations.


6.

a coming into being

Some artists have created somewhat darker snow globes.


7.

an object with a spherical shape

8.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve

fundamental

furthermore

gender

generate

generation

globe

goal

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His hypothesis was neglected for many years because the

methodology for detecting such chemical factors in the living embryo

was not yet available.

— Scientific American (Jan 3, 2013)

5.

a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

The previous models had identical designs that made it easier for

bump drafting because the front and rear bumpers lined up

squarely.


6.

being the exact same one

The spokeswoman declined to be identified by name, citing

company policy.


7.

give the name or characteristics of

Unfortunately, some United States officials are so captured or

captivated by the ideology of modern banking that they want to

play along.


8.

an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group

One thing I felt keenly while reading was the ignorance of even great

minds, based on when they lived in history.


9.

the lack of knowledge or education

Investigators have so far not linked any historical pipeline problems

to malicious cyberactivity, but software malfunctions have

illustrated the potential threat.


0.

depict with a visual representation

hypothesis

identical

identify

ideology

ignorance

illustrate

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Images of a hang glider soaring through the Grand Canyon were

offset by reports of dozens of pilots dying each year in accidents.


1.

a visual representation produced on a surface

When Mr. Salomon was 19, he immigrated to the United States; his

father worked in a factory in New York City.


2.

come into a new country and change residency

Whatever the economic impact of low interest rates, they seem to be

helping corporate America.


3.

have an effect upon

The big idea: Many business leaders struggle with implementing

strategic change.


4.

apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

The cases involving big banks, he said, lacked sufficient evidence

implicating C.E.Os.


5.

bring into intimate and incriminating connection

But he said there was an implicit understanding that high-ranking

officials were off limits.


6.

implied though not directly expressed

Foreign exchange reserves have remained largely static for 18

7.

express or state indirectly

image

immigrate

impact

implement

implicate

implicit

imply

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months, implying that the Chinese central bank has made no major

intervention in the currency.


Similar restrictions have been imposed by the United Kingdom, Chile

and Brazil.


8.

compel to behave in a certain way

But using generous economic incentives and relying on conventions

has been called an outdated economic strategy.


9.

a positive motivational influence

“The incidences are higher and it’s more threatening,” he said.


0.

the relative frequency of occurrence of something

Corporations are generally inclined to settle potential cases because

even being indicted can cripple business.


1.

lower or bend, as in a nod or bow

Even if income tax rates are higher later, I think the tax deferral”

makes up for that increase.


2.

the financial gain accruing over a given period of time

Clinton said he incorporated both of Obama’s suggestions — “He

was right!” exclaimed the former president.

— Washington Post (Sep 12, 2012)

3.

unite or merge with something already in existence

4.

impose

incentive

incidence

incline

income

incorporate

indicate

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Instead, he indicated he might have some inside information on

who will be.

— Chicago Tribune (Jan 11, 2013)

designate a place, direction, person, or thing

“Everybody needs to put individual thoughts behind them,” Smith

said.


5.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

Ms. Ortega was not in a medically induced coma.


6.

cause to act in a specified manner

But, he said, “In time, as society becomes more comfortable and legal

concerns are ironed out, full autonomy will become practical,

inevitable and necessary.”


7.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this they inferred that infants comprehend the cartoon

character’s perspective, Dr. Endress said.


8.

conclude by reasoning

Mongolia’s vast grasslands have long attracted adventure travelers,

particularly those willing to go on horseback, but a limited tourism

infrastructure has kept numbers low.


9.

the basic features of a system or organization

But all predictions based on computer projections have inh

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