Vocabulary in Context
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a close relationship
mutual bonds
explosive devices
Hand grenades used in military combat.
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) commonly used in acts of terrorism.
Use "incorporate" in a sentence.
I incorporated this vocabulary word into this sentence.
The first language a person learns and speaks from early childhood.
Native language
What are the liberal arts?
The liberal arts are general areas of study, like literature, science, and history, that focus on developing thinking, communication, and broad knowledge instead of specific job skills.
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deduce
infer
Complex Issues
Climate change and its global impact.
The ethical dilemmas in genetic engineering.
Animals in the wild __________ to changing environments in order to survive.
Adapt: Animals in the wild adapt to changing environments to survive.
A child who can speak two languages fluently.
Bilingual child
What does it mean if you do something discreetly?
To do something discreetly means to do it quietly and carefully to avoid attention.
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despite
notwithstanding
Abstract Ideas
The concept of freedom.
The notion of justice.
What does it mean if someone is presumptuous?
If someone is presumptuous, they are overly confident or rude by assuming something they shouldn't.
Example: It was presumptuous of her to think she would get the job without an interview.
A cone-shaped device that makes your voice louder
Megaphone
What does "aid" mean?
Aid means help or support, like money, resources, or advice given to someone in need.
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nonetheless
nevertheless
Immature Behavior
Throwing tantrums when things don't go their way.
Blaming others for personal mistakes.
Define liberal politics.
Liberal politics is a way of thinking that supports individual freedom, social equality, and government help to create fair opportunities.
Sentence: Liberal politics often push for free healthcare and education for everyone.
An instrument for reproducing sound by means of a needle
Phonograph
Define the word "clause" and use it in a sentence.
A clause is a group of words with a subject and verb. It can be part of a sentence or stand alone.
Sentence: The meeting was canceled because the manager was sick.
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the process of changing
adaptation
Human Rights Violations
Discrimination based on race or gender.
Suppression of freedom of speech.
What does it mean if a government has an interventionist approach to its economic policy?
When a government has an interventionist approach, it actively controls or manages the economy by making rules, giving financial help, or running programs to address social and economic issues.
The study of sounds in a particular language
Phonology
What is the difference between "scope" and "ration"
Scope: The range or extent of something, like a project or a topic.
Ration: A set amount of something given out, especially when it's limited.