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Chapter 14: Linguistics
Vocabulary Words
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Language - English
Undergraduate 1
03/03/2008

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adaptation
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(n.) an adjustement needed to function in a new way
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bond
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(n.) a stron connection
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clause
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(n.) group of words containing a subject and a verb
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colleague
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(n.) a coworker
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conclusion
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(n.) an idea reached after considering all the information
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debate
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(n.) an argument between two opposing sides
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expert
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(n.) a master at something
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format
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(n.) a general arrangement of something
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instruction
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(n.) information about how to do something
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intelligence
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(n.) ability to learn and understand information
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maturity
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(n.) adulthood
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summary
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(n.) a brief statement of the most important features of an event or a work
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cite
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(v.) to mention or quote as an example
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device
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(n.) a mechanism or tool
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devote
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(v.) to set aside for special use
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incorporate
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(v.) to include one thing inside or as part of another
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infer
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(v.) to conclude based on some information
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manipulate
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(v.) to move or control something using the hands
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unify
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(v.) to bring together as a whole; to integrate
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violate
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(adj.) existing only as a concept rather than a concrete object
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accurate
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(adj.) correct
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ambiguous
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(adj.) having more than one possible meaning; confusing
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brief
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(adj.) short; to the point
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complex
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(adj.) complicated
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incompatible
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(adj.) not able to work or be together
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isolated
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(adj.) separated from others
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minimal
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(adj.) a small amount or degree
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mutual
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(adj.) having similar feelings or ideas
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ongoing
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(adj.) continuing
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preliminary
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(adj.) belonging to an early stage of something
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unique
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(adj.) being one of a kind; without equal
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inherently
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(adv.) as an inborn quality; naturally
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nevertheless
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(adv.) in spite of that; however
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notwithstanding
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(prep.) in spite of; despite
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