Term
implement
noun
im·ple·ment
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/ˈɪmpləmənt/ |
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Definition
implement: an object used to do work.
* ▪ farming implements▪ stone implements used in prehistoric times▪ a sharp-edged implement used to chop wood |
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Term
facet
noun
fac·et
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/ˈfæsət/ |
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Definition
facet: 1: a part or element of something.
ex:▪ Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.
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Term
mutually
adverb
mu·tu·al·ly
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/ˈmju:tʃəwəli/ |
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mutually: : in an equal way for each person or group involved .
ex; ▪ We hope that these changes will be mutually beneficial.
▪ a mutually rewarding relationship.
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Term
entail
verb
en·tail
2 - 2
/ɪnˈteɪl/ |
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entail [+ obj]: to have (something) as a part, step, or result .
▪ I'll need to know a little more about what the job entails. [=involves]▪ The procedure does entail [=carry] certain risks.▪ He accepted the responsibility, with all that it entails. |
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Term
capable
adjective
ca·pa·ble
3 - 1
/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ |
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capable: able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something — + of.
ex: ▪ Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet.▪ He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. |
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Term
infamous
adjective
in·fa·mous
3 - 1
/ˈɪnfəməs/ |
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infamous: well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes.
ex: ▪ an infamous traitor.
▪ a city infamous for poverty and crime. |
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Term
oriented
adjective
ori·ent.ed
3 - 1
/ˈoriˌɛntd/ |
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Definition
oriented: interested in a particular thing, activity, etc.
ex: ▪ politically oriented journalists. [=journalists who are interested in politics]
▪ The audience was academically oriented. |
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Term
inconsistent
adjective
in·con·sis·tent
4 - 3
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ |
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inconsistent: [more or most inconsistent] : not consistent: such as a: not always acting or behaving in the same way
▪ Customers have been complaining about the inconsistent service they have received.
b: not continuing to happen or develop in the same way
▪ The pain has been inconsistent.
c: having parts that disagree with each other ▪ She was inconsistent in her argument. |
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Term
revamp
verb
re·vamp
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/riˈvæmp/ |
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revamp [+ obj] : to make (something) better or like new again .
ex: ▪ The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car.▪ They are revamping [=renovating] the old house.
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Term
appealing
adjective
ap·peal·ing
3 - 2
/əˈpi:lɪŋ/ |
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appealing [more or most appealing] : having qualities that people like : pleasing or attractive.
ex: ▪ a book with an appealing title▪ appealing colors▪ It is an idea that most people will find appealing. [=that most people will like]— often + to▪ The offer is especially appealing to young people who are buying their first car. — opposite unappealing
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Term
perceive
verb
per·ceive
2 - 2
/pɚˈsi:v/ |
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perceive [+ obj]: to notice or become aware of (something).
ex: ▪ I perceived [=noticed] that she had been crying.▪ The detective perceived [=saw] a change in the suspect's attitude. |
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Term
component
noun
com·po·nent
3 - 2
/kəmˈpoʊnənt/ |
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component: [count] : one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something .(plural coments)
ex: ▪ He sells spare computer components.▪ The interview is a key component in the hiring process.▪ Hard work has been a major component of his success. |
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Term
exceed
verb
ex·ceed
2 - 2
/ɪkˈsi:d/ |
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exceed [+ obj] :to be greater or more than (something).
ex: ▪ The cost must not exceed 10 dollars.▪ The demand for new housing has already exceeded the supply. : to be better than (something) ▪ Their accomplishments far exceeded [=surpassed] our expectations. |
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Term
legislators
noun
leg·is·la·tor
4 - 1
/ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪˌtoɚ, ˈlɛʤəˌsleɪtɚ/
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Definition
legislators: [count] : a person who makes laws : a member of a legislature. (plural leg·is·la·tors)
ex: ▪ Write to your state legislator.▪ Legislators [=lawmakers] in both parties have supported
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Term
mainstream
noun
main·stream
2 - 1
/ˈmeɪnˌstri:m/
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Definition
mainstream: : the thoughts, beliefs, and choices that are accepted by the largest number of people.
ex: ▪ His ideas are well outside the mainstream of political opinion. = His ideas are well outside the political mainstream. |
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Term
differentiate
verb
dif·fer·en·ti·ate
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/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪt/ |
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differentiate: to see or state the difference or differences between two or more things [no obj] — often + between.
ex: ▪ We've been learning how to differentiate between different types of plants. [+ obj] — often + from▪ It's sometimes hard to differentiate one action movie from all the others |
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