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propagation
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condition
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vehicle
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means
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discipline
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impact
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province
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expression
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adoption
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tenor
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crest
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to celebrate
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to maintain
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to subject
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to promote
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to convert
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to portray
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to convey
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to deliver
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to contract
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to occur
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to determine
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to display
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to people
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to level
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to inspire
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to discount
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to relate
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to treat
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to address
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to wind
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to afford
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to chart
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to realize
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to advance
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to float
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to arrest
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to regard
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to charter
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to hail
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to resonate
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pastoral
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acute
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fine
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intimate
signature
noun
s
s
i
ɪ
g
g
n
n
a
ə
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e
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a distinctive and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart

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The artist's paintings were known for their bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, a signature that set her apart.
His novels all had a signature blend of suspense and humor that readers loved.
wake
noun
w
w
a
eɪ
k
k
e

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

benefit
noun
b
b
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ə
f
f
i
ɪ
t
t

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

projection
noun
p
p
r
r
o
ə
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

constitution
noun
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
s
s
t
t
i
ə
t
t
u
u
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

impression
noun
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

drag
noun
d
d
r
r
a
æ
g
g

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

draft
noun
d
d
r
r
a
æ
f
f
t
t

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

draw
noun
d
d
r
r
a
ɔ:
w

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

What is a "draw"?

A draw is a performer, act, or attraction that strongly appeals to audiences, leading to large crowds attending an event or venue. This could be a famous artist, a popular show, or a unique performance that generates significant interest and excitement. The draw's appeal is so compelling that it becomes a major factor in attracting people, boosting attendance and ensuring the event's success.

cause
noun
c
k
au
ɑ
s
z
e

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

gulf
noun
g
g
u
ə
l
l
f
f

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

plot
noun
p
p
l
l
o
ɑ
t
t

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

propagation
noun
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
p
p
a
ə
g
g
a
eɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

the way a wave travels through a medium

carousel
noun
c
k
a
ɛ
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
e
ɛ
l
l

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

condition
condition
noun
c
k
o
ə
n
n
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

vehicle
noun
v
v
e
iɪ
h
ə
i
c
k
l
l
e

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

means
noun
m
m
ea
i
n
n
s
z

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

discipline
discipline
noun
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
i
ə
p
p
l
l
i
ə
n
n
e

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

What is a "discipline"?

A discipline is a specific area of study or branch of knowledge that is focused on a particular subject, method, or approach. It involves the systematic pursuit of knowledge and understanding in a particular field. Examples of disciplines include physics, sociology, law, or medicine. Each discipline has its own set of methods, theories, and practices that help to organize and advance knowledge in that area. Disciplinary study is often taught in schools and universities, where students learn about the key principles and develop expertise in a chosen field.

impact
noun
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
a
æ
c
k
t
t

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

province
noun
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
v
v
i
ə
n
n
c
s
e

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

expression
noun
e
ɪ
x
ks
p
p
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

adoption
adoption
noun
a
ə
d
d
o
ɑ
p
p
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

the act or fact of taking someone's child and growing them up, which has been approved by law

tenor
noun
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
o
ɜ
r
r

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

crest
noun
c
k
r
r
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

to celebrate
Verb
c
s
e
ɛ
l
l
e
ə
b
b
r
r
a
eɪ
t
t
e

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

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transitive
to maintain
Verb
m
m
ai
eɪ
n
n
t
t
ai
eɪ
n
n

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

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transitive
to subject
Verb
s
s
u
ʌ
b
b
j
ʤ
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t

to make someone experience something unpleasant

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ditransitive
to promote
to promote
Verb
p
p
r
r
o
ə
m
m
o
oʊ
t
t
e

to help or support the progress or development of something

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transitive
to convert
Verb
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

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intransitive
to portray
to portray
Verb
p
p
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t
r
r
a
e
y
ɪ

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

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transitive
to convey
Verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
e
e
y
ɪ

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

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transitive
to deliver
Verb
d
d
e
ɪ
l
l
i
ɪ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

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transitive
to contract
to contract
Verb
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
t
t
r
r
a
æ
c
k
t
t

to get infected by a disease or virus

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transitive
to occur
Verb
o
ə
cc
k
u
ɜ
r
r

to be present or found in a particular place

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intransitive
to determine
Verb
d
d
e
ə
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ə
n
n
e

to settle or establish something with finality and authority

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transitive
to display
Verb
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
p
p
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

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transitive
to people
Verb
p
p
eo
i:
p
p
ə
l
l
e

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

to level
Verb
l
l
e
e
v
v
e
ə
l
l

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

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transitive
to inspire
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
p
p
i
aɪ
r
r
e

to make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one

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transitive
to discount
to discount
Verb
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
k
o
a
u
ʊ
n
n
t
t

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

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transitive
to relate
Verb
r
r
e
i
l
l
a
eɪ
t
t
e

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

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to treat
Verb
t
t
r
r
ea
i:
t
t

to pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to address
Verb
a
æ
dd
d
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
s

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

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transitive
to wind
Verb
w
w
i
ɪ
n
n
d
d

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

to afford
Verb
a
ə
ff
f
o
ɔ
r
r
d
d

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

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transitive
to chart
Verb
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

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transitive
to realize
Verb
r
r
ea
iə
l
l
i
aɪ
z
z
e

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to advance
to advance
Verb
a
ə
d
d
v
v
a
æ
n
n
c
s
e

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to float
Verb
f
f
l
l
oa
oʊ
t
t

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to arrest
to arrest
Verb
a
ɜ
rr
r
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t

to bring to a sudden halt

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transitive
to regard
Verb
r
r
e
ɪ
g
g
a
ɑ
r
r
d
d

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to charter
Verb
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

to hail
Verb
h
h
ai
eɪ
l
l

to originate or come from a specific place or region

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intransitive
to resonate
Verb
r
r
e
ɛ
s
z
o
ə
n
n
a
eɪ
t
t
e

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
pastoral
Adjective
p
p
a
æ
s
s
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
l
l

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

acute
Adjective
a
ə
c
k
u
ju
t
t
e

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

fine
Adjective
f
f
i
aɪ
n
n
e

(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

coarse
intimate
Adjective
i
ɪ
n
n
t
i
ə
m
m
a
ə
t
t
e

knowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience

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