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Key Writers Vocabulary - Margaret Atwood

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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: Canada celebrates its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st. 
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wild
wild
[Adjective]

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: He spends his free time practicing the guitar. 
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northern
northern
[Adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: The northern star guides travelers in the night sky. 
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Quebec
Quebec
[noun]

the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British

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to study
to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She spends hours every day to study for her upcoming exams. 
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insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
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forest
forest
[noun]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

Ex: I love the fresh scent of pine trees in the forest. 
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close
close
[Adjective]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

Ex: They have a close friendship that has lasted for years. 
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connection

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

Ex: She felt an instant connection with the new colleague who shared her passion for photography. 
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to shape
to shape
[Verb]

to give something a particular form

Ex: She used clay to shape a beautiful sculpture. 
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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toronto
toronto
[noun]

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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to publish

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

Ex: The company published a new novel last month. 
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novel
novel
[noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town. 
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poem
poem
[noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: She wrote a poem about the changing seasons that left everyone mesmerized. 
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women's rights

the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide, encompassing aspects such as bodily integrity, freedom from sexual violence, voting, equal pay, reproductive rights, and education

Ex: Women’s rights include the ability to vote, run for office, and actively participate in shaping policies and governance. 
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technology

devices, equipment, and machinery produced using scientific knowledge

Ex: The company specializes in manufacturing cutting-edge technology, including smartphones and tablets. 
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society
society
[noun]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

Ex: In modern society, technological advancements have drastically changed the way we communicate and interact. 
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to imagine

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful sunset over the ocean. 
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future
future
[noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: She's excited about her future at the new job. 
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to turn into

to make something change and become something else

Ex: His encouraging words turned her sadness into happiness. 
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television show

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

Ex: I love watching my favorite television show every evening after work. 
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essay
essay
[noun]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

Ex: She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to be awarded something such as a prize after winning a contest, bet, etc.

Ex: She won a scholarship to study abroad. 
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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work
work
[noun]

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

Ex: Each work in the artist's collection tells a unique story. 
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to explore

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

Ex: The researchers explored the effects of climate change on local ecosystems, conducting experiments to gather data and analyze their findings. 
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literature

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: Her personal library was filled with an extensive collection of world literature, from ancient epics to contemporary short stories. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
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topic
topic
[noun]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

Ex: The professor introduced the main topic of today's lecture: cultural anthropology. 
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to sign
to sign
[Verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Ex: The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings. 
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