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Croatia
Croatia
[noun]

a country in southeastern Europe known for its beautiful coastline, historic cities, and cultural heritage

Ex: The soccer team from Croatia played exceptionally well .
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: The smart researcher made significant discoveries in the field .
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inventor
inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Alexander Graham Bell , the inventor of the telephone , forever changed the way people communicate over long distances .
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electricity

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: We use electricity to power the lights in our house .
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machine
machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .
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engineering

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

Ex: Engineering requires strong skills in mathematics and physics .
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Austria
Austria
[noun]

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

Ex: Vienna , the capital of Austria, is famous for its majestic palaces .
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: We 're planning to move to a different state for a fresh start .
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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to agree
to agree
[Verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: We both agree that this is the best restaurant in town .
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direct current

an electric current that flows in one direction steadily

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alternating current

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

Ex: The voltage of alternating current can be easily transformed using transformers for different applications .
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: I could n't decide between pizza or pasta , so I ordered both .
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invention
invention
[noun]

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

Ex: Scientists celebrated the invention of a new type of renewable energy generator that harnesses ocean waves .
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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success
success
[noun]

an attainment that is successful

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electrical system

the network of components, wiring, and devices that enable the generation, distribution, and use of electrical power within a building or structure

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business
business
[noun]

a company or organization that sells goods or provides services for profit

Ex: Our family has a small restaurant business.
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to develop

to explore or analyze the potential outcomes or implications of something in detail

Ex: The city planners are developing urban development plans to revitalize the downtown area .
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radio
radio
[noun]

a device used to send and receive voice messages through invisible signals, often for communication in emergencies, transport, or security

Ex: Firefighters stay in touch using two-way radios.
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in public
in public
[Adverb]

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

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talent
talent
[noun]

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

Ex: The gymnast 's talent for flexibility and strength earned her many medals .
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex: She does n't like to spend money on things she does n't need .
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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to experiment

to do a scientific test on something or someone in order to find out the results

Ex: The scientists experiment to test their hypotheses .
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memory
memory
[noun]

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

Ex: Alzheimer 's disease can affect memory and cognitive functions .
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