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Croatia
Croatia
[noun]

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

Ex: Croatia is famous for its beautiful beaches. 
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning. 
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inventor
inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison is renowned as an inventor for creating the electric light bulb. 
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electricity

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

Ex: During the storm, we lost electricity for a few hours. 
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machine
machine
[noun]

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

Ex: The factory installed new machines to increase production efficiency. 
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engineering

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

Ex: She chose engineering as her major because she loves solving problems. 
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Austria
Austria
[noun]

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

Ex: Austria is a country in Central Europe that's known for its rich cultural history. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change one's place of residence or work

Ex: He is moving to a different country to pursue his career. 
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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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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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to agree
to agree
[Verb]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

Ex: She agreed with the teacher's comment about her essay. 
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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: ChatGPT Homes and businesses receive electrical power through alternating current supplied by the grid. 
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to decide
to decide
[Verb]

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

Ex: He had to decide whether to accept the job offer. 
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invention
invention
[noun]

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

Ex: The invention of the smartphone revolutionized the way we communicate and access information. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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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: Her fashion business is very successful in the city. 
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to develop

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

Ex: The negotiation team is meeting to develop a contingency plan in case the initial proposal is rejected. 
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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: The pilot used the radio to contact the control tower. 
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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: His talent for playing the piano was evident from a young age. 
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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

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

Ex: She spent a lot on gifts for her family during the holiday season. 
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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: Researchers experiment on various plant species to study their growth patterns. 
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memory
memory
[noun]

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

Ex: She relied on her memory to recall the lyrics to her favorite songs during karaoke night. 
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