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magazine
magazine
[noun]

a colorful thin book that has news, pictures, and stories about different things like fashion, sports, and animals, usually issued weekly or monthly

Ex: I often read parenting magazines to get advice on raising my children. 
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education
education
[noun]

knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to distract

to cause someone to lose their focus or attention from something they were doing or thinking about

Ex: During the important meeting, the constant tapping of a pen began to distract everyone in the room. 
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Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including the Highlands and numerous lochs. 
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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 invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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telephone
telephone
[noun]

a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

Ex: He needs to recharge his telephone battery. 
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interested
interested
[Adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French. 
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to hear
to hear
[Verb]

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

Ex: I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around. 
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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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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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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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deaf
deaf
[Adjective]

partly or completely unable to hear

Ex: The deaf child communicates using sign language. 
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wire
wire
[noun]

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

Ex: The electrician installed new wire to ensure the lights functioned properly. 
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to happen
to happen
[Verb]

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year. 
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by accident
by accident
[Adverb]

without any intention or planning

Ex: She broke the vase by accident while cleaning the shelf. 
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telegraph
telegraph
[noun]

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

Ex: The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past. 
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helper
helper
[noun]

a person who assists in completing a task or reaching a goal

Ex: The teacher's aide was a valuable helper in managing the classroom and assisting students. 
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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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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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phonograph

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

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to record
to record
[Verb]

to capture sound or a performance in a format that can be reproduced or broadcast later

Ex: Right now, the reporter is recording an interview with the celebrity. 
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scientific
scientific
[Adjective]

relating to or involving science

Ex: The scientist conducted a series of scientific experiments to test the hypothesis. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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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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plus
plus
[preposition]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

Ex: The weather was beautiful, plus there were free ice cream samples at the park. 
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