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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book Because once a kid had been evaluated, Dell could complete the district's form in a flash, giving everyone in a specific category the same rating.†p.47.44 more evaluate → evaluated:thought carefully and made a judgment about Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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positivepositive → positively:in a good or beneficial manner Lower interest rates positively affected home sales.†more Show sample from book It hasn't changed since she picked me up, so she might just be trying to think of something positive to say to me.†p.360.71 more good or beneficial Show general definition for positive (as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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positive#2optimistic With a positive attitude and some effort, I'm sure we can make this work.more Show sample from book When I see the judge I will try to convey a positive attitude, while at the same time monitoring my blood pressure and other vital signs.†p.364.51 more optimistic or agreeable Show general definition for positive (as in: a positive attitude) optimistic (expecting or focusing on good things); or agreeable
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analyzeexamine in detail to better understand Analyze the situation and tell me what you think we should do.more Show sample from book More stars than I ever remember seeing, and I've spent a lot of time at night with my head tilted back analyzing the constellations.†p.310.83 more analyze → analyzing:examining in detail to better understand Show general definition to examine and consider something in detail to better understand it
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sequenceordered set The sequence of events leading to the accident was carefully reviewed by the investigators.more Show sample from book I've got some toddler memories, but my first sequence recall is kindergarten; no matter how hard I've tried to forget the experience.†p.16.13 more arranged in a specific order Show general definition a set of things arranged or happening in a specific order -- often chronological order
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speciesa group of similar animals or plants It is an endangered species.more Show sample from book Interaction between the male species and the female species was varied and intense and highly unpredictable.†p.34.54 more a similar group of animals or plants Show general definition a group of animals or plants that are similar -- typically identified as belonging to the same group when they are of a kind that can reproduce new members of the group together
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book I needed to convey to the group a sense of my identity, while keeping a few of the basic elements of my character under wraps.†p.28.31 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her thoughts) communicate or express
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bacteriamicroorganisms (living creatures so small it takes a microscope to see them) The infection is caused by a bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.more Show sample from book I know a lot about bacteria and germs, so this is all very challenging for me.p.202.34 more Show general definition microorganisms (living creatures so small it takes a microscope to see them) that can both cause disease and be beneficial. (Bacteria are different and larger than viruses.) Show editor's word notes A single bacteria is called a bacterium and consists of a single cell that reproduces by splitting. (This is unlike a virus that uses cells in the body to reproduce.) Bacteria are found virtually everywhere. For example, there are typically 40 million bacterial cells in a gram of soil and a million bacterial cells in a milliliter of fresh water. Many bacteria reside on our skin and in our bodies. For example, bacteria in the stomach help animals digest food.
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aptitudenatural ability She took an online career aptitude test and then a career interest test.more Show sample from book Your file shows that you were identified several years ago as having high aptitude.p.36.82 more Show general definition natural ability
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agitateagitate → agitating:stirring up emotions to increase unrest We are agitating public unrest, so there will be a cry for change.more Show sample from book He was getting more and more agitated.†p.49.61 more agitate → agitated:not calm; or stirred up (often emotionally) Show general definition to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
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spontaneoussudden and unplanned Her spontaneous decision to take a road trip led to one of the best weekends of her life.more Show sample from book I knew that the nurse, Miss Judi, liked me because we discussed things like flu outbreaks and the statistics behind spontaneous nosebleeds.†p.93.71 more behaving in an instinctive, uninhibited manner OR happening naturally (without planning or external force) Show general definition happening naturally, suddenly, or without outside planning or action
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hoardgather and collect (something thought valuable) She decided to hoard her favorite snacks in the back of the pantry, keeping them hidden from her siblings.more Show sample from book Maybe he doesn't have full-blown disposophobia, which is hoarding, but he's on the same playing field.†p.190.53 more hoard → hoarding:gathering something valuable and storing it Show general definition to gather something valuable and store it; or a collection of such things
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deceptiondeceiving or misleading The law is intended to defeat denial and deception strategies.more Show sample from book The principal, unable to prove the deception, but certain that it had happened, finally let me go.†p.37.71 more the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads Show general definition the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads
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crucialvery important Doing well on the ACT is crucial to getting into the college I want to attend.more Show sample from book I believe that economic incentive is crucial as a motivator, especially in a consumer-driven society.†p.77.11 more Show general definition very important or necessary -- often because it determines how something else will turn out
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dynamicsthe interaction of all the forces influencing a system The dynamics are more complicated than most people realize.more Show sample from book But the lines rearranged themselves before I could work out the dynamic, and the principal said: "Willow, do you know why you're here?"p.36.53 more dynamics → dynamic:interaction of forces influencing a system
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pragmaticpractical She is a pragmatic problem solver.more Show sample from book Mai is the ultimate pragmatist.†p.306.11 more pragmatic → pragmatist:someone concerned with practical matters Show general definition concerned with practical matters -- especially where quick results and/or practical experience triumph over theory
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indigenousoriginally from there Los Angeles replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day.†more Show sample from book I took great interest in the cultures of indigenous people.†p.68.61 more of local origin Show general definition of local origin
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hypothesisa seemingly reasonable, but unproven, idea The study will test the hypothesis that a good marriage is more important than a higher income when measuring happiness.more Show sample from book But that was hypothetical.p.323.3 hypothesis → hypothetical:based on a seemingly reasonable, but unproven, explanation of known facts Show general definition for hypothesis (as in: a study to test her hypothesis) a seemingly reasonable, but unproven idea or explanation based upon known facts Show editor's word notes In casual conversation, theory is a synonym for hypothesis, but a scientist would say that a hypothesis needs to pass rigorous tests before it could be accepted as a theory.
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correlatecorrelate → correlation:a relationship between two things so that one can be predicted from the other My opponent is confusing correlation with causation. Just because kids who play violent video games are also more likely to behave violently, doesn't mean the video games cause the violence.more Show context notes Just because you can guess 'A' from 'B' doesn’t mean 'A' changes 'B.' Something else, like 'C,' might affect both, and that’s why 'A' can be guessed from 'B.' For example, children with larger shoe sizes are likely to know more math. It's not that shoe size helps with math, it's that older children tend to have larger feet and know more math. Show sample from book The correlation between expectation and delivery of desire could no doubt be quantified into some kind of mathematical formula.p.10.1 correlate → correlation:relationship such that a change in one thing helps predict a change in another Show context notes Just because you can guess 'A' from 'B' doesn’t mean 'A' changes 'B.' Something else, like 'C,' might affect both, and that’s why 'A' can be guessed from 'B.' For example, children with larger shoe sizes are likely to know more math. It's not that shoe size helps with math, it's that older children tend to have larger feet and know more math. Show general definition to find or have a connection or relationship between two things, such that a change in one helps predict a change in the other Show editor's word notes Just because you can guess 'A' from 'B' doesn’t mean 'A' changes 'B.' Something else, like 'C,' might affect both, and that’s why 'A' can be guessed from 'B.' For example, children with larger shoe sizes are likely to know more math. It's not that shoe size helps with math, it's that older children tend to have larger feet and know more math.
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narratoran actor who helps to tell a story by talking directly to the audience (breaking the imaginary barrier between the performers and the audience) The narrator in the play, Our Town talks to characters in the play as well as to the audience.more Show sample from book A male narrator with a deep, husky (almost evil) voice set the stage for the slaughter.†p.59.8 storyteller Show general definition someone who tells a story--especially the main voice in a documentary, or a character who talks directly to the audience in a movie, play or other performance