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cat
noun
a
small
furry
animal
with
sharp
claws
and
a
long
tail
that
people
often
keep
as
a
pet
•
The
cat
curled
up
on
the
windowsill
and
fell
asleep
.
The
cat
curled
up
on
the
windowsill
and
fell
asleep
.
•
Ella
pours
fresh
milk
into
a
tiny
bowl
for
her
sleepy
cat
every
morning
.
Ella
pours
fresh
milk
into
a
tiny
bowl
for
her
sleepy
cat
every
morning
.
Old
English
“
catt
”,
from
Latin
“
cattus
”,
probably
from
an
Afro-Asiatic
language
meaning
“
domesticated
cat
”.
noun
(
informal
)
a
person
,
especially
a
man
,
often
one
who
is
stylish
,
cool
,
or
involved
in
jazz
or
pop
culture
•
The
jazz
cat
on
stage
played
a
smooth
saxophone
solo
.
The
jazz
cat
on
stage
played
a
smooth
saxophone
solo
.
•
Lena
said
her
brother
is
one
smart
cat
when
it
comes
to
fixing
computers
.
Lena
said
her
brother
is
one
smart
cat
when
it
comes
to
fixing
computers
.
First
popularized
in
1920s
American
jazz
slang
,
likening
a
smooth
,
independent
person
to
the
grace
and
poise
of
a
cat
.
catch
verb
-
catch
,
catching
,
catches
,
caught
to
take
hold
of
someone
or
something
that
is
moving
so
it
cannot
get
away
•
The
goalkeeper
leapt
to
catch
the
ball
before
it
hit
the
net
.
The
goalkeeper
leapt
to
catch
the
ball
before
it
hit
the
net
.
•
Grandma
used
a
silk
net
to
catch
a
yellow
butterfly
in
the
garden
.
Grandma
used
a
silk
net
to
catch
a
yellow
butterfly
in
the
garden
.
Old
English
*ceacian*
(
seize
)
blended
with
Old
Norse
*kǫkkva*
(
grasp
);
later
influenced
by
French
*cachier*
“
chase
”.
verb
-
catch
,
catching
,
catches
,
caught
to
reach
or
be
in
time
for
something
before
it
leaves
or
ends
•
Run
,
or
we
won't
catch
the
last
bus
home
!
Run
,
or
we
won't
catch
the
last
bus
home
!
•
I
caught
the
manager
just
before
she
left
the
office
.
I
caught
the
manager
just
before
she
left
the
office
.
verb
-
catch
,
catching
,
catches
,
caught
to
get
an
illness
,
especially
one
that
spreads
easily
•
If
you
stay
out
in
the
rain
too
long
,
you
could
catch
a
cold
.
If
you
stay
out
in
the
rain
too
long
,
you
could
catch
a
cold
.
•
Clara
caught
the
flu
from
her
little
brother
.
Clara
caught
the
flu
from
her
little
brother
.
verb
-
catch
,
catching
,
catches
,
caught
to
hear
or
understand
something
that
is
said
•
Sorry
,
I
didn't
catch
your
name
.
Sorry
,
I
didn't
catch
your
name
.
•
Could
you
speak
up
?
I
can't
catch
what
you're
saying
.
Could
you
speak
up
?
I
can't
catch
what
you're
saying
.
noun
-
catch
,
catches
the
amount
or
thing
that
is
caught
,
especially
fish
or
other
animals
taken
at
one
time
•
Today's
catch
included
three
huge
salmon
.
Today's
catch
included
three
huge
salmon
.
•
The
fisherman
showed
off
his
best
catch
on
the
dock
.
The
fisherman
showed
off
his
best
catch
on
the
dock
.
noun
-
catch
,
catches
a
small
device
that
fastens
something
like
a
door
,
window
,
or
box
shut
•
Turn
the
catch
to
open
the
jewelry
box
.
Turn
the
catch
to
open
the
jewelry
box
.
•
The
window
wouldn't
stay
closed
because
the
catch
was
broken
.
The
window
wouldn't
stay
closed
because
the
catch
was
broken
.
verb
-
catch
,
catching
,
catches
,
caught
to
attract
and
hold
someone's
attention
or
interest
•
Bright
colors
quickly
catch
children's
attention
.
Bright
colors
quickly
catch
children's
attention
.
•
The
headline
caught
my
eye
as
I
walked
past
the
newsstand
.
The
headline
caught
my
eye
as
I
walked
past
the
newsstand
.
noun
-
catch
,
catches
a
hidden
problem
or
disadvantage
in
what
seems
like
a
good
situation
•
The
offer
sounds
great
,
but
what's
the
catch
?
The
offer
sounds
great
,
but
what's
the
catch
?
•
There
is
no
catch
—
the
service
is
really
free
.
There
is
no
catch
—
the
service
is
really
free
.
category
noun
-
category
,
categories
a
group
or
class
of
people
or
things
that
share
the
same
main
qualities
•
Books
for
young
children
belong
in
a
different
category
from
novels
for
adults
.
Books
for
young
children
belong
in
a
different
category
from
novels
for
adults
.
•
The
talent
show
will
have
separate
categories
for
singing
,
dancing
,
and
comedy
.
The
talent
show
will
have
separate
categories
for
singing
,
dancing
,
and
comedy
.
Borrowed
from
late
Latin
categoria
,
from
Greek
katēgoria
meaning
‘
statement
,
classification
’.
The
everyday
sense
of
‘
class
or
group
’
dates
from
the
17th
century
.
noun
-
category
,
categories
in
philosophy
or
logic
,
one
of
the
most
basic
kinds
into
which
things
or
ideas
can
be
sorted
•
Aristotle
proposed
ten
basic
categories
of
being
.
Aristotle
proposed
ten
basic
categories
of
being
.
•
The
lecturer
placed
space
and
time
in
the
same
category
of
experience
.
The
lecturer
placed
space
and
time
in
the
same
category
of
experience
.
The
philosophical
sense
dates
back
to
Aristotle
’
s
Greek
writings
(
4th
century
BC
),
later
adopted
into
Latin
as
categoria
and
re-introduced
into
English
scholarly
language
in
the
late
Middle
Ages
.
noun
-
category
,
categories
in
mathematics
(
category
theory
),
a
collection
of
objects
and
arrows
(
morphisms
)
between
them
that
obey
specific
composition
and
identity
rules
•
A
category
consists
of
objects
like
groups
and
morphisms
like
homomorphisms
.
A
category
consists
of
objects
like
groups
and
morphisms
like
homomorphisms
.
•
Functors
map
one
category
to
another
while
preserving
structure
.
Functors
map
one
category
to
another
while
preserving
structure
.
The
mathematical
sense
was
introduced
in
the
1940s
by
Samuel
Eilenberg
and
Saunders
Mac
Lane
,
who
chose
the
existing
word
"
category
"
to
name
the
abstract
structure
central
to
category
theory
.
catholic
adjective
including
a
very
wide
variety
of
things
or
interests
;
broad
and
universal
in
scope
•
Emma's
tastes
in
literature
are
truly
catholic
;
she
enjoys
everything
from
ancient
epics
to
modern
graphic
novels
.
Emma's
tastes
in
literature
are
truly
catholic
;
she
enjoys
everything
from
ancient
epics
to
modern
graphic
novels
.
•
The
museum's
catholic
collection
ranges
from
Egyptian
mummies
to
contemporary
sculptures
.
The
museum's
catholic
collection
ranges
from
Egyptian
mummies
to
contemporary
sculptures
.
From
Greek
katholikos
‘
universal
’,
via
Latin
catholicus
.
education
noun
the
organised
system
and
process
of
teaching
and
learning
,
especially
in
schools
,
colleges
,
or
universities
•
Governments
invest
a
lot
of
money
to
improve
education
for
every
child
.
Governments
invest
a
lot
of
money
to
improve
education
for
every
child
.
•
Access
to
quality
education
can
break
the
cycle
of
poverty
.
Access
to
quality
education
can
break
the
cycle
of
poverty
.
From
Latin
educatio
(“
a
breeding
,
bringing
up
”),
from
educare
“
to
bring
up
,
train
,
rear
”.
noun
the
knowledge
,
skills
,
and
mental
development
that
someone
has
gained
through
study
and
experience
•
Her
solid
education
in
physics
helps
her
solve
complex
problems
at
work
.
Her
solid
education
in
physics
helps
her
solve
complex
problems
at
work
.
•
He
credits
his
education
for
giving
him
critical-thinking
skills
.
He
credits
his
education
for
giving
him
critical-thinking
skills
.
noun
a
specific
program
or
course
of
study
at
a
school
,
college
,
or
university
•
She
is
pursuing
an
education
in
veterinary
medicine
.
She
is
pursuing
an
education
in
veterinary
medicine
.
•
The
college
offers
an
education
tailored
to
working
adults
.
The
college
offers
an
education
tailored
to
working
adults
.
indicate
verb
-
indicate
,
indicating
,
indicates
,
indicated
to
show
that
something
exists
,
is
true
,
or
is
likely
•
The
rising
smoke
indicated
that
there
was
a
fire
nearby
.
The
rising
smoke
indicated
that
there
was
a
fire
nearby
.
•
Her
bright
smile
indicates
that
she
is
pleased
with
the
results
.
Her
bright
smile
indicates
that
she
is
pleased
with
the
results
.
From
Latin
indicāre
“
to
point
out
,
show
”,
from
in-
“
towards
”
+
dicāre
“
proclaim
”.
verb
-
indicate
,
indicating
,
indicates
,
indicated
to
point
to
,
show
,
or
state
something
in
order
to
give
information
or
make
a
choice
•
On
the
form
,
please
indicate
your
age
in
the
box
provided
.
On
the
form
,
please
indicate
your
age
in
the
box
provided
.
•
She
indicated
the
book
she
wanted
by
tapping
its
cover
.
She
indicated
the
book
she
wanted
by
tapping
its
cover
.
verb
-
indicate
,
indicating
,
indicates
,
indicated
to
switch
on
a
vehicle
’
s
turn
signal
to
show
that
you
plan
to
change
direction
•
Remember
to
indicate
before
you
pull
out
of
the
parking
space
.
Remember
to
indicate
before
you
pull
out
of
the
parking
space
.
•
He
forgot
to
indicate
and
almost
caused
an
accident
.
He
forgot
to
indicate
and
almost
caused
an
accident
.
location
noun
-
location
, ,
a
particular
place
or
position
•
The
hotel
is
in
a
perfect
location
near
the
beach
.
The
hotel
is
in
a
perfect
location
near
the
beach
.
•
They
chose
a
quiet
location
for
the
picnic
in
the
park
.
They
chose
a
quiet
location
for
the
picnic
in
the
park
.
application
noun
a
formal
request
for
something
,
usually
in
writing
or
on
an
official
form
•
Maria
filled
out
the
job
application
and
handed
it
to
the
receptionist
.
Maria
filled
out
the
job
application
and
handed
it
to
the
receptionist
.
•
Your
university
application
must
be
submitted
by
January
15
.
Your
university
application
must
be
submitted
by
January
15
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
applicatio
(
n-
),
from
the
verb
applicare
‘
attach
,
devote
’.
noun
a
computer
program
designed
to
perform
a
specific
task
,
especially
on
phones
,
tablets
,
and
personal
computers
•
I
downloaded
a
language-learning
application
to
practice
Spanish
.
I
downloaded
a
language-learning
application
to
practice
Spanish
.
•
The
banking
application
crashed
during
the
update
.
The
banking
application
crashed
during
the
update
.
noun
the
practical
use
of
an
idea
,
method
,
or
thing
in
real
situations
•
The
scientist
explained
the
application
of
the
new
theory
to
everyday
life
.
The
scientist
explained
the
application
of
the
new
theory
to
everyday
life
.
•
Solar
panels
have
a
wide
application
in
remote
villages
.
Solar
panels
have
a
wide
application
in
remote
villages
.
noun
the
act
of
putting
something
,
such
as
paint
,
cream
,
or
glue
,
onto
a
surface
•
The
application
of
sunscreen
should
be
repeated
every
two
hours
.
The
application
of
sunscreen
should
be
repeated
every
two
hours
.
•
The
painter
’
s
smooth
application
of
color
created
a
glass-like
finish
.
The
painter
’
s
smooth
application
of
color
created
a
glass-like
finish
.
noun
continuous
hard
effort
and
attention
in
order
to
achieve
something
•
With
steady
application
,
he
mastered
the
piano
piece
.
With
steady
application
,
he
mastered
the
piano
piece
.
•
Success
in
this
course
requires
hard
work
and
constant
application
.
Success
in
this
course
requires
hard
work
and
constant
application
.
communication
noun
the
act
of
sharing
information
,
ideas
,
or
feelings
with
other
people
so
they
can
understand
you
•
Good
communication
helps
teams
solve
problems
quickly
.
Good
communication
helps
teams
solve
problems
quickly
.
•
Babies
use
crying
as
their
first
form
of
communication
.
Babies
use
crying
as
their
first
form
of
communication
.
From
Latin
communicatio
meaning
‘
a
sharing
’
or
‘
imparting
’,
derived
from
communicare
‘
to
share
,
to
make
common
’.
noun
a
message
,
letter
,
email
,
or
other
piece
of
information
that
is
sent
from
one
person
or
place
to
another
•
We
received
an
urgent
communication
from
the
school
about
tomorrow's
schedule
.
We
received
an
urgent
communication
from
the
school
about
tomorrow's
schedule
.
•
The
scientist
published
a
brief
communication
in
the
journal
.
The
scientist
published
a
brief
communication
in
the
journal
.
Same
origin
as
primary
sense
:
Latin
communicatio
.
The
meaning
‘
message
’
developed
in
English
in
the
17th
century
.
communications
noun
the
systems
,
equipment
,
or
technology
used
for
sending
information
such
as
phone
,
radio
,
or
internet
•
The
company
invested
in
satellite
communications
to
reach
remote
areas
.
The
company
invested
in
satellite
communications
to
reach
remote
areas
.
•
The
army
relies
on
secure
communications
during
missions
.
The
army
relies
on
secure
communications
during
missions
.
The
plural
sense
arose
in
the
19th
century
alongside
new
electric
and
radio
technologies
that
allowed
information
to
travel
long
distances
.
educational
adjective
relating
to
education
,
schools
,
or
teaching
•
The
government
increased
its
budget
for
educational
programs
in
rural
areas
.
The
government
increased
its
budget
for
educational
programs
in
rural
areas
.
•
They
discussed
educational
policy
reforms
during
the
conference
.
They
discussed
educational
policy
reforms
during
the
conference
.
Formed
from
the
noun
education
+-al
in
the
early
19th
century
to
describe
anything
connected
with
education
.
adjective
giving
useful
knowledge
or
instruction
;
informative
•
Watching
documentaries
can
be
very
educational
for
children
.
Watching
documentaries
can
be
very
educational
for
children
.
•
The
tour
guide
shared
educational
facts
about
the
ancient
ruins
.
The
tour
guide
shared
educational
facts
about
the
ancient
ruins
.
Sense
extended
from
‘
relating
to
education
’
to
‘
providing
knowledge
’
by
late
19th
century
use
in
reference
to
books
,
talks
,
and
later
films
.
locate
verb
-
locate
,
locating
,
locates
,
located
to
find
the
exact
place
or
position
of
something
or
someone
,
especially
after
searching
•
Using
the
map
,
Mia
quickly
located
the
nearest
bus
stop
.
Using
the
map
,
Mia
quickly
located
the
nearest
bus
stop
.
•
Rescuers
are
trying
to
locate
the
missing
hiker
in
the
mountains
.
Rescuers
are
trying
to
locate
the
missing
hiker
in
the
mountains
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
locāre
“
to
place
”,
from
locus
“
place
”.
verb
-
locate
,
locating
,
locates
,
located
to
put
something
in
a
particular
place
or
position
•
They
decided
to
locate
the
new
playground
beside
the
community
center
.
They
decided
to
locate
the
new
playground
beside
the
community
center
.
•
The
architect
will
locate
the
windows
to
maximize
natural
light
.
The
architect
will
locate
the
windows
to
maximize
natural
light
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
locāre
.
verb
-
locate
,
locating
,
locates
,
located
to
establish
oneself
or
be
situated
in
a
particular
place
•
Several
tech
companies
have
located
in
the
city
’
s
waterfront
district
.
Several
tech
companies
have
located
in
the
city
’
s
waterfront
district
.
•
After
college
,
she
located
in
Madrid
to
study
art
.
After
college
,
she
located
in
Madrid
to
study
art
.
Extended
sense
from
the
idea
of
placing
oneself
in
a
location
.
Catholic
adjective
relating
to
the
Roman
Catholic
Church
,
its
members
,
or
its
teachings
•
The
town's
architecture
reflects
its
strong
Catholic
heritage
,
with
a
grand
cathedral
at
its
center
.
The
town's
architecture
reflects
its
strong
Catholic
heritage
,
with
a
grand
cathedral
at
its
center
.
•
He
attended
a
Catholic
school
run
by
nuns
.
He
attended
a
Catholic
school
run
by
nuns
.
Capitalized
use
developed
in
Late
Latin
as
ecclesia
catholica
‘
universal
church
’,
later
narrowed
to
the
Roman
Church
.
noun
a
person
who
is
a
member
of
the
Roman
Catholic
Church
•
As
a
devoted
Catholic
,
Miguel
goes
to
mass
every
Sunday
.
As
a
devoted
Catholic
,
Miguel
goes
to
mass
every
Sunday
.
•
The
village
is
mostly
made
up
of
Catholics
,
but
it
welcomes
visitors
of
all
faiths
.
The
village
is
mostly
made
up
of
Catholics
,
but
it
welcomes
visitors
of
all
faiths
.
Same
origin
as
the
adjective
:
ultimately
from
Greek
katholikos
‘
universal
’,
applied
to
members
of
the
universal
(
Roman
)
Church
.
publication
noun
a
book
,
magazine
,
newspaper
,
or
online
document
that
has
been
printed
or
put
out
for
people
to
read
•
I
picked
up
a
free
publication
about
city
events
at
the
subway
station
.
I
picked
up
a
free
publication
about
city
events
at
the
subway
station
.
•
The
magazine
is
a
weekly
publication
with
colorful
photos
.
The
magazine
is
a
weekly
publication
with
colorful
photos
.
Same
root
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
“
publicatio
,”
based
on
“
publicus
,”
meaning
“
of
the
people
.”
noun
the
act
of
printing
,
uploading
,
or
otherwise
making
information
available
for
everyone
to
read
or
see
•
The
scientists
waited
eagerly
for
the
publication
of
their
research
results
in
the
journal
.
The
scientists
waited
eagerly
for
the
publication
of
their
research
results
in
the
journal
.
•
The
law
requires
the
publication
of
new
regulations
before
they
take
effect
.
The
law
requires
the
publication
of
new
regulations
before
they
take
effect
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
“
publicatio
,”
from
“
publicare
”
meaning
“
make
public
.”
communicate
verb
-
communicate
,
communicating
,
communicates
,
communicated
to
share
or
exchange
information
,
thoughts
,
or
feelings
with
someone
by
speaking
,
writing
,
or
using
other
signals
•
Even
though
they
spoke
different
languages
,
the
hikers
used
gestures
to
communicate
their
need
for
help
.
Even
though
they
spoke
different
languages
,
the
hikers
used
gestures
to
communicate
their
need
for
help
.
•
Parents
should
openly
communicate
with
their
children
about
safety
.
Parents
should
openly
communicate
with
their
children
about
safety
.
From
Latin
communicare
meaning
“
to
share
”
or
“
make
common
.”
verb
-
communicate
,
communicating
,
communicates
,
communicated
to
make
an
idea
,
feeling
,
or
quality
understood
by
others
;
convey
•
The
artist
’
s
painting
communicates
a
powerful
sense
of
hope
.
The
artist
’
s
painting
communicates
a
powerful
sense
of
hope
.
•
Her
nervous
smile
communicated
that
she
was
uncomfortable
.
Her
nervous
smile
communicated
that
she
was
uncomfortable
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
communicare
,
but
this
figurative
use
developed
in
Early
Modern
English
.
verb
-
communicate
,
communicating
,
communicates
,
communicated
(
formal
)
for
rooms
,
passages
,
or
parts
of
the
body
to
be
directly
connected
so
that
people
or
substances
can
pass
between
them
•
The
two
rooms
communicate
through
a
sliding
glass
door
.
The
two
rooms
communicate
through
a
sliding
glass
door
.
•
The
balcony
communicates
with
the
garden
via
a
spiral
staircase
.
The
balcony
communicates
with
the
garden
via
a
spiral
staircase
.
Architectural
and
medical
senses
grew
from
the
idea
of
“
sharing
a
common
opening
”
in
17th-century
technical
writing
.
implication
noun
something
that
is
hinted
at
or
suggested
without
being
said
directly
•
From
her
tone
,
the
clear
implication
was
that
she
was
unhappy
.
From
her
tone
,
the
clear
implication
was
that
she
was
unhappy
.
•
He
disliked
the
implication
that
he
had
cheated
on
the
exam
.
He
disliked
the
implication
that
he
had
cheated
on
the
exam
.
noun
a
possible
future
effect
or
result
of
an
action
,
decision
,
or
situation
•
Cutting
the
budget
has
serious
implications
for
public
schools
.
Cutting
the
budget
has
serious
implications
for
public
schools
.
•
The
discovery
of
water
on
Mars
has
exciting
implications
for
future
space
travel
.
The
discovery
of
water
on
Mars
has
exciting
implications
for
future
space
travel
.
noun
the
state
or
act
of
being
involved
in
something
,
especially
wrongdoing
•
His
implication
in
the
robbery
surprised
everyone
.
His
implication
in
the
robbery
surprised
everyone
.
•
The
email
suggested
her
implication
in
the
cover-up
.
The
email
suggested
her
implication
in
the
cover-up
.
noun
in
logic
or
mathematics
,
a
statement
that
if
one
fact
is
true
then
another
must
be
true
•
In
logic
class
,
the
teacher
drew
an
arrow
to
show
the
implication
“
if
it
rains
,
the
ground
gets
wet
”.
In
logic
class
,
the
teacher
drew
an
arrow
to
show
the
implication
“
if
it
rains
,
the
ground
gets
wet
”.
•
The
theorem
rests
on
a
single
implication
between
two
equations
.
The
theorem
rests
on
a
single
implication
between
two
equations
.
complicated
adjective
having
many
parts
,
details
,
or
steps
,
so
it
is
hard
to
understand
or
do
•
The
math
problem
was
so
complicated
that
none
of
the
students
could
solve
it
.
The
math
problem
was
so
complicated
that
none
of
the
students
could
solve
it
.
•
She
showed
me
a
complicated
diagram
of
the
new
machine
.
She
showed
me
a
complicated
diagram
of
the
new
machine
.
From
Latin
‘
complicatus
’,
past
participle
of
‘
complicare
’
meaning
‘
to
fold
together
’.
verb
-
complicate
,
complicating
,
complicates
,
complicated
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
complicate
•
The
sudden
rain
complicated
our
picnic
plans
.
The
sudden
rain
complicated
our
picnic
plans
.
•
His
lies
complicated
the
investigation
.
His
lies
complicated
the
investigation
.
adjective
(
medical
)
made
worse
or
more
serious
by
additional
medical
problems
•
The
patient
developed
a
complicated
infection
after
surgery
.
The
patient
developed
a
complicated
infection
after
surgery
.
•
It
was
a
complicated
fracture
that
required
metal
plates
.
It
was
a
complicated
fracture
that
required
metal
plates
.
educator
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
teach
or
train
other
people
,
especially
in
a
school
,
college
,
or
training
program
•
The
educator
greeted
her
students
with
a
warm
smile
on
the
first
day
of
class
.
The
educator
greeted
her
students
with
a
warm
smile
on
the
first
day
of
class
.
•
As
an
educator
,
Mr
.
Lopez
uses
games
to
make
math
fun
.
As
an
educator
,
Mr
.
Lopez
uses
games
to
make
math
fun
.
From
Latin
educare
“
to
lead
out
,
educate
”
+
the
agent
suffix
-or
.
advocate
noun
a
person
who
publicly
supports
or
speaks
in
favor
of
a
particular
cause
,
idea
,
or
group
•
Greta
Thunberg
is
a
well-known
climate
advocate
who
speaks
at
conferences
around
the
world
.
Greta
Thunberg
is
a
well-known
climate
advocate
who
speaks
at
conferences
around
the
world
.
•
The
charity
hired
a
legal
advocate
to
defend
the
rights
of
homeless
people
.
The
charity
hired
a
legal
advocate
to
defend
the
rights
of
homeless
people
.
verb
-
advocate
,
advocating
,
advocates
,
advocated
to
publicly
recommend
or
support
a
particular
policy
,
idea
,
or
way
of
doing
things
•
Scientists
advocate
reducing
carbon
emissions
to
slow
climate
change
.
Scientists
advocate
reducing
carbon
emissions
to
slow
climate
change
.
•
The
doctor
advocated
regular
exercise
to
improve
her
patient
’
s
heart
health
.
The
doctor
advocated
regular
exercise
to
improve
her
patient
’
s
heart
health
.
noun
in
Scotland
and
some
other
legal
systems
,
a
lawyer
who
is
qualified
to
represent
clients
in
the
higher
courts
•
The
advocate
addressed
the
judges
of
the
Court
of
Session
in
Edinburgh
.
The
advocate
addressed
the
judges
of
the
Court
of
Session
in
Edinburgh
.
•
Before
becoming
an
advocate
,
she
completed
a
rigorous
apprenticeship
known
as
devilling
.
Before
becoming
an
advocate
,
she
completed
a
rigorous
apprenticeship
known
as
devilling
.
vacation
noun
a
period
of
time
when
you
do
not
work
or
go
to
school
and
you
rest
,
travel
,
or
do
enjoyable
things
•
Our
family
is
planning
a
two-week
vacation
to
Hawaii
this
summer
.
Our
family
is
planning
a
two-week
vacation
to
Hawaii
this
summer
.
•
After
months
of
overtime
,
she
really
needed
a
short
vacation
.
After
months
of
overtime
,
she
really
needed
a
short
vacation
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
vacātiō
meaning
“
freedom
from
duty
”.
The
modern
leisure
sense
developed
in
American
English
in
the
19th
century
.
noun
a
scheduled
break
between
terms
when
a
school
,
college
,
or
university
is
closed
•
Students
had
to
move
out
of
the
dorms
during
the
winter
vacation
.
Students
had
to
move
out
of
the
dorms
during
the
winter
vacation
.
•
He
found
an
internship
to
fill
his
summer
vacation
.
He
found
an
internship
to
fill
his
summer
vacation
.
verb
to
spend
a
period
of
time
away
from
home
for
rest
or
pleasure
•
They
vacation
in
Italy
every
spring
.
They
vacation
in
Italy
every
spring
.
•
We
plan
to
vacation
near
the
lakes
this
autumn
.
We
plan
to
vacation
near
the
lakes
this
autumn
.
medication
noun
a
medicine
or
drug
that
is
used
to
treat
,
cure
,
or
prevent
an
illness
or
condition
•
The
doctor
prescribed
a
new
medication
to
lower
her
blood
pressure
.
The
doctor
prescribed
a
new
medication
to
lower
her
blood
pressure
.
•
Make
sure
you
take
your
medication
with
food
to
avoid
an
upset
stomach
.
Make
sure
you
take
your
medication
with
food
to
avoid
an
upset
stomach
.
From
Latin
medicātiō
(“
healing
,
curing
”),
from
medicārī
(“
to
heal
”),
plus
the
English
noun-forming
suffix
–tion
.
noun
the
act
or
process
of
treating
someone
or
something
with
medicine
•
Proper
medication
of
the
wound
prevented
infection
.
Proper
medication
of
the
wound
prevented
infection
.
•
Her
condition
improved
after
weeks
of
careful
medication
.
Her
condition
improved
after
weeks
of
careful
medication
.
Same
origin
as
sense
1
:
derived
from
Latin
medicātiō
;
this
sense
developed
in
English
to
describe
the
treatment
process
itself
.
educate
verb
-
educate
,
educating
,
educates
,
educated
to
give
someone
knowledge
or
skills
,
especially
through
teaching
in
schools
or
other
formal
settings
•
The
new
teacher
used
songs
to
educate
her
students
about
grammar
.
The
new
teacher
used
songs
to
educate
her
students
about
grammar
.
•
Parents
trust
schools
to
educate
their
children
for
the
future
.
Parents
trust
schools
to
educate
their
children
for
the
future
.
Mid-16th
century
from
Latin
educare
‘
bring
up
,
rear
,
train
’
verb
-
educate
,
educating
,
educates
,
educated
to
give
people
information
so
they
understand
an
issue
and
can
make
informed
decisions
•
The
documentary
seeks
to
educate
viewers
about
climate
change
.
The
documentary
seeks
to
educate
viewers
about
climate
change
.
•
Health
officials
launched
a
campaign
to
educate
the
public
on
handwashing
.
Health
officials
launched
a
campaign
to
educate
the
public
on
handwashing
.
verb
-
educate
,
educating
,
educates
,
educated
to
develop
or
refine
someone
’
s
taste
,
judgment
,
or
senses
through
experience
or
training
•
The
chef
hoped
to
educate
diners'
palates
with
new
flavors
.
The
chef
hoped
to
educate
diners'
palates
with
new
flavors
.
•
An
experienced
collector
can
educate
your
eye
to
spot
genuine
antiques
.
An
experienced
collector
can
educate
your
eye
to
spot
genuine
antiques
.
identification
noun
the
act
or
process
of
recognizing
or
proving
who
or
what
someone
or
something
is
•
The
witness
’
s
quick
identification
of
the
thief
helped
the
police
make
an
arrest
.
The
witness
’
s
quick
identification
of
the
thief
helped
the
police
make
an
arrest
.
•
Accurate
species
identification
is
essential
for
protecting
endangered
animals
.
Accurate
species
identification
is
essential
for
protecting
endangered
animals
.
From
Medieval
Latin
identificātiō
,
formed
from
Latin
idem
“
same
”
+
facere
“
to
make
”
+
noun
ending
‑tiō
.
noun
an
official
document
,
card
,
or
other
proof
that
shows
who
a
person
is
•
The
security
guard
asked
every
visitor
to
show
photo
identification
.
The
security
guard
asked
every
visitor
to
show
photo
identification
.
•
Remember
to
bring
two
forms
of
identification
when
you
apply
for
the
passport
.
Remember
to
bring
two
forms
of
identification
when
you
apply
for
the
passport
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
;
applied
to
documents
from
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
a
strong
feeling
of
connection
or
empathy
with
another
person
or
group
because
of
shared
qualities
or
experiences
•
Many
readers
feel
deep
identification
with
the
novel
’
s
courageous
heroine
.
Many
readers
feel
deep
identification
with
the
novel
’
s
courageous
heroine
.
•
Her
own
struggles
created
a
strong
identification
with
the
patients
she
cared
for
.
Her
own
struggles
created
a
strong
identification
with
the
patients
she
cared
for
.
Adopted
into
psychology
in
the
early
20th
century
to
describe
emotional
alignment
with
others
.
dedicate
verb
-
dedicate
,
dedicating
,
dedicates
,
dedicated
to
give
most
of
your
time
,
energy
,
or
attention
to
a
particular
activity
,
goal
,
or
cause
because
you
believe
it
is
important
•
After
graduating
,
Maria
dedicated
herself
to
teaching
children
in
remote
villages
.
After
graduating
,
Maria
dedicated
herself
to
teaching
children
in
remote
villages
.
•
The
scientist
dedicates
long
hours
each
night
to
searching
for
a
cure
for
the
rare
disease
.
The
scientist
dedicates
long
hours
each
night
to
searching
for
a
cure
for
the
rare
disease
.
From
Latin
‘
dedicare
’
meaning
‘
to
proclaim
,
to
devote
’.
verb
-
dedicate
,
dedicating
,
dedicates
,
dedicated
to
set
aside
money
,
space
,
or
another
resource
for
a
particular
purpose
•
The
city
council
dedicated
extra
funds
to
repairing
the
old
playground
.
The
city
council
dedicated
extra
funds
to
repairing
the
old
playground
.
•
She
dedicated
a
spare
room
in
her
house
to
painting
and
turned
it
into
a
bright
studio
.
She
dedicated
a
spare
room
in
her
house
to
painting
and
turned
it
into
a
bright
studio
.
verb
-
dedicate
,
dedicating
,
dedicates
,
dedicated
to
say
or
write
that
a
book
,
song
,
or
other
creative
work
is
meant
to
honor
or
thank
someone
•
The
author
dedicated
her
first
novel
to
her
late
grandmother
.
The
author
dedicated
her
first
novel
to
her
late
grandmother
.
•
He
dedicates
every
song
on
the
album
to
his
loyal
fans
.
He
dedicates
every
song
on
the
album
to
his
loyal
fans
.
verb
-
dedicate
,
dedicating
,
dedicates
,
dedicated
to
hold
a
formal
ceremony
to
officially
open
a
building
,
monument
,
or
public
place
in
honor
of
someone
or
something
•
The
mayor
dedicated
the
new
bridge
with
a
ribbon-cutting
ceremony
.
The
mayor
dedicated
the
new
bridge
with
a
ribbon-cutting
ceremony
.
•
Next
week
,
officials
will
dedicate
the
restored
museum
to
local
history
.
Next
week
,
officials
will
dedicate
the
restored
museum
to
local
history
.