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little
adjective
-
little
,
littler
,
littlest
small
in
size
,
extent
,
or
importance
•
The
little
kitten
curled
up
on
my
lap
.
The
little
kitten
curled
up
on
my
lap
.
•
They
bought
a
little
wooden
cottage
near
the
lake
.
They
bought
a
little
wooden
cottage
near
the
lake
.
Old
English
lȳtel
,
of
Germanic
origin
;
related
to
Dutch
luttel
and
German
dialect
lutzel
.
adjective
-
little
,
littler
,
littlest
small
in
size
,
amount
,
or
age
;
not
large
or
big
•
The
little
puppy
chased
a
butterfly
around
the
garden
.
The
little
puppy
chased
a
butterfly
around
the
garden
.
•
She
lives
in
a
little
house
by
the
lake
.
She
lives
in
a
little
house
by
the
lake
.
Old
English
‘
lytel
’,
related
to
Dutch
‘
luttel
’
and
German
‘
lützel
’,
all
meaning
‘
small
’.
adjective
-
little
,
littler
,
littlest
small
in
size
;
not
big
•
The
little
puppy
slept
on
a
big
cushion
.
The
little
puppy
slept
on
a
big
cushion
.
•
She
lives
in
a
little
house
near
the
river
.
She
lives
in
a
little
house
near
the
river
.
Old
English
lȳtel
,
of
Germanic
origin
;
related
to
Dutch
luttel
and
German
lützel
.
determiner
-
little
,
less
,
least
not
much
;
only
a
small
amount
or
number
(
used
before
uncountable
or
plural
nouns
)
•
There
is
little
hope
of
catching
the
last
train
now
.
There
is
little
hope
of
catching
the
last
train
now
.
•
The
recipe
needs
little
sugar
,
so
don
’
t
add
too
much
.
The
recipe
needs
little
sugar
,
so
don
’
t
add
too
much
.
adjective
-
little
,
littler
,
littlest
young
or
small
in
age
,
often
used
affectionately
•
When
I
was
little
,
I
loved
building
sandcastles
.
When
I
was
little
,
I
loved
building
sandcastles
.
•
Her
little
brother
starts
school
next
week
.
Her
little
brother
starts
school
next
week
.
determiner
not
much
;
only
a
small
amount
or
number
of
something
•
I
have
little
interest
in
politics
.
I
have
little
interest
in
politics
.
•
They
showed
little
respect
for
the
rules
.
They
showed
little
respect
for
the
rules
.
adverb
-
little
,
less
,
least
only
to
a
small
degree
;
not
much
or
only
slightly
•
He
slept
little
during
the
flight
.
He
slept
little
during
the
flight
.
•
The
design
has
little
changed
since
last
year
.
The
design
has
little
changed
since
last
year
.
determiner
not
much
;
only
a
small
amount
of
something
•
There
is
little
time
before
the
train
leaves
.
There
is
little
time
before
the
train
leaves
.
•
He
showed
little
interest
in
the
topic
.
He
showed
little
interest
in
the
topic
.
adverb
-
little
,
less
,
least
to
a
small
degree
or
extent
;
hardly
at
all
•
He
little
suspected
the
surprise
waiting
for
him
.
He
little
suspected
the
surprise
waiting
for
him
.
•
The
manager
little
understood
the
team
’
s
concerns
.
The
manager
little
understood
the
team
’
s
concerns
.
adverb
-
little
,
less
,
least
to
a
small
extent
;
hardly
at
all
•
I
little
expected
to
meet
you
here
.
I
little
expected
to
meet
you
here
.
•
The
critic
little
realized
how
famous
the
film
would
become
.
The
critic
little
realized
how
famous
the
film
would
become
.
literature
noun
-
literature
written
works
such
as
novels
,
poems
,
and
plays
that
are
valued
for
their
imaginative
or
artistic
quality
•
During
her
first
year
at
university
,
Anna
chose
to
major
in
literature
because
she
loved
reading
stories
from
around
the
world
.
During
her
first
year
at
university
,
Anna
chose
to
major
in
literature
because
she
loved
reading
stories
from
around
the
world
.
•
The
city
hosts
an
annual
festival
that
celebrates
children
’
s
literature
with
lively
readings
and
puppet
shows
.
The
city
hosts
an
annual
festival
that
celebrates
children
’
s
literature
with
lively
readings
and
puppet
shows
.
from
Latin
litteratura
“
learning
,
writing
,
grammar
,”
from
littera
“
letter
.”
noun
-
literature
all
the
books
,
articles
,
and
other
writings
on
a
particular
subject
,
period
,
or
place
•
Before
starting
her
research
paper
on
renewable
energy
,
Zoe
reviewed
the
scientific
literature
on
the
topic
.
Before
starting
her
research
paper
on
renewable
energy
,
Zoe
reviewed
the
scientific
literature
on
the
topic
.
•
The
professor
asked
us
to
summarize
the
existing
literature
on
bilingual
education
.
The
professor
asked
us
to
summarize
the
existing
literature
on
bilingual
education
.
noun
-
literature
printed
information
such
as
brochures
or
leaflets
used
to
advertise
or
inform
about
products
or
services
•
The
travel
agent
handed
us
glossy
literature
about
several
beach
resorts
.
The
travel
agent
handed
us
glossy
literature
about
several
beach
resorts
.
•
Please
send
me
your
company
’
s
promotional
literature
by
email
.
Please
send
me
your
company
’
s
promotional
literature
by
email
.
literally
adverb
in
the
exact
,
real
,
or
most
basic
sense
,
without
exaggeration
or
metaphor
•
The
house
is
literally
next
door
to
the
school
.
The
house
is
literally
next
door
to
the
school
.
•
Water
will
literally
boil
at
100
°C
when
you
are
at
sea
level
.
Water
will
literally
boil
at
100
°C
when
you
are
at
sea
level
.
From
Middle
English
literal
+
-ly
,
meaning
“
in
a
literal
manner
.”
adverb
(
informal
)
used
to
add
emphasis
,
even
when
the
statement
is
not
true
in
the
exact
sense
•
My
backpack
is
so
heavy
;
it's
literally
killing
my
shoulders
.
My
backpack
is
so
heavy
;
it's
literally
killing
my
shoulders
.
•
She
was
literally
bouncing
off
the
walls
with
excitement
after
getting
the
job
offer
.
She
was
literally
bouncing
off
the
walls
with
excitement
after
getting
the
job
offer
.
Sense
extension
first
recorded
in
the
18th
century
as
an
intensifier
.
literary
adjective
connected
with
books
,
writing
,
or
the
study
of
literature
•
She
hopes
to
build
a
literary
career
after
university
.
She
hopes
to
build
a
literary
career
after
university
.
•
The
magazine
publishes
reviews
of
the
year's
best
literary
works
.
The
magazine
publishes
reviews
of
the
year's
best
literary
works
.
From
Latin
litterarius
‘
relating
to
letters
or
learning
’.
adjective
liking
or
involved
in
reading
and
writing
serious
books
•
My
grandfather
is
very
literary
and
spends
entire
evenings
with
classic
novels
.
My
grandfather
is
very
literary
and
spends
entire
evenings
with
classic
novels
.
•
The
club
attracts
literary
students
who
love
discussing
poetry
.
The
club
attracts
literary
students
who
love
discussing
poetry
.
adjective
describing
language
that
is
formal
and
elegant
,
more
typical
of
books
than
everyday
speech
•
The
speech
used
literary
phrases
that
some
listeners
found
old-fashioned
.
The
speech
used
literary
phrases
that
some
listeners
found
old-fashioned
.
•
He
prefers
a
plain
style
and
avoids
literary
words
in
business
emails
.
He
prefers
a
plain
style
and
avoids
literary
words
in
business
emails
.
least
adverb
-
little
,
less
,
least
to
the
smallest
extent
or
degree
;
less
than
anything
else
.
•
She
was
the
least
worried
of
the
group
when
the
storm
began
.
She
was
the
least
worried
of
the
group
when
the
storm
began
.
•
This
explanation
is
the
least
clear
of
all
we
reviewed
.
This
explanation
is
the
least
clear
of
all
we
reviewed
.
Old
English
lǣst
,
the
adverbial
superlative
form
of
"
little
",
maintaining
the
sense
of
minimal
degree
.
political
adjective
connected
with
government
,
public
affairs
,
or
the
way
a
country
or
community
is
managed
•
The
country
is
facing
a
political
crisis
after
the
election
.
The
country
is
facing
a
political
crisis
after
the
election
.
•
Students
discussed
current
political
issues
during
history
class
.
Students
discussed
current
political
issues
during
history
class
.
adjective
done
mainly
to
gain
power
,
favour
,
or
advantage
rather
than
because
it
is
fair
or
right
•
Granting
the
pardon
was
a
political
move
to
win
votes
.
Granting
the
pardon
was
a
political
move
to
win
votes
.
•
Firing
the
whistle-blower
seemed
like
a
political
decision
by
the
company
.
Firing
the
whistle-blower
seemed
like
a
political
decision
by
the
company
.
reality
noun
-
reality
,
realities
,
realize
,
realizing
,
realizes
,
realized
the
true
state
of
things
as
they
actually
exist
,
not
as
they
are
imagined
or
wished
for
•
After
waking
from
a
vivid
dream
,
Mia
felt
a
jolt
as
she
returned
to
reality
.
After
waking
from
a
vivid
dream
,
Mia
felt
a
jolt
as
she
returned
to
reality
.
•
The
climbing
team
had
trained
for
months
,
but
the
freezing
wind
on
the
mountain
made
the
reality
of
the
ascent
clear
.
The
climbing
team
had
trained
for
months
,
but
the
freezing
wind
on
the
mountain
made
the
reality
of
the
ascent
clear
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
‘
realite
’,
from
medieval
Latin
‘
realitas
’,
from
Latin
‘
realis
’
meaning
‘
relating
to
things
’.
noun
-
reality
,
realities
,
realize
,
realizing
,
realizes
,
realized
a
real
fact
,
situation
,
or
experience
,
especially
one
of
several
kinds
or
examples
•
The
book
explores
the
different
realities
faced
by
refugees
around
the
world
.
The
book
explores
the
different
realities
faced
by
refugees
around
the
world
.
•
Climate
scientists
warn
us
about
the
stark
realities
of
global
warming
.
Climate
scientists
warn
us
about
the
stark
realities
of
global
warming
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
;
the
countable
use
evolved
in
the
17th
century
to
refer
to
specific
factual
situations
.
ability
noun
-
ability
,
abilities
,
able
,
abler
,
ablest
the
power
or
capacity
to
do
something
•
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
finally
gained
the
ability
to
swim
across
the
lake
.
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
finally
gained
the
ability
to
swim
across
the
lake
.
•
Smartphones
give
us
the
ability
to
communicate
instantly
with
people
around
the
world
.
Smartphones
give
us
the
ability
to
communicate
instantly
with
people
around
the
world
.
From
Latin
‘
habilitas
’
meaning
‘
aptitude
’
via
Old
French
‘
abilite
’.
noun
-
ability
,
abilities
,
able
,
abler
,
ablest
a
particular
skill
or
talent
that
someone
has
•
Her
musical
ability
amazed
the
entire
audience
at
the
concert
.
Her
musical
ability
amazed
the
entire
audience
at
the
concert
.
•
Drawing
is
an
ability
that
improves
with
regular
practice
.
Drawing
is
an
ability
that
improves
with
regular
practice
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
ultimately
from
Latin
root
meaning
‘
able
’.
military
adjective
connected
with
soldiers
,
armies
,
or
the
activities
of
war
•
The
parade
marched
in
perfect
military
formation
down
the
main
street
.
The
parade
marched
in
perfect
military
formation
down
the
main
street
.
•
The
museum
displays
antique
military
uniforms
from
World
War
II
.
The
museum
displays
antique
military
uniforms
from
World
War
II
.
Late
16th
century
:
from
Latin
militaris
‘
relating
to
soldiers
’,
from
miles
‘
soldier
’.
noun
-
military
the
armed
forces
of
a
country
,
including
its
army
,
navy
,
air
force
,
and
other
branches
•
After
finishing
college
,
he
decided
to
join
the
military
and
serve
his
country
.
After
finishing
college
,
he
decided
to
join
the
military
and
serve
his
country
.
•
The
military
was
quickly
deployed
to
help
rescue
survivors
after
the
devastating
earthquake
in
the
coastal
city
.
The
military
was
quickly
deployed
to
help
rescue
survivors
after
the
devastating
earthquake
in
the
coastal
city
.
Late
16th
century
:
from
Latin
militaris
‘
relating
to
soldiers
’,
from
miles
‘
soldier
’.
less
adverb
-
little
,
less
,
least
to
a
smaller
degree
or
amount
;
not
as
much
•
He
travels
less
now
that
he
has
a
newborn
baby
.
He
travels
less
now
that
he
has
a
newborn
baby
.
•
The
soup
is
less
salty
after
adding
water
.
The
soup
is
less
salty
after
adding
water
.
quality
noun
-
quality
how
good
or
bad
something
is
;
the
degree
of
excellence
of
something
•
The
quality
of
this
handmade
scarf
is
amazing
.
The
quality
of
this
handmade
scarf
is
amazing
.
•
Customers
complained
about
the
poor
quality
of
the
new
sound
system
during
the
concert
.
Customers
complained
about
the
poor
quality
of
the
new
sound
system
during
the
concert
.
From
Middle
English
qualite
,
from
Old
French
qualité
,
from
Latin
quālitās
meaning
“
of
what
kind
”.
noun
-
quality
,
qualities
a
characteristic
or
feature
that
someone
or
something
has
•
Patience
is
an
essential
quality
for
a
good
doctor
.
Patience
is
an
essential
quality
for
a
good
doctor
.
•
The
metal
has
the
unusual
quality
of
changing
color
in
sunlight
.
The
metal
has
the
unusual
quality
of
changing
color
in
sunlight
.
adjective
of
a
high
standard
;
very
good
•
They
served
a
quality
meal
at
the
small
bistro
.
They
served
a
quality
meal
at
the
small
bistro
.
•
She
always
buys
quality
shoes
that
last
for
years
.
She
always
buys
quality
shoes
that
last
for
years
.
politics
noun
-
politics
the
activities
,
ideas
,
and
processes
involved
in
governing
a
country
,
city
,
or
other
group
of
people
•
Young
people
are
becoming
more
interested
in
politics
and
how
decisions
are
made
.
Young
people
are
becoming
more
interested
in
politics
and
how
decisions
are
made
.
•
She
hopes
to
work
in
politics
after
finishing
university
.
She
hopes
to
work
in
politics
after
finishing
university
.
From
Greek
politika
‘
affairs
of
the
city
’,
via
Latin
and
Middle
French
,
ultimately
from
polis
‘
city‐state
’.
noun
a
person
’
s
or
group
’
s
set
of
political
beliefs
and
opinions
•
His
politics
are
much
more
conservative
than
mine
.
His
politics
are
much
more
conservative
than
mine
.
•
On
campus
,
students
discuss
their
politics
openly
.
On
campus
,
students
discuss
their
politics
openly
.
Same
historical
root
as
the
broader
sense
,
but
developed
in
English
from
the
17th
century
to
mean
‘
political
opinions
’.
possibility
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
the
chance
that
something
may
happen
or
be
true
•
There
is
a
real
possibility
of
rain
this
afternoon
.
There
is
a
real
possibility
of
rain
this
afternoon
.
•
The
doctor
mentioned
the
possibility
of
surgery
if
the
pain
gets
worse
.
The
doctor
mentioned
the
possibility
of
surgery
if
the
pain
gets
worse
.
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
one
choice
or
course
of
action
that
might
be
taken
out
of
several
•
We
considered
every
possibility
before
making
our
decision
.
We
considered
every
possibility
before
making
our
decision
.
•
Moving
abroad
is
one
possibility
I'm
seriously
thinking
about
.
Moving
abroad
is
one
possibility
I'm
seriously
thinking
about
.
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
the
state
of
being
able
to
develop
,
improve
,
or
achieve
something
in
the
future
•
The
new
microscope
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
possibility
in
medical
research
.
The
new
microscope
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
possibility
in
medical
research
.
•
He
looked
at
the
empty
field
and
saw
nothing
but
possibility
.
He
looked
at
the
empty
field
and
saw
nothing
but
possibility
.
responsibility
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
a
duty
or
task
that
someone
is
required
or
expected
to
do
•
Locking
the
doors
every
night
is
your
responsibility
,
not
mine
.
Locking
the
doors
every
night
is
your
responsibility
,
not
mine
.
•
Parents
have
the
responsibility
to
keep
their
children
safe
near
the
busy
road
.
Parents
have
the
responsibility
to
keep
their
children
safe
near
the
busy
road
.
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
the
state
or
position
of
having
authority
and
being
in
charge
of
something
•
After
the
merger
,
Elena
took
full
responsibility
for
the
European
market
.
After
the
merger
,
Elena
took
full
responsibility
for
the
European
market
.
•
The
Ministry
of
Health
has
responsibility
for
hospitals
and
clinics
nationwide
.
The
Ministry
of
Health
has
responsibility
for
hospitals
and
clinics
nationwide
.
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
the
quality
of
being
reliable
and
making
good
decisions
•
Driving
a
car
requires
a
high
level
of
responsibility
.
Driving
a
car
requires
a
high
level
of
responsibility
.
•
She
showed
great
responsibility
when
she
returned
the
lost
wallet
to
its
owner
.
She
showed
great
responsibility
when
she
returned
the
lost
wallet
to
its
owner
.
from
Latin
responsum
‘
answer
,
promise
’
+
–bility
,
patterned
after
words
like
‘
ability
’
facility
noun
-
facility
,
facilities
a
building
,
area
,
or
large
piece
of
equipment
that
is
made
for
a
particular
activity
or
service
•
The
city
built
a
new
sports
facility
with
swimming
pools
and
tennis
courts
.
The
city
built
a
new
sports
facility
with
swimming
pools
and
tennis
courts
.
•
Our
company
tour
includes
a
visit
to
the
manufacturing
facility
outside
town
.
Our
company
tour
includes
a
visit
to
the
manufacturing
facility
outside
town
.
From
Latin
facilitas
“
easiness
,
readiness
,”
via
French
facilité
,
later
referring
to
equipment
or
places
that
make
work
easier
.
noun
-
facility
,
facilities
equipment
,
services
,
or
conveniences
that
make
it
easy
for
people
to
do
something
,
usually
talked
about
in
the
plural
•
The
hotel
offers
laundry
facilities
for
guests
who
need
to
wash
clothes
.
The
hotel
offers
laundry
facilities
for
guests
who
need
to
wash
clothes
.
•
Students
complained
that
the
library
’
s
printing
facilities
were
always
busy
during
exam
week
.
Students
complained
that
the
library
’
s
printing
facilities
were
always
busy
during
exam
week
.
Sense
developed
from
the
idea
of
“
something
that
makes
a
task
easy
,”
extending
to
the
concrete
things
that
provide
convenience
.
noun
-
facility
,
facilities
an
ability
to
do
something
easily
and
well
•
She
has
a
remarkable
facility
for
learning
new
languages
quickly
.
She
has
a
remarkable
facility
for
learning
new
languages
quickly
.
•
His
facility
with
numbers
made
him
a
natural
accountant
.
His
facility
with
numbers
made
him
a
natural
accountant
.
Borrowed
from
French
facilité
“
ease
,”
originally
Latin
facilitas
.
The
meaning
of
innate
skill
appeared
in
English
in
the
1600s
.
light
verb
-
light
,
lighting
,
lights
,
lit
,
lighted
To
make
something
start
to
burn
or
to
switch
on
a
source
of
brightness
.
•
Please
light
the
candles
before
the
guests
arrive
.
Please
light
the
candles
before
the
guests
arrive
.
•
She
lit
a
campfire
to
keep
everyone
warm
.
She
lit
a
campfire
to
keep
everyone
warm
.
Old
English
“
līhtan
”
meaning
‘
to
illuminate
’,
influenced
by
Old
Norse
“
lysa
”.
verb
-
light
,
lighting
,
lights
,
lit
,
lighted
to
make
something
start
burning
or
shining
•
She
lit
the
candles
on
the
cake
before
singing
.
She
lit
the
candles
on
the
cake
before
singing
.
•
Please
light
the
campfire
while
I
set
up
the
tent
.
Please
light
the
campfire
while
I
set
up
the
tent
.
politician
noun
a
person
who
is
elected
,
or
seeks
to
be
elected
,
to
public
office
and
helps
make
decisions
for
the
government
•
The
local
politician
visited
the
school
to
talk
about
new
community
projects
.
The
local
politician
visited
the
school
to
talk
about
new
community
projects
.
•
Voters
expect
their
politician
to
keep
campaign
promises
.
Voters
expect
their
politician
to
keep
campaign
promises
.
From
French
politicien
,
based
on
politics
+
‑ian
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
early
17th
century
.
noun
a
person
who
is
skilled
at
gaining
and
keeping
power
in
politics
,
sometimes
using
clever
or
not
entirely
honest
methods
•
Many
felt
the
veteran
politician
cared
more
about
staying
in
power
than
solving
problems
.
Many
felt
the
veteran
politician
cared
more
about
staying
in
power
than
solving
problems
.
•
She
is
such
a
skillful
politician
that
she
always
knows
how
to
win
support
.
She
is
such
a
skillful
politician
that
she
always
knows
how
to
win
support
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
but
this
sense
developed
its
negative
shading
in
the
19th
century
as
public
distrust
of
political
tactics
grew
.
disability
noun
-
disability
,
disabilities
a
physical
or
mental
condition
that
limits
a
person
’
s
movements
,
senses
,
or
activities
•
After
the
accident
,
he
learned
to
use
a
wheelchair
because
of
his
disability
.
After
the
accident
,
he
learned
to
use
a
wheelchair
because
of
his
disability
.
•
The
school
built
ramps
to
ensure
students
with
disabilities
could
enter
every
classroom
.
The
school
built
ramps
to
ensure
students
with
disabilities
could
enter
every
classroom
.
noun
-
disability
,
disabilities
something
that
makes
it
harder
for
someone
to
succeed
or
progress
•
Lack
of
experience
was
a
serious
disability
in
the
job
market
.
Lack
of
experience
was
a
serious
disability
in
the
job
market
.
•
His
shyness
turned
out
to
be
a
disability
when
he
tried
to
lead
the
meeting
.
His
shyness
turned
out
to
be
a
disability
when
he
tried
to
lead
the
meeting
.
personality
noun
-
personality
,
personalities
the
set
of
qualities
that
make
a
person
different
from
others
in
the
way
they
think
,
feel
,
and
behave
•
Maria's
cheerful
personality
makes
everyone
feel
welcome
at
the
office
.
Maria's
cheerful
personality
makes
everyone
feel
welcome
at
the
office
.
•
Even
though
the
twins
look
alike
,
their
personality
differences
are
obvious
.
Even
though
the
twins
look
alike
,
their
personality
differences
are
obvious
.
from
Latin
personalitas
“
quality
of
being
a
person
,”
based
on
persona
“
mask
,
character
.”
noun
-
personality
,
personalities
a
lively
,
interesting
quality
that
makes
someone
or
something
attractive
or
distinctive
•
The
small
café
on
the
corner
has
so
much
personality
with
its
colorful
chairs
and
handwritten
menus
.
The
small
café
on
the
corner
has
so
much
personality
with
its
colorful
chairs
and
handwritten
menus
.
•
Paintings
on
the
walls
give
the
apartment
personality
.
Paintings
on
the
walls
give
the
apartment
personality
.
extension
of
sense
relating
to
people
,
applied
figuratively
to
objects
and
voices
since
the
early
20th
century
noun
-
personality
,
personalities
a
well-known
person
,
especially
in
television
,
radio
,
or
sports
•
The
popular
radio
personality
greeted
listeners
with
a
friendly
laugh
.
The
popular
radio
personality
greeted
listeners
with
a
friendly
laugh
.
•
Several
TV
personalities
attended
the
charity
gala
.
Several
TV
personalities
attended
the
charity
gala
.
sense
of
“
celebrity
”
arose
in
mid-20th-century
American
media
slang
,
from
the
idea
of
someone
whose
public
character
is
well
known
.
elite
noun
A
small
group
of
people
who
have
more
power
,
wealth
,
education
,
or
skill
than
the
rest
of
society
.
•
Many
believe
that
the
political
elite
are
out
of
touch
with
ordinary
citizens
.
Many
believe
that
the
political
elite
are
out
of
touch
with
ordinary
citizens
.
•
She
trained
at
a
special
academy
for
the
athletic
elite
.
She
trained
at
a
special
academy
for
the
athletic
elite
.
Borrowed
in
the
late
18th
century
from
French
“
élite
,”
originally
meaning
“
selection
”
or
“
chosen
people
,”
from
Old
French
“
eslit
” (
chosen
),
past
participle
of
“
eslire
” (
to
choose
),
from
Latin
“
eligere
.”
adjective
Describing
the
best
,
most
powerful
,
or
most
skilled
members
of
a
group
.
•
Only
the
most
elite
soldiers
were
chosen
for
the
dangerous
rescue
mission
.
Only
the
most
elite
soldiers
were
chosen
for
the
dangerous
rescue
mission
.
•
He
attended
an
elite
university
known
for
its
groundbreaking
research
.
He
attended
an
elite
university
known
for
its
groundbreaking
research
.
Same
origin
as
the
noun
:
from
French
“
élite
,”
meaning
“
chosen
”
or
“
select
,”
reflecting
the
idea
of
being
the
best
.
coalition
noun
a
group
of
people
,
political
parties
,
organizations
,
or
countries
that
temporarily
join
together
for
a
shared
goal
,
especially
in
politics
or
social
action
•
Several
small
parties
formed
a
coalition
to
gain
a
majority
in
parliament
.
Several
small
parties
formed
a
coalition
to
gain
a
majority
in
parliament
.
•
Environmental
groups
joined
a
coalition
to
save
the
river
from
pollution
.
Environmental
groups
joined
a
coalition
to
save
the
river
from
pollution
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
early
17th
century
from
Latin
‘
coalitio
’
meaning
‘
a
growing
together
’,
from
‘
coalescere
’ ‘
to
unite
’.
noun
-
coalition
the
act
or
process
of
uniting
separate
parts
,
groups
,
or
substances
into
one
•
The
coalition
of
the
two
companies
created
the
largest
bakery
in
town
.
The
coalition
of
the
two
companies
created
the
largest
bakery
in
town
.
•
After
years
of
conflict
,
the
tribes
reached
coalition
through
a
peace
treaty
.
After
years
of
conflict
,
the
tribes
reached
coalition
through
a
peace
treaty
.
Same
Latin
root
as
the
countable
sense
:
Latin
‘
coalitio
’,
from
‘
co-
’ ‘
together
’
+
‘
alescere
’ ‘
to
grow
’.
utility
noun
-
utility
,
utilities
a
basic
public
service
such
as
electricity
,
water
,
or
gas
that
people
need
for
everyday
life
•
Our
rent
includes
all
utilities
,
so
we
don't
pay
extra
for
water
or
electricity
.
Our
rent
includes
all
utilities
,
so
we
don't
pay
extra
for
water
or
electricity
.
•
Some
rural
areas
lack
reliable
utility
services
such
as
natural
gas
.
Some
rural
areas
lack
reliable
utility
services
such
as
natural
gas
.
noun
-
utility
the
quality
of
being
useful
or
practical
and
able
to
satisfy
a
need
•
The
lightweight
design
adds
to
the
phone's
utility
for
travelers
.
The
lightweight
design
adds
to
the
phone's
utility
for
travelers
.
•
She
questioned
the
utility
of
carrying
a
heavy
laptop
when
a
tablet
would
do
.
She
questioned
the
utility
of
carrying
a
heavy
laptop
when
a
tablet
would
do
.
From
Latin
utilitas
“
use
,
advantage
”,
from
utilis
“
useful
”.
noun
-
utility
,
utilities
a
company
or
public
organization
that
supplies
electricity
,
water
,
gas
,
or
similar
services
•
The
local
utility
announced
a
rate
increase
starting
next
month
.
The
local
utility
announced
a
rate
increase
starting
next
month
.
•
Many
investors
see
a
utility
as
a
safe
long-term
stock
.
Many
investors
see
a
utility
as
a
safe
long-term
stock
.
noun
-
utility
,
utilities
a
small
computer
program
that
performs
a
specific
helpful
task
•
I
ran
a
disk-cleanup
utility
to
free
up
storage
space
.
I
ran
a
disk-cleanup
utility
to
free
up
storage
space
.
•
The
antivirus
utility
updated
its
virus
definitions
overnight
.
The
antivirus
utility
updated
its
virus
definitions
overnight
.
noun
-
utility
,
utilities
(
sports
)
a
player
who
can
competently
play
several
different
positions
•
The
coach
values
him
as
a
utility
because
he
can
cover
both
infield
and
outfield
.
The
coach
values
him
as
a
utility
because
he
can
cover
both
infield
and
outfield
.
•
Every
football
team
needs
at
least
one
utility
on
the
bench
.
Every
football
team
needs
at
least
one
utility
on
the
bench
.
adjective
designed
for
practical
use
rather
than
for
decoration
or
luxury
•
He
bought
a
pair
of
sturdy
utility
boots
for
hiking
.
He
bought
a
pair
of
sturdy
utility
boots
for
hiking
.
•
The
building
includes
a
small
utility
room
with
shelves
and
a
washing
machine
.
The
building
includes
a
small
utility
room
with
shelves
and
a
washing
machine
.
noun
-
utility
in
economics
,
the
satisfaction
or
benefit
a
person
gains
from
using
a
good
or
service
•
Economists
assume
that
consumers
try
to
maximize
their
utility
.
Economists
assume
that
consumers
try
to
maximize
their
utility
.
•
The
study
measured
the
utility
people
receive
from
online
shopping
.
The
study
measured
the
utility
people
receive
from
online
shopping
.
split
verb
-
split
,
splitting
,
splits
to
divide
something
into
two
or
more
parts
,
often
along
a
line
or
where
it
naturally
comes
apart
•
She
split
the
cake
into
eight
equal
slices
for
the
children
.
She
split
the
cake
into
eight
equal
slices
for
the
children
.
•
The
lumberjack
split
the
log
with
one
powerful
swing
of
his
axe
.
The
lumberjack
split
the
log
with
one
powerful
swing
of
his
axe
.
Old
English
‘
splittan
’
meaning
‘
to
split
or
cleave
’,
related
to
Middle
Dutch
‘
splitten
’.
noun
a
long
narrow
crack
or
tear
in
something
solid
•
There
was
a
small
split
in
the
seam
of
my
jeans
.
There
was
a
small
split
in
the
seam
of
my
jeans
.
•
Rain
leaked
through
a
split
in
the
roof
.
Rain
leaked
through
a
split
in
the
roof
.
Noun
use
comes
from
the
verb
meaning
‘
place
where
something
has
been
split
’.
noun
an
ice-cream
dessert
,
especially
one
made
with
a
banana
cut
lengthways
and
topped
with
scoops
of
ice
cream
,
sauce
,
and
toppings
•
I
ordered
a
banana
split
with
chocolate
syrup
and
cherries
.
I
ordered
a
banana
split
with
chocolate
syrup
and
cherries
.
•
The
huge
split
was
big
enough
for
two
people
to
share
.
The
huge
split
was
big
enough
for
two
people
to
share
.
Named
from
the
banana
being
split
in
half
to
form
the
base
of
the
dessert
,
first
recorded
in
early
1900s
U
.
S
.
verb
-
split
,
splitting
,
splits
to
end
a
romantic
or
working
relationship
;
to
separate
from
someone
you
were
together
with
•
After
five
years
together
,
they
finally
split
.
After
five
years
together
,
they
finally
split
.
•
The
band
split
last
summer
,
and
the
members
started
solo
careers
.
The
band
split
last
summer
,
and
the
members
started
solo
careers
.
Figurative
sense
of
‘
split
’
meaning
to
separate
from
a
partner
dates
from
early
20th-century
American
English
.
satellite
noun
a
human-made
object
sent
into
space
that
continually
orbits
Earth
or
another
heavenly
body
to
gather
information
or
relay
signals
•
The
weather
satellite
took
clear
photos
of
the
approaching
hurricane
.
The
weather
satellite
took
clear
photos
of
the
approaching
hurricane
.
•
Engineers
launched
a
new
communications
satellite
into
orbit
last
night
.
Engineers
launched
a
new
communications
satellite
into
orbit
last
night
.
noun
a
natural
object
,
such
as
the
Moon
,
that
moves
around
a
planet
•
The
Moon
is
Earth
’
s
only
natural
satellite
.
The
Moon
is
Earth
’
s
only
natural
satellite
.
•
Jupiter
has
more
than
seventy
known
satellites
circling
it
.
Jupiter
has
more
than
seventy
known
satellites
circling
it
.
noun
a
country
,
town
,
office
,
or
organization
that
is
controlled
by
or
depends
on
a
larger
and
more
powerful
one
•
During
the
Cold
War
,
Poland
was
a
satellite
of
the
Soviet
Union
.
During
the
Cold
War
,
Poland
was
a
satellite
of
the
Soviet
Union
.
•
Many
commuters
live
in
a
satellite
town
outside
the
capital
city
.
Many
commuters
live
in
a
satellite
town
outside
the
capital
city
.
adjective
relating
to
or
using
artificial
satellites
,
especially
for
sending
or
receiving
signals
•
They
watched
the
soccer
final
on
satellite
TV
.
They
watched
the
soccer
final
on
satellite
TV
.
•
A
large
satellite
dish
stood
on
the
roof
of
the
news
station
.
A
large
satellite
dish
stood
on
the
roof
of
the
news
station
.
capability
noun
-
capability
,
capabilities
the
power
,
skill
,
or
qualities
needed
to
do
something
•
Climbing
the
steep
mountain
tested
her
capability
as
a
hiker
.
Climbing
the
steep
mountain
tested
her
capability
as
a
hiker
.
•
The
new
recruit
showed
an
impressive
capability
for
learning
languages
.
The
new
recruit
showed
an
impressive
capability
for
learning
languages
.
From
capable
+
-ity
,
first
recorded
in
the
1600s
.
noun
-
capability
,
capabilities
a
specific
function
or
feature
that
a
machine
,
system
,
or
organization
is
designed
to
perform
•
This
phone
has
the
capability
to
charge
wirelessly
.
This
phone
has
the
capability
to
charge
wirelessly
.
•
The
satellite
’
s
imaging
capability
lets
scientists
study
weather
patterns
.
The
satellite
’
s
imaging
capability
lets
scientists
study
weather
patterns
.
Derived
from
the
earlier
sense
of
personal
ability
and
extended
to
machinery
and
systems
in
the
early
20th
century
.
politically
adverb
in
a
way
that
concerns
politics
,
government
,
or
public
affairs
•
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
She
became
politically
active
during
her
first
year
at
university
.
•
The
analyst
warned
that
the
budget
cuts
might
be
politically
risky
for
the
governor
.
The
analyst
warned
that
the
budget
cuts
might
be
politically
risky
for
the
governor
.
From
the
adjective
political
+
-ly
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
16th
century
.
stability
noun
-
stability
a
condition
in
which
something
continues
without
unexpected
changes
or
disturbances
•
After
years
of
war
,
the
country
finally
enjoyed
political
stability
.
After
years
of
war
,
the
country
finally
enjoyed
political
stability
.
•
Saving
a
little
money
each
month
gave
our
family
a
sense
of
financial
stability
.
Saving
a
little
money
each
month
gave
our
family
a
sense
of
financial
stability
.
noun
-
stability
the
quality
of
an
object
or
structure
that
keeps
it
steady
and
prevents
it
from
tipping
,
shaking
,
or
falling
•
The
chair
’
s
wide
legs
give
it
plenty
of
stability
on
uneven
ground
.
The
chair
’
s
wide
legs
give
it
plenty
of
stability
on
uneven
ground
.
•
The
gymnast
spread
her
arms
to
keep
her
stability
on
the
narrow
beam
.
The
gymnast
spread
her
arms
to
keep
her
stability
on
the
narrow
beam
.
noun
-
stability
a
calm
and
balanced
state
of
mind
or
behaviour
that
is
not
easily
upset
•
Daily
meditation
helps
him
maintain
emotional
stability
.
Daily
meditation
helps
him
maintain
emotional
stability
.
•
The
child
’
s
stability
improved
once
her
routine
became
regular
.
The
child
’
s
stability
improved
once
her
routine
became
regular
.
noun
-
stability
the
ability
of
a
substance
or
system
to
remain
unchanged
and
not
break
down
,
react
,
or
fail
under
normal
conditions
•
Stainless
steel
is
valued
for
its
stability
in
wet
conditions
.
Stainless
steel
is
valued
for
its
stability
in
wet
conditions
.
•
The
drug
’
s
chemical
stability
allows
it
to
be
stored
for
years
.
The
drug
’
s
chemical
stability
allows
it
to
be
stored
for
years
.
facilitate
verb
-
facilitate
,
facilitating
,
facilitates
,
facilitated
to
make
an
action
,
process
,
or
task
possible
or
easier
•
Online
maps
facilitate
travel
planning
by
showing
the
fastest
routes
.
Online
maps
facilitate
travel
planning
by
showing
the
fastest
routes
.
•
Using
simple
language
facilitates
understanding
for
young
students
.
Using
simple
language
facilitates
understanding
for
young
students
.
Mid-17th
century
,
from
Latin
facilis
‘
easy
’
+
-ate
;
originally
meaning
‘
make
easy
’.
verb
-
facilitate
,
facilitating
,
facilitates
,
facilitated
to
guide
a
meeting
,
discussion
,
or
learning
activity
so
that
it
runs
smoothly
and
everyone
can
take
part
•
An
experienced
moderator
facilitated
the
panel
discussion
at
the
conference
.
An
experienced
moderator
facilitated
the
panel
discussion
at
the
conference
.
•
The
teacher
asked
Maria
to
facilitate
the
group
debate
.
The
teacher
asked
Maria
to
facilitate
the
group
debate
.
Mid-17th
century
,
from
Latin
facilis
‘
easy
’
+
-ate
;
originally
meaning
‘
make
easy
’.