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render
verb
to
cause
someone
or
something
to
be
in
a
particular
state
or
condition
•
The
sudden
news
rendered
Maya
silent
.
The
sudden
news
rendered
Maya
silent
.
•
A
hard
frost
overnight
rendered
the
roads
dangerously
slick
.
A
hard
frost
overnight
rendered
the
roads
dangerously
slick
.
From
Latin
‘
reddere
’
meaning
“
to
give
back
,
make
,
or
present
.”
verb
to
formally
give
,
deliver
,
or
provide
something
such
as
help
,
service
,
or
a
decision
•
Paramedics
quickly
rendered
first
aid
to
the
injured
cyclist
.
Paramedics
quickly
rendered
first
aid
to
the
injured
cyclist
.
•
The
jury
rendered
its
verdict
after
three
days
of
deliberation
.
The
jury
rendered
its
verdict
after
three
days
of
deliberation
.
Medieval
usage
extended
Latin
‘
reddere
’
to
the
sense
of
‘
hand
over
officially
’.
verb
in
computing
and
graphics
,
to
process
digital
data
in
order
to
produce
the
final
image
or
animation
seen
on
screen
•
The
workstation
rendered
the
3D
scene
overnight
.
The
workstation
rendered
the
3D
scene
overnight
.
•
Lowering
the
resolution
helped
the
software
render
faster
.
Lowering
the
resolution
helped
the
software
render
faster
.
Adopted
into
computer
graphics
in
the
1960s
to
describe
‘
making
visible
’
calculated
data
.
noun
a
computer-generated
image
or
animation
produced
after
digital
processing
•
The
designer
emailed
a
high-resolution
render
to
the
client
.
The
designer
emailed
a
high-resolution
render
to
the
client
.
•
We
compared
several
renders
before
selecting
the
final
kitchen
layout
.
We
compared
several
renders
before
selecting
the
final
kitchen
layout
.
Noun
use
arose
in
the
1980s
as
computer
artists
referred
to
the
finished
output
of
the
rendering
process
simply
as
“
a
render
.”
verb
to
represent
or
express
something
in
another
artistic
or
linguistic
form
,
such
as
depicting
a
scene
,
performing
a
piece
of
music
,
or
translating
words
•
The
painter
rendered
the
mountains
in
delicate
watercolors
.
The
painter
rendered
the
mountains
in
delicate
watercolors
.
•
The
actress
rendered
the
tragic
monologue
with
deep
emotion
.
The
actress
rendered
the
tragic
monologue
with
deep
emotion
.
Sense
developed
in
the
Renaissance
as
artists
‘
gave
back
’
reality
in
painted
form
.
rent
verb
to
pay
money
to
use
something
such
as
a
house
,
car
,
or
piece
of
equipment
for
a
period
of
time
•
They
decided
to
rent
a
small
apartment
near
the
university
.
They
decided
to
rent
a
small
apartment
near
the
university
.
•
We
can
rent
bicycles
by
the
beach
for
the
afternoon
.
We
can
rent
bicycles
by
the
beach
for
the
afternoon
.
From
Old
French
rentes
,
from
Latin
‘
rendere
’
meaning
“
to
give
back
,
yield
.”
noun
the
regular
money
that
you
pay
to
live
in
or
use
a
building
,
room
,
or
piece
of
land
•
The
rent
is
due
on
the
first
day
of
each
month
.
The
rent
is
due
on
the
first
day
of
each
month
.
•
High
rent
forced
many
small
shops
to
close
.
High
rent
forced
many
small
shops
to
close
.
verb
to
allow
someone
to
use
your
property
in
return
for
regular
payment
•
Mr
.
Gomez
rents
out
three
rooms
in
his
house
to
students
.
Mr
.
Gomez
rents
out
three
rooms
in
his
house
to
students
.
•
The
museum
sometimes
rents
its
gallery
space
for
private
events
.
The
museum
sometimes
rents
its
gallery
space
for
private
events
.
noun
a
tear
or
split
in
cloth
or
another
thin
material
•
There
was
a
small
rent
in
the
old
curtain
where
the
sun
peeked
through
.
There
was
a
small
rent
in
the
old
curtain
where
the
sun
peeked
through
.
•
She
stitched
the
rent
in
her
dress
before
the
party
.
She
stitched
the
rent
in
her
dress
before
the
party
.
Derived
from
the
verb
‘
rend
’,
meaning
to
tear
apart
.
verb
-
rend
,
rending
,
rends
,
rent
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
rend
:
tore
something
violently
into
pieces
•
Lightning
rent
the
night
sky
.
Lightning
rent
the
night
sky
.
•
Grief
rent
her
heart
.
Grief
rent
her
heart
.
Old
English
‘
rendan
’
became
‘
rend
’;
its
past
form
‘
rent
’
has
survived
in
literary
use
.
different
adjective
not
the
same
as
another
person
or
thing
;
distinct
•
My
brother
and
I
chose
different
flavors
of
ice
cream
.
My
brother
and
I
chose
different
flavors
of
ice
cream
.
•
The
two
houses
on
this
street
look
different
even
though
they
were
built
in
the
same
year
.
The
two
houses
on
this
street
look
different
even
though
they
were
built
in
the
same
year
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
differens
,
different-
‘
carrying
away
,
differing
’,
present
participle
of
differre
‘
to
differ
’.
adjective
unusual
in
a
way
that
attracts
attention
;
out
of
the
ordinary
•
The
artist
’
s
new
painting
is
really
different
;
I
have
never
seen
colors
used
like
that
before
.
The
artist
’
s
new
painting
is
really
different
;
I
have
never
seen
colors
used
like
that
before
.
•
I
like
his
fashion
sense
—
it
’
s
different
in
a
good
way
.
I
like
his
fashion
sense
—
it
’
s
different
in
a
good
way
.
Extension
of
the
primary
sense
“
not
the
same
,”
first
recorded
in
colloquial
American
English
in
the
early
20th
century
.
child
noun
-
child
,
children
A
very
young
person
who
is
not
yet
an
adult
.
•
The
child
giggled
as
she
chased
bubbles
in
the
park
.
The
child
giggled
as
she
chased
bubbles
in
the
park
.
•
Each
child
in
the
class
painted
a
picture
of
their
family
.
Each
child
in
the
class
painted
a
picture
of
their
family
.
noun
-
child
,
children
Someone
’
s
son
or
daughter
,
no
matter
how
old
they
are
.
•
Even
as
an
adult
,
Maria
is
still
her
parents
’
child
.
Even
as
an
adult
,
Maria
is
still
her
parents
’
child
.
•
They
have
one
child
living
overseas
and
two
at
home
.
They
have
one
child
living
overseas
and
two
at
home
.
noun
-
child
,
children
A
person
who
behaves
in
a
silly
,
impatient
,
or
immature
way
.
•
“
Stop
being
a
child
—
just
apologize
!”
“
Stop
being
a
child
—
just
apologize
!”
•
He
acted
like
a
child
when
he
didn
’
t
get
his
way
.
He
acted
like
a
child
when
he
didn
’
t
get
his
way
.
noun
-
child
,
children
In
computing
,
an
element
,
file
,
or
process
that
is
directly
controlled
by
another
one
called
the
parent
.
•
The
main
window
spawns
a
child
process
to
handle
printing
.
The
main
window
spawns
a
child
process
to
handle
printing
.
•
Each
folder
can
contain
many
child
directories
.
Each
folder
can
contain
many
child
directories
.
parent
noun
a
mother
or
a
father
;
an
adult
who
has
or
cares
for
a
child
•
My
parent
comes
to
every
school
play
to
support
me
.
My
parent
comes
to
every
school
play
to
support
me
.
•
Each
parent
signed
the
permission
slip
for
the
field
trip
.
Each
parent
signed
the
permission
slip
for
the
field
trip
.
From
Latin
parens
“
father
or
mother
”,
present
participle
of
parere
“
to
give
birth
”.
verb
to
care
for
,
guide
,
and
raise
a
child
while
they
grow
•
They
try
to
parent
their
children
with
patience
and
love
.
They
try
to
parent
their
children
with
patience
and
love
.
•
It
can
be
challenging
to
parent
in
a
busy
city
.
It
can
be
challenging
to
parent
in
a
busy
city
.
Verb
use
recorded
from
the
mid-17th
century
,
derived
from
the
noun
“
parent
.”
noun
something
that
gives
rise
to
or
contains
others
of
the
same
kind
,
such
as
a
company
that
owns
subsidiaries
,
a
cell
that
divides
,
or
a
folder
that
holds
subfolders
•
The
startup
was
later
sold
to
its
parent
company
.
The
startup
was
later
sold
to
its
parent
company
.
•
In
biology
,
a
parent
cell
divides
into
two
daughter
cells
.
In
biology
,
a
parent
cell
divides
into
two
daughter
cells
.
Extended
technical
senses
developed
in
the
19th
and
20th
centuries
by
metaphorical
use
of
the
original
family
meaning
.
difference
noun
a
way
in
which
two
or
more
people
or
things
are
not
the
same
•
Can
you
spot
the
difference
between
the
two
pictures
?
Can
you
spot
the
difference
between
the
two
pictures
?
•
There
is
a
big
difference
in
price
between
the
red
jacket
and
the
blue
one
.
There
is
a
big
difference
in
price
between
the
red
jacket
and
the
blue
one
.
From
Latin
differentia
“
diversity
,
distinction
”,
from
differre
“
to
carry
apart
,
differ
”.
noun
the
amount
by
which
one
number
or
quantity
is
larger
or
smaller
than
another
•
The
difference
between
15
and
9
is
6
.
The
difference
between
15
and
9
is
6
.
•
Engineers
calculated
the
temperature
difference
across
the
metal
plate
.
Engineers
calculated
the
temperature
difference
across
the
metal
plate
.
noun
-
difference
importance
or
effect
that
something
has
on
a
situation
•
Turning
off
the
lights
when
you
leave
makes
a
big
difference
to
the
environment
.
Turning
off
the
lights
when
you
leave
makes
a
big
difference
to
the
environment
.
•
Arriving
ten
minutes
early
can
make
all
the
difference
in
catching
the
train
.
Arriving
ten
minutes
early
can
make
all
the
difference
in
catching
the
train
.
noun
a
disagreement
or
quarrel
,
especially
when
people
hold
contrasting
opinions
•
They
settled
their
differences
and
became
friends
again
.
They
settled
their
differences
and
became
friends
again
.
•
Political
differences
can
strain
a
family
dinner
.
Political
differences
can
strain
a
family
dinner
.
verb
-
difference
,
differencing
,
differences
,
differenced
(
technical
)
to
find
or
show
how
two
sets
of
data
are
not
the
same
,
especially
by
subtracting
one
from
the
other
•
The
program
differences
the
files
to
detect
changes
.
The
program
differences
the
files
to
detect
changes
.
•
We
differenced
the
data
to
remove
the
seasonal
pattern
.
We
differenced
the
data
to
remove
the
seasonal
pattern
.
current
adjective
happening
or
existing
now
;
belonging
to
the
present
time
•
"
Do
you
have
the
current
train
timetable
?"
"
Do
you
have
the
current
train
timetable
?"
•
Our
current
project
focuses
on
building
a
new
playground
for
the
neighborhood
.
Our
current
project
focuses
on
building
a
new
playground
for
the
neighborhood
.
From
Middle
English
curraunt
,
borrowed
from
Old
French
corant
“
running
”,
present
participle
of
courir
“
to
run
”,
from
Latin
currere
.
noun
a
continuous
flow
of
water
,
air
,
or
electricity
in
a
particular
direction
•
A
strong
ocean
current
pulled
the
surfer
away
from
the
beach
.
A
strong
ocean
current
pulled
the
surfer
away
from
the
beach
.
•
Eagles
ride
warm
air
currents
to
soar
without
flapping
their
wings
.
Eagles
ride
warm
air
currents
to
soar
without
flapping
their
wings
.
Originally
referring
to
something
running
or
moving
,
later
applied
to
flowing
water
and
19th-century
physics
for
electricity
.
noun
a
general
tendency
or
direction
of
ideas
,
events
,
or
opinions
that
influences
people
or
society
•
There
is
a
powerful
current
of
public
support
for
renewable
energy
.
There
is
a
powerful
current
of
public
support
for
renewable
energy
.
•
The
novel
explores
the
social
currents
of
the
1960s
.
The
novel
explores
the
social
currents
of
the
1960s
.
Figurative
sense
developed
from
the
physical
idea
of
a
flowing
stream
influencing
what
is
carried
within
it
.
conference
noun
a
large
,
often
formal
meeting
where
people
with
shared
interests
come
together
to
give
talks
,
discuss
ideas
,
and
network
•
Hundreds
of
scientists
attended
the
annual
conference
on
climate
change
in
Geneva
.
Hundreds
of
scientists
attended
the
annual
conference
on
climate
change
in
Geneva
.
•
Our
company
paid
for
the
whole
team
to
fly
to
a
tech
conference
in
San
Francisco
.
Our
company
paid
for
the
whole
team
to
fly
to
a
tech
conference
in
San
Francisco
.
from
Latin
'conferentia'
meaning
'bringing
together'
,
from
'conferre'
–
to
bring
together
noun
a
small
or
private
meeting
where
people
discuss
a
particular
issue
or
make
a
decision
•
The
manager
called
a
quick
conference
with
the
designers
to
fix
the
last-minute
problem
.
The
manager
called
a
quick
conference
with
the
designers
to
fix
the
last-minute
problem
.
•
Before
issuing
the
statement
,
the
lawyer
requested
a
private
conference
with
her
client
.
Before
issuing
the
statement
,
the
lawyer
requested
a
private
conference
with
her
client
.
same
Latin
root
as
primary
sense
;
smaller
meetings
recorded
in
English
since
the
16th
century
noun
a
league
or
division
of
sports
teams
that
compete
mainly
among
themselves
during
a
season
•
The
Lakers
play
in
the
Western
Conference
of
the
NBA
.
The
Lakers
play
in
the
Western
Conference
of
the
NBA
.
•
Our
college
football
team
switched
to
a
new
conference
to
face
tougher
opponents
.
Our
college
football
team
switched
to
a
new
conference
to
face
tougher
opponents
.
sports
sense
developed
in
late
19th-century
America
when
colleges
formed
‘
conferences
’
to
regulate
competition
currently
adverb
at
the
present
time
;
now
•
She
is
currently
studying
for
her
final
exams
.
She
is
currently
studying
for
her
final
exams
.
•
The
city
museum
is
currently
closed
for
renovation
.
The
city
museum
is
currently
closed
for
renovation
.
apparently
adverb
Used
to
say
that
you
have
heard
,
read
,
or
noticed
something
and
believe
it
is
true
,
although
you
are
not
completely
sure
.
•
Apparently
,
the
museum
will
reopen
next
week
after
the
repairs
.
Apparently
,
the
museum
will
reopen
next
week
after
the
repairs
.
•
Apparently
,
she
finished
the
marathon
in
under
four
hours
.
Apparently
,
she
finished
the
marathon
in
under
four
hours
.
adverb
Plainly
or
obviously
seen
or
understood
,
even
if
the
deeper
truth
may
be
different
.
•
The
engine
stopped
for
no
apparently
good
reason
.
The
engine
stopped
for
no
apparently
good
reason
.
•
She
was
apparently
calm
during
the
interview
.
She
was
apparently
calm
during
the
interview
.
strength
noun
the
physical
power
that
allows
a
person
,
animal
,
or
object
to
move
,
lift
,
or
withstand
force
without
breaking
or
tiring
•
After
months
of
weight-lifting
,
Maria
could
feel
her
strength
increasing
every
week
.
After
months
of
weight-lifting
,
Maria
could
feel
her
strength
increasing
every
week
.
•
The
rope
snapped
because
it
wasn
’
t
built
to
handle
the
elephant
’
s
strength
.
The
rope
snapped
because
it
wasn
’
t
built
to
handle
the
elephant
’
s
strength
.
Old
English
strengþu
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*strangithō
,
related
to
strong
.
noun
the
quality
that
allows
someone
to
deal
with
difficulties
,
stress
,
or
pain
with
courage
and
determination
•
She
showed
incredible
strength
while
caring
for
her
sick
father
.
She
showed
incredible
strength
while
caring
for
her
sick
father
.
•
Even
after
losing
the
match
,
the
team
found
the
strength
to
congratulate
their
opponents
.
Even
after
losing
the
match
,
the
team
found
the
strength
to
congratulate
their
opponents
.
noun
a
particular
skill
,
talent
,
or
positive
quality
that
gives
someone
or
something
an
advantage
•
Creativity
is
one
of
her
greatest
strengths
as
a
designer
.
Creativity
is
one
of
her
greatest
strengths
as
a
designer
.
•
The
company
’
s
main
strength
lies
in
its
fast
customer
service
.
The
company
’
s
main
strength
lies
in
its
fast
customer
service
.
noun
the
degree
of
force
,
concentration
,
or
intensity
in
something
such
as
wind
,
alcohol
,
or
a
chemical
solution
•
Meteorologists
measured
the
strength
of
the
hurricane
before
issuing
warnings
.
Meteorologists
measured
the
strength
of
the
hurricane
before
issuing
warnings
.
•
The
coffee
’
s
strength
depends
on
how
long
it
brews
.
The
coffee
’
s
strength
depends
on
how
long
it
brews
.
reference
noun
a
mention
of
a
person
,
thing
,
or
idea
in
speech
or
writing
•
In
his
speech
,
the
mayor
made
a
reference
to
the
town's
history
.
In
his
speech
,
the
mayor
made
a
reference
to
the
town's
history
.
•
The
cartoon
includes
a
clever
pop-culture
reference
that
adults
notice
instantly
.
The
cartoon
includes
a
clever
pop-culture
reference
that
adults
notice
instantly
.
noun
a
book
,
article
,
document
,
or
other
source
you
use
to
get
information
•
Always
list
every
book
you
use
as
a
reference
at
the
end
of
your
essay
.
Always
list
every
book
you
use
as
a
reference
at
the
end
of
your
essay
.
•
The
encyclopedia
is
a
useful
reference
for
quick
facts
.
The
encyclopedia
is
a
useful
reference
for
quick
facts
.
noun
a
letter
or
person
who
gives
information
about
your
character
and
abilities
when
you
apply
for
a
job
,
school
,
or
apartment
•
Could
you
write
me
a
reference
for
the
scholarship
committee
?
Could
you
write
me
a
reference
for
the
scholarship
committee
?
•
The
hiring
manager
called
my
former
boss
for
a
reference
.
The
hiring
manager
called
my
former
boss
for
a
reference
.
verb
-
reference
,
referencing
,
references
,
referenced
to
mention
or
point
to
a
source
,
person
,
or
idea
when
speaking
or
writing
•
In
your
report
,
be
sure
to
reference
the
original
study
.
In
your
report
,
be
sure
to
reference
the
original
study
.
•
The
notice
references
city
ordinance
12-B
.
The
notice
references
city
ordinance
12-B
.
French
adjective
-
French
relating
to
France
,
its
people
,
or
their
language
•
We
ordered
a
French
pastry
for
dessert
.
We
ordered
a
French
pastry
for
dessert
.
•
She
loves
watching
French
movies
with
subtitles
on
weekends
.
She
loves
watching
French
movies
with
subtitles
on
weekends
.
From
Old
English
Frencisc
,
from
Frankish
*Frankisk
,
referring
to
the
Germanic
tribe
of
the
Franks
,
whose
kingdom
evolved
into
modern
France
.
noun
-
French
the
Romance
language
spoken
in
France
and
many
other
countries
•
He
studied
French
for
two
years
before
visiting
Paris
.
He
studied
French
for
two
years
before
visiting
Paris
.
•
Our
school
offers
French
as
an
optional
subject
.
Our
school
offers
French
as
an
optional
subject
.
Ultimately
from
Latin
lingua
Franca
‘
language
of
the
Franks
.’
noun
the
people
of
France
considered
as
a
nation
•
The
French
are
famous
for
their
love
of
good
food
and
wine
.
The
French
are
famous
for
their
love
of
good
food
and
wine
.
•
During
the
World
Cup
,
the
French
celebrated
their
team
’
s
victory
in
the
Champs-Élysées
.
During
the
World
Cup
,
the
French
celebrated
their
team
’
s
victory
in
the
Champs-Élysées
.
Use
of
the
proper
adjective
as
a
collective
noun
dates
from
the
14th
century
.
french
verb
-
french
,
frenching
,
frenches
,
frenched
to
trim
meat
away
from
the
end
of
a
bone
or
to
cut
vegetables
into
neat
thin
strips
,
for
a
decorative
presentation
in
cooking
•
The
chef
frenched
the
lamb
chops
before
roasting
them
.
The
chef
frenched
the
lamb
chops
before
roasting
them
.
•
He
always
frenches
the
green
beans
so
they
cook
evenly
.
He
always
frenches
the
green
beans
so
they
cook
evenly
.
Early
20th-century
culinary
jargon
,
probably
from
the
idea
of
giving
a
dish
the
stylish
appearance
associated
with
French
cuisine
.
trend
noun
something
fashionable
or
popular
for
a
period
of
time
•
Wearing
brightly
colored
socks
has
become
a
popular
trend
among
teenagers
this
year
.
Wearing
brightly
colored
socks
has
become
a
popular
trend
among
teenagers
this
year
.
•
The
fashion
blogger
posted
photos
of
the
latest
streetwear
trends
.
The
fashion
blogger
posted
photos
of
the
latest
streetwear
trends
.
Extended
from
the
earlier
sense
of
‘
direction
’
to
‘
direction
of
taste
’,
especially
in
20th-century
fashion
and
media
.
noun
a
general
direction
or
pattern
in
which
something
develops
or
changes
over
time
•
Over
the
past
decade
,
there
has
been
a
clear
upward
trend
in
global
smartphone
use
.
Over
the
past
decade
,
there
has
been
a
clear
upward
trend
in
global
smartphone
use
.
•
The
scientist
pointed
at
a
graph
showing
a
downward
trend
in
the
bird
population
.
The
scientist
pointed
at
a
graph
showing
a
downward
trend
in
the
bird
population
.
From
Middle
English
,
borrowed
from
Old
English
trendan
“
to
roll
,
turn
”,
later
shifting
to
the
idea
of
turning
or
moving
in
a
certain
direction
.
verb
to
become
very
popular
or
widely
discussed
,
especially
on
social
media
,
for
a
short
time
•
After
the
movie
release
,
the
actor's
name
began
to
trend
on
social
media
.
After
the
movie
release
,
the
actor's
name
began
to
trend
on
social
media
.
•
The
song
was
trending
worldwide
by
midnight
.
The
song
was
trending
worldwide
by
midnight
.
Verbal
use
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
with
the
rise
of
internet
statistics
that
marked
items
‘
trending
’
upward
in
attention
.
awareness
noun
-
awareness
the
state
of
knowing
that
something
exists
or
understanding
what
is
happening
•
The
safety
campaign
increased
public
awareness
of
the
dangers
of
texting
while
driving
.
The
safety
campaign
increased
public
awareness
of
the
dangers
of
texting
while
driving
.
•
Meditation
helped
her
develop
greater
awareness
of
her
breathing
and
thoughts
.
Meditation
helped
her
develop
greater
awareness
of
her
breathing
and
thoughts
.
From
the
adjective
aware
+
-ness
,
first
recorded
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
noun
-
awareness
recognition
of
a
product
,
brand
,
or
organization
among
the
public
•
The
new
commercial
boosted
customer
awareness
of
the
company
’
s
eco-friendly
detergent
.
The
new
commercial
boosted
customer
awareness
of
the
company
’
s
eco-friendly
detergent
.
•
Sponsoring
the
football
match
greatly
increased
brand
awareness
among
young
fans
.
Sponsoring
the
football
match
greatly
increased
brand
awareness
among
young
fans
.
Derived
from
the
general
sense
of
awareness
;
applied
to
marketing
contexts
from
the
mid-20th
century
.
apparent
adjective
easy
to
notice
or
understand
;
obvious
.
•
The
tension
in
the
classroom
was
apparent
the
moment
the
teacher
announced
the
surprise
test
.
The
tension
in
the
classroom
was
apparent
the
moment
the
teacher
announced
the
surprise
test
.
•
Her
excitement
was
apparent
from
the
huge
smile
and
sparkling
eyes
she
showed
while
unwrapping
the
gift
.
Her
excitement
was
apparent
from
the
huge
smile
and
sparkling
eyes
she
showed
while
unwrapping
the
gift
.
From
Middle
French
apparent
,
from
Latin
apparēns
,
present
participle
of
apparēre
“
to
appear
”.
adjective
seeming
to
be
true
or
real
,
but
possibly
not
actually
so
.
•
The
door
was
locked
for
no
apparent
reason
,
leaving
the
travelers
puzzled
.
The
door
was
locked
for
no
apparent
reason
,
leaving
the
travelers
puzzled
.
•
His
apparent
calmness
hid
how
nervous
he
really
felt
about
the
performance
.
His
apparent
calmness
hid
how
nervous
he
really
felt
about
the
performance
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
:
Latin
apparēns
“
appearing
”.
This
meaning
developed
in
English
in
the
late
1500s
.
differently
adverb
in
a
way
that
is
not
the
same
as
someone
or
something
else
•
If
you
mix
red
and
blue
paint
differently
,
you
can
get
a
totally
new
shade
of
purple
.
If
you
mix
red
and
blue
paint
differently
,
you
can
get
a
totally
new
shade
of
purple
.
•
Twins
may
look
alike
,
but
they
often
think
differently
about
many
things
.
Twins
may
look
alike
,
but
they
often
think
differently
about
many
things
.
Formed
from
the
adjective
“
different
”
+
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
,”
first
recorded
in
Middle
English
.
preference
noun
a
feeling
of
liking
something
or
someone
more
than
another
thing
or
person
•
Maya
has
a
clear
preference
for
chocolate
ice
cream
over
vanilla
.
Maya
has
a
clear
preference
for
chocolate
ice
cream
over
vanilla
.
•
When
choosing
a
movie
,
Liam
always
shows
his
preference
for
comedies
.
When
choosing
a
movie
,
Liam
always
shows
his
preference
for
comedies
.
early
17th
century
:
from
French
préférence
,
from
Latin
praeferre
‘
to
prefer
’
+
-ence
.
noun
a
thing
or
option
that
someone
likes
more
than
others
•
Seafood
is
Ana
’
s
top
preference
when
she
eats
out
.
Seafood
is
Ana
’
s
top
preference
when
she
eats
out
.
•
The
app
saves
your
language
preferences
so
you
don
’
t
have
to
set
them
every
time
.
The
app
saves
your
language
preferences
so
you
don
’
t
have
to
set
them
every
time
.
noun
special
advantage
or
priority
given
to
someone
or
something
•
Club
members
receive
preference
when
booking
tickets
for
concerts
.
Club
members
receive
preference
when
booking
tickets
for
concerts
.
•
Companies
often
give
hiring
preference
to
candidates
with
relevant
work
experience
.
Companies
often
give
hiring
preference
to
candidates
with
relevant
work
experience
.
currency
noun
-
currency
,
currencies
The
money
,
in
coins
or
notes
,
that
a
particular
country
or
region
officially
uses
for
buying
and
selling
.
•
Travellers
should
exchange
their
currency
before
arriving
in
the
country
.
Travellers
should
exchange
their
currency
before
arriving
in
the
country
.
•
The
local
currency
is
accepted
in
every
shop
downtown
.
The
local
currency
is
accepted
in
every
shop
downtown
.
From
Middle
English
currance
,
borrowed
from
Medieval
Latin
currentia
“
flowing
,
circulation
(
of
money
),”
from
Latin
currēns
,
present
participle
of
currere
“
to
run
.”
noun
-
currency
,
currencies
The
state
of
being
widely
accepted
,
used
,
or
believed
by
many
people
.
•
The
rumor
quickly
gained
currency
on
social
media
.
The
rumor
quickly
gained
currency
on
social
media
.
•
His
outdated
views
no
longer
have
any
currency
in
modern
politics
.
His
outdated
views
no
longer
have
any
currency
in
modern
politics
.
Extension
of
the
money
sense
to
abstract
ideas
in
the
17th
century
,
reflecting
how
thoughts
can
‘
circulate
’
like
coins
.
noun
-
currency
,
currencies
(
formal
)
The
period
during
which
something
,
such
as
a
contract
or
law
,
is
valid
and
in
force
.
•
The
contract
remains
in
currency
until
the
project
is
completed
.
The
contract
remains
in
currency
until
the
project
is
completed
.
•
During
the
currency
of
the
insurance
policy
,
you
are
fully
covered
.
During
the
currency
of
the
insurance
policy
,
you
are
fully
covered
.
Specialized
legal
sense
developed
in
the
18th
century
from
the
broader
idea
of
something
‘
running
its
course
.’
strengthen
verb
to
make
someone
or
something
stronger
,
firmer
,
or
more
effective
•
Daily
exercise
can
strengthen
your
muscles
and
bones
.
Daily
exercise
can
strengthen
your
muscles
and
bones
.
•
Reading
every
day
will
strengthen
your
language
skills
.
Reading
every
day
will
strengthen
your
language
skills
.
From
Middle
English
strenghten
,
formed
from
strength
+
-en
(
a
verb-forming
suffix
).
verb
to
become
stronger
,
firmer
,
or
more
effective
•
After
weeks
of
therapy
,
his
injured
knee
finally
strengthened
.
After
weeks
of
therapy
,
his
injured
knee
finally
strengthened
.
•
The
wind
strengthened
as
the
storm
approached
the
coast
.
The
wind
strengthened
as
the
storm
approached
the
coast
.
From
Middle
English
strenghten
,
from
strength
+
-en
,
meaning
to
grow
strong
.