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research
noun
-
research
careful
and
organized
study
to
discover
new
facts
or
gain
deeper
knowledge
about
a
subject
•
The
scientist
spent
years
collecting
samples
for
her
research
on
climate
change
.
The
scientist
spent
years
collecting
samples
for
her
research
on
climate
change
.
•
Recent
research
suggests
that
getting
enough
sleep
improves
memory
.
Recent
research
suggests
that
getting
enough
sleep
improves
memory
.
Late
16th
century
,
from
French
"
recherche
"
meaning
"
search
" (
noun
and
verb
).
verb
-
research
,
researching
,
researches
,
researched
to
study
something
in
detail
to
discover
new
information
or
reach
new
conclusions
•
Before
buying
a
car
,
Tom
carefully
researched
different
models
and
prices
online
.
Before
buying
a
car
,
Tom
carefully
researched
different
models
and
prices
online
.
•
The
journalist
is
researching
a
story
about
renewable
energy
.
The
journalist
is
researching
a
story
about
renewable
energy
.
Derived
from
the
noun
form
;
first
used
as
a
verb
in
early
17th
century
.
result
noun
something
that
happens
or
exists
because
of
an
action
,
decision
,
or
event
•
After
weeks
of
practice
,
Mia
was
thrilled
with
the
result
of
her
piano
exam
.
After
weeks
of
practice
,
Mia
was
thrilled
with
the
result
of
her
piano
exam
.
•
Leaving
the
ice
cream
in
the
sun
had
one
sticky
result
:
a
puddle
on
the
picnic
table
.
Leaving
the
ice
cream
in
the
sun
had
one
sticky
result
:
a
puddle
on
the
picnic
table
.
from
Latin
‘
resultare
’
meaning
‘
to
spring
back
,
rebound
’;
later
‘
to
arise
’
noun
something
that
happens
or
exists
because
of
something
else
•
As
a
result
of
the
heavy
rain
,
the
match
was
cancelled
.
As
a
result
of
the
heavy
rain
,
the
match
was
cancelled
.
•
Regular
practice
brought
quick
results
for
the
choir
.
Regular
practice
brought
quick
results
for
the
choir
.
From
Latin
“
resultare
”
meaning
“
to
spring
back
,
rebound
,”
later
used
figuratively
for
an
effect
that
comes
back
from
a
cause
.
noun
the
mark
,
score
,
or
information
you
receive
after
a
test
,
exam
,
vote
,
or
game
•
I
checked
my
exam
results
online
this
morning
.
I
checked
my
exam
results
online
this
morning
.
•
The
election
result
was
announced
to
a
cheering
crowd
.
The
election
result
was
announced
to
a
cheering
crowd
.
noun
the
answer
of
a
calculation
,
test
,
game
,
or
experiment
•
Ben
pressed
the
equal
sign
and
saw
the
result
was
42
on
his
calculator
.
Ben
pressed
the
equal
sign
and
saw
the
result
was
42
on
his
calculator
.
•
The
soccer
match
ended
with
a
stunning
result
of
3–0
for
the
underdogs
.
The
soccer
match
ended
with
a
stunning
result
of
3–0
for
the
underdogs
.
same
Latin
origin
as
primary
sense
;
specialized
to
mean
‘
answer
obtained
’
by
the
17th
century
noun
the
number
,
value
,
or
data
produced
after
calculating
,
processing
,
or
experimenting
•
Add
the
numbers
and
write
the
result
on
the
board
.
Add
the
numbers
and
write
the
result
on
the
board
.
•
The
program
crashed
before
displaying
any
results
.
The
program
crashed
before
displaying
any
results
.
verb
-
result
,
resulting
,
results
,
resulted
to
happen
or
exist
because
of
something
else
,
or
to
cause
something
to
happen
•
Flooding
resulted
from
the
broken
dam
.
Flooding
resulted
from
the
broken
dam
.
•
The
changes
will
result
in
better
service
for
customers
.
The
changes
will
result
in
better
service
for
customers
.
verb
-
result
,
resulting
,
results
,
resulted
to
happen
or
occur
because
of
something
else
•
Heavy
rain
may
result
in
flooding
along
the
river
.
Heavy
rain
may
result
in
flooding
along
the
river
.
•
A
loud
bang
resulted
from
the
balloon
popping
.
A
loud
bang
resulted
from
the
balloon
popping
.
from
Latin
‘
resultare
’ ‘
to
spring
back
’,
figuratively
‘
to
arise
’;
verb
sense
first
recorded
in
late
Middle
English
resource
noun
something
useful
—
such
as
land
,
water
,
oil
,
or
skilled
people
—
that
a
person
,
group
,
or
country
can
use
when
needed
•
Many
countries
depend
on
natural
resources
like
oil
and
gas
for
their
income
.
Many
countries
depend
on
natural
resources
like
oil
and
gas
for
their
income
.
•
During
the
drought
,
the
farmer
carefully
managed
his
water
resources
.
During
the
drought
,
the
farmer
carefully
managed
his
water
resources
.
from
Old
French
resourse
, “
means
of
supplying
a
need
,”
based
on
Latin
resurgere
“
rise
again
”
noun
a
book
,
website
,
person
,
or
other
source
of
help
or
information
•
The
library
’
s
online
resources
make
research
much
easier
.
The
library
’
s
online
resources
make
research
much
easier
.
•
This
guidebook
is
an
excellent
resource
for
first-time
travelers
.
This
guidebook
is
an
excellent
resource
for
first-time
travelers
.
verb
-
resource
,
resourcing
,
resources
,
resourced
to
provide
a
person
or
project
with
the
money
,
materials
,
or
people
needed
to
succeed
•
The
project
was
well-resourced
and
finished
ahead
of
schedule
.
The
project
was
well-resourced
and
finished
ahead
of
schedule
.
•
We
need
to
resource
the
school
properly
so
every
child
has
textbooks
.
We
need
to
resource
the
school
properly
so
every
child
has
textbooks
.
noun
-
resource
the
ability
to
deal
quickly
and
effectively
with
problems
;
resourcefulness
•
Thanks
to
her
quick
resource
,
the
hikers
found
their
way
back
before
nightfall
.
Thanks
to
her
quick
resource
,
the
hikers
found
their
way
back
before
nightfall
.
•
The
leader
’
s
resource
under
pressure
impressed
everyone
on
the
team
.
The
leader
’
s
resource
under
pressure
impressed
everyone
on
the
team
.
resources
noun
money
or
other
assets
that
a
person
or
organization
can
spend
•
The
charity
lacks
the
financial
resources
to
help
every
family
in
need
.
The
charity
lacks
the
financial
resources
to
help
every
family
in
need
.
•
After
paying
the
unexpected
bill
,
he
had
no
resources
left
for
a
vacation
.
After
paying
the
unexpected
bill
,
he
had
no
resources
left
for
a
vacation
.
rest
noun
a
period
of
relaxing
or
sleeping
when
you
are
not
working
or
moving
•
After
three
hours
of
driving
,
the
family
took
a
short
rest
at
a
roadside
café
.
After
three
hours
of
driving
,
the
family
took
a
short
rest
at
a
roadside
café
.
•
You
should
get
plenty
of
rest
before
your
big
exam
tomorrow
.
You
should
get
plenty
of
rest
before
your
big
exam
tomorrow
.
noun
a
period
of
sleep
or
relaxation
that
allows
you
to
recover
energy
•
After
the
long
hike
,
Maya
lay
down
for
a
short
rest
on
the
sofa
.
After
the
long
hike
,
Maya
lay
down
for
a
short
rest
on
the
sofa
.
•
Doctors
say
getting
enough
rest
is
essential
for
good
health
.
Doctors
say
getting
enough
rest
is
essential
for
good
health
.
verb
to
relax
or
sleep
so
you
get
back
your
energy
•
After
a
long
hike
,
we
rested
under
a
shady
tree
.
After
a
long
hike
,
we
rested
under
a
shady
tree
.
•
The
doctor
told
her
to
rest
for
a
few
days
after
the
flu
.
The
doctor
told
her
to
rest
for
a
few
days
after
the
flu
.
noun
the
people
or
things
that
remain
after
others
have
been
taken
or
mentioned
•
You
can
keep
one
cookie
,
and
I'll
have
the
rest
.
You
can
keep
one
cookie
,
and
I'll
have
the
rest
.
•
Sarah
finished
her
homework
;
the
rest
of
the
class
was
still
working
.
Sarah
finished
her
homework
;
the
rest
of
the
class
was
still
working
.
verb
to
place
something
gently
on
or
against
something
so
that
it
is
supported
•
She
rested
her
head
on
his
shoulder
during
the
movie
.
She
rested
her
head
on
his
shoulder
during
the
movie
.
•
The
ladder
rests
against
the
wall
so
we
can
paint
the
ceiling
.
The
ladder
rests
against
the
wall
so
we
can
paint
the
ceiling
.
respond
verb
to
say
or
write
something
as
an
answer
to
a
question
,
letter
,
message
,
or
request
•
After
a
pause
,
she
responded
quietly
to
the
question
.
After
a
pause
,
she
responded
quietly
to
the
question
.
•
Please
respond
to
the
invitation
by
Friday
.
Please
respond
to
the
invitation
by
Friday
.
verb
to
act
or
change
because
something
has
happened
or
been
done
•
The
crowd
responded
with
cheers
when
the
singer
came
on
stage
.
The
crowd
responded
with
cheers
when
the
singer
came
on
stage
.
•
Plants
respond
to
light
by
growing
toward
it
.
Plants
respond
to
light
by
growing
toward
it
.
verb
to
improve
or
show
a
positive
effect
when
a
treatment
or
drug
is
used
•
The
patient
responded
well
to
the
new
medication
.
The
patient
responded
well
to
the
new
medication
.
•
Some
tumors
do
not
respond
to
radiation
therapy
.
Some
tumors
do
not
respond
to
radiation
therapy
.
noun
a
half-column
or
pier
attached
to
a
wall
that
supports
an
arch
or
rib
,
especially
in
Gothic
architecture
•
The
Gothic
vault
springs
from
a
slender
respond
at
the
wall
.
The
Gothic
vault
springs
from
a
slender
respond
at
the
wall
.
•
Several
carved
responds
line
the
nave
of
the
cathedral
.
Several
carved
responds
line
the
nave
of
the
cathedral
.
response
noun
something
that
you
say
,
write
,
or
do
because
someone
has
asked
you
or
because
something
has
happened
•
When
I
asked
about
the
budget
,
she
gave
a
quick
response
.
When
I
asked
about
the
budget
,
she
gave
a
quick
response
.
•
The
company
issued
a
formal
response
after
the
accident
.
The
company
issued
a
formal
response
after
the
accident
.
From
Latin
responsum
“
an
answer
”,
past
participle
of
respondēre
“
to
answer
”.
noun
the
way
a
body
,
machine
,
or
system
reacts
when
something
affects
it
•
The
vaccine
triggers
an
immune
response
that
protects
you
from
disease
.
The
vaccine
triggers
an
immune
response
that
protects
you
from
disease
.
•
This
microphone
has
a
flat
frequency
response
.
This
microphone
has
a
flat
frequency
response
.
Same
origin
as
primary
sense
;
technical
uses
developed
in
the
19th–20th
centuries
to
describe
measurable
reactions
in
science
and
engineering
.
researcher
noun
a
person
who
studies
a
subject
closely
in
order
to
discover
new
facts
or
deepen
knowledge
about
it
•
The
researcher
examined
the
soil
samples
under
a
microscope
.
The
researcher
examined
the
soil
samples
under
a
microscope
.
•
As
a
medical
researcher
,
she
hopes
to
find
a
cure
for
the
disease
.
As
a
medical
researcher
,
she
hopes
to
find
a
cure
for
the
disease
.
From
research
+
-er
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
late
17th
century
.
restaurant
noun
A
place
where
people
pay
to
have
meals
cooked
and
served
to
them
.
•
After
the
movie
,
we
decided
to
eat
at
the
new
Italian
restaurant
downtown
.
After
the
movie
,
we
decided
to
eat
at
the
new
Italian
restaurant
downtown
.
•
She
works
as
a
chef
in
a
five-star
restaurant
overlooking
the
sea
.
She
works
as
a
chef
in
a
five-star
restaurant
overlooking
the
sea
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
early
19th
century
from
French
“
restaurant
,”
originally
the
present
participle
of
“
restaurer
,”
meaning
“
to
restore
,”
because
the
broth
served
in
early
Paris
eateries
was
said
to
restore
health
.
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
’
resident
noun
a
person
who
lives
in
a
particular
place
for
a
long
time
or
permanently
•
Many
city
residents
gathered
in
the
park
for
the
summer
concert
.
Many
city
residents
gathered
in
the
park
for
the
summer
concert
.
•
The
new
resident
introduced
herself
to
the
neighbors
with
a
plate
of
cookies
.
The
new
resident
introduced
herself
to
the
neighbors
with
a
plate
of
cookies
.
adjective
living
,
staying
,
or
existing
in
a
particular
place
•
The
hotel
has
a
resident
pianist
who
plays
every
evening
in
the
lobby
.
The
hotel
has
a
resident
pianist
who
plays
every
evening
in
the
lobby
.
•
Bats
are
resident
in
the
cave
all
year
round
.
Bats
are
resident
in
the
cave
all
year
round
.
noun
a
doctor
who
has
finished
medical
school
and
is
receiving
specialist
training
in
a
hospital
•
The
resident
checked
my
blood
pressure
before
the
senior
doctor
arrived
.
The
resident
checked
my
blood
pressure
before
the
senior
doctor
arrived
.
•
After
a
long
night
shift
,
the
surgical
resident
grabbed
a
quick
coffee
.
After
a
long
night
shift
,
the
surgical
resident
grabbed
a
quick
coffee
.
adjective
kept
in
a
computer
’
s
main
memory
so
it
is
always
ready
for
use
•
This
antivirus
program
stays
resident
in
the
background
to
catch
threats
immediately
.
This
antivirus
program
stays
resident
in
the
background
to
catch
threats
immediately
.
•
When
RAM
is
low
,
too
many
resident
apps
can
slow
the
computer
.
When
RAM
is
low
,
too
many
resident
apps
can
slow
the
computer
.
responsible
adjective
-
responsible
having
the
job
or
duty
to
take
care
of
or
deal
with
someone
or
something
•
The
teacher
is
responsible
for
the
safety
of
the
students
during
the
trip
.
The
teacher
is
responsible
for
the
safety
of
the
students
during
the
trip
.
•
I
am
responsible
for
locking
the
office
every
night
.
I
am
responsible
for
locking
the
office
every
night
.
From
Medieval
Latin
responsābilis
,
from
Latin
respondēre
“
to
answer
”.
adjective
-
responsible
being
the
person
or
thing
that
causes
something
,
especially
something
bad
•
Police
believe
the
storm
was
responsible
for
the
power
outage
.
Police
believe
the
storm
was
responsible
for
the
power
outage
.
•
Scientists
say
human
activity
is
largely
responsible
for
climate
change
.
Scientists
say
human
activity
is
largely
responsible
for
climate
change
.
adjective
-
responsible
showing
good
judgment
and
able
to
be
trusted
to
do
what
is
needed
•
Maria
is
a
very
responsible
student
who
always
finishes
her
homework
on
time
.
Maria
is
a
very
responsible
student
who
always
finishes
her
homework
on
time
.
•
Please
choose
someone
responsible
to
look
after
the
dog
while
we
are
away
.
Please
choose
someone
responsible
to
look
after
the
dog
while
we
are
away
.
adjective
-
responsible
describing
a
job
or
position
that
involves
important
duties
and
decisions
•
She
was
promoted
to
a
responsible
position
as
head
of
marketing
.
She
was
promoted
to
a
responsible
position
as
head
of
marketing
.
•
Pilots
hold
highly
responsible
jobs
that
require
constant
focus
.
Pilots
hold
highly
responsible
jobs
that
require
constant
focus
.
respect
noun
a
feeling
of
deep
admiration
for
someone
or
something
because
of
their
qualities
,
achievements
,
or
abilities
•
The
students
looked
at
their
teacher
with
respect
after
his
inspiring
speech
.
The
students
looked
at
their
teacher
with
respect
after
his
inspiring
speech
.
•
She
has
enormous
respect
for
scientists
who
devote
their
lives
to
curing
diseases
.
She
has
enormous
respect
for
scientists
who
devote
their
lives
to
curing
diseases
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
respectus
’
meaning
‘
regard
,
consideration
’,
from
‘
respicere
’ ‘
to
look
back
at
,
regard
’.
noun
-
respect
careful
,
polite
behaviour
that
shows
you
value
another
person
’
s
rights
,
feelings
,
or
traditions
•
It
is
important
to
show
respect
to
older
people
in
many
cultures
.
It
is
important
to
show
respect
to
older
people
in
many
cultures
.
•
Please
speak
with
respect
when
you
address
the
judge
.
Please
speak
with
respect
when
you
address
the
judge
.
verb
-
respect
,
respecting
,
respects
,
respected
to
admire
someone
or
something
for
their
qualities
,
achievements
,
or
abilities
•
I
really
respect
my
grandmother
for
her
courage
.
I
really
respect
my
grandmother
for
her
courage
.
•
Children
tend
to
respect
teachers
who
are
fair
and
kind
.
Children
tend
to
respect
teachers
who
are
fair
and
kind
.
noun
a
feeling
of
deep
admiration
for
someone
or
something
because
of
their
abilities
,
qualities
,
or
achievements
•
The
students
had
great
respect
for
their
science
teacher
.
The
students
had
great
respect
for
their
science
teacher
.
•
You
need
to
earn
people's
respect
through
honest
actions
.
You
need
to
earn
people's
respect
through
honest
actions
.
verb
to
admire
someone
or
something
highly
for
their
qualities
or
achievements
•
I
respect
Dr
.
Lee
for
her
dedication
to
rural
medicine
.
I
respect
Dr
.
Lee
for
her
dedication
to
rural
medicine
.
•
They
respected
their
coach
and
followed
his
advice
.
They
respected
their
coach
and
followed
his
advice
.
noun
a
particular
aspect
,
point
,
or
detail
of
something
•
In
this
respect
,
the
new
phone
is
lighter
and
faster
than
the
old
model
.
In
this
respect
,
the
new
phone
is
lighter
and
faster
than
the
old
model
.
•
The
plan
was
successful
in
many
respects
,
but
it
cost
more
than
expected
.
The
plan
was
successful
in
many
respects
,
but
it
cost
more
than
expected
.
verb
-
respect
,
respecting
,
respects
,
respected
to
act
according
to
something
,
or
to
avoid
harming
or
interfering
with
it
•
Drivers
must
respect
the
speed
limit
at
all
times
.
Drivers
must
respect
the
speed
limit
at
all
times
.
•
Please
respect
the
privacy
of
the
family
during
this
difficult
time
.
Please
respect
the
privacy
of
the
family
during
this
difficult
time
.
noun
polite
or
considerate
behaviour
toward
someone
or
something
•
It
is
a
sign
of
respect
to
take
off
your
shoes
before
entering
the
temple
.
It
is
a
sign
of
respect
to
take
off
your
shoes
before
entering
the
temple
.
•
Please
show
respect
to
the
museum
artifacts
and
do
not
touch
them
.
Please
show
respect
to
the
museum
artifacts
and
do
not
touch
them
.
noun
a
particular
detail
,
point
,
or
aspect
of
something
•
The
two
cars
are
similar
in
every
respect
except
price
.
The
two
cars
are
similar
in
every
respect
except
price
.
•
In
this
respect
,
the
new
policy
is
better
than
the
old
one
.
In
this
respect
,
the
new
policy
is
better
than
the
old
one
.
verb
to
accept
and
follow
a
rule
,
decision
,
or
right
•
All
citizens
must
respect
the
law
.
All
citizens
must
respect
the
law
.
•
Drivers
are
expected
to
respect
the
speed
limit
.
Drivers
are
expected
to
respect
the
speed
limit
.
verb
to
treat
someone
or
something
politely
and
considerately
•
If
you
can
’
t
respect
other
opinions
,
the
discussion
will
fail
.
If
you
can
’
t
respect
other
opinions
,
the
discussion
will
fail
.
•
She
always
respects
her
colleagues
,
even
when
she
disagrees
.
She
always
respects
her
colleagues
,
even
when
she
disagrees
.
resolution
noun
strong
decision
and
determination
to
keep
or
achieve
something
•
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
•
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
resolutio
(
n-
),
from
resolvere
‘
loosen
,
release
’.
noun
a
formal
statement
of
a
decision
agreed
on
by
a
meeting
,
committee
,
or
government
body
•
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
•
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
noun
the
act
of
finding
an
answer
or
ending
a
problem
,
dispute
,
or
conflict
•
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
•
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
noun
the
level
of
detail
and
sharpness
that
can
be
seen
in
an
image
,
screen
,
or
instrument
•
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
•
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
noun
in
music
,
the
movement
of
a
note
or
chord
from
tension
to
a
stable
,
consonant
sound
•
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
•
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
noun
in
chemistry
,
the
process
of
separating
a
mixture
,
especially
a
racemic
mixture
,
into
its
individual
components
•
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
•
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
resolve
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
find
an
answer
or
settle
a
problem
,
question
,
or
disagreement
•
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
•
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
From
Latin
resolvere
“
to
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
,”
from
re-
“
again
”
+
solvere
“
to
loosen
.”
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
decide
firmly
and
seriously
to
do
something
•
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
•
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
resolvere
“
to
loosen
,
untie
,”
later
“
to
come
to
a
firm
decision
.”
noun
strong
determination
or
firmness
of
purpose
•
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
•
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
Originally
the
result
of
resolving
to
act
;
recorded
as
a
noun
meaning
“
determination
”
since
the
16th
century
.
resistance
noun
the
act
of
refusing
to
accept
,
obey
,
or
agree
with
something
•
Despite
strong
pressure
,
the
villagers
showed
firm
resistance
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
forest
.
Despite
strong
pressure
,
the
villagers
showed
firm
resistance
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
forest
.
•
The
new
law
passed
with
very
little
resistance
in
parliament
.
The
new
law
passed
with
very
little
resistance
in
parliament
.
From
Middle
French
résistance
,
from
Latin
resistentia
,
from
resistō
(“
to
withstand
,
oppose
”).
noun
the
weight
or
opposing
force
used
in
strength
training
that
muscles
must
work
against
•
She
increased
the
resistance
on
the
exercise
bike
for
a
tougher
workout
.
She
increased
the
resistance
on
the
exercise
bike
for
a
tougher
workout
.
•
Using
bands
of
different
resistance
helps
target
various
muscle
groups
.
Using
bands
of
different
resistance
helps
target
various
muscle
groups
.
Applied
to
exercise
equipment
since
the
mid-20th
century
as
fitness
science
developed
.
noun
an
underground
or
secret
group
that
fights
against
a
ruling
power
or
occupying
army
•
During
World
War
II
,
the
French
Resistance
sabotaged
railway
lines
to
slow
the
German
army
.
During
World
War
II
,
the
French
Resistance
sabotaged
railway
lines
to
slow
the
German
army
.
•
She
wrote
a
novel
about
a
teenage
girl
who
joins
the
local
Resistance
against
an
oppressive
regime
.
She
wrote
a
novel
about
a
teenage
girl
who
joins
the
local
Resistance
against
an
oppressive
regime
.
Specific
use
for
clandestine
groups
dates
from
the
1930s
,
especially
referring
to
those
opposing
Nazi
occupation
.
noun
the
ability
of
a
person
,
animal
,
plant
,
or
material
to
withstand
the
damaging
effects
of
something
•
Regular
exercise
can
improve
the
body
’
s
resistance
to
infection
.
Regular
exercise
can
improve
the
body
’
s
resistance
to
infection
.
•
Some
bacteria
have
developed
resistance
to
antibiotics
.
Some
bacteria
have
developed
resistance
to
antibiotics
.
Extended
sense
of
“
ability
to
withstand
”
arose
in
the
17th
century
,
influenced
by
Latin
resistentia
.
noun
the
degree
to
which
a
material
opposes
the
flow
of
electric
current
,
measured
in
ohms
•
Copper
wire
has
low
electrical
resistance
,
making
it
ideal
for
wiring
.
Copper
wire
has
low
electrical
resistance
,
making
it
ideal
for
wiring
.
•
The
engineer
measured
the
circuit
’
s
resistance
with
a
multimeter
.
The
engineer
measured
the
circuit
’
s
resistance
with
a
multimeter
.
Technical
use
in
electricity
dates
from
the
early
19th
century
,
after
work
by
Georg
Ohm
.
noun
the
force
that
slows
the
movement
of
an
object
through
air
,
water
,
or
another
medium
•
Cyclists
crouch
low
to
reduce
air
resistance
and
go
faster
.
Cyclists
crouch
low
to
reduce
air
resistance
and
go
faster
.
•
The
new
car
design
cuts
wind
resistance
by
10
percent
.
The
new
car
design
cuts
wind
resistance
by
10
percent
.
Use
in
mechanics
dates
back
to
the
18th-century
study
of
motion
and
fluids
.
restore
verb
-
restore
,
restoring
,
restores
,
restored
to
repair
or
clean
something
so
that
it
looks
or
works
like
it
did
when
it
was
new
•
A
team
of
experts
carefully
restore
the
ancient
mural
,
revealing
its
bright
original
colors
.
A
team
of
experts
carefully
restore
the
ancient
mural
,
revealing
its
bright
original
colors
.
•
The
mechanic
promised
to
restore
the
vintage
motorcycle
to
working
order
by
summer
.
The
mechanic
promised
to
restore
the
vintage
motorcycle
to
working
order
by
summer
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
“
restaurare
”
meaning
“
to
rebuild
or
renew
.”
verb
-
restore
,
restoring
,
restores
,
restored
to
make
a
situation
,
feeling
,
or
system
exist
again
after
it
disappeared
or
was
lost
•
Extra
police
were
deployed
to
restore
order
after
the
protest
turned
chaotic
.
Extra
police
were
deployed
to
restore
order
after
the
protest
turned
chaotic
.
•
The
apology
helped
restore
trust
between
the
two
longtime
friends
.
The
apology
helped
restore
trust
between
the
two
longtime
friends
.
verb
-
restore
,
restoring
,
restores
,
restored
to
give
something
back
to
the
person
,
place
,
or
condition
it
rightfully
belongs
to
•
The
museum
agreed
to
restore
the
stolen
sculpture
to
its
original
owners
.
The
museum
agreed
to
restore
the
stolen
sculpture
to
its
original
owners
.
•
The
new
policy
will
restore
land
to
the
indigenous
community
.
The
new
policy
will
restore
land
to
the
indigenous
community
.
noun
an
operation
that
copies
computer
data
back
from
a
backup
so
it
can
be
used
again
•
After
the
crash
,
the
IT
team
performed
a
restore
to
recover
last
night's
files
.
After
the
crash
,
the
IT
team
performed
a
restore
to
recover
last
night's
files
.
•
Running
a
full
restore
may
take
several
hours
,
depending
on
the
size
of
the
database
.
Running
a
full
restore
may
take
several
hours
,
depending
on
the
size
of
the
database
.
resist
verb
to
work
or
fight
against
something
and
try
not
to
be
affected
,
changed
,
or
controlled
by
it
•
Even
though
the
bakery
smelled
wonderful
,
Maria
couldn't
resist
buying
a
warm
chocolate
croissant
.
Even
though
the
bakery
smelled
wonderful
,
Maria
couldn't
resist
buying
a
warm
chocolate
croissant
.
•
The
little
boy
tried
to
resist
the
strong
wind
by
leaning
forward
as
he
walked
to
school
.
The
little
boy
tried
to
resist
the
strong
wind
by
leaning
forward
as
he
walked
to
school
.
From
Latin
resistere
,
meaning
“
to
stand
back
,
oppose
.”
The
word
entered
Middle
English
via
Old
French
.
noun
a
special
coating
or
material
put
on
parts
of
a
surface
to
protect
them
from
chemicals
,
heat
,
or
light
during
manufacturing
or
artistic
processes
•
The
technician
painted
a
thin
layer
of
resist
onto
the
circuit
board
before
the
acid
bath
.
The
technician
painted
a
thin
layer
of
resist
onto
the
circuit
board
before
the
acid
bath
.
•
In
the
art
studio
,
the
potter
used
wax
resist
to
create
white
patterns
on
the
blue
glaze
.
In
the
art
studio
,
the
potter
used
wax
resist
to
create
white
patterns
on
the
blue
glaze
.
Derived
from
the
same
Latin
root
as
the
verb
,
the
noun
developed
in
the
late
19th
century
in
printing
and
later
electronics
to
describe
a
protective
masking
substance
.
respondent
noun
a
person
who
answers
questions
in
a
survey
,
poll
,
or
study
•
The
researcher
thanked
each
respondent
for
completing
the
questionnaire
.
The
researcher
thanked
each
respondent
for
completing
the
questionnaire
.
•
Over
a
thousand
respondents
said
they
preferred
online
classes
.
Over
a
thousand
respondents
said
they
preferred
online
classes
.
from
Latin
respondēns
,
respondent-
‘
answering
’,
present
participle
of
respondēre
‘
to
answer
’
noun
in
law
,
the
party
against
whom
a
petition
or
appeal
is
brought
•
The
court
ordered
the
respondent
to
file
a
written
answer
within
thirty
days
.
The
court
ordered
the
respondent
to
file
a
written
answer
within
thirty
days
.
•
In
the
appeal
,
the
respondents
argued
that
the
verdict
should
be
upheld
.
In
the
appeal
,
the
respondents
argued
that
the
verdict
should
be
upheld
.
same
origin
as
the
general
noun
sense
,
specialized
in
legal
language
since
the
17th
century
adjective
responding
or
reacting
to
a
stimulus
,
especially
automatically
•
Psychologists
distinguish
between
respondent
and
operant
behavior
.
Psychologists
distinguish
between
respondent
and
operant
behavior
.
•
A
baby's
crying
is
often
a
respondent
action
to
hunger
.
A
baby's
crying
is
often
a
respondent
action
to
hunger
.
from
Latin
respondent-
‘
answering
’;
used
in
psychology
since
the
mid-20th
century
to
describe
automatic
reactions
reserve
verb
-
reserve
,
reserving
,
reserves
,
reserved
to
arrange
for
something
such
as
a
seat
,
ticket
,
or
room
to
be
kept
for
your
use
at
a
future
time
•
I
called
the
restaurant
to
reserve
a
table
for
two
tonight
.
I
called
the
restaurant
to
reserve
a
table
for
two
tonight
.
•
You
can
reserve
tickets
online
instead
of
queuing
at
the
cinema
.
You
can
reserve
tickets
online
instead
of
queuing
at
the
cinema
.
noun
an
area
of
land
kept
for
a
special
purpose
,
especially
to
protect
wildlife
or
for
military
training
•
The
national
park
created
a
new
bird
reserve
along
the
coast
.
The
national
park
created
a
new
bird
reserve
along
the
coast
.
•
Soldiers
trained
on
a
remote
army
reserve
in
the
desert
.
Soldiers
trained
on
a
remote
army
reserve
in
the
desert
.
verb
-
reserve
,
reserving
,
reserves
,
reserved
to
keep
something
so
it
will
be
available
for
a
particular
person
,
use
,
or
time
•
This
shelf
is
reserved
for
cookbooks
only
.
This
shelf
is
reserved
for
cookbooks
only
.
•
The
museum
has
reserved
Friday
mornings
for
school
visits
.
The
museum
has
reserved
Friday
mornings
for
school
visits
.
noun
an
amount
of
something
kept
so
it
can
be
used
later
when
it
is
needed
•
The
campers
brought
a
reserve
of
water
in
case
the
river
dried
up
.
The
campers
brought
a
reserve
of
water
in
case
the
river
dried
up
.
•
Oil
reserves
are
running
low
in
that
region
.
Oil
reserves
are
running
low
in
that
region
.
noun
-
reserve
a
habit
of
being
quiet
and
not
showing
your
thoughts
or
feelings
openly
•
Despite
the
excitement
around
her
,
Maria
maintained
her
usual
reserve
.
Despite
the
excitement
around
her
,
Maria
maintained
her
usual
reserve
.
•
His
natural
reserve
sometimes
makes
people
think
he
is
unfriendly
.
His
natural
reserve
sometimes
makes
people
think
he
is
unfriendly
.
resort
noun
a
town
,
hotel
,
or
other
place
people
go
to
for
vacations
,
relaxation
,
or
fun
•
Our
family
chose
a
seaside
resort
for
our
summer
vacation
.
Our
family
chose
a
seaside
resort
for
our
summer
vacation
.
•
The
ski
resort
was
covered
in
fresh
powder
after
the
night
’
s
snowfall
.
The
ski
resort
was
covered
in
fresh
powder
after
the
night
’
s
snowfall
.
From
French
‘
resort
’,
from
Old
French
‘
resortir
’
meaning
‘
to
go
out
again
,
turn
to
’,
originally
a
verb
referring
to
returning
or
going
back
,
later
a
noun
for
a
place
frequently
visited
.
noun
the
act
of
using
or
turning
to
something
for
help
when
other
methods
have
failed
,
often
used
in
the
phrase
“
as
a
last
resort
”
•
Calling
the
fire
department
was
a
last resort
after
we
could
not
control
the
flames
.
Calling
the
fire
department
was
a
last resort
after
we
could
not
control
the
flames
.
•
Borrowing
money
from
his
parents
was
his
only
resort
when
he
lost
his
job
.
Borrowing
money
from
his
parents
was
his
only
resort
when
he
lost
his
job
.
The
sense
of
'resort'
meaning
'recourse'
developed
from
the
original
verb
'to
return
or
go
back'
,
shifting
to
the
idea
of
turning
back
to
something
for
help
.
resort to
verb
-
resort
to
,
resorting
to
,
resorts
to
,
resorted
to
to
do
or
use
something
,
especially
something
undesirable
,
because
no
other
choices
are
available
•
When
the
power
went
out
,
they
resorted
to
candles
for
light
.
When
the
power
went
out
,
they
resorted to
candles
for
light
.
•
Under
pressure
,
the
politician
resorted
to
making
false
promises
.
Under
pressure
,
the
politician
resorted to
making
false
promises
.
From
Middle
French
‘
resortir
à
’
meaning
‘
to
have
recourse
to
’.
The
preposition
‘
to
’
became
fixed
as
the
verb
came
to
mean
turning
to
something
unwanted
.
respectively
adverb
in
the
same
order
that
things
or
people
were
mentioned
before
•
Alice
and
Bob
scored
90
and
85
points
,
respectively
,
on
the
math
test
.
Alice
and
Bob
scored
90
and
85
points
,
respectively
,
on
the
math
test
.
•
The
red
,
blue
,
and
green
buttons
shut
the
machine
off
,
turn
it
on
,
and
reset
it
,
respectively
.
The
red
,
blue
,
and
green
buttons
shut
the
machine
off
,
turn
it
on
,
and
reset
it
,
respectively
.
From
Latin
respectivus
“
having
regard
to
”,
formed
from
respectus
“
a
look
back
,
regard
”
and
the
suffix
-ivus
,
with
the
English
adverbial
ending
-ly
.
restriction
noun
a
rule
or
condition
that
limits
what
people
can
do
•
New
water
restrictions
were
imposed
during
the
drought
.
New
water
restrictions
were
imposed
during
the
drought
.
•
The
park
has
a
noise
restriction
that
bans
loud
music
after
9
p
.
m
.
The
park
has
a
noise
restriction
that
bans
loud
music
after
9
p
.
m
.
From
Latin
‘
restrictio
’
meaning
‘
a
binding
back
’
or
‘
confinement
’.
noun
-
restriction
the
act
of
limiting
something
or
the
state
of
being
limited
•
Calorie
restriction
can
improve
some
people
’
s
health
.
Calorie
restriction
can
improve
some
people
’
s
health
.
•
Constant
restriction
of
information
often
leads
to
rumors
.
Constant
restriction
of
information
often
leads
to
rumors
.
From
Latin
‘
restrictio
’,
later
used
in
English
to
mean
‘
the
action
of
limiting
’.
reservation
noun
an
arrangement
you
make
in
advance
so
that
a
seat
,
table
,
hotel
room
,
ticket
,
or
other
service
is
kept
for
you
•
I
called
the
restaurant
and
made
a
reservation
for
two
at
7
p
.
m
.
I
called
the
restaurant
and
made
a
reservation
for
two
at
7
p
.
m
.
•
Without
a
reservation
,
all
the
hotel
rooms
were
already
taken
.
Without
a
reservation
,
all
the
hotel
rooms
were
already
taken
.
From
French
réservation
,
based
on
Latin
reservare
“
to
keep
back
.”
First
used
in
English
in
the
15th
century
for
the
act
of
keeping
something
back
and
later
for
advance
booking
in
the
19th
century
.
noun
a
feeling
of
doubt
or
a
reason
for
not
fully
accepting
a
plan
,
idea
,
or
agreement
•
She
agreed
to
the
proposal
,
but
with
some
reservations
.
She
agreed
to
the
proposal
,
but
with
some
reservations
.
•
I
still
have
serious
reservations
about
moving
overseas
.
I
still
have
serious
reservations
about
moving
overseas
.
Sense
of
“
doubt
”
developed
in
the
17th
century
from
the
idea
of
holding
something
back
in
the
mind
.
noun
in
North
America
,
an
area
of
land
kept
for
and
governed
by
a
particular
Indigenous
people
•
The
Navajo
Nation's
reservation
covers
parts
of
Arizona
,
Utah
,
and
New
Mexico
.
The
Navajo
Nation's
reservation
covers
parts
of
Arizona
,
Utah
,
and
New
Mexico
.
•
Visitors
must
follow
special
rules
when
entering
the
tribal
reservation
.
Visitors
must
follow
special
rules
when
entering
the
tribal
reservation
.
Adopted
in
the
18th
century
to
describe
land
the
U
.
S
.
government
“
reserved
”
for
Indigenous
nations
.
rescue
verb
-
rescue
,
rescuing
,
rescues
,
rescued
to
save
someone
or
something
from
a
dangerous
or
difficult
situation
•
Firefighters
rushed
to
rescue
the
family
trapped
on
the
balcony
.
Firefighters
rushed
to
rescue
the
family
trapped
on
the
balcony
.
•
A
lifeguard
dived
into
the
pool
to
rescue
the
drowning
boy
.
A
lifeguard
dived
into
the
pool
to
rescue
the
drowning
boy
.
Middle
English
‘
rescuen
’,
from
Old
French
‘
rescoure
’
meaning
“
to
save
,
protect
,”
based
on
Latin
‘
re-
’ (
again
)
+
‘
scutare
’ (
to
protect
).
noun
the
act
of
saving
someone
or
something
from
danger
or
difficulty
•
The
quick
rescue
saved
the
hiker's
life
.
The
quick
rescue
saved
the
hiker's
life
.
•
After
her
rescue
,
the
puppy
was
taken
to
a
safe
shelter
.
After
her
rescue
,
the
puppy
was
taken
to
a
safe
shelter
.
Adopted
as
a
noun
in
the
17th
century
from
the
earlier
verb
‘
rescue
’.
resemble
verb
-
resemble
,
resembling
,
resembles
,
resembled
to
look
,
sound
,
or
be
similar
to
someone
or
something
•
The
twins
resemble
each
other
so
much
that
even
their
teachers
get
confused
.
The
twins
resemble
each
other
so
much
that
even
their
teachers
get
confused
.
•
That
sculpture
resembles
a
giant
wave
crashing
onto
the
shore
.
That
sculpture
resembles
a
giant
wave
crashing
onto
the
shore
.
resign
verb
to
officially
leave
a
job
,
position
,
or
office
•
After
ten
years
as
CEO
,
he
decided
to
resign
and
spend
more
time
with
his
family
.
After
ten
years
as
CEO
,
he
decided
to
resign
and
spend
more
time
with
his
family
.
•
The
minister
resigned
amid
growing
public
pressure
over
the
scandal
.
The
minister
resigned
amid
growing
public
pressure
over
the
scandal
.
From
Latin
resīgnāre
“
to
unseal
,
cancel
,
give
up
”,
from
re-
“
again
”
+
sīgnāre
“
to
sign
”.
verb
to
admit
defeat
in
a
game
,
especially
chess
,
by
stopping
play
•
Realizing
his
position
was
hopeless
,
the
chess
player
tipped
over
his
king
and
resigned
.
Realizing
his
position
was
hopeless
,
the
chess
player
tipped
over
his
king
and
resigned
.
•
After
losing
her
queen
early
,
she
resigned
the
game
to
conserve
energy
for
the
next
round
.
After
losing
her
queen
early
,
she
resigned
the
game
to
conserve
energy
for
the
next
round
.
Extension
of
the
primary
sense
:
a
player
gives
up
their
right
to
continue
,
effectively
‘
signing
back
’
the
game
.
verb
to
accept
something
unpleasant
that
cannot
be
changed
,
usually
expressed
as
“
resign
oneself
to
”
something
•
After
the
accident
,
he
resigned himself to
months
of
painful
therapy
.
After
the
accident
,
he
resigned himself to
months
of
painful
therapy
.
•
Knowing
the
train
was
canceled
,
she
resigned herself to
waiting
another
hour
.
Knowing
the
train
was
canceled
,
she
resigned herself to
waiting
another
hour
.
Same
root
as
the
primary
sense
,
but
the
figurative
meaning
of
accepting
what
is
signed
away
developed
in
late
Middle
English
.
president
noun
the
elected
head
of
a
republic
or
other
nation
that
does
not
have
a
king
or
queen
•
The
crowd
cheered
as
the
newly
elected
president
raised
her
hand
to
take
the
oath
.
The
crowd
cheered
as
the
newly
elected
president
raised
her
hand
to
take
the
oath
.
•
The
president
met
with
neighboring
leaders
to
sign
a
climate
agreement
.
The
president
met
with
neighboring
leaders
to
sign
a
climate
agreement
.
From
Latin
prae-
(“
before
”)
+
sedere
(“
to
sit
”),
meaning
one
who
sits
before
others
,
i
.
e
.,
the
person
who
presides
.
noun
the
highest-ranking
manager
or
chief
executive
of
a
company
,
university
,
or
other
organization
•
After
ten
years
of
hard
work
,
Maria
became
president
of
the
software
company
.
After
ten
years
of
hard
work
,
Maria
became
president
of
the
software
company
.
•
The
university
president
announced
a
new
scholarship
program
for
low-income
students
.
The
university
president
announced
a
new
scholarship
program
for
low-income
students
.
noun
the
person
who
leads
and
keeps
order
during
a
formal
meeting
or
society
gathering
•
As
president
of
the
chess
club
,
Leo
opened
the
meeting
and
welcomed
new
members
.
As
president
of
the
chess
club
,
Leo
opened
the
meeting
and
welcomed
new
members
.
•
The
homeowners
’
association
president
called
the
meeting
to
order
at
7
p
.
m
.
sharp
.
The
homeowners
’
association
president
called
the
meeting
to
order
at
7
p
.
m
.
sharp
.
sure
adjective
-
sure
,
surer
,
surest
feeling
certain
that
something
is
true
or
will
happen
•
I'm
sure
we'll
catch
the
bus
if
we
leave
now
.
I'm
sure
we'll
catch
the
bus
if
we
leave
now
.
•
Are
you
sure
this
is
the
right
key
?
Are
you
sure
this
is
the
right
key
?
from
Old
French
“
seur
”,
from
Latin
“
securus
”
meaning
‘
safe
,
free
from
care
’
adjective
-
sure
,
surer
,
surest
completely
certain
that
something
is
true
,
correct
,
or
will
happen
•
I'm
sure
this
is
the
right
key
for
the
front
door
.
I'm
sure
this
is
the
right
key
for
the
front
door
.
•
The
coach
sounded
sure
about
our
chances
of
winning
.
The
coach
sounded
sure
about
our
chances
of
winning
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
sur
“
safe
,
secure
,”
from
Latin
securus
“
free
from
care
.”
adjective
-
sure
,
surer
,
surest
guaranteed
to
happen
or
succeed
;
impossible
to
fail
•
Missing
practice
is
a
sure
way
to
lose
the
game
.
Missing
practice
is
a
sure
way
to
lose
the
game
.
•
Dark
clouds
are
a
sure
sign
of
rain
.
Dark
clouds
are
a
sure
sign
of
rain
.
adjective
-
sure
,
surer
,
surest
guaranteed
to
happen
or
succeed
;
inevitable
•
A
rainy
day
is
a
sure
way
to
ruin
a
picnic
.
A
rainy
day
is
a
sure
way
to
ruin
a
picnic
.
•
Studying
every
day
is
the
sure
path
to
passing
the
exam
.
Studying
every
day
is
the
sure
path
to
passing
the
exam
.
Extension
of
the
core
meaning
“
certain
”
to
describe
things
that
unavoidably
lead
to
a
result
.
centre
noun
the
middle
point
or
area
of
something
,
equally
distant
from
all
edges
or
sides
•
The
statue
stands
in
the
centre
of
the
village
green
.
The
statue
stands
in
the
centre
of
the
village
green
.
•
Draw
a
dot
in
the
centre
of
the
circle
.
Draw
a
dot
in
the
centre
of
the
circle
.
from
Old
French
“
centre
,”
adopted
into
Middle
English
spelling
“
centre
,”
influenced
by
French
orthography
verb
-
centre
,
centring
,
centres
,
centred
to
place
or
move
something
so
that
it
is
exactly
in
the
middle
,
or
to
be
positioned
in
the
middle
•
Please
centre
the
heading
on
the
page
.
Please
centre
the
heading
on
the
page
.
•
The
camera
automatically
centres
the
subject
.
The
camera
automatically
centres
the
subject
.
verb
use
of
the
noun
“
centre
,”
recorded
in
British
English
since
the
17th
century
noun
a
player
whose
position
is
in
the
middle
of
the
formation
in
certain
team
sports
,
such
as
basketball
,
rugby
league
,
or
ice
hockey
•
The
centre
dominated
the
rebounds
all
night
.
The
centre
dominated
the
rebounds
all
night
.
•
Their
rugby
centre
broke
through
the
defence
.
Their
rugby
centre
broke
through
the
defence
.
specialized
sports
sense
of
“
centre
”
meaning
person
in
the
middle
,
appearing
in
British
sports
writing
in
the
late
19th
century
care
noun
the
action
of
looking
after
someone
or
something
and
making
sure
they
stay
safe
,
healthy
,
or
in
good
condition
•
Nurses
gave
the
injured
traveler
gentle
care
all
night
.
Nurses
gave
the
injured
traveler
gentle
care
all
night
.
•
Houseplants
need
regular
care
like
watering
and
good
light
.
Houseplants
need
regular
care
like
watering
and
good
light
.
From
Old
English
cearu
“
sorrow
,
anxiety
,
care
,”
related
to
Old
High
German
kara
“
lament
,
grief
.”
Over
time
the
sense
broadened
from
worry
to
attentive
help
.
verb
-
care
,
caring
,
cares
,
cared
to
think
that
someone
or
something
is
important
and
to
feel
concern
,
affection
,
or
responsibility
for
them
•
I
deeply
care
about
animal
welfare
.
I
deeply
care
about
animal
welfare
.
•
They
cared
for
their
neighbor
when
he
was
sick
.
They
cared
for
their
neighbor
when
he
was
sick
.
verb
-
care
,
caring
,
cares
,
cared
to
feel
that
something
is
important
or
to
have
a
strong
interest
or
affection
•
I
don't
care
what
people
think
about
my
clothes
.
I
don't
care
what
people
think
about
my
clothes
.
•
Do
you
care
about
environmental
issues
?
Do
you
care
about
environmental
issues
?
Verb
sense
of
holding
something
dear
emerged
in
Middle
English
,
influenced
by
Old
French
‘
carer
’.
noun
serious
attention
so
as
to
avoid
damage
,
mistake
,
or
danger
•
Use
extra
care
when
carrying
hot
soup
.
Use
extra
care
when
carrying
hot
soup
.
•
The
sign
warns
drivers
to
take
care
on
the
icy
road
.
The
sign
warns
drivers
to
take
care
on
the
icy
road
.
verb
-
care
,
caring
,
cares
,
cared
to
want
to
do
or
have
something
,
especially
in
polite
offers
or
questions
•
Would
you
care
for
some
tea
?
Would
you
care
for
some
tea
?
•
She
didn
’
t
care
to
discuss
the
matter
further
.
She
didn
’
t
care
to
discuss
the
matter
further
.
noun
responsibility
for
looking
after
someone
or
something
under
your
charge
•
The
teacher
has
the
care
of
twenty
energetic
students
.
The
teacher
has
the
care
of
twenty
energetic
students
.
•
After
the
storm
,
the
injured
bird
was
left
in
her
care
.
After
the
storm
,
the
injured
bird
was
left
in
her
care
.
Sense
of
guardianship
appeared
in
Middle
English
legal
documents
when
property
or
people
were
placed
‘
in
care
’.
verb
-
care
,
caring
,
cares
,
cared
to
look
after
someone
or
something
and
keep
them
healthy
,
safe
,
or
in
good
condition
•
Nurses
care
for
patients
day
and
night
.
Nurses
care
for
patients
day
and
night
.
•
Could
you
care
for
my
plants
while
I'm
away
?
Could
you
care
for
my
plants
while
I'm
away
?
Transitive
sense
of
providing
physical
help
became
common
in
the
19th
century
with
professional
nursing
.
noun
a
feeling
of
worry
or
responsibility
that
makes
you
think
a
lot
about
something
•
He
carries
the
cares
of
the
whole
family
on
his
shoulders
.
He
carries
the
cares
of
the
whole
family
on
his
shoulders
.
•
She
spoke
freely
once
her
cares
drifted
away
on
vacation
.
She
spoke
freely
once
her
cares
drifted
away
on
vacation
.
noun
a
feeling
of
worry
or
trouble
that
makes
you
anxious
•
She
tried
to
let
go
of
her
cares
and
enjoy
the
concert
.
She
tried
to
let
go
of
her
cares
and
enjoy
the
concert
.
•
Grandfather's
face
was
lined
with
years
of
care
.
Grandfather's
face
was
lined
with
years
of
care
.
This
is
the
earliest
sense
,
from
Proto-Germanic
*karō
meaning
grief
or
lament
.
verb
-
care
,
caring
,
cares
,
cared
(
formal
)
to
be
willing
or
have
the
desire
to
do
something
,
used
in
polite
offers
or
invitations
•
"
Would
you
care
to
join
us
for
dinner
?"
asked
the
host
.
"
Would
you
care
to
join
us
for
dinner
?"
asked
the
host
.
•
If
you
care
to
look
,
the
answer
is
on
page
ten
.
If
you
care
to
look
,
the
answer
is
on
page
ten
.
Polite
modal-like
use
arose
in
the
18th
century
as
a
gentler
alternative
to
“
want
”.
interest
noun
a
feeling
of
wanting
to
know
more
about
something
or
to
keep
paying
attention
to
it
•
The
science
show
sparked
the
students'
interest
in
space
.
The
science
show
sparked
the
students'
interest
in
space
.
•
Maria
lost
all
interest
in
the
movie
and
started
looking
at
her
phone
.
Maria
lost
all
interest
in
the
movie
and
started
looking
at
her
phone
.
From
Middle
English
‘
interest
’,
from
Medieval
Latin
‘
interest
’
meaning
‘
it
is
of
importance
’.
noun
an
activity
,
subject
,
or
hobby
that
you
enjoy
and
like
to
spend
time
on
•
Coin
collecting
is
Tom's
newest
interest
.
Coin
collecting
is
Tom's
newest
interest
.
•
She
shares
an
interest
in
photography
with
her
father
.
She
shares
an
interest
in
photography
with
her
father
.
noun
money
that
you
pay
for
borrowing
money
or
that
a
bank
pays
you
for
keeping
money
there
•
The
bank
pays
3%
interest
on
savings
accounts
.
The
bank
pays
3%
interest
on
savings
accounts
.
•
Because
he
missed
a
payment
,
the
interest
on
his
loan
went
up
.
Because
he
missed
a
payment
,
the
interest
on
his
loan
went
up
.
Sense
developed
in
17th-century
English
from
the
idea
of
‘
share
,
concern
’
to
a
fee
paid
for
the
use
of
money
.
verb
-
interest
,
interesting
,
interests
,
interested
to
make
someone
want
to
know
more
about
something
•
The
colorful
poster
interested
the
kids
in
the
museum
exhibit
.
The
colorful
poster
interested
the
kids
in
the
museum
exhibit
.
•
Stories
about
space
always
interest
him
.
Stories
about
space
always
interest
him
.
noun
a
share
,
advantage
,
or
right
that
a
person
or
group
has
in
something
and
wants
to
protect
•
He
sold
his
interest
in
the
restaurant
to
start
a
new
company
.
He
sold
his
interest
in
the
restaurant
to
start
a
new
company
.
•
Parents
have
a
strong
interest
in
their
children's
safety
at
school
.
Parents
have
a
strong
interest
in
their
children's
safety
at
school
.
require
verb
-
require
,
requiring
,
requires
,
required
to
need
something
because
it
is
essential
or
very
important
•
The
plants
require
plenty
of
sunlight
to
grow
strong
.
The
plants
require
plenty
of
sunlight
to
grow
strong
.
•
The
job
requires
good
computer
skills
.
The
job
requires
good
computer
skills
.
from
Middle
English
requeren
,
from
Old
French
requerre
,
from
Latin
requirere
“
seek
again
,
ask
for
,
need
”,
based
on
quaerere
“
seek
”
verb
-
require
,
requiring
,
requires
,
required
to
officially
demand
or
order
that
someone
do
something
,
or
that
something
happen
•
The
law
requires
drivers
to
wear
seat
belts
at
all
times
.
The
law
requires
drivers
to
wear
seat
belts
at
all
times
.
•
The
teacher
required
the
students
to
hand
in
the
assignment
by
Friday
.
The
teacher
required
the
students
to
hand
in
the
assignment
by
Friday
.
same
origin
as
other
sense
:
Latin
requirere
“
ask
for
,
demand
”
clear
adjective
-
clear
,
clearer
,
clearest
easy
to
understand
,
obvious
,
or
not
confusing
•
Her
explanation
was
so
clear
that
everyone
understood
.
Her
explanation
was
so
clear
that
everyone
understood
.
•
Use
short
,
clear
sentences
in
your
report
.
Use
short
,
clear
sentences
in
your
report
.
From
Middle
English
cler
,
from
Old
French
cler
,
from
Latin
clarus
“
bright
,
distinct
,
clear
.”
adjective
-
clear
,
clearer
,
clearest
easy
to
understand
,
see
,
or
hear
,
and
not
confusing
•
Her
handwriting
is
so
neat
and
clear
that
everyone
can
read
it
.
Her
handwriting
is
so
neat
and
clear
that
everyone
can
read
it
.
•
Please
give
clear
instructions
so
we
don't
get
lost
.
Please
give
clear
instructions
so
we
don't
get
lost
.
adjective
-
clear
,
clearer
,
clearest
transparent
;
able
to
be
seen
through
easily
•
The
lake
water
was
so
clear
that
we
could
see
the
rocks
below
.
The
lake
water
was
so
clear
that
we
could
see
the
rocks
below
.
•
Use
a
clear
glass
bowl
so
everyone
can
see
the
salad
layers
.
Use
a
clear
glass
bowl
so
everyone
can
see
the
salad
layers
.
adjective
-
clear
,
clearer
,
clearest
able
to
be
seen
through
;
transparent
or
not
cloudy
•
The
water
in
the
mountain
stream
was
perfectly
clear
.
The
water
in
the
mountain
stream
was
perfectly
clear
.
•
She
chose
a
vase
made
of
clear
glass
.
She
chose
a
vase
made
of
clear
glass
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
picture
noun
a
painting
,
drawing
,
photograph
,
or
other
flat
image
that
shows
what
something
looks
like
•
He
hung
a
picture
of
his
family
on
the
wall
.
He
hung
a
picture
of
his
family
on
the
wall
.
•
The
children
drew
a
colorful
picture
for
their
teacher
.
The
children
drew
a
colorful
picture
for
their
teacher
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
pictura
“
painting
,”
from
pictus
,
past
participle
of
pingere
“
to
paint
,
depict
.”
noun
an
image
or
idea
you
create
in
your
mind
when
you
think
about
something
•
Close
your
eyes
and
build
a
clear
picture
of
the
beach
.
Close
your
eyes
and
build
a
clear
picture
of
the
beach
.
•
The
witness
gave
the
police
a
picture
of
the
suspect
.
The
witness
gave
the
police
a
picture
of
the
suspect
.
noun
a
movie
;
a
film
shown
in
a
cinema
•
We
watched
an
old
black-and-white
picture
after
dinner
.
We
watched
an
old
black-and-white
picture
after
dinner
.
•
The
studio
released
five
new
pictures
this
year
.
The
studio
released
five
new
pictures
this
year
.
verb
-
picture
,
picturing
,
pictures
,
pictured
to
form
a
mental
image
of
something
;
imagine
•
Try
to
picture
the
city
100
years
ago
.
Try
to
picture
the
city
100
years
ago
.
•
I
can
’
t
picture
him
as
a
father
.
I
can
’
t
picture
him
as
a
father
.
verb
-
picture
,
picturing
,
pictures
,
pictured
to
show
or
represent
something
in
a
drawing
,
photo
,
or
words
;
depict
•
The
mural
pictures
local
heroes
.
The
mural
pictures
local
heroes
.
•
The
book
pictured
the
village
as
peaceful
and
welcoming
.
The
book
pictured
the
village
as
peaceful
and
welcoming
.
poor
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
not
having
enough
money
to
live
comfortably
or
meet
basic
needs
•
Her
family
was
so
poor
that
they
sometimes
had
only
bread
for
dinner
.
Her
family
was
so
poor
that
they
sometimes
had
only
bread
for
dinner
.
•
Many
poor
farmers
cannot
afford
modern
equipment
.
Many
poor
farmers
cannot
afford
modern
equipment
.
From
Old
French
“
povre
”,
from
Latin
“
pauper
”
meaning
‘
poor
,
scanty
’.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
deserving
sympathy
because
of
suffering
or
misfortune
•
That
poor
puppy
looks
lost
.
That
poor
puppy
looks
lost
.
•
The
poor
man
slipped
on
the
ice
and
broke
his
arm
.
The
poor
man
slipped
on
the
ice
and
broke
his
arm
.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
of
low
quality
or
below
the
expected
standard
•
The
restaurant
was
expensive
,
but
the
food
was
surprisingly
poor
.
The
restaurant
was
expensive
,
but
the
food
was
surprisingly
poor
.
•
The
team
played
a
poor
game
and
lost
three-nil
.
The
team
played
a
poor
game
and
lost
three-nil
.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
not
good
at
something
;
lacking
skill
•
I
’
m
poor
at
remembering
names
.
I
’
m
poor
at
remembering
names
.
•
She
is
a
poor
swimmer
,
so
she
stays
in
the
shallow
end
.
She
is
a
poor
swimmer
,
so
she
stays
in
the
shallow
end
.
adjective
-
poor
,
poorer
,
poorest
lacking
or
having
very
little
of
a
particular
quality
,
substance
,
or
resource
•
Desert
soil
is
poor
in
organic
matter
.
Desert
soil
is
poor
in
organic
matter
.
•
This
diet
is
poor
in
iron
and
can
cause
anemia
.
This
diet
is
poor
in
iron
and
can
cause
anemia
.
nature
noun
a
particular
kind
or
type
of
something
,
often
used
after
‘
of
a
…
nature
’
•
They
discussed
problems
of
a
financial
nature
.
They
discussed
problems
of
a
financial
nature
.
•
Questions
of
this
nature
are
difficult
to
answer
quickly
.
Questions
of
this
nature
are
difficult
to
answer
quickly
.
Formal
countable
use
developed
in
the
17th
century
to
classify
kinds
of
things
.
present
noun
a
gift
that
you
give
someone
to
celebrate
,
thank
,
or
help
them
•
I
wrapped
a
colorful
present
for
my
sister
’
s
birthday
.
I
wrapped
a
colorful
present
for
my
sister
’
s
birthday
.
•
They
brought
a
small
present
to
say
thank
you
for
dinner
.
They
brought
a
small
present
to
say
thank
you
for
dinner
.
From
Anglo-French
‘
present
’
meaning
‘
thing
offered
’.
adjective
at
a
place
or
event
;
not
absent
•
All
the
employees
were
present
at
the
morning
meeting
.
All
the
employees
were
present
at
the
morning
meeting
.
•
The
teacher
marked
the
students
who
were
present
on
the
attendance
sheet
.
The
teacher
marked
the
students
who
were
present
on
the
attendance
sheet
.
noun
a
gift
you
give
to
someone
•
Liam
wrapped
a
colorful
present
for
his
friend's
birthday
.
Liam
wrapped
a
colorful
present
for
his
friend's
birthday
.
•
Under
the
Christmas
tree
,
dozens
of
shiny
presents
waited
to
be
opened
.
Under
the
Christmas
tree
,
dozens
of
shiny
presents
waited
to
be
opened
.
adjective
being
in
a
particular
place
;
not
absent
•
All
the
students
were
present
for
the
morning
roll-call
.
All
the
students
were
present
for
the
morning
roll-call
.
•
The
judge
asked
if
the
defendant
was
present
in
the
courtroom
.
The
judge
asked
if
the
defendant
was
present
in
the
courtroom
.
noun
a
gift
that
you
give
to
someone
•
Nora
wrapped
the
birthday
present
in
bright
red
paper
.
Nora
wrapped
the
birthday
present
in
bright
red
paper
.
•
He
bought
a
small
present
for
his
teacher
at
the
end
of
term
.
He
bought
a
small
present
for
his
teacher
at
the
end
of
term
.
adjective
existing
or
happening
now
•
In
the
present
situation
,
we
need
to
stay
calm
.
In
the
present
situation
,
we
need
to
stay
calm
.
•
This
report
looks
at
how
smartphones
affect
the
present
generation
.
This
report
looks
at
how
smartphones
affect
the
present
generation
.
From
Latin
praēsēns
‘
being
at
hand
’.
adjective
being
in
the
place
where
you
are
expected
or
supposed
to
be
•
All
the
players
were
present
at
the
morning
practice
.
All
the
players
were
present
at
the
morning
practice
.
•
Please
check
that
every
student
is
present
before
we
begin
the
exam
.
Please
check
that
every
student
is
present
before
we
begin
the
exam
.
From
Old
French
,
meaning
‘
at
hand
’.
adjective
existing
or
happening
now
;
current
•
The
present
weather
conditions
are
perfect
for
hiking
.
The
present
weather
conditions
are
perfect
for
hiking
.
•
These
charts
show
the
present
sales
figures
.
These
charts
show
the
present
sales
figures
.
noun
-
present
the
time
that
is
happening
now
•
We
should
live
in
the
present
instead
of
worrying
about
the
past
.
We
should
live
in
the
present
instead
of
worrying
about
the
past
.
•
Technology
is
changing
so
fast
that
even
the
present
feels
futuristic
.
Technology
is
changing
so
fast
that
even
the
present
feels
futuristic
.
noun
-
present
the
time
that
is
happening
right
now
•
Forget
the
past
and
focus
on
the
present
.
Forget
the
past
and
focus
on
the
present
.
•
The
novel
moves
between
the
present
and
the
1950s
.
The
novel
moves
between
the
present
and
the
1950s
.
Sense
developed
from
the
adjective
‘
present
’
meaning
‘
existing
now
’.
verb
-
present
,
presenting
,
presents
,
presented
to
give
or
hand
something
to
someone
in
a
formal
or
official
way
•
The
mayor
will
present
the
medal
to
the
firefighter
.
The
mayor
will
present
the
medal
to
the
firefighter
.
•
Winners
are
asked
to
stand
on
stage
while
sponsors
present
the
checks
.
Winners
are
asked
to
stand
on
stage
while
sponsors
present
the
checks
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
praesentare
’
meaning
‘
place
before
’.
adjective
happening
or
existing
now
;
current
•
The
present
situation
calls
for
calm
decisions
.
The
present
situation
calls
for
calm
decisions
.
•
In
its
present
form
,
the
bridge
is
safe
to
use
.
In
its
present
form
,
the
bridge
is
safe
to
use
.
noun
-
present
the
time
that
is
happening
now
;
this
moment
•
We
need
to
focus
on
the
present
and
plan
for
the
future
later
.
We
need
to
focus
on
the
present
and
plan
for
the
future
later
.
•
The
book
moves
between
the
present
and
events
that
happened
fifty
years
ago
.
The
book
moves
between
the
present
and
events
that
happened
fifty
years
ago
.
verb
to
give
something
to
someone
,
especially
in
a
formal
or
ceremonial
way
•
The
mayor
will
present
the
award
to
the
winning
team
tonight
.
The
mayor
will
present
the
award
to
the
winning
team
tonight
.
•
They
presented
him
with
a
plaque
for
his
years
of
service
.
They
presented
him
with
a
plaque
for
his
years
of
service
.
verb
to
show
,
introduce
,
or
make
something
known
to
an
audience
•
She
will
present
her
research
findings
at
the
conference
.
She
will
present
her
research
findings
at
the
conference
.
•
The
architect
presented
the
new
design
to
the
city
council
.
The
architect
presented
the
new
design
to
the
city
council
.
verb
-
present
,
presenting
,
presents
,
presented
to
introduce
someone
or
something
to
an
audience
•
Let
me
present
our
guest
speaker
,
Dr
.
Lee
.
Let
me
present
our
guest
speaker
,
Dr
.
Lee
.
•
The
museum
will
present
a
new
exhibition
next
month
.
The
museum
will
present
a
new
exhibition
next
month
.
Extended
sense
of
‘
present
’
meaning
‘
set
before
an
audience
’.
verb
-
present
,
presenting
,
presents
,
presented
to
show
or
display
something
for
others
to
see
or
consider
•
Researchers
will
present
their
findings
at
the
conference
.
Researchers
will
present
their
findings
at
the
conference
.
•
The
data
are
presented
in
the
chart
on
page
12
.
The
data
are
presented
in
the
chart
on
page
12
.
From
Latin
‘
praesentare
’,
sense
‘
show
publicly
’.
verb
to
officially
give
or
hand
something
to
someone
•
The
mayor
presented
the
keys
of
the
city
to
the
winning
team
.
The
mayor
presented
the
keys
of
the
city
to
the
winning
team
.
•
During
the
ceremony
,
she
will
present
the
award
to
the
scientist
.
During
the
ceremony
,
she
will
present
the
award
to
the
scientist
.
verb
to
show
,
describe
,
or
perform
something
to
an
audience
•
Tomorrow
I
will
present
my
project
to
the
class
.
Tomorrow
I
will
present
my
project
to
the
class
.
•
The
news
anchor
presents
the
evening
bulletin
at
seven
o'clock
.
The
news
anchor
presents
the
evening
bulletin
at
seven
o'clock
.
share
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
give
part
of
something
you
have
to
someone
else
so
you
both
can
use
or
enjoy
it
•
Lena
offered
to
share
her
crayons
with
the
new
boy
in
class
.
Lena
offered
to
share
her
crayons
with
the
new
boy
in
class
.
•
Can
we
share
the
last
slice
of
pizza
equally
?
Can
we
share
the
last
slice
of
pizza
equally
?
Old
English
“
scearu
”
meaning
a
division
or
cutting
,
later
evolving
into
the
verb
sense
of
dividing
what
one
has
.
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
have
or
use
something
together
with
another
person
at
the
same
time
•
Max
and
Joel
share
a
small
apartment
near
the
university
.
Max
and
Joel
share
a
small
apartment
near
the
university
.
•
During
the
festival
,
the
villagers
shared
one
long
wooden
table
for
the
evening
meal
.
During
the
festival
,
the
villagers
shared
one
long
wooden
table
for
the
evening
meal
.
noun
a
part
of
something
that
has
been
divided
between
people
•
Each
child
received
an
equal
share
of
the
cake
.
Each
child
received
an
equal
share
of
the
cake
.
•
I
paid
my
share
of
the
rent
on
time
.
I
paid
my
share
of
the
rent
on
time
.
noun
a
part
of
something
that
belongs
to
or
is
used
by
a
particular
person
or
group
•
After
the
picnic
,
every
friend
packed
up
his
share
of
the
leftovers
.
After
the
picnic
,
every
friend
packed
up
his
share
of
the
leftovers
.
•
Lina
felt
she
had
done
more
than
her
fair
share
of
the
household
chores
.
Lina
felt
she
had
done
more
than
her
fair
share
of
the
household
chores
.
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
divide
something
with
someone
so
that
each
person
gets
part
of
it
or
can
use
it
together
•
The
twins
happily
share
a
bedroom
.
The
twins
happily
share
a
bedroom
.
•
Could
you
share
your
umbrella
with
me
while
it
’
s
raining
?
Could
you
share
your
umbrella
with
me
while
it
’
s
raining
?
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
tell
someone
about
your
thoughts
,
feelings
,
or
information
•
I
decided
to
share
my
worries
with
my
best
friend
.
I
decided
to
share
my
worries
with
my
best
friend
.
•
The
teacher
encouraged
the
students
to
share
their
ideas
openly
.
The
teacher
encouraged
the
students
to
share
their
ideas
openly
.
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
send
or
post
something
online
so
that
other
people
can
see
or
use
it
•
Please
share
the
photo
from
the
concert
on
the
group
chat
.
Please
share
the
photo
from
the
concert
on
the
group
chat
.
•
She
shared
the
article
on
social
media
to
raise
awareness
.
She
shared
the
article
on
social
media
to
raise
awareness
.
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
tell
someone
about
your
ideas
,
feelings
,
or
information
•
He
decided
to
share
his
secret
with
his
best
friend
.
He
decided
to
share
his
secret
with
his
best
friend
.
•
Thank
you
for
sharing
your
experience
with
the
class
.
Thank
you
for
sharing
your
experience
with
the
class
.
noun
one
of
the
equal
parts
into
which
the
ownership
of
a
company
is
divided
,
often
traded
on
the
stock
market
•
She
bought
100
shares
in
the
tech
company
.
She
bought
100
shares
in
the
tech
company
.
•
The
value
of
his
shares
doubled
in
two
years
.
The
value
of
his
shares
doubled
in
two
years
.
noun
one
of
the
equal
parts
into
which
a
company
’
s
ownership
is
divided
and
that
can
be
bought
or
sold
•
Maria
bought
ten
shares
in
a
new
technology
company
.
Maria
bought
ten
shares
in
a
new
technology
company
.
•
The
value
of
each
share
doubled
within
a
year
.
The
value
of
each
share
doubled
within
a
year
.
verb
-
share
,
sharing
,
shares
,
shared
to
post
or
forward
content
on
social
media
or
the
internet
so
that
other
people
can
see
it
•
She
shared
a
funny
video
on
her
timeline
.
She
shared
a
funny
video
on
her
timeline
.
•
Please
don
’
t
share
my
photo
without
permission
.
Please
don
’
t
share
my
photo
without
permission
.
prepare
verb
-
prepare
,
preparing
,
prepares
,
prepared
to
make
something
ready
for
use
,
for
an
event
,
or
for
something
to
happen
•
She
prepared
the
guest
room
with
fresh
sheets
before
her
friends
arrived
.
She
prepared
the
guest
room
with
fresh
sheets
before
her
friends
arrived
.
•
The
chef
is
preparing
a
spicy
soup
in
the
busy
kitchen
.
The
chef
is
preparing
a
spicy
soup
in
the
busy
kitchen
.
From
Latin
praeparare
,
from
prae
‘
before
’
+
parare
‘
make
ready
’.
verb
-
prepare
,
preparing
,
prepares
,
prepared
to
get
yourself
ready
mentally
or
physically
for
something
•
He
closed
his
eyes
to
prepare
himself
for
the
difficult
conversation
.
He
closed
his
eyes
to
prepare
himself
for
the
difficult
conversation
.
•
Athletes
prepare
by
stretching
before
the
race
.
Athletes
prepare
by
stretching
before
the
race
.
From
Latin
praeparare
,
from
prae
‘
before
’
+
parare
‘
make
ready
’.
near
adverb
-
near
,
nearer
,
nearest
close
to
someone
or
something
;
not
far
away
;
almost
•
The
baby
started
crying
when
the
dog
came
too
near
.
The
baby
started
crying
when
the
dog
came
too
near
.
•
It
’
s
getting
near
midnight
,
so
we
should
head
home
.
It
’
s
getting
near
midnight
,
so
we
should
head
home
.
adjective
-
near
,
nearer
,
nearest
close
in
distance
or
time
•
Our
hotel
is
the
near
building
with
the
blue
roof
.
Our
hotel
is
the
near
building
with
the
blue
roof
.
•
The
deadline
is
getting
near
,
so
we
must
finish
the
project
.
The
deadline
is
getting
near
,
so
we
must
finish
the
project
.
figure
noun
a
symbol
like
1
,
2
,
3
,
or
any
number
written
on
paper
or
a
screen
•
Write
the
sales
figures
in
the
last
column
of
the
chart
.
Write
the
sales
figures
in
the
last
column
of
the
chart
.
•
The
phone
number
has
seven
figures
.
The
phone
number
has
seven
figures
.
From
Latin
figura
‘
shape
,
form
,
number
’.
noun
a
specific
amount
of
money
shown
as
a
number
•
Her
salary
is
now
in
six
figures
.
Her
salary
is
now
in
six
figures
.
•
The
repair
bill
came
to
a
four-figure
sum
.
The
repair
bill
came
to
a
four-figure
sum
.
noun
a
picture
,
diagram
,
or
chart
in
a
book
or
report
that
helps
explain
information
•
Look
at
Figure
2
to
see
the
experiment
setup
.
Look
at
Figure
2
to
see
the
experiment
setup
.
•
The
map
is
shown
in
Figure
A
on
the
next
slide
.
The
map
is
shown
in
Figure
A
on
the
next
slide
.
noun
the
shape
and
size
of
a
person's
body
•
She
keeps
a
slim
figure
by
jogging
every
morning
.
She
keeps
a
slim
figure
by
jogging
every
morning
.
•
The
mannequin
has
the
figure
of
an
athletic
man
.
The
mannequin
has
the
figure
of
an
athletic
man
.
verb
-
figure
,
figuring
,
figures
,
figured
to
think
or
believe
something
,
often
based
on
reasons
you
have
•
I
figure
we'll
arrive
by
noon
if
we
leave
now
.
I
figure
we'll
arrive
by
noon
if
we
leave
now
.
•
She
figured
you
would
need
help
with
your
bags
.
She
figured
you
would
need
help
with
your
bags
.
verb
-
figure
,
figuring
,
figures
,
figured
to
find
an
answer
by
calculating
or
thinking
carefully
•
Can
you
figure
the
total
cost
for
me
?
Can
you
figure
the
total
cost
for
me
?
•
He
figured
the
distance
to
be
about
ten
kilometers
.
He
figured
the
distance
to
be
about
ten
kilometers
.
noun
a
number
that
shows
an
amount
,
especially
in
statistics
,
accounts
,
or
official
reports
•
The
unemployment
rate
fell
to
just
4
percent
,
the
lowest
figure
in
years
.
The
unemployment
rate
fell
to
just
4
percent
,
the
lowest
figure
in
years
.
•
Government
officials
were
shocked
by
the
high
crime
figure
released
this
morning
.
Government
officials
were
shocked
by
the
high
crime
figure
released
this
morning
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
“
figure
”,
from
Latin
“
figura
”
meaning
shape
or
form
,
later
extended
to
numbers
written
as
shapes
.
noun
the
shape
or
outline
of
a
human
body
•
Swimming
every
day
helped
him
keep
a
lean
figure
.
Swimming
every
day
helped
him
keep
a
lean
figure
.
•
The
designer
’
s
new
dress
flatters
any
figure
.
The
designer
’
s
new
dress
flatters
any
figure
.
Sense
of
body
shape
developed
in
16th
century
from
earlier
meaning
of
‘
form
or
outline
’.
noun
a
statue
or
small
model
of
a
person
or
animal
•
A
marble
figure
of
the
goddess
stood
in
the
museum
’
s
main
hall
.
A
marble
figure
of
the
goddess
stood
in
the
museum
’
s
main
hall
.
•
He
collects
action
figures
from
superhero
movies
.
He
collects
action
figures
from
superhero
movies
.
Sense
of
a
sculpted
representation
dates
back
to
Latin
‘
figura
’
meaning
molded
form
.
verb
-
figure
,
figuring
,
figures
,
figured
to
think
or
believe
something
after
considering
the
facts
•
I
figure
we
should
leave
around
six
to
avoid
traffic
.
I
figure
we
should
leave
around
six
to
avoid
traffic
.
•
She
figured
the
meeting
would
run
long
,
so
she
brought
extra
notes
.
She
figured
the
meeting
would
run
long
,
so
she
brought
extra
notes
.
American
English
use
of
‘
figure
’
meaning
‘
suppose
’
appeared
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
noun
a
person
,
especially
someone
who
is
important
or
has
a
particular
role
•
Nelson
Mandela
was
a
key
figure
in
the
fight
against
apartheid
.
Nelson
Mandela
was
a
key
figure
in
the
fight
against
apartheid
.
•
Local
business
figures
met
to
discuss
the
new
tax
law
.
Local
business
figures
met
to
discuss
the
new
tax
law
.
verb
-
figure
,
figuring
,
figures
,
figured
to
be
part
of
something
or
to
appear
in
it
•
Environmental
issues
figure
prominently
in
the
report
.
Environmental
issues
figure
prominently
in
the
report
.
•
Her
name
figures
on
the
list
of
winners
.
Her
name
figures
on
the
list
of
winners
.
noun
a
person
who
is
important
or
well-known
in
a
particular
field
•
Nelson
Mandela
remains
a
towering
figure
in
world
history
.
Nelson
Mandela
remains
a
towering
figure
in
world
history
.
•
She
became
a
leading
figure
in
environmental
activism
.
She
became
a
leading
figure
in
environmental
activism
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
“
figura
”
meaning
form
;
by
late
Middle
English
extended
to
mean
‘
person
of
importance
’.
noun
a
picture
,
diagram
,
or
illustration
in
a
book
,
article
,
or
presentation
used
to
explain
information
•
Refer
to
Figure
3
for
the
experiment
’
s
setup
.
Refer
to
Figure
3
for
the
experiment
’
s
setup
.
•
The
biology
textbook
includes
many
colorful
figures
of
cells
.
The
biology
textbook
includes
many
colorful
figures
of
cells
.
Use
for
diagrams
arose
in
the
17th
century
,
when
scholars
labeled
illustrations
as
‘
figures
’
in
scientific
works
.
verb
-
figure
,
figuring
,
figures
,
figured
to
calculate
or
work
out
an
amount
or
answer
using
numbers
•
Can
you
figure
the
total
cost
including
tax
?
Can
you
figure
the
total
cost
including
tax
?
•
I
finally
figured
my
monthly
budget
,
and
it
’
s
tighter
than
I
thought
.
I
finally
figured
my
monthly
budget
,
and
it
’
s
tighter
than
I
thought
.
First
used
in
early
17th-century
English
meaning
“
to
make
figures
”
in
arithmetic
.
verb
-
figure
,
figuring
,
figures
,
figured
to
be
part
of
or
appear
in
something
,
such
as
a
story
,
list
,
or
calculation
•
Several
local
artists
figure
prominently
in
the
exhibition
.
Several
local
artists
figure
prominently
in
the
exhibition
.
•
Her
name
figured
in
the
newspaper
’
s
list
of
scholarship
winners
.
Her
name
figured
in
the
newspaper
’
s
list
of
scholarship
winners
.
Sense
of
‘
to
play
a
part
in
’
recorded
in
17th
century
drama
criticism
.
future
noun
the
time
that
has
not
happened
yet
•
Emma
likes
to
dream
about
what
the
future
might
look
like
.
Emma
likes
to
dream
about
what
the
future
might
look
like
.
•
No
one
can
predict
the
future
with
complete
certainty
.
No
one
can
predict
the
future
with
complete
certainty
.
From
Latin
‘
futūrus
’,
meaning
‘
about
to
be
’.
noun
the
likely
course
of
someone
’
s
life
or
something
’
s
development
in
the
time
ahead
•
The
coach
told
Mia
she
has
a
bright
future
in
basketball
.
The
coach
told
Mia
she
has
a
bright
future
in
basketball
.
•
After
the
merger
,
the
company's
future
looked
uncertain
.
After
the
merger
,
the
company's
future
looked
uncertain
.
noun
the
verb
tense
used
to
talk
about
things
that
will
happen
after
now
•
In
English
, "
will
go
"
is
in
the
future
.
In
English
, "
will
go
"
is
in
the
future
.
•
French
has
more
than
one
future
,
including
the
simple
and
the
near
future
.
French
has
more
than
one
future
,
including
the
simple
and
the
near
future
.
Borrowed
into
grammar
terminology
from
Latin
‘
futūrum
tempus
’,
literally
‘
time
about
to
be
’.
fire
noun
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
hot
bright
flames
and
heat
that
appear
when
something
burns
•
The
campers
sat
around
the
fire
roasting
marshmallows
.
The
campers
sat
around
the
fire
roasting
marshmallows
.
•
Keep
the
fire
burning
by
adding
another
log
.
Keep
the
fire
burning
by
adding
another
log
.
Old
English
“
fyr
”,
from
Proto-Germanic
*fūr-
,
related
to
Greek
“
pyr
”
and
Latin
“
ignis
”.
noun
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
an
uncontrolled
burning
that
damages
or
destroys
things
like
buildings
,
vehicles
,
or
forests
•
The
warehouse
caught fire
and
burned
all
night
.
The
warehouse
caught fire
and
burned
all
night
.
•
Firefighters
arrived
quickly
to
put out
the
fire
.
Firefighters
arrived
quickly
to
put out
the
fire
.
noun
bright
,
hot
flames
that
burn
and
give
light
and
heat
•
The
campers
gathered
around
the
fire
to
roast
marshmallows
.
The
campers
gathered
around
the
fire
to
roast
marshmallows
.
•
A
sudden
kitchen
fire
filled
the
apartment
with
smoke
.
A
sudden
kitchen
fire
filled
the
apartment
with
smoke
.
Old
English
‘
fyr
’,
related
to
Old
Norse
‘
fyrr
’,
German
‘
Feuer
’,
from
Proto-Indo-European
root
*paewr-
‘
fire'
.
verb
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
to
make
a
gun
,
cannon
,
or
other
weapon
send
out
bullets
,
shells
,
or
arrows
•
The
soldier
fired
his
rifle
into
the
air
.
The
soldier
fired
his
rifle
into
the
air
.
•
Don't
fire
until
you
see
the
target
clearly
.
Don't
fire
until
you
see
the
target
clearly
.
verb
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
to
remove
someone
from
their
job
;
to
dismiss
•
The
company
fired
him
for
repeatedly
being
late
.
The
company
fired
him
for
repeatedly
being
late
.
•
If
you
keep
missing
deadlines
,
the
boss
might
fire
you
.
If
you
keep
missing
deadlines
,
the
boss
might
fire
you
.
verb
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
to
shoot
a
bullet
,
arrow
,
or
other
projectile
•
The
hunter
carefully
fired
at
the
target
.
The
hunter
carefully
fired
at
the
target
.
•
When
the
starting
pistol
fires
,
the
runners
sprint
down
the
track
.
When
the
starting
pistol
fires
,
the
runners
sprint
down
the
track
.
verb
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
to
dismiss
someone
from
their
job
•
The
manager
fired
two
employees
for
repeatedly
arriving
late
.
The
manager
fired
two
employees
for
repeatedly
arriving
late
.
•
If
you
keep
missing
deadlines
,
they
might
fire
you
.
If
you
keep
missing
deadlines
,
they
might
fire
you
.
noun
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
strong
feeling
of
passion
,
energy
,
or
enthusiasm
•
The
speech
lit a fire
in
the
students'
hearts
.
The
speech
lit a fire
in
the
students'
hearts
.
•
You
can
see
the
fire
of
determination
in
her
eyes
.
You
can
see
the
fire
of
determination
in
her
eyes
.
noun
bullets
or
shells
being
shot
from
guns
•
The
soldiers
advanced
under
heavy
enemy
fire
.
The
soldiers
advanced
under
heavy
enemy
fire
.
•
The
police
warned
the
robbers
that
they
would
open
fire
if
they
did
not
surrender
.
The
police
warned
the
robbers
that
they
would
open
fire
if
they
did
not
surrender
.
noun
strong
energy
,
passion
,
or
determination
•
Her
speech
was
full
of
fire
and
inspired
the
whole
audience
.
Her
speech
was
full
of
fire
and
inspired
the
whole
audience
.
•
The
team
played
with
real
fire
after
halftime
.
The
team
played
with
real
fire
after
halftime
.
verb
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
to
make
something
start
burning
;
to
ignite
•
Early
settlers
fired
the
dry
grass
to
clear
the
land
.
Early
settlers
fired
the
dry
grass
to
clear
the
land
.
•
She
fired
the
charcoal
in
the
grill
and
waited
for
the
coals
to
glow
.
She
fired
the
charcoal
in
the
grill
and
waited
for
the
coals
to
glow
.
verb
-
fire
,
firing
,
fires
,
fired
to
heat
pottery
or
bricks
in
a
kiln
until
they
are
hard
•
The
ceramic
vases
will
be
fired
at
a
high
temperature
to
make
them
waterproof
.
The
ceramic
vases
will
be
fired
at
a
high
temperature
to
make
them
waterproof
.
•
You
must
let
the
pieces
dry
completely
before
firing
them
.
You
must
let
the
pieces
dry
completely
before
firing
them
.
store
noun
a
place
where
you
can
go
to
buy
things
•
After
school
,
Mia
walked
to
the
store
to
buy
some
snacks
.
After
school
,
Mia
walked
to
the
store
to
buy
some
snacks
.
•
The
new
store
on
Main
Street
sells
organic
vegetables
.
The
new
store
on
Main
Street
sells
organic
vegetables
.
noun
an
amount
of
something
that
is
kept
so
it
can
be
used
later
•
The
squirrels
gathered
a
store
of
nuts
for
the
winter
.
The
squirrels
gathered
a
store
of
nuts
for
the
winter
.
•
Grandma
always
keeps
a
good
store
of
canned
food
in
the
pantry
.
Grandma
always
keeps
a
good
store
of
canned
food
in
the
pantry
.
verb
-
store
,
storing
,
stores
,
stored
to
put
something
in
a
place
so
you
can
use
it
later
•
Please
store
the
cheese
in
the
refrigerator
.
Please
store
the
cheese
in
the
refrigerator
.
•
He
stored
important
documents
in
a
locked
drawer
.
He
stored
important
documents
in
a
locked
drawer
.
verb
-
store
,
storing
,
stores
,
stored
to
keep
electronic
information
in
a
computer
so
it
can
be
used
later
•
This
app
can
store
your
passwords
securely
.
This
app
can
store
your
passwords
securely
.
•
The
GPS
device
stores
the
route
history
.
The
GPS
device
stores
the
route
history
.
press
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
push
something
firmly
,
often
with
your
hand
,
finger
,
or
a
tool
•
Jake
pressed
the
doorbell
and
waited
.
Jake
pressed
the
doorbell
and
waited
.
•
Please
press
the
red
button
to
start
the
blender
.
Please
press
the
red
button
to
start
the
blender
.
Old
French
‘
presser
’,
from
Latin
‘
pressare
’
meaning
‘
to
press
’,
frequentative
of
‘
premere
’ ‘
to
press
,
squeeze
’.
verb
-
press
,
presses
,
pressing
,
pressed
to
push
something
firmly
,
often
with
your
hand
,
finger
,
or
body
•
He
pressed
the
doorbell
and
waited
for
someone
to
answer
.
He
pressed
the
doorbell
and
waited
for
someone
to
answer
.
•
Please
press
this
button
to
start
the
coffee
machine
.
Please
press
this
button
to
start
the
coffee
machine
.
From
Old
French
presser
,
from
Latin
pressāre
,
frequentative
of
premere
“
to
press
,
push
”.
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
make
clothes
smooth
and
flat
with
a
hot
iron
•
Grandma
pressed
the
tablecloth
before
setting
the
plates
.
Grandma
pressed
the
tablecloth
before
setting
the
plates
.
•
I
need
to
press
my
shirt
for
tomorrow
’
s
interview
.
I
need
to
press
my
shirt
for
tomorrow
’
s
interview
.
noun
-
press
newspapers
,
magazines
,
and
the
journalists
who
work
for
them
•
The
press
reported
the
election
results
early
.
The
press
reported
the
election
results
early
.
•
Celebrities
often
complain
about
the
press
invading
their
privacy
.
Celebrities
often
complain
about
the
press
invading
their
privacy
.
verb
-
press
,
presses
,
pressing
,
pressed
to
make
clothes
smooth
and
flat
with
a
hot
iron
•
She
pressed
her
blouse
before
the
interview
.
She
pressed
her
blouse
before
the
interview
.
•
The
dry
cleaner
will
press
your
suit
and
have
it
ready
by
Friday
.
The
dry
cleaner
will
press
your
suit
and
have
it
ready
by
Friday
.
Extension
of
the
sense
“
apply
pressure
”,
first
recorded
with
clothing
care
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
press
,
presses
,
pressing
,
pressed
to
squeeze
something
hard
to
remove
liquid
or
to
shape
it
•
He
pressed
the
oranges
to
make
fresh
juice
.
He
pressed
the
oranges
to
make
fresh
juice
.
•
Farmers
pressed
olives
to
produce
oil
.
Farmers
pressed
olives
to
produce
oil
.
Sense
from
Old
French
presser
“
to
crush
,
press
out
”,
used
for
extracting
juice
since
medieval
times
.
noun
-
press
newspapers
,
magazines
,
news
websites
,
and
the
journalists
who
work
for
them
•
The
press
reported
extensively
on
the
election
results
.
The
press
reported
extensively
on
the
election
results
.
•
She
held
a
conference
to
speak
to
the
press
.
She
held
a
conference
to
speak
to
the
press
.
Originally
referring
to
the
printing
press
;
by
the
18th
century
extended
to
the
organizations
that
use
such
machines
to
produce
news
.
noun
-
press
,
presses
a
machine
that
squeezes
,
shapes
,
or
prints
things
by
applying
pressure
•
The
printing
press
changed
the
way
books
were
made
.
The
printing
press
changed
the
way
books
were
made
.
•
He
used
a
garlic
press
to
crush
the
cloves
quickly
.
He
used
a
garlic
press
to
crush
the
cloves
quickly
.
From
the
physical
action
of
pressing
;
used
for
machinery
since
the
16th
century
.
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
try
hard
to
persuade
someone
to
do
something
or
give
information
•
Reporters
pressed
the
mayor
for
details
about
the
plan
.
Reporters
pressed
the
mayor
for
details
about
the
plan
.
•
My
parents
pressed
me
to
apply
for
the
scholarship
.
My
parents
pressed
me
to
apply
for
the
scholarship
.
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
squeeze
or
crush
something
to
remove
liquid
or
to
shape
it
•
Farmers
pressed
the
olives
to
make
oil
.
Farmers
pressed
the
olives
to
make
oil
.
•
She
pressed
fresh
oranges
for
breakfast
juice
.
She
pressed
fresh
oranges
for
breakfast
juice
.
noun
-
press
,
presses
a
machine
that
prints
books
or
newspapers
•
The
old
printing
press
is
displayed
in
the
museum
.
The
old
printing
press
is
displayed
in
the
museum
.
•
They
bought
a
new
digital
press
to
speed
up
book
production
.
They
bought
a
new
digital
press
to
speed
up
book
production
.
noun
-
press
,
presses
a
machine
that
squeezes
or
crushes
something
to
change
its
shape
or
remove
liquid
•
The
carpenter
used
a
clamp
press
to
glue
the
boards
together
.
The
carpenter
used
a
clamp
press
to
glue
the
boards
together
.
•
A
cider
press
stood
in
the
corner
of
the
barn
.
A
cider
press
stood
in
the
corner
of
the
barn
.
verb
-
press
,
presses
,
pressing
,
pressed
to
try
hard
to
make
someone
do
something
or
give
information
,
especially
by
asking
again
and
again
•
Reporters
pressed
the
minister
for
details
about
the
new
policy
.
Reporters
pressed
the
minister
for
details
about
the
new
policy
.
•
She
pressed
her
friend
to
join
the
team
,
even
though
he
was
unsure
.
She
pressed
her
friend
to
join
the
team
,
even
though
he
was
unsure
.
Figurative
use
of
“
apply
pressure
”
transferred
to
persuasion
in
the
late
Middle
Ages
.
interesting
adjective
holding
attention
because
it
is
unusual
,
exciting
,
or
gives
new
information
.
•
The
museum
had
an
interesting
exhibit
about
ancient
Egypt
.
The
museum
had
an
interesting
exhibit
about
ancient
Egypt
.
•
He
always
tells
interesting
stories
around
the
campfire
.
He
always
tells
interesting
stories
around
the
campfire
.
adjective
used
politely
or
ironically
to
say
something
is
unusual
,
strange
,
or
perhaps
not
good
.
•
That's
an
interesting
outfit
—
you
don't
see
neon
green
with
purple
polka
dots
every
day
.
That's
an
interesting
outfit
—
you
don't
see
neon
green
with
purple
polka
dots
every
day
.
•
Well
,
this
is
interesting
,
the
printer
just
started
smoking
.
Well
,
this
is
interesting
,
the
printer
just
started
smoking
.
pressure
noun
the
force
that
is
put
on
something
over
a
particular
area
,
or
the
measured
amount
of
that
force
•
The
pressure
inside
the
tire
was
too
low
,
so
it
looked
flat
.
The
pressure
inside
the
tire
was
too
low
,
so
it
looked
flat
.
•
Deep-sea
fish
survive
under
enormous
water
pressure
.
Deep-sea
fish
survive
under
enormous
water
pressure
.
From
Old
French
pression
,
from
Latin
pressūra
,
from
pressus
(“
pressed
”).
noun
a
feeling
of
stress
,
worry
,
or
urgency
caused
by
difficult
situations
or
high
expectations
•
She
felt
a
lot
of
pressure
before
her
final
exams
.
She
felt
a
lot
of
pressure
before
her
final
exams
.
•
Athletes
are
trained
to
perform
well
under
pressure
.
Athletes
are
trained
to
perform
well
under
pressure
.
noun
strong
influence
from
people
or
circumstances
that
tries
to
make
someone
do
or
change
something
•
Public
pressure
forced
the
company
to
change
its
policy
.
Public
pressure
forced
the
company
to
change
its
policy
.
•
After
hours
of
pressure
,
he
finally
agreed
to
speak
.
After
hours
of
pressure
,
he
finally
agreed
to
speak
.
verb
-
pressure
,
pressuring
,
pressures
,
pressured
to
try
to
make
someone
do
something
by
using
strong
persuasion
or
influence
•
The
sales
clerk
pressured
me
to
buy
the
expensive
phone
.
The
sales
clerk
pressured
me
to
buy
the
expensive
phone
.
•
Don
’
t
let
anyone
pressure
you
into
making
a
quick
decision
.
Don
’
t
let
anyone
pressure
you
into
making
a
quick
decision
.
culture
noun
the
ideas
,
customs
,
arts
,
and
social
behaviour
that
characterise
a
particular
group
or
society
•
Street
artists
add
bright
colours
that
reflect
the
city's
diverse
culture
.
Street
artists
add
bright
colours
that
reflect
the
city's
diverse
culture
.
•
Learning
a
new
language
helps
you
understand
the
culture
of
its
speakers
.
Learning
a
new
language
helps
you
understand
the
culture
of
its
speakers
.
From
Latin
cultura
“
cultivation
,
care
”,
later
“
culture
,
style
of
civilisation
”.
noun
a
population
of
microorganisms
,
cells
,
or
tissues
grown
in
a
special
nutrient
medium
for
scientific
study
•
The
scientist
placed
the
blood
sample
in
a
Petri
dish
to
grow
a
bacterial
culture
.
The
scientist
placed
the
blood
sample
in
a
Petri
dish
to
grow
a
bacterial
culture
.
•
A
cell
culture
was
used
to
test
the
new
medicine
.
A
cell
culture
was
used
to
test
the
new
medicine
.
Extension
of
the
sense
“
cultivation
”
to
microorganisms
in
the
late
19th
century
.
verb
-
culture
,
culturing
,
cultures
,
cultured
to
grow
microorganisms
,
cells
,
or
tissues
in
a
controlled
environment
for
study
or
production
•
Technicians
culture
the
virus
in
a
secure
lab
before
testing
vaccines
.
Technicians
culture
the
virus
in
a
secure
lab
before
testing
vaccines
.
•
To
culture
yogurt
,
you
need
to
keep
the
milk
warm
for
several
hours
.
To
culture
yogurt
,
you
need
to
keep
the
milk
warm
for
several
hours
.
Verb
use
developed
from
the
noun
in
scientific
contexts
in
the
late
19th
century
.
represent
verb
to
act
or
speak
officially
for
another
person
,
group
,
or
country
•
The
lawyer
will
represent
the
company
in
court
tomorrow
.
The
lawyer
will
represent
the
company
in
court
tomorrow
.
•
We
chose
Maria
to
represent
our
class
at
the
student
council
meeting
.
We
chose
Maria
to
represent
our
class
at
the
student
council
meeting
.
From
Middle
English
representen
,
from
Old
French
représenter
,
from
Latin
repraesentāre
“
to
place
before
,
show
,
exhibit
”.
verb
to
be
a
symbol
or
sign
of
something
;
to
stand
for
•
In
many
cultures
,
white
doves
represent
peace
.
In
many
cultures
,
white
doves
represent
peace
.
•
On
maps
,
a
blue
line
usually
represents
a
river
.
On
maps
,
a
blue
line
usually
represents
a
river
.
verb
to
show
or
portray
something
in
a
picture
,
description
,
model
,
or
performance
•
The
painting
represents
a
calm
evening
by
the
sea
.
The
painting
represents
a
calm
evening
by
the
sea
.
•
This
3-D
model
represents
the
new
city
hall
design
.
This
3-D
model
represents
the
new
city
hall
design
.
verb
to
amount
to
or
be
the
same
as
something
;
to
constitute
•
Women
represent
60
percent
of
the
company
’
s
workforce
.
Women
represent
60
percent
of
the
company
’
s
workforce
.
•
This
figure
represents
a
major
step
forward
for
our
research
.
This
figure
represents
a
major
step
forward
for
our
research
.
congress
noun
-
congress
,
congresses
a
large
formal
meeting
or
conference
where
people
with
shared
interests
gather
to
discuss
ideas
and
make
decisions
•
The
annual
medical
congress
attracted
doctors
from
all
over
the
world
.
The
annual
medical
congress
attracted
doctors
from
all
over
the
world
.
•
Hundreds
of
students
gathered
in
the
hall
for
the
youth
congress
on
climate
change
.
Hundreds
of
students
gathered
in
the
hall
for
the
youth
congress
on
climate
change
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
congressus
“
a
meeting
”,
from
con-
“
together
”
+
gradi
“
to
step
”.
noun
-
congress
a
formal
word
for
sexual
intercourse
•
The
scandal
involved
secret
congress
between
the
mayor
and
an
aide
.
The
scandal
involved
secret
congress
between
the
mayor
and
an
aide
.
•
Historical
records
suggest
the
king
had
congress
with
multiple
partners
.
Historical
records
suggest
the
king
had
congress
with
multiple
partners
.
Same
Latin
root
as
the
meeting
sense
,
extended
in
the
16th
century
to
describe
the
'coming
together'
of
bodies
in
sexual
union
.
Congress
noun
-
Congress
the
national
law-making
body
of
the
United
States
,
made
up
of
the
Senate
and
the
House
of
Representatives
•
Congress
passed
the
bill
after
weeks
of
debate
.
Congress
passed
the
bill
after
weeks
of
debate
.
•
She
dreamed
of
being
elected
to
Congress
one
day
.
She
dreamed
of
being
elected
to
Congress
one
day
.
Adopted
in
the
late
18th
century
for
the
new
U
.
S
.
legislature
,
following
earlier
colonial
and
revolutionary
congresses
.
compare
verb
-
compare
,
comparing
,
compares
,
compared
to
look
at
two
or
more
things
to
find
out
how
they
are
similar
or
different
•
Before
buying
a
laptop
,
Mia
compared
prices
at
several
stores
.
Before
buying
a
laptop
,
Mia
compared
prices
at
several
stores
.
•
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
compare
the
two
poems
.
The
teacher
asked
the
students
to
compare
the
two
poems
.
verb
-
compare
,
comparing
,
compares
,
compared
to
be
as
good
,
important
,
or
impressive
as
something
else
•
No
other
singer
compares
with
her
powerful
voice
.
No
other
singer
compares
with
her
powerful
voice
.
•
Nothing
compares
to
fresh
bread
straight
from
the
oven
.
Nothing
compares
to
fresh
bread
straight
from
the
oven
.
verb
-
compare
,
comparing
,
compares
,
compared
to
say
that
one
thing
is
like
another
,
often
to
explain
or
describe
it
•
The
coach
compared
the
team
’
s
journey
to
climbing
a
mountain
.
The
coach
compared
the
team
’
s
journey
to
climbing
a
mountain
.
•
Scientists
often
compare
the
brain
to
a
computer
.
Scientists
often
compare
the
brain
to
a
computer
.
noun
the
act
of
examining
people
or
things
to
find
their
similarities
and
differences
•
A
detailed
compare
of
the
two
reports
shows
several
errors
.
A
detailed
compare
of
the
two
reports
shows
several
errors
.
•
After
careful
compare
,
the
judges
chose
the
lighter
sculpture
.
After
careful
compare
,
the
judges
chose
the
lighter
sculpture
.
structure
noun
a
building
or
other
thing
that
has
been
put
together
from
different
parts
•
The
wooden
structure
in
the
playground
is
a
small
bridge
for
children
.
The
wooden
structure
in
the
playground
is
a
small
bridge
for
children
.
•
Engineers
inspected
the
steel
structure
of
the
new
stadium
before
the
grand
opening
.
Engineers
inspected
the
steel
structure
of
the
new
stadium
before
the
grand
opening
.
From
Latin
structūra
“
a
fitting
together
,
building
”,
from
struere
“
to
build
”.
noun
the
way
the
parts
of
something
are
arranged
or
organized
•
Understanding
the
structure
of
a
paragraph
helps
you
write
clearly
.
Understanding
the
structure
of
a
paragraph
helps
you
write
clearly
.
•
Scientists
study
the
molecular
structure
of
water
to
learn
how
it
behaves
.
Scientists
study
the
molecular
structure
of
water
to
learn
how
it
behaves
.
Sense
extended
in
the
17th
century
from
physical
building
to
abstract
arrangement
of
parts
.
verb
-
structure
,
structuring
,
structures
,
structured
to
arrange
or
organize
something
in
a
clear
,
planned
way
•
The
teacher
structured
the
lesson
so
every
student
could
participate
.
The
teacher
structured
the
lesson
so
every
student
could
participate
.
•
He
carefully
structures
his
speeches
to
keep
the
audience
engaged
.
He
carefully
structures
his
speeches
to
keep
the
audience
engaged
.
Verbal
use
from
the
noun
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
.
measure
verb
-
measure
,
measuring
,
measures
,
measured
to
discover
the
size
,
weight
,
or
amount
of
something
using
a
tool
or
numbers
•
The
nurse
measured
the
boy
’
s
temperature
with
a
digital
thermometer
.
The
nurse
measured
the
boy
’
s
temperature
with
a
digital
thermometer
.
•
Use
this
tape
to
measure
the
width
of
the
doorway
.
Use
this
tape
to
measure
the
width
of
the
doorway
.
verb
-
measure
,
measuring
,
measures
,
measured
to
find
out
the
size
,
amount
,
or
degree
of
something
using
a
tool
or
numbers
.
•
The
carpenter
carefully
measured
the
length
of
the
wooden
board
.
The
carpenter
carefully
measured
the
length
of
the
wooden
board
.
•
She
measures
the
flour
with
a
small
cup
to
bake
the
cake
.
She
measures
the
flour
with
a
small
cup
to
bake
the
cake
.
From
Old
French
mesurer
,
from
Latin
mētīrī
“
to
measure
.”
noun
a
standard
quantity
that
people
agree
on
and
use
for
comparing
or
counting
size
,
weight
,
or
amount
,
such
as
a
cup
,
meter
,
or
kilogram
•
The
recipe
calls
for
one
measure
of
olive
oil
.
The
recipe
calls
for
one
measure
of
olive
oil
.
•
A
meter
is
a
common
measure
of
length
used
in
science
classes
.
A
meter
is
a
common
measure
of
length
used
in
science
classes
.
From
Middle
English
mesure
,
from
Old
French
mesure
,
from
Latin
mēnsūra
“
a
measuring
,
rule
,
standard
”.
noun
an
action
or
plan
done
to
achieve
a
particular
result
or
to
solve
a
problem
•
Installing
cameras
was
a
security
measure
at
the
bank
.
Installing
cameras
was
a
security
measure
at
the
bank
.
•
The
city
introduced
water-saving
measures
during
the
drought
.
The
city
introduced
water-saving
measures
during
the
drought
.
noun
an
amount
or
level
of
something
,
shown
as
a
number
,
size
,
or
quantity
.
•
The
doctor
took
my
temperature
as
a
measure
of
how
bad
the
fever
was
.
The
doctor
took
my
temperature
as
a
measure
of
how
bad
the
fever
was
.
•
Speed
is
often
used
as
a
measure
of
a
runner
’
s
progress
during
training
.
Speed
is
often
used
as
a
measure
of
a
runner
’
s
progress
during
training
.
From
Old
French
mesure
,
from
Latin
mēnsūra
“
a
measuring
,
measure
,”
from
mēnsus
,
past
participle
of
mētīrī
“
to
measure
”.
noun
an
action
or
plan
taken
to
achieve
a
particular
result
or
to
deal
with
a
problem
.
•
Installing
security
cameras
was
a
necessary
measure
to
protect
the
store
.
Installing
security
cameras
was
a
necessary
measure
to
protect
the
store
.
•
The
government
announced
new
health
measures
to
stop
the
spread
of
the
virus
.
The
government
announced
new
health
measures
to
stop
the
spread
of
the
virus
.
verb
-
measure
,
measuring
,
measures
,
measured
to
judge
the
importance
,
value
,
or
effect
of
something
•
Success
is
often
measured
by
the
happiness
you
feel
.
Success
is
often
measured
by
the
happiness
you
feel
.
•
The
professor
will
measure
your
progress
through
weekly
quizzes
.
The
professor
will
measure
your
progress
through
weekly
quizzes
.
noun
in
music
,
a
group
of
beats
between
two
bar
lines
on
a
staff
•
The
drummer
missed
a
measure
and
threw
the
band
off
beat
.
The
drummer
missed
a
measure
and
threw
the
band
off
beat
.
•
Each
measure
in
this
song
has
four
quarter
notes
.
Each
measure
in
this
song
has
four
quarter
notes
.
noun
a
segment
of
written
music
containing
a
set
number
of
beats
;
a
bar
.
•
The
drummer
missed
a
measure
and
threw
off
the
whole
band
.
The
drummer
missed
a
measure
and
threw
off
the
whole
band
.
•
Each
measure
in
the
song
has
four
beats
.
Each
measure
in
the
song
has
four
beats
.
noun
a
proposal
or
law
that
is
voted
on
by
a
legislature
or
by
the
public
.
•
The
city
council
passed
a
measure
to
increase
funding
for
libraries
.
The
city
council
passed
a
measure
to
increase
funding
for
libraries
.
•
Voters
will
decide
on
the
tax
measure
in
next
week
’
s
election
.
Voters
will
decide
on
the
tax
measure
in
next
week
’
s
election
.
address
noun
-
address
,
addresses
the
details
of
the
house
,
street
,
city
,
etc
.,
where
a
person
lives
or
where
a
building
is
found
•
Write
your
new
address
at
the
top
of
the
form
.
Write
your
new
address
at
the
top
of
the
form
.
•
The
pizza
driver
couldn
’
t
find
the
correct
address
,
so
he
called
us
for
directions
.
The
pizza
driver
couldn
’
t
find
the
correct
address
,
so
he
called
us
for
directions
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
“
adrece
” (
guidance
,
direction
),
later
“
adresse
,”
from
the
verb
“
adresser
,”
literally
“
to
direct
toward
.”
noun
-
address
,
addresses
the
information
that
tells
where
a
person
lives
or
where
a
place
or
organization
can
be
found
,
usually
including
the
building
number
,
street
,
city
,
and
postal
code
•
Please
write
your
new
address
at
the
top
of
the
form
.
Please
write
your
new
address
at
the
top
of
the
form
.
•
The
package
was
sent
to
the
wrong
address
,
so
it
came
back
.
The
package
was
sent
to
the
wrong
address
,
so
it
came
back
.
From
Middle
French
adresse
,
from
the
verb
adresser
“
to
direct
,”
originally
meaning
“
guidance
,
direction
.”
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
write
the
name
and
address
of
the
person
who
will
receive
a
letter
or
package
on
the
envelope
or
parcel
•
She
carefully
addressed
the
envelope
before
mailing
it
.
She
carefully
addressed
the
envelope
before
mailing
it
.
•
Make
sure
you
address
the
package
clearly
so
it
arrives
safely
.
Make
sure
you
address
the
package
clearly
so
it
arrives
safely
.
From
Old
French
adresser
“
to
direct
,
to
guide
”.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
write
the
name
and
address
of
the
receiver
on
an
envelope
or
package
•
Please
address
the
envelope
clearly
so
the
mail
carrier
can
read
it
.
Please
address
the
envelope
clearly
so
the
mail
carrier
can
read
it
.
•
She
carefully
addressed
each
wedding
invitation
.
She
carefully
addressed
each
wedding
invitation
.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
formal
speech
delivered
to
an
audience
•
The
president
gave
an
inspiring
address
to
the
nation
.
The
president
gave
an
inspiring
address
to
the
nation
.
•
Graduates
listened
to
the
commencement
address
with
excitement
.
Graduates
listened
to
the
commencement
address
with
excitement
.
Extended
from
the
verb
sense
"
to
speak
to
"
in
the
17th
century
.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
set
of
numbers
,
letters
,
or
symbols
that
identifies
a
place
on
a
computer
network
,
such
as
an
email
address
or
an
IP
address
•
Please
send
the
file
to
my
new
email
address
.
Please
send
the
file
to
my
new
email
address
.
•
Each
device
on
the
network
has
its
own
IP
address
.
Each
device
on
the
network
has
its
own
IP
address
.
Adopted
in
computing
in
mid-20th
century
from
the
idea
of
directing
information
to
a
specific
location
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
speak
formally
to
a
group
of
people
•
The
mayor
will
address
the
crowd
at
noon
.
The
mayor
will
address
the
crowd
at
noon
.
•
She
addressed
the
conference
about
climate
change
.
She
addressed
the
conference
about
climate
change
.
Developed
from
earlier
meaning
"
direct
words
to
"
in
15th
century
.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
formal
speech
delivered
to
an
audience
•
The
president
’
s
televised
address
lasted
almost
one
hour
.
The
president
’
s
televised
address
lasted
almost
one
hour
.
•
Graduates
listened
eagerly
to
the
commencement
address
given
by
the
famous
author
.
Graduates
listened
eagerly
to
the
commencement
address
given
by
the
famous
author
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
deal
with
or
try
to
solve
a
problem
or
question
•
We
need
to
address
the
issue
of
late
deliveries
immediately
.
We
need
to
address
the
issue
of
late
deliveries
immediately
.
•
The
new
policy
was
introduced
to
address
climate
change
.
The
new
policy
was
introduced
to
address
climate
change
.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
word
or
title
used
when
speaking
to
someone
,
showing
respect
or
the
person
’
s
position
,
such
as
“
Sir
,” “
Madam
,”
or
“
Doctor
”
•
Using
the
wrong
form
of
address
can
sound
rude
in
some
cultures
.
Using
the
wrong
form
of
address
can
sound
rude
in
some
cultures
.
•
“
Your
Honor
”
is
a
respectful
address
for
a
judge
.
“
Your
Honor
”
is
a
respectful
address
for
a
judge
.
Sense
developed
from
French
adresser
"
to
direct
words
to
"
in
the
16th
century
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
deal
with
or
try
to
solve
a
problem
or
question
•
We
need
to
address
the
rise
in
energy
costs
.
We
need
to
address
the
rise
in
energy
costs
.
•
The
new
policy
addresses
concerns
about
data
privacy
.
The
new
policy
addresses
concerns
about
data
privacy
.
Figurative
sense
from
idea
of
‘
directing
effort
toward
’ (
18th
century
).
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
call
someone
by
a
particular
name
or
title
•
You
should
address
the
professor
as
“
Doctor
Lee
.”
You
should
address
the
professor
as
“
Doctor
Lee
.”
•
She
addressed
the
queen
as
“
Your
Majesty
.”
She
addressed
the
queen
as
“
Your
Majesty
.”
From
French
adresser
,
sense
shifted
to
‘
direct
words
toward
someone
’
ca
.
15th
c
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
speak
directly
and
formally
to
someone
or
a
group
•
She
rose
to
address
the
audience
at
the
conference
.
She
rose
to
address
the
audience
at
the
conference
.
•
Before
you
address
the
committee
,
prepare
your
main
points
.
Before
you
address
the
committee
,
prepare
your
main
points
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
use
a
particular
name
or
title
when
speaking
to
someone
•
In
court
,
you
should
address
the
judge
as
“
Your
Honor
.”
In
court
,
you
should
address
the
judge
as
“
Your
Honor
.”
•
Students
usually
address
their
professors
by
their
last
names
.
Students
usually
address
their
professors
by
their
last
names
.
feature
noun
a
part
of
something
that
is
interesting
,
important
,
or
useful
•
Our
new
phone
has
a
fingerprint
sensor
,
a
useful
feature
for
security
.
Our
new
phone
has
a
fingerprint
sensor
,
a
useful
feature
for
security
.
•
One
feature
of
the
museum
is
its
huge
glass
roof
that
lets
in
sunlight
.
One
feature
of
the
museum
is
its
huge
glass
roof
that
lets
in
sunlight
.
Middle
English
feauture
“
form
,
appearance
”,
from
Anglo-French
,
from
Latin
factura
“
something
made
”
from
facere
“
to
make
”.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
noticeable
or
important
part
or
quality
of
something
,
especially
a
person
’
s
face
,
a
place
,
or
a
product
•
The
waterfall
is
the
most
striking
feature
of
the
park
.
The
waterfall
is
the
most
striking
feature
of
the
park
.
•
Her
dimples
are
a
charming
facial
feature
everyone
notices
.
Her
dimples
are
a
charming
facial
feature
everyone
notices
.
noun
a
part
of
the
face
such
as
the
eyes
,
nose
,
or
mouth
•
Her
most
striking
feature
is
her
bright
green
eyes
.
Her
most
striking
feature
is
her
bright
green
eyes
.
•
He
covered
his
facial
features
with
a
scarf
on
the
cold
day
.
He
covered
his
facial
features
with
a
scarf
on
the
cold
day
.
noun
a
newspaper
,
magazine
,
TV
,
or
radio
article
or
program
that
looks
at
a
subject
in
depth
•
I
read
an
in-depth
feature
on
climate
change
in
the
Sunday
paper
.
I
read
an
in-depth
feature
on
climate
change
in
the
Sunday
paper
.
•
Tonight's
radio
feature
explores
the
history
of
jazz
.
Tonight's
radio
feature
explores
the
history
of
jazz
.
verb
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
to
include
or
show
something
or
someone
as
an
important
part
•
The
exhibition
features
interactive
robots
that
dance
with
visitors
.
The
exhibition
features
interactive
robots
that
dance
with
visitors
.
•
Next
week's
show
will
feature
a
famous
violinist
.
Next
week's
show
will
feature
a
famous
violinist
.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
useful
or
interesting
part
of
a
product
,
service
,
or
piece
of
software
•
The
new
update
adds
a
dark-mode
feature
to
the
app
.
The
new
update
adds
a
dark-mode
feature
to
the
app
.
•
Automatic
braking
is
a
safety
feature
in
modern
cars
.
Automatic
braking
is
a
safety
feature
in
modern
cars
.
verb
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
to
include
someone
or
something
as
an
important
part
or
highlight
•
The
poster
features
the
band
’
s
new
lead
singer
at
the
center
.
The
poster
features
the
band
’
s
new
lead
singer
at
the
center
.
•
The
museum
is
featuring
an
exhibition
on
ancient
Egypt
this
month
.
The
museum
is
featuring
an
exhibition
on
ancient
Egypt
this
month
.
noun
a
full-length
movie
shown
as
the
main
film
at
a
cinema
•
We
saw
the
new
Marvel
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
We
saw
the
new
Marvel
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
•
Before
the
main
feature
,
there
was
a
funny
cartoon
short
.
Before
the
main
feature
,
there
was
a
funny
cartoon
short
.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
special
newspaper
or
magazine
article
,
or
a
radio
or
TV
program
that
gives
detailed
information
about
a
topic
•
The
Sunday
newspaper
ran
a
six-page
feature
on
climate
change
.
The
Sunday
newspaper
ran
a
six-page
feature
on
climate
change
.
•
We
listened
to
a
radio
feature
about
space
travel
on
the
drive
home
.
We
listened
to
a
radio
feature
about
space
travel
on
the
drive
home
.
noun
-
feature
,
featuring
,
features
,
featured
a
full-length
film
shown
in
cinemas
,
usually
about
90
minutes
or
longer
•
We
watched
an
animated
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
We
watched
an
animated
feature
at
the
cinema
last
night
.
•
The
festival
opens
with
a
new
French
feature
about
friendship
.
The
festival
opens
with
a
new
French
feature
about
friendship
.
score
noun
-
score
,
scoring
,
scores
,
scored
,
superlative
the
number
of
points
,
goals
,
or
marks
that
shows
how
well
someone
is
doing
in
a
game
,
test
,
or
competition
•
The
final
score
was
3–2
to
the
home
team
.
The
final
score
was
3–2
to
the
home
team
.
•
Keep
an
eye
on
the
score
while
I
grab
some
snacks
.
Keep
an
eye
on
the
score
while
I
grab
some
snacks
.
From
Old
Norse
‘
skor
’,
meaning
a
notch
or
tally
,
originally
referring
to
marks
cut
to
keep
a
count
.
noun
the
number
of
points
or
goals
achieved
in
a
game
,
competition
,
or
test
•
The
final
score
was
3–2
in
favor
of
the
home
team
.
The
final
score
was
3–2
in
favor
of
the
home
team
.
•
I
got
a
perfect
score
on
the
math
quiz
!
I
got
a
perfect
score
on
the
math
quiz
!
verb
-
score
,
scoring
,
scores
,
scored
to
win
points
or
goals
in
a
game
or
competition
•
Messi
scored
two
goals
in
yesterday's
match
.
Messi
scored
two
goals
in
yesterday's
match
.
•
If
we
want
to
win
,
we
have
to
score
early
.
If
we
want
to
win
,
we
have
to
score
early
.
verb
-
score
,
scoring
,
scores
,
scored
to
cut
or
scratch
a
shallow
line
on
a
surface
so
it
can
break
,
bend
,
or
absorb
better
•
Use
a
sharp
knife
to
score
the
bread
dough
before
baking
.
Use
a
sharp
knife
to
score
the
bread
dough
before
baking
.
•
The
mason
scored
the
concrete
so
it
would
break
cleanly
.
The
mason
scored
the
concrete
so
it
would
break
cleanly
.
noun
the
written
or
printed
music
showing
all
the
parts
for
a
piece
,
film
,
or
performance
•
The
composer
handed
the
full
score
to
the
conductor
.
The
composer
handed
the
full
score
to
the
conductor
.
•
She
keeps
the
movie's
orchestral
score
on
her
bookshelf
.
She
keeps
the
movie's
orchestral
score
on
her
bookshelf
.
noun
a
group
or
set
of
twenty
•
Four
score
years
ago
,
our
fathers
brought
forth
a
new
nation
.
Four
score
years
ago
,
our
fathers
brought
forth
a
new
nation
.
•
He
owned
three
score
sheep
that
grazed
on
the
hillside
.
He
owned
three
score
sheep
that
grazed
on
the
hillside
.
Old
Norse
'skor'
meaning
notch
or
tally
mark
,
later
extended
to
count
of
twenty
in
mid-English
shepherd
tallies
.
stare
verb
-
stare
,
staring
,
stares
,
stared
to
look
at
someone
or
something
for
a
long
time
without
blinking
,
often
because
you
are
surprised
,
curious
,
or
impolite
•
The
little
boy
stared
at
the
huge
dinosaur
skeleton
in
amazement
.
The
little
boy
stared
at
the
huge
dinosaur
skeleton
in
amazement
.
•
Please
don't
stare
at
people
on
the
train
;
it
makes
them
uncomfortable
.
Please
don't
stare
at
people
on
the
train
;
it
makes
them
uncomfortable
.
noun
a
long
,
fixed
look
from
someone
•
He
felt
the
teacher's
cold
stare
from
across
the
classroom
.
He
felt
the
teacher's
cold
stare
from
across
the
classroom
.
•
Lisa
met
his
long
stare
with
a
friendly
smile
.
Lisa
met
his
long
stare
with
a
friendly
smile
.
verb
-
stare
,
staring
,
stares
,
stared
to
be
very
obvious
or
noticeable
,
almost
forcing
itself
to
be
seen
•
The
spelling
mistake
stared
from
the
front
page
of
the
newspaper
.
The
spelling
mistake
stared
from
the
front
page
of
the
newspaper
.
•
The
bright
red
sofa
stares
against
the
pale
cream
walls
of
the
room
.
The
bright
red
sofa
stares
against
the
pale
cream
walls
of
the
room
.
noun
(
archaic
)
a
starling
;
a
small
dark
songbird
common
in
Europe
•
A
flock
of
stares
wheeled
above
the
old
farmhouse
at
dusk
.
A
flock
of
stares
wheeled
above
the
old
farmhouse
at
dusk
.
•
Medieval
poems
often
mention
the
cheerful
song
of
the
stare
.
Medieval
poems
often
mention
the
cheerful
song
of
the
stare
.
Old
English
staro
,
stearn
,
related
to
Old
High
German
staro
and
Latin
sturnus
(
starling
);
the
spelling
"
stare
"
became
obsolete
after
the
17th
century
.
presence
noun
the
state
or
fact
of
being
in
a
particular
place
or
being
with
someone
•
Her
calm
presence
in
the
classroom
made
the
students
relax
.
Her
calm
presence
in
the
classroom
made
the
students
relax
.
•
The
mere
presence
of
security
cameras
can
deter
crime
.
The
mere
presence
of
security
cameras
can
deter
crime
.
noun
a
group
of
people
,
equipment
,
or
activities
that
represents
an
organization
or
exerts
influence
in
a
place
•
There
was
a
heavy
police
presence
at
the
festival
.
There
was
a
heavy
police
presence
at
the
festival
.
•
The
company
wants
to
expand
its
market
presence
in
Asia
.
The
company
wants
to
expand
its
market
presence
in
Asia
.
noun
the
quality
of
seeming
important
,
confident
,
or
impressive
and
attracting
attention
•
The
actor's
stage
presence
captivated
the
audience
.
The
actor's
stage
presence
captivated
the
audience
.
•
She
has
a
commanding
presence
in
the
courtroom
.
She
has
a
commanding
presence
in
the
courtroom
.
noun
a
spirit
,
ghost
,
or
invisible
being
that
is
felt
or
sensed
rather
than
seen
•
Late
at
night
,
she
felt
a
strange
presence
in
the
old
house
.
Late
at
night
,
she
felt
a
strange
presence
in
the
old
house
.
•
They
say
a
ghostly
presence
haunts
the
castle
halls
.
They
say
a
ghostly
presence
haunts
the
castle
halls
.
noun
the
room
,
company
,
or
personal
space
of
a
monarch
or
other
high
ruler
(
archaic
)
•
The
nobles
waited
in
the
royal
presence
before
presenting
their
petition
.
The
nobles
waited
in
the
royal
presence
before
presenting
their
petition
.
•
Entering
the
king's
presence
required
a
deep
bow
.
Entering
the
king's
presence
required
a
deep
bow
.
ignore
verb
-
ignore
,
ignoring
,
ignores
,
ignored
to
deliberately
pay
no
attention
to
someone
or
something
•
Emma
chose
to
ignore
her
ringing
phone
during
dinner
.
Emma
chose
to
ignore
her
ringing
phone
during
dinner
.
•
The
dog
kept
barking
,
but
I
tried
to
ignore
it
and
keep
reading
.
The
dog
kept
barking
,
but
I
tried
to
ignore
it
and
keep
reading
.
Mid-18th
century
:
from
French
ignorer
‘
not
know
’,
from
Latin
ignorare
‘
not
know
,
disregard
’.
verb
-
ignore
,
ignoring
,
ignores
,
ignored
(
computing
)
to
instruct
a
program
or
system
to
disregard
specific
input
,
errors
,
or
settings
•
Add
a
hashtag
to
ignore
a
line
in
this
configuration
file
.
Add
a
hashtag
to
ignore
a
line
in
this
configuration
file
.
•
The
compiler
will
ignore
any
warnings
with
the
‘
-w
’
flag
enabled
.
The
compiler
will
ignore
any
warnings
with
the
‘
-w
’
flag
enabled
.
Derived
from
the
general
English
verb
‘
ignore
’;
specialized
sense
in
computing
emerged
in
the
late
20th
century
as
software
allowed
users
to
suppress
or
bypass
certain
inputs
.
interested
adjective
wanting
to
know
more
about
someone
or
something
,
or
wanting
to
take
part
in
it
•
Maria
is
very
interested
in
dinosaurs
and
loves
reading
about
them
.
Maria
is
very
interested
in
dinosaurs
and
loves
reading
about
them
.
•
If
you
are
interested
,
you
can
join
our
science
club
after
school
.
If
you
are
interested
,
you
can
join
our
science
club
after
school
.
adjective
having
a
personal
advantage
or
stake
in
something
,
so
not
completely
neutral
or
fair
•
An
interested
witness
might
exaggerate
to
protect
a
friend
.
An
interested
witness
might
exaggerate
to
protect
a
friend
.
•
Because
her
company
could
win
the
contract
,
she
is
an
interested
party
in
the
decision
.
Because
her
company
could
win
the
contract
,
she
is
an
interested
party
in
the
decision
.
fair
adjective
-
fair
,
fairer
,
fairest
bright
and
dry
,
without
rain
or
storms
•
The
forecast
says
we
will
have
fair
weather
all
weekend
.
The
forecast
says
we
will
have
fair
weather
all
weekend
.
•
Sailors
prefer
to
leave
port
when
the
sea
is
calm
and
the
sky
is
fair
.
Sailors
prefer
to
leave
port
when
the
sea
is
calm
and
the
sky
is
fair
.
Weather
sense
recorded
since
the
14th
century
,
linked
to
the
idea
of
pleasantness
and
brightness
.
adjective
-
fair
,
fairer
,
fairest
treating
everyone
equally
and
honestly
,
without
favoritism
or
cheating
•
The
referee
tried
to
be
fair
to
both
teams
during
the
match
.
The
referee
tried
to
be
fair
to
both
teams
during
the
match
.
•
She
divided
the
candy
in
a
fair
way
so
each
child
got
the
same
number
of
pieces
.
She
divided
the
candy
in
a
fair
way
so
each
child
got
the
same
number
of
pieces
.
Old
English
fæger
“
beautiful
,
pleasant
,
pleasing
,”
later
“
just
,
equitable
.”
adjective
-
fair
,
fairer
,
fairest
having
light
skin
or
light-colored
hair
•
His
twin
sister
has
fair
hair
and
freckles
.
His
twin
sister
has
fair
hair
and
freckles
.
•
People
with
fair
skin
should
use
strong
sunscreen
in
summer
.
People
with
fair
skin
should
use
strong
sunscreen
in
summer
.
Sense
of
“
light-colored
”
developed
in
Middle
English
from
the
idea
of
brightness
and
beauty
.
adjective
-
fair
,
fairer
,
fairest
quite
good
or
acceptable
but
not
excellent
•
The
hotel
offers
fair
service
for
a
low
price
.
The
hotel
offers
fair
service
for
a
low
price
.
•
She
has
a
fair
chance
of
winning
the
scholarship
.
She
has
a
fair
chance
of
winning
the
scholarship
.
Meaning
“
moderately
good
”
appears
in
the
16th
century
,
extending
from
earlier
senses
of
balance
and
adequacy
.
fresh
adjective
-
fresh
,
fresher
,
freshest
food
or
drink
that
is
fresh
has
been
made
,
picked
,
or
caught
very
recently
and
has
not
spoiled
or
been
preserved
.
•
The
bakery
opens
at
dawn
,
so
the
bread
is
always
fresh
when
you
buy
it
.
The
bakery
opens
at
dawn
,
so
the
bread
is
always
fresh
when
you
buy
it
.
•
We
bought
fresh
strawberries
straight
from
the
farm
stand
.
We
bought
fresh
strawberries
straight
from
the
farm
stand
.
adjective
-
fresh
,
fresher
,
freshest
air
,
water
,
or
weather
that
is
fresh
is
clean
,
cool
,
and
pleasant
.
•
Let
’
s
open
the
window
and
let
in
some
fresh
air
.
Let
’
s
open
the
window
and
let
in
some
fresh
air
.
•
After
the
rain
,
the
forest
smelled
wonderfully
fresh
.
After
the
rain
,
the
forest
smelled
wonderfully
fresh
.
adjective
-
fresh
,
fresher
,
freshest
something
fresh
such
as
an
idea
,
view
,
or
product
is
new
and
not
like
things
that
existed
before
.
•
The
designer
brought
a
fresh
perspective
to
the
project
.
The
designer
brought
a
fresh
perspective
to
the
project
.
•
We
need
a
fresh
idea
to
attract
more
customers
.
We
need
a
fresh
idea
to
attract
more
customers
.
adjective
-
fresh
,
fresher
,
freshest
if
you
feel
fresh
,
you
are
not
tired
and
are
full
of
energy
.
•
After
a
long
night
’
s
sleep
,
I
felt
fresh
and
ready
for
work
.
After
a
long
night
’
s
sleep
,
I
felt
fresh
and
ready
for
work
.
•
Take
a
cold
shower
and
you
’
ll
feel
fresh
again
.
Take
a
cold
shower
and
you
’
ll
feel
fresh
again
.
adjective
-
fresh
,
fresher
,
freshest
someone
or
something
that
is
fresh
from
or
out
of
a
place
or
activity
has
just
come
from
it
very
recently
.
•
She
is
fresh
out
of
college
and
eager
to
start
her
career
.
She
is
fresh
out
of
college
and
eager
to
start
her
career
.
•
The
coach
picked
players
who
were
fresh
from
the
youth
academy
.
The
coach
picked
players
who
were
fresh
from
the
youth
academy
.
adjective
-
fresh
,
fresher
,
freshest
informal
—
someone
who
is
fresh
behaves
in
a
slightly
rude
or
disrespectful
way
,
speaking
too
boldly
or
familiarly
.
•
Don
’
t
get
fresh
with
your
teacher
,
or
you
’
ll
be
in
trouble
.
Don
’
t
get
fresh
with
your
teacher
,
or
you
’
ll
be
in
trouble
.
•
He
made
a
fresh
remark
that
upset
everyone
at
the
meeting
.
He
made
a
fresh
remark
that
upset
everyone
at
the
meeting
.
express
verb
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
to
show
what
you
think
or
feel
by
words
,
actions
,
or
another
way
•
Ella
found
it
hard
to
express
her
gratitude
in
words
.
Ella
found
it
hard
to
express
her
gratitude
in
words
.
•
Through
his
paintings
,
the
artist
expresses
deep
sadness
.
Through
his
paintings
,
the
artist
expresses
deep
sadness
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
expressus
’
meaning
‘
pressed
out
,
clear
’
verb
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
to
force
liquid
out
of
something
by
pressing
or
squeezing
•
The
young
mother
gently
expressed
milk
into
a
bottle
.
The
young
mother
gently
expressed
milk
into
a
bottle
.
•
They
express
olive
oil
by
crushing
the
ripe
olives
.
They
express
olive
oil
by
crushing
the
ripe
olives
.
adjective
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
moving
or
delivered
quickly
,
making
few
or
no
stops
•
We
took
the
express
train
to
the
city
to
save
time
.
We
took
the
express
train
to
the
city
to
save
time
.
•
An
express
delivery
will
get
the
package
there
tomorrow
.
An
express
delivery
will
get
the
package
there
tomorrow
.
noun
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
a
bus
,
train
,
or
other
service
that
travels
quickly
and
stops
only
at
main
points
•
The
morning
express
leaves
at
7
a
.
m
.
sharp
.
The
morning
express
leaves
at
7
a
.
m
.
sharp
.
•
Take
the
express
if
you
want
to
reach
downtown
quickly
.
Take
the
express
if
you
want
to
reach
downtown
quickly
.
adjective
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
stated
clearly
and
directly
,
leaving
no
doubt
•
She
left
express
instructions
not
to
be
disturbed
.
She
left
express
instructions
not
to
be
disturbed
.
•
The
contract
contains
an
express
clause
about
safety
.
The
contract
contains
an
express
clause
about
safety
.
failure
noun
lack
of
success
in
doing
or
achieving
something
•
After
months
of
training
,
the
team's
failure
to
win
the
final
match
left
them
disappointed
.
After
months
of
training
,
the
team's
failure
to
win
the
final
match
left
them
disappointed
.
•
He
learned
more
from
failure
than
from
all
his
victories
.
He
learned
more
from
failure
than
from
all
his
victories
.
Early
1600s
:
from
French
‘
faillir
’
meaning
‘
to
fail
’
plus
the
suffix
‘
-ure
’
forming
nouns
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
does
not
succeed
•
Jason
felt
like
a
failure
when
he
lost
his
job
.
Jason
felt
like
a
failure
when
he
lost
his
job
.
•
The
new
phone
model
turned
out
to
be
a
commercial
failure
.
The
new
phone
model
turned
out
to
be
a
commercial
failure
.
noun
a
breakdown
or
stopping
of
proper
working
in
a
machine
,
system
,
or
part
of
the
body
•
The
engine
failure
forced
the
pilot
to
make
an
emergency
landing
.
The
engine
failure
forced
the
pilot
to
make
an
emergency
landing
.
•
Sudden
power
failure
plunged
the
city
into
darkness
.
Sudden
power
failure
plunged
the
city
into
darkness
.
noun
the
act
of
not
doing
something
that
is
required
or
expected
•
Failure
to
wear
a
seat
belt
can
result
in
a
fine
.
Failure
to
wear
a
seat
belt
can
result
in
a
fine
.
•
The
company
closed
for
failure
to
pay
taxes
.
The
company
closed
for
failure
to
pay
taxes
.
forest
noun
a
large
area
of
land
that
is
thickly
covered
with
trees
and
other
plants
•
The
hikers
set
up
camp
deep
in
the
forest
.
The
hikers
set
up
camp
deep
in
the
forest
.
•
A
family
of
deer
darted
between
the
tall
pines
in
the
forest
.
A
family
of
deer
darted
between
the
tall
pines
in
the
forest
.
From
Old
French
‘
forest
’,
from
Medieval
Latin
‘
foresta
’,
originally
meaning
an
unenclosed
woodland
reserved
for
hunting
.
verb
to
plant
trees
on
an
area
of
land
so
that
it
becomes
a
forest
•
Environmental
groups
plan
to
forest
the
barren
hillside
next
spring
.
Environmental
groups
plan
to
forest
the
barren
hillside
next
spring
.
•
The
government
pledged
funds
to
forest
the
desert
fringe
.
The
government
pledged
funds
to
forest
the
desert
fringe
.
Back-formation
from
the
noun
‘
forest
’,
first
recorded
in
the
17th
century
.
hire
verb
-
hire
,
hiring
,
hires
,
hired
to
give
someone
a
job
and
pay
them
to
work
for
you
•
The
company
plans
to
hire
fifty
new
engineers
this
year
.
The
company
plans
to
hire
fifty
new
engineers
this
year
.
•
We
need
to
hire
a
babysitter
for
Saturday
night
.
We
need
to
hire
a
babysitter
for
Saturday
night
.
From
Old
English
hȳrian
“
to
hire
,
borrow
for
a
fee
,”
related
to
Old
High
German
huor
‘
hire
’
and
Latin
horia
,
meaning
a
fee
or
payment
.
verb
-
hire
,
hiring
,
hires
,
hired
to
pay
money
to
use
something
for
a
short
time
,
such
as
a
car
,
bicycle
,
or
tool
•
We
decided
to
hire
a
car
for
our
trip
around
Scotland
.
We
decided
to
hire
a
car
for
our
trip
around
Scotland
.
•
You
can
hire
skis
at
the
resort
instead
of
bringing
your
own
.
You
can
hire
skis
at
the
resort
instead
of
bringing
your
own
.
Same
root
as
the
employment
sense
,
but
extended
in
Middle
English
to
cover
renting
objects
as
well
as
people
.
noun
a
person
who
has
recently
been
given
a
job
•
The
new
hire
will
start
on
Monday
.
The
new
hire
will
start
on
Monday
.
•
Managers
should
introduce
recent
hires
to
the
whole
team
.
Managers
should
introduce
recent
hires
to
the
whole
team
.
Derived
from
the
verb
sense
of
giving
someone
a
job
;
recorded
in
business
English
since
the
early
20th
century
.
procedure
noun
an
established
or
official
way
of
doing
something
,
followed
in
a
particular
order
•
Before
boarding
the
plane
,
passengers
go
through
the
security
procedure
at
the
airport
.
Before
boarding
the
plane
,
passengers
go
through
the
security
procedure
at
the
airport
.
•
The
company
updated
its
hiring
procedures
to
make
them
faster
and
fairer
.
The
company
updated
its
hiring
procedures
to
make
them
faster
and
fairer
.
From
French
“
procédure
”,
from
Middle
French
,
ultimately
from
Latin
“
procedere
”
meaning
“
to
go
forward
,
proceed
”.
noun
a
medical
operation
or
treatment
performed
on
a
patient
•
The
dentist
said
the
whole
procedure
would
take
less
than
an
hour
.
The
dentist
said
the
whole
procedure
would
take
less
than
an
hour
.
•
After
the
knee
surgery
procedure
,
Anna
had
to
use
crutches
for
two
weeks
.
After
the
knee
surgery
procedure
,
Anna
had
to
use
crutches
for
two
weeks
.
Specialized
medical
sense
of
“
procedure
”
emerged
in
the
early
20th
century
as
surgery
advanced
.
noun
a
block
of
code
in
a
computer
program
that
performs
a
specific
task
;
subroutine
•
The
programmer
wrote
a
separate
procedure
to
handle
user
input
.
The
programmer
wrote
a
separate
procedure
to
handle
user
input
.
•
If
the
sorting
procedure
is
inefficient
,
the
app
will
feel
slow
.
If
the
sorting
procedure
is
inefficient
,
the
app
will
feel
slow
.
Adopted
in
computer
science
in
the
1950s
to
describe
a
self-contained
set
of
instructions
within
a
larger
program
.
Respect
interjection
used
informally
to
express
admiration
or
approval
for
someone
’
s
achievement
or
action
•
You
finished
the
marathon
in
under
three
hours
?
Respect
!
You
finished
the
marathon
in
under
three
hours
?
Respect
!
•
He
fixed
the
old
car
by
himself
—
Respect
!
He
fixed
the
old
car
by
himself
—
Respect
!
presidential
adjective
connected
with
the
office
,
duties
,
or
election
of
a
president
•
Voters
lined
up
early
to
cast
their
ballots
in
the
presidential
election
.
Voters
lined
up
early
to
cast
their
ballots
in
the
presidential
election
.
•
The
constitution
outlines
the
limits
of
presidential
power
.
The
constitution
outlines
the
limits
of
presidential
power
.
adjective
showing
the
dignified
,
confident
qualities
people
expect
from
a
president
•
Even
as
a
teenager
,
Maya
had
a
presidential
air
when
she
addressed
the
class
.
Even
as
a
teenager
,
Maya
had
a
presidential
air
when
she
addressed
the
class
.
•
The
candidate
looked
calm
and
presidential
during
the
debate
.
The
candidate
looked
calm
and
presidential
during
the
debate
.
temperature
noun
how
hot
or
cold
something
is
,
measured
with
a
scale
such
as
degrees
Celsius
or
Fahrenheit
•
The
temperature
dropped
below
freezing
overnight
.
The
temperature
dropped
below
freezing
overnight
.
•
Set
the
oven
to
a
temperature
of
200
degrees
Celsius
before
you
put
in
the
bread
.
Set
the
oven
to
a
temperature
of
200
degrees
Celsius
before
you
put
in
the
bread
.
From
Latin
temperatūra
“
moderation
,
mixture
,
proper
proportion
,”
later
“
degree
of
heat
,”
from
temperāre
“
to
mix
in
proper
proportion
.”
noun
the
level
of
heat
in
a
person
’
s
or
animal
’
s
body
,
used
to
see
if
they
have
a
fever
•
The
nurse
took
my
temperature
with
an
ear
thermometer
.
The
nurse
took
my
temperature
with
an
ear
thermometer
.
•
If
your
temperature
is
above
38
°C
,
you
should
rest
and
drink
plenty
of
water
.
If
your
temperature
is
above
38
°C
,
you
should
rest
and
drink
plenty
of
water
.
Same
origin
as
general
sense
;
use
in
medicine
recorded
since
the
mid-18th
century
.
noun
the
general
level
of
emotion
,
tension
,
or
excitement
in
a
situation
or
group
•
The
moderator
’
s
calm
voice
lowered
the
temperature
of
the
heated
debate
.
The
moderator
’
s
calm
voice
lowered
the
temperature
of
the
heated
debate
.
•
Managers
use
surveys
to
take
the
temperature
of
employee
morale
.
Managers
use
surveys
to
take
the
temperature
of
employee
morale
.
Figurative
extension
recorded
since
the
early
20th
century
,
comparing
social
mood
to
heat
.
ensure
verb
-
ensure
,
ensuring
,
ensures
,
ensured
to
make
certain
that
something
will
definitely
happen
or
be
true
•
Please
ensure
all
the
windows
are
closed
before
we
leave
.
Please
ensure
all
the
windows
are
closed
before
we
leave
.
•
Double-checking
your
answers
will
ensure
you
avoid
simple
mistakes
on
the
test
.
Double-checking
your
answers
will
ensure
you
avoid
simple
mistakes
on
the
test
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Anglo-French
enseurer
,
alteration
of
Old
French
assurer
“
assure
”.
verb
-
ensure
,
ensuring
,
ensures
,
ensured
to
provide
or
secure
something
so
that
it
is
available
,
protected
,
or
maintained
•
The
new
policy
will
ensure
equal
opportunities
for
all
employees
.
The
new
policy
will
ensure
equal
opportunities
for
all
employees
.
•
Planting
trees
helps
ensure
a
cleaner
environment
for
future
generations
.
Planting
trees
helps
ensure
a
cleaner
environment
for
future
generations
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Anglo-French
enseurer
,
variant
of
assurer
.
expression
noun
a
word
or
group
of
words
that
has
a
particular
meaning
•
I
didn't
understand
the
expression
'{{{
class='hover
:
underline
'
href='/dictionary/search/hit
the
hit'>sack'>hit
the
sack
}}}'
until
I
looked
it
up
.
I
didn't
understand
the
expression
'{{{
class='hover
:
underline
'
href='/dictionary/search/hit
the
hit'>sack'>hit
the
sack
}}}'
until
I
looked
it
up
.
•
Please
avoid
slang
expressions
in
your
essay
.
Please
avoid
slang
expressions
in
your
essay
.
noun
the
act
of
showing
what
you
think
or
feel
through
words
,
art
,
or
actions
•
Painting
is
his
favorite
form
of
self-expression
.
Painting
is
his
favorite
form
of
self-expression
.
•
Her
smile
was
an
expression
of
gratitude
.
Her
smile
was
an
expression
of
gratitude
.
noun
the
look
on
someone
’
s
face
that
shows
what
they
are
thinking
or
feeling
•
Her
puzzled
expression
made
me
laugh
.
Her
puzzled
expression
made
me
laugh
.
•
With
a
stern
expression
,
the
coach
called
the
team
together
.
With
a
stern
expression
,
the
coach
called
the
team
together
.
noun
a
combination
of
numbers
,
symbols
,
or
words
that
represents
a
value
or
calculation
in
mathematics
or
computing
•
Solve
the
algebraic
expression
2x
+
5
.
Solve
the
algebraic
expression
2x
+
5
.
•
In
JavaScript
,
an
expression
can
return
a
value
.
In
JavaScript
,
an
expression
can
return
a
value
.
noun
the
process
by
which
information
from
a
gene
is
used
to
create
a
protein
or
trait
in
a
living
organism
•
Scientists
studied
gene expression
in
cancer
cells
.
Scientists
studied
gene expression
in
cancer
cells
.
•
Proper
nutrition
can
affect
the
expression
of
certain
genes
.
Proper
nutrition
can
affect
the
expression
of
certain
genes
.
noun
the
act
of
squeezing
or
pressing
something
to
force
out
liquid
such
as
juice
or
oil
•
The
chef
used
a
press
for
the
expression
of
lemon
juice
.
The
chef
used
a
press
for
the
expression
of
lemon
juice
.
•
Olive
expression
produces
high-quality
oil
.
Olive
expression
produces
high-quality
oil
.
explore
verb
-
explore
,
exploring
,
explores
,
explored
to
travel
through
a
place
in
order
to
discover
what
it
is
like
•
During
their
vacation
,
the
family
decided
to
explore
the
ancient
castle
on
the
hill
.
During
their
vacation
,
the
family
decided
to
explore
the
ancient
castle
on
the
hill
.
•
Maria
grabbed
her
map
and
set
off
to
explore
the
winding
streets
of
the
old
town
.
Maria
grabbed
her
map
and
set
off
to
explore
the
winding
streets
of
the
old
town
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
explorare
“
to
search
out
,
investigate
.”
The
modern
sense
of
travelling
through
unfamiliar
places
became
common
in
the
16th–17th
centuries
.
verb
-
explore
,
exploring
,
explores
,
explored
to
study
,
discuss
,
or
think
about
something
in
detail
to
understand
it
better
•
In
her
essay
,
Lily
will
explore
the
impact
of
social
media
on
teenagers
.
In
her
essay
,
Lily
will
explore
the
impact
of
social
media
on
teenagers
.
•
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
explore
different
solutions
to
the
problem
.
The
teacher
asked
the
class
to
explore
different
solutions
to
the
problem
.
verb
-
explore
,
exploring
,
explores
,
explored
to
open
part
of
the
body
during
surgery
in
order
to
find
the
cause
of
a
problem
•
The
surgeon
had
to
explore
the
patient's
abdomen
to
locate
the
source
of
the
bleeding
.
The
surgeon
had
to
explore
the
patient's
abdomen
to
locate
the
source
of
the
bleeding
.
•
If
the
scans
are
unclear
,
doctors
may
explore
the
area
during
surgery
.
If
the
scans
are
unclear
,
doctors
may
explore
the
area
during
surgery
.
dress
noun
-
dress
,
dresses
a
one-piece
item
of
clothing
that
covers
the
body
from
the
shoulders
to
the
legs
,
usually
worn
by
women
or
girls
•
Emma
twirled
in
her
new
red
dress
at
the
party
.
Emma
twirled
in
her
new
red
dress
at
the
party
.
•
The
shop
window
displayed
a
sparkling
wedding
dress
.
The
shop
window
displayed
a
sparkling
wedding
dress
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
put
clothes
on
yourself
or
on
someone
else
•
I
need
ten
minutes
to
dress
before
we
leave
.
I
need
ten
minutes
to
dress
before
we
leave
.
•
She
dressed
the
baby
in
warm
pajamas
.
She
dressed
the
baby
in
warm
pajamas
.
noun
-
dress
,
dresses
a
piece
of
clothing
,
usually
for
women
or
girls
,
that
covers
the
body
and
hangs
down
over
the
legs
•
Emma
chose
a
blue
dress
for
the
party
.
Emma
chose
a
blue
dress
for
the
party
.
•
The
wind
lifted
the
edge
of
her
summer
dress
as
she
crossed
the
bridge
.
The
wind
lifted
the
edge
of
her
summer
dress
as
she
crossed
the
bridge
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
put
clothes
on
yourself
or
someone
else
•
She
dressed
the
baby
warmly
before
going
out
.
She
dressed
the
baby
warmly
before
going
out
.
•
I
need
ten
minutes
to
dress
before
we
leave
.
I
need
ten
minutes
to
dress
before
we
leave
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
add
sauce
,
oil
,
or
seasoning
to
food
,
especially
a
salad
,
before
serving
•
She
dressed
the
salad
with
olive
oil
and
lemon
juice
.
She
dressed
the
salad
with
olive
oil
and
lemon
juice
.
•
Remember
to
dress
the
vegetables
right
before
serving
.
Remember
to
dress
the
vegetables
right
before
serving
.
noun
the
style
of
clothing
worn
for
a
particular
occasion
or
by
a
particular
group
•
The
invitation
said
the
evening
dress
was
black
tie
.
The
invitation
said
the
evening
dress
was
black
tie
.
•
Traditional
Scottish
dress
includes
a
kilt
.
Traditional
Scottish
dress
includes
a
kilt
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
clean
and
cover
a
wound
with
bandages
or
medicine
•
The
nurse
carefully
dressed
the
cut
on
his
arm
.
The
nurse
carefully
dressed
the
cut
on
his
arm
.
•
You
should
dress
the
wound
to
prevent
infection
.
You
should
dress
the
wound
to
prevent
infection
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
clean
,
treat
,
and
cover
a
wound
with
a
bandage
or
other
material
•
The
nurse
carefully
dressed
the
cut
on
his
arm
.
The
nurse
carefully
dressed
the
cut
on
his
arm
.
•
You
should
learn
how
to
dress
minor
wounds
at
home
.
You
should
learn
how
to
dress
minor
wounds
at
home
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
prepare
poultry
or
other
meat
by
cleaning
and
removing
unwanted
parts
before
cooking
•
The
chef
dressed
the
turkey
before
putting
it
in
the
oven
.
The
chef
dressed
the
turkey
before
putting
it
in
the
oven
.
•
Learning
to
dress
fish
properly
takes
practice
.
Learning
to
dress
fish
properly
takes
practice
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
prepare
food
by
adding
sauce
or
seasoning
,
or
to
prepare
meat
or
fish
for
cooking
•
She
dressed
the
salad
with
olive
oil
and
lemon
juice
.
She
dressed
the
salad
with
olive
oil
and
lemon
juice
.
•
The
chef
dressed
the
roast
turkey
before
putting
it
in
the
oven
.
The
chef
dressed
the
roast
turkey
before
putting
it
in
the
oven
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
decorate
or
arrange
something
so
that
it
looks
attractive
•
Workers
dressed
the
shop
window
with
colorful
lights
.
Workers
dressed
the
shop
window
with
colorful
lights
.
•
They
dressed
the
table
with
flowers
for
the
celebration
.
They
dressed
the
table
with
flowers
for
the
celebration
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
cut
,
shape
,
or
smooth
a
material
such
as
wood
or
stone
•
The
carpenter
dressed
the
wooden
plank
until
it
was
perfectly
smooth
.
The
carpenter
dressed
the
wooden
plank
until
it
was
perfectly
smooth
.
•
Masons
dress
the
stone
blocks
before
building
the
wall
.
Masons
dress
the
stone
blocks
before
building
the
wall
.
progress
noun
-
progress
steady
improvement
or
movement
toward
a
goal
or
a
better
state
•
After
months
of
hard
work
,
the
team
made
great
progress
on
the
new
app
.
After
months
of
hard
work
,
the
team
made
great
progress
on
the
new
app
.
•
The
doctor
said
there
is
steady
progress
in
the
patient's
recovery
.
The
doctor
said
there
is
steady
progress
in
the
patient's
recovery
.
verb
-
progress
,
progressing
,
progresses
,
progressed
to
move
forward
or
improve
over
time
toward
completion
or
a
better
condition
•
The
project
will
progress
smoothly
if
everyone
cooperates
.
The
project
will
progress
smoothly
if
everyone
cooperates
.
•
As
the
evening
progressed
,
the
conversation
grew
livelier
.
As
the
evening
progressed
,
the
conversation
grew
livelier
.
desire
noun
a
strong
feeling
of
wanting
or
wishing
for
something
to
happen
or
to
have
something
•
Her
desire
to
travel
pushed
her
to
save
every
penny
.
Her
desire
to
travel
pushed
her
to
save
every
penny
.
•
The
team
showed
a
fierce
desire
to
win
the
championship
.
The
team
showed
a
fierce
desire
to
win
the
championship
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
desir
,
from
Latin
dēsīderāre
‘
to
long
for
’.
verb
-
desire
,
desiring
,
desires
,
desired
to
want
or
wish
for
something
very
strongly
•
Many
people
desire
peace
and
stability
.
Many
people
desire
peace
and
stability
.
•
She
desired
nothing
more
than
a
quiet
evening
at
home
.
She
desired
nothing
more
than
a
quiet
evening
at
home
.
noun
a
strong
feeling
of
sexual
attraction
toward
someone
•
There
was
an
undeniable
desire
between
them
as
they
leaned
closer
.
There
was
an
undeniable
desire
between
them
as
they
leaned
closer
.
•
He
tried
to
hide
his
desire
when
she
walked
into
the
room
.
He
tried
to
hide
his
desire
when
she
walked
into
the
room
.
capture
verb
-
capture
,
capturing
,
captures
,
captured
to
catch
a
person
,
animal
,
or
object
and
stop
it
from
escaping
•
After
a
long
chase
,
the
police
finally
captured
the
thief
in
an
alley
.
After
a
long
chase
,
the
police
finally
captured
the
thief
in
an
alley
.
•
The
net
fell
and
captured
the
rare
parrot
before
it
could
fly
away
.
The
net
fell
and
captured
the
rare
parrot
before
it
could
fly
away
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
capturare
’,
from
‘
captus
’ (
taken
,
seized
).
verb
-
capture
,
capturing
,
captures
,
captured
to
take
control
of
a
place
,
object
,
or
goal
,
especially
by
force
or
in
competition
•
The
rebels
captured
the
capital
after
weeks
of
fighting
.
The
rebels
captured
the
capital
after
weeks
of
fighting
.
•
Our
team
must
capture
the
flag
to
win
the
game
.
Our
team
must
capture
the
flag
to
win
the
game
.
verb
-
capture
,
capturing
,
captures
,
captured
to
record
an
image
,
sound
,
or
information
so
it
can
be
used
later
•
She
captured
the
sunset
on
her
phone
and
shared
it
online
.
She
captured
the
sunset
on
her
phone
and
shared
it
online
.
•
The
security
cameras
captured
clear
footage
of
the
break-in
.
The
security
cameras
captured
clear
footage
of
the
break-in
.
noun
the
act
of
catching
or
taking
control
of
someone
or
something
,
or
the
thing
or
person
that
is
caught
•
The
capture
of
the
castle
ended
the
war
.
The
capture
of
the
castle
ended
the
war
.
•
Her
photo
of
the
comet
was
a
brilliant
capture
.
Her
photo
of
the
comet
was
a
brilliant
capture
.
verb
-
capture
,
capturing
,
captures
,
captured
to
make
someone
feel
strong
interest
or
emotion
•
The
story
captured
the
children
’
s
imagination
.
The
story
captured
the
children
’
s
imagination
.
•
His
speech
captured
the
audience
’
s
attention
from
the
very
beginning
.
His
speech
captured
the
audience
’
s
attention
from
the
very
beginning
.
core
noun
the
hard
central
part
of
certain
fruits
that
holds
the
seeds
•
After
finishing
the
apple
,
Sara
tossed
the
core
into
the
compost
bin
.
After
finishing
the
apple
,
Sara
tossed
the
core
into
the
compost
bin
.
•
He
used
a
sharp
knife
to
slice
around
the
pear's
core
without
squashing
the
fruit
.
He
used
a
sharp
knife
to
slice
around
the
pear's
core
without
squashing
the
fruit
.
noun
the
most
important
or
central
part
of
something
•
Trust
is
at
the
core
of
any
good
friendship
.
Trust
is
at
the
core
of
any
good
friendship
.
•
The
company's
core
is
making
affordable
medicine
for
everyone
.
The
company's
core
is
making
affordable
medicine
for
everyone
.
verb
-
core
,
coring
,
cores
,
cored
to
remove
the
hard
central
part
of
a
fruit
•
Could
you
core
the
apples
for
the
pie
,
please
?
Could
you
core
the
apples
for
the
pie
,
please
?
•
She
washed
and
cored
the
tomatoes
before
stuffing
them
.
She
washed
and
cored
the
tomatoes
before
stuffing
them
.
noun
one
of
the
independent
processing
units
inside
a
computer
’
s
central
processor
•
This
game
runs
better
on
a
CPU
with
eight
cores
.
This
game
runs
better
on
a
CPU
with
eight
cores
.
•
My
laptop
has
a
dual-core
processor
,
which
is
enough
for
office
work
.
My
laptop
has
a
dual-core
processor
,
which
is
enough
for
office
work
.
tired
verb
-
tire
,
tiring
,
tires
,
tired
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
the
verb
“
tire
”
•
The
long
speech
tired
the
audience
.
The
long
speech
tired
the
audience
.
•
Yesterday's
hike
tired
us
more
than
we
expected
.
Yesterday's
hike
tired
us
more
than
we
expected
.
declare
verb
-
declare
,
declaring
,
declares
,
declared
to
say
something
in
a
clear
,
firm
,
and
official
way
so
that
everyone
knows
it
is
true
or
decided
•
The
mayor
declared
the
new
bridge
open
during
the
ceremony
.
The
mayor
declared
the
new
bridge
open
during
the
ceremony
.
•
After
a
long
count
,
officials
declared
her
the
winner
of
the
election
.
After
a
long
count
,
officials
declared
her
the
winner
of
the
election
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
declarare
’
meaning
‘
to
make
clear
’.
verb
-
declare
,
declaring
,
declares
,
declared
to
officially
tell
a
government
or
authority
about
money
,
goods
,
or
information
,
usually
for
tax
or
legal
reasons
•
Travelers
must
declare
any
food
they
bring
into
the
country
.
Travelers
must
declare
any
food
they
bring
into
the
country
.
•
You
have
to
declare
your
earnings
on
this
tax
form
.
You
have
to
declare
your
earnings
on
this
tax
form
.
verb
-
declare
,
declaring
,
declares
,
declared
in
computing
,
to
introduce
a
variable
,
function
,
or
other
element
by
stating
its
name
and
sometimes
its
type
so
that
the
program
knows
it
exists
•
In
the
code
,
we
first
declare
a
counter
variable
.
In
the
code
,
we
first
declare
a
counter
variable
.
•
If
you
forget
to
declare
the
function
,
the
program
will
not
compile
.
If
you
forget
to
declare
the
function
,
the
program
will
not
compile
.
verb
-
declare
,
declaring
,
declares
,
declared
in
cricket
,
for
the
captain
of
the
batting
team
to
end
his
or
her
team
’
s
innings
before
all
players
are
out
•
England
’
s
captain
declared
at
450
runs
to
give
the
bowlers
enough
time
.
England
’
s
captain
declared
at
450
runs
to
give
the
bowlers
enough
time
.
•
The
team
declared
early
,
confident
they
could
bowl
out
the
opposition
.
The
team
declared
early
,
confident
they
could
bowl
out
the
opposition
.
stress
noun
-
stress
,
stresses
a
state
of
mental
or
emotional
strain
caused
by
problems
or
pressure
•
Exams
can
cause
a
lot
of
stress
for
teenagers
.
Exams
can
cause
a
lot
of
stress
for
teenagers
.
•
Exercise
and
deep
breathing
are
good
ways
to
reduce
stress
.
Exercise
and
deep
breathing
are
good
ways
to
reduce
stress
.
from
Middle
English
stresse
,
a
shortened
form
of
‘
distress
’,
originally
from
Old
French
destresse
verb
-
stress
,
stressing
,
stresses
,
stressed
to
give
special
importance
or
attention
to
something
•
Our
teacher
stressed
the
need
for
honest
research
.
Our
teacher
stressed
the
need
for
honest
research
.
•
I
must
stress
how
important
it
is
to
arrive
on
time
.
I
must
stress
how
important
it
is
to
arrive
on
time
.
noun
-
stress
,
stresses
physical
force
or
pressure
that
acts
on
an
object
and
may
change
its
shape
•
Too
much
stress
on
the
bridge
’
s
cables
can
make
them
snap
.
Too
much
stress
on
the
bridge
’
s
cables
can
make
them
snap
.
•
The
lab
measured
the
metal
rod
’
s
ability
to
resist
shear
stress
.
The
lab
measured
the
metal
rod
’
s
ability
to
resist
shear
stress
.
noun
-
stress
,
stresses
the
greater
loudness
or
force
given
to
a
syllable
or
word
when
speaking
•
In
the
word
‘
banana
’,
the
stress
is
on
the
second
syllable
.
In
the
word
‘
banana
’,
the
stress
is
on
the
second
syllable
.
•
English
sentences
often
place
stress
on
content
words
like
nouns
and
verbs
.
English
sentences
often
place
stress
on
content
words
like
nouns
and
verbs
.
verb
-
stress
,
stressing
,
stresses
,
stressed
to
make
someone
feel
worried
or
nervous
•
Last-minute
changes
always
stress
me
out
.
Last-minute
changes
always
stress
me
out
.
•
Don
’
t
stress
the
kids
with
too
many
activities
.
Don
’
t
stress
the
kids
with
too
many
activities
.
arrest
verb
to
take
someone
suspected
of
a
crime
into
legal
custody
•
Two
officers
arrested
the
driver
for
speeding
and
drunk
driving
.
Two
officers
arrested
the
driver
for
speeding
and
drunk
driving
.
•
If
the
detectives
find
more
evidence
,
they
will
arrest
the
suspect
tomorrow
.
If
the
detectives
find
more
evidence
,
they
will
arrest
the
suspect
tomorrow
.
from
Old
French
"
arester
" (
to
stop
,
restrain
),
from
Latin
"
arrestare
" (
to
stop
)
noun
the
act
of
taking
someone
into
police
custody
•
The
quick
arrest
of
the
robber
surprised
the
neighbors
.
The
quick
arrest
of
the
robber
surprised
the
neighbors
.
•
After
his
arrest
,
he
was
taken
to
the
city
jail
.
After
his
arrest
,
he
was
taken
to
the
city
jail
.
verb
-
arrest
,
arresting
,
arrests
,
arrested
to
take
someone
into
police
custody
because
the
authorities
believe
that
person
has
broken
the
law
•
Two
officers
arrest
the
burglar
as
he
tries
to
climb
out
the
window
.
Two
officers
arrest
the
burglar
as
he
tries
to
climb
out
the
window
.
•
After
examining
the
evidence
,
detectives
decided
to
arrest
the
chief
suspect
at
dawn
.
After
examining
the
evidence
,
detectives
decided
to
arrest
the
chief
suspect
at
dawn
.
From
Old
French
arester
(
to
stop
,
stay
)
and
Latin
ad-
+
restāre
(
to
remain
).
noun
the
act
of
taking
someone
into
police
custody
•
The
suspect
’
s
arrest
was
announced
on
the
evening
news
.
The
suspect
’
s
arrest
was
announced
on
the
evening
news
.
•
Witnesses
cheered
during
the
dramatic
arrest
in
the
town
square
.
Witnesses
cheered
during
the
dramatic
arrest
in
the
town
square
.
verb
to
stop
something
from
continuing
or
developing
,
especially
something
harmful
•
Early
treatment
can
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
.
Early
treatment
can
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
.
•
The
firefighter
sprayed
foam
to
arrest
the
flames
.
The
firefighter
sprayed
foam
to
arrest
the
flames
.
verb
to
attract
and
hold
someone
’
s
attention
completely
•
The
vivid
mural
arrested
every
passer-by
’
s
gaze
.
The
vivid
mural
arrested
every
passer-by
’
s
gaze
.
•
Her
haunting
violin
solo
arrested
the
audience
in
complete
silence
.
Her
haunting
violin
solo
arrested
the
audience
in
complete
silence
.
verb
-
arrest
,
arresting
,
arrests
,
arrested
to
stop
the
progress
or
development
of
something
•
Doctors
managed
to
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
with
early
treatment
.
Doctors
managed
to
arrest
the
spread
of
the
infection
with
early
treatment
.
•
Strong
measures
are
needed
to
arrest
climate
change
.
Strong
measures
are
needed
to
arrest
climate
change
.
noun
a
sudden
stopping
of
a
bodily
function
or
other
process
,
especially
the
beating
of
the
heart
•
The
swimmer
suffered
cardiac arrest
but
was
revived
by
lifeguards
.
The
swimmer
suffered
cardiac arrest
but
was
revived
by
lifeguards
.
•
Rapid
cooling
can
cause
respiratory
arrest
in
newborn
animals
.
Rapid
cooling
can
cause
respiratory
arrest
in
newborn
animals
.
verb
-
arrest
,
arresting
,
arrests
,
arrested
to
attract
and
hold
someone
’
s
attention
•
The
vivid
colors
of
the
sunset
arrest
everyone
’
s
gaze
on
the
beach
.
The
vivid
colors
of
the
sunset
arrest
everyone
’
s
gaze
on
the
beach
.
•
Her
unexpected
question
arrest
the
lecturer
’
s
flow
mid-sentence
.
Her
unexpected
question
arrest
the
lecturer
’
s
flow
mid-sentence
.
rare
adjective
-
rare
,
rarer
,
rarest
not
happening
,
seen
,
or
found
very
often
•
Finding
a
four-leaf
clover
is
rare
,
so
people
believe
it
brings
good
luck
.
Finding
a
four-leaf
clover
is
rare
,
so
people
believe
it
brings
good
luck
.
•
It's
rare
to
see
snow
covering
the
palm
trees
of
this
desert
city
.
It's
rare
to
see
snow
covering
the
palm
trees
of
this
desert
city
.
From
Latin
‘
rarus
’
meaning
‘
thinly
sown
,
uncommon
’.
adjective
-
rare
,
rarer
,
rarest
(
of
meat
)
cooked
for
only
a
short
time
so
the
inside
remains
red
and
juicy
•
Mark
ordered
his
steak
rare
at
the
fancy
restaurant
.
Mark
ordered
his
steak
rare
at
the
fancy
restaurant
.
•
She
prefers
her
burgers
rare
,
still
pink
in
the
middle
.
She
prefers
her
burgers
rare
,
still
pink
in
the
middle
.
Adapts
the
general
sense
of
‘
rare
’
to
cooking
in
the
19th
century
,
referring
to
meat
not
fully
cooked
.
adjective
-
rare
,
rarer
,
rarest
(
of
air
or
gas
)
thin
;
having
low
density
•
At
high
altitudes
,
the
air
becomes
rare
,
making
breathing
harder
.
At
high
altitudes
,
the
air
becomes
rare
,
making
breathing
harder
.
•
Scientists
examine
how
sound
travels
through
rare
gases
in
space
simulations
.
Scientists
examine
how
sound
travels
through
rare
gases
in
space
simulations
.
From
the
same
Latin
root
‘
rarus
’,
originally
meaning
‘
thinly
sown
’,
applied
to
physical
density
in
early
scientific
writing
.
pleasure
noun
an
activity
or
thing
that
makes
you
happy
•
Meeting
you
has
been
a
pleasure
;
I
hope
we
work
together
again
.
Meeting
you
has
been
a
pleasure
;
I
hope
we
work
together
again
.
•
One
of
his
greatest
pleasures
is
listening
to
jazz
records
on
Sunday
mornings
.
One
of
his
greatest
pleasures
is
listening
to
jazz
records
on
Sunday
mornings
.
verb
-
pleasure
,
pleasuring
,
pleasures
,
pleasured
to
make
someone
feel
happy
or
satisfied
•
It
pleasures
me
to
announce
the
winners
of
the
contest
.
It
pleasures
me
to
announce
the
winners
of
the
contest
.
•
The
host
hoped
the
meal
would
pleasure
her
guests
.
The
host
hoped
the
meal
would
pleasure
her
guests
.
representative
noun
a
person
who
is
chosen
or
elected
to
speak
or
act
for
a
group
of
other
people
•
The
town
elected
Maria
as
their
representative
on
the
council
.
The
town
elected
Maria
as
their
representative
on
the
council
.
•
Each
class
sends
one
representative
to
the
student
parliament
.
Each
class
sends
one
representative
to
the
student
parliament
.
from
Medieval
Latin
repraesentativus
“
serving
to
represent
,”
from
Latin
repraesentare
“
to
show
,
present
”
+
‑ivus
"
-ive
".
noun
someone
who
promotes
and
sells
a
company
’
s
products
or
services
to
customers
•
A
representative
from
the
software
company
gave
us
a
demo
.
A
representative
from
the
software
company
gave
us
a
demo
.
•
The
pharmaceutical
representative
visited
the
hospital
on
Tuesday
.
The
pharmaceutical
representative
visited
the
hospital
on
Tuesday
.
extended
commercial
sense
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
.
adjective
showing
the
typical
qualities
of
a
larger
group
so
that
it
can
stand
for
that
group
•
We
took
a
representative
sample
of
100
households
.
We
took
a
representative
sample
of
100
households
.
•
This
painting
is
representative
of
her
early
style
.
This
painting
is
representative
of
her
early
style
.
adjective
use
from
Latin
repraesentativus
,
meaning
'serving
to
present
or
exhibit'
.
adjective
relating
to
a
political
system
in
which
people
choose
others
to
make
decisions
for
them
•
They
studied
the
history
of
representative
government
in
class
.
They
studied
the
history
of
representative
government
in
class
.
•
A
representative
democracy
allows
citizens
to
vote
for
lawmakers
.
A
representative
democracy
allows
citizens
to
vote
for
lawmakers
.
political
sense
popularized
in
the
17th
century
amid
debates
on
parliamentary
rule
.
inspire
verb
-
inspire
,
inspiring
,
inspires
,
inspired
to
make
someone
feel
enthusiastic
,
confident
,
or
eager
to
do
or
create
something
•
Her
coach
’
s
words
inspired
her
to
train
harder
every
day
.
Her
coach
’
s
words
inspired
her
to
train
harder
every
day
.
•
The
dramatic
rescue
story
inspired
the
crowd
,
who
cheered
loudly
.
The
dramatic
rescue
story
inspired
the
crowd
,
who
cheered
loudly
.
From
Latin
inspirare
‘
breathe
or
blow
into
’,
later
‘
impart
a
truth
or
idea
to
someone
’.
verb
-
inspire
,
inspiring
,
inspires
,
inspired
to
be
the
source
or
cause
of
an
idea
,
work
of
art
,
action
,
etc
.
•
The
sunset
over
the
mountains
inspired
her
latest
painting
.
The
sunset
over
the
mountains
inspired
her
latest
painting
.
•
A
childhood
memory
inspired
the
author
’
s
bestselling
novel
.
A
childhood
memory
inspired
the
author
’
s
bestselling
novel
.
Same
origin
as
primary
sense
,
emphasizing
the
shift
from
‘
breathe
into
’
to
‘
give
an
idea
to
’.
verb
-
inspire
,
inspiring
,
inspires
,
inspired
to
breathe
in
air
;
inhale
(
technical
or
formal
)
•
Paramedics
told
him
to
inspire
deeply
and
count
to
five
.
Paramedics
told
him
to
inspire
deeply
and
count
to
five
.
•
During
meditation
,
she
slowly
inspired
through
her
nose
.
During
meditation
,
she
slowly
inspired
through
her
nose
.
From
Latin
inspirare
meaning
‘
breathe
into
’;
preserved
in
medical
terminology
.
exposure
noun
the
state
of
coming
into
direct
contact
with
something
harmful
or
unpleasant
,
usually
without
protection
•
After
an
hour
of
direct
sunlight
,
the
hikers
worried
about
exposure
to
UV
rays
.
After
an
hour
of
direct
sunlight
,
the
hikers
worried
about
exposure
to
UV
rays
.
•
The
doctor
asked
if
the
patient
had
recent
exposure
to
anyone
with
the
flu
.
The
doctor
asked
if
the
patient
had
recent
exposure
to
anyone
with
the
flu
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
expose
+
-ure
,
patterned
after
enclosure
noun
public
attention
from
newspapers
,
television
,
social
media
,
or
other
outlets
that
makes
people
aware
of
someone
or
something
•
The
charity
gained
widespread
exposure
after
a
famous
actor
mentioned
it
online
.
The
charity
gained
widespread
exposure
after
a
famous
actor
mentioned
it
online
.
•
Small
businesses
often
use
social
media
to
get
free
exposure
for
their
products
.
Small
businesses
often
use
social
media
to
get
free
exposure
for
their
products
.
noun
in
photography
,
the
amount
of
light
that
reaches
film
or
a
digital
sensor
,
or
a
single
photograph
produced
with
that
light
•
If
your
photo
is
too
dark
,
increase
the
exposure
by
slowing
the
shutter
speed
.
If
your
photo
is
too
dark
,
increase
the
exposure
by
slowing
the
shutter
speed
.
•
The
long-exposure
shot
captured
smooth
trails
of
city
traffic
at
night
.
The
long-exposure
shot
captured
smooth
trails
of
city
traffic
at
night
.
noun
the
direction
in
which
a
building
,
window
,
or
slope
faces
and
the
amount
of
sunlight
or
weather
it
receives
•
Apartments
with
southern
exposure
stay
warmer
in
winter
.
Apartments
with
southern
exposure
stay
warmer
in
winter
.
•
The
architect
adjusted
the
design
to
improve
eastward
exposure
for
morning
light
.
The
architect
adjusted
the
design
to
improve
eastward
exposure
for
morning
light
.
noun
the
act
of
revealing
wrongdoing
,
secrets
,
or
dishonest
behavior
so
that
it
becomes
known
to
the
public
•
The
reporter
’
s
exposure
of
the
scandal
led
to
the
mayor
’
s
resignation
.
The
reporter
’
s
exposure
of
the
scandal
led
to
the
mayor
’
s
resignation
.
•
Whistleblowers
often
risk
their
jobs
to
assist
in
the
exposure
of
corporate
fraud
.
Whistleblowers
often
risk
their
jobs
to
assist
in
the
exposure
of
corporate
fraud
.
noun
the
amount
of
financial
risk
a
person
or
organization
faces
,
especially
the
potential
for
losing
money
•
Diversifying
investments
reduces
exposure
to
market
volatility
.
Diversifying
investments
reduces
exposure
to
market
volatility
.
•
The
bank
limited
its
exposure
to
risky
loans
after
the
crisis
.
The
bank
limited
its
exposure
to
risky
loans
after
the
crisis
.
depression
noun
a
strong
feeling
of
sadness
and
lack
of
hope
,
especially
for
a
period
of
time
•
A
wave
of
depression
washed
over
her
when
she
heard
the
bad
news
.
A
wave
of
depression
washed
over
her
when
she
heard
the
bad
news
.
•
The
gray
,
rainy
weather
filled
everyone
with
depression
.
The
gray
,
rainy
weather
filled
everyone
with
depression
.
noun
a
serious
medical
condition
in
which
a
person
feels
very
sad
,
hopeless
,
tired
,
and
loses
interest
in
life
for
a
long
time
•
After
losing
his
job
,
Mark
struggled
with
depression
and
found
it
hard
to
get
out
of
bed
.
After
losing
his
job
,
Mark
struggled
with
depression
and
found
it
hard
to
get
out
of
bed
.
•
Talking
to
a
therapist
helped
Olivia
manage
her
depression
.
Talking
to
a
therapist
helped
Olivia
manage
her
depression
.
from
Latin
deprimere
“
to
press
down
,”
meaning
“
sadness
”
since
the
17th
century
noun
a
part
of
a
surface
that
is
lower
than
the
surrounding
area
;
a
hollow
or
dent
•
There
is
a
small
depression
in
the
center
of
the
metal
lid
.
There
is
a
small
depression
in
the
center
of
the
metal
lid
.
•
The
dinosaur
’
s
footprint
left
a
deep
depression
in
the
mud
.
The
dinosaur
’
s
footprint
left
a
deep
depression
in
the
mud
.
noun
a
long
and
very
serious
period
when
business
activity
slows
down
and
many
people
do
not
have
jobs
•
The
Great
Depression
of
the
1930s
left
millions
without
jobs
.
The
Great
Depression
of
the
1930s
left
millions
without
jobs
.
•
Economists
fear
that
the
trade
war
could
lead
to
another
depression
.
Economists
fear
that
the
trade
war
could
lead
to
another
depression
.
noun
a
region
of
low
air
pressure
that
often
brings
clouds
,
wind
,
and
rain
•
A
tropical
depression
formed
off
the
coast
and
is
moving
north
.
A
tropical
depression
formed
off
the
coast
and
is
moving
north
.
•
The
weather
forecast
warns
of
a
depression
bringing
heavy
showers
tomorrow
.
The
weather
forecast
warns
of
a
depression
bringing
heavy
showers
tomorrow
.
acquire
verb
-
acquire
,
acquiring
,
acquires
,
acquired
to
get
or
gain
something
,
especially
by
buying
it
or
working
for
it
•
After
years
of
saving
,
she
finally
acquired
her
own
apartment
.
After
years
of
saving
,
she
finally
acquired
her
own
apartment
.
•
The
museum
acquired
a
rare
painting
dating
back
to
the
18th
century
.
The
museum
acquired
a
rare
painting
dating
back
to
the
18th
century
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
'acquirere'
meaning
‘
to
get
in
addition
’.
verb
-
acquire
,
acquiring
,
acquires
,
acquired
to
gradually
develop
or
learn
a
skill
,
habit
,
or
quality
•
Children
acquire
language
quickly
during
their
early
years
.
Children
acquire
language
quickly
during
their
early
years
.
•
He
acquired
a
taste
for
spicy
food
while
living
abroad
.
He
acquired
a
taste
for
spicy
food
while
living
abroad
.
Extension
of
the
basic
sense
‘
get
,
obtain
’
to
mean
‘
come
to
possess
mentally
’.
verb
-
acquire
,
acquiring
,
acquires
,
acquired
for
a
company
or
organization
to
buy
another
company
or
asset
•
The
tech
giant
acquired
a
startup
to
expand
its
AI
division
.
The
tech
giant
acquired
a
startup
to
expand
its
AI
division
.
•
Our
firm
plans
to
acquire
smaller
competitors
next
year
.
Our
firm
plans
to
acquire
smaller
competitors
next
year
.
Applied
in
business
jargon
from
the
general
meaning
of
‘
obtain
by
effort
or
purchase
’.
scared
verb
-
scare
,
scaring
,
scares
,
scared
simple
past
tense
and
past
participle
of
scare
•
The
sudden
crash
scared
everyone
in
the
room
.
The
sudden
crash
scared
everyone
in
the
room
.
•
The
horror
movie
scared
her
so
much
she
kept
the
lights
on
all
night
.
The
horror
movie
scared
her
so
much
she
kept
the
lights
on
all
night
.
creature
noun
any
living
being
,
especially
an
animal
•
The
forest
is
full
of
creatures
both
big
and
small
.
The
forest
is
full
of
creatures
both
big
and
small
.
•
A
newborn
baby
is
a
fragile
little
creature
that
needs
care
.
A
newborn
baby
is
a
fragile
little
creature
that
needs
care
.
From
Middle
English
“
creature
”,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
“
creatura
”
meaning
“
a
thing
created
”.
noun
an
invented
,
strange
,
or
frightening
being
,
real
or
imaginary
•
In
the
movie
,
a
giant
sea
creature
attacks
the
ship
.
In
the
movie
,
a
giant
sea
creature
attacks
the
ship
.
•
Children
screamed
when
the
furry
creature
jumped
from
the
closet
.
Children
screamed
when
the
furry
creature
jumped
from
the
closet
.
noun
a
person
who
is
strongly
influenced
or
controlled
by
someone
or
something
else
•
He
is
merely
a
creature
of
his
wealthy
sponsors
.
He
is
merely
a
creature
of
his
wealthy
sponsors
.
•
As
a
creature
of
politics
,
she
always
follows
the
party
line
.
As
a
creature
of
politics
,
she
always
follows
the
party
line
.
pure
adjective
-
pure
,
purer
,
purest
not
mixed
with
anything
else
;
clean
and
uncontaminated
•
The
hikers
drank
pure
water
from
a
crystal-clear
mountain
spring
.
The
hikers
drank
pure
water
from
a
crystal-clear
mountain
spring
.
•
Use
pure
olive
oil
for
the
salad
dressing
to
get
the
best
flavor
.
Use
pure
olive
oil
for
the
salad
dressing
to
get
the
best
flavor
.
adjective
-
pure
,
purer
,
purest
morally
good
and
innocent
;
free
from
wrongdoing
•
Everyone
admired
the
monk
’
s
pure
heart
and
gentle
words
.
Everyone
admired
the
monk
’
s
pure
heart
and
gentle
words
.
•
The
children
’
s
laughter
was
a
pure
sound
of
joy
.
The
children
’
s
laughter
was
a
pure
sound
of
joy
.
adjective
-
pure
,
purer
,
purest
complete
or
total
,
with
nothing
else
involved
•
It
was
pure
luck
that
we
caught
the
last
train
.
It
was
pure
luck
that
we
caught
the
last
train
.
•
The
match
was
pure
excitement
from
start
to
finish
.
The
match
was
pure
excitement
from
start
to
finish
.
adjective
-
pure
,
purer
,
purest
concerned
only
with
theory
or
ideas
and
not
practical
use
•
He
prefers
pure
mathematics
to
applied
math
.
He
prefers
pure
mathematics
to
applied
math
.
•
Their
research
focuses
on
pure
science
rather
than
inventions
.
Their
research
focuses
on
pure
science
rather
than
inventions
.
adjective
-
pure
,
purer
,
purest
having
a
single
,
unmixed
hue
;
free
from
other
colors
•
The
artist
chose
a
pure
red
for
the
background
.
The
artist
chose
a
pure
red
for
the
background
.
•
Pure
yellow
can
be
hard
on
the
eyes
if
overused
.
Pure
yellow
can
be
hard
on
the
eyes
if
overused
.
severe
adjective
-
severe
,
severer
,
severest
Very
serious
or
extreme
;
causing
a
lot
of
harm
,
pain
,
or
difficulty
.
•
Last
night's
storm
caused
severe
damage
to
the
coastal
village
.
Last
night's
storm
caused
severe
damage
to
the
coastal
village
.
•
She
went
to
hospital
because
of
severe
stomach
pain
.
She
went
to
hospital
because
of
severe
stomach
pain
.
adjective
-
severe
,
severer
,
severest
Strict
and
harsh
in
attitude
,
judgment
,
or
punishment
.
•
The
principal
gave
the
students
a
severe
warning
for
cheating
.
The
principal
gave
the
students
a
severe
warning
for
cheating
.
•
His
father
was
known
to
be
severe
but
fair
.
His
father
was
known
to
be
severe
but
fair
.
adjective
-
severe
,
severer
,
severest
Plain
and
simple
,
without
decoration
,
softness
,
or
excess
.
•
She
chose
a
severe
black
dress
with
no
embellishments
.
She
chose
a
severe
black
dress
with
no
embellishments
.
•
The
office's
severe
design
featured
bare
concrete
walls
and
metal
furniture
.
The
office's
severe
design
featured
bare
concrete
walls
and
metal
furniture
.
atmosphere
noun
the
layer
of
gases
that
surrounds
a
planet
,
especially
Earth
•
The
Earth's
atmosphere
protects
us
from
harmful
solar
radiation
.
The
Earth's
atmosphere
protects
us
from
harmful
solar
radiation
.
•
Scientists
study
the
thin
atmosphere
of
Mars
to
look
for
signs
of
water
.
Scientists
study
the
thin
atmosphere
of
Mars
to
look
for
signs
of
water
.
Mid-17th
century
:
from
Greek
atmos
‘
vapour
’
+
sphaira
‘
sphere
’.
noun
the
general
mood
or
feeling
that
exists
in
a
place
or
at
an
event
•
The
restaurant
had
a
warm
,
cozy
atmosphere
that
made
us
feel
at
home
.
The
restaurant
had
a
warm
,
cozy
atmosphere
that
made
us
feel
at
home
.
•
Laughter
created
a
joyful
atmosphere
at
the
birthday
party
.
Laughter
created
a
joyful
atmosphere
at
the
birthday
party
.
noun
a
unit
for
measuring
pressure
,
equal
to
the
average
air
pressure
at
sea
level
(
about
101
,
325
pascals
)
•
At
sea
level
,
air
pressure
is
about
one
atmosphere
.
At
sea
level
,
air
pressure
is
about
one
atmosphere
.
•
The
diver's
lungs
faced
more
than
two
atmospheres
of
pressure
underwater
.
The
diver's
lungs
faced
more
than
two
atmospheres
of
pressure
underwater
.
square
noun
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
a
flat
shape
with
four
equal
sides
and
four
right
angles
•
The
children
drew
a
big
blue
square
on
the
sidewalk
with
chalk
.
The
children
drew
a
big
blue
square
on
the
sidewalk
with
chalk
.
•
Fold
the
paper
into
a
square
before
you
make
the
origami
crane
.
Fold
the
paper
into
a
square
before
you
make
the
origami
crane
.
From
Old
French
"
esquarre
"
meaning
a
tool
for
measuring
right
angles
,
later
extended
to
the
shape
.
noun
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
an
open
,
usually
paved
area
in
a
town
or
city
where
people
gather
,
often
surrounded
by
buildings
and
roads
•
The
band
played
in
the
town
square
during
the
summer
festival
.
The
band
played
in
the
town
square
during
the
summer
festival
.
•
We
met
at
Trafalgar
Square
before
visiting
the
art
gallery
.
We
met
at
Trafalgar
Square
before
visiting
the
art
gallery
.
Extension
of
the
geometric
sense
,
referring
to
a
space
whose
roughly
square
layout
was
common
in
medieval
towns
.
adjective
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
having
four
equal
sides
and
four
right
angles
,
or
shaped
like
a
square
•
They
sat
around
a
large
square
table
in
the
conference
room
.
They
sat
around
a
large
square
table
in
the
conference
room
.
•
The
gift
was
wrapped
in
a
tiny
square
box
tied
with
a
red
ribbon
.
The
gift
was
wrapped
in
a
tiny
square
box
tied
with
a
red
ribbon
.
Directly
from
the
noun
“
square
”,
used
as
an
adjective
by
the
14th
century
.
adjective
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
(
informal
)
not
fashionable
or
modern
;
conventional
in
an
unexciting
way
•
He
felt
square
because
he
didn
’
t
know
any
of
the
new
slang
his
friends
used
.
He
felt
square
because
he
didn
’
t
know
any
of
the
new
slang
his
friends
used
.
•
My
brother
thinks
jazz
records
are
square
,
but
I
love
them
.
My
brother
thinks
jazz
records
are
square
,
but
I
love
them
.
1920s
American
jazz
slang
,
likening
someone
rigid
or
conventional
to
the
regularity
of
a
geometric
square
.
verb
-
square
,
squaring
,
squares
,
squared
,
squarer
,
squarest
to
make
something
even
,
level
,
or
settled
,
especially
to
pay
a
debt
or
make
accounts
correct
•
I
need
to
square
the
bill
with
the
restaurant
before
we
leave
.
I
need
to
square
the
bill
with
the
restaurant
before
we
leave
.
•
The
carpenter
checked
the
frame
and
then
squared
the
corners
with
a
metal
tool
.
The
carpenter
checked
the
frame
and
then
squared
the
corners
with
a
metal
tool
.
From
the
idea
of
bringing
lines
to
a
right
angle
,
extended
in
15th
century
to
balancing
accounts
.
congressional
adjective
connected
with
a
congress
,
especially
the
United
States
Congress
•
The
televised
congressional
hearing
lasted
for
hours
.
The
televised
congressional
hearing
lasted
for
hours
.
•
Maria
volunteered
to
help
with
the
upcoming
congressional
election
.
Maria
volunteered
to
help
with
the
upcoming
congressional
election
.
From
congress
+
-ional
,
first
recorded
in
the
mid-19th
century
to
describe
matters
pertaining
to
the
United
States
Congress
.
preserve
verb
-
preserve
,
preserving
,
preserves
,
preserved
to
keep
something
in
its
original
condition
and
protect
it
from
harm
,
damage
,
or
change
•
The
museum
works
hard
to
preserve
ancient
artifacts
from
moisture
and
heat
.
The
museum
works
hard
to
preserve
ancient
artifacts
from
moisture
and
heat
.
•
A
thick
coat
of
varnish
will
preserve
the
wooden
bench
for
many
winters
.
A
thick
coat
of
varnish
will
preserve
the
wooden
bench
for
many
winters
.
From
Latin
prae-
‘
before
’
+
servare
‘
keep
safe
’;
entered
English
in
the
14th
century
with
the
sense
‘
keep
safe
from
injury
’.
verb
-
preserve
,
preserving
,
preserves
,
preserved
to
treat
food
so
that
it
lasts
a
long
time
without
spoiling
•
Farmers
often
preserve
strawberries
by
turning
them
into
jam
.
Farmers
often
preserve
strawberries
by
turning
them
into
jam
.
•
You
can
also
preserve
herbs
in
olive
oil
for
winter
cooking
.
You
can
also
preserve
herbs
in
olive
oil
for
winter
cooking
.
noun
a
sweet
spread
made
by
cooking
fruit
with
sugar
•
Grandma
spread
apricot
preserve
on
my
toast
.
Grandma
spread
apricot
preserve
on
my
toast
.
•
The
farm
sells
jars
of
blackberry
preserve
at
the
weekend
market
.
The
farm
sells
jars
of
blackberry
preserve
at
the
weekend
market
.
noun
an
area
of
land
or
water
that
is
protected
so
that
plants
and
animals
can
live
safely
•
We
hiked
through
a
bird
preserve
at
sunrise
.
We
hiked
through
a
bird
preserve
at
sunrise
.
•
The
government
designated
the
wetland
as
a
wildlife
preserve
.
The
government
designated
the
wetland
as
a
wildlife
preserve
.
noun
something
that
is
only
done
,
owned
,
or
controlled
by
a
particular
group
of
people
•
In
the
past
,
higher
education
was
the
preserve
of
the
wealthy
.
In
the
past
,
higher
education
was
the
preserve
of
the
wealthy
.
•
For
a
long
time
,
Formula
One
racing
was
a
male
preserve
.
For
a
long
time
,
Formula
One
racing
was
a
male
preserve
.
secure
verb
-
secure
,
securing
,
secures
,
secured
to
fasten
or
tie
something
firmly
so
it
will
not
move
,
fall
,
or
be
taken
•
She
secured
the
rope
to
a
tree
before
climbing
down
.
She
secured
the
rope
to
a
tree
before
climbing
down
.
•
Please
secure
your
seat
belt
.
Please
secure
your
seat
belt
.
verb
-
secure
,
securing
,
secures
,
secured
to
protect
something
so
it
is
safe
from
danger
,
attack
,
or
loss
•
Soldiers
secured
the
area
before
civilians
arrived
.
Soldiers
secured
the
area
before
civilians
arrived
.
•
The
company
is
upgrading
software
to
secure
customer
data
.
The
company
is
upgrading
software
to
secure
customer
data
.
verb
-
secure
,
securing
,
secures
,
secured
to
get
or
achieve
something
,
especially
after
effort
•
She
finally
secured
a
scholarship
to
the
university
.
She
finally
secured
a
scholarship
to
the
university
.
•
The
team
secured
first
place
in
the
tournament
.
The
team
secured
first
place
in
the
tournament
.
retire
verb
-
retire
,
retiring
,
retires
,
retired
to
stop
working
permanently
,
usually
because
of
age
or
after
a
long
period
of
service
•
After
forty
years
at
the
factory
,
Mr
.
Lopez
decided
to
retire
and
spend
more
time
with
his
grandchildren
.
After
forty
years
at
the
factory
,
Mr
.
Lopez
decided
to
retire
and
spend
more
time
with
his
grandchildren
.
•
Many
people
dream
of
retiring
early
and
traveling
the
world
.
Many
people
dream
of
retiring
early
and
traveling
the
world
.
verb
-
retire
,
retiring
,
retires
,
retired
(
old-fashioned
)
to
go
to
bed
or
leave
a
social
setting
for
the
night
•
Feeling
exhausted
,
the
prince
politely
excused
himself
to
retire
for
the
night
.
Feeling
exhausted
,
the
prince
politely
excused
himself
to
retire
for
the
night
.
•
At
ten
o
’
clock
,
Grandma
retired
to
her
room
with
a
cup
of
tea
.
At
ten
o
’
clock
,
Grandma
retired
to
her
room
with
a
cup
of
tea
.
verb
-
retire
,
retiring
,
retires
,
retired
to
remove
something
from
active
use
or
service
,
or
to
pay
off
a
debt
completely
•
The
company
decided
to
retire
its
old
logo
and
launch
a
fresh
design
.
The
company
decided
to
retire
its
old
logo
and
launch
a
fresh
design
.
•
They
managed
to
retire
their
mortgage
ten
years
early
.
They
managed
to
retire
their
mortgage
ten
years
early
.
verb
-
retire
,
retiring
,
retires
,
retired
(
sports
)
to
dismiss
a
batter
,
player
,
or
side
so
they
are
out
of
play
•
The
pitcher
retired
the
side
in
order
in
the
ninth
inning
.
The
pitcher
retired
the
side
in
order
in
the
ninth
inning
.
•
With
a
quick
throw
to
first
,
she
retired
the
runner
.
With
a
quick
throw
to
first
,
she
retired
the
runner
.
nowhere
noun
an
isolated
or
insignificant
place
;
a
place
lacking
importance
•
After
college
he
moved
to
a
tiny
nowhere
in
the
desert
to
find
peace
.
After
college
he
moved
to
a
tiny
nowhere
in
the
desert
to
find
peace
.
•
My
hometown
was
a
real
nowhere
,
but
I
loved
its
quiet
charm
.
My
hometown
was
a
real
nowhere
,
but
I
loved
its
quiet
charm
.
Metaphorical
extension
of
the
adverb
,
first
attested
in
the
late
19th
century
.
adventure
noun
an
exciting
,
often
unexpected
experience
that
involves
exploring
new
places
or
doing
new
things
•
During
her
summer
break
,
Mia
went
on
an
adventure
through
the
rainforests
of
Costa
Rica
.
During
her
summer
break
,
Mia
went
on
an
adventure
through
the
rainforests
of
Costa
Rica
.
•
The
video
game
offers
endless
adventure
for
players
who
love
exploring
fantasy
worlds
.
The
video
game
offers
endless
adventure
for
players
who
love
exploring
fantasy
worlds
.
Middle
English
from
Old
French
aventure
,
from
Latin
advenire
“
to
happen
,
arrive
.”
noun
a
bold
or
risky
project
,
business
,
or
undertaking
that
involves
uncertainty
•
Opening
a
restaurant
in
a
small
town
was
a
bold
adventure
for
the
young
chef
.
Opening
a
restaurant
in
a
small
town
was
a
bold
adventure
for
the
young
chef
.
•
Investors
considered
the
polar
expedition
an
expensive
adventure
but
funded
it
anyway
.
Investors
considered
the
polar
expedition
an
expensive
adventure
but
funded
it
anyway
.
Same
origin
as
main
noun
sense
;
later
extended
to
business
and
risky
enterprises
in
the
16th
century
.
verb
-
adventure
,
adventuring
,
adventures
,
adventured
to
dare
to
go
somewhere
or
do
something
that
involves
risk
•
"
Shall
we
adventure
into
the
old
castle
?"
asked
the
curious
boy
.
"
Shall
we
adventure
into
the
old
castle
?"
asked
the
curious
boy
.
•
She
loved
to
adventure
beyond
the
marked
trails
whenever
she
hiked
.
She
loved
to
adventure
beyond
the
marked
trails
whenever
she
hiked
.
Back-formation
from
the
noun
,
attested
from
Middle
English
in
the
sense
“
to
chance
one
’
s
luck
.”
impression
noun
the
opinion
or
feeling
you
have
about
someone
or
something
based
on
how
they
seem
•
My
first
impression
of
the
city
was
that
it
was
very
friendly
.
My
first
impression
of
the
city
was
that
it
was
very
friendly
.
•
He
wanted
to
make
a
good
impression
on
his
new
teachers
.
He
wanted
to
make
a
good
impression
on
his
new
teachers
.
noun
a
mark
,
dent
,
or
shape
left
on
a
surface
after
something
presses
against
it
•
The
dinosaur
left
a
deep
impression
in
the
soft
mud
.
The
dinosaur
left
a
deep
impression
in
the
soft
mud
.
•
She
pressed
the
key
into
the
wax
,
leaving
an
impression
for
the
seal
.
She
pressed
the
key
into
the
wax
,
leaving
an
impression
for
the
seal
.
noun
an
entertaining
imitation
of
the
way
a
famous
person
speaks
or
acts
•
Carl
made
everyone
laugh
with
his
impression
of
the
president
.
Carl
made
everyone
laugh
with
his
impression
of
the
president
.
•
She
can
do
a
perfect
impression
of
her
favorite
singer
.
She
can
do
a
perfect
impression
of
her
favorite
singer
.
noun
one
time
that
an
online
advertisement
,
web
page
,
or
social-media
post
is
displayed
to
a
user
•
The
ad
campaign
got
over
a
million
impressions
in
its
first
week
.
The
ad
campaign
got
over
a
million
impressions
in
its
first
week
.
•
Marketers
track
impressions
to
measure
visibility
online
.
Marketers
track
impressions
to
measure
visibility
online
.
dear
adjective
-
dear
,
dearer
,
dearest
loved
and
valued
very
much
•
Maria
gave
her
dear
friend
a
warm
hug
at
the
airport
.
Maria
gave
her
dear
friend
a
warm
hug
at
the
airport
.
•
He
keeps
a
photo
of
his
dear
grandmother
on
his
desk
.
He
keeps
a
photo
of
his
dear
grandmother
on
his
desk
.
adjective
-
dear
,
dearer
,
dearest
costing
a
lot
of
money
•
Fresh
berries
are
quite
dear
in
winter
.
Fresh
berries
are
quite
dear
in
winter
.
•
The
watch
was
nice
but
too
dear
for
my
budget
.
The
watch
was
nice
but
too
dear
for
my
budget
.
adverb
-
dear
,
dearer
,
dearest
at
a
high
price
;
expensively
•
During
the
shortage
,
farmers
had
to
buy
grain
dear
and
sell
milk
cheap
.
During
the
shortage
,
farmers
had
to
buy
grain
dear
and
sell
milk
cheap
.
•
We
paid
dear
for
a
last-minute
hotel
room
in
the
city
center
.
We
paid
dear
for
a
last-minute
hotel
room
in
the
city
center
.
presentation
noun
-
presentation
the
formal
act
of
giving
,
showing
,
or
handing
something
to
someone
•
At
the
award
ceremony
,
the
mayor
oversaw
the
presentation
of
medals
to
the
firefighters
.
At
the
award
ceremony
,
the
mayor
oversaw
the
presentation
of
medals
to
the
firefighters
.
•
The
manager
carefully
arranged
the
new
product
for
presentation
to
the
visiting
investors
.
The
manager
carefully
arranged
the
new
product
for
presentation
to
the
visiting
investors
.
From
Latin
praesentatio
“
a
placing
before
,
exhibiting
,”
from
praesentare
“
to
place
before
”.
noun
a
talk
,
lecture
,
or
demonstration
that
explains
information
to
an
audience
•
Maya
used
colorful
slides
during
her
presentation
on
climate
change
.
Maya
used
colorful
slides
during
her
presentation
on
climate
change
.
•
The
team
rehearsed
their
group
presentation
late
into
the
night
.
The
team
rehearsed
their
group
presentation
late
into
the
night
.
noun
-
presentation
the
way
something
looks
or
is
arranged
when
shown
to
people
•
The
chef
worked
hard
on
the
presentation
of
each
dish
,
adding
edible
flowers
for
color
.
The
chef
worked
hard
on
the
presentation
of
each
dish
,
adding
edible
flowers
for
color
.
•
Good
clothing
stores
pay
attention
to
the
presentation
of
their
window
displays
.
Good
clothing
stores
pay
attention
to
the
presentation
of
their
window
displays
.
noun
the
position
in
which
a
baby
lies
in
the
mother
’
s
womb
before
birth
•
An
ultrasound
can
reveal
a
breech
presentation
,
where
the
baby
’
s
feet
are
facing
downward
.
An
ultrasound
can
reveal
a
breech
presentation
,
where
the
baby
’
s
feet
are
facing
downward
.
•
The
doctor
explained
that
a
head-first
presentation
is
the
safest
for
delivery
.
The
doctor
explained
that
a
head-first
presentation
is
the
safest
for
delivery
.
wire
noun
a
thin
,
flexible
strand
or
rod
of
metal
•
He
used
a
short
piece
of
wire
to
hang
the
picture
on
the
wall
.
He
used
a
short
piece
of
wire
to
hang
the
picture
on
the
wall
.
•
The
bird
built
its
nest
with
bits
of
wire
it
found
near
the
workshop
.
The
bird
built
its
nest
with
bits
of
wire
it
found
near
the
workshop
.
Old
English
“
wīr
”,
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
Dutch
“
wier
”
and
German
“
Draht
”.
noun
a
metal
conductor
that
carries
electricity
or
electronic
signals
•
I
connected
the
speaker
to
the
stereo
with
a
red
wire
.
I
connected
the
speaker
to
the
stereo
with
a
red
wire
.
•
The
electrician
replaced
the
damaged
wire
inside
the
wall
.
The
electrician
replaced
the
damaged
wire
inside
the
wall
.
verb
-
wire
,
wiring
,
wires
,
wired
to
send
money
or
a
message
electronically
•
She
wired
$500
to
her
sister
overseas
.
She
wired
$500
to
her
sister
overseas
.
•
The
company
will
wire
your
salary
directly
into
your
account
.
The
company
will
wire
your
salary
directly
into
your
account
.
noun
the
finish
line
in
a
horse
race
,
or
by
extension
the
very
last
moment
of
a
contest
•
Both
horses
lunged
for
the
wire
,
making
the
crowd
gasp
.
Both
horses
lunged
for
the
wire
,
making
the
crowd
gasp
.
•
The
game
went
down
to
the
wire
,
but
our
team
scored
in
the
last
second
.
The
game
went
down
to
the
wire
,
but
our
team
scored
in
the
last
second
.
verb
-
wire
,
wiring
,
wires
,
wired
to
install
electrical
wiring
in
a
building
,
machine
,
or
device
•
They
wired
the
new
house
before
the
walls
were
closed
.
They
wired
the
new
house
before
the
walls
were
closed
.
•
I
’
m
learning
how
to
wire
a
circuit
board
for
my
robotics
project
.
I
’
m
learning
how
to
wire
a
circuit
board
for
my
robotics
project
.
verb
-
wire
,
wiring
,
wires
,
wired
to
fasten
or
secure
something
using
wire
•
He
wired
the
roses
to
a
sturdy
stake
so
they
would
grow
upright
.
He
wired
the
roses
to
a
sturdy
stake
so
they
would
grow
upright
.
•
The
butcher
wired
the
turkey
’
s
legs
together
before
roasting
.
The
butcher
wired
the
turkey
’
s
legs
together
before
roasting
.
empire
noun
a
large
group
of
countries
or
territories
ruled
by
a
single
powerful
leader
or
government
•
The
Roman
empire
once
stretched
across
three
continents
.
The
Roman
empire
once
stretched
across
three
continents
.
•
After
years
of
conquest
,
the
emperor
declared
a
new
empire
from
his
mountain
palace
.
After
years
of
conquest
,
the
emperor
declared
a
new
empire
from
his
mountain
palace
.
from
Latin
imperium
“
command
,
dominion
”
noun
a
very
large
and
powerful
business
or
group
of
businesses
controlled
by
one
person
or
organization
•
She
built
a
coffee
empire
starting
from
a
single
street
cart
.
She
built
a
coffee
empire
starting
from
a
single
street
cart
.
•
The
tech
empire
announced
record
profits
this
quarter
.
The
tech
empire
announced
record
profits
this
quarter
.
figurative
use
of
political
‘
empire
’
applied
to
business
power
from
late
19th
c
.
aggressive
adjective
ready
or
likely
to
attack
,
argue
,
or
act
in
a
hostile
way
•
The
aggressive
dog
barked
and
lunged
at
anyone
who
passed
the
gate
.
The
aggressive
dog
barked
and
lunged
at
anyone
who
passed
the
gate
.
•
Their
debate
became
so
aggressive
that
the
teacher
had
to
step
in
.
Their
debate
became
so
aggressive
that
the
teacher
had
to
step
in
.
From
Latin
aggressivus
“
ready
to
attack
”,
from
aggredī
“
to
approach
,
attack
.”
adjective
showing
a
determined
and
energetic
effort
to
succeed
or
win
•
The
company
launched
an
aggressive
advertising
campaign
before
the
holidays
.
The
company
launched
an
aggressive
advertising
campaign
before
the
holidays
.
•
He
took
an
aggressive
approach
to
studying
,
finishing
the
entire
course
in
two
weeks
.
He
took
an
aggressive
approach
to
studying
,
finishing
the
entire
course
in
two
weeks
.
Metaphoric
extension
from
the
idea
of
attacking
to
energetically
pursuing
a
goal
.
adjective
developing
and
spreading
quickly
,
making
a
disease
or
condition
severe
•
Doctors
warned
that
the
tumor
was
unusually
aggressive
and
needed
immediate
treatment
.
Doctors
warned
that
the
tumor
was
unusually
aggressive
and
needed
immediate
treatment
.
•
An
aggressive
infection
spread
through
the
wound
within
hours
.
An
aggressive
infection
spread
through
the
wound
within
hours
.
Technical
sense
arose
in
the
20th
century
,
likening
fast-spreading
disease
to
a
hostile
attacker
.
assure
verb
-
assure
,
assuring
,
assures
,
assured
to
tell
someone
something
firmly
so
that
they
stop
worrying
and
feel
certain
about
it
•
I
assured
my
little
brother
that
there
were
no
monsters
under
the
bed
.
I
assured
my
little
brother
that
there
were
no
monsters
under
the
bed
.
•
The
doctor
assured
the
patient
that
she
would
recover
quickly
.
The
doctor
assured
the
patient
that
she
would
recover
quickly
.
from
Old
French
assurer
“
to
make
safe
,”
from
Latin
ad-
+
securus
“
secure
”.
verb
-
assure
,
assuring
,
assures
,
assured
to
make
certain
that
something
will
happen
or
be
obtained
;
to
guarantee
•
Regular
maintenance
assures
the
machine
’
s
long
life
.
Regular
maintenance
assures
the
machine
’
s
long
life
.
•
Early
booking
will
assure
you
a
seat
by
the
window
.
Early
booking
will
assure
you
a
seat
by
the
window
.
extended
sense
of
making
something
sure
,
first
recorded
in
16th-century
English
.
verb
-
assure
,
assuring
,
assures
,
assured
to
insure
someone
’
s
life
so
that
money
is
paid
out
on
their
death
•
They
assured
him
for
£250
,
000
before
his
expedition
.
They
assured
him
for
£250
,
000
before
his
expedition
.
•
Many
couples
assure
each
other
to
protect
their
families
.
Many
couples
assure
each
other
to
protect
their
families
.
specialised
financial
use
developed
in
18th-century
Britain
,
distinguishing
life
assurance
from
general
insurance
.
dare
verb
-
dare
,
daring
,
dares
,
dared
to
challenge
someone
to
do
something
risky
,
difficult
,
or
embarrassing
•
Tom
dares
his
brother
to
taste
the
extra-spicy
sauce
.
Tom
dares
his
brother
to
taste
the
extra-spicy
sauce
.
•
At
recess
,
the
children
dared
their
classmate
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
.
At
recess
,
the
children
dared
their
classmate
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
.
Old
English
durran
,
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
German
dürfen
‘
be
allowed
to
’.
verb
-
dare
,
daring
,
dares
,
dared
to
be
brave
enough
or
bold
enough
to
do
something
•
I
wouldn
’
t
dare
open
the
door
after
midnight
.
I
wouldn
’
t
dare
open
the
door
after
midnight
.
•
She
didn
’
t
dare
answer
the
teacher
back
.
She
didn
’
t
dare
answer
the
teacher
back
.
Old
English
durran
,
later
influenced
by
Old
Norse
‘
þora
’
meaning
‘
to
have
courage
’.
noun
a
challenge
to
do
something
difficult
,
dangerous
,
or
embarrassing
•
On
a
dare
,
Max
ate
an
entire
lemon
without
making
a
face
.
On
a
dare
,
Max
ate
an
entire
lemon
without
making
a
face
.
•
Her
brother
accepted
the
dare
to
dance
in
the
busy
subway
station
.
Her
brother
accepted
the
dare
to
dance
in
the
busy
subway
station
.
Derived
from
the
verb
‘
dare
’,
first
recorded
as
a
noun
in
the
17th
century
.
mixture
noun
A
substance
made
by
combining
two
or
more
different
materials
without
any
chemical
change
.
•
Pour
the
flour
into
the
bowl
and
add
milk
to
create
a
smooth
mixture
.
Pour
the
flour
into
the
bowl
and
add
milk
to
create
a
smooth
mixture
.
•
The
chemist
heated
the
yellow
mixture
until
it
began
to
bubble
.
The
chemist
heated
the
yellow
mixture
until
it
began
to
bubble
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Anglo-Norman
French
,
based
on
Latin
mixtura
,
from
mixt-
‘
mixed
’,
from
the
verb
miscere
‘
to
mix
’.
noun
A
combination
or
blend
of
different
things
,
qualities
,
or
styles
brought
together
.
•
The
party
had
a
lively
mixture
of
students
,
teachers
,
and
neighbors
.
The
party
had
a
lively
mixture
of
students
,
teachers
,
and
neighbors
.
•
Her
style
is
a
mixture
of
vintage
clothing
and
modern
accessories
.
Her
style
is
a
mixture
of
vintage
clothing
and
modern
accessories
.
noun
In
a
pipe
organ
,
a
stop
that
makes
several
high-pitched
pipes
sound
together
to
brighten
the
overall
tone
.
•
The
organist
pulled
the
mixture
stop
to
make
the
hymn
sound
brighter
.
The
organist
pulled
the
mixture
stop
to
make
the
hymn
sound
brighter
.
•
You
can
hear
the
sharp
sparkle
of
the
mixture
in
the
upper
registers
.
You
can
hear
the
sharp
sparkle
of
the
mixture
in
the
upper
registers
.
correspondent
noun
a
person
who
regularly
writes
letters
or
emails
to
another
person
•
As
a
child
,
Lisa
had
a
French
correspondent
she
wrote
to
every
month
.
As
a
child
,
Lisa
had
a
French
correspondent
she
wrote
to
every
month
.
•
The
museum
preserves
dusty
envelopes
from
an
unknown
correspondent
dated
1920
.
The
museum
preserves
dusty
envelopes
from
an
unknown
correspondent
dated
1920
.
same
origin
as
sense
1
:
someone
who
‘
answers
together
’
through
letters
;
the
meaning
of
personal
letter-writer
is
earlier
than
the
journalistic
sense
noun
a
journalist
who
sends
news
reports
from
a
particular
place
to
a
newspaper
,
television
,
radio
,
or
website
•
The
correspondent
reported
live
from
the
flooded
village
.
The
correspondent
reported
live
from
the
flooded
village
.
•
A
famous
war correspondent
won
an
international
award
for
his
bravery
.
A
famous
war correspondent
won
an
international
award
for
his
bravery
.
from
Latin
correspondere
(“
to
agree
,
answer
together
”)
via
French
correspondant
,
first
used
in
English
in
the
18th
century
for
people
who
exchanged
news
by
letter
and
later
for
journalists
in
distant
locations
representation
noun
a
picture
,
model
,
or
other
likeness
that
shows
what
something
looks
like
•
The
museum
displayed
a
3-D
representation
of
an
ancient
city
.
The
museum
displayed
a
3-D
representation
of
an
ancient
city
.
•
This
painting
is
a
beautiful
representation
of
the
countryside
at
dawn
.
This
painting
is
a
beautiful
representation
of
the
countryside
at
dawn
.
See
main
entry
etymology
.
noun
the
act
of
speaking
or
acting
for
another
person
or
group
•
The
workers
asked
a
lawyer
to
provide
legal
representation
during
the
contract
talks
.
The
workers
asked
a
lawyer
to
provide
legal
representation
during
the
contract
talks
.
•
Parents
want
strong
representation
on
the
school
board
to
voice
their
concerns
.
Parents
want
strong
representation
on
the
school
board
to
voice
their
concerns
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
repraesentatio
(
n-
) ‘
presentation
,
image
’,
from
repraesentare
‘
bring
before
,
exhibit
’.
noun
the
presence
of
elected
or
appointed
people
who
speak
for
a
population
in
a
governing
body
•
Many
activists
campaign
for
better
representation
of
minorities
in
parliament
.
Many
activists
campaign
for
better
representation
of
minorities
in
parliament
.
•
Taxation
without
representation
was
a
major
cause
of
the
American
Revolution
.
Taxation
without
representation
was
a
major
cause
of
the
American
Revolution
.
See
main
entry
etymology
.
noun
a
formal
statement
or
complaint
made
to
an
authority
•
Residents
made
a
written
representation
to
the
council
about
the
frequent
power
cuts
.
Residents
made
a
written
representation
to
the
council
about
the
frequent
power
cuts
.
•
Our
lawyer
will
prepare
a
representation
outlining
the
environmental
risks
.
Our
lawyer
will
prepare
a
representation
outlining
the
environmental
risks
.
See
main
entry
etymology
.
congressman
noun
-
congressman
,
congressmen
a
man
(
or
sometimes
any
member
)
elected
to
the
U
.
S
.
House
of
Representatives
•
The
congressman
spoke
at
the
town
hall
about
the
new
education
bill
.
The
congressman
spoke
at
the
town
hall
about
the
new
education
bill
.
•
After
winning
the
election
,
he
was
sworn
in
as
a
congressman
in
Washington
,
D
.
C
.
After
winning
the
election
,
he
was
sworn
in
as
a
congressman
in
Washington
,
D
.
C
.
coined
in
the
United
States
in
the
early
19th
century
from
congress
+
-man
,
modeled
after
earlier
terms
like
"
assemblyman
"
impress
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
to
make
someone
feel
admiration
or
respect
•
Her
amazing
piano
performance
really
impressed
the
audience
.
Her
amazing
piano
performance
really
impressed
the
audience
.
•
The
new
student
used
a
clever
joke
to
impress
his
classmates
on
the
first
day
.
The
new
student
used
a
clever
joke
to
impress
his
classmates
on
the
first
day
.
From
Latin
impressus
,
past
participle
of
imprimere
“
to
press
into
,
stamp
;
fix
in
the
mind
”.
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
to
press
something
so
that
it
leaves
a
clear
shape
or
mark
on
a
surface
•
The
seal
impressed
its
emblem
into
the
hot
wax
,
closing
the
letter
.
The
seal
impressed
its
emblem
into
the
hot
wax
,
closing
the
letter
.
•
She
gently
impressed
a
leaf
onto
the
clay
to
make
a
delicate
pattern
.
She
gently
impressed
a
leaf
onto
the
clay
to
make
a
delicate
pattern
.
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
to
make
someone
understand
very
clearly
that
something
is
important
or
serious
•
The
teacher
impressed
on
the
students
the
need
to
submit
their
work
on
time
.
The
teacher
impressed
on
the
students
the
need
to
submit
their
work
on
time
.
•
I
tried
to
impress
upon
him
how
dangerous
the
river
could
be
.
I
tried
to
impress
upon
him
how
dangerous
the
river
could
be
.
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
(
historical
)
to
force
someone
to
join
the
navy
or
army
,
especially
by
law
•
In
the
18th
century
,
many
sailors
were
impressed
into
the
British
Navy
against
their
will
.
In
the
18th
century
,
many
sailors
were
impressed
into
the
British
Navy
against
their
will
.
•
The
king's
men
roamed
the
port
to
impress
able-bodied
men
for
the
fleet
.
The
king's
men
roamed
the
port
to
impress
able-bodied
men
for
the
fleet
.
Sense
arose
in
late
Middle
English
from
the
idea
of
being
‘
pressed
’
into
service
.
noun
-
impress
,
impresses
a
mark
or
pattern
made
by
pressing
something
onto
a
surface
•
The
fossil
left
a
perfect
impress
of
a
fern
in
the
stone
.
The
fossil
left
a
perfect
impress
of
a
fern
in
the
stone
.
•
Each
coin
carries
the
impress
of
the
ruler's
face
.
Each
coin
carries
the
impress
of
the
ruler's
face
.
scare
verb
-
scare
,
scaring
,
scares
,
scared
to
make
someone
feel
suddenly
afraid
,
or
to
become
suddenly
afraid
yourself
•
The
loud
thunder
scared
the
baby
,
and
she
started
to
cry
.
The
loud
thunder
scared
the
baby
,
and
she
started
to
cry
.
•
Don't
scare
the
cat
by
shouting
;
it
might
scratch
you
.
Don't
scare
the
cat
by
shouting
;
it
might
scratch
you
.
From
Middle
English
"
skerren
"
or
"
skierren
",
of
Scandinavian
origin
related
to
Old
Norse
"
skirra
"
meaning
"
to
frighten
away
".
noun
a
sudden
feeling
of
fear
or
the
moment
that
causes
it
•
I
got
a
real
scare
when
I
thought
I
had
lost
my
passport
.
I
got
a
real
scare
when
I
thought
I
had
lost
my
passport
.
•
The
children
jumped
out
from
behind
the
door
to
give
their
dad
a
scare
.
The
children
jumped
out
from
behind
the
door
to
give
their
dad
a
scare
.
Same
origin
as
the
verb
:
Middle
English
Scandinavian
influence
meaning
a
sudden
fright
.
noun
a
period
when
many
people
suddenly
feel
worried
about
a
possible
danger
or
problem
•
There
was
a
food-poisoning
scare
after
several
customers
fell
ill
at
the
restaurant
.
There
was
a
food-poisoning
scare
after
several
customers
fell
ill
at
the
restaurant
.
•
The
stock-market
scare
caused
investors
to
sell
shares
quickly
.
The
stock-market
scare
caused
investors
to
sell
shares
quickly
.
Extension
of
the
basic
noun
sense
,
first
recorded
in
early
20th-century
newspapers
.
fibre
noun
a
thin
thread-like
piece
of
natural
or
artificial
material
that
can
be
twisted
or
woven
to
make
cloth
,
rope
,
or
other
products
•
The
artisan
wove
bright
patterns
into
the
blanket
using
soft
alpaca
fibre
.
The
artisan
wove
bright
patterns
into
the
blanket
using
soft
alpaca
fibre
.
•
Carbon
fibre
makes
the
bicycle
frame
both
light
and
strong
.
Carbon
fibre
makes
the
bicycle
frame
both
light
and
strong
.
Middle
English
,
from
Anglo-French
fibre
,
from
Latin
fibra
“
thread
,
filament
”.
noun
a
very
thin
strand
of
glass
or
plastic
that
carries
light
signals
for
high-speed
data
transmission
•
Internet
data
travels
through
a
single
glass
fibre
thinner
than
a
hair
.
Internet
data
travels
through
a
single
glass
fibre
thinner
than
a
hair
.
•
Technicians
repaired
the
broken
fibre
cable
under
the
street
.
Technicians
repaired
the
broken
fibre
cable
under
the
street
.
impressive
adjective
-
impressive
causing
admiration
or
respect
because
it
is
very
good
,
skillful
,
powerful
,
or
large
•
The
magician's
tricks
were
truly
impressive
and
left
the
audience
cheering
.
The
magician's
tricks
were
truly
impressive
and
left
the
audience
cheering
.
•
Emma
built
an
impressive
treehouse
in
her
backyard
all
by
herself
.
Emma
built
an
impressive
treehouse
in
her
backyard
all
by
herself
.
From
the
verb
“
impress
”
+
the
adjective-forming
suffix
“
-ive
,”
first
recorded
in
the
early
19th
century
.
mere
adjective
-
mere
,
merer
,
merest
used
to
emphasize
how
small
,
unimportant
,
or
limited
something
is
•
It
was
a
mere
scratch
,
but
he
insisted
on
seeing
a
doctor
.
It
was
a
mere
scratch
,
but
he
insisted
on
seeing
a
doctor
.
•
The
mere
thought
of
skydiving
made
his
knees
shake
.
The
mere
thought
of
skydiving
made
his
knees
shake
.
From
Middle
English
mere
,
from
Latin
merus
meaning
‘
undiluted
,
pure
’.
noun
a
small
lake
,
pond
,
or
broad
shallow
body
of
water
•
Swans
glided
across
the
tranquil
mere
at
dawn
.
Swans
glided
across
the
tranquil
mere
at
dawn
.
•
The
village
sits
beside
a
picturesque
mere
surrounded
by
willows
.
The
village
sits
beside
a
picturesque
mere
surrounded
by
willows
.
Old
English
mere
‘
sea
,
lake
,
pool
’,
related
to
Old
High
German
meri
‘
sea
’.
noun
a
short
flat
club
,
often
made
of
greenstone
,
used
as
a
traditional
Māori
hand
weapon
•
The
chief
carried
a
beautifully
carved
mere
during
the
ceremony
.
The
chief
carried
a
beautifully
carved
mere
during
the
ceremony
.
•
Museum
visitors
admired
the
jade
mere
displayed
under
soft
lights
.
Museum
visitors
admired
the
jade
mere
displayed
under
soft
lights
.
From
Māori
mere
,
traditionally
fashioned
from
pounamu
(
greenstone
).
acre
noun
a
unit
for
measuring
land
area
that
is
a
little
over
4
,
000
square
metres
(
about
the
size
of
a
soccer
field
)
•
The
farmer
owns
an
acre
of
land
where
he
grows
vegetables
.
The
farmer
owns
an
acre
of
land
where
he
grows
vegetables
.
•
One
acre
is
roughly
the
size
of
a
standard
soccer
field
.
One
acre
is
roughly
the
size
of
a
standard
soccer
field
.
Old
English
æcer
“
field
,
piece
of
arable
land
”;
related
to
German
Acker
“
field
.”
re
noun
the
second
note
of
the
fixed-do
solfège
scale
,
corresponding
to
the
pitch
D
•
She
struggled
to
hit
the
high
re
during
rehearsal
.
She
struggled
to
hit
the
high
re
during
rehearsal
.
•
The
conductor
asked
the
tenors
to
hold
the
re
a
little
longer
.
The
conductor
asked
the
tenors
to
hold
the
re
a
little
longer
.
Borrowed
from
the
medieval
hymn
“
Ut
queant
laxis
,”
where
each
line
began
with
a
different
syllable
used
for
teaching
sight-singing
.
actress
noun
-
actress
,
actresses
a
woman
or
girl
who
acts
in
plays
,
films
,
television
shows
,
or
other
dramatic
productions
•
The
young
actress
won
an
award
for
her
first
movie
role
.
The
young
actress
won
an
award
for
her
first
movie
role
.
•
After
years
on
stage
,
the
seasoned
actress
finally
appeared
on
national
television
.
After
years
on
stage
,
the
seasoned
actress
finally
appeared
on
national
television
.
formed
from
actor
+
the
feminine
suffix
-ess
in
the
late
17th
century
to
specify
a
female
performer
presidency
noun
-
presidency
,
presidencies
the
position
and
duties
of
being
the
president
of
a
country
,
company
,
or
organization
•
She
campaigned
tirelessly
and
finally
won
the
presidency
of
the
student
council
.
She
campaigned
tirelessly
and
finally
won
the
presidency
of
the
student
council
.
•
After
years
as
vice-president
,
he
stepped
into
the
company
’
s
presidency
with
confidence
.
After
years
as
vice-president
,
he
stepped
into
the
company
’
s
presidency
with
confidence
.
Formed
in
the
early
17th
century
from
president
+
-cy
,
following
the
pattern
of
words
like
"
provostship
."
noun
-
presidency
,
presidencies
the
period
of
time
during
which
a
particular
person
serves
as
president
•
During
Barack
Obama
’
s
presidency
,
social
media
became
central
to
political
campaigns
.
During
Barack
Obama
’
s
presidency
,
social
media
became
central
to
political
campaigns
.
•
The
economy
boomed
throughout
her
four-year
presidency
.
The
economy
boomed
throughout
her
four-year
presidency
.
noun
-
presidency
,
presidencies
(
historical
)
a
district
or
territory
governed
by
a
president
,
especially
under
British
colonial
rule
•
The
British
established
the
Bombay
Presidency
to
strengthen
their
control
in
western
India
.
The
British
established
the
Bombay
Presidency
to
strengthen
their
control
in
western
India
.
•
Madras
Presidency
was
known
for
its
thriving
textile
trade
during
the
colonial
era
.
Madras
Presidency
was
known
for
its
thriving
textile
trade
during
the
colonial
era
.
Sense
arose
in
the
18th
century
during
British
colonial
administration
,
extending
the
general
meaning
of
a
president
’
s
authority
to
the
geographical
areas
they
governed
.
signature
noun
your
name
written
by
you
,
usually
in
your
own
handwriting
,
to
show
that
you
agree
with
,
own
,
or
created
something
•
The
delivery
driver
asked
me
to
put
my
signature
on
the
tablet
before
handing
over
the
package
.
The
delivery
driver
asked
me
to
put
my
signature
on
the
tablet
before
handing
over
the
package
.
•
Martin
spent
hours
practicing
his
signature
so
it
would
look
neat
on
official
papers
.
Martin
spent
hours
practicing
his
signature
so
it
would
look
neat
on
official
papers
.
Late
Middle
English
:
from
medieval
Latin
signatora
,
from
Latin
signare
‘
to
sign
’.
noun
a
special
style
,
feature
,
or
sound
that
clearly
shows
something
was
made
or
done
by
a
particular
person
,
group
,
or
thing
•
Bold
colors
are
the
designer
’
s
signature
.
Bold
colors
are
the
designer
’
s
signature
.
•
The
guitarist
opened
the
concert
with
his
signature
riff
,
and
the
crowd
roared
.
The
guitarist
opened
the
concert
with
his
signature
riff
,
and
the
crowd
roared
.
Extension
of
the
original
sense
“
a
person
’
s
mark
”
to
mean
“
the
distinctive
mark
of
style
”.
noun
in
music
,
a
set
of
sharp
,
flat
,
or
numeric
symbols
at
the
beginning
of
a
staff
that
shows
the
key
or
the
number
of
beats
in
each
measure
•
The
piece
is
in
G
major
,
so
the
key signature
has
one
sharp
.
The
piece
is
in
G
major
,
so
the
key signature
has
one
sharp
.
•
The
drummer
had
trouble
adjusting
to
the
unusual
7/8
time signature
.
The
drummer
had
trouble
adjusting
to
the
unusual
7/8
time signature
.
Adopted
in
the
mid-18th
century
in
musical
terminology
to
mean
the
written
sign
indicating
key
or
meter
.
noun
an
electronic
code
attached
to
a
digital
document
or
message
that
proves
who
sent
it
and
that
it
has
not
been
changed
•
The
PDF
requires
a
digital signature
before
it
can
be
submitted
.
The
PDF
requires
a
digital signature
before
it
can
be
submitted
.
•
Using
a
secure
signature
,
the
lawyer
emailed
the
contract
to
her
client
.
Using
a
secure
signature
,
the
lawyer
emailed
the
contract
to
her
client
.
1990s
:
extended
from
‘
handwritten
name
’
to
refer
to
cryptographic
authentication
in
electronic
communication
.
manufacturing
verb
-
manufacture
,
manufacturing
,
manufactures
,
manufactured
present
participle
of
manufacture
:
actively
making
something
,
especially
in
a
factory
•
The
factory
is
manufacturing
thousands
of
solar
panels
this
month
.
The
factory
is
manufacturing
thousands
of
solar
panels
this
month
.
•
Workers
were
still
manufacturing
parts
when
the
inspector
arrived
.
Workers
were
still
manufacturing
parts
when
the
inspector
arrived
.
Verb
form
of
manufacture
,
from
French
fabriquer
,
ultimately
from
Latin
manus
(“
hand
”)
+
facere
(“
make
”).
tire
noun
a
round
rubber
part
filled
with
air
that
fits
around
a
vehicle
’
s
wheel
and
makes
contact
with
the
road
•
Dad
showed
me
how
to
change
a
flat
tire
on
the
car
.
Dad
showed
me
how
to
change
a
flat
tire
on
the
car
.
•
The
mountain
bike
has
thick
tires
for
rough
forest
trails
.
The
mountain
bike
has
thick
tires
for
rough
forest
trails
.
From
Middle
French
"
tire
"
meaning
equipment
or
dress
;
later
specialized
in
English
to
the
metal
band
around
a
wheel
,
and
by
the
19th
century
to
the
rubber
pneumatic
form
.
verb
-
tire
,
tiring
,
tires
,
tired
to
become
or
cause
someone
to
become
physically
or
mentally
weary
•
The
long
hike
began
to
tire
the
children
by
noon
.
The
long
hike
began
to
tire
the
children
by
noon
.
•
I
never
tire
of
watching
sunsets
over
the
ocean
.
I
never
tire
of
watching
sunsets
over
the
ocean
.
From
Old
English
“
tēorian
”
meaning
to
fail
or
be
weary
,
developing
into
Middle
English
“
tyren/tiren
”
with
the
current
spelling
solidified
by
the
16th
century
.
tyre
noun
a
round
rubber
part
filled
with
air
that
fits
around
a
vehicle
’
s
wheel
and
makes
contact
with
the
road
•
The
mechanic
said
my
front
tyre
needs
replacing
.
The
mechanic
said
my
front
tyre
needs
replacing
.
•
She
pumped
air
into
her
bicycle
tyres
before
the
ride
.
She
pumped
air
into
her
bicycle
tyres
before
the
ride
.
Spelling
variation
of
“
tire
”
established
in
British
English
during
the
19th
century
.
legislature
noun
a
group
of
elected
or
appointed
people
that
has
the
authority
to
make
or
change
laws
for
a
country
,
state
,
or
other
political
unit
•
The
newly
elected
legislature
passed
a
bill
to
improve
public
schools
.
The
newly
elected
legislature
passed
a
bill
to
improve
public
schools
.
•
Citizens
gathered
outside
the
legislature
to
protest
the
proposed
tax
increase
.
Citizens
gathered
outside
the
legislature
to
protest
the
proposed
tax
increase
.
From
Latin
‘
legis
latura
’,
literally
‘
the
act
of
proposing
a
law
’,
from
‘
lex
’ (
law
)
+
‘
lātūra
’ (
a
bringing
).
gesture
noun
a
movement
of
the
hand
,
head
,
or
another
part
of
the
body
that
shows
an
idea
,
feeling
,
or
instruction
•
Maria
gave
a
friendly
gesture
by
waving
as
she
walked
into
the
classroom
.
Maria
gave
a
friendly
gesture
by
waving
as
she
walked
into
the
classroom
.
•
The
umpire
’
s
clear
arm
gesture
signaled
that
the
runner
was
safe
.
The
umpire
’
s
clear
arm
gesture
signaled
that
the
runner
was
safe
.
From
Latin
gestus
“
action
,
motion
,”
past
participle
of
gerere
“
to
carry
,
bear
,
perform
.”
noun
something
that
you
do
or
give
to
show
your
feelings
or
to
be
polite
,
often
more
symbolic
than
practical
•
Bringing
soup
to
his
sick
neighbor
was
a
thoughtful
gesture
.
Bringing
soup
to
his
sick
neighbor
was
a
thoughtful
gesture
.
•
As
a
peace
gesture
,
the
two
teams
exchanged
small
flags
before
the
match
.
As
a
peace
gesture
,
the
two
teams
exchanged
small
flags
before
the
match
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
gestus
“
action
.”
verb
-
gesture
,
gesturing
,
gestures
,
gestured
to
move
your
hands
,
head
,
or
other
body
parts
to
show
something
or
to
direct
someone
•
The
tour
guide
gestured
toward
the
ancient
temple
on
the
hill
.
The
tour
guide
gestured
toward
the
ancient
temple
on
the
hill
.
•
I
couldn
’
t
hear
him
,
so
he
gestured
for
me
to
come
closer
.
I
couldn
’
t
hear
him
,
so
he
gestured
for
me
to
come
closer
.
Verb
use
developed
from
the
noun
meaning
“
make
a
gesture
.”
admire
verb
-
admire
,
admiring
,
admires
,
admired
to
look
at
someone
or
something
with
pleasure
because
it
is
beautiful
,
impressive
,
or
interesting
•
Tourists
stopped
to
admire
the
ancient
temple
at
sunset
.
Tourists
stopped
to
admire
the
ancient
temple
at
sunset
.
•
She
stood
in
front
of
the
mirror
and
admired
her
new
haircut
.
She
stood
in
front
of
the
mirror
and
admired
her
new
haircut
.
Same
Latin
origin
as
the
respect
sense
,
extending
to
visual
appreciation
.
verb
-
admire
,
admiring
,
admires
,
admired
to
respect
and
think
highly
of
someone
or
something
•
Many
students
admire
their
teacher
for
her
patience
and
creativity
.
Many
students
admire
their
teacher
for
her
patience
and
creativity
.
•
As
a
young
scientist
,
he
admired
Marie
Curie
’
s
dedication
to
research
.
As
a
young
scientist
,
he
admired
Marie
Curie
’
s
dedication
to
research
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
“
admirari
”
meaning
“
to
wonder
at
,
esteem
”.
freshman
noun
-
freshman
,
freshmen
a
student
in
their
first
year
at
a
high
school
,
college
,
or
university
•
On
her
first
day
of
college
,
Maria
felt
excited
and
nervous
to
be
a
freshman
on
the
huge
campus
.
On
her
first
day
of
college
,
Maria
felt
excited
and
nervous
to
be
a
freshman
on
the
huge
campus
.
•
The
high
school
organized
an
orientation
to
help
every
freshman
find
their
classrooms
.
The
high
school
organized
an
orientation
to
help
every
freshman
find
their
classrooms
.
Mid-16th
century
:
from
fresh
+
man
,
originally
meaning
‘
new
or
inexperienced
person
’;
the
academic
sense
arose
in
the
17th
century
.
noun
-
freshman
,
freshmen
a
person
in
their
first
year
of
a
new
position
or
activity
,
especially
in
politics
,
business
,
or
sports
•
The
newly
elected
freshman
senator
gave
his
very
first
speech
in
the
chamber
.
The
newly
elected
freshman
senator
gave
his
very
first
speech
in
the
chamber
.
•
As
a
freshman
employee
,
Clara
spent
her
first
week
learning
the
company
’
s
software
.
As
a
freshman
employee
,
Clara
spent
her
first
week
learning
the
company
’
s
software
.
Extension
of
the
academic
sense
of
freshman
to
other
fields
such
as
politics
and
sports
in
the
19th–20th
centuries
.
eager
adjective
-
eager
,
eagerer
,
eagerest
very
keen
,
excited
,
and
ready
for
something
to
happen
or
to
do
something
•
The
children
were
eager
to
open
their
birthday
presents
.
The
children
were
eager
to
open
their
birthday
presents
.
•
An
eager
crowd
gathered
outside
the
stadium
hours
before
the
concert
began
.
An
eager
crowd
gathered
outside
the
stadium
hours
before
the
concert
began
.
Old
English
ēgor
and
later
Middle
English
egre
borrowed
from
Old
French
aigre
,
originally
meaning
“
sharp
,
keen
,”
which
evolved
to
the
present
sense
of
keen
desire
.
adjective
-
eager
,
eagerer
,
eagerest
(
archaic
)
sharp
,
biting
,
or
piercing
,
especially
describing
cold
wind
or
air
•
A
bitter
and
eager
wind
swept
across
the
open
fields
.
A
bitter
and
eager
wind
swept
across
the
open
fields
.
•
The
sailors
dreaded
the
eager
air
that
signaled
a
hard
northern
storm
.
The
sailors
dreaded
the
eager
air
that
signaled
a
hard
northern
storm
.
From
Middle
English
sense
of
“
sharp
,
keen
”
inherited
from
Old
French
aigre
;
over
time
this
literal
meaning
faded
while
the
figurative
sense
survived
.
nightmare
noun
a
very
frightening
or
upsetting
dream
that
often
wakes
you
up
•
The
little
boy
woke
up
crying
after
a
terrifying
nightmare
.
The
little
boy
woke
up
crying
after
a
terrifying
nightmare
.
•
I
had
a
nightmare
about
being
trapped
in
a
burning
building
.
I
had
a
nightmare
about
being
trapped
in
a
burning
building
.
Old
English
‘
niðmære
’,
from
‘
night
’
+
‘
mare
’ (
an
evil
spirit
);
originally
an
evil
being
thought
to
suffocate
sleepers
.
noun
an
extremely
difficult
,
unpleasant
,
or
annoying
situation
or
experience
•
Losing
my
passport
abroad
was
a
complete
nightmare
.
Losing
my
passport
abroad
was
a
complete
nightmare
.
•
The
morning
traffic
in
the
city
is
an
absolute
nightmare
.
The
morning
traffic
in
the
city
is
an
absolute
nightmare
.
noun
in
old
folk
tales
,
an
evil
spirit
believed
to
sit
on
a
sleeper
’
s
chest
and
cause
bad
dreams
or
suffocation
•
Medieval
villagers
blamed
the
nightmare
when
someone
awoke
gasping
for
air
.
Medieval
villagers
blamed
the
nightmare
when
someone
awoke
gasping
for
air
.
•
Stories
warned
that
a
nightmare
would
ride
a
horse
until
it
sweated
foam
.
Stories
warned
that
a
nightmare
would
ride
a
horse
until
it
sweated
foam
.
The
original
meaning
of
‘
nightmare
’
was
the
evil
spirit
itself
;
only
later
did
it
shift
to
mean
the
frightening
dream
it
was
said
to
cause
.
progressive
adjective
happening
or
changing
little
by
little
over
time
,
steadily
moving
forward
or
becoming
more
advanced
•
Thanks
to
a
series
of
progressive
upgrades
,
the
old
factory
now
runs
on
clean
solar
power
.
Thanks
to
a
series
of
progressive
upgrades
,
the
old
factory
now
runs
on
clean
solar
power
.
•
Her
piano
skills
showed
a
progressive
improvement
after
daily
practice
.
Her
piano
skills
showed
a
progressive
improvement
after
daily
practice
.
From
Latin
progressivus
,
from
progressus
“
a
going
forward
”.
adjective
supporting
or
favoring
new
ideas
,
social
reform
,
and
policies
that
aim
to
make
society
fairer
•
The
mayor
’
s
progressive
agenda
includes
free
public
transit
and
expanded
housing
programs
.
The
mayor
’
s
progressive
agenda
includes
free
public
transit
and
expanded
housing
programs
.
•
Many
young
voters
supported
the
most
progressive
candidate
in
the
election
.
Many
young
voters
supported
the
most
progressive
candidate
in
the
election
.
Political
sense
arose
in
the
late
19th
century
United
States
from
the
idea
of
social
progress
.
adjective
(
grammar
)
describing
a
verb
tense
or
aspect
that
shows
an
action
is
continuing
,
usually
formed
with
a
form
of
“
be
”
+
present
participle
(
-ing
)
•
In
the
sentence
“
She
is
reading
,” “
is
reading
”
is
the
progressive
form
of
the
verb
.
In
the
sentence
“
She
is
reading
,” “
is
reading
”
is
the
progressive
form
of
the
verb
.
•
English
uses
the
progressive
to
talk
about
temporary
actions
happening
now
.
English
uses
the
progressive
to
talk
about
temporary
actions
happening
now
.
Grammatical
use
dates
from
the
mid-19th
century
,
extending
the
idea
of
ongoing
progress
to
verb
action
.
noun
a
person
who
supports
or
belongs
to
a
movement
for
social
or
political
reform
•
The
progressive
spoke
at
the
rally
about
climate
action
.
The
progressive
spoke
at
the
rally
about
climate
action
.
•
As
a
self-described
progressive
,
he
advocates
universal
healthcare
.
As
a
self-described
progressive
,
he
advocates
universal
healthcare
.
Used
as
a
noun
since
the
1880s
for
members
of
reform
movements
in
the
United
States
.
prescription
noun
a
written
order
from
a
doctor
telling
a
patient
which
medicine
to
take
and
how
to
take
it
•
The
doctor
handed
Maria
a
prescription
for
antibiotics
after
the
examination
.
The
doctor
handed
Maria
a
prescription
for
antibiotics
after
the
examination
.
•
Without
my
glasses
,
I
couldn't
read
the
small
print
on
the
prescription
.
Without
my
glasses
,
I
couldn't
read
the
small
print
on
the
prescription
.
From
Latin
praescriptiō
,
meaning
‘
written
before
’.
Originally
referred
to
legal
written
directions
,
later
used
for
medical
orders
.
noun
a
medicine
that
you
can
only
get
from
a
pharmacy
when
a
doctor
has
approved
it
•
The
pharmacist
told
Liam
his
prescription
would
be
ready
in
ten
minutes
.
The
pharmacist
told
Liam
his
prescription
would
be
ready
in
ten
minutes
.
•
After
surgery
,
the
doctor
gave
her
a
strong
painkiller
prescription
.
After
surgery
,
the
doctor
gave
her
a
strong
painkiller
prescription
.
noun
a
suggestion
or
plan
that
is
intended
to
solve
a
problem
or
improve
a
situation
•
The
report
offered
a
clear
prescription
for
reducing
traffic
in
the
city
.
The
report
offered
a
clear
prescription
for
reducing
traffic
in
the
city
.
•
Experts
disagree
on
the
best
economic
prescription
for
inflation
.
Experts
disagree
on
the
best
economic
prescription
for
inflation
.
noun
in
law
,
the
gaining
or
loss
of
a
right
because
a
certain
period
of
time
has
passed
•
The
family
claimed
the
land
by
prescription
after
farming
it
for
decades
.
The
family
claimed
the
land
by
prescription
after
farming
it
for
decades
.
•
The
crime
was
no
longer
prosecutable
because
the
statute
of
prescription
had
expired
.
The
crime
was
no
longer
prosecutable
because
the
statute
of
prescription
had
expired
.