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sister
noun
a
girl
or
woman
who
has
the
same
parents
as
another
person
•
My
sister
and
I
baked
cookies
together
after
school
.
My
sister
and
I
baked
cookies
together
after
school
.
•
Leo
helped
his
baby
sister
learn
to
walk
.
Leo
helped
his
baby
sister
learn
to
walk
.
noun
a
woman
who
belongs
to
the
same
group
,
religion
,
profession
,
or
cause
as
another
person
•
The
union
leader
addressed
her
fellow
sister
firefighters
with
determination
.
The
union
leader
addressed
her
fellow
sister
firefighters
with
determination
.
•
During
the
service
,
the
congregation
welcomed
Sister
Angela
to
the
community
.
During
the
service
,
the
congregation
welcomed
Sister
Angela
to
the
community
.
noun
a
senior
female
nurse
in
charge
of
a
hospital
ward
•
The
sister
checked
each
patient
’
s
chart
before
the
doctors
arrived
.
The
sister
checked
each
patient
’
s
chart
before
the
doctors
arrived
.
•
If
you
need
help
,
press
the
bell
and
a
sister
will
come
quickly
.
If
you
need
help
,
press
the
bell
and
a
sister
will
come
quickly
.
analysis
noun
-
analysis
,
analyses
the
process
of
closely
examining
something
to
understand
it
,
explain
it
,
or
solve
a
problem
•
The
scientist's
analysis
of
the
data
revealed
an
unexpected
pattern
.
The
scientist's
analysis
of
the
data
revealed
an
unexpected
pattern
.
•
After
a
close
analysis
,
the
mechanic
found
the
cause
of
the
strange
engine
noise
.
After
a
close
analysis
,
the
mechanic
found
the
cause
of
the
strange
engine
noise
.
Late
Middle
English
(
originally
as
an
alchemical
term
):
from
medieval
Latin
,
from
Greek
análysis
‘
a
breaking
up
’,
from
analyein
‘
to
loosen
’,
from
ana-
‘
up
’
+
luein
‘
loosen
’.
noun
-
analysis
,
analyses
a
detailed
report
or
statement
that
presents
the
results
of
examining
something
•
We
read
the
market
analysis
before
making
our
investment
.
We
read
the
market
analysis
before
making
our
investment
.
•
Her
doctor
sent
an
analysis
of
the
blood
sample
within
a
day
.
Her
doctor
sent
an
analysis
of
the
blood
sample
within
a
day
.
noun
-
analysis
,
analyses
the
scientific
act
of
separating
a
substance
into
its
parts
to
learn
what
it
is
made
of
•
Water
can
be
broken
down
into
hydrogen
and
oxygen
by
chemical
analysis
.
Water
can
be
broken
down
into
hydrogen
and
oxygen
by
chemical
analysis
.
•
The
lab
performed
a
soil
analysis
to
detect
pollutants
.
The
lab
performed
a
soil
analysis
to
detect
pollutants
.
noun
-
analysis
,
analyses
the
branch
of
advanced
mathematics
that
deals
with
limits
,
calculus
,
and
related
theories
•
Real
analysis
is
a
core
subject
for
graduate
math
students
.
Real
analysis
is
a
core
subject
for
graduate
math
students
.
•
Calculus
is
studied
within
mathematical
analysis
.
Calculus
is
studied
within
mathematical
analysis
.
basis
noun
-
basis
,
bases
the
underlying
support
,
reason
,
or
foundation
for
an
idea
,
argument
,
plan
,
or
process
•
Her
accusation
had
no
real
basis
and
was
dismissed
.
Her
accusation
had
no
real
basis
and
was
dismissed
.
•
Trust
forms
the
basis
of
any
strong
friendship
.
Trust
forms
the
basis
of
any
strong
friendship
.
Late
16th
century
:
from
Latin
,
from
Greek
“
basis
”
meaning
‘
step
,
foundation
’.
noun
-
basis
,
bases
a
particular
interval
,
pattern
,
or
system
used
to
describe
how
often
or
in
what
way
something
happens
•
The
bus
runs
on
an
hourly
basis
.
The
bus
runs
on
an
hourly
basis
.
•
They
meet
on
a
weekly
basis
to
discuss
progress
.
They
meet
on
a
weekly
basis
to
discuss
progress
.
noun
-
basis
,
bases
Mathematics
:
a
set
of
independent
vectors
that
can
be
combined
to
produce
every
vector
in
a
particular
vector
space
•
In
three-dimensional
space
,
the
vectors
i
,
j
,
and
k
form
a
standard
basis
.
In
three-dimensional
space
,
the
vectors
i
,
j
,
and
k
form
a
standard
basis
.
•
Changing
the
basis
can
simplify
the
matrix
representation
of
a
transformation
.
Changing
the
basis
can
simplify
the
matrix
representation
of
a
transformation
.
noun
-
basis
,
bases
Finance
:
the
original
cost
or
value
of
an
asset
used
to
calculate
profit
or
loss
when
it
is
sold
•
Subtract
the
property's
basis
from
the
selling
price
to
find
the
gain
.
Subtract
the
property's
basis
from
the
selling
price
to
find
the
gain
.
•
Improvements
can
increase
the
basis
of
an
asset
for
tax
purposes
.
Improvements
can
increase
the
basis
of
an
asset
for
tax
purposes
.
crisis
noun
-
crisis
,
crises
a
time
of
great
difficulty
or
danger
when
important
decisions
must
be
made
•
During
the
financial
crisis
,
many
people
lost
their
jobs
and
homes
.
During
the
financial
crisis
,
many
people
lost
their
jobs
and
homes
.
•
The
sudden
storm
created
a
rescue
crisis
for
the
coastal
town
.
The
sudden
storm
created
a
rescue
crisis
for
the
coastal
town
.
from
Greek
‘
krisis
’
meaning
‘
decision
’
or
‘
turning
point
’,
originally
used
in
medical
writing
then
generalized
to
any
decisive
moment
noun
-
crisis
,
crises
the
turning
point
of
a
disease
when
it
becomes
clear
if
the
patient
will
improve
or
worsen
•
The
doctor
explained
that
the
fever
would
either
break
or
spike
during
tonight's
crisis
.
The
doctor
explained
that
the
fever
would
either
break
or
spike
during
tonight's
crisis
.
•
After
the
crisis
passed
,
the
patient's
temperature
finally
began
to
fall
.
After
the
crisis
passed
,
the
patient's
temperature
finally
began
to
fall
.
same
Greek
root
as
the
general
sense
,
first
used
in
Hippocratic
writings
to
mark
the
decisive
phase
of
illness
insist
verb
to
say
firmly
and
repeatedly
that
something
is
true
,
especially
when
other
people
are
doubtful
•
I
insist
that
I
saw
him
leave
the
building
.
I
insist
that
I
saw
him
leave
the
building
.
•
The
witness
insisted
she
was
telling
the
truth
.
The
witness
insisted
she
was
telling
the
truth
.
verb
to
demand
firmly
that
something
must
happen
or
that
someone
must
do
something
•
Grandma
insists
that
everyone
wash
their
hands
before
dinner
.
Grandma
insists
that
everyone
wash
their
hands
before
dinner
.
•
The
teacher
insisted
on
silence
during
the
test
.
The
teacher
insisted
on
silence
during
the
test
.
consistent
adjective
always
doing
things
in
the
same
way
or
keeping
the
same
level
of
quality
so
people
can
rely
on
what
will
happen
•
Maria
is
a
consistent
student
;
she
studies
two
hours
every
evening
.
Maria
is
a
consistent
student
;
she
studies
two
hours
every
evening
.
•
The
team
needs
consistent
effort
to
win
the
championship
.
The
team
needs
consistent
effort
to
win
the
championship
.
adjective
in
agreement
with
something
else
,
so
that
the
two
things
can
both
be
true
at
the
same
time
•
Her
story
was
consistent with
the
facts
the
police
had
discovered
.
Her
story
was
consistent with
the
facts
the
police
had
discovered
.
•
These
results
are
consistent with
previous
experiments
.
These
results
are
consistent with
previous
experiments
.
adjective
having
a
uniform
thickness
or
texture
everywhere
,
without
lumps
or
sudden
changes
•
Stir
the
sauce
until
it
becomes
smooth
and
consistent
.
Stir
the
sauce
until
it
becomes
smooth
and
consistent
.
•
She
mixed
the
paint
to
a
consistent
texture
before
starting
.
She
mixed
the
paint
to
a
consistent
texture
before
starting
.
assistance
noun
-
assistance
help
,
support
,
or
aid
given
to
someone
who
needs
it
.
•
The
old
man
asked
his
neighbor
for
assistance
carrying
the
heavy
groceries
upstairs
.
The
old
man
asked
his
neighbor
for
assistance
carrying
the
heavy
groceries
upstairs
.
•
If
you
have
any
questions
,
our
customer
service
team
is
available
to
offer
assistance
24/7
.
If
you
have
any
questions
,
our
customer
service
team
is
available
to
offer
assistance
24/7
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Old
French
,
from
assister
‘
to
assist
’.
noun
-
assistance
the
act
of
being
present
at
a
place
or
event
;
attendance
.
•
Your
assistance
at
tomorrow's
staff
meeting
is
mandatory
.
Your
assistance
at
tomorrow's
staff
meeting
is
mandatory
.
•
The
ceremony
will
take
place
at
noon
,
and
the
mayor's
assistance
has
been
confirmed
.
The
ceremony
will
take
place
at
noon
,
and
the
mayor's
assistance
has
been
confirmed
.
From
French
assistance
‘
presence
’,
a
sense
carried
into
early
Modern
English
.
consist
verb
to
be
made
up
of
particular
parts
or
things
,
usually
used
with
the
preposition
“
of
”
•
The
gift
basket
consists of
fresh
fruit
,
cheese
,
and
a
small
bottle
of
wine
.
The
gift
basket
consists of
fresh
fruit
,
cheese
,
and
a
small
bottle
of
wine
.
•
A
year
consists of
twelve
months
.
A
year
consists of
twelve
months
.
From
Latin
"
consistere
"
meaning
"
to
stand
firm
,
be
composed
of
"
verb
to
have
something
as
the
most
important
or
essential
part
,
quality
,
or
element
,
usually
used
with
the
preposition
“
in
”
•
True
happiness
consists in
helping
others
.
True
happiness
consists in
helping
others
.
•
The
beauty
of
the
painting
consists in
its
vibrant
colors
.
The
beauty
of
the
painting
consists in
its
vibrant
colors
.
Same
Latin
root
as
the
primary
sense
,
later
specialized
in
philosophical
and
formal
writing
.
verb
(
formal
,
now
rare
)
to
be
in
agreement
or
harmony
with
something
,
used
with
the
preposition
“
with
”
•
The
facts
of
the
case
do
not
consist with
her
testimony
.
The
facts
of
the
case
do
not
consist with
her
testimony
.
•
Such
behavior
hardly
consists with
the
company
’
s
values
.
Such
behavior
hardly
consists with
the
company
’
s
values
.
Older
legal
and
philosophical
usage
extending
the
idea
of
parts
fitting
together
to
ideas
and
facts
matching
.
assist
verb
to
help
someone
or
make
it
easier
for
them
to
do
something
•
The
nurse
hurried
over
to
assist
the
elderly
man
in
finding
his
seat
.
The
nurse
hurried
over
to
assist
the
elderly
man
in
finding
his
seat
.
•
Could
you
assist
me
with
this
heavy
suitcase
?
Could
you
assist
me
with
this
heavy
suitcase
?
From
Middle
French
assister
,
from
Latin
assistere
meaning
“
to
stand
by
,
help
”.
noun
in
sports
,
a
pass
or
action
that
directly
helps
a
teammate
score
a
point
or
goal
•
The
striker
scored
thanks
to
an
amazing
assist
from
the
left-winger
.
The
striker
scored
thanks
to
an
amazing
assist
from
the
left-winger
.
•
She
finished
the
game
with
twelve
assists
and
a
big
smile
.
She
finished
the
game
with
twelve
assists
and
a
big
smile
.
Sense
developed
in
late
19th-century
North
American
sports
reporting
,
extending
the
verb
’
s
idea
of
helping
to
team
play
.
noun
help
or
support
that
you
give
to
someone
•
Thanks
for
your
quick
assist
with
the
report
.
Thanks
for
your
quick
assist
with
the
report
.
•
The
new
search
function
is
a
huge
assist
for
students
doing
research
.
The
new
search
function
is
a
huge
assist
for
students
doing
research
.
A
19th-century
back-formation
from
the
verb
,
influenced
by
the
older
noun
“
assistance
”.
emphasise
verb
-
emphasise
,
emphasising
,
emphasises
,
emphasised
to
say
or
show
that
something
is
especially
important
so
people
notice
it
•
The
professor
emphasised
the
key
points
before
the
exam
.
The
professor
emphasised
the
key
points
before
the
exam
.
•
Campaign
posters
emphasise
the
importance
of
recycling
.
Campaign
posters
emphasise
the
importance
of
recycling
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
;
British
spelling
adopted
in
the
17th
century
.
verb
-
emphasise
,
emphasising
,
emphasises
,
emphasised
to
make
something
stand
out
or
look
more
noticeable
•
Spotlights
emphasise
the
actor
on
stage
.
Spotlights
emphasise
the
actor
on
stage
.
•
A
thin
frame
can
emphasise
a
painting
without
distracting
from
it
.
A
thin
frame
can
emphasise
a
painting
without
distracting
from
it
.
See
Sense
2
etymology
for
US
variant
;
same
historical
root
with
British
spelling
.
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
.
emphasis
noun
-
emphasis
,
emphases
special
importance
or
attention
given
to
something
•
The
teacher
placed
strong
emphasis
on
honesty
during
the
lesson
.
The
teacher
placed
strong
emphasis
on
honesty
during
the
lesson
.
•
Our
company
puts
great
emphasis
on
customer
satisfaction
.
Our
company
puts
great
emphasis
on
customer
satisfaction
.
Borrowed
in
the
16th
century
from
Latin
emphasis
,
from
Ancient
Greek
ἔμφασις
(
émphasis
)
meaning
"
appearance
,
show
,
importance
".
noun
-
emphasis
,
emphases
extra
loudness
,
force
,
or
visual
style
used
to
make
a
syllable
,
word
,
or
idea
stand
out
•
You
place
the
emphasis
on
the
first
syllable
when
“
present
”
is
a
noun
.
You
place
the
emphasis
on
the
first
syllable
when
“
present
”
is
a
noun
.
•
He
slowed
down
and
used
vocal
emphasis
to
highlight
his
main
point
.
He
slowed
down
and
used
vocal
emphasis
to
highlight
his
main
point
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
the
meaning
of
stressing
a
word
or
syllable
developed
in
English
by
the
late
16th
century
.
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
.
assistant
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
help
someone
with
their
work
or
tasks
•
The
shop
’
s
assistant
showed
me
where
the
shoes
were
.
The
shop
’
s
assistant
showed
me
where
the
shoes
were
.
•
As
a
lab
assistant
,
he
measures
chemicals
and
records
the
results
.
As
a
lab
assistant
,
he
measures
chemicals
and
records
the
results
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
present
participle
of
assister
,
from
Latin
assistere
‘
to
stand
by
’.
noun
a
software
program
or
smart
device
that
helps
users
by
carrying
out
tasks
or
answering
questions
•
You
can
ask
the
voice
assistant
to
set
an
alarm
for
7
a
.
m
.
You
can
ask
the
voice
assistant
to
set
an
alarm
for
7
a
.
m
.
•
The
smartphone
’
s
built-in
assistant
showed
me
the
fastest
route
home
.
The
smartphone
’
s
built-in
assistant
showed
me
the
fastest
route
home
.
Modern
sense
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
as
computers
gained
interactive
capabilities
.
adjective
helping
another
person
in
a
lower
or
supporting
position
•
She
was
promoted
from
assistant
editor
to
senior
editor
.
She
was
promoted
from
assistant
editor
to
senior
editor
.
•
The
coach
hired
an
assistant
coach
to
train
the
newcomers
.
The
coach
hired
an
assistant
coach
to
train
the
newcomers
.
Derived
from
the
noun
sense
,
used
attributively
since
the
18th
century
.
hypothesis
noun
-
hypothesis
,
hypotheses
a
scientific
idea
or
explanation
that
you
can
test
through
study
and
experiment
to
see
if
it
is
true
•
The
students
gathered
data
to
test
their
hypothesis
about
how
sunlight
affects
plant
growth
.
The
students
gathered
data
to
test
their
hypothesis
about
how
sunlight
affects
plant
growth
.
•
Einstein
’
s
photoelectric
hypothesis
changed
the
course
of
modern
physics
.
Einstein
’
s
photoelectric
hypothesis
changed
the
course
of
modern
physics
.
From
Ancient
Greek
“
hypóthesis
”
meaning
“
foundation
,
supposition
,”
composed
of
“
hypo-
” (
under
)
and
“
thesis
” (
placing
,
proposition
).
noun
-
hypothesis
,
hypotheses
an
idea
you
accept
temporarily
so
you
can
discuss
or
examine
a
situation
even
though
it
is
not
yet
proven
•
As
a
working
hypothesis
,
let
’
s
assume
the
shipment
was
delayed
at
customs
.
As
a
working
hypothesis
,
let
’
s
assume
the
shipment
was
delayed
at
customs
.
•
My
hypothesis
is
that
she
missed
the
bus
rather
than
overslept
.
My
hypothesis
is
that
she
missed
the
bus
rather
than
overslept
.
Same
origin
as
the
scientific
sense
:
Ancient
Greek
roots
meaning
“
put
under
”
as
a
foundation
for
reasoning
.
diagnosis
noun
-
diagnosis
,
diagnoses
the
act
of
finding
out
exactly
what
illness
or
medical
condition
someone
has
by
examining
their
symptoms
and
test
results
•
After
several
tests
,
the
doctor
finally
made
a
diagnosis
of
pneumonia
.
After
several
tests
,
the
doctor
finally
made
a
diagnosis
of
pneumonia
.
•
Early
diagnosis
can
greatly
improve
the
chances
of
recovery
.
Early
diagnosis
can
greatly
improve
the
chances
of
recovery
.
From
Greek
diagnōsis
‘
discernment
,
distinguishing
’,
from
dia
‘
apart
’
+
gnōsis
‘
knowledge
’.
noun
-
diagnosis
,
diagnoses
the
act
of
discovering
and
naming
the
cause
of
a
problem
,
fault
,
or
difficult
situation
•
The
mechanic's
quick
diagnosis
saved
us
hours
on
the
roadside
.
The
mechanic's
quick
diagnosis
saved
us
hours
on
the
roadside
.
•
A
clear
diagnosis
of
the
software
bug
helped
the
team
fix
it
in
minutes
.
A
clear
diagnosis
of
the
software
bug
helped
the
team
fix
it
in
minutes
.
Extended
from
its
medical
sense
to
general
problem-solving
contexts
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
consistently
adverb
in
the
same
way
over
a
period
of
time
,
showing
steady
regularity
•
She
consistently
arrives
at
the
office
five
minutes
early
.
She
consistently
arrives
at
the
office
five
minutes
early
.
•
The
soccer
team
has
consistently
won
its
home
games
this
season
.
The
soccer
team
has
consistently
won
its
home
games
this
season
.
Derived
from
the
adjective
“
consistent
”
+
adverbial
suffix
“
-ly
”;
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
mid-17th
century
.