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  1. prospect
    belief about the future
    He sees the company’s best growth prospects in Western Europe and Turkey. Forbes (Feb 3, 2012)
  2. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  3. evolve
    undergo development
    The science is still evolving and new effects are being recognized and included.  New York Times (Feb 2, 2012)
  4. decade
    a period of 10 years
    He has spent the past two decades in prison - first in the United States and then France - for drug trafficking and money laundering.
  5. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
    Intense pain driving her to bed; relieved by sleep, but soon returning after waking. Anshutz, Edward Pollock
  6. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
    My interest and enthusiasm were at once aroused. Walworth, Ellen H.
  7. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
    Made up of dozens of researchers, it compiled all the scientific data available on jellies worldwide.
  8. award
    give, especially as an honor
    But officials have awarded Toronto all four men’s national team home games in 2012. New York Times (Feb 4, 2012)
  9. frontier
    an international boundary or the area immediately inside it
    The new frontier has been so far removed to Rumanian ground as military reasons require. Various
  10. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
    The amount of work some people get through is simply enormous. Various
  11. genetics
    the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  12. differentiate
    acquire a distinct character
    The website differentiates itself from other review sites by emphasizing quality control.
  13. generate
    produce, as energy
    He said Russia was consuming more gas at home, to heat homes and generate electricity. New York Times (Feb 4, 2012)
  14. enhance
    increase
    Doping, or using performance enhancing substances in professional sports, is not a federal crime.
  15. attribute
    credit to
    Mr. Cioffi’s grandparents, who raised him, attributed his father’s death to “a broken heart,” his nephew, Frank, said. New York Times (Feb 1, 2012)
  16. motion
    a state of change
    However, he made no motion of departure, but stood scraping a toe between the stones. Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
  17. adjust
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
    "They were unable to adjust themselves to their environment" (Karl A. Menninger).
  18. devote
    dedicate
    She was a devoted attendant on all church services, and worker in all church causes. Smith, Mary P. Wells
  19. fundamental
    being or involving basic facts or principles
    Looking back, I still believe my two fundamental strategies are rock solid for any small start-up trying to attract that first big account.
  20. notion
    a general inclusive concept
    All the same, I can't help being worried by the notion of leaving mother alone on Christmas Day itself. MacKenzie, Compton
  21. alter
    cause to change; make different
    He was thinking the idea over in his steady way, and had not paid heed to Harry's altered mood. Hope, Anthony
  22. predominantly
    much greater in number or influence
    But after all this time a question remains: Is a predominantly black ballet company even necessary? New York Times (Feb 9, 2012)
  23. conform
    adapt oneself to new or different conditions
    Women must be human in just so far as may conform to our individual needs. d'Auvergne, Edmund B.
  24. uniform
    always the same
    Done this way, workers with little training can produce expert and completely uniform results. Slate (Feb 9, 2012)
  25. external
    coming from the outside
    We cannot get to ourselves, there are so many external comforts to wade through. Frothingham, Octavius Brooks
  26. crucial
    of the greatest importance
    For Greece, some crucial details are missing in the deal, including how the European Central Bank will participate.
  27. denote
    be a sign or indication of
    The Watcher was nursing his foot, and making inarticulate noises that denoted pain. Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
  28. bravery
    feeling no fear
    Writing such an honest book is an act of bravery.
  29. criminal
    someone who has committed a punishable act
    Six people died and criminal proceedings are continuing.
  30. mature
    develop and reach adulthood
    He is older, wiser, more mature, more patient.
  31. permanent
    continuing or enduring without marked change in status
    About one hundred of them were talking about locating, and were looking for places and material for building themselves more permanent houses. Gray, William Henry
  32. fade
    become less clearly visible or distinguishable
    The blood is faded long ago from my hand. Murray, Gilbert
  33. enforce
    ensure observance of laws and rules
    The duty of the police is to enforce law.
  34. conflict
    a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
    His statement conflicts with the facts. He says he wasn't in the crime scene, but according to the camera records he was there.
  35. drag
    the act of pulling with force
    In the documentary that we had watched, the lion was dragging his prey with great effort because he hunted a huge one.
  36. reverse
    change to the contrary
    There is no way to reverse aging process.
  37. landscape
    an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
    He gazed out at the beautiful landscape. Mountains were in snow and trees were like a bride.
  38. poverty
    the state of having little or no money and possessions
    He was born in poverty, but he became one of the richest people in the world.
  39. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
    The decreasing prices provide an incentive for customers to buy.
  40. reward
    an offer of money for helping to find a criminal or property
    The firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions.
  41. scarcity
    a small and inadequate amount
    There is scarcity of food and water that affects millions in Africa.
  42. precious
    of high worth or cost
    More precious woods are also used in furniture: rose-wood, satin-wood, ebony, and sandal-wood. Arnoux, L.
  43. exceed
    be or do something to a greater degree
    You had better not to exceed the speed limit in this area because the cups can catch you easily.
  44. revenue
    the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
    Some zoos do not have enough revenue to feed their new-born animals.
  45. offset
    a compensating equivalent
    How can we offset out loss of money while we don't have a proper job yet?
  46. restore
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
    We need to have somebody restore our house because it's too old to live in it. We need to renew it.
  47. dramatically
    with respect to dramatic value
    In recent years the number of the captive panda population has increased dramatically.
  48. hesitate
    pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
    He wasn't sure to call her or not, but after hesitating for one or two minutes he decided to call.
  49. eliminate
    remove from a contest or race
    He could have been eliminated from the race if they had understoos that he used performance enhancing drugs.
  50. awake
    not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
    Mrs. Balfame was probably awake when you came in, even if she had gone to bed. Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
  51. dependence
    the state of relying on someone or something else
    Illinois Gov. said developing offshore wind energy would “promote economic development and create jobs, while reducing our dependence on foreign energy sources.” Chicago Tribune (Mar 30, 2012)
  52. exhibit
    make visible or apparent
    Highly democratic, the center will continue periodically exhibiting six young, new artists every two months. Seattle Times (Apr 12, 2012)
  53. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
    "It is an area with wildly fluctuating climatic conditions." Scientific American (Mar 21, 2012)
  54. severe
    very strong or vigorous
    Left-handedness is, however, much more common among individuals with severe learning difficulties, such as mental retardation. Scientific American (Apr 14, 2012)
  55. contradict
    be in opposition to
    Just so; but young people must never contradict their elders.' Molesworth, Mrs. (Mary Louisa)
  56. facilitate
    make easier
    When planning a unit, I often work on the rubric first; setting goals in advance facilitates planning. New York Times (Mar 22, 2012)
  57. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
    A state investigation found no evidence of child abuse. New York Times (Apr 13, 2012)
  58. substitute
    a person or thing that can take the place of another
    Besides gold there are still other leaf-metals used, principally aluminium as a substitute for silver. Adam, Paul
  59. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
    In such an environment, advocates for workers say that cutting funds for training and other services makes little sense. New York Times (Apr 9, 2012)
  60. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
    The distance is equivalent to swimming the Channel seven times.
  61. utilize
    put into service
    Tramways have made the outskirts accessible and builders have utilized the opportunity. Various
  62. dispose
    throw or cast away
  63. definitive
    supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
    Only directed research will provide a definitive answer to this fascinating question. Scientific American (Apr 3, 2012)
  64. inspire
    fill with revolutionary ideas
    Mellencamp said his work was inspired by Donovan's melodies, lyrics and arrangements. Seattle Times (Apr 15, 2012)
  65. cite
    make reference to
    “Even mild hearing loss can triple the risk of falling,” said Dr. Lin, citing his own research as well as a study of Finnish twins. New York Times (Apr 5, 2012)
Created on Mon Feb 06 12:23:46 EST 2012 (updated Sun Apr 15 05:21:16 EDT 2012)

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