Education (Collins IELTS)

Alexander G. (Ukraine)
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  1. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
    “Days like today show that it’s close. I just have to eliminate the errors and stay healthy, but I feel really good right now.”
  2. define
    determine the nature of
    We use the term “outrage” to refer to the genre as well as the form of discourse that defines it. Salon (Dec 7, 2013)
  3. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
    The child appeared to be unharmed but was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.
  4. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  5. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
    This is a very, very important question, as relevant today as it was in 1943. Forbes (Dec 7, 2013)
  6. archeology
    the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
  7. linguistics
    the scientific study of language
  8. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    However, opposition activists disputed the claim, saying the rebels still held part of the town and that fighting was continuing.
  9. sociology
    the study and classification of human societies
  10. description
    the act of depicting something
    It’s an excellent description of what went on at this refreshing concert, enthusiastically received, of music that embodied Christmas spirit. Seattle Times (Dec 8, 2013)
  11. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    If added at the end of cooking, that same fresh garlic contributes piercing fireworks. Slate (Dec 9, 2013)
  12. endure
    persist for a specified period of time
    "America's commitment to this region is proven. And it is enduring."
Created on Mon Dec 09 13:16:06 EST 2013 (updated Mon Dec 09 13:18:48 EST 2013)

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