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intercept

To stop, catch, or take something or someone before they reach their destination.

<p>To stop, catch, or take something or someone before they reach their destination.</p><p></p>
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smuggler

person who illegally moves or people across borders, especially to avoid taxes, laws, or restrictions.

<p>person who illegally moves or people across borders, especially to avoid taxes, laws, or restrictions.</p>
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contamination

The act of making something impure, dirty, or harmful by adding or mixing in something unwanted—often used with food, water, or the environment.

<p>The act of making something impure, dirty, or harmful by adding or mixing in something unwanted—often used with food, water, or the environment.</p><p></p>
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subdivision

The act of dividing something into smaller parts.

<p>The act of dividing something into smaller parts.</p><p></p>
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notation

A system of symbols, signs, or marks used to represent information, especially in mathematics, music, or science.

<p>A system of symbols, signs, or marks used to represent information, especially in mathematics, music, or science.</p>
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concisely

In a way that is brief and clear, using only the words necessary — without unnecessary details.

<p>In a way that is brief and clear, using only the words necessary — without unnecessary details.</p>
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instruction

A direction or order given to do something.

<p><strong>A direction or order</strong> given to do something.</p>
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instruction

Information that teaches how to do something (often used in the plural: instructions).

<p><strong>Information that teaches</strong> how to do something (often used in the plural: <em>instructions</em>).</p>
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outgrow

To become too big or too mature for something.

<p>To become too big or too mature for something.</p><p></p>
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outgrow

To lose interest in something as you grow older or change.

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mature

Fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.

<p>Fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.</p><p></p>
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mature

To grow or develop over time.

<p>To grow or develop over time.</p><p></p>
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eventually

At some later time; in the end, especially after a delay or a series of events.

<p>At some later time; in the end, especially after a delay or a series of events.</p><p></p>
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encompass

To include or surround something completely.

<p>To include or surround something completely.</p>
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vice versa

With the order reversed; the other way around.

<p>With the order reversed; the other way around.</p><p></p>
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way around

A method or solution to avoid or solve a problem or difficulty.

<p>A method or solution to avoid or solve a problem or difficulty.</p><p></p>
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distort

To twist or change something out of its original, true, or natural shape or meaning.

<p>To twist or change something out of its original, true, or natural shape or meaning.</p><p></p>
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endure

To suffer patiently or persist through difficulty.


<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph">To suffer patiently or persist through difficulty.</p><p><br></p>
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intrusion

(Geology) The penetration of molten rock into cracks of existing rock layers.


<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph">(Geology) The penetration of molten rock into cracks of existing rock layers.</p><p><br></p>
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loosely

In a relaxed, non-strict, or non-tight manner.

<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph">In a relaxed, non-strict, or non-tight manner.</p><p></p>
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"Memories … time like autumn leaves—some cling, others vanish in the wind." — Inspired by Haruki Murakami


scatter over

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"Knowledge grows when shared—…like sunlight, it nourishes all it touches." — Inspired by Margaret Mead


distributed

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"Ideas, like seeds, must be … to take root—some will wither, others will grow forests." — Inspired by John Muir


spread out

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"Privacy is not a luxury—it’s the wall that keeps the … of the world at bay." — Inspired by Edward Snowden


intrusions

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"Nostalgia is the art of letting moments … in the heart long after they’ve passed." — Inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald


linger

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"History is a series of … moments where everything changes, yet nothing truly does." — Adapted from James Baldwin

climaxed

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"Justice is the … of chaos by order." — Adapted from Plato

interception

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"Winter … only to teach us how deeply we crave spring." — Adapted from Rumi

persists

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"A plan without …. is like a ship without a rudder—directionless and doomed." — Adapted from Peter Drucker

feasibility

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"Old stone buildings … for centuries, while modern ones often crumble in decades."


endure

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"In nature, only the … seeds endure; the rest become soil for new life." — Adapted from Darwin

viable

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intermediary

Acting as a mediator or go-between; a person or thing that facilitates communication or interaction between parties.

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mediator

A neutral party who helps resolve disputes or facilitates communication between conflicting sides.

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The couple hired a to help them negotiate their divorce settlement amicably.

mediator

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The lawyer served as an … during the business negotiations to ensure both sides reached a fair agreement.

intermediary

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The media can sometimes … the facts in a news story.

distort

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There’s no easy … this issue; we have to fix it directly.

way around

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You can use the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit, and …

vice versa

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The park … several lakes and walking trails.

encompasses

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They searched for hours and … found the missing keys.

eventually

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Over the years, he … into a responsible adult.

matured

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The child quickly … his clothes.

outgrew

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He ignored the doctor’s … to rest.

instruction

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The instructions are written … for easy understanding.

concisely

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Mathematical … allows complex ideas to be written clearly and concisely.

notation

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The report includes a … of the data into age groups.

subdivision

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Proper storage prevents … of medical equipment.

contamination

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The used secret compartments in the truck to hide the items.

smugglers

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The police managed to … the smugglers before they crossed the border.

intercept

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In science, theories and facts are not …; one explains, the other confirms.

interchangeable