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objective

something that you plan to do or achieve

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Stride

1-a long step when walking or running 2-an important positive development:

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testimony

(an example of) spoken or written statements that something is true, especially those given in a law court

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predicament

a problem or a difficult situation

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preamble

1-an introduction to a speech or piece of writing. 2-something that happens before or leads to something else.

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enumerate

to name things separately, one by one

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petition

1-a document signed by a large number of people demanding or asking for some action from the government or another authority. 2-a formal letter to a law court asking for a particular legal action

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cascading

1-to fall quickly and in large amounts. 2-to pass on information by giving it to just a few people, who then give it to more people; to be passed on in this way 3-a large amount of something that hangs down 4-a small waterfall, often one of a group

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fringe

1-the outer part of an area. 2-a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme than the main group, and does not include many of its members 3-a decorative edge of hanging narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material. 4-If a place is fringed with something, that thing forms a border along the edge

<p><strong>1-the outer part of an area. 2-</strong><span><strong><span>a </span></strong></span>part<span><strong><span> of a </span></strong></span>group<span><strong><span> that is not very </span></strong></span>powerful<span><strong><span>, or is more </span></strong></span>extreme<span><strong><span> than the </span></strong></span>main<span><strong><span> </span></strong></span>group<span><strong><span>, and does not </span></strong></span>include<span><strong><span> many of </span></strong></span>its<span><strong><span> </span></strong></span>members 3-<strong>a decorative edge of hanging narrow strips of material or threads on a piece of clothing or material. 4-</strong><span><strong><span>If a </span></strong></span>place<span><strong><span> is </span></strong></span>fringed<span><strong><span> with something, that thing </span></strong></span>forms<span><strong><span> a </span></strong></span>border<span><strong><span> along the </span></strong></span>edge</p>
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upheaval

a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble

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frivolous

1-behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously 2-A frivolous activity or object is silly or not important rather than useful or serious

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virtually

almost 2-using computer technology over the internet, and not involving people physically going somewhere

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virtual

1-almost a particular thing or quality 2-created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world

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consolation

something that makes someone who is sad or disappointed feel better

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by no means

not at all

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coherent

1-If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way. 2-If someone is coherent, you can understand what that person says.

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facilitate

1-to make something possible or easier 2-to help people deal with a process or reach an agreement or solution without getting directly involved in the process, discussion, etc. yourself

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profound

1-felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way. 2-showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters

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profundity

the quality of showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters

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aversion

1- (a person or thing that causes) a feeling of strong dislike or of not wishing to do something. 2- a feeling of strong dislike or unwillingness to do something.

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premise

1-an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based 2-to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief.

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discrepancy

1-a difference between two things that should be the same 2-an unexpected difference, esp. in two amounts or two sets of facts or conditions, which suggests that something is wrong and has to be explained

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terminus

the last stop or the station at the end of a bus or train route

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unerring

1-never failing to hit a target 2-always accurate in your judgment or ability

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providence

an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives

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bewilderment

confusion

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Untether

to release a person, animal, or thing so that he, she, or it can move or act freely

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discretion

1-the ability to behave without causing embarrassment or attracting too much attention, especially by keeping information secret 2-the right or ability to decide something 3-choice, or the right to make a choice, based on judgment.

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ruse

a trick intended to deceive someone

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glamorous

attractive in an exciting and special way

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gab

to talk continuously and eagerly, especially about things that are not important

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dissertation

a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university

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reconcile

1-to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together. 2-to adjust the way you think about a fact or situation that is opposed to another fact or situation so that you can accept both.

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ambivalent

having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel

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defile

1-to spoil something or someone so that that thing or person is less beautiful or pure.

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misanthropic

not liking other people

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incisiveness

the fact that an idea or opinion is expressed in a clear and direct way that shows good understanding of what is important

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coherent

1-If an argument, set of ideas, or a plan is coherent, it is clear and carefully considered, and each part of it connects or follows in a natural or reasonable way. 2-If someone is coherent, you can understand what that person says

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regardless

despite; not being affected by something

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improbable

not likely to happen or be true

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assail

1-to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly. 2-to cause someone to experience a lot of unpleasant things.

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merit

the quality of being good and deserving praise.

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premise

1-an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based 2-to base a theory, argument, etc. on an idea, thought, or belief

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condescend

to behave in a way which shows that you consider yourself to be better or more intelligent than other people

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immaculate

1-perfectly clean or tidy 2-perfect and without any mistakes.

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falsify

to change something, such as a document, in order to deceive people

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conspicuous

very noticeable or attracting attention, often in a way that is not wanted

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neurotic

1-behaving strangely or in an anxious (= worried and nervous) way, often because you have a mental illness. 2-someone who behaves strangely, often because they have a mental illness.

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bespoke

specially made for a particular person, organization, or purpose

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acuity

the ability to hear, see, or think accurately and clearly

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lenient

not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected

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solidarity

agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially a political group

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mull something over

to think carefully about something for a long time