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15 Cards in this Set
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1. to separate into parts for close scrutiny; examine and explain.
construe , treat , review , research , resolve , examine , criticize , canvass , think , scrutinize , discuss , essay , process , explore , prove , scan , try |
an-a-lyze
analyzed, analyzing, analyzes |
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1. to come or go near to.
2. to become more nearly equal to in quality, degree, or amount. advance , broach , proffer , suggest , offer , present2 , introduce , propound , propose , sound3 , confront , address |
ap-proach
approached, approaching, approaches |
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1. a place or region.
2. a field of study. 3. extent or scope region (1) , locale (1) , place (1) territory , sphere , zone , region , part , spot , belt Similar Words territory , district , expanse , zone , quarter , section , locality |
ar-e-a
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1. to evaluate.
Example He assessed his situation carefully. appraise (1) , judge (2) , evaluate, judge ,criticize , calculate , adjudge gauge , weigh , examine , investigate |
as-sess
assessed, assessing, assesses |
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1. to suppose (something) to be true without evidence; take for granted.
Example I assume the rightness of your position. 2. to take on, as a duty, role, or appearance. Example She assumed the pains of the job ; The ghost assumed bodily form. |
as-sume
assumed, assuming, assumes |
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1. the right, power, or ability to give orders, make decisions, or demand or compel obedience.
control (1) , power (2) , mastery (3) , command (1) Crossref. Syn. say , power , sway , strength Similar Words sovereignty , rule , jurisdiction , dominion |
au-thor-i-ty
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. able to be had for use or purchase; at hand.
Synonyms accessible (1,2) , obtainable {obtain (vt)} Crossref. Syn. open , vacant , free Similar Words on hand , procurable, procure , ready , handy , at one's fingertips |
a-vail-a-ble
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1. an object, service, or sum of money that enhances well-being; aid.
Synonyms profit (2) , gain (1) , good (2) advantage , accommodation , asset, favor , aid , welfare , relief1 , perquisite , perk3 , assistance , blessing , help , godsend |
ben-e-fit
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1. a clear or logically formed idea.
Synonyms idea (2) , theory (1) Crossref. Syn. construct , idea Similar Words thought1 , postulate , premise , hypothesis , construct , formulation {formulate} , proposition , notion |
con-cept
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1. to be composed or formed (usu. fol. by of).
Example The United States consists of fifty states. Crossref. Syn. amount Definition 2. to have a foundation; lie (usu. fol. by in). Example Success consists in hard work. Crossref. Syn. lie |
con-sist
consisted, consisting, consists |
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1. to form or compose.
Example Seven days constitute a week. Synonyms compose (2) , comprise (2) , form (3) , make up {make (PHR 1)} Crossref. Syn. compose Similar Words embody , incorporate Definition 2. to establish; found. Example Her inheritance constituted a fund for her education. Synonyms create (1) , found2 (1) , establish (1) Similar Words institute , initiate , originate |
con-sti-tute
constituted, constituting, constitutes |
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1. the language accompanying a particular word or phrase and thus often influencing its meaning or effect.
Example The meaning of "fly" depends on its context. Definition 2. the set of circumstances or events in which a particular event occurs; situation. Example Given the context, his resignation was sensible. |
con-text
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1. an agreement, usu. legally binding, entered into by two or more parties that specifies things that should or should not be done.
Synonyms compact2 , agreement (4) Crossref. Syn. covenant , charter , obligation , agreement , treaty , concord Similar Words covenant , concordat , bargain , deal1 , indenture , treaty , settlement , convention , understanding , alliance , pact , arrangement |
con-tract
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1. to bring into being.
Synonyms found2 (1) , form (1) , initiate (1) , originate , father (2) , invent (1) , fabricate (1) , develop (4) Crossref. Syn. carve , author , constitute , procreate , establish , generate , compose , conceive , contrive , engender , start Similar Words formulate , make , devise , design , establish , fashion , generate , conceive |
cre-ate
created, creating, creates |
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1. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) pl. of datum.
Synonyms statistics (2) , input (3) , facts (2) Crossref. Syn. material Similar Words lowdown , information , evidence , figures , material |
da-ta
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