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Ontology (n)- The study of nature and the basic classifications along with the relationships between them. In science class, we often use **ontology** to understand the relationship between animal species.//[|Ground Rules for Good Research]: A 10 Point Guide for Social Researchers

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=week 2= 1. inadequate adj. not adepquate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable. EX: I felt inadequate in my new job, so I left of my own accord. Source: exploring contrnt 2. acquaintance n. a person you fimilar wwith. Ex : I made his acquaintance at a party. Source: exploring contrnt 3. nocturnally adv.of or pertaining to the night. Ex: Perennial erect herbs having nocturnally fragrant flows. Source: exploring contrnt 4. investigate v. look into, conduct an inquiry or inverstigation of Ex: The police are investigating the murder. Source: exploring contrnt 5. scavenge v. to search through unwanted things. Ex: The gled scavenges for rat and carrion. Source: exploring contrnt 1 6. accelerate v. happening faster than usual. Ex: The car accelerated as it overtook me. Source: exploring contrnt 1 7. arise v. to come being, appear Ex: Accidents often arise from carlessness. Source: exploring contrnt 1 8. radiate v. spread out Ex: Light and heat radiate from the sun. Source: exploring contrnt 1 9. undisputed adj. accepted by everyone, known to be true. The peoduct has become the undisputed market leader. Source: exploring contrnt 1 10. solitary adj. alone; without others. Ex: The wind blew bleak as winter-all round was solitary. Source: exploring contrnt 1 11. chronological adj. arranged in the order of time. Ex: A chronological record of the events of successive years. Source: exploring contrnt 1 12. ironic adj. opposite of what is expected; unexpected. Ex: An ironic turn of events. Source: exploring contrnt 1 13. remote adj. far away; distant in time. Ex: The connection between these idea is very remote. Source: exploring contrnt 1 14. valid adj. well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force; still legally acceptable. EX: A vredit card is not a valid poof of identity. Source: 1e Articles 15. aisle n. a long narrow passage. Ex: The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat. Source: 1e Articles 16. gregarious adj. enjoying the company of others, growing in groups that are close together Ex: A gregarious person who avoids solitude. 17. charming adj. attract; cause to be enamored. Ex: Her colorful character makes her very charming. Source: The Rwards of Living a Solitary Life 18. bliss n. a state of extreme happiness Ex: Our life was unadulterated bliss. Source: The Rwards of Living a Solitary Life 19. unconscious adj. lacking awareness and the capacityfor sensory perception as if asleep or dead. Ex: He was unconscious of his mistake. Source: The Rwards of Living a Solitary Life 20. pothole n. a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering Ex: I fell over in the filthily potholed. Source: writing to communication 3 21. strew v. spread by scattering, cover; be dispersed over Ex: They strewed seeds over the earth. Source: writing to communication 3 22. scatter n. v. to cause to separate and go in different directions(n.) the act of scattering (v.) Ex: The farmers were scattering seed on the fields. Source: writing to communication 3 23. shabby adj. showing signs of wear and tear Ex: You look rather shabby in those clothes. Source: writing to communication 3 24. antiseptic adj. n. thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms (adj.) a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues (n.) Ex: She gargle with an antiseptic mouthwash. Source: writing to communication 3 25. emblematic adj. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract Ex: Whiteness is emblematic of purity. Source: writing to communication 3 =week 3= =week 4=
 * Week 1** - **Vocabulary for Week Ending Friday July 3 ** //
 * 1) entertainer (n.) definition: a singer, comedian, dancer esp. Example: An entertainer who impersonates celebrities. Source:http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-michael-jackson-dead26-2009jun26,0,2152435.story
 * 2) enigmatic adj. resembling an enigma; perplexing; mysterious Example: A professor's enigmatic grading system. Source: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-michael-jackson-dead26-2009jun26,0,2152435.story
 * 3) tarnish v. to grow dull or discolored, lose luster. Example: Air and mosture tarnish silver. Source: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-michael-jackson-dead26-2009jun26,0,2152435.story
 * 4) legacy n. gift of property when the person died. Example: A legacy of religious freedom. Source: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-michael-jackson-dead26-2009jun26,0,2152435.story
 * 5) restore v. to bring back into existence, reestablish Example: He restore her to consciousness. Source: []
 * 6) membrane n. the thin, limiting covering of a cell or cell part. Example: The cell is surrounded by a membrance prtect itself from harm. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 7) speculate v. meditate, to indulge in conjectural thought. Speculate on the origin of the universe. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 8) segregate v. to separate or set apart from others. Segregate people with infectious diseases. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 9) simulate v. to create a simulation, likeness, or model of. Some moths simulate dead leaves. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 10) synthesis n. the process of producing a chemical compound. Synthesis section design was relatively static. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 11) propose v. suggest, advise. He propose to set off immediately. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 12) hostil adj. difficult, not friendly, opposed in feeling, action. His glance was hostile. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 13) spontaneous adj.coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency. A spontaneous burst of applause. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 14) particle n. piece, a tiny or very small bit. There wasn't a particle of truth in what he said. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 15) origin n. something from which anything arises or is derives, source. Man ha always speculated upon the origin of universe. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 16) coordinate n. v. adj. of the same order or degree, equal in rank or importance(adj.) a person or thing of equal rank or importance(n.) to place or class in the same order, rank, division(v.) Let's coordinate, coordinate our efforts. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 17) extremely adv. in an extreme degree, exceedingly, An extremely small amount. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 18) intrigue v. to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new,or otherwise fascinating or compeling qualities. Intrigue against a government. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 19) fascinate v. to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal chaem, unusual nature, or some other special quality. The children is fascinate by the toy in the shop window. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 20) irritate v. to excite to impatience or anger. Don't irritate her, she's on a short fuse today. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 21) captivate v. to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence. He was captivated by her beauty. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 22) distinguish v. to mark off as different. He was disinguished from the other boys by his height. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 23) portion n. a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with ot. I read a portion of the manuscript. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 24) dehydration n. the act or process of dehydrating. In the desert you must take plenty of liquid to avoid dehydration. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 25) conservatism n. the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change. Couldn't buy into that brand of conservatism. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 1) unsophisticated adj. simple, lacking complexity. Ex: An unsophisticated country person. Source: []
 * 2) enormous adj. large or extent or amount or power or degree. Ex: She stood alone in the enormous stage. Source: http://www.mhhe.com/mayfieldpub/tsw/run-on-s.htm
 * 3) economize v. use cautiously and frugally, avoid the waste of. Ex: The need to economize scarce energy resources.Source: []
 * 4) hazardous adj. risk, danger. Ex: It's very hazardous when you across road without seeing each side. Source: []
 * 5) stringy adj. consisting of or containing string or strings. Ex: We had second string. Source: []
 * 6) splice v. joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together Ex:He wants to splice togerther the broken ends of ropes. Source: []
 * 7) applaud v. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval Ex: He was loudly applauded. Source: []
 * 8) innate n. being talented through inherited qualities, EX: Ability is not innate , but comes through practice. Source: []
 * 9) splurge n. an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.) v. be showy or ostentatious Ex: He had a splurge and bought two new suits. Source: []
 * 10) spectrum n. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave, broad range. Ex: Red and violet are at opposite ends of the spectrum . Source: []
 * 11) associate n. a person who joins with others in some activity ;v. keep company with; adj. having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status Ex: I got a new job and a new set of work associations. Source: []
 * 12) gradually adv. step by step, bit by bit, by small degrees or increments. Ex:The sea is gradually encroaching on the land. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 13) monopoly n. exclusive control or possession of something. Ex: The telecommunication service is a government monopoly. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 14) eliminate v. remove from a contest or race. Ex: Their team was eliminated in the first round. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 15) inevitable adj. an unavoidable event Ex: It's gradually borne in on us that defeat be inevitable. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 16) forage v. to search for supplies or food; n. the search of Ex: Cows and sheep depends forage to feed. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 17) sedentary adj. staying in one place Ex: Sedentary habits often interfere with health. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 18) harpoon n. a spear attached to a rope used for hunting Ex: He uses a harpoon to hunt fish. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 19) migrate vi. to go from one place or climate to another Ex: Ducks migrate every fall. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 20) concurrently adv. happening together or at the same time. Ex: One that occurs or exists concurrently with another. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 21) preserve v. keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; prevent from rotting Ex: It's the duty of the police to preserve the public order. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 22) valedictorian n. the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement. Ex: He was selected as valedictorian of our class and assigned to write a paper to be delivered at one of the public auditoriums. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 23) fuzzy adj. unclear, covering with fine light hairs Ex:My memories of middle school are fuzzy. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 24) touted v. to praise someone or something, show off Ex: Touting in the local papers. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 25) keynote n. the principal theme in a speech or literary work, a fundamental or central idea. Ex: The governor will keynote the convention. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 1) offense n.a feeling of anger caused by being offended ,a crime less serious than a felony Ex: He is quick to take offense. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 2) narcissistic adj. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance. Ex: She is so narcissistic that she failed. Source: writing to communication 3
 * 3) profound adj. deep meaning, show the great knowlege or unterstanding Ex: His knowledge about the subject is very profound. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 4) prominent adj. outstanding, special, important, well known. Ex: Einstein was a prominent scientist. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 5) innovation n. something new or different introduced, the act of innovating, a new idea. Ex: Continuous innovation is also necessary for success. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 6) abstract n. not concreate, difficult to understand. Ex: I can not understand the so abstract concept.real or actual. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 7) tangible n. easy to understand, capable of being treated as fact, Ex: represent or express something abstract in tangible form. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 8) bias n. prejudice, influence in an unfair way. Ex: His birth background biases him against businessmen. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 9) concrete adj. real, constituting an actual thing or instance. Ex: Have you any concrete thoughts on how to deal with this difficulty? Source: writing to communication 3
 * 10) narrate v. to give an account or tell the story of. Ex: Shall I narrate a strange experience of mine? Source: writing to communication 3
 * 11) deteriorate v. become worse or distegrate. Ex: Food is apt to deteriorate in summer. Source: exploring contrnt 1
 * 12) memoir n. an account of the author's personal experiences . Ex: At the end of his career in politics, he retired and wrote his memoirs. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 13) contemporary n. a person of nearly the same age as another . adj. characteristic of the present . Ex: He had devoted his whole life to the study of contemporary art. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 14) capture n. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property . v. succeed in representing or expressing something intangible . Ex: The novel <span class="mut_lvs">captured the imagination of thousands of readers. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 15) curious adj. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected. Ex: The cat felt <span class="mut_lvs">curious when she saw her own reflection in the mirror. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 16) pause n. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something, v. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing. Ex: When he had run up the hill, he paused for a minute to rest. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 17) crumple v. fold or collapse Ex: Silk dresses are easy to <span class="mut_lvs">crumple up if not carefully handled. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 18) embroider v. decorate with needlework, add details to . Ex: She <span class="mut_lvs">embroidered the cushion with flowers. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 19) haltingly adv. in a halting manner . Ex: To walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.
 * 20) entirely adv. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent, without any others being included or involved . Ex: The two brothers have <span class="mut_lvs">entirely different temperaments. Source: Reader's Choice 5th.

= week5 = = = <span style="display: block; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman; text-align: left; msofontkerning: 0pt;">1. potted adj. of plants, planted or grown in a pot. Ex: I potted up a flower in the newly bought flowerpot. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 2. poke v. poke or thrust abruptly; n. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow), Ex: He poked his finger into the hole. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 3 beverage n. any liquid suitable for drinking Ex: The beverage prepared from the seedsof this plant. 4. crumbly adj. apt to break into small fragments or disintegrate Ex: a mild yellow cheese with a crumbly texture. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">5. powdered adj. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust. Ex: The paint is sold in powdered form. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">6. mound n. (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands; a small natural hill Ex: Theere is a mound of papers on my desk. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">7. weary v. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; adj. physically and mentally fatigued Ex: she is weary by the contant noise. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">8. apprehensive adj. quick to understand-Nathaniel Hawthorne, mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger. Ex: I'm apprehensive about the results of the exams. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">9. acknowledge v. to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of Ex: She is acknowledged as the best tennis-player in the world. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">10. aspire v. aim, shoot for, desire for Ex: In his childhood, he aspire to become a great general. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">11. culmination n. that in which anything culminates; the culminating position or stage; highest point; acme. Ex: He reached the culmination of his career after twenty years of hard work. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">12. provoke v. to anger, enrage, exasperate,to stir up, arouse, or call forth Ex: He tried to provoke them into fighting. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">13. liberate v. to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage Ex: This will liberate him from economic worry. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">14. impress v. to affect deeply or strongly in mind or feelings; influence in opinion Ex: My father impressed me with the importance of hard work. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">15. absorb v. to suck up or drink in, to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate Ex: Plants absorb minerals and other nutrients from the soil. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">16. drowsy adj. sleepy EX: He felt drowsy when he was listening to music. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">17. inefficient adj. not efficient; unable to effect or achieve the desired result with reasonable economy of means. Ex: The government refuses to prop up inefficient industries. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">18. ambitiously adv. in an ambitious and energetic manner Ex: That pattern was to be repeated far more ambitiously in the water industry. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">19. accommodation n. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances Ex: Hotel accommodation was scarce during the Olympic Games. <span style="font-size: 12pt; msofontkerning: 0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msolist: Ignore;">20. client n. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer, Ex: Asking a client where and how to mail something.

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**week 6**
1. carpet n. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric. Ex: This <span class="mut_lvs">carpet is of Russian style. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 2. textile adj. of or relating to fabrics or fabric making n. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers Ex: I got a job in a <span class="mut_lvs">textile factory. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 3.restoration n. getting something back again Ex: The army's task was the <span class="mut_lvs">restoration of public order. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 4. antique adj. belonging to or lasting from times long ago. n. an old thing. Ex: She's an <span class="mut_lvs">antique, a used-car dealer. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 5. graphics n. photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication Ex: Computer has graphics order. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 6. lithography n. a method of planographic printing from a metal or stone surface Ex: She knows the medium of lithography. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 7. etching n. an impression made from an etched plate Ex: Hanging on the wall was a fine <span class="mut_lvs">etching of the church. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. <span style="display: block; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman; text-align: left; msofontkerning: 0pt;"> 8. ceramics n. the art of making and decorating pottery. Ex: The order for <span class="mut_lvs">ceramic tiles has been booked in. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 9. numerous adj. amounting to a large indefinite number. Ex: The Earth is only one of the <span class="mut_lvs">numerous planets in the universe. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 10. immersion n. complete attention; intense mental effort Ex: She has immersion in her artworks. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 11. excavate v. find by digging in the ground Ex: Excavate an ore-rich hillside. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 12. settlement n. an area where a group of families live together. Ex: There is no prospect of a <span class="mut_lvs">settlement of the dispute. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 13. tropical adj. of or relating to the tropics, or either tropic of or relating to the tropics, or either tropic. Ex: These <span class="mut_lvs">tropical flowers have bright colors. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 14. indigenous adj. originating where it is found Ex: The <span class="mut_lvs">indigenous population was soon displaced by the settlers. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 15. edible n. any substance that can be used as food adj. suitable for use as food Ex: Are kernels of apricots <span class="mut_lvs">edible? Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 16. campaigns n. a race between candidates for elective office v. run, stand, or compete for an office or a position Ex: That politician won the presidential election <span class="mut_lvs">campaign and became the President. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 17. inclination n. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others Ex: I have little <span class="mut_lvs">inclination to listen to you all evening. Source: Reader's Choice 5th. 18. impatiently adv. in an impatient manner Ex: The audience began to shuffle <span class="mut_lvs">impatiently. Source: exploring contrnt 1 19. terminal n. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods adj. being or situated at an end Ex: A record message is played when the airport bus approaches the <span class="mut_lvs">terminal. Source: exploring contrnt 1 20. repugnant adj. offensive to the mind Ex: The idea of accepting a bribe is <span class="mut_lvs">repugnant to me. Source: exploring contrnt 1

**week 7**
1. Persecute v. to treat someone cruelly and make them suffer, especially because of their religious or political beliefs Ex: They suffered persecution for their beliefs. Source: exploring contrnt 1 2. Settler n. one of a large number of people who go to live in a new area. Ex: The settlers were soon acclimatized. Source: exploring contrnt 1 3. Quota n.a prescribed number Ex: The quota on import cars has been lifted. Source: exploring contrnt 1 4. Steadily adj. at a steady rate or pace Ex: Prices are rising steadily. Source: exploring contrnt 1 5. Romanticize adj. interpret romantically Ex: Don’t romanticize this uninteresting work. Source: exploring contrnt 1 6. domestic adj. relating to the house, home, or family Ex: She felt fenced in domestic routine. Source: exploring contrnt 1 7. Predominant adj. most powerful, noticeable, or important Ex: His predominant characteristic is honesty. Source: exploring contrnt 1 8. Flexible adj. easily bent; capable of being changed Ex: This tube is flexible but tough Source: exploring contrnt 1 9. Mandate n. A document giving an official instruction or command v. Assign under a mandate Ex: The government mandate the police to reduce crime. Source: exploring contrnt 1 10. skeptically adv. with skepticism Ex: He considers this result of case skeptically. Source: exploring contrnt 1 11. violent adj. effected by force or injury rather than natural causes Ex: Violent crime is only one of the maladies afflicting modern society. Source: exploring contrnt 1 12.   aggravated adj. make worse. Ex: He aggravated his condition by leaving hospital too soon. Source: exploring contrnt 1

13.   enforcement v. the act of enforcing Example: The police are responsible for the enforcement of the law. Source: exploring contrnt 1

14.   predispose v. give protection to Example: His experience predisposed him to a life of stability. Source: exploring contrnt 1

15. granted acknowledged as a supposition. Example: take for granted. Source: exploring contrnt 1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">16. <span style="font-size: 7pt; color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">statistics n. a datum that can be represented numerically <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Example: The official prefixed an explanatory note to the list of statistics. Source: exploring contrnt 1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">17. <span style="font-size: 7pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">strict adj. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; of rules stringently enforced <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> example: Our manager is very strict with us. Source: exploring contrnt 1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">18. <span style="font-size: 7pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">illegal adj. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">example: It's illegal to carry guns in our country. Source: exploring contrnt 1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">19. <span style="font-size: 7pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">capita n. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> example: Per capita incomes rose sharply last year. Source: exploring contrnt 1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">20. <span style="font-size: 7pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">insurance n. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;"> example: Did you claim on the insurance after your car accident? Source: exploring contrnt 1 <span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-ansi-language: EN;">