▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 7

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Fast recall sprint

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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discipline

ˈdɪsəplɪn

A branch of knowledge — military discipline is very strict.

School discipline has improved over the years.

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doubt

daʊt

The state of being unsure of something — there is no doubt in my mind.

I have doubts about his honesty.

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dream

drɪm

A series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep — I had a strange dream last night.

I had a strange dream last night.

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dwell

dwel

Think moodily or anxiously about something — they dwell in a small cottage by the river.

They dwell in a small cottage by the river.

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dynamic

daɪˈnæmɪk

An efficient incentive — this is a dynamic market that changes every day.

The company needs a dynamic leader who can adapt quickly.

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element

ˈel.ə.mənt

An abstract part of something — style is just one element of good writing.

Trust is an important element of any relationship.

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endure

ɪnˈdʊr

Put up with something or somebody unpleasant — I cannot endure this noise any longer.

She had to endure years of pain after the accident.

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estimate

ˈestəmeɪt

An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth — can you estimate how much the repairs will cost?

Can you estimate how much the repairs will cost?

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evaluate

ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt

Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of — we need to evaluate how well the new system is working.

The teacher will evaluate the students' essays on Friday.

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examine

ɪɡˈzæmɪn

Look at or investigate something carefully in order to understand it better or — the doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.

The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.

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example

ɪɡˈzæm.pəl

An item of information that is typical of a class or group — this painting is a marvellous example of her work.

Could you give me an example of the improvements you have mentioned ?

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exclude

ɪkˈskluːd

Prevent from being included or considered or accepted — please exclude me from the email list.

Please exclude me from the email list.

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