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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 10

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interpret

ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt

Make sense of; assign a meaning to — can you interpret this diagram for me?

Can you interpret this diagram for me?

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issue

ˈɪʃuː

An important question that is in dispute and must be settled — can we go back to the main issue?

There is a serious issue with the project deadline.

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kind

kaɪnd

A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality — he has a kind heart.

She is very kind to everyone she meets.

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least

liːst

Something that is of no importance — the least you can do is apologize.

This is the least expensive option in the store.

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living

ˈlɪvɪŋ

The experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities — what is your standard of living?

The cost of living is very high in this city.

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logic

ˈlɑdʒɪk

The branch of philosophy that analyzes inference — there's no logic in your argument at all.

Philosophy students study logic in their first year.

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magic

ˈmædʒɪk

Any art that invokes supernatural powers — she believed in the magic of love.

The magician performed real magic on stage.

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mark

mɑːrk

A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) — she had a red mark on her arm where she'd burned herself.

There were dirty marks on her trousers where she had wiped her hands .

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math

mæθ

Short for mathematics — I have math class at 9 AM.

I have math class at 9 AM.

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matter

ˈmætər

A vaguely specified concern — does it matter if I'm late?

Does it matter if I'm late?

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mean

miːn

Express or represent something such as an idea , thought , or fact — what does this word mean?

What does this word mean?

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medicine

ˈmedɪsn̩

A substance used to treat illness or disease, usually in the form of a liquid — keep the medicine away from children.

Take this medicine twice a day with food.

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