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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 16

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appreciation

əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən

Understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something — I want to express my appreciation for your help.

I want to express my appreciation for your help.

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appropriate

əˈproʊpriət

Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause — is this dress appropriate for the party?

I need to find an appropriate word for this.

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archaeology

ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi

The branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures — she studied archaeology at university and now works on a dig in Egypt.

She studied archaeology at university and now works on a dig in Egypt.

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arithmetic

əˈrɪθmətɪk

The branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations — she learned arithmetic in primary school.

She learned arithmetic in primary school.

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arrangement

əˈrɛndʒmənt

The thing arranged or agreed to — the seating arrangement at the dinner was perfect.

I made arrangements for my trip to Paris.

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astonishing

əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ

Affect with wonder — the scientist made an astonishing discovery.

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely astonishing.

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astronomy

əˈstrɑː.nə.mi

The branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole — telescopes are essential tools in modern astronomy.

She has always been fascinated by astronomy and the night sky.

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axis

ˈæksɪs

A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions — the Earth rotates on its axis.

The Earth rotates on its axis.

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backbone

ˈbæk.boʊn

A central cohesive source of support and stability — he broke his backbone in the fall.

She injured her backbone in the accident.

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breakthrough

ˈbreɪkθruː

A productive insight — the scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research.

The scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research.

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certainty

ˈsɜːrtnti

The state of being certain — there is no certainty that the plan will work.

There is no certainty that the plan will work.

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conspire

kənˈspaɪəɹ

Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together — the group conspired to overthrow the government.

The group conspired to overthrow the government.

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