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Language & Communication — Lesson 35

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acquit

əˈkwɪt

Free someone from a criminal charge by declaring them not guilty in a court of law — the jury acquitted the defendant after a long trial.

The jury acquitted the defendant after a long trial.

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acronym

ˈækrənɪm

A word formed from the initial letters of a group of words (e — uNESCO is an acronym you will encounter frequently.

NATO is an acronym for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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acronyms

ˈækrənɪmz

Acronyms are words formed from the initial letters of a longer phrase, such as — she collects acronyms from different fields.

NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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acts

ækts

Actions or deeds — she remembers all his brave acts.

Good acts of kindness are appreciated.

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acute

əˈkjuːt

Intense and severe — he has an acute sense of hearing.

She felt an acute pain in her chest.

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æd

An informal short form of 'advertisement' — he works in the ad business.

I saw an ad for a new car on TV.

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adage

ˈædɪdʒ

A short, well-known statement that expresses a general truth or practical piece of advice — as the old adage goes, practice makes perfect.

The adage 'don't count your chickens before they hatch' reminds us to be patient.

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adages

ˈædɪdʒɪz

Short, well-known sayings that express a general truth or practical principle — many old adages contain wisdom that remains relevant today.

Many old adages contain wisdom that remains relevant today.

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adagio

əˈdɑːdʒioʊ

A musical term indicating a slow tempo, typically slower than andante but — the second movement of the symphony is marked adagio.

The second movement of the symphony is marked adagio.

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adaptations

əˌdæpˈteɪʃənz

Changes made to something to fit new conditions, purposes, or environments — the adaptations of animals to desert life are remarkable.

The adaptations of animals to desert life are remarkable.

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addendum

əˈdɛndəm

A section or piece of writing added to the end of a book, document, or other — please read the addendum before signing the contract.

The author included an addendum to address reader questions.

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addressed

əˈdrɛst

Speak to or make a formal speech to a person or an audience — she addressed the crowd at the rally.

She addressed the crowd at the rally.

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