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Language & Communication — Lesson 42

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amend

əˈmend

Make changes or improvements to something, especially a document, law, or — parliament passed a motion to amend the constitution.

The committee voted to amend the proposal before the deadline.

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amended

əˈmendɪd

Changed or improved something, especially a document or law, by making small — congress amended the bill before passing it.

The constitution was amended to include new rights for citizens.

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amending

əˈmendɪŋ

Making changes or improvements to a document, law, or text, typically to — they spent hours amending the contract terms.

The committee is amending the proposal before the final vote.

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anagram

ˈænəɡræm

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase — can you find an anagram of 'earth'?

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

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anatomical

ˌænəˈtɑːmɪkəl

Relating to the physical structure of living organisms, especially the human — she has a deep knowledge of anatomical terminology.

Medical students study anatomical drawings in detail.

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anecdotes

ˈænɪkdoʊts

Short, interesting or amusing stories about a real person or event, often told informally — the book is full of personal anecdotes about famous writers.

She told us anecdotes about her childhood in the countryside.

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annals

ˈænəlz

These old books with gold clasps record important events from the past like annals do — she became famous in the annals of medical research.

The annals of Roman history are filled with stories of conquest and betrayal.

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annotation

ˌænəˈteɪʃən

A note or comment added to a text, image, or other item to explain, criticize — the teacher added annotations to the student's essay to explain the corrections.

The teacher added annotations to the student's essay to explain the corrections.

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annotations

ænəˈteɪʃənz

Notes or comments added to a text, image, or document to explain, interpret, or — the app allows users to add annotations to PDF documents.

The editor added annotations to clarify the historical references in the text.

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announced

əˈnaʊnst

Make a known or give information about something publicly or officially — she announced her resignation yesterday.

The company announced its new product line.

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announcement

əˈnaʊnsmənt

A public or official statement that gives information about something that is — she made an announcement at the meeting.

Did you hear the announcement about the new policy?

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announcements

əˈnaʊnsmənts

Public statements or notices that inform people about something, often made — we heard the flight announcements at the airport.

The school made announcements about the new schedule.

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