▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 17

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construct

kənˈstrʌkt

An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances — we need to construct a sentence using the new vocabulary.

They constructed a new bridge across the river.

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dilemma

dəˈlemə

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more — it's a classic dilemma: money or happiness?

I'm in a dilemma about whether to take the job in Paris or stay with my family.

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doctrine

ˈdɑːk.trɪn

A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school — according to this doctrine, all citizens are equal before the law.

The government announced a new economic doctrine emphasizing free markets.

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dodge

dɑdʒ

An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade — she managed to dodge the question.

He dodged the ball just in time.

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equivalent

ɪˈkwɪvələnt

Equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance to something else — this word has no equivalent in French.

Six miles is roughly equivalent to ten kilometers.

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essence

ˈesəns

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience — vanilla essence is used in baking.

The essence of his argument was simple.

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geology

dʒiˈɑːlədʒi

A science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks — she decided to study geology at university.

Geology helps us understand how mountains and valleys are formed.

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germ

dʒɜːrm

Anything that provides inspiration for later work — the germ of an idea started forming in her mind.

Wash your hands to kill germs.

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instinct

ˈɪnstɪŋkt

Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli — it was pure instinct that made me catch the ball.

She followed her instincts and went back home.

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confused

kənˈfjuːzd

Mistake one thing for another — I was confused by the complicated instructions.

I was confused by the complicated instructions.

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impossible

ɪmˈpɑːsəbəl

Something that cannot be done — this math problem seems impossible to solve.

It's impossible to finish this project in just one day.

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objective

əbˈdʒektɪv

The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) — our main objective is to increase sales.

Our main objective is to increase sales.

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