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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 19
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acquaintances
əˈkweɪntənsɪz
Personal knowledge or information about someone or something — he nodded to his acquaintances at the party.
She has many acquaintances but few close friends.
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activism
ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm
A policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal — his activism led to meaningful reforms in the community.
Climate activism has grown significantly in recent years.
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acuity
əˈkjuːɪti
The sharpness or keenness of vision, hearing, or intellect — the doctor tested the patient's auditory acuity.
Her visual acuity was so sharp she could read the smallest print.
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aeronautics
ˌerəˈnɔːtɪks
The theory and practice of navigation through air or space — the museum has an excellent exhibit on the history of aeronautics.
She studied aeronautics at university and now works for an aircraft manufacturer.
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aesthetics
esˈθetɪks
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and — she studied aesthetics and art history at university.
Aesthetics plays an important role in modern architecture.
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affair
əˈfɛr
A vaguely specified concern — she was having an affair with her colleague.
The government has to deal with several important affairs.
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affairs
əˈferz
Matters of personal concern — foreign affairs are a major topic in the election.
Foreign affairs are a major topic in the election.
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affirm
əˈfɜːrm
Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts — I can affirm that the report is completely accurate.
I can affirm that the report is completely accurate.
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affirms
əˈfɜrmz
Establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts — he affirms his belief in justice.
She affirms her commitment to the project.
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aftertaste
ˈæftərteɪst
An afterimage of a taste — the coffee left a bitter aftertaste.
The coffee left a bitter aftertaste.
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afterthought
ˈæftərθɑːt
Thinking again about a choice previously made — his apology felt like an afterthought.
The new wing was added almost as an afterthought.
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agendas
əˈdʒɛndəz
A temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to — let's review the agendas for tomorrow's meetings.
Let's review the agendas for tomorrow's meetings.
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