▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 23

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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armory

ˈɑːrməri

A collection of resources — he works in the city armory.

The soldiers went to the armory to collect their weapons.

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artistry

ˈɑːrtəstri

A superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation — the dancer performed with incredible artistry.

The dancer performed with incredible artistry.

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arts

ɑːrts

Creative activities such as painting, music, dance, and sculpture that express — she studies arts at university.

She studies arts at university.

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ascribe

əˈskraɪb

Attribute or credit to — scientists ascribe this phenomenon to changes in atmospheric pressure.

He ascribes his success to hard work and dedication.

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ascribed

əˈskraɪbd

Attribute or credit to — success is often ascribed to hard work.

The painting is ascribed to the 16th century.

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ascribes

əzˈskraɪbz

Attribute or credit to — she ascribes her success to years of dedication and hard work.

She ascribes her success to years of dedication and hard work.

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aspects

ˈæspɛkts

A distinct feature or element in a problem — there are many aspects to this project that need attention.

There are many aspects to this project that need attention.

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aspire

əˈspaɪr

Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal — many young people aspire to success in their careers.

She aspires to become a doctor.

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aspired

əˈspaɪɹd

Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal — she aspired to become a doctor from a young age.

She aspired to become a doctor from a young age.

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aspires

əˈspaɪərz

Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal — she aspires to become a successful writer.

She aspires to become a successful writer.

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aspiring

əˈspaɪrɪŋ

Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal — the aspiring doctor volunteers at the local clinic.

She is an aspiring writer working on her first novel.

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assay

əˈseɪ

An appraisal of the state of affairs — gold miners use fire assay to evaluate ore samples.

The lab conducted an assay to determine the drug's potency.

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