▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 27

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Fast recall sprint

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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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authenticated

əˈθentɪkeɪtɪd

Establish the authenticity of something — all authenticated devices can connect to the secure network.

The system only allows authenticated users to access sensitive data.

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autism

ˈɑːtɪzəm

A developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts — she works as a therapist helping children with autism.

My brother was diagnosed with autism when he was five years old.

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autopilot

ˌɔːtərˈpaɪlət

A cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness — the pilot engaged the autopilot during the flight.

The pilot engaged the autopilot during the flight.

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averages

ˈævərɪdʒɪz

A statistic describing the location of a distribution — test scores are reported as class averages.

The stock market averages have risen this month.

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awaited

əˈweɪ.t̬ɪd

Look forward to the probable occurrence of — the letter awaited her on the table.

The letter awaited her on the table.

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awaiting

əˈweɪtɪŋ

Look forward to the probable occurrence of — I am awaiting your reply.

I am awaiting your reply.

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awaits

əˈweɪts

Look forward to the probable occurrence of — a new life awaits you.

A new life awaits you.

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awareness

əˈwer.nəs

Having knowledge of — she showed no awareness of the rules.

There is a growing awareness of environmental issues among young people.

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awkwardness

ˈɔkwərdnəs

Unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training — he moved with the awkwardness of a teenager.

She felt a moment of awkwardness when she forgot his name.

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backbones

ˈbæk.boʊnz

A central cohesive source of support and stability — many animals rely on their backbones for structural support.

The doctor explained how the backbones protect the spinal cord.

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bafflement

ˈbæfəlmənt

Confusion resulting from failure to understand — she stared at the letter in complete bafflement.

His bafflement was clear from his confused expression.

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baffling

ˈbæf.lɪŋ

Be a mystery or bewildering to — it's a baffling decision that no one can explain.

The disappearance of the documents remains baffling to investigators.

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Mark each specimen as learned to complete this drawer.

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