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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 4

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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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surgery

ˈsɜːrdʒəri

The branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures — she specializes in heart surgery.

The patient is in surgery right now.

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tactic

ˈtæktɪk

A plan for attaining a particular goal — we used a new tactic to win the game.

We used a new tactic to win the game.

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select

səˈlekt

Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives — please select your preferred delivery date.

Please select your preferred delivery date.

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abstract

ˈæb.strækt

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance — truth and beauty are abstract concepts.

Truth and beauty are abstract concepts .

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accept

əkˈsɛpt

Consider or hold as true — I accept your offer.

I accept your offer.

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amazing

əˈmeɪzɪŋ

Affect with wonder — she has an amazing voice.

This movie is absolutely amazing!

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aspect

ˈæspekt

A distinct feature or element in a problem — we discussed every aspect of the plan.

We discussed every aspect of the plan.

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assess

əˈses

Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of — we need to assess the damage before we can plan the repairs.

The teacher will assess the students' progress at the end of the term.

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assume

əˈsuːm

Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof — I assume you are coming to the party.

I assume you are coming to the party.

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attention

əˈtenʃən

Focusing the mind on something — he attracted her attention.

Pay attention to what the teacher says.

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attitude

ˈætɪtuːd

The way a person thinks, feels, or behaves toward something or someone — his attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

She has a positive attitude toward her studies.

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average

ˈævərɪdʒ

A statistic describing the location of a distribution — her test scores are above average.

The average temperature in July is 30 degrees.

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