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expand, enlarge, broaden, increase
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widen the road, widen the scope, widen the gap
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/wɪdθ/
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the measurement or extent of something from side to side
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The width of the table is 2 meters.
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breadth, span, extent, scope
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width of the road, width of the table, width measurement
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the people engaged in or available for work
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The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
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employees, labor force, staff, personnel
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increase workforce, skilled workforce, diverse workforce
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a small, long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal
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The gardener found a worm in the soil.
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earthworm, grub, maggot, larva
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fishing worm, earthworm, worm farm
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/ˈwɜːrθˌwaɪl/
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worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable
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Volunteering at the shelter was a worthwhile experience.
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valuable, rewarding, beneficial, meaningful
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worthwhile experience, worthwhile cause, worthwhile effort
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/ˈwɜːði/
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having value or merit; deserving respect or attention
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She is worthy of praise for her dedication.
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deserving, admirable, honorable, commendable
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unworthy, undeserving, dishonorable
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worthy of, worthy cause, worthy effort, worthy goal
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a person recognized for their holiness or virtue, often canonized in the Christian faith
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The saint was revered by the community for his acts of kindness.
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holy person, martyr, pious person, reverent
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sinner, villain, evildoer
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saintly virtues, saint's day, canonized saint, saint of the church
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critical observation or examination
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The project's financial records were under close scrutiny.
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examination, inspection, analysis, review
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neglect, disregard, overlook
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under scrutiny, close scrutiny, rigorous scrutiny, detailed scrutiny
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noun
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a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
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The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
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searcher, explorer, inquirer, investigator
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truth seeker, knowledge seeker, spiritual seeker, seeker of wisdom
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/ˈsɪəriəl/
adjective
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occurring in a series or sequence
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The serial killer was apprehended after a long investigation.
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sequential, consecutive, ordered, successive
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random, isolated, sporadic
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serial number, serial killer, serial data, serial order
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noun
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a person who settles in a new area or land
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The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
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colonist, immigrant, pioneer, homesteader
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migrant, nomad, transient
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early settlers, land settlers, settlers of the new world
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/ˈfɔːmjʊleɪt/
verb
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to create or devise a plan, system, or method
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She had to formulate a new strategy for the project.
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create, devise, plan, design, develop
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formulate a plan, formulate a strategy, formulate a solution
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noun
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the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
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The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
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dinosaur fossil, ancient fossil, fossil record
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/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/
adjective
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feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
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She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
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annoyed, upset, discouraged, disappointed
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feel frustrated, get frustrated, frustrated with
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/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
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causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
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The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
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annoying, exasperating, irritating
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pleasing, satisfying, enjoyable
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frustrating experience, frustrating situation, frustrating delay
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/fʊlˈfɪl/
verb
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to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
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He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
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achieve, complete, satisfy, accomplish, meet
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fulfill a promise, fulfill a goal, fulfill a duty
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adverb
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in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
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She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
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forever, eternally, indefinitely, for good
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permanently closed, permanently removed, permanently settled
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/pəˈsɪs.tənt/
adjective
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continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
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Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
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determined, tenacious, relentless, constant
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persistent efforts, persistent problem, persistent illness
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/fɪˈlɒsəfə/
noun
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a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
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Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
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thinker, intellectual, scholar, sage
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famous philosopher, great philosopher, philosopher's ideas
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/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/
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a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
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The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
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conduit, channel, duct, tube
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pipeline project, pipeline construction, pipeline network
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the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortune of others
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It’s a pity that she couldn’t come to the party.
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compassion, sympathy, sorrow, regret
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feel pity, show pity, what a pity
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/riːˈsaɪ.kəl/
verb
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recycled
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recycled
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recycles
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recycling
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to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
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We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
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reuse, reprocess, reclaim, recover
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discard, waste, throw away
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recycle materials, recycle waste, recycle bottles, recycle products
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/iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/
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the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
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environmental science, biology, ecosystem study, natural science
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pollution, destruction, contamination
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ecology balance, marine ecology, forest ecology, human ecology
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/ˈsɪmp.təmz/
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signs or indications of a disease or condition
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Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
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signs, indicators, manifestations, evidence
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cure, recovery
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flu symptoms, cold symptoms, severe symptoms, early symptoms
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/dɪˈpləʊ.mə/
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an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
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She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
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certificate, degree, qualification, credential
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failure, disqualification
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high school diploma, diploma course, diploma holder, earn a diploma
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the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
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agriculture, cultivation, husbandry, tillage
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deforestation, destruction
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organic farming, sustainable farming, dairy farming, modern farming
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/ˈlaɪv.stɒk/
noun
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farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
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The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
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farm animals, cattle, poultry, herds
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wild animals, pets
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raise livestock, livestock farming, livestock market, livestock feed
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a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
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Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
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manure, compost, plant food, nutrient
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barren soil, infertile land
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organic fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, apply fertilizer, fertilizer plant
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a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
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She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
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shop, store, fashion outlet, designer shop
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supermarket, warehouse
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fashion boutique, small boutique, boutique store, boutique brand
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/ˈtek.staɪl/
noun
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a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
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Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
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fabric, cloth, material, fiber
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leather, metal
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textile industry, textile factory, cotton textile, textile production
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verb
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sewed
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sewn
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sews
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sewing
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to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
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She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
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to complete or finish something successfully
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stitch, mend, hem, tailor
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tear, rip, unpick
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sew clothes, sew a dress, sew by hand, sew together
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