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Monday, September 28, 2009

4.21 Error

Word
Pronunciation
Definition
Related Forms
error
/ˈɛrəɹ/
An error is something which is accidentally not correct.
erroneous
erroneously

4.22 Ethnic

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Definition
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ethnic
/'ɛθnɪk/
(usually before the noun) Something that is ethnic has to do with a race or nationality.
ethnically
ethnicity
ethnocentric
ethnography
ethnographic
ethnographer

4.23 Goal

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Pronunciation
Definition
Synonyms
goal
/gɔl/
  1. (countable) A goal is something you want to do or be able to do.
  2. (countable) A goal is a place that you want to be or that you are moving towards.
  3. (countable) A goal is the area where you want to put the ball in certain games such as soccer or hockey.
  4. (countable) A goal is scored when the ball enters the goal.
objective
aim
target

4.24 Grant

Word
Pronunciation
Definition
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grant
/gɹænt/
Verb
  1. (transitive) If you grant something to something, you give it to them, usually formally.
  2. (transitive) If you grant something, you accept that it is true. 
Noun
A grant is something, usually money, that is given to someone, usually by a government or institution.
granted
grantee

4.25 Hence

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Definition
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hence
/ˈhɛnts/
Hence means “because of, or as a result of this cause.”
Hence also means, “from this place or time.”
henceforth
henceforward
thence
whence

4.26 Hypothesis

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Pronunciation
Definition
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hypothesis
/haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
(countable) A hypothesis is a guess about what will happen, often in scientific experiments.
hypothesize
hypothetical

4.27 Implement

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Pronunciation
Definition
Related Forms
implement
/'ɪmplɪmɛnt/
Verb
(transitive) If you implement a plan, you put it into action; you do it. 
Noun
(countable) An implement is a tool, usually a hand tool (e.g., a shovel or a pencil).
implementation
implementable

4.28 Implicate

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Definition
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implicate
/'ɪmplɪket/
(transitive) If x is implicated in y, x is connected to y and may be its cause.
(transitive)
imply
implication

4.29 Impose

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Pronunciation
Definition
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impose
/ɪm'poz/
  1. (transitive) If you impose something on someone, you force it on them, even if they don't want it.
  2. (intransitive) If you impose on someone, you ask or expect them to do something for you that is difficult or inconvenient.
imposing
imposition

4.30 Integral

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Pronunciation
Definition
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integral
/'ɪntɪgɹəl/
Integral parts, elements, etc. belong to a larger whole, and are necessary.
integrally
integrate
integration