Study words 1

Ideas, methods and describing change

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analyze

verb

to examine something carefully to understand it

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We analyzed the survey results together.

benefit

noun

an advantage or useful effect

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One benefit of the plan is a shorter journey.

concept

noun

a general idea

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The diagram explains the concept of a shared network.

develop

verb

to create or improve something over time

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The team will develop a new booking system.

economy

noun

the system by which a place produces and uses goods and money

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Tourism is one part of the local economy.

factor

noun

something that influences a result

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Cost is an important factor in our decision.

increase

verb

to become or make something greater

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We need to increase the number of seats.

method

noun

a particular way of doing something

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This method makes the form easier to check.

opinion

noun

a view or judgment about something

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In my opinion, the earlier train is better.

process

noun

a series of actions leading to a result

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The application process has three steps.

require

verb

to need something for a purpose

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This job requires careful planning.

society

noun

people living together in an organised community

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Public transport serves many parts of society.

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