Study words 2

Processes, evidence and planning

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abandon

verb

to stop doing or supporting something

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We abandoned the original plan after the road closed.

acquire

verb

to get or gain something

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She acquired new skills during the course.

comprehensive

adjective

including all the main parts of a subject

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The guide provides a comprehensive list of services.

demonstrate

verb

to show clearly how something works

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The trainer will demonstrate the new machine.

enhance

verb

to improve the quality or value of something

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Clear labels enhance the usefulness of a diagram.

fundamental

adjective

forming an essential base

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Clear communication is fundamental to the work.

implement

verb

to put a plan or decision into action

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We will implement the new schedule next week.

mechanism

noun

a system of parts or actions that produces a result

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The locking mechanism is inside the door.

phenomenon

noun

something that happens and can be observed

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The researchers studied the unusual weather phenomenon.

significant

adjective

large or important enough to notice

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The new route made a significant difference to journey times.

strategy

noun

a plan for achieving a goal

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Our strategy is to finish the difficult tasks first.

tendency

noun

a pattern of being likely to behave in a certain way

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This old printer has a tendency to stop suddenly.

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