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To examine in detail
To evaluate or estimate
To accept as true without proof
To regard as caused by
To quote as evidence
To make clear or easier to understand
To examine similarities and differences
To reach a judgment after reasoning
To show differences between things
To give or add to something
To show clearly or prove
To obtain from a source
To recognize differences between
To explain in more detail
To stress the importance of
To set up or prove
To assess the value of
To inspect closely
To explain with examples
To suggest without stating directly
To point out or show
To explain the meaning of
To examine systematically
To prove reasonable or valid
To assert or keep in existence
To make partial changes to
To get or acquire
To become aware of through senses
To put forward for consideration
To prove wrong
To make known
To state precisely
To provide evidence for
To give a brief statement of main points
To combine into a coherent whole
To confirm or prove valid
To confirm accuracy
To publicly support
To distribute for a purpose
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon
A system of methods used in a study
A statement put forward as a premise
A typical example or pattern of thinking
Combination of parts into a whole
A standard for judgment (plural: criteria)
Written or spoken communication on a topic
A conclusion based on evidence
General agreement among a group
A point of view or way of thinking
A summary of a research paper
A possible effect or consequence
An abstract idea or general notion
A basic structure or system
An observable fact or event
A mutual relationship between things
An element that can change
A result or consequence
An element that contributes to a result
A part of a larger whole
A particular part or feature
Facts supporting a conclusion
Detailed examination of elements
Something taken for granted
Circumstances surrounding an event
Based on observation or experience
Logical and consistent
Complete and thorough
Closely connected to the topic
Basic and essential
Important or meaningful
Coming after in time or order
Large in amount or importance
Enough for a particular purpose
Sound and well-founded
Clearly visible or obvious
Consisting of many parts
Unchanging in behavior or quality
Of great importance
Clearly different or separate
Stated clearly and directly
Implied but not directly stated
Existing as a natural part
Most important or main
Existing or coming before
In addition; moreover
Used to introduce a contrasting statement
In spite of that
As a result
For that reason
As a further matter; besides
At the same time
As another choice
In an opposite way
In the same way
In a similar manner
In a way that is appropriate
As a consequence; for this reason
As a result of this
In spite of what has just been said
Something that causes change
A state of balance
Chemical processes in organisms
Variety of life in an ecosystem
Process plants use to convert sunlight to energy
A group of similar organisms
A change in genetic material
A biological community and its environment
Gradual development over time
An individual living thing
A tiny piece of matter
A substance made of two or more elements
The basic unit of life
A unit of heredity
The smallest unit of an element
A group of atoms bonded together
The central part of an atom or cell
Single-celled microorganisms
Natural environment of an organism
An animal that hunts other animals
An animal hunted by another
A change to suit environment
No longer existing
A proposed explanation to be tested
A well-tested explanation
Able to be maintained long-term
Protection of natural resources
Able to be replenished naturally
Discharge of gases into the air
Contamination of the environment
Clearing of forests
To convert waste into reusable material
At risk of extinction
Weather patterns over time
Related to ecology
Related to heat-trapping effect
Related to ancient preserved remains
Able to decompose naturally
A prolonged period without rain
Gradual wearing away of land
A form of oxygen in the atmosphere
To make impure or polluted
To use up or exhaust
To maintain in original state
A chemical element; relates to emissions
Statistical data about a population
Basic facilities of a society
Laws enacted by a government
Belonging to the present time
A system of ranking
A set of beliefs or ideas
Movement from one place to another
Related to social and economic factors
An oversimplified image of a group
Variety in a group
Unequal distribution of resources
Worldwide integration and interaction
Growth of urban areas
An advanced state of human society
Government by the people
Study of human societies and cultures
Study of society and social behavior
Study of the mind and behavior
Moral principles guiding behavior
A standard or pattern of behavior
A set of rules for solving problems
Introduction of new ideas or methods
Use of machines to perform tasks
A point of interaction between systems
An organized collection of data
A connected system of computers
Made by humans, not natural
Related to computer technology
Computer programs and applications
Simulated by computer
Data transmission capacity
Converting data into secure code
To make as effective as possible
To combine into a unified system
Able to work together
To imitate the conditions of
To send from one place to another
Related to computers or the internet
Physical computer components
Software for accessing the internet
A person who starts a business
Income from business activities
Money put into something for profit
Promoting and selling products
A plan to achieve goals
Rivalry between businesses
A person who buys goods or services
Financial gain after expenses
A financial plan for spending
To discuss to reach an agreement
A person with interest in a business
Efficiency of production
Buying another company
A raw material or product
General increase in prices
A period of economic decline
The amount by which spending exceeds income
An excess of income over spending
A tax on imported goods
Financial assistance from government
A period of time in history
A line of hereditary rulers
A group of nations under one ruler
A fundamental change in power or organization
A territory under control of another country
Government by a king or queen
A government without a monarch
A formal agreement between countries
A union for mutual benefit
Supreme power or authority
Managing international relations
The fundamental laws of a nation
A change or addition to a document
An act of resistance against authority
Freedom from outside control
Concerned with beauty or art
Belonging to the same time period
A category of artistic composition
A work of outstanding artistry
A spoken or written account
Use of symbols to represent ideas
A figure of speech implying comparison
Expression conveying opposite meaning
Valued traditions passed down
Period of cultural rebirth in Europe
Traditional and long-established
Not representing reality directly
Three-dimensional art form
A painting or photo of a person
A public display; to show publicly
Related to mental processes
The way a person acts
Something that causes a response
The way something is understood
Reason for acting a certain way
An innate pattern of behavior
Below the level of conscious awareness
A feeling of worry or unease
A deeply distressing experience
Treatment for mental conditions
A disruption of normal function
A strong feeling
State of being aware
Individual character traits
Ability to learn and understand
Identification of a disease
A sign of illness
Persisting for a long time
Severe but short-term
Protected against disease
A substance that provides immunity
Medicine that kills bacteria
Widespread occurrence of disease
Disease prevalent over a whole country or world
Spread by contact
Process of taking in food
State of being very overweight
Involving much sitting
Related to genes or heredity
A doctor's written instruction for medicine
Courses offered by a school
The method of teaching
Ability to read and write
Payment for instruction
Financial aid for students
A long essay on a subject
A small group discussion class
An educational talk
To complete studies; one who has graduated
A student pursuing a bachelor's degree
Teaching staff of a school
Head of a university department
The act of registering for school
Official recognition of standards
An outline of course contents
To transmit by radio or TV
The activity of writing for media
An article expressing opinion
Biased information to promote a cause
Suppression of information
Prejudice for or against something
Not influenced by personal feelings
Based on personal opinions
The art of persuasive speaking
To make content available to public
The number of copies distributed
Having an unknown identity
The quality of being trusted
Genuine and original
Spreading rapidly online
Written laws
Official power to make legal decisions
A decision in a trial
Person bringing a case to court
Person accused in a trial
A formal statement in court
A request for case review
Related to a constitution
Related to ordinary citizens
Related to crime
To bring legal action against
To control by rules
To make sure laws are obeyed
Acting according to rules
Legal responsibility
A supporter; to publicly support
To expect or look forward to
Close to; to come close to
Based on random choice
To gather over time
To gain possession of
Sufficient for a purpose
Next to or near
Although
Having more than one meaning
A comparison between things
Occurring every year
To add to the end
To recognize the value of
A way of dealing with something
Suitable for a situation
To achieve or accomplish
Power to give orders
Producing good effects
Prejudice in favor or against
Having ability to do something
The ability to hold or do
To stop or end
A difficult task; to dispute
A medium; to direct
A main division of a book
A condition affecting a situation
To fall down suddenly
A remark; to make remarks
An official group; to authorize
To pledge or dedicate
To share information
A group of people in an area
To make up for; to pay
To collect and assemble
To complete or enhance
To form an idea
To focus attention
To carry out; behavior
To grant or consult
To keep within limits
To establish the truth of
A serious disagreement
To comply with rules
Permission; to agree
Following as a result
To be made up of
Unchanging; continuous
To form or make up
To restrict or limit
To build or form
To seek advice from
To use up
Communication; to communicate with
Belonging to the same time
An agreement; to shrink
To deny the truth of
Opposite in nature
Public disagreement
A customary practice
To change from one form to another
To persuade someone
To work together
To organize together
The central part; essential
Related to a corporation
To match or communicate
Two items; to join together
To bring into existence
Recognition; to acknowledge
Standards for judgment (plural)
The customs of a group
Money in circulation
A series of repeated events
Facts and statistics
A formal discussion
A period of ten years
To decrease or refuse
To reach a conclusion by reasoning
To state the meaning of
Clearly stated or decided
To show clearly
To indicate or represent
To refuse to admit
To lower or make sad
A plan; to create a plan
In spite of
To discover or notice
To find out or decide
To grow or create
To depart from the norm
A tool or machine
To give time or attention to
To recognize differences
A measurable extent
To make or become less
Individually separate and distinct
To distinguish or treat unfairly
To force from usual place
To show; a presentation
To get rid of
Clearly different
To twist out of shape
To give out to many
Showing variety
A record; to record
A field of activity
Related to the home or country
To have control over
A preliminary version; to write
A play or exciting events
The length of time
Characterized by change
A system of wealth
To prepare for publication
A component part
To remove completely
To come into view
Special importance given
Based on observation
To make possible
To meet unexpectedly
Power from physical sources
To compel observance of
To participate or employ
To improve quality
Extremely large
To make certain
A thing with distinct existence
Surroundings or conditions
To consider as equal
To supply with necessary items
Equal in value or function
To gradually destroy
A mistake
The fundamental nature
Morally correct
Related to cultural groups
Occurring at the end
Clearly seen or understood
To develop gradually
To be greater than
To leave out
To carry out
To display
To increase in size
A person with special skills
Stated clearly
To use for one's advantage
To send goods abroad
To reveal or make visible
Coming from outside
To remove or obtain
To make easier
A distinctive attribute
Related to national government
A payment for services
A collection of data; to submit
Last in a series
Money management; to fund
Limited in size
Able to change easily
To vary irregularly
Center of attention; to concentrate
The arrangement; to arrange
A method or rule
About to happen
The basis of something
Established
A basic structure
Purpose; to work
Money for a purpose; to provide money
Essential and basic
In addition
To produce or create
A group born at similar times
The earth; a sphere
An aim or objective
A level; to assess
Money given; to give
A promise; to promise
A general rule
For this reason
To emphasize
A proposed explanation
To recognize