
C21 Level 5- U1- Word Definitions
Quiz by Lindsey Bowler
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(adj) relating to education, especially in schools and universities
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(n) something that someone has been successful in, especially after a lot of effort and courage (e.g., "She has passed all her exams. What an achievement!")
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(adj) causing disagreement or heated public discussion (e.g., "Home schooling is a very controversial issue and often the cause of arguments among parents.")
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(v) to become or to make something smaller or fewer, particularly in size, number or degree
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(v) to force people to leave their homes and move to another place, usually as a result of war, natural disaster, etc. (e.g. "The building of the new dam will displace thousands of people.")
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(adj) sudden, striking or great, usually referring to changes or events (e.g., "There is a dramatic rise in the number of students who have applied for university this year.")
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(adv) very suddenly, strikingly or greatly
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(n) a disadvantage or problem of something
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(adj) relating to treating something as a whole and not just as a collection of parts (e.g., holistic approach)
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(adj) producing electricity using the power of water
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(n) an unfair condition where peοple or groups don't have the same access in money, opportunities, education, power, etc., as others (e.g., income inequality, gender inequality)
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(adv) recently, not long ago
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(n) the state of not having enough money for a minimum standard of living
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(adj) able to be used without the risk of running out of it because there is an endless supply (e.g., renewable energy, renewable resources)
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(v) to reach or move to a higher level or position (e.g., "Sea levels continue to rise."); (n) a move to a higher level or position (e.g., "There has been a rise in sea levels.")
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(adj) of great importance and deserving to be noticed
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(adv) in a way that is greatly important and deserves to be noticed
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(adj) in a small amount or degree
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(adv) to a small amount or degree
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(n) the general direction in which something moves towards (e.g., "Social media marketing is definitely the new trend.")