Designs of the Heart (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(v) to try out new ideas or methods to see what happens Example: We will ______ with new recipes this weekend.

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experiment

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(n) a way of showing feelings or thoughts, often through facial movements or words Example: Her smile is an ______ of happiness.

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expression

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(n) the basis or support for something Example: The ______ of the house is very strong.

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foundation

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(adv) happening often or many times Example: I go to the park ______.

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frequently

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(n) a close and supportive relationship between two people Example: Their ______ is very strong.

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friendship

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(n) a group of people born and living at the same time Example: My parents are from a different ______.

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generation

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(n) a female friend with whom someone has a romantic relationship Example: She is my ______.

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girlfriend

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(n) the group of people who control and make decisions for a country or organization Example: The ______ makes the laws.

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government

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(n) a type of aircraft that can fly up and down and move in any direction, using rotating blades Example: The ______ flies over the city.

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helicopter

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(adj) related to events in the past Example: We study ______ events in school.

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historical

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(n) an idea or explanation that can be tested to see if it is true Example: The scientist made a ______ about the experiment.

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hypothesis

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(v) to explain or make something clear by using examples or pictures Example: She will ______ the story with pictures.

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illustrate

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(n) the state or quality of being important; significance Example: The ______ of studying is clear.

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importance

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(adj) not able to happen or be done Example: It is ______ to fly without wings.

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impossible

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(n) a powerful effect or influence that something or someone has on a person or thing Example: Her smile made a strong ______.

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impression

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(adj) something that is remarkable or causes admiration Example: The show was very ______.

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impressive

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(adj) becoming greater in size, amount, or degree Example: The number of students is ______ every year.

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increasing

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(adj) very surprising or difficult to believe Example: The magician's trick was ______.

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incredible

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(n) a sign or piece of information that shows something Example: The sign is an ______ of the way to go.

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indication

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(n) a single person, especially when considered separately from a group Example: Each ______ has their own ideas.

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individual

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(adj) relating to industry, which is the production of goods or services Example: The ______ factory produces many cars.

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industrial

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(n) a substance used in cooking or making something Example: Sugar is an important ______ in the cake.

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ingredient

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(n) the ability to take action and make decisions on your own Example: She showed great ______ by starting the project.

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initiative

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(n) a person who teaches or gives instruction Example: The ______ teaches math in the classroom.

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instructor

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