The Border of Dreams (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(adv) without any delay; at once Example: Please come here ______.

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immediately

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(n) the process of coming to live in a country that is not your own Example: ______ is important for the country's economy.

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immigration

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(n) a possible effect or result of something, especially something that is suggested but not directly said Example: The ______ of his words was clear.

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implication

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(n) a positive change that makes something better Example: There is an ______ in her grades.

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improvement

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(v) to include or blend something as part of a whole Example: We will ______ the new ideas into the project.

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incorporate

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(adj) not relying on others; able to do things by oneself Example: She is an ______ woman.

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independent

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(n) facts or details about a subject Example: I need ______ about the weather.

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information

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(n) an organization or place that provides a specific service or function, often related to education or support Example: The school is a great ______ for learning.

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institution

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(n) a statement telling someone how to do something Example: She gave me clear ______ for the homework.

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instruction

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(n) the way people communicate or work together Example: The ______ between friends is important.

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interaction

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(adj) something that attracts your attention because it is unusual or exciting Example: The book is very ______.

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interesting

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(v) to look into something carefully in order to find out more about it Example: The police will ______ the crime.

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investigate

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(n) the act of being a part of something or taking part in an activity Example: Her ______ in the project was very important.

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involvement

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(n) a law or set of laws made by a government Example: The government passed new ______.

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legislation

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(n) the process of keeping something in good condition or working order Example: The car needs ______ every six months.

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maintenance

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(n) the act of finding out how big, long, or heavy something is Example: The ______ of the table is 5 feet long.

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measurement

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Male Female

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(adv) in a way that is essential or unavoidable Example: You don't ______ need to come to the party.

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necessarily

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(n) the process of discussing something to reach an agreement Example: The ______ took a long time.

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negotiation

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(adv) used to indicate that something happens or is true despite what has been said before Example: It was cold; ______, we went outside.

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nonetheless

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Male Female

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(n) the act of watching something carefully to learn about it Example: Her ______ of the birds was very interesting.

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observation

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(n) a good chance to do something or to achieve something Example: She has a great ______ to learn.

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opportunity

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(n) the process of helping someone learn about a new environment or situation Example: The ______ for new students was helpful.

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orientation

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(n) a person who takes part in something or is involved in an activity Example: Every ______ must sign up for the event.

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participant

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(v) to take part in something or to join in an activity Example: I want to ______ in the game.

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participate

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