The Debate for the Future (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(n) a time of intense difficulty or danger Example: The country is in a ______.

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crisis

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(n) a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of something, such as art or politics Example: The ______ wrote a review of the movie.

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critic

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(n) a usual way of behaving or doing something that is typical in a particular society or group Example: It is a ______ to greet people in the morning.

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custom

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(n) harm or injury that reduces the value or usefulness of something Example: The storm caused ______ to the house.

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damage

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(n) a situation that could cause harm or injury Example: The fire is a ______.

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danger

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(n) a person or business that sells something, especially goods or services Example: The ______ sells cars.

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dealer

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(n) a discussion where people express different opinions about a topic Example: They had a ______ about the best movie.

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debate

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(n) a period of ten years Example: A ______ is ten years long.

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decade

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(v) to make a choice or come to a conclusion about something Example: I will ______ what to eat for lunch.

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decide

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(adv) in a strong or serious way Example: She feels ______ about her friends.

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deeply

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(v) to win a victory over someone or something Example: They ______ their opponents in the game.

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defeat

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(v) to protect something from harm or attack Example: The soldier will ______ his country.

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defend

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(v) to explain the meaning of a word or concept Example: Can you ______ the word 'happy'?

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define

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(n) the amount or level of something Example: He has a high ______ of understanding.

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degree

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(v) to strongly ask for something that is needed or wanted Example: I ______ a glass of water.

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demand

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