The Revolutionary Invention (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(n) the means of communication, such as newspapers, TV, or the internet, used to share information with people Example: The ______ report the news every day.

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media

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(n) a hard, shiny material that is used to make things like tools and machines Example: The spoon is made of ______.

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metal

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(n) a tool for measuring length or amount Example: We use a ______ to measure the table.

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meter

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(n) strength or power to do something Example: He has the ______ to lift the heavy box.

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might

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(adj) not very important or serious Example: This problem is ______.

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minor

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(n) a small version of something used to show how that thing works or looks Example: He made a ______ of a house.

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model

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(n) a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services Example: I need ______ to buy a toy.

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money

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(n) a period of four weeks or about 30 days, used to measure time

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month

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(n) a belief about what is right or wrong Example: She has a strong ______ about honesty.

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moral

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(n) a machine that produces movement or power, usually using fuel or electricity Example: The car has a powerful ______.

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motor

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(v) to prepare or build something in a position for use or display Example: They ______ the picture on the wall.

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mount

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(n) a small animal with a pointed snout and a long tail, often found in homes Example: The ______ ran across the floor.

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mouse

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