Lesson 2
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#21
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Alliance
/əˈlaɪəns/
noun
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a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
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The two countries formed a strong alliance for trade.

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partnership, coalition, union, pact
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opposition, rivalry, conflict
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strategic alliance, military alliance, form an alliance
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#22
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Anchor
/ˈæŋkər/
noun
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a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
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The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

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mooring, support, foundation, mainstay
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drop anchor, weigh anchor, news anchor
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#23
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Ancestor
/ˈænsestər/
noun
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a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended
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She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

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forefather, foremother, predecessor, forebear
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descendant, offspring, progeny
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ancient ancestor, common ancestor, trace ancestors
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#24
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Analysis
/əˈnæləsɪs/
noun
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detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
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The scientist conducted a thorough analysis of the data.

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examination, study, investigation, evaluation
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synthesis, combination, integration
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detailed analysis, data analysis, statistical analysis
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#25
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Amusement
/əˈmjuːzmənt/
noun
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the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
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The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

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entertainment, enjoyment, fun, pleasure
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boredom, displeasure, annoyance
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great amusement, public amusement, amusement park
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#26
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Amulet
/ˈæmjʊlət/
noun
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an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
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She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

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charm, talisman, pendant, lucky charm
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protective amulet, ancient amulet, wear an amulet
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#27
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Ambition
/æmˈbɪʃən/
noun
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a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work
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Her ambition is to become a successful doctor.

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aspiration, drive, determination, goal
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apathy, laziness, contentment
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personal ambition, political ambition, fulfill ambition
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#28
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Ambassador
/æmˈbæsədər/
noun
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an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
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The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

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diplomat, envoy, representative, emissary
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foreign ambassador, diplomatic ambassador, appoint an ambassador
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#29
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Altar
/ˈɔːltər/
noun
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a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
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The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

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shrine, sanctuary, platform
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church altar, wedding altar, sacrifice at the altar
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#30
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Allowance
/əˈlaʊəns/
noun
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a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
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Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

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stipend, payment, allocation, quota
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prohibition, ban, restriction
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monthly allowance, pocket allowance, travel allowance
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#31
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Adversity
/ædˈvɜːr.sə.ti/
noun
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difficulties or misfortune; hardship
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She showed great courage in the face of adversity.

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hardship, misfortune, difficulty, trouble
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prosperity, fortune, success, ease
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face adversity, overcome adversity, in adversity
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#32
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Allegation
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
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The allegation against him was proven false.

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accusation, charge, claim, assertion
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vindication, exoneration, proof of innocence
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serious allegation, false allegation, investigate allegation
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#33
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Alien
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
noun
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a foreigner; being from another world or place; strange
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The customs were alien to their culture.

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foreign, strange, unfamiliar, outsider
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native, familiar, domestic, local
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alien culture, alien concept, illegal alien
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#34
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Agreement
/əˈɡriː.mənt/
noun
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a negotiated arrangement between parties; harmony of opinion
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They signed a business agreement yesterday.

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contract, deal, pact, accord
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disagreement, conflict, dispute, discord
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reach agreement, sign agreement, mutual agreement
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#35
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Agony
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
noun
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extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
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He was in agony after the accident.

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pain, suffering, torture, anguish
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bliss, comfort, relief, pleasure
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in agony, agony of defeat, prolonged agony
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#36
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Agenda
/əˈdʒen.də/
noun
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a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
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The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.

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schedule, program, plan, itinerary
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spontaneity, improvisation
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meeting agenda, hidden agenda, political agenda
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#37
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Agency
/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
noun
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a business or organization that provides a particular service
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She works for a travel agency downtown.

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organization, bureau, company, firm
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individual, freelance
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travel agency, advertising agency, government agency
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#38
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Affiliation
/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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connection or association with an organization or group
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His political affiliation influenced his career decisions.

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association, connection, membership, alliance
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dissociation, separation, independence
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political affiliation, religious affiliation, party affiliation
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#39
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Affection
/əˈfek.ʃən/
noun
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a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
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She has deep affection for her grandmother.

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love, fondness, tenderness, care
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hatred, dislike, indifference, hostility
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deep affection, show affection, feel affection
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#40
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Affair
/əˈfer/
noun
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an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
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The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

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matter, business, concern, event
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triviality, insignificance
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business affair, love affair, family affair
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