Lesson 64
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#1261
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Self-sufficiency
/ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/
noun
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the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
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The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.

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independence, autonomy, self-reliance
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dependence, reliance, helplessness
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economic self-sufficiency, food self-sufficiency, energy self-sufficiency
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#1262
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Seriousness
/ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/
noun
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the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
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The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

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gravity, severity, solemnity, earnestness
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frivolity, lightness, humor, playfulness
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utmost seriousness, grave seriousness, deadly seriousness
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#1263
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Semblance
/ˈsɛmbləns/
noun
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the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
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There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

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appearance, resemblance, likeness, similarity
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reality, substance, truth, difference
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some semblance, bare semblance, outward semblance
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#1264
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Servitude
/ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/
noun
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the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
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Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.

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slavery, bondage, subjugation, enslavement
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freedom, liberty, independence, autonomy
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escape servitude, impose servitude, voluntary servitude
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#1265
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Sensation
/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
noun
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a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
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The new singer became an overnight sensation.

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feeling, perception, excitement, phenomenon
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numbness, insensitivity, normalcy
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burning sensation, overnight sensation, media sensation
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#1266
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Settlement
/ˈset.əl.mənt/
noun
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a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
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The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

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colony, community, village, agreement
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departure, evacuation, conflict, dispute
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early settlement, peaceful settlement, reach a settlement
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#1267
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Sensibility
/ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/
noun
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the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
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Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.

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sensitivity, awareness, perceptiveness, refinement
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insensitivity, coarseness, indifference
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artistic sensibility, moral sensibility, aesthetic sensibility
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#1268
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Severity
/sɪˈver.ə.ti/
noun
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the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
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The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

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harshness, intensity, seriousness, strictness
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mildness, gentleness, leniency, moderation
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extreme severity, assess severity, reduce severity
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#1269
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Sentiment
/ˈsɛntəmənt/
noun
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a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
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Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

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feeling, emotion, opinion, attitude
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logic, reason, objectivity
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public sentiment, anti-war sentiment, market sentiment
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#1270
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Shack
/ʃæk/
noun
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a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
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The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

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hut, cabin, hovel, shanty
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mansion, palace, villa, estate
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beach shack, wooden shack, old shack
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#1271
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Separation
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
noun
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the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
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The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

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division, parting, detachment, isolation
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union, connection, attachment, merger
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legal separation, church-state separation, trial separation
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#1272
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Shadow
/ˈʃæd.oʊ/
noun
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a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
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The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

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shade, silhouette, darkness, outline
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light, brightness, illumination, radiance
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cast a shadow, long shadow, dark shadow
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#1273
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Sepulture
/ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/
noun
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the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
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The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.

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burial, interment, entombment, inhumation
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exhumation, disinterment, resurrection
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proper sepulture, ancient sepulture, sacred sepulture
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#1274
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Shame
/ʃeɪm/
noun
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a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
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He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

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embarrassment, humiliation, disgrace, dishonor
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pride, honor, dignity, respect
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feel shame, bring shame, overcome shame
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#1275
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Sequel
/ˈsikwəl/
noun
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a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
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The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

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continuation, follow-up, successor, aftermath
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prequel, original, predecessor
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movie sequel, book sequel, direct sequel
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#1276
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Shape
/ʃeɪp/
noun
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the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
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The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

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form, figure, outline, configuration
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formlessness, shapelessness, amorphousness
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take shape, lose shape, change shape
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#1277
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Sequence
/ˈsikwəns/
noun
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a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
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The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

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order, succession, series, progression
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disorder, chaos, randomness
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dance sequence, DNA sequence, logical sequence
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#1278
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Share
/ʃer/
noun
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a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
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Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

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portion, part, division, allocation
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whole, entirety, monopoly, totality
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fair share, equal share, market share
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#1279
📺
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Series
/ˈsɪriz/
noun
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a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
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The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

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succession, sequence, chain, string
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individual, single, standalone
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TV series, book series, lecture series
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#1280
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Shelter
/ˈʃel.tər/
noun
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a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
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The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

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refuge, sanctuary, protection, haven
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exposure, danger, vulnerability, openness
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seek shelter, provide shelter, emergency shelter
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