Lesson 414
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Lesson 414 - Mask Toggle

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Word Meaning Example Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
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arabesque
/ˌær.əˈbesk/
noun
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a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
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The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.

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ornamentation, pattern, motif, design, flourish
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plainness, simplicity
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arabesque design, arabesque pattern, arabesque motif, arabesque architecture
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archeology
/ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/
noun
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the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
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She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

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excavation, anthropology, prehistory, paleontology, history
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futurism, ignorance
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study archeology, archeology department, archeology site, archeology research
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ethnocentric
/ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/
adjective
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evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
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His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.

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biased, narrow-minded, prejudiced, parochial, intolerant
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open-minded, tolerant, cosmopolitan
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ethnocentric attitude, ethnocentric belief, ethnocentric bias, ethnocentric perspective
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etiology
/ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/
noun
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the cause or origin of a disease or condition
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Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.

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cause, origin, source, root, reason
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result, consequence
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etiology of disease, viral etiology, unknown etiology, medical etiology
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eugenics
/juːˈdʒen.ɪks/
noun
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the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
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Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.

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genetic improvement, selective breeding, heredity study
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genetic disorder, degeneration
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eugenics movement, eugenics policy, eugenics program, eugenics experiment
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hieroglyphics
/ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/
noun
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a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
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The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

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pictograph, symbol, script, glyph
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alphabet, plain text
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Egyptian hieroglyphics, ancient hieroglyphics, decode hieroglyphics, hieroglyphic writing
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literati
/ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/
noun
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well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
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The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.

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intellectuals, scholars, academics, writers, thinkers
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illiterate, ignorant
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literati circle, members of the literati, local literati, literary community
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meteorological
/ˌmiː.ti.ə.rəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
adjective
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related to the study of the atmosphere and weather
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The meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall this week.

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climatic, weather-related, atmospheric
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non-climatic, geological
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meteorological data, meteorological department, meteorological study, meteorological report
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riposte
/rɪˈpoʊst/
noun
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a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
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Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

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retort, comeback, reply, rejoinder, counter
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silence, surrender
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clever riposte, witty riposte, verbal riposte, quick riposte
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yesterday
/ˈjɛstərdeɪ/
noun
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the day before today
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Yesterday, we went to the park.

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the previous day, last day
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today, tomorrow
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yesterday afternoon, yesterday evening, just yesterday, yesterday morning
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yet
/jɛt/
adverb
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up until the present time, or a point in the past
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I haven’t finished my homework yet.

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still, up to now, so far, as of now
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already, now
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not yet, yet to come, yet again, yet another
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you
/juː/
pronoun
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used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
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You are doing a great job!

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yourself, yourself
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I, he, she
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you are, you can, you will, you need
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young
/jʌŋ/
adjective
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having lived or existed for a short time
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The young boy loves to play football.

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youthful, juvenile, adolescent, fresh
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old, aged
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young generation, young people, young age
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your
/jɔːr/
pronoun
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used to indicate possession or association
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Your book is on the table.

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your own, belonging to you
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my, theirs
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your opinion, your responsibility, your time
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yours
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pronoun
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belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
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This pen is yours.

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your property, belonging to you
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mine, theirs
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yours to keep, this is yours
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yourself
/jɔːrˈsɛlf/
pronoun
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used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
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You should look after yourself.

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your own self, personally
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no one, others
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look after yourself, enjoy yourself, be yourself
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youth
/juːθ/
noun
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the period of life when a person is young, often associated with energy and vitality
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The youth are the future of the country.

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adolescence, young people, teenagers
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old age, adulthood
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youth culture, youth movement, youth organization
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zone
/zoʊn/
noun
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an area or division with specific characteristics or activities
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The city is divided into several zones.

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area, region, district
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whole, entirety
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danger zone, work zone, safe zone
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