[12/30] Seoin Vocab Flashcard

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Prevent

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To stop something from happening. Example: We must use water to prevent the fire from spreading.

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Precise

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Accurate, correct. Example: In order to not make the water overflow, we had to add a precise amount of water to the cup.

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Accessible

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Easy to use, get, or understand. Example: Water should be accessible to all people.

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Poverty

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Not having enough money to buy basic things (clothes, food). Example: Many countries experience poverty. People starve or don't have access to water.

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Empathize

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To relate to others. Example: I want my friends to empathize with me when I'm sad.

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Increase

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To make something larger or greater. Example: We need to increase our efforts to conserve water.

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Decrease

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To make something smaller or less. Example: We should decrease our water usage during droughts.

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Manipulate

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To handle or control something in a skillful manner. Example: Scientists manipulate variables in experiments.

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Minute

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Very small in size or amount. Example: The minute details of the project were overlooked.

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Cruel

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Willfully causing pain or suffering to others. Example: It is cruel to waste water when others need it.