Vocabulary Flashcards

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benefit

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An advantage, improvement, or help. Example: He wants to get benefit from the course.

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distinct

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Clearly different. Example: A zebra’s stripes make it distinct from a horse.

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environment

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The air, water, and land on Earth. Example: These chemicals are very damaging to the environment.

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illustrate

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To make clear or explain by using examples. Example: The teacher illustrated how the heart works.

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respond

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To reply or to react. Example: Please respond to the invitation.

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sensitive

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Reacting to very small changes, signals, or influences. Example: The teacher must be sensitive to a child's needs.

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anxiety

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A feeling of uneasiness, fear, or worry. Example: Your anxiety about the test can affect your score.

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injury

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Damage or harm done to someone or something. Example: He couldn’t play volleyball because of his injury.

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displease

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To cause annoyance or irritation. Example: Loud music displeases my parents.