existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like ‘truth’ and ‘justice’"
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a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; "he gave a summary of the conclusions"
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serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes; "objective case"; "accus…
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured; "they got a bad connection and could hardly he…
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured; "they got a bad connection and could hardly he…
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; "he read a chapter every night before falling asleep"
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the…
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.the act of making up your mind about something; "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal…
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…
Used in the same subject area: Academic vocabulary, Essay and argument structure.an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them…
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a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface containe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface containe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.Not contracted of brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.A distinct portion of an instrument, discourse, literary work, or any other writing, consisting of two or more particulars, or treatin…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.An abridgment; a compend; an epitome; a brief account or summary.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.A short compend; a summary; a brief statement.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.An abridgment or concise statement of a client's case, made out for the instruction of counsel in a trial at law. This word is applied…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.A letter, edict, or respect, of the pope, written in Gothic characters on rough parchment, sealed with a bulla, and dated "a die Incar…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The w…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: brief, statement, presents, main, points.
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