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abuse -n. bad treatment causing harm or injury –v.
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accident -n. something that happens by chance or mistake ; an unplanned event
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activist -n. one who seeks change through action
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actor -n. someone acting in a play or show
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administration -n. the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister.
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adult -n. a grown person
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age -n. how old a person or thing is
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agency -n. an organization that is part of a larger group (“an agency of the United Nations”).
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aggression -n. an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country’s borders
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agriculture -n. farming
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air -n. the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe
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air force -n. a military organization using airplanes
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airplane -n. a vehicle with wings that flies
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airport -n. a place where airplanes take off and land
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album -n. a collection of recorded music
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alcohol -n. a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used in drinks or in industrial products
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ally -n. a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose
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ambassador -n. a nation’s highest diplomatic representa-tive (to another government)
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ammunition -n. the bullets or shells fired from guns
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amount -n. the number, size or weight of anything
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anarchy -n. a lack of order; lawlessness
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ancestor -n. a family member from the past
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anger -n. a strong emotion against someone or something
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animal -n. a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat
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anniversary -n. a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past
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answer -n. a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after being asked a question
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antibodies -n. special proteins produced in the blood that kill harmful bacteria
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archeology -n. the scientific study of past human life and activities
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area -n. any place or part of it
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arms -n. military equipment; weapons
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army -n. military ground forces
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art -n. expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues
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artillery -n. big guns
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ash -n. the part left after something burns
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astronaut -n. a person who travels in space
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astronomy -n. the scientific study of stars and the universe
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asylum -n. political protection given by a government to a person from another country
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atmosphere -n. the gases surrounding any star or planet
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atom -n. a very small part of all things; the smallest part of an element that can join with parts of other elements
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attack -n. a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight
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attention -n. close or careful observing of, or listening to, someone or something (“The student paid attention to his teacher.”)
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automobile -n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car
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autumn -n. the time of the year between summer and winter
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average -n. something (a number) representing the middle; adj. common; normal
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award -n. an honor or prize for an act or service
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