800–950+ – Reading 21
Total: 20 cards
directive
noun
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an official order or instruction given by people in authority
surpass
verb
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to be better or greater than something or someone; to exceed
discomfort
noun
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a slightly emotional, mental, or physical pain that someone feels or experiences
implementation
noun
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the process of putting something into effect
leave
noun
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a period of time when you are allowed to be away from work for a holiday or for a special reason
diminish
verb
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to decrease or reduce the size, value, or importance of something
stimulation
noun
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the act of encouraging development or activity
verbal
adjective
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(of communication) spoken rather than written; relating to words
sanitary
adjective
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of or relating to the conditions affecting hygiene and health; hygienic or clean
subcontract
verb
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to hire a worker or business outside one's company to do work as part of a big project
appendix
noun
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a section at the end of a book or document containing additional information
petition
verb
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to make or present a formal request to someone in authority for a particular cause
correspondence
noun
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the exchange of letters and emails; can also refer to the letters and emails being exchanged
eventual
adjective
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happening at the end of or as a result of something
dry goods
noun
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items or products that do not contain liquid, such as tobacco, sugar, flour, etc.
preside
verb
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to be in charge of a happening or gathering, such as a meeting, ceremony, etc.
deficiency
noun
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a weakness or imperfection that someone or something has
mediator
noun
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someone who helps people in conflict find a solution or come to an agreement
courteous
adjective
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polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
variable
adjective
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likely to change, vary, or adapt; inconstant
