The definitions and parts
of speech below indicate how the words in this unit are used. The words
below are listed alphabetically by Lesson Unit.
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Vocabulary Word |
Part of Speech |
Definition |
Unit
5 Introduction |
restore |
verb |
bring
something back to its former condition, e.g., "restore
peace" |
set
the stage |
verbal
expression |
create
the pre-conditions for something |
Unit
5 reading passage |
adequate |
verb |
become
known; come out |
adequate |
adjective |
sufficient;
satisfactory in quantity or quality |
break
out |
verb |
erupt;
happen suddenly and violently |
cease-fire |
noun |
agreement to stop firing guns in war |
de-miner |
noun |
a person
who eliminates land mines |
faction |
noun |
small united group
within a larger one, especially in politics |
pre-condition |
noun |
pre-requisite; condition necessary to achieve goal |
prevail |
verb |
exist or
happen generally; be widespread |
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