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analysis
əˈnæləsɪsnounMeaning: detailed examination of something
Easy meaning: A careful study of something to understand it.
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Example: The analysis revealed important trends.
development
Meaning: a new event or change
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Example: The development surprised many.
significant
sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntadjectiveMeaning: important or notable
Easy meaning: Big or important enough to matter.
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Example: The finding was significant.
circumstance
Meaning: a fact or condition
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Example: The circumstances were unusual.
secrets
/ˈsiːkɹɪts/nounMeaning: A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Easy meaning: A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.
Example: "Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I."
farming
/ˈfɑːmɪŋ/verbMeaning: To work on a farm, especially in the growing and harvesting of crops.
Easy meaning: To work on a farm
Example: to farm the taxes
developments
nounMeaning: The process of developing; growth, directed change.
Easy meaning: The process of developing
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university
/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/nounMeaning: Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.
Easy meaning: Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18
Example: The only reason why I haven't gone to university is because I can't afford it.
potential
/pəˈtɛnʃəl/nounMeaning: Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)
Easy meaning: Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)
Example: Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician.
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