Vocabulary in Context

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What does 'origin' mean in the context of a signal?

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The point or place where something begins or arises; the source.

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What does it mean to 'challenge previous assumptions'?

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To question or dispute established beliefs or theories based on new evidence.

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What does 'tolerate' mean in a social context?

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To allow the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

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What is an 'inverse relationship'?

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A relationship where one variable increases as the other decreases.

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What does 'avert' mean in the context of disaster?

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To prevent something bad from happening.

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Define 'context' in vocabulary usage.

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The circumstances or setting in which a word is used, which helps determine its meaning.

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What is the significance of understanding vocabulary in context?

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It helps in grasping the intended meaning of words based on their usage in sentences.

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What does 'perplex' mean?

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To confuse or puzzle someone.

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What is the role of inference in understanding texts?

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To draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does 'impact' refer to in historical discoveries?

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The effect or influence that a discovery has on our understanding of history.