Vocabulary Unit 7

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reminisce

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to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences.

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dissect

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to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care.

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writhe

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to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle.

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quash

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to crush, put down completely.

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dawdle

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to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary.

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analyze

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to examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

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synthesize

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to combine different ideas or elements to form a coherent whole.

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articulate

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to express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.

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elucidate

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to make something clear; to explain.

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extrapolate

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to extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.