Vocab 4 flashcard

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What does 'bystander' mean?

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A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part in it.

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Use 'bystander' in a sentence.

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As a bystander, she watched the accident unfold without helping.

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What does 'compile' mean?

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To compile means to gather information or data from various sources and put it together.

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Use 'compile' in a sentence.

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They compiled a list of potential candidates for the position.

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What does 'compliance' mean?

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Compliance refers to the act of conforming to rules, standards, or laws.

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Use 'compliance' in a sentence.

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The company's compliance with regulations helped avoid legal issues.

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What does 'catastrophic' mean?

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Catastrophic describes an event causing sudden and widespread disaster.

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Use 'catastrophic' in a sentence.

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The minor setback had catastrophic consequences for the entire project.

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What does 'compel' mean?

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To compel means to force or drive someone to take action.

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Use 'compel' in a sentence.

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The law compels citizens to pay taxes on their income.