AWL Sublist 8

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Offset (verb/noun)

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• Definition: To balance the effect of something; a counteracting force.

• Example: The benefits offset the costs of the program.

• Synonyms: balance, counteract, compensate in the text?

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Drama (noun)

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• Definition: A play for theatre, television, or radio; a situation full of emotion or conflict.

• Example: The students performed a short drama in class.

• Synonyms: play, performance, conflict

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3. Append (verb)

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• Definition: To add something to the end of a document or piece of writing.

• Example: Please append your references at the end of the report.

• Synonyms: add, attach, include

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4. Theme (noun)

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• Definition: The main subject or idea in a piece of writing, discussion, or artwork.

• Example: The theme of the essay was climate change.

• Synonyms: topic, subject, idea

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5. Inspect (verb)

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• Definition: To look at something carefully to check its condition or quality.

• Example: The teacher inspected the students’ work.

• Synonyms: examine, check, review

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6. Vehicle (noun)

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• Definition: A machine used for transporting people or goods; a means of expressing or achieving something.

• Example: Education is a vehicle for social change.

• Synonyms: transport, means, tool

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7. Schedule (noun/verb)

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• Definition: A plan of times and events; to arrange something at a specific time.

• Example: The exam is scheduled for next Friday.

• Synonyms: timetable, plan, organise

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8. Manipulate (verb)

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• Definition: To control or influence something or someone cleverly or unfairly.

• Example: The data was manipulated to support the argument.

• Synonyms: control, influence, handle

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9. Reform (verb/noun)

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• Definition: To make changes to improve something, especially a system or law.

• Example: The government introduced reforms in education.

• Synonyms: improve, change, restructure

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10. Fluctuate (verb)

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• Definition: To change level, strength, or value frequently.

• Example: Prices may fluctuate depending on demand.

• Synonyms: vary, change, shift