Reading for the real world_Intro_Unit 2_Reading 2

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manual

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A small book that gives useful information about something.

Example: We lost the instruction manual and couldn't put our bikes together.

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probe

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To look into or examine thoroughly. Example: They probed into the mud with a special drill.

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ethical

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Involving questions of right and wrong; morally right. Example: Some doctors feel that this procedure is not medically ethical.

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noble

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Having or showing personal qualities that people admire. Example: Their love was very noble and pure.

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connotation

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An idea or quality that a word makes you think about. Example: The word “childlike” has connotations of innocence.

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exploit

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To take unfair advantage of. Example: It is evident that humans tend to exploit natural resources to benefit themselves.

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efficient

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Able to produce desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy. Example: This is not the most efficient way to do the job. I can show you a faster way.

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code

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A system of symbols that control computer actions. Example: He was hired to write programming code.

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notify

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To inform; to communicate specific information. Example: Please notify me when your father gets home.

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administrator

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A manager. Example: Everyone in the store did whatever the administrator asked them to do.