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ethnic
A social division based on national origin, religion, language, and often race.
n
distinguish
v- Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different, تميز
baby boomers
People born between 1946 and 1964
n
occupation
شغل,مهنة
A job or profession:
n
residing
have one's permanent home in a particular place.
"people who work in the city actually reside in neighboring towns"
v
segment
each of the parts into which something is or may be divided.
"Its genome is made up of 100 million bases divided into six segments , or chromosomes."
synonyms: piece, bit, section, part, chunk, portion, division, slice, fragment, wedge, lump; part, section, sector, division, portion, constituent, element, unit, compartment, branch, wing
a part of a figure cut off by a line or plane intersecting it, in particular.
"The main purpose of the work is to investigate the volume of segments of these three-dimensional figures."
shift
a slight change in position, direction, or tendency.
"a shift of wind took us by surprise"

n
target market
A particular group of consumers at which a product or service is aimed:
"schools are a key target market for the apps"
"the film is going to be huge with its target market"
n
visible minority
group that is different from the majority
n
counterintuitive
Against what one would intuitively expect
contrary to what common sense would suggest
بديهي
adj
intuitive
(adj) instinctive, untaught
Knowing something by instinct
commodities
1 a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
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Exports of primary commodities and the import of finished products are not favourable for any country."
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a commodities broker
2. A useful or valuable thing:
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His time is a valuable commodity, and when reporters are denied it, they can become annoyed.

synonyms: item, material, product, article, object, import, export
n
contrary
Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning:
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he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal
adj
exhibit
(V.) to show clearly; to put on display
To show in public
exceed
1.(v) Be greater in number or size than (a quantity, number, or other measurable thing):
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production costs have exceeded £60,000
2.Go beyond what is allowed or stipulated by (a set limit):
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the Tribunal's decision clearly exceeds its powers under the statute
3.Be better than; surpass:
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economic growth exceeded expectations this year
interpret
1.(v) Explain the meaning of (information or actions):
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the evidence is difficult to interpret
2. Understand (an action, mood, or way of behaving) as having a particular meaning:
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he would no longer interpret her silence as indifference
dominate
1.(V) Have power and influence over:
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the company dominates the market for operating system software
2.Be the most important or conspicuous person or thing in:
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the race was dominated by the 1998 champion
linked
1.(V) Connect or join physically:
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a network of routes linking towns and villages

2.Make, form, or suggest a connection with or between:
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a) rumours that linked his name with Judith
b) foreign and domestic policy are linked
c) [no object]: she linked up with an artistic group
overlap
1.(V)Extend over so as to cover partly:
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the canopy overlaps the house roof at one end
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[no object]: the curtains overlap at the centre when closed

2.Cover part of the same area of interest, responsibility, etc.
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the union's commitments overlapped with those of NATO
(N).1 .A period of time in which two events or activities happen together:
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an overlap of shifts
reinforce
1.(V) Strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material:
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the helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork
rigid
1(adj) Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible:
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a seat of rigid orange plastic
2.(Of a person or part of their body) stiff and unmoving, especially as a result of shock or fear:
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Beatrice was rigid with terror
adopt
1. Legally take (another's child) and bring it up as one's own:
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there are many people eager to adopt a baby
2. Choose to take up or follow (an idea, method, or course of action):
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this approach has been adopted by many big banks
affect
1.(V)Have an effect on; make a difference to:
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the dampness began to affect my health
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[with clause]: your attitude will affect how successful you are
approach
1.(V) Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time:
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the train approached the main line
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[no object]: winter was approaching
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(as adjective approaching) an approaching car

2.
Speak to (someone) for the first time about a proposal or request:
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the department had been approached about funding
3. Start to deal with (a situation or problem) in a certain way:
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one must approach the matter with caution

(noun )
1. A way of dealing with a situation or problem: we need a whole new approach to the job
awareness
1(N). Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact:
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we need to raise public awareness of the issue
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there is a lack of awareness of the risks
compatible
1.(adj) (Of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict:
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the careers structure here is not compatible with having a family
2.Of two people) able to have a harmonious relationship; well suited:
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it's a pity we're not compatible
hurdle
1.(N) One of a series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump:
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[as modifier]: a hurdle race
2. A problem or difficulty that must be overcome:
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many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles
initial
1.(Adj). Existing or occurring at the beginning:
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our initial impression was favourable
innovation
1.(N) n] A new method, idea, product, etc.
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technological innovations designed to save energy
laggard
1.(N) A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others:
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staff were under enormous pressure and there was no time for laggards
2(adj) Slower than desired or expected:
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a bell to summon laggard children to school
perceive
1.(V) Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand:
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his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth
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[with clause]: he was quick to perceive that there was little future in such arguments
2. Interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way:
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if Guy does not perceive himself as disabled, nobody else should
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[with object and infinitive]: some geographers perceive hydrology to be a separate field of
recession
1(N). A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters:
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the country is in the depths of a recession
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[mass noun]: measures to pull the economy out of recession
refrain from
1.(V) Stop oneself from doing something:
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she refrained from comment
seek
1.(V). Attempt to find (something):
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they came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds
2. Attempt or desire to obtain or achieve (something):
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the new regime sought his extradition
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[no object, with infinitive]: her parents had never sought to interfere with her freedom
3. Ask for (something) from someone:
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he sought help from the police

4 (seek someone/thing out) Search for and find someone or something:
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it's his job to seek out new customers
venturesome
1.(adj) Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action:
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he took a venturesome approach to the standard operas >>>>
anyone venturesome enough to try to blaze a trail through it would soon beat a hasty retreat
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