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1.refined(adj.)
a. free of unwanted substances
b. improved to be more precise or exact
c. having or showing the good education, polite manners
ex: She has become more refined in her painting technique.

2.sole(adj.)
the sole person or thing is the only one of a particular type
ex: She is the sole survivor of the crash.

3.fatigue(n.)
a. a feeling of being extremely tired, either physically or mentally
b. a tendency for metal or wood to break as a result of too much pressure
ex: A child's sleep problems cause parents fatigue and unnecessary guilt.

4.subscribe(v.)
a. to pay money so that you will regularly receive copies of a newspaper or magazine
b. to sign your name on an official document
c. to add your name and e-mail address to a list of people who want to receive messages from a website automatically
ex: We subscribe to all the main medical journals.

5.consult(v.)
a. to ask for information or advice from someone who has special knowledge about a particular subject
b. to discuss something with someone, or to get their permission before you make a decision
c. to look in a book or at a map or list in order to find information
ex: Before going on a diet, it is advisable to consult your doctor.

6.concept(n.)
an idea of something that exists
ex: Some students failed to grasp even the simplest mathematical concepts.

7.overcrowded(adj.)
containing too many people or things
ex: Conditions in the camp are very overcrowded.

8.frugality(n.)
The condition of being frugal
ex: Let’s practice frugality from now on.

9.frustrated(adj.)
feeling annoyed and impatient because you are prevented from achieving something
ex: Parents are increasingly frustrated with the local school system.

10.gumption(n.)
the quality of being sensible and brave enough to do the right thing in a difficult situation
ex: It took a lot of gumption to speak up for yourself like that.

11.commerce(n.)
activities that relate to the buying and selling of goods and services
ex: He was the Secretary of Commerce under the last President.

12.underscore(v.)
a. to draw a line under a word or sentence that you have written
b. to emphasize something, or to show that it is important
ex: The study underscores the importance of early diagnosis.

13.relatively(adv.)
in comparison with someone or something similar
ex: Relatively few women become airline pilots.

14.petition(v.)
a. a document signed by many people that asks someone in authority to do something
b. an official document in which you ask a court to take legal action
c. a request made to God or to someone such as a king
ex: Her lawyer has already filed a petition for her immediate release from prison.

15.durable(adj.)
a. able to stay in good condition for a long time and after being used a lot
b. continuing to exist or work for a long time, even if the situation changes
ex: Finding a durable solution will not be easy.

16.gradually(adv.)
slowly and in small stages or amounts
ex: She gradually built up a reputation as a successful lawyer.

17.omit(v.)
to fail to include someone or something, either deliberately or because you forget
ex: Important details had been omitted from the article.

18.pioneering(adj.)
a. done for the first time using new methods
b. typical of a pioneer
ex: Have modern Americans lost the pioneering spirit of their ancestors?

19.clash(v.)
a. to be in a situation in which you are fighting or disagreeing
b. to look bad or ugly together
c. to be very different in a way that makes being or working together difficult
ex: Police and protesters clashed yesterday.

20.layout(n.)
the way in which the different parts of something are arranged
ex: The user gradually becomes familiar with the layout of the keyboard.

21.casual(adj.)
a. happening by chance
b. designed for or permitting ordinary dress, behavior
c. done without much thought, effort, or concern
ex: The atmosphere at the meeting was quite casual.

22.deduct(v.)
to take an amount or number from a total
ex: Nothing will be deducted from your pay without your consent.

23.merely(adv.)
a. used for emphasizing that something is small or unimportant
b. used for emphasizing that something is not as bad, severe, or important as someone thinks it is
ex: This job is merely a way to pay my bills.

24.scatter(v.)
a. to throw or drop things so that they spread over an area
b. if a group of people or animals scatter, they suddenly move away in different directions
ex: I scattered some grain on the floor of the hen house.

25.handicap(n.)
a. a race or contest in which an artificial advantage is given or disadvantage imposed on a contestant to equalize chances of winning
b. a disadvantage that makes achievement unusually difficult
ex: His shyness was a handicap in his job.