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Word: behalf
Definition: benefit, as a representative of
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: On behalf of the students, we don't want to do homework anymore.
Collocation: on behalf of

Word: empirical
Definition: depend on experience
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: There is no empirical evidence to support this thesis.
Collocation: empirical philosophy 

Word: equate
Definition: make equal
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: He equates money with happiness.
Collocation: equate to something

Word: mediate
Definition: reconcile
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: He wanted to mediate his parents' fight.
Collocation: mediate revenge

Word: straightforward
Definition: simple
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: This question is very straightforward.
Collocation: straightforward process

Word: compile
Definition: to put together (documents, selections or other materials) in one book or work.
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: Our company should compile a guidebook.
Collocation: compile a dictionary

Word: notwithstanding
Definition: though, although, despite
Part of Speech: preposition
Sentence: Notwithstanding he has no money, he still waste his money.
Collocation: notwithstanding many efforts

Word: substitute
Definition: replace
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: You can substitute pencil for pen.
Collocation: substitute food

Word: identical
Definition: same, equal
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: The boys are identical twins.
Collocation: identical equation

Word: infer
Definition: deduce
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: We should infer from the context.
Collocation: infer from

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Word: denote
Definition: represent
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: Red eyes denote strain and fatigue.
Collocation: denote interface

Word: inclination
Definition: tendency, intention
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: I feel no inclination to marry.
Collocation: strong inclination

Word: domain
Definition: field, area, territory
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: The farmer looks out over his domain.
Collocation: extend a domain

Word: reluctance
Definition: dislike, unwillingness
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: I accepted his advice without reluctance.
Collocation: magnetic reluctance

Word: explicit
Definition: clear obvious
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: It is explicit that he likes her.
Collocation: explicit cost

Word: specify
Definition: state, designate
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: You have to specify what you want.
Collocation: specify precisely

Word: constraint
Definition: limitation, restriction
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: There is a constraint to buy alcohol to teenagers.
Collocation: self constraint

Word: notion
Definition: concept, idea
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: I have a false notion about him.
Collocation: foolish notion

Word: subsidy
Definition: the money which come from some institution or government to aid someone
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: He got a subsidy because he was a good student.
Collocation: give a subsidy

Word: validity
Definition: the state of being real, true, or based on facts
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: There is no validity in his statement.
Collocation: have validity

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Word: adequate
Definition: sufficient, appropriate
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: The bed is narrow but adequate.
Collocation: adequate salary

Word: commodity
Definition: a product that is bought and sold
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: Life is not a commodity.
Collocation: commodity exchange

Word: fluctuate
Definition: change, swing
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: The cost can fluctuate whenever.
Collocation: fluctuate price

Word: discrete
Definition: separate, distinct
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: This theory can be divided into discrete categories.
Collocation: discrete component

Word: attain
Definition: achieve
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: If you work hard, you will attain your goal.
Collocation: attain one's goal

Word: exploit
Definition: take advantage of
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: The company exploits workers.
Collocation: exploit resources

Word: export
Definition: sell abroad
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: South Korea exports lots of semiconductor.
Collocation: export something

Word: apparent
Definition: obvious, clear, distinct
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: It is apparent that he wants to leave because he doesn't like party.
Collocation: apparent conclusion

Word: confer
Definition: discuss
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: I want to confer with my parents about which university should I choose.
Collocation: confer with somebody

Word: retain
Definition: maintain, preserve
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: It is important to retain our tradition.
Collocation: retain the system

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Word: devote
Definition: spend your time, money, attention, etc.
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: I devoted myself to success of my business.
Collocation: devote one's energy

Word: adjacent
Definition: next, side by side with
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: My house is adjacent to the Extension.
Collocation: adjacent houses


Word: inevitable
Definition: unavoidable
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: All of health Korean men have to go military, it's inevitable.
Collocation: inevitable conclusion


Word: prohibitive
Definition: too expensive
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: The new laptop of Micro Soft is prohibitive.
Collocation: prohibitive tax


Word: extract
Definition: pick out, pull out
Part of Speech: verb, noun
Sentence: I couldn't extract any information from him.
Collocation: extract DNA


Word: affordable
Definition: proper price to purchase
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: Nowadays, the price of houses is not affordable.
Collocation: affordable food 


Word: pension
Definition: the receiving money after retire
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: He can't live without pension.
Collocation: pension plan


Word: virtually
Definition: almost, practically
Part of Speech: adverb
Sentence: I know virtually everything about you.
Collocation: virtually impossible


Word: modify
Definition: revise, change
Part of Speech: verb
Sentence: You should modify the wrong code.
Collocation: modify a contract


Word: viable
Definition: workable, capable for doing
Part of Speech: adjective
Sentence: It is important to check carefully that it is viable.
Collocation: viable plan