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vocabulary
1.quotient |ˈkwōSHənt|
noun
meaning: a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another.
example: late Middle English: from Latin quotiens ‘how many times’ (from quot ‘how many’), by confusion with participial forms ending in -ens, -ent- .

2.belief |biˈlēf|
noun
meaning: an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists 
origin: Middle English: alteration of Old English gelēafa; compare with believe.
example: his belief in the value of hard work  

3.circular |ˈsərkyələr| 
adjective
meaning: having the form of a circle 
origin: late Middle English: from Old French circulier, from late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus ‘small ring’
example: the building features a circular atrium.

4.multitasking |ˌməltiˈtaskiNG|
noun
meaning: the simultaneous execution of more than one program or task by a single computer processor 

5.dictation |dikˈtāSHən|
noun
meaning: the action of saying words aloud to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape
origin: from late Latin dictatio(n-), from the verb dictare
example: the dictation of letters.

6.session |ˈseSHən|
noun
meaning: a period during which meetings conducted by judicial bodies are regularly held 
origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin sessio(n-), from sess- ‘seated’
example: legislation to curb wildcat strikes will be introduced during the coming parliamentary session.

7.accordingly |əˈkôrdiNGlē|
adverb
meaning: in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances 
example: we have to discover what his plans are and act accordingly.

8.conventional |kənˈvenCHənl|
adjective
meaning: based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed 
origin: late 15th cent. (in the sense ‘relating to a formal agreement or convention’): from French conventionnel or late Latin conventionalis, from Latinconventio(n-) ‘meeting, covenant,’ from the verb convenire
example: a conventional morality had dictated behavior.

9.durable |ˈd(y)o͝orəbəl|
adjective
meaning: able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘steadfast’): via Old French from Latin durabilis, from durare ‘to last’
example: porcelain enamel is strong and durable 

10.enterprising |ˈentərˌprīziNG|
adjective
meaning: having or showing initiative and resourcefulness
example: some enterprising teachers have started their own recycling programs.

11.debt |det|
noun
meaning: something, typically money, that is owed or due
origin: Middle English dette: from Old French, based on Latin debitum ‘something owed,’ past participle of debere ‘owe.’ The spelling change in Frenchand English was by association with the Latin word.
example: I paid off my debts 

12.nutritious |n(y)o͞oˈtriSHəs|
adjective
meaning: nourishing; efficient as food
origin: mid 17th cent.: from Latin nutritius ‘that nourishes’ (from nutrex ‘a nurse’) + -ous
example: like all spinach, it is very nutritious and best when young.

13.plug in |ˈpləɡ ˌɪn|
adjective
meaning: able to be connected by means of a plug
example: a plug-in telephone.

14.sole |sōl|
noun
meaning: the undersurface of a person's foot
origin: Middle English: from Old French, from Latin solea ‘sandal, sill,’ from solum ‘bottom, pavement, sole’; compare with Dutch zool and German Sohle .
example: the soles of their feet were nearly black with dirt.

15.strike |strīk| 
verb
meaning: hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement
origin: Old English strīcan‘go, flow’ and ‘rub lightly’; related to Germanstreichen ‘to stroke,
example: he raised his hand, as if to strike me 

16.executive |igˈzekyətiv |
adjective
meaning: having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
origin: late Middle English (as an adjective): from medieval Latin executivus, from exsequi ‘carry out’
example: an executive chairman 

17.authority |əˈTHôritē |
noun
meaning: the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience 
origin: Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor ‘originator, promoter’
example: he had absolute authority over his subordinates

18.charitable |ˈCHaritəbəl|
adjective
meaning: of or relating to the assistance of those in need
origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘showing Christian love to God and man’): from Old French, from charite
example: charitable works such as care of the sick.

19.coup |ko͞o|
noun
meaning: (also coup d'état)a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government 
origin: late 18th cent.: from French, from medieval Latin colpus ‘blow’
example: he was overthrown in an army coup. 

    20.disclose |disˈklōz|
    verb

    meaning: make (secret or new information) known

origin: late Middle English: from Old French desclos-, stem of desclore, based on Latin claudere ‘to close.’
example: they disclosed her name to the press 

21.filter |ˈfiltər|
noun
meaning: a porous device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it
origin: late Middle English (denoting a piece of felt): from French filtre, from medieval Latin filtrum ‘felt used as a filter,’ 
example: an oil filter.

22.insecticide |inˈsektiˌsīd|
noun
meaning: a substance used for killing insects.

23.refugee |ˌrefyo͝oˈjē|
noun
meaning: a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
origin: late 17th cent.: from French réfugié ‘gone in search of refuge,’ past participle of (se) réfugier, from refuge 
example: tens of thousands of refugees fled their homes

24.soak |sōk|
verb
meaning: make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid
origin: Old English socian ‘become saturated with a liquid by immersion’; related to sūcan ‘to suck.’
example: soak the beans overnight in water. 

25.supply |səˈplī|
verb
meaning: make (something needed or wanted) available to someone; provide
origin: late Middle English: from Old French soupleer, from Latin supplere ‘fill up,’ from sub- ‘from below’ + plere ‘fill.’ The early sense of the noun was ‘assistance, relief’ (chiefly a Scots use).
example: the farm supplies apples to cider makers.