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  • 21brain — noun 1 part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ human ▪ left, right ▪ The left brain controls the right hand side of the body. BRAIN + NOUN ▪ cell …

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  • 22demand — an order to comply with an obligation. In business, paying on demand means that the obligation must be satisfied immediately when requested. Glossary of Business Terms The desire to purchase economic goods or services (and the financial ability… …

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  • 23chance — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 possibility ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, good, high, real, strong ▪ There is a very real chance that the film will win an award. ▪ decent …

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  • 24cost — cost1 W1S1 [kɔst US ko:st] n 1.) the amount of money that you have to pay in order to buy, do, or produce something cost of ▪ the cost of accommodation ▪ I offered to pay the cost of the taxi. ▪ Insurance to cover the cost of a funeral is… …

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  • 25else — W1S1 [els] adv [: Old English; Origin: elles] 1.) [used after words beginning with some , every , any , and no , and after question words] a) besides or in addition to someone or something ▪ There s something else I d like to talk about as well.… …

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  • 26gap — noun (C) 1 A SPACE a space between two objects or two parts of an object because of something that is missing (+ in): The neighbors dog got in through a gap in the hedge. (+ between): Lou has big gaps between her front teeth. 2 DIFFERENCE a big… …

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