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COMPLEX
Complicated, intricate or difficult to understand because many parts are involved.
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A whole formed from several connected, related or interdependent parts.
As a noun, a strong emotional concern that influences someone’s behavior.
CHESS
A contest between two opponents using distinct pieces that move according to fixed rules.
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Used before another noun in phrases such as chess match, chess player or chess club.
BATTLE
A hostile fight or sustained encounter between opposing armed forces or groups.
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A prolonged struggle against a problem, illness or difficult circumstance.
As a verb, to fight, compete or work persistently against opposition.
ADVANCED
Far along in development, knowledge, difficulty, time or a particular process.
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Moved or brought forward from an earlier position or stage.
Used for instruction intended for learners beyond an introductory level.
MARRIAGE
A legally, culturally or socially recognized union between spouses or partners.
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A close and effective combination of two different ideas, qualities or things.
The condition or duration of being married to another person.
PROGRESSIVE
Favoring or promoting social, political or institutional change and improvement.
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Developing gradually through a series of stages or increasing over time.
A person who supports reform or change toward stated improvements.
CENTER
The middle point or part of a space, object, area, activity or field of attention.
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As a verb, to place something in the middle or arrange it symmetrically.
To focus thoughts, discussion or activity on a particular subject.
MOTTLE
To mark a surface with irregular spots, patches or streaks of varying color.
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As a noun, an individual colored spot or an irregularly spotted appearance.
MOTTLED is the common adjective for something marked with uneven patches.
GO
To move, travel, leave or proceed from one place, state or stage to another.
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An attempt or turn at doing something, as in having a go.
To function or operate, especially when machinery or a plan begins working.
Informally, energy or liveliness shown in action.
FACILITY
A building, place or set of premises designed for a particular purpose or activity.
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Natural ease, readiness or skill in performing an action or using language.
An available feature or service provided for convenience or practical use.
MODERN
Relating to the present or recent times and current ideas, methods or styles.
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A person whose outlook or practices favor contemporary ways.
Used to contrast recent periods or approaches with older ones.
OTHELLO
The title character of Shakespeare’s tragedy, a military commander in Venetian service.
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The title of the Shakespeare tragedy centered on jealousy, deception and loss.
TRIB
A written abbreviation for tributary, especially in compact labels or references.
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Used chiefly where space is limited or an abbreviated form is expected.
STRATEGO
A named contest involving opposing forces, ranked pieces and concealed identities that players maneuver against one another.
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Used attributively before another noun, with capitalization generally retained.
CAMPUS
The grounds and buildings belonging to a college, university, school or similar body.
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Used before nouns in phrases such as campus life, campus newspaper or campus housing.
On-campus describes something located or taking place within those grounds.
FOREMOST
Most important, prominent, respected or advanced in rank among comparable people or things.
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At or nearest the front, especially in a literal or figurative ordering.
Used for emphasis in the phrase first and foremost.
