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| Judge | To have or give an opinion, or to decide about (something or someone), after thinking carefully. Ex. He seems to be handling the job well, but it’s really too soon to judge. |
| Key | The most important part of achieving something or explaining a situation. Ex. Luck is the key to winning at gambling. |
| Label | A piece of paper, cloth, or other material that is attached to an object, telling you what the object is, how to use it, to whom it belongs, or other information. Ex. The label on the bottle says not to take more than six tablets a day. |
| literal | Having exactly the same meaning as the basic or original meaning of a work or expression. Ex. He interpreted a literal part of the book. |
| logical | Using reason. Ex. Students need the ability to construct a logical argument. |
| main | The most important or larger. Ex. The main thing is to keep calm and don’t get angry. |
| margin | The border of empty space around the written or printed text on a page. Ex. The students made notes in the margins of their paper. |
| mean | To represent or express (something intended), or to refer to (someone or something). Ex. “What does “rough” mean?” |
| measure | To discover the exact size, amount, portion; to be of a particular size. Ex. Let’s measure the space to see if it will fit. |
| metaphor | An expression which describes a person or object in a literary way by referring to something that is considered to have similar characteristics to the person or object you are trying to describe. Ex. Metaphor and simile are the most commonly used figures of speech in everyday language. |
| Method | A particular way of doing something. Ex. Traveling by train is still one of the safest methods of transport. |
| Model | A copy or image, a pattern. To construct or fashion in imitation of a particular model. A set of planes for a building, to mimic in a smaller form. To display by wearing, using or posing. Ex. The meeting will show a model of his finished building project. |
| Modify | To change something such as a plan, opinion, law or way of behavior; usually to improve it or make it more acceptable. Ex. Instead of simply punishing them, the system encourages offenders to modify their behavior. |
| Monitor | A person who has the job watching or noticing particular things. Ex. They will monitor the progress of the test scores. |
| Motivation | Enthusiasm for doing something. Ex. He’s a bright enough student, but lacks motivation. |
