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Words to Learn 735. contemplate (verb) kŏntßm-plātto think about carefully and for a long timeKate contemplated whether Rich was the right manfor her.Mario contemplated renting a more expensive apartmentthat was closer to the bus route. Related Wordcontemplation (noun) Long walks alone provide time forcontemplation.6. dynamic (adjective) dī-năm ĭka. energetic; forcefulThe dynamic back-up dancers drew attention away fromthe lead singer.The dynamic new pastor doubled church membership andraised funds for a new building.b. fast moving; fast changingInvestors have lost fortunes within minutes on dynamicstock exchanges. Related Wordsdynamics (noun) Sports psychologists often study team dynamics.Experts studied the dynamics of the hurricane. (Dynamicsmeans “social or physical forces.”)dynamo (noun) The CEO was a dynamo who ran his company,wrote books, and maintained a demanding speaking schedule.7. elated (adjective) ĭ-lātĭdCopyright © Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.thrilled; very happyNatasha was elated when she was promoted to manager.8. emulate (verb) ĕmyß-lātto try to equal or excel through imitating; to imitateMany teenagers try to emulate star athletes or singers.Many companies will try to emulate the success of theon-line game, Farmville. Related Wordemulation (noun) The successful economy of Chile makes itspolicies worthy of emulation.