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generate [d3enareit] v.
To generate something means to cause it to develop or begin.
—* The mayor promised to generate new jobs and programs to help the poor.
glacial [gleijal] adj.
When something is glacial, it relates to large masses of ice that move slowly.
—* Penguins thrive in the glacial regions of Antarctica.
interchange [intartjeind3] n.
An interchange of ideas between people is a discussion of each person’s idea.
—*■There was an interchange of ideas between the groups.
locker [Idker] n.
A locker is a small cabinet with a lock where people store their possessions.
—* I keep my school books in my locker.
multicultural [rriAltikAltjaral] adj.
When something is multicultural, it relates to many different cultures.
—♦ Everyone was welcomed to attend the multicultural celebration.
omission [oumijen] n.
An omission is something that has been left out or not done.
—►Mike was upset because of the omission of his name during the ceremony.
O v e rs e e [ouvarsi:] v.
To oversee something means to make sure that it is being done properly.
—»His job was to oversee the progress of the construction project.
pierce [pi0rs] v.
To pierce something means to make a hole in it using a sharp object.
—>The arrow pierced the target in the very center.
replicate [replakeit] V.
To replicate something is to do it in the exact same way as someone before.
—►I would love to replicate my father’s achievements in school.
wavy [weivi] adj.
When something is wavy, it is not straight but has a series of curves.
—►The child drew wavy lines all over the piece of paper.
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