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4.42. practice [V] See 2.22. practice [N] See below in this paragraph

4.43. though here: [ADV] used for indicating that the information contrasts with

or modifies information given in a previous sentence or sentences

4.44. demand (demands, demanding, demanded) [V] here: to need sth in order to

be done successfully

4.45. complete [ADJ] used when you are emphasizing sth, to mean ‘to the greatest

degree possible’ SYN: TOTAL

4.46. acquaintance (with sth) here: [U] knowledge of sth

4.47. thorough [ADJ] done completely, with great attention to detail

4.48. environment [N] See # 1.3.

4.49. prerequisite [C usually sing.] (~ for/of/to sth) (formal) sth that must exist

or happen before sth else can happen or be done SYN: PRECONDITION: A

degree is an essential prerequisite for employment at this level.

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50. outgrowth [N/C] a natural development or result of sth

51. recognition [U] an understanding and accepting of sth

52. (the) power [U] the ability or opportunity to do sth

53. public opinion [U] phrase the opinion or attitude of the public regarding a particular matter

54. continuous competition [C] phrase

55. among [PREP] NB: The form amongst is also used, but is more litrary // surrounded by sb/sth; in the middle of sb/sth (Сравните – between)

56. institution [C] a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example, a university or bank

57. public support phrase

58. development [N] here: the process or result of making a basic design gradually better and more advanced

59. through [PREP]/[ADV] here: is used for stating the means by which the particular information or result are achieved

60. [paragraph 6] go through [PH V] to perform a series of actions

61. reach (reaches, reaching, reached) [V] here: 1 to come to sb’s attention 2 to achieve a particular aim SYN: ARRIVE AT

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62. stage [C] one part of an activity, process, or period

63. mutual [interchanged] influence [effect on the mind] phrase

64. understanding 1 [Using.] sth that you know how it works or know what it means 2 [U] If there is understanding among people, they are friendly towards each other and trust each other

65. sequential [ADJ] sth that follows a fixed order

66. still here: [ADV] If a situation that used to exist still exists, it has continued and exists now

67. exist (exists, existing, existed) [V] (not used in the progressive tenses) to be real; to be present in a place or a situation

68. any available means phrase

69. desire (desires, desiring, desired) [V] (not used in the progressive tenses)

to want sth; to wish for sth

6.70. towards [PREP] in the direction of sb/sth

6.71. provide (provides, providing, provided) [V] to give sth to someone who

needs or wants it or to make it available to them

72. counsel [U] advice

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