Master medium-difficulty TOEFL vocabulary by exploring Greek and Latin roots, precise academic definitions, and contextual usage in university settings.
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Analyze
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To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something. **Example:** We must *analyze* the data to find the root cause of the error. **Etymology:** From Greek *analyein* 'to loosen up, release,' from *ana-* 'up' + *lyein* 'to loosen'.
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Concept
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An abstract idea; a general notion or fundamental understanding. **Example:** The *concept* of infinity is difficult to visualize but crucial in calculus. **Etymology:** From Latin *conceptum* 'something conceived,' from *concipere* 'to take in, conceive'.
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Establish
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To set up, create, or found something on a firm, lasting basis. It can also mean to prove or confirm that something is true.
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Function
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An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing; to work or operate. **Example:** The primary *function* of the mitochondria is to generate energy for the cell. **Etymology:** From Latin *functio* 'performance, execution', from *fungi* 'perform, execute'.
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Identify
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To recognize or establish the identity of someone or something. From Latin idem meaning “the same,” via Late Latin identificare (“to make identical”), related to identitas (“identity”).
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