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21st century
the 100-year time period we are living in which began on January 1, 2001 and will end on December 31, 2100
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2D (Two dimensional)
a picture or object which is flat, having only width and height
ex.I'm not willing to pay extra to see a 3D movie when I can see the 2D version for half the price.
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3D glasses
a type of glasses which create a sense of depth when looking at specially created pictures or movies
ex.Please return the 3D glasses at the end of the movie.
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3D model
the creation of three-dimensional objects that are made by using mathematics
ex.Companies have built 3D models using many different formats.
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3D software
computer programmes which can make 3D pictures
ex.It is hard to keep up with all the new 3D software coming onto the market.
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3D television
a device to make television programmes three-dimensional
ex.One in four consumers surveyed said they plan to buy a 3D TV in the next three years.
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3D (Three Dimensional)
a picture that looks like it has height, width and depth, like any object in the real world
ex.Justin Bieber will make his big-screen debut in a movie with 3D.
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3D video game
a 3D electronic game that gets people involved in it
ex.Sony's Playstation 3 will offer an upgrade for consumers to play 3D video games.
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3G
a mobile phone networking standard which provides a minimum data transfer rate of 200kbps
ex.I can check email on my phone, but it's too slow to use for web browsing because it's not a 3G phone.
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3G (third generation)
the third generation of mobile phones and related technologies which feature high speed data connections
ex.All of the new mobile phones on offer in the store are 3G.
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4G (fourth generation) system
a very quick internet connection for mobile devices
ex.A 4G system provides internet access to laptops with USB wireless modems, to smartphones, and to other mobile devices.
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a balanced diet
the necessary food to remain healthy
ex.He ate a wide range of foods that gave him a balanced diet.
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abandon
to leave behind, to completely give up on something
ex.Despite investing millions of dollars, the project was abandoned after it became clear that it would never be a commercial success.
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abandoned
left empty or no longer used
ex.The abandoned buildings had become a residence for criminals.
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abandon ship
to leave an organisation or situation very suddenly, usually because you think it is going to fail
ex.The CEO abandoned ship just before the auditors were called in.
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abate
to become less strong
ex.By the morning, the storm had abated.
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abbreviation
a shortened form of a word or phrase used in place of the whole
ex.Using "u" instead of "you" in a text message is an example of an abbreviation.
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abduction
the criminal act of taking someone away to a secret location by force
ex.The mother continued to search for her child years after the abduction.
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Abenomics
refers to the economic policies of Shinzo Abe intended to expand the economy of Japan and end deflation
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abet
to support, help, encourage, usually for something illegal
ex.Although he didn't take part in the robbery he was charged with abetting the gang.
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abhor
to hate absolutely, find extremely repugnant
ex.She abhors him and can't stand being in the same room.
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abide
to obey or follow a rule
ex.John needs to abide by the classroom rules.
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a bitter pill to swallow
a situation that is unpleasant but must be accepted
ex.Losing the championship to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.
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abject
describes a condition or state that is extremely bad, unpleasant and degrading
ex.The children had no choice but to work in the abject conditions in the factory.
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abject poverty
a situation in which people are so poor that their lives are miserable and very hard
ex.They live in abject poverty with no money for food or heating.
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