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association
Noun
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An association is a way that two things are similar, belong together, or are connected or related.
I don't see any association between what happened to you and what happened to me.
I suspect there is an association between the weather and the number who are sick.
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An association is a group of people who have a common goal or interest.
The NBA stands for the "National Basketball Association."
I have been a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
All the teachers were at an association meeting.
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Association is the when you associate (spend time with certain people).
I'm afraid your association with those wild people will get you in trouble.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
south
Noun
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The direction opposite to north. For a person looking at the setting sun, the south is on their left hand.
The wind usually comes from the south.
south
Preposition
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One of the four compass directions: 180º from north. If you face south, the sun rises on your left.
Africa is South of Europe.
Pacific
Proper noun
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The Pacific is a name for the Pacific Ocean.
environmental
Adjective
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Environmental protection, education, issues, etc. all relate to the natural world: land, air, water, and living things.
The country needs help to deal with its environmental problems.
Saving the forests makes economic as well as environmental sense.
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Environmental factors, impact, effect, etc. all relate to the area around someone or something.
The disease is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
institution
Noun
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A custom or practice of a society or community.
The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them.
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An institution is a large group of people who work together for a specific purpose. Examples include hospitals, universities, and banks.
Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions are already offering internet services.