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concentration
Noun
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A concentration is a large amount of something in one place or group.
The oil-sands in Alberta, Canada, contain high concentrations of oil.
The growing concentration of people in cities is causing new problems.
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Concentration is the ability to focus your attention on something.
Runners mustn't worry or do anything else to break their concentration.
A clean desk in a quiet place will help students improve concentration.
The government's concentration should be on helping those in the greatest need.
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The amount of solute in a solution; the concentration of a solution is measured in parts per million (ppm)
risk
Noun
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A risk is something bad that could possibly happen.
There are many risks associated with the stock market.
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A risk is the chance of something bad happening.
The risk of us failing is too great.
risk
Verb
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To risk something means to take a chance with something.
She risked hypothermia by swimming the English Channel.