Hard TOEFL Words - Group 3

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n. act of burning something

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n. applying pressure; encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required

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v. adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of

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a. definitive; decisive; final

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a. assured; having or marked by assurance

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n. any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones

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a. having an awareness of one's environment and one's own existence, sensations, and thoughts

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n. an expert who gives advice

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n. circumstance

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a. based upon tradition rules; formed by agreement or compact