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L2 U8 I4a
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| to assure | To tell someone confidently that something is true, especially so that they do not worry |
| to blame | To say or think that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad happening |
| to concentrate | To direct your mental powers or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject or problem |
| controversy | A lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people |
| dubious | Thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted |
| to enforce | To make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted |
| the environment | The air, water and land in or on which people, animals and plants live |
| to expose | To make it likely that someone will experience something harmful or unpleasant |
| futile | having no effect or achieving nothing; unsuccessful |
| global | Relating to the whole world |
| inadequate | Not good enough or too low in quality |
| irrational | Not using reason or clear thinking |