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AE RW 2.1
words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| onset (n) | When something is at its _____, it's at the beginning, just getting started, and it's often something that's not so pleasant. |
| formation (n) | You can talk about the _____ — or establishment — of something physical, like the formation of a new government. |
| predisposition (n) | A _____ is a tendency to do something. If you have a _____ to think or act a certain way, you can anticipate your reaction before it happens. |
| to impose (v) | _____ means to force or inflict something on someone else. Governments often _____ taxes and legal restrictions on citizens, for example. |
| to label (v) | If you _____ something, you give it a brief description for purposes of identification. |
| to confirm (v) | When you need to make sure before you leave that you have a reservation, you often call ahead to ____: you make sure that your tickets or space are set aside for you. |
| to contribute (v) | To _____ something is to provide a part of the whole. |
| finding (n) | A _____ is a discovery, especially by scholars or scientists. _____s are facts that have been found, especially by academics studying something. |