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distinct
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different and separate; easy to hear, see, or smell; clear and certain
overlap
If two subjects or activities overlap, they are the same in some way. Although our job titles are different, our responsibilities overlap quite a lot.
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If two objects overlap, part of one covers part of the other.
affect
to influence someone or something, or cause them to change It's a disease which affects many older people.
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to cause a strong emotion, especially sadness; I was deeply affected by the film
tease
They were teasing Dara about her new haircut. Don't get upset, I'm only teasing.
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to laugh at someone or say unkind things to them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset them
empower
to have the legal or official right to do something
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to give someone the confidence, skills, freedom, etc to do something; Education empowers people to take control of their lives.
heritage
our architectural/cultural heritage
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the buildings, paintings, customs, etc which are important in a culture or society because they have existed for a long time
trait
a family trait
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a quality, good or bad, in someone's character
embedded
If an emotion, attitude, etc is embedded in someone or something, it is a very strong and important part of them. A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience.
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fixed into the surface of something ' A small piece of glass was embedded in his finger.
nurture
to look after, feed, and protect young children, animals, or plants; The rains nurtured the newly planted crops.
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to encourage or support the development of someone or something; He was an inspiring leader who nurtured the talents of his colleagues.
innate
He has an innate desire to win.
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An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned.
harness
a set of strong, flat ropes that fasten equipment to your body or fasten you to a vehicle to prevent you from moving too much All climbers must wear safety harnesses and helmets.
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a set of straps fastened around a horse's body and connecting it to a vehicle that it will pull
interrelationship
the interrelationship between smoking and respiratory disease
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the way in which two or more things or people are connected and affect one another:
bearer
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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a person who brings or carries something
self-discovery
Her own journey/voyage of self-discovery started as she was recovering from a severe illness.
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the process of learning about yourself and your beliefs:
womb
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the organ inside a woman's body where a baby grows

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