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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
assume
/əˈsuːm/
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highly effectiveWorking very well.
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milestonenounAn important point of progress along the way.
outweighverbTo be greater or more important than something else.
erosionnounThe slow wearing away of something over time.
polariseverbTo divide opinion into two strongly opposed sides.
on the riseIncreasing.
reach a conclusionTo decide after thinking about the facts.
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