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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
derive
/dəˈɹaɪv/
verb
to develop or get something from something else
- “This sentence is original and was not derived from translation.”Tatoeba
- “The right to no-fault divorce derives from freedom of association.”Tatoeba
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make up forPhrasal verbTo replace or balance something lost or lacking.
rebuttalnounAn answer that argues against a claim with evidence.
play a key roleTo be very important in something.
at the expense ofCausing harm or loss to something else.
backlashnounA strong negative reaction from many people.
have a negative impact onTo affect something badly.
abruptadjectiveSudden and unexpected, often too quick.
scarcitynounA situation in which there is not enough of something.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)