DET

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adjective/sɪɡˈnɪf.ə.kənt/
Word guide
Response language

Important or large enough to be noticed.

ExampleThis is a significant difference between the two pictures.

emerge

verb/ɪˈmɝːdʒ/
Comprehension

To appear or become known.

emerge fromnew problems emerge

ExampleA clear pattern began to emerge after the student compared the two images.

qualified

adjective/ˈkwɑː.lə.faɪd/
People and work

Having the training or ability needed for something.

ExampleThe person in the picture looks qualified because she is using professional equipment.

consequence

noun/ˈkɑːn.sə.kwens/
Cause and effect

A result of an action or situation.

ExampleOne consequence is that students may have less free time.

visual

adjective/ˈvɪʒ.u.əl/
Image description

Related to seeing or pictures.

ExampleThe visual details suggest that the event is taking place outdoors.

adjustment

noun/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/
Change

A small change made to improve or correct something.

ExampleThe speaker mentions a small adjustment to the class schedule.

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