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accumulation accumulation of sth; /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/ start learning		An accumulation of something, is a number or amount of it that has come together over time. countable The failure to pump leads to an accumulation of blood in the heart.
highlight verb; highlight sth; /ˈhaɪlaɪt/ start learning		If you highlight something, you make it more noticeable or obvious. transitive I usually use a pen to highlight the important section in my textbook.
offset noun; technical (distance); /ˈɒfsɛt/ start learning		An offset is the distance that something moves away from where it is supposed to be or where it was. countable & uncountable
vehicle /ˈviːɪkl/ start learning		A vehicle is something that moves people or things from one place to another, for example: cars, planes, boats, etc. Bicycles and wheelchairs are allowed. All other vehicles must stay off the path.
exploitation use or treatment; /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/ start learning		Exploitation is the use or treatment of someone unfairly. uncountable Today, most countries have laws against the exploitation of children in factories.
plus 2+2; /plʌs/ start learning		You use plus when you add numbers. Two plus two is four. (2+2=4)
schedule verb; BrE: /ˈʃɛdjul/, AmE: /ˈskɛ.dʒul/ start learning		If you schedule something, you make a plan for when and where it will happen. transitive The party was originally scheduled for June 5th.

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