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-ment

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20 words

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    environmentnoun/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

    the natural world or surroundings in which people, animals, and plants live

    Protecting the environment is a global priority.

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    governmentnoun/ˈɡʌvənmənt/

    the group of people who control and make decisions for a country or state

    The government announced a new policy to support small businesses.

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    developmentnoun/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

    the process or result of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

    The rapid development of renewable energy technologies is changing the economy.

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    employmentnoun/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

    the condition of having a job or the act of giving someone a job

    Youth employment has been a major concern for policymakers.

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    improvementnoun/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

    the act of making something better or the state of being improved

    There has been a marked improvement in air quality since the new regulations.

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    managementnoun/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

    the process or skill of controlling and organizing a business, task, or people

    Good time management is essential for students.

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    argumentnoun/ˈɑːɡjəmənt/

    A set of reasons given to support or oppose something; also a verbal disagreement between people.

    She presented a strong argument for renewable energy.

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    assessmentnoun/əˈsesmənt/

    The process of evaluating or measuring the quality, value, or ability of something or someone.

    The school uses regular assessments to track students’ progress.

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    agreementnoun/əˈɡriːmənt/

    A decision or arrangement reached by two or more parties; a formal understanding or contract.

    We finally reached an agreement after three hours of negotiation.

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    statementnoun/ˈsteɪtmənt/

    A clear expression of something in speech or writing, often official or formal.

    The minister released a statement about the policy change.

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    treatmentnoun/ˈtriːtmənt/

    The way something or someone is handled, dealt with, or medically cared for.

    He is receiving treatment for his injury.

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    investmentnoun/ɪnˈvestmənt/

    Money or time put into something with the hope of getting profit or benefit later.

    Foreign investment in renewable energy has increased recently.

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    requirementnoun/rɪˈkwaɪəmənt/

    something that is needed or demanded as a condition

    One requirement for the scholarship is excellent grades.

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    commitmentnoun/kəˈmɪtmənt/

    a promise or firm decision to do something; dedication to a cause or activity

    The city's commitment to reducing emissions is reflected in new policies.

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    achievementnoun/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

    something done successfully, typically by effort, skill, or courage

    Winning the national science fair was her greatest achievement.

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    involvementnoun/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

    the fact of taking part in something or being connected with something

    Parental involvement in schooling improves children's outcomes.

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    advertisementnoun/ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/

    a public notice or message that tries to persuade people to buy something or use a service

    Companies spend a lot on TV and online advertisements to reach young consumers.

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    establishmentnoun/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

    the act of starting something (an organization, system, or institution) or the organization that is started

    The establishment of a national curriculum could help standardize teaching.

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    movementnoun/ˈmuːvmənt/

    a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas; also the act of moving

    The civil rights movement changed many laws in the 1960s.

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    encouragementnoun/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/

    the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

    Students often need encouragement from teachers more than extra homework.

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