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PRETEND

To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not. Example: "Were you just pretending to be interested?"

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PUBLIC COMPANY

A business that is owned by many people who have bought shares in it. Example: "Itaú, Pão de Açúcar and Natura are examples of public companies in Brazil."

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Reset score!

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Win 20 points!

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Lose 25 points!

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ATTEND

To go to an event, place, etc. Example: "The meeting is tomorrow and we're hoping everyone will attend."

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Give 25 points!

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Go to first place!

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Give points!

DISCUSS

To talk about a subject with someone and tell each other your ideas or opinions. Example: "Let’s discuss how we can improve the efficiency of the process."

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INDEPENDENTLY

Without taking help or money from other people. Example: "Since we didn’t get the funding, we will proceed independently."

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Give 20 points!

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Take points!

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Go to last place!

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EVENTUALLY

Finally. Example: "It might take him ages but he'll do it eventually."

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ACTUAL

Real; existing in fact. Example: "Our actual costs were much lower than the budget this month."

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ANTICIPATE

To imagine or expect that something will happen. Example: "We anticipate a huge demand for this service."

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PROPAGANDA

Ideas that are spread by an organized group to influence people’s opinions. Example: "Social media companies must have tools to stop the spread of propaganda."

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