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Word Book I-3 (3/3)

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invade [to enter an area or country by force with an army]  

Allied forces in England invaded the Normandy area of France in 1944.

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invent [(1) to plan and make something never made before; (2) to create a new thing or way of doing something]  

Did Henry Ford invent the automobile? (1)

Did Henry Ford invent a new way to build cars? (2)

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invest [to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making more money]  

George asked his friends to invest in his new oil company.

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investigate [(1) to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; (2) to search for the truth]  

Civil rights leaders asked the federal government to investigate voting problems in some parts of Florida. (1)

Congress is investigating the president's relationship with a young woman. (2)

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invite [to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or gathering]  

Jason invited Candy to his party.

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involve [(1) to take part in; (2) to become a part of; (3) to include]  

He has been involved in drama for many years. (1)

She became completely involved with her new family. (2)

The project involved thousands of people. (3)

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iron [a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools]  

People have been making tools of iron for about 2,800 years.

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island [a land area with water all around it]  

Ken lived on several different islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

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issue [an important problem or subject that people are discussing or arguing about]  

Campaign finance reform was the most important issue in the election campaign.

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it [a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about]  

The sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.

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