p9

differentiate (V) to show or find the difference between things which are compared
=distinguish (V)
= tell apart (V)

differ (V) to be different from something in some way

discriminate (V) to treat a person or group differently from another in an unfair way
differential (N) an amount of difference between things which are compared
distinctive (A) having a special quality or appearance that is different and easy to recognize
distinction (N) a clear difference between two similar things
discrepancy (N) a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same
compare (V) to examine or judge two or more things in order to show how they are similar to or different
from each other
comparison (N) the process of comparing two or more people or things
contrast (N) if two things contrast, the difference between them is very easy to see
identical (A) exactly the same, or very similar
in particular especially
have something in common to have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
wherefore the reasons for something
whereas but
whereby because of which; by which
p12
VERBS
merge [to combine or join together]

amalgamate [to combine or join together]

swallow up [to take someone or something in so that it is destroyed or no longer independent]
take over [to take someone or something in so that it is destroyed or no longer independent]
integrate [to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits and
customs]
assimilate [if people assimilate or are assimilated into a country or group, they become part of that group and
are accepted by the people in that group]
incorporate [to include something as part of something larger]
get together [If two or more people get together, they meet each other, having arranged it before]
link [to make one thing or situation depend on another thing or situation]
blend [to mix two or more substances together]

NOUNS
alloy [a metal that is formed by mixing two types of metal together]
synthesis [= combination]
blend [a product such as tea, tobacco, or Whisky that is a mixture of several different types]
alliance [an agreement between countries, political parties to work together in order to achieve sth that they all
want]
coalition [a government formed by two or more political parties working together]
unification [to join people, things, parts of a country, etc. together so that they form a single unit]
merger [the joining together of two or more companies or organizations to form one larger one]
union [the act of joining two or more things together, or the state of being joined together]
federation [a group of organizations, countries, regions, etc. that have joined together to form a larger
organization or government]
compound [a chemical that combines two or more elements]