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range /reɪndʒ/ noun SET
1. [ C ] a set of similar things
I offered her a range of options.
There is a wide / whole range of opinions on this issue.
2. [ C ] ( US also line ) the goods made by one company or goods of one particular type that are sold in a shop
We stock the full range of model railway accessories.
This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range.
3. [ C ] a group of hills or mountains
a mountain range
noun LIMIT
4. [ S ] the amount, number or type of something between an upper and a lower limit
The price range is from $100 to $500.
The product is aimed at young people in the 18 - 25 age range.
verb LIMIT
1. [ I usually + adverb or preposition ] to have an upper and a lower limit in amount, number, etc
Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.
verb POSITION
2. [ T usually + adverb or preposition ] to position people or things together, especially in rows; to arrange
[ R ] The crowd ranged itself along the route of the procession.

370.	devise	/dɪˈvaɪz/ verb [ T ] to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually cleverly or using imagination He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class. The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M. Schultz.
371.	assemble	/əˈsem.bl ̩/ verb GATHER 1. [ I or T ] to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group We assembled in the meeting room after lunch. verb JOIN 2. [ T ] to make something by joining separate parts furniture that is easy to assemble
372.	average	/ˈæv. ə r.ɪdʒ/ noun USUAL STANDARD [ S or U ] a standard or level which is considered to be typical or usual The audience figures were lower than average for this sort of film.
373.	consequence	/ˈkɒn t  .sɪ.kwən t  s/ noun [ C ] 1. a result of a particular action or situation, often one which is bad or not convenient Not making a will can have serious consequences for the people you might wish to benefit. Scientists think it unlikely that any species will actually become extinct as a consequence of the oil spill. 2. of little/no consequence ( also not of any/much consequence ) not important The money was of little consequence to Tony.
374.	distribute	/dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/ , /ˈdɪs.trɪ.bjuːt/ verb [ T ] to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something The books will be distributed free to local schools. Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets/pamphlets ( to the spectators).
375.	maintain	/meɪnˈteɪn/ verb [ T ] CONTINUE TO HAVE 1. to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. We have standards to maintain. verb [ T ] KEEP IN GOOD CONDITION 2. to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition A large house costs a lot to maintain. The roads around the town have been very poorly maintained. verb [ T ] EXPRESS 3. to express firmly your belief that something is true Throughout his prison sentence Dunn has always maintained his innocence. verb [ T ] PROVIDE 4. to provide someone with food and whatever is necessary for them to live on They barely earn enough to maintain themselves and their four children.
376.	preferable	/ˈpref. ə r.ə.bl ̩/adjective better or more suitable Surely a diplomatic solution is preferable to war.