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relish
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Great enjoyment.
She ate the cake with relish.
congestion
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The state of being crowded with traffic or people.
Traffic congestion is a problem in the city.
cumulative
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Increasing or increased in quantity or force by successive additions.
The cumulative effect of stress can be harmful.
convention
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A way in which something is usually done.
The convention is to shake hands when greeting.
dainty
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Delicately small and pretty.
She wore a dainty necklace.
ethnicity
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The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.
The city is known for its diverse ethnicity.
ideal
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Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.
The weather was ideal for a picnic.
altitude
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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
The plane flew at a high altitude.
breeze
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A gentle wind.
A cool breeze blew through the trees.
migrants
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A person who moves from one place to another
Many migrants come to the city seeking jobs.
aftermath
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The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.
The aftermath of the storm was devastating.
disposal
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The action or process of getting rid of something.
Waste disposal is a major issue.
hazardous
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Risky; dangerous.
The chemicals are hazardous.
veil
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A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.
She wore a veil over her face.
panel
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A small group of people brought together to investigate or decide on a particular matter.
A panel of experts discussed the issue.
noticeably
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In a way that is easily seen or noticed; significantly.
The weather has noticeably improved.
flora
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The plants of aor geological period. particular region
The island has a unique flora.
barely
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Only just; almost not.
He barely had enough money.
conceives
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Form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.
She conceives of a new project.
innumerable
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Too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).
There are innumerable stars in the sky.
nourishment
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The food or other substances necessary for growth and good condition.
Good nourishment is essential for health.
inspection
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Careful examination or scrutiny.
The car passed the inspection.
network
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A group or system of interconnected people or things.
The company has a network of suppliers.
plain
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Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.
She wore a plain dress.
dominate
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Have power and influence over.
The company dominates the market.
floating
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Resting or moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
The leaves were floating on the water.
kicking
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Strike or propel forcefully with the foot.
He was kicking a ball.
entropy
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Lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder.
The entropy of the universe is increasing.
aforementioned
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Denoting a thing or person previously mentioned.
The aforementioned items are listed below.
deficiencies
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A lack or shortage.
Vitamin deficiencies can cause health problems.
curtail
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Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
They decided to curtail spending.
incendiary
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Designed to cause fires.
The incendiary device caused a fire.
quantify
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Express or measure the quantity of.
They tried to quantify the damage.
evade
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Escape or avoid especially by cleverness or trickery.
baffled
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Totally bewilder or perplex.
The mystery baffled everyone.
flicker
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Burn or shine unsteadily.
The candle flickered.
faint
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Barely perceptible.
There was a faint sound.
cloaks
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Hide or disguise.
The fog cloaks the city.
swoops
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Move rapidly downward through the air.
The hawk swoops down on its prey.
parked
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Bring (a vehicle) to a halt and leave it temporarily
The car was parked in the garage.
summit
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The highest point of a hill or mountain.
They reached the summit of the mountain.
majestic
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Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.
The mountains are majestic.
grateful
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Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.
I am grateful for your help.
needle
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A very thin used in sewing.
She threaded the needle.
bracing
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Fresh and invigorating.
The bracing air was refreshing.
meticulous
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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
She is meticulous in her work.
detect
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Discover or identify the presence or existence of.
They can detect changes in the weather.
elderly
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Old or aging.
The elderly man walked slowly.
blow
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A stroke with the hand or a weapon.
He received a blow to the head.
boom
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A deep resonant sound.
The boom of thunder echoed.
bind
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Tie or fasten tightly together.
They bind the packages together.
corruption
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Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
Political corruption is a serious problem.
diplomatic
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Relating to or conducted through diplomats.
They had diplomatic relations.
accredited
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Officially recognized or authorized.
The university is accredited.
paired
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Joined or matched in pairs.
The birds were paired together.
parallel
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Side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.
The lines are parallel.
mature
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Fully developed physically; full-grown.
The fruit is mature.
peaks
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The pointed top of a mountain.
The mountain peaks were covered in snow.
bend
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Shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.
The road bends around the hill.
bestow
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Confer or present (an honor or gift).
They bestow awards on the winners.
quantities
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The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement.
They bought large quantities of food.
optimal
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Best or most favorable; optimum.
The conditions were optimal for growth.
genome
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The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
The human genome has been mapped.
opposing
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In conflict or competition with.
The opposing teams faced each other.
revolt
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Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.
The people revolted against the government.
flight
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The action or process of flying through the air.
The bird took flight.
navigational
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Relating to or used in navigation.
They used navigational tools.
orderly
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Neatly arranged or methodically organized.
The files were in orderly rows.
modular
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Constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use.
The building has a modular design.
obligation
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An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
He has an obligation to his family.
nationality
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The status of belonging to a particular nation.
She has dual nationality.
leverage
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The exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever.
They used leverage to lift the rock.
wreck
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The destruction or serious damage of a ship or other vehicle.
The ship was a wreck.
merge
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Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.
The two companies will merge.
justification
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The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.
There is no justification for violence.
supersonic
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Involving or denoting a speed greater than that of sound.
The plane flew at supersonic speed.
custom
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A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society
It is a custom to give gifts at Christmas.
advocates
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A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
She advocates for animal rights.
final
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Coming at the end of a series.
The final exam is next week.
event
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A thing that happens or takes place
The concert was a major event.
conceptual
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Relating to or based on mental concepts.
The idea is conceptual.
cruise
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Sail about in an area without a precise destination
They went on a cruise.
bold
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Showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.
He made a bold decision.
ingrained
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Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
The habit is ingrained.
innate
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Inborn or natural.
She has an innate talent.
compressed
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Flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together.
The data was compressed.
apparel
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Clothing.
They sell men's apparel.
approximately
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Close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time.
The meeting will last approximately an hour.
diverting
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Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
They were diverting traffic.
fertile
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Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
The land is fertile.
implement
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a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose.
agricultural implements
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capability
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The power or ability to do something.
The company has the capability to produce high-quality products.
convince
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Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.
He tried to convince them of his innocence.
weary
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Feeling or showing tiredness
She was weary after a long day of work.
momentous
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Of great importance or significance
The decision was momentous.
evaporate
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Turn from liquid into vapor.
The water evaporated in the sun.
negatively
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In a way that is harmful or undesirable.
The news negatively affected the stock market.
quarrelsome
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Given to arguing.
He was a quarrelsome person.
indictment
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A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
The grand jury returned an indictment against him.
energetic
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Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
He is an energetic young man.
peel
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Remove the outer layer from (a fruit or shrimp).
She peeled the apple.
ignited
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Catch fire or cause to catch fire.
The fire ignited the dry grass.
complies
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Act in accordance with a wish or command.
The company complies with the regulations.
interpreted
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Explain the meaning of (information or actions).
The data was interpreted in different ways.
grade
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a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value.
sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades
leap
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Jump or spring a long way or forcefully.
He took a leap over the fence.
gastrointestinal
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Relating to the stomach and intestines.
He had gastrointestinal problems.
fracture
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The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.
He suffered a bone fracture.
enduring
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Lasting over a period of time; durable.
They formed an enduring friendship.
perilous
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Full of danger or risk.
The journey was perilous.
footage
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Sections of exposed motion-picture film.
They showed footage of the event.
niche
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A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
They found a niche in the market.
outbreak
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A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome such as war or disease.
There was an outbreak of flu.
consecutive
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Following continuously.
They won three consecutive games.
manual
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Relating to or done with the hands.
The work was manual labor.
delay
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Make (someone or something) late or slow.
The flight was delayed.
knock
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Strike a surface noisily to attract attention
He knocked on the door.
harvests
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The process or period of gathering in crops.
The harvests were plentiful.
tribal
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Relating to a tribe or tribes.
They had tribal customs.
bane
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A cause of great distress or annoyance.
Loud music is the bane of my existence.
outlets
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A point from which goods are sold or distributed.
They have several retail outlets.
intentionally
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Done on purpose; deliberately.
He intentionally ignored her.
cunning
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Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
He was a cunning businessman.
hasty
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Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency.
He made a hasty decision.
irony
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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
The irony of the situation was amusing.
subsonic
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Relating to or denoting a speed less than that of sound.
The plane flew at subsonic speed.
compile
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Collect (information or material) in an organized form.
They compiled a list of names.
immerse
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Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.
He immersed himself in his work.
arrival
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The action or process of arriving.
The arrival of the guests was delayed.
blasted
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Used to express annoyance or contempt.
He was blasted for his comments.
circumstance
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A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.
The circumstances were difficult.
impair
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Weaken or damage (something
The injury impaired his vision.
lethal
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Sufficient to cause death.
The poison was lethal.
grab
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Seize (something) quickly and roughly.
He grabbed the phone.
adhere
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Stick fast to (a surface or substance).
The glue adhered to the paper.
complexities
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The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.
The complexities of the situation were daunting.
drastic
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Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.
They took drastic measures.
predetermined
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Decided or settled beforehand.
The outcome was predetermined.
dietary
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Relating to diet or nutrition.
They have dietary restrictions.
evil
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Profoundly immoral and wicked.
He was an evil man.
prestige
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Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
The university has great prestige.
occurrence
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An incident or event.
The occurrence of the accident was unfortunate.
elective
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Optional or discretionary.
He took an elective course.
dire
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(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
They were in dire need of help.
definite
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Clearly defined or determined; not vague or doubtful.
They have a definite plan.
natal
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Relating to the place or time of one's birth.
He returned to his natal village.
quarks
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Any of a number of subatomic particles carrying a fractional electric charge
Quarks are fundamental particles.
convenient
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Fitting in well with a person's needs and plans.
The location is convenient.
adjust
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Alter or regulate (something) in order to achieve accuracy or fit.
He adjusted the thermostat.
issue
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An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Climate change is a major issue.
penetrate
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Succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing).
The bullet penetrated the wall.
falter
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Start to lose strength or momentum.
His voice began to falter.
harnessed
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Control and make use of (natural resources)
They harnessed the power of the wind.
acrobatic
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Involving or capable of spectacular gymnastic feats.
The performance was acrobatic.
forged
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Create (a relationship or new conditions).
They forged a strong alliance.
rein
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Keep (someone or something) under control; restrain.
They tried to rein in spending.
elegant
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Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
She wore an elegant dress.
indulgent
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Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.
He was an indulgent father.
enticing
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Attractive or tempting; alluring.
The smell of food was enticing.
subsist
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Maintain or support oneself especially at a minimal level.
They subsisted on rice and beans.
fuse
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Join or blend to form a single entity.
The metals fuse together.
insulates
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Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
The material insulates against heat.
passions
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Strong or extravagant fondness or enthusiasm for something.
He had passions for art.
denial
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The action of declaring something to be untrue.
He issued a denial of the allegations.
dive
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Plunge headfirst into water.
He took a dive into the pool.
abolish
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Formally put an end to (a system or institution).
They abolished slavery.
farther
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At or to a greater distance; more remote.
They walked farther down the road.
vague
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Of uncertain or unclear character or meaning.
They had a vague idea.
loses
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Become unable to find (something or someone).
He loses his keys often.
ions
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An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
Ions are important in chemical reactions.
agenda
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A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
They followed the meeting agenda.
quoted
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Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech)
He quoted from the book.
introspection
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The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.
He engaged in introspection.
confection
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A sweet food or dish.
They bought a confection.
avid
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Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.
He is an avid reader.
dehydration
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Excessive loss of water from the body or a tissue.
Dehydration can cause headaches.
consultant
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A person who provides expert advice professionally.
They hired a consultant.
drones
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A remote-controlled pilotless aircraft or missile.
Drones are used for surveillance.
laureate
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A person who has been honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
He is a Nobel laureate.
cassettes
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A sealed plastic unit containing a length of audiotape or videotape.
They listened to music on cassettes.
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ideologies
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A system of ideas and ideals
Different political parties have different ideologies.
halve
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Reduce (something) by a half.
They decided to halve the price.
swath
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A large area of land or something else.
A wide swath of forest was cleared.
geared
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Designed or organized to be suitable for a particular purpose or people.
The program is geared towards children.
beach
They went to the beach.
especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.
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A pebbly or sandy shore
tactic
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An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
The team used a new tactic.
immigrant
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A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
Many immigrants came to the US from Europe.
potassium
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The chemical element of atomic number 19
Potassium is essential for plant growth.
handson
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Involving or offering practical experience of something.
They gained hands-on experience.
hits
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An impact of one thing on another.
The ball hit the window.
defend
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Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.
They tried to defend their territory.
odour
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A distinctive smell
There was a strange odour in the room.
coalition
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An alliance for combined action
The parties formed a coalition.
banished
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Expel (someone) from a country or place as a punishment.
He was banished from the kingdom.
patriarchal
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Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men.
The society was patriarchal.
positioned
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Place (someone or something) in a particular way or place.
The soldiers were positioned around the building.
fading
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Gradually growing faint and disappearing.
The light was fading.
adolescence
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The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult.
Adolescence can be a difficult time.
exacerbate
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Make (a problem or negative feeling) worse.
The new policy exacerbated the problem.
invisibility
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The state of being unable to be seen.
The magician made the coin disappear with invisibility.
locomotion
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Movement or the ability to move from one place to another.
Animals use various forms of locomotion.
gargantuan
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Enormous.
The building was gargantuan.
graveyard
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A burial ground; a cemetery.
They visited the graveyard.
commemorating
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Recall and show respect for (someone or something).
They were commemorating the war heroes.
endow
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Provide with a quality or asset.
Nature endowed them with intelligence.
mitigate
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Make less severe or serious.
They tried to mitigate the damage.
glacier
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A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
Glaciers are melting due to climate change.
clumped
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Gather or cause to gather into a compact group or mass.
The soil was clumped together.
untangle
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Free (something) from a tangle or complication.
They tried to untangle the wires.
manufacture
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Make (something) on a large scale using machinery.
They manufacture cars.
probation
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The release of an offender from detention
He was on probation.
appraisals
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An assessment of the value of something.
They conducted appraisals of the property.
overfarming
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Excessive cultivation of land or intensive agricultural practices that exhaust soil fertility or cause erosion.
Overfarming can lead to soil degradation.
invaluable
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Extremely useful; indispensable.
The information was invaluable.
manuscript
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A book or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
They found an old manuscript.
cognition
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The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought
Cognition is studied in psychology.
hydrated
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Having absorbed water or moisture.
It is important to stay hydrated.
stance
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The way in which someone stands
she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg
disastrous
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Causing great damage.
The flood was disastrous.
investors
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A person or organization that invests money in something.
They sought investors for their startup.
vellum
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Calfskin prepared as a surface for writing or painting.
The document was written on vellum.
pontificate
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Express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.
He liked to pontificate about politics.
critic
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A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
The movie critic gave the film a bad review.
chaos
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Complete disorder and confusion.
The city was in chaos.
literal
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Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
The interpretation was literal.
particle
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A minute portion of matter.
Dust particles filled the air.
hungry
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Feeling or displaying the need for food.
They were hungry.
painful
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Causing or marked by pain or distress.
The injury was painful.
hated
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Feel intense dislike for.
They hated the new policy.
epic
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A long poem narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
The Iliad is an epic poem.
quake
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A tremor or shaking of the earth's surface.
The earthquake caused a quake.
honour
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Special respect shown publicly.
They received an honour.
fought
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Take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons.
They fought for their country.
abbreviation
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A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole.
USA is an abbreviation for United States of America.
demolished
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Pull or knock down (a building or other structure).
The old building was demolished.
allocate
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Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.
They allocated funds to the project.
cosmos
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The universe seen as a well-ordered whole.
The vastness of the cosmos is amazing.
infancy
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The state or period of early childhood or youth.
The project was in its infancy.
comprised
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Consist of; be made up of.
The team comprised five members.
mimicking
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Imitate (someone or their actions or words)
The parrot was mimicking human speech.
imitating
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Take or follow as a model; emulate.
They were imitating the style of the artist.
quadrupled
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Increase or be increased fourfold.
The company's profits quadrupled.
administered
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Manage and be responsible for the running of (a business or organization).
The medicine was administered by a nurse.
quotations
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A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.
The book is full of quotations.
interrelated
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Connected or related to one another.
The issues are interrelated.
magnesium
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The chemical element of atomic number 12
Magnesium is used in alloys.
iconic
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Relating to or of the nature of an icon.
The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark.
intake
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An amount of food or another substance taken into the body.
They monitored their calorie intake.
consequential
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Following as a result; important; significant.
The decision was consequential.
dysrhythmia
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Abnormal heart rhythm.
Dysrhythmia can be a serious condition.
improperly
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In a way that is not correct or suitable.
The device was installed improperly.
offense
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A breach of a law or rule; an illegal or immoral act.
He committed an offense.
overload
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Load (something) to excess.
The circuit was overloaded.
disbelief
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Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real.
They stared in disbelief.
notoriously
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Widely and unfavorably known.
The area is notoriously dangerous.
atom
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The basic unit of a chemical element.
Atoms make up molecules.
clay
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A stiff and is dried and baked to make bricks
paving
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Material used to pave an area.
The paving was made of stone.
patrons
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A person who gives financial or other support to a person
The museum has many patrons.
bots
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An autonomous program on a network (especially the Internet) that can interact with systems or users.
Chatbots are used for customer service.
confined
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Restricted in area or scope; limited.
The animals were confined to a small space.
physician
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A person qualified to practice medicine.
The physician examined the patient.
navigation
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The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
They used navigation to find their way.
overview
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A general survey or summary of a subject.
The report provides an overview of the situation.
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nurturing
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Care for and encourage the growth or development of.
She is very nurturing towards her children.
aerobic
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Relating to or requiring free oxygen.
Aerobic exercise is good for your heart.
cubic
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Having the shape of a cube.
The box is cubic.
canvases
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A piece of cloth stretched on a frame
The artist painted on large canvases.
factual
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Concerned with what is actually the case.
The report is factual.
approved
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Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
The plan was approved.
arsenal
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A collection of weapons and military equipment.
The country has a large arsenal.
emotion
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A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances
Love is a powerful emotion.
conclude
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Bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning.
They concluded the meeting.
eardrums
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A membrane in the ear canal that vibrates in response to sound waves and forms the boundary between the outer and middle ear.
Loud noises can damage your eardrums.
midges
start learning
A small two-winged fly that is often seen in swarms.
Midges were buzzing around the lake.
hamstring
start learning
One of the tendons at the back of the knee.
He pulled his hamstring.
boot
start learning
A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle
He wore his hiking boots.
chiefly
start learning
Mainly; primarily.
The problem is chiefly due to lack of funding.
disillusioned
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Disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be.
He became disillusioned with politics.
clause
start learning
A group of words with a subject and a verb.
The sentence has two clauses.
refrains
start learning
Stop oneself from doing something.
He refrains from eating junk food.
mindset
start learning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
She has a positive mindset.
clues
start learning
A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.
They followed the clues.
brittle
start learning
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
The glass is brittle.
judgments
start learning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
His judgments are sound.
accompany
start learning
Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.
She will accompany him to the airport.
droplets
start learning
A very small drop of a liquid.
Droplets of rain fell.
insectivorous
start learning
Feeding on insects.
Some plants are insectivorous.
meal
start learning
Any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten.
They had a delicious meal.
legacy
start learning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
He left a legacy to his children.
peculiarities
start learning
An odd or unusual feature or habit.
She has some peculiar habits.
multilateralism
start learning
The principle of participation by three or more parties
They support multilateralism.
acquittal
start learning
A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.
He received an acquittal.
arbitrage
start learning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities
They engaged in arbitrage.
levelled
start learning
Give a flat and even surface to.
They levelled the ground.
drills
start learning
A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel
He used drills to make holes.
agonizing
start learning
Causing great physical or mental pain.
The pain was agonizing.
lingered
start learning
Stay in a place longer than necessary
The smell lingered in the air.
petition
start learning
A formal written request
They signed a petition.
germanic
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Relating to or denoting the branch of the Indo-European language family that includes English
she had an almost Germanic regard for order
ornaments
start learning
A thing used to adorn something.
They decorated the tree with ornaments.
hiking
start learning
The activity of going for long walks in the country or woods.
They went hiking in the mountains.
deity
start learning
A god or goddess.
The ancient Greeks worshipped many deities.
collided
start learning
Strike violently one against the other.
The cars collided.
alleviating
start learning
Make (suffering or a problem) less severe.
They were alleviating poverty.
nonrenewable
start learning
Not able to be replenished or replaced by natural processes or used sustainably.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable.
heritable
start learning
Capable of being inherited.
Eye color is heritable.
libretto
start learning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
He wrote the libretto.
booklet
start learning
A small book or pamphlet
They distributed a booklet.
picky
start learning
Difficult to please; fastidious.
He is a picky eater.
devouring
start learning
Eat hungrily or quickly.
He was devouring his food.
perplexed
start learning
Completely baffled; very puzzled.
They were perplexed by the mystery.
dissected
start learning
Analyze (something) in minute detail.
They dissected the problem.
ambiguous
start learning
Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
The statement was ambiguous.
adenosine
start learning
A compound present in living tissue that plays a role in energy transfer.
Adenosine is important in cellular processes.
stifle
start learning
Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
He tried to stifle his laughter.
nomadic
start learning
Relating to or characteristic of nomads.
They lived a nomadic lifestyle.
adaptability
start learning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.
Adaptability is important in a changing world.
captivated
start learning
Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.
They were captivated by the performance.
observatory
start learning
A room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena.
They visited the observatory.
geometric
start learning
Relating to or denoting geometry
The design was geometric.
assimilate
start learning
Take in (information or culture) and understand fully.
They tried to assimilate the new information.
activate
start learning
Make (something) active or operative.
They activated the alarm.
healing
start learning
The process of becoming or making sound or healthy again.
The wound is healing.
bizarre
start learning
Very strange or unusual
The event was bizarre.
dizzying
start learning
Causing one to feel unsteady or amazed; bewildering.
The heights were dizzying.
grease
start learning
Animal or vegetable fat or oily substance
They used grease to lubricate the machine.
compassion
start learning
Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
She showed compassion.
quakes
start learning
An earthquake.
The quakes caused damage.
lithium
start learning
The chemical element of atomic number 3
Lithium is used in batteries.
harmonious
start learning
Tuneful; not discordant.
They had a harmonious relationship.
neutrality
start learning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict
The country maintained its neutrality.
enriched
start learning
Having had nutrients or vitamins added to improve nutritional value.
The flour was enriched with vitamins.
cavities
start learning
An empty space within a solid object; a hollow.
They found cavities in the rock.
grander
start learning
Magnificent and imposing in appearance
The building was grander than expected.
exhaust
start learning
Drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out.
The work exhausted him.
communicative
start learning
Willing to talk; tending to communicate.
She is very communicative.
neighbourhoods
start learning
A district especially a residential one.
They lived in different neighbourhoods.
toads
start learning
A tailless amphibian with a stout body and short legs
Toads live in damp places.
predecessors
start learning
A person who held a job or office before the current holder.
His predecessors had made mistakes.
dissonance
start learning
Lack of harmony among musical notes.
There was a dissonance in the music.
cyber
start learning
Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computer technology and virtual reality.
They discussed cyber security.
interruption
start learning
The action of interrupting or the state of being interrupted.
There was an interruption.
espresso
start learning
Coffee made by forcing steam or hot water through ground coffee beans.
They drank espresso.
marvel
start learning
Be filled with wonder or astonishment.
They marvelled at the view.
taint
start learning
Contaminate or pollute (something).
The water was tainted.
noticing
start learning
Become aware of (something) by seeing or observing it.
They were noticing changes.
amassing
start learning
Gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time.
They were amassing wealth.
neuropsychiatric
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Relating to or denoting diseases involving both neurological and psychiatric aspects.
They studied neuropsychiatric disorders.
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hippocampus
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The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain
embark
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Begin (a course of action)
They embarked on a new adventure.
disincentives
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A factor that tends to discourage people from doing something.
High taxes can act as disincentives.
hustle
start learning
Force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction.
He was hustled out of the building.
bustle
start learning
Move in an energetic or noisy manner.
They bustled around the kitchen.
tweak
start learning
Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it.
They tweaked the software to improve performance.
voyages
start learning
A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
They went on long voyages.
beacon
start learning
A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning or celebration.
The lighthouse served as a beacon.
illuminate
start learning
Light up.
The streetlights illuminate the road.
guerrilla
start learning
A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting
Guerrilla fighters attacked the convoy.
leans
start learning
Be in or move into a sloping position.
The tower leans to one side.
curate
start learning
Select and look after the items in a collection or exhibition.
They curated the art exhibit.
arousing
start learning
Evoking or provoking (a reaction or interest).
The speech was arousing.
deceptive
start learning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
The advertisement was deceptive.
squash
start learning
Flatten or crush (something) into a soft or pulp mass
He squashed the tomato.
acupuncturists
start learning
A person who practices acupuncture.
Acupuncturists use needles to treat pain.
coincided
start learning
Occur at or during the same time.
The events coincided.
raffle
start learning
A competition in which people buy numbered tickets for a chance to win various prizes.
They held a raffle to raise money.
individualism
start learning
The habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.
Individualism is valued in some cultures.
octopus
start learning
A sea animal that has a soft body and eight long arms.
The octopus changed color.
boasts
start learning
Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements or abilities.
He boasts about his wealth.
executions
start learning
The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan or course of action.
They witnessed the executions.
inconceivable
start learning
Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable.
The idea was inconceivable.
barn
start learning
A large farm building used for storing grain or straw or for housing livestock.
The animals were kept in the barn.
engravings
start learning
A print made from an engraved plate or other surface.
The book had many engravings.
crystal
start learning
A piece of a solid substance having a naturally geometrically regular form and a smooth surface.
The chandelier was made of crystal.
intersection
start learning
A point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect.
The accident occurred at the intersection.
confused
start learning
Unable to think clearly; bewildered or perplexed.
He was confused by the instructions.
molded
start learning
Shaped or formed in a mold.
The plastic was molded into shape.
vessel
start learning
A ship or large boat.
The vessel sailed across the ocean.
displacement
start learning
The moving of something from its place or position by something else.
The displacement of water caused a wave.
misplaced
start learning
Put in the wrong place.
He misplaced his keys.
newest
start learning
Most recent in origin; latest.
The newest model is very efficient.
drilled
start learning
Make a hole in (something) with a drill.
They drilled a hole in the wall.
neighbourhood
start learning
A district They lived in a quiet neighbourhood.
domesticated
start learning
Tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.
Dogs are domesticated animals.
shield
start learning
A broad piece of metal or other material held by a soldier or warrior to ward off blows
He used a shield to protect himself.
adrenaline
start learning
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing,
performing live really gets your adrenaline going
nutritious
start learning
Efficient as food; nourishing.
Fruits and vegetables are nutritious.
observant
start learning
Quick to notice or perceive things.
She is very observant.
cultivate
start learning
Try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill).
They tried to cultivate good habits.
waning
start learning
Decreasing in power or vigor; declining.
His influence was waning.
encryption
start learning
The process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it and those who are not authorized cannot.
They used encryption to protect the data.
morse
start learning
A code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short signals of light or sound.
They communicated using Morse code.
aiding
start learning
Help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.
They were aiding the victims.
questioned
start learning
Ask questions of (someone)
They questioned the suspect.
overshadowed
start learning
Appear more prominent or important than.
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
nomadism
start learning
The way of life of people who do not live permanently in one place but move according to the availability of pastures and food.
Nomadism is a traditional way of life.
nomads
start learning
A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.
Nomads move from place to place.
yearning
start learning
A feeling of intense longing for something.
He had a yearning for adventure.
bloomers
start learning
Loose-fitting trousers gathered at the knee or ankle
She wore bloomers.
kinship
start learning
Blood relationship.
They had a kinship.
tamed
start learning
Domesticated (an animal).
The horse was tamed.
catalyzed
start learning
Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst.
The enzyme catalyzed the reaction.
relay
start learning
Receive and pass on (information or a message).
They relayed the message.
optimizing
start learning
Make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource).
They were optimizing their workflow.
nanotechnology
start learning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers
Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing field.
envision
start learning
Imagine as a future possibility; visualize.
They envisioned a better future.
delving
start learning
Reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
They were delving into the archives.
hanging
start learning
Suspend or be suspended from above.
The picture was hanging on the wall.
overweight
start learning
Above a weight considered normal or desirable.
He was overweight.
acres
start learning
A unit of land area equal to 4
They owned several acres of land.
necessities
start learning
The state of being necessary; indispensable.
Food and water are necessities.
ashore
start learning
To or on the shore; on land.
They went ashore.
capita
start learning
Per person.
The income per capita is high.
strife
start learning
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
There was strife in the country.
cuisine
start learning
A style or method of cooking or establishment.
much Venetian cuisine is based on seafood
disqualifying
start learning
Make (someone) ineligible for an activity or competition because they have broken a rule.
They were disqualifying the athlete.
bury
start learning
Put or hide underground.
They buried the treasure.
outlet
start learning
A place from which something is allowed to escape or pass out.
The river has an outlet to the sea.
insist
start learning
Demand something forcefully
He insisted on paying.
overuse
start learning
Make excessive use of.
Overuse of antibiotics is a problem.
corridor
start learning
A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.
They walked down the corridor.
aversion
start learning
A strong dislike or disinclination.
He has an aversion to spiders.
salinity
start learning
The concentration of dissolved salts in water.
The salinity of the water was high.
inclination
start learning
A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.
He had an inclination to help.
hinder
start learning
Create difficulties for (someone or something)
The rain hindered their progress.
offerings
start learning
A thing offered
They made offerings to the gods.
crater
start learning
A large typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other object.
The volcano had a crater.
magma
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Molten rock beneath the earth's surface.
Magma erupted from the volcano.
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premieres
start learning
The first public performance of a play or film.
The movie premieres tonight.
owes
start learning
Be under an obligation to pay or repay (something) in return for something received.
He owes me money.
zenith
start learning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful.
The company reached its zenith.
lanes
start learning
A narrow road or track.
They drove down the narrow lanes.
diurnal
start learning
Of or during the day; daily.
They are diurnal animals.
overcoming
start learning
Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
They are overcoming challenges.
cauldron
start learning
A large metal pot with a lid and handle
The witch stirred the cauldron.
optimally
start learning
In the most favorable or desirable way; best.
The machine is working optimally.
gardener
start learning
A person who tends or cultivates a garden as a pastime or for a living.
The gardener planted flowers.
oecd
start learning
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The OECD published a report.
migratory
start learning
Relating to or denoting animals that migrate.
They are migratory birds.
lava
start learning
Molten rock that erupts from a volcano or fissure
The lava flowed down the mountain.
antique
start learning
A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality.
They bought an antique table.
endorsed
start learning
Declare one's public approval or support of.
They endorsed the candidate.
consisted
start learning
Be composed or made up of.
The team consisted of five players.
complement
start learning
A thing that completes or brings to perfection.
The wine complements the meal.
trivial
start learning
Of little value or importance.
The problem is trivial.
flipping
start learning
Toss or move (something) with a sudden quick movement.
They were flipping pancakes.
coaster
start learning
A small mat or plate placed under a bottle or glass to protect the table.
They used coasters to protect the table.
ministerial
start learning
Relating to a government minister or ministry.
They attended a ministerial meeting.
antifreeze
start learning
A liquid which is added to water to lower its freezing point
They added antifreeze to the car.
flown
start learning
Past participle of fly.
They have flown to Paris.
outpatient
start learning
A patient who attends a clinic for treatment without staying at the hospital.
They went to the outpatient clinic.
pillar
start learning
A tall vertical structure of stone or metal
fortune
start learning
Chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs.
They had good fortune.
pollinator
start learning
An animal that transfers pollen from anther to stigma
Bees are important pollinators.
metre
start learning
The fundamental unit of length in the metric system
They measured the distance in metres.
outdo
start learning
Be more successful than.
They tried to outdo their competitors.
lyrebird
start learning
An Australian songbird that has a long
The lyrebird mimics sounds.
medley
start learning
A varied mixture of people or things; a miscellany.
They played a medley of songs.
admittedly
start learning
As acknowledged; by one's own admission.
admittedly, the salary was not wonderful, but the duties were light
journalistic
start learning
Relating to or characteristic of journalism.
They wrote a journalistic article.
asymmetry
start learning
Lack of equality or equivalence between aspects of something that should be equal or equivalent.
There is an asymmetry in the design.
eventual
start learning
Occurring at the end of a process; final.
They reached an eventual agreement.
noting
start learning
Notice or pay particular attention to (something).
They were noting the changes.
bleak
start learning
Not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a positive outcome.
The future looks bleak.
blur
start learning
Make or become unclear or less distinct.
The image was blurred.
suppress
start learning
Forcibly put an end to.
They tried to suppress the rebellion.
neighborhood
start learning
A district especially a residential one.
contend
start learning
Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).
They contend with challenges.
trailblazer
start learning
A person who makes a new track through wild country.
They were a trailblazer in the field.
unveil
start learning
Show or make known to others for the first time.
They will unveil the new product.
contractor
start learning
A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job.
They hired a contractor.
plateaued
start learning
Reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress.
Their progress plateaued.
ointments
start learning
A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic.
They applied ointments to the wound.
apothecaries
start learning
A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
They bought medicine from the apothecaries.
greed
start learning
Intense and selfish desire for something
mercenaries who had allowed greed to overtake their principles
antagonism
start learning
Active hostility or opposition.
There was antagonism between the groups.
conception
start learning
The formation or devising of a plan or idea.
They had a conception of a new project.
intestine
start learning
The long tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion.
They had an intestinal problem.
nonexistent
start learning
Not existing; absent.
The evidence was nonexistent.
convict
start learning
Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a court.
They were convicted of fraud.
bosons
start learning
A subatomic particle obeying Bose-Einstein statistics.
Bosons are force-carrying particles.
verisimilitude
start learning
The appearance of being true or real.
The novel had verisimilitude.
humble
start learning
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
They were humble and kind.
fetch
start learning
Go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone.
They fetched water from the well.
insert
start learning
Place or fit (something) into (something else).
They inserted the key into the lock.
dynasties
start learning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country.
They studied the ancient dynasties.
optical
start learning
Relating to vision or the eye.
They used optical instruments.
fled
start learning
Run away from danger or a place of detention.
They fled the country.
lifted
start learning
Raise to a higher position or level.
They lifted the heavy box.
omission
start learning
Someone or something that has been left out or excluded.
There was an omission in the report.
devastate
start learning
Destroy or ruin (something).
The storm devastated the town.
adding
start learning
Join (something) to something else so as to increase its size
They were adding numbers.
entitle
start learning
Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something.
They were entitled to compensation.
questionable
start learning
Doubtful as regards truth or validity.
Their methods are questionable.
knack
start learning
An acquired or natural skill at performing a task.
They had a knack for languages.
fetus
start learning
An unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal
The fetus develops in the womb.
trench
start learning
a long, narrow ditch.
They dug a trench.
outperformed
start learning
Perform better than.
The company outperformed its rivals.
transcribe
start learning
Put (thoughts or data) into written or printed form.
They transcribed the interview.

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