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levy
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Impose (a tax or fine).
The government decided to levy a tax on imported goods.
affect
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Have an effect on; make a difference to.
The weather can affect our mood.
harsh
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Severe or cruel.
The punishment was harsh and unfair.
autopsy
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A postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.
The autopsy revealed the cause of death.
obstacles
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A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
They overcame many obstacles to achieve their goals.
civic
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Relating to the duties or responsibilities of citizens.
He has a strong sense of civic duty.
kitten
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A young cat.
The children played with the kitten.
ecological
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Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
The project aimed to reduce the ecological impact.
aquatic
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Relating to water.
Aquatic plants grow in water.
maximize
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Make as large or great as possible.
We need to maximize our profits.
lantern
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A portable lamp
They used a lantern to light the way.
obsessively
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To an excessive degree; compulsively.
He checked the door obsessively.
audacious
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Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Her audacious plan surprised everyone.
fringe
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The marginal or extreme part of a group
inequity
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Lack of fairness or justice.
There is an inequity in the distribution of wealth.
flaw
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A mark or other imperfection that mars a substance or surface.
The plan had a fatal flaw.
emulate
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Match or surpass (a person or achievement)
Young athletes try to emulate their heroes.
schisms
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A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties
The political party suffered from internal schisms.
utter
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Complete; absolute.
That's utter nonsense.
newly
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Recently; lately.
The newly built house was beautiful.
grants
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Agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
The foundation grants scholarships to deserving students.
elaborate
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Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
They prepared an elaborate meal.
imported
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Brought (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
The store sells imported goods.
precipitation
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the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution.
these convective processes produce cloud and precipitation
breast
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Either of the two soft. functioning for milk secretion.
The baby was breastfed.
demise
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A person's death.
The demise of the company was unexpected.
longitude
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The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich
gravity
Gravity keeps us on the ground.
or toward any other physical body having mass.
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The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth
myth
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A traditional story and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
The story is based on an ancient myth.
pivotal
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Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
The decision was pivotal to the company's future.
persist
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Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
The rain persisted throughout the day.
hybrid
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Something of mixed origin or composition.
The car is a hybrid model.
bolster
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Support or strengthen; prop up.
They used evidence to bolster their argument.
peer
status
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A person of the same age
He sought advice from his peers.
or ability as another specified person.
diligence
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Careful and persistent work or effort.
Her diligence paid off with excellent grades.
foragers
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A person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions.
Early humans were foragers.
quantum
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A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
Quantum physics is a complex field.
rival
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A person or thing competing with another for the same objective
The two companies are fierce rivals.
hive
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A communal structure in which some social insects
the kitchen became a hive of activity
least
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Smallest in amount or significance.
That's the least of my worries.
crime
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An action or omission that constitutes an offense and is punishable by law.
He was arrested for committing a crime.
absurd
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Wildly unreasonableor inappropriate.
The idea was absurd.
occurred
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Take place; happen.
The accident occurred yesterday.
reliable
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Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
He is a reliable friend.
disruptive
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Causing disruption or disturbance.
The students were disruptive in class.
control
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The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
The government tried to control inflation.
reckon
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Be of the opinion; think.
I reckon it will rain.
commodity
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A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
Oil is a valuable commodity.
botany
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the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology,
fatalities
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An occurrence of death by accident or from disease.
There were several fatalities in the car accident.
neural
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Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Neural pathways are complex.
accommodate
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Provide lodging or sufficient space for.
The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
colonial
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Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies.
The museum has a collection of colonial artifacts.
diversity
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The state of being diverse; variety.
The city is known for its cultural diversity.
millennia
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A period of a thousand years.
The pyramids were built millennia ago.
entire
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Whole; complete.
He ate the entire pizza.
entail
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Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
The job entails a lot of travel.
character
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The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
His character is admirable.
boost
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Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.
The new policy will boost the economy.
honest
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Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
He is an honest person.
collaborate
The scientists collaborated on the research project.
especially to produce or create something.
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Work jointly on an activity
linguistic
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Relating to language or linguistics.
Linguistic skills are important for communication.
opposite
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Placed or situated directly facing each other.
They sat opposite each other.
couture
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The design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements.
She wore a dress from a famous couture designer.
diminishing
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Becoming less; decreasing.
The diminishing resources are a concern.
continent
Australia
Antarctica
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Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa
Europe
Asia
injury
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Physical harm or damage to someone.
He suffered a serious injury.
clarify
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Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Please clarify your instructions.
eligible
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Qualified or entitled to be chosen.
Only citizens are eligible to vote.
swung
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Move or cause to move to and fro or from side to side while suspended or on a hinge.
The door swung open.
laid
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Put down; set down.
She laid the book on the table.
outvoted
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Defeat (someone) in a vote.
The minority was outvoted.
refutes
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Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
The evidence refutes the claim.
organic
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Relating to or derived from living matter.
Organic food is grown without pesticides.
overlaying
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Place (something) on or over something else.
The images were overlaying each other.
curve
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A line or surface that bends gradually; a bend.
The road has a sharp curve.
controversial
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Giving rise to public disagreement; producing contention or dispute.
The decision was controversial.
foster
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Encourage the development of (something
The teacher tried to foster a love of learning.
lidar
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A surveying method that measures distance to a target by illuminating that target with a pulsed laser light
Lidar is used in mapping.
lasers
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A device that emits a narrow beam of coherent light.
Lasers are used in many technologies.
famine
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Extreme scarcity of food.
The famine caused widespread suffering.
aromatic
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Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
The coffee had an aromatic scent.
access
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The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
They had access to the restricted area.
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nutrition
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The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy lifestyle.
facility
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A place or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
The school has excellent sports facilities.
necessary
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Required to be done or present; needed; essential.
It is necessary to wear a seatbelt while driving.
wounds
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An injury to living tissue caused by a cut
a knife wound
union
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An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
The workers formed a union to negotiate better wages.
advertising
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The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.
Advertising plays a major role in marketing.
concrete
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Existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.
The plan is concrete and ready to be implemented.
odyssey
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A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.
His journey was an odyssey of self-discovery.
dean
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An academic officer of a college or faculty of a university
The dean of the faculty gave a speech.
contribute
Many people contribute to charities.
especially money or goods) in order to help achieve or provide something.
start learning
Give (something
assume
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Suppose to be the case
I assume you are coming to the party.
neglected
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Suffering a lack of proper care.
The garden was neglected.
civil
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Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
Civil rights are important for all citizens.
aimed
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Point or direct (a weapon or something else) at a target.
The arrow was aimed at the bullseye.
escape
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Break free from confinement or control.
They tried to escape from the prison.
antagonistic
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Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
The two groups were antagonistic towards each other.
authority
make decisions
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The power or right to give orders
The teacher has authority over the students.
and enforce obedience.
interior
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The inside part of something.
The interior of the house was beautifully decorated.
centricity
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The condition of being central; focus.
The city's centricity made it a hub for trade.
coordinate
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Bring the different elements of (an activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.
They worked to coordinate the event.
embroidered
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Decorated with patterns sewn on with thread.
The dress was embroidered with flowers.
impetus
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The force or energy with which a body moves.
The new policy gave impetus to economic growth.
consider
Please consider all the options.
typically before making a decision.
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Think carefully about (something)
match
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A contest in which two or more people or teams compete.
They played a tennis match.
commensurate
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Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
His salary is commensurate with his experience.
drug
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A medicine or other substance used as a remedy or for diagnosis.
The doctor prescribed a drug to relieve the pain.
fortunately
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By good fortune; luckily.
fortunately, no shots were fired and no one was hurt
observes
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Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
The scientist observes the behavior of the animals.
opinions
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Views or judgments formed about something
Everyone has different opinions.
malleable
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Able to be pressed or hammered into shape without breaking or cracking.
Gold is a malleable metal.
grasping
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Greedy; avaricious.
He was a grasping businessman.
affordability
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The extent to which something is affordable
Housing affordability is a growing concern.
finite
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Having limits or bounds.
The Earth's resources are finite.
explicit
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Stated clearly and in detail
The instructions were explicit.
convey
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Make (an idea or feeling) known or understandable to someone by spoken or written words or by actions.
Words can convey emotions.
doctrines
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A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church
Religious doctrines vary.
monument
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A statue or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.
The monument honors the war heroes.
infrastructure
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The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings
The city needs to improve its infrastructure.
persecuted
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Subject (someone) to ill-treatment
his followers were persecuted by the authorities
analogy
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A comparison between two things
The teacher used an analogy to explain the concept.
gratification
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pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Instant gratification is not always a good thing.
frost
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A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.
There was frost on the windows.
haunted
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Inhabited or frequented by ghosts.
The old house was said to be haunted.
deprivation
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The lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity.
Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
abuse
Child abuse is a serious crime.
especially regularly or repeatedly.
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Treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence
ingested
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Swallow (something) for digestion.
The poison was ingested.
hierarchy
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A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
The company has a clear hierarchy.
olympics
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An international sports festival held every four years.
The Olympics attract athletes from all over the world.
ability
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Possession of the means or skill to do something.
He has the ability to learn languages quickly.
papal
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Relating to the pope or the papacy.
The papal visit was a historic event.
novel
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A fictitious prose narrative of book length
She wrote a novel.
evaluate
number
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Form an idea of the amount
The teacher will evaluate the students' work.
or value of; assess.
posture
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The position of a person's body when standing or sitting.
Good posture is important for back health.
emanating
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Issue or spread out from (a source).
Light was emanating from the window.
dialect
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A form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group.
He spoke in a regional dialect.
habitats
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The natural home or environment of an animal
The forest provides habitats for many species.
coral
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A hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps
Coral reefs are important ecosystems.
involuntary
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Done without conscious control.
Breathing is an involuntary action.
advice
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Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
He asked for advice on his career.
entrepreneur
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A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
She is a successful entrepreneur.
adverts
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Advertisements.
The adverts were very effective.
stimuli
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A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Sensory stimuli can trigger memories.
leaving
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Going away from.
They were leaving the building.
observer
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A person who watches or notices something.
The observer noted the changes.
polled
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Record the opinion or vote of.
The public was polled on the issue.
invasion
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An occasion when an army or other armed force enters and occupies another country or region by force.
The country suffered an invasion.
edible
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Fit to be eaten.
These berries are edible.
modified
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Changed in character or composition
The software was modified to meet the new requirements.
drab
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Lacking in spirit and brightness; dull; monotonous.
The room was drab and uninviting.
mystery
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Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
The disappearance remains a mystery.
cure
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Relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.
The doctor tried to cure the patient.
anarchy
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A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
The country descended into anarchy.
military
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Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
The military base was heavily guarded.
overseas
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In or to a foreign country
He traveled overseas.
dispose
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Get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.
They disposed of the old furniture.
infrared
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Having a wavelength greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves.
Infrared cameras can see in the dark.
forecast
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Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
The weather forecast predicted rain.
deforestation
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The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
Deforestation is a major environmental problem.
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occupied
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Inhabited or in use.
The room was occupied.
disrupt
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Interrupt (an event or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
The protest disrupted traffic.
treble
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Three times as much or as many.
The company's profits trebled.
overdue
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Not having arrived or been done by the time expected.
The library book was overdue.
forefront
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The leading or most important position or place.
The company is at the forefront of technology.
overstate
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Express or state too strongly; exaggerate.
The report overstated the risks.
inevitably
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As is certain to happen; unavoidably.
Mistakes inevitably happen.
polemicist
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A person who engages in controversial debate or disputes
The polemicist wrote a scathing article.
propagation
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The breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock.
The propagation of plants is essential for agriculture.
quick
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Moving rapidly or doing something rapidly.
He took a quick glance.
amendment
piece of legislation
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A minor change or addition designed to improve a text
The constitution has several amendments.
etc.
cosmopolitan
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Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.
The city has a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
defences
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Measures taken to resist an attack.
The country built up its defences.
noticeable
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Easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.
There was a noticeable change in his behavior.
discrete
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Individually separate and distinct.
The data was divided into discrete categories.
intact
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Undamaged in any way; whole.
The vase remained intact after the fall.
plummeted
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Fall or drop straight down at high speed.
The stock market plummeted.
ultraviolet
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Having a wavelength shorter than that of the violet end of the visible spectrum and longer than that of X-rays.
Ultraviolet light can cause sunburn.
ambitious
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Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
She is an ambitious student.
currency
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A system of money in general use in a particular country.
The euro is the currency of many European countries.
eager
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Wanting to do or have something very much.
The children were eager to open their presents.
antioxidants
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A substance that inhibits oxidation
Antioxidants are found in many fruits and vegetables.
coherent
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Logical and consistent.
His argument was coherent and well-structured.
amphibian
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A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is born in water and breathes with gills.
Frogs are amphibians.
leading
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Most important or prominent.
He is a leading expert in the field.
include
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Comprise or contain as part of a whole.
The price includes tax.
partly
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To some extent; not entirely.
The decision was partly due to financial reasons.
neuroscience
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The scientific study of the nervous system.
Neuroscience is a rapidly advancing field.
originally
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In the first place; initially.
The building was originally a school.
adorable
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Inspiring great affection or delight.
The puppy is adorable.
aggression
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Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
The dog showed signs of aggression.
string
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Material consisting of threads of cotton
She tied the package with string.
bullying
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Seek to harm or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
Bullying is a serious problem in schools.
neuroscientists
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A scientist who studies the nervous system.
Neuroscientists are conducting research on brain function.
facial
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Relating to the face.
Facial expressions can convey emotions.
origin
arises
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The point or place where something begins
The origin of the river is in the mountains.
or is derived.
exceed
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Be greater than; be more than.
The demand exceeded the supply.
demonstrate
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Clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
The experiment demonstrated the theory.
crucial
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Decisive or critical
The next few months are crucial for the company.
generosity
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The quality of being kind and generous.
Her generosity was greatly appreciated.
intensely
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With strong feeling or in a forceful way.
He was intensely focused on his work.
connotations
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An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
The word "home" has positive connotations.
external
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Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
The external walls of the building were damaged.
genetic
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Relating to genes or heredity.
Genetic factors play a role in many diseases.
mastering
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Acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject
He spent years mastering the piano.
opposed
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In conflict or competition with.
The two teams were opposed in the final game.
frozen
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Turned into ice or another solid as a result of very low temperatures.
The lake was frozen.
equates
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Consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another.
Success does not always equate to happiness.
brief
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Of short duration or extent.
The meeting was brief.
possession
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The state of having or controlling something.
He was in possession of stolen goods.
fables
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a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
Aesop's fables are well-known.
landscape
The landscape was breathtaking.
often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
start learning
All the visible features of an area of countryside or land
extreme
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Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
They faced extreme weather conditions.
committee
The committee met to discuss the proposal.
typically consisting of members of a larger body.
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A group of people appointed for a specific function
overtime
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Time in addition to what is normal
He worked overtime to finish the project.
premise
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A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
The argument is based on a false premise.
imposes
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Force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
The government imposes taxes.
fatigue
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Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
He suffered from fatigue after the long run.
creep
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Move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
The cat began to creep towards the bird.
traverse
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Travel across or through.
They traversed the desert.
cringing
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Bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner.
He was cringing in fear.
invaded
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Enter (a country or region) so as to occupy or subjugate it.
The country was invaded by a neighboring nation.
architect
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A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
The architect designed a beautiful building.
perseverance
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Perseverance is key to success.
explosion
The explosion caused significant damage.
as is caused by dynamite or gunpowder.
start learning
A violent shattering or blowing apart of something
categories
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A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
The books were organized into categories.
fluvial
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Of or found in a river.
Fluvial deposits are common in river valleys.
appendages
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A projecting part of an invertebrate or other living organism
Limbs are appendages.
elastic
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Able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after contraction or distortion.
Rubber bands are elastic.
nuanced
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Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
The author's writing was nuanced.
membrane
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A pliable sheetlike structure acting as a boundary
Cell membranes are vital for life.
acknowledge
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Accept or admit the existence or truth of.
He acknowledged his mistake.
absence
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The state of being away from a place or person.
Her absence was noticeable.
compliance
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The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
Compliance with the rules is mandatory.
agreed
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Having the same opinion about something; in agreement.
They agreed on the plan.
agreement
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Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
They reached an agreement.
constant
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Occurring continuously over a period of time.
The constant noise was annoying.
neurons
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A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system.
Neurons transmit signals in the brain.
cord
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A length of thick flexible material made of twisted or plaited strands.
The electrical cord was frayed.
electric
start learning
Powered by electricity.
The electric car is environmentally friendly.
mimic
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Imitate (someone or their actions or words)
The parrot can mimic human speech.
evolve
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develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
“the company has evolved into a major chemical manufacturer”
consequence
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A result or effect of an action or condition.
There are consequences to every action.
conceal
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Prevent (something) from being seen or discovered; hide.
She tried to conceal her disappointment.
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claim
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State or assert that something is the case
He claimed that he saw a UFO.
overlap
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Extend over so as to cover partly.
The tiles overlap each other.
dominant
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Most important or influential
. The dominant species in the ecosystem is the lion.
quantitative
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Relating to or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
Quantitative data is used in statistical analysis.
certainty
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The state of being certain; freedom from doubt.
There is no certainty about the future.
agents
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A person who acts on behalf of another person or group.
Real estate agents help people buy and sell homes.
needed
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Required; necessary.
The plant needed water.
flexible
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Capable of bending easily without breaking.
The plastic pipe is flexible.
athletes
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A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
The athletes trained hard for the competition.
heating
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The process of becoming or making something warm or hot.
Central heating keeps the house warm.
obsessed
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Preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually
He was obsessed with his work.
offers
start learning
Present (something) for acceptance or rejection.
The company offers a range of services.
belief
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An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.
His belief in God was strong.
bright
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Giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
The sun is bright.
operations
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The action or process of working or functioning.
The hospital performs many operations.
encourage
confidence
start learning
Give support
The teacher tried to encourage the students.
or hope to (someone).
experiment
test a hypothesis
start learning
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery
The scientists conducted an experiment.
or demonstrate a known fact.
operation
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The action of functioning or the fact of being active or in effect.
The machine is in operation.
instruction
operated
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Detailed information telling how something should be done
The instructions were easy to follow.
or assembled.
orbits
planet
start learning
The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star
The moon orbits the Earth.
or moon.
adaptable
start learning
Able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions.
The software is adaptable to different needs.
nurses
The nurses worked long hours.
especially in a hospital.
start learning
A person trained to care for the sick or infirm
collapse
start learning
Fall down or give way; fail suddenly.
The building collapsed.
guidance
The counselor provided guidance.
or at providing assistance.
start learning
Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty
outbreaks
start learning
A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome
There were outbreaks of violence.
cave
start learning
A large underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.
The explorers entered the cave.
oversight
start learning
An unintentional failure to notice or do something.
There was an oversight in the calculations.
immediate
start learning
Happening or done without delay; instant.
There was an immediate response.
yield
start learning
Produce or provide (a natural or industrial product
The farm yielded a good harvest.
household
start learning
A house and its occupants regarded as a unit.
The household chores were shared.
involve
start learning
Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.
The job involves a lot of travel.
portion
start learning
A part or share of a whole.
He ate a portion of the cake.
contrast
start learning
The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
There is a stark contrast between the two paintings.
agencies
Travel agencies help people plan vacations.
typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties.
start learning
A business or organization established to provide a particular service
decision
start learning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
The decision was difficult to make.
constrain
start learning
Severely restrict the scope or activity of.
Financial limitations constrained the project.
magazine
typically financed by advertising and/or purchase by readers.
stories
start learning
A periodical publication containing articles
and pictures
content
start learning
The things that are held or contained in something.
The content of the book was interesting.
connection
start learning
A relationship in which a person or idea is linked or associated with something else.
There is a connection between diet and health.
pressures
start learning
The exertion of force on a surface or object.
The water pressures were high.
indicates
start learning
Point out; show.
The sign indicates the direction.
nitrogen
start learning
The chemical element of atomic number 7
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
ceremonies
start learning
A formal religious or public occasion
They attended the wedding ceremonies.
outperform
start learning
Perform better than.
The company outperformed its competitors.
locals
start learning
A person who lives in a particular place or area.
The locals were friendly.
occasions
start learning
A particular event or the time at which it takes place.
They met on several occasions.
offices
professional
start learning
A room or set of rooms used as a place for commercial
The company has offices in several cities.
or bureaucratic work.
offshore
start learning
Situated at sea some distance from the shore.
They worked on an offshore oil rig.
qualified
start learning
Officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job or task.
She is a qualified teacher.
ignore
start learning
Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
He tried to ignore the noise.
desperate
showing
start learning
Feeling
They were in a desperate situation.
or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
empire
an oligarchy
start learning
An extensive group of states or countries ruled by a single monarch
The Roman Empire was vast.
or a sovereign state.
expelled
start learning
Deprive (someone) of membership of or involvement in a school or other organization.
He was expelled from school.
additional
start learning
Added or extra.
They needed additional help.
barred
start learning
Prevented entry to or use of a place or from taking part in an activity.
He was barred from entering the club.
merchant
start learning
A person or company involved in wholesale trade
The merchant sold spices.
nuclear
start learning
Relating to the nucleus of an atom.
Nuclear energy is powerful.
crowd
start learning
A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.
A crowd gathered at the concert.
qualities
start learning
A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
Honesty is a desirable quality.
incorporate
start learning
Take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.
The design incorporates several new features.
incentives
start learning
A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
The company offered incentives to employees.
emission
start learning
The production and discharge of something
The factory released harmful emissions.
loyalty
start learning
The quality of being loyal to someone or something.
Loyalty is important in a friendship.
equity
start learning
The quality of being fair and impartial.
The company promotes equity in the workplace.
comprehend
start learning
Grasp mentally; understand.
He could not comprehend the complex theory.
vector
start learning
A quantity or phenomenon that has two independent properties: magnitude and direction.
Wind velocity is a vector.
migrate
start learning
Move from one region or habitat to another
Birds migrate south for the winter.
notified
start learning
Inform (someone) formally or officially about something.
They were notified of the change.
organize
start learning
Arrange or structure into a systematic whole; order.
She tried to organize her thoughts.
forward
start learning
Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling.
He moved forward.
arctic
start learning
Relating to the regions around the North Pole.
The arctic climate is harsh.
desire
start learning
A strong feeling of wanting something.
He had a desire to travel.
district
start learning
An area of a country or city
The school district covers a large area.
accurate
start learning
Correct in all details; exact.
The measurements were accurate.
archaeology
start learning
The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
Archaeology helps us understand the past.
effect
start learning
A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
The medicine had a positive effect.
extended
start learning
Made longer or wider.
The road was extended.
entity
start learning
A thing with distinct and independent existence.
The company is a legal entity.
mechanism
start learning
A system of parts or processes through which something operates or is organized.
The body has a complex defense mechanism.
effort
start learning
A vigorous or determined attempt.
He put in a lot of effort.
questions
start learning
A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
She asked many questions.
prepared
start learning
Made ready for use or consideration.
They were prepared for the test.
plenty
start learning
A large or sufficient amount or supply of something.
There was plenty of food.
link
There is a link between smoking and cancer.
especially where one affects the other.
start learning
A relationship between two or more things
Word
blank
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Definition
Example
nucleus
forming the basis for its activity and growth.
movement
start learning
The central and most important part of an object
or group
berlin
start learning
The capital city of Germany.
Berlin is a major European city.
pension
start learning
A regular payment made by the state or a former employer to a person following their retirement.
He receives a pension from his previous job.
blades
start learning
The flat cutting edge of a tool or weapon.
The windmill has large blades.
chain
start learning
A sequence of connected items or events.
The company has a chain of stores.
housing
start learning
Buildings or shelters considered collectively.
There is a shortage of affordable housing.
chamber
start learning
A large room used for a formal or public event.
The meeting was held in the council chamber.
nesting
start learning
The building or occupying of a nest.
The birds were nesting in the tree.
outward
start learning
Away from the center or a central point; toward the outside.
The door opened outward.
compartments
start learning
A separate section or division of a structure or container.
The train has several compartments.
encounter
start learning
Unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile).
They encountered difficulties along the way.
arguably
start learning
It may be argued (used to qualify the statement of an opinion or belief).
“she is arguably the greatest woman tennis player of all time”
absorb
start learning
Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
Plants absorb sunlight.
literacy
start learning
The ability to read and write.
Literacy is essential for education.
moisture
start learning
Water or other liquid diffused or condensed in vapor form.
The air was heavy with moisture.
outlook
start learning
A person's point of view or general attitude to life.
He has a positive outlook.
grew
start learning
Increase in size or number over a period of time.
The company grew rapidly.
occur
start learning
Take place; happen.
The accident occurred yesterday.
finance
He studied finance in college.
especially by governments or large companies.
start learning
The management of large amounts of money
phrase
He used a common phrase.
typically forming a component of a clause.
start learning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
naturally
start learning
In a natural way; by nature.
She is naturally talented.
partnership
start learning
The state of being partners.
They formed a business partnership.
gathered
start learning
Come or bring together; assemble or collect.
They gathered around the campfire.
author
article
start learning
A writer of a book
The author signed copies of her book.
or report.
curiosity
start learning
A strong desire to know or learn something.
Curiosity drove him to explore.
appear
The stars appear at night.
especially without apparent cause.
start learning
Become visible or noticeable
force
start learning
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
The force of the wind was strong.
isolated
buildings
start learning
Far away from other places
The village was isolated in the mountains.
or people; remote.
competition
start learning
The activity or condition of competing.
There is fierce competition in the market.
void
start learning
Not valid or legally binding.
The contract was declared void.
aware
start learning
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
He was aware of the danger.
aspect
start learning
A particular feature of something.
The book covers many aspects of the topic.
machine
The factory uses large machines.
each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
start learning
An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts
genus
start learning
A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family
shrubs
start learning
A woody perennial plant having a branching growth from the base.
They planted shrubs in the garden.
overnight
start learning
During the night.
The snow fell overnight.
operating
start learning
Functioning or working.
The machine is operating smoothly.
northern
start learning
Situated in or toward the north.
They live in the northern part of the country.
consume
drink
start learning
Eat
They consume a lot of energy.
or ingest (food or drink).
impressive
imposing
quality
start learning
Evoking admiration through size
or awesome.
or skill; grand
crash
The car crash was serious.
typically of one vehicle with another or with an obstacle.
start learning
A violent collision
engine
start learning
A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
The car has a powerful engine.
accident
He was involved in a car accident.
typically resulting in damage or injury.
start learning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
pays
goods received
start learning
Give (someone) money that is due for work done
The company pays its employees well.
or debts incurred.
noticed
start learning
Become aware of (something) by seeing or observing it.
She noticed the change in his behavior.
lethargy
start learning
A state of sluggishness and apathy.
He suffered from lethargy.
frequency
start learning
The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.
The frequency of the radio waves was high.
peaceful
start learning
Free from disturbance; tranquil.
The village is peaceful.
guarantee
The product comes with a guarantee.
especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality.
start learning
A formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled
neighbours
start learning
A person living next door or near to the speaker.
The neighbours were friendly.
entries
start learning
An item written or printed in a diary or reference book.
He made several entries in his diary.
grace
start learning
Smoothness and elegance of movement.
She danced with grace.
drew
start learning
Produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks with a pen or pencil on paper.
He drew a picture of a house.
initial
start learning
Occurring at the beginning; first.
The initial response was positive.
erosion
start learning
The process of eroding or being eroded by wind
Soil erosion is a serious problem.
galleries
start learning
A room or series of rooms devoted to the exhibition of works of art.
The museum has several art galleries.
accomplish
start learning
Achieve or complete successfully.
They accomplished their goals.
outdoor
start learning
Situated or done in the open air.
They went for an outdoor picnic.
characteristic
start learning
A feature or quality belonging typically to a person
Honesty is a positive characteristic.
inaction
start learning
Lack of action where some is expected or appropriate.
His inaction led to problems.
fraud
start learning
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
He was accused of fraud.
prioritize
start learning
Designate or treat (something) as being more important than other things.
They need to prioritize their tasks.
irrigation
start learning
The supply of water to land or crops to help growth
Irrigation is essential for farming in dry areas.
innovate
start learning
Introduce new ideas or methods.
The company needs to innovate to stay competitive.
semiarid
start learning
Characterized by relatively low annual rainfall.
The region is semiarid.
hesitant
start learning
Tentative or slow in acting or speaking.
He was hesitant to answer.
diluted
start learning
Make (a liquid) less concentrated.
The juice was diluted with water.
drama
radio
start learning
A play for theater
They watched a drama on television.
or television.
acute
start learning
Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
He had acute pain.
flood
start learning
An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
The flood caused widespread damage.
cluster
start learning
A group of things or people situated close together or gathered or occurring close together.
There was a cluster of stars in the sky.
aged
start learning
Having reached a specified age.
The aged man walked slowly.
ecology
start learning
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Ecology is important for understanding the environment.
interfere
start learning
Prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly.
The noise interfered with his concentration.
quest
start learning
A long or arduous search for something.
They went on a quest for treasure.
distance
start learning
The length of the space between two points.
The distance between the cities is long.
perceive
start learning
Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
He perceived the danger.
retain
start learning
Continue to have (something); keep possession of.
They retained their seats.
hydraulic
start learning
Relating to or operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure.
Hydraulic brakes are used in cars.
density
start learning
The degree of compactness of a substance.
The density of the population is high.
opponents
start learning
Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest
The opponents argued fiercely.
flowing
start learning
Moving or running continuously in a current.
The river was flowing.
outer
start learning
Situated on or being away from the inside or center.
The outer layer of the skin.
bent
start learning
Shaped or forced out of a straight line or normal shape; curved or angled.
The metal was bent.
noise
The noise was deafening.
especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
start learning
A sound
Word
blank
start learning
Definition
Example
patient
start learning
A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
The patient was in the hospital.
beetle
start learning
An insect with a usually hard and often brightly colored wing case.
The beetle crawled on the leaf.
fame
start learning
The state of being known or talked about by many people.
The actress achieved fame.
syndrome
start learning
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
He was diagnosed with a rare syndrome.
newlywed
start learning
A person who has recently married.
The newlyweds went on their honeymoon.
neutron
start learning
A subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge
Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.
supernova
start learning
A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.
A supernova is a powerful explosion.
drainage
start learning
The action or process of draining; the system of drains in a particular area.
The drainage system was clogged.
organised
start learning
Arranged or structured in a systematic way.
The meeting was organised well.
launch
start learning
Set (something) in motion.
They launched a new product.
comparative
start learning
Relating to or based on comparison.
The study was comparative.
contests
start learning
An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity
They held various contests at the fair.
methane
start learning
A colorless odorless flammable hydrocarbon gas that is the main constituent of natural gas.
Methane is a greenhouse gas.
nickel
start learning
A silvery-white metallic element that is hard and ductile and occurs chiefly in pentlandite and pyrrhotite and is used in alloys and coatings.
Nickel is used in making coins.
humor
start learning
The quality of being amusing or comic
He has a good sense of humor.
interpreting
words
start learning
Explain the meaning of (information
They were interpreting the data.
or actions).
feasibility
start learning
The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
The feasibility of the project was studied.
acclaim
start learning
Enthusiastic and public praise.
The movie received critical acclaim.
essence
start learning
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
The essence of friendship is trust.
expertise
start learning
Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
She has expertise in computer programming.
divergent
start learning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
They had divergent opinions.
intimate
start learning
Closely acquainted; familiar
They had an intimate conversation.
crunch
start learning
Crush (something hard or brittle) with the teeth
He heard the crunch of leaves underfoot.
narrow
start learning
Limited in extent or scope.
They walked down a narrow path.
extract
start learning
Remove or take out
They extracted oil from the seeds.
nutrient
start learning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients.
passionate
start learning
Showing or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.
She is passionate about her work.
worms
start learning
A long limbless invertebrate animal with a soft body.
Worms live in the soil.
mapping
start learning
The process of representing the features of an area of the earth or some other location on a map or diagram.
They were mapping the area.
shook
start learning
Move or tremble violently.
The earthquake shook the building.
organized
start learning
Arranged or structured in a systematic way.
The event was well-organized.
darwin
Darwin's theory of evolution is famous.
a British naturalist who contributed to the science of evolution.
start learning
Charles Darwin
negotiate
start learning
Obtain or bring about by discussion.
They tried to negotiate a deal.
weave
start learning
Form (fabric or a similar material) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with those at a right angle to them.
She can weave beautiful tapestries.
imbalance
start learning
A lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things.
There was an imbalance of power.
ingenious
start learning
Clever and inventive.
He had an ingenious plan.
credible
start learning
Able to be believed; convincing.
His story was credible.
luxurious
start learning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.
“the bedrooms have luxurious marble bathrooms”
conscientious
start learning
Wishing to do what is right
She is a conscientious student.
span
start learning
The full extent of something from end to end; the length of time for which something lasts.
The bridge has a long span.
personalize
start learning
Design or produce (something) to meet someone's individual requirements or specifications.
They can personalize the gift.
component
The computer has many components.
especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
start learning
A part or element of a larger whole
accessibility
start learning
The quality of being easily reached or entered.
The building has good accessibility for wheelchairs.
inherit
start learning
Receive (money or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
She will inherit the house.
drier
start learning
Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
The climate is drier in the desert.
patches
start learning
A small area of ground covered with grass
There were patches of snow on the ground.
remnants
start learning
A small remaining quantity of something.
There were remnants of food on the plate.
hail
start learning
Pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.
Hail fell during the storm.
arid
start learning
Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
The desert is arid.
norm
start learning
Something that is usual or standard.
It is the norm to wear a suit to work.
instability
start learning
The state of being unstable; lack of stability.
The country suffered from political instability.
originating
start learning
Arise or have an origin.
The rumor was originating from a single source.
articulate
start learning
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
She is an articulate speaker.
nervous
start learning
Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly strung.
He was nervous before the presentation.
occupational
start learning
Relating to a job or profession.
Occupational hazards are common.
gesture
start learning
A movement of part of the body to express an idea or meaning.
He made a gesture of greeting.
exquisite
start learning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
The painting was exquisite.
dotted
start learning
Marked or scattered with small spots or objects.
The sky was dotted with stars.
cues
start learning
A thing said or done that serves as a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or performance.
He missed his cues.
illustrious
start learning
Well known and admired for past achievements.
He had an illustrious career.
orientations
start learning
The relative physical position or direction of something.
The building had different orientations.
overture
start learning
An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera
“the overture to Mozart's “Don Giovanni””
fanatic
start learning
A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal.
He was a sports fanatic.
alien
start learning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation.
They studied alien cultures.
molten
start learning
Liquefied by heat.
Molten lava flowed from the volcano.
inspiration
start learning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something
He found inspiration in nature.
fuel
gas
start learning
Material such as coal
The car runs on fuel.
or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
rigid
start learning
Unable to be bent or forced out of shape; not flexible.
The pipe was rigid.
inclusive
start learning
Including or covering all the services
The price is inclusive of taxes.
excavated
start learning
Make (a hole or channel) by digging.
The ruins were excavated.
partial
start learning
Existing only in part; incomplete.
They had partial success.
bard
start learning
A poet and associated with a particular oral tradition.
“our national bard, Robert Burns”
echoing
start learning
Repeat or reflect (sound or light) after the original has stopped.
His footsteps were echoing in the hall.
nocturnal
start learning
Done or active at night.
Owls are nocturnal animals.
navies
start learning
The branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea.
Many countries have navies.
palatial
start learning
Resembling a palace
They lived in a palatial mansion.
codependent
start learning
Having a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (such as an addiction).
They had a codependent relationship.
martens
start learning
A slender carnivorous mammal related to the weasel.
Martens live in forests.
abound
start learning
Exist in large numbers or amounts.
Fish abound in the lake.
hypertension
start learning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Hypertension can lead to health problems.
ample
start learning
Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
There was ample food for everyone.
inflammation
Example
Definition
start learning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddenedWord
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loud
start learning
Producing or capable of producing much noise; easily audible.
The music was too loud.
occupy
start learning
Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).
The family occupies the house.
insightful
start learning
Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.
He gave an insightful presentation.
assert
start learning
State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
She asserted her innocence.

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