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plague start learning		a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium The plague swept through the city.
covered start learning		put something over or on top of (something else) The snow covered the ground.
equity start learning		the quality of being fair and impartial They sought equity in the workplace.
chief start learning		a leader or ruler The chief made an announcement.
crowd start learning		a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way The crowd cheered.
craft start learning		an activity involving skill in making things by hand They learned a new craft.
comprehend start learning		grasp mentally; understand They tried to comprehend the situation.
pleased start learning		feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction They were pleased with the results.
competent start learning		having the necessary ability She is a competent worker.
bible start learning		the Christian scriptures They read from the Bible.
consequently start learning		as a result; therefore flexible workers find themselves in great demand, and consequently earn high salaries
disappeared start learning		cease to be visible The ship disappeared from view.
expelled start learning		force (someone) to leave a place He was expelled from school.
ripe start learning		(of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating The apples were ripe.
chomped start learning		bite or chew vigorously and noisily He chomped on the apple.
admitted start learning		confess to be true or to be the case She admitted her mistake.
contest start learning		an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport They entered a contest.
debts start learning		a sum of money or something else that is owed They paid off their debts.
archaeology start learning		the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains They studied archaeology.
collaboration start learning		the action of working with someone to produce or create something The project was a collaboration.
afford start learning		have enough money to pay for They couldn't afford a new car.
disconnected start learning		having had a connection broken They felt disconnected from the group.
bubble start learning		a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas The soap formed a bubble.
competitive start learning		relating to or characterized by competition The market is competitive.
ensures start learning		make certain that (something) will occur or be the case They ensured the safety of the children.
gain start learning		obtain or secure (something desired They gained experience.
thick start learning		having a relatively large distance between opposite sides; of considerable or great thickness The book was thick.
clothing start learning		articles worn to cover the body They bought new clothing.
robust start learning		strong and healthy; vigorous The plant was robust.
dependent start learning		requiring someone or something for financial They were dependent on their parents.
delve start learning		reach inside a receptacle and search for something They delved into the archives.
encounter start learning		unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile) They encountered a problem.
constrained start learning		severely restrict the scope They were constrained by the rules.
extended start learning		lasting longer than usual or expected; prolonged They had an extended vacation.
except start learning		not including; other than They liked all fruits except bananas.
discriminate start learning		recognize a distinction; differentiate They tried to discriminate between the two.
steam start learning		the vapor into which water is converted when heated The kettle released steam.
capital start learning		the most important city or town of a country or region The capital city.
clever start learning		quick to understand She is a clever student.
citrus start learning		a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family
desire start learning		a strong feeling of wanting something They had a desire for success.
trace start learning		find or discover by investigation They tried to trace the origins.
host start learning		a person who receives or entertains other people as guests They were gracious hosts.
gear start learning		equipment or apparatus that is used for a particular purpose They packed their gear.
costumes start learning		the customary style of clothing of people of a particular social group They wore elaborate costumes.
abbreviated start learning		shortened; abridged The name was abbreviated.
appliances start learning		a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task They bought new appliances.
intend start learning		have (a course of action) as one's purpose or intention; plan They intend to travel.
district start learning		an area of a country or city They lived in a specific district.
communist start learning		a person who supports principles of communism They were communist supporters.
centralized start learning		concentrated under a single authority; brought to a center The system was centralized.
chamber start learning		a large room used for formal or public events They met in the chamber.
competition start learning		the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others They entered a competition.
prioritize start learning		designate or treat (something) as being more important than other things They tried to prioritize their tasks.
consume drink start learning		eat They consumed a lot of food. or ingest (food or drink)
initial start learning		occurring at the beginning; first They made an initial offer.
genuine start learning		truly what something is said to be; authentic They gave genuine advice.
engine start learning		a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion The car had a powerful engine.
courage start learning		the ability to do something that frightens one They showed courage.
condition start learning		the state of something with regard to its appearance The car was in good condition.
crash start learning		a sudden and violent collision They survived a car crash.
appear start learning		come into sight; become visible They appeared on stage.
accomplish start learning		achieve or complete successfully They accomplished their goal.
competitors start learning		a person who takes part in a competition They faced many competitors.
entries start learning		an item written or printed in a diary They made entries in their journal.
document printed start learning		a piece of written They signed a document. or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record
precision start learning		the quality of being exact and accurate They worked with precision.
battles start learning		a sustained fight between large organized armed forces They fought in battles.
estimate start learning		roughly calculate or judge the value the aim is to estimate the effects of macroeconomic policy on the economy
blame start learning		assign responsibility for a fault or wrong They tried to blame someone else.
decide start learning		come or bring to a resolution in one's mind as to a course of action They decided to leave.
inherent start learning		existing in something as a permanent They had inherent abilities.
expands start learning		become or make larger or more extensive The company expands its operations.
agricultural start learning		relating to agriculture They worked in agricultural fields.
commitment activity start learning		the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause They showed commitment. etc.
erosion start learning		the process of eroding or being eroded by wind Soil erosion is a problem.
consumer start learning		a person who purchases goods and services for personal use They were consumers.
curiosity start learning		a strong desire to know or learn something They had a curiosity about the world.
diplomacy start learning		the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.
hectic start learning		full of incessant or frantic activity They had a hectic schedule.
characteristic start learning		a feature or quality belonging typically to a person They studied the characteristics.
analysts start learning		a person who analyzes data or information They consulted analysts.
trump start learning		a playing card in a suit that outranks all others They played a trump card.
deficiency start learning		a lack or shortage They had a vitamin deficiency.
abroad start learning		in or to a foreign country or countries They traveled abroad.
typical start learning		having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing They had typical symptoms.
classified start learning		designated as officially secret and accessible only to authorized people The information was classified.
caffeine start learning		a crystalline compound that is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system They drank caffeine.
debated start learning		argue about (a subject) They debated the issue.
declined start learning		politely refuse (an offer or invitation) They declined the offer.
christmas They celebrated Christmas. held on December 25 in the West and on January 7 in the East start learning		the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth
bureau start learning		a government department They worked in the government bureau.
allotted start learning		give or assign (something) to someone as a share or task They were allotted tasks.
cortex start learning		the outer layer of the cerebrum The brain's cortex is complex.
ceremony They attended the ceremony. typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary start learning		a formal religious or public occasion
diameter start learning		a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure The diameter of the circle.
disappointed start learning		feeling or showing disappointment; unhappy because something was not as good as expected or because something you hoped for did not happen They were disappointed with the results.
classy start learning		stylish and sophisticated They had a classy event.
dispute start learning		a disagreement They had a dispute over the contract.
defined start learning		give the meaning of (a word or phrase) They defined the terms.
shuttle start learning		a vehicle or system of vehicles that travels regularly between two places They took the space shuttle.
perceive start learning		become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand They perceived the danger.
debates start learning		a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly They engaged in debates.
pitch start learning		the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone The pitch of the sound.
density start learning		the degree to which something is filled or occupied The density of the population.
capabilities start learning		the power or ability to do something They demonstrated their capabilities.
bother start learning		take the trouble to do something They didn't bother to ask.
quest start learning		a long or arduous search for something They went on a quest.
rift start learning		a crack, split, or break in something. They found a rift in the rock.
galaxy start learning		a system of millions or billions of stars They observed the galaxy.
customs start learning		a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society They followed local customs.
adopt start learning		choose to take up or follow (an idea They decided to adopt a new strategy.
donor start learning		a person who donates something They were a blood donor.
criticized start learning		indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way They were criticized for their actions.
drama radio start learning		a play for theater They watched a drama. or television
thermal start learning		relating to heat They studied thermal energy.
embedded start learning		fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass; implanted The chip was embedded in the device.
consultation start learning		the action or process of formally consulting or discussing They had a consultation.
classic start learning		judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind They watched a classic film.
distance start learning		the length of space between two points They measured the distance.
conflicts start learning		a serious disagreement or argument They resolved conflicts.
retain start learning		continue to have (something); keep possession of They tried to retain their position.
prevalent start learning		widespread in a particular area at a particular time The disease was prevalent.
behave start learning		conduct oneself in a specified way They behaved well.
acute start learning		present or experienced to a severe or intense degree They felt acute pain.
category start learning		a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics They belonged to a specific category.
entirety start learning		the whole of something They ate the entirety of the cake.
spans start learning		the full extent of something from end to end; the length of time for which something lasts The bridge spans the river.
collapsing start learning		suddenly fall down or give way The roof was collapsing.
odder start learning		strange; peculiar; unusual They found an odder object.
belly start learning		the abdomen or the underside of the body The fish had a white belly.
biography start learning		an account of someone's life written by someone else They read a biography.
drainage start learning		the action or process of draining something They improved the drainage.
danger start learning		the possibility of suffering harm or injury They were in danger.
coastline start learning		the outline of a coast They walked along the coastline.
declare start learning		state emphatically and authoritatively They declared their independence.
compound start learning		a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture The chemical compound.
nickel start learning		a silvery-white metal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity They used nickel in the alloy.
hydraulic start learning		operated by pressure applied to a liquid They used hydraulic machinery.
boats start learning		a small vessel propelled on water by oars They sailed in boats.
bunch start learning		a number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together.
stood start learning		have or maintain an upright position They stood in line.
cargo start learning		goods carried on a ship They unloaded the cargo.
administration start learning		the process or activity of running a business They worked in administration.
cluster start learning		a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together They found a cluster of stars.
comparative start learning		relating to or based on comparison They did a comparative study.
chased start learning		pursue in order to catch or catch up with They chased the rabbit.
downstream start learning		in the direction in which a stream or river flows They traveled downstream.
bargaining start learning		negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction They engaged in bargaining.
afraid start learning		feeling fear or anxiety; frightened They were afraid of the dark.
chase start learning		pursue in order to catch or catch up with They went on a chase.
curating start learning		select, organize, and look after the items in (a collection or exhibition). They were curating the exhibit.
expertise start learning		expert skill or knowledge in a particular field They had expertise in the area.
destructive start learning		causing great and irreparable damage They caused destructive damage.
mutual start learning		experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other; shared They had mutual respect.
heard start learning		perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something) They heard a noise.
norm start learning		something that is usual They followed the norm.
contracts start learning		a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law
divergent start learning		tending to be different or develop in different directions They had divergent opinions.
alter start learning		change or cause to change in character or composition They altered the plans.
component They assembled the components. especially a part of a machine or vehicle start learning		a part or element of a larger whole
dawn start learning		the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise They woke at dawn.
capture start learning		take into one's possession or control by force They tried to capture the flag.
conserving start learning		protect from harm or destruction They were conserving water.
credible start learning		able to be believed; convincing They gave credible evidence.
virtue start learning		behavior showing high moral standards They praised his virtue.
gradually start learning		in a gradual way; slowly; by degrees They gradually improved.
saturated start learning		holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly soaked The ground was saturated.
designated start learning		officially give a specified name or status to They were designated as leaders.
deficits start learning		the amount by which something They had budget deficits.
drier start learning		free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist The climate was drier.
equilibrium start learning		a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced They sought equilibrium.
trait start learning		a distinguishing quality or characteristic They studied personality traits.
burn start learning		produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood They watched the fire burn.
essence start learning		the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something They captured the essence of the moment.
disadvantage start learning		an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness They faced a disadvantage.
extract They tried to extract the information. especially by effort or force start learning		remove or take out
collision start learning		an instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another They witnessed a collision.
decay start learning		the state or process of rotting or decomposition They observed the decay.
variant start learning		a form or version of something that differs slightly from other forms of the same thing They studied the variant.
delta start learning		the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ They measured the delta.
larvae start learning		the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, e.g. a caterpillar or grub.
crunch start learning		crush (something hard or brittle) with the teeth They heard the crunch of leaves.
collars start learning		a band placed around the neck of an animal or person They put collars on the dogs.
collars start learning		a band placed around the neck of an animal or person They put collars on the dogs.
drag roughly start learning		pull (someone or something) along forcefully They tried to drag the heavy box. or with difficulty
eminent start learning		famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession He was an eminent scientist.
acclaim start learning		praise enthusiastically and publicly The play received critical acclaim.
unaided start learning		without help; alone They completed the task unaided.
feasibility start learning		the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done They assessed the feasibility of the plan.
disseminate start learning		spread or circulate (something They disseminated information.
weave start learning		form (fabric or a similar material) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them They weave baskets.
darwin start learning		Charles Darwin Darwin's theory changed biology.
ultimate start learning		being or happening at the end of a process; final The ultimate goal.
streak start learning		a long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings. They saw a streak of light.
insulate start learning		protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound They tried to insulate the building.
clinical start learning		relating to or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of a patient They conducted clinical trials.
spawn start learning		release or deposit eggs The fish spawned.
impulse start learning		a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act They acted on impulse.
boots start learning		a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle They wore boots.
alternatively start learning		used to introduce a suggestion that is a second choice or possibility alternatively, you may telephone us direct
carvings start learning		an object or design cut from a hard material as an artistic work They admired the carvings.
pondering start learning		think about (something) carefully They were pondering the question.
hypertension start learning		abnormally high blood pressure They suffered from hypertension.
gesture start learning		a movement of part of the body They made a gesture.
beads start learning		a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material, typically rounded and perforated for threading with others as a necklace or rosary or for sewing onto fabric. long strings of beads
coordinated start learning		bring the different elements of (an activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony They coordinated the event.
expression start learning		the process of making known one's thoughts or feelings They showed expression.
crustaceans start learning		an arthropod of the large, mainly aquatic group Crustacea, such as a crab, lobster, shrimp, or barnacle.
rituals start learning		a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order They followed rituals.
concepts start learning		an abstract idea; a general notion They discussed concepts.
acquaintance start learning		a person one knows slightly but who is not a close friend They were an acquaintance.
analyze especially information) start learning		examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something They analyzed the data. typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
excessive start learning		more than is necessary They had excessive amounts.
contents start learning		the things that are held or contained in something They examined the contents.
plethora start learning		a large or excessive amount of (something) They had a plethora of choices.
distraction start learning		a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else; a thing that distracts someone They avoided distractions.
experimented start learning		try out new concepts or ways of doing things They experimented with new methods.
congestion start learning		the state of being crowded or blocked with traffic or people They faced traffic congestion.
intuitive start learning		using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive They made an intuitive decision.
endeavor start learning		try hard to do or achieve something They endeavored to succeed.
exquisite start learning		extremely beautiful and They had exquisite taste.
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 They took their cues.
compiled start learning		produce (something, especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. the local authority must compile a list of taxpayers
bear start learning		endure (an ordeal or difficulty) They had to bear the pain.
ample start learning		enough or more than enough; plentiful They had ample time.
originate start learning		have a specified beginning; arise or derive The tradition originated there.
broad start learning		having an ample distance from side to side; wide They had broad shoulders.
bond start learning		a thing used to tie something or to fasten things together They formed a bond.
cemetery start learning		a burial ground; a graveyard They visited the cemetery.
nasty start learning		highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating. plastic bags burn with a nasty, acrid smell
exoplanets start learning		a planet that orbits a star outside the solar system They studied exoplanets.
propelled start learning		drive or push something forward They were propelled forward.
intent start learning		intention or purpose They had good intent.
excavated start learning		remove earth carefully and systematically from (an area) in order to find buried remains They excavated the site.
eloquent start learning		fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing They made an eloquent speech.
discretion start learning		the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information They showed discretion.
condemnation start learning		strong disapproval; censure They faced condemnation.
commemorates start learning		recall and show respect for (someone or something) They commemorated the event.
groom start learning		prepare or train (someone) for a particular purpose or activity They groomed the horse.
dormant start learning		having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep The volcano was dormant.
unscathed damage start learning		without suffering any injury They emerged unscathed. or harm
corridors start learning		a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms They walked down the corridors.
crowded start learning		full of people The room was crowded.
citation start learning		a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author, especially in a scholarly work. there were dozens of citations from the works of Byron
overture start learning		an introduction to something more substantial They made an overture.
wrought start learning		worked (metal) into shape by hammering or rolling They had wrought iron.
rigid start learning		unable to be bent or forced out of shape; not flexible The pipe was rigid.
provoke start learning		stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion They tried to provoke a response.
rough start learning		having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level The road was rough.
fanatic start learning		a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal They were a fanatic supporter.
partial start learning		existing only in part; incomplete They had partial success.
tracts start learning		an extensive area of land They owned tracts of land.
spheres start learning		a round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center. mourners, sphered by their dark garb
abound start learning		exist in large numbers or amounts The area abounds with wildlife.
cover start learning		put something over or on top of (something else) They covered the table.
eyes start learning		the organ of sight in humans and animals They closed their eyes.
faded start learning		gradually grow faint and disappear The colors faded.
aftermath start learning		the consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event They dealt with the aftermath.
detached start learning		separated or disconnected; not joined or connected They felt detached.
polar start learning		relating to the North or South Pole or the regions surrounding them They studied polar bears.
delicate start learning		easily broken or damaged; fragile The flower was delicate.
sacred start learning		connected with God or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration They visited sacred sites.
deficiencies start learning		a lack or shortage They had vitamin deficiencies.
captivating start learning		capable of attracting and holding interest; charming They gave a captivating performance.
cell start learning		the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism They studied cells.
altitude start learning		the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level They measured the altitude.
utilize start learning		make practical and effective use of They utilized the resources.
relief start learning		a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress They felt relief.
confusing start learning		causing one to become perplexed or disoriented The instructions were confusing.
encourages start learning		give support They encouraged the team.
cyclic start learning		occurring in cycles; regularly repeated They observed cyclic patterns.
disposal start learning		the action or process of getting rid of something Waste disposal is essential.
grind start learning		reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it They grind the coffee beans.
bread mixed together and baked water start learning		food made of flour and yeast or another leavening agent
comfort start learning		a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint They sought comfort.
summit start learning		the highest point of a hill or mountain They reached the summit.
convention start learning		a way in which something is usually done; a custom They followed social conventions.
excavation start learning		the action of excavating something They conducted an excavation.
favorable start learning		giving or expressing approval They received a favorable review.
disabilities start learning		a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements They worked with people with disabilities.
burden start learning		a heavy load They carried a heavy burden.
crushed start learning		reduce to powder or small fragments by compressing it forcefully They crushed the ice.
revise start learning		reconsider and alter (something) in the light of further evidence They revised the plan.
spatial start learning		relating to or occupying space They studied spatial relationships.
complacency start learning		a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements They avoided complacency.
deviation start learning		the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard They noticed a deviation.
faint start learning		barely perceptible They heard a faint sound.
bracing start learning		fresh and invigorating They took a bracing walk.
trickle start learning		flow in a small stream Water trickled down the rocks.
admonitions start learning		an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning They received admonitions.
drown start learning		die through submersion in and inhalation of water or other liquid They almost drowned.
dried start learning		free from moisture They ate dried fruit.
bulb start learning		a rounded swelling on a plant stem or root that acts as a storage organ during dormancy They planted a bulb.
subordinate start learning		lower in rank or position relative to someone else They were subordinate to the manager.
starve start learning		suffer severely from hunger They were starving.

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