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brought
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to have carried or conveyed
He brought his lunch to work.
fact
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a thing that is known or proved to be true
It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the sun.
conscious
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aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake
She was conscious of the noise outside.
evidence
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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
The police gathered evidence at the crime scene.
ancient
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belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence
They studied ancient civilizations.
deemed
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regarded or considered in a specified way
He was deemed the best player.
distinct
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recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type
Each flower has a distinct scent.
exposure
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the state of being exposed to contact with something or made known
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn.
vast
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of very great extent or quantity; immense
The ocean is vast and deep.
computing
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the activity or technology of using computers
Computing has transformed modern life.
emissions
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the production and discharge of something
The factory's emissions contribute to air pollution.
generated
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produced or created
The storm generated a lot of rain.
narrative
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a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
The book tells a compelling narrative.
structure
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the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex
The building's structure is made of steel.
creatures
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a nonhuman one
Many strange creatures live in the sea.
vulnerable
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susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
Children are vulnerable to diseases.
appropriate
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suitable or proper in the circumstances
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather.
debate
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a formal discussion about a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward
The candidates engaged in a heated debate.
Colorado
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a state in the western United States
We visited Colorado last summer.
celestial
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belonging to or relating to the sky or heaven
The celestial bodies are studied by astronomers.
integrity
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the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
She is a person of great integrity.
extensive
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covering or affecting a large area
The library has an extensive collection of books.
career
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an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
He has a successful career in medicine.
amid
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in the middle of; among
We found peace amid the chaos.
considered
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thought carefully about
She considered all the options before choosing.
coast
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the part of the land adjoining or near the sea
They live on the coast.
expanded
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become or make larger or more extensive
The company expanded its operations.
distinctive
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characteristic of one person or thing
His style of painting is very distinctive.
pursuit
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an activity of a specified kind
Her pursuit of knowledge is admirable.
distinctly
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in a way that is readily distinguishable from others; clearly
I distinctly remember that day.
annual
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occurring once every year
The annual conference is in July.
conclusion
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the end or finish of an event or process
The conclusion of the story was surprising.
depth
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the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something
The depth of the lake is unknown.
immense
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extremely large or great
The universe is immense.
bridge
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a structure carrying a road
exemplified
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be a typical example of
His actions exemplified courage.
dendrochronology
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the scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed
Dendrochronology helps us understand past climates.
drought
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a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water
The drought caused crop failures.
corollary
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a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved
His success was a corollary of hard work.
controversy
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disagreement
bulk
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the mass or size of a large body or object
The bulk of the work is done.
lessen
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make or become less; diminish
Exercise can lessen stress.
constellation
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a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure
Orion is a famous constellation.
subtle
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(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
There was a subtle change in her expression.
compensate
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give (someone) something
discover
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find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search
Scientists discover new species every year.
severity
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the fact or condition of being severe
The severity of the storm was unexpected.
apocalyptic
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describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
The movie depicted an apocalyptic future.
debt
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that is owed or due
He paid off his debt.
expectancy
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the state of expecting or anticipating something
Life expectancy has increased.
deception
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the action of deceiving someone
He was a victim of deception.
deceive
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deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true
Don't let him deceive you.
iceberg
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a large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea
The ship hit an iceberg.
revenue
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income and of a substantial nature
The company's revenue increased this year.
homogeneous
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of the same kind; alike
The group was homogeneous in its beliefs.
excellence
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the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
She strives for excellence in her work.
dimension
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a measurable extent of a particular kind
clones
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produced asexually from one ancestor or stock
dwelling
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place where someone live
Many ancient dwellings have been discovered.
complementary
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combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
The colors are complementary.
efficacy
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the ability to produce a desired or intended result
The efficacy of the medicine was proven.
rumble
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continuous sound
The thunder began to rumble.
brawn
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physical strength in contrast to intelligence
He relied on brawn to solve the problem.
bewildered
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perplexed and confused; very puzzled
She looked bewildered by the question.
cobbled
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roughly assemble or put together something from available parts or elements
They cobbled together a shelter.
eavesdropping
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secretly listening to a conversation
He was caught eavesdropping on the conversation.
exuberant
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filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement
The children were exuberant on the playground.
obsolete
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no longer produced or used; out of date
Typewriters are now obsolete.
contenders
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people or groups competing with one another to achieve something
The race had many strong contenders.
exacerbated
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made worse or more severe
The drought exacerbated the food shortage.
peasant
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a poor farmer or farmworker of low social status
The peasants worked the land.
grand
size
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magnificent and imposing in appearance
The palace was grand and beautiful.
or style
chemist
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a person engaged in chemical research or experiments
The chemist conducted the experiment.
metaphor
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a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
"Time is a thief" is a common metaphor.
beryl
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a mineral including emerald and aquamarine as gemstones
She wore a beryl necklace.
plumage
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a bird's feathers collectively
The peacock has beautiful plumage.
queasy
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feeling nausea; feeling sick to one's stomach
The motion of the boat made him feel queasy.
culpability
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responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame
The investigation determined his culpability.
prosecution
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the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
The prosecution presented its case.
embryonic
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relating to or in an early stage of development
The project is in its embryonic stage.
barricades
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an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or control movement
The protesters built barricades.
razed
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completely destroy (a building
The fire razed the village.
moths
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a typically nocturnal insect with a stout body and feathery or threadlike antennae
Moths were attracted to the light.
compatible
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able to exist or occur together without conflict
The software is compatible with the operating system.
creoles
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a person of mixed European and black descent
Creoles have a rich cultural heritage.
wares
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manufactured articles of a specified type
prudent
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acting with or showing care and thought for the future
It is prudent to save money for emergencies.
dimmed
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make or become less bright or distinct
The lights dimmed as the storm approached.
deteriorating
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becoming progressively worse
The old bridge was deteriorating.
alloy
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a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon.
emerge
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become apparent
New technologies continue to emerge.
maze
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a network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way
They got lost in the corn maze.
weigh
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have a specified weight
The package weighs five pounds.
cultural
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relating to the ideas
The city has a rich cultural history.
appetite
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a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need
He had a healthy appetite.
sedentary
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tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
approach
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come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time
The train is approaching the station.
possess
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have as belonging to one; own
She possesses a rare talent. express
imply
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to indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit reference
His silence implied consent.
fascinated
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strongly attracted and interested
She was fascinated by the stars.
threat
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a statement of an intention to inflict pain
conserve
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to protect (something
We must conserve water.
potent
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having great power
The medicine was a potent painkiller.
intricate
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very complicated or detailed
The watch had an intricate design.
devastating
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causing severe or widespread damage or destruction
The hurricane had a devastating impact.
cooperation
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the process of working together to the same end
Teamwork requires cooperation.
sought
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attempted to find (something)
They sought shelter from the rain.
establishment
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the action or process of establishing or being established
The establishment of the new school was celebrated.
distinguished
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successful and commanding great respect
He is a distinguished professor.
compiling
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producing (something
She is compiling data for her report.
chaotic
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in a state of complete confusion and disorder
The scene was chaotic after the accident.
precise
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marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail
He gave precise instructions.
enable
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to give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something; make possible
The software enables users to create videos.
conventional
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based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
He followed conventional wisdom.
dramatic
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sudden and striking; exciting and impressive
There was a dramatic change in the weather.
certain
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having or showing complete conviction about something
She is certain of her facts.
organism
plant
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an individual animal
Bacteria are single-celled organisms.
or single-celled life form
designed
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done or planned with a specific purpose in mind
The app was designed for learning.
strike
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to hit forcibly and with a quick
prerequisite
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a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist
Passing the test is a prerequisite for the course.
civilization
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the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced
Ancient civilizations built great monuments.
advantage
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a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position
Having experience is an advantage.
abundance
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a very large quantity of something
The garden produced an abundance of vegetables.
contemporary
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living or occurring at the same time
Contemporary art is very diverse.
eroding
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gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed
The coastline is eroding due to the sea.
combat
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fighting or struggle against
They combat crime in the city.
strive
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make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
She strives for excellence.
blend
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mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together as a mass
Blend the ingredients together.
exotic
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originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country
They visited exotic islands.
colleagues
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a person with whom one works in a profession or business
She consulted with her colleagues.
deplete
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use up the supply or resources of
Overfishing can deplete fish stocks.
dangerous
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likely to cause harm or injury
The road is dangerous in icy conditions.
obtain
especially information) exert
acquire
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get
apply or bring to bear (a force
or secure (something
interpret
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explain the meaning of (information
She interpreted the poem in a new way.
department
firm
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a division of a large organization such as a government
The sales department met their quota.
or university
existence
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the fact or state of living or having objective reality
The existence of life on other planets is debated.
encountered
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unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile)
They encountered difficulties along the way.
drive
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operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
She drove to the store.
abstract
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existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Love is an abstract concept.
disciplines
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a branch of knowledge
Mathematics and physics are distinct disciplines.
disadvantages
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an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
One disadvantage of the plan is its cost.
juvenile
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young or immature
Juvenile delinquents need guidance.
prospect
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the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
There is a prospect of rain.
peek
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look quickly
She took a peek at the present.
expedition
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a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose
stem
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originate in or be caused by
His success stems from hard work.
bolted
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fastened with a bolt; ran away suddenly
The door was bolted shut.
deposit
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a sum of money placed or kept in a bank account or elsewhere
He made a deposit at the bank.
sheer
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nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)
The sheer size of the building was impressive.
embed
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fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
The journalist embedded himself with the troops.
swabs
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a pad of cotton material or other absorbent material used for medical dressings and for cleaning or applying medication
The doctor used swabs to clean the wound.
brink
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the edge or verge of something
They stood on the brink of disaster.
remnant
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a small remaining quantity of something
A remnant of the old wall remained.
exorbitant
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of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high
The prices were exorbitant.
enigma
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a person or thing that is mysterious
The old painting was an enigma.
opus
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a musical composition or set of compositions by a composer
His latest opus was a symphony.
smirk
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smile in an irritatingly smug
He smirked at her mistake.
upwelling
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a rising of seawater
The upwelling of cold water brought nutrients to the surface.
colloquial
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used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
He used colloquial language.
colleague
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a person with whom one works in a profession or business
She consulted with her colleague.
arduously
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involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
They worked arduously on the project.
clinch
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confirm or settle (a bargain or contest)
They clinched the deal.
camouflage
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the disguising of military personnel
The soldiers used camouflage.
arbitration
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the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute
They agreed to arbitration to resolve the conflict.
expense
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the cost required for something; the money spent on something
The expense of the trip was high.
hinge
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a movable joint on which a door
The door swung on its hinge.
anticipate
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regard as probable; expect or predict
They anticipate a good harvest.
bystander
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a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part
A bystander witnessed the accident.
convinced
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completely certain about something
She was convinced of his innocence.
tribute
respect
statement
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an act
or admiration
or gift that is intended to show gratitude
craftsman
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a worker skilled in a particular craft
The craftsman made beautiful furniture.
diverse
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showing a great deal of variety; very different
The city has a diverse population.
develop
advanced
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grow or cause to grow and become more mature
The company plans to develop new products.
or elaborate
century
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a period of one hundred years
The 20th century saw many changes.
judicial
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relating to or done by courts of law or judges
The judicial system ensures fairness.
deliberate
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done consciously and intentionally
His actions were deliberate.
evolution
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the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth
The theory of evolution is widely accepted.
bare
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not clothed or covered
He walked barefoot on the bare floor.
consensus
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general agreement
There was a consensus among the team.
companion
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a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels
The dog was his loyal companion.
notion
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a conception of or belief about something
She had a notion that something was wrong.
devoid
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entirely lacking or free from
The room was devoid of furniture.
ensure
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make certain that (something) will occur or be the case
Please ensure that all doors are locked.
rational
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based on or in accordance with reason or logic
His decision was rational.
dominance
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power or influence over others
The company established its dominance in the market.
anxious
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feeling or showing worry
She was anxious about the test.
companions
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a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels
His companions were always supportive.
collective
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done by people acting as a group
The collective effort was successful.
conservation
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preservation or restoration from loss
Wildlife conservation is important.
endangered
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at risk of extinction
The panda is an endangered species.
constitution
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a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed
The constitution protects citizens' rights.
journal
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a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or professional activity
She published her research in a scientific journal.
federal
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relating to or denoting the central government of the United States
Federal laws apply to all states.
enabling
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giving (someone or something) the authority or means to do something; making possible
Technology is enabling new forms of communication.

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