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cardiologist start learning		a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels They consulted a cardiologist.
glancing start learning		take a brief or hurried look They were glancing around.
endeared start learning		cause to be loved or liked They endeared themselves to the community.
excrete start learning		separate and expel as waste (a substance or waste matter) from the body or a plant The kidneys excrete waste.
adding start learning		join (something) to something else so as to increase its size They were adding ingredients.
champions They were champions. especially in sports start learning		a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition
mould start learning		a fungus that grows in the form of threadlike filaments (mycelium) They saw mould.
downfall start learning		a loss of power, prosperity, or status. They witnessed the downfall.
pros start learning		arguments or considerations in favor of something They weighed the pros.
cons start learning		arguments or considerations opposed to something They weighed the cons.
empower start learning		give (someone) the authority or power to do something They tried to empower the people.
amplified start learning		cause to become more marked or intense The sound was amplified.
execution order start learning		the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan They observed the execution. or course of action
extravert start learning		an outgoing overtly expressive person They were an extravert.
discontinuous start learning		broken sequence with gaps They saw a discontinuous line.
barking fox start learning		the sharp explosive cry of a dog They heard barking. or other canine
blower start learning		a machine or device for blowing air They used a blower.
dredging start learning		clean out the bed of (a harbor or other area) by scooping out mud
carbs start learning		carbohydrates They ate carbs.
illustrate start learning		provide (a book etc.) with pictures or drawings They tried to illustrate the point.
waded start learning		walk with effort through water or mud They waded through the water.
deny start learning		state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of; refuse to grant or allow (something requested) They tried to deny the allegations.
dissenters start learning		a person who dissents from an established doctrine or policy They were dissenters.
macintosh start learning		a type of raincoat They wore a macintosh.
pact start learning		a formal agreement between individuals or parties They signed a pact.
decorated start learning		adorn (a place or object) with decorative items They decorated the room.
beetles start learning		an insect of a large order distinguished by having forewings thickened and hardened to form wing cases (elytra) that shield the membranous hind wings when at rest They studied beetles.
discard start learning		dispose of (something no longer wanted or needed) They discarded the trash.
competitions start learning		an event or contest in which people take part to establish superiority or in order to win prizes They participated in competitions.
entitle start learning		give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something They were entitled to benefits.
editorial start learning		a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue They read the editorial.
stature start learning		a person's natural height They were of short stature.
rotten start learning		suffering from decay The food was rotten.
dynasties start learning		a line of hereditary rulers of a country They studied dynasties.
durability start learning		the ability to withstand wear or damage They tested the durability.
cruel They were cruel. or feeling no concern about it start learning		willfully causing pain or suffering to others
defending start learning		resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger They were defending their position.
greed start learning		intense and selfish desire for somethingor food
bosons start learning		a subatomic particle of a type described by Bose-Einstein statistics They studied bosons.
devaluation start learning		the reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something They faced devaluation.
cracks start learning		a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts They saw cracks in the wall.
citizen They were citizens. either native or naturalized start learning		a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
calm anger start learning		not showing or feeling nervousness They remained calm. or other strong emotions
bought start learning		acquire by paying money for; purchase They bought the house.
reeves start learning		a person in charge of the financial affairs of an organization or district They consulted the reeves.
spill start learning		cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container They saw the spill.
accumulation start learning		the acquisition or gradual gathering of something They observed the accumulation.
enthusiasms start learning		intense enjoyment or approval They had enthusiasms.
crick start learning		a painful stiffening of muscles They had a crick in their neck.
dependency start learning		the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else They faced dependency.
leach start learning		dissolve and carry away by the action of a liquid percolating through or over something The chemicals began to leach into the soil.
bending start learning		shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle They were bending the metal.
analytic start learning		relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning They used analytic methods.
beat start learning		strike (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them They heard the beat.
twain start learning		two They saw the twain.
wrap start learning		cover or enclose (someone or something) in paper or soft material They tried to wrap the gift.
sprout start learning		of a plant) put out shoots; germinate The seeds began to sprout.
tints start learning		a shade or variety of a color They saw tints.
chunks start learning		a thick, solid piece of something. They ate chunks of cheese.
continuity start learning		the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time They valued continuity.
imposed start learning		force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place The rules were imposed.
excite start learning		cause (someone) to have strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness They tried to excite the crowd.
barbarism start learning		absence of culture and civilization; cruelty They witnessed barbarism.
indignation start learning		anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment They felt indignation.
sweep start learning		move swiftly and smoothly They saw the wind sweep through.
coauthor start learning		a joint author They were coauthors.
drowsy start learning		sleepy and lethargic; half asleep They felt drowsy.
elegantly start learning		in a graceful and stylish manner They dressed elegantly.
strung start learning		thread (beads or other objects) on a string They strung the beads.
hoist start learning		raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys They tried to hoist the flag.
overt start learning		done or shown openly; plainly apparent They made an overt threat.
eureka start learning		an exclamation of triumph at a discovery or invention They shouted eureka.
conduits start learning		a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring They used conduits.
delights start learning		great pleasure They took delights.
cliques start learning		a small exclusive group of people They formed cliques.
harrowing start learning		acutely distressing They had a harrowing experience.
dashing start learning		attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence (typically used of a man). They were dashing.
expose start learning		make (something) visible by uncovering it They tried to expose the truth.
vintage start learning		relating to or denoting wine of high quality They drank vintage wine.
glamour start learning		attractiveness or excitement especially associated with wealth and style They saw the glamour.
shrunk start learning		become or make smaller in size or amount; contract or cause to contract The cloth shrunk.
conferred start learning		grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right). moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her
lattice start learning		an interlaced structure of strips of wood or other material They saw a lattice.
block start learning		a large solid piece of hard material They used a block of wood.
bidding start learning		offer (a certain price) for something They were bidding.
emergent start learning		coming into existence or notice They saw an emergent trend.
amber start learning		a hard translucent fossil resin originating from extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period They found amber.
export start learning		send (goods or services) to another country for sale They tried to export goods.
inbred start learning		produced by breeding from closely related people or animals over many generations They studied inbred animals.
ether start learning		a pleasant-smelling colorless volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as an anesthetic and a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes. They used ether.
exeter start learning		a cathedral city on the River Exe in Devon They visited Exeter.
excavators start learning		a person or thing that excavates They were excavators.
admire start learning		regard with respect or warm approval They admired the art.
draught start learning		a current of cool air in an enclosed space They felt a draught.
throttling start learning		attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them They were throttling the engine.
decimal start learning		relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten They used decimal numbers.
curl start learning		form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape They saw a curl of smoke.
overly start learning		excessively They were overly cautious.
consuls start learning		an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote their government's citizens and interests there They consulted the consuls.
celts start learning		a member of a group of peoples inhabiting much of Europe and Asia Minor in pre-Roman times. They studied the Celts.
clan start learning		a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent They belonged to a clan.
sown start learning		plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth They had sown the seeds.
imparts start learning		make (information) known; communicate They imparts knowledge.
ethic start learning		moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity They followed an ethic.
bland start learning		lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting The food was bland.
nitric start learning		of or relating to nitrogen They used nitric acid.
brook start learning		a small stream They crossed the brook.
carbohydrates starch start learning		any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars They ate carbohydrates. and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
wise start learning		having or showing experience and good judgment They were wise.
glean start learning		extract (information) from various sources They tried to glean information.
calorific start learning		relating to or denoting the energy produced by food or drink as measured in calories They measured the calorific value.
detach start learning		disengage (something or part of something) and remove it They tried to detach the wire.
cramps start learning		a painful muscular contraction They had cramps.
enzyme start learning		a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction They studied enzymes.
oxidize start learning		combine or become combined chemically with oxygen The metal began to oxidize.
prunes start learning		a dried plum They ate prunes.
quirk start learning		a peculiar behavioral habit They had a quirk.
spud start learning		a potato They ate spuds.
clasts start learning		a fragment of rock and mineral that is produced by weathering and erosion and is incorporated into sedimentary rocks They studied clasts.
subsides start learning		become less intense or severe The pain subsides.
bony start learning		very thin; emaciated They were bony.
airline start learning		a company providing a regular public service of air transport on fixed routes They traveled by airline.
tacit start learning		understood or implied without being stated They had a tacit agreement.
wright start learning		a worker in wood; a carpenter or other woodworker They were wrights.
collie start learning		a sheepdog of a breed originating in Scotland with a thick coat and long muzzle They saw a collie.
drain start learning		cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out They tried to drain the pool.
corals start learning		a marine invertebrate of a group that includes the corals and jellyfish. Corals typically form compact colonies of many identical individual polyps. They saw corals.
corpus start learning		a collection of written texts especially the entire works of a particular author or a body of writing on a particular subject
certification start learning		the action or process of certifying or being certified They received certification.
omega start learning		the last letter of the Greek alphabet
exhorted start learning		strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something They exhorted them to act.
husk start learning		the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds They removed the husk.
revel start learning		enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way especially with drinking and dancing
pebble start learning		a small rounded stone They found a pebble.
leeward start learning		on or on the side sheltered from the wind They stayed on the leeward side.
coves start learning		a small sheltered bay or inlet They explored the coves.
patron start learning		a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity. a celebrated patron of the arts
brute start learning		a savagely violent person or animal They were brutes.
growl start learning		make a low guttural sound in the throat (of an animal) They heard a growl.
pyrotechnics start learning		the art of making or displaying fireworks They saw pyrotechnics.
dice start learning		small cubes with each side bearing a different number of spots (from one to six) They rolled dice.
sorrows start learning		a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others They felt sorrows.
uttered start learning		say something aloud They uttered a word.
welter start learning		a large number of items in no order; a confused mass They saw a welter of information.
specks start learning		a tiny spot or particle of dirt or other substance They saw specks of dust.
commentary start learning		an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation They listened to the commentary.
electoral start learning		relating to elections or electors They studied electoral processes.
coroners start learning		an official who investigates violent or suspicious deaths to determine the facts about and causes of death They consulted coroners.
cryptic start learning		having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure They received a cryptic message.
coliseum start learning		a large theater or stadium They visited the coliseum.
mists start learning		a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface; fog They saw mists.
ditches start learning		a long narrow excavation made in the ground They dug ditches.
podcast start learning		a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device They listened to a podcast.
riddle start learning		a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning They solved the riddle.
loop start learning		a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself They made a loop.
reflex start learning		an action that is performed without conscious thought as a response to a stimulus They had a reflex reaction.
stead start learning		the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in place of) They stood in their stead.
bibs start learning		a cloth or plastic covering tied around a person's neck to protect their clothes while eating They wore bibs.
compress start learning		flatten by pressure; squeeze or press They tried to compress the air.
burble start learning		make a continuous murmuring sound They heard a burble.
certified start learning		officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards They were certified.
decoy start learning		a person or thing used to lure someone or something into a trap They used a decoy.
couch start learning		a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on They sat on the couch.
trot start learning		of a horse or other quadruped) proceed or cause to proceed at a pace faster than a walk The horse began to trot.
vole start learning		a small rodent that typically has a stout body They saw a vole.
accrue start learning		receive or accumulate (payments or benefits) over time They watched the benefits accrue.
strand start learning		a single thin length of thread or wire They saw a strand of hair.
anode start learning		an electrode by which conventional current enters a polarized electrical device. They studied the anode.
knit start learning		make (a garment etc.) by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn with knitting needles or on a machine They knit a sweater.
disrobe start learning		remove one's clothes They disrobe.
carcass start learning		the dead body of an animal They found a carcass.
boulder start learning		a large rock They saw a boulder.
irritant start learning		a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body They identified the irritant.
blunted start learning		make or become less sharp The knife was blunted.
distract start learning		prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something They tried not to distract them.
isotope start learning		each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei They studied isotopes.
stiff start learning		rigid; not easily bent or moved The material was stiff.
confide start learning		tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others They confide in their friend.
committees start learning		a group of people appointed for a specific function They formed committees.
parch start learning		make or become dry through intense heat The land began to parch.
weft start learning		the horizontal threads interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric They saw the weft.
mule start learning		the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse They rode a mule.
confront start learning		meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent They tried to confront the issue.
chalk start learning		a soft white limestone (a form of calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures They wrote with chalk.
honorary start learning		conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or functions. They received an honorary degree.
palette start learning		a thin board or slab on which an artist's paints are arranged and mixed They used a palette.
conservatively start learning		in a cautious or prudent manner They acted conservatively.
lewis start learning		a male given name Lewis was his name.
exult start learning		show or feel elation or jubilation They exult in their victory.
mortal start learning		subject to death They were mortal beings.
muon start learning		an unstable subatomic particle with a negative charge and a mass 207 times that of an electron They studied muons.
cavern start learning		a cave or a large chamber in a cave They explored the cavern.
levant start learning		the eastern Mediterranean region of western Asia They traveled to the Levant.
spasm start learning		a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement They had a spasm.
yawn start learning		involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom They began to yawn.
terns start learning		a seabird with a slender bill and a forked tail
worthy start learning		having or showing the qualities or abilities that deserve admiration or respect They were worthy of praise.
venal start learning		showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery They were venal.
warren start learning		a network of interconnecting rabbit burrows They saw a warren.
dosage start learning		the size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug They adjusted the dosage.
bistro start learning		a small restaurant They ate at a bistro.
becks start learning		a small stream They crossed the becks.
downplay start learning		make (something) appear less important than it really is They tried to downplay the issue.
delegating start learning		entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person They were delegating tasks.
arbitrator start learning		an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute They consulted an arbitrator.
barcoding start learning		the identification of species using short genetic sequences They used barcoding.
cofounder start learning		a person who is one of the founders of a company or organization They were a cofounder.
cage in which birds bars start learning		an enclosure made or wire animals or other means
cartilage start learning		firm flexible connective tissue in vertebrates They studied cartilage.
ankles start learning		the joint connecting the foot with the leg They twisted their ankles.
pivot start learning		the central point or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates They used a pivot.
hollow start learning		having a hole or empty space inside They found a hollow log.
designate start learning		appoint (someone) to a specified position They tried to designate a leader.
corporatism start learning		the organization of a society into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and exercising control over persons and activities within their jurisdiction They studied corporatism.
commencing start learning		begin; start They were commencing the project.
welch start learning		fail to honor (a debt or commitment) They accused them of welching.
coating start learning		a layer of a substance that covers a surface They applied a coating.
waterfowl start learning		aquatic birds such as ducks or swans They saw waterfowl.
compelled start learning		force or oblige (someone) to do something They were compelled to act.
complaining start learning		express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something They were complaining about the noise.
invent start learning		create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of They tried to invent a new device.
gales start learning		a very strong wind They faced gales.
mistral start learning		a strong, cold northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhône valley and southern France into the Mediterranean, mainly in winter. They felt the mistral.
cutworms start learning		a moth larva that cuts down young plants near the ground They saw cutworms.
appropriation start learning		the action of taking something for one's own use They faced appropriation.
thatched start learning		cover (a roof or building) with straw or a similar material They lived in a thatched cottage.
sabo start learning		a wooden shoe worn in various European countries They wore sabos.
carter start learning		a person who drives or is employed to drive a cart or other vehicle They hired a carter.
greets start learning		give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome to (someone) on meeting They greets their guests.
eagerly start learning		in a keenly desirous or enthusiastic manner They waited eagerly.
cowpox start learning		a contagious viral disease of cattle that causes pustules on the udders and teats They studied cowpox.
shunted start learning		push or pull (a train or part of a train) from one track to another They shunted the train.
debtors start learning		a person or institution that owes money They were debtors.
accountant start learning		a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts They consulted an accountant.
drips start learning		let fall or be let fall in drops They saw drips of water.
dearn start learning		sad; sorrowful; dismal They felt dearn.
dreadfuls start learning		very bad; terrible They faced dreadfuls.
irregularly start learning		in an uneven or inconsistent way They acted irregularly.
check start learning		examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something. customs officers have the right to check all luggage
chewers start learning		a person or animal that chews They were chewers.
empowered start learning		give (someone) the authority or power to do something They felt empowered.
entangled start learning		cause to become twisted together with or caught in They were entangled in the net.
hormonal start learning		relating to hormones They studied hormonal changes.
esteem start learning		respect and admiration They held them in high esteem.
affair start learning		an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to They discussed the affair.
decorate start learning		make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it They tried to decorate the room.
discomfort start learning		minor pain or unease They felt discomfort.
discharged start learning		tell (someone) officially that they can or must leave industrial plants discharge highly toxic materials into rivers
zoom start learning		move or travel very quickly They saw the car zoom past.
alternate start learning		occurring in turn repeatedly They used alternate routes.
catamaran start learning		a sailing boat with two hulls joined by a frame They sailed on a catamaran.
intrusive start learning		causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited They found the questions intrusive.
adobe start learning		a kind of clay used as a building material They built with adobe.
clue start learning		a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery They found a clue.
transonic start learning		involving or relating to speeds close to that of sound They flew at transonic speeds.
dietitian start learning		an expert on diet and nutrition They consulted a dietitian.
hypodermic start learning		relating to the region immediately beneath the skin They used a hypodermic needle.
blog start learning		a regularly updated website or web page They read a blog.
database start learning		a structured set of data held in a computer They used a database.
blossoms start learning		a flower or a mass of flowers They saw blossoms on the tree.
invert start learning		put upside down or in the opposite position They tried to invert the image.
dome start learning		a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure They saw a dome.
standardize start learning		cause (something) to conform to a standard They tried to standardize the process.
becquerel start learning		the SI unit of radioactivity, corresponding to one disintegration per second. They measured in becquerels.
desegregation start learning		the ending of a policy of racial segregation They fought for desegregation.
rework start learning		revise or rewrite (something) They tried to rework the plan.
buffet start learning		a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves They ate at a buffet.
dieters start learning		a person who is on a diet They were dieters.
cheery start learning		noticeably happy and optimistic They had a cheery disposition.
conceptualized start learning		form a concept or idea of (something) They conceptualized the project.
cane start learning		the hollow or pithy stem of a tall grass They used a cane.
doodles start learning		scribble aimlessly They made doodles.
delacroix start learning		Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist regarded from the outset of his career as the leader of the French Romantic school. They studied Delacroix.
ancestry start learning		one's family or ethnic descent They traced their ancestry.
excitable start learning		responding readily to stimulation They were excitable.
granular start learning		resembling or consisting of granules; grainy The substance was granular.
dishonest start learning		behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way They were dishonest.
crunching start learning		make a loud grinding or crushing sound They heard crunching sounds.
biting start learning		having a sharply critical or cruel quality They made biting remarks.
disrespect start learning		lack of respect or courtesy They showed disrespect.
locales start learning		a place where something happens or is set They visited various locales.
delicious start learning		highly pleasing to the taste or smell The food was delicious.
bernard start learning		a male given name Bernard was his name.
bean start learning		the edible seed of various plants of the legume family They ate beans.
elevators start learning		a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors They took the elevators.
allergen start learning		a substance that causes an allergic reaction They were exposed to an allergen.
cringes start learning		bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner They cringes.
continual start learning		forming an unbroken whole; without interruption; continuous They had a continual supply.
anatomical start learning		relating to the structure of the body They studied anatomical structures.
backyard start learning		a yard at the back of a house They played in the backyard.
confidentiality start learning		the state of keeping or being kept secret or private They maintained confidentiality.
defiant start learning		showing defiance They were defiant.
lochs start learning		a lake in Scotland They visited the lochs.
expanses start learning		an area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface. They saw expanses of water.
catholic start learning		including a wide variety of things; all-embracing They had catholic tastes.
spectate start learning		be a spectator at an event They went to spectate.
blender chopping start learning		an electric mixing machine used in food preparation for liquefying They used a blender. or pureeing
chess They played chess. played on a checkered board start learning		a board game of strategic skill for two players
martin start learning		a male given name Martin was his name.
cough start learning		expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound They had a cough.
pertain start learning		be appropriate or applicable The rules pertain to everyone.
abnormal start learning		deviating from what is normal or usual They saw abnormal results.
compressible start learning		able to be compressed The gas was compressible.
cantor start learning		an official who sings liturgical solos or leads prayer in a synagogue They heard the cantor.
deformation start learning		the action or process of deforming or being deformed They studied deformation.
gator start learning		an alligator They saw a gator.
acre start learning		a unit of land area equal to 4 They owned an acre.
emphatically start learning		in a forceful way They stated emphatically.
charivari start learning		a noisy mock serenade made by banging on pots and pans They heard a charivari.
concocted start learning		create or devise (a story or plan) They concocted a plan.
crammed start learning		completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing They crammed the suitcase.
grail start learning		the object of an extended or difficult quest They sought the holy grail.
gummy start learning		covered with or exuding gum; sticky The candy was gummy.
carbonado start learning		a black diamond used in industry for cutting and polishing They used carbonado.
cone start learning		a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point They saw a cone.
capsule start learning		a small case or container They took a capsule.
cascade start learning		a small waterfall They saw a cascade.
dissection start learning		the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts They performed a dissection.
deviously start learning		in a sneaky or underhanded way They acted deviously.
jubilation start learning		a feeling of great happiness and triumph They felt jubilation.
curveballs start learning		an unexpected problem or difficulty They faced curveballs.
caloric start learning		relating to or denoting calories They measured the caloric content.
enforce start learning		compel observance of (laws or rules) They tried to enforce the rules.
administer start learning		take charge of; manage They tried to administer the project.
delays start learning		make (someone or something) late or slow They faced delays.
antimicrobial start learning		able to destroy or suppress the growth of microorganisms including bacteria They used antimicrobial agents.
enzymatic start learning		relating to or resulting from the action of an enzyme They studied enzymatic reactions.
decomposable start learning		able to be decomposed by bacteria or other natural agents The material was decomposable.
diametrically start learning		completely different; opposed They had diametrically opposed views.
amps start learning		a unit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second They measured in amps.
docs start learning		documents They read the docs.
default start learning		a preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer They used the default settings.
embarrassing start learning		causing embarrassment They had an embarrassing moment.
ergonomic start learning		relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment They used ergonomic tools.
defaults start learning		fail to fulfill an obligation They saw defaults.
tempted start learning		be attracted or enticed by a quality or action They were tempted.
antisocial start learning		contrary to the laws and customs of society; detrimental to society They had antisocial behavior.
blisters start learning		a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction They had blisters.
slack start learning		not taut or held tightly in position; loose The rope was slack.
eyewitnesses start learning		a person who has seen something happen and so can give a firsthand description of it They interviewed eyewitnesses.
stressor start learning		something that causes a state of strain or tension. They identified the stressor.
confronted start learning		meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent They confronted the issue.
stitch start learning		a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing They used a stitch.
chin start learning		the protruding part of the face below the mouth They touched their chin.
spool start learning		a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound; a reel. spools of electrical cable
degas start learning		remove dissolved gases from (a liquid) They tried to degas the liquid.
wrens start learning		a very small songbird with a rounded body and a long tail that is often held erect They saw wrens.
hamilton start learning		a male given name Hamilton was his name.
dedicate effort start learning		devote (time They tried to dedicate their time. or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
vertebrae start learning		each of the series of small bones forming the backbone They studied vertebrae.
bestowed start learning		confer or present (an honor or gift) They bestowed an award.
slipped start learning		slide unintentionally for a short distance They slipped on the ice.
spilling start learning		allow or cause to flow over the edge of a container They saw spilling water.
beekeepers start learning		a person who keeps bees They were beekeepers.
cysteine start learning		a sulfur-containing semiessential amino acid that is a constituent of proteins They studied cysteine.
vive start learning		used to express approval or acclamation Vive la France!
fallow start learning		inactive They left the field fallow.
bloody start learning		covered or smeared with blood The scene was bloody.
rouge start learning		a red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips They used rouge.
carpentry start learning		the work of a carpenter They did carpentry.
biochemical start learning		relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms They studied biochemical reactions.
hypocritical start learning		behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case They were hypocritical.
defeats start learning		win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome They suffered defeats.
aches start learning		a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body They had aches.
abdomen start learning		the front part of the body between the chest and thighs They felt pain in their abdomen.
calmly start learning		in a calm manner They spoke calmly.
roast start learning		cook (food) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire They roast the chicken.
accordion start learning		a portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows They played the accordion.
digs start learning		excavate or make a hole or channel in (the ground) with a tool or hands They digs in the garden.
amyloid start learning		a protein that is deposited in the liver, kidneys, spleen, or other tissues in certain diseases. They studied amyloid.
rancid start learning		(of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale. The butter was rancid.
cooper start learning		a person who makes or repairs casks and barrels They hired a cooper.
downswings start learning		a downward trend or movement They faced downswings.
encyclopedia start learning		a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically They consulted an encyclopedia.
dividend start learning		a sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves) They received a dividend.
squirts start learning		cause (a liquid or semi-liquid substance) to be ejected from a small opening in a jet They saw squirts of water.
dabbed start learning		press lightly and quickly with an absorbent material They dabbed at the stain.
rhine start learning		a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world. It rises in the Swiss Alps and flows generally northwards to the North Sea. They traveled along the Rhine.
detector start learning		a device or instrument designed to detect the presence of a particular object or substance and to emit a signal in response. They used a metal detector.
grebes start learning		a freshwater diving bird with a long neck and pointed bill They saw grebes.
announce occurrence start learning		make a public and typically formal statement about a fact They announce the news. or intention
gabled start learning		having a gable or gables They lived in a gabled house.
charcoal start learning		a black or dark gray amorphous form of carbon we charcoaled a couple T-bone steaks
belying start learning		fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict Their actions were belying their words.
allergy start learning		a damaging immune response by the body to a substance
depress start learning		reduce the level or strength of activity in (something) The news began to depress them.
ghrelin start learning		a hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite They studied ghrelin.
hurled start learning		throw (an object) with great force They hurled the ball.
psychic start learning		relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena such as telepathy and clairvoyance that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws They had psychic abilities.
unviable start learning		not capable of working successfully; not feasible The plan was unviable.
tract start learning		an area of indefinite extent They traveled across a tract of land.
graves start learning		a hole dug in the ground for a coffin or body They visited the graves.
slew start learning		a large number or quantity of something They saw a slew of problems.
carrier transports start learning		a person or thing that carries They were a carrier. or conveys something.
hover start learning		remain suspended in one place in the air The helicopter began to hover.
crab start learning		a crustacean with a broad carapace and two pincers. They saw a crab.
culminated start learning		reach a climax or point of highest development The project culminated in success.
rafts start learning		a flat buoyant structure of timber or other materials fastened together, used as a boat or floating platform.
monk chastity start learning		a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty They saw a monk. and obedience
potash start learning		any of a group of water-soluble potassium compounds used chiefly in fertilizers and soaps They used potash.
bowyer start learning		a person who makes or sells bows. They consulted a bowyer.
farmyard start learning		the area enclosed by or surrounding farm buildings They walked around the farmyard.
angular start learning		having angles or sharp corners The rock was angular.
brainstorming start learning		produce an idea or way of solving a problem by holding a spontaneous group discussion They held a brainstorming session.
erasable start learning		able to be erased The ink was erasable.
bailey start learning		the outer wall of a castle courtyard. They walked through the bailey.
commanding start learning		having a position of authority; dominating They had a commanding presence.
benches start learning		a long seat for several people They sat on the benches.
tiring start learning		causing one to feel tired or in need of rest; exhausting The work was tiring.
stanzas start learning		a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse. They read the stanzas.
expository start learning		intended to explain or describe something They wrote an expository essay.
winding start learning		following a spiral course They walked along a winding path.
angrily start learning		in an angry manner They spoke angrily.
climber They were a climber. especially one that climbs mountains as a sport. start learning		a person or animal that climbs
chimneys start learning		a vertical channel or pipe that conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building. They saw chimneys.
clip start learning		fasten or secure with a clip They used a clip.
complaint start learning		an expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance They filed a complaint.
warbler start learning		a small songbird with a warbling song. They heard a warbler.
faecal start learning		relating to feces. They found faecal matter.
cubicles start learning		a small partitioned-off area of a room They worked in cubicles.
factoid start learning		an assumption or speculation that is circulated and accepted as fact They shared a factoid.
chronicle start learning		a factual written account of historical events in the order of their occurrence. They kept a chronicle.
gleeful start learning		exuberantly or triumphantly joyful. They were gleeful.
colombian start learning		relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people. They studied Colombian culture.
legibly start learning		in a clear enough way to be read. They wrote legibly.
counterfactual start learning		relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case. They considered a counterfactual scenario.
collides start learning		strike with force when moving; crash into. The cars collides.
preliterate start learning		relating to or denoting societies or cultures that have not developed the use of writing. They studied preliterate societies.
tycoon start learning		a wealthy powerful person in business or industry. They were a tycoon.
rebecca start learning		a female given name Rebecca was her name.
carats start learning		a unit of weight used for precious stones They measured in carats.
fantastical start learning		imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality. They had fantastical ideas.
caesar start learning		a title of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian. They studied Caesar.
effortlessly start learning		with apparent ease. They did it effortlessly.
cytochrome start learning		any of a number of proteins involved in electron transport They studied cytochrome.
waterway start learning		a river or other route for travel by water. They traveled along a waterway.
creditor start learning		a person or company to whom money is owed. They were a creditor.
neal start learning		a male given name Neal was his name.
fastpaced start learning		moving or developing rapidly. They lived in a fastpaced city.
donating start learning		give (money or goods) for a good cause, for example to a charity. a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity
composting start learning		convert (plant waste) into compost. They were composting the leaves.
diddy start learning		small; tiny. They saw a diddy car.
detoxifying start learning		rid (a person) of poisons or the effects of poison. They were detoxifying the body.
encephalization start learning		the amount of brain mass related to an animal's total body mass. They studied encephalization.
outpacing start learning		go faster than (someone or something) in a race or other situation. They were outpacing the competition.
unwound start learning		reverse the winding of (something). They unwound the rope.
tardigrade start learning		a slow-moving microscopic eight-legged animal. They studied tardigrades.
heatwave start learning		a prolonged period of excessively hot weather. They suffered during the heatwave.
cyberbullying start learning		the use of electronic communication to bully a person They were victims of cyberbullying.
darker start learning		with little or no light. The room was darker.
dawned start learning		become evident or obvious. The truth dawned on them.
biometric start learning		relating to or involving the measurement of people's unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprints or voice patterns) especially as used in technology for identification. They used biometric data.
bioelectronic start learning		relating to or involving the use of electronic devices to interact with biological systems. They studied bioelectronic devices.
biocompatible start learning		not having toxic or injurious effects on biological systems. The material was biocompatible.
brushstrokes start learning		an application of paint with a brush. They studied brushstrokes.
gamified start learning		apply typical elements of game playing (e.g. point scoring I like to gamify parts of my life to keep things fun
thorne start learning		a male given name Thorne was his name.
karoshi start learning		death by overwork. They feared karoshi.
cinnamon start learning		an aromatic spice made from the peeled They used cinnamon.
bioprinters start learning		a device used to create tissue-like structures using cells and biomaterials. They used bioprinters.
coll start learning		a mountain pass or ridge. They crossed the coll.
narg start learning		a coconut. They ate a narg.
teas start learning		a hot drink made by infusing dried crushed or shredded leaves in boiling water. They drank teas.
cans start learning		a cylindrical metal container for liquids or foods. They recycled cans.
dearborn start learning		a city in Michigan. They visited Dearborn.
bumping start learning		strike or knock against something with a slight or heavy impact. They were bumping into each other.
crews etc. especially all those who work on and operate a ship start learning		a group of people who work together aircraft
enclosing start learning		surround or close off on all sides. They were enclosing the area.
abating start learning		become less intense or widespread. The storm was abating.
crashed start learning		undergo a sudden dramatic failure. The computer crashed.
shoal start learning		a shallow area in a body of water They ran aground on a shoal.
ecoanxiety start learning		anxiety about the state of the environment. They felt ecoanxiety.
spongy start learning		like a sponge, especially in being porous, compressible, elastic, or absorbent. The cake was spongy.
webster start learning		a dictionary. They consulted Webster.
creator start learning		a person or thing that brings something into existence. They were a creator.
biofuel start learning		fuel derived directly from living matter. They used biofuel.
aerogel start learning		a synthetic porous ultralight material derived from a gel They used aerogel.
crusts start learning		the hard outer layer of bread or other baked goods. They ate the crusts.
enslaved start learning		reduce (someone) to slavery. They were enslaved.
snatch start learning		quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. They tried to snatch the purse.
dialog start learning		conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book They had a dialog.
catholicism start learning		the faith and practice of the Catholic Church. They studied Catholicism.
proverb start learning		a short stating a general truth or piece of advice. They quoted a proverb.
compensating start learning		give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense. payments were made to farmers to compensate them for cuts in subsidies
prowled start learning		move restlessly about or through a place especially in search of prey They prowled through the forest.
casket start learning		a small ornamental box or chest for holding valuables They opened the casket.
allocating start learning		distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose They were allocating funds.
curves start learning		a line or surface that bends smoothly and continuously without any straight segments They followed the curves of the road.
caffeinated start learning		containing caffeine They drank caffeinated beverages.
eric start learning		a male given name Eric was his name.
cohosted start learning		act as a host with another or others. They cohosted the event.
solidify start learning		make or become hard or solid The concrete began to solidify.
droplet start learning		a very small drop of a liquid They saw droplets of water.
nuclei start learning		the central and most important part of an object the nucleus of a film-producing industry
dives start learning		plunge head first into water with the arms raised above the head They performed dives.
dethroning start learning		remove (a monarch) from power They were dethroning the king.
compounded start learning		make up (a composite whole); constitute The problems were compounded.
carotenoids start learning		any of a class of mainly yellow, orange, or red fat-soluble pigments, including carotene, which give color to plant parts such as ripe tomatoes and autumn leaves.
invoked start learning		cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority in support of one's case They invoked the law.
aggressor start learning		a person or country that attacks another first. They identified the aggressor.
bully start learning		a person who uses strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people. They were a bully.
coworker They were coworkers. typically in an office. start learning		a person with whom one works
toiled start learning		work extremely hard or incessantly. They toiled in the fields.
comer start learning		a person or thing that is developing and seems likely to achieve success. They were an up-and-comer.
rope They used a rope. strong cord consisting of strands of twisted or woven fibers. start learning		a length of thick
carnival start learning		a traveling funfair. They went to the carnival.
archival start learning		relating to or consisting of archives. They used archival documents.
geophysics start learning		the physics of the earth and its environment in space; the study of the earth using quantitative physical methods. They studied geophysics.
whizzed start learning		move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound. The car whizzed by.
acted start learning		take action; do something. They acted quickly.
tracey start learning		a female given name Tracey was her name.
braking start learning		the action of slowing or stopping a vehicle. They applied braking.
barton start learning		a place name or surname They visited Barton.
kippen start learning		a herring split open and salted or pickled. They ate kippers.
chuckled start learning		laugh quietly or inwardly. They chuckled at the joke.
deemphasizes start learning		reduce the emphasis placed on (something). They deemphasizes the importance.
rode start learning		sit on and control the movement of (an animal or vehicle). They rode the horse.
irvine start learning		a place name or surname They visited Irvine.
retraced start learning		go back over (the same route that one has just taken). They retraced their steps.
chose start learning		pick out or select (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives. They chose the blue one.
sessile start learning		fixed in one place; immobile. The barnacles were sessile.
entomologist start learning		a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects. They consulted an entomologist.
battalion start learning		a large body of troops prepared for battle. They sent a battalion.
gloves start learning		a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate fingers and thumb. They wore gloves.
elasticity start learning		the ability of a substance to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; resilience. They tested the elasticity.
delamination start learning		the splitting of a material into layers. They observed delamination.
bubbly start learning		full of or generating bubbles. The drink was bubbly.
cushions start learning		a bag of cloth or leather stuffed with soft material They sat on cushions.
wong start learning		a surname They met Mr. Wong.
cilia start learning		minute hairlike organelles
habanero start learning		a very hot variety of chili pepper. They ate habaneros.
poked start learning		jab or prod (someone or something) They poked the fire.
whining start learning		the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound. dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking
tweens start learning		a child or young person aged 10–12. They were tweens.
caregiving start learning		the provision of assistance to another person who is ill They provided caregiving.
arches roof start learning		a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting a wall They walked through the arches. or bridge.
tagline start learning		a catchphrase or slogan. They used a tagline.
delaying start learning		make (someone or something) late or slow. They were delaying the process.
cephalization start learning		the concentration of sense organs and nerve tissue at the anterior end of an animal They studied cephalization.
ernest start learning		a male given name Ernest was his name.
betrayed start learning		be unfaithful in violating confidence or trust. They were betrayed.
decisionmakers start learning		a person who makes decisions They were decisionmakers.
byers start learning		a surname They met Mr. Byers.
anaesthetics start learning		a substance that induces insensitivity to pain. They used anaesthetics.
madeley start learning		a place name or surname They visited Madeley.
delegated start learning		entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person They delegated tasks.
bursting start learning		break suddenly and violently open The balloon was bursting.
canaveral start learning		Cape Canaveral They visited Canaveral.
electrolocation start learning		the biological ability of certain animals to perceive natural electrical stimuli. They studied electrolocation.
baryonic start learning		relating to or composed of baryons. They studied baryonic matter.

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