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

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