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vulnerable commencer à apprendre		susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm The small child was vulnerable to the bully's taunts.
exposure especially harmful conditions or influences. commencer à apprendre		the state of being exposed to something Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn.
deceive commencer à apprendre		to make someone believe something that is not true in order to gain an advantage He tried to deceive his friends with a false story.
predicament unpleasant commencer à apprendre		a difficult She found herself in a difficult predicament when her car broke down. or embarrassing situation
accomplishment commencer à apprendre		something that has been achieved successfully Graduating college was a significant accomplishment for her.
tremendous amount commencer à apprendre		very great in size The storm caused tremendous damage to the coastal town. or intensity
Colorado commencer à apprendre		a state in the western United States We went skiing in Colorado last winter.
specimens The museum displayed various fossil specimens. especially one preserved for study commencer à apprendre		a sample or example of something
fossilized commencer à apprendre		(of an organism) converted into a fossil The fossilized remains of the dinosaur were found in the rock.
bilingual speaking both English and Spanish. commencer à apprendre		speaking two languages fluently She is bilingual
belching commencer à apprendre		to emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth He couldn't help belching after drinking the soda.
staggering commencer à apprendre		deeply shocking or astonishing The cost of the project was staggering.
spite annoy commencer à apprendre		a desire to hurt He did it out of spite or offend someone
pragmatic commencer à apprendre		dealing with things realistically and practically rather than theoretically Her pragmatic approach solved the problem quickly.
perspiration commencer à apprendre		sweat He wiped the perspiration from his forehead after the workout.
theoretical focusing on abstract ideas. commencer à apprendre		concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application The discussion was very theoretical
steep commencer à apprendre		rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular The road had a steep incline.
spare commencer à apprendre		additional to what is required for ordinary use We kept a spare tire in the trunk.
metabolism commencer à apprendre		the chemical processes by which a living thing uses food to produce energy and grow Exercise can boost your metabolism.
linger commencer à apprendre		stay in a place longer than is necessary or expected The smell of smoke lingered in the air.
sedentary commencer à apprendre		tending to spend much time seated; inactive A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
abundance commencer à apprendre		a very large quantity of something There was an abundance of food at the festival.
optimism commencer à apprendre		hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something Her optimism was contagious.
beleaguered commencer à apprendre		in a very difficult situation The beleaguered company struggled to survive.
brink commencer à apprendre		the edge or verge of something They were on the brink of disaster.
colloquial commencer à apprendre		(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. He used colloquial language in his speech.
imply commencer à apprendre		suggest (something) as a logical consequence Her silence seemed to imply agreement.
agrarian commencer à apprendre		relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land The region is primarily agrarian.
benchmarks commencer à apprendre		a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed The company set new benchmarks for customer service.
acoustic commencer à apprendre		relating to sound or the sense of hearing The concert had excellent acoustic quality.
entrepreneurs Many entrepreneurs start their own businesses. taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. commencer à apprendre		a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
venom spiders commencer à apprendre		a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes The snake's venom is very potent. and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
porous commencer à apprendre		(of a material or membrane) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass The porous rock allowed water to seep through.
echolocation Bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark. especially by animals such as bats and dolphins commencer à apprendre		the use of reflected sound waves to locate objects
immune commencer à apprendre		resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. He is immune to chickenpox.
orbital commencer à apprendre		relating to an orbit or orbits The satellite is in an orbital path around the Earth.
evolution commencer à apprendre		the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. Darwin's theory of evolution changed our understanding of biology.
propulsion commencer à apprendre		the action of driving or pushing forward The rocket uses chemical propulsion.
configuration figure commencer à apprendre		an arrangement of elements in a particular form The computer's configuration was optimized for gaming. or combination
barrier commencer à apprendre		a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress Language can be a barrier to communication.
gleaned commencer à apprendre		extract (information) from various sources She gleaned information from several articles.
Shakespeare and actor a famous English playwright commencer à apprendre		William Shakespeare poet
abrupt commencer à apprendre		sudden and unexpected The meeting ended abruptly.
equities commencer à apprendre		the value of the shares issued by a company He invested in equities.
federal commencer à apprendre		relating to or denoting the central government of the US or other federations Federal laws apply across the country.
debris commencer à apprendre		scattered pieces of rubbish or remains The storm left debris scattered across the street.
hitting commencer à apprendre		striking or coming into forcible contact with something He was hitting the baseball with the bat.
conflict commencer à apprendre		a serious disagreement or argument The two countries were in a state of conflict.
biased commencer à apprendre		unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something The report was biased and did not represent all viewpoints.
aptitude commencer à apprendre		a natural ability to do something She has an aptitude for languages.
crude commencer à apprendre		in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined The oil was crude and needed refining.
polemical controversial commencer à apprendre		of or involving strongly critical The article was polemical and sparked much debate. or disputatious writing or speech
fright commencer à apprendre		a sudden feeling of fear She jumped in fright when she heard the noise.
exploit commencer à apprendre		make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). Companies exploit natural resources for profit.
giant commencer à apprendre		an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size. The giant in the story was very strong.
nuisance thing commencer à apprendre		a person Mosquitoes are a nuisance in the summer. or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
recession commencer à apprendre		a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced The country was in a recession.
incumbent commencer à apprendre		necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility It is incumbent upon us to help those in need.
influx commencer à apprendre		an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things There was an influx of tourists during the summer.
feathers commencer à apprendre		the light horny waterproof structures forming the plumage of a bird The bird fluffed its feathers.
cope commencer à apprendre		deal effectively with something difficult She learned to cope with stress.
abundant commencer à apprendre		existing or available in large quantities; plentiful The forest has abundant wildlife.
prominent commencer à apprendre		important; famous The prominent actor was at the event.
mortality commencer à apprendre		the state of being subject to death The mortality rate increased during the epidemic.
plankton especially a large number of microscopic algae and protozoa drifting commencer à apprendre		the aggregate of passively floating or somewhat motile organisms occurring in a body of water
lucrative commencer à apprendre		producing a great deal of profit The business was very lucrative.
hypothesis commencer à apprendre		a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation The scientist developed a hypothesis.
toddlers commencer à apprendre		a young child who is just learning to walk The park was full of toddlers.
speculate commencer à apprendre		form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence They began to speculate about the cause of the accident.
correlation commencer à apprendre		a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things There is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer.
undetectable commencer à apprendre		impossible to detect or discover The trace amounts of the chemical were undetectable.
preliminary commencer à apprendre		denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important The preliminary results were promising.
neutral disagreement commencer à apprendre		not supporting or helping either side in a conflict The judge remained neutral throughout the trial. etc.; impartial
legislation New legislation was passed. considered collectively commencer à apprendre		laws
alleged without proof commencer à apprendre		said The alleged thief was arrested. to have taken place or to have a specified characteristic
flawed commencer à apprendre		having or characterized by flaws The plan was flawed from the start.
delegation commencer à apprendre		a body of delegates or representatives The delegation met with foreign officials.
consolidate commencer à apprendre		combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole They decided to consolidate their departments.
exploded commencer à apprendre		burst or shatter violently The bomb exploded.
surpassed commencer à apprendre		exceed; be greater than Her performance surpassed all expectations.
regime The oppressive regime was overthrown. especially an authoritarian one commencer à apprendre		a government
spike commencer à apprendre		a sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something There was a spike in demand for the product.
interpreters The conference needed interpreters for the international guests. especially one who translates speech orally commencer à apprendre		a person who interprets
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
innovators ideas commencer à apprendre		a person who introduces new methods Innovators drive progress in technology. or products
treasury kept commencer à apprendre		a place or organization where public revenues are collected The treasury manages the country's finances. and spent
indulged commencer à apprendre		allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of She indulged in a piece of chocolate cake.
fatal commencer à apprendre		causing death The accident was fatal.
biomass commencer à apprendre		the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume The forest had a high biomass.
equivalent meaning amount commencer à apprendre		equal in value etc. function
latitude commencer à apprendre		the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator The ship's latitude was 40 degrees north.
depict painting commencer à apprendre		show or represent by a drawing The painting depicts a beautiful landscape. or other art form
monolith The ancient monolith stood tall. especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument commencer à apprendre		a large single upright block of stone
cognitive and remembering understanding commencer à apprendre		relating to cognition; involving thinking learning
reservoir commencer à apprendre		a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply The city's reservoir was full after the rain.
trapped commencer à apprendre		caught in or as if in a trap The miners were trapped underground.
aesthetic commencer à apprendre		concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty The building had a beautiful aesthetic design.
dimensions depth such as length commencer à apprendre		a measurable extent of a particular kind or height breadth
glimpse commencer à apprendre		a momentary or partial view She caught a glimpse of the celebrity.
peripheral commencer à apprendre		relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something The peripheral vision helped him see the car.
flint Early humans used flint for tools. occurring as nodules in chalk and used for striking fire commencer à apprendre		a hard gray rock consisting of nearly pure silica
mergers organizations commencer à apprendre		the combining of two or more companies The company announced several mergers. etc.
miserable commencer à apprendre		very unhappy or uncomfortable He felt miserable after losing the game.
phenomenal commencer à apprendre		very remarkable; extraordinary The athlete's performance was phenomenal.
insight commencer à apprendre		the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing. She had an insight into the problem.
creepy commencer à apprendre		causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease The old house had a creepy atmosphere.
botanical commencer à apprendre		relating to plants The botanical garden was beautiful.
opted commencer à apprendre		make a choice from a range of possibilities He opted for the blue shirt.
exaggerated commencer à apprendre		represented as being larger or greater than is actually the case The story was exaggerated.
derived commencer à apprendre		obtain something from (a specified source). The word is derived from Latin.
rival The two companies were rivals. or for superiority in the same field of activity. commencer à apprendre		a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
hires commencer à apprendre		employ (someone) for wages. The company hires new employees every month.
frenzied commencer à apprendre		wildly excited or uncontrolled The crowd was frenzied during the concert.
antiquarian commencer à apprendre		relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books The antiquarian shop had many old books.
disputed commencer à apprendre		contested; argued about. The land ownership was disputed.
prone typically something regrettable or unwelcome. do commencer à apprendre		likely to suffer from or experience something
abide decision commencer à apprendre		accept or act in accordance with (a rule You must abide by the rules. or recommendation).
hive commencer à apprendre		a structure in which bees live The bees lived in a hive.
utter commencer à apprendre		complete; absolute. He spoke with utter confidence.
breed commencer à apprendre		a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection. The dog is a rare breed.
famine commencer à apprendre		extreme scarcity of food The famine caused widespread suffering.
chucking commencer à apprendre		throwing something carelessly He was chucking rocks into the water.
accommodate commencer à apprendre		provide lodging or sufficient space for; fit in with the wishes or needs of. The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
conjecture commencer à apprendre		an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. His conjecture was based on limited evidence.
receptors commencer à apprendre		an organ or cell able to respond to external stimuli and transmit a signal to a sensory nerve. The skin has pain receptors.
inadvertently commencer à apprendre		without intention; accidentally. He inadvertently deleted the file.
substantially commencer à apprendre		to a great or significant extent The price has increased substantially.
boost commencer à apprendre		help or encourage (something) to increase or improve. The new policy will boost the economy.
dread commencer à apprendre		anticipate with great apprehension or fear. She dreaded the upcoming test.
swung commencer à apprendre		move or be moved to and fro or from side to side while suspended or on a hinge. The door swung open.
frontiers commencer à apprendre		a line or border separating two countries. They explored the frontiers of science.
coercive commencer à apprendre		relating to or using force or threats. The government used coercive tactics.
absurd illogical commencer à apprendre		wildly unreasonable The idea was absurd. or inappropriate.
exploration commencer à apprendre		the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. Space exploration is important.
pertaining commencer à apprendre		relating to; concerning. The documents pertaining to the case were reviewed.
endurance commencer à apprendre		the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear. The marathon tested the athlete's endurance.
hierarchy commencer à apprendre		a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. The company had a strict hierarchy.
deprivation commencer à apprendre		the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society. Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
concrete commencer à apprendre		existing in a material or physical form; not abstract. The plan was concrete and detailed.
equation commencer à apprendre		a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =). The equation was complex.
intractable commencer à apprendre		hard to control or deal with. The problem seemed intractable.
fatigued commencer à apprendre		cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted. The long hike fatigued them.
shrimp We had shrimp for dinner. typically marine and frequently harvested for food. commencer à apprendre		a small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body
accelerating commencer à apprendre		begin to move more quickly. The car was accelerating.
harbor and other artificial structures. especially one protected from rough water by piers commencer à apprendre		a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter jetties
lent commencer à apprendre		past tense of lend He lent me his book.
exhumed The body was exhumed for further investigation. especially a corpse) from the ground. commencer à apprendre		dig out (something buried
scrambled commencer à apprendre		make (something) into a disordered jumble. They scrambled to find the keys.
facilitate commencer à apprendre		make (an action or process) easy or easier. The new software will facilitate communication.
evaluate number commencer à apprendre		form an idea of the amount The teacher will evaluate the students' work. or value of; assess.
estimates or extent of. number commencer à apprendre		roughly calculate or judge the value quantity
coherent commencer à apprendre		logical and consistent. The speech was coherent and well-organized.
swirling commencer à apprendre		moving in a twisting or spiraling pattern. The leaves were swirling in the wind.
coral The coral reef was beautiful. consisting of masses of calcium carbonate. commencer à apprendre		a hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps
tore commencer à apprendre		past tense of tear He tore his shirt.
subsequent commencer à apprendre		coming after something in time; following. Subsequent events proved him right.
brooding commencer à apprendre		showing deep unhappiness of thought. He had a brooding expression.
swapped commencer à apprendre		give something and receive something else in exchange. They swapped places.
covenant commencer à apprendre		an agreement. They made a covenant.
disrupt activity commencer à apprendre		interrupt (an event The protest disrupted traffic. or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
viable commencer à apprendre		capable of working successfully; feasible. The plan was viable.
valley The valley was green and lush. typically with a river or stream flowing through it. commencer à apprendre		a low area of land between hills or mountains
devised system commencer à apprendre		plan or invent (a complex procedure They devised a new strategy. or mechanism) by careful thought.
conspicuous commencer à apprendre		easily visible. His bright shirt was conspicuous.
spectators game commencer à apprendre		a person who watches at a show The spectators cheered loudly. or other event.
inevitable commencer à apprendre		certain to happen; unavoidable. Change is inevitable.
extensively commencer à apprendre		in a thorough or widespread way; to a great extent. The topic was discussed extensively.
premise commencer à apprendre		a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion. The argument was based on a false premise.
sustain commencer à apprendre		strengthen or support physically or mentally. The food will sustain you.
prolonged commencer à apprendre		continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. Prolonged exposure to the sun is harmful.
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amplify The music was amplified for the concert. especially using an amplifier. commencer à apprendre		increase the volume of (sound)
athletes commencer à apprendre		a person who participates in sports or other physical activities. The athletes trained hard for the competition.
amino commencer à apprendre		relating to or containing an amino group. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
analog commencer à apprendre		relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity. An analog clock uses hands to show the time.
spinal commencer à apprendre		relating to the spine or spinal cord. The injury affected his spinal cord.
yield agricultural commencer à apprendre		produce or provide (a natural The farm yielded a large crop of wheat. or industrial product).
profound commencer à apprendre		very great or intense. The speaker's words had a profound impact.
greeks The ancient Greeks were known for their philosophy. or a person of Greek descent. commencer à apprendre		a native or inhabitant of Greece
emission The factory's emission of pollutants was a concern. especially gas or radiation. commencer à apprendre		the production and discharge of something
thrive commencer à apprendre		prosper; flourish. Plants thrive in sunlight.
newton commencer à apprendre		a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/s² to a mass of 1 kg. The force was measured in newtons.
orbiting commencer à apprendre		moving in an orbit around a celestial body or object. The satellite was orbiting the Earth.
echoes commencer à apprendre		a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. The echoes bounced off the canyon walls.
ascents commencer à apprendre		an upward slope or path. The climber made several ascents up the mountain.
impose commencer à apprendre		force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. The government imposed new taxes.
fleeing commencer à apprendre		running away from a place or situation of danger. The refugees were fleeing the war.
assertion commencer à apprendre		a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. His assertion was met with skepticism.
submerged commencer à apprendre		completely covered with a liquid. The boat was submerged after the storm.
escalating commencer à apprendre		increasing rapidly. The conflict was escalating.
barred commencer à apprendre		prevented or forbidden from doing something or going somewhere. He was barred from entering the building.
latino commencer à apprendre		a person of Latin American origin or descent. The Latino community celebrated their heritage.
erosion water commencer à apprendre		the process of eroding or being eroded by wind Soil erosion can damage farmland. or other natural agents.
resembling commencer à apprendre		having a similar appearance to someone or something; looking like. The child was resembling his father.
cortex The brain's cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions. comprising gray matter. commencer à apprendre		the outer layer of the cerebrum
abandoned commencer à apprendre		having been deserted or left. The abandoned house was haunted.
terrible commencer à apprendre		extremely bad or serious. The weather was terrible.
deficiency commencer à apprendre		a lack or shortage. Vitamin deficiency can lead to health problems.
compound commencer à apprendre		a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture. Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
acute commencer à apprendre		present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. He had an acute pain in his side.
hazard commencer à apprendre		a danger or risk. The chemical spill was a hazard.
cluster commencer à apprendre		a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together. There was a cluster of stars in the sky.
bother I'll do it. commencer à apprendre		take the trouble to do something. Don't bother to clean
humor He had a good sense of humor. especially as expressed in words or writing. commencer à apprendre		the quality of being amusing or comic
trait commencer à apprendre		a characteristic or quality. Honesty is a desirable trait.
pacific commencer à apprendre		peaceful in character or intent. The nation sought a pacific solution.
retrieval commencer à apprendre		the process of getting something back from somewhere. Data retrieval from the hard drive was successful.
obscured commencer à apprendre		keep from being seen; conceal. The fog obscured the view.
galactic The galactic center is a mystery. especially the Milky Way. commencer à apprendre		relating to a galaxy or galaxies
brunt commencer à apprendre		the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing. The small business bore the brunt of the recession.
thawed commencer à apprendre		become or make (something) no longer frozen. The ice thawed in the sun.
emitting The car was emitting smoke. especially gas or radiation). commencer à apprendre		produce and discharge (something
mythical commencer à apprendre		occurring in myths or fables. The unicorn is a mythical creature.
stir commencer à apprendre		move or cause to move slightly. The wind stirred the leaves.
incorruptibility commencer à apprendre		the quality of being incorruptible. His incorruptibility was respected.
negotiate commencer à apprendre		try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others. They tried to negotiate a peace treaty.
pioneering commencer à apprendre		involving new ideas or methods; original and innovative. She did pioneering work in genetics.
eradicate commencer à apprendre		destroy completely; put an end to. The goal is to eradicate poverty.
recruitment commencer à apprendre		the action of enlisting new people in the armed forces or a similar organization. The company is focusing on recruitment of new talent.
gesture especially a hand or the head commencer à apprendre		a movement of part of the body He made a gesture of apology. to express an idea or meaning.
sedimentary commencer à apprendre		relating to or denoting rock formed from sediment deposited by water or air. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
herbs food seeds commencer à apprendre		any plant with leaves medicine or flowers used for flavoring
flutter commencer à apprendre		move with a light trembling motion. The butterfly's wings fluttered.
inaugural organization commencer à apprendre		marking the beginning of a system The inaugural speech was inspiring. or office.
miraculously commencer à apprendre		in a way that suggests a miracle; amazingly. He miraculously survived the accident.
sleek or skin; streamlined. especially of hair commencer à apprendre		smooth and glossy coat
congestion commencer à apprendre		the state of being crowded or blocked. Traffic congestion is a problem in the city.
paradoxically less is sometimes more. commencer à apprendre		in a seemingly self-contradictory way. Paradoxically
discretion commencer à apprendre		the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. He showed discretion in his dealings.
corridors commencer à apprendre		a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms. The corridors were brightly lit.
pervasive commencer à apprendre		spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. The smell of smoke was pervasive.
studiously commencer à apprendre		in a manner characterized by diligent study or attention. He studied studiously for the exam.
suction commencer à apprendre		the action or process of sucking. The vacuum cleaner uses suction.
swallow commencer à apprendre		cause or allow (something) to pass down one's throat. He swallowed the pill.
wound typically one in which the skin is cut or broken. blow commencer à apprendre		an injury to living tissue caused by a cut or other impact
feats skill commencer à apprendre		an achievement that requires great courage The athlete performed amazing feats. or strength.
spills commencer à apprendre		allow or cause (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container. Don't spill the milk.
manipulate typically in a skillful manner. mechanism commencer à apprendre		handle or control (a tool etc.)
cumulative degree commencer à apprendre		increasing or increased in quantity The cumulative effect was significant. or force by successive additions.
meticulous commencer à apprendre		showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. She was meticulous in her work.
curtail commencer à apprendre		reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. They had to curtail their spending.
triggers commencer à apprendre		an event or thing that initiates or precipitates something. Stress can be a trigger for headaches.
align commencer à apprendre		place or arrange (things) in a straight line. Align the text to the left.
starvation commencer à apprendre		suffering or death caused by lack of food. Starvation is a serious problem.
port commencer à apprendre		a town or city with a harbor or access to navigable water where ships load or unload. The ships docked at the port.
clogged The drain was clogged. wet matter. commencer à apprendre		blocked with an accumulation of thick
reinforce They reinforced the bridge. especially with additional material or support. commencer à apprendre		strengthen or support
preferential commencer à apprendre		of or relating to preference or priority; giving or showing an advantage to one over another. They offered preferential treatment.
shaky commencer à apprendre		trembling or unsteady. He felt shaky after the accident.
sovereign commencer à apprendre		possessing supreme or ultimate power. The nation is sovereign.
navigational aircraft commencer à apprendre		relating to the navigation of ships The ship used navigational equipment. or space vehicles.
rigidly commencer à apprendre		in a stiff or inflexible manner; not flexible. The rules were applied rigidly.
wholly commencer à apprendre		entirely; completely. The project was wholly successful.
sympathetic showing commencer à apprendre		feeling She was sympathetic to his situation. or expressing sympathy.
tragic commencer à apprendre		causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow. The accident was tragic.
innate commencer à apprendre		inborn; natural. He has an innate talent for music.
mushy commencer à apprendre		soft and pulpy. The fruit was mushy.
compost commencer à apprendre		decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer. They used compost in the garden.
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vigorous commencer à apprendre		strong and healthy; full of energy. He gave a vigorous performance.
circadian commencer à apprendre		relating to or denoting the daily cycle of biological activity. Circadian rhythms affect sleep.
cruise They went on a cruise to the Caribbean. especially for pleasure. commencer à apprendre		sail about in an area without a precise destination
rebuke commencer à apprendre		express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. The teacher rebuked the student for cheating.
entrench habit commencer à apprendre		establish (an attitude Prejudices can become entrenched in society. or belief) so firmly that change or removal is very difficult or unlikely.
interim commencer à apprendre		in or for the time between; temporary. He served as interim manager.
tortured commencer à apprendre		cause great pain or suffering to. The prisoners were tortured.
intermittent commencer à apprendre		occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. The rain was intermittent.
imitation commencer à apprendre		a thing intended to simulate or copy something else. This is an imitation of a famous painting.
spiral commencer à apprendre		winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve. The staircase had a spiral design.
encase commencer à apprendre		enclose or cover in a case. The artifact was encased in glass.
honor commencer à apprendre		special respect shown publicly. He received an honor for his bravery.
prompting commencer à apprendre		the action of prompting or reminding someone about something. The teacher's prompting helped the student answer.
presidency commencer à apprendre		the office or period of office of a president. The presidency lasted four years.
fabled The fabled city was known for its wealth. especially for being very good or impressive. commencer à apprendre		famous
transient commencer à apprendre		lasting only for a short time; impermanent. His feelings were transient.
refrain commencer à apprendre		stop oneself from doing something. She refrained from making a comment.
dive commencer à apprendre		plunge headfirst into water or another substance or situation. He took a dive into the pool.
solely commencer à apprendre		only; not involving anyone or anything else; exclusively. He was solely responsible for the project.
heaps commencer à apprendre		an untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly. There were heaps of clothes on the floor.
gauge commencer à apprendre		an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude or amount of something. Use a gauge to measure the pressure.
blown commencer à apprendre		moved or carried by the wind. The leaves were blown off the trees.
sublime commencer à apprendre		of very great excellence or beauty. The sunset was sublime.
farther commencer à apprendre		at or to a greater distance; more remote. He walked farther down the road.
arbitrary The rules seemed arbitrary. rather than any reason or system. commencer à apprendre		based on random choice or personal whim
contraction commencer à apprendre		the process of becoming smaller. The contraction of the economy was a concern.
constituent commencer à apprendre		being a part of a whole. Water is a constituent of the human body.
masquerade commencer à apprendre		a false show or pretense. He put on a masquerade of happiness.
permeate commencer à apprendre		spread throughout (something); pervade. The smell of coffee permeated the air.
palatable commencer à apprendre		pleasant to taste. The food was palatable.
panicked commencer à apprendre		feel or cause to feel sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety. They panicked when they saw the fire.
reversal position commencer à apprendre		a change to an opposite direction There was a reversal of the decision. or course of action.
forged They forged a strong partnership. typically an agreement or relationship) by means of careful or sustained effort. commencer à apprendre		form or create (something
reflexes commencer à apprendre		an action that is performed without conscious thought as a response to a stimulus. His reflexes were quick.
manifested commencer à apprendre		display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate. His anxiety manifested in headaches.
ideologies Different political ideologies clashed. especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. commencer à apprendre		a system of ideas and ideals
fading commencer à apprendre		gradually ceasing to be visible; becoming indistinct. The colors were fading.
mutations or the deletion resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations commencer à apprendre		the changing of the structure of a gene insertion caused by alteration of single base units in DNA
milder serious commencer à apprendre		not severe The weather was milder than expected. or harsh.
coexist commencer à apprendre		exist at the same time or in the same place. Different cultures can coexist peacefully.
elicit answer commencer à apprendre		evoke or draw out (a response Her question elicited a thoughtful response. or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
laureate commencer à apprendre		a person honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement. The Nobel laureate gave a lecture.
hatchlings commencer à apprendre		a recently hatched animal. The turtle hatchlings made their way to the sea.
plaque or wood typically of metal commencer à apprendre		an ornamental tablet that is fixed to a wall or other surface in commemoration of a person or event. porcelain
exacerbate bad situation commencer à apprendre		make (a problem The drought exacerbated the food shortage. or negative feeling) worse.
deputy commencer à apprendre		a person appointed to undertake the duties of another in that person's absence. The deputy mayor spoke at the event.
pollinators Bees are important pollinators. facilitating fertilization. commencer à apprendre		an animal that transfers pollen from an anther to a stigma
clumped commencer à apprendre		gather together in a cluster or group. The flowers were clumped together.
coalition The countries formed a coalition. especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states. commencer à apprendre		an alliance for combined action
solidarity The workers showed solidarity during the strike. especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group. commencer à apprendre		unity or agreement of feeling or action
dismantle commencer à apprendre		take (a machine or structure) to pieces. They dismantled the old building.
manufacture commencer à apprendre		make (something) on a large scale using machinery. The company manufactures cars.
hampered commencer à apprendre		hinder or impede the movement or progress of. The storm hampered their travel plans.
abducted commencer à apprendre		forcibly take (someone) away illegally. The child was abducted.
memoir commencer à apprendre		an account of the author's personal experiences. She wrote a memoir about her childhood.
irrigate commencer à apprendre		supply water to (land or crops) by means of channels or pipes. They irrigated the fields.
confection commencer à apprendre		a sweet dish or confection. The bakery sold various confections.
arithmetic commencer à apprendre		the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. He was good at arithmetic.
stunned commencer à apprendre		shocked or dazed; astonished. They were stunned by the news.
squalid They lived in squalid conditions. especially as a result of poverty or neglect. commencer à apprendre		extremely dirty and unpleasant
notoriety commencer à apprendre		the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. The criminal gained notoriety.
alienates commencer à apprendre		cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged. His behavior alienated his friends.
exquisitely commencer à apprendre		in a very beautiful and delicate manner. The dress was exquisitely designed.
discernment commencer à apprendre		the ability to judge well. She showed great discernment.
gulosity commencer à apprendre		excessive appetite. His gulosity was well-known.
gritty commencer à apprendre		containing or resembling grit. The sand was gritty.
immigrant commencer à apprendre		a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Many immigrants came to the country seeking a better life.
ascertain commencer à apprendre		find (something) out for certain; make sure of. They tried to ascertain the truth.
hedging commencer à apprendre		limit losses on (a bet or investment) by making compensating transactions. They were hedging their bets.
hostile commencer à apprendre		unfriendly; antagonistic. The two countries had hostile relations.
dynastic commencer à apprendre		relating to or denoting a line of rulers of the same family. The dynastic rule lasted for centuries.
anesthetics commencer à apprendre		a substance that induces insensitivity to pain. They used anesthetics during the surgery.
antioxidant Antioxidants are good for your health. especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products. commencer à apprendre		a substance that inhibits oxidation
counterintuitive commencer à apprendre		contrary to intuition or common sense. The results were counterintuitive.
immersive commencer à apprendre		providing or relating to deep engagement with a virtual or simulated environment. The video game was immersive.
chaos commencer à apprendre		complete disorder and confusion. The storm caused chaos.
inflated commencer à apprendre		distended by air or gas. The balloon was inflated.
auction commencer à apprendre		a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. They held an auction to raise money.
stabilise fail commencer à apprendre		make or become unlikely to change They tried to stabilise the economy. or decline.
devotion activity loyalty commencer à apprendre		love or cause. or enthusiasm for a person
canopy commencer à apprendre		an overhead covering or structure. The trees formed a canopy.
exhaustion commencer à apprendre		a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue. He collapsed from exhaustion.
critic commencer à apprendre		a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. The movie critic gave the film a bad review.
epic typically one derived from ancient oral tradition commencer à apprendre		a long poem The Iliad is an epic poem. narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
valve commencer à apprendre		a device for controlling the passage of fluid or air through a pipe or opening. The heart has valves to regulate blood flow.
versus commencer à apprendre		against (used to indicate an opposition or contrast between two things). It was a match between the home team versus the visitors.
sojourners commencer à apprendre		a person who resides temporarily in a place. The travelers were sojourners in the small town.
mortgage with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void on the payment of the debt. building society commencer à apprendre		a legal agreement by which a bank etc. lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property
surged commencer à apprendre		move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. The crowd surged forward.
abstemious commencer à apprendre		indulging only very moderately in food and drink. He was abstemious in his eating habits.
bluntly commencer à apprendre		in a direct and uncompromising way. She spoke bluntly about the issue.
nonpartisan The report was nonpartisan. especially toward any particular political group. commencer à apprendre		not biased or partisan
descend commencer à apprendre		move or fall downward. The plane began to descend.
egyptian commencer à apprendre		relating to ancient or modern Egypt. The museum had Egyptian artifacts.
phoenician language commencer à apprendre		relating to ancient Phoenicia or its people The Phoenician sailors were skilled navigators. or culture.
haphazard commencer à apprendre		lacking any obvious principle of organization. The arrangement was haphazard.
arsenal commencer à apprendre		a collection of weapons and military equipment. The country had a large arsenal.
heritable commencer à apprendre		capable of being inherited. Eye color is a heritable trait.
contemplating commencer à apprendre		look thoughtfully for a long time at. He was contemplating his next move.
parasite commencer à apprendre		an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. Ticks are parasites.
melanoma Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. especially a malignant tumor associated with skin cancer. commencer à apprendre		a tumor of melanin-forming cells
frantically excited commencer à apprendre		in a hurried They searched frantically for the lost keys. or disorganized manner.
foyer commencer à apprendre		an entrance hall or other open area in a building used for public gatherings. The guests gathered in the foyer.
suffocated commencer à apprendre		die from lack of air or inability to breathe. The smoke suffocated them.
transcends commencer à apprendre		be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere). His performance transcends expectations.
emphasized commencer à apprendre		give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing. The teacher emphasized the importance of studying.
droplets commencer à apprendre		a very small drop of a liquid. The rain consisted of tiny droplets.
epidemiologist distribution commencer à apprendre		a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence The epidemiologist studied the outbreak. and possible control of diseases.
aerobic commencer à apprendre		relating to or requiring free oxygen. Aerobic exercise is good for your heart.
gratify commencer à apprendre		give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction. The gift gratified her.
transmit commencer à apprendre		cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another. Viruses can transmit diseases.
nomadic commencer à apprendre		living the life of a nomad; wandering. The tribe was nomadic.
wicked commencer à apprendre		evil or morally wrong. The wicked witch cast a spell.
bizarre The outfit was bizarre. especially so as to cause interest or amusement. commencer à apprendre		very strange or unusual
obese commencer à apprendre		grossly fat or overweight. Obesity can lead to health problems.
stimulated commencer à apprendre		encourage or invigorate (interest or activity). The lecture stimulated their curiosity.
spur commencer à apprendre		give an incentive or encouragement to (someone). The award spurred him to work harder.
illuminate commencer à apprendre		light up. The streetlights illuminated the road.
rigors commencer à apprendre		demanding or difficult conditions; hardships. They endured the rigors of winter.
reluctantly commencer à apprendre		in a hesitant or unwilling way. He reluctantly agreed.
obligated commencer à apprendre		make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. He felt obligated to help.
retention control commencer à apprendre		the continued possession Water retention can cause swelling. or preservation of something that already exists.
oasis commencer à apprendre		a fertile spot in a desert where water is found. They found an oasis in the desert.
precarious commencer à apprendre		not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. The ladder felt precarious.
adjudicated commencer à apprendre		make a formal judgment or decision about (a problem or disputed matter). The case was adjudicated in court.
riveted commencer à apprendre		hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement. They were riveted to the screen.
matrix commencer à apprendre		an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure. The matrix of society shapes individuals.
heft commencer à apprendre		lift or carry (something heavy). He hefted the heavy box.
paramilitary commencer à apprendre		organized on military lines but not part of the regular armed forces. The paramilitary group was involved in the conflict.
segment commencer à apprendre		each of the parts into which something is or may be divided. The orange was divided into segments.
detonated commencer à apprendre		explode or cause to explode. The bomb detonated.
illustrative commencer à apprendre		serving as an example or explanation; demonstrating. The chart was illustrative of the trend.
plowing They were plowing the field. especially before sowing. commencer à apprendre		turn up the earth of (an area of land) with a plow
bucked commencer à apprendre		oppose or resist (something that is established). The horse bucked the rider.
composite commencer à apprendre		made up of several parts or elements. The material was a composite of wood and plastic.
watts equivalent to one joule per second commencer à apprendre		the SI unit of power The light bulb was 60 watts. corresponding to the power in an electric circuit in which the potential difference is one volt and the current one ampere.
phonology Phonology studies the sound patterns of a language. especially in a particular language. commencer à apprendre		the branch of linguistics that deals with systems of sounds (including or excluding phonetics)
onlookers commencer à apprendre		a person who watches something happening but has no involvement in it. The onlookers watched the accident.
entwined commencer à apprendre		wind or twist together. The vines were entwined around the tree.
envy qualities commencer à apprendre		a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions She felt envy towards her friend's success. or luck.
deflect commencer à apprendre		cause to deviate from a straight path; turn aside. The shield deflected the arrow.
hippocrates Hippocrates is known for the Hippocratic Oath. who is considered the father of medicine. commencer à apprendre		a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (5th and 4th centuries BC)
algorithms The computer uses complex algorithms. especially by a computer. commencer à apprendre		a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
rehabilitating addiction commencer à apprendre		restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment They were rehabilitating the injured bird. or illness.
postnatal commencer à apprendre		relating to the period after childbirth. Postnatal care is important.
nina commencer à apprendre		a female given name. Nina went to the store.
capita commencer à apprendre		per person. The income per capita was high.
froze commencer à apprendre		convert or be converted into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold. The water froze overnight.
canines The dog showed its canines. often greatly enlarged in carnivores. commencer à apprendre		a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
cluttered commencer à apprendre		untidy; filled with clutter. The room was cluttered.
wore commencer à apprendre		past tense of wear. She wore a dress.
drone commencer à apprendre		a low continuous humming sound. The drone of the engine was constant.
accosted commencer à apprendre		approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively. He was accosted by a stranger.
extrapolate commencer à apprendre		extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable. They tried to extrapolate the data.
manhattan commencer à apprendre		a borough of New York City. We visited Manhattan.
claudication He suffered from claudication. usually during exercise. commencer à apprendre		pain caused by too little blood flow
traumatized commencer à apprendre		subject to lasting shock as a result of an emotionally disturbing experience or physical injury. The soldiers were traumatized by the war.
gangrene commencer à apprendre		death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. Gangrene set in.
conservationist commencer à apprendre		a person who advocates or acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife. The conservationist worked to protect the forest.
stumbled commencer à apprendre		trip or momentarily lose balance; almost fall. She stumbled on the stairs.
fled commencer à apprendre		run away from a place or situation of danger. They fled the burning building.
splutters The car spluttered and stopped. explosive spitting or choking sounds. commencer à apprendre		make a series of short
rapport commencer à apprendre		a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. They built a good rapport.
rescue commencer à apprendre		save (someone) from a dangerous or distressing situation. They rescued the cat from the tree.
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
pluck commencer à apprendre		take hold of (something) and pull it quickly to remove it. She plucked the guitar strings.
fiddle commencer à apprendre		touch or manipulate (something) restlessly or nervously. He was fiddling with his keys.
gibberish commencer à apprendre		unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense. What he said was complete gibberish.
greed or food. especially wealth commencer à apprendre		intense and selfish desire for something power
rebate rent commencer à apprendre		a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax He received a rebate on his taxes. or a utility.
relics The museum displayed ancient relics. especially one of historical or sentimental interest. commencer à apprendre		an object surviving from an earlier time
spits commencer à apprendre		eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth. He spits on the ground.
crick He had a crick in his neck. especially in the neck or back. commencer à apprendre		a painful stiffening of muscles
quench commencer à apprendre		satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. He quenched his thirst with water.
stealthy so as not to be seen or heard. done commencer à apprendre		behaving or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner
surreptitiously commencer à apprendre		in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretly. He surreptitiously glanced at his watch.
ballot commencer à apprendre		the system of voting in secret. They cast their ballot in the election.
transcription commencer à apprendre		a written or printed representation of something. The transcription of the interview was accurate.
frosty commencer à apprendre		very cold with frost. The morning was frosty.
brisk fast commencer à apprendre		active He took a brisk walk. and energetic.
accumulation commencer à apprendre		the acquisition or gradual gathering of something. The accumulation of snow made the roads dangerous.
fouled commencer à apprendre		make dirty; pollute. The water was fouled by the spill.
fumigation commencer à apprendre		the action of fumigating; disinfection or purification by exposure to fumes. The house required fumigation.
bilateral commencer à apprendre		having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides. They signed a bilateral agreement.
gilts commencer à apprendre		gilded objects or decorations. The room was decorated with gilts.
incurred commencer à apprendre		become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own actions. He incurred a fine.
restraint commencer à apprendre		a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits. He showed restraint in his response.
osmotically commencer à apprendre		relating to osmosis. Water moved osmotically through the membrane.
perpetually commencer à apprendre		in a way that never ends or changes; constantly. The machine was perpetually running.
artifact The museum displayed ancient artifacts. typically one of cultural or historical interest. commencer à apprendre		an object made by a human being
stabbings commencer à apprendre		an act of wounding or killing with a pointed weapon. There were several stabbings in the city.
exclusionary commencer à apprendre		relating to or denoting a policy or practice of preventing access to people or things that would otherwise be included. The policy was exclusionary.
antiquated commencer à apprendre		old-fashioned or outdated. The equipment was antiquated.
gallstones He suffered from gallstones. a small organ under the liver. commencer à apprendre		a hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder
tolerable commencer à apprendre		able to be endured. The pain was tolerable.
marginally commencer à apprendre		to a limited extent; slightly. The results were marginally better.
lidocaine commencer à apprendre		a local anesthetic. Lidocaine was used to numb the area.
misfortunes commencer à apprendre		an unfortunate condition or event. They shared their misfortunes.
leery commencer à apprendre		cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions. He was leery of the stranger.
hypothesize commencer à apprendre		form a hypothesis. They hypothesized about the cause.
chow commencer à apprendre		food. They ate some chow.
hurl commencer à apprendre		throw forcefully. He hurled the ball.
fling She flung the door open. especially so as to land or be caught. commencer à apprendre		throw forcefully
nonchalant interest commencer à apprendre		feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety He was nonchalant about the test. or enthusiasm.
clamor The crowd clamored for attention. especially that of people shouting vehemently. commencer à apprendre		a loud and confused noise
endorse commencer à apprendre		declare one's public approval or support of. He endorsed the candidate.
chummy commencer à apprendre		on friendly terms; sociable. They were chummy with each other.
stiff commencer à apprendre		rigid; not easily bent or moved. His muscles were stiff.
amplification commencer à apprendre		the action or process of amplifying or being amplified. The amplification of the sound was too loud.
squeeze She gave his hand a squeeze. especially a soft substance) with one's fingers. commencer à apprendre		firmly press (something
spasms commencer à apprendre		an involuntary muscular contraction. He had muscle spasms.
tweets commencer à apprendre		a post made on the social media website Twitter. She posted tweets about her day.
agnostic commencer à apprendre		a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. He was an agnostic.
oxidize commencer à apprendre		combine or become combined chemically with oxygen. The metal began to oxidize.
chromophores commencer à apprendre		a part of a molecule responsible for its color. Chromophores absorb light.
acquisitions The museum made new acquisitions. typically by a library or museum. commencer à apprendre		an asset or object bought or obtained
cannibalize They cannibalized the old car for parts. especially parts from another machine of the same type) in order to use its parts in the manufacture or repair of something else. commencer à apprendre		consume (something
vaulting commencer à apprendre		perform or take part in vaulting. He was vaulting over the fence.
mend commencer à apprendre		repair (something that is broken or torn). She mended the tear in her dress.
glance commencer à apprendre		take a brief or hurried look. She glanced at her watch.
middens commencer à apprendre		a refuse heap or mound; a dunghill. They found artifacts in the middens.
hoarding commencer à apprendre		amass (money or objects) and hide or store away. He was hoarding food.
contortion commencer à apprendre		a twisted or bent condition or state. The contortion of his face showed pain.
sentinel commencer à apprendre		a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. The sentinel stood guard.
philanthropy His philanthropy helped many people. expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. commencer à apprendre		the desire to promote the welfare of others
errands She ran errands for her mother. especially on someone else's behalf. commencer à apprendre		a short journey undertaken to deliver or collect something
meltdowns commencer à apprendre		a disastrous collapse or breakdown. He had emotional meltdowns.
stricken commencer à apprendre		seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. They were stricken with grief.
anecdotal The evidence was anecdotal. because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. commencer à apprendre		not necessarily true or reliable
grueling commencer à apprendre		extremely tiring and demanding. The marathon was grueling.
refuge danger commencer à apprendre		a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit They sought refuge from the storm. or trouble.
luminous The moon was luminous. especially in the dark. commencer à apprendre		emitting light; bright or shining
corrective commencer à apprendre		designed to correct or rectify something. He underwent corrective surgery.
fundraiser commencer à apprendre		a person or event involved in collecting money for a cause. They held a fundraiser for charity.
sensitized commencer à apprendre		cause (someone or something) to become sensitive to a substance or condition. He was sensitized to pollen.
hooved commencer à apprendre		having hooves. The hooved animals grazed in the field.
potency commencer à apprendre		the power of something to influence or make an impression. The drug's potency was high.
plasma in which corpuscles or fat globules are suspended. lymph commencer à apprendre		the colorless fluid part of blood or milk
exonerated He was exonerated of the charges. especially after due consideration of the case. commencer à apprendre		absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or crime
fictitious The story was fictitious. being imaginary or having been fabricated. commencer à apprendre		not real or true
stall commencer à apprendre		a small compartment for one person in a bathroom or shower. He went into the bathroom stall.
farfetched commencer à apprendre		improbable; unlikely to be true. The story was farfetched.
adulterated The food was adulterated. typically an inferior one. commencer à apprendre		render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance
barrels They filled barrels with wine. typically made of wooden staves bound with hoops. commencer à apprendre		a cylindrical container with bulging sides
repellant commencer à apprendre		able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance. The spray was insect repellant.
puddles especially rainwater commencer à apprendre		a small accumulation of liquid They splashed in the puddles. on a surface.
lesions abscess such as a wound commencer à apprendre		a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease or tumor. ulcer
collyrium commencer à apprendre		a lotion for the eyes. She used collyrium for her eye irritation.
calibrated commencer à apprendre		correlate the readings of (an instrument) with a standard in order to check the instrument's accuracy. The scale was calibrated.
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
podcast typically available as a series commencer à apprendre		a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device He listened to a podcast on history. new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.
fecal commencer à apprendre		relating to or containing feces. Fecal matter can contaminate water.
grumpy commencer à apprendre		bad-tempered and irritable. He was grumpy in the morning.
obnoxious commencer à apprendre		extremely unpleasant. His behavior was obnoxious.
orleans commencer à apprendre		a city in north-central France. We visited Orleans.
fledgeling commencer à apprendre		a young bird that has just fledged. The fledgeling left the nest.
trill The bird sang a trill. especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes. commencer à apprendre		a quavering or vibratory sound
aphids commencer à apprendre		a minute bug that feeds by sucking sap from plants. Aphids were eating the roses.
harlequin The harlequin performed tricks. typically with a diamond-patterned costume. commencer à apprendre		a mute character in traditional commedia dell'arte pantomime
suborbital commencer à apprendre		denoting a trajectory that is less than a full orbit. The rocket made a suborbital flight.
wintry The weather was wintry. especially in feeling or climate. commencer à apprendre		characteristic of winter
mated The birds mated in the spring. come or bring together for breeding. commencer à apprendre		of animals
nanometer commencer à apprendre		one billionth of a meter. The particles were measured in nanometers.
gerontologist commencer à apprendre		a person who studies aging. The gerontologist researched aging.
impeding commencer à apprendre		delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. The fallen tree was impeding traffic.
lowry commencer à apprendre		a type of truck with a flat bed and collapsible sides. The lowry carried the load.
bentonite commencer à apprendre		an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. Bentonite is used in drilling mud.
duke commencer à apprendre		a male holding the highest hereditary title in the peerage. The duke attended the ceremony.
canonized commencer à apprendre		declare (a dead person) to be a saint. She was canonized by the church.
decadence commencer à apprendre		moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury. The city was known for its decadence.
cerberus commencer à apprendre		the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology. Cerberus guarded the gates.
meddling commencer à apprendre		interfere in something that is not one's concern. He was meddling in their affairs.
prosecutors especially a public official commencer à apprendre		a person The prosecutors presented their case. who institutes legal proceedings.
orangutan native to Borneo and Sumatra. long arms commencer à apprendre		a large ape with long reddish hair and legs
hipster The hipster wore vintage clothing. especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream. commencer à apprendre		a person who follows the latest trends and fashions
robbery commencer à apprendre		the action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force. There was a robbery at the bank.
dame She was made a dame. conferred on a woman. commencer à apprendre		a title equivalent to that of knight
whittle commencer à apprendre		carve (wood) by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. He whittled a piece of wood.
devotees commencer à apprendre		a person who is very interested and enthusiastic about someone or something. The devotees followed the guru.
beatles commencer à apprendre		a popular English rock group of the 1960s. The Beatles were a famous band.
cranberries acidic berry. round commencer à apprendre		a small red
pretext commencer à apprendre		a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. He used a pretext to avoid the meeting.
urges commencer à apprendre		a strong desire or impulse. He had urges to travel.
presumption commencer à apprendre		an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability. It was a presumption that he was guilty.
churn commencer à apprendre		agitate or turn (milk or cream) in a machine to produce butter. They churned the milk.
premonition She had a premonition of danger. especially something unpleasant. commencer à apprendre		a strong feeling that something is about to happen
biographers commencer à apprendre		a person who writes an account of someone's life. The biographers wrote about his life.
hovers commencer à apprendre		remain in one place in the air. The helicopter hovers.
wingless commencer à apprendre		having no wings. The insect was wingless.
trawl commencer à apprendre		fish with a trawl net or seine. They trawl for fish.
narrowness commencer à apprendre		the quality of being narrow. The narrowness of the street made it hard to pass.
cocoon commencer à apprendre		a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae. The caterpillar formed a cocoon.
dispensaries commencer à apprendre		a place where medicines are dispensed. They went to the dispensaries for medicine.
urbanized commencer à apprendre		convert (a rural area) into an urban one. The area was urbanized.
hector commencer à apprendre		talk to (someone) in a bullying way. He was hectoring his employees.
parolees commencer à apprendre		a prisoner who is released before the end of their sentence on condition of good behavior. The parolees were monitored.
dislocations commencer à apprendre		a disruption or disturbance of an organization or system. The strike caused dislocations in the supply chain.
backfired commencer à apprendre		have the opposite of the intended effect. The plan backfired.
colleen commencer à apprendre		an Irish girl. Colleen went to the party.
laden commencer à apprendre		heavily loaded or weighed down with something. The table was laden with food.
prevails commencer à apprendre		prove more powerful or superior. Justice prevails.
gusting commencer à apprendre		a sudden strong burst of wind. The wind was gusting.
cramping commencer à apprendre		painful muscular contraction. He had cramping in his legs.
drumbeat commencer à apprendre		a rhythmic beating of a drum. The drumbeat was loud.
notched commencer à apprendre		cut or score (something) with a notch or notches. The stick was notched.
supped commencer à apprendre		take (liquid or soft food) by sips or spoonfuls. They supped on soup.
witch The witch cast a spell. especially evil ones. commencer à apprendre		a woman thought to have magic powers
oyster commencer à apprendre		a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell. We ate oysters.
mustering They were mustering the troops. especially for inspection or in preparation for battle. commencer à apprendre		assemble (troops)
crammed commencer à apprendre		completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears overfull. The room was crammed with people.
fedarranged commencer à apprendre		organized in a federal manner. The system was fedarranged.
lupercus commencer à apprendre		a Roman god of fertility. Lupercus was worshipped.
ascended commencer à apprendre		go up or climb. They ascended the mountain.
unleashing commencer à apprendre		release (a powerful force) to have its full effect. They were unleashing their power.
lammed commencer à apprendre		strike forcefully. He lammed the door shut.
swamped commencer à apprendre		overwhelm or flood with things or people. They were swamped with work.
blew commencer à apprendre		past tense of blow. The wind blew.
finning commencer à apprendre		move through water using fins or flippers. The fish was finning.
stacking commencer à apprendre		arrange (things) in a pile. They were stacking the boxes.
munching commencer à apprendre		eat (something) steadily and often audibly. He was munching on chips.
androstenone commencer à apprendre		a steroid that is present in human sweat and urine and is thought to act as a pheromone. Androstenone is a pheromone.
versa vice versa. commencer à apprendre		used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea; conversely. The opposite is also true
discoloring commencer à apprendre		cause to change color; stain. The sun was discoloring the fabric.
dangled commencer à apprendre		hang or swing loosely. The keys dangled from his hand.
chemosensory commencer à apprendre		relating to the detection of chemical stimuli. Chemosensory receptors detect chemicals.
puckering commencer à apprendre		tightly gather or wrinkle (something). She was puckering her lips.
sequenced commencer à apprendre		arrange (things or events) in a particular order. The DNA was sequenced.
polyphenols but also synthetic commencer à apprendre		a structural class of mainly natural Polyphenols are antioxidants. organic chemicals characterized by the presence of large multiples of phenol structural units.
stubbing commencer à apprendre		accidentally strike (one's toe) against something. He was stubbing his toe.
mignon commencer à apprendre		small and delicate. She was petite and mignon.
gnawing commencer à apprendre		persistently bite or chew on. The dog was gnawing on a bone.
magellanic commencer à apprendre		relating to Ferdinand Magellan or his voyages. The Magellanic clouds are galaxies.
balmier commencer à apprendre		pleasantly warm. The weather was balmier.
pilgrims commencer à apprendre		a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons. The pilgrims traveled to Mecca.
nanoscience molecular and macromolecular scales commencer à apprendre		the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic Nanoscience is a growing field. where properties differ significantly from those at a larger scale.
reassessed commencer à apprendre		assess or analyze (something) again. The data was reassessed.
onramps commencer à apprendre		A short road that vehicles use to enter a highway or other major road. The onramps were congested during rush hour.
vowed commencer à apprendre		Made a solemn promise. She vowed to support her friend no matter what.
hanseatic The city's Hanseatic history is evident in its architecture. a medieval commercial and defensive confederation. commencer à apprendre		Relating to the Hanseatic League
erdogan Erdogan's political influence is significant in the region. the current president of Turkey. commencer à apprendre		The surname of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
heptathlete commencer à apprendre		A female athlete who competes in a heptathlon. The heptathlete trained rigorously for the Olympic Games.

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