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

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