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Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
throttling commencer à apprendre		Control flow to (an engine or motor) by means of a valve regulating the fuel or steam. The engine was throttling.
modality commencer à apprendre		A particular mode in which something exists or is experienced or expressed. They explored different modalities of treatment.
isles They visited the isles. especially a small one. commencer à apprendre		An island or peninsula
fenced commencer à apprendre		Enclose or divide (an area) with a fence. The garden was fenced.
drowsy commencer à apprendre		Sleepy and lethargic; half asleep. He felt drowsy.
ethological commencer à apprendre		Relating to the study of animal behavior. They conducted ethological studies.
ecosphere The ecosphere is fragile. especially when the interaction between the living and nonliving components is emphasized. commencer à apprendre		The biosphere of the earth or another planet
overhead commencer à apprendre		Above one's head; in the sky or ceiling. The plane flew overhead.
legislature commencer à apprendre		The legislative body of a country or state. The legislature passed a law.
admire commencer à apprendre		Regard with respect or warm approval. They admire his courage.
margin commencer à apprendre		The edge or border of something. They wrote in the margin.
export commencer à apprendre		Send (goods or services) to another country for sale. They export goods.
nobody commencer à apprendre		No person; no one. Nobody was home.
fastest commencer à apprendre		Moving or capable of moving at high speed. He is the fastest runner.
morphed commencer à apprendre		Undergo or cause to undergo a gradual process of transformation. The caterpillar morphed into a butterfly.
croatia They visited Croatia. on the Adriatic Sea. commencer à apprendre		A country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe
optimized opportunity commencer à apprendre		Make the best or most effective use of (a situation They optimized the system. or resource).
neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity allows the brain to adapt. especially in response to learning or experience or following injury. commencer à apprendre		The ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections
fraudulent especially criminal deception. done by commencer à apprendre		Obtained or involving deception
mentored He mentored young entrepreneurs. especially a younger colleague. commencer à apprendre		Advise or train (someone)
morris handkerchiefs commencer à apprendre		An English folk dance performed by dancers wearing bell pads on their shins They performed a morris dance. and sticks.
outflow commencer à apprendre		The act of flowing out; something that flows out. There was an outflow of water.
partake commencer à apprendre		Join in; participate. They partake in the festivities.
racquet commencer à apprendre		A light bat with a netted oval head used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in various games. They played with a racquet.
barometers The barometers indicated a storm. used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude. commencer à apprendre		An instrument measuring atmospheric pressure
welter commencer à apprendre		A large number of items in no order; a confused mass. There was a welter of information.
loop commencer à apprendre		A shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself. They made a loop.
homer commencer à apprendre		A home run in baseball. He hit a homer.
levant commencer à apprendre		The eastern Mediterranean region of the Middle East. They traveled to the Levant.
omens commencer à apprendre		An event regarded as a prophetic indication of good or evil. They saw omens of bad luck.
invent commencer à apprendre		Create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of. They invented a new device.
lonely commencer à apprendre		Sad because one has no friends or company. He felt lonely.
intimacy commencer à apprendre		Close familiarity or friendship; closeness. They shared a moment of intimacy.
spasm commencer à apprendre		A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement. He had a muscle spasm.
spews commencer à apprendre		Eject large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly. The volcano spews lava.
barcoding commencer à apprendre		The process of assigning a unique barcode to each product or item. They implemented barcoding for inventory.
corrosive commencer à apprendre		Tending to cause corrosion. The acid was corrosive.
glance commencer à apprendre		Take a brief or hurried look. They glanced at the clock.
qualifying commencer à apprendre		Satisfy the necessary conditions to enter a competition or be eligible for a benefit or privilege. They were qualifying for the race.
seine They used a seine net. used to encircle and catch fish. commencer à apprendre		A long wall or net of varying depth
overly commencer à apprendre		Excessively. They were overly cautious.
wren A wren sang in the garden. typically brown songbird. commencer à apprendre		A very small
wright He was a shipwright. especially in wood. commencer à apprendre		A worker or builder
shear The metal was sheared. owing to a structural strain. commencer à apprendre		Break off or cause to break off
flotation commencer à apprendre		The action or process of floating or being supported on the surface of a liquid or in a gas. They studied the flotation of objects.
experimenter commencer à apprendre		A person who conducts experiments. The experimenter recorded the data.
overpressure commencer à apprendre		Pressure greater than the ambient pressure. The explosion caused overpressure.
mislead commencer à apprendre		Cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression. They tried to mislead them.
dove short legs commencer à apprendre		A stocky bird with a small head A dove flew by. and a cooing voice.
musicality or talent for commencer à apprendre		Sensitivity to They had great musicality. music.
inappropriately commencer à apprendre		In a way that is not suitable or proper in the circumstances. They acted inappropriately.
neutralize commencer à apprendre		Render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect. They tried to neutralize the acid.
irregularly commencer à apprendre		In a way that is not even or regular in shape or pattern. The teeth were spaced irregularly.
bogart commencer à apprendre		Dominate or monopolize something. He tried to bogart the conversation.
nearer commencer à apprendre		Close to; at or to a short distance or time. They came nearer.
paralysis or injury. typically as a result of illness commencer à apprendre		The loss of the ability to move (and sometimes feel anything) in part or most of the body poison
geopolitical especially international relations commencer à apprendre		Relating to politics They discussed geopolitical issues. as influenced by geographical factors.
nonnative commencer à apprendre		Not belonging to or originating in a particular place. The plant is nonnative.
lowering commencer à apprendre		Move (something) in a downward direction. They were lowering the flag.
orca commencer à apprendre		A large toothed whale that is the largest member of the dolphin family. They saw an orca.
cloudy commencer à apprendre		Full of or covered with clouds. The sky was cloudy.
lenders commencer à apprendre		A person or organization that lends money. They borrowed from lenders.
cryptic commencer à apprendre		Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. They received a cryptic message.
inch commencer à apprendre		A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm). They measured in inches.
switches commencer à apprendre		A device for making or breaking the connection in an electrical circuit. They flipped the switches.
empathic commencer à apprendre		Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another. They were empathic towards the victims.
brave commencer à apprendre		Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage. They were brave soldiers.
expanse They looked out over the expanse. especially one perceived as a continuous surface or area. commencer à apprendre		An area of something presented on a wide scale
overpass commencer à apprendre		A bridge by which a road or railroad passes over another. They drove over the overpass.
hurry commencer à apprendre		Move or act with great haste. They were in a hurry.
navigators especially by using instruments and maps. aircraft commencer à apprendre		A person who directs the route or course of a ship or other form of transport
commentary commencer à apprendre		An expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation. They provided commentary on the game.
climatology commencer à apprendre		The study of climate. They studied climatology.
feeds commencer à apprendre		Supply (a machine or device) with material. The machine feeds paper.
natures commencer à apprendre		The inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing. They understood the natures of animals.
outspoken They were outspoken about their beliefs. especially if they are critical or controversial. commencer à apprendre		Frank in stating one's opinions
fresher commencer à apprendre		Newly made or gathered; not stale or faded. They ate fresher fruit.
ethic commencer à apprendre		Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity. They had a strong work ethic.
niches They found their niches. especially one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament. commencer à apprendre		A shallow recess
recordkeeping commencer à apprendre		The activity or process of keeping records. They were responsible for recordkeeping.
codifying commencer à apprendre		Arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code. They were codifying the rules.
jackpot They won the jackpot. especially in a game or lottery. commencer à apprendre		A large cash prize or reward
nutritionists commencer à apprendre		A person who studies or gives advice on nutrition. They consulted nutritionists.
eliciting answer commencer à apprendre		Evoke or draw out (a response They were eliciting information. or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
nonbiodegradable commencer à apprendre		Not capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. Plastic is nonbiodegradable.
gerard commencer à apprendre		A male given name. Gerard was his name.
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
autoicon commencer à apprendre		A skeletal display created from human remains. The autoicon was a macabre sight.
orecchiette commencer à apprendre		Small ear-shaped pasta. They ate orecchiette with broccoli.
bistro commencer à apprendre		A small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals. They met at a small bistro.
print etc.) newspapers commencer à apprendre		Produce (books especially by mechanical means involving the transfer of text or designs to paper. magazines
narrowly commencer à apprendre		By a small margin; only just. They narrowly escaped.
assassins commencer à apprendre		A murderer of a politically prominent person. The assassins were caught.
counselor They spoke with a counselor. especially in personal or psychological problems. commencer à apprendre		A person who gives advice or guidance
fridge commencer à apprendre		A refrigerator. The food is in the fridge.
perpetuate commencer à apprendre		Make (a situation or belief) continue indefinitely. They perpetuate the myth.
dome The building has a dome. typically with a circular base. commencer à apprendre		A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
farmland commencer à apprendre		Land used for farming. The farmland was fertile.
titillate The story titillates the reader. especially in a sexual way. commencer à apprendre		Stimulate or excite (someone)
depressed commencer à apprendre		In a state of unhappiness or despondency. He felt depressed.
blossoms The cherry blossoms bloomed. especially those of a fruit tree. commencer à apprendre		A flower or a mass of flowers
nudge commencer à apprendre		Prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention. They nudged him.
alteration commencer à apprendre		The action or process of altering or being altered. There was an alteration to the plan.
invert order commencer à apprendre		Put upside down or in the opposite position They inverted the image. or arrangement.
vertebrate reptiles including mammals commencer à apprendre		An animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column amphibians birds
outdated commencer à apprendre		Out of date; obsolete. The technology is outdated.
amazes commencer à apprendre		Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. The view amazes them.
veterinarian commencer à apprendre		A person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals. They took the pet to the veterinarian.
esteem commencer à apprendre		Respect and admire. They hold him in high esteem.
hurt commencer à apprendre		Cause physical pain or injury. They hurt their leg.
justified done for commencer à apprendre		Having Their actions were justified. or marked by a good or legitimate reason.
sully commencer à apprendre		Damage the purity or integrity of; defile. They tried to sully his reputation.
movable commencer à apprendre		Able to be moved from one place to another. The furniture is movable.
lying commencer à apprendre		Not telling the truth. They were lying.
database commencer à apprendre		An organized collection of data generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system. They searched the database.
infringe agreement commencer à apprendre		Actively break the terms of (a law They infringe on their rights. etc.).
doodles commencer à apprendre		Scribble or draw aimlessly. They drew doodles.
neurology commencer à apprendre		The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the nervous system. They studied neurology.
dragging roughly commencer à apprendre		Pull (someone or something) along forcefully They were dragging the heavy load. or with difficulty.
rabid commencer à apprendre		Having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something. They had rabid fans.
dignified commencer à apprendre		Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect. They remained dignified.
fodder especially dried hay or straw commencer à apprendre		Food They provided fodder for the animals. for cattle and other livestock.
enquiry commencer à apprendre		An act of asking for information. They made an enquiry.
lupus commencer à apprendre		A chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. She was diagnosed with lupus.
gross commencer à apprendre		Total; entire. They calculated the gross profit.
prescriptions commencer à apprendre		An instruction written by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with medicines or treatments. They filled their prescriptions.
filter commencer à apprendre		A porous material through which liquid or gas is passed to remove contained impurities. They used a water filter.
lambert commencer à apprendre		A unit of luminance equal to 1/π candela per square centimeter. The light was measured in lamberts.
narrator The narrator told the story. especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem. commencer à apprendre		A person who narrates something
ostensible The ostensible reason was different. but not necessarily so. commencer à apprendre		Stated or appearing to be true
atrophy commencer à apprendre		Gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect. The muscles began to atrophy.
herbaceous commencer à apprendre		Relating to or characteristic of herbs rather than woody plants. They had herbaceous plants.
bitterns They saw bitterns in the marsh. with cryptic plumage. commencer à apprendre		A wading bird of the heron family
mansion commencer à apprendre		A large impressive house. They lived in a mansion.
overgrown commencer à apprendre		Covered with weeds or other unwanted vegetation. The garden was overgrown.
crammed commencer à apprendre		Completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears overfull. The room was crammed with people.
concocted commencer à apprendre		Create or devise (said especially of a story or plan). They concocted a plan.
priests commencer à apprendre		A person authorized to perform religious rites. The priests conducted the service.
ambivalence commencer à apprendre		The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. They felt ambivalence.
parables commencer à apprendre		A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. They told parables.
aesop commencer à apprendre		A Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables. They read Aesop's fables.
ashamed characteristics commencer à apprendre		Embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions They felt ashamed. or associations.
inadequacy commencer à apprendre		The state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required. They felt a sense of inadequacy.
inefficient commencer à apprendre		Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources. The system was inefficient.
incubation reptiles commencer à apprendre		The process by which certain birds The eggs were in incubation. and amphibians hatch their eggs; the process or period of incubating.
duplicity commencer à apprendre		Deceitfulness; double-dealing. They were accused of duplicity.
objections commencer à apprendre		An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing. They raised objections.
juries commencer à apprendre		A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court. The juries deliberated.
aerodynamic commencer à apprendre		Having a shape that reduces the drag of air or fluid moving past. The car was aerodynamic.
grail commencer à apprendre		An object much sought after. They searched for the holy grail.
inputs used commencer à apprendre		What is put in They analyzed the inputs. or contributed.
growers commencer à apprendre		A person or thing that grows. They were apple growers.
radiant commencer à apprendre		Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly. They had a radiant smile.
determinant commencer à apprendre		A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something. They identified the key determinants.
normandie commencer à apprendre		A historical region in northern France. They visited Normandie.
liner commencer à apprendre		A large passenger ship or aircraft. They sailed on a liner.
speck commencer à apprendre		A tiny spot or particle of dirt or other substance. There was a speck of dust.
bipartisan commencer à apprendre		Involving the agreement or cooperation of two political parties that usually oppose each other's policies. They reached a bipartisan agreement.
organizers commencer à apprendre		A person who organizes or plans something. The organizers planned the event.
irrationality commencer à apprendre		The quality of being illogical or unreasonable. They saw the irrationality of the decision.
shibboleth especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important. principle commencer à apprendre		A custom or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people
nonobservance custom commencer à apprendre		Failure or refusal to comply with a law They were guilty of nonobservance. or set of rules.
accessories commencer à apprendre		An article or set of articles of clothing that adds to or complements a person's outfit. They bought accessories.
polygraph such as a person's pulse and breathing rates commencer à apprendre		A machine designed to detect and record changes in physiological characteristics They took a polygraph test. and used especially as a lie detector.
nonintervention They followed a policy of nonintervention. especially in political affairs of other countries. commencer à apprendre		The policy or practice of not intervening
inability commencer à apprendre		The state of being unable to do something. They had an inability to swim.
compaction commencer à apprendre		The process by which sediment is squeezed and the pore space between grains is reduced by the weight of overlying sediments in the process of lithification. They studied soil compaction.
noteworthy commencer à apprendre		Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable. They made noteworthy progress.
contributor especially money or effort commencer à apprendre		A person who contributes something They were a key contributor. to a cause or organization.
gently commencer à apprendre		In a careful or tender manner; mildly or softly. They spoke gently.
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
wrens The wrens were singing in the garden. typically brown songbird. commencer à apprendre		A very small
hamilton They visited Hamilton. Canada. commencer à apprendre		A city in Ontario
boyhood commencer à apprendre		The state or time of being a boy. He remembered his boyhood.
gusher commencer à apprendre		An oil well with a large natural flow. The gusher erupted.
oxidase commencer à apprendre		An enzyme that promotes oxidation. Oxidase is an important enzyme.
irresponsibility commencer à apprendre		Lack of responsibility. They showed irresponsibility.
linear commencer à apprendre		Arranged in or extending along a straight or nearly straight line. The path was linear.
nominated commencer à apprendre		Propose or formally enter as a candidate for election or for an award. They were nominated for an award.
hoard They found a hoard of coins. typically one that is secret or carefully guarded. commencer à apprendre		A stock or store of money or valued objects
convertible function commencer à apprendre		Able to be changed in form The car was convertible. or character.
kitchener They went to Kitchener. Canada. commencer à apprendre		A city in Ontario
lavish elaborate commencer à apprendre		Rich They had a lavish party. or luxurious.
mangling tearing disfigure commencer à apprendre		Severely mutilate or crushing. or damage by cutting
dedicate effort commencer à apprendre		Devote time They dedicate their lives to helping others. or oneself to a particular task or purpose.
noisy commencer à apprendre		Making or given to making a great deal of noise. The children were noisy.
impartial commencer à apprendre		Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. The judge was impartial.
oppose They oppose the plan. especially by argument. commencer à apprendre		Disapprove of and attempt to prevent
basement commencer à apprendre		The floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level. They went to the basement.
glassy commencer à apprendre		Resembling glass. The lake was glassy.
drowning commencer à apprendre		Die through submersion in and inhalation of water or other fluid. They were drowning.
petrified commencer à apprendre		So frightened that one is unable to move; terrified. They were petrified with fear.
qwerty commencer à apprendre		The most common modern-day keyboard layout. They typed on a qwerty keyboard.
pedaling commencer à apprendre		Propel (a bicycle) by means of pedals. They were pedaling their bikes.
photocytes commencer à apprendre		A light-sensitive cell in the retina of the eye. Photocytes detect light.
neuron commencer à apprendre		A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. Neurons transmit signals.
disposition commencer à apprendre		A person's inherent qualities of mind and character. They had a cheerful disposition.
wily They were wily traders. especially deceitfully. commencer à apprendre		Skilled at gaining an advantage
bowling commencer à apprendre		A game in which a ball is rolled along a lane to knock down pins. They went bowling.
belying commencer à apprendre		Fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict. Their calm demeanor was belying their anxiety.
creek commencer à apprendre		A stream or brook. They walked along the creek.
lounges typically one used for relaxing. theater commencer à apprendre		A public room in a hotel or other building
fizzle commencer à apprendre		Fail to produce the intended result. The plan fizzled out.
evergreen commencer à apprendre		Remaining green throughout the year. The tree was evergreen.
petaled commencer à apprendre		Having petals. The flower was petaled.
unwieldy shape commencer à apprendre		Difficult to carry or move because of its size The object was unwieldy. or weight.
palms commencer à apprendre		The inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers. They held it in their palms.
investigator commencer à apprendre		A person who carries out a formal or systematic inquiry or investigation. They were an investigator.
grebes and lobed feet. with a long neck commencer à apprendre		A diving bird of inland waters pointed bill
needlelike commencer à apprendre		Resembling a needle. The leaves were needlelike.
accordion They played the accordion. played by means of keys and buttons. commencer à apprendre		A portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows
flute They played the flute. especially a tube-shaped one with finger holes or keys. commencer à apprendre		A musical instrument of the woodwind group
mightily commencer à apprendre		With great power or strength. They worked mightily.
gabled commencer à apprendre		Having a gable or gables. The house had a gabled roof.
okra commencer à apprendre		A flowering plant in the mallow family. They ate okra.
nonproductive benefits commencer à apprendre		Not producing or tending to produce results The meeting was nonproductive. or profits.
ottawa commencer à apprendre		The capital city of Canada. They visited Ottawa.
antithesis commencer à apprendre		A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. They were the antithesis of each other.
nationals commencer à apprendre		A person belonging to a particular nation. They were nationals of the country.
panoramas commencer à apprendre		An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer. They saw panoramas of the mountains.
vain abilities commencer à apprendre		Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own appearance They were vain. or worth.
lord authority commencer à apprendre		Someone or something having power They were the lord of the manor. or influence; a master or owner.
biochemical commencer à apprendre		Relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms. They studied biochemical reactions.
nitrate They measured the nitrate levels. containing the anion NO₃⁻ or the group –NO₃. commencer à apprendre		A salt or ester of nitric acid
oxidiser commencer à apprendre		A substance that oxidizes another substance. They used an oxidiser.
charcoal or other organic matter in the absence of air. obtained as a residue by heating wood commencer à apprendre		A black or dark gray substance consisting of amorphous carbon bone
chants simple melody or recitation on one or two notes in repeated phrases commencer à apprendre		A short They sang chants. used in singing psalms and other liturgical texts.
nontechnical commencer à apprendre		Not related to or using scientific or technical terms. They gave a nontechnical explanation.
inflexible commencer à apprendre		Unable to be changed or adapted. They were inflexible.
outfits They wore matching outfits. typically for a particular occasion or activity. commencer à apprendre		A set of clothes worn together
outsized commencer à apprendre		Exceptionally large. They had outsized expectations.
lays commencer à apprendre		Put down gently or carefully. They lays the baby down.
oversupply commencer à apprendre		An excessive supply of something. There was an oversupply of goods.
quickest commencer à apprendre		Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast. They were the quickest.
modernize commencer à apprendre		Adapt (something) to modern needs or habits. They tried to modernize the system.
nontoxic commencer à apprendre		Not poisonous or harmful. The paint was nontoxic.
aches commencer à apprendre		A continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body. They had aches and pains.
jewels commencer à apprendre		A precious stone. They wore jewels.
bling They had a lot of bling. ostentatious clothing and jewelry. commencer à apprendre		Expensive
outsiders commencer à apprendre		A person who does not belong to a particular group or society. They felt like outsiders.
oldgrowth commencer à apprendre		Relating to or denoting a forest or woodland that has attained great age without significant disturbance and thereby exhibits unique ecological features. They hiked in oldgrowth forests.
grassy commencer à apprendre		Covered with grass. The field was grassy.
blotches They had blotches on their skin. irregular spot or stain on something. commencer à apprendre		A large
overambitious commencer à apprendre		Having or showing excessive ambition. They were overambitious.
fare commencer à apprendre		The money paid for a journey on public transport; the range of food available. They paid the fare.
hypersensitive commencer à apprendre		Having an exaggerated or abnormally strong reaction to stimuli. They were hypersensitive to noise.
scavenging commencer à apprendre		Search for and collect (anything usable) from discarded waste. They were scavenging for food.
querying They were querying the data. especially in order to express one's doubts about it or to check its validity or accuracy. commencer à apprendre		Ask a question about something
onehalf commencer à apprendre		One of two equal or nearly equal parts into which a thing is or can be divided; a half. They ate onehalf of the pizza.
noncontinuation commencer à apprendre		The state or condition of not continuing. They experienced noncontinuation.
noosa They vacationed in Noosa. Australia. commencer à apprendre		A town and shire in Queensland
installed commencer à apprendre		Place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use. They installed the software.
neurotech commencer à apprendre		Technology related to the brain and nervous system. They studied neurotech.
neuropharmacological commencer à apprendre		Relating to the study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system. They conducted neuropharmacological research.
nootropics particularly executive functions supplements commencer à apprendre		Drugs memory or other substances that improve cognitive function
overcame commencer à apprendre		Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). They overcame obstacles.
overstretching commencer à apprendre		Stretch (something) beyond its limit. They were overstretching themselves.
commodification commencer à apprendre		The action or process through which something is treated as a mere commodity; the state of being treated as a commodity. They discussed the commodification of art.
Word blank commencer à apprendre		Definition Example
bowyer commencer à apprendre		A maker of bows. The bowyer crafted a longbow.
negotiating commencer à apprendre		Try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others. They were negotiating a contract.
overseeing commencer à apprendre		Supervise and direct. They were overseeing the project.
nonindigenous commencer à apprendre		Not native to a given area. The plant is nonindigenous.
quantified commencer à apprendre		Express or measure the quantity of. The data was quantified.
needing commencer à apprendre		Requiring (something) because it is essential or very important. They were needing help.
outworked commencer à apprendre		Surpass in work. They outworked their competitors.
selfassessment commencer à apprendre		The evaluation of one's own abilities and qualities. They did a selfassessment.
duelling commencer à apprendre		Engage in a duel. They were duelling with swords.
numbered commencer à apprendre		Mark with a number. The pages were numbered.
glover commencer à apprendre		A person who makes or sells gloves. The glover made leather gloves.
ennobled commencer à apprendre		Give (someone) a noble rank or title. They were ennobled by the king.
lurking commencer à apprendre		Remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something. They were lurking in the shadows.
buffering commencer à apprendre		Lessen or moderate the impact of (something). The system was buffering the data.
hooting commencer à apprendre		Make a loud cry of disapproval. They were hooting at the speaker.
perched commencer à apprendre		Sit on or be or place on something high or narrow. The bird perched on the branch.
recreating commencer à apprendre		Create again. They were recreating the scene.
oldfashioned commencer à apprendre		Belonging to or characteristic of a time long past; outdated. They wore oldfashioned clothes.
hoped commencer à apprendre		Want something to happen or be the case. They hoped for the best.
impacting commencer à apprendre		Having a strong effect on someone or something. The decision was impacting their lives.
narrated ideas commencer à apprendre		Give an account of (a series of events They narrated the story. or facts) connectedly.
oddlooking commencer à apprendre		Having a strange or unusual appearance. They saw an oddlooking creature.
beamed commencer à apprendre		Transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction. The light was beamed across the field.
nonavian commencer à apprendre		Not belonging to the class Aves (birds). They studied nonavian dinosaurs.
overanalyzing commencer à apprendre		Analyze (something) to excess. They were overanalyzing the situation.
latching commencer à apprendre		Fasten or secure with a latch. They were latching the door.
exploiting commencer à apprendre		Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). They were exploiting natural resources.
openlaboratory commencer à apprendre		A laboratory that is open to the public or to researchers from other institutions. They worked in an openlaboratory.
barton commencer à apprendre		A common English surname and place name. They lived in Barton.
narratology commencer à apprendre		The study of narrative and narrative structure and the ways that these affect our perception. They studied narratology.
brewed boiling commencer à apprendre		Make (beer) by soaking They brewed beer. and fermentation.
waltzed carefree commencer à apprendre		Move or go in a light They waltzed across the room. or self-satisfied manner.
neurosurgical They performed a neurosurgical procedure. especially the brain and spinal cord. commencer à apprendre		Relating to surgery on the nervous system
otto commencer à apprendre		A male given name. Otto was his name.
predigital commencer à apprendre		Relating to the time before digital technology became widespread. They used predigital methods.
capillaries commencer à apprendre		Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules. Blood flows through capillaries.
neuroimaging commencer à apprendre		Techniques that produce images of the structure or function of the brain or other parts of the nervous system. They used neuroimaging to study the brain.
naturalizing commencer à apprendre		Introduce (non-native organisms) into a region and cause them to become established as if native. They were naturalizing plants.
crouching commencer à apprendre		Adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought low. They were crouching behind the wall.
irene commencer à apprendre		A female given name. Irene was her name.
kippen commencer à apprendre		A village in Scotland. They visited Kippen.
selfconfident commencer à apprendre		Feeling sure of oneself and one's abilities. They were selfconfident.
angeles commencer à apprendre		A city in California. They visited Los Angeles.
marram commencer à apprendre		A tough grass that grows on sandy shores and helps to bind them. Marram grass grew on the dunes.
nonidentical commencer à apprendre		Not identical; different. They were nonidentical twins.
onedimensional commencer à apprendre		Having or relating to a single dimension. The figure was onedimensional.
owning commencer à apprendre		Have (something) as one's own; possess. They were owning the property.
namecalling commencer à apprendre		The use of abusive or insulting language. They engaged in namecalling.
nongeographers commencer à apprendre		People who are not geographers. The book is for nongeographers.
dosing commencer à apprendre		Give doses of (a medicine or drug). They were dosing the patient.
nanomaterial commencer à apprendre		A material with at least one external dimension in the size range from approximately 1–100 nanometers. They studied nanomaterial.
plasmon commencer à apprendre		A quantum of plasma oscillation. They studied plasmons.
gobbled commencer à apprendre		Eat (something) hurriedly or greedily. They gobbled the food.
kong commencer à apprendre		A fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla. They saw King Kong.
decks commencer à apprendre		A platform in a ship or boat. They were on the decks.
imperator commencer à apprendre		Commander (used as a title or name). They called him Imperator.
vying commencer à apprendre		Compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something. They were vying for attention.
quasicrystal commencer à apprendre		A substance with a structure that is ordered but not periodic. They studied quasicrystals.
quasicrystals commencer à apprendre		Substances with a structure that is ordered but not periodic. They studied quasicrystals.
antinuclear commencer à apprendre		Opposed to the use of nuclear weapons or nuclear power. They were antinuclear activists.
biodegradation commencer à apprendre		The breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. They studied biodegradation.
deployable commencer à apprendre		Able to be deployed. The system was deployable.
mainlanders commencer à apprendre		A person who lives on the main part of a country or continent. The islanders traded with mainlanders.
mankillers commencer à apprendre		Animals that have been known to kill humans. They warned of mankillers.

reading fill in the blanks 1500 - 1820

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