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levy
fee
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Impose (a tax
The government decided to levy a tax on imported goods.
or fine).
affect
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Have an effect on; make a difference to.
The weather can affect our mood.
harsh
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Severe or cruel.
The punishment was harsh and unfair.
autopsy
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A postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.
The autopsy revealed the cause of death.
obstacles
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A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
They overcame many obstacles to achieve their goals.
civic
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Relating to the duties or responsibilities of citizens.
He has a strong sense of civic duty.
kitten
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A young cat.
The children played with the kitten.
ecological
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Relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
The project aimed to reduce the ecological impact.
aquatic
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Relating to water.
Aquatic plants grow in water.
maximize
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Make as large or great as possible.
We need to maximize our profits.
lantern
They used a lantern to light the way.
typically with a glass case surrounding the light.
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A portable lamp
obsessively
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To an excessive degree; compulsively.
He checked the door obsessively.
audacious
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Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Her audacious plan surprised everyone.
fringe
subject
peripheral
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The marginal
or period.
or extreme part of a group
inequity
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Lack of fairness or justice.
There is an inequity in the distribution of wealth.
flaw
blemish
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A mark
The plan had a fatal flaw.
or other imperfection that mars a substance or surface.
emulate
Young athletes try to emulate their heroes.
typically by imitation.
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Match or surpass (a person or achievement)
schisms
The political party suffered from internal schisms.
caused by differences in opinion or belief.
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A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties
utter
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Complete; absolute.
That's utter nonsense.
newly
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Recently; lately.
The newly built house was beautiful.
grants
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Agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
The foundation grants scholarships to deserving students.
elaborate
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Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
They prepared an elaborate meal.
imported
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Brought (goods or services) into a country from abroad for sale.
The store sells imported goods.
precipitation
or hail that falls to the ground.
snow
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Rain
sleet
breast
protruding organs on the chest of a female mammal
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Either of the two soft
The baby was breastfed.
functioning for milk secretion.
demise
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A person's death.
The demise of the company was unexpected.
longitude
usually expressed in degrees and minutes.
England
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The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich
or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object
gravity
Gravity keeps us on the ground.
or toward any other physical body having mass.
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The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth
myth
especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon
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A traditional story
The story is based on an ancient myth.
and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
pivotal
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Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
The decision was pivotal to the company's future.
persist
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Continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
The rain persisted throughout the day.
hybrid
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Something of mixed origin or composition.
The car is a hybrid model.
bolster
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Support or strengthen; prop up.
They used evidence to bolster their argument.
peer
status
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A person of the same age
He sought advice from his peers.
or ability as another specified person.
diligence
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Careful and persistent work or effort.
Her diligence paid off with excellent grades.
foragers
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A person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions.
Early humans were foragers.
quantum
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A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
Quantum physics is a complex field.
rival
The two companies are fierce rivals.
or for superiority in the same field of activity.
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A person or thing competing with another for the same objective
hive
or ants
such as bees
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A communal structure in which some social insects
live.
wasps
least
extent
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Smallest in amount
That's the least of my worries.
or significance.
crime
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An action or omission that constitutes an offense and is punishable by law.
He was arrested for committing a crime.
absurd
illogical
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Wildly unreasonable
The idea was absurd.
or inappropriate.
occurred
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Take place; happen.
The accident occurred yesterday.
reliable
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Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
He is a reliable friend.
disruptive
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Causing disruption or disturbance.
The students were disruptive in class.
control
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The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
The government tried to control inflation.
reckon
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Be of the opinion; think.
I reckon it will rain.
commodity
Oil is a valuable commodity.
such as copper or coffee.
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A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
botany
genetics
including their physiology
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The scientific study of plants
ecology
structure
fatalities
in a war
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An occurrence of death by accident
There were several fatalities in the car accident.
or from disease.
neural
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Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Neural pathways are complex.
accommodate
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Provide lodging or sufficient space for.
The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
colonial
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Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies.
The museum has a collection of colonial artifacts.
diversity
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The state of being diverse; variety.
The city is known for its cultural diversity.
millennia
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A period of a thousand years.
The pyramids were built millennia ago.
entire
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Whole; complete.
He ate the entire pizza.
entail
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Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
The job entails a lot of travel.
character
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The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
His character is admirable.
boost
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Help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.
The new policy will boost the economy.
honest
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Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
He is an honest person.
collaborate
The scientists collaborated on the research project.
especially to produce or create something.
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Work jointly on an activity
linguistic
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Relating to language or linguistics.
Linguistic skills are important for communication.
opposite
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Placed or situated directly facing each other.
They sat opposite each other.
couture
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The design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements.
She wore a dress from a famous couture designer.
diminishing
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Becoming less; decreasing.
The diminishing resources are a concern.
continent
Australia
Antarctica
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Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa
Europe
Asia
injury
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Physical harm or damage to someone.
He suffered a serious injury.
clarify
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Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Please clarify your instructions.
eligible
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Qualified or entitled to be chosen.
Only citizens are eligible to vote.
swung
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Move or cause to move to and fro or from side to side while suspended or on a hinge.
The door swung open.
laid
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Put down; set down.
She laid the book on the table.
outvoted
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Defeat (someone) in a vote.
The minority was outvoted.
refutes
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Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
The evidence refutes the claim.
organic
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Relating to or derived from living matter.
Organic food is grown without pesticides.
overlaying
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Place (something) on or over something else.
The images were overlaying each other.
curve
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A line or surface that bends gradually; a bend.
The road has a sharp curve.
controversial
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Giving rise to public disagreement; producing contention or dispute.
The decision was controversial.
foster
The teacher tried to foster a love of learning.
especially something desirable).
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Encourage the development of (something
lidar
Lidar is used in mapping.
and measuring the reflected pulses with a sensor.
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A surveying method that measures distance to a target by illuminating that target with a pulsed laser light
lasers
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A device that emits a narrow beam of coherent light.
Lasers are used in many technologies.
famine
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Extreme scarcity of food.
The famine caused widespread suffering.
aromatic
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Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
The coffee had an aromatic scent.
access
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The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
They had access to the restricted area.
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Example
nutrition
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The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy lifestyle.
facility
amenity
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A place
The school has excellent sports facilities.
or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
necessary
achieved
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Required to be done
It is necessary to wear a seatbelt while driving.
or present; needed; essential.
wounds
typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
blow
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An injury to living tissue caused by a cut
or other impact
union
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An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
The workers formed a union to negotiate better wages.
advertising
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The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.
Advertising plays a major role in marketing.
concrete
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Existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract.
The plan is concrete and ready to be implemented.
odyssey
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A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.
His journey was an odyssey of self-discovery.
dean
The dean of the faculty gave a speech.
who is responsible for a department of knowledge.
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An academic officer of a college or faculty of a university
contribute
Many people contribute to charities.
especially money or goods) in order to help achieve or provide something.
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Give (something
assume
I assume you are coming to the party.
without proof.
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Suppose to be the case
neglected
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Suffering a lack of proper care.
The garden was neglected.
civil
Civil rights are important for all citizens.
as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.
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Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
aimed
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Point or direct (a weapon or something else) at a target.
The arrow was aimed at the bullseye.
escape
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Break free from confinement or control.
They tried to escape from the prison.
antagonistic
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Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
The two groups were antagonistic towards each other.
authority
make decisions
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The power or right to give orders
The teacher has authority over the students.
and enforce obedience.
interior
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The inside part of something.
The interior of the house was beautifully decorated.
centricity
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The condition of being central; focus.
The city's centricity made it a hub for trade.
coordinate
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Bring the different elements of (an activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.
They worked to coordinate the event.
embroidered
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Decorated with patterns sewn on with thread.
The dress was embroidered with flowers.
impetus
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The force or energy with which a body moves.
The new policy gave impetus to economic growth.
consider
Please consider all the options.
typically before making a decision.
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Think carefully about (something)
match
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A contest in which two or more people or teams compete.
They played a tennis match.
commensurate
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Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
His salary is commensurate with his experience.
drug
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A medicine or other substance used as a remedy or for diagnosis.
The doctor prescribed a drug to relieve the pain.
fortunately
no one was hurt in the accident.
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By good fortune; luckily.
Fortunately
observes
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Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
The scientist observes the behavior of the animals.
opinions
Everyone has different opinions.
not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
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Views or judgments formed about something
malleable
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Able to be pressed or hammered into shape without breaking or cracking.
Gold is a malleable metal.
grasping
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Greedy; avaricious.
He was a grasping businessman.
affordability
Housing affordability is a growing concern.
as measured by its cost relative to the amount that the purchaser is able to pay.
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The extent to which something is affordable
finite
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Having limits or bounds.
The Earth's resources are finite.
explicit
The instructions were explicit.
leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
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Stated clearly and in detail
convey
impression
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Make (an idea
Words can convey emotions.
or feeling) known or understandable to someone by spoken or written words or by actions.
doctrines
political party
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A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church
Religious doctrines vary.
or other group.
monument
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A statue or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.
The monument honors the war heroes.
infrastructure
roads
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The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings
The city needs to improve its infrastructure.
power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
persecuted
or sexual orientation.
especially because of their race
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Subject (someone) to ill-treatment
political or religious beliefs
analogy
The teacher used an analogy to explain the concept.
typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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A comparison between two things
gratification
Instant gratification is not always a good thing.
especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
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Pleasure
frost
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A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.
There was frost on the windows.
haunted
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Inhabited or frequented by ghosts.
The old house was said to be haunted.
deprivation
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The lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity.
Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
abuse
Child abuse is a serious crime.
especially regularly or repeatedly.
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Treat (a person or an animal) with cruelty or violence
ingested
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Swallow (something) for digestion.
The poison was ingested.
hierarchy
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A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
The company has a clear hierarchy.
olympics
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An international sports festival held every four years.
The Olympics attract athletes from all over the world.
ability
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Possession of the means or skill to do something.
He has the ability to learn languages quickly.
papal
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Relating to the pope or the papacy.
The papal visit was a historic event.
novel
She wrote a novel.
typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.
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A fictitious prose narrative of book length
evaluate
number
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Form an idea of the amount
The teacher will evaluate the students' work.
or value of; assess.
posture
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The position of a person's body when standing or sitting.
Good posture is important for back health.
emanating
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Issue or spread out from (a source).
Light was emanating from the window.
dialect
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A form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group.
He spoke in a regional dialect.
habitats
plant
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The natural home or environment of an animal
The forest provides habitats for many species.
or other organism.
coral
Coral reefs are important ecosystems.
consisting of masses of calcium carbonate.
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A hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps
involuntary
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Done without conscious control.
Breathing is an involuntary action.
advice
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Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
He asked for advice on his career.
entrepreneur
She is a successful entrepreneur.
taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
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A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
adverts
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Advertisements.
The adverts were very effective.
stimuli
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A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Sensory stimuli can trigger memories.
leaving
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Going away from.
They were leaving the building.
observer
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A person who watches or notices something.
The observer noted the changes.
polled
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Record the opinion or vote of.
The public was polled on the issue.
invasion
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An occasion when an army or other armed force enters and occupies another country or region by force.
The country suffered an invasion.
edible
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Fit to be eaten.
These berries are edible.
modified
The software was modified to meet the new requirements.
typically in a comparatively minor way.
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Changed in character or composition
drab
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Lacking in spirit and brightness; dull; monotonous.
The room was drab and uninviting.
mystery
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Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
The disappearance remains a mystery.
cure
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Relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition.
The doctor tried to cure the patient.
anarchy
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A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.
The country descended into anarchy.
military
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Relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces.
The military base was heavily guarded.
overseas
He traveled overseas.
especially one across the sea.
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In or to a foreign country
dispose
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Get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.
They disposed of the old furniture.
infrared
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Having a wavelength greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves.
Infrared cameras can see in the dark.
forecast
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Predict or estimate (a future event or trend).
The weather forecast predicted rain.
deforestation
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The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
Deforestation is a major environmental problem.
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Definition
Example
occupied
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Inhabited or in use.
The room was occupied.
disrupt
activity
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Interrupt (an event
The protest disrupted traffic.
or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
treble
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Three times as much or as many.
The company's profits trebled.
overdue
happened
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Not having arrived
The library book was overdue.
or been done by the time expected.
forefront
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The leading or most important position or place.
The company is at the forefront of technology.
overstate
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Express or state too strongly; exaggerate.
The report overstated the risks.
inevitably
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As is certain to happen; unavoidably.
Mistakes inevitably happen.
polemicist
The polemicist wrote a scathing article.
especially one who is fond of arguing strongly for or against something.
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A person who engages in controversial debate or disputes
propagation
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The breeding of specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock.
The propagation of plants is essential for agriculture.
quick
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Moving rapidly or doing something rapidly.
He took a quick glance.
amendment
piece of legislation
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A minor change or addition designed to improve a text
The constitution has several amendments.
etc.
cosmopolitan
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Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures.
The city has a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
defences
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Measures taken to resist an attack.
The country built up its defences.
noticeable
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Easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.
There was a noticeable change in his behavior.
discrete
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Individually separate and distinct.
The data was divided into discrete categories.
intact
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Undamaged in any way; whole.
The vase remained intact after the fall.
plummeted
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Fall or drop straight down at high speed.
The stock market plummeted.
ultraviolet
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Having a wavelength shorter than that of the violet end of the visible spectrum and longer than that of X-rays.
Ultraviolet light can cause sunburn.
ambitious
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Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
She is an ambitious student.
currency
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A system of money in general use in a particular country.
The euro is the currency of many European countries.
eager
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Wanting to do or have something very much.
The children were eager to open their presents.
antioxidants
Antioxidants are found in many fruits and vegetables.
especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
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A substance that inhibits oxidation
coherent
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Logical and consistent.
His argument was coherent and well-structured.
amphibian
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A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is born in water and breathes with gills.
Frogs are amphibians.
leading
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Most important or prominent.
He is a leading expert in the field.
include
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Comprise or contain as part of a whole.
The price includes tax.
partly
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To some extent; not entirely.
The decision was partly due to financial reasons.
neuroscience
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The scientific study of the nervous system.
Neuroscience is a rapidly advancing field.
originally
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In the first place; initially.
The building was originally a school.
adorable
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Inspiring great affection or delight.
The puppy is adorable.
aggression
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Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
The dog showed signs of aggression.
string
hemp
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Material consisting of threads of cotton
She tied the package with string.
or other material twisted together to form a thin length.
bullying
intimidate
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Seek to harm
Bullying is a serious problem in schools.
or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
neuroscientists
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A scientist who studies the nervous system.
Neuroscientists are conducting research on brain function.
facial
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Relating to the face.
Facial expressions can convey emotions.
origin
arises
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The point or place where something begins
The origin of the river is in the mountains.
or is derived.
exceed
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Be greater than; be more than.
The demand exceeded the supply.
demonstrate
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Clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
The experiment demonstrated the theory.
crucial
The next few months are crucial for the company.
especially in the success or failure of something.
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Decisive or critical
generosity
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The quality of being kind and generous.
Her generosity was greatly appreciated.
intensely
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With strong feeling or in a forceful way.
He was intensely focused on his work.
connotations
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An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
The word "home" has positive connotations.
external
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Belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
The external walls of the building were damaged.
genetic
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Relating to genes or heredity.
Genetic factors play a role in many diseases.
mastering
technique
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Acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject
He spent years mastering the piano.
or art).
opposed
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In conflict or competition with.
The two teams were opposed in the final game.
frozen
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Turned into ice or another solid as a result of very low temperatures.
The lake was frozen.
equates
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Consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another.
Success does not always equate to happiness.
brief
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Of short duration or extent.
The meeting was brief.
possession
owning
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The state of having
He was in possession of stolen goods.
or controlling something.
fables
typically with animals as characters
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A short story
Aesop's fables are well-known.
conveying a moral.
landscape
The landscape was breathtaking.
often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.
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All the visible features of an area of countryside or land
extreme
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Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
They faced extreme weather conditions.
committee
The committee met to discuss the proposal.
typically consisting of members of a larger body.
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A group of people appointed for a specific function
overtime
He worked overtime to finish the project.
as in working hours.
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Time in addition to what is normal
premise
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A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
The argument is based on a false premise.
imposes
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Force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
The government imposes taxes.
fatigue
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Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
He suffered from fatigue after the long run.
creep
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Move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
The cat began to creep towards the bird.
traverse
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Travel across or through.
They traversed the desert.
cringing
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Bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner.
He was cringing in fear.
invaded
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Enter (a country or region) so as to occupy or subjugate it.
The country was invaded by a neighboring nation.
architect
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A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
The architect designed a beautiful building.
perseverance
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Perseverance is key to success.
explosion
The explosion caused significant damage.
as is caused by dynamite or gunpowder.
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A violent shattering or blowing apart of something
categories
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A class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
The books were organized into categories.
fluvial
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Of or found in a river.
Fluvial deposits are common in river valleys.
appendages
Limbs are appendages.
with a distinct appearance or function.
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A projecting part of an invertebrate or other living organism
elastic
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Able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after contraction or distortion.
Rubber bands are elastic.
nuanced
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Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
The author's writing was nuanced.
membrane
partition
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A pliable sheetlike structure acting as a boundary
Cell membranes are vital for life.
or lining in an organism.
acknowledge
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Accept or admit the existence or truth of.
He acknowledged his mistake.
absence
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The state of being away from a place or person.
Her absence was noticeable.
compliance
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The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
Compliance with the rules is mandatory.
agreed
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Having the same opinion about something; in agreement.
They agreed on the plan.
agreement
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Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
They reached an agreement.
constant
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Occurring continuously over a period of time.
The constant noise was annoying.
neurons
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A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system.
Neurons transmit signals in the brain.
cord
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A length of thick flexible material made of twisted or plaited strands.
The electrical cord was frayed.
electric
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Powered by electricity.
The electric car is environmentally friendly.
mimic
The parrot can mimic human speech.
especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
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Imitate (someone or their actions or words)
evolve
Species evolve over time.
especially from a simple to a more complex form.
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Develop gradually
consequence
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A result or effect of an action or condition.
There are consequences to every action.
conceal
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Prevent (something) from being seen or discovered; hide.
She tried to conceal her disappointment.
Word
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Definition
Example
claim
He claimed that he saw a UFO.
typically without providing evidence or proof.
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State or assert that something is the case
overlap
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Extend over so as to cover partly.
The tiles overlap each other.
dominant
powerful
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Most important
The dominant species in the ecosystem is the lion.
or influential.
quantitative
measuring
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Relating to
Quantitative data is used in statistical analysis.
or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
certainty
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The state of being certain; freedom from doubt.
There is no certainty about the future.
agents
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A person who acts on behalf of another person or group.
Real estate agents help people buy and sell homes.
needed
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Required; necessary.
The plant needed water.
flexible
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Capable of bending easily without breaking.
The plastic pipe is flexible.
athletes
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A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
The athletes trained hard for the competition.
heating
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The process of becoming or making something warm or hot.
Central heating keeps the house warm.
obsessed
intrusively
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Preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually
He was obsessed with his work.
and to a troubling extent.
offers
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Present (something) for acceptance or rejection.
The company offers a range of services.
belief
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An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.
His belief in God was strong.
bright
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Giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
The sun is bright.
operations
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The action or process of working or functioning.
The hospital performs many operations.
encourage
confidence
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Give support
The teacher tried to encourage the students.
or hope to (someone).
experiment
test a hypothesis
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A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery
The scientists conducted an experiment.
or demonstrate a known fact.
operation
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The action of functioning or the fact of being active or in effect.
The machine is in operation.
instruction
operated
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Detailed information telling how something should be done
The instructions were easy to follow.
or assembled.
orbits
planet
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The curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star
The moon orbits the Earth.
or moon.
adaptable
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Able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions.
The software is adaptable to different needs.
nurses
The nurses worked long hours.
especially in a hospital.
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A person trained to care for the sick or infirm
collapse
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Fall down or give way; fail suddenly.
The building collapsed.
guidance
The counselor provided guidance.
or at providing assistance.
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Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty
outbreaks
There were outbreaks of violence.
such as war or disease.
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A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome
cave
typically of natural origin
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A large underground chamber
The explorers entered the cave.
in a hillside or cliff.
oversight
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An unintentional failure to notice or do something.
There was an oversight in the calculations.
immediate
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Happening or done without delay; instant.
There was an immediate response.
yield
agricultural
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Produce or provide (a natural
The farm yielded a good harvest.
or industrial product).
household
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A house and its occupants regarded as a unit.
The household chores were shared.
involve
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Have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.
The job involves a lot of travel.
portion
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A part or share of a whole.
He ate a portion of the cake.
contrast
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The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
There is a stark contrast between the two paintings.
agencies
Travel agencies help people plan vacations.
typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties.
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A business or organization established to provide a particular service
decision
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A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
The decision was difficult to make.
constrain
extent
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Severely restrict the scope
Financial limitations constrained the project.
or activity of.
magazine
typically financed by advertising and/or purchase by readers.
stories
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A periodical publication containing articles
and pictures
content
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The things that are held or contained in something.
The content of the book was interesting.
connection
thing
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A relationship in which a person
There is a connection between diet and health.
or idea is linked or associated with something else.
pressures
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The exertion of force on a surface or object.
The water pressures were high.
indicates
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Point out; show.
The sign indicates the direction.
nitrogen
a colorless
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The chemical element of atomic number 7
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
odorless gas that forms about 78% of the earth's atmosphere.
ceremonies
They attended the wedding ceremonies.
typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.
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A formal religious or public occasion
outperform
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Perform better than.
The company outperformed its competitors.
locals
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A person who lives in a particular place or area.
The locals were friendly.
occasions
They met on several occasions.
or the time at which it takes place.
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A particular event
offices
professional
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A room or set of rooms used as a place for commercial
The company has offices in several cities.
or bureaucratic work.
offshore
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Situated at sea some distance from the shore.
They worked on an offshore oil rig.
qualified
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Officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job or task.
She is a qualified teacher.
ignore
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Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
He tried to ignore the noise.
desperate
showing
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Feeling
They were in a desperate situation.
or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.
empire
an oligarchy
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An extensive group of states or countries ruled by a single monarch
The Roman Empire was vast.
or a sovereign state.
expelled
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Deprive (someone) of membership of or involvement in a school or other organization.
He was expelled from school.
additional
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Added or extra.
They needed additional help.
barred
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Prevented entry to or use of a place or from taking part in an activity.
He was barred from entering the club.
merchant
The merchant sold spices.
especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade.
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A person or company involved in wholesale trade
nuclear
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Relating to the nucleus of an atom.
Nuclear energy is powerful.
crowd
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A large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.
A crowd gathered at the concert.
qualities
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A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
Honesty is a desirable quality.
incorporate
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Take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.
The design incorporates several new features.
incentives
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A thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
The company offered incentives to employees.
emission
The factory released harmful emissions.
especially gas or radiation.
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The production and discharge of something
loyalty
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The quality of being loyal to someone or something.
Loyalty is important in a friendship.
equity
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The quality of being fair and impartial.
The company promotes equity in the workplace.
comprehend
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Grasp mentally; understand.
He could not comprehend the complex theory.
vector
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A quantity or phenomenon that has two independent properties: magnitude and direction.
Wind velocity is a vector.
migrate
Birds migrate south for the winter.
especially regularly to avoid harsh climatic conditions.
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Move from one region or habitat to another
notified
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Inform (someone) formally or officially about something.
They were notified of the change.
organize
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Arrange or structure into a systematic whole; order.
She tried to organize her thoughts.
forward
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Toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling.
He moved forward.
arctic
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Relating to the regions around the North Pole.
The arctic climate is harsh.
desire
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A strong feeling of wanting something.
He had a desire to travel.
district
The school district covers a large area.
especially one regarded as a distinct political or administrative unit.
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An area of a country or city
accurate
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Correct in all details; exact.
The measurements were accurate.
archaeology
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The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
Archaeology helps us understand the past.
effect
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A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
The medicine had a positive effect.
extended
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Made longer or wider.
The road was extended.
entity
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A thing with distinct and independent existence.
The company is a legal entity.
mechanism
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A system of parts or processes through which something operates or is organized.
The body has a complex defense mechanism.
effort
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A vigorous or determined attempt.
He put in a lot of effort.
questions
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A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
She asked many questions.
prepared
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Made ready for use or consideration.
They were prepared for the test.
plenty
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A large or sufficient amount or supply of something.
There was plenty of food.
link
There is a link between smoking and cancer.
especially where one affects the other.
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A relationship between two or more things
Word
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Definition
Example
nucleus
forming the basis for its activity and growth.
movement
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The central and most important part of an object
or group
berlin
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The capital city of Germany.
Berlin is a major European city.
pension
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A regular payment made by the state or a former employer to a person following their retirement.
He receives a pension from his previous job.
blades
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The flat cutting edge of a tool or weapon.
The windmill has large blades.
chain
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A sequence of connected items or events.
The company has a chain of stores.
housing
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Buildings or shelters considered collectively.
There is a shortage of affordable housing.
chamber
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A large room used for a formal or public event.
The meeting was held in the council chamber.
nesting
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The building or occupying of a nest.
The birds were nesting in the tree.
outward
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Away from the center or a central point; toward the outside.
The door opened outward.
compartments
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A separate section or division of a structure or container.
The train has several compartments.
encounter
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Unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile).
They encountered difficulties along the way.
arguably
this is the best solution.
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It may be argued (used to qualify the statement of an opinion or belief).
Arguably
absorb
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Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.
Plants absorb sunlight.
literacy
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The ability to read and write.
Literacy is essential for education.
moisture
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Water or other liquid diffused or condensed in vapor form.
The air was heavy with moisture.
outlook
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A person's point of view or general attitude to life.
He has a positive outlook.
grew
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Increase in size or number over a period of time.
The company grew rapidly.
occur
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Take place; happen.
The accident occurred yesterday.
finance
He studied finance in college.
especially by governments or large companies.
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The management of large amounts of money
phrase
He used a common phrase.
typically forming a component of a clause.
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A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
naturally
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In a natural way; by nature.
She is naturally talented.
partnership
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The state of being partners.
They formed a business partnership.
gathered
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Come or bring together; assemble or collect.
They gathered around the campfire.
author
article
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A writer of a book
The author signed copies of her book.
or report.
curiosity
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A strong desire to know or learn something.
Curiosity drove him to explore.
appear
The stars appear at night.
especially without apparent cause.
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Become visible or noticeable
force
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Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
The force of the wind was strong.
isolated
buildings
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Far away from other places
The village was isolated in the mountains.
or people; remote.
competition
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The activity or condition of competing.
There is fierce competition in the market.
void
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Not valid or legally binding.
The contract was declared void.
aware
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Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
He was aware of the danger.
aspect
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A particular feature of something.
The book covers many aspects of the topic.
machine
The factory uses large machines.
each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
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An apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts
genus
Homo.
and is denoted by a Latin binomial
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A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family
e.g.
shrubs
intermediate in size between a herb and a tree
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A woody perennial plant
They planted shrubs in the garden.
having a branching growth from the base.
overnight
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During the night.
The snow fell overnight.
operating
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Functioning or working.
The machine is operating smoothly.
northern
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Situated in or toward the north.
They live in the northern part of the country.
consume
drink
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Eat
They consume a lot of energy.
or ingest (food or drink).
impressive
imposing
quality
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Evoking admiration through size
or awesome.
or skill; grand
crash
The car crash was serious.
typically of one vehicle with another or with an obstacle.
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A violent collision
engine
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A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.
The car has a powerful engine.
accident
He was involved in a car accident.
typically resulting in damage or injury.
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An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
pays
goods received
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Give (someone) money that is due for work done
The company pays its employees well.
or debts incurred.
noticed
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Become aware of (something) by seeing or observing it.
She noticed the change in his behavior.
lethargy
inactivity
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A state of sluggishness
He suffered from lethargy.
and apathy.
frequency
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The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.
The frequency of the radio waves was high.
peaceful
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Free from disturbance; tranquil.
The village is peaceful.
guarantee
The product comes with a guarantee.
especially that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality.
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A formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled
neighbours
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A person living next door or near to the speaker.
The neighbours were friendly.
entries
account book
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An item written or printed in a diary
He made several entries in his diary.
or reference book.
grace
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Smoothness and elegance of movement.
She danced with grace.
drew
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Produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks with a pen or pencil on paper.
He drew a picture of a house.
initial
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Occurring at the beginning; first.
The initial response was positive.
erosion
water
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The process of eroding or being eroded by wind
Soil erosion is a serious problem.
or other natural agents.
galleries
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A room or series of rooms devoted to the exhibition of works of art.
The museum has several art galleries.
accomplish
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Achieve or complete successfully.
They accomplished their goals.
outdoor
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Situated or done in the open air.
They went for an outdoor picnic.
characteristic
place
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A feature or quality belonging typically to a person
Honesty is a positive characteristic.
or thing and serving to identify it.
inaction
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Lack of action where some is expected or appropriate.
His inaction led to problems.
fraud
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Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
He was accused of fraud.
prioritize
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Designate or treat (something) as being more important than other things.
They need to prioritize their tasks.
irrigation
Irrigation is essential for farming in dry areas.
typically by means of channels.
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The supply of water to land or crops to help growth
innovate
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Introduce new ideas or methods.
The company needs to innovate to stay competitive.
semiarid
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Characterized by relatively low annual rainfall.
The region is semiarid.
hesitant
unsure
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Tentative
He was hesitant to answer.
or slow in acting or speaking.
diluted
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Make (a liquid) less concentrated.
The juice was diluted with water.
drama
radio
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A play for theater
They watched a drama on television.
or television.
acute
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Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
He had acute pain.
flood
The flood caused widespread damage.
especially over what is normally dry land.
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An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
cluster
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A group of things or people situated close together or gathered or occurring close together.
There was a cluster of stars in the sky.
aged
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Having reached a specified age.
The aged man walked slowly.
ecology
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The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Ecology is important for understanding the environment.
interfere
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Prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly.
The noise interfered with his concentration.
quest
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A long or arduous search for something.
They went on a quest for treasure.
distance
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The length of the space between two points.
The distance between the cities is long.
perceive
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Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
He perceived the danger.
retain
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Continue to have (something); keep possession of.
They retained their seats.
hydraulic
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Relating to or operated by a liquid moving in a confined space under pressure.
Hydraulic brakes are used in cars.
density
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The degree of compactness of a substance.
The density of the population is high.
opponents
election
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Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest
The opponents argued fiercely.
or dispute.
flowing
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Moving or running continuously in a current.
The river was flowing.
outer
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Situated on or being away from the inside or center.
The outer layer of the skin.
bent
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Shaped or forced out of a straight line or normal shape; curved or angled.
The metal was bent.
noise
The noise was deafening.
especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
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A sound
Word
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Definition
Example
patient
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A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
The patient was in the hospital.
beetle
shiny
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An insect with a usually hard
The beetle crawled on the leaf.
and often brightly colored wing case.
fame
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The state of being known or talked about by many people.
The actress achieved fame.
syndrome
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A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
He was diagnosed with a rare syndrome.
newlywed
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A person who has recently married.
The newlyweds went on their honeymoon.
neutron
Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.
present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen.
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A subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge
supernova
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A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.
A supernova is a powerful explosion.
drainage
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The action or process of draining; the system of drains in a particular area.
The drainage system was clogged.
organised
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Arranged or structured in a systematic way.
The meeting was organised well.
launch
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Set (something) in motion.
They launched a new product.
comparative
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Relating to or based on comparison.
The study was comparative.
contests
They held various contests at the fair.
or in a quality.
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An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity
methane
Methane is a greenhouse gas.
odorless flammable hydrocarbon gas that is the main constituent of natural gas.
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A colorless
nickel
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A silvery-white metallic element that is hard and ductile and occurs chiefly in pentlandite and pyrrhotite and is used in alloys and coatings.
Nickel is used in making coins.
humor
He has a good sense of humor.
especially as expressed in literature or speech.
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The quality of being amusing or comic
interpreting
words
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Explain the meaning of (information
They were interpreting the data.
or actions).
feasibility
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The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
The feasibility of the project was studied.
acclaim
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Enthusiastic and public praise.
The movie received critical acclaim.
essence
especially something abstract
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The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
The essence of friendship is trust.
that determines its character.
expertise
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Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
She has expertise in computer programming.
divergent
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Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
They had divergent opinions.
intimate
They had an intimate conversation.
close.
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Closely acquainted; familiar
crunch
He heard the crunch of leaves underfoot.
producing a noisy sound.
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Crush (something hard or brittle) with the teeth
narrow
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Limited in extent or scope.
They walked down a narrow path.
extract
They extracted oil from the seeds.
especially by effort or force.
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Remove or take out
nutrient
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A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients.
passionate
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Showing or caused by strong feelings or beliefs.
She is passionate about her work.
worms
slender
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A long
Worms live in the soil.
limbless invertebrate animal with a soft body.
mapping
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The process of representing the features of an area of the earth or some other location on a map or diagram.
They were mapping the area.
shook
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Move or tremble violently.
The earthquake shook the building.
organized
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Arranged or structured in a systematic way.
The event was well-organized.
darwin
Darwin's theory of evolution is famous.
a British naturalist who contributed to the science of evolution.
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Charles Darwin
negotiate
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Obtain or bring about by discussion.
They tried to negotiate a deal.
weave
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Form (fabric or a similar material) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with those at a right angle to them.
She can weave beautiful tapestries.
imbalance
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A lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things.
There was an imbalance of power.
ingenious
original
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Clever
He had an ingenious plan.
and inventive.
credible
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Able to be believed; convincing.
His story was credible.
luxurious
especially in a way that involves great expense.
elegant
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Extremely comfortable
or enjoyable
conscientious
She is a conscientious student.
especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
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Wishing to do what is right
span
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The full extent of something from end to end; the length of time for which something lasts.
The bridge has a long span.
personalize
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Design or produce (something) to meet someone's individual requirements or specifications.
They can personalize the gift.
component
The computer has many components.
especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
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A part or element of a larger whole
accessibility
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The quality of being easily reached or entered.
The building has good accessibility for wheelchairs.
inherit
property
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Receive (money
She will inherit the house.
or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
drier
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Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
The climate is drier in the desert.
patches
herbs
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A small area of ground covered with grass
There were patches of snow on the ground.
or other vegetation.
remnants
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A small remaining quantity of something.
There were remnants of food on the plate.
hail
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Pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.
Hail fell during the storm.
arid
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Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
The desert is arid.
norm
typical
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Something that is usual
It is the norm to wear a suit to work.
or standard.
instability
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The state of being unstable; lack of stability.
The country suffered from political instability.
originating
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Arise or have an origin.
The rumor was originating from a single source.
articulate
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Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
She is an articulate speaker.
nervous
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Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly strung.
He was nervous before the presentation.
occupational
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Relating to a job or profession.
Occupational hazards are common.
gesture
especially a hand or the head
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A movement of part of the body
He made a gesture of greeting.
to express an idea or meaning.
exquisite
typically
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Extremely beautiful and
The painting was exquisite.
delicate.
dotted
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Marked or scattered with small spots or objects.
The sky was dotted with stars.
cues
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A thing said or done that serves as a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or performance.
He missed his cues.
illustrious
respected
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Well known
He had an illustrious career.
and admired for past achievements.
orientations
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The relative physical position or direction of something.
The building had different orientations.
overture
oratorio
suite
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An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera
or other extended composition.
play
fanatic
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A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal.
He was a sports fanatic.
alien
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Belonging to a foreign country or nation.
They studied alien cultures.
molten
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Liquefied by heat.
Molten lava flowed from the volcano.
inspiration
He found inspiration in nature.
especially to do something creative.
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The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something
fuel
gas
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Material such as coal
The car runs on fuel.
or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
rigid
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Unable to be bent or forced out of shape; not flexible.
The pipe was rigid.
inclusive
facilities
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Including or covering all the services
The price is inclusive of taxes.
or items normally expected or required.
excavated
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Make (a hole or channel) by digging.
The ruins were excavated.
partial
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Existing only in part; incomplete.
They had partial success.
bard
and associated with a particular oral tradition.
traditionally one who recites epic or heroic poems
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A poet
often while playing the harp
echoing
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Repeat or reflect (sound or light) after the original has stopped.
His footsteps were echoing in the hall.
nocturnal
occurring
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Done
Owls are nocturnal animals.
or active at night.
navies
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The branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea.
Many countries have navies.
palatial
They lived in a palatial mansion.
especially in being spacious and splendid.
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Resembling a palace
codependent
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Having a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (such as an addiction).
They had a codependent relationship.
martens
agile
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A slender
Martens live in forests.
carnivorous mammal related to the weasel.
abound
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Exist in large numbers or amounts.
Fish abound in the lake.
hypertension
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Abnormally high blood pressure.
Hypertension can lead to health problems.
ample
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Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
There was ample food for everyone.
inflammation
Example
Definition
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A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddenedWord
blank
loud
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Producing or capable of producing much noise; easily audible.
The music was too loud.
occupy
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Reside or have one's place of business in (a building).
The family occupies the house.
insightful
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Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive.
He gave an insightful presentation.
assert
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State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
She asserted her innocence.

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