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levy
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Impose (a tax or fine).
The government decided to levy a tax on imported goods.
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
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A portable lamp
They used a lantern to light the way.
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
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The marginal 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
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A mark or other imperfection that mars a substance or surface.
The plan had a fatal flaw.
emulate
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Match or surpass (a person or achievement)
Young athletes try to emulate their heroes.
schisms
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A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties
The political party suffered from internal schisms.
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
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the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution.
these convective processes produce cloud and precipitation
breast
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Either of the two soft. functioning for milk secretion.
The baby was breastfed.
demise
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A person's death.
The demise of the company was unexpected.
longitude
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The angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich
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
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A traditional story and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
The story is based on an ancient myth.
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
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A person or thing competing with another for the same objective
The two companies are fierce rivals.
hive
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A communal structure in which some social insects
the kitchen became a hive of activity
least
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Smallest in amount or significance.
That's the least of my worries.
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
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Wildly unreasonableor inappropriate.
The idea was absurd.
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
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A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
Oil is a valuable commodity.
botany
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the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology,
fatalities
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An occurrence of death by accident or from disease.
There were several fatalities in the car accident.
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
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Encourage the development of (something
The teacher tried to foster a love of learning.
lidar
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A surveying method that measures distance to a target by illuminating that target with a pulsed laser light
Lidar is used in mapping.
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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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
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A place or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
The school has excellent sports facilities.
necessary
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Required to be done or present; needed; essential.
It is necessary to wear a seatbelt while driving.
wounds
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An injury to living tissue caused by a cut
a knife wound
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
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An academic officer of a college or faculty of a university
The dean of the faculty gave a speech.
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
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Suppose to be the case
I assume you are coming to the party.
neglected
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Suffering a lack of proper care.
The garden was neglected.
civil
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Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
Civil rights are important for all citizens.
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
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By good fortune; luckily.
fortunately, no shots were fired and no one was hurt
observes
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Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.
The scientist observes the behavior of the animals.
opinions
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Views or judgments formed about something
Everyone has different opinions.
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
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The extent to which something is affordable
Housing affordability is a growing concern.
finite
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Having limits or bounds.
The Earth's resources are finite.
explicit
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Stated clearly and in detail
The instructions were explicit.
convey
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Make (an idea or feeling) known or understandable to someone by spoken or written words or by actions.
Words can convey emotions.
doctrines
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A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church
Religious doctrines vary.
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
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The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings
The city needs to improve its infrastructure.
persecuted
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Subject (someone) to ill-treatment
his followers were persecuted by the authorities
analogy
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A comparison between two things
The teacher used an analogy to explain the concept.
gratification
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pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
Instant gratification is not always a good thing.
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
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A fictitious prose narrative of book length
She wrote a novel.
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
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The natural home or environment of an animal
The forest provides habitats for many species.
coral
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A hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps
Coral reefs are important ecosystems.
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
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A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
She is a successful entrepreneur.
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
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Changed in character or composition
The software was modified to meet the new requirements.
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
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In or to a foreign country
He traveled overseas.
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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Example
occupied
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Inhabited or in use.
The room was occupied.
disrupt
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Interrupt (an event or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
The protest disrupted traffic.
treble
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Three times as much or as many.
The company's profits trebled.
overdue
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Not having arrived or been done by the time expected.
The library book was overdue.
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
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A person who engages in controversial debate or disputes
The polemicist wrote a scathing article.
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
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A substance that inhibits oxidation
Antioxidants are found in many fruits and vegetables.
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
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Material consisting of threads of cotton
She tied the package with string.
bullying
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Seek to harm or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable).
Bullying is a serious problem in schools.
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
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Decisive or critical
The next few months are crucial for the company.
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
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Acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject
He spent years mastering the piano.
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
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The state of having or controlling something.
He was in possession of stolen goods.
fables
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a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.
Aesop's fables are well-known.
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
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Time in addition to what is normal
He worked overtime to finish the project.
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
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A projecting part of an invertebrate or other living organism
Limbs are appendages.
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
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A pliable sheetlike structure acting as a boundary
Cell membranes are vital for life.
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
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Imitate (someone or their actions or words)
The parrot can mimic human speech.
evolve
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develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
“the company has evolved into a major chemical manufacturer”
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.
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claim
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State or assert that something is the case
He claimed that he saw a UFO.
overlap
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Extend over so as to cover partly.
The tiles overlap each other.
dominant
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Most important or influential
. The dominant species in the ecosystem is the lion.
quantitative
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Relating to or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
Quantitative data is used in statistical analysis.
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
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Preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually
He was obsessed with his work.
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
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A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome
There were outbreaks of violence.
cave
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A large underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.
The explorers entered the cave.
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
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Produce or provide (a natural or industrial product
The farm yielded a good harvest.
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
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Severely restrict the scope or activity of.
Financial limitations constrained the project.
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
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A relationship in which a person or idea is linked or associated with something else.
There is a connection between diet and health.
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
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The chemical element of atomic number 7
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth.
ceremonies
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A formal religious or public occasion
They attended the wedding ceremonies.
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
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A particular event or the time at which it takes place.
They met on several occasions.
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
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A person or company involved in wholesale trade
The merchant sold spices.
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
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The production and discharge of something
The factory released harmful emissions.
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
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Move from one region or habitat to another
Birds migrate south for the winter.
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
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An area of a country or city
The school district covers a large area.
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
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Definition
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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
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It may be argued (used to qualify the statement of an opinion or belief).
“she is arguably the greatest woman tennis player of all time”
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
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A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family
shrubs
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A woody perennial plant having a branching growth from the base.
They planted shrubs in the garden.
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
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A state of sluggishness and apathy.
He suffered from lethargy.
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
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An item written or printed in a diary or reference book.
He made several entries in his diary.
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
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The process of eroding or being eroded by wind
Soil erosion is a serious problem.
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
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A feature or quality belonging typically to a person
Honesty is a positive characteristic.
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
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The supply of water to land or crops to help growth
Irrigation is essential for farming in dry areas.
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
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Tentative or slow in acting or speaking.
He was hesitant to answer.
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
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An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
The flood caused widespread damage.
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
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Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest
The opponents argued fiercely.
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
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Definition
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patient
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A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
The patient was in the hospital.
beetle
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An insect with a usually hard and often brightly colored wing case.
The beetle crawled on the leaf.
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
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A subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge
Neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.
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
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An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity
They held various contests at the fair.
methane
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A colorless odorless flammable hydrocarbon gas that is the main constituent of natural gas.
Methane is a greenhouse gas.
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
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The quality of being amusing or comic
He has a good sense of humor.
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
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The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
The essence of friendship is trust.
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
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Closely acquainted; familiar
They had an intimate conversation.
crunch
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Crush (something hard or brittle) with the teeth
He heard the crunch of leaves underfoot.
narrow
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Limited in extent or scope.
They walked down a narrow path.
extract
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Remove or take out
They extracted oil from the seeds.
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
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A long limbless invertebrate animal with a soft body.
Worms live in the soil.
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
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Clever and inventive.
He had an ingenious plan.
credible
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Able to be believed; convincing.
His story was credible.
luxurious
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extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, especially in a way that involves great expense.
“the bedrooms have luxurious marble bathrooms”
conscientious
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Wishing to do what is right
She is a conscientious student.
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
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Receive (money or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder.
She will inherit the house.
drier
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Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
The climate is drier in the desert.
patches
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A small area of ground covered with grass
There were patches of snow on the ground.
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
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Something that is usual or standard.
It is the norm to wear a suit to work.
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
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A movement of part of the body to express an idea or meaning.
He made a gesture of greeting.
exquisite
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Extremely beautiful and delicate.
The painting was exquisite.
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
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Well known and admired for past achievements.
He had an illustrious career.
orientations
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The relative physical position or direction of something.
The building had different orientations.
overture
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An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera
“the overture to Mozart's “Don Giovanni””
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
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The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something
He found inspiration in nature.
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
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Including or covering all the services
The price is inclusive of taxes.
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
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A poet and associated with a particular oral tradition.
“our national bard, Robert Burns”
echoing
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Repeat or reflect (sound or light) after the original has stopped.
His footsteps were echoing in the hall.
nocturnal
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Done or active at night.
Owls are nocturnal animals.
navies
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The branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea.
Many countries have navies.
palatial
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Resembling a palace
They lived in a palatial mansion.
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
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A slender carnivorous mammal related to the weasel.
Martens live in forests.
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
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A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddenedWord
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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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