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cumulative degree commencer à apprendre		increasing or increased in quantity The cumulative effect was significant. or force by successive additions
roam They roam the countryside. especially over a wide area commencer à apprendre		move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically
dominate commencer à apprendre		have power and influence over They dominate the market.
dainty commencer à apprendre		delicately small and pretty She had dainty hands.
tilts commencer à apprendre		move or cause to move into a sloping position The table tilts.
veil commencer à apprendre		a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face She wore a veil.
succession commencer à apprendre		a number of people or things following one after the other A succession of events.
dose commencer à apprendre		a quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time They took a dose of medicine.
councils deliberative commencer à apprendre		an advisory They attended council meetings. or administrative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly
capacities commencer à apprendre		the maximum amount that something can contain The room was filled to capacity.
grant commencer à apprendre		agree to give or allow (something requested) to They granted permission.
breeze commencer à apprendre		a gentle wind A cool breeze blew.
theory They discussed the theory. especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained commencer à apprendre		a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
disrupted activity commencer à apprendre		interrupt (an event The meeting was disrupted. or process) by causing a disturbance or problem
conflicting commencer à apprendre		incompatible or at variance; contradictory They had conflicting opinions.
angle commencer à apprendre		the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet They measured the angle.
continuous commencer à apprendre		forming an unbroken whole; without interruption They had continuous rain.
conducive commencer à apprendre		making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible The environment was conducive to learning.
advocates commencer à apprendre		a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy They were advocates for change.
backward commencer à apprendre		directed or turned toward the back or rear They took a step backward.
stable commencer à apprendre		not likely to change or fail; firmly established The economy was stable.
feat skill commencer à apprendre		an achievement that requires great courage They accomplished a remarkable feat. or strength
detect commencer à apprendre		discover or identify the presence or existence of They tried to detect the signal.
draw pencil commencer à apprendre		produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks with a pen They drew a picture. etc.
determination commencer à apprendre		firmness of purpose; resoluteness They showed determination.
swamps They explored the swamps. especially one dominated by woody vegetation commencer à apprendre		an area of low-lying land that is frequently flooded
diplomatic commencer à apprendre		relating to or conducting international relations They had diplomatic talks.
telltale commencer à apprendre		revealing or indicating something They saw telltale signs.
stave commencer à apprendre		a vertical wooden plank forming part of the sides of a barrel or other container They used a stave of wood.
degraded commencer à apprendre		reduced in quality or strength; deteriorated The land was degraded.
beam commencer à apprendre		a ray or shaft of light A beam of light.
conversion commencer à apprendre		the process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another They studied the conversion.
downside commencer à apprendre		the negative aspect of something They considered the downside.
engines commencer à apprendre		a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion The car had powerful engines.
custom place commencer à apprendre		a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society They followed local customs. or time
supersonic commencer à apprendre		involving or capable of speeds greater than that of sound They flew at supersonic speed.
ceiling commencer à apprendre		the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment They painted the ceiling.
comic commencer à apprendre		causing or meant to cause laughter They watched a comic movie.
combed commencer à apprendre		draw a comb through (hair) so as to disentangle or arrange it They combed their hair.
bitter The coffee was bitter. pungent taste or smell; not sweet commencer à apprendre		having a sharp
executes order commencer à apprendre		carry out or put into effect (a plan They executes the plan. or course of action)
reciprocal felt commencer à apprendre		given They had a reciprocal agreement. or done in return
dusty commencer à apprendre		covered with or full of dust The room was dusty.
crawl commencer à apprendre		move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground The baby began to crawl.
gutters commencer à apprendre		a shallow trough fixed below the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater They cleaned the gutters.
genomes commencer à apprendre		the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism They studied genomes.
clogged The drain was clogged. wet matter commencer à apprendre		blocked with an accumulation of thick
clement commencer à apprendre		merciful or lenient They had clement weather.
belligerents The belligerents signed a treaty. as recognized by international law commencer à apprendre		a nation or person engaged in war or conflict
embargo commencer à apprendre		an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country They imposed an embargo.
purport They purport to be experts. especially falsely commencer à apprendre		appear or claim to do something
boom commencer à apprendre		a deep resonant sound They heard a boom.
bind commencer à apprendre		tie or fasten tightly together They bind the books.
advantageous commencer à apprendre		providing a favorable circumstance or opportunity; beneficial The deal was advantageous.
reassuring commencer à apprendre		removing someone's doubts or fears They gave reassuring advice.
buffer commencer à apprendre		a person or thing that reduces the impact of shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things They acted as a buffer.
devote commencer à apprendre		give all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity) They devote time to their studies.
surround commencer à apprendre		be all around (someone or something) The mountains surround the valley.
abusively commencer à apprendre		in an extremely or outrageously offensive manner They spoke abusively.
index with reference to the places where they occur subjects commencer à apprendre		an alphabetical list of names typically found at the end of a book etc.
dart commencer à apprendre		move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly They darted across the street.
baseline commencer à apprendre		a minimum or starting point used for comparisons They established a baseline.
corruption They fought against corruption. typically involving bribery commencer à apprendre		dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
suspicious commencer à apprendre		having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something They were suspicious of the offer.
lump They found a lump of coal. especially one without definite or regular shape commencer à apprendre		a compact mass of a substance
confident commencer à apprendre		feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities They were confident in their abilities.
tough commencer à apprendre		strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling The material was tough.
aggressive commencer à apprendre		ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression They took aggressive action.
ease commencer à apprendre		absence of difficulty or effort They completed the task with ease.
decisively commencer à apprendre		in a manner that settles a matter conclusively They decided decisively.
demonstrates commencer à apprendre		clearly exhibit the presence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence They demonstrates the theory.
niche commencer à apprendre		a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service They found a niche market.
defense commencer à apprendre		the action of defending from or resisting attack They strengthened their defense.
leap to a great height commencer à apprendre		jump or spring a long way They took a leap of faith. or forcefully
examines commencer à apprendre		inspect (someone or something) thoroughly to determine their nature or condition They examines the evidence.
defines commencer à apprendre		give the meaning of (a word or phrase) They defines the terms.
connect commencer à apprendre		bring together or into contact so that a link is established They tried to connect the wires.
enduring commencer à apprendre		lasting over a period of time; durable They had an enduring friendship.
coach commencer à apprendre		an instructor or trainer in sport They hired a coach.
cultivated sentiment commencer à apprendre		try to acquire or develop (a quality They cultivated new skills. or skill)
innate commencer à apprendre		inborn or natural They had innate abilities.
disappear commencer à apprendre		cease to be visible They watched the ship disappear.
considers They considers the options. typically before making a decision commencer à apprendre		think carefully about (something)
earned commencer à apprendre		obtain (money) in return for labor or services They earned a good salary.
carpets commencer à apprendre		a floor covering made from thick woven fabric They cleaned the carpets.
gather commencer à apprendre		come or bring together; assemble or collect They gather the information.
drum or barrel-shaped typically cylindrical commencer à apprendre		a percussion instrument sounded by being struck with sticks or the hands with a taut membrane over one or both ends spherical
throat They had a sore throat. containing the windpipe and esophagus commencer à apprendre		the front part of the neck of a person or animal
blinking commencer à apprendre		shut and open the eyes quickly They were blinking in the bright light.
continually commencer à apprendre		repeatedly; constantly They were continually improving.
tragic commencer à apprendre		causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow They experienced a tragic loss.
isolate commencer à apprendre		set or keep apart from others They tried to isolate the patient.
convince commencer à apprendre		cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something They tried to convince them.
cloud They saw a cloud. typically high above the general level of the ground commencer à apprendre		a visible mass of condensed watery vapor floating in the atmosphere
dislike a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome commencer à apprendre		a feeling of distaste or hostility such as war or disease They had a dislike for the food. outbreak
discredited commencer à apprendre		having lost credibility or good reputation The theory was discredited.
energetic commencer à apprendre		showing or involving great activity or vitality They were energetic.
eminently commencer à apprendre		to a high degree; very The work was eminently successful.
overhaul commencer à apprendre		take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary They overhauled the engine.
adherence person commencer à apprendre		faithful attachment to a cause They showed adherence to the rules. or belief
blight commencer à apprendre		a thing that spoils or damages something The blight ruined the crops.
contemplate commencer à apprendre		look thoughtfully for a long time at They contemplated the view.
consist commencer à apprendre		be composed or made up of The team consists of five members.
facet They examined every facet of the issue. especially of a cut gem or crystal commencer à apprendre		one side of something many-sided
delight commencer à apprendre		great pleasure They took delight in the success.
thrust commencer à apprendre		push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in a specified direction They thrust the door open.
branch commencer à apprendre		a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough They climbed the branch.
shimmer The water shimmered. wavering light commencer à apprendre		shine with a soft
bold commencer à apprendre		showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous They made a bold move.
capability commencer à apprendre		the power or ability to do something They demonstrated their capability.
column entablature typically cylindrical and made of stone or concrete commencer à apprendre		an upright pillar or other structure or standing alone as a monument supporting an arch
cruise They went on a cruise. especially for pleasure commencer à apprendre		sail about in an area without a precise destination
fate They believed in fate. regarded as determined by a supernatural power commencer à apprendre		the development of events beyond a person's control
riots commencer à apprendre		a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd They faced riots.
circuit route commencer à apprendre		a roughly circular line They ran a circuit. or movement that starts and finishes at the same place; a lap
lush commencer à apprendre		richly verdant or covered with vegetation The garden was lush.
comparisons commencer à apprendre		the act or instance of comparing They made comparisons.
cursory commencer à apprendre		hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed They gave a cursory glance.
integrate commencer à apprendre		combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole They tried to integrate the systems.
implicit commencer à apprendre		implied though not plainly expressed They made an implicit agreement.
embrace commencer à apprendre		accept or support willingly and enthusiastically They embraced the new ideas.
cunning commencer à apprendre		having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion They were cunning.
impair The injury impaired their ability. especially a human faculty or function) commencer à apprendre		weaken or damage (something
irony They used irony. typically for humorous or emphatic effect commencer à apprendre		the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite
transient commencer à apprendre		lasting only for a short time; impermanent The feeling was transient.
exceeding commencer à apprendre		going beyond the limits of what is normal or allowed They were exceeding the speed limit.
curly commencer à apprendre		shaped or winding in curls They had curly hair.
tribal commencer à apprendre		relating to a tribe or tribes They had tribal customs.
rhythm They danced to the rhythm. regular repeated pattern of movement or sound commencer à apprendre		a strong
cessation commencer à apprendre		the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end They demanded a cessation of hostilities.
blasting commencer à apprendre		explosive demolition or fragmentation using explosives They heard blasting sounds.
evoke memory commencer à apprendre		bring or recall (a feeling The music evoked memories. or image) to the conscious mind
cardiac commencer à apprendre		relating to the heart They had cardiac problems.
dissolved commencer à apprendre		melted or liquefied The sugar dissolved in the water.
allergic commencer à apprendre		having an allergy They were allergic to peanuts.
conceivably commencer à apprendre		imaginably; possibly They could conceivably win.
whiff commencer à apprendre		a slight smell of something They caught a whiff of smoke.
characterization commencer à apprendre		the act of describing or portraying the character or qualities of someone or something They analyzed the characterization.
dictate commencer à apprendre		lay down authoritatively; prescribe They tried to dictate terms.
tame commencer à apprendre		domesticated or cultivated They had a tame animal.
fabled They visited the fabled city. especially for being very good or special commencer à apprendre		famous
haul commencer à apprendre		pull or drag with effort or force They tried to haul the heavy load.
adoring commencer à apprendre		showing deep love and admiration They had adoring fans.
bane commencer à apprendre		a cause of great distress or annoyance The noise was the bane of their existence.
subsonic commencer à apprendre		relating to or flying at a speed less than that of sound They flew at subsonic speeds.
wing commencer à apprendre		a movable or fixed projecting part of an aircraft or bird that produces lift The plane had large wings.
clogging The pipes were clogging. wet matter commencer à apprendre		blocking or becoming blocked with an accumulation of thick
desertification or inappropriate agriculture typically as a result of drought commencer à apprendre		the process by which fertile land becomes desert deforestation
acoustically commencer à apprendre		in a way that relates to sound or the sense of hearing The room was acoustically designed.
encode commencer à apprendre		convert into a coded form They encoded the message.
appalling commencer à apprendre		causing shock or dismay; horrific They witnessed appalling conditions.
conscience They followed their conscience. viewed as acting as a guide to one's behavior commencer à apprendre		a person's moral sense of right and wrong
allege They allege that the company broke the law. typically without proof that this is the case commencer à apprendre		claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong
amicably commencer à apprendre		in a friendly and peaceable manner They settled the dispute amicably.
aligned commencer à apprendre		placed or arranged in a straight line They were aligned with the goal.
drastic commencer à apprendre		likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme They took drastic measures.
affiliate commencer à apprendre		officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization They were an affiliate of the company.
conquest commencer à apprendre		the subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force They studied the conquest.
tucked fold commencer à apprendre		push They tucked the blankets in. or turn (the edges or ends of something) in order to hide or secure them
lustrous commencer à apprendre		having a gloss or shine The pearls were lustrous.
supple commencer à apprendre		bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible They had supple movements.
coronary commencer à apprendre		relating to or denoting the arteries that surround and supply the heart They had coronary problems.
boomers commencer à apprendre		a person or thing that booms The economic boomers.
dare commencer à apprendre		have the courage to do something They didn't dare to speak.
swept commencer à apprendre		move swiftly and smoothly The wind swept through the trees.
knock They gave a knock. especially when waiting to be let in through a door commencer à apprendre		strike a surface noisily to attract attention
lethal commencer à apprendre		sufficient to cause death The poison was lethal.
exact commencer à apprendre		not approximated in any way; precise They gave the exact measurements.
parity They sought parity. especially regarding status or pay commencer à apprendre		the state or condition of being equal
sensible commencer à apprendre		done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit They made a sensible decision.
adjust commencer à apprendre		alter or regulate (something) in order to achieve accuracy or fit They tried to adjust the settings.
brace commencer à apprendre		prepare (oneself or something) for something difficult or unpleasant They braced themselves for the impact.
grades or value quality commencer à apprendre		a particular level of rank proficiency
dive commencer à apprendre		plunge headfirst into water with the arms outstretched They took a dive into the pool.
advisable commencer à apprendre		to be recommended; worthy of being advised or suggested It was advisable to leave.
vague indefinite commencer à apprendre		of uncertain They gave vague answers. or unclear character or meaning
constituent commencer à apprendre		being a part of a whole They were a constituent part.
dietary commencer à apprendre		relating to diet or nutrition They had dietary restrictions.
affluent commencer à apprendre		having a great deal of money; wealthy They lived in an affluent neighborhood.
stream They crossed the stream. narrow river commencer à apprendre		a small
convenience commencer à apprendre		the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty They valued convenience.
alliances They formed alliances. especially between countries or organizations commencer à apprendre		a union or association formed for mutual benefit
prestige commencer à apprendre		widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality They gained prestige.
optimize opportunity commencer à apprendre		make the best or most effective use of (a situation They tried to optimize the process. or resource)
disorientation commencer à apprendre		confusion or loss of bearings They felt disorientation.
soothe commencer à apprendre		gently calm (a person or their feelings) They tried to soothe the baby.
tactile commencer à apprendre		of or connected with the sense of touch They had tactile experiences.
dehydrated commencer à apprendre		having or showing a dangerous lack of water in the body They were dehydrated.
praise commencer à apprendre		express warm approval or admiration of They received praise.
divers commencer à apprendre		of varying types; several They had divers opinions.
aching commencer à apprendre		suffering from a dull persistent pain They had aching muscles.
emulates They emulates their hero. typically by imitation commencer à apprendre		match or surpass (a person or achievement)
sting They felt a sting. smarting pain commencer à apprendre		a sharp
ravages commencer à apprendre		cause severe and extensive damage to The storm ravages the coast.
contagion commencer à apprendre		the communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact They feared the contagion.
pledge commencer à apprendre		a solemn promise or undertaking They made a pledge.
debunking idea commencer à apprendre		expose the falseness of (a myth They were debunking the myth. or belief)
vent gas commencer à apprendre		an opening that allows air They opened the vent. or liquid to pass out of or into a confined space
habitual commencer à apprendre		done constantly or as a habit They had habitual routines.
contrasts commencer à apprendre		the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association They showed contrasts.
scramble commencer à apprendre		make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep gradient or over rough ground by using one's hands and feet They scrambled up the hill.
escalate commencer à apprendre		increase rapidly The conflict began to escalate.
disrespectful commencer à apprendre		showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite They were disrespectful.
penetrate commencer à apprendre		succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing) The bullet penetrated the wall.
grips commencer à apprendre		take and keep a firm hold of; seize or fasten onto They grips the railing.
ambient commencer à apprendre		relating to the immediate surroundings of something They enjoyed the ambient light.
eliminate commencer à apprendre		completely remove or get rid of (something) They tried to eliminate the problem.
dots commencer à apprendre		a small round mark or spot They connected the dots.
cooperative commencer à apprendre		involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal They were cooperative.
abolish practice commencer à apprendre		formally put an end to (a system They tried to abolish the rule. or institution)
consolidation commencer à apprendre		the action or process of combining or uniting They worked on consolidation.
commute commencer à apprendre		travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis They commute to work.
disparate commencer à apprendre		essentially different in kind; not able to be compared They had disparate views.
rein narrow strap fastened at each end to the bit of a bridle commencer à apprendre		a long They held the rein. used to control a horse
excuse commencer à apprendre		attempt to lessen the blame attached to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify They tried to excuse their behavior.
climax exciting commencer à apprendre		the most intense The climax of the story. or important point of something; a culmination or apex
expansive commencer à apprendre		covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive They had expansive views.
strap or bind something or to serve as a handle used to fasten commencer à apprendre		a strip of leather or other flexible material secure
intervene commencer à apprendre		take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events They intervened in the dispute.
drift commencer à apprendre		be carried slowly by a current of air or water They drifted along the river.
tentative commencer à apprendre		not certain or fixed; provisional They made tentative plans.
thorny commencer à apprendre		causing distress or difficulty They faced thorny issues.
contradictions ideas commencer à apprendre		a combination of statements They had contradictions in their statements. or features that are opposed to one another
deteriorate commencer à apprendre		become progressively worse The situation began to deteriorate.
unveiled commencer à apprendre		remove a covering from; reveal They unveiled the statue.
afloat commencer à apprendre		floating in water; not sinking The boat remained afloat.
shore lake commencer à apprendre		the land along the edge of a sea They walked along the shore. or wide river
decides commencer à apprendre		come or bring to a resolution in one's mind as to a course of action They decides to leave.
gossip They spread gossip. typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true commencer à apprendre		casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people
convenient activities commencer à apprendre		fitting in well with a person's needs The location was convenient. and plans
enticing commencer à apprendre		attractive or tempting; alluring They made an enticing offer.
thirst commencer à apprendre		a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something They felt thirst.
gauge commencer à apprendre		an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude or amount of something They used a gauge.
enemies commencer à apprendre		a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something; an adversary They faced enemies.
discerning commencer à apprendre		having or showing good judgment They were discerning.
contraction commencer à apprendre		the process of becoming smaller They observed the contraction.
charms attracting commencer à apprendre		the power or quality of delighting They used their charms. or fascinating others
dire commencer à apprendre		of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent They faced dire circumstances.
evil commencer à apprendre		profoundly immoral and wicked They fought against evil.
quarks the most stable of which are protons and neutrons commencer à apprendre		a subatomic particle forming a principal constituent of matter. Quarks combine to form composite particles called hadrons They studied quarks. the components of atomic nuclei.
mitigate commencer à apprendre		make less severe or serious They tried to mitigate the damage.
gadgets They used gadgets. especially one of novel design commencer à apprendre		a small tool or device that has a specific function
colony typically a distant one commencer à apprendre		a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country They studied the colony. and occupied by settlers from that country
dehydration commencer à apprendre		excessive loss of water from the body or a body tissue They suffered from dehydration.
exacerbate bad situation commencer à apprendre		make (a problem They tried not to exacerbate the situation. or negative feeling) worse
disobedience commencer à apprendre		failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority They showed disobedience.
enriches commencer à apprendre		improve the quality of (something) by adding or increasing an ingredient or component They enriches the soil.
tragedy such as a serious accident destruction commencer à apprendre		an event causing great suffering crime and distress
cyclone They experienced a cyclone. with counterclockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression commencer à apprendre		a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure
arable commencer à apprendre		capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops They had arable land.
cater They cater to the needs. typically at social events or in a public place commencer à apprendre		provide food and drink
consultant commencer à apprendre		a person who provides expert advice professionally They hired a consultant.
hampered commencer à apprendre		hinder or impede the movement or progress of They were hampered by the weather.
confection commencer à apprendre		a sweet dish or course They enjoyed a confection.
enthusiast commencer à apprendre		a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about something They were an enthusiast.
cassettes They listened to cassettes. for insertion into a recorder or playback device commencer à apprendre		a sealed plastic unit containing a length of audiotape or videotape wound on reels
propriety commencer à apprendre		the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals They showed propriety.
corrupted commencer à apprendre		cause to become damaged or unsound; cause to deviate from ideal purity or integrity The data was corrupted.
ambiguity commencer à apprendre		the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness They faced ambiguity.
halve commencer à apprendre		divide into two parts They tried to halve the cost.
castilian They spoke Castilian. traditionally regarded as the purest and most correct form of the language commencer à apprendre		a dialect of Spanish originating in central Spain
treaty commencer à apprendre		a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states They signed a treaty.
defend commencer à apprendre		resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger They tried to defend their position.
touted They touted the benefits. typically by pestering people in an aggressive or persistent manner commencer à apprendre		attempt to sell (something)
bowel commencer à apprendre		the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine They had bowel problems.
rife commencer à apprendre		of something undesirable or harmful) of frequent occurrence; widespread The area was rife with crime.
glacier commencer à apprendre		a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles They explored the glacier.
deeds commencer à apprendre		an action that is performed intentionally or consciously They praised their good deeds.
aquifer commencer à apprendre		a body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater They studied the aquifer.
trope commencer à apprendre		a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression They used a common trope.
caldera They observed the caldera. typically one formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano commencer à apprendre		a large volcanic crater
gazing or thought especially in admiration commencer à apprendre		look steadily and intently surprise
synthetic They used synthetic materials. especially to imitate a natural product commencer à apprendre		made by chemical synthesis
alert commencer à apprendre		quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous situations They remained alert.
campus commencer à apprendre		the grounds and buildings of a university or college They walked around the campus.
catchphrase They used a catchphrase. especially one that is used in advertising or by a particular character in a television program or film commencer à apprendre		a well-known sentence or phrase
enlightenment They sought enlightenment. in particular (in Buddhism) that awareness produced by profound meditative insight commencer à apprendre		the action or state of attaining or having attained spiritual knowledge or insight
deputy commencer à apprendre		a person appointed to undertake the duties of someone else in that person's absence They were a deputy.
tease commencer à apprendre		make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful or unkind way They teased their friend.
coexist commencer à apprendre		exist at the same time or in the same place The two species coexist.
cognition experience commencer à apprendre		the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought They studied cognition. and the senses
tale They told a tale. especially one that is imaginatively recounted commencer à apprendre		a fictitious or true narrative or story
aeroplane commencer à apprendre		a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces They flew in an aeroplane.
digging commencer à apprendre		break up and move earth with a tool or hands They were digging in the garden.
devotee commencer à apprendre		a person who is very interested and enthusiastic about someone or something They were a devotee of the arts.
clerks commencer à apprendre		a person employed in an office or bank to keep records or accounts and to undertake other routine administrative duties The clerks filed the documents.
beach They walked along the beach. especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks commencer à apprendre		a pebbly or sandy shore
cruelty commencer à apprendre		cruel behavior or attitudes They witnessed cruelty.
anomaly normal commencer à apprendre		something that deviates from what is standard They found an anomaly. or expected
gulosity commencer à apprendre		excessive appetite; greed They showed gulosity.
bust commencer à apprendre		break something suddenly and violently into pieces They tried not to bust the glass.
swath commencer à apprendre		a broad strip or area of something They cut a swath through the field.
copious commencer à apprendre		abundant in supply or quantity; plentiful They had copious amounts of food.
pottery dishes commencer à apprendre		pots They made pottery. and other articles made of earthenware or baked clay
odour They smelled an odour. especially an unpleasant one commencer à apprendre		a distinctive smell
compensated suffering typically money commencer à apprendre		give (someone) something or injury incurred; pay in recognition of loss
schematic commencer à apprendre		a diagrammatic representation of something They drew a schematic.
adolescence commencer à apprendre		the period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult They studied adolescence.

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