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cardiologist
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a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels
They consulted a cardiologist.
glancing
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take a brief or hurried look
They were glancing around.
endeared
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cause to be loved or liked
They endeared themselves to the community.
excrete
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separate and expel as waste (a substance or waste matter) from the body or a plant
The kidneys excrete waste.
adding
number
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join (something) to something else so as to increase its size
They were adding ingredients.
or amount
champions
They were champions.
especially in sports
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a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition
mould
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a fungus that grows in the form of threadlike filaments (mycelium)
They saw mould.
downfall
prosperity
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a loss of power
They witnessed the downfall.
or status
pros
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arguments or considerations in favor of something
They weighed the pros.
cons
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arguments or considerations opposed to something
They weighed the cons.
empower
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something
They tried to empower the people.
admiring
wonder
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regard with pleasure
They were admiring the view.
or approval
amplified
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cause to become more marked or intense
The sound was amplified.
execution
order
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the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan
They observed the execution.
or course of action
extravert
They were an extravert.
overtly expressive person
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an outgoing
discontinuous
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broken sequence with gaps
They saw a discontinuous line.
barking
fox
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the sharp explosive cry of a dog
They heard barking.
or other canine
blower
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a machine or device for blowing air
They used a blower.
dredging
weeds
river
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clean out the bed of (a harbor
and rubbish
or other area) by scooping out mud
carbs
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carbohydrates
They ate carbs.
illustrate
newspaper
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provide (a book
They tried to illustrate the point.
etc.) with pictures or drawings
waded
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walk with effort through water or mud
They waded through the water.
deny
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state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of; refuse to grant or allow (something requested)
They tried to deny the allegations.
dissenters
belief
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a person who dissents from an established doctrine
They were dissenters.
or policy
macintosh
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a type of raincoat
They wore a macintosh.
pact
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a formal agreement between individuals or parties
They signed a pact.
decorated
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adorn (a place or object) with decorative items
They decorated the room.
beetles
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an insect of a large order distinguished by having forewings thickened and hardened to form wing cases (elytra) that shield the membranous hind wings when at rest
They studied beetles.
discard
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dispose of (something no longer wanted or needed)
They discarded the trash.
competitions
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an event or contest in which people take part to establish superiority or in order to win prizes
They participated in competitions.
entitle
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give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something
They were entitled to benefits.
editorial
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a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue
They read the editorial.
stature
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a person's natural height
They were of short stature.
rotten
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suffering from decay
The food was rotten.
dynasties
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a line of hereditary rulers of a country
They studied dynasties.
durability
pressure
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the ability to withstand wear
They tested the durability.
or damage
cruel
They were cruel.
or feeling no concern about it
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willfully causing pain or suffering to others
defending
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resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
They were defending their position.
greed
or food
especially wealth
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intense and selfish desire for something
power
bosons
They studied bosons.
characterized by having zero or integral spin and obeying the Pauli exclusion principle
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a subatomic particle of a type described by Bose-Einstein statistics
devaluation
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the reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something
They faced devaluation.
cracks
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a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts
They saw cracks in the wall.
citizen
They were citizens.
either native or naturalized
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a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
calm
anger
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not showing or feeling nervousness
They remained calm.
or other strong emotions
bought
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acquire by paying money for; purchase
They bought the house.
reeves
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a person in charge of the financial affairs of an organization or district
They consulted the reeves.
spill
They saw the spill.
especially unintentionally
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cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container
accumulation
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the acquisition or gradual gathering of something
They observed the accumulation.
enthusiasms
interest
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intense enjoyment
They had enthusiasms.
or approval
crick
They had a crick in their neck.
especially in the neck or back
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a painful stiffening of muscles
dependency
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the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
They faced dependency.
leach
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dissolve and carry away by the action of a liquid percolating through or over something
The chemicals began to leach into the soil.
bending
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shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle
They were bending the metal.
analytic
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relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning
They used analytic methods.
beat
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strike (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them
They heard the beat.
twain
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two
They saw the twain.
wrap
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cover or enclose (someone or something) in paper or soft material
They tried to wrap the gift.
sprout
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of a plant) put out shoots; germinate
The seeds began to sprout.
tints
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a shade or variety of a color
They saw tints.
chunks
They ate chunks of cheese.
solid piece of something
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a thick
continuity
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the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time
They valued continuity.
imposed
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force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place
The rules were imposed.
excite
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cause (someone) to have strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
They tried to excite the crowd.
barbarism
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absence of culture and civilization; cruelty
They witnessed barbarism.
indignation
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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
They felt indignation.
sweep
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move swiftly and smoothly
They saw the wind sweep through.
coauthor
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a joint author
They were coauthors.
drowsy
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sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
They felt drowsy.
elegantly
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in a graceful and stylish manner
They dressed elegantly.
strung
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thread (beads or other objects) on a string
They strung the beads.
hoist
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raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
They tried to hoist the flag.
overt
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done or shown openly; plainly apparent
They made an overt threat.
eureka
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an exclamation of triumph at a discovery or invention
They shouted eureka.
conduits
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a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring
They used conduits.
delights
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great pleasure
They took delights.
cliques
They formed cliques.
exclusive group of people
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a small
harrowing
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acutely distressing
They had a harrowing experience.
dashing
lively
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stylish
They were dashing.
and confident
expose
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make (something) visible by uncovering it
They tried to expose the truth.
vintage
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relating to or denoting wine of high quality
They drank vintage wine.
glamour
They saw the glamour.
especially associated with wealth and style
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attractiveness or excitement
shrunk
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become or make smaller in size or amount; contract or cause to contract
The cloth shrunk.
conferred
or right)
degree
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grant or bestow (a title
benefit
lattice
metal
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an interlaced structure of strips of wood
They saw a lattice.
or other material
block
They used a block of wood.
especially with one or more flat surfaces
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a large solid piece of hard material
bidding
They were bidding.
especially at an auction
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offer (a certain price) for something
emergent
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coming into existence or notice
They saw an emergent trend.
amber
They found amber.
typically yellowish in color
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a hard translucent fossil resin originating from extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period
export
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send (goods or services) to another country for sale
They tried to export goods.
inbred
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produced by breeding from closely related people or animals over many generations
They studied inbred animals.
ether
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a pleasant-smelling colorless volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as an anesthetic and a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes.
They used ether.
exeter
They visited Exeter.
southwest England
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a cathedral city on the River Exe in Devon
excavators
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a person or thing that excavates
They were excavators.
admire
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regard with respect or warm approval
They admired the art.
draught
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a current of cool air in an enclosed space
They felt a draught.
throttling
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attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them
They were throttling the engine.
decimal
tenths
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relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten
They used decimal numbers.
and powers of ten
curl
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form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape
They saw a curl of smoke.
overly
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excessively
They were overly cautious.
consuls
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an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote their government's citizens and interests there
They consulted the consuls.
celts
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a member of a group of peoples inhabiting much of Europe and Asia Minor in pre-Roman times.
They studied the Celts.
clan
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a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent
They belonged to a clan.
sown
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plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth
They had sown the seeds.
imparts
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make (information) known; communicate
They imparts knowledge.
ethic
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moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity
They followed an ethic.
bland
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lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
The food was bland.
nitric
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of or relating to nitrogen
They used nitric acid.
brook
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a small stream
They crossed the brook.
carbohydrates
starch
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any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars
They ate carbohydrates.
and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
wise
knowledge
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having or showing experience
They were wise.
and good judgment
glean
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extract (information) from various sources
They tried to glean information.
calorific
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relating to or denoting the energy produced by food or drink as measured in calories
They measured the calorific value.
detach
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disengage (something or part of something) and remove it
They tried to detach the wire.
cramps
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a painful muscular contraction
They had cramps.
enzyme
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a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
They studied enzymes.
oxidize
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combine or become combined chemically with oxygen
The metal began to oxidize.
prunes
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a dried plum
They ate prunes.
quirk
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a peculiar behavioral habit
They had a quirk.
spud
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a potato
They ate spuds.
clasts
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a fragment of rock and mineral that is produced by weathering and erosion and is incorporated into sedimentary rocks
They studied clasts.
subsides
violent
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become less intense
The pain subsides.
or severe
bony
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very thin; emaciated
They were bony.
airline
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a company providing a regular public service of air transport on fixed routes
They traveled by airline.
tacit
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understood or implied without being stated
They had a tacit agreement.
wright
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a worker in wood; a carpenter or other woodworker
They were wrights.
collie
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a sheepdog of a breed originating in Scotland with a thick coat and long muzzle
They saw a collie.
drain
They tried to drain the pool.
leaving it empty or dry
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cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out
corals
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a marine invertebrate of a group that includes the corals and jellyfish. Corals typically form compact colonies of many identical individual polyps.
They saw corals.
corpus
They studied the corpus.
especially the entire works of a particular author or a body of writing on a particular subject
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a collection of written texts
certification
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the action or process of certifying or being certified
They received certification.
omega
They reached the omega point.
ω)
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the last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω
exhorted
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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
They exhorted them to act.
husk
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the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
They removed the husk.
revel
They revel in the celebration.
especially with drinking and dancing
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enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way
pebble
smooth
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a small
They found a pebble.
rounded stone
leeward
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on or on the side sheltered from the wind
They stayed on the leeward side.
coves
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a small sheltered bay or inlet
They explored the coves.
patron
or activity
organization
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a person who gives financial or other support to a person
cause
brute
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a savagely violent person or animal
They were brutes.
growl
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make a low guttural sound in the throat (of an animal)
They heard a growl.
pyrotechnics
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the art of making or displaying fireworks
They saw pyrotechnics.
dice
They rolled dice.
thrown at random in games of chance
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small cubes with each side bearing a different number of spots (from one to six)
sorrows
disappointment
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a feeling of deep distress caused by loss
They felt sorrows.
or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others
uttered
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say something aloud
They uttered a word.
welter
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a large number of items in no order; a confused mass
They saw a welter of information.
specks
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a tiny spot or particle of dirt or other substance
They saw specks of dust.
commentary
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an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation
They listened to the commentary.
electoral
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relating to elections or electors
They studied electoral processes.
coroners
sudden
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an official who investigates violent
They consulted coroners.
or suspicious deaths to determine the facts about and causes of death
cryptic
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having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
They received a cryptic message.
coliseum
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a large theater or stadium
They visited the coliseum.
mists
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a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface; fog
They saw mists.
ditches
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a long narrow excavation made in the ground
They dug ditches.
podcast
typically available as a series
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a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device
They listened to a podcast.
new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically
riddle
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a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning
They solved the riddle.
loop
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a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself
They made a loop.
reflex
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an action that is performed without conscious thought as a response to a stimulus
They had a reflex reaction.
stead
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the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in place of)
They stood in their stead.
bibs
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a cloth or plastic covering tied around a person's neck to protect their clothes while eating
They wore bibs.
compress
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flatten by pressure; squeeze or press
They tried to compress the air.
burble
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make a continuous murmuring sound
They heard a burble.
certified
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officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
They were certified.
decoy
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a person or thing used to lure someone or something into a trap
They used a decoy.
couch
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a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on
They sat on the couch.
trot
The horse began to trot.
lifting the legs in diagonal pairs
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of a horse or other quadruped) proceed or cause to proceed at a pace faster than a walk
vole
a blunt nose
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a small rodent that typically has a stout body
They saw a vole.
and short ears and tail
accrue
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receive or accumulate (payments or benefits) over time
They watched the benefits accrue.
strand
fiber
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a single thin length of thread
They saw a strand of hair.
or wire
anode
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an electrode by which conventional current enters a polarized electrical device.
They studied the anode.
knit
blanket
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make (a garment
They knit a sweater.
etc.) by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn with knitting needles or on a machine
disrobe
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remove one's clothes
They disrobe.
carcass
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the dead body of an animal
They found a carcass.
boulder
They saw a boulder.
typically one that has been worn by erosion and is therefore smooth and rounded
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a large rock
irritant
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a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
They identified the irritant.
blunted
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make or become less sharp
The knife was blunted.
distract
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prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something
They tried not to distract them.
isotope
and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties; in particular
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each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei
They studied isotopes.
a radioactive form of an element
stiff
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rigid; not easily bent or moved
The material was stiff.
confide
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tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
They confide in their friend.
committees
They formed committees.
typically consisting of members of a larger body
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a group of people appointed for a specific function
parch
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make or become dry through intense heat
The land began to parch.
weft
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the horizontal threads interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric
They saw the weft.
mule
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the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
They rode a mule.
confront
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meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They tried to confront the issue.
chalk
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a soft white limestone (a form of calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures
They wrote with chalk.
honorary
They received an honorary degree.
without the usual requirements
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conferred as an honor
palette
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a thin board or slab on which an artist's paints are arranged and mixed
They used a palette.
conservatively
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in a cautious or prudent manner
They acted conservatively.
lewis
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a male given name
Lewis was his name.
exult
They exult in their victory.
especially as the result of a success
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show or feel elation or jubilation
mortal
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subject to death
They were mortal beings.
muon
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an unstable subatomic particle with a negative charge and a mass 207 times that of an electron
They studied muons.
cavern
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a cave or a large chamber in a cave
They explored the cavern.
levant
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the eastern Mediterranean region of western Asia
They traveled to the Levant.
spasm
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a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement
They had a spasm.
yawn
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involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom
They began to yawn.
terns
typically having white plumage with a black cap
long wings
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a seabird with a slender bill
and a forked tail
worthy
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having or showing the qualities or abilities that deserve admiration or respect
They were worthy of praise.
venal
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showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery
They were venal.
warren
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a network of interconnecting rabbit burrows
They saw a warren.
dosage
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the size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug
They adjusted the dosage.
bistro
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a small restaurant
They ate at a bistro.
becks
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a small stream
They crossed the becks.
downplay
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make (something) appear less important than it really is
They tried to downplay the issue.
delegating
They were delegating tasks.
typically one who is less senior than oneself
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entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person
arbitrator
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an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute
They consulted an arbitrator.
barcoding
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the identification of species using short genetic sequences
They used barcoding.
cofounder
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a person who is one of the founders of a company or organization
They were a cofounder.
cage
in which birds
bars
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an enclosure made or wire
animals
or other means
cartilage
whitish
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firm
They studied cartilage.
flexible connective tissue in vertebrates
ankles
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the joint connecting the foot with the leg
They twisted their ankles.
pivot
pin
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the central point
They used a pivot.
or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
hollow
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having a hole or empty space inside
They found a hollow log.
designate
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appoint (someone) to a specified position
They tried to designate a leader.
corporatism
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the organization of a society into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and exercising control over persons and activities within their jurisdiction
They studied corporatism.
commencing
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begin; start
They were commencing the project.
welch
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fail to honor (a debt or commitment)
They accused them of welching.
coating
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a layer of a substance that covers a surface
They applied a coating.
waterfowl
geese
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aquatic birds such as ducks
They saw waterfowl.
or swans
compelled
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force or oblige (someone) to do something
They were compelled to act.
complaining
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express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
They were complaining about the noise.
invent
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create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of
They tried to invent a new device.
gales
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a very strong wind
They faced gales.
mistral
cold
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a strong
They felt the mistral.
northwesterly wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion in the northern Mediterranean
cutworms
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a moth larva that cuts down young plants near the ground
They saw cutworms.
appropriation
They faced appropriation.
typically without the owner's permission
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the action of taking something for one's own use
thatched
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cover (a roof or building) with straw or a similar material
They lived in a thatched cottage.
sabo
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a wooden shoe worn in various European countries
They wore sabos.
carter
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a person who drives or is employed to drive a cart or other vehicle
They hired a carter.
greets
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give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome to (someone) on meeting
They greets their guests.
eagerly
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in a keenly desirous or enthusiastic manner
They waited eagerly.
cowpox
They studied cowpox.
formerly used to vaccinate against smallpox
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a contagious viral disease of cattle that causes pustules on the udders and teats
shunted
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push or pull (a train or part of a train) from one track to another
They shunted the train.
debtors
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a person or institution that owes money
They were debtors.
accountant
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a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts
They consulted an accountant.
drips
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let fall or be let fall in drops
They saw drips of water.
dearn
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sad; sorrowful; dismal
They felt dearn.
helmet
sports players
various types of which are worn by soldiers
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a hard or padded protective hat
and other workers
police officers
dreadfuls
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very bad; terrible
They faced dreadfuls.
irregularly
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in an uneven or inconsistent way
They acted irregularly.
check
or to detect the presence of something
quality
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examine (something) to determine its accuracy
or condition
chewers
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a person or animal that chews
They were chewers.
empowered
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something
They felt empowered.
entangled
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cause to become twisted together with or caught in
They were entangled in the net.
hormonal
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relating to hormones
They studied hormonal changes.
esteem
They held them in high esteem.
typically for a person
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respect and admiration
affair
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an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to
They discussed the affair.
decorate
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make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it
They tried to decorate the room.
discomfort
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minor pain or unease
They felt discomfort.
discharged
or another institution or place of employment
especially a hospital
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tell (someone) officially that they can or must leave
the armed forces
zoom
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move or travel very quickly
They saw the car zoom past.
alternate
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occurring in turn repeatedly
They used alternate routes.
catamaran
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a sailing boat with two hulls joined by a frame
They sailed on a catamaran.
intrusive
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causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited
They found the questions intrusive.
adobe
They built with adobe.
typically in the form of sun-dried bricks
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a kind of clay used as a building material
clue
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a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery
They found a clue.
transonic
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involving or relating to speeds close to that of sound
They flew at transonic speeds.
dietitian
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an expert on diet and nutrition
They consulted a dietitian.
hypodermic
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relating to the region immediately beneath the skin
They used a hypodermic needle.
blog
typically one run by an individual or small group
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a regularly updated website or web page
They read a blog.
that is written in an informal or conversational style
database
They used a database.
especially one that is accessible in various ways
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a structured set of data held in a computer
blossoms
They saw blossoms on the tree.
especially those of a fruit tree or shrub
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a flower or a mass of flowers
invert
order
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put upside down or in the opposite position
They tried to invert the image.
or arrangement
dome
They saw a dome.
typically with a circular base
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a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
standardize
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cause (something) to conform to a standard
They tried to standardize the process.
becquerel
They measured in becquerels.
equal to one disintegration per second
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the SI unit of radioactivity
desegregation
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the ending of a policy of racial segregation
They fought for desegregation.
rework
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revise or rewrite (something)
They tried to rework the plan.
buffet
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a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
They ate at a buffet.
dieters
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a person who is on a diet
They were dieters.
cheery
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noticeably happy and optimistic
They had a cheery disposition.
conceptualized
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form a concept or idea of (something)
They conceptualized the project.
cane
They used a cane.
especially bamboo or sugar cane
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the hollow or pithy stem of a tall grass
doodles
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scribble aimlessly
They made doodles.
delacroix
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Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist regarded from the outset of his career as the leader of the French Romantic school.
They studied Delacroix.
ancestry
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one's family or ethnic descent
They traced their ancestry.
excitable
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responding readily to stimulation
They were excitable.
granular
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resembling or consisting of granules; grainy
The substance was granular.
dishonest
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behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way
They were dishonest.
crunching
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make a loud grinding or crushing sound
They heard crunching sounds.
biting
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having a sharply critical or cruel quality
They made biting remarks.
disrespect
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lack of respect or courtesy
They showed disrespect.
locales
They visited various locales.
or that has particular events associated with it
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a place where something happens or is set
delicious
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highly pleasing to the taste or smell
The food was delicious.
bernard
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a male given name
Bernard was his name.
bean
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the edible seed of various plants of the legume family
They ate beans.
elevators
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a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors
They took the elevators.
allergen
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a substance that causes an allergic reaction
They were exposed to an allergen.
cringes
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bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner
They cringes.
continual
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forming an unbroken whole; without interruption; continuous
They had a continual supply.
anatomical
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relating to the structure of the body
They studied anatomical structures.
backyard
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a yard at the back of a house
They played in the backyard.
confidentiality
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the state of keeping or being kept secret or private
They maintained confidentiality.
defiant
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showing defiance
They were defiant.
lochs
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a lake in Scotland
They visited the lochs.
expanses
typically land or sea
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an area of something
They saw expanses of water.
presenting a wide continuous surface
catholic
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including a wide variety of things; all-embracing
They had catholic tastes.
spectate
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be a spectator at an event
They went to spectate.
blender
chopping
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an electric mixing machine used in food preparation for liquefying
They used a blender.
or pureeing
chess
They played chess.
played on a checkered board
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a board game of strategic skill for two players
martin
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a male given name
Martin was his name.
cough
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expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound
They had a cough.
pertain
related
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be appropriate
The rules pertain to everyone.
or applicable
abnormal
They saw abnormal results.
typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
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deviating from what is normal or usual
compressible
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able to be compressed
The gas was compressible.
cantor
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an official who sings liturgical solos or leads prayer in a synagogue
They heard the cantor.
deformation
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the action or process of deforming or being deformed
They studied deformation.
gator
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an alligator
They saw a gator.
acre
They owned an acre.
840 square yards (0.405 hectare)
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a unit of land area equal to 4
emphatically
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in a forceful way
They stated emphatically.
charivari
They heard a charivari.
etc.
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a noisy mock serenade made by banging on pots and pans
concocted
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create or devise (a story or plan)
They concocted a plan.
crammed
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completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing
They crammed the suitcase.
grail
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the object of an extended or difficult quest
They sought the holy grail.
gummy
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covered with or exuding gum; sticky
The candy was gummy.
carbonado
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a black diamond used in industry for cutting and polishing
They used carbonado.
cone
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a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point
They saw a cone.
capsule
They took a capsule.
especially a round or cylindrical one
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a small case or container
cascade
They saw a cascade.
typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
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a small waterfall
dissection
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the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts
They performed a dissection.
deviously
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in a sneaky or underhanded way
They acted deviously.
jubilation
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a feeling of great happiness and triumph
They felt jubilation.
curveballs
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an unexpected problem or difficulty
They faced curveballs.
caloric
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relating to or denoting calories
They measured the caloric content.
enforce
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compel observance of (laws or rules)
They tried to enforce the rules.
administer
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take charge of; manage
They tried to administer the project.
delays
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make (someone or something) late or slow
They faced delays.
antimicrobial
viruses
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able to destroy or suppress the growth of microorganisms including bacteria
They used antimicrobial agents.
and fungi
enzymatic
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relating to or resulting from the action of an enzyme
They studied enzymatic reactions.
decomposable
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able to be decomposed by bacteria or other natural agents
The material was decomposable.
diametrically
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completely different; opposed
They had diametrically opposed views.
amps
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a unit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second
They measured in amps.
docs
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documents
They read the docs.
default
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a preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer
They used the default settings.
embarrassing
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causing embarrassment
They had an embarrassing moment.
ergonomic
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relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment
They used ergonomic tools.
defaults
They saw defaults.
especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law
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fail to fulfill an obligation
tempted
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be attracted or enticed by a quality or action
They were tempted.
antisocial
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contrary to the laws and customs of society; detrimental to society
They had antisocial behavior.
blisters
burning
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a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction
They had blisters.
or other damage
slack
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not taut or held tightly in position; loose
The rope was slack.
eyewitnesses
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a person who has seen something happen and so can give a firsthand description of it
They interviewed eyewitnesses.
stressor
environmental condition
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a chemical or biological agent
They identified the stressor.
external stimulus or an event seen as causing stress to an organism
confronted
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meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They confronted the issue.
stitch
knitting
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a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing
They used a stitch.
or crocheting
chin
They touched their chin.
formed by the apex of the lower jaw
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the protruding part of the face below the mouth
spool
or other flexible materials can be wound
magnetic tape
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a cylindrical device on which film
thread
degas
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remove dissolved gases from (a liquid)
They tried to degas the liquid.
wrens
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a very small songbird with a rounded body and a long tail that is often held erect
They saw wrens.
hamilton
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a male given name
Hamilton was his name.
dedicate
effort
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devote (time
They tried to dedicate their time.
or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
vertebrae
having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment
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each of the series of small bones forming the backbone
They studied vertebrae.
and a hole through which the spinal cord passes
bestowed
right
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confer or present (an honor
They bestowed an award.
or gift)
slipped
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slide unintentionally for a short distance
They slipped on the ice.
spilling
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allow or cause to flow over the edge of a container
They saw spilling water.
beekeepers
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a person who keeps bees
They were beekeepers.
cysteine
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a sulfur-containing semiessential amino acid that is a constituent of proteins
They studied cysteine.
vive
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used to express approval or acclamation
Vive la France!
fallow
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inactive
They left the field fallow.
bloody
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covered or smeared with blood
The scene was bloody.
rouge
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a red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips
They used rouge.
carpentry
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the work of a carpenter
They did carpentry.
biochemical
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relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms
They studied biochemical reactions.
hypocritical
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behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case
They were hypocritical.
defeats
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win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome
They suffered defeats.
aches
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a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
They had aches.
abdomen
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the front part of the body between the chest and thighs
They felt pain in their abdomen.
calmly
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in a calm manner
They spoke calmly.
roast
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cook (food) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire
They roast the chicken.
accordion
They played the accordion.
played by means of keys and buttons
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a portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows
digs
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excavate or make a hole or channel in (the ground) with a tool or hands
They digs in the garden.
amyloid
translucent
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a waxy
They studied amyloid.
proteinaceous substance that resembles cellulose and stains with iodine and sulfuric acid. It is deposited in tissues in amyloidosis and Alzheimer's disease.
rancid
musty
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having a stale
The butter was rancid.
or moldy smell or taste
cooper
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a person who makes or repairs casks and barrels
They hired a cooper.
downswings
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a downward trend or movement
They faced downswings.
encyclopedia
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a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically
They consulted an encyclopedia.
dividend
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a sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves)
They received a dividend.
squirts
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cause (a liquid or semi-liquid substance) to be ejected from a small opening in a jet
They saw squirts of water.
dabbed
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press lightly and quickly with an absorbent material
They dabbed at the stain.
rhine
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a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world. It rises in the Swiss Alps and flows generally northwards to the North Sea.
They traveled along the Rhine.
detector
substance
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an instrument
They used a metal detector.
or process used to detect the presence or existence of something
grebes
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a freshwater diving bird with a long neck and pointed bill
They saw grebes.
announce
occurrence
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make a public and typically formal statement about a fact
They announce the news.
or intention
gabled
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having a gable or gables
They lived in a gabled house.
charcoal
a pigment
produced by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. It is used as a fuel
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a black or dark gray amorphous form of carbon
and an absorbent.
a filter
belying
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fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict
Their actions were belying their words.
allergy
a particular food
especially pollen
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a damaging immune response by the body to a substance
or dust
fur
depress
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reduce the level or strength of activity in (something)
The news began to depress them.
ghrelin
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a hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite
They studied ghrelin.
hurled
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throw (an object) with great force
They hurled the ball.
psychic
They had psychic abilities.
especially involving telepathy or clairvoyance.
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relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena such as telepathy and clairvoyance that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws
unviable
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not capable of working successfully; not feasible
The plan was unviable.
tract
They traveled across a tract of land.
typically a large one
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an area of indefinite extent
graves
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a hole dug in the ground for a coffin or body
They visited the graves.
slew
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a large number or quantity of something
They saw a slew of problems.
carrier
transports
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a person or thing that carries
They were a carrier.
or conveys something.
hover
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remain suspended in one place in the air
The helicopter began to hover.
crab
a short tail
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a crustacean with a broad carapace
They saw a crab.
and two pincers.
culminated
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reach a climax or point of highest development
The project culminated in success.
rafts
used as a boat for transport over water
barrels
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a flat platform made by fastening planks
or other buoyant objects together
monk
chastity
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a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty
They saw a monk.
and obedience
potash
They used potash.
obtained from wood ashes.
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any of a group of water-soluble potassium compounds used chiefly in fertilizers and soaps
bowyer
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a person who makes or sells bows.
They consulted a bowyer.
farmyard
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the area enclosed by or surrounding farm buildings
They walked around the farmyard.
angular
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having angles or sharp corners
The rock was angular.
brainstorming
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produce an idea or way of solving a problem by holding a spontaneous group discussion
They held a brainstorming session.
erasable
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able to be erased
The ink was erasable.
bailey
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the outer wall of a castle courtyard.
They walked through the bailey.
commanding
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having a position of authority; dominating
They had a commanding presence.
benches
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a long seat for several people
They sat on the benches.
tiring
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causing one to feel tired or in need of rest; exhausting
The work was tiring.
stanzas
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a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
They read the stanzas.
expository
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intended to explain or describe something
They wrote an expository essay.
winding
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following a spiral course
They walked along a winding path.
angrily
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in an angry manner
They spoke angrily.
climber
They were a climber.
especially one that climbs mountains as a sport.
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a person or animal that climbs
chimneys
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a vertical channel or pipe that conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building.
They saw chimneys.
clip
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fasten or secure with a clip
They used a clip.
complaint
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an expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance
They filed a complaint.
warbler
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a small songbird with a warbling song.
They heard a warbler.
faecal
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relating to feces.
They found faecal matter.
cubicles
They worked in cubicles.
for example one containing a desk in an office.
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a small partitioned-off area of a room
factoid
They shared a factoid.
especially in the media.
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an assumption or speculation that is circulated and accepted as fact
chronicle
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a factual written account of historical events in the order of their occurrence.
They kept a chronicle.
gleeful
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exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
They were gleeful.
colombian
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relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people.
They studied Colombian culture.
legibly
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in a clear enough way to be read.
They wrote legibly.
counterfactual
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relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case.
They considered a counterfactual scenario.
collides
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strike with force when moving; crash into.
The cars collides.
preliterate
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relating to or denoting societies or cultures that have not developed the use of writing.
They studied preliterate societies.
tycoon
They were a tycoon.
powerful person in business or industry.
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a wealthy
rebecca
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a female given name
Rebecca was her name.
carats
They measured in carats.
equal to 200 milligrams.
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a unit of weight used for precious stones
fantastical
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imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality.
They had fantastical ideas.
caesar
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a title of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian.
They studied Caesar.
effortlessly
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with apparent ease.
They did it effortlessly.
cytochrome
They studied cytochrome.
especially as a constituent of the mitochondrial respiratory chain.
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any of a number of proteins involved in electron transport
waterway
canal
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a river
They traveled along a waterway.
or other route for travel by water.
creditor
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a person or company to whom money is owed.
They were a creditor.
neal
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a male given name
Neal was his name.
fastpaced
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moving or developing rapidly.
They lived in a fastpaced city.
donating
etc.) to a good cause
food
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give (money
for example to a charity.
clothes
composting
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convert (plant waste) into compost.
They were composting the leaves.
diddy
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small; tiny.
They saw a diddy car.
detoxifying
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rid (a person) of poisons or the effects of poison.
They were detoxifying the body.
encephalization
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the amount of brain mass related to an animal's total body mass.
They studied encephalization.
outpacing
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go faster than (someone or something) in a race or other situation.
They were outpacing the competition.
unwound
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reverse the winding of (something).
They unwound the rope.
tardigrade
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a slow-moving microscopic eight-legged animal.
They studied tardigrades.
heatwave
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a prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
They suffered during the heatwave.
cyberbullying
They were victims of cyberbullying.
typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
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the use of electronic communication to bully a person
darker
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with little or no light.
The room was darker.
dawned
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become evident or obvious.
The truth dawned on them.
biometric
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relating to or involving the measurement of people's unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprints or voice patterns) especially as used in technology for identification.
They used biometric data.
bioelectronic
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relating to or involving the use of electronic devices to interact with biological systems.
They studied bioelectronic devices.
biocompatible
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not having toxic or injurious effects on biological systems.
The material was biocompatible.
brushstrokes
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an application of paint with a brush.
They studied brushstrokes.
gamified
typically as an online marketing technique to encourage engagement with a product or service.
competition with others
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apply typical elements of game playing (e.g. point scoring
rules of play) to (other areas of activity)
thorne
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a male given name
Thorne was his name.
karoshi
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death by overwork.
They feared karoshi.
cinnamon
dried
commencer à apprendre
an aromatic spice made from the peeled
They used cinnamon.
and curled bark of a Southeast Asian tree.
bioprinters
commencer à apprendre
a device used to create tissue-like structures using cells and biomaterials.
They used bioprinters.
coll
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a mountain pass or ridge.
They crossed the coll.
narg
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a coconut.
They ate a narg.
teas
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a hot drink made by infusing dried crushed or shredded leaves in boiling water.
They drank teas.
cans
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a cylindrical metal container for liquids or foods.
They recycled cans.
dearborn
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a city in Michigan.
They visited Dearborn.
bumping
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strike or knock against something with a slight or heavy impact.
They were bumping into each other.
crews
etc.
especially all those who work on and operate a ship
commencer à apprendre
a group of people who work together
aircraft
enclosing
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surround or close off on all sides.
They were enclosing the area.
abating
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become less intense or widespread.
The storm was abating.
crashed
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undergo a sudden dramatic failure.
The computer crashed.
shoal
They ran aground on a shoal.
especially a river or sea.
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a shallow area in a body of water
ecoanxiety
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anxiety about the state of the environment.
They felt ecoanxiety.
spongy
The cake was spongy.
porous texture like a sponge.
commencer à apprendre
having a soft
webster
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a dictionary.
They consulted Webster.
creator
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a person or thing that brings something into existence.
They were a creator.
biofuel
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fuel derived directly from living matter.
They used biofuel.
aerogel
They used aerogel.
in which the liquid component of the gel has been replaced with a gas.
commencer à apprendre
a synthetic porous ultralight material derived from a gel
crusts
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the hard outer layer of bread or other baked goods.
They ate the crusts.
enslaved
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reduce (someone) to slavery.
They were enslaved.
snatch
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quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.
They tried to snatch the purse.
dialog
play
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conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book
They had a dialog.
or movie.
catholicism
system
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the faith
They studied Catholicism.
and practice of the Catholic Church.
proverb
well-known pithy saying
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a short
They quoted a proverb.
stating a general truth or piece of advice.
compensating
suffering
typically money
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give (someone) something
or injury incurred; recompense.
in recognition of loss
prowled
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move restlessly about or through a place especially in search of prey
They prowled through the forest.
casket
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a small ornamental box or chest for holding valuables
They opened the casket.
allocating
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distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
They were allocating funds.
curves
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a line or surface that bends smoothly and continuously without any straight segments
They followed the curves of the road.
caffeinated
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containing caffeine
They drank caffeinated beverages.
eric
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a male given name
Eric was his name.
cohosted
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act as a host with another or others.
They cohosted the event.
solidify
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make or become hard or solid
The concrete began to solidify.
droplet
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a very small drop of a liquid
They saw droplets of water.
nuclei
forming the basis for its activity and growth
movement
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the central and most important part of an object
or group
dives
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plunge head first into water with the arms raised above the head
They performed dives.
dethroning
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remove (a monarch) from power
They were dethroning the king.
compounded
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make up (a composite whole); constitute
The problems were compounded.
carotenoids
including carotene and lycopene. They occur widely in natural products
orange
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any of a class of mainly yellow
especially plant pigments.
or red fat-soluble pigments
invoked
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cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority in support of one's case
They invoked the law.
aggressor
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a person or country that attacks another first.
They identified the aggressor.
bully
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a person who uses strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people.
They were a bully.
coworker
They were coworkers.
typically in an office.
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a person with whom one works
toiled
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work extremely hard or incessantly.
They toiled in the fields.
comer
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a person or thing that is developing and seems likely to achieve success.
They were an up-and-comer.
rope
They used a rope.
strong cord consisting of strands of twisted or woven fibers.
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a length of thick
carnival
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a traveling funfair.
They went to the carnival.
archival
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relating to or consisting of archives.
They used archival documents.
geophysics
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the physics of the earth and its environment in space; the study of the earth using quantitative physical methods.
They studied geophysics.
whizzed
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move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound.
The car whizzed by.
acted
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take action; do something.
They acted quickly.
tracey
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a female given name
Tracey was her name.
braking
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the action of slowing or stopping a vehicle.
They applied braking.
barton
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a place name or surname
They visited Barton.
kippen
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a herring split open and salted or pickled.
They ate kippers.
chuckled
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laugh quietly or inwardly.
They chuckled at the joke.
deemphasizes
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reduce the emphasis placed on (something).
They deemphasizes the importance.
rode
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sit on and control the movement of (an animal or vehicle).
They rode the horse.
irvine
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a place name or surname
They visited Irvine.
retraced
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go back over (the same route that one has just taken).
They retraced their steps.
chose
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pick out or select (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives.
They chose the blue one.
sessile
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fixed in one place; immobile.
The barnacles were sessile.
entomologist
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a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects.
They consulted an entomologist.
battalion
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a large body of troops prepared for battle.
They sent a battalion.
gloves
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a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate fingers and thumb.
They wore gloves.
elasticity
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the ability of a substance to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; resilience.
They tested the elasticity.
delamination
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the splitting of a material into layers.
They observed delamination.
bubbly
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full of or generating bubbles.
The drink was bubbly.
cushions
They sat on cushions.
used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning.
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a bag of cloth or leather stuffed with soft material
wong
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a surname
They met Mr. Wong.
cilia
providing locomotion
identical in structure to flagella
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minute hairlike organelles
for example in some protozoans and larval invertebrates
that line the surfaces of certain cells and beat in rhythmic waves
habanero
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a very hot variety of chili pepper.
They ate habaneros.
poked
They poked the fire.
especially with one's finger.
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jab or prod (someone or something)
whining
or fear.
high-pitched cry of pain
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give or make a long
discontent
tweens
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a child or young person aged 10–12.
They were tweens.
caregiving
disabled
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the provision of assistance to another person who is ill
They provided caregiving.
or needs help.
arches
roof
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a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting a wall
They walked through the arches.
or bridge.
tagline
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a catchphrase or slogan.
They used a tagline.
delaying
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make (someone or something) late or slow.
They were delaying the process.
cephalization
They studied cephalization.
forming a head and thus producing both a head and a brain.
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the concentration of sense organs and nerve tissue at the anterior end of an animal
ernest
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a male given name
Ernest was his name.
betrayed
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be unfaithful in violating confidence or trust.
They were betrayed.
decisionmakers
They were decisionmakers.
especially at a high level in an organization.
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a person who makes decisions
byers
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a surname
They met Mr. Byers.
anaesthetics
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a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
They used anaesthetics.
madeley
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a place name or surname
They visited Madeley.
hums
They heard the hums.
steady continuous sound like that of a bee.
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make a low
delegated
They delegated tasks.
typically one who is less senior than oneself.
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entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person
bursting
The balloon was bursting.
especially as a result of internal pressure.
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break suddenly and violently open
canaveral
They visited Canaveral.
a space launch site in Florida.
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Cape Canaveral
electrolocation
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the biological ability of certain animals to perceive natural electrical stimuli.
They studied electrolocation.
baryonic
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relating to or composed of baryons.
They studied baryonic matter.

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