reading & writing: fill in the blanks 1600 - 2000

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conspiracy
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a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
They uncovered a conspiracy.
bloodstream
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the blood circulating through the body of a person or animal
The drug entered the bloodstream.
laureate
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a person who has been awarded a prize or honor
They were a Nobel laureate.
teased
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make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful or unkind way
They teased their friend.
agenda
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a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
They set the agenda.
convicted
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declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a court
They were convicted of fraud.
confined
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restricted in area or scope; limited
They were confined to a small room.
heal
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become sound or healthy again; make (a person or thing) sound or healthy again
The wound began to heal.
communal
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shared by all members of a community; for common use
They had a communal meal.
perpetual
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never ending or changing
They sought perpetual peace.
decaying
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rotting or decomposing
They saw decaying leaves.
notoriously
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widely and unfavorably known
They were notoriously difficult.
chaos
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complete disorder and confusion
The city descended into chaos.
transcend
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be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere)
They tried to transcend their limitations.
crystallography
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the branch of science concerned with the study of crystals and their structure
They studied crystallography.
geology
their history
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the science that deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth
They studied geology.
and the processes which act on them
equality
or opportunities
especially in status
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the state of being equal
rights
shrouded
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cover or envelop so as to conceal from view
The mountain was shrouded in mist.
antioxidant
They took antioxidants.
especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products
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a substance that inhibits oxidation
disastrous
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causing great damage
The storm was disastrous.
bets
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a wager or gamble
They placed bets.
discourses
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written or spoken communication or debate
They engaged in discourses.
camps
typically used by soldiers
tents
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a place with temporary accommodations of huts
refugees
or other structures
exhaustion
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a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue
They suffered from exhaustion.
consequential
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following as a result; important; significant
They made consequential decisions.
wannabe
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a person who wants to be like someone else or who tries to be part of a group of people
They were a wannabe musician.
drummer
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a person who plays a drum or drums
They were a drummer in a band.
eruption
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an act or instance of erupting
The volcano had an eruption.
acclimatization
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the process or state of adapting or becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment
They underwent acclimatization.
warmth
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the quality or state of being warm; moderate heat
They felt the warmth of the sun.
banning
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officially or legally prohibit (something)
They were banning smoking.
engineer
machines
builds
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a person who designs
or public works
or maintains engines
ancestor
typically one more remote than a grandparent
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a person
They studied their ancestors.
from whom one is descended
cart
They used a cart.
typically pulled by a horse or donkey and used for transporting goods
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a vehicle with two or four wheels
fallacies
They identified fallacies.
especially one based on unsound argument
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a mistaken belief
bucket
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a round open container with a handle
They carried a bucket.
civilised
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at an advanced stage of social and cultural development
They lived in a civilised society.
defendant
company
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an individual
The defendant was found guilty.
or institution sued or accused in a court of law
defendants
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plural of defendant
The defendants were found guilty.
bacon
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cured meat from the back or sides of a pig
They ate bacon.
descend
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move or fall downward
They watched the plane descend.
whirling
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moving or causing to move rapidly around and around
They saw whirling leaves.
brush
used for cleaning or grooming or applying a substance
hair
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an implement with bristles
or wire
canopy
They sat under a canopy.
especially a throne or bed
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an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something
boycott
organization
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withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country
They organized a boycott.
or person) as a punishment or protest
captain
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the person in command of a ship
They were the captain of the ship.
clay
pottery
sticky fine-grained earth that can be molded when wet
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a stiff
and ceramics
and is dried and baked to make bricks
boiled
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having been cooked in boiling water
They ate boiled eggs.
rover
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a person who spends their time wandering or traveling
They were a rover.
superstitious
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having or showing a belief in superstitions
They were superstitious.
stance
and other sports); a person's posture
especially when deliberately adopted (as in baseball
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the way in which someone stands
golf
critic
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a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something
They were a critic.
goldsmith
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an artisan who makes objects out of gold
They were a goldsmith.
allocate
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distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
They allocated funds.
demolished
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pull or knock down (a building or other structure)
The building was demolished.
incubate
They incubated the eggs.
especially eggs) at a suitable temperature so that it develops
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keep (something
accelerator
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a pedal or other device controlling the speed of a motor vehicle
They pressed the accelerator.
collagen
They studied collagen.
widely used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments
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the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues
carbohydrate
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.
ruthless
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having or showing no pity or compassion for others
They were ruthless.
geography
land use
and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these
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the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere
and industries
including the distribution of populations and resources
demeanor
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outward behavior or bearing
They had a calm demeanor.
confronting
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meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They were confronting the issue.
parasite
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an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
They studied parasites.
traced
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find or discover by investigation
They traced the origins.
emotion
mood
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a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances
They showed emotion.
or relationships with others; a strong feeling
deter
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discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
They tried to deter them.
charitable
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relating to the assistance of those in need
They made charitable donations.
charming
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very pleasing or attractive
They were charming.
diffusion
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the spreading of something more widely
They studied diffusion.
entanglement
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the condition of being involved in a complicated or difficult situation
They faced entanglement.
adaptability
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the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions
They showed adaptability.
accompany
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go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort
They accompanied their friend.
trauma
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a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
They experienced trauma.
landfills
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a place where waste material is buried under the ground
They visited landfills.
breath
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the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
They took a breath.
whispers
They heard whispers.
especially for secrecy
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speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords
diminish
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make or become less
The pain began to diminish.
compete
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strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
They compete in races.
enlists
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enroll or be enrolled in the armed services
They enlists in the army.
dissatisfied
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not satisfied or happy
They were dissatisfied.
disillusioned
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disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be
They were disillusioned.
comparatively
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relatively; by comparison
They were comparatively wealthy.
cubic
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having the shape of a cube; three-dimensional
They measured the cubic volume.
drafted
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prepare a preliminary version of (a document)
They drafted a contract.
eroded
water
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gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed (a natural feature) by wind
The coastline was eroded.
or other natural agents
alleviating
deficiency
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make (suffering
They were alleviating poverty.
or a problem) less severe
chiefly
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mainly; mostly
They were chiefly concerned.
catalytic
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relating to or denoting catalysis
They studied catalytic reactions.
eyesore
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an ugly or unsightly object or building
The building was an eyesore.
stilts
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posts or poles supporting a structure
They built houses on stilts.
degeneration
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the process of degenerating or being degenerated
They studied degeneration.
systoles
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the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
They measured systoles.
delayed
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late or slow
The flight was delayed.
digestible
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capable of being digested
The food was easily digestible.
kent
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a county in southeast England
They visited Kent.
commuters
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a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
The train was full of commuters.
densest
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most closely compacted or crowded; thickest
The forest was densest.
catastrophes
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an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
They survived catastrophes.
conclude
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bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning
They conclude the meeting.
choking
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having severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
They were choking.
transmit
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cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another
They transmit the signal.
error
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a mistake
They made an error.
trojan
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a destructive computer program disguised as a harmless application
They detected a trojan.
carmaker
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a company that manufactures cars
They worked for a carmaker.
botanist
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an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants
They consulted a botanist.
circulatory
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relating to the circulation of blood or sap
They studied the circulatory system.
clause
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a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar consisting of a subject and predicate
They examined the clause.
confederates
They were confederates.
especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice
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a person one works with
bride
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a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
The bride wore white.
criterion
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a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
They established a criterion.
explanatory
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serving to explain something
They gave an explanatory note.
hill
They climbed the hill.
not as high or craggy as a mountain
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a naturally raised area of land
dissected
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cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts
They dissected the frog.
eliminated
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completely remove or get rid of (something)
They eliminated the problem.
discern
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perceive or recognize (something)
They tried to discern the truth.
beware
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be cautious and alert to dangers
They were told to beware.
surpass
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exceed; be greater than
They tried to surpass their previous record.
syntax
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the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
They studied syntax.
confer
or right)
degree
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grant or bestow (a title
benefit
carefree
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free from anxiety or responsibility
They had a carefree attitude.
intellect
They valued intellect.
especially with regard to abstract or academic matters
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the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively
libretto
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the text of an opera or other long vocal work
They read the libretto.
heritable
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capable of being inherited
The trait was heritable.
edicts
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an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
They followed the edicts.
gloom
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partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency
They felt gloom.
exhausted
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drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired
They were exhausted.
cuisines
or establishment
especially as characteristic of a particular country
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a style or method of cooking
region
impedes
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delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
The rain impedes their progress.
explored
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travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it
They explored the caves.
harmonious
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tuneful; not discordant
They had a harmonious relationship.
comics
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a periodical containing comic strips
They read comics.
terror
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extreme fear
They felt terror.
compassion
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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
They showed compassion.
vigilant
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keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
They remained vigilant.
colonialism
occupying it with settlers
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the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country
They studied colonialism.
and exploiting it economically
curate
organize
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select
They curate the museum.
and look after the items in a collection or exhibition
derivatives
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something that is based on another source
They studied derivatives.
contamination
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the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
They feared contamination.
soared
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fly or rise high in the air
The bird soared.
conquered
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overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force
They conquered the land.
resonate
memories
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evoke or suggest images
The music resonate with them.
and emotions
enriching
inizia ad imparare
improve or enhance the quality or value of
They found the experience enriching.
breaches
agreement
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an act of breaking or failing to observe a law
They had breaches of contract.
or code of conduct
allies
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a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
They were allies.
cable
They used a cable.
typically used for mooring or towing or for carrying electricity or telephone signals
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a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber
wanes
power
inizia ad imparare
decrease in vigor
The moon wanes.
or extent; become weaker
cream
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the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk and from which butter and other milk products are made
They added cream to the coffee.
connoisseurs
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an expert judge in matters of taste
They were connoisseurs of art.
benjamin
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a male given name
Benjamin was his name.
ushering
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show or guide (someone) somewhere
They were ushering guests.
tweak
inizia ad imparare
improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it
They tried to tweak the settings.
graphics
They worked on graphics.
such as a computer screen
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visual presentations or images on some surface
bladder
They had bladder problems.
serving as a receptacle for urine or sperm
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a distensible sac or organ in animals
dizzying
confused
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causing one to feel unsteady
They experienced a dizzying height.
or amazed; bewildering
saint
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a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death
They prayed to the saint.
hydroponics
with added nutrients but without soil
gravel
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the process of growing plants in sand
or liquid
contempt
worthless
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the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration
They showed contempt.
or deserving scorn
neon
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a gaseous chemical element that is inert; a noble gas of the atmosphere. Neon is used in some kinds of electric lamps.
They used neon lights.
advisor
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a person who gives advice in a formal or professional capacity
They consulted an advisor.
beret
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a round flattish cap of felt or cloth
They wore a beret.
entitlements
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the fact of having a right to something
They discussed entitlements.
scaffolding
repairing
made usually of wooden planks and metal poles
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a temporary structure on the outside of a building
or cleaning the building
used while building
heuristics
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enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves
They used heuristics.
categorically
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in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct
They categorically denied it.
squash
soft
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crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat
They tried to squash the bug.
or out of shape
deceptive
inizia ad imparare
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
They found the advertisement deceptive.
bizarre
They saw bizarre sights.
especially so as to cause interest or amusement
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very strange or unusual
competencies
inizia ad imparare
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
They demonstrated their competencies.
dengue
They contracted dengue.
causing severe joint pain and a rash
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an acute infectious tropical disease caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes
cartilaginous
inizia ad imparare
consisting of or relating to cartilage
They studied cartilaginous fish.
crisp
typically in a way that is pleasant and appealing
dry
inizia ad imparare
firm
and brittle
biosphere
atmosphere
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the regions of the surface
They studied the biosphere.
and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms
cultivate
sentiment
inizia ad imparare
try to acquire or develop (a quality
They tried to cultivate new skills.
or skill)
intersection
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a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect
They met at the intersection.
crevices
They found insects in the crevices.
especially in a rock or wall
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a narrow opening or fissure
empathetic
inizia ad imparare
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
They were empathetic.
colonizers
inizia ad imparare
a person or group that establishes a colony in a new land
They studied the colonizers.
confederate
inizia ad imparare
joined by an agreement or treaty
They were confederate states.
tardiness
inizia ad imparare
the quality or fact of being late; lateness
They were marked for tardiness.
elevate
inizia ad imparare
raise or lift (something) to a higher position
They tried to elevate the platform.
disinformation
false information that is spread deliberately in order to deceive
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false information that is spread deliberately in order to deceive
disinformation
combating
inizia ad imparare
take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable)
They were combating crime.
repository
building
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a place
They used a data repository.
or receptacle where things are or may be stored
uptick
inizia ad imparare
a small increase or upward trend
They saw an uptick in sales.
deeper
inizia ad imparare
extending far or further down from the top or surface
They dug deeper.
brilliance
inizia ad imparare
exceptional talent or intelligence
They admired their brilliance.
bleaching
inizia ad imparare
the process of whitening or lightening something
They used bleaching agents.
depicting
painting
inizia ad imparare
show or represent by a drawing
They were depicting scenes.
or other art form
nausea
inizia ad imparare
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
They felt nausea.
delving
inizia ad imparare
reach inside a receptacle and search for something
They were delving into the archives.
despised
inizia ad imparare
feel deep hatred or disapproval for (someone or something); detest
They were despised.
kinship
inizia ad imparare
a sharing of characteristics or origins
They felt a kinship.
extant
inizia ad imparare
still in existence; surviving
The documents are extant.
expedited
inizia ad imparare
speed up the progress of; hasten
They expedited the process.
palpable
inizia ad imparare
able to be touched or felt
They felt a palpable tension.
signifies
inizia ad imparare
be an indication of
The red light signifies danger.
brew
inizia ad imparare
make (beer or other alcoholic beverage) by fermenting malt and other ingredients
They brew beer.
apex
They reached the apex of their career.
especially one forming a point
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the top or highest part of something
cathedral
They visited the cathedral.
with which the bishop is officially associated
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the principal church of a diocese
derided
inizia ad imparare
express contempt for; ridicule
They derided their efforts.
concerted
inizia ad imparare
jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated
They made a concerted effort.
mistrust
inizia ad imparare
suspicion or lack of trust
They felt mistrust.
displacement
inizia ad imparare
the moving of something from its place or position
They studied displacement.
coexistence
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the state or condition of existing at the same time or in the same place
They valued coexistence.
juncture
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a particular point in events or time
They arrived at a critical juncture.
deployed
inizia ad imparare
move (troops or equipment) into position for military action
They deployed the troops.
entomologists
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a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects
They consulted entomologists.
maya
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an illusion; one's own power to create illusions
They studied Maya culture.
adrenaline
breathing
especially in conditions of stress
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a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands
and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion
increasing rates of blood circulation
statistic
inizia ad imparare
a fact or piece of data from a study of a large quantity of numerical data
They analyzed the statistic.
ethos
era
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the characteristic spirit of a culture
They understood the ethos.
or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations
discarded
inizia ad imparare
get rid of as no longer useful or desirable
They discarded the trash.
bubbling
inizia ad imparare
form bubbles; produce or show bubbles
They saw bubbling water.
unbridled
inizia ad imparare
uncontrolled; unrestrained
They had unbridled enthusiasm.
spun
inizia ad imparare
draw out and twist (fibers) into thread or yarn
They spun wool.
crossbred
inizia ad imparare
bred from two different breeds or varieties
They studied crossbred animals.
yielded
inizia ad imparare
give way to pressure or influence
They yielded to demands.
coincided
inizia ad imparare
occur at or during the same time
The events coincided.
announcement
occurrence
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a formal public statement about a fact
They made an announcement.
or intention
estate
They inherited an estate.
in particular
inizia ad imparare
an area or amount of land or property
continental
inizia ad imparare
forming or belonging to a continent
They traveled across the continental US.
contraption
They saw a strange contraption.
and often poorly made or unsafe
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a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated
cultured
inizia ad imparare
characterized by refined taste and manners and good education
They were cultured individuals.
entertained
inizia ad imparare
provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
They entertained guests.
hesitate
inizia ad imparare
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
They hesitated to speak.
cheating
inizia ad imparare
act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
They accused them of cheating.
coevolutionary
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the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution
They studied coevolutionary relationships.
aircraft
inizia ad imparare
any machine supported for flight in the atmosphere by buoyancy or by the dynamic reaction of the air against its surfaces
They saw an aircraft.
exuberance
excitement
inizia ad imparare
the quality of being full of energy
They showed exuberance.
and cheerfulness; ebullience
annoying
inizia ad imparare
causing irritation or annoyance
They found the noise annoying.
composite
inizia ad imparare
made up of several parts or elements
They used a composite material.
crucified
They studied the crucified figure.
especially as an ancient punishment
inizia ad imparare
put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross
confuse
inizia ad imparare
cause (someone) to become bewildered or perplexed
They tried not to confuse the issue.
vessel
inizia ad imparare
a ship or large boat
They boarded the vessel.
largesse
inizia ad imparare
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others
They received largesse.
acupuncturists
inizia ad imparare
a person who practices acupuncture
They consulted acupuncturists.
defects
imperfection
inizia ad imparare
a shortcoming
They found defects in the product.
or lack
imperfect
inizia ad imparare
having flaws
They considered the world imperfect.
contemplative
inizia ad imparare
expressing or involving prolonged thought
They were contemplative.
bluffing
inizia ad imparare
try to deceive someone as to one's true strength or intentions by appearing confident or aggressive
They were bluffing.
subsumes
inizia ad imparare
contain or include within a larger category; encompass
The category subsumes many others.
circumnavigate
They tried to circumnavigate the globe.
especially the world)
inizia ad imparare
sail or travel all the way around (something
humming
They heard a humming sound.
steady continuous sound like that of a bee
inizia ad imparare
make a low
calculate
inizia ad imparare
determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically
They tried to calculate the costs.
hurdles
inizia ad imparare
an obstacle or difficulty
They faced hurdles.
apollo
They studied the Apollo missions.
one of the Olympian deities in Greek and Roman mythology
inizia ad imparare
a figure of youth and light
casual
inizia ad imparare
relaxed and unconcerned
They had a casual attitude.
prescribe
inizia ad imparare
advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone
They prescribed medication.
disparities
inizia ad imparare
a great difference
They studied disparities.
contend
inizia ad imparare
assert something as a position in an argument
They contend that it is true.
contradicts
inizia ad imparare
deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite
The evidence contradicts the claim.
prism
and whose sides are parallelograms
equal
inizia ad imparare
a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar
and parallel rectilinear figures
enshrine
tradition
inizia ad imparare
preserve or cherish (a right
They tried to enshrine the principles.
or idea)
decompose
inizia ad imparare
break down or decay
The leaves began to decompose.
seep
inizia ad imparare
gradually trickle or ooze through or from something
Water began to seep through the cracks.
cohesion
inizia ad imparare
the action or fact of forming a united whole
They valued cohesion.
degrade
inizia ad imparare
reduce in quality or esteem
The soil began to degrade.
endocrine
inizia ad imparare
relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood or lymph
They studied the endocrine system.
desserts
inizia ad imparare
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
They ate desserts.
rebates
rent
inizia ad imparare
a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax
They received rebates.
or a utility
corroborated
theory
inizia ad imparare
confirm or give support to (a statement
The evidence corroborated the claim.
or finding)
quotient
inizia ad imparare
a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another
They calculated the quotient.
concurrently
inizia ad imparare
at the same time; simultaneously
They worked concurrently.
endometriosis
They studied endometriosis.
especially associated with menstruation
inizia ad imparare
a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain
craters
bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on a celestial body
inizia ad imparare
a large
They saw craters on the moon.
typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other object
briny
inizia ad imparare
of or relating to the sea or brine
They tasted the briny air.
commuting
inizia ad imparare
travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis
They were commuting daily.
reigned
inizia ad imparare
hold royal office; rule as king or queen
They reigned over the land.
quandary
inizia ad imparare
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
They faced a quandary.
anaerobically
involving
inizia ad imparare
relating to
They grew anaerobically.
or requiring an absence of free oxygen
carcinogenic
inizia ad imparare
having the potential to cause cancer
The substance was carcinogenic.
oculus
inizia ad imparare
a round or oval opening or window
They looked through the oculus.
immerses
inizia ad imparare
dip or submerge in a liquid
They immersed the cloth.
endures
inizia ad imparare
remain in existence; last
The tradition endures.
algorithms
They created algorithms.
especially by a computer
inizia ad imparare
a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
ignite
inizia ad imparare
catch fire or cause to catch fire
The fire began to ignite.
adversity
inizia ad imparare
difficulties; misfortune
They overcame adversity.
gallons
inizia ad imparare
a unit of volume for liquid measure
They used gallons of water.
enacted
inizia ad imparare
make (a bill or other proposal) law
The law was enacted.
hydrosphere
such as clouds
such as lakes and seas
inizia ad imparare
all the waters on the earth's surface
and sometimes including water over the earth's surface
culling
inizia ad imparare
selective slaughter of wild animals
They were culling the herd.
curricula
inizia ad imparare
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
They designed the curricula.
envy
qualities
inizia ad imparare
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions
They felt envy.
or luck
upend
inizia ad imparare
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
They tried to upend the system.
competing
inizia ad imparare
striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
They were competing teams.
cuisine
or establishment
especially as characteristic of a particular country
inizia ad imparare
a style or method of cooking
region
actionable
inizia ad imparare
providing grounds for legal action
They had actionable evidence.
deterring
inizia ad imparare
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
They were deterring crime.
snail
inizia ad imparare
a mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn
They saw a snail.
indented
inizia ad imparare
having a surface or edge that is uneven; notched or serrated
The coast was indented.
capita
inizia ad imparare
per person
They measured income per capita.
advertisers
inizia ad imparare
a person or company that advertises a product or service
They worked with advertisers.
diffused
inizia ad imparare
spread out over a large area; not concentrated
The light was diffused.
clans
inizia ad imparare
a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent
They belonged to clans.
brownies
inizia ad imparare
a small square or oblong piece of rich usually chocolate cake
They ate brownies.
progeny
animal
inizia ad imparare
a descendant or the descendants of a person
They studied the progeny.
or plant; offspring
babble
excited
inizia ad imparare
talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish
They heard babble.
or incomprehensible way
wail
sorrow
inizia ad imparare
a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain
They heard a wail.
or anger
mutation
or the deletion
resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations
inizia ad imparare
the changing of the structure of a gene
insertion
caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA
conservancies
inizia ad imparare
an organization concerned with the conservation of natural resources
They established conservancies.
looms
indistinct shape
inizia ad imparare
appear as a large
The storm looms.
especially in a threatening way
bids
They made bids.
especially at an auction
inizia ad imparare
an offer of a price
altruism
inizia ad imparare
disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
They showed altruism.
distortions
inizia ad imparare
the action of distorting or the state of being distorted
They saw distortions.
strife
inizia ad imparare
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
They faced strife.
scatter
inizia ad imparare
throw in various random directions
They scatter the seeds.
corridor
inizia ad imparare
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
They walked down the corridor.
endorsement
inizia ad imparare
an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something
They received endorsement.
regina
inizia ad imparare
a Latin word meaning queen
Regina was the name.
connivance
inizia ad imparare
willingness to allow or be secretly involved in an immoral or illegal act
They were accused of connivance.
hoops
inizia ad imparare
a circular band or loop
They jumped through hoops.
tact
inizia ad imparare
adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
They showed tact.
clinched
inizia ad imparare
confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
They clinched the deal.
grieve
inizia ad imparare
feel intense sorrow
They grieve for their loss.
cherish
inizia ad imparare
protect and care for (someone) lovingly
They cherish their memories.
bleak
inizia ad imparare
not hopeful or encouraging; depressing
The future looked bleak.
desensitization
inizia ad imparare
the process of reducing sensitivity
They underwent desensitization.
posits
inizia ad imparare
put forward as fact or as a basis for argument
They posits the theory.
deadlines
inizia ad imparare
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
They met the deadlines.
serenity
peaceful
inizia ad imparare
the state of being calm
They found serenity.
and untroubled
reap
inizia ad imparare
receive (a benefit) as a consequence of one's own or other people's actions
They reap the rewards.
tinker
They tried to tinker with the device.
often to no useful effect or to its detriment
inizia ad imparare
attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way
prosthetics
or a valve for a heart
such as a limb
inizia ad imparare
an artificial body part
a heart
causation
inizia ad imparare
the action of causing or producing
They studied causation.
cursor
inizia ad imparare
a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user
They moved the cursor.
democratize
inizia ad imparare
make (something) accessible to everyone
They tried to democratize knowledge.
canines
They studied canines.
often greatly enlarged in carnivores
inizia ad imparare
a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
enveloped
cover
inizia ad imparare
wrap up
They were enveloped in fog.
or surround completely
adversary
conflict
inizia ad imparare
one's opponent in a contest
They faced an adversary.
or dispute
diminutive
inizia ad imparare
extremely or unusually small
They saw a diminutive figure.
dispossession
property
inizia ad imparare
the action of depriving someone of land
They faced dispossession.
or other possessions
trinkets
inizia ad imparare
a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value
They collected trinkets.
unison
inizia ad imparare
simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech
They spoke in unison.
glimmer
inizia ad imparare
shine faintly with a wavering light
They saw a glimmer of hope.
badges
worn to indicate membership of a group or to signify achievement
plastic
inizia ad imparare
a small piece of metal
or cloth bearing an inscription or design
nerd
inizia ad imparare
a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious
They called him a nerd.
conjure
They tried to conjure a spirit.
by means of a magic ritual
inizia ad imparare
call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear
encyclopaedic
inizia ad imparare
comprehensive in terms of information
They had encyclopaedic knowledge.
geek
inizia ad imparare
an unfashionable or socially inept person
They were considered a geek.
enforcing
inizia ad imparare
compel observance of (laws or rules)
They were enforcing the rules.
bore
inizia ad imparare
make (a hole) in something by drilling
They tried to bore a hole.
chapped
They had chapped lips.
especially through exposure to cold
inizia ad imparare
of skin) cracked and rough
moist
inizia ad imparare
slightly wet; damp or humid
The air was moist.
conspired
inizia ad imparare
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
They conspired to commit fraud.
suppress
inizia ad imparare
forcibly put an end to
They tried to suppress the revolt.
gridiron
They played on the gridiron.
used for grilling meat; a football field
inizia ad imparare
a framework of parallel bars or beams
amend
more accurate
inizia ad imparare
make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer
They tried to amend the law.
or more up-to-date
conspiring
inizia ad imparare
making secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
They were conspiring against the government.
bounce
inizia ad imparare
move quickly up and down
The ball began to bounce.
howl
loud
inizia ad imparare
a long
They heard a howl.
doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf
defence
inizia ad imparare
the action of defending from or resisting attack
They strengthened their defence.
digest
inizia ad imparare
break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed by the body
They tried to digest the food.
trivial
inizia ad imparare
of little value or importance
They considered the matter trivial.
emissivity
inizia ad imparare
the relative ability of a surface to emit energy by radiation
They studied emissivity.
discord
inizia ad imparare
disagreement between people; lack of harmony between notes sounding together
They felt discord.
imposter
They identified the imposter.
especially for fraudulent gain
inizia ad imparare
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
crucible
or in which different elements interact
inizia ad imparare
a situation of severe trial
They faced a crucible.
leading to the creation of something new
exhales
inizia ad imparare
breathe out (air) from the lungs
They exhales deeply.
environmentalists
inizia ad imparare
a person who is concerned with or advocates the protection of the environment
They were environmentalists.
blur
inizia ad imparare
make or become unclear or less distinct
The lines began to blur.
accent
or social group
especially one associated with a particular country
inizia ad imparare
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language
area
drone
inizia ad imparare
make a continuous low humming sound
They heard a drone.
wore
inizia ad imparare
past tense of wear
They wore coats.
chair
They sat in a chair.
with a support for the back
inizia ad imparare
a seat for one person
compensation
injury
typically money
inizia ad imparare
something
or suffering
awarded to someone as a recompense for loss
exclusion
inizia ad imparare
the process or state of excluding or being excluded
They faced exclusion.
consumes
drink
inizia ad imparare
eat
The car consumes fuel.
or use up (something)
interrupts
inizia ad imparare
stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)
They interrupts the meeting.
evaluates
number
inizia ad imparare
form an idea of the amount
They evaluates the performance.
or value of; assess
hyoid
inizia ad imparare
a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
They studied the hyoid bone.
sneak
inizia ad imparare
move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
They tried to sneak away.
conveying
inizia ad imparare
transport or carry to a place
They were conveying a message.
svelte
inizia ad imparare
slender and elegant
They had a svelte figure.
enclaves
inizia ad imparare
a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct
They lived in enclaves.
rebuttals
inizia ad imparare
an instance of rebutting evidence or an accusation
They prepared rebuttals.
preoccupied
inizia ad imparare
engrossed in thought or activity
They were preoccupied.
doves
typically having grey and white plumage
short legs
inizia ad imparare
a stocky bird with a small head
and a cooing voice
completion
inizia ad imparare
the action or process of finishing or completing something
They celebrated the completion.
volatile
The situation was volatile.
especially for the worse
inizia ad imparare
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably
cracking
inizia ad imparare
break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts
They heard cracking sounds.
extrapolate
inizia ad imparare
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
They tried to extrapolate the data.
steer
for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder
vessel
inizia ad imparare
guide or control the movement of (a vehicle
or aircraft)
endorsed
inizia ad imparare
declare one's public approval or support of
They endorsed the candidate.
consisted
inizia ad imparare
be composed or made up of
The team consisted of members.
bibliographic
history
inizia ad imparare
relating to the description
They compiled bibliographic data.
or cataloging of books or other written materials
impels
force
inizia ad imparare
drive
They were impels to act.
or urge (someone) to do something
subatomic
inizia ad imparare
relating to phenomena or particles smaller than an atom
They studied subatomic particles.
accentuating
inizia ad imparare
make more noticeable or prominent
They were accentuating the positive.
dictators
They were dictators.
typically one who has obtained power by force
inizia ad imparare
a ruler with total power over a country
antique
inizia ad imparare
a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality
They collected antiques.
debtor
inizia ad imparare
a person or institution that owes money
They were a debtor.
domes
They saw domes.
typically with a circular base
inizia ad imparare
a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
sprawl
inizia ad imparare
sit or lie spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
They saw the city sprawl.
appellation
inizia ad imparare
a name or title
They used an appellation.
antifreeze
They used antifreeze.
used especially in the cooling system of a motor vehicle
inizia ad imparare
a liquid that is added to water to lower its freezing point
sumacs
They saw sumacs.
which bears clusters of red berries
inizia ad imparare
a shrub or small tree of the cashew family
curving
inizia ad imparare
form or move in a curve
They walked along a curving path.
pupae
e.g.
inizia ad imparare
an insect in its inactive immature form between larva and adult
They studied pupae.
a chrysalis

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