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

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