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vulnerable
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susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
The small child was vulnerable to the bully's taunts.
exposure
especially harmful conditions or influences.
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the state of being exposed to something
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn.
deceive
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to make someone believe something that is not true in order to gain an advantage
He tried to deceive his friends with a false story.
predicament
unpleasant
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a difficult
She found herself in a difficult predicament when her car broke down.
or embarrassing situation
accomplishment
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something that has been achieved successfully
Graduating college was a significant accomplishment for her.
tremendous
amount
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very great in size
The storm caused tremendous damage to the coastal town.
or intensity
Colorado
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a state in the western United States
We went skiing in Colorado last winter.
specimens
The museum displayed various fossil specimens.
especially one preserved for study
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a sample or example of something
fossilized
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(of an organism) converted into a fossil
The fossilized remains of the dinosaur were found in the rock.
bilingual
speaking both English and Spanish.
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speaking two languages fluently
She is bilingual
belching
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to emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
He couldn't help belching after drinking the soda.
staggering
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deeply shocking or astonishing
The cost of the project was staggering.
spite
annoy
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a desire to hurt
He did it out of spite
or offend someone
pragmatic
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dealing with things realistically and practically rather than theoretically
Her pragmatic approach solved the problem quickly.
perspiration
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sweat
He wiped the perspiration from his forehead after the workout.
theoretical
focusing on abstract ideas.
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concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application
The discussion was very theoretical
steep
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rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular
The road had a steep incline.
spare
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additional to what is required for ordinary use
We kept a spare tire in the trunk.
metabolism
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the chemical processes by which a living thing uses food to produce energy and grow
Exercise can boost your metabolism.
linger
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stay in a place longer than is necessary or expected
The smell of smoke lingered in the air.
sedentary
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tending to spend much time seated; inactive
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
abundance
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a very large quantity of something
There was an abundance of food at the festival.
optimism
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hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something
Her optimism was contagious.
beleaguered
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in a very difficult situation
The beleaguered company struggled to survive.
brink
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the edge or verge of something
They were on the brink of disaster.
colloquial
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(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
He used colloquial language in his speech.
imply
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suggest (something) as a logical consequence
Her silence seemed to imply agreement.
agrarian
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relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land
The region is primarily agrarian.
benchmarks
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a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed
The company set new benchmarks for customer service.
acoustic
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relating to sound or the sense of hearing
The concert had excellent acoustic quality.
entrepreneurs
Many entrepreneurs start their own businesses.
taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
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a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
venom
spiders
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a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes
The snake's venom is very potent.
and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
porous
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(of a material or membrane) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass
The porous rock allowed water to seep through.
echolocation
Bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark.
especially by animals such as bats and dolphins
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the use of reflected sound waves to locate objects
immune
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resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
He is immune to chickenpox.
orbital
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relating to an orbit or orbits
The satellite is in an orbital path around the Earth.
evolution
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the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
Darwin's theory of evolution changed our understanding of biology.
propulsion
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the action of driving or pushing forward
The rocket uses chemical propulsion.
configuration
figure
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an arrangement of elements in a particular form
The computer's configuration was optimized for gaming.
or combination
barrier
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a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress
Language can be a barrier to communication.
gleaned
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extract (information) from various sources
She gleaned information from several articles.
Shakespeare
and actor
a famous English playwright
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William Shakespeare
poet
abrupt
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sudden and unexpected
The meeting ended abruptly.
equities
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the value of the shares issued by a company
He invested in equities.
federal
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relating to or denoting the central government of the US or other federations
Federal laws apply across the country.
debris
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scattered pieces of rubbish or remains
The storm left debris scattered across the street.
hitting
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striking or coming into forcible contact with something
He was hitting the baseball with the bat.
conflict
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a serious disagreement or argument
The two countries were in a state of conflict.
biased
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unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something
The report was biased and did not represent all viewpoints.
aptitude
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a natural ability to do something
She has an aptitude for languages.
crude
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in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
The oil was crude and needed refining.
polemical
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expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.
“a polemical essay”
fright
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a sudden feeling of fear
She jumped in fright when she heard the noise.
exploit
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make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
Companies exploit natural resources for profit.
giant
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an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size.
The giant in the story was very strong.
nuisance
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a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.
Mosquitoes are a nuisance in the summer.
recession
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a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
The country was in a recession.
incumbent
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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility
It is incumbent upon us to help those in need.
influx
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an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
There was an influx of tourists during the summer.
feathers
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the light horny waterproof structures forming the plumage of a bird
The bird fluffed its feathers.
cope
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deal effectively with something difficult
She learned to cope with stress.
abundant
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existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
The forest has abundant wildlife.
prominent
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important; famous
The prominent actor was at the event.
mortality
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the state of being subject to death
The mortality rate increased during the epidemic.
plankton
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the aggregate of passively floating
prawns change their diet from plant plankton to animal plankton
lucrative
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producing a great deal of profit
The business was very lucrative.
hypothesis
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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
The scientist developed a hypothesis.
toddlers
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a young child who is just learning to walk
The park was full of toddlers.
speculate
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form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
They began to speculate about the cause of the accident.
correlation
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a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
There is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer.
undetectable
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impossible to detect or discover
The trace amounts of the chemical were undetectable.
preliminary
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denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
The preliminary results were promising.
neutral
disagreement
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not supporting or helping either side in a conflict
The judge remained neutral throughout the trial.
etc.; impartial
legislation
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laws, considered collectively.
New legislation was passed.
alleged
without proof
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said
The alleged thief was arrested.
to have taken place or to have a specified characteristic
flawed
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having or characterized by flaws
The plan was flawed from the start.
delegation
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a body of delegates or representatives
The delegation met with foreign officials.
consolidate
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combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole
They decided to consolidate their departments.
exploded
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burst or shatter violently
The bomb exploded.
surpassed
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exceed; be greater than
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
regime
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a government especially an authoritarian one
The oppressive regime was overthrown.
spike
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a sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
There was a spike in demand for the product.
interpreters
The conference needed interpreters for the international guests.
especially one who translates speech orally
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a person who interprets
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Definition
Example
innovators
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a person who introduces new methods
Innovators drive progress in technology.
treasury
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a place or organization where public revenues are collected
The treasury manages the country's finances.
indulged
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allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
She indulged in a piece of chocolate cake.
fatal
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causing death
The accident was fatal.
biomass
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the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume
The forest had a high biomass.
equivalent
meaning
amount
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equal in value
etc.
function
latitude
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the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator
The ship's latitude was 40 degrees north.
depict
painting
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show or represent by a drawing
The painting depicts a beautiful landscape.
or other art form
monolith
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a large single upright block of stone
The ancient monolith stood tall.
cognitive
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relating to cognition; involving thinking
reservoir
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a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply
The city's reservoir was full after the rain.
trapped
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caught in or as if in a trap
The miners were trapped underground.
aesthetic
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concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
The building had a beautiful aesthetic design.
dimensions
depth
such as length
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a measurable extent of a particular kind
or height
breadth
glimpse
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a momentary or partial view
She caught a glimpse of the celebrity.
peripheral
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relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
The peripheral vision helped him see the car.
flint
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a hard gray rock consisting of nearly pure silica
Early humans used flint for tools.
mergers
organizations
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the combining of two or more companies
The company announced several mergers.
etc.
miserable
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very unhappy or uncomfortable
He felt miserable after losing the game.
phenomenal
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very remarkable; extraordinary
The athlete's performance was phenomenal.
insight
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the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
She had an insight into the problem.
creepy
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causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease
The old house had a creepy atmosphere.
botanical
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relating to plants
The botanical garden was beautiful.
opted
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make a choice from a range of possibilities
He opted for the blue shirt.
exaggerated
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represented as being larger or greater than is actually the case
The story was exaggerated.
derived
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obtain something from (a specified source).
The word is derived from Latin.
rival
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a person or thing competing with another for the same objective
The two companies were rivals.
hires
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employ (someone) for wages.
The company hires new employees every month.
frenzied
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wildly excited or uncontrolled
The crowd was frenzied during the concert.
antiquarian
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relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books
The antiquarian shop had many old books.
disputed
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contested; argued about.
The land ownership was disputed.
prone
typically something regrettable or unwelcome.
do
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likely to suffer from
or experience something
abide
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accept or act in accordance with (a rule
You must abide by the rules.
hive
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a structure in which bees live
The bees lived in a hive.
utter
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complete; absolute.
He spoke with utter confidence.
breed
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a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection.
The dog is a rare breed.
famine
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extreme scarcity of food
The famine caused widespread suffering.
chucking
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throwing something carelessly
He was chucking rocks into the water.
accommodate
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provide lodging or sufficient space for; fit in with the wishes or needs of.
The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
conjecture
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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
His conjecture was based on limited evidence.
receptors
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an organ or cell able to respond to external stimuli and transmit a signal to a sensory nerve.
The skin has pain receptors.
inadvertently
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without intention; accidentally.
He inadvertently deleted the file.
substantially
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to a great or significant extent
The price has increased substantially.
boost
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help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.
The new policy will boost the economy.
dread
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anticipate with great apprehension or fear.
She dreaded the upcoming test.
swung
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move or be moved to and fro or from side to side while suspended or on a hinge.
The door swung open.
frontiers
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a line or border separating two countries.
They explored the frontiers of science.
coercive
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relating to or using force or threats.
The government used coercive tactics.
absurd
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wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
.
The idea was absurd.
exploration
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the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
Space exploration is important.
pertaining
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relating to; concerning.
The documents pertaining to the case were reviewed.
endurance
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the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear.
The marathon tested the athlete's endurance.
hierarchy
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a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
The company had a strict hierarchy.
deprivation
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the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
concrete
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existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.
The plan was concrete and detailed.
equation
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a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =).
The equation was complex.
intractable
začať sa učiť
hard to control or deal with.
The problem seemed intractable.
fatigued
začať sa učiť
cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted.
The long hike fatigued them.
shrimp
We had shrimp for dinner.
typically marine and frequently harvested for food.
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a small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body
accelerating
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begin to move more quickly.
The car was accelerating.
harbor
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a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter
they enjoyed fishing in the harbor
lent
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past tense of lend
He lent me his book.
exhumed
začať sa učiť
dig out (something buried
The body was exhumed for further investigation.
scrambled
začať sa učiť
make (something) into a disordered jumble.
They scrambled to find the keys.
facilitate
začať sa učiť
make (an action or process) easy or easier.
The new software will facilitate communication.
evaluate
number
začať sa učiť
form an idea of the amount
The teacher will evaluate the students' work.
or value of; assess.
estimates
or extent of.
number
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roughly calculate or judge the value
quantity
coherent
začať sa učiť
logical and consistent.
The speech was coherent and well-organized.
swirling
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moving in a twisting or spiraling pattern.
The leaves were swirling in the wind.
coral
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a hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps
The coral reef was beautiful.
tore
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past tense of tear
He tore his shirt.
subsequent
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coming after something in time; following.
Subsequent events proved him right.
brooding
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showing deep unhappiness of thought.
He had a brooding expression.
swapped
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give something and receive something else in exchange.
They swapped places.
covenant
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an agreement.
They made a covenant.
disrupt
activity
začať sa učiť
interrupt (an event
The protest disrupted traffic.
or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
viable
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capable of working successfully; feasible.
The plan was viable.
valley
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a low area of land between hills or mountains
The valley was green and lush.
devised
začať sa učiť
plan or invent (a complex procedure
They devised a new strategy.
conspicuous
začať sa učiť
easily visible.
His bright shirt was conspicuous.
spectators
začať sa učiť
a person who watches at a show
The spectators cheered loudly.
inevitable
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certain to happen; unavoidable.
Change is inevitable.
extensively
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in a thorough or widespread way; to a great extent.
The topic was discussed extensively.
premise
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a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
The argument was based on a false premise.
sustain
začať sa učiť
strengthen or support physically or mentally.
The food will sustain you.
prolonged
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continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.
Prolonged exposure to the sun is harmful.
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Definition
Example
amplify
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increase the volume of (sound)
The music was amplified for the concert.
athletes
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a person who participates in sports or other physical activities.
The athletes trained hard for the competition.
amino
začať sa učiť
relating to or containing an amino group.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
analog
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relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity.
An analog clock uses hands to show the time.
spinal
začať sa učiť
relating to the spine or spinal cord.
The injury affected his spinal cord.
yield
začať sa učiť
produce or provide (a natural
The farm yielded a large crop of wheat.
profound
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very great or intense.
The speaker's words had a profound impact.
greeks
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a native or inhabitant of Greece
The ancient Greeks were known for their philosophy.
emission
The factory's emission of pollutants was a concern.
especially gas or radiation.
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the production and discharge of something
thrive
začať sa učiť
prosper; flourish.
Plants thrive in sunlight.
newton
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a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/s² to a mass of 1 kg.
The force was measured in newtons.
orbiting
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moving in an orbit around a celestial body or object.
The satellite was orbiting the Earth.
echoes
začať sa učiť
a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.
The echoes bounced off the canyon walls.
ascents
začať sa učiť
an upward slope or path.
The climber made several ascents up the mountain.
impose
začať sa učiť
force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
The government imposed new taxes.
fleeing
začať sa učiť
running away from a place or situation of danger.
The refugees were fleeing the war.
assertion
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a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
His assertion was met with skepticism.
submerged
začať sa učiť
completely covered with a liquid.
The boat was submerged after the storm.
escalating
začať sa učiť
increasing rapidly.
The conflict was escalating.
barred
začať sa učiť
prevented or forbidden from doing something or going somewhere.
He was barred from entering the building.
latino
začať sa učiť
a person of Latin American origin or descent.
The Latino community celebrated their heritage.
erosion
začať sa učiť
the process of eroding or being eroded by wind or other natural agents.
Soil erosion can damage farmland.
resembling
začať sa učiť
having a similar appearance to someone or something; looking like.
The child was resembling his father.
cortex
začať sa učiť
the outer layer of the cerebrum
The brain's cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
abandoned
začať sa učiť
having been deserted or left.
The abandoned house was haunted.
terrible
začať sa učiť
extremely bad or serious.
The weather was terrible.
deficiency
začať sa učiť
a lack or shortage.
Vitamin deficiency can lead to health problems.
compound
začať sa učiť
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
acute
začať sa učiť
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
He had an acute pain in his side.
hazard
začať sa učiť
a danger or risk.
The chemical spill was a hazard.
cluster
začať sa učiť
a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
There was a cluster of stars in the sky.
bother
I'll do it.
začať sa učiť
take the trouble to do something.
Don't bother to clean
humor
začať sa učiť
the quality of being amusing or comic
He had a good sense of humor.
trait
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a characteristic or quality.
Honesty is a desirable trait.
pacific
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peaceful in character or intent.
The nation sought a pacific solution.
retrieval
začať sa učiť
the process of getting something back from somewhere.
Data retrieval from the hard drive was successful.
obscured
začať sa učiť
keep from being seen; conceal.
The fog obscured the view.
galactic
začať sa učiť
relating to a galaxy or galaxies
The galactic center is a mystery.
brunt
začať sa učiť
the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing.
The small business bore the brunt of the recession.
thawed
začať sa učiť
become or make (something) no longer frozen.
The ice thawed in the sun.
emitting
začať sa učiť
produce and discharge (something
The car was emitting smoke.
mythical
začať sa učiť
occurring in myths or fables.
The unicorn is a mythical creature.
stir
začať sa učiť
move or cause to move slightly.
The wind stirred the leaves.
incorruptibility
začať sa učiť
the quality of being incorruptible.
His incorruptibility was respected.
negotiate
začať sa učiť
try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.
They tried to negotiate a peace treaty.
pioneering
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involving new ideas or methods; original and innovative.
She did pioneering work in genetics.
eradicate
začať sa učiť
destroy completely; put an end to.
The goal is to eradicate poverty.
recruitment
začať sa učiť
the action of enlisting new people in the armed forces or a similar organization.
The company is focusing on recruitment of new talent.
gesture
začať sa učiť
a movement of part of the body
He made a gesture of apology.
sedimentary
začať sa učiť
relating to or denoting rock formed from sediment deposited by water or air.
Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
herbs
začať sa učiť
any plant with leaves or flowers used for flavoring
flutter
začať sa učiť
move with a light trembling motion.
The butterfly's wings fluttered.
inaugural
začať sa učiť
marking the beginning of a system or office.
The inaugural speech was inspiring.
miraculously
začať sa učiť
in a way that suggests a miracle; amazingly.
He miraculously survived the accident.
sleek
začať sa učiť
smooth and glossy coat
congestion
začať sa učiť
the state of being crowded or blocked.
Traffic congestion is a problem in the city.
paradoxically
less is sometimes more.
začať sa učiť
in a seemingly self-contradictory way.
Paradoxically
discretion
začať sa učiť
the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
He showed discretion in his dealings.
corridors
začať sa učiť
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.
The corridors were brightly lit.
pervasive
začať sa učiť
spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
The smell of smoke was pervasive.
studiously
začať sa učiť
in a manner characterized by diligent study or attention.
He studied studiously for the exam.
suction
začať sa učiť
the action or process of sucking.
The vacuum cleaner uses suction.
swallow
začať sa učiť
cause or allow (something) to pass down one's throat.
He swallowed the pill.
wound
začať sa učiť
an injury to living tissue caused by a cut
a knife wound
feats
začať sa učiť
an achievement that requires great courage
The athlete performed amazing feats.
spills
začať sa učiť
allow or cause (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container.
Don't spill the milk.
manipulate
typically in a skillful manner.
mechanism
začať sa učiť
handle or control (a tool
etc.)
cumulative
začať sa učiť
increasing or increased in quantity
The cumulative effect was significant.
meticulous
začať sa učiť
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
She was meticulous in her work.
curtail
začať sa učiť
reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
They had to curtail their spending.
triggers
začať sa učiť
an event or thing that initiates or precipitates something.
Stress can be a trigger for headaches.
align
začať sa učiť
place or arrange (things) in a straight line.
Align the text to the left.
starvation
začať sa učiť
suffering or death caused by lack of food.
Starvation is a serious problem.
port
začať sa učiť
a town or city with a harbor or access to navigable water where ships load or unload.
The ships docked at the port.
clogged
The drain was clogged.
wet matter.
začať sa učiť
blocked with an accumulation of thick
reinforce
začať sa učiť
strengthen or support
They reinforced the bridge.
preferential
začať sa učiť
of or relating to preference or priority; giving or showing an advantage to one over another.
They offered preferential treatment.
shaky
začať sa učiť
trembling or unsteady.
He felt shaky after the accident.
sovereign
začať sa učiť
possessing supreme or ultimate power.
The nation is sovereign.
navigational
aircraft
začať sa učiť
relating to the navigation of ships
The ship used navigational equipment.
or space vehicles.
rigidly
začať sa učiť
in a stiff or inflexible manner; not flexible.
The rules were applied rigidly.
wholly
začať sa učiť
entirely; completely.
The project was wholly successful.
sympathetic
začať sa učiť
feeling or expressing sympathy.
She was sympathetic to his situation.
tragic
začať sa učiť
causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
The accident was tragic.
innate
začať sa učiť
inborn; natural.
He has an innate talent for music.
mushy
začať sa učiť
soft and pulpy.
The fruit was mushy.
compost
začať sa učiť
decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
They used compost in the garden.
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Example
vigorous
začať sa učiť
strong and healthy; full of energy.
He gave a vigorous performance.
circadian
začať sa učiť
relating to or denoting the daily cycle of biological activity.
Circadian rhythms affect sleep.
cruise
začať sa učiť
sail about in an area without a precise destination
They went on a cruise to the Caribbean.
rebuke
začať sa učiť
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
The teacher rebuked the student for cheating.
entrench
začať sa učiť
establish (an attitude or belief) so firmly that change or removal is very difficult or unlikely.
Prejudices can become entrenched in society.
interim
začať sa učiť
in or for the time between; temporary.
He served as interim manager.
tortured
začať sa učiť
cause great pain or suffering to.
The prisoners were tortured.
intermittent
začať sa učiť
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
The rain was intermittent.
imitation
začať sa učiť
a thing intended to simulate or copy something else.
This is an imitation of a famous painting.
spiral
začať sa učiť
winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve.
The staircase had a spiral design.
encase
začať sa učiť
enclose or cover in a case.
The artifact was encased in glass.
honor
začať sa učiť
special respect shown publicly.
He received an honor for his bravery.
prompting
začať sa učiť
the action of prompting or reminding someone about something.
The teacher's prompting helped the student answer.
presidency
začať sa učiť
the office or period of office of a president.
The presidency lasted four years.
fabled
začať sa učiť
well known for being of great quality or rarity; famous.
The fabled city was known for its wealth.
transient
začať sa učiť
lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
His feelings were transient.
refrain
začať sa učiť
stop oneself from doing something.
She refrained from making a comment.
dive
začať sa učiť
plunge headfirst into water or another substance or situation.
He took a dive into the pool.
solely
začať sa učiť
only; not involving anyone or anything else; exclusively.
He was solely responsible for the project.
heaps
začať sa učiť
an untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly.
There were heaps of clothes on the floor.
gauge
začať sa učiť
an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude or amount of something.
Use a gauge to measure the pressure.
blown
začať sa učiť
moved or carried by the wind.
The leaves were blown off the trees.
sublime
začať sa učiť
of very great excellence or beauty.
The sunset was sublime.
farther
začať sa učiť
at or to a greater distance; more remote.
He walked farther down the road.
arbitrary
The rules seemed arbitrary.
rather than any reason or system.
začať sa učiť
based on random choice or personal whim
contraction
začať sa učiť
the process of becoming smaller.
The contraction of the economy was a concern.
constituent
začať sa učiť
being a part of a whole.
Water is a constituent of the human body.
masquerade
začať sa učiť
a false show or pretense.
He put on a masquerade of happiness.
permeate
začať sa učiť
spread throughout (something); pervade.
The smell of coffee permeated the air.
palatable
začať sa učiť
pleasant to taste.
The food was palatable.
panicked
začať sa učiť
feel or cause to feel sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
They panicked when they saw the fire.
reversal
position
začať sa učiť
a change to an opposite direction
There was a reversal of the decision.
or course of action.
forged
začať sa učiť
copied fraudulently; fake.
they have illegally entered the UK using forged travel documents
reflexes
začať sa učiť
an action that is performed without conscious thought as a response to a stimulus.
His reflexes were quick.
manifested
začať sa učiť
display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.
His anxiety manifested in headaches.
ideologies
začať sa učiť
a system of ideas and ideals
Different political ideologies clashed.
fading
začať sa učiť
gradually ceasing to be visible; becoming indistinct.
The colors were fading.
mutations
začať sa učiť
the changing of the structure of a gene
the mutation of cooking into a form of show business
milder
začať sa učiť
not severe, serious, or harsh.
The weather was milder than expected.
coexist
začať sa učiť
exist at the same time or in the same place.
Different cultures can coexist peacefully.
elicit
začať sa učiť
evoke or draw out (a response
Her question elicited a thoughtful response.
laureate
začať sa učiť
a person honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
The Nobel laureate gave a lecture.
hatchlings
začať sa učiť
a recently hatched animal.
The turtle hatchlings made their way to the sea.
plaque
začať sa učiť
an ornamental tablet
exacerbate
začať sa učiť
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
The drought exacerbated the food shortage.
deputy
začať sa učiť
a person appointed to undertake the duties of another in that person's absence.
The deputy mayor spoke at the event.
pollinators
začať sa učiť
an animal that transfers pollen from an anther to a stigma
Bees are important pollinators.
clumped
začať sa učiť
gather together in a cluster or group.
The flowers were clumped together.
coalition
začať sa učiť
an alliance for combined action
The countries formed a coalition.
solidarity
začať sa učiť
unity or agreement of feeling or action
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
dismantle
začať sa učiť
take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
They dismantled the old building.
manufacture
začať sa učiť
make (something) on a large scale using machinery.
The company manufactures cars.
hampered
začať sa učiť
hinder or impede the movement or progress of.
The storm hampered their travel plans.
abducted
začať sa učiť
forcibly take (someone) away illegally.
The child was abducted.
memoir
začať sa učiť
an account of the author's personal experiences.
She wrote a memoir about her childhood.
irrigate
začať sa učiť
supply water to (land or crops) by means of channels or pipes.
They irrigated the fields.
confection
začať sa učiť
a sweet dish or confection.
The bakery sold various confections.
arithmetic
začať sa učiť
the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.
He was good at arithmetic.
stunned
začať sa učiť
shocked or dazed; astonished.
They were stunned by the news.
squalid
začať sa učiť
extremely dirty and unpleasant
They lived in squalid conditions.
notoriety
začať sa učiť
the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.
The criminal gained notoriety.
alienates
začať sa učiť
cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.
His behavior alienated his friends.
exquisitely
začať sa učiť
in a very beautiful and delicate manner.
The dress was exquisitely designed.
discernment
začať sa učiť
the ability to judge well.
She showed great discernment.
gulosity
začať sa učiť
excessive appetite.
His gulosity was well-known.
gritty
začať sa učiť
containing or resembling grit.
The sand was gritty.
immigrant
začať sa učiť
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.
Many immigrants came to the country seeking a better life.
ascertain
začať sa učiť
find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
They tried to ascertain the truth.
hedging
začať sa učiť
limit losses on (a bet or investment) by making compensating transactions.
They were hedging their bets.
hostile
začať sa učiť
unfriendly; antagonistic.
The two countries had hostile relations.
dynastic
začať sa učiť
relating to or denoting a line of rulers of the same family.
The dynastic rule lasted for centuries.
anesthetics
začať sa učiť
a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
They used anesthetics during the surgery.
antioxidant
začať sa učiť
a substance that inhibits oxidation
Antioxidants are good for your health.
counterintuitive
začať sa učiť
contrary to intuition or common sense.
The results were counterintuitive.
immersive
začať sa učiť
providing or relating to deep engagement with a virtual or simulated environment.
The video game was immersive.
chaos
začať sa učiť
complete disorder and confusion.
The storm caused chaos.
inflated
začať sa učiť
distended by air or gas.
The balloon was inflated.
auction
začať sa učiť
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
They held an auction to raise money.
stabilise
začať sa učiť
make or become unlikely to change or decline.
They tried to stabilise the economy.
devotion
začať sa učiť
love or enthusiasm for a person
his courage and devotion to duty never wavered
canopy
začať sa učiť
an overhead covering or structure.
The trees formed a canopy.
exhaustion
začať sa učiť
a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
He collapsed from exhaustion.
critic
začať sa učiť
a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
The movie critic gave the film a bad review.
epic
typically one derived from ancient oral tradition
začať sa učiť
a long poem
The Iliad is an epic poem.
narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
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Example
valve
začať sa učiť
a device for controlling the passage of fluid or air through a pipe or opening.
The heart has valves to regulate blood flow.
versus
začať sa učiť
against (used to indicate an opposition or contrast between two things).
It was a match between the home team versus the visitors.
sojourners
začať sa učiť
a person who resides temporarily in a place.
The travelers were sojourners in the small town.
mortgage
with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void on the payment of the debt.
building society
začať sa učiť
a legal agreement by which a bank
etc. lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property
surged
začať sa učiť
move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward.
The crowd surged forward.
abstemious
začať sa učiť
indulging only very moderately in food and drink.
He was abstemious in his eating habits.
bluntly
začať sa učiť
in a direct and uncompromising way.
She spoke bluntly about the issue.
nonpartisan
začať sa učiť
not biased or partisan
The report was nonpartisan.
descend
začať sa učiť
move or fall downward.
The plane began to descend.
egyptian
začať sa učiť
relating to ancient or modern Egypt.
The museum had Egyptian artifacts.
phoenician
language
začať sa učiť
relating to ancient Phoenicia or its people
The Phoenician sailors were skilled navigators.
or culture.
haphazard
začať sa učiť
lacking any obvious principle of organization.
The arrangement was haphazard.
arsenal
začať sa učiť
a collection of weapons and military equipment.
The country had a large arsenal.
heritable
začať sa učiť
capable of being inherited.
Eye color is a heritable trait.
contemplating
začať sa učiť
look thoughtfully for a long time at.
He was contemplating his next move.
parasite
začať sa učiť
an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
Ticks are parasites.
melanoma
začať sa učiť
a tumor of melanin-forming cells
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer.
frantically
začať sa učiť
in a hurried or disorganized manner.
They searched frantically for the lost keys.
foyer
začať sa učiť
an entrance hall or other open area in a building used for public gatherings.
The guests gathered in the foyer.
suffocated
začať sa učiť
die from lack of air or inability to breathe.
The smoke suffocated them.
transcends
začať sa učiť
be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere).
His performance transcends expectations.
emphasized
začať sa učiť
give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.
The teacher emphasized the importance of studying.
droplets
začať sa učiť
a very small drop of a liquid.
The rain consisted of tiny droplets.
epidemiologist
začať sa učiť
a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence
The epidemiologist studied the outbreak.
aerobic
začať sa učiť
relating to or requiring free oxygen.
Aerobic exercise is good for your heart.
gratify
začať sa učiť
give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.
The gift gratified her.
transmit
začať sa učiť
cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another.
Viruses can transmit diseases.
nomadic
začať sa učiť
living the life of a nomad; wandering.
The tribe was nomadic.
wicked
začať sa učiť
evil or morally wrong.
The wicked witch cast a spell.
bizarre
začať sa učiť
very strange or unusual
The outfit was bizarre.
obese
začať sa učiť
grossly fat or overweight.
Obesity can lead to health problems.
stimulated
začať sa učiť
encourage or invigorate (interest or activity).
The lecture stimulated their curiosity.
spur
začať sa učiť
give an incentive or encouragement to (someone).
The award spurred him to work harder.
illuminate
začať sa učiť
light up.
The streetlights illuminated the road.
rigors
začať sa učiť
demanding or difficult conditions; hardships.
They endured the rigors of winter.
reluctantly
začať sa učiť
in a hesitant or unwilling way.
He reluctantly agreed.
obligated
začať sa učiť
make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action.
He felt obligated to help.
retention
začať sa učiť
the continued possession
Water retention can cause swelling.
oasis
začať sa učiť
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found.
They found an oasis in the desert.
precarious
začať sa učiť
not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
The ladder felt precarious.
adjudicated
začať sa učiť
make a formal judgment or decision about (a problem or disputed matter).
The case was adjudicated in court.
riveted
začať sa učiť
hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement.
They were riveted to the screen.
matrix
začať sa učiť
an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure.
The matrix of society shapes individuals.
heft
začať sa učiť
lift or carry (something heavy).
He hefted the heavy box.
paramilitary
začať sa učiť
organized on military lines but not part of the regular armed forces.
The paramilitary group was involved in the conflict.
segment
začať sa učiť
each of the parts into which something is or may be divided.
The orange was divided into segments.
detonated
začať sa učiť
explode or cause to explode.
The bomb detonated.
illustrative
začať sa učiť
serving as an example or explanation; demonstrating.
The chart was illustrative of the trend.
plowing
začať sa učiť
turn up the earth of (an area of land) with a plow
They were plowing the field.
bucked
začať sa učiť
oppose or resist (something that is established).
The horse bucked the rider.
composite
začať sa učiť
made up of several parts or elements.
The material was a composite of wood and plastic.
phonology
začať sa učiť
the branch of linguistics that deals with systems of sounds (including or excluding phonetics)
Phonology studies the sound patterns of a language.
onlookers
začať sa učiť
a person who watches something happening but has no involvement in it.
The onlookers watched the accident.
entwined
začať sa učiť
wind or twist together.
The vines were entwined around the tree.
envy
qualities
začať sa učiť
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions
She felt envy towards her friend's success.
or luck.
deflect
začať sa učiť
cause to deviate from a straight path; turn aside.
The shield deflected the arrow.
hippocrates
začať sa učiť
a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (5th and 4th centuries BC)
Hippocrates is known for the Hippocratic Oath.
algorithms
The computer uses complex algorithms.
especially by a computer.
začať sa učiť
a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
rehabilitating
začať sa učiť
restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment
They were rehabilitating the injured bird.
postnatal
začať sa učiť
relating to the period after childbirth.
Postnatal care is important.
nina
začať sa učiť
a female given name.
Nina went to the store.
capita
začať sa učiť
per person.
The income per capita was high.
froze
začať sa učiť
convert or be converted into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.
The water froze overnight.
canines
The dog showed its canines.
often greatly enlarged in carnivores.
začať sa učiť
a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
cluttered
začať sa učiť
untidy; filled with clutter.
The room was cluttered.
wore
začať sa učiť
past tense of wear.
She wore a dress.
drone
začať sa učiť
a low continuous humming sound.
The drone of the engine was constant.
accosted
začať sa učiť
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
He was accosted by a stranger.
extrapolate
začať sa učiť
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.
manhattan
začať sa učiť
a borough of New York City.
We visited Manhattan.
claudication
začať sa učiť
pain caused by too little blood flow
He suffered from claudication.
traumatized
začať sa učiť
subject to lasting shock as a result of an emotionally disturbing experience or physical injury.
The soldiers were traumatized by the war.
gangrene
začať sa učiť
death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection.
Gangrene set in.
conservationist
začať sa učiť
a person who advocates or acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife.
The conservationist worked to protect the forest.
stumbled
začať sa učiť
trip or momentarily lose balance; almost fall.
She stumbled on the stairs.
fled
začať sa učiť
run away from a place or situation of danger.
They fled the burning building.
splutters
začať sa učiť
make a series of short
The car spluttered and stopped.
rapport
začať sa učiť
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
They built a good rapport.
rescue
začať sa učiť
save (someone) from a dangerous or distressing situation.
They rescued the cat from the tree.
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Example
pluck
začať sa učiť
take hold of (something) and pull it quickly to remove it.
She plucked the guitar strings.
fiddle
začať sa učiť
touch or manipulate (something) restlessly or nervously.
He was fiddling with his keys.
gibberish
začať sa učiť
unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.
What he said was complete gibberish.
greed
začať sa učiť
intense and selfish desire for something
mercenaries who had allowed greed to overtake their principles
rebate
začať sa učiť
a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax
He received a rebate on his taxes.
relics
začať sa učiť
an object surviving from an earlier time
The museum displayed ancient relics.
spits
začať sa učiť
eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth.
He spits on the ground.
crick
začať sa učiť
a painful stiffening of muscles
He had a crick in his neck.
quench
začať sa učiť
satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking.
He quenched his thirst with water.
stealthy
začať sa učiť
behaving or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner
stealthy footsteps
surreptitiously
začať sa učiť
in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretly.
He surreptitiously glanced at his watch.
ballot
začať sa učiť
the system of voting in secret.
They cast their ballot in the election.
transcription
začať sa učiť
a written or printed representation of something.
The transcription of the interview was accurate.
frosty
začať sa učiť
very cold with frost.
The morning was frosty.
brisk
začať sa učiť
active and energetic.
He took a brisk walk.
accumulation
začať sa učiť
the acquisition or gradual gathering of something.
The accumulation of snow made the roads dangerous.
fouled
začať sa učiť
make dirty; pollute.
The water was fouled by the spill.
fumigation
začať sa učiť
the action of fumigating; disinfection or purification by exposure to fumes.
The house required fumigation.
bilateral
začať sa učiť
having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
They signed a bilateral agreement.
gilts
začať sa učiť
gilded objects or decorations.
The room was decorated with gilts.
incurred
začať sa učiť
become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own actions.
He incurred a fine.
restraint
začať sa učiť
a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits.
He showed restraint in his response.
osmotically
začať sa učiť
relating to osmosis.
Water moved osmotically through the membrane.
perpetually
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in a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
The machine was perpetually running.
artifact
začať sa učiť
an object made by a human being
The museum displayed ancient artifacts.
stabbings
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an act of wounding or killing with a pointed weapon.
There were several stabbings in the city.
exclusionary
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relating to or denoting a policy or practice of preventing access to people or things that would otherwise be included.
The policy was exclusionary.
antiquated
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old-fashioned or outdated.
The equipment was antiquated.
gallstones
začať sa učiť
a hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder
He suffered from gallstones.
tolerable
začať sa učiť
able to be endured.
The pain was tolerable.
marginally
začať sa učiť
to a limited extent; slightly.
The results were marginally better.
lidocaine
začať sa učiť
a local anesthetic.
Lidocaine was used to numb the area.
misfortunes
začať sa učiť
an unfortunate condition or event.
They shared their misfortunes.
leery
začať sa učiť
cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
He was leery of the stranger.
hypothesize
začať sa učiť
form a hypothesis.
They hypothesized about the cause.
chow
začať sa učiť
food.
They ate some chow.
hurl
začať sa učiť
throw forcefully.
He hurled the ball.
fling
She flung the door open.
especially so as to land or be caught.
začať sa učiť
throw forcefully
nonchalant
začať sa učiť
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety
He was nonchalant about the test.
clamor
začať sa učiť
a loud and confused noise
The crowd clamored for attention.
endorse
začať sa učiť
declare one's public approval or support of.
He endorsed the candidate.
chummy
začať sa učiť
on friendly terms; sociable.
They were chummy with each other.
stiff
začať sa učiť
rigid; not easily bent or moved.
His muscles were stiff.
amplification
začať sa učiť
the action or process of amplifying or being amplified.
The amplification of the sound was too loud.
squeeze
She gave his hand a squeeze.
especially a soft substance) with one's fingers.
začať sa učiť
firmly press (something
spasms
začať sa učiť
an involuntary muscular contraction.
He had muscle spasms.
tweets
začať sa učiť
a post made on the social media website Twitter.
She posted tweets about her day.
agnostic
začať sa učiť
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.
He was an agnostic.
oxidize
začať sa učiť
combine or become combined chemically with oxygen.
The metal began to oxidize.
chromophores
začať sa učiť
a part of a molecule responsible for its color.
Chromophores absorb light.
acquisitions
začať sa učiť
an asset or object bought or obtained
The museum made new acquisitions.
cannibalize
začať sa učiť
use (a machine) as a source of spare parts for another, similar machine.
cannibalizing two broken-down cars might provide spare parts to make one working car
vaulting
začať sa učiť
perform or take part in vaulting.
He was vaulting over the fence.
mend
začať sa učiť
repair (something that is broken or torn).
She mended the tear in her dress.
glance
začať sa učiť
take a brief or hurried look.
She glanced at her watch.
middens
začať sa učiť
a refuse heap or mound; a dunghill.
They found artifacts in the middens.
hoarding
začať sa učiť
amass (money or objects) and hide or store away.
He was hoarding food.
contortion
začať sa učiť
a twisted or bent condition or state.
The contortion of his face showed pain.
sentinel
začať sa učiť
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
The sentinel stood guard.
philanthropy
začať sa učiť
the desire to promote the welfare of others
His philanthropy helped many people.
errands
začať sa učiť
a short journey undertaken to deliver or collect something
She ran errands for her mother.
meltdowns
začať sa učiť
a disastrous collapse or breakdown.
He had emotional meltdowns.
stricken
začať sa učiť
seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling.
They were stricken with grief.
anecdotal
začať sa učiť
not necessarily true or reliable
The evidence was anecdotal.
grueling
začať sa učiť
extremely tiring and demanding.
The marathon was grueling.
refuge
začať sa učiť
a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit
They sought refuge from the storm.
luminous
začať sa učiť
emitting light; bright or shining
The moon was luminous.
corrective
začať sa učiť
designed to correct or rectify something.
He underwent corrective surgery.
fundraiser
začať sa učiť
a person or event involved in collecting money for a cause.
They held a fundraiser for charity.
sensitized
začať sa učiť
cause (someone or something) to become sensitive to a substance or condition.
He was sensitized to pollen.
hooved
začať sa učiť
having hooves.
The hooved animals grazed in the field.
potency
začať sa učiť
the power of something to influence or make an impression.
The drug's potency was high.
plasma
začať sa učiť
the colorless fluid part of blood or milk
exonerated
začať sa učiť
absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or crime
He was exonerated of the charges.
fictitious
The story was fictitious.
being imaginary or having been fabricated.
začať sa učiť
not real or true
stall
začať sa učiť
a small compartment for one person in a bathroom or shower.
He went into the bathroom stall.
farfetched
začať sa učiť
improbable; unlikely to be true.
The story was farfetched.
adulterated
začať sa učiť
render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance
The food was adulterated.
barrels
začať sa učiť
a cylindrical container with bulging sides
They filled barrels with wine.
repellant
začať sa učiť
able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance.
The spray was insect repellant.
puddles
začať sa učiť
a small accumulation of liquid
They splashed in the puddles.
lesions
začať sa učiť
a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease
collyrium
začať sa učiť
a lotion for the eyes.
She used collyrium for her eye irritation.
calibrated
začať sa učiť
correlate the readings of (an instrument) with a standard in order to check the instrument's accuracy.
The scale was calibrated.
Word
blank
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Definition
Example
podcast
typically available as a series
začať sa učiť
a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device
He listened to a podcast on history.
new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.
fecal
začať sa učiť
relating to or containing feces.
Fecal matter can contaminate water.
grumpy
začať sa učiť
bad-tempered and irritable.
He was grumpy in the morning.
obnoxious
začať sa učiť
extremely unpleasant.
His behavior was obnoxious.
orleans
začať sa učiť
a city in north-central France.
We visited Orleans.
fledgeling
začať sa učiť
a young bird that has just fledged.
The fledgeling left the nest.
trill
začať sa učiť
a quavering or vibratory sound
The bird sang a trill.
aphids
začať sa učiť
a minute bug that feeds by sucking sap from plants.
Aphids were eating the roses.
harlequin
The harlequin performed tricks.
typically with a diamond-patterned costume.
začať sa učiť
a mute character in traditional commedia dell'arte pantomime
suborbital
začať sa učiť
denoting a trajectory that is less than a full orbit.
The rocket made a suborbital flight.
wintry
začať sa učiť
characteristic of winter
The weather was wintry.
mated
začať sa učiť
(of animals or birds) come together for breeding; copulate.
The birds mated in the spring.
nanometer
začať sa učiť
one billionth of a meter.
The particles were measured in nanometers.
gerontologist
začať sa učiť
a person who studies aging.
The gerontologist researched aging.
impeding
začať sa učiť
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
The fallen tree was impeding traffic.
lowry
začať sa učiť
a type of truck with a flat bed and collapsible sides.
The lowry carried the load.
bentonite
začať sa učiť
an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
Bentonite is used in drilling mud.
duke
začať sa učiť
a male holding the highest hereditary title in the peerage.
The duke attended the ceremony.
canonized
začať sa učiť
declare (a dead person) to be a saint.
She was canonized by the church.
decadence
začať sa učiť
moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
The city was known for its decadence.
cerberus
začať sa učiť
the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology.
Cerberus guarded the gates.
meddling
začať sa učiť
interfere in something that is not one's concern.
He was meddling in their affairs.
prosecutors
začať sa učiť
a person who institutes legal proceedings.
The prosecutors presented their case.
orangutan
začať sa učiť
a large ape with long reddish hair and legs
hipster
začať sa učiť
a person who follows the latest trends and fashions
The hipster wore vintage clothing.
robbery
začať sa učiť
the action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force.
There was a robbery at the bank.
dame
začať sa učiť
a title equivalent to that of knight
She was made a dame.
whittle
začať sa učiť
carve (wood) by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
He whittled a piece of wood.
devotees
začať sa učiť
a person who is very interested and enthusiastic about someone or something.
The devotees followed the guru.
beatles
začať sa učiť
a popular English rock group of the 1960s.
The Beatles were a famous band.
pretext
začať sa učiť
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.
He used a pretext to avoid the meeting.
urges
začať sa učiť
a strong desire or impulse.
He had urges to travel.
presumption
začať sa učiť
an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.
It was a presumption that he was guilty.
churn
začať sa učiť
agitate or turn (milk or cream) in a machine to produce butter.
They churned the milk.
premonition
začať sa učiť
a strong feeling that something is about to happen
She had a premonition of danger.
biographers
začať sa učiť
a person who writes an account of someone's life.
The biographers wrote about his life.
hovers
začať sa učiť
remain in one place in the air.
The helicopter hovers.
wingless
začať sa učiť
having no wings.
The insect was wingless.
trawl
začať sa učiť
fish with a trawl net or seine.
They trawl for fish.
narrowness
začať sa učiť
the quality of being narrow.
The narrowness of the street made it hard to pass.
cocoon
začať sa učiť
a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae.
The caterpillar formed a cocoon.
dispensaries
začať sa učiť
a place where medicines are dispensed.
They went to the dispensaries for medicine.
urbanized
začať sa učiť
convert (a rural area) into an urban one.
The area was urbanized.
hector
začať sa učiť
talk to (someone) in a bullying way.
He was hectoring his employees.
parolees
začať sa učiť
a prisoner who is released before the end of their sentence on condition of good behavior.
The parolees were monitored.
dislocations
začať sa učiť
a disruption or disturbance of an organization or system.
The strike caused dislocations in the supply chain.
backfired
začať sa učiť
have the opposite of the intended effect.
The plan backfired.
colleen
začať sa učiť
an Irish girl.
Colleen went to the party.
laden
začať sa učiť
heavily loaded or weighed down with something.
The table was laden with food.
prevails
začať sa učiť
prove more powerful or superior.
Justice prevails.
gusting
začať sa učiť
a sudden strong burst of wind.
The wind was gusting.
cramping
začať sa učiť
painful muscular contraction.
He had cramping in his legs.
drumbeat
začať sa učiť
a rhythmic beating of a drum.
The drumbeat was loud.
notched
začať sa učiť
cut or score (something) with a notch or notches.
The stick was notched.
supped
začať sa učiť
take (liquid or soft food) by sips or spoonfuls.
They supped on soup.
witch
začať sa učiť
a woman thought to have magic powers
The witch cast a spell.
oyster
začať sa učiť
a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell.
We ate oysters.
mustering
začať sa učiť
assemble (troops)
They were mustering the troops.
crammed
začať sa učiť
completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears overfull.
The room was crammed with people.
fedarranged
začať sa učiť
organized in a federal manner.
The system was fedarranged.
lupercus
začať sa učiť
a Roman god of fertility.
Lupercus was worshipped.
ascended
začať sa učiť
go up or climb.
They ascended the mountain.
unleashing
začať sa učiť
release (a powerful force) to have its full effect.
They were unleashing their power.
lammed
začať sa učiť
strike forcefully.
He lammed the door shut.
swamped
začať sa učiť
overwhelm or flood with things or people.
They were swamped with work.
blew
začať sa učiť
past tense of blow.
The wind blew.
finning
začať sa učiť
move through water using fins or flippers.
The fish was finning.
stacking
začať sa učiť
arrange (things) in a pile.
They were stacking the boxes.
munching
začať sa učiť
eat (something) steadily and often audibly.
He was munching on chips.
androstenone
začať sa učiť
a steroid that is present in human sweat and urine and is thought to act as a pheromone.
Androstenone is a pheromone.
versa
začať sa učiť
used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea; conversely.
vice versa.
discoloring
začať sa učiť
cause to change color; stain.
The sun was discoloring the fabric.
dangled
začať sa učiť
hang or swing loosely.
The keys dangled from his hand.
chemosensory
začať sa učiť
relating to the detection of chemical stimuli.
Chemosensory receptors detect chemicals.
puckering
začať sa učiť
tightly gather or wrinkle (something).
She was puckering her lips.
sequenced
začať sa učiť
arrange (things or events) in a particular order.
The DNA was sequenced.
polyphenols
začať sa učiť
a structural class of mainly natural
Polyphenols are antioxidants.
stubbing
začať sa učiť
accidentally strike (one's toe) against something.
He was stubbing his toe.
mignon
začať sa učiť
small and delicate.
She was petite and mignon.
gnawing
začať sa učiť
persistently bite or chew on.
The dog was gnawing on a bone.
magellanic
začať sa učiť
relating to Ferdinand Magellan or his voyages.
The Magellanic clouds are galaxies.
balmier
začať sa učiť
pleasantly warm.
The weather was balmier.
pilgrims
začať sa učiť
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
The pilgrims traveled to Mecca.
nanoscience
začať sa učiť
the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic
Nanoscience is a growing field.
reassessed
začať sa učiť
assess or analyze (something) again.
The data was reassessed.
onramps
začať sa učiť
A short road that vehicles use to enter a highway or other major road.
The onramps were congested during rush hour.
vowed
začať sa učiť
Made a solemn promise.
She vowed to support her friend no matter what.
hanseatic
začať sa učiť
Relating to the Hanseatic League
The city's Hanseatic history is evident in its architecture.
erdogan
začať sa učiť
The surname of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Erdogan's political influence is significant in the region.
heptathlete
začať sa učiť
A female athlete who competes in a heptathlon.
The heptathlete trained rigorously for the Olympic Games.

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