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término		definición
brought empezar lección		Past tense of bring; to carry or convey something to a place or person. She brought a cake to the party.
will empezar lección		Expressing the future tense. They will arrive tomorrow.
fact empezar lección		A thing that is known or proved to be true. It is a fact that the Earth is round.
conscious empezar lección		Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake. He was conscious of being watched.
evidence empezar lección		The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. The police found no evidence of a crime.
ancient empezar lección		Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. They visited the ancient ruins of Rome.
deemed empezar lección		Regard or consider in a specified way. The area was deemed unsafe.
distinct empezar lección		Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. There are two distinct types of this animal.
exposure empezar lección		The state of being exposed to contact with something. Exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.
vast empezar lección		Of very great extent or quantity; immense. The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
computing empezar lección		The use or operation of computers. Advances in computing have changed the world.
emissions The factory was fined for exceeding its emissions limits. especially gas or radiation. empezar lección		The production and discharge of something
generated empezar lección		Produce or create. The project generated a lot of interest.
narrative empezar lección		A spoken or written account of connected events; a story. He told a compelling narrative of his life.
structure empezar lección		The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex. The structure of the building was damaged in the earthquake.
creatures The forest is home to many strange creatures. as distinct from a human being. empezar lección		An animal
vulnerable empezar lección		Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm. Children are particularly vulnerable to abuse.
appropriate empezar lección		Suitable or proper in the circumstances. It is important to wear appropriate clothing for the occasion.
debate There was a lively debate on the issue. in which opposing arguments are put forward. empezar lección		A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly
colorado empezar lección		A state in the western United States. Denver is the capital of Colorado.
celestial The moon is a celestial body. or outer space as observed in astronomy. empezar lección		Positioned in or relating to the sky
integrity empezar lección		The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. He was a man of great integrity.
extensive empezar lección		Covering or affecting a large area. The house has extensive grounds.
career empezar lección		An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. She had a successful career in law.
amid empezar lección		Surrounded by; in the middle of. The house stood amid a grove of trees.
considered He considered his options carefully. typically before making a decision. empezar lección		Think carefully about (something)
coast empezar lección		The part of the land near the sea; the seashore. They lived on the coast.
expanded empezar lección		Become or make larger or more extensive. The company expanded its operations overseas.
distinctive The bird has a distinctive song. and so serving to distinguish it from others. empezar lección		Characteristic of one person or thing
pursuit empezar lección		The action of following or pursuing someone or something. The police were in pursuit of the suspect.
distinctly empezar lección		In a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses. I distinctly remember meeting her.
annual empezar lección		Occurring once every year. The company holds an annual meeting.
conclusion empezar lección		The end or finish of an event or process. The conclusion of the book was disappointing.
depth empezar lección		The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something. The depth of the pool is three meters.
immense The universe is immense. especially in scale or degree. empezar lección		Extremely large or great
bridge etc. across a river path empezar lección		A structure carrying a road road railway
exemplified empezar lección		Be a typical example of. His work exemplified the best of the genre.
dendrochronology environmental change empezar lección		The science or technique of dating events Dendrochronology can be used to date ancient structures. and archaeological artifacts by using the characteristic patterns of annual growth rings in timber and tree trunks.
drought The region is experiencing a severe drought. leading to a shortage of water. empezar lección		A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall
corollary empezar lección		A proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved. This principle is a corollary of the main theorem.
controversy and heated. typically when prolonged empezar lección		Disagreement public
bulk empezar lección		The mass or size of something large. The bulk of the work is now complete.
lessen empezar lección		Make or become less; diminish. The pain began to lessen.
constellation empezar lección		A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure. The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation.
subtle empezar lección		So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. There was a subtle hint of spice in the dish.
compensate suffering typically money empezar lección		Give (someone) something or injury incurred; recompense. in recognition of loss
discover empezar lección		Find unexpectedly or while looking for something else. They discovered a new species of plant.
severity empezar lección		The fact or condition of being severe. The severity of the storm surprised everyone.
apocalyptic empezar lección		Describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world. The movie depicted an apocalyptic future.
debt typically money empezar lección		Something He had a large debt to repay. that is owed or due.
expectancy especially something pleasant empezar lección		The state of thinking or hoping that something There was an air of expectancy in the crowd. will happen or be the case.
deception empezar lección		The action of deceiving someone. He was accused of deception.
deceive He tried to deceive her with a false story. typically in order to gain some personal advantage. empezar lección		Cause (someone) to believe something that is not true
iceberg empezar lección		A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea. The ship struck an iceberg.
revenue The company's revenue increased last year. especially when of a company or organization and of a substantial nature. empezar lección		Income
homogeneous empezar lección		Of the same kind; alike. The population was not homogeneous.
excellence empezar lección		The quality of being outstanding or extremely good. The school is known for its academic excellence.
dimension depth such as length empezar lección		A measurable extent of some kind or height. breadth
clones to which they are genetically identical. or group of organisms or cells empezar lección		An organism or cell produced asexually from one ancestor or stock
dwellings apartment empezar lección		A house The village consisted of a few simple dwellings. or other place of residence.
complementary empezar lección		Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another. The two colors are complementary.
efficacy empezar lección		The ability to produce a desired or intended result. The efficacy of the drug has been proven.
rumble The rumble of the train could be heard in the distance. resonant sound like distant thunder. empezar lección		A continuous deep
brawn empezar lección		Physical strength in contrast to intelligence. He relied on his brawn rather than his brains.
bewildered empezar lección		Perplexed and confused; very puzzled. He was bewildered by the complex instructions.
cobbled empezar lección		Made of cobblestones. The street was cobbled with large stones.
eavesdropping empezar lección		Secretly listen to a conversation. He was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
exuberant empezar lección		Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement. The children were exuberant after their victory.
obsolete empezar lección		No longer produced or used; out of date. The old computer is now obsolete.
contenders empezar lección		A person or group competing with others to achieve something. There were several contenders for the championship.
exacerbated bad situation empezar lección		Make (a problem The situation was exacerbated by the lack of communication. or negative feeling) worse.
peasant empezar lección		A poor smallholder or agricultural laborer of low social status (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries). "The peasants revolted against the king."
grand size empezar lección		Magnificent and imposing in appearance The palace was a grand building. or style.
chemist empezar lección		A person engaged in chemical research or experiments. The chemist analyzed the substance.
metaphor empezar lección		A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. He used the metaphor of a journey to describe life.
beryl yellow typically occurring as green empezar lección		A mineral or white hexagonal crystals. blue
plumage empezar lección		A bird's feathers collectively. The peacock has beautiful plumage.
queasy empezar lección		Nauseous; feeling sick. The boat ride made him queasy.
culpability empezar lección		Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame. The investigation will determine the culpability of those involved.
prosecution empezar lección		The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge. The prosecution presented its evidence in court.
embryonic empezar lección		In an early stage of development. The project is still in its embryonic stage.
barricades The protesters erected barricades in the streets. often hastily erected for defense. empezar lección		A line or pile of objects placed to block a route or passageway
razed town empezar lección		Completely destroy (a building "The city was razed to the ground during the war." or other site).
moths Moths are attracted to light. with typically a stout body and dullish wings. empezar lección		A nocturnal insect related to the butterflies
compatible empezar lección		Able to exist or occur together without conflict. The two software programs are compatible.
creoles The creole culture is a blend of African and European influences. especially in the Caribbean. empezar lección		A person of mixed European and black descent
wares empezar lección		Articles offered for sale. The market stalls were filled with colorful wares.
glorified He was glorified as a hero. especially unjustifiably or undeservedly. empezar lección		Describe or represent as admirable
prudent empezar lección		Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. It is prudent to save for retirement.
dimmed empezar lección		Make or become less bright or distinct. The lights dimmed as the movie began.
deteriorating empezar lección		Become progressively worse. The patient's condition is deteriorating.
alloy Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion. empezar lección		A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
emerge empezar lección		Move out of or away from something and come into view. The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
maze empezar lección		A complex network of paths or passages. They got lost in the maze.
weigh He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. typically using scales. empezar lección		Find out how heavy (someone or something) is
cultural customs empezar lección		Relating to the ideas The city is a center of cultural activity. and social behavior of a society.
appetite He has a healthy appetite. especially for food. empezar lección		A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need
sedentary empezar lección		Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive. He has a sedentary job.
approach empezar lección		Come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time. The train approached the station.
possess Definition empezar lección		Have as belonging to one; own. blank He possesses a rare talent. Word
express empezar lección		Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct. She expressed her gratitude for the help.
imply empezar lección		Indicate the truth or existence of (something) by suggestion rather than explicit statement. His silence implied disapproval.
fascinated empezar lección		Strongly attracted and interested. She was fascinated by the ancient artifacts.
threat or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. injury empezar lección		A statement of an intention to inflict pain damage
conserve We need to conserve water during the drought. especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing) from harm or destruction. empezar lección		Protect (something
potent influence empezar lección		Having great power The medicine was a potent painkiller. or effect.
intricate empezar lección		Very complicated or detailed. The watch had an intricate design.
devastating empezar lección		Highly destructive or damaging. The earthquake caused devastating damage.
cooperation empezar lección		The process of working together to the same end. The project required close cooperation between the teams.
sought empezar lección		Past tense of seek; attempt to find (something). They sought shelter from the storm.
establishment empezar lección		The action or process of establishing something or being established. The establishment of the new school was a major achievement.
distinguished authoritative empezar lección		Successful She is a distinguished professor of history. and commanding great respect.
compiling or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. especially a list empezar lección		Produce (something report
chaotic empezar lección		In a state of complete confusion and disorder. The scene was chaotic after the accident.
precise empezar lección		Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. The measurements need to be precise.
enable empezar lección		Give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something; make possible. The new software enables us to work more efficiently.
conventional empezar lección		Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. They followed conventional farming methods.
dramatic empezar lección		Sudden and striking; exciting and impressive. There was a dramatic increase in sales.
certain empezar lección		Known for sure; established beyond doubt. It is certain that the sun will rise tomorrow.
organism plant empezar lección		An individual animal Bacteria are single-celled organisms. or single-celled life form.
designed empezar lección		Done or planned with a particular purpose or intention in mind. The building was designed to be energy-efficient.
strike empezar lección		Hit forcibly and with speed. The lightning struck the tree.
prerequisite empezar lección		A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist. Passing the exam is a prerequisite for the course.
civilization empezar lección		The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced. Ancient Egypt was a great civilization.
advantage empezar lección		A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. He had the advantage of local knowledge.
abundance empezar lección		A very large quantity of something. There was an abundance of food at the festival.
contemporary empezar lección		Living or occurring at the same time. The artist's work is contemporary with the modern era.
eroding empezar lección		Gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. The coastline is eroding due to rising sea levels.
combat empezar lección		Take aggressive action to reduce or prevent (something undesirable). The government is trying to combat crime.
strive empezar lección		Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. They strive for excellence in their work.
blend empezar lección		Mix (different substances or types) thoroughly together. The chef blended the spices perfectly.
exotic empezar lección		Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country. They visited an exotic island in the Pacific.
colleagues empezar lección		A person with whom one works in a profession or business. She discussed the project with her colleagues.
deplete empezar lección		Use up the supply or resources of. Overfishing can deplete fish stocks.
dangerous empezar lección		Able or likely to cause harm or injury. The roads are dangerous during the storm.
obtain especially information). acquire empezar lección		Get or secure (something
exert influence empezar lección		Apply or bring to bear (a force He exerted his authority over the team. or quality).
interpret words empezar lección		Explain the meaning of (information The data can be interpreted in several ways. or actions).
department dealing with a specific sphere of activity. university empezar lección		A division of a large organization such as a government or business
existence empezar lección		The fact or state of living or having objective reality. The existence of life on other planets is a mystery.
encountered empezar lección		Unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile). They encountered difficulties during the project.
drive empezar lección		Operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle. He drives to work every day.
abstract empezar lección		Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. Love is an abstract concept.
disciplines Mathematics and physics are separate disciplines. typically one studied in higher education. empezar lección		A branch of knowledge
disadvantages empezar lección		An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness. There are disadvantages to living in a big city.
juvenile empezar lección		Young or immature. Juvenile birds have different plumage.
prospect empezar lección		The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. There is a prospect of rain tomorrow.
peek She took a peek at the present. typically in a furtive manner. empezar lección		Look quickly
expedition or war. especially that of exploration empezar lección		A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose research
stem The flower has a long stem. typically rising above ground level. empezar lección		The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub
bolted empezar lección		Fasten with a bolt. The door was bolted shut.
deposit empezar lección		A sum of money placed or kept in a bank account or elsewhere. She made a deposit into her savings account.
sheer empezar lección		Nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis). The sheer size of the building was impressive.
embed empezar lección		Fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass. The bullet was embedded in the wall.
swabs or taking specimens. used for cleaning wounds empezar lección		A pad of cotton wool or other absorbent material attached to one or both ends of a short stick applying medication
brink empezar lección		The edge or verge of a steep place. They stood on the brink of the cliff.
remnant empezar lección		A small remaining quantity of something. The remnants of the fire were still smoldering.
exorbitant empezar lección		Unreasonably high. The prices were exorbitant.
enigma puzzling empezar lección		A person or thing that is mysterious The ancient artifact is an enigma. or difficult to understand.
opus His latest opus was a symphony. usually ordered by date of publication. empezar lección		A musical composition or set of compositions by a particular composer
smirk conceited empezar lección		Smile in an irritatingly smug He smirked at his opponent's mistake. or silly way.
upwelling magma empezar lección		A rising of seawater The upwelling of nutrients supports marine life. or other liquid.
colloquial empezar lección		Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. The conversation was colloquial.
colleague empezar lección		A person with whom one works in a profession or business. She discussed the project with her colleague.
arduously empezar lección		Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring. He worked arduously to complete the project.
clinch empezar lección		Confirm or settle (a contract or bargain). They clinched the deal.
camouflage The soldiers used camouflage to blend into the forest. especially in warfare. empezar lección		Concealment or disguise
arbitration empezar lección		The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute. They agreed to settle the dispute through arbitration.
expense empezar lección		The cost incurred or required for something. The expense of the trip was high.
hinge gate empezar lección		A movable joint on which a door The door swung open on its hinges. or lid swings as it opens and closes.
anticipate empezar lección		Regard as probable; expect or predict. They anticipate a rise in demand.
bystander empezar lección		A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part. A bystander witnessed the accident.
convinced empezar lección		Completely certain about something. She was convinced of his innocence.
tribute respect statement empezar lección		An act or admiration. or gift that is intended to show gratitude
craftsman empezar lección		A worker skilled in a particular craft. The craftsman made beautiful furniture.
diverse empezar lección		Showing a great deal of variety; very different. The city has a diverse population.
develop advanced empezar lección		Grow or cause to grow and become more mature The company plans to develop new products. or elaborate.
century empezar lección		A period of one hundred years. The 20th century saw many technological advances.
judicial empezar lección		Relating to courts of law or judges. The judicial system is based on law.
deliberate empezar lección		Done consciously and intentionally. The decision was deliberate.
evolution The theory of evolution explains the development of life. especially from a simple to a more complex form. empezar lección		The gradual development of something
bare Example Definition empezar lección		Not clothed or coveredWord blank
consensus empezar lección		General agreement. There was a consensus among the committee members.
companion empezar lección		A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or travels with. My dog is my loyal companion.
notion empezar lección		A conception of or belief about something. He had a notion that something was wrong.
devoid empezar lección		Entirely lacking or free from. The room was devoid of furniture.
ensure empezar lección		Make certain that (something) will occur or be the case. Please ensure that all the doors are locked.
rational empezar lección		Based on or in accordance with reason or logic. He made a rational decision.
enhance value increase empezar lección		Intensify or extent of. or further improve the quality
dominance empezar lección		Power or influence over others. The company established its dominance in the market.
anxious unease empezar lección		Experiencing worry She was anxious about the upcoming exam. or nervousness.
companions empezar lección		A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or travels with (plural). They were close companions.
collective empezar lección		Done by people acting as a group. The team made a collective effort.
conservation natural ecosystems protection empezar lección		Preservation vegetation or restoration of the natural environment
endangered empezar lección		Seriously at risk of extinction. The panda is an endangered species.
constitution empezar lección		A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed. The country's constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
journal empezar lección		A periodical publication containing scholarly articles or news and information relating to a particular subject. He published his findings in a scientific journal.
wonder unfamiliar caused by something beautiful empezar lección		A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration or inexplicable. unexpected
federal empezar lección		Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation. The federal government provides funding for education.
enabling empezar lección		Giving someone or something the authority or means to do something; making possible. The new technology is enabling faster communication.

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