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término		definición
relish empezar lección		Great enjoyment. She ate the cake with relish.
congestion empezar lección		The state of being crowded with traffic or people. Traffic congestion is a problem in the city.
cumulative empezar lección		Increasing or increased in quantity or force by successive additions. The cumulative effect of stress can be harmful.
convention empezar lección		A way in which something is usually done. The convention is to shake hands when greeting.
dainty empezar lección		Delicately small and pretty. She wore a dainty necklace.
ethnicity empezar lección		The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition. The city is known for its diverse ethnicity.
ideal empezar lección		Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable. The weather was ideal for a picnic.
altitude empezar lección		The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level. The plane flew at a high altitude.
breeze empezar lección		A gentle wind. A cool breeze blew through the trees.
migrants empezar lección		A person who moves from one place to another Many migrants come to the city seeking jobs.
aftermath empezar lección		The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event. The aftermath of the storm was devastating.
disposal empezar lección		The action or process of getting rid of something. Waste disposal is a major issue.
hazardous empezar lección		Risky; dangerous. The chemicals are hazardous.
veil empezar lección		A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face. She wore a veil over her face.
panel empezar lección		A small group of people brought together to investigate or decide on a particular matter. A panel of experts discussed the issue.
noticeably empezar lección		In a way that is easily seen or noticed; significantly. The weather has noticeably improved.
flora empezar lección		The plants of aor geological period. particular region The island has a unique flora.
barely empezar lección		Only just; almost not. He barely had enough money.
conceives empezar lección		Form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind. She conceives of a new project.
innumerable empezar lección		Too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically). There are innumerable stars in the sky.
nourishment empezar lección		The food or other substances necessary for growth and good condition. Good nourishment is essential for health.
inspection empezar lección		Careful examination or scrutiny. The car passed the inspection.
network empezar lección		A group or system of interconnected people or things. The company has a network of suppliers.
plain empezar lección		Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character. She wore a plain dress.
dominate empezar lección		Have power and influence over. The company dominates the market.
floating empezar lección		Resting or moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking. The leaves were floating on the water.
kicking empezar lección		Strike or propel forcefully with the foot. He was kicking a ball.
entropy empezar lección		Lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder. The entropy of the universe is increasing.
aforementioned empezar lección		Denoting a thing or person previously mentioned. The aforementioned items are listed below.
deficiencies empezar lección		A lack or shortage. Vitamin deficiencies can cause health problems.
curtail empezar lección		Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. They decided to curtail spending.
incendiary empezar lección		Designed to cause fires. The incendiary device caused a fire.
quantify empezar lección		Express or measure the quantity of. They tried to quantify the damage.
evade empezar lección		Escape or avoid especially by cleverness or trickery.
baffled empezar lección		Totally bewilder or perplex. The mystery baffled everyone.
flicker empezar lección		Burn or shine unsteadily. The candle flickered.
faint empezar lección		Barely perceptible. There was a faint sound.
cloaks empezar lección		Hide or disguise. The fog cloaks the city.
swoops empezar lección		Move rapidly downward through the air. The hawk swoops down on its prey.
parked empezar lección		Bring (a vehicle) to a halt and leave it temporarily The car was parked in the garage.
summit empezar lección		The highest point of a hill or mountain. They reached the summit of the mountain.
majestic empezar lección		Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity. The mountains are majestic.
grateful empezar lección		Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful. I am grateful for your help.
needle empezar lección		A very thin used in sewing. She threaded the needle.
bracing empezar lección		Fresh and invigorating. The bracing air was refreshing.
meticulous empezar lección		Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. She is meticulous in her work.
detect empezar lección		Discover or identify the presence or existence of. They can detect changes in the weather.
elderly empezar lección		Old or aging. The elderly man walked slowly.
blow empezar lección		A stroke with the hand or a weapon. He received a blow to the head.
boom empezar lección		A deep resonant sound. The boom of thunder echoed.
bind empezar lección		Tie or fasten tightly together. They bind the packages together.
corruption empezar lección		Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power Political corruption is a serious problem.
diplomatic empezar lección		Relating to or conducted through diplomats. They had diplomatic relations.
accredited empezar lección		Officially recognized or authorized. The university is accredited.
paired empezar lección		Joined or matched in pairs. The birds were paired together.
parallel empezar lección		Side by side and having the same distance continuously between them. The lines are parallel.
mature empezar lección		Fully developed physically; full-grown. The fruit is mature.
peaks empezar lección		The pointed top of a mountain. The mountain peaks were covered in snow.
bend empezar lección		Shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle. The road bends around the hill.
bestow empezar lección		Confer or present (an honor or gift). They bestow awards on the winners.
quantities empezar lección		The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement. They bought large quantities of food.
optimal empezar lección		Best or most favorable; optimum. The conditions were optimal for growth.
genome empezar lección		The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism. The human genome has been mapped.
opposing empezar lección		In conflict or competition with. The opposing teams faced each other.
revolt empezar lección		Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel. The people revolted against the government.
flight empezar lección		The action or process of flying through the air. The bird took flight.
navigational empezar lección		Relating to or used in navigation. They used navigational tools.
orderly empezar lección		Neatly arranged or methodically organized. The files were in orderly rows.
modular empezar lección		Constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use. The building has a modular design.
obligation empezar lección		An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment. He has an obligation to his family.
nationality empezar lección		The status of belonging to a particular nation. She has dual nationality.
leverage empezar lección		The exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever. They used leverage to lift the rock.
wreck empezar lección		The destruction or serious damage of a ship or other vehicle. The ship was a wreck.
merge empezar lección		Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity. The two companies will merge.
justification empezar lección		The action of showing something to be right or reasonable. There is no justification for violence.
supersonic empezar lección		Involving or denoting a speed greater than that of sound. The plane flew at supersonic speed.
custom empezar lección		A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society It is a custom to give gifts at Christmas.
advocates empezar lección		A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. She advocates for animal rights.
final empezar lección		Coming at the end of a series. The final exam is next week.
event empezar lección		A thing that happens or takes place The concert was a major event.
conceptual empezar lección		Relating to or based on mental concepts. The idea is conceptual.
cruise empezar lección		Sail about in an area without a precise destination They went on a cruise.
bold empezar lección		Showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous. He made a bold decision.
ingrained empezar lección		Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change. The habit is ingrained.
innate empezar lección		Inborn or natural. She has an innate talent.
compressed empezar lección		Flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together. The data was compressed.
apparel empezar lección		Clothing. They sell men's apparel.
approximately empezar lección		Close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time. The meeting will last approximately an hour.
diverting empezar lección		Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. They were diverting traffic.
fertile empezar lección		Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops. The land is fertile.
implement empezar lección		a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose. agricultural implements
Word blank empezar lección		Definition Example
capability empezar lección		The power or ability to do something. The company has the capability to produce high-quality products.
convince empezar lección		Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something. He tried to convince them of his innocence.
weary empezar lección		Feeling or showing tiredness She was weary after a long day of work.
momentous empezar lección		Of great importance or significance The decision was momentous.
evaporate empezar lección		Turn from liquid into vapor. The water evaporated in the sun.
negatively empezar lección		In a way that is harmful or undesirable. The news negatively affected the stock market.
quarrelsome empezar lección		Given to arguing. He was a quarrelsome person.
indictment empezar lección		A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. The grand jury returned an indictment against him.
energetic empezar lección		Showing or involving great activity or vitality. He is an energetic young man.
peel empezar lección		Remove the outer layer from (a fruit or shrimp). She peeled the apple.
ignited empezar lección		Catch fire or cause to catch fire. The fire ignited the dry grass.
complies empezar lección		Act in accordance with a wish or command. The company complies with the regulations.
interpreted empezar lección		Explain the meaning of (information or actions). The data was interpreted in different ways.
grade empezar lección		a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value. sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades
leap empezar lección		Jump or spring a long way or forcefully. He took a leap over the fence.
gastrointestinal empezar lección		Relating to the stomach and intestines. He had gastrointestinal problems.
fracture empezar lección		The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material. He suffered a bone fracture.
enduring empezar lección		Lasting over a period of time; durable. They formed an enduring friendship.
perilous empezar lección		Full of danger or risk. The journey was perilous.
footage empezar lección		Sections of exposed motion-picture film. They showed footage of the event.
niche empezar lección		A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service. They found a niche in the market.
outbreak empezar lección		A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome such as war or disease. There was an outbreak of flu.
consecutive empezar lección		Following continuously. They won three consecutive games.
manual empezar lección		Relating to or done with the hands. The work was manual labor.
delay empezar lección		Make (someone or something) late or slow. The flight was delayed.
knock empezar lección		Strike a surface noisily to attract attention He knocked on the door.
harvests empezar lección		The process or period of gathering in crops. The harvests were plentiful.
tribal empezar lección		Relating to a tribe or tribes. They had tribal customs.
bane empezar lección		A cause of great distress or annoyance. Loud music is the bane of my existence.
outlets empezar lección		A point from which goods are sold or distributed. They have several retail outlets.
intentionally empezar lección		Done on purpose; deliberately. He intentionally ignored her.
cunning empezar lección		Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. He was a cunning businessman.
hasty empezar lección		Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency. He made a hasty decision.
irony empezar lección		The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite The irony of the situation was amusing.
subsonic empezar lección		Relating to or denoting a speed less than that of sound. The plane flew at subsonic speed.
compile empezar lección		Collect (information or material) in an organized form. They compiled a list of names.
immerse empezar lección		Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. He immersed himself in his work.
arrival empezar lección		The action or process of arriving. The arrival of the guests was delayed.
blasted empezar lección		Used to express annoyance or contempt. He was blasted for his comments.
circumstance empezar lección		A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action. The circumstances were difficult.
impair empezar lección		Weaken or damage (something The injury impaired his vision.
lethal empezar lección		Sufficient to cause death. The poison was lethal.
grab empezar lección		Seize (something) quickly and roughly. He grabbed the phone.
adhere empezar lección		Stick fast to (a surface or substance). The glue adhered to the paper.
complexities empezar lección		The state or quality of being intricate or complicated. The complexities of the situation were daunting.
drastic empezar lección		Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme. They took drastic measures.
predetermined empezar lección		Decided or settled beforehand. The outcome was predetermined.
dietary empezar lección		Relating to diet or nutrition. They have dietary restrictions.
evil empezar lección		Profoundly immoral and wicked. He was an evil man.
prestige empezar lección		Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality. The university has great prestige.
occurrence empezar lección		An incident or event. The occurrence of the accident was unfortunate.
elective empezar lección		Optional or discretionary. He took an elective course.
dire empezar lección		(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent. They were in dire need of help.
definite empezar lección		Clearly defined or determined; not vague or doubtful. They have a definite plan.
natal empezar lección		Relating to the place or time of one's birth. He returned to his natal village.
quarks empezar lección		Any of a number of subatomic particles carrying a fractional electric charge Quarks are fundamental particles.
convenient empezar lección		Fitting in well with a person's needs and plans. The location is convenient.
adjust empezar lección		Alter or regulate (something) in order to achieve accuracy or fit. He adjusted the thermostat.
issue empezar lección		An important topic or problem for debate or discussion. Climate change is a major issue.
penetrate empezar lección		Succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing). The bullet penetrated the wall.
falter empezar lección		Start to lose strength or momentum. His voice began to falter.
harnessed empezar lección		Control and make use of (natural resources) They harnessed the power of the wind.
acrobatic empezar lección		Involving or capable of spectacular gymnastic feats. The performance was acrobatic.
forged empezar lección		Create (a relationship or new conditions). They forged a strong alliance.
rein empezar lección		Keep (someone or something) under control; restrain. They tried to rein in spending.
elegant empezar lección		Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner. She wore an elegant dress.
indulgent empezar lección		Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. He was an indulgent father.
enticing empezar lección		Attractive or tempting; alluring. The smell of food was enticing.
subsist empezar lección		Maintain or support oneself especially at a minimal level. They subsisted on rice and beans.
fuse empezar lección		Join or blend to form a single entity. The metals fuse together.
insulates empezar lección		Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound. The material insulates against heat.
passions empezar lección		Strong or extravagant fondness or enthusiasm for something. He had passions for art.
denial empezar lección		The action of declaring something to be untrue. He issued a denial of the allegations.
dive empezar lección		Plunge headfirst into water. He took a dive into the pool.
abolish empezar lección		Formally put an end to (a system or institution). They abolished slavery.
farther empezar lección		At or to a greater distance; more remote. They walked farther down the road.
vague empezar lección		Of uncertain or unclear character or meaning. They had a vague idea.
loses empezar lección		Become unable to find (something or someone). He loses his keys often.
ions empezar lección		An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons. Ions are important in chemical reactions.
agenda empezar lección		A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. They followed the meeting agenda.
quoted empezar lección		Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech) He quoted from the book.
introspection empezar lección		The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. He engaged in introspection.
confection empezar lección		A sweet food or dish. They bought a confection.
avid empezar lección		Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something. He is an avid reader.
dehydration empezar lección		Excessive loss of water from the body or a tissue. Dehydration can cause headaches.
consultant empezar lección		A person who provides expert advice professionally. They hired a consultant.
drones empezar lección		A remote-controlled pilotless aircraft or missile. Drones are used for surveillance.
laureate empezar lección		A person who has been honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement. He is a Nobel laureate.
cassettes empezar lección		A sealed plastic unit containing a length of audiotape or videotape. They listened to music on cassettes.
Word blank empezar lección		Definition Example
ideologies empezar lección		A system of ideas and ideals Different political parties have different ideologies.
halve empezar lección		Reduce (something) by a half. They decided to halve the price.
swath empezar lección		A large area of land or something else. A wide swath of forest was cleared.
geared empezar lección		Designed or organized to be suitable for a particular purpose or people. The program is geared towards children.
beach They went to the beach. especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks. empezar lección		A pebbly or sandy shore
tactic empezar lección		An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. The team used a new tactic.
immigrant empezar lección		A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Many immigrants came to the US from Europe.
potassium empezar lección		The chemical element of atomic number 19 Potassium is essential for plant growth.
handson empezar lección		Involving or offering practical experience of something. They gained hands-on experience.
hits empezar lección		An impact of one thing on another. The ball hit the window.
defend empezar lección		Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger. They tried to defend their territory.
odour empezar lección		A distinctive smell There was a strange odour in the room.
coalition empezar lección		An alliance for combined action The parties formed a coalition.
banished empezar lección		Expel (someone) from a country or place as a punishment. He was banished from the kingdom.
patriarchal empezar lección		Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men. The society was patriarchal.
positioned empezar lección		Place (someone or something) in a particular way or place. The soldiers were positioned around the building.
fading empezar lección		Gradually growing faint and disappearing. The light was fading.
adolescence empezar lección		The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult. Adolescence can be a difficult time.
exacerbate empezar lección		Make (a problem or negative feeling) worse. The new policy exacerbated the problem.
invisibility empezar lección		The state of being unable to be seen. The magician made the coin disappear with invisibility.
locomotion empezar lección		Movement or the ability to move from one place to another. Animals use various forms of locomotion.
gargantuan empezar lección		Enormous. The building was gargantuan.
graveyard empezar lección		A burial ground; a cemetery. They visited the graveyard.
commemorating empezar lección		Recall and show respect for (someone or something). They were commemorating the war heroes.
endow empezar lección		Provide with a quality or asset. Nature endowed them with intelligence.
mitigate empezar lección		Make less severe or serious. They tried to mitigate the damage.
glacier empezar lección		A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. Glaciers are melting due to climate change.
clumped empezar lección		Gather or cause to gather into a compact group or mass. The soil was clumped together.
untangle empezar lección		Free (something) from a tangle or complication. They tried to untangle the wires.
manufacture empezar lección		Make (something) on a large scale using machinery. They manufacture cars.
probation empezar lección		The release of an offender from detention He was on probation.
appraisals empezar lección		An assessment of the value of something. They conducted appraisals of the property.
overfarming empezar lección		Excessive cultivation of land or intensive agricultural practices that exhaust soil fertility or cause erosion. Overfarming can lead to soil degradation.
invaluable empezar lección		Extremely useful; indispensable. The information was invaluable.
manuscript empezar lección		A book or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed. They found an old manuscript.
cognition empezar lección		The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought Cognition is studied in psychology.
hydrated empezar lección		Having absorbed water or moisture. It is important to stay hydrated.
stance empezar lección		The way in which someone stands she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg
disastrous empezar lección		Causing great damage. The flood was disastrous.
investors empezar lección		A person or organization that invests money in something. They sought investors for their startup.
vellum empezar lección		Calfskin prepared as a surface for writing or painting. The document was written on vellum.
pontificate empezar lección		Express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic. He liked to pontificate about politics.
critic empezar lección		A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. The movie critic gave the film a bad review.
chaos empezar lección		Complete disorder and confusion. The city was in chaos.
literal empezar lección		Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory. The interpretation was literal.
particle empezar lección		A minute portion of matter. Dust particles filled the air.
hungry empezar lección		Feeling or displaying the need for food. They were hungry.
painful empezar lección		Causing or marked by pain or distress. The injury was painful.
hated empezar lección		Feel intense dislike for. They hated the new policy.
epic empezar lección		A long poem narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation. The Iliad is an epic poem.
quake empezar lección		A tremor or shaking of the earth's surface. The earthquake caused a quake.
honour empezar lección		Special respect shown publicly. They received an honour.
fought empezar lección		Take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons. They fought for their country.
abbreviation empezar lección		A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole. USA is an abbreviation for United States of America.
demolished empezar lección		Pull or knock down (a building or other structure). The old building was demolished.
allocate empezar lección		Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose. They allocated funds to the project.
cosmos empezar lección		The universe seen as a well-ordered whole. The vastness of the cosmos is amazing.
infancy empezar lección		The state or period of early childhood or youth. The project was in its infancy.
comprised empezar lección		Consist of; be made up of. The team comprised five members.
mimicking empezar lección		Imitate (someone or their actions or words) The parrot was mimicking human speech.
imitating empezar lección		Take or follow as a model; emulate. They were imitating the style of the artist.
quadrupled empezar lección		Increase or be increased fourfold. The company's profits quadrupled.
administered empezar lección		Manage and be responsible for the running of (a business or organization). The medicine was administered by a nurse.
quotations empezar lección		A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker. The book is full of quotations.
interrelated empezar lección		Connected or related to one another. The issues are interrelated.
magnesium empezar lección		The chemical element of atomic number 12 Magnesium is used in alloys.
iconic empezar lección		Relating to or of the nature of an icon. The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark.
intake empezar lección		An amount of food or another substance taken into the body. They monitored their calorie intake.
consequential empezar lección		Following as a result; important; significant. The decision was consequential.
dysrhythmia empezar lección		Abnormal heart rhythm. Dysrhythmia can be a serious condition.
improperly empezar lección		In a way that is not correct or suitable. The device was installed improperly.
offense empezar lección		A breach of a law or rule; an illegal or immoral act. He committed an offense.
overload empezar lección		Load (something) to excess. The circuit was overloaded.
disbelief empezar lección		Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real. They stared in disbelief.
notoriously empezar lección		Widely and unfavorably known. The area is notoriously dangerous.
atom empezar lección		The basic unit of a chemical element. Atoms make up molecules.
clay empezar lección		A stiff and is dried and baked to make bricks
paving empezar lección		Material used to pave an area. The paving was made of stone.
patrons empezar lección		A person who gives financial or other support to a person The museum has many patrons.
bots empezar lección		An autonomous program on a network (especially the Internet) that can interact with systems or users. Chatbots are used for customer service.
confined empezar lección		Restricted in area or scope; limited. The animals were confined to a small space.
physician empezar lección		A person qualified to practice medicine. The physician examined the patient.
navigation empezar lección		The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route. They used navigation to find their way.
overview empezar lección		A general survey or summary of a subject. The report provides an overview of the situation.
Word blank empezar lección		Definition Example
nurturing empezar lección		Care for and encourage the growth or development of. She is very nurturing towards her children.
aerobic empezar lección		Relating to or requiring free oxygen. Aerobic exercise is good for your heart.
cubic empezar lección		Having the shape of a cube. The box is cubic.
canvases empezar lección		A piece of cloth stretched on a frame The artist painted on large canvases.
factual empezar lección		Concerned with what is actually the case. The report is factual.
approved empezar lección		Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory. The plan was approved.
arsenal empezar lección		A collection of weapons and military equipment. The country has a large arsenal.
emotion empezar lección		A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances Love is a powerful emotion.
conclude empezar lección		Bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning. They concluded the meeting.
eardrums empezar lección		A membrane in the ear canal that vibrates in response to sound waves and forms the boundary between the outer and middle ear. Loud noises can damage your eardrums.
midges empezar lección		A small two-winged fly that is often seen in swarms. Midges were buzzing around the lake.
hamstring empezar lección		One of the tendons at the back of the knee. He pulled his hamstring.
boot empezar lección		A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle He wore his hiking boots.
chiefly empezar lección		Mainly; primarily. The problem is chiefly due to lack of funding.
disillusioned empezar lección		Disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be. He became disillusioned with politics.
clause empezar lección		A group of words with a subject and a verb. The sentence has two clauses.
refrains empezar lección		Stop oneself from doing something. He refrains from eating junk food.
mindset empezar lección		The established set of attitudes held by someone. She has a positive mindset.
clues empezar lección		A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery. They followed the clues.
brittle empezar lección		Hard but liable to break or shatter easily. The glass is brittle.
judgments empezar lección		The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. His judgments are sound.
accompany empezar lección		Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort. She will accompany him to the airport.
droplets empezar lección		A very small drop of a liquid. Droplets of rain fell.
insectivorous empezar lección		Feeding on insects. Some plants are insectivorous.
meal empezar lección		Any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten. They had a delicious meal.
legacy empezar lección		An amount of money or property left to someone in a will. He left a legacy to his children.
peculiarities empezar lección		An odd or unusual feature or habit. She has some peculiar habits.
multilateralism empezar lección		The principle of participation by three or more parties They support multilateralism.
acquittal empezar lección		A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. He received an acquittal.
arbitrage empezar lección		The simultaneous buying and selling of securities They engaged in arbitrage.
levelled empezar lección		Give a flat and even surface to. They levelled the ground.
drills empezar lección		A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel He used drills to make holes.
agonizing empezar lección		Causing great physical or mental pain. The pain was agonizing.
lingered empezar lección		Stay in a place longer than necessary The smell lingered in the air.
petition empezar lección		A formal written request They signed a petition.
germanic empezar lección		Relating to or denoting the branch of the Indo-European language family that includes English she had an almost Germanic regard for order
ornaments empezar lección		A thing used to adorn something. They decorated the tree with ornaments.
hiking empezar lección		The activity of going for long walks in the country or woods. They went hiking in the mountains.
deity empezar lección		A god or goddess. The ancient Greeks worshipped many deities.
collided empezar lección		Strike violently one against the other. The cars collided.
alleviating empezar lección		Make (suffering or a problem) less severe. They were alleviating poverty.
nonrenewable empezar lección		Not able to be replenished or replaced by natural processes or used sustainably. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable.
heritable empezar lección		Capable of being inherited. Eye color is heritable.
libretto empezar lección		The text of an opera or other long vocal work. He wrote the libretto.
booklet empezar lección		A small book or pamphlet They distributed a booklet.
picky empezar lección		Difficult to please; fastidious. He is a picky eater.
devouring empezar lección		Eat hungrily or quickly. He was devouring his food.
perplexed empezar lección		Completely baffled; very puzzled. They were perplexed by the mystery.
dissected empezar lección		Analyze (something) in minute detail. They dissected the problem.
ambiguous empezar lección		Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. The statement was ambiguous.
adenosine empezar lección		A compound present in living tissue that plays a role in energy transfer. Adenosine is important in cellular processes.
stifle empezar lección		Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion). He tried to stifle his laughter.
nomadic empezar lección		Relating to or characteristic of nomads. They lived a nomadic lifestyle.
adaptability empezar lección		The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. Adaptability is important in a changing world.
captivated empezar lección		Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. They were captivated by the performance.
observatory empezar lección		A room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena. They visited the observatory.
geometric empezar lección		Relating to or denoting geometry The design was geometric.
assimilate empezar lección		Take in (information or culture) and understand fully. They tried to assimilate the new information.
activate empezar lección		Make (something) active or operative. They activated the alarm.
healing empezar lección		The process of becoming or making sound or healthy again. The wound is healing.
bizarre empezar lección		Very strange or unusual The event was bizarre.
dizzying empezar lección		Causing one to feel unsteady or amazed; bewildering. The heights were dizzying.
grease empezar lección		Animal or vegetable fat or oily substance They used grease to lubricate the machine.
compassion empezar lección		Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. She showed compassion.
quakes empezar lección		An earthquake. The quakes caused damage.
lithium empezar lección		The chemical element of atomic number 3 Lithium is used in batteries.
harmonious empezar lección		Tuneful; not discordant. They had a harmonious relationship.
neutrality empezar lección		The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict The country maintained its neutrality.
enriched empezar lección		Having had nutrients or vitamins added to improve nutritional value. The flour was enriched with vitamins.
cavities empezar lección		An empty space within a solid object; a hollow. They found cavities in the rock.
grander empezar lección		Magnificent and imposing in appearance The building was grander than expected.
exhaust empezar lección		Drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out. The work exhausted him.
communicative empezar lección		Willing to talk; tending to communicate. She is very communicative.
neighbourhoods empezar lección		A district especially a residential one. They lived in different neighbourhoods.
toads empezar lección		A tailless amphibian with a stout body and short legs Toads live in damp places.
predecessors empezar lección		A person who held a job or office before the current holder. His predecessors had made mistakes.
dissonance empezar lección		Lack of harmony among musical notes. There was a dissonance in the music.
cyber empezar lección		Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computer technology and virtual reality. They discussed cyber security.
interruption empezar lección		The action of interrupting or the state of being interrupted. There was an interruption.
espresso empezar lección		Coffee made by forcing steam or hot water through ground coffee beans. They drank espresso.
marvel empezar lección		Be filled with wonder or astonishment. They marvelled at the view.
taint empezar lección		Contaminate or pollute (something). The water was tainted.
noticing empezar lección		Become aware of (something) by seeing or observing it. They were noticing changes.
amassing empezar lección		Gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time. They were amassing wealth.
neuropsychiatric empezar lección		Relating to or denoting diseases involving both neurological and psychiatric aspects. They studied neuropsychiatric disorders.
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hippocampus empezar lección		The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain
embark empezar lección		Begin (a course of action) They embarked on a new adventure.
disincentives empezar lección		A factor that tends to discourage people from doing something. High taxes can act as disincentives.
hustle empezar lección		Force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction. He was hustled out of the building.
bustle empezar lección		Move in an energetic or noisy manner. They bustled around the kitchen.
tweak empezar lección		Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it. They tweaked the software to improve performance.
voyages empezar lección		A long journey involving travel by sea or in space. They went on long voyages.
beacon empezar lección		A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning or celebration. The lighthouse served as a beacon.
illuminate empezar lección		Light up. The streetlights illuminate the road.
guerrilla empezar lección		A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting Guerrilla fighters attacked the convoy.
leans empezar lección		Be in or move into a sloping position. The tower leans to one side.
curate empezar lección		Select and look after the items in a collection or exhibition. They curated the art exhibit.
arousing empezar lección		Evoking or provoking (a reaction or interest). The speech was arousing.
deceptive empezar lección		Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading. The advertisement was deceptive.
squash empezar lección		Flatten or crush (something) into a soft or pulp mass He squashed the tomato.
acupuncturists empezar lección		A person who practices acupuncture. Acupuncturists use needles to treat pain.
coincided empezar lección		Occur at or during the same time. The events coincided.
raffle empezar lección		A competition in which people buy numbered tickets for a chance to win various prizes. They held a raffle to raise money.
individualism empezar lección		The habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant. Individualism is valued in some cultures.
octopus empezar lección		A sea animal that has a soft body and eight long arms. The octopus changed color.
boasts empezar lección		Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements or abilities. He boasts about his wealth.
executions empezar lección		The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan or course of action. They witnessed the executions.
inconceivable empezar lección		Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable. The idea was inconceivable.
barn empezar lección		A large farm building used for storing grain or straw or for housing livestock. The animals were kept in the barn.
engravings empezar lección		A print made from an engraved plate or other surface. The book had many engravings.
crystal empezar lección		A piece of a solid substance having a naturally geometrically regular form and a smooth surface. The chandelier was made of crystal.
intersection empezar lección		A point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect. The accident occurred at the intersection.
confused empezar lección		Unable to think clearly; bewildered or perplexed. He was confused by the instructions.
molded empezar lección		Shaped or formed in a mold. The plastic was molded into shape.
vessel empezar lección		A ship or large boat. The vessel sailed across the ocean.
displacement empezar lección		The moving of something from its place or position by something else. The displacement of water caused a wave.
misplaced empezar lección		Put in the wrong place. He misplaced his keys.
newest empezar lección		Most recent in origin; latest. The newest model is very efficient.
drilled empezar lección		Make a hole in (something) with a drill. They drilled a hole in the wall.
neighbourhood empezar lección		A district They lived in a quiet neighbourhood.
domesticated empezar lección		Tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce. Dogs are domesticated animals.
shield empezar lección		A broad piece of metal or other material held by a soldier or warrior to ward off blows He used a shield to protect himself.
adrenaline empezar lección		a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, performing live really gets your adrenaline going
nutritious empezar lección		Efficient as food; nourishing. Fruits and vegetables are nutritious.
observant empezar lección		Quick to notice or perceive things. She is very observant.
cultivate empezar lección		Try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill). They tried to cultivate good habits.
waning empezar lección		Decreasing in power or vigor; declining. His influence was waning.
encryption empezar lección		The process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it and those who are not authorized cannot. They used encryption to protect the data.
morse empezar lección		A code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short signals of light or sound. They communicated using Morse code.
aiding empezar lección		Help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something. They were aiding the victims.
questioned empezar lección		Ask questions of (someone) They questioned the suspect.
overshadowed empezar lección		Appear more prominent or important than. The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
nomadism empezar lección		The way of life of people who do not live permanently in one place but move according to the availability of pastures and food. Nomadism is a traditional way of life.
nomads empezar lección		A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer. Nomads move from place to place.
yearning empezar lección		A feeling of intense longing for something. He had a yearning for adventure.
bloomers empezar lección		Loose-fitting trousers gathered at the knee or ankle She wore bloomers.
kinship empezar lección		Blood relationship. They had a kinship.
tamed empezar lección		Domesticated (an animal). The horse was tamed.
catalyzed empezar lección		Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst. The enzyme catalyzed the reaction.
relay empezar lección		Receive and pass on (information or a message). They relayed the message.
optimizing empezar lección		Make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). They were optimizing their workflow.
nanotechnology empezar lección		The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing field.
envision empezar lección		Imagine as a future possibility; visualize. They envisioned a better future.
delving empezar lección		Reach inside a receptacle and search for something. They were delving into the archives.
hanging empezar lección		Suspend or be suspended from above. The picture was hanging on the wall.
overweight empezar lección		Above a weight considered normal or desirable. He was overweight.
acres empezar lección		A unit of land area equal to 4 They owned several acres of land.
necessities empezar lección		The state of being necessary; indispensable. Food and water are necessities.
ashore empezar lección		To or on the shore; on land. They went ashore.
capita empezar lección		Per person. The income per capita is high.
strife empezar lección		Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. There was strife in the country.
cuisine empezar lección		A style or method of cooking or establishment. much Venetian cuisine is based on seafood
disqualifying empezar lección		Make (someone) ineligible for an activity or competition because they have broken a rule. They were disqualifying the athlete.
bury empezar lección		Put or hide underground. They buried the treasure.
outlet empezar lección		A place from which something is allowed to escape or pass out. The river has an outlet to the sea.
insist empezar lección		Demand something forcefully He insisted on paying.
overuse empezar lección		Make excessive use of. Overuse of antibiotics is a problem.
corridor empezar lección		A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms. They walked down the corridor.
aversion empezar lección		A strong dislike or disinclination. He has an aversion to spiders.
salinity empezar lección		The concentration of dissolved salts in water. The salinity of the water was high.
inclination empezar lección		A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity. He had an inclination to help.
hinder empezar lección		Create difficulties for (someone or something) The rain hindered their progress.
offerings empezar lección		A thing offered They made offerings to the gods.
crater empezar lección		A large typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other object. The volcano had a crater.
magma empezar lección		Molten rock beneath the earth's surface. Magma erupted from the volcano.
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premieres empezar lección		The first public performance of a play or film. The movie premieres tonight.
owes empezar lección		Be under an obligation to pay or repay (something) in return for something received. He owes me money.
zenith empezar lección		The time at which something is most powerful or successful. The company reached its zenith.
lanes empezar lección		A narrow road or track. They drove down the narrow lanes.
diurnal empezar lección		Of or during the day; daily. They are diurnal animals.
overcoming empezar lección		Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). They are overcoming challenges.
cauldron empezar lección		A large metal pot with a lid and handle The witch stirred the cauldron.
optimally empezar lección		In the most favorable or desirable way; best. The machine is working optimally.
gardener empezar lección		A person who tends or cultivates a garden as a pastime or for a living. The gardener planted flowers.
oecd empezar lección		Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The OECD published a report.
migratory empezar lección		Relating to or denoting animals that migrate. They are migratory birds.
lava empezar lección		Molten rock that erupts from a volcano or fissure The lava flowed down the mountain.
antique empezar lección		A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality. They bought an antique table.
endorsed empezar lección		Declare one's public approval or support of. They endorsed the candidate.
consisted empezar lección		Be composed or made up of. The team consisted of five players.
complement empezar lección		A thing that completes or brings to perfection. The wine complements the meal.
trivial empezar lección		Of little value or importance. The problem is trivial.
flipping empezar lección		Toss or move (something) with a sudden quick movement. They were flipping pancakes.
coaster empezar lección		A small mat or plate placed under a bottle or glass to protect the table. They used coasters to protect the table.
ministerial empezar lección		Relating to a government minister or ministry. They attended a ministerial meeting.
antifreeze empezar lección		A liquid which is added to water to lower its freezing point They added antifreeze to the car.
flown empezar lección		Past participle of fly. They have flown to Paris.
outpatient empezar lección		A patient who attends a clinic for treatment without staying at the hospital. They went to the outpatient clinic.
pillar empezar lección		A tall vertical structure of stone or metal
fortune empezar lección		Chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs. They had good fortune.
pollinator empezar lección		An animal that transfers pollen from anther to stigma Bees are important pollinators.
metre empezar lección		The fundamental unit of length in the metric system They measured the distance in metres.
outdo empezar lección		Be more successful than. They tried to outdo their competitors.
lyrebird empezar lección		An Australian songbird that has a long The lyrebird mimics sounds.
medley empezar lección		A varied mixture of people or things; a miscellany. They played a medley of songs.
admittedly empezar lección		As acknowledged; by one's own admission. admittedly, the salary was not wonderful, but the duties were light
journalistic empezar lección		Relating to or characteristic of journalism. They wrote a journalistic article.
asymmetry empezar lección		Lack of equality or equivalence between aspects of something that should be equal or equivalent. There is an asymmetry in the design.
eventual empezar lección		Occurring at the end of a process; final. They reached an eventual agreement.
noting empezar lección		Notice or pay particular attention to (something). They were noting the changes.
bleak empezar lección		Not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a positive outcome. The future looks bleak.
blur empezar lección		Make or become unclear or less distinct. The image was blurred.
suppress empezar lección		Forcibly put an end to. They tried to suppress the rebellion.
neighborhood empezar lección		A district especially a residential one.
contend empezar lección		Struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger). They contend with challenges.
trailblazer empezar lección		A person who makes a new track through wild country. They were a trailblazer in the field.
unveil empezar lección		Show or make known to others for the first time. They will unveil the new product.
contractor empezar lección		A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job. They hired a contractor.
plateaued empezar lección		Reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress. Their progress plateaued.
ointments empezar lección		A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic. They applied ointments to the wound.
apothecaries empezar lección		A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs. They bought medicine from the apothecaries.
greed empezar lección		Intense and selfish desire for something mercenaries who had allowed greed to overtake their principles
antagonism empezar lección		Active hostility or opposition. There was antagonism between the groups.
conception empezar lección		The formation or devising of a plan or idea. They had a conception of a new project.
intestine empezar lección		The long tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion. They had an intestinal problem.
nonexistent empezar lección		Not existing; absent. The evidence was nonexistent.
convict empezar lección		Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a court. They were convicted of fraud.
bosons empezar lección		A subatomic particle obeying Bose-Einstein statistics. Bosons are force-carrying particles.
verisimilitude empezar lección		The appearance of being true or real. The novel had verisimilitude.
humble empezar lección		Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance. They were humble and kind.
fetch empezar lección		Go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone. They fetched water from the well.
insert empezar lección		Place or fit (something) into (something else). They inserted the key into the lock.
dynasties empezar lección		A line of hereditary rulers of a country. They studied the ancient dynasties.
optical empezar lección		Relating to vision or the eye. They used optical instruments.
fled empezar lección		Run away from danger or a place of detention. They fled the country.
lifted empezar lección		Raise to a higher position or level. They lifted the heavy box.
omission empezar lección		Someone or something that has been left out or excluded. There was an omission in the report.
devastate empezar lección		Destroy or ruin (something). The storm devastated the town.
adding empezar lección		Join (something) to something else so as to increase its size They were adding numbers.
entitle empezar lección		Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something. They were entitled to compensation.
questionable empezar lección		Doubtful as regards truth or validity. Their methods are questionable.
knack empezar lección		An acquired or natural skill at performing a task. They had a knack for languages.
fetus empezar lección		An unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal The fetus develops in the womb.
trench empezar lección		a long, narrow ditch. They dug a trench.
outperformed empezar lección		Perform better than. The company outperformed its rivals.
transcribe empezar lección		Put (thoughts or data) into written or printed form. They transcribed the interview.

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