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conspiracy
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a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
They uncovered a conspiracy.
bloodstream
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the blood circulating through the body of a person or animal
The drug entered the bloodstream.
laureate
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a person who has been awarded a prize or honor
They were a Nobel laureate.
teased
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make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful or unkind way
They teased their friend.
agenda
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a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
They set the agenda.
convicted
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declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a court
They were convicted of fraud.
confined
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restricted in area or scope; limited
They were confined to a small room.
heal
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become sound or healthy again; make (a person or thing) sound or healthy again
The wound began to heal.
communal
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shared by all members of a community; for common use
They had a communal meal.
perpetual
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never ending or changing
They sought perpetual peace.
decaying
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rotting or decomposing
They saw decaying leaves.
notoriously
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widely and unfavorably known
They were notoriously difficult.
chaos
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complete disorder and confusion
The city descended into chaos.
transcend
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be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere)
They tried to transcend their limitations.
crystallography
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the branch of science concerned with the study of crystals and their structure
They studied crystallography.
geology
their history
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the science that deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth
They studied geology.
and the processes which act on them
shrouded
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cover or envelop so as to conceal from view
The mountain was shrouded in mist.
antioxidant
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a substance that inhibits oxidation
They took antioxidants.
disastrous
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causing great damage
The storm was disastrous.
bets
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a wager or gamble
They placed bets.
discourses
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written or spoken communication or debate
They engaged in discourses.
camps
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a place with temporary accommodations of huts
exhaustion
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a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue
They suffered from exhaustion.
consequential
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following as a result; important; significant
They made consequential decisions.
wannabe
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a person who wants to be like someone else or who tries to be part of a group of people
They were a wannabe musician.
drummer
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a person who plays a drum or drums
They were a drummer in a band.
eruption
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an act or instance of erupting
The volcano had an eruption.
acclimatization
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the process or state of adapting or becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment
They underwent acclimatization.
warmth
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the quality or state of being warm; moderate heat
They felt the warmth of the sun.
banning
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officially or legally prohibit (something)
They were banning smoking.
engineer
machines
builds
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a person who designs
or public works
or maintains engines
ancestor
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a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
They studied their ancestors.
fallacies
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a mistaken belief especially one based on unsound argument
They identified fallacies.
bucket
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a round open container with a handle
They carried a bucket.
civilised
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at an advanced stage of social and cultural development
They lived in a civilised society.
defendant
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an individual or institution sued or accused in a court of law
The defendant was found guilty.
defendants
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plural of defendant
The defendants were found guilty.
bacon
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cured meat from the back or sides of a pig
They ate bacon.
descend
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move or fall downward
They watched the plane descend.
whirling
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moving or causing to move rapidly around and around
They saw whirling leaves.
brush
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an implement with bristles used for cleaning or grooming or applying a substance
canopy
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an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something
They sat under a canopy.
boycott
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a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods.
They organized a boycott.
captain
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the person in command of a ship
They were the captain of the ship.
clay
pottery
sticky fine-grained earth that can be molded when wet
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a stiff
and ceramics
and is dried and baked to make bricks
boiled
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having been cooked in boiling water
They ate boiled eggs.
rover
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a person who spends their time wandering or traveling
They were a rover.
superstitious
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having or showing a belief in superstitions
They were superstitious.
stance
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the way in which someone stands
critic
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a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something
They were a critic.
goldsmith
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an artisan who makes objects out of gold
They were a goldsmith.
allocate
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distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
They allocated funds.
demolished
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pull or knock down (a building or other structure)
The building was demolished.
incubate
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keep (something especially eggs) at a suitable temperature so that it develops
They incubated the eggs.
accelerator
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a pedal or other device controlling the speed of a motor vehicle
They pressed the accelerator.
collagen
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the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues
They studied collagen.
carbohydrate
starch
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any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars
They ate carbohydrates.
and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
ruthless
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having or showing no pity or compassion for others
They were ruthless.
geography
land use
and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these
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the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere
and industries
including the distribution of populations and resources
demeanor
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outward behavior or bearing
They had a calm demeanor.
confronting
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meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They were confronting the issue.
parasite
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an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
They studied parasites.
traced
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find or discover by investigation
They traced the origins.
emotion
mood
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a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances
They showed emotion.
or relationships with others; a strong feeling
deter
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discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
They tried to deter them.
charitable
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relating to the assistance of those in need
They made charitable donations.
charming
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very pleasing or attractive
They were charming.
diffusion
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the spreading of something more widely
They studied diffusion.
entanglement
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the condition of being involved in a complicated or difficult situation
They faced entanglement.
adaptability
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the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions
They showed adaptability.
accompany
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go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort
They accompanied their friend.
trauma
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a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
They experienced trauma.
landfills
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a place where waste material is buried under the ground
They visited landfills.
breath
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the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
They took a breath.
whispers
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speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords
They heard whispers.
diminish
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make or become less
The pain began to diminish.
compete
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strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
They compete in races.
enlists
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enroll or be enrolled in the armed services
They enlists in the army.
dissatisfied
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not satisfied or happy
They were dissatisfied.
disillusioned
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disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be
They were disillusioned.
comparatively
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relatively; by comparison
They were comparatively wealthy.
cubic
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having the shape of a cube; three-dimensional
They measured the cubic volume.
drafted
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prepare a preliminary version of (a document)
They drafted a contract.
eroded
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gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed (a natural feature) by wind
The coastline was eroded.
alleviating
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make (suffering or a problem) less severe
They were alleviating poverty.
chiefly
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mainly; mostly
They were chiefly concerned.
catalytic
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relating to or denoting catalysis
They studied catalytic reactions.
eyesore
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an ugly or unsightly object or building
The building was an eyesore.
stilts
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posts or poles supporting a structure
They built houses on stilts.
degeneration
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the process of degenerating or being degenerated
They studied degeneration.
systoles
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the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
They measured systoles.
delayed
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late or slow
The flight was delayed.
digestible
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capable of being digested
The food was easily digestible.
kent
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a county in southeast England
They visited Kent.
commuters
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a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
The train was full of commuters.
densest
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most closely compacted or crowded; thickest
The forest was densest.
catastrophes
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an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
They survived catastrophes.
conclude
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bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning
They conclude the meeting.
choking
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having severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
They were choking.
transmit
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cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another
They transmit the signal.
error
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a mistake
They made an error.
trojan
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a destructive computer program disguised as a harmless application
They detected a trojan.
carmaker
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a company that manufactures cars
They worked for a carmaker.
botanist
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an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants
They consulted a botanist.
circulatory
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relating to the circulation of blood or sap
They studied the circulatory system.
clause
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a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar consisting of a subject and predicate
They examined the clause.
confederates
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a person one works with especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice
They were confederates.
bride
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a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
The bride wore white.
criterion
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a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
They established a criterion.
explanatory
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serving to explain something
They gave an explanatory note.
hill
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a naturally raised area of land not as high or craggy as a mountain
They climbed the hill.
dissected
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cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts
They dissected the frog.
eliminated
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completely remove or get rid of (something)
They eliminated the problem.
discern
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perceive or recognize (something)
They tried to discern the truth.
beware
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be cautious and alert to dangers
They were told to beware.
surpass
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exceed; be greater than
They tried to surpass their previous record.
syntax
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the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
They studied syntax.
confer
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grant or bestow (a title or right)
moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her
carefree
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free from anxiety or responsibility
They had a carefree attitude.
intellect
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the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively especially with regard to abstract or academic matters
They valued intellect.
libretto
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the text of an opera or other long vocal work
They read the libretto.
heritable
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capable of being inherited
The trait was heritable.
edicts
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an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
They followed the edicts.
gloom
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partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency
They felt gloom.
exhausted
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drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired
They were exhausted.
cuisines
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a style or method of cooking especially as characteristic of a particular country or establishment
much Venetian cuisine is based on seafood
impedes
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delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
The rain impedes their progress.
explored
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travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it
They explored the caves.
harmonious
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tuneful; not discordant
They had a harmonious relationship.
comics
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a periodical containing comic strips
They read comics.
terror
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extreme fear
They felt terror.
compassion
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sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
They showed compassion.
vigilant
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keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
They remained vigilant.
colonialism
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the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country and exploiting it economically
They studied colonialism.
curate
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select and look after the items in a collection or exhibition
They curate the museum.
derivatives
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something that is based on another source
They studied derivatives.
contamination
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the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
They feared contamination.
soared
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fly or rise high in the air
The bird soared.
conquered
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overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force
They conquered the land.
resonate
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evoke or suggest images and emotions
The music resonate with them.
enriching
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improve or enhance the quality or value of
They found the experience enriching.
breaches
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an act of breaking or failing to observe a law or code of conduct
They had breaches of contract.
allies
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a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
They were allies.
cable
They used a cable.
typically used for mooring or towing or for carrying electricity or telephone signals
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a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber
wanes
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decrease in vigor or extent; become weaker
The moon wanes.
cream
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the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk and from which butter and other milk products are made
They added cream to the coffee.
connoisseurs
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an expert judge in matters of taste
They were connoisseurs of art.
benjamin
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a male given name
Benjamin was his name.
ushering
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show or guide (someone) somewhere
They were ushering guests.
tweak
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improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it
They tried to tweak the settings.
graphics
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visual presentations or images on some surface
They worked on graphics.
bladder
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a distensible sac or organ in animals serving as a receptacle for urine or sperm
They had bladder problems.
dizzying
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causing one to feel unsteady or amazed; bewildering
They experienced a dizzying height.
saint
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a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death
They prayed to the saint.
hydroponics
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the process of growing plants in sand with added nutrients but without soil
contempt
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the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or deserving scorn
They showed contempt.
neon
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a gaseous chemical element that is inert; a noble gas of the atmosphere. Neon is used in some kinds of electric lamps.
They used neon lights.
advisor
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a person who gives advice in a formal or professional capacity
They consulted an advisor.
beret
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a round flattish cap of felt or cloth
They wore a beret.
entitlements
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the fact of having a right to something
They discussed entitlements.
scaffolding
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a temporary structure on themade usually of wooden planks and metal poles outside of a building
heuristics
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enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves
They used heuristics.
categorically
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in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct
They categorically denied it.
squash
soft
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crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat
They tried to squash the bug.
or out of shape
deceptive
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giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
They found the advertisement deceptive.
bizarre
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very strange or unusual especially so as to cause interest or amusement
They saw bizarre sights.
competencies
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the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
They demonstrated their competencies.
dengue
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an acute infectious tropical disease caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes
They contracted dengue.
cartilaginous
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consisting of or relating to cartilage
They studied cartilaginous fish.
crisp
typically in a way that is pleasant and appealing
dry
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firm
and brittle
biosphere
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the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms.
They studied the biosphere.
cultivate
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try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill)
They tried to cultivate new skills.
intersection
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a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect
They met at the intersection.
crevices
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a narrow opening or fissure especially in a rock or wall
They found insects in the crevices.
empathetic
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showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
They were empathetic.
colonizers
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a person or group that establishes a colony in a new land
They studied the colonizers.
confederate
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joined by an agreement or treaty
They were confederate states.
tardiness
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the quality or fact of being late; lateness
They were marked for tardiness.
elevate
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raise or lift (something) to a higher position
They tried to elevate the platform.
disinformation
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false information that is spread deliberately in order to deceive
combating
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take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable)
They were combating crime.
repository
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a place or receptacle where things are or may be stored
They used a data repository.
uptick
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a small increase or upward trend
They saw an uptick in sales.
deeper
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extending far or further down from the top or surface
They dug deeper.
brilliance
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exceptional talent or intelligence
They admired their brilliance.
bleaching
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the process of whitening or lightening something
They used bleaching agents.
nausea
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a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
They felt nausea.
delving
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reach inside a receptacle and search for something
They were delving into the archives.
despised
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feel deep hatred or disapproval for (someone or something); detest
They were despised.
kinship
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a sharing of characteristics or origins
They felt a kinship.
extant
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still in existence; surviving
The documents are extant.
expedited
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speed up the progress of; hasten
They expedited the process.
palpable
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able to be touched or felt
They felt a palpable tension.
signifies
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be an indication of
The red light signifies danger.
brew
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make (beer or other alcoholic beverage) by fermenting malt and other ingredients
They brew beer.
apex
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the top or highest part of something especially one forming a point
They reached the apex of their career.
cathedral
They visited the cathedral.
with which the bishop is officially associated
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the principal church of a diocese
derided
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express contempt for; ridicule
They derided their efforts.
concerted
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jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated
They made a concerted effort.
mistrust
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suspicion or lack of trust
They felt mistrust.
displacement
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the moving of something from its place or position
They studied displacement.
coexistence
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the state or condition of existing at the same time or in the same place
They valued coexistence.
juncture
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a particular point in events or time
They arrived at a critical juncture.
deployed
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move (troops or equipment) into position for military action
They deployed the troops.
entomologists
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a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects
They consulted entomologists.
maya
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an illusion; one's own power to create illusions
They studied Maya culture.
adrenaline
breathing
especially in conditions of stress
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a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands
and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion
increasing rates of blood circulation
statistic
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a fact or piece of data from a study of a large quantity of numerical data
They analyzed the statistic.
ethos
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the characteristic spirit of a culture or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations
They understood the ethos.
discarded
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get rid of as no longer useful or desirable
They discarded the trash.
bubbling
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form bubbles; produce or show bubbles
They saw bubbling water.
unbridled
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uncontrolled; unrestrained
They had unbridled enthusiasm.
spun
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draw out and twist (fibers) into thread or yarn
They spun wool.
crossbred
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bred from two different breeds or varieties
They studied crossbred animals.
yielded
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give way to pressure or influence
They yielded to demands.
coincided
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occur at or during the same time
The events coincided.
announcement
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a formal public statement about a fact
They made an announcement.
estate
They inherited an estate.
in particular
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an area or amount of land or property
continental
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forming or belonging to a continent
They traveled across the continental US.
contraption
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a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated
They saw a strange contraption.
cultured
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characterized by refined taste and manners and good education
They were cultured individuals.
entertained
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provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
They entertained guests.
hesitate
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pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
They hesitated to speak.
cheating
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act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
They accused them of cheating.
coevolutionary
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the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution
They studied coevolutionary relationships.
aircraft
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any machine supported for flight in the atmosphere by buoyancy or by the dynamic reaction of the air against its surfaces
They saw an aircraft.
exuberance
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the quality of being full of energy and cheerfulness; ebullience
They showed exuberance.
annoying
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causing irritation or annoyance
They found the noise annoying.
composite
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made up of several parts or elements
They used a composite material.
crucified
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put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross especially as an ancient punishment
confuse
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cause (someone) to become bewildered or perplexed
They tried not to confuse the issue.
vessel
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a ship or large boat
They boarded the vessel.
largesse
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generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others
They received largesse.
acupuncturists
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a person who practices acupuncture
They consulted acupuncturists.
defects
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a shortcoming or lack
They found defects in the product.
imperfect
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having flaws
They considered the world imperfect.
contemplative
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expressing or involving prolonged thought
They were contemplative.
bluffing
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try to deceive someone as to one's true strength or intentions by appearing confident or aggressive
They were bluffing.
subsumes
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contain or include within a larger category; encompass
The category subsumes many others.
circumnavigate
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sail or travel all the way around (something
They tried to circumnavigate the globe.
humming
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make a low steady continuous sound like that of a bee
They heard a humming sound.
calculate
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determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically
They tried to calculate the costs.
hurdles
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an obstacle or difficulty
They faced hurdles.
casual
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relaxed and unconcerned
They had a casual attitude.
prescribe
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advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone
They prescribed medication.
disparities
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a great difference
They studied disparities.
contend
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assert something as a position in an argument
They contend that it is true.
contradicts
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deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite
The evidence contradicts the claim.
prism
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a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.
enshrine
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preserve or cherish (a right or idea)
They tried to enshrine the principles.
decompose
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break down or decay
The leaves began to decompose.
seep
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gradually trickle or ooze through or from something
Water began to seep through the cracks.
cohesion
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the action or fact of forming a united whole
They valued cohesion.
degrade
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reduce in quality or esteem
The soil began to degrade.
endocrine
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relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood or lymph
They studied the endocrine system.
desserts
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the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
They ate desserts.
rebates
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a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax or a utility
They received rebates.
corroborated
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confirm or give support to (a statement or finding)
The evidence corroborated the claim.
quotient
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a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another
They calculated the quotient.
concurrently
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at the same time; simultaneously
They worked concurrently.
endometriosis
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a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain
They studied endometriosis.
craters
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a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon, typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
They saw craters on the moon.
briny
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of or relating to the sea or brine
They tasted the briny air.
commuting
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travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis
They were commuting daily.
reigned
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hold royal office; rule as king or queen
They reigned over the land.
quandary
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a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
They faced a quandary.
anaerobically
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relating to or requiring an absence of free oxygen
They grew anaerobically.
carcinogenic
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having the potential to cause cancer
The substance was carcinogenic.
oculus
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a round or oval opening or window
They looked through the oculus.
immerses
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dip or submerge in a liquid
They immersed the cloth.
endures
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remain in existence; last
The tradition endures.
algorithms
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a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
They created algorithms.
ignite
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catch fire or cause to catch fire
The fire began to ignite.
adversity
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difficulties; misfortune
They overcame adversity.
gallons
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a unit of volume for liquid measure
They used gallons of water.
enacted
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make (a bill or other proposal) law
The law was enacted.
hydrosphere
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all the waters on the earth's surface such as lakes and seas
culling
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selective slaughter of wild animals
They were culling the herd.
curricula
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the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
They designed the curricula.
envy
qualities
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a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions
They felt envy.
or luck
upend
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set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
They tried to upend the system.
competing
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striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
They were competing teams.
cuisine
or establishment
especially as characteristic of a particular country
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a style or method of cooking
region
actionable
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providing grounds for legal action
They had actionable evidence.
deterring
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discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
They were deterring crime.
snail
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a mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn
They saw a snail.
indented
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having a surface or edge that is uneven; notched or serrated
The coast was indented.
capita
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per person
They measured income per capita.
advertisers
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a person or company that advertises a product or service
They worked with advertisers.
diffused
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spread out over a large area; not concentrated
The light was diffused.
clans
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a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent
They belonged to clans.
brownies
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a small square or oblong piece of rich usually chocolate cake
They ate brownies.
progeny
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a descendant or the descendants of a person or plant; offspring
They studied the progeny.
babble
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talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or incomprehensible way
They heard babble.
wail
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a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain
They heard a wail.
mutation
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the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA
insertion
mutation is, ultimately, the only way in which new variation enters the species
conservancies
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an organization concerned with the conservation of natural resources
They established conservancies.
looms
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appear as a large especially in a threatening way
The storm looms.
altruism
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disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
They showed altruism.
distortions
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the action of distorting or the state of being distorted
They saw distortions.
strife
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angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
They faced strife.
scatter
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throw in various random directions
They scatter the seeds.
corridor
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a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
They walked down the corridor.
endorsement
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an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something
They received endorsement.
regina
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a Latin word meaning queen
Regina was the name.
connivance
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willingness to allow or be secretly involved in an immoral or illegal act
They were accused of connivance.
hoops
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a circular band or loop
They jumped through hoops.
tact
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adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
They showed tact.
clinched
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confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
They clinched the deal.
grieve
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feel intense sorrow
They grieve for their loss.
cherish
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protect and care for (someone) lovingly
They cherish their memories.
bleak
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not hopeful or encouraging; depressing
The future looked bleak.
desensitization
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the process of reducing sensitivity
They underwent desensitization.
posits
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put forward as fact or as a basis for argument
They posits the theory.
deadlines
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the latest time or date by which something should be completed
They met the deadlines.
serenity
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the state of being calm and untroubled
They found serenity.
reap
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receive (a benefit) as a consequence of one's own or other people's actions
They reap the rewards.
tinker
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attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way
They tried to tinker with the device.
prosthetics
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an artificial body part; a prosthesis.
three charities working there make prosthetics and help amputees to walk
causation
empezar lección
the action of causing or producing
They studied causation.
cursor
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a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user
They moved the cursor.
democratize
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make (something) accessible to everyone
They tried to democratize knowledge.
canines
They studied canines.
often greatly enlarged in carnivores
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a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
enveloped
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wrap up or surround completely
They were enveloped in fog.
adversary
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one's opponent in a contest or dispute
They faced an adversary.
diminutive
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extremely or unusually small
They saw a diminutive figure.
dispossession
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the action of depriving someone of land or other possessions
They faced dispossession.
trinkets
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a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value
They collected trinkets.
unison
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simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech
They spoke in unison.
glimmer
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shine faintly with a wavering light
They saw a glimmer of hope.
badges
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a small piece of metal
nerd
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a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious
They called him a nerd.
conjure
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call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear
They tried to conjure a spirit.
encyclopaedic
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comprehensive in terms of information
They had encyclopaedic knowledge.
geek
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an unfashionable or socially inept person
They were considered a geek.
enforcing
empezar lección
compel observance of (laws or rules)
They were enforcing the rules.
bore
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make (a hole) in something by drilling
They tried to bore a hole.
chapped
empezar lección
of skin) cracked and rough especially through exposure to cold
They had chapped lips.
moist
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slightly wet; damp or humid
The air was moist.
conspired
empezar lección
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
They conspired to commit fraud.
suppress
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forcibly put an end to
They tried to suppress the revolt.
gridiron
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a framework of parallel bars or beams
They played on the gridiron.
amend
empezar lección
make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer
They tried to amend the law.
conspiring
empezar lección
making secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
They were conspiring against the government.
bounce
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move quickly up and down
The ball began to bounce.
howl
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a long doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf
They heard a howl.
defence
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the action of defending from or resisting attack
They strengthened their defence.
digest
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break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed by the body
They tried to digest the food.
trivial
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of little value or importance
They considered the matter trivial.
emissivity
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the relative ability of a surface to emit energy by radiation
They studied emissivity.
discord
empezar lección
disagreement between people; lack of harmony between notes sounding together
They felt discord.
imposter
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a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
They identified the imposter.
crucible
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a situation of severe trial leading to the creation of something new
They faced a crucible.
exhales
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breathe out (air) from the lungs
They exhales deeply.
environmentalists
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a person who is concerned with or advocates the protection of the environment
They were environmentalists.
blur
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make or become unclear or less distinct
The lines began to blur.
drone
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make a continuous low humming sound
They heard a drone.
wore
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past tense of wear
They wore coats.
chair
They sat in a chair.
with a support for the back
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a seat for one person
compensation
injury
typically money
empezar lección
something
or suffering
awarded to someone as a recompense for loss
exclusion
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the process or state of excluding or being excluded
They faced exclusion.
interrupts
empezar lección
stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)
They interrupts the meeting.
evaluates
number
empezar lección
form an idea of the amount
They evaluates the performance.
or value of; assess
hyoid
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a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
They studied the hyoid bone.
sneak
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move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
They tried to sneak away.
conveying
empezar lección
transport or carry to a place
They were conveying a message.
svelte
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slender and elegant
They had a svelte figure.
enclaves
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a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct
They lived in enclaves.
rebuttals
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an instance of rebutting evidence or an accusation
They prepared rebuttals.
preoccupied
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engrossed in thought or activity
They were preoccupied.
doves
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a stocky bird with a small head and a cooing voice
completion
empezar lección
the action or process of finishing or completing something
They celebrated the completion.
volatile
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liable to change rapidly and unpredictably
The situation was volatile.
cracking
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break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts
They heard cracking sounds.
extrapolate
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extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
They tried to extrapolate the data.
steer
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(of a person) guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
he steered the boat slowly toward the busy quay
endorsed
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declare one's public approval or support of
They endorsed the candidate.
consisted
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be composed or made up of
The team consisted of members.
bibliographic
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relating to the description or cataloging of books or other written materials
They compiled bibliographic data.
impels
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drive or urge (someone) to do something
They were impels to act.
subatomic
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relating to phenomena or particles smaller than an atom
They studied subatomic particles.
accentuating
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make more noticeable or prominent
They were accentuating the positive.
dictators
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a ruler with total power over a country
They were dictators.
antique
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a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality
They collected antiques.
debtor
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a person or institution that owes money
They were a debtor.
domes
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a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
They saw domes.
sprawl
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sit or lie spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
They saw the city sprawl.
appellation
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a name or title
They used an appellation.
antifreeze
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a liquid that is added to water to lower its freezing point
They used antifreeze.
sumacs
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a shrub or small tree of the cashew family
They saw sumacs.
curving
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form or move in a curve
They walked along a curving path.
pupae
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an insect in its inactive immature form between larva and adult
They studied pupae.

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