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cardiologist
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a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels
They consulted a cardiologist.
glancing
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take a brief or hurried look
They were glancing around.
endeared
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cause to be loved or liked
They endeared themselves to the community.
excrete
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separate and expel as waste (a substance or waste matter) from the body or a plant
The kidneys excrete waste.
adding
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join (something) to something else so as to increase its size
They were adding ingredients.
champions
They were champions.
especially in sports
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a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition
mould
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a fungus that grows in the form of threadlike filaments (mycelium)
They saw mould.
downfall
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a loss of power, prosperity, or status.
They witnessed the downfall.
pros
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arguments or considerations in favor of something
They weighed the pros.
cons
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arguments or considerations opposed to something
They weighed the cons.
empower
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something
They tried to empower the people.
amplified
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cause to become more marked or intense
The sound was amplified.
execution
order
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the carrying out or putting into effect of a plan
They observed the execution.
or course of action
extravert
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an outgoing overtly expressive person
They were an extravert.
discontinuous
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broken sequence with gaps
They saw a discontinuous line.
barking
fox
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the sharp explosive cry of a dog
They heard barking.
or other canine
blower
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a machine or device for blowing air
They used a blower.
dredging
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clean out the bed of (a harbor or other area) by scooping out mud
carbs
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carbohydrates
They ate carbs.
illustrate
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provide (a book etc.) with pictures or drawings
They tried to illustrate the point.
waded
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walk with effort through water or mud
They waded through the water.
deny
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state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of; refuse to grant or allow (something requested)
They tried to deny the allegations.
dissenters
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a person who dissents from an established doctrine or policy
They were dissenters.
macintosh
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a type of raincoat
They wore a macintosh.
pact
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a formal agreement between individuals or parties
They signed a pact.
decorated
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adorn (a place or object) with decorative items
They decorated the room.
beetles
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an insect of a large order distinguished by having forewings thickened and hardened to form wing cases (elytra) that shield the membranous hind wings when at rest
They studied beetles.
discard
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dispose of (something no longer wanted or needed)
They discarded the trash.
competitions
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an event or contest in which people take part to establish superiority or in order to win prizes
They participated in competitions.
entitle
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give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something
They were entitled to benefits.
editorial
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a newspaper article written by or on behalf of an editor that gives an opinion on a topical issue
They read the editorial.
stature
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a person's natural height
They were of short stature.
rotten
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suffering from decay
The food was rotten.
dynasties
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a line of hereditary rulers of a country
They studied dynasties.
durability
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the ability to withstand wear or damage
They tested the durability.
cruel
They were cruel.
or feeling no concern about it
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willfully causing pain or suffering to others
defending
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resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
They were defending their position.
greed
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intense and selfish desire for somethingor food
bosons
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a subatomic particle of a type described by Bose-Einstein statistics
They studied bosons.
devaluation
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the reduction or underestimation of the worth or importance of something
They faced devaluation.
cracks
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a line on the surface of something along which it has split without breaking into separate parts
They saw cracks in the wall.
citizen
They were citizens.
either native or naturalized
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a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth
calm
anger
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not showing or feeling nervousness
They remained calm.
or other strong emotions
bought
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acquire by paying money for; purchase
They bought the house.
reeves
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a person in charge of the financial affairs of an organization or district
They consulted the reeves.
spill
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cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container
They saw the spill.
accumulation
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the acquisition or gradual gathering of something
They observed the accumulation.
enthusiasms
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intense enjoyment or approval
They had enthusiasms.
crick
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a painful stiffening of muscles
They had a crick in their neck.
dependency
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the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
They faced dependency.
leach
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dissolve and carry away by the action of a liquid percolating through or over something
The chemicals began to leach into the soil.
bending
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shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle
They were bending the metal.
analytic
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relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning
They used analytic methods.
beat
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strike (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them
They heard the beat.
twain
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two
They saw the twain.
wrap
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cover or enclose (someone or something) in paper or soft material
They tried to wrap the gift.
sprout
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of a plant) put out shoots; germinate
The seeds began to sprout.
tints
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a shade or variety of a color
They saw tints.
chunks
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a thick, solid piece of something.
They ate chunks of cheese.
continuity
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the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time
They valued continuity.
imposed
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force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place
The rules were imposed.
excite
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cause (someone) to have strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
They tried to excite the crowd.
barbarism
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absence of culture and civilization; cruelty
They witnessed barbarism.
indignation
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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
They felt indignation.
sweep
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move swiftly and smoothly
They saw the wind sweep through.
coauthor
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a joint author
They were coauthors.
drowsy
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sleepy and lethargic; half asleep
They felt drowsy.
elegantly
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in a graceful and stylish manner
They dressed elegantly.
strung
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thread (beads or other objects) on a string
They strung the beads.
hoist
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raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
They tried to hoist the flag.
overt
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done or shown openly; plainly apparent
They made an overt threat.
eureka
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an exclamation of triumph at a discovery or invention
They shouted eureka.
conduits
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a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring
They used conduits.
delights
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great pleasure
They took delights.
cliques
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a small exclusive group of people
They formed cliques.
harrowing
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acutely distressing
They had a harrowing experience.
dashing
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attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence (typically used of a man).
They were dashing.
expose
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make (something) visible by uncovering it
They tried to expose the truth.
vintage
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relating to or denoting wine of high quality
They drank vintage wine.
glamour
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attractiveness or excitement especially associated with wealth and style
They saw the glamour.
shrunk
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become or make smaller in size or amount; contract or cause to contract
The cloth shrunk.
conferred
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grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right).
moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her
lattice
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an interlaced structure of strips of wood or other material
They saw a lattice.
block
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a large solid piece of hard material
They used a block of wood.
bidding
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offer (a certain price) for something
They were bidding.
emergent
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coming into existence or notice
They saw an emergent trend.
amber
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a hard translucent fossil resin originating from extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period
They found amber.
export
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send (goods or services) to another country for sale
They tried to export goods.
inbred
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produced by breeding from closely related people or animals over many generations
They studied inbred animals.
ether
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a pleasant-smelling colorless volatile liquid that is highly flammable. It is used as an anesthetic and a solvent or intermediate in industrial processes.
They used ether.
exeter
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a cathedral city on the River Exe in Devon
They visited Exeter.
excavators
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a person or thing that excavates
They were excavators.
admire
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regard with respect or warm approval
They admired the art.
draught
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a current of cool air in an enclosed space
They felt a draught.
throttling
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attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them
They were throttling the engine.
decimal
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relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten
They used decimal numbers.
curl
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form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape
They saw a curl of smoke.
overly
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excessively
They were overly cautious.
consuls
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an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote their government's citizens and interests there
They consulted the consuls.
celts
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a member of a group of peoples inhabiting much of Europe and Asia Minor in pre-Roman times.
They studied the Celts.
clan
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a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent
They belonged to a clan.
sown
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plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth
They had sown the seeds.
imparts
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make (information) known; communicate
They imparts knowledge.
ethic
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moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity
They followed an ethic.
bland
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lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
The food was bland.
nitric
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of or relating to nitrogen
They used nitric acid.
brook
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a small stream
They crossed the brook.
carbohydrates
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.
wise
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having or showing experience and good judgment
They were wise.
glean
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extract (information) from various sources
They tried to glean information.
calorific
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relating to or denoting the energy produced by food or drink as measured in calories
They measured the calorific value.
detach
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disengage (something or part of something) and remove it
They tried to detach the wire.
cramps
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a painful muscular contraction
They had cramps.
enzyme
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a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
They studied enzymes.
oxidize
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combine or become combined chemically with oxygen
The metal began to oxidize.
prunes
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a dried plum
They ate prunes.
quirk
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a peculiar behavioral habit
They had a quirk.
spud
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a potato
They ate spuds.
clasts
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a fragment of rock and mineral that is produced by weathering and erosion and is incorporated into sedimentary rocks
They studied clasts.
subsides
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become less intense or severe
The pain subsides.
bony
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very thin; emaciated
They were bony.
airline
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a company providing a regular public service of air transport on fixed routes
They traveled by airline.
tacit
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understood or implied without being stated
They had a tacit agreement.
wright
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a worker in wood; a carpenter or other woodworker
They were wrights.
collie
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a sheepdog of a breed originating in Scotland with a thick coat and long muzzle
They saw a collie.
drain
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cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out
They tried to drain the pool.
corals
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a marine invertebrate of a group that includes the corals and jellyfish. Corals typically form compact colonies of many identical individual polyps.
They saw corals.
corpus
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a collection of written texts especially the entire works of a particular author or a body of writing on a particular subject
certification
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the action or process of certifying or being certified
They received certification.
omega
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the last letter of the Greek alphabet
exhorted
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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
They exhorted them to act.
husk
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the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
They removed the husk.
revel
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enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way especially with drinking and dancing
pebble
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a small rounded stone
They found a pebble.
leeward
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on or on the side sheltered from the wind
They stayed on the leeward side.
coves
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a small sheltered bay or inlet
They explored the coves.
patron
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a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity.
a celebrated patron of the arts
brute
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a savagely violent person or animal
They were brutes.
growl
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make a low guttural sound in the throat (of an animal)
They heard a growl.
pyrotechnics
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the art of making or displaying fireworks
They saw pyrotechnics.
dice
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small cubes with each side bearing a different number of spots (from one to six)
They rolled dice.
sorrows
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a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others
They felt sorrows.
uttered
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say something aloud
They uttered a word.
welter
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a large number of items in no order; a confused mass
They saw a welter of information.
specks
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a tiny spot or particle of dirt or other substance
They saw specks of dust.
commentary
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an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation
They listened to the commentary.
electoral
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relating to elections or electors
They studied electoral processes.
coroners
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an official who investigates violent or suspicious deaths to determine the facts about and causes of death
They consulted coroners.
cryptic
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having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
They received a cryptic message.
coliseum
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a large theater or stadium
They visited the coliseum.
mists
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a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface; fog
They saw mists.
ditches
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a long narrow excavation made in the ground
They dug ditches.
podcast
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a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device
They listened to a podcast.
riddle
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a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning
They solved the riddle.
loop
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a shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself
They made a loop.
reflex
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an action that is performed without conscious thought as a response to a stimulus
They had a reflex reaction.
stead
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the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in place of)
They stood in their stead.
bibs
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a cloth or plastic covering tied around a person's neck to protect their clothes while eating
They wore bibs.
compress
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flatten by pressure; squeeze or press
They tried to compress the air.
burble
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make a continuous murmuring sound
They heard a burble.
certified
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officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards
They were certified.
decoy
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a person or thing used to lure someone or something into a trap
They used a decoy.
couch
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a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on
They sat on the couch.
trot
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of a horse or other quadruped) proceed or cause to proceed at a pace faster than a walk
The horse began to trot.
vole
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a small rodent that typically has a stout body
They saw a vole.
accrue
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receive or accumulate (payments or benefits) over time
They watched the benefits accrue.
strand
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a single thin length of thread or wire
They saw a strand of hair.
anode
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an electrode by which conventional current enters a polarized electrical device.
They studied the anode.
knit
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make (a garment etc.) by interlocking loops of wool or other yarn with knitting needles or on a machine
They knit a sweater.
disrobe
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remove one's clothes
They disrobe.
carcass
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the dead body of an animal
They found a carcass.
boulder
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a large rock
They saw a boulder.
irritant
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a substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body
They identified the irritant.
blunted
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make or become less sharp
The knife was blunted.
distract
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prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something
They tried not to distract them.
isotope
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each of two or more forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei
They studied isotopes.
stiff
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rigid; not easily bent or moved
The material was stiff.
confide
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tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
They confide in their friend.
committees
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a group of people appointed for a specific function
They formed committees.
parch
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make or become dry through intense heat
The land began to parch.
weft
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the horizontal threads interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric
They saw the weft.
mule
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the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
They rode a mule.
confront
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meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They tried to confront the issue.
chalk
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a soft white limestone (a form of calcium carbonate) formed from the skeletal remains of sea creatures
They wrote with chalk.
honorary
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conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or functions.
They received an honorary degree.
palette
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a thin board or slab on which an artist's paints are arranged and mixed
They used a palette.
conservatively
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in a cautious or prudent manner
They acted conservatively.
lewis
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a male given name
Lewis was his name.
exult
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show or feel elation or jubilation
They exult in their victory.
mortal
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subject to death
They were mortal beings.
muon
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an unstable subatomic particle with a negative charge and a mass 207 times that of an electron
They studied muons.
cavern
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a cave or a large chamber in a cave
They explored the cavern.
levant
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the eastern Mediterranean region of western Asia
They traveled to the Levant.
spasm
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a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement
They had a spasm.
yawn
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involuntarily open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom
They began to yawn.
terns
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a seabird with a slender bill and a forked tail
worthy
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having or showing the qualities or abilities that deserve admiration or respect
They were worthy of praise.
venal
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showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery
They were venal.
warren
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a network of interconnecting rabbit burrows
They saw a warren.
dosage
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the size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug
They adjusted the dosage.
bistro
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a small restaurant
They ate at a bistro.
becks
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a small stream
They crossed the becks.
downplay
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make (something) appear less important than it really is
They tried to downplay the issue.
delegating
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entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person
They were delegating tasks.
arbitrator
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an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute
They consulted an arbitrator.
barcoding
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the identification of species using short genetic sequences
They used barcoding.
cofounder
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a person who is one of the founders of a company or organization
They were a cofounder.
cage
in which birds
bars
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an enclosure made or wire
animals
or other means
cartilage
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firm flexible connective tissue in vertebrates
They studied cartilage.
ankles
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the joint connecting the foot with the leg
They twisted their ankles.
pivot
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the central point or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates
They used a pivot.
hollow
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having a hole or empty space inside
They found a hollow log.
designate
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appoint (someone) to a specified position
They tried to designate a leader.
corporatism
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the organization of a society into industrial and professional corporations serving as organs of political representation and exercising control over persons and activities within their jurisdiction
They studied corporatism.
commencing
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begin; start
They were commencing the project.
welch
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fail to honor (a debt or commitment)
They accused them of welching.
coating
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a layer of a substance that covers a surface
They applied a coating.
waterfowl
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aquatic birds such as ducks or swans
They saw waterfowl.
compelled
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force or oblige (someone) to do something
They were compelled to act.
complaining
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express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
They were complaining about the noise.
invent
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create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of
They tried to invent a new device.
gales
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a very strong wind
They faced gales.
mistral
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a strong, cold northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhône valley and southern France into the Mediterranean, mainly in winter.
They felt the mistral.
cutworms
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a moth larva that cuts down young plants near the ground
They saw cutworms.
appropriation
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the action of taking something for one's own use
They faced appropriation.
thatched
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cover (a roof or building) with straw or a similar material
They lived in a thatched cottage.
sabo
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a wooden shoe worn in various European countries
They wore sabos.
carter
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a person who drives or is employed to drive a cart or other vehicle
They hired a carter.
greets
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give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome to (someone) on meeting
They greets their guests.
eagerly
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in a keenly desirous or enthusiastic manner
They waited eagerly.
cowpox
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a contagious viral disease of cattle that causes pustules on the udders and teats
They studied cowpox.
shunted
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push or pull (a train or part of a train) from one track to another
They shunted the train.
debtors
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a person or institution that owes money
They were debtors.
accountant
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a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts
They consulted an accountant.
drips
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let fall or be let fall in drops
They saw drips of water.
dearn
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sad; sorrowful; dismal
They felt dearn.
dreadfuls
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very bad; terrible
They faced dreadfuls.
irregularly
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in an uneven or inconsistent way
They acted irregularly.
check
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examine (something) in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
customs officers have the right to check all luggage
chewers
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a person or animal that chews
They were chewers.
empowered
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give (someone) the authority or power to do something
They felt empowered.
entangled
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cause to become twisted together with or caught in
They were entangled in the net.
hormonal
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relating to hormones
They studied hormonal changes.
esteem
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respect and admiration
They held them in high esteem.
affair
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an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to
They discussed the affair.
decorate
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make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it
They tried to decorate the room.
discomfort
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minor pain or unease
They felt discomfort.
discharged
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tell (someone) officially that they can or must leave
industrial plants discharge highly toxic materials into rivers
zoom
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move or travel very quickly
They saw the car zoom past.
alternate
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occurring in turn repeatedly
They used alternate routes.
catamaran
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a sailing boat with two hulls joined by a frame
They sailed on a catamaran.
intrusive
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causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited
They found the questions intrusive.
adobe
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a kind of clay used as a building material
They built with adobe.
clue
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a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery
They found a clue.
transonic
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involving or relating to speeds close to that of sound
They flew at transonic speeds.
dietitian
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an expert on diet and nutrition
They consulted a dietitian.
hypodermic
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relating to the region immediately beneath the skin
They used a hypodermic needle.
blog
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a regularly updated website or web page
They read a blog.
database
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a structured set of data held in a computer
They used a database.
blossoms
empezar lección
a flower or a mass of flowers
They saw blossoms on the tree.
invert
empezar lección
put upside down or in the opposite position
They tried to invert the image.
dome
empezar lección
a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
They saw a dome.
standardize
empezar lección
cause (something) to conform to a standard
They tried to standardize the process.
becquerel
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the SI unit of radioactivity, corresponding to one disintegration per second.
They measured in becquerels.
desegregation
empezar lección
the ending of a policy of racial segregation
They fought for desegregation.
rework
empezar lección
revise or rewrite (something)
They tried to rework the plan.
buffet
empezar lección
a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
They ate at a buffet.
dieters
empezar lección
a person who is on a diet
They were dieters.
cheery
empezar lección
noticeably happy and optimistic
They had a cheery disposition.
conceptualized
empezar lección
form a concept or idea of (something)
They conceptualized the project.
cane
empezar lección
the hollow or pithy stem of a tall grass
They used a cane.
doodles
empezar lección
scribble aimlessly
They made doodles.
delacroix
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Eugène Delacroix was a French Romantic artist regarded from the outset of his career as the leader of the French Romantic school.
They studied Delacroix.
ancestry
empezar lección
one's family or ethnic descent
They traced their ancestry.
excitable
empezar lección
responding readily to stimulation
They were excitable.
granular
empezar lección
resembling or consisting of granules; grainy
The substance was granular.
dishonest
empezar lección
behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way
They were dishonest.
crunching
empezar lección
make a loud grinding or crushing sound
They heard crunching sounds.
biting
empezar lección
having a sharply critical or cruel quality
They made biting remarks.
disrespect
empezar lección
lack of respect or courtesy
They showed disrespect.
locales
empezar lección
a place where something happens or is set
They visited various locales.
delicious
empezar lección
highly pleasing to the taste or smell
The food was delicious.
bernard
empezar lección
a male given name
Bernard was his name.
bean
empezar lección
the edible seed of various plants of the legume family
They ate beans.
elevators
empezar lección
a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors
They took the elevators.
allergen
empezar lección
a substance that causes an allergic reaction
They were exposed to an allergen.
cringes
empezar lección
bend one's head and body in fear or in a servile manner
They cringes.
continual
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forming an unbroken whole; without interruption; continuous
They had a continual supply.
anatomical
empezar lección
relating to the structure of the body
They studied anatomical structures.
backyard
empezar lección
a yard at the back of a house
They played in the backyard.
confidentiality
empezar lección
the state of keeping or being kept secret or private
They maintained confidentiality.
defiant
empezar lección
showing defiance
They were defiant.
lochs
empezar lección
a lake in Scotland
They visited the lochs.
expanses
empezar lección
an area of something, typically land or sea, presenting a wide continuous surface.
They saw expanses of water.
catholic
empezar lección
including a wide variety of things; all-embracing
They had catholic tastes.
spectate
empezar lección
be a spectator at an event
They went to spectate.
blender
chopping
empezar lección
an electric mixing machine used in food preparation for liquefying
They used a blender.
or pureeing
chess
They played chess.
played on a checkered board
empezar lección
a board game of strategic skill for two players
martin
empezar lección
a male given name
Martin was his name.
cough
empezar lección
expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound
They had a cough.
pertain
empezar lección
be appropriate or applicable
The rules pertain to everyone.
abnormal
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deviating from what is normal or usual
They saw abnormal results.
compressible
empezar lección
able to be compressed
The gas was compressible.
cantor
empezar lección
an official who sings liturgical solos or leads prayer in a synagogue
They heard the cantor.
deformation
empezar lección
the action or process of deforming or being deformed
They studied deformation.
gator
empezar lección
an alligator
They saw a gator.
acre
empezar lección
a unit of land area equal to 4
They owned an acre.
emphatically
empezar lección
in a forceful way
They stated emphatically.
charivari
empezar lección
a noisy mock serenade made by banging on pots and pans
They heard a charivari.
concocted
empezar lección
create or devise (a story or plan)
They concocted a plan.
crammed
empezar lección
completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing
They crammed the suitcase.
grail
empezar lección
the object of an extended or difficult quest
They sought the holy grail.
gummy
empezar lección
covered with or exuding gum; sticky
The candy was gummy.
carbonado
empezar lección
a black diamond used in industry for cutting and polishing
They used carbonado.
cone
empezar lección
a solid or hollow object that tapers from a circular or roughly circular base to a point
They saw a cone.
capsule
empezar lección
a small case or container
They took a capsule.
cascade
empezar lección
a small waterfall
They saw a cascade.
dissection
empezar lección
the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts
They performed a dissection.
deviously
empezar lección
in a sneaky or underhanded way
They acted deviously.
jubilation
empezar lección
a feeling of great happiness and triumph
They felt jubilation.
curveballs
empezar lección
an unexpected problem or difficulty
They faced curveballs.
caloric
empezar lección
relating to or denoting calories
They measured the caloric content.
enforce
empezar lección
compel observance of (laws or rules)
They tried to enforce the rules.
administer
empezar lección
take charge of; manage
They tried to administer the project.
delays
empezar lección
make (someone or something) late or slow
They faced delays.
antimicrobial
empezar lección
able to destroy or suppress the growth of microorganisms including bacteria
They used antimicrobial agents.
enzymatic
empezar lección
relating to or resulting from the action of an enzyme
They studied enzymatic reactions.
decomposable
empezar lección
able to be decomposed by bacteria or other natural agents
The material was decomposable.
diametrically
empezar lección
completely different; opposed
They had diametrically opposed views.
amps
empezar lección
a unit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second
They measured in amps.
docs
empezar lección
documents
They read the docs.
default
empezar lección
a preselected option adopted by a computer program or other mechanism when no alternative is specified by the user or programmer
They used the default settings.
embarrassing
empezar lección
causing embarrassment
They had an embarrassing moment.
ergonomic
empezar lección
relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment
They used ergonomic tools.
defaults
empezar lección
fail to fulfill an obligation
They saw defaults.
tempted
empezar lección
be attracted or enticed by a quality or action
They were tempted.
antisocial
empezar lección
contrary to the laws and customs of society; detrimental to society
They had antisocial behavior.
blisters
empezar lección
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction
They had blisters.
slack
empezar lección
not taut or held tightly in position; loose
The rope was slack.
eyewitnesses
empezar lección
a person who has seen something happen and so can give a firsthand description of it
They interviewed eyewitnesses.
stressor
empezar lección
something that causes a state of strain or tension.
They identified the stressor.
confronted
empezar lección
meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They confronted the issue.
stitch
empezar lección
a loop of thread or yarn resulting from a single pass or movement of the needle in sewing
They used a stitch.
chin
empezar lección
the protruding part of the face below the mouth
They touched their chin.
spool
empezar lección
a cylindrical device on which film, magnetic tape, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound; a reel.
spools of electrical cable
degas
empezar lección
remove dissolved gases from (a liquid)
They tried to degas the liquid.
wrens
empezar lección
a very small songbird with a rounded body and a long tail that is often held erect
They saw wrens.
hamilton
empezar lección
a male given name
Hamilton was his name.
dedicate
effort
empezar lección
devote (time
They tried to dedicate their time.
or oneself) to a particular task or purpose
vertebrae
empezar lección
each of the series of small bones forming the backbone
They studied vertebrae.
bestowed
empezar lección
confer or present (an honor or gift)
They bestowed an award.
slipped
empezar lección
slide unintentionally for a short distance
They slipped on the ice.
spilling
empezar lección
allow or cause to flow over the edge of a container
They saw spilling water.
beekeepers
empezar lección
a person who keeps bees
They were beekeepers.
cysteine
empezar lección
a sulfur-containing semiessential amino acid that is a constituent of proteins
They studied cysteine.
vive
empezar lección
used to express approval or acclamation
Vive la France!
fallow
empezar lección
inactive
They left the field fallow.
bloody
empezar lección
covered or smeared with blood
The scene was bloody.
rouge
empezar lección
a red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips
They used rouge.
carpentry
empezar lección
the work of a carpenter
They did carpentry.
biochemical
empezar lección
relating to the chemical processes and substances which occur within living organisms
They studied biochemical reactions.
hypocritical
empezar lección
behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case
They were hypocritical.
defeats
empezar lección
win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome
They suffered defeats.
aches
empezar lección
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
They had aches.
abdomen
empezar lección
the front part of the body between the chest and thighs
They felt pain in their abdomen.
calmly
empezar lección
in a calm manner
They spoke calmly.
roast
empezar lección
cook (food) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire
They roast the chicken.
accordion
empezar lección
a portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows
They played the accordion.
digs
empezar lección
excavate or make a hole or channel in (the ground) with a tool or hands
They digs in the garden.
amyloid
empezar lección
a protein that is deposited in the liver, kidneys, spleen, or other tissues in certain diseases.
They studied amyloid.
rancid
empezar lección
(of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale.
The butter was rancid.
cooper
empezar lección
a person who makes or repairs casks and barrels
They hired a cooper.
downswings
empezar lección
a downward trend or movement
They faced downswings.
encyclopedia
empezar lección
a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically
They consulted an encyclopedia.
dividend
empezar lección
a sum of money paid regularly (typically annually) by a company to its shareholders out of its profits (or reserves)
They received a dividend.
squirts
empezar lección
cause (a liquid or semi-liquid substance) to be ejected from a small opening in a jet
They saw squirts of water.
dabbed
empezar lección
press lightly and quickly with an absorbent material
They dabbed at the stain.
rhine
empezar lección
a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world. It rises in the Swiss Alps and flows generally northwards to the North Sea.
They traveled along the Rhine.
detector
empezar lección
a device or instrument designed to detect the presence of a particular object or substance and to emit a signal in response.
They used a metal detector.
grebes
empezar lección
a freshwater diving bird with a long neck and pointed bill
They saw grebes.
announce
occurrence
empezar lección
make a public and typically formal statement about a fact
They announce the news.
or intention
gabled
empezar lección
having a gable or gables
They lived in a gabled house.
charcoal
empezar lección
a black or dark gray amorphous form of carbon
we charcoaled a couple T-bone steaks
belying
empezar lección
fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict
Their actions were belying their words.
allergy
empezar lección
a damaging immune response by the body to a substance
depress
empezar lección
reduce the level or strength of activity in (something)
The news began to depress them.
ghrelin
empezar lección
a hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite
They studied ghrelin.
hurled
empezar lección
throw (an object) with great force
They hurled the ball.
psychic
empezar lección
relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena such as telepathy and clairvoyance that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws
They had psychic abilities.
unviable
empezar lección
not capable of working successfully; not feasible
The plan was unviable.
tract
empezar lección
an area of indefinite extent
They traveled across a tract of land.
graves
empezar lección
a hole dug in the ground for a coffin or body
They visited the graves.
slew
empezar lección
a large number or quantity of something
They saw a slew of problems.
carrier
transports
empezar lección
a person or thing that carries
They were a carrier.
or conveys something.
hover
empezar lección
remain suspended in one place in the air
The helicopter began to hover.
crab
empezar lección
a crustacean with a broad carapace and two pincers.
They saw a crab.
culminated
empezar lección
reach a climax or point of highest development
The project culminated in success.
rafts
empezar lección
a flat buoyant structure of timber or other materials fastened together, used as a boat or floating platform.
monk
chastity
empezar lección
a member of a religious community of men typically living under vows of poverty
They saw a monk.
and obedience
potash
empezar lección
any of a group of water-soluble potassium compounds used chiefly in fertilizers and soaps
They used potash.
bowyer
empezar lección
a person who makes or sells bows.
They consulted a bowyer.
farmyard
empezar lección
the area enclosed by or surrounding farm buildings
They walked around the farmyard.
angular
empezar lección
having angles or sharp corners
The rock was angular.
brainstorming
empezar lección
produce an idea or way of solving a problem by holding a spontaneous group discussion
They held a brainstorming session.
erasable
empezar lección
able to be erased
The ink was erasable.
bailey
empezar lección
the outer wall of a castle courtyard.
They walked through the bailey.
commanding
empezar lección
having a position of authority; dominating
They had a commanding presence.
benches
empezar lección
a long seat for several people
They sat on the benches.
tiring
empezar lección
causing one to feel tired or in need of rest; exhausting
The work was tiring.
stanzas
empezar lección
a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse.
They read the stanzas.
expository
empezar lección
intended to explain or describe something
They wrote an expository essay.
winding
empezar lección
following a spiral course
They walked along a winding path.
angrily
empezar lección
in an angry manner
They spoke angrily.
climber
They were a climber.
especially one that climbs mountains as a sport.
empezar lección
a person or animal that climbs
chimneys
empezar lección
a vertical channel or pipe that conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building.
They saw chimneys.
clip
empezar lección
fasten or secure with a clip
They used a clip.
complaint
empezar lección
an expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance
They filed a complaint.
warbler
empezar lección
a small songbird with a warbling song.
They heard a warbler.
faecal
empezar lección
relating to feces.
They found faecal matter.
cubicles
empezar lección
a small partitioned-off area of a room
They worked in cubicles.
factoid
empezar lección
an assumption or speculation that is circulated and accepted as fact
They shared a factoid.
chronicle
empezar lección
a factual written account of historical events in the order of their occurrence.
They kept a chronicle.
gleeful
empezar lección
exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
They were gleeful.
colombian
empezar lección
relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people.
They studied Colombian culture.
legibly
empezar lección
in a clear enough way to be read.
They wrote legibly.
counterfactual
empezar lección
relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case.
They considered a counterfactual scenario.
collides
empezar lección
strike with force when moving; crash into.
The cars collides.
preliterate
empezar lección
relating to or denoting societies or cultures that have not developed the use of writing.
They studied preliterate societies.
tycoon
empezar lección
a wealthy powerful person in business or industry.
They were a tycoon.
rebecca
empezar lección
a female given name
Rebecca was her name.
carats
empezar lección
a unit of weight used for precious stones
They measured in carats.
fantastical
empezar lección
imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality.
They had fantastical ideas.
caesar
empezar lección
a title of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian.
They studied Caesar.
effortlessly
empezar lección
with apparent ease.
They did it effortlessly.
cytochrome
empezar lección
any of a number of proteins involved in electron transport
They studied cytochrome.
waterway
empezar lección
a river or other route for travel by water.
They traveled along a waterway.
creditor
empezar lección
a person or company to whom money is owed.
They were a creditor.
neal
empezar lección
a male given name
Neal was his name.
fastpaced
empezar lección
moving or developing rapidly.
They lived in a fastpaced city.
donating
empezar lección
give (money or goods) for a good cause, for example to a charity.
a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity
composting
empezar lección
convert (plant waste) into compost.
They were composting the leaves.
diddy
empezar lección
small; tiny.
They saw a diddy car.
detoxifying
empezar lección
rid (a person) of poisons or the effects of poison.
They were detoxifying the body.
encephalization
empezar lección
the amount of brain mass related to an animal's total body mass.
They studied encephalization.
outpacing
empezar lección
go faster than (someone or something) in a race or other situation.
They were outpacing the competition.
unwound
empezar lección
reverse the winding of (something).
They unwound the rope.
tardigrade
empezar lección
a slow-moving microscopic eight-legged animal.
They studied tardigrades.
heatwave
empezar lección
a prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
They suffered during the heatwave.
cyberbullying
empezar lección
the use of electronic communication to bully a person
They were victims of cyberbullying.
darker
empezar lección
with little or no light.
The room was darker.
dawned
empezar lección
become evident or obvious.
The truth dawned on them.
biometric
empezar lección
relating to or involving the measurement of people's unique physical or behavioral characteristics (such as fingerprints or voice patterns) especially as used in technology for identification.
They used biometric data.
bioelectronic
empezar lección
relating to or involving the use of electronic devices to interact with biological systems.
They studied bioelectronic devices.
biocompatible
empezar lección
not having toxic or injurious effects on biological systems.
The material was biocompatible.
brushstrokes
empezar lección
an application of paint with a brush.
They studied brushstrokes.
gamified
empezar lección
apply typical elements of game playing (e.g. point scoring
I like to gamify parts of my life to keep things fun
thorne
empezar lección
a male given name
Thorne was his name.
karoshi
empezar lección
death by overwork.
They feared karoshi.
cinnamon
empezar lección
an aromatic spice made from the peeled
They used cinnamon.
bioprinters
empezar lección
a device used to create tissue-like structures using cells and biomaterials.
They used bioprinters.
coll
empezar lección
a mountain pass or ridge.
They crossed the coll.
narg
empezar lección
a coconut.
They ate a narg.
teas
empezar lección
a hot drink made by infusing dried crushed or shredded leaves in boiling water.
They drank teas.
cans
empezar lección
a cylindrical metal container for liquids or foods.
They recycled cans.
dearborn
empezar lección
a city in Michigan.
They visited Dearborn.
bumping
empezar lección
strike or knock against something with a slight or heavy impact.
They were bumping into each other.
crews
etc.
especially all those who work on and operate a ship
empezar lección
a group of people who work together
aircraft
enclosing
empezar lección
surround or close off on all sides.
They were enclosing the area.
abating
empezar lección
become less intense or widespread.
The storm was abating.
crashed
empezar lección
undergo a sudden dramatic failure.
The computer crashed.
shoal
empezar lección
a shallow area in a body of water
They ran aground on a shoal.
ecoanxiety
empezar lección
anxiety about the state of the environment.
They felt ecoanxiety.
spongy
empezar lección
like a sponge, especially in being porous, compressible, elastic, or absorbent.
The cake was spongy.
webster
empezar lección
a dictionary.
They consulted Webster.
creator
empezar lección
a person or thing that brings something into existence.
They were a creator.
biofuel
empezar lección
fuel derived directly from living matter.
They used biofuel.
aerogel
empezar lección
a synthetic porous ultralight material derived from a gel
They used aerogel.
crusts
empezar lección
the hard outer layer of bread or other baked goods.
They ate the crusts.
enslaved
empezar lección
reduce (someone) to slavery.
They were enslaved.
snatch
empezar lección
quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way.
They tried to snatch the purse.
dialog
empezar lección
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book
They had a dialog.
catholicism
empezar lección
the faith and practice of the Catholic Church.
They studied Catholicism.
proverb
empezar lección
a short stating a general truth or piece of advice.
They quoted a proverb.
compensating
empezar lección
give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.
payments were made to farmers to compensate them for cuts in subsidies
prowled
empezar lección
move restlessly about or through a place especially in search of prey
They prowled through the forest.
casket
empezar lección
a small ornamental box or chest for holding valuables
They opened the casket.
allocating
empezar lección
distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
They were allocating funds.
curves
empezar lección
a line or surface that bends smoothly and continuously without any straight segments
They followed the curves of the road.
caffeinated
empezar lección
containing caffeine
They drank caffeinated beverages.
eric
empezar lección
a male given name
Eric was his name.
cohosted
empezar lección
act as a host with another or others.
They cohosted the event.
solidify
empezar lección
make or become hard or solid
The concrete began to solidify.
droplet
empezar lección
a very small drop of a liquid
They saw droplets of water.
nuclei
empezar lección
the central and most important part of an object
the nucleus of a film-producing industry
dives
empezar lección
plunge head first into water with the arms raised above the head
They performed dives.
dethroning
empezar lección
remove (a monarch) from power
They were dethroning the king.
compounded
empezar lección
make up (a composite whole); constitute
The problems were compounded.
carotenoids
empezar lección
any of a class of mainly yellow, orange, or red fat-soluble pigments, including carotene, which give color to plant parts such as ripe tomatoes and autumn leaves.
invoked
empezar lección
cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority in support of one's case
They invoked the law.
aggressor
empezar lección
a person or country that attacks another first.
They identified the aggressor.
bully
empezar lección
a person who uses strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people.
They were a bully.
coworker
They were coworkers.
typically in an office.
empezar lección
a person with whom one works
toiled
empezar lección
work extremely hard or incessantly.
They toiled in the fields.
comer
empezar lección
a person or thing that is developing and seems likely to achieve success.
They were an up-and-comer.
rope
They used a rope.
strong cord consisting of strands of twisted or woven fibers.
empezar lección
a length of thick
carnival
empezar lección
a traveling funfair.
They went to the carnival.
archival
empezar lección
relating to or consisting of archives.
They used archival documents.
geophysics
empezar lección
the physics of the earth and its environment in space; the study of the earth using quantitative physical methods.
They studied geophysics.
whizzed
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move quickly through the air with a whistling or whooshing sound.
The car whizzed by.
acted
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take action; do something.
They acted quickly.
tracey
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a female given name
Tracey was her name.
braking
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the action of slowing or stopping a vehicle.
They applied braking.
barton
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a place name or surname
They visited Barton.
kippen
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a herring split open and salted or pickled.
They ate kippers.
chuckled
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laugh quietly or inwardly.
They chuckled at the joke.
deemphasizes
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reduce the emphasis placed on (something).
They deemphasizes the importance.
rode
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sit on and control the movement of (an animal or vehicle).
They rode the horse.
irvine
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a place name or surname
They visited Irvine.
retraced
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go back over (the same route that one has just taken).
They retraced their steps.
chose
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pick out or select (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives.
They chose the blue one.
sessile
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fixed in one place; immobile.
The barnacles were sessile.
entomologist
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a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects.
They consulted an entomologist.
battalion
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a large body of troops prepared for battle.
They sent a battalion.
gloves
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a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate fingers and thumb.
They wore gloves.
elasticity
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the ability of a substance to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; resilience.
They tested the elasticity.
delamination
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the splitting of a material into layers.
They observed delamination.
bubbly
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full of or generating bubbles.
The drink was bubbly.
cushions
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a bag of cloth or leather stuffed with soft material
They sat on cushions.
wong
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a surname
They met Mr. Wong.
cilia
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minute hairlike organelles
habanero
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a very hot variety of chili pepper.
They ate habaneros.
poked
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jab or prod (someone or something)
They poked the fire.
whining
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the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing, and excessive barking
tweens
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a child or young person aged 10–12.
They were tweens.
caregiving
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the provision of assistance to another person who is ill
They provided caregiving.
arches
roof
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a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting a wall
They walked through the arches.
or bridge.
tagline
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a catchphrase or slogan.
They used a tagline.
delaying
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make (someone or something) late or slow.
They were delaying the process.
cephalization
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the concentration of sense organs and nerve tissue at the anterior end of an animal
They studied cephalization.
ernest
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a male given name
Ernest was his name.
betrayed
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be unfaithful in violating confidence or trust.
They were betrayed.
decisionmakers
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a person who makes decisions
They were decisionmakers.
byers
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a surname
They met Mr. Byers.
anaesthetics
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a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
They used anaesthetics.
madeley
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a place name or surname
They visited Madeley.
delegated
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entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person
They delegated tasks.
bursting
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break suddenly and violently open
The balloon was bursting.
canaveral
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Cape Canaveral
They visited Canaveral.
electrolocation
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the biological ability of certain animals to perceive natural electrical stimuli.
They studied electrolocation.
baryonic
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relating to or composed of baryons.
They studied baryonic matter.

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