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the principal church of a diocese
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fall or drop straight down at high speed Stock prices plummeted after the announcement.
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They took a stroll along the beach.
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not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic The plan was impractical and too expensive.
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gradually diminishing in size The dwindling resources caused concern.
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behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious She gave him a coquettish smile.
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an organization concerned with the preservation of natural resources The land was protected by a nature conservancy.
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a group of people with a shared characteristic The study examined a cohort of students.
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spend or use up (a resource such as money or energy) They expended a lot of effort on the project.
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a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject He wrote a treatise on economics.
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violent uncontrollable anger
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exceptionally good; outstanding She gave a stellar performance.
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a channel for conveying water or other fluid; a tube or trough for protecting electric wiring The river served as a conduit for trade.
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a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses The city attracts many young entrepreneurs.
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a large quantity of something
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causing or showing great horror The accident was horrific.
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the quality or state of being tranquil; calm They enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
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the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrence.
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a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes The snake's venom is deadly.
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a tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves and bears catkins They sat under a willow tree.
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regain (something lost or expended) The company is recouping its losses.
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a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material
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examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something They analyzed the data. typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
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the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior
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giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive He gave a concise summary.
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deal effectively with something difficult She learned to cope with stress.
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Smoking is detrimental to your health.
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The speaker engaged the audience.
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expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments He was critical of the government.
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become adjusted to new conditions Animals adapt to their environment.
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They expressed concerns about the plan.
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acting or done in the same way over time His work is always consistent.
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written or spoken communication or debate The conference featured a discourse on climate change.
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characterized by constant change The city has a dynamic economy.
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a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common The local community supported the project.
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absolutely necessary or important; essential Water is vital for survival.
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the quality or state of being strong He demonstrated great strength.
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the circumstances that form the setting for an event
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seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating The task seemed daunting.
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giving one's time or resources to something She is devoted to her family.
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reciprocal action or influence There was little interaction between them.
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complete and including everything that is necessary The report was comprehensive.
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involving or done by two or more people or organizations working together It was a collaborative effort.
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involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering The earthquake was catastrophic.
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The last decade has seen many changes.
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the quality or state of being correct or precise The accuracy of the data was questioned.
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engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits He leads an active lifestyle.
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an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things The city saw an influx of tourists.
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the process of turning from liquid into vapor Evaporation cools the skin.
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the action of distorting or the state of being distorted The photograph showed a distortion of reality.
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She felt anxiety before the exam. or unease about something with an uncertain outcome
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Einstein's theories revolutionized physics.
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New ideas emerge from research.
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have or hold (something) within
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a great victory or achievement The team's triumph was celebrated.
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the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating The allure of the city drew her in.
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the central or most important part of something The core of the problem is funding.
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They sought an equitable solution.
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a firmly held belief or opinion He had a strong conviction about justice.
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investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling) They tried to unravel the mystery.
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relating to or situated on a coast Coastal towns are vulnerable to storms.
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the quality of having experience
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producing powerful feelings or strong He had a vivid memory of the event.
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a person who purchases goods and services for personal use Consumers are demanding better products.
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The advent of technology changed society.
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The evidence was compelling.
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Scientists develop theories to explain phenomena. especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained empezar lección
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a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
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detailed examination of the elements or structure of something The analysis of the data revealed trends.
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the maximum amount that something can contain The stadium has a capacity of 50
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follow or chase (someone or something) persistently She decided to pursue her dreams.
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eager to know or learn something Children are naturally curious.
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too large or too small in comparison with something else The punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
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greatly desired or envied The award was highly coveted.
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extremely thorough and careful They conducted a rigorous investigation.
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succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something The advertisement tried to induce people to buy the product.
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an innate (typically fixed) pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli Animals have a survival instinct.
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the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired The fire caused widespread destruction.
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The birds hatch in the spring.
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force (a part of one's body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort He strained his back lifting the box.
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have being; have objective reality or being Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
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a formal meeting of people with a shared interest She attended a scientific conference.
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buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself
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able or likely to cause an explosion The situation was explosive.
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He is a prominent figure in the community.
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existing or available in large quantities; plentiful There is an abundant supply of water.
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The building is enormous.
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They set the table with cutlery. and spoons used for eating or serving food
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make (something) impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance Pollution is contaminating the water.
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a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements He has a physical disability.
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a compound of sterol type found in most body tissues High cholesterol can lead to health problems.
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make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource) They exploited the natural resources.
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a grant or payment made to support a student's education She received a bursary to attend university.
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to which pollen is transported by the wind
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they agreed on the plan. empezar lección
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Honesty is an essential element of trust. especially one that is essential or characteristic empezar lección
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a part or aspect of something
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insufficient for the demand Water is scarce in the desert.
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relating to the structure of the earth's crust and its large-scale movements Tectonic plates cause earthquakes.
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a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is His story was full of exaggeration.
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moor (a vessel) to the sea bottom
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separate from another route The paths diverged in the forest. and go in a different direction
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The company downsized its workforce.
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seeming reasonable or probable His explanation was plausible.
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a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society The elite athletes competed.
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He started his own enterprise.
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a person who has surpassed all rivals in a sporting contest or other competition He is the champion of the tournament.
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a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state Democracy values freedom of speech.
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and often a moat empezar lección
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a large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls
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a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance. I hope you're not going to make a nuisance of yourself
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a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation He was truant from school.
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comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment She tried to console her friend.
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take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it
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have power and influence over The team dominated the game.
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a narrow passageway between or behind buildings They walked down the alley.
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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time Epidemics can spread quickly.
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unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman or her clothes)
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in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined Crude oil is processed into gasoline.
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spend money freely or extravagantly They splurged on a vacation.
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a person or thing competing with another for the same objective The two companies are rivals.
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any one of the light growths that make up the plumage of a bird The bird had colorful feathers.
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the quantitative analysis of cultural trends using digital records such as digitized books Culturomics studies cultural trends.
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irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with Extraneous details were removed.
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having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility His disarming smile put her at ease.
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treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant His facetious remarks were inappropriate.
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evoke or draw out (a response Her question elicited a response.
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a break or hole in an object or between two objects There were gaps in the fence.
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intrusion on a person's territory The encroachment of the city threatened the wildlife.
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deny (someone) access to or bar (someone) from a place They excluded him from the meeting.
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The building had a grand rotunda.
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a gentle feeling of fondness or liking She had a deep affection for her family.
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a person sent or authorized to represent others She was a delegate at the conference.
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The plight of the refugees was dire. or otherwise unfortunate situation
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the action or process of distributing or spreading things or people over a wide area The dispersal of seeds is essential for plant growth.
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a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection The museum curator organized the exhibition.
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a large semiaquatic broad-tailed rodent that is native to North America and northern Eurasia. It is noted for its habit of gnawing through tree trunks to fell the trees in order to feed on the bark and build dams.
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pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force The flag was torn by the wind.
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next to or adjoining something else The park is adjacent to the school.
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rescue (goods or property) from a fire They tried to salvage the ship.
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form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind He conceived the idea for the project.
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a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime
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a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court The jury deliberated the case.
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serving a useful purpose; tending to build up They offered constructive criticism.
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at or to the further side of The mountains lie beyond the valley.
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a result or effect of an action or condition Consider the consequences of your actions.
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a report or description of an event or experience He gave an account of the accident.
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the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime He felt guilt for his mistake.
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She has a gentle nature. correlation
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relating to education and scholarship She has a strong academic background.
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a category of artistic composition
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the necessary items for a particular purpose The team used specialized equipment.
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the quality of being trusted and believed in The witness's credibility was questioned.
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The population is in decline.
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share or exchange information They communicate regularly.
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gather or collect (something The project garnered support.
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a series of lectures or lessons about a particular subject She took a course in history.
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The signs indicate a storm is coming.
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a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something Critics reviewed the film.
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the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something She spoke with confidence.
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relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these The company has ethical guidelines.
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prejudice in favor of or against one thing
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The museum displayed ancient sculptures. especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster empezar lección
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the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms
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they reached their destination.
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include comprehensively (something) The program encompasses various activities.
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of or relating to cooking or kitchens
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or tenancy especially one concerning employment empezar lección
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a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law
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a sharp rise in the magnitude or concentration of something There was a spike in sales.
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existing or coming before in time
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the state or quality of being intricate or complicated The complexity of the system made it hard to understand.
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worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
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a sudden powerful forward or upward movement There was a surge of excitement.
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wished for as being attractive The job offer was desirable.
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large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs The farmer raised cattle.
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The emphasis was on safety.
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courageous behavior or character
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necessary to make a whole; essential or fundamental The team is an integral part of the company.
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give way to superior force; yield He succumbed to the pressure.
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the position of a student or trainee who works in an organization She completed an internship at the hospital. in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a qualification
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a thing that is helpful or beneficial The new road was a boon to the town.
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She studied English literature.
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the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes He received criticism for his work.
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give the meaning of (a word or phrase) Define the term 'photosynthesis'.
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critical observation or examination The plan came under close scrutiny.
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the tough outer part of bread The pizza had a crispy crust.
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distribute (cards) in an orderly rotation to players for a game or round
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a harsh discordant mixture of sounds There was a cacophony of noises.
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unable to be seen; not visible
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a person in charge of an activity or unit in an organization The film director gave instructions.
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She wrote a thesis on climate change. written by a candidate for a university degree empezar lección
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a long essay or dissertation involving personal research
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a particular order in which related events The events happened in sequence.
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an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to irrigate land The canal was used for transportation.
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a thick, solid piece of something. He ate a chunk of cheese.
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a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation They tested the hypothesis.
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a person sent or authorized to represent others The delegates discussed the issue.
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required by law or rules; obligatory Education is compulsory for children.
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settling an issue; producing a definite result
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large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient The equipment was cumbersome.
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an object surviving from an earlier time The museum displayed ancient relics.
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the carrying of people or goods or the state of being carried from one place to another The goods were in transit.
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an asset or object bought or obtained The museum made a new acquisition.
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feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance She resented his comments.
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a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation The teachers dealt with the truants.
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highest in authority or rank The supreme court made the ruling.
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providing or giving physical ease and relaxation The chair was comfortable.
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writing arranged with a metrical rhythm The poem was written in verse.
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restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment They worked to rehabilitate the patients.
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a group of things of the same kind that occur close together There were clusters of stars in the sky.
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a bird's horny projecting jaws; a bill The birds had sharp beaks.
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a device used for walking or running while staying in one place
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induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument They tried to persuade him to join.
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follow or copy (a person or their style or manner) Children imitate their parents.
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form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence They speculated about the future.
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a strong post driven into the ground They drove a stake into the ground.
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an inclination or predisposition toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior He has a tendency to procrastinate.
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the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes They addressed the criticisms.
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denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important They conducted preliminary tests.
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unconventional and slightly strange He was an eccentric character.
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a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest The jury delivered the verdict.
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a tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel
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refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind She was adamant about her decision.
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a body of delegates or representatives; a group or team The delegation arrived for the conference.
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a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater They walked down the aisles.
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the science of the origin and development of the universe Cosmology studies the universe.
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not qualified or diminished in any way; total
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end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it The fire destroyed the building.
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the activity of pursuing and killing wild animals or game for food They went hunting in the forest.
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a subtle difference in or shade of meaning He understood the nuances of the language.
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effectively conveying thought or feeling Her eyes were expressive.
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the action or fact of dying or being killed; the end of the life of a person or organism The death of her father was a sad event.
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The study used empirical data. or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
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relating to cognition; involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking Cognitive development is essential for learning.
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preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight.
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an area of territory owned or controlled by a ruler or government The national park is in the public domain.
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able to be reached or entered The museum is accessible to everyone.
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the use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness Creativity is essential for innovation.
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