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término		definición
biomass Wood is a common form of biomass. or recently living organisms empezar lección		organic matter derived from living
disdain empezar lección		a feeling of contempt or scorn for somebody or something regarded as unworthy or inferior She looked at him with disdain.
apes empezar lección		a large primate that lacks a tail chimpanzees and orangutans
constitutional empezar lección		in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society The law was deemed constitutional.
alpine empezar lección		relating to or found in high mountains Alpine flowers bloom in the summer.
gloppy empezar lección		thick and sticky The gloppy mud stuck to his boots.
womb empezar lección		the uterus of a woman or other female mammal during pregnancy The baby developed in the womb.
remedy empezar lección		a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury There is no known remedy for the common cold.
utility empezar lección		the state of being useful The utility of the tool was evident.
tenet empezar lección		a principle or belief One tenet of their belief is nonviolence.
crew The aircraft crew prepared for takeoff. especially on a ship or aircraft empezar lección		a group of people who work together
aesthetic empezar lección		concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty The building has an aesthetic appeal.
deficit empezar lección		the amount by which something The company had a budget deficit.
skeptics empezar lección		a person who questions or doubts accepted opinions Skeptics doubted the new theory.
lofted empezar lección		to kick He lofted the ball over the fence.
alchemists empezar lección		a person who practiced alchemy phosphorus was discovered by German alchemist Hennig Brand in 1669
repels empezar lección		drive or force back (an attack or attacker) The spray repels mosquitoes.
cull empezar lección		select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources They culled information from various sources.
eking empezar lección		manage to make a living with difficulty They were eking out a living.
catalyze empezar lección		cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst The enzyme catalyzes the reaction.
dispatched empezar lección		send off to a destination or for a purpose The police were dispatched to the scene.
naked empezar lección		without clothes or covering The child ran naked through the garden.
cosmic empezar lección		relating to the universe or cosmos The cosmic event was spectacular.
calves empezar lección		the fleshy part of the back of the leg below the knee He strained his calves during the run.
carbon empezar lección		the chemical element of atomic number 6 Carbon is essential for life.
fade empezar lección		gradually grow faint and disappear The colors began to fade.
conversely empezar lección		introducing a statement or idea which reverses one previously given or referred to
anthropology empezar lección		the study of human societies and cultures and their development Anthropology explores human origins.
source person empezar lección		a place The river's source is in the mountains. or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
impact empezar lección		the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another The asteroid impact caused a crater.
consumption empezar lección		the using up of a resource Energy consumption has increased.
curb empezar lección		restrain or check They tried to curb spending.
canine empezar lección		relating to or resembling a dog or dogs The canine teeth are sharp.
ecological empezar lección		relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings Ecological balance is crucial.
quantum empezar lección		a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents Quantum physics is complex.
affect empezar lección		have an effect on; make a difference to The weather affected the crops.
persist empezar lección		continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition The rain persisted all day.
peer empezar lección		a person of the same age or having the same social status as oneself He was pressured by his peers.
derived empezar lección		obtain something from (a specified source) The word is derived from Latin.
comparable empezar lección		able to be likened to another; similar The two cars are comparable in size.
aquatic empezar lección		relating to water Aquatic plants grow in water.
breadth empezar lección		the distance or measurement from side to side; width The breadth of the river was impressive.
degradation empezar lección		the condition or process of degrading or being degraded Environmental degradation is a serious issue.
incidence crime rate empezar lección		the occurrence or something else undesirable or frequency of a disease
hybrid empezar lección		something of mixed origin or composition The car is a hybrid.
obscure empezar lección		not discovered or known about; uncertain The origins of the tradition are obscure.
coincidence empezar lección		a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection It was a strange coincidence.
chemical empezar lección		relating to or resulting from chemistry Chemical reactions produce heat.
decrease or degree amount empezar lección		make or become smaller or fewer in size intensity
demise empezar lección		death or the end of something The demise of the company was sudden.
demographic empezar lección		relating to the structure of populations Demographic changes impact society.
beverage empezar lección		a drink other than water They offered a variety of beverages.
concentrate empezar lección		focus all one's attention or efforts on a particular object or activity Concentrate on your studies.
construct or machine) typically a building empezar lección		build or erect (something road
boundary empezar lección		a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line The river forms the boundary.
curriculum empezar lección		the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college The school has a broad curriculum.
bolster empezar lección		support or strengthen; prop up They bolstered their defenses.
equip empezar lección		supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose The soldiers were equipped with rifles.
campaign empezar lección		an organized course of action to achieve a goal The election campaign was intense.
levy empezar lección		impose (a tax They levied a tax on imports.
expect empezar lección		regard (something) as likely to happen They expect rain.
sight empezar lección		the ability to see Her sight was poor.
collide empezar lección		hit with force when moving The cars collided at the intersection.
consists assert that something is the case empezar lección		be composed or made up of typically without providing evidence or proof The team consists of five players. claimed
substitute empezar lección		a person or thing taking the place of another Use a substitute for sugar.
burial empezar lección		the act or ceremony of burying a dead person or thing The burial took place in the cemetery.
equator empezar lección		an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles The equator is at 0 degrees latitude.
whilst empezar lección		while He read whilst she wrote.
conventions empezar lección		a way in which something is usually done; a custom They followed social conventions.
elaborate empezar lección		involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning They made elaborate preparations.
govern empezar lección		conduct the policy he was incapable of governing the country
literate empezar lección		able to read and write She is literate in several languages.
disarray empezar lección		a state of disorganization or untidiness The room was in disarray.
emulate empezar lección		match or surpass (a person or achievement) They tried to emulate their hero.
escaped empezar lección		break free from confinement or control The prisoner escaped.
prone empezar lección		likely to or liable to suffer from He is prone to accidents.
expert empezar lección		a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area She is an expert in her field.
counterfeit empezar lección		made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud They sold counterfeit money.
dozen empezar lección		a group or set of twelve He bought a dozen eggs.
timber empezar lección		wood prepared for use as building material They used timber to build the house.
erupted empezar lección		or be violently ejected from a volcano or other vent Mount Pinatubo began erupting in June
abandon empezar lección		cease to support or look after (someone); desert They abandoned the project.
fecundity empezar lección		the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility The soil's fecundity led to a good harvest.
census empezar lección		an official count or survey of a population They conducted a census of the population.
translucent empezar lección		allowing light The glass was translucent.
abide empezar lección		accept or act in accordance with (a rule They must abide by the rules.
schisms empezar lección		a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties The church suffered from schisms.
diligence empezar lección		careful and persistent work or effort He showed diligence in his studies.
oases empezar lección		a fertile spot in a desert where water is found They found oases in the desert.
denigrated empezar lección		criticize unfairly; disparage His work was denigrated by critics.
truancy empezar lección		the action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism Truancy is a problem in some schools.
entomophagous empezar lección		insect-eating Entomophagous birds eat insects.
complicated empezar lección		consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate The instructions were complicated.
concept empezar lección		an abstract idea; a general notion They discussed the concept of justice.
deaf empezar lección		lacking the power of hearing She is deaf in one ear.
swung empezar lección		move or be moved to and fro The door swung open.
descendants empezar lección		a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor. Shakespeare's last direct descendant
boost empezar lección		help or encourage (something) to increase or improve They tried to boost morale.
botany empezar lección		the scientific study of plants
transition empezar lección		the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another The transition to adulthood is challenging.
culture and achievements of a particular nation arts empezar lección		the customs people social institutions
exploration empezar lección		the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it They went on an exploration of the jungle.
territory empezar lección		an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state They defended their territory.
entirely empezar lección		wholly; completely The project was entirely successful.
challenge empezar lección		a call to someone to engage in a contest or fight They accepted the challenge.
domestic empezar lección		relating to the running of a home or to family relations They had domestic chores.
accommodate empezar lección		provide lodging or sufficient space for The hotel can accommodate many guests.
diversity empezar lección		the state of being diverse; variety The city has a great diversity of cultures.
confusion empezar lección		lack of clarity or order; confusion There was confusion after the accident.
fear likely to cause pain empezar lección		an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous They felt fear in the dark. or a threat
neural empezar lección		relating to nerves or the nervous system They studied neural pathways.
control empezar lección		the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events They had control over the situation.
constantly empezar lección		continuously over a period of time; always They were constantly arguing.
entire empezar lección		with no part left out; whole They ate the entire cake.
advancement status empezar lección		the process of promoting or progressing in rank They sought advancement in their careers. or importance
desired empezar lección		wished for; wanted They achieved the desired result.
altered empezar lección		changed or modified The plans were altered.
legumes empezar lección		a leguminous plant (member of the pea family), especially one grown as a crop. he sows a mixture of grasses and legumes
linguistic empezar lección		relating to language or linguistics They studied linguistic patterns.
controversial empezar lección		giving rise to public disagreement; disputable The decision was controversial.
deepen empezar lección		make or become deep or deeper They tried to deepen their understanding.
careers empezar lección		an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress They had successful careers.
conquer empezar lección		overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force They conquered the enemy.
nurture empezar lección		care for and encourage the growth or development of They tried to nurture the plants.
buried empezar lección		placed or hidden underground They buried the treasure.
treasure gems empezar lección		precious metals They found buried treasure. or other valuable objects
dough empezar lección		a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry. They kneaded the dough.
taught empezar lección		impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something They taught the children to read.
characteristics empezar lección		a feature or quality belonging typically to a person They studied the characteristics of the species.
components empezar lección		a part or element of a larger whole They assembled the components.
hormone empezar lección		a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action Hormones affect growth.
obvious self-evident empezar lección		easily perceived or understood; clear It was obvious that they were lying. or apparent
breed empezar lección		mate and then produce offspring They breed cattle.
substance empezar lección		a particular kind of matter with uniform properties They analyzed the substance.
relieve distress empezar lección		cause (pain They tried to relieve the pain. or difficulty) to become less severe or serious
elevator empezar lección		a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors They took the elevator to the top floor.
worn empezar lección		damaged by continued use or too much use The shoes were worn out.
gaffes empezar lección		an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder They made many gaffes.
toxic empezar lección		poisonous The substance was toxic.
resist empezar lección		withstand the action or effect of They tried to resist the change.
eligible empezar lección		qualified or entitled to be chosen They were eligible for the award.
sailor The sailor went to sea. especially one who is not an officer empezar lección		a person who works as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat
conclusions empezar lección		the end or finish of an event or process They came to conclusions.
harnessing empezar lección		control and make use of (natural resources) They were harnessing solar power.
curve empezar lección		a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length The road had a curve.
amnesty empezar lección		an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses They granted amnesty to the prisoners.
charity empezar lección		an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need They donated to charity.
couture empezar lección		the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements They wore high couture.
commodity empezar lección		a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold They traded commodities.
communicable empezar lección		able to be transmitted from one person or species to another; contagious The disease is communicable.
refutes empezar lección		prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove The evidence refutes the claim.
commission command empezar lección		an instruction They received a commission to build the bridge. or duty given to a person or group of people
briefly empezar lección		for a short time; in a few words He spoke briefly about the issue.
guardian empezar lección		a person who protects or defends something The guardian protected the treasure.
noxious empezar lección		harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. The fumes were noxious.
continent empezar lección		any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa Asia
famine empezar lección		extreme scarcity of food The famine caused widespread suffering.
endurance empezar lección		the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear They tested the endurance of the material.
exponential empezar lección		becoming more and more rapid The population grew at an exponential rate.
capsaicin empezar lección		the active component of chili peppers Capsaicin causes the burning sensation in peppers.
duped empezar lección		deceive; trick They were duped into buying fake goods.
caveat empezar lección		a warning or proviso of specific stipulations They gave a caveat about the risks.
voyage empezar lección		a long journey involving travel by sea or in space They embarked on a voyage.
ridge empezar lección		a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed. a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
indie empezar lección		independently produced or distributed They listened to indie music.
debut empezar lección		a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role She made her debut on Broadway.
conservative empezar lección		holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation They held conservative views.
sowed empezar lección		plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth They sowed seeds in the garden.
cadet empezar lección		a young trainee in the armed services or police He was a police cadet.
sentiments empezar lección		a view or opinion that is held or expressed They expressed their sentiments.
bowed empezar lección		bend one's head or body in respect or submission They bowed their heads.
concrete empezar lección		existing in a material or physical form; not abstract They used concrete examples.
complex empezar lección		consisting of many different and connected parts The issue was complex.
worth empezar lección		the value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated The painting was worth millions.
began empezar lección		perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity) They began the project.
decades empezar lección		a period of ten years They lived there for decades.
contributing They were contributing to the cause. especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something empezar lección		give (something
access empezar lección		the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place They had access to the building.
vibrant empezar lección		full of energy and enthusiasm The city was vibrant.
consider empezar lección		think carefully about (something) They considered the options.
explicit empezar lección		stated clearly and in detail They gave explicit instructions.
strait empezar lección		a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water They sailed through the strait.
equivalence empezar lección		the condition of being equal or equivalent in value They established the equivalence.
culprit empezar lección		a person who is responsible for a crime or other offense They found the culprit.
civil empezar lección		relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns They discussed civil rights.
conditions empezar lección		the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work; a state of affairs that must exist or be brought about before something else is possible or permitted The working conditions were poor.
contribute They contribute to charities. especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something empezar lección		give (something
abuse empezar lección		treat with cruelty or violence They abused their power.
convey empezar lección		transport or carry to a place. pipes were laid to convey water to the house
myriad empezar lección		a countless or extremely great number They faced a myriad of challenges.
harbor empezar lección		a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter they enjoyed fishing in the harbor
senate empezar lección		the upper house of the United States Congress The senate debated the bill.
aimed empezar lección		point or direct (a weapon or something else) at a target They aimed the camera.
depletion empezar lección		reduction in the number or quantity of something The depletion of resources is a concern.
hierarchy empezar lección		a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority They followed the company's hierarchy.
escape empezar lección		break free from confinement or control They tried to escape.

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