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

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