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spørsmålet		svaret
vulnerable begynn å lære		susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm The small child was vulnerable to the bully's taunts.
exposure especially harmful conditions or influences. begynn å lære		the state of being exposed to something Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause sunburn.
deceive begynn å lære		to make someone believe something that is not true in order to gain an advantage He tried to deceive his friends with a false story.
predicament unpleasant begynn å lære		a difficult She found herself in a difficult predicament when her car broke down. or embarrassing situation
accomplishment begynn å lære		something that has been achieved successfully Graduating college was a significant accomplishment for her.
tremendous amount begynn å lære		very great in size The storm caused tremendous damage to the coastal town. or intensity
Colorado begynn å lære		a state in the western United States We went skiing in Colorado last winter.
specimens The museum displayed various fossil specimens. especially one preserved for study begynn å lære		a sample or example of something
fossilized begynn å lære		(of an organism) converted into a fossil The fossilized remains of the dinosaur were found in the rock.
bilingual speaking both English and Spanish. begynn å lære		speaking two languages fluently She is bilingual
belching begynn å lære		to emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth He couldn't help belching after drinking the soda.
staggering begynn å lære		deeply shocking or astonishing The cost of the project was staggering.
spite annoy begynn å lære		a desire to hurt He did it out of spite or offend someone
pragmatic begynn å lære		dealing with things realistically and practically rather than theoretically Her pragmatic approach solved the problem quickly.
perspiration begynn å lære		sweat He wiped the perspiration from his forehead after the workout.
theoretical focusing on abstract ideas. begynn å lære		concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application The discussion was very theoretical
steep begynn å lære		rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular The road had a steep incline.
spare begynn å lære		additional to what is required for ordinary use We kept a spare tire in the trunk.
metabolism begynn å lære		the chemical processes by which a living thing uses food to produce energy and grow Exercise can boost your metabolism.
linger begynn å lære		stay in a place longer than is necessary or expected The smell of smoke lingered in the air.
sedentary begynn å lære		tending to spend much time seated; inactive A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.
abundance begynn å lære		a very large quantity of something There was an abundance of food at the festival.
optimism begynn å lære		hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something Her optimism was contagious.
beleaguered begynn å lære		in a very difficult situation The beleaguered company struggled to survive.
brink begynn å lære		the edge or verge of something They were on the brink of disaster.
colloquial begynn å lære		(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. He used colloquial language in his speech.
imply begynn å lære		suggest (something) as a logical consequence Her silence seemed to imply agreement.
agrarian begynn å lære		relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land The region is primarily agrarian.
benchmarks begynn å lære		a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed The company set new benchmarks for customer service.
acoustic begynn å lære		relating to sound or the sense of hearing The concert had excellent acoustic quality.
entrepreneurs Many entrepreneurs start their own businesses. taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. begynn å lære		a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
venom spiders begynn å lære		a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes The snake's venom is very potent. and scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
porous begynn å lære		(of a material or membrane) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass The porous rock allowed water to seep through.
echolocation Bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark. especially by animals such as bats and dolphins begynn å lære		the use of reflected sound waves to locate objects
immune begynn å lære		resistant to a particular infection or toxin owing to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. He is immune to chickenpox.
orbital begynn å lære		relating to an orbit or orbits The satellite is in an orbital path around the Earth.
evolution begynn å lære		the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. Darwin's theory of evolution changed our understanding of biology.
propulsion begynn å lære		the action of driving or pushing forward The rocket uses chemical propulsion.
configuration figure begynn å lære		an arrangement of elements in a particular form The computer's configuration was optimized for gaming. or combination
barrier begynn å lære		a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress Language can be a barrier to communication.
gleaned begynn å lære		extract (information) from various sources She gleaned information from several articles.
Shakespeare and actor a famous English playwright begynn å lære		William Shakespeare poet
abrupt begynn å lære		sudden and unexpected The meeting ended abruptly.
equities begynn å lære		the value of the shares issued by a company He invested in equities.
federal begynn å lære		relating to or denoting the central government of the US or other federations Federal laws apply across the country.
debris begynn å lære		scattered pieces of rubbish or remains The storm left debris scattered across the street.
hitting begynn å lære		striking or coming into forcible contact with something He was hitting the baseball with the bat.
conflict begynn å lære		a serious disagreement or argument The two countries were in a state of conflict.
biased begynn å lære		unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something The report was biased and did not represent all viewpoints.
aptitude begynn å lære		a natural ability to do something She has an aptitude for languages.
crude begynn å lære		in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined The oil was crude and needed refining.
polemical begynn å lære		expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something. “a polemical essay”
fright begynn å lære		a sudden feeling of fear She jumped in fright when she heard the noise.
exploit begynn å lære		make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). Companies exploit natural resources for profit.
giant begynn å lære		an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size. The giant in the story was very strong.
nuisance begynn å lære		a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance. Mosquitoes are a nuisance in the summer.
recession begynn å lære		a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced The country was in a recession.
incumbent begynn å lære		necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility It is incumbent upon us to help those in need.
influx begynn å lære		an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things There was an influx of tourists during the summer.
feathers begynn å lære		the light horny waterproof structures forming the plumage of a bird The bird fluffed its feathers.
cope begynn å lære		deal effectively with something difficult She learned to cope with stress.
abundant begynn å lære		existing or available in large quantities; plentiful The forest has abundant wildlife.
prominent begynn å lære		important; famous The prominent actor was at the event.
mortality begynn å lære		the state of being subject to death The mortality rate increased during the epidemic.
plankton begynn å lære		the aggregate of passively floating prawns change their diet from plant plankton to animal plankton
lucrative begynn å lære		producing a great deal of profit The business was very lucrative.
hypothesis begynn å lære		a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation The scientist developed a hypothesis.
toddlers begynn å lære		a young child who is just learning to walk The park was full of toddlers.
speculate begynn å lære		form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence They began to speculate about the cause of the accident.
correlation begynn å lære		a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things There is a correlation between smoking and lung cancer.
undetectable begynn å lære		impossible to detect or discover The trace amounts of the chemical were undetectable.
preliminary begynn å lære		denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important The preliminary results were promising.
neutral disagreement begynn å lære		not supporting or helping either side in a conflict The judge remained neutral throughout the trial. etc.; impartial
legislation begynn å lære		laws, considered collectively. New legislation was passed.
alleged without proof begynn å lære		said The alleged thief was arrested. to have taken place or to have a specified characteristic
flawed begynn å lære		having or characterized by flaws The plan was flawed from the start.
delegation begynn å lære		a body of delegates or representatives The delegation met with foreign officials.
consolidate begynn å lære		combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole They decided to consolidate their departments.
exploded begynn å lære		burst or shatter violently The bomb exploded.
surpassed begynn å lære		exceed; be greater than Her performance surpassed all expectations.
regime begynn å lære		a government especially an authoritarian one The oppressive regime was overthrown.
spike begynn å lære		a sharp increase in the magnitude or concentration of something There was a spike in demand for the product.
interpreters The conference needed interpreters for the international guests. especially one who translates speech orally begynn å lære		a person who interprets
Word blank begynn å lære		Definition Example
innovators begynn å lære		a person who introduces new methods Innovators drive progress in technology.
treasury begynn å lære		a place or organization where public revenues are collected The treasury manages the country's finances.
indulged begynn å lære		allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of She indulged in a piece of chocolate cake.
fatal begynn å lære		causing death The accident was fatal.
biomass begynn å lære		the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume The forest had a high biomass.
equivalent meaning amount begynn å lære		equal in value etc. function
latitude begynn å lære		the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator The ship's latitude was 40 degrees north.
depict painting begynn å lære		show or represent by a drawing The painting depicts a beautiful landscape. or other art form
monolith begynn å lære		a large single upright block of stone The ancient monolith stood tall.
cognitive begynn å lære		relating to cognition; involving thinking
reservoir begynn å lære		a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply The city's reservoir was full after the rain.
trapped begynn å lære		caught in or as if in a trap The miners were trapped underground.
aesthetic begynn å lære		concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty The building had a beautiful aesthetic design.
dimensions depth such as length begynn å lære		a measurable extent of a particular kind or height breadth
glimpse begynn å lære		a momentary or partial view She caught a glimpse of the celebrity.
peripheral begynn å lære		relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something The peripheral vision helped him see the car.
flint begynn å lære		a hard gray rock consisting of nearly pure silica Early humans used flint for tools.
mergers organizations begynn å lære		the combining of two or more companies The company announced several mergers. etc.
miserable begynn å lære		very unhappy or uncomfortable He felt miserable after losing the game.
phenomenal begynn å lære		very remarkable; extraordinary The athlete's performance was phenomenal.
insight begynn å lære		the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing. She had an insight into the problem.
creepy begynn å lære		causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease The old house had a creepy atmosphere.
botanical begynn å lære		relating to plants The botanical garden was beautiful.
opted begynn å lære		make a choice from a range of possibilities He opted for the blue shirt.
exaggerated begynn å lære		represented as being larger or greater than is actually the case The story was exaggerated.
derived begynn å lære		obtain something from (a specified source). The word is derived from Latin.
rival begynn å lære		a person or thing competing with another for the same objective The two companies were rivals.
hires begynn å lære		employ (someone) for wages. The company hires new employees every month.
frenzied begynn å lære		wildly excited or uncontrolled The crowd was frenzied during the concert.
antiquarian begynn å lære		relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books The antiquarian shop had many old books.
disputed begynn å lære		contested; argued about. The land ownership was disputed.
prone typically something regrettable or unwelcome. do begynn å lære		likely to suffer from or experience something
abide begynn å lære		accept or act in accordance with (a rule You must abide by the rules.
hive begynn å lære		a structure in which bees live The bees lived in a hive.
utter begynn å lære		complete; absolute. He spoke with utter confidence.
breed begynn å lære		a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection. The dog is a rare breed.
famine begynn å lære		extreme scarcity of food The famine caused widespread suffering.
chucking begynn å lære		throwing something carelessly He was chucking rocks into the water.
accommodate begynn å lære		provide lodging or sufficient space for; fit in with the wishes or needs of. The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
conjecture begynn å lære		an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. His conjecture was based on limited evidence.
receptors begynn å lære		an organ or cell able to respond to external stimuli and transmit a signal to a sensory nerve. The skin has pain receptors.
inadvertently begynn å lære		without intention; accidentally. He inadvertently deleted the file.
substantially begynn å lære		to a great or significant extent The price has increased substantially.
boost begynn å lære		help or encourage (something) to increase or improve. The new policy will boost the economy.
dread begynn å lære		anticipate with great apprehension or fear. She dreaded the upcoming test.
swung begynn å lære		move or be moved to and fro or from side to side while suspended or on a hinge. The door swung open.
frontiers begynn å lære		a line or border separating two countries. They explored the frontiers of science.
coercive begynn å lære		relating to or using force or threats. The government used coercive tactics.
absurd begynn å lære		wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. . The idea was absurd.
exploration begynn å lære		the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it. Space exploration is important.
pertaining begynn å lære		relating to; concerning. The documents pertaining to the case were reviewed.
endurance begynn å lære		the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear. The marathon tested the athlete's endurance.
hierarchy begynn å lære		a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. The company had a strict hierarchy.
deprivation begynn å lære		the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society. Sleep deprivation can affect your health.
concrete begynn å lære		existing in a material or physical form; not abstract. The plan was concrete and detailed.
equation begynn å lære		a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =). The equation was complex.
intractable begynn å lære		hard to control or deal with. The problem seemed intractable.
fatigued begynn å lære		cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted. The long hike fatigued them.
shrimp We had shrimp for dinner. typically marine and frequently harvested for food. begynn å lære		a small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body
accelerating begynn å lære		begin to move more quickly. The car was accelerating.
harbor begynn å lære		a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter they enjoyed fishing in the harbor
lent begynn å lære		past tense of lend He lent me his book.
exhumed begynn å lære		dig out (something buried The body was exhumed for further investigation.
scrambled begynn å lære		make (something) into a disordered jumble. They scrambled to find the keys.
facilitate begynn å lære		make (an action or process) easy or easier. The new software will facilitate communication.
evaluate number begynn å lære		form an idea of the amount The teacher will evaluate the students' work. or value of; assess.
estimates or extent of. number begynn å lære		roughly calculate or judge the value quantity
coherent begynn å lære		logical and consistent. The speech was coherent and well-organized.
swirling begynn å lære		moving in a twisting or spiraling pattern. The leaves were swirling in the wind.
coral begynn å lære		a hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps The coral reef was beautiful.
tore begynn å lære		past tense of tear He tore his shirt.
subsequent begynn å lære		coming after something in time; following. Subsequent events proved him right.
brooding begynn å lære		showing deep unhappiness of thought. He had a brooding expression.
swapped begynn å lære		give something and receive something else in exchange. They swapped places.
covenant begynn å lære		an agreement. They made a covenant.
disrupt activity begynn å lære		interrupt (an event The protest disrupted traffic. or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
viable begynn å lære		capable of working successfully; feasible. The plan was viable.
valley begynn å lære		a low area of land between hills or mountains The valley was green and lush.
devised begynn å lære		plan or invent (a complex procedure They devised a new strategy.
conspicuous begynn å lære		easily visible. His bright shirt was conspicuous.
spectators begynn å lære		a person who watches at a show The spectators cheered loudly.
inevitable begynn å lære		certain to happen; unavoidable. Change is inevitable.
extensively begynn å lære		in a thorough or widespread way; to a great extent. The topic was discussed extensively.
premise begynn å lære		a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion. The argument was based on a false premise.
sustain begynn å lære		strengthen or support physically or mentally. The food will sustain you.
prolonged begynn å lære		continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. Prolonged exposure to the sun is harmful.
Word blank begynn å lære		Definition Example
amplify begynn å lære		increase the volume of (sound) The music was amplified for the concert.
athletes begynn å lære		a person who participates in sports or other physical activities. The athletes trained hard for the competition.
amino begynn å lære		relating to or containing an amino group. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
analog begynn å lære		relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity. An analog clock uses hands to show the time.
spinal begynn å lære		relating to the spine or spinal cord. The injury affected his spinal cord.
yield begynn å lære		produce or provide (a natural The farm yielded a large crop of wheat.
profound begynn å lære		very great or intense. The speaker's words had a profound impact.
greeks begynn å lære		a native or inhabitant of Greece The ancient Greeks were known for their philosophy.
emission The factory's emission of pollutants was a concern. especially gas or radiation. begynn å lære		the production and discharge of something
thrive begynn å lære		prosper; flourish. Plants thrive in sunlight.
newton begynn å lære		a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/s² to a mass of 1 kg. The force was measured in newtons.
orbiting begynn å lære		moving in an orbit around a celestial body or object. The satellite was orbiting the Earth.
echoes begynn å lære		a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. The echoes bounced off the canyon walls.
ascents begynn å lære		an upward slope or path. The climber made several ascents up the mountain.
impose begynn å lære		force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. The government imposed new taxes.
fleeing begynn å lære		running away from a place or situation of danger. The refugees were fleeing the war.
assertion begynn å lære		a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. His assertion was met with skepticism.
submerged begynn å lære		completely covered with a liquid. The boat was submerged after the storm.
escalating begynn å lære		increasing rapidly. The conflict was escalating.
barred begynn å lære		prevented or forbidden from doing something or going somewhere. He was barred from entering the building.
latino begynn å lære		a person of Latin American origin or descent. The Latino community celebrated their heritage.
erosion begynn å lære		the process of eroding or being eroded by wind or other natural agents. Soil erosion can damage farmland.
resembling begynn å lære		having a similar appearance to someone or something; looking like. The child was resembling his father.
cortex begynn å lære		the outer layer of the cerebrum The brain's cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
abandoned begynn å lære		having been deserted or left. The abandoned house was haunted.
terrible begynn å lære		extremely bad or serious. The weather was terrible.
deficiency begynn å lære		a lack or shortage. Vitamin deficiency can lead to health problems.
compound begynn å lære		a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture. Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
acute begynn å lære		present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. He had an acute pain in his side.
hazard begynn å lære		a danger or risk. The chemical spill was a hazard.
cluster begynn å lære		a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together. There was a cluster of stars in the sky.
bother I'll do it. begynn å lære		take the trouble to do something. Don't bother to clean
humor begynn å lære		the quality of being amusing or comic He had a good sense of humor.
trait begynn å lære		a characteristic or quality. Honesty is a desirable trait.
pacific begynn å lære		peaceful in character or intent. The nation sought a pacific solution.
retrieval begynn å lære		the process of getting something back from somewhere. Data retrieval from the hard drive was successful.
obscured begynn å lære		keep from being seen; conceal. The fog obscured the view.
galactic begynn å lære		relating to a galaxy or galaxies The galactic center is a mystery.
brunt begynn å lære		the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing. The small business bore the brunt of the recession.
thawed begynn å lære		become or make (something) no longer frozen. The ice thawed in the sun.
emitting begynn å lære		produce and discharge (something The car was emitting smoke.
mythical begynn å lære		occurring in myths or fables. The unicorn is a mythical creature.
stir begynn å lære		move or cause to move slightly. The wind stirred the leaves.
incorruptibility begynn å lære		the quality of being incorruptible. His incorruptibility was respected.
negotiate begynn å lære		try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others. They tried to negotiate a peace treaty.
pioneering begynn å lære		involving new ideas or methods; original and innovative. She did pioneering work in genetics.
eradicate begynn å lære		destroy completely; put an end to. The goal is to eradicate poverty.
recruitment begynn å lære		the action of enlisting new people in the armed forces or a similar organization. The company is focusing on recruitment of new talent.
gesture begynn å lære		a movement of part of the body He made a gesture of apology.
sedimentary begynn å lære		relating to or denoting rock formed from sediment deposited by water or air. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
herbs begynn å lære		any plant with leaves or flowers used for flavoring
flutter begynn å lære		move with a light trembling motion. The butterfly's wings fluttered.
inaugural begynn å lære		marking the beginning of a system or office. The inaugural speech was inspiring.
miraculously begynn å lære		in a way that suggests a miracle; amazingly. He miraculously survived the accident.
sleek begynn å lære		smooth and glossy coat
congestion begynn å lære		the state of being crowded or blocked. Traffic congestion is a problem in the city.
paradoxically less is sometimes more. begynn å lære		in a seemingly self-contradictory way. Paradoxically
discretion begynn å lære		the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. He showed discretion in his dealings.
corridors begynn å lære		a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms. The corridors were brightly lit.
pervasive begynn å lære		spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. The smell of smoke was pervasive.
studiously begynn å lære		in a manner characterized by diligent study or attention. He studied studiously for the exam.
suction begynn å lære		the action or process of sucking. The vacuum cleaner uses suction.
swallow begynn å lære		cause or allow (something) to pass down one's throat. He swallowed the pill.
wound begynn å lære		an injury to living tissue caused by a cut a knife wound
feats begynn å lære		an achievement that requires great courage The athlete performed amazing feats.
spills begynn å lære		allow or cause (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container. Don't spill the milk.
manipulate typically in a skillful manner. mechanism begynn å lære		handle or control (a tool etc.)
cumulative begynn å lære		increasing or increased in quantity The cumulative effect was significant.
meticulous begynn å lære		showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. She was meticulous in her work.
curtail begynn å lære		reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. They had to curtail their spending.
triggers begynn å lære		an event or thing that initiates or precipitates something. Stress can be a trigger for headaches.
align begynn å lære		place or arrange (things) in a straight line. Align the text to the left.
starvation begynn å lære		suffering or death caused by lack of food. Starvation is a serious problem.
port begynn å lære		a town or city with a harbor or access to navigable water where ships load or unload. The ships docked at the port.
clogged The drain was clogged. wet matter. begynn å lære		blocked with an accumulation of thick
reinforce begynn å lære		strengthen or support They reinforced the bridge.
preferential begynn å lære		of or relating to preference or priority; giving or showing an advantage to one over another. They offered preferential treatment.
shaky begynn å lære		trembling or unsteady. He felt shaky after the accident.
sovereign begynn å lære		possessing supreme or ultimate power. The nation is sovereign.
navigational aircraft begynn å lære		relating to the navigation of ships The ship used navigational equipment. or space vehicles.
rigidly begynn å lære		in a stiff or inflexible manner; not flexible. The rules were applied rigidly.
wholly begynn å lære		entirely; completely. The project was wholly successful.
sympathetic begynn å lære		feeling or expressing sympathy. She was sympathetic to his situation.
tragic begynn å lære		causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow. The accident was tragic.
innate begynn å lære		inborn; natural. He has an innate talent for music.
mushy begynn å lære		soft and pulpy. The fruit was mushy.
compost begynn å lære		decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer. They used compost in the garden.
Word blank begynn å lære		Definition Example
vigorous begynn å lære		strong and healthy; full of energy. He gave a vigorous performance.
circadian begynn å lære		relating to or denoting the daily cycle of biological activity. Circadian rhythms affect sleep.
cruise begynn å lære		sail about in an area without a precise destination They went on a cruise to the Caribbean.
rebuke begynn å lære		express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. The teacher rebuked the student for cheating.
entrench begynn å lære		establish (an attitude or belief) so firmly that change or removal is very difficult or unlikely. Prejudices can become entrenched in society.
interim begynn å lære		in or for the time between; temporary. He served as interim manager.
tortured begynn å lære		cause great pain or suffering to. The prisoners were tortured.
intermittent begynn å lære		occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. The rain was intermittent.
imitation begynn å lære		a thing intended to simulate or copy something else. This is an imitation of a famous painting.
spiral begynn å lære		winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve. The staircase had a spiral design.
encase begynn å lære		enclose or cover in a case. The artifact was encased in glass.
honor begynn å lære		special respect shown publicly. He received an honor for his bravery.
prompting begynn å lære		the action of prompting or reminding someone about something. The teacher's prompting helped the student answer.
presidency begynn å lære		the office or period of office of a president. The presidency lasted four years.
fabled begynn å lære		well known for being of great quality or rarity; famous. The fabled city was known for its wealth.
transient begynn å lære		lasting only for a short time; impermanent. His feelings were transient.
refrain begynn å lære		stop oneself from doing something. She refrained from making a comment.
dive begynn å lære		plunge headfirst into water or another substance or situation. He took a dive into the pool.
solely begynn å lære		only; not involving anyone or anything else; exclusively. He was solely responsible for the project.
heaps begynn å lære		an untidy collection of things piled up haphazardly. There were heaps of clothes on the floor.
gauge begynn å lære		an instrument or device for measuring the magnitude or amount of something. Use a gauge to measure the pressure.
blown begynn å lære		moved or carried by the wind. The leaves were blown off the trees.
sublime begynn å lære		of very great excellence or beauty. The sunset was sublime.
farther begynn å lære		at or to a greater distance; more remote. He walked farther down the road.
arbitrary The rules seemed arbitrary. rather than any reason or system. begynn å lære		based on random choice or personal whim
contraction begynn å lære		the process of becoming smaller. The contraction of the economy was a concern.
constituent begynn å lære		being a part of a whole. Water is a constituent of the human body.
masquerade begynn å lære		a false show or pretense. He put on a masquerade of happiness.
permeate begynn å lære		spread throughout (something); pervade. The smell of coffee permeated the air.
palatable begynn å lære		pleasant to taste. The food was palatable.
panicked begynn å lære		feel or cause to feel sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety. They panicked when they saw the fire.
reversal position begynn å lære		a change to an opposite direction There was a reversal of the decision. or course of action.
forged begynn å lære		copied fraudulently; fake. they have illegally entered the UK using forged travel documents
reflexes begynn å lære		an action that is performed without conscious thought as a response to a stimulus. His reflexes were quick.
manifested begynn å lære		display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate. His anxiety manifested in headaches.
ideologies begynn å lære		a system of ideas and ideals Different political ideologies clashed.
fading begynn å lære		gradually ceasing to be visible; becoming indistinct. The colors were fading.
mutations begynn å lære		the changing of the structure of a gene the mutation of cooking into a form of show business
milder begynn å lære		not severe, serious, or harsh. The weather was milder than expected.
coexist begynn å lære		exist at the same time or in the same place. Different cultures can coexist peacefully.
elicit begynn å lære		evoke or draw out (a response Her question elicited a thoughtful response.
laureate begynn å lære		a person honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement. The Nobel laureate gave a lecture.
hatchlings begynn å lære		a recently hatched animal. The turtle hatchlings made their way to the sea.
plaque begynn å lære		an ornamental tablet
exacerbate begynn å lære		make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. The drought exacerbated the food shortage.
deputy begynn å lære		a person appointed to undertake the duties of another in that person's absence. The deputy mayor spoke at the event.
pollinators begynn å lære		an animal that transfers pollen from an anther to a stigma Bees are important pollinators.
clumped begynn å lære		gather together in a cluster or group. The flowers were clumped together.
coalition begynn å lære		an alliance for combined action The countries formed a coalition.
solidarity begynn å lære		unity or agreement of feeling or action The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
dismantle begynn å lære		take (a machine or structure) to pieces. They dismantled the old building.
manufacture begynn å lære		make (something) on a large scale using machinery. The company manufactures cars.
hampered begynn å lære		hinder or impede the movement or progress of. The storm hampered their travel plans.
abducted begynn å lære		forcibly take (someone) away illegally. The child was abducted.
memoir begynn å lære		an account of the author's personal experiences. She wrote a memoir about her childhood.
irrigate begynn å lære		supply water to (land or crops) by means of channels or pipes. They irrigated the fields.
confection begynn å lære		a sweet dish or confection. The bakery sold various confections.
arithmetic begynn å lære		the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. He was good at arithmetic.
stunned begynn å lære		shocked or dazed; astonished. They were stunned by the news.
squalid begynn å lære		extremely dirty and unpleasant They lived in squalid conditions.
notoriety begynn å lære		the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. The criminal gained notoriety.
alienates begynn å lære		cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged. His behavior alienated his friends.
exquisitely begynn å lære		in a very beautiful and delicate manner. The dress was exquisitely designed.
discernment begynn å lære		the ability to judge well. She showed great discernment.
gulosity begynn å lære		excessive appetite. His gulosity was well-known.
gritty begynn å lære		containing or resembling grit. The sand was gritty.
immigrant begynn å lære		a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country. Many immigrants came to the country seeking a better life.
ascertain begynn å lære		find (something) out for certain; make sure of. They tried to ascertain the truth.
hedging begynn å lære		limit losses on (a bet or investment) by making compensating transactions. They were hedging their bets.
hostile begynn å lære		unfriendly; antagonistic. The two countries had hostile relations.
dynastic begynn å lære		relating to or denoting a line of rulers of the same family. The dynastic rule lasted for centuries.
anesthetics begynn å lære		a substance that induces insensitivity to pain. They used anesthetics during the surgery.
antioxidant begynn å lære		a substance that inhibits oxidation Antioxidants are good for your health.
counterintuitive begynn å lære		contrary to intuition or common sense. The results were counterintuitive.
immersive begynn å lære		providing or relating to deep engagement with a virtual or simulated environment. The video game was immersive.
chaos begynn å lære		complete disorder and confusion. The storm caused chaos.
inflated begynn å lære		distended by air or gas. The balloon was inflated.
auction begynn å lære		a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. They held an auction to raise money.
stabilise begynn å lære		make or become unlikely to change or decline. They tried to stabilise the economy.
devotion begynn å lære		love or enthusiasm for a person his courage and devotion to duty never wavered
canopy begynn å lære		an overhead covering or structure. The trees formed a canopy.
exhaustion begynn å lære		a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue. He collapsed from exhaustion.
critic begynn å lære		a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something. The movie critic gave the film a bad review.
epic typically one derived from ancient oral tradition begynn å lære		a long poem The Iliad is an epic poem. narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.
Word blank begynn å lære		Definition Example
valve begynn å lære		a device for controlling the passage of fluid or air through a pipe or opening. The heart has valves to regulate blood flow.
versus begynn å lære		against (used to indicate an opposition or contrast between two things). It was a match between the home team versus the visitors.
sojourners begynn å lære		a person who resides temporarily in a place. The travelers were sojourners in the small town.
mortgage with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void on the payment of the debt. building society begynn å lære		a legal agreement by which a bank etc. lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the debtor's property
surged begynn å lære		move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. The crowd surged forward.
abstemious begynn å lære		indulging only very moderately in food and drink. He was abstemious in his eating habits.
bluntly begynn å lære		in a direct and uncompromising way. She spoke bluntly about the issue.
nonpartisan begynn å lære		not biased or partisan The report was nonpartisan.
descend begynn å lære		move or fall downward. The plane began to descend.
egyptian begynn å lære		relating to ancient or modern Egypt. The museum had Egyptian artifacts.
phoenician language begynn å lære		relating to ancient Phoenicia or its people The Phoenician sailors were skilled navigators. or culture.
haphazard begynn å lære		lacking any obvious principle of organization. The arrangement was haphazard.
arsenal begynn å lære		a collection of weapons and military equipment. The country had a large arsenal.
heritable begynn å lære		capable of being inherited. Eye color is a heritable trait.
contemplating begynn å lære		look thoughtfully for a long time at. He was contemplating his next move.
parasite begynn å lære		an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. Ticks are parasites.
melanoma begynn å lære		a tumor of melanin-forming cells Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer.
frantically begynn å lære		in a hurried or disorganized manner. They searched frantically for the lost keys.
foyer begynn å lære		an entrance hall or other open area in a building used for public gatherings. The guests gathered in the foyer.
suffocated begynn å lære		die from lack of air or inability to breathe. The smoke suffocated them.
transcends begynn å lære		be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere). His performance transcends expectations.
emphasized begynn å lære		give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing. The teacher emphasized the importance of studying.
droplets begynn å lære		a very small drop of a liquid. The rain consisted of tiny droplets.
epidemiologist begynn å lære		a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence The epidemiologist studied the outbreak.
aerobic begynn å lære		relating to or requiring free oxygen. Aerobic exercise is good for your heart.
gratify begynn å lære		give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction. The gift gratified her.
transmit begynn å lære		cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another. Viruses can transmit diseases.
nomadic begynn å lære		living the life of a nomad; wandering. The tribe was nomadic.
wicked begynn å lære		evil or morally wrong. The wicked witch cast a spell.
bizarre begynn å lære		very strange or unusual The outfit was bizarre.
obese begynn å lære		grossly fat or overweight. Obesity can lead to health problems.
stimulated begynn å lære		encourage or invigorate (interest or activity). The lecture stimulated their curiosity.
spur begynn å lære		give an incentive or encouragement to (someone). The award spurred him to work harder.
illuminate begynn å lære		light up. The streetlights illuminated the road.
rigors begynn å lære		demanding or difficult conditions; hardships. They endured the rigors of winter.
reluctantly begynn å lære		in a hesitant or unwilling way. He reluctantly agreed.
obligated begynn å lære		make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. He felt obligated to help.
retention begynn å lære		the continued possession Water retention can cause swelling.
oasis begynn å lære		a fertile spot in a desert where water is found. They found an oasis in the desert.
precarious begynn å lære		not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. The ladder felt precarious.
adjudicated begynn å lære		make a formal judgment or decision about (a problem or disputed matter). The case was adjudicated in court.
riveted begynn å lære		hold (someone or something) fast so as to make them incapable of movement. They were riveted to the screen.
matrix begynn å lære		an environment or material in which something develops; a surrounding medium or structure. The matrix of society shapes individuals.
heft begynn å lære		lift or carry (something heavy). He hefted the heavy box.
paramilitary begynn å lære		organized on military lines but not part of the regular armed forces. The paramilitary group was involved in the conflict.
segment begynn å lære		each of the parts into which something is or may be divided. The orange was divided into segments.
detonated begynn å lære		explode or cause to explode. The bomb detonated.
illustrative begynn å lære		serving as an example or explanation; demonstrating. The chart was illustrative of the trend.
plowing begynn å lære		turn up the earth of (an area of land) with a plow They were plowing the field.
bucked begynn å lære		oppose or resist (something that is established). The horse bucked the rider.
composite begynn å lære		made up of several parts or elements. The material was a composite of wood and plastic.
phonology begynn å lære		the branch of linguistics that deals with systems of sounds (including or excluding phonetics) Phonology studies the sound patterns of a language.
onlookers begynn å lære		a person who watches something happening but has no involvement in it. The onlookers watched the accident.
entwined begynn å lære		wind or twist together. The vines were entwined around the tree.
envy qualities begynn å lære		a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions She felt envy towards her friend's success. or luck.
deflect begynn å lære		cause to deviate from a straight path; turn aside. The shield deflected the arrow.
hippocrates begynn å lære		a Greek physician of the Age of Pericles (5th and 4th centuries BC) Hippocrates is known for the Hippocratic Oath.
algorithms The computer uses complex algorithms. especially by a computer. begynn å lære		a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
rehabilitating begynn å lære		restore (someone) to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment They were rehabilitating the injured bird.
postnatal begynn å lære		relating to the period after childbirth. Postnatal care is important.
nina begynn å lære		a female given name. Nina went to the store.
capita begynn å lære		per person. The income per capita was high.
froze begynn å lære		convert or be converted into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold. The water froze overnight.
canines The dog showed its canines. often greatly enlarged in carnivores. begynn å lære		a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
cluttered begynn å lære		untidy; filled with clutter. The room was cluttered.
wore begynn å lære		past tense of wear. She wore a dress.
drone begynn å lære		a low continuous humming sound. The drone of the engine was constant.
accosted begynn å lære		approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively. He was accosted by a stranger.
extrapolate begynn å lære		extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable. They tried to extrapolate the data.
manhattan begynn å lære		a borough of New York City. We visited Manhattan.
claudication begynn å lære		pain caused by too little blood flow He suffered from claudication.
traumatized begynn å lære		subject to lasting shock as a result of an emotionally disturbing experience or physical injury. The soldiers were traumatized by the war.
gangrene begynn å lære		death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. Gangrene set in.
conservationist begynn å lære		a person who advocates or acts for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife. The conservationist worked to protect the forest.
stumbled begynn å lære		trip or momentarily lose balance; almost fall. She stumbled on the stairs.
fled begynn å lære		run away from a place or situation of danger. They fled the burning building.
splutters begynn å lære		make a series of short The car spluttered and stopped.
rapport begynn å lære		a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. They built a good rapport.
rescue begynn å lære		save (someone) from a dangerous or distressing situation. They rescued the cat from the tree.
Word blank begynn å lære		Definition Example
pluck begynn å lære		take hold of (something) and pull it quickly to remove it. She plucked the guitar strings.
fiddle begynn å lære		touch or manipulate (something) restlessly or nervously. He was fiddling with his keys.
gibberish begynn å lære		unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense. What he said was complete gibberish.
greed begynn å lære		intense and selfish desire for something mercenaries who had allowed greed to overtake their principles
rebate begynn å lære		a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax He received a rebate on his taxes.
relics begynn å lære		an object surviving from an earlier time The museum displayed ancient relics.
spits begynn å lære		eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth. He spits on the ground.
crick begynn å lære		a painful stiffening of muscles He had a crick in his neck.
quench begynn å lære		satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. He quenched his thirst with water.
stealthy begynn å lære		behaving or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner stealthy footsteps
surreptitiously begynn å lære		in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretly. He surreptitiously glanced at his watch.
ballot begynn å lære		the system of voting in secret. They cast their ballot in the election.
transcription begynn å lære		a written or printed representation of something. The transcription of the interview was accurate.
frosty begynn å lære		very cold with frost. The morning was frosty.
brisk begynn å lære		active and energetic. He took a brisk walk.
accumulation begynn å lære		the acquisition or gradual gathering of something. The accumulation of snow made the roads dangerous.
fouled begynn å lære		make dirty; pollute. The water was fouled by the spill.
fumigation begynn å lære		the action of fumigating; disinfection or purification by exposure to fumes. The house required fumigation.
bilateral begynn å lære		having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides. They signed a bilateral agreement.
gilts begynn å lære		gilded objects or decorations. The room was decorated with gilts.
incurred begynn å lære		become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own actions. He incurred a fine.
restraint begynn å lære		a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits. He showed restraint in his response.
osmotically begynn å lære		relating to osmosis. Water moved osmotically through the membrane.
perpetually begynn å lære		in a way that never ends or changes; constantly. The machine was perpetually running.
artifact begynn å lære		an object made by a human being The museum displayed ancient artifacts.
stabbings begynn å lære		an act of wounding or killing with a pointed weapon. There were several stabbings in the city.
exclusionary begynn å lære		relating to or denoting a policy or practice of preventing access to people or things that would otherwise be included. The policy was exclusionary.
antiquated begynn å lære		old-fashioned or outdated. The equipment was antiquated.
gallstones begynn å lære		a hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder He suffered from gallstones.
tolerable begynn å lære		able to be endured. The pain was tolerable.
marginally begynn å lære		to a limited extent; slightly. The results were marginally better.
lidocaine begynn å lære		a local anesthetic. Lidocaine was used to numb the area.
misfortunes begynn å lære		an unfortunate condition or event. They shared their misfortunes.
leery begynn å lære		cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions. He was leery of the stranger.
hypothesize begynn å lære		form a hypothesis. They hypothesized about the cause.
chow begynn å lære		food. They ate some chow.
hurl begynn å lære		throw forcefully. He hurled the ball.
fling She flung the door open. especially so as to land or be caught. begynn å lære		throw forcefully
nonchalant begynn å lære		feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety He was nonchalant about the test.
clamor begynn å lære		a loud and confused noise The crowd clamored for attention.
endorse begynn å lære		declare one's public approval or support of. He endorsed the candidate.
chummy begynn å lære		on friendly terms; sociable. They were chummy with each other.
stiff begynn å lære		rigid; not easily bent or moved. His muscles were stiff.
amplification begynn å lære		the action or process of amplifying or being amplified. The amplification of the sound was too loud.
squeeze She gave his hand a squeeze. especially a soft substance) with one's fingers. begynn å lære		firmly press (something
spasms begynn å lære		an involuntary muscular contraction. He had muscle spasms.
tweets begynn å lære		a post made on the social media website Twitter. She posted tweets about her day.
agnostic begynn å lære		a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. He was an agnostic.
oxidize begynn å lære		combine or become combined chemically with oxygen. The metal began to oxidize.
chromophores begynn å lære		a part of a molecule responsible for its color. Chromophores absorb light.
acquisitions begynn å lære		an asset or object bought or obtained The museum made new acquisitions.
cannibalize begynn å lære		use (a machine) as a source of spare parts for another, similar machine. cannibalizing two broken-down cars might provide spare parts to make one working car
vaulting begynn å lære		perform or take part in vaulting. He was vaulting over the fence.
mend begynn å lære		repair (something that is broken or torn). She mended the tear in her dress.
glance begynn å lære		take a brief or hurried look. She glanced at her watch.
middens begynn å lære		a refuse heap or mound; a dunghill. They found artifacts in the middens.
hoarding begynn å lære		amass (money or objects) and hide or store away. He was hoarding food.
contortion begynn å lære		a twisted or bent condition or state. The contortion of his face showed pain.
sentinel begynn å lære		a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch. The sentinel stood guard.
philanthropy begynn å lære		the desire to promote the welfare of others His philanthropy helped many people.
errands begynn å lære		a short journey undertaken to deliver or collect something She ran errands for her mother.
meltdowns begynn å lære		a disastrous collapse or breakdown. He had emotional meltdowns.
stricken begynn å lære		seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. They were stricken with grief.
anecdotal begynn å lære		not necessarily true or reliable The evidence was anecdotal.
grueling begynn å lære		extremely tiring and demanding. The marathon was grueling.
refuge begynn å lære		a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit They sought refuge from the storm.
luminous begynn å lære		emitting light; bright or shining The moon was luminous.
corrective begynn å lære		designed to correct or rectify something. He underwent corrective surgery.
fundraiser begynn å lære		a person or event involved in collecting money for a cause. They held a fundraiser for charity.
sensitized begynn å lære		cause (someone or something) to become sensitive to a substance or condition. He was sensitized to pollen.
hooved begynn å lære		having hooves. The hooved animals grazed in the field.
potency begynn å lære		the power of something to influence or make an impression. The drug's potency was high.
plasma begynn å lære		the colorless fluid part of blood or milk
exonerated begynn å lære		absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or crime He was exonerated of the charges.
fictitious The story was fictitious. being imaginary or having been fabricated. begynn å lære		not real or true
stall begynn å lære		a small compartment for one person in a bathroom or shower. He went into the bathroom stall.
farfetched begynn å lære		improbable; unlikely to be true. The story was farfetched.
adulterated begynn å lære		render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance The food was adulterated.
barrels begynn å lære		a cylindrical container with bulging sides They filled barrels with wine.
repellant begynn å lære		able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance. The spray was insect repellant.
puddles begynn å lære		a small accumulation of liquid They splashed in the puddles.
lesions begynn å lære		a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease
collyrium begynn å lære		a lotion for the eyes. She used collyrium for her eye irritation.
calibrated begynn å lære		correlate the readings of (an instrument) with a standard in order to check the instrument's accuracy. The scale was calibrated.
Word blank begynn å lære		Definition Example
podcast typically available as a series begynn å lære		a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device He listened to a podcast on history. new installments of which can be received by subscribers automatically.
fecal begynn å lære		relating to or containing feces. Fecal matter can contaminate water.
grumpy begynn å lære		bad-tempered and irritable. He was grumpy in the morning.
obnoxious begynn å lære		extremely unpleasant. His behavior was obnoxious.
orleans begynn å lære		a city in north-central France. We visited Orleans.
fledgeling begynn å lære		a young bird that has just fledged. The fledgeling left the nest.
trill begynn å lære		a quavering or vibratory sound The bird sang a trill.
aphids begynn å lære		a minute bug that feeds by sucking sap from plants. Aphids were eating the roses.
harlequin The harlequin performed tricks. typically with a diamond-patterned costume. begynn å lære		a mute character in traditional commedia dell'arte pantomime
suborbital begynn å lære		denoting a trajectory that is less than a full orbit. The rocket made a suborbital flight.
wintry begynn å lære		characteristic of winter The weather was wintry.
mated begynn å lære		(of animals or birds) come together for breeding; copulate. The birds mated in the spring.
nanometer begynn å lære		one billionth of a meter. The particles were measured in nanometers.
gerontologist begynn å lære		a person who studies aging. The gerontologist researched aging.
impeding begynn å lære		delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder. The fallen tree was impeding traffic.
lowry begynn å lære		a type of truck with a flat bed and collapsible sides. The lowry carried the load.
bentonite begynn å lære		an absorbent aluminum phyllosilicate clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. Bentonite is used in drilling mud.
duke begynn å lære		a male holding the highest hereditary title in the peerage. The duke attended the ceremony.
canonized begynn å lære		declare (a dead person) to be a saint. She was canonized by the church.
decadence begynn å lære		moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury. The city was known for its decadence.
cerberus begynn å lære		the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology. Cerberus guarded the gates.
meddling begynn å lære		interfere in something that is not one's concern. He was meddling in their affairs.
prosecutors begynn å lære		a person who institutes legal proceedings. The prosecutors presented their case.
orangutan begynn å lære		a large ape with long reddish hair and legs
hipster begynn å lære		a person who follows the latest trends and fashions The hipster wore vintage clothing.
robbery begynn å lære		the action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force. There was a robbery at the bank.
dame begynn å lære		a title equivalent to that of knight She was made a dame.
whittle begynn å lære		carve (wood) by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. He whittled a piece of wood.
devotees begynn å lære		a person who is very interested and enthusiastic about someone or something. The devotees followed the guru.
beatles begynn å lære		a popular English rock group of the 1960s. The Beatles were a famous band.
pretext begynn å lære		a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason. He used a pretext to avoid the meeting.
urges begynn å lære		a strong desire or impulse. He had urges to travel.
presumption begynn å lære		an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability. It was a presumption that he was guilty.
churn begynn å lære		agitate or turn (milk or cream) in a machine to produce butter. They churned the milk.
premonition begynn å lære		a strong feeling that something is about to happen She had a premonition of danger.
biographers begynn å lære		a person who writes an account of someone's life. The biographers wrote about his life.
hovers begynn å lære		remain in one place in the air. The helicopter hovers.
wingless begynn å lære		having no wings. The insect was wingless.
trawl begynn å lære		fish with a trawl net or seine. They trawl for fish.
narrowness begynn å lære		the quality of being narrow. The narrowness of the street made it hard to pass.
cocoon begynn å lære		a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae. The caterpillar formed a cocoon.
dispensaries begynn å lære		a place where medicines are dispensed. They went to the dispensaries for medicine.
urbanized begynn å lære		convert (a rural area) into an urban one. The area was urbanized.
hector begynn å lære		talk to (someone) in a bullying way. He was hectoring his employees.
parolees begynn å lære		a prisoner who is released before the end of their sentence on condition of good behavior. The parolees were monitored.
dislocations begynn å lære		a disruption or disturbance of an organization or system. The strike caused dislocations in the supply chain.
backfired begynn å lære		have the opposite of the intended effect. The plan backfired.
colleen begynn å lære		an Irish girl. Colleen went to the party.
laden begynn å lære		heavily loaded or weighed down with something. The table was laden with food.
prevails begynn å lære		prove more powerful or superior. Justice prevails.
gusting begynn å lære		a sudden strong burst of wind. The wind was gusting.
cramping begynn å lære		painful muscular contraction. He had cramping in his legs.
drumbeat begynn å lære		a rhythmic beating of a drum. The drumbeat was loud.
notched begynn å lære		cut or score (something) with a notch or notches. The stick was notched.
supped begynn å lære		take (liquid or soft food) by sips or spoonfuls. They supped on soup.
witch begynn å lære		a woman thought to have magic powers The witch cast a spell.
oyster begynn å lære		a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell. We ate oysters.
mustering begynn å lære		assemble (troops) They were mustering the troops.
crammed begynn å lære		completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears overfull. The room was crammed with people.
fedarranged begynn å lære		organized in a federal manner. The system was fedarranged.
lupercus begynn å lære		a Roman god of fertility. Lupercus was worshipped.
ascended begynn å lære		go up or climb. They ascended the mountain.
unleashing begynn å lære		release (a powerful force) to have its full effect. They were unleashing their power.
lammed begynn å lære		strike forcefully. He lammed the door shut.
swamped begynn å lære		overwhelm or flood with things or people. They were swamped with work.
blew begynn å lære		past tense of blow. The wind blew.
finning begynn å lære		move through water using fins or flippers. The fish was finning.
stacking begynn å lære		arrange (things) in a pile. They were stacking the boxes.
munching begynn å lære		eat (something) steadily and often audibly. He was munching on chips.
androstenone begynn å lære		a steroid that is present in human sweat and urine and is thought to act as a pheromone. Androstenone is a pheromone.
versa begynn å lære		used to introduce a contrasting statement or idea; conversely. vice versa.
discoloring begynn å lære		cause to change color; stain. The sun was discoloring the fabric.
dangled begynn å lære		hang or swing loosely. The keys dangled from his hand.
chemosensory begynn å lære		relating to the detection of chemical stimuli. Chemosensory receptors detect chemicals.
puckering begynn å lære		tightly gather or wrinkle (something). She was puckering her lips.
sequenced begynn å lære		arrange (things or events) in a particular order. The DNA was sequenced.
polyphenols begynn å lære		a structural class of mainly natural Polyphenols are antioxidants.
stubbing begynn å lære		accidentally strike (one's toe) against something. He was stubbing his toe.
mignon begynn å lære		small and delicate. She was petite and mignon.
gnawing begynn å lære		persistently bite or chew on. The dog was gnawing on a bone.
magellanic begynn å lære		relating to Ferdinand Magellan or his voyages. The Magellanic clouds are galaxies.
balmier begynn å lære		pleasantly warm. The weather was balmier.
pilgrims begynn å lære		a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons. The pilgrims traveled to Mecca.
nanoscience begynn å lære		the study of phenomena and manipulation of materials at atomic Nanoscience is a growing field.
reassessed begynn å lære		assess or analyze (something) again. The data was reassessed.
onramps begynn å lære		A short road that vehicles use to enter a highway or other major road. The onramps were congested during rush hour.
vowed begynn å lære		Made a solemn promise. She vowed to support her friend no matter what.
hanseatic begynn å lære		Relating to the Hanseatic League The city's Hanseatic history is evident in its architecture.
erdogan begynn å lære		The surname of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Erdogan's political influence is significant in the region.
heptathlete begynn å lære		A female athlete who competes in a heptathlon. The heptathlete trained rigorously for the Olympic Games.

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