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conspiracy
begynn å lære
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
They uncovered a conspiracy.
bloodstream
begynn å lære
the blood circulating through the body of a person or animal
The drug entered the bloodstream.
laureate
begynn å lære
a person who has been awarded a prize or honor
They were a Nobel laureate.
teased
begynn å lære
make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful or unkind way
They teased their friend.
agenda
begynn å lære
a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
They set the agenda.
convicted
begynn å lære
declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a court
They were convicted of fraud.
confined
begynn å lære
restricted in area or scope; limited
They were confined to a small room.
heal
begynn å lære
become sound or healthy again; make (a person or thing) sound or healthy again
The wound began to heal.
communal
begynn å lære
shared by all members of a community; for common use
They had a communal meal.
perpetual
begynn å lære
never ending or changing
They sought perpetual peace.
decaying
begynn å lære
rotting or decomposing
They saw decaying leaves.
notoriously
begynn å lære
widely and unfavorably known
They were notoriously difficult.
chaos
begynn å lære
complete disorder and confusion
The city descended into chaos.
transcend
begynn å lære
be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere)
They tried to transcend their limitations.
crystallography
begynn å lære
the branch of science concerned with the study of crystals and their structure
They studied crystallography.
geology
their history
begynn å lære
the science that deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth
They studied geology.
and the processes which act on them
shrouded
begynn å lære
cover or envelop so as to conceal from view
The mountain was shrouded in mist.
antioxidant
begynn å lære
a substance that inhibits oxidation
They took antioxidants.
disastrous
begynn å lære
causing great damage
The storm was disastrous.
bets
begynn å lære
a wager or gamble
They placed bets.
discourses
begynn å lære
written or spoken communication or debate
They engaged in discourses.
camps
begynn å lære
a place with temporary accommodations of huts
exhaustion
begynn å lære
a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue
They suffered from exhaustion.
consequential
begynn å lære
following as a result; important; significant
They made consequential decisions.
wannabe
begynn å lære
a person who wants to be like someone else or who tries to be part of a group of people
They were a wannabe musician.
drummer
begynn å lære
a person who plays a drum or drums
They were a drummer in a band.
eruption
begynn å lære
an act or instance of erupting
The volcano had an eruption.
acclimatization
begynn å lære
the process or state of adapting or becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment
They underwent acclimatization.
warmth
begynn å lære
the quality or state of being warm; moderate heat
They felt the warmth of the sun.
banning
begynn å lære
officially or legally prohibit (something)
They were banning smoking.
engineer
machines
builds
begynn å lære
a person who designs
or public works
or maintains engines
ancestor
begynn å lære
a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.
They studied their ancestors.
fallacies
begynn å lære
a mistaken belief especially one based on unsound argument
They identified fallacies.
bucket
begynn å lære
a round open container with a handle
They carried a bucket.
civilised
begynn å lære
at an advanced stage of social and cultural development
They lived in a civilised society.
defendant
begynn å lære
an individual or institution sued or accused in a court of law
The defendant was found guilty.
defendants
begynn å lære
plural of defendant
The defendants were found guilty.
bacon
begynn å lære
cured meat from the back or sides of a pig
They ate bacon.
descend
begynn å lære
move or fall downward
They watched the plane descend.
whirling
begynn å lære
moving or causing to move rapidly around and around
They saw whirling leaves.
brush
begynn å lære
an implement with bristles used for cleaning or grooming or applying a substance
canopy
begynn å lære
an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something
They sat under a canopy.
boycott
begynn å lære
a punitive ban that forbids relations with certain groups, cooperation with a policy, or the handling of goods.
They organized a boycott.
captain
begynn å lære
the person in command of a ship
They were the captain of the ship.
clay
pottery
sticky fine-grained earth that can be molded when wet
begynn å lære
a stiff
and ceramics
and is dried and baked to make bricks
boiled
begynn å lære
having been cooked in boiling water
They ate boiled eggs.
rover
begynn å lære
a person who spends their time wandering or traveling
They were a rover.
superstitious
begynn å lære
having or showing a belief in superstitions
They were superstitious.
stance
begynn å lære
the way in which someone stands
critic
begynn å lære
a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something
They were a critic.
goldsmith
begynn å lære
an artisan who makes objects out of gold
They were a goldsmith.
allocate
begynn å lære
distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose
They allocated funds.
demolished
begynn å lære
pull or knock down (a building or other structure)
The building was demolished.
incubate
begynn å lære
keep (something especially eggs) at a suitable temperature so that it develops
They incubated the eggs.
accelerator
begynn å lære
a pedal or other device controlling the speed of a motor vehicle
They pressed the accelerator.
collagen
begynn å lære
the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues
They studied collagen.
carbohydrate
starch
begynn å lære
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars
They ate carbohydrates.
and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
ruthless
begynn å lære
having or showing no pity or compassion for others
They were ruthless.
geography
land use
and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these
begynn å lære
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere
and industries
including the distribution of populations and resources
demeanor
begynn å lære
outward behavior or bearing
They had a calm demeanor.
confronting
begynn å lære
meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
They were confronting the issue.
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
They studied parasites.
traced
begynn å lære
find or discover by investigation
They traced the origins.
emotion
mood
begynn å lære
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances
They showed emotion.
or relationships with others; a strong feeling
deter
begynn å lære
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
They tried to deter them.
charitable
begynn å lære
relating to the assistance of those in need
They made charitable donations.
charming
begynn å lære
very pleasing or attractive
They were charming.
diffusion
begynn å lære
the spreading of something more widely
They studied diffusion.
entanglement
begynn å lære
the condition of being involved in a complicated or difficult situation
They faced entanglement.
adaptability
begynn å lære
the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions
They showed adaptability.
accompany
begynn å lære
go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort
They accompanied their friend.
trauma
begynn å lære
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience
They experienced trauma.
landfills
begynn å lære
a place where waste material is buried under the ground
They visited landfills.
breath
begynn å lære
the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
They took a breath.
whispers
begynn å lære
speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords
They heard whispers.
diminish
begynn å lære
make or become less
The pain began to diminish.
compete
begynn å lære
strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
They compete in races.
enlists
begynn å lære
enroll or be enrolled in the armed services
They enlists in the army.
dissatisfied
begynn å lære
not satisfied or happy
They were dissatisfied.
disillusioned
begynn å lære
disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be
They were disillusioned.
comparatively
begynn å lære
relatively; by comparison
They were comparatively wealthy.
cubic
begynn å lære
having the shape of a cube; three-dimensional
They measured the cubic volume.
drafted
begynn å lære
prepare a preliminary version of (a document)
They drafted a contract.
eroded
begynn å lære
gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed (a natural feature) by wind
The coastline was eroded.
alleviating
begynn å lære
make (suffering or a problem) less severe
They were alleviating poverty.
chiefly
begynn å lære
mainly; mostly
They were chiefly concerned.
catalytic
begynn å lære
relating to or denoting catalysis
They studied catalytic reactions.
eyesore
begynn å lære
an ugly or unsightly object or building
The building was an eyesore.
stilts
begynn å lære
posts or poles supporting a structure
They built houses on stilts.
degeneration
begynn å lære
the process of degenerating or being degenerated
They studied degeneration.
systoles
begynn å lære
the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
They measured systoles.
delayed
begynn å lære
late or slow
The flight was delayed.
digestible
begynn å lære
capable of being digested
The food was easily digestible.
kent
begynn å lære
a county in southeast England
They visited Kent.
commuters
begynn å lære
a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis
The train was full of commuters.
densest
begynn å lære
most closely compacted or crowded; thickest
The forest was densest.
catastrophes
begynn å lære
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
They survived catastrophes.
conclude
begynn å lære
bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning
They conclude the meeting.
choking
begynn å lære
having severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
They were choking.
transmit
begynn å lære
cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another
They transmit the signal.
error
begynn å lære
a mistake
They made an error.
trojan
begynn å lære
a destructive computer program disguised as a harmless application
They detected a trojan.
carmaker
begynn å lære
a company that manufactures cars
They worked for a carmaker.
botanist
begynn å lære
an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants
They consulted a botanist.
circulatory
begynn å lære
relating to the circulation of blood or sap
They studied the circulatory system.
clause
begynn å lære
a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar consisting of a subject and predicate
They examined the clause.
confederates
begynn å lære
a person one works with especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice
They were confederates.
bride
begynn å lære
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
The bride wore white.
criterion
begynn å lære
a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
They established a criterion.
explanatory
begynn å lære
serving to explain something
They gave an explanatory note.
hill
begynn å lære
a naturally raised area of land not as high or craggy as a mountain
They climbed the hill.
dissected
begynn å lære
cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts
They dissected the frog.
eliminated
begynn å lære
completely remove or get rid of (something)
They eliminated the problem.
discern
begynn å lære
perceive or recognize (something)
They tried to discern the truth.
beware
begynn å lære
be cautious and alert to dangers
They were told to beware.
surpass
begynn å lære
exceed; be greater than
They tried to surpass their previous record.
syntax
begynn å lære
the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language
They studied syntax.
confer
begynn å lære
grant or bestow (a title or right)
moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her
carefree
begynn å lære
free from anxiety or responsibility
They had a carefree attitude.
intellect
begynn å lære
the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively especially with regard to abstract or academic matters
They valued intellect.
libretto
begynn å lære
the text of an opera or other long vocal work
They read the libretto.
heritable
begynn å lære
capable of being inherited
The trait was heritable.
edicts
begynn å lære
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
They followed the edicts.
gloom
begynn å lære
partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency
They felt gloom.
exhausted
begynn å lære
drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired
They were exhausted.
cuisines
begynn å lære
a style or method of cooking especially as characteristic of a particular country or establishment
much Venetian cuisine is based on seafood
impedes
begynn å lære
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
The rain impedes their progress.
explored
begynn å lære
travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it
They explored the caves.
harmonious
begynn å lære
tuneful; not discordant
They had a harmonious relationship.
comics
begynn å lære
a periodical containing comic strips
They read comics.
terror
begynn å lære
extreme fear
They felt terror.
compassion
begynn å lære
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
They showed compassion.
vigilant
begynn å lære
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
They remained vigilant.
colonialism
begynn å lære
the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country and exploiting it economically
They studied colonialism.
curate
begynn å lære
select and look after the items in a collection or exhibition
They curate the museum.
derivatives
begynn å lære
something that is based on another source
They studied derivatives.
contamination
begynn å lære
the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
They feared contamination.
soared
begynn å lære
fly or rise high in the air
The bird soared.
conquered
begynn å lære
overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force
They conquered the land.
resonate
begynn å lære
evoke or suggest images and emotions
The music resonate with them.
enriching
begynn å lære
improve or enhance the quality or value of
They found the experience enriching.
breaches
begynn å lære
an act of breaking or failing to observe a law or code of conduct
They had breaches of contract.
allies
begynn å lære
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
They were allies.
cable
They used a cable.
typically used for mooring or towing or for carrying electricity or telephone signals
begynn å lære
a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber
wanes
begynn å lære
decrease in vigor or extent; become weaker
The moon wanes.
cream
begynn å lære
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk and from which butter and other milk products are made
They added cream to the coffee.
connoisseurs
begynn å lære
an expert judge in matters of taste
They were connoisseurs of art.
benjamin
begynn å lære
a male given name
Benjamin was his name.
ushering
begynn å lære
show or guide (someone) somewhere
They were ushering guests.
tweak
begynn å lære
improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it
They tried to tweak the settings.
graphics
begynn å lære
visual presentations or images on some surface
They worked on graphics.
bladder
begynn å lære
a distensible sac or organ in animals serving as a receptacle for urine or sperm
They had bladder problems.
dizzying
begynn å lære
causing one to feel unsteady or amazed; bewildering
They experienced a dizzying height.
saint
begynn å lære
a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death
They prayed to the saint.
hydroponics
begynn å lære
the process of growing plants in sand with added nutrients but without soil
contempt
begynn å lære
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or deserving scorn
They showed contempt.
neon
begynn å lære
a gaseous chemical element that is inert; a noble gas of the atmosphere. Neon is used in some kinds of electric lamps.
They used neon lights.
advisor
begynn å lære
a person who gives advice in a formal or professional capacity
They consulted an advisor.
beret
begynn å lære
a round flattish cap of felt or cloth
They wore a beret.
entitlements
begynn å lære
the fact of having a right to something
They discussed entitlements.
scaffolding
begynn å lære
a temporary structure on themade usually of wooden planks and metal poles outside of a building
heuristics
begynn å lære
enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves
They used heuristics.
categorically
begynn å lære
in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct
They categorically denied it.
squash
soft
begynn å lære
crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat
They tried to squash the bug.
or out of shape
deceptive
begynn å lære
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
They found the advertisement deceptive.
bizarre
begynn å lære
very strange or unusual especially so as to cause interest or amusement
They saw bizarre sights.
competencies
begynn å lære
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
They demonstrated their competencies.
dengue
begynn å lære
an acute infectious tropical disease caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes
They contracted dengue.
cartilaginous
begynn å lære
consisting of or relating to cartilage
They studied cartilaginous fish.
crisp
typically in a way that is pleasant and appealing
dry
begynn å lære
firm
and brittle
biosphere
begynn å lære
the regions of the surface, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms.
They studied the biosphere.
cultivate
begynn å lære
try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill)
They tried to cultivate new skills.
intersection
begynn å lære
a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect
They met at the intersection.
crevices
begynn å lære
a narrow opening or fissure especially in a rock or wall
They found insects in the crevices.
empathetic
begynn å lære
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
They were empathetic.
colonizers
begynn å lære
a person or group that establishes a colony in a new land
They studied the colonizers.
confederate
begynn å lære
joined by an agreement or treaty
They were confederate states.
tardiness
begynn å lære
the quality or fact of being late; lateness
They were marked for tardiness.
elevate
begynn å lære
raise or lift (something) to a higher position
They tried to elevate the platform.
disinformation
begynn å lære
false information that is spread deliberately in order to deceive
combating
begynn å lære
take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable)
They were combating crime.
repository
begynn å lære
a place or receptacle where things are or may be stored
They used a data repository.
uptick
begynn å lære
a small increase or upward trend
They saw an uptick in sales.
deeper
begynn å lære
extending far or further down from the top or surface
They dug deeper.
brilliance
begynn å lære
exceptional talent or intelligence
They admired their brilliance.
bleaching
begynn å lære
the process of whitening or lightening something
They used bleaching agents.
nausea
begynn å lære
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
They felt nausea.
delving
begynn å lære
reach inside a receptacle and search for something
They were delving into the archives.
despised
begynn å lære
feel deep hatred or disapproval for (someone or something); detest
They were despised.
kinship
begynn å lære
a sharing of characteristics or origins
They felt a kinship.
extant
begynn å lære
still in existence; surviving
The documents are extant.
expedited
begynn å lære
speed up the progress of; hasten
They expedited the process.
palpable
begynn å lære
able to be touched or felt
They felt a palpable tension.
signifies
begynn å lære
be an indication of
The red light signifies danger.
brew
begynn å lære
make (beer or other alcoholic beverage) by fermenting malt and other ingredients
They brew beer.
apex
begynn å lære
the top or highest part of something especially one forming a point
They reached the apex of their career.
cathedral
They visited the cathedral.
with which the bishop is officially associated
begynn å lære
the principal church of a diocese
derided
begynn å lære
express contempt for; ridicule
They derided their efforts.
concerted
begynn å lære
jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated
They made a concerted effort.
mistrust
begynn å lære
suspicion or lack of trust
They felt mistrust.
displacement
begynn å lære
the moving of something from its place or position
They studied displacement.
coexistence
begynn å lære
the state or condition of existing at the same time or in the same place
They valued coexistence.
juncture
begynn å lære
a particular point in events or time
They arrived at a critical juncture.
deployed
begynn å lære
move (troops or equipment) into position for military action
They deployed the troops.
entomologists
begynn å lære
a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects
They consulted entomologists.
maya
begynn å lære
an illusion; one's own power to create illusions
They studied Maya culture.
adrenaline
breathing
especially in conditions of stress
begynn å lære
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands
and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion
increasing rates of blood circulation
statistic
begynn å lære
a fact or piece of data from a study of a large quantity of numerical data
They analyzed the statistic.
ethos
begynn å lære
the characteristic spirit of a culture or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations
They understood the ethos.
discarded
begynn å lære
get rid of as no longer useful or desirable
They discarded the trash.
bubbling
begynn å lære
form bubbles; produce or show bubbles
They saw bubbling water.
unbridled
begynn å lære
uncontrolled; unrestrained
They had unbridled enthusiasm.
spun
begynn å lære
draw out and twist (fibers) into thread or yarn
They spun wool.
crossbred
begynn å lære
bred from two different breeds or varieties
They studied crossbred animals.
yielded
begynn å lære
give way to pressure or influence
They yielded to demands.
coincided
begynn å lære
occur at or during the same time
The events coincided.
announcement
begynn å lære
a formal public statement about a fact
They made an announcement.
estate
They inherited an estate.
in particular
begynn å lære
an area or amount of land or property
continental
begynn å lære
forming or belonging to a continent
They traveled across the continental US.
contraption
begynn å lære
a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated
They saw a strange contraption.
cultured
begynn å lære
characterized by refined taste and manners and good education
They were cultured individuals.
entertained
begynn å lære
provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment
They entertained guests.
hesitate
begynn å lære
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
They hesitated to speak.
cheating
begynn å lære
act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage
They accused them of cheating.
coevolutionary
begynn å lære
the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution
They studied coevolutionary relationships.
aircraft
begynn å lære
any machine supported for flight in the atmosphere by buoyancy or by the dynamic reaction of the air against its surfaces
They saw an aircraft.
exuberance
begynn å lære
the quality of being full of energy and cheerfulness; ebullience
They showed exuberance.
annoying
begynn å lære
causing irritation or annoyance
They found the noise annoying.
composite
begynn å lære
made up of several parts or elements
They used a composite material.
crucified
begynn å lære
put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross especially as an ancient punishment
confuse
begynn å lære
cause (someone) to become bewildered or perplexed
They tried not to confuse the issue.
vessel
begynn å lære
a ship or large boat
They boarded the vessel.
largesse
begynn å lære
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others
They received largesse.
acupuncturists
begynn å lære
a person who practices acupuncture
They consulted acupuncturists.
defects
begynn å lære
a shortcoming or lack
They found defects in the product.
imperfect
begynn å lære
having flaws
They considered the world imperfect.
contemplative
begynn å lære
expressing or involving prolonged thought
They were contemplative.
bluffing
begynn å lære
try to deceive someone as to one's true strength or intentions by appearing confident or aggressive
They were bluffing.
subsumes
begynn å lære
contain or include within a larger category; encompass
The category subsumes many others.
circumnavigate
begynn å lære
sail or travel all the way around (something
They tried to circumnavigate the globe.
humming
begynn å lære
make a low steady continuous sound like that of a bee
They heard a humming sound.
calculate
begynn å lære
determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically
They tried to calculate the costs.
hurdles
begynn å lære
an obstacle or difficulty
They faced hurdles.
casual
begynn å lære
relaxed and unconcerned
They had a casual attitude.
prescribe
begynn å lære
advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone
They prescribed medication.
disparities
begynn å lære
a great difference
They studied disparities.
contend
begynn å lære
assert something as a position in an argument
They contend that it is true.
contradicts
begynn å lære
deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite
The evidence contradicts the claim.
prism
begynn å lære
a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures, and whose sides are parallelograms.
enshrine
begynn å lære
preserve or cherish (a right or idea)
They tried to enshrine the principles.
decompose
begynn å lære
break down or decay
The leaves began to decompose.
seep
begynn å lære
gradually trickle or ooze through or from something
Water began to seep through the cracks.
cohesion
begynn å lære
the action or fact of forming a united whole
They valued cohesion.
degrade
begynn å lære
reduce in quality or esteem
The soil began to degrade.
endocrine
begynn å lære
relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood or lymph
They studied the endocrine system.
desserts
begynn å lære
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
They ate desserts.
rebates
begynn å lære
a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax or a utility
They received rebates.
corroborated
begynn å lære
confirm or give support to (a statement or finding)
The evidence corroborated the claim.
quotient
begynn å lære
a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another
They calculated the quotient.
concurrently
begynn å lære
at the same time; simultaneously
They worked concurrently.
endometriosis
begynn å lære
a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain
They studied endometriosis.
craters
begynn å lære
a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon, typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other celestial body.
They saw craters on the moon.
briny
begynn å lære
of or relating to the sea or brine
They tasted the briny air.
commuting
begynn å lære
travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis
They were commuting daily.
reigned
begynn å lære
hold royal office; rule as king or queen
They reigned over the land.
quandary
begynn å lære
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
They faced a quandary.
anaerobically
begynn å lære
relating to or requiring an absence of free oxygen
They grew anaerobically.
carcinogenic
begynn å lære
having the potential to cause cancer
The substance was carcinogenic.
oculus
begynn å lære
a round or oval opening or window
They looked through the oculus.
immerses
begynn å lære
dip or submerge in a liquid
They immersed the cloth.
endures
begynn å lære
remain in existence; last
The tradition endures.
algorithms
begynn å lære
a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
They created algorithms.
ignite
begynn å lære
catch fire or cause to catch fire
The fire began to ignite.
adversity
begynn å lære
difficulties; misfortune
They overcame adversity.
gallons
begynn å lære
a unit of volume for liquid measure
They used gallons of water.
enacted
begynn å lære
make (a bill or other proposal) law
The law was enacted.
hydrosphere
begynn å lære
all the waters on the earth's surface such as lakes and seas
culling
begynn å lære
selective slaughter of wild animals
They were culling the herd.
curricula
begynn å lære
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
They designed the curricula.
envy
qualities
begynn å lære
a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions
They felt envy.
or luck
upend
begynn å lære
set or turn (something) on its end or upside down
They tried to upend the system.
competing
begynn å lære
striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
They were competing teams.
cuisine
or establishment
especially as characteristic of a particular country
begynn å lære
a style or method of cooking
region
actionable
begynn å lære
providing grounds for legal action
They had actionable evidence.
deterring
begynn å lære
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
They were deterring crime.
snail
begynn å lære
a mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn
They saw a snail.
indented
begynn å lære
having a surface or edge that is uneven; notched or serrated
The coast was indented.
capita
begynn å lære
per person
They measured income per capita.
advertisers
begynn å lære
a person or company that advertises a product or service
They worked with advertisers.
diffused
begynn å lære
spread out over a large area; not concentrated
The light was diffused.
clans
begynn å lære
a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent
They belonged to clans.
brownies
begynn å lære
a small square or oblong piece of rich usually chocolate cake
They ate brownies.
progeny
begynn å lære
a descendant or the descendants of a person or plant; offspring
They studied the progeny.
babble
begynn å lære
talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish or incomprehensible way
They heard babble.
wail
begynn å lære
a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain
They heard a wail.
mutation
begynn å lære
the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations, caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA
insertion
mutation is, ultimately, the only way in which new variation enters the species
conservancies
begynn å lære
an organization concerned with the conservation of natural resources
They established conservancies.
looms
begynn å lære
appear as a large especially in a threatening way
The storm looms.
altruism
begynn å lære
disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
They showed altruism.
distortions
begynn å lære
the action of distorting or the state of being distorted
They saw distortions.
strife
begynn å lære
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
They faced strife.
scatter
begynn å lære
throw in various random directions
They scatter the seeds.
corridor
begynn å lære
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
They walked down the corridor.
endorsement
begynn å lære
an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something
They received endorsement.
regina
begynn å lære
a Latin word meaning queen
Regina was the name.
connivance
begynn å lære
willingness to allow or be secretly involved in an immoral or illegal act
They were accused of connivance.
hoops
begynn å lære
a circular band or loop
They jumped through hoops.
tact
begynn å lære
adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
They showed tact.
clinched
begynn å lære
confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
They clinched the deal.
grieve
begynn å lære
feel intense sorrow
They grieve for their loss.
cherish
begynn å lære
protect and care for (someone) lovingly
They cherish their memories.
bleak
begynn å lære
not hopeful or encouraging; depressing
The future looked bleak.
desensitization
begynn å lære
the process of reducing sensitivity
They underwent desensitization.
posits
begynn å lære
put forward as fact or as a basis for argument
They posits the theory.
deadlines
begynn å lære
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
They met the deadlines.
serenity
begynn å lære
the state of being calm and untroubled
They found serenity.
reap
begynn å lære
receive (a benefit) as a consequence of one's own or other people's actions
They reap the rewards.
tinker
begynn å lære
attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way
They tried to tinker with the device.
prosthetics
begynn å lære
an artificial body part; a prosthesis.
three charities working there make prosthetics and help amputees to walk
causation
begynn å lære
the action of causing or producing
They studied causation.
cursor
begynn å lære
a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user
They moved the cursor.
democratize
begynn å lære
make (something) accessible to everyone
They tried to democratize knowledge.
canines
They studied canines.
often greatly enlarged in carnivores
begynn å lære
a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
enveloped
begynn å lære
wrap up or surround completely
They were enveloped in fog.
adversary
begynn å lære
one's opponent in a contest or dispute
They faced an adversary.
diminutive
begynn å lære
extremely or unusually small
They saw a diminutive figure.
dispossession
begynn å lære
the action of depriving someone of land or other possessions
They faced dispossession.
trinkets
begynn å lære
a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value
They collected trinkets.
unison
begynn å lære
simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech
They spoke in unison.
glimmer
begynn å lære
shine faintly with a wavering light
They saw a glimmer of hope.
badges
begynn å lære
a small piece of metal
nerd
begynn å lære
a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious
They called him a nerd.
conjure
begynn å lære
call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear
They tried to conjure a spirit.
encyclopaedic
begynn å lære
comprehensive in terms of information
They had encyclopaedic knowledge.
geek
begynn å lære
an unfashionable or socially inept person
They were considered a geek.
enforcing
begynn å lære
compel observance of (laws or rules)
They were enforcing the rules.
bore
begynn å lære
make (a hole) in something by drilling
They tried to bore a hole.
chapped
begynn å lære
of skin) cracked and rough especially through exposure to cold
They had chapped lips.
moist
begynn å lære
slightly wet; damp or humid
The air was moist.
conspired
begynn å lære
make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
They conspired to commit fraud.
suppress
begynn å lære
forcibly put an end to
They tried to suppress the revolt.
gridiron
begynn å lære
a framework of parallel bars or beams
They played on the gridiron.
amend
begynn å lære
make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer
They tried to amend the law.
conspiring
begynn å lære
making secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
They were conspiring against the government.
bounce
begynn å lære
move quickly up and down
The ball began to bounce.
howl
begynn å lære
a long doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf
They heard a howl.
defence
begynn å lære
the action of defending from or resisting attack
They strengthened their defence.
digest
begynn å lære
break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed by the body
They tried to digest the food.
trivial
begynn å lære
of little value or importance
They considered the matter trivial.
emissivity
begynn å lære
the relative ability of a surface to emit energy by radiation
They studied emissivity.
discord
begynn å lære
disagreement between people; lack of harmony between notes sounding together
They felt discord.
imposter
begynn å lære
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
They identified the imposter.
crucible
begynn å lære
a situation of severe trial leading to the creation of something new
They faced a crucible.
exhales
begynn å lære
breathe out (air) from the lungs
They exhales deeply.
environmentalists
begynn å lære
a person who is concerned with or advocates the protection of the environment
They were environmentalists.
blur
begynn å lære
make or become unclear or less distinct
The lines began to blur.
drone
begynn å lære
make a continuous low humming sound
They heard a drone.
wore
begynn å lære
past tense of wear
They wore coats.
chair
They sat in a chair.
with a support for the back
begynn å lære
a seat for one person
compensation
injury
typically money
begynn å lære
something
or suffering
awarded to someone as a recompense for loss
exclusion
begynn å lære
the process or state of excluding or being excluded
They faced exclusion.
interrupts
begynn å lære
stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process)
They interrupts the meeting.
evaluates
number
begynn å lære
form an idea of the amount
They evaluates the performance.
or value of; assess
hyoid
begynn å lære
a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue
They studied the hyoid bone.
sneak
begynn å lære
move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
They tried to sneak away.
conveying
begynn å lære
transport or carry to a place
They were conveying a message.
svelte
begynn å lære
slender and elegant
They had a svelte figure.
enclaves
begynn å lære
a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct
They lived in enclaves.
rebuttals
begynn å lære
an instance of rebutting evidence or an accusation
They prepared rebuttals.
preoccupied
begynn å lære
engrossed in thought or activity
They were preoccupied.
doves
begynn å lære
a stocky bird with a small head and a cooing voice
completion
begynn å lære
the action or process of finishing or completing something
They celebrated the completion.
volatile
begynn å lære
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably
The situation was volatile.
cracking
begynn å lære
break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts
They heard cracking sounds.
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.
steer
begynn å lære
(of a person) guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
he steered the boat slowly toward the busy quay
endorsed
begynn å lære
declare one's public approval or support of
They endorsed the candidate.
consisted
begynn å lære
be composed or made up of
The team consisted of members.
bibliographic
begynn å lære
relating to the description or cataloging of books or other written materials
They compiled bibliographic data.
impels
begynn å lære
drive or urge (someone) to do something
They were impels to act.
subatomic
begynn å lære
relating to phenomena or particles smaller than an atom
They studied subatomic particles.
accentuating
begynn å lære
make more noticeable or prominent
They were accentuating the positive.
dictators
begynn å lære
a ruler with total power over a country
They were dictators.
antique
begynn å lære
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 collected antiques.
debtor
begynn å lære
a person or institution that owes money
They were a debtor.
domes
begynn å lære
a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
They saw domes.
sprawl
begynn å lære
sit or lie spread out in an ungainly or awkward way
They saw the city sprawl.
appellation
begynn å lære
a name or title
They used an appellation.
antifreeze
begynn å lære
a liquid that is added to water to lower its freezing point
They used antifreeze.
sumacs
begynn å lære
a shrub or small tree of the cashew family
They saw sumacs.
curving
begynn å lære
form or move in a curve
They walked along a curving path.
pupae
begynn å lære
an insect in its inactive immature form between larva and adult
They studied pupae.

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