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typicaladj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
surveyn: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
engagev: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
engagingadj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
decisionn: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
relatev: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
overloadv: to put too much a load in or on something
questn: a long or challenging search for something
blindadj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
calorien: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
clapv: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
graduaten: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
upscaleadj: denoting products, services, or properties that are considered high-end, luxurious, or exclusive; (adverb) in a way that is high-class, luxurious, or intended to appeal to affluent consumers
groceryn: a shop that sells food and other household items
amusementn: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining
mustardn: a yellow or brown condiment that tastes spicy made from the seeds of various plants; (adjective) between yellow and brown
vinegarn: a sour liquid made by fermenting wine, cider, malt, or other alcoholic liquids, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and other household applications
tapv: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
occasionn: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
oliven: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
aislen: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
experimentn: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
jamn: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
boothn: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services
flavorn: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
jarn: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
oppositionn: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
mathematicsn: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
encounterv: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
waistn: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals
consequentadj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else
self-interestn: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
topicn: a subject that is being discussed or written about
emirn: a title of high rank used in some Islamic countries, typically for a ruler or governor; a member of a ruling family in such a country
retirementn: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
likelihoodn: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
correlationn: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
participatev: to take part in something
extremeadj: very great in amount or degree
percentilen: a measure of position in a frequency distribution expressed as a percentage of the total
negativeadj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
consequencen: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
equityn: the value of the shares issued by a company
purityn: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
recommendv: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
well-beingn: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
observev: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
delayv: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
procrastinatev: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring
medicaladj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
satisfyv: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
gazev: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
giantadj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
mayonnaisen: a thick, creamy condiment or sauce made by emulsifying (= the process of mixing two or more immiscible substances to form a stable mixture) egg yolks, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasonings; typically used as a spread, dip, or dressing for salads or sandwiches
contrastv: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
stunningadj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
displayv: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
proposev: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
techniquen: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
venuen: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
upsetadj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
ridv: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
extraneousadj: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand; not essential or necessary; coming from or existing outside of something
redundantadj: unnecessarily repetitive or excessive; exceeding what is necessary or essential; characterized by unnecessary repetition or duplication of efforts
optv: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
improvev: to make or become better
proctorn: a person who supervises or monitors an examination, often ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing cheating; a person who oversees the conduct of others, particularly in an educational or professional setting
gamblev: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
corporationn: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
littern: discarded or waste material, such as paper, packaging, or other debris, scattered in a careless or disorderly manner; a group of young animals born to an animal at one time; (verb) leave or scatter rubbish or trash in public or open places, rather than disposing of it properly
profitn: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
retailern: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities
saucen: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
employeen: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
automaticallyadv: without needing a direct human control
enrollv: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
cyclen: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
consumev: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
sessionn: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
vacationn: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
honkn: a loud, harsh sound made by a vehicle’s horn to signal a warning or attract attention
venturen: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
handlev: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
concreteadj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
differv: to be not like someone or something in some way
associatev: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
vividadj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
creditorn: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
opposedadj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
categorizev: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
corridorn: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
dividev: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
jewelryn: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
jazzn: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
uselessadj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
schemen: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
supposev: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
gradualadj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
complicatedadj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
germn: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
varyv: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
exterioradj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
enginen: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
gearn: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
defaultv: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
overwhelmv: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
preferencen: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
interiorn: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
decorn: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
excitev: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
motton: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
recapv: to repeat or summarize what has been said, decided, etc.
mitigatev: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
alternativen: one of two or more available possibilities or choice