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rubv: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
ridiculousadj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
tribologyn: the study of the properties and behavior of surfaces in relative motion, including friction, lubrication, wear, and adhesion
ancientadj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
discoveryn: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
amazingadj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
combinationn: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
spann: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
lensn: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
alleviatev: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
frictionn: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
lubricatev: to apply a substance, such as oil or grease, to reduce friction or wear on a surface
resistv: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
opposev: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
transferv: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
replacev: to take the place of something
eventuallyadv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
disappearv: to cease to exist or be visible
loosenv: to make something less tight, firm, or fixed; to free from restraint or constraint; to relax
stubbornadj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
rustn: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
boltn: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
budgev: to move or shift slightly, particularly with effort or resistance; to make or cause a slight change in something
definev: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
interactv: to communicate or react with somebody
relativeadj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
wigglev: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements
shiftingadj: constantly changing or moving
shiftn: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
involvev: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
interactionn: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
silkn: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
squirmv: to twist, wiggle, or contort the body uncomfortably or awkwardly, often due to embarrassment, discomfort, or nervousness
wooln: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items
anklen: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
jointadj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
crackv: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
fluidn: a substance that can flow and is not solid
essentiallyadv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
bubblen: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
tendonn: a strong, fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone
fellowadj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
suddenlyadv: quickly and unexpectedly
ballerinan: a female ballet (= a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing) dancer
slipperyadj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted
rosinn: a solid form of resin that is obtained from conifers and is used to make varnishes, adhesives, and other products; a sticky substance used on the bows of stringed instruments to improve the grip on the strings
sapv: to gradually weaken or drain strength, energy, or resources; to undermine or impair someone’s confidence or morale
powdern: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
scenarion: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
clumsyadj: lacking in grace or skill; awkward; cumbersome
injuryn: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
optimizev: to make the best or most effective use of something
manipulatev: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
destinev: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
crayonn: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring
frequentadj: happening constantly
enticev: to attract or lure someone with something desirable or tempting
shinyadj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
waxn: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
slidev: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
barefootadj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
toothpasten: a paste or gel used for cleaning the teeth and freshening the breath
toothbrushn: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth
plaquen: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
dentistn: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
developv: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
investigatev: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
removaln: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
incrediblyadv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
complexityn: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
gumn: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
salivan: the clear liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands in the walls of the mouth and throat, helping to lubricate food during chewing and digestion
dynamicsn: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
diamondn: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
probableadj: likely to happen or likely to be true
balancen: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
damn: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
routinen: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
tonguen: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
influencen: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
recallv: to remember something
lubricityn: the quality of being slippery, smooth, or polished; moral or ethical looseness or indulgence; sexual desire or lasciviousness
coefficientn: a numerical measure of a specific property or characteristic of a substance or system that is used in mathematical equations or formulas to predict behavior or outcomes; a factor that expresses the change in one variable per unit change in another variable
quantityn: the amount or number of something; magnitude
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
labn: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
basisn: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
petn: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
periodontaladj: relating to the supporting structures of teeth, such as the gums, bone, and connective tissue
diseasen: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
incorporatev: to include something as a part of a larger entity
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
magicaladj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
benchn: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
mimicv: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
locatev: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
hoodn: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
maintenancen: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
tirev: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
recommendv: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
regularlyadv: at regular intervals or times
treadv: to step or walk on something
monitorv: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
arrivaln: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
accidentn: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
accelerationn: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time
deceleratev: to slow down or reduce the speed of something; to decrease in speed
distancen: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
instinctivelyadv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
overcomev: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
fueln: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
efficiencyn: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
internaladj: of or relating to the inside of something
combustionn: the act or process of burning something
enginen: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
emissionn: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
consumptionn: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
identifyv: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
quadn: (short for quadrangle) a square or rectangular open area or courtyard, often surrounded by buildings or used for recreational or social purposes
perspectiven: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
roughlyadv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
equivalentn: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
barreln: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
noveln: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
componentn: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
turbinen: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
efficientadj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
reliableadj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
revn: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
aerospaceadj: pertaining to the design, engineering, science, and technology related to the Earth’s atmosphere and the exploration or use of space beyond it
environmentn: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
opposingadj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
actuatev: to cause a machine or equipment to start to work
weighv: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
manufacturev: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
encouragev: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
improvev: to make or become better

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