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trite | adj: lacking originality or freshness; overused, common, or clichéd; lacking in depth or significance due to being overly familiar or predictable | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
delusion | n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
handy | adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use | |
dandy | n: a man who is excessively fastidious in his dress and manner; (adjective) very good | |
quote | v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services | |
oath | n: a solemn promise or affirmation, often made in a formal public setting, to do something or adhere to certain principles or beliefs; a formal declaration of one’s commitment to a particular course of action, organization, or duty | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
atom | n: the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, composed of a nucleus and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
pediatrics | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
asthma | n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing | |
develop | v: 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 | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
obesity | n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
relate | v: 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 | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
germ | n: 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 | |
medic | n: a person trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
predetermine | v: to decide or determine in advance; to establish or influence beforehand | |
individualize | v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc. | |
impatience | n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience | |
legislative | adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature | |
immersion | n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity | |
roundabout | n: a circuitous or indirect route or path; a traffic circle or rotary used to regulate the flow of traffic | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
headless | adj: having no head or lacking a head | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
top-down | adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
micro | n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
throughput | n: the amount of material or information that can be processed by a system or organization over a given period of time | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
protocol | n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement | |
tadpole | n: the aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad, characterized by a long tail and gills for breathing underwater | |
bureaucracy | n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives | |
tab | n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
companion | n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
exquisite | adj: extremely beautiful and delicate | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
meaningful | adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
contaminate | v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture | |
endocrine | adj: relating to the glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions and processes | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
emulate | v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else | |
observable | adj: that can be noticed or seen | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
onset | n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack | |
puberty | n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction | |
culmination | n: the peak highest point or climax of something, especially happening after a long time | |
observe | v: 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 | |
namesake | n: a person or thing with the same name as somebody or something else | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
urine | n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate | |
cohabit | v: to live together in a sexual relationship without being married; to inhabit or occupy the same space or dwelling | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
quintessence | n: the perfect example of a quality or class | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
mammalian | adj: of or relating to mammals, a class of warm-blooded vertebrate animals that typically nurse their young and have hair or fur on their skin; characterized by mammalian qualities, such as nurturing and protective behavior | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
stressor | n: something that causes stress or emotional tension | |
asbestos | n: a set of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that were previously used in various building materials, including insulation, roofing, and fireproofing, but later found to be carcinogenic and cause respiratory diseases | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
pollutant | n: a substance or agent that pollutes or contaminates the environment, typically through release into the air, water, or soil | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
cope | v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
antidepressant | n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
vodka | n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
entrap | v: to lure or trap someone into doing something they should not; to ensnare; to trick or deceive into an undesirable situation | |
cell-phone | n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly | |
dial | v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
hydrant | n: a pipe with a valve and spout, usually located on streets and used for drawing water, especially for firefighting purposes | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
prescribe | v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something | |
removal | n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place | |
asphalt | n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
infiltrate | v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
pollute | v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
impervious | adj: unable to be affected by something; not allowing something to pass through, especially fluid; unresponsive or indifferent to criticism or persuasion | |
cadmium | n: a soft, bluish-white metallic element with the atomic number 48 and the symbol Cd that is used in batteries, pigments, and other products and can be toxic if ingested or inhaled | |
neurotoxin | n: a poisonous substance that damages or destroys nerve tissue and causes neurological damage or dysfunction; a toxin that specifically targets the nervous system | |
brake | n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels | |
liner | n: a coating or covering, especially one used to protect a surface; a large commercial ship, especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule | |
hydrocarbon | n: an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon | |
medieval | adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450 | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
estuary | n: a place where a river meets the sea, typically where the fresh and saltwater mix | |
intercept | v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
regenerate | v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful | |
sequester | v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid. | |
airborne | adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air | |
signify | v: to indicate, represent, or communicate something, especially an idea or concept, often through a symbol, gesture, or word | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
rev | n: 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 | |
secondary | adj: of a lower rank, status, or importance about something else; not primary or central; derived from or caused by another source | |
insidious | adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
agency | n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action | |
lettuce | n: a leafy vegetable that is often used as a base for salads or sandwiches; it has green leaves and a mild flavor | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
tire | v: 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 | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
fallout | n: the radioactive dust in the air that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
mobilize | v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
resupply | v: to provide something with additional supplies or materials, often used for resupplying remote or distant outposts, such as military bases or science stations | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
masonry | n: the art or work of constructing buildings, walls, or other structures from carefully shaped and arranged blocks of stone, brick, or other materials | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
barn | n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
function | n: 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 | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
chimney | n: a vertical structure that channels smoke or gas from a fire or furnace out of a building; a hollow column or tube that facilitates air or fluid flow throughout a system | |
passive | adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition | |
airflow | n: the flow of air, especially around a moving object such as an aircraft or vehicle | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
ozone | n: a poisonous gas with the chemical formula O3, which has a strong smell | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
reflector | n: a surface or object that reflects light, sound, or heat in a specific direction, often used to redirect or focus these elements toward a desired target or area | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
lodge | n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
inefficient | adj: lacking the ability or skill and not making the best use of time, money, energy, etc. | |
combustion | n: the act or process of burning something | |
swap | v: to give something and receive something in trade | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
avid | adj: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, especially of an interest or activity | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
personalize | v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
migration | n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change | |
formerly | adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
canal | n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation | |
elk | n: a large species of deer native to North America and eastern Asia, known for its large antlers and imposing size | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
habitat | n: the type of natural environment in which an organism or group usually lives or occurs | |
livable | adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
moniker | n: a name or nickname, especially one that is unconventional or adopted rather than given | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
whistle | v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
pigeon | n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food | |
elicit | v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty | |
cooperative | adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
mutation | n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences | |
avian | adj: relating to or characteristic of birds | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
deadly | adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
well-fed | adj: having a plentiful and nutritious diet; being sufficiently nourished, and not experiencing hunger or malnourishment | |
nutritional | adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth | |
monopolize | v: (business) to have complete control or dominance over a particular market or industry, often to the exclusion of other competitors | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
commission | n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something | |
architectural | adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
buoy | n: a floating device typically used to mark a location in a body of water, often used as a navigational aid; a source of support or encouragement | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
seasick | adj: feeling ill or nauseous as a result of being on a ship or boat that is moving or rocking back and forth in a rough sea; suffering from motion sickness | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
wink | v: to close one eye briefly as a way of showing agreement, understanding, or flirtation; to emit a flashing light | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
beaver | n: a large, semiaquatic rodent with a wide, flat tail and webbed feet, noted for its ability to build dams and lodges | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
subscribe | v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program | |
rescript | n: an official written order or decree, particularly one issued by a government or other authority | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
chew | v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it | |
gum | n: 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 | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
delicious | adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell | |
chelate | n: a chemical compound or molecule that forms a bond or coordination with a metal ion or other species, often to stabilize or enhance its properties or to facilitate transportation within a biological system | |
agent | n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
augment | v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it | |
deplete | v: to reduce something, especially supplies of energy, money, etc., by a large amount; to use up resources or materials | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
harmless | adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
dredge | v: to remove debris or objects from a body of water or other areas by scooping or dragging, often using special equipment called a dredge; to bring something to the surface by this process | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
sludge | n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful | |
displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
interactive | adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
individuate | v: to distinguish or separate an individual or item from a group or collective; to develop or acquire distinct characteristics that differentiate someone or something from others |