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relish

Great enjoyment.

congestion

The state of being crowded with traffic or people.

cumulative

Increasing or increased in quantity or force by successive additions.

convention

A way in which something is usually done.

dainty

Delicately small and pretty.

ethnicity

The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition.

ideal

Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable.

altitude

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

breeze

A gentle wind.

migrants

A person who moves from one place to another

aftermath

The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.

disposal

The action or process of getting rid of something.

hazardous

Risky; dangerous.

veil

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.

panel

A small group of people brought together to investigate or decide on a particular matter.

noticeably

In a way that is easily seen or noticed; significantly.

flora

The plants of aor geological period. particular region

barely

Only just; almost not.

conceives

Form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind.

innumerable

Too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).

nourishment

The food or other substances necessary for growth and good condition.

inspection

Careful examination or scrutiny.

network

A group or system of interconnected people or things.

plain

Not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.

dominate

Have power and influence over.

floating

Resting or moving on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

kicking

Strike or propel forcefully with the foot.

entropy

Lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder.

aforementioned

Denoting a thing or person previously mentioned.

deficiencies

A lack or shortage.

curtail

Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

incendiary

Designed to cause fires.

quantify

Express or measure the quantity of.

evade

Escape or avoid especially by cleverness or trickery.

baffled

Totally bewilder or perplex.

flicker

Burn or shine unsteadily.

faint

Barely perceptible.

cloaks

Hide or disguise.

swoops

Move rapidly downward through the air.

parked

Bring (a vehicle) to a halt and leave it temporarily

summit

The highest point of a hill or mountain.

majestic

Having or showing impressive beauty or dignity.

grateful

Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

needle

A very thin used in sewing.

bracing

Fresh and invigorating.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

detect

Discover or identify the presence or existence of.

elderly

Old or aging.

blow

A stroke with the hand or a weapon.

boom

A deep resonant sound.

bind

Tie or fasten tightly together.

corruption

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power

diplomatic

Relating to or conducted through diplomats.

accredited

Officially recognized or authorized.

paired

Joined or matched in pairs.

parallel

Side by side and having the same distance continuously between them.

mature

Fully developed physically; full-grown.

peaks

The pointed top of a mountain.

bend

Shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.

bestow

Confer or present (an honor or gift).

quantities

The amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement.

optimal

Best or most favorable; optimum.

genome

The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.

opposing

In conflict or competition with.

revolt

Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.

flight

The action or process of flying through the air.

navigational

Relating to or used in navigation.

orderly

Neatly arranged or methodically organized.

modular

Constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use.

obligation

An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.

nationality

The status of belonging to a particular nation.

leverage

The exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever.

wreck

The destruction or serious damage of a ship or other vehicle.

merge

Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.

justification

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

supersonic

Involving or denoting a speed greater than that of sound.

custom

A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society

advocates

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

final

Coming at the end of a series.

event

A thing that happens or takes place

conceptual

Relating to or based on mental concepts.

cruise

Sail about in an area without a precise destination

bold

Showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.

ingrained

Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.

innate

Inborn or natural.

compressed

Flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together.

apparel

Clothing.

approximately

Close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time.

diverting

Cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

fertile

Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

implement

a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose.

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capability

The power or ability to do something.

convince

Cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.

weary

Feeling or showing tiredness

momentous

Of great importance or significance

evaporate

Turn from liquid into vapor.

negatively

In a way that is harmful or undesirable.

quarrelsome

Given to arguing.

indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

energetic

Showing or involving great activity or vitality.

peel

Remove the outer layer from (a fruit or shrimp).

ignited

Catch fire or cause to catch fire.

complies

Act in accordance with a wish or command.

interpreted

Explain the meaning of (information or actions).

grade

a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value.

leap

Jump or spring a long way or forcefully.

gastrointestinal

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

fracture

The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.

enduring

Lasting over a period of time; durable.

perilous

Full of danger or risk.

footage

Sections of exposed motion-picture film.

niche

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

outbreak

A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome such as war or disease.

consecutive

Following continuously.

manual

Relating to or done with the hands.

delay

Make (someone or something) late or slow.

knock

Strike a surface noisily to attract attention

harvests

The process or period of gathering in crops.

tribal

Relating to a tribe or tribes.

bane

A cause of great distress or annoyance.

outlets

A point from which goods are sold or distributed.

intentionally

Done on purpose; deliberately.

cunning

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

hasty

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency.

irony

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite

subsonic

Relating to or denoting a speed less than that of sound.

compile

Collect (information or material) in an organized form.

immerse

Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.

arrival

The action or process of arriving.

blasted

Used to express annoyance or contempt.

circumstance

A fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

impair

Weaken or damage (something

lethal

Sufficient to cause death.

grab

Seize (something) quickly and roughly.

adhere

Stick fast to (a surface or substance).

complexities

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.

drastic

Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme.

predetermined

Decided or settled beforehand.

dietary

Relating to diet or nutrition.

evil

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

prestige

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

occurrence

An incident or event.

elective

Optional or discretionary.

dire

(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.

definite

Clearly defined or determined; not vague or doubtful.

natal

Relating to the place or time of one's birth.

quarks

Any of a number of subatomic particles carrying a fractional electric charge

convenient

Fitting in well with a person's needs and plans.

adjust

Alter or regulate (something) in order to achieve accuracy or fit.

issue

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

penetrate

Succeed in forcing a way into or through (a thing).

falter

Start to lose strength or momentum.

harnessed

Control and make use of (natural resources)

acrobatic

Involving or capable of spectacular gymnastic feats.

forged

Create (a relationship or new conditions).

rein

Keep (someone or something) under control; restrain.

elegant

Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

indulgent

Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.

enticing

Attractive or tempting; alluring.

subsist

Maintain or support oneself especially at a minimal level.

fuse

Join or blend to form a single entity.

insulates

Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.

passions

Strong or extravagant fondness or enthusiasm for something.

denial

The action of declaring something to be untrue.

dive

Plunge headfirst into water.

abolish

Formally put an end to (a system or institution).

farther

At or to a greater distance; more remote.

vague

Of uncertain or unclear character or meaning.

loses

Become unable to find (something or someone).

ions

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

agenda

A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

quoted

Repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech)

introspection

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

confection

A sweet food or dish.

avid

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

dehydration

Excessive loss of water from the body or a tissue.

consultant

A person who provides expert advice professionally.

drones

A remote-controlled pilotless aircraft or missile.

laureate

A person who has been honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.

cassettes

A sealed plastic unit containing a length of audiotape or videotape.

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ideologies

A system of ideas and ideals

halve

Reduce (something) by a half.

swath

A large area of land or something else.

geared

Designed or organized to be suitable for a particular purpose or people.

beach

A pebbly or sandy shore

tactic

An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

immigrant

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

potassium

The chemical element of atomic number 19

handson

Involving or offering practical experience of something.

hits

An impact of one thing on another.

defend

Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.

odour

A distinctive smell

coalition

An alliance for combined action

banished

Expel (someone) from a country or place as a punishment.

patriarchal

Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men.

positioned

Place (someone or something) in a particular way or place.

fading

Gradually growing faint and disappearing.

adolescence

The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult.

exacerbate

Make (a problem or negative feeling) worse.

invisibility

The state of being unable to be seen.

locomotion

Movement or the ability to move from one place to another.

gargantuan

Enormous.

graveyard

A burial ground; a cemetery.

commemorating

Recall and show respect for (someone or something).

endow

Provide with a quality or asset.

mitigate

Make less severe or serious.

glacier

A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.

clumped

Gather or cause to gather into a compact group or mass.

untangle

Free (something) from a tangle or complication.

manufacture

Make (something) on a large scale using machinery.

probation

The release of an offender from detention

appraisals

An assessment of the value of something.

overfarming

Excessive cultivation of land or intensive agricultural practices that exhaust soil fertility or cause erosion.

invaluable

Extremely useful; indispensable.

manuscript

A book or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought

hydrated

Having absorbed water or moisture.

stance

The way in which someone stands

disastrous

Causing great damage.

investors

A person or organization that invests money in something.

vellum

Calfskin prepared as a surface for writing or painting.

pontificate

Express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

critic

A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.

chaos

Complete disorder and confusion.

literal

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.

particle

A minute portion of matter.

hungry

Feeling or displaying the need for food.

painful

Causing or marked by pain or distress.

hated

Feel intense dislike for.

epic

A long poem narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation.

quake

A tremor or shaking of the earth's surface.

honour

Special respect shown publicly.

fought

Take part in a violent struggle involving physical force or weapons.

abbreviation

A shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole.

demolished

Pull or knock down (a building or other structure).

allocate

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

cosmos

The universe seen as a well-ordered whole.

infancy

The state or period of early childhood or youth.

comprised

Consist of; be made up of.

mimicking

Imitate (someone or their actions or words)

imitating

Take or follow as a model; emulate.

quadrupled

Increase or be increased fourfold.

administered

Manage and be responsible for the running of (a business or organization).

quotations

A group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker.

interrelated

Connected or related to one another.

magnesium

The chemical element of atomic number 12

iconic

Relating to or of the nature of an icon.

intake

An amount of food or another substance taken into the body.

consequential

Following as a result; important; significant.

dysrhythmia

Abnormal heart rhythm.

improperly

In a way that is not correct or suitable.

offense

A breach of a law or rule; an illegal or immoral act.

overload

Load (something) to excess.

disbelief

Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real.

notoriously

Widely and unfavorably known.

atom

The basic unit of a chemical element.

clay

A stiff and is dried and baked to make bricks

paving

Material used to pave an area.

patrons

A person who gives financial or other support to a person

bots

An autonomous program on a network (especially the Internet) that can interact with systems or users.

confined

Restricted in area or scope; limited.

physician

A person qualified to practice medicine.

navigation

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

overview

A general survey or summary of a subject.

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nurturing

Care for and encourage the growth or development of.

aerobic

Relating to or requiring free oxygen.

cubic

Having the shape of a cube.

canvases

A piece of cloth stretched on a frame

factual

Concerned with what is actually the case.

approved

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

arsenal

A collection of weapons and military equipment.

emotion

A natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances

conclude

Bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning.

eardrums

A membrane in the ear canal that vibrates in response to sound waves and forms the boundary between the outer and middle ear.

midges

A small two-winged fly that is often seen in swarms.

hamstring

One of the tendons at the back of the knee.

boot

A sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle

chiefly

Mainly; primarily.

disillusioned

Disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be.

clause

A group of words with a subject and a verb.

refrains

Stop oneself from doing something.

mindset

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

clues

A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.

brittle

Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.

judgments

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

accompany

Go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

droplets

A very small drop of a liquid.

insectivorous

Feeding on insects.

meal

Any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten.

legacy

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.

peculiarities

An odd or unusual feature or habit.

multilateralism

The principle of participation by three or more parties

acquittal

A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

arbitrage

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities

levelled

Give a flat and even surface to.

drills

A tool or machine with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel

agonizing

Causing great physical or mental pain.

lingered

Stay in a place longer than necessary

petition

A formal written request

germanic

Relating to or denoting the branch of the Indo-European language family that includes English

ornaments

A thing used to adorn something.

hiking

The activity of going for long walks in the country or woods.

deity

A god or goddess.

collided

Strike violently one against the other.

alleviating

Make (suffering or a problem) less severe.

nonrenewable

Not able to be replenished or replaced by natural processes or used sustainably.

heritable

Capable of being inherited.

libretto

The text of an opera or other long vocal work.

booklet

A small book or pamphlet

picky

Difficult to please; fastidious.

devouring

Eat hungrily or quickly.

perplexed

Completely baffled; very puzzled.

dissected

Analyze (something) in minute detail.

ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

adenosine

A compound present in living tissue that plays a role in energy transfer.

stifle

Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).

nomadic

Relating to or characteristic of nomads.

adaptability

The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.

captivated

Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

observatory

A room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena.

geometric

Relating to or denoting geometry

assimilate

Take in (information or culture) and understand fully.

activate

Make (something) active or operative.

healing

The process of becoming or making sound or healthy again.

bizarre

Very strange or unusual

dizzying

Causing one to feel unsteady or amazed; bewildering.

grease

Animal or vegetable fat or oily substance

compassion

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

quakes

An earthquake.

lithium

The chemical element of atomic number 3

harmonious

Tuneful; not discordant.

neutrality

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict

enriched

Having had nutrients or vitamins added to improve nutritional value.

cavities

An empty space within a solid object; a hollow.

grander

Magnificent and imposing in appearance

exhaust

Drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out.

communicative

Willing to talk; tending to communicate.

neighbourhoods

A district especially a residential one.

toads

A tailless amphibian with a stout body and short legs

predecessors

A person who held a job or office before the current holder.

dissonance

Lack of harmony among musical notes.

cyber

Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computer technology and virtual reality.

interruption

The action of interrupting or the state of being interrupted.

espresso

Coffee made by forcing steam or hot water through ground coffee beans.

marvel

Be filled with wonder or astonishment.

taint

Contaminate or pollute (something).

noticing

Become aware of (something) by seeing or observing it.

amassing

Gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time.

neuropsychiatric

Relating to or denoting diseases involving both neurological and psychiatric aspects.

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hippocampus

The elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain

embark

Begin (a course of action)

disincentives

A factor that tends to discourage people from doing something.

hustle

Force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction.

bustle

Move in an energetic or noisy manner.

tweak

Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it.

voyages

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

beacon

A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning or celebration.

illuminate

Light up.

guerrilla

A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting

leans

Be in or move into a sloping position.

curate

Select and look after the items in a collection or exhibition.

arousing

Evoking or provoking (a reaction or interest).

deceptive

Giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.

squash

Flatten or crush (something) into a soft or pulp mass

acupuncturists

A person who practices acupuncture.

coincided

Occur at or during the same time.

raffle

A competition in which people buy numbered tickets for a chance to win various prizes.

individualism

The habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.

octopus

A sea animal that has a soft body and eight long arms.

boasts

Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements or abilities.

executions

The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan or course of action.

inconceivable

Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable.

barn

A large farm building used for storing grain or straw or for housing livestock.

engravings

A print made from an engraved plate or other surface.

crystal

A piece of a solid substance having a naturally geometrically regular form and a smooth surface.

intersection

A point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect.

confused

Unable to think clearly; bewildered or perplexed.

molded

Shaped or formed in a mold.

vessel

A ship or large boat.

displacement

The moving of something from its place or position by something else.

misplaced

Put in the wrong place.

newest

Most recent in origin; latest.

drilled

Make a hole in (something) with a drill.

neighbourhood

A district They lived in a quiet neighbourhood.

domesticated

Tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or for farm produce.

shield

A broad piece of metal or other material held by a soldier or warrior to ward off blows

adrenaline

a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing,

nutritious

Efficient as food; nourishing.

observant

Quick to notice or perceive things.

cultivate

Try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill).

waning

Decreasing in power or vigor; declining.

encryption

The process of encoding a message or information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it and those who are not authorized cannot.

morse

A code in which letters are represented by combinations of long and short signals of light or sound.

aiding

Help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.

questioned

Ask questions of (someone)

overshadowed

Appear more prominent or important than.

nomadism

The way of life of people who do not live permanently in one place but move according to the availability of pastures and food.

nomads

A person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.

yearning

A feeling of intense longing for something.

bloomers

Loose-fitting trousers gathered at the knee or ankle

kinship

Blood relationship.

tamed

Domesticated (an animal).

catalyzed

Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst.

relay

Receive and pass on (information or a message).

optimizing

Make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource).

nanotechnology

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers

envision

Imagine as a future possibility; visualize.

delving

Reach inside a receptacle and search for something.

hanging

Suspend or be suspended from above.

overweight

Above a weight considered normal or desirable.

acres

A unit of land area equal to 4

necessities

The state of being necessary; indispensable.

ashore

To or on the shore; on land.

capita

Per person.

strife

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

cuisine

A style or method of cooking or establishment.

disqualifying

Make (someone) ineligible for an activity or competition because they have broken a rule.

bury

Put or hide underground.

outlet

A place from which something is allowed to escape or pass out.

insist

Demand something forcefully

overuse

Make excessive use of.

corridor

A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.

aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination.

salinity

The concentration of dissolved salts in water.

inclination

A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.

hinder

Create difficulties for (someone or something)

offerings

A thing offered

crater

A large typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other object.

magma

Molten rock beneath the earth's surface.

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premieres

The first public performance of a play or film.

owes

Be under an obligation to pay or repay (something) in return for something received.

zenith

The time at which something is most powerful or successful.

lanes

A narrow road or track.

diurnal

Of or during the day; daily.

overcoming

Succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).

cauldron

A large metal pot with a lid and handle

optimally

In the most favorable or desirable way; best.

gardener

A person who tends or cultivates a garden as a pastime or for a living.

oecd

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

migratory

Relating to or denoting animals that migrate.

lava

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano or fissure

antique

A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality.

endorsed

Declare one's public approval or support of.

consisted

Be composed or made up of.

complement

A thing that completes or brings to perfection.

trivial

Of little value or importance.

flipping

Toss or move (something) with a sudden quick movement.

coaster

A small mat or plate placed under a bottle or glass to protect the table.

ministerial

Relating to a government minister or ministry.

antifreeze

A liquid which is added to water to lower its freezing point