400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL Flashcards
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Synonyms of “anticipate”
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<div> expect, foretaste, foresee, look forward to</div>
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Synonyms of “predict”
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foretell, forespell, forespeak
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Meaning of “Catastrophic”
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Extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin
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Meaning of “collide”
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(V) To come together with great or violent force<br></br><br></br>As usual, their holiday was ruined when their in-laws’ views on politics <span>collided</span> with their own.<br></br><br></br><i>Part of speech </i><span>collision</span><span><font><i>n</i></font></span>
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Synonyms of “collide”
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Clash, crash, smash
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meaning of “eruption”
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(n) A sudden, often violent, outburst<br></br><br></br>The <font>eruption</font><font> of Mount St. Helen's in 1980 caused 57 deaths and immeasurable change to the face of the mountain.<br></br><br></br>(n) A sudden release of pressure or tension </font>
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Meaning of “outburst”
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a sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.<br></br><br></br>The man greeted us with an <span><b>outburst</b></span> of invective.<br></br>
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Synonyms of “Drastic”
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Extreme, severe
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Synonyms of “impact”
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Effect, influence, impression
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Synonyms of “persevere”
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Persist, go on, continue, keep going, keep on
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Meaning of “Preserve”
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(v.) to protect, to keep from harm or enjury<br></br><br></br><div>all records of the past were zealously <span><b>preserved</b></span></div><div>freezing and canning can be reliable methods of <span><b>preserving</b></span> foods<br></br></div><br></br><br></br>(n.) A sweet spread made of any of a variety of berries.<br></br><br></br>a jar of cherry <span><b>preserve</b></span>.<br></br><br></br>
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Meaning of “Phrase”
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<b><i>n.</i></b><span> A short written or spoken expression.</span>
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Meaning of “Passage”
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<i><b>n.</b></i><font> </font>A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.<br></br><br></br><span><b>n</b></span><b>.</b> Part of a path or journey.
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Meaning of “Volcano”
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<span><i><b>n.</b></i></span> A vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
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Meaning of “meteor”
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<i><b>n.</b></i> A shooting star or falling star.
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Meaning of “Tremendous”
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<div><b><i>Adj. </i></b></div>
<div>Notable for its size, power, or excellence.</div>
<div><br></br></div>
<div>Extremely large or great<br></br></div>
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Synonyms of “tremendous”
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Gigantic, very great, huge, enormous, massive, immense
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Meaning of “erosion”
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<font>n. </font>
The changing of a surface by mechanical action, friction, thermal expansion contraction, or impact.
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Meaning of “strip”
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<b><i>v.</i></b> to remove or take away
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Meaning of “Devastate”<br></br>
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<span>v. </span><span>To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.</span>
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Meaning of “Diverse”
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<span><i><b>n.</b></i></span> Various; showing a lot of differences whitin a group
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Synonyms of “diverse”
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manifold, heterogeneous, various
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Meaning and synonyms of “evolve”
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<span><b><i>v.</i></b></span> To develop; to come forth<br></br><b><font>Parts of speech </font><span>evolution </span><span>n</span><span>, evolutionist </span><font>n</font><font>, evolutionary </font><font>adj<br></br> <br></br>Synonyms: develope, progress, make progress, advance, move forward</font></b>
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Synonyms of “inherent”
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inbuilt, ingrained, intrinsic
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Meaning of "Strait"
Adj. Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
n A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
n A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
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Meaning of "monumental"
Large, grand and imposing, taking a great amount of time and effort to complete
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Synonyms of "monumental"
huge, great, enormous, gigantic, massive
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Meaning of "terrain"
An area of land or the particular features of it.
A single, distinctive rock formation;
A single, distinctive rock formation;
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Meaning of "continent"
Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands
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Synonyms of "continent"
Main land
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Meaning of "Swamp"
n. A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water
v. To drench or fill with water
The boat was swamped in the storm.
v. to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.
I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system.
v. To drench or fill with water
The boat was swamped in the storm.
v. to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.
I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system.
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Meaning of "Outstanding"
prominent or noticeable; standing out from others
exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority
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Meaning of "pace"
1. Step.
A step taken with the foot
2. Way of stepping.
A manner of walking, running or dancing
3. Speed or velocity in general.
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Meaning of "deplete"
v. To greatly decrease the supply of a resource or material
Part of speech depletion
Part of speech depletion
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Meaning of "dispose of"
v. To get rid of, to throw away, to kill
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Synonyms of "dispose of"
dump, discard, lose, throw away, set aside, reject, abandon, eliminate
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Meaning of "Reservoir"
n. A place where a liquid is collected and stored
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Meaning of "Crude"
Being in a natural state.
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Meaning of "Prolong"
To extend in space or length; to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
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Meaning of "Blend"
A mixture of two or more things.
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Meaning of "self-restraint"
Control over your own actions or feeling that keeps you from doing things you want to do but should not do.
If you practice self-restraint and moderation, you should be able to stay on your diet.
If you practice self-restraint and moderation, you should be able to stay on your diet.
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Meaning of "Hull"
The body or frame of a vessel, such as a ship or plane
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Synonyms of "arbitrary"
capricious, whimsical, random, chance
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Meaning of "Deliberate"
Done on purpose; intentional.
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Meaning of "whim"
a fanciful impulse or whimsical idea
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
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Meaning of "athlete"
A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
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Meaning of "Infinitesimal"
adj. Immeasurably small
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Synonyms of "infinitesimal"
tiny
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Synonyms of "proportion"
Portion, percentage
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Meaning of "rate"
The cost per unit of a good or service; the motion or change that happens in a certain time
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Meaning of "afford"
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment
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Meaning of "detriment"
Harm, hurt, damage.
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Meaning of "gut"
v. To empty or hollow out
Usage tips Gut also means "the stomach of an animal"
Usage tips Gut also means "the stomach of an animal"
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Meaning of "Remodel"
To change the appearance, layout, or furnishings of.
the station was remodelled and enlarged in 1927
the station was remodelled and enlarged in 1927
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Synonyms of "overlap"
Intersect,...
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Meaning of "Retain"
v. To keep or hold
The rain fell so heavily that the banks of river could not retain all the water.
The rain fell so heavily that the banks of river could not retain all the water.
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Meaning of "Seep"
To pass slowly and for a long time, as a liquid or gas might
As the containers rusted, the toxic waste seeped into the ground.
As the containers rusted, the toxic waste seeped into the ground.
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Synonym of "seep"
Leak
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Meaning of "rust"
The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
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Meaning of "herb"
Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.
A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.
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Meaning of "county"
An administrative region of various countries.
Many county councils are now controlled by the Conservatives.
Many county councils are now controlled by the Conservatives.
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Meaning of "petrify"
To harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing mineral
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Meaning of "Permeate"
to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture
To enter and spread through
To enter and spread through
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Synonyms of "permeate"
Pervade
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Meaning of "Mud"
A mixture of water and soil or fine grained sediment.
Synonym(maybe): clay
Synonym(maybe): clay
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Meaning of "sediment"
A collection of small particles, particularly dirt, that precipitates from a river or other body of water.
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Meaning of "Deposit"
v. lay down (matter) gradually as a layer or covering.
Beds where salt is deposited by the tide
n. a layer or mass of accumulated matter.
The deposits of salt on the paintworkv. put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place.
place (something) somewhere for safekeeping.
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Synonyms of "sustain"
Incure
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Meaning of "Pervade"
To be in every part of; to spread through.
Cruel wars pervade history.
A smell of stale cabbage pervaded the air.
Synonyms: permeate, be diffused through
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Meaning of "excrement"
Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels, feces
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Meaning of "excrete"
To discharge material (including waste product) from a cell, body, or a system
excess bicarbonate is excreted by the kidney.
excess bicarbonate is excreted by the kidney.
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Meaning of "bowel"
The part of the digestive organs below the stomach
A part or division of intestines, usually the large intestine
A part or division of intestines, usually the large intestine
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Synonyms of "bowel"
Intestines, viscera
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Meaning of "gossip"
1. Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.
2. Idle talk about someone's private or personal matters, especially someone not present.
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Meaning of "corrode"
To be slowy weakened by chemical reaction
Sitting in salt water, the old coins corrode and became very easy to break.
Part of speech corrosion n, corrosive adj
Sitting in salt water, the old coins corrode and became very easy to break.
Part of speech corrosion n, corrosive adj
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Meaning of "detection"
Discovering something that cannot easily be found
With new medical technology, the detection of cancer is much easier nowadays.
With new medical technology, the detection of cancer is much easier nowadays.
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Meaning of "expeditiously"
Quickly and efficiently
Parts of speech expedite v, expedition n, expeditious adj
Parts of speech expedite v, expedition n, expeditious adj
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Synonyms of "gossip"
Chatter, scuttlebutt, scuttle-cask
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Meaning of "ingrained"
Adj. Being an element; present in the essence of a thing
Adj. Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
his deeply ingrained Catholic convictions
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Meaning of "innovative"
Ahead of the times, novel
The innovative use of props and lighting at the experimental theater drew many favorable comments.
The innovative use of props and lighting at the experimental theater drew many favorable comments.
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Meaning of "prop"
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
he looked around for a prop to pin the door open
he looked around for a prop to pin the door open
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Synonyms of "imitation"
Copying, echoing
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Antonyms of "imitation"
Creation
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Meaning of "smug"
Irritatingly pleased with oneself, offensively self-complacent. self-satisfied.
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
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Synonym of "irritating"
Annoying
He has the irritating habit of smoking during meals.
He has the irritating habit of smoking during meals.
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Meaning of "provoke"
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
Don't provoke the dog, it may try to bite you.
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Meaning of "invoke"
To call upon (a person, especially a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
To call on for support.
To call on for support.
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Meaning of "imprison"
v. To put in prison, confine
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Meaning of "confine"
To restrict; to keep within bounds
His thoughts were confined to how he might solve the problem.
he does not confine his message to high politics
His thoughts were confined to how he might solve the problem.
he does not confine his message to high politics
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Meaning of "vigilance"
Close and continuous attention.
security duties that demand long hours of vigilance.
security duties that demand long hours of vigilance.
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Meaning of "buff"
(informal) A person who is very interested in a particular subject; an enthusiast.
He’s a real history buff. He knows everything there is to know about the civil war.
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Meaning of "convey"
To transport from one place to another, to transmit or make known
A messeger conveyed the prince's letter to the commander of the army.
The worst part about being a doctor was when she had to convey bad news to a family.
Part of speech conveyance n, conveyor n
A messeger conveyed the prince's letter to the commander of the army.
The worst part about being a doctor was when she had to convey bad news to a family.
Part of speech conveyance n, conveyor n
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Synonyms of "nucleus"
a core
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Meaning of "fission"
The process whereby one item splits to become two.
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Meaning of "harness"
A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps.
(countable) A collection of wires or cables bundled and routed according to their function.
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"acqusition" parts of speech
acquire v, acquisitive adj
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Synonyms of "anomaly"
oddity, abnormality, irregularity
Parts of speech anomalous adj
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Synonyms of "indisputable"
Unquestionable, beyond doubt, inarguable, unarguable
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Meaning of "intervene"
v. To come between
The Mediterranean intervenes between Europe and Africa.
The Mediterranean intervenes between Europe and Africa.
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Meaning of "mediator"
One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.
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Meaning of "dispute"
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
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Meaning of "intuitively"
with skill or accuracy, but without special training or planning
without conscious reasoning
Parts of speech intuition n, intuitive adj
without conscious reasoning
Parts of speech intuition n, intuitive adj
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Meaning of "recede"
To move back or away from
Parts of speech recession n, recessive adj
Parts of speech recession n, recessive adj
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Synonyms of "recede"
Withdraw
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Meaning of "retrieve"
To bring or get back
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Meaning of "foyer"
A lobby, corridor, or waiting room used in a hotel, theater, etc.
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Meaning of "perception"
Conscious understanding of something.
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Meaning of "slant"
(n) A slop, an incline, inclination
(v) to lean, tilt or incline; to bias or skew
(v) to lean, tilt or incline; to bias or skew
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Meaning of "agnostic"
Believing that humans cannot know whether there is a god
Parts of speech agnosticism n
Parts of speech agnosticism n
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Meaning of "devoutly"
In a devout manner
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Meaning of "devout"
Absorbed in religious exercises
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Meaning of "devote"
To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter.
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Meaning of "animism"
The belief that natural objects, such as trees, have souls
Desert cultures that practice animism often believe that winds contain spirits.
Parts of speech animistic adj, animist n
Desert cultures that practice animism often believe that winds contain spirits.
Parts of speech animistic adj, animist n
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Meaning of "praise"
Worship, favourable presentation in words
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Meaning of "virtue"
Moral excellence
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone;
Her success proves the virtue of hard work.
An inherently advantageous or excellent quality of something or someone;
Her success proves the virtue of hard work.
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Meaning of "reverence"
An act of showing respect, such as bow
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Meaning of "heathen"
A person who does not follow a Christian religion; a pagan.
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Meaning of "leisure"
Free time, time free from work or duties.
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Meaning of "era"
A time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year.
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meaning of "amoral"
Neither moral nor immoral
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Meaning of "contemplate"
To consider touthfully
If you contemplate each step for so long, we will never complete this project on time.
If you contemplate each step for so long, we will never complete this project on time.
To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention;
To consider as a possibility.
I contemplated doing the project myself, but it would have taken too long.
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Meaning of "deify"
To worship as a god
To make a god of (something or someone).
To treat as worthy of worship
Parts of speech deity, deification
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Synonyms of "worship"
adoration, reverence, praise
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Antonyms of "praise"
blame, criticize
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Meaning of "ecclesiastical"
Relating to a church
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Meaning of "exalt"
To praise or honor
He would often exalt the virtues of his new wife.
He would often exalt the virtues of his new wife.
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Meaning of "pious"
Having or exhibiting religious reverence
Parts of speech piety
Parts of speech piety
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Meaning of "apathetic"
Void of feeling
Depression can cause one to become apathetic and lose interest in things that one typically enjoys.
Synonyms passionless, indifferent
Depression can cause one to become apathetic and lose interest in things that one typically enjoys.
Synonyms passionless, indifferent
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Meaning of "coexist"
Exist at the same time or in the same area
Traditional and modern values coexist in Africa
Traditional and modern values coexist in Africa
Exist in mutual tolerance despite different ideologies or interests.
The task of diplomacy was to help different states to coexist
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Meaning of "patriarch"
n. An old leader of a village or community
The tribe sought the advice of the patriarch in all important matters.
The tribe sought the advice of the patriarch in all important matters.
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Meaning of "Priest"
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
The priest at the Catholic church heard his confession.
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Meaning of "accomplish"
To finish successfully
he's not declaring it mission accomplished until the virus is extinguished
he's not declaring it mission accomplished until the virus is extinguished
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Synonyms of "accomplish"
fulfill, realize, complete, achieve
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Meaning of "aggravate"
To make worse; to anger or intensify
Running will aggravate your sore knees.
Running will aggravate your sore knees.
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Meaning of "sore"
Adj. Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
Her feet were sore from walking so far.
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Meaning of "decrepit"
Adj. Weakened or worn out because of age, illness, or excessive use
The once-beautiful building was now dirty, decrepit, and roofless.
The once-beautiful building was now dirty, decrepit, and roofless.
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Meaning of "infect"
To bring into contact with a substance that cause illness
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Meaning of "forensics"
n. The use of science and technology to investigate facts in criminal cases
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Meaning of "symptom"
A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.
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Meaning of "prognosis"
An educated guess of how something will develope, especially a disease
it is very difficult to make an accurate prognosis
it is very difficult to make an accurate prognosis
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Meaning of "grim"
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding
Life was grim in many northern industrial towns.
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Meaning of "treatment"
The process or manner of treating someone or something.
Medical care for an illness or injury.
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Meaning of "terminal"
Located at the end; approaching death
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Synonyms of "devastate"
destroy; raze (to structures); ruin
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Synonym of "virtue"
goodness
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Meaning of "heterogeneous"
Diverse in kind or nature; composed of diverse parts.
He had a large and heterogeneous collection of books.
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Meaning of "manifold"
Various in kind or quality, diverse.
The manifold meanings of the simple English word 'set' are infamous among dictionary makers.
Many in number.
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Meaning of "clergy"
Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained for religious service.
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Synonym of "preserve" as noun
jam; jelly; marmalade
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Meaning of "ward"
Protection, defence; protection place
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Meaning of "inflict"
To thrust upon; to impose.
They inflicted terrible pains on her to obtain a confession.
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Meaning of "humor"
The quality of being amusing, comical, funny
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Meaning of "sustain"
To maintain, or keep in existence
The professor had trouble sustaining students’ interest until the end of her lectures.
The professor had trouble sustaining students’ interest until the end of her lectures.
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Meaning of "motto"
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution.
The family motto is ‘Faithful though Unfortunate’.
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Meaning of "vessel"
A tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant
Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat
A container of liquid or other substance, such as a glass, goblet, cup, bottle, bowl, or pitcher.
Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat
A container of liquid or other substance, such as a glass, goblet, cup, bottle, bowl, or pitcher.
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Meaning of "liver"
A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.
Steve Jobs is a famous liver transplant recipient.
Steve Jobs is a famous liver transplant recipient.
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Meaning of "lung"
A biological organ that extracts oxygen from the air.
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Meaning of "ajar"
Slightly turned or opened.
The door was standing ajar.
The door was standing ajar.
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Meaning of "autopsy"
A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.
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Meaning of "dissect"
To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart
an animal's eye can be easily dissected.
an animal's eye can be easily dissected.
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Meaning of "cadavar"
Dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.
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Meaning of "thigh"
The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee.
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Meaning of "estate"
The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person.
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Meaning of "throat"
The front part of neck
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Meaning of "anesthesia"
Techniques for reducing sensation and feeling, especially to control pain
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A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation.
an abdominal ....
an abdominal ....
Meaning of "incision"
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Meaning of "cosmetic"
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
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Meaning of "complexion"
The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
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College v.s. Colleague
College means:
An academic institution.
A specialized division of a university.
(obsolete) a group of colleagues.
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Meaning of "certifiably"
In a manner that is officially recognized
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Meaning & synonym of "cure"
To restore to health
Synonym: heal
Synonym: heal
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Meaning of "implant"
To set in firmly, to insert in the body surgically
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Meanings of "tissue"
A group of similar cells that function together to do a specific job.
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Meaning of "Cheek"
The soft skin on each side of face, below the eyes
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Meaning of "procedure"
A specific way of performing or doing something
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Meaning of "attendant"
One who attends; a servant or valet
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Meaning of "evacuation"
leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection
The act of emptying, clearing of the contents, or discharging, including creating a vacuum.
The act of emptying, clearing of the contents, or discharging, including creating a vacuum.
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Meaning of "scar"
A mark on the skin left after a wound has healed; a lasting sign of damage, either mental or physical
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Meaning of "abdoman"
The area of the body that contains the pancreas, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs.
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Meaning of "rub"
To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
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Meaning of "gum"
The flesh around the teeth.
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Meaning of "numb"
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation
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Meaning of "liposuction"
A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.
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Meaning of "armpit"
The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
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Meaning of "infection"
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganism in a host
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Meaning of "astrological"
Related to the study of the position of stars, the sun, and the planets in the belief that they influence eartly events
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Meaning of "horoscope"
An astrological forecast of a person's future based on such information.
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Meaning of "divination"
n. Foretelling the future by finding patterns in physical objects
In turkey, women offer divinations by reading the dregs from a coffee cup.
Parts of speech divine v
In turkey, women offer divinations by reading the dregs from a coffee cup.
Parts of speech divine v
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Meaning of "dreg"
Sediments in a liquid
coffee dregs at the bottom of the cup
coffee dregs at the bottom of the cup
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Meaning of "haunt"
To continually appear (in the form of a ghost) in the same place or to the same person
Some say that the ghost of Princess Hilda haunts this castle, appearing as a headless form while she plays the Piano.
The picture of children dying in war have haunted me for a long time.
Some say that the ghost of Princess Hilda haunts this castle, appearing as a headless form while she plays the Piano.
The picture of children dying in war have haunted me for a long time.
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Meaning of "horror"
Strong fear mixed with disgust
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Meaning of "intermediary"
Acting as an agent between people or things
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Meaning of "plaintiff"
(law) A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers. One who initiates a lawsuit against another
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Meaning of "suit" in context of "law"
The attempt to gain an end by legal process; a lawsuit.
Proceedings brought by one person against another in a civil court.
If you take my advice, you'll file a suit against him immediately.
Proceedings brought by one person against another in a civil court.
If you take my advice, you'll file a suit against him immediately.
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Meaning of "meditate"
To reflect, to think quietly and deeply for a long time
Every morning, the monks meditated for three hours in complete silence.
Every morning, the monks meditated for three hours in complete silence.
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Meaning of "reflect"
To think seriously
People do that sort of thing every day, without ever stopping to reflect on the consequences.
To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface; To mirror.
A mirror reflects the light that shines on it.
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Meaning of "monk"
A male member of a monastic order who has devoted his life for religious service.
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Meaning of "phantom"
A dimly visible form, usually thought to be the spirit of a dead person, a sunken ship, etc.
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Meaning of "dim"
Not bright or colorful
Dimly: In a dim manner
Dimly: In a dim manner
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Meaning of "self-perpetuating"
Having the power to renew oneself for an indefinite period of time
It is difficult to escape from a lie, as they are often self-perpetuating.
It is difficult to escape from a lie, as they are often self-perpetuating.
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Meaning of "desperately"
Without regard to danger or safety; recklessly
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Meaning of "purge"
To clean thoroughly
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Meaning of "cemetery"
A place where the dead are buried; a graveyard or memorial park.
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Meaning of "scuffle"
A rough, disordering fight or struggle at close quarters
There were minor scuffles with police
There were minor scuffles with police
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Meaning of "superstition"
A belief, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way
she touched her locket for luck, a superstition she'd had since childhood
she touched her locket for luck, a superstition she'd had since childhood
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Meaning of "predispose"
To make someone inclined to something in advance; to influence
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Meaning of "smash"
To break (something inflexible) violently
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A group of people together
If you need help, please contact a member of the crew.
The crews of the two ships got into a fight.
If you need help, please contact a member of the crew.
The crews of the two ships got into a fight.
Meaning of "crew"
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Meaning of "wrath"
Great anger
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Meaning of "condemn"
To strongly critisized
To speak out against something in very strong terms
Religious radicals condemned the government for allowing alcohol to be sold in restaurant.
To speak out against something in very strong terms
Religious radicals condemned the government for allowing alcohol to be sold in restaurant.
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Meaning of "eternity"
Existence without end, infinite time
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Meaning of "aboard"
Adverb On board; into or within a ship or boat
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Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.
I was ... five minutes late
I was ... looking!
Meaning of "merely"
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Meaning of "Prone"
Lying face downward;
Predisposed, inclined.
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Meaning of "shipwreck"
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
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Meaning of "restrain"
To control or keep in check.
To restrict or limit.
decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
To restrict or limit.
decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget
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Meaning of "holistic"
Relating to a study of the whole instead of a separation into parts.
Synonym: wholistic
Antonym: atomistic
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Meaning of "ethnography"
The scientific description of peoples and cultures with their customs, habits, and mutual differences.
So, personally, I think accurate ethnography should still be the necessary subject of anthropology.
So, personally, I think accurate ethnography should still be the necessary subject of anthropology.
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Meaning of "wreck"
n. Something or someone that has been ruined.
He was an emotional wreck after the death of his wife.
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Meaning of "anthropology"
The holistic scientific and social study of humanity, mainly using ethnography as its method.
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Meaning of "skeptical"
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning
The Barens family hoped to domesticate the tiger, but thier neighbors were skeptical.
The Barens family hoped to domesticate the tiger, but thier neighbors were skeptical.
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Meaning of "archeologist"
Someone who is skilled, professes or practices archaeology
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Meaning of "archaeology"
The study of the past by excavation and analysis of its material remain
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Meaning of "dune"
A ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind
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Meaning of "assimilate"
v. To consume and incorporate, to be come similar
Not all of the overseas students could assimilate into the rigidly controlled school.
Not all of the overseas students could assimilate into the rigidly controlled school.
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Meaning of "cremation"
The act of burning dead body
Cremation is particullary common in japan, where land for burial is very limited.
Cremation is particullary common in japan, where land for burial is very limited.
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Meaning of "folklore"
Traditional myths of people transmitted orally
Through folklore, archaeologists have learned about the migration of Native American in North America.
Through folklore, archaeologists have learned about the migration of Native American in North America.
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Meaning of "relic"
Something left from a long-ago culture, time period, or person
Relics of the war can still found in the sand dunes along this shore.
Relics of the war can still found in the sand dunes along this shore.
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Meaning of "rite"
A ceremony meant to achieve a certain purpose
A religious custome.
A religious custome.
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Meaning of "ritually"
Adv. As part of a formal ceremony involving a required sequence of actions
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Meaning of "saga"
A long story about important events long ago
Many Americans families tell sagas about their ancestors' arrival in the United States.
Many Americans families tell sagas about their ancestors' arrival in the United States.
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Meaning of "vestige"
A visible trace that something once existed
The wilted flowers were the only vestige of their romantic weekend.
The wilted flowers were the only vestige of their romantic weekend.
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Meaning of "wilted"
Adj. (of plants) Drooping, typically due to lack of water.
The wilted flower were the only vestige of their romantic weekend.
The wilted flower were the only vestige of their romantic weekend.
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Meaning of "tame"
Not or no longer wild, domesticated
wild rabbits can be kept in captivity and eventually tamed.
wild rabbits can be kept in captivity and eventually tamed.
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Meaning of "blaze"
A fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.
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Meaning of "urn"
A metal vessel for serving tea or coffee.
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Meaning of "inhabitant"
n. someone or thing who lives in a place
Adj. Resident
Adj. Resident
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Meaning of "aborigine"
A native inhabitant of a country; a member of the original people.
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Meaning of "deceased"
No longer alive, dead
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Meaning of "nomadic"
Of or relating to nomads
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To survive on a minimum of resources.
They ... on eggs and beans most of the time.
They ... on eggs and beans most of the time.
Meaning of "subsist"
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Meaning of "camouflage"
A disguise or covering up.
To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing the way it looks.
To hide or disguise something by covering it up or changing the way it looks.
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Meaning of "disguise"
n. The appearance of something on the outside which masks what's beneath.
I put on dark glasses as a disguise.
I put on dark glasses as a disguise.
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Meaning of "circumcision"
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
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Meaning of "revered"
Respected or given reverence
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Meaning of "mayor"
The leader of a city, or a municipality, sometimes just a figurehead and sometimes a powerful position.
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Meaning of "debt"
The state or condition of owing something to another.
I am in your debt.
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Meaning of "punch"
A hit or strike with one's fist
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Meaning of "accuse"
charge (someone) with an offence or crime.
He was accused of murdering his wife's lover
He was accused of murdering his wife's lover
claim that (someone) has done something wrong.
He was accused of favouritism
To say that someone did something wrong (e.g. committed a crime)
Jordan was accused of using a stolen credit card to buy about $300 worth of electronic equipment.
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Meaning of "censure"
The act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong;
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Meaning of "ethnicity"
Race; common ancestry.
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Meaning of "discriminate"
To choose carefully among options
The governor wisley discriminated between urgent issues and those that could wait.
Usage tips if you discriminate against someone, you treat him/her unfairly because of ethnicity, sex, religion, or some other characteristic.
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To make distinctions
Since he was colorblind he was unable to discriminate between the blue and green bottles.
The governor wisley discriminated between urgent issues and those that could wait.
Usage tips if you discriminate against someone, you treat him/her unfairly because of ethnicity, sex, religion, or some other characteristic.
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To make distinctions
Since he was colorblind he was unable to discriminate between the blue and green bottles.
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Meaning of "intimidate"
To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear; to deter, especially by threats of violence
He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.
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Meaning of "timid"
Lacking in courage or confidence.
John's a very timid person. I'll doubt he'll be brave enough to face his brother.
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Meaning of "deter"
To prevent something from happening.
Strategists think not only about how to deter war, but about how war might occur
To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
Only a health problem would deter him from seeking re-election.
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Meaning of "prematurely"
Too soon or too early
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meaning of "trial"
Appearance at judicial court in order to examined
An opportunity to test something out
An opportunity to test something out
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Meaning of "prevail"
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency
Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.
Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.
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Meaning of "disobedience"
Refuse to obey
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Meaning of "deputy"
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.
As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.
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A firmly held belief.
she takes pride in stating her political .....
A judgement of guilt in a court of law.
she had a previous .... for a similar offence
Meaning of "conviction"
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Meaning of "ridge"
A chain of mountains.
A chain of hills.
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Meaning of "amend"
To change for the better
Parts of speech amendant
Parts of speech amendant
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Meaning of "biased"
Leaning unfairly in one direction
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Meaning of "counter"
To act in opposition to, to offer in response
The hockey player countered the punch with a smashing blow from his hockey stick.
Jane countered every accusation with a specific example of her achievement.
The hockey player countered the punch with a smashing blow from his hockey stick.
Jane countered every accusation with a specific example of her achievement.
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Meaning of "de facto"
Adj. Truly doing a job, even if not officially
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Meaning of "notion"
A belief, a fanciful impulse
The notion that older office equipment is unreliable is inaccurate.
One morning, she suddenly took the notion to paint her kitchen red.
The notion that older office equipment is unreliable is inaccurate.
One morning, she suddenly took the notion to paint her kitchen red.
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Meaning of "oppress"
To keep down by force; to weight heavily on
Factory management oppressed workers through intimidation.
The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners.
Factory management oppressed workers through intimidation.
The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners.
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Meaning of "paradigm"
A pattern or model, a set of assumption
The usual paradigm for economic growth in developed countries does not apply to some poor nations.
The usual paradigm for economic growth in developed countries does not apply to some poor nations.
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Meaning of "prejudiced"
Adj. Causing to judge prematurely and unfairly
Many consumers are prejudiced against commercial goods made in third-world countries.
Many consumers are prejudiced against commercial goods made in third-world countries.
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Meaning of "curriculum"
The courses of study offered by an educational institution
The teachers met to design a new curriculum for the Intensive English Program.
The teachers met to design a new curriculum for the Intensive English Program.
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Meaning of "distinctly"
Clearly
I distinctly remember saying that we would meet at noon.
Parts of speech distinction n, distinct adj
I distinctly remember saying that we would meet at noon.
Parts of speech distinction n, distinct adj
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Meaning of "distinction"
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.
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Meaning of "erudite"
Highly educated, a learned or scholarly person
Even though Stella was only a freshman, she considered erudite by both her classmates and her professors.
Even though Stella was only a freshman, she considered erudite by both her classmates and her professors.
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Meaning of "fortify"
To strengthen
The high-priced drink had extra vitamins and minerals to fortify the body.
Parts of speech fortification n
The high-priced drink had extra vitamins and minerals to fortify the body.
Parts of speech fortification n
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Meaning of "outlook"
A place from which something can be viewed.
Perched on the edge of the cliff was a hidden outlook.
An attitude or point of view.
He has a positive outlook on life.
Expectation for the future.
The outlook for temperature rises is worrying.
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Meaning of "perpetuate"
to preserve from extinction.
To prolong the existence of.
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Synonyms of "disguise"
camouflage
guise
mask
pretense
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Meaning of "perched"
(of a person) sit on something high or narrow.
Eve perched on the side of the armchair
(of a building) be situated above or on the edge of something.
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An organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine. This organ (of an animal) cooked as food.
Meaning of "kidney"
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Meaning of "stale"
No longer fresh, in reference to food, urine, straw, wounds, etc.
No longer fresh, new, or interesting, in reference to ideas and immaterial things; cliche, hackneyed, dated.
No longer nubile or suitable for marriage, in reference to people; past one's prime.
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Meaning of "parish"
The community attending that church, the member of parish
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Meaning of "tough"
Strong and resilient
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Meaning of "parochial"
Restricted in outlook; relating to local parish
Marla moved from her rural community to get away from its parochial thinking.
Sending your children to a parochial school can cost as much as sending them to college.
Marla moved from her rural community to get away from its parochial thinking.
Sending your children to a parochial school can cost as much as sending them to college.
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Meaning of "rigor"
Strictness, difficult situation that come from following rules strictly
The wrestler followed his diet with rigor.
The rigors of military life toughened the young men quickly.
The wrestler followed his diet with rigor.
The rigors of military life toughened the young men quickly.
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Meaning of "roster"
A list, especially of names
Two of the names on the roster were misspelled.
Two of the names on the roster were misspelled.
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Don't confused "roster" with "rouster"
The first mean:
The first mean:
A list, especially of names
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Meaning of "secular"
Worldly rather than spiritual; not related to religion
Originally, the university was related to a church, but that connection is gone and it's now totally secular.
Originally, the university was related to a church, but that connection is gone and it's now totally secular.
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Meaning of "hang"
To be remain suspended
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Meaning of "suspend"
To cause to stop for a period, to hang as to allow free movement
The trial was suspended when the judge learned that one of the jury members knew the defense lawyer.
The circus acrobat was suspended in midair.
The trial was suspended when the judge learned that one of the jury members knew the defense lawyer.
The circus acrobat was suspended in midair.
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Meaning of "circus"
A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.
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Meaning of "midair"
(n) A collision between two or more aerospace vehicles in flight;
(v) In the act of flight , airborne
(v) In the act of flight , airborne
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Meaning of "enroll"
To enter (a name) in a register, roll or list
To enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
They were eager to enroll new recruits.
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Meaning of "recruit"
A hired worker
These new recruits were hired after passing the interviews
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Meaning of "janitor"
Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building
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Meaning of "principal"
n. The chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college.
Adj. Primary; most important
Smith is the principal architect of this design.
Theprincipalcause of the failure was poor planning.
Adj. Primary; most important
Smith is the principal architect of this design.
Theprincipalcause of the failure was poor planning.
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Meaning of "principle"
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
We need some sort of principles to reason from.
a general scientific theorem or law that has numerous special applications across a wide field.
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Meaning of "destined" as noun
Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain
He is sure he is destined for fame.
He is sure he is destined for fame.
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Meaning of "destine" as verb
To have particular destination
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Meaning of "accomodate"
To adapt
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Meaning of "elegant"
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance
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Meaning of "elegance"
Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance or manner
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Meaning of "obligation"
an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
I have an obligation to look after her
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Meaning of "barrage"
A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons
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Meaning of "rebel"
A person who resists on established authority, often violently
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Meaning of "allegiance"
Loyalty
My allegiance to my country is based on respect for its principles.
My allegiance to my country is based on respect for its principles.
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Meaning of "Artillery"
Large guns that shoot powerful shells; army unit that handle such guns
An artillery barrage broke down the city's thick walls within seconds.
The 47th Artillery fired on rebels camped in the city center.
An artillery barrage broke down the city's thick walls within seconds.
The 47th Artillery fired on rebels camped in the city center.
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Meaning of "cease"
Stop
The lightning continued even after the thunder had ceased.
The army's testing of new weapons was a violation of the cease-fire agreement.
Usage tips Cease is found in official statement, not usually in everyday speech.
Parts of speech cessation n, ceaseless adj
The lightning continued even after the thunder had ceased.
The army's testing of new weapons was a violation of the cease-fire agreement.
Usage tips Cease is found in official statement, not usually in everyday speech.
Parts of speech cessation n, ceaseless adj
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Meaning of "private"
The lowest rank of the army
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Meaning of "in the trenches"
In the middle of the hardest fighting or work
With their unrealistic view of this war, our generals don't know what things are like out in the trenches.
Usage tips Creates an image of soldiers fighting in a long, dug-out place in the battlfield
With their unrealistic view of this war, our generals don't know what things are like out in the trenches.
Usage tips Creates an image of soldiers fighting in a long, dug-out place in the battlfield
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Meaning of "dug-out"
A pit used to catch and store rainwater or run off.
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Meaning of "mobilize"
To put members of a group into motion
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Meaning of "strategic"
Related to long-term plans for achieving a goal
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Meaning of "mosquito"
A small flying insect of the family culici....
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Meaning of "plague"
n. An epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence
v. To afflict with a disease or other calamity
v. To afflict with a disease or other calamity
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Meaning of "afflict"
To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
His younger child was afflicted with a skin disease
Synonyms: cause suffering to, cause trouble to
His younger child was afflicted with a skin disease
Synonyms: cause suffering to, cause trouble to
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Meaning of "calamity"
An event resulting in great loss
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Meaning of "tent"
A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather.
We were camping in a three-man tent.
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Meaning of "pavilion"
A light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place.
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Meaning of "lodge"
A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.
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Meaning of "recreation"
Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
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Meaning of "conquest"
Victory gained through combat
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Meaning of "quest"
A journey or effort in pursuit of a goal (often lengthy, ambitious, or fervent); a mission.
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Meaning of "fame"
The state of being famous or well-known and spoken of.
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Meaning of "stimulate"
To encourage into action.
The courses stimulate a passion for learning.
Raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological system).
The women are given fertility drugs to stimulate their ovaries
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Meaning of "ovary"
A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova
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Meaning of "annex"
To make something (usually land) part of another unit
Bardstown grew by annexing several farms at the north edge of town.
Bardstown grew by annexing several farms at the north edge of town.
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Meaning of "apex"
The highest point
Gregory knew that his running skills had to be at their apex during the tournament.
Usage tips Apex is often used to describe the high point of someone abilities.
Gregory knew that his running skills had to be at their apex during the tournament.
Usage tips Apex is often used to describe the high point of someone abilities.
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Meaning of "collapse"
To fall down , usually because of weakness
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Meaning of "conquer"
A defeat in combat
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Meaning of "defeat"
To overcome in battle or contest.
Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo.
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Meaning of "devise"
To find an original way to make an object or a plan
The soldiers devised a way to cross the river into enemy territory without being seen.
The soldiers devised a way to cross the river into enemy territory without being seen.
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Meaning of "invasive"
Aggressively entering into someone else's territory
Surgery with laser is less invasive than surgery with a knife or scalpel.
Parts of speech invade v, invasion n, invader n
Surgery with laser is less invasive than surgery with a knife or scalpel.
Parts of speech invade v, invasion n, invader n
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Meaning of "prevailing"
Strongest or most common
The prevailing attitude among our neighbors is to be friendly but not too friendly.
Parts of speech prevail v, prevalence n
The prevailing attitude among our neighbors is to be friendly but not too friendly.
Parts of speech prevail v, prevalence n
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Meaning of "scalpel"
A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.
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Meaning of " attitude"
State of mind,
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Meaning of "eventually"
In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
Eventually, after midnight, I arrived at the hote
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Meaning of "violation"
An action that breaks a law or agreement; mistreatment of something that deserve respect
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Meaning of "sculpture"
A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden
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Meaning of "malleable"
Able to be hammered into thin sheets; capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer, or by the pressure of rollers.
Flexible, liable to change.
My opinion on the subject is malleable.
His famously settled habits are, clearly, far less ingrained and far more malleable than are those of many of the critics who watch his films.
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Meaning of:
Sculpture
Scuffle
Skeptical
Scalpel
Sculpture
Scuffle
Skeptical
Scalpel
...
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Meaning of "peninsula"
A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
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"BCE" stands for
Before Common Era
Or
Before Christian Era.
Or
Before Christian Era.
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Meaning of "steep"
Near vertical gradient
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Meaning of "rode"
(v) Simple past tense of ride
(n) the line from the vessel to it's anchor
(n) the line from the vessel to it's anchor
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Meaning of "rude"
Bad mannered or impolite
she had been rude to her boss
she had been rude to her boss
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Meaning of "imply"
To say indirectly; suggest
What do you mean "we need to be more careful with hygiene"? Are you implying that I don't wash my hands?
What do you mean "we need to be more careful with hygiene"? Are you implying that I don't wash my hands?
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Meaning of "hygiene"
Cleanliness.
They have poor personal hygiene.
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Meaning of "meridian"
An imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, passing through the geographical poles
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Meaning of "veteran"
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
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Meaning of "chronologically"
In order according to time
Allen's book is arranged chronologically, from the First Crusade in 1095 to the fall of Granada in 1492.
Allen's book is arranged chronologically, from the First Crusade in 1095 to the fall of Granada in 1492.
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Meaning of "coincide"
Happen or exist at the same time
The Viking attacks on western Europe coincided with an abnormally warm period in the earth's climate.
Parts of speech coincidence n, coincidental adj, coincidentally adv
The Viking attacks on western Europe coincided with an abnormally warm period in the earth's climate.
Parts of speech coincidence n, coincidental adj, coincidentally adv
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Meaning of "consequence"
A result, often one much later in time than the cause
Usage tips Consequence usually implies something negative or serious about result.
Usage tips Consequence usually implies something negative or serious about result.
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Meaning of "deny"
Say that something is not true
Parts of speech denial n, deniably adv
Parts of speech denial n, deniably adv
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Meaning of "diminish"
Make something smaller or weaker; become smaller or weaker
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Meaning of "longitude"
A system of imaginary lines running from north to south along the Earth's surface, where each line is numbered from 0 to 180 west to east
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Meaning of "milieu"
General environment or surrounding
Many Vietnam veterans did not feel comfortable in the antiwar social milieu of the 1970s.
Many Vietnam veterans did not feel comfortable in the antiwar social milieu of the 1970s.
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Meaning of "Orwelian"
Frightening and overcontrolled by a government that interferes in nearly every aspect of personal life
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Meaning of "reconciliation"
Coming back together peacefully after having been enemies
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Meaning of "revisionism"
(historiography) The advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory or a view of historical events.
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Meaning of "advocacy"
The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something
As a politician, he is well known for his advocacy of women's rights.
As a politician, he is well known for his advocacy of women's rights.
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Meaning of "colony"
Region or governmental unit created by another country and generally ruled by another country.
Bermuda is a crown colony of Great Britain.
Bermuda is a crown colony of Great Britain.
A group of people with the same interests or ethnic origin concentrated in a particular geographic area
The Amana Colonies in Iowa were settled by people from Germany.
A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
ant colony
a colony of specialized polyps and medusoids
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Meaning of "rivalry"
An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
The Boston Bruins have a longstanding rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens.
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Meaning of "liable"
Open or subject as to a risk; susceptible.
Patients were liable to faint if they stood up too suddenly
Patients were liable to faint if they stood up too suddenly
Responsible by law; legally answerable.
The credit-card company is liable for any breach of contract
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Meaning of "grain"
The harvested seeds of various food crops, e.g. wheat, corn, barley.
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Meaning of "censor"
An official responsible for the removal of objectionable or sensitive content.
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Meaning of "censor" and "censure"
Censure: The act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong;
Censor: An official responsible for the removal of objectionable or sensitive content.
Censor: An official responsible for the removal of objectionable or sensitive content.
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Meaning of "intuition"
The ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.
we shall allow our intuition to guide us
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Meaning of "tulip"
A type of flowering plant
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Meaning and usage tips of "allocate"
To give out different amount for different purposes
Usage tips Things that can be allocated are things that can be "spent"-money, time, energy, etc.
Usage tips Things that can be allocated are things that can be "spent"-money, time, energy, etc.
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Meaning of "commodity"
A thing that can be bought and sold, such as grain, oil, or wood
Tulip bulbs were one of the most valuable commodities in seventeenth-centry Holland.
Usage tips A thing is called a commodity only in the context of buying or selling it.
Tulip bulbs were one of the most valuable commodities in seventeenth-centry Holland.
Usage tips A thing is called a commodity only in the context of buying or selling it.
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Meaning of "decline"
v. To decrease in power or amount
American's railroads declined because of the automobile dominated American life.
n. Downward movement, fall.
A weakening.
American's railroads declined because of the automobile dominated American life.
n. Downward movement, fall.
A weakening.
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Meaning of "arouse"
To stimulate feelings.
To sexually stimulate.
To wake from sleep or stupor.
To sexually stimulate.
To wake from sleep or stupor.
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Meaning of "stir"
Move or cause to move slightly.
Nothing stirred except the wind
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Meaning of "instinctively"
without being taught.
Fish instinctively know how to swim; most humans don't.
Teach: past tense: taught; past participle: taught
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Meaning of "equity"
The value of one's share in an investment
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Meaning of "inflation"
A situation in which prices for many items rise quite fast
Parts of speech inflate v, inflationary adj
Parts of speech inflate v, inflationary adj
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Meaning of "monopoly"
A situation, by legal privilege or other agreement, in which solely one party (company, cartel etc.) exclusively provides a particular product or service, dominating that market and generally exerting powerful control over it.
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Meaning of "trust"
A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.
Anti-trust laws are the broad group of state and federal laws that are designed to make sure businesses are competing fairly.
Anti-trust laws are the broad group of state and federal laws that are designed to make sure businesses are competing fairly.
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Meaning of "net"
After all costs have been subtracted from an amount
My gross salary is around $46,000, but my net pay is closer to $38,000.
My gross salary is around $46,000, but my net pay is closer to $38,000.
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Meaning of "gross"
The whole amount , entire, total before any deduction
Disgusting, nasty, coarse
Disgusting, nasty, coarse
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Meaning of "per capita"
For each person
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Meaning of "regulate"
Control according to a set of rules
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange is regulated by official of the exchange and by federal law.
Trading on the New York Stock Exchange is regulated by official of the exchange and by federal law.
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Meaning of "subsidy"
Money given by a government or other organization to suport an activity
Federal subsidies to grain farmers have helped them stay on business despite three years of bad weather.
Parts of speech subsidize v
Federal subsidies to grain farmers have helped them stay on business despite three years of bad weather.
Parts of speech subsidize v
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Meaning of "tangible"
Obviously real because it can be seen, touched, or otherwise observed
One tangible benefit of putting electrical cables underground is a clearer view of sky.
One tangible benefit of putting electrical cables underground is a clearer view of sky.
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Meaning of "conservative"
(n, politics) one who opposes changes to the traditional institutions of their country
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Meaning of "zealously"
with great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
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Meaning of "incursion"
An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion
Once your workday shuts down, you should not allow even the smallest incursion of professional concerns into your field of attention
Once your workday shuts down, you should not allow even the smallest incursion of professional concerns into your field of attention
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Meaning of "ethnic"
Of or relating to a group of people having common racial, national, religious or cultural origins.
There are many ethnic Indonesians in the Netherlands
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Synonyms of "patriarch"
elder
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Meaning of "stupor"
A state of reduced consciousness or sensibility.
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Meaning of "faint"
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; inclined to lose consciousness
I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic.
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Meaning of "breach"
(law) A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; non-fulfillment
breach of promise
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Meaning of "vast"
Very large or wide
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Meaning of "amid"
Sourrounded by; in the middle of; in the center of
our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
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Meaning of "accumulate"
To build up a large amount of something
Over several generations, the Hardington family accumulate vast wealth by buying and selling land.
Over several generations, the Hardington family accumulate vast wealth by buying and selling land.
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Meaning of "affluence"
Wealth and style of life that goes with it
Mohadzir grew up amid affluence, which poorly prepared him for his grad student days in crowded apartment with no servant.
Mohadzir grew up amid affluence, which poorly prepared him for his grad student days in crowded apartment with no servant.
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Meaning of "vascular"
Of, pertaining to, or containing vessels that conduct or circulate fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant.
Vascular organ means the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, or any other organ that requires the continuous circulation of blood to remain useful for transplantation purposes and does not include human tissue, bones, or corneas.
Vascular organ means the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, or any other organ that requires the continuous circulation of blood to remain useful for transplantation purposes and does not include human tissue, bones, or corneas.
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Meaning of "persevere"
To keep going, despite obstacles or discouragement; to maintain a purpose
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Meaning of "infraction"
A minor offence, petty crime
a violation; breach
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Meaning and antonyms of "ascend"
To move upward
He ascended to heaven upon a cloud.
To go up.
You ascend the stairs and take a right.
To succeed.
She ascended the throne when her mother abdicated.
To rise; to become higher, more noble, etc.
Our inquiries ascend to the remotest antiquity.
Antonyms
descend
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Meaning of "impoverish"
To make a person or group poor
The collapse of the steel industry impoverished several countries in eastern Ohio.
The collapse of the steel industry impoverished several countries in eastern Ohio.
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Meaning of "luxury"
Extreme comfort, beyond what anyone needs
Automakers try to give their cars an image of luxury by including extras like heated seat and sophisticated entertainment systems.
Automakers try to give their cars an image of luxury by including extras like heated seat and sophisticated entertainment systems.
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Meaning of "sophisticated"
Complicated, especially of complex technology.
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Meaning of "nobility"
A group of socially prominent people with special titles given by a king or queen, such as "duke" or "countess"
In the Middle Ages, the nobility supposedly followed a code that required them to take care of poorer people who lived near their estates.
Usage tips Nobility is used as a name for a group of distinguished people; it can also mean "a high dignified form of behaviour."
In the Middle Ages, the nobility supposedly followed a code that required them to take care of poorer people who lived near their estates.
Usage tips Nobility is used as a name for a group of distinguished people; it can also mean "a high dignified form of behaviour."
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Meaning of "supposedly"
according to what is generally assumed or believed
According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred.
According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred.
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Meaning of "dignify"
to give distinction to
to exalt in rank
to honor
to exalt in rank
to honor
make (something) seem worthy and impressive.
The Americans had dignified their departure with a ceremony
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Meaning of "prestige"
Honor and respect for being better than the average
The Grassleys enjoyed the prestige of living in the historic town, but they did not feel at home there.
The Grassleys enjoyed the prestige of living in the historic town, but they did not feel at home there.
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Meaning of "privileged"
Able to enjoy special advantages because of one's position(usually because being born into a wealthy or powerful family)
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Meaning of "prosper"
To do very well in one's business or personal life
Vergas prospered after finally patenting his new inventions.
Vergas prospered after finally patenting his new inventions.
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Meaning of "handout"
A gift to the poor or needy.
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Meaning of "faucet"
(Canada, US) A regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir, valve.
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Meaning of "marble"
A rock of crystalline limestone.
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Meaning of "cask"
A large barrel for the storage of liquid, especially of alcoholic drinks.
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Meaning of "flew"
simple past tense of fly
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Meaning of "dismantle"
To divest, strip of dress or covering.
Take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
The engines were dismantled and the bits piled into a heap
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Meaning of "aristocrat"
a member of the aristocracy.
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Meaning of "aristocracy"
A class of people considered superior to others
Her people belonged to the old aristocracy of New York.
Her people belonged to the old aristocracy of New York.
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Meaning of "maniac"
a person exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour.
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Meaning of "divest"
To undress
deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).
Men are unlikely to be divested of power without a struggle
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Meaning of "ambition"
Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame;
Desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
My son, John, wants to be a firefighter very much. He has a lot of ambition.
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Exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief.
It is my ............ hope that you will be able to take this project forward.
It is my ............ hope that you will be able to take this project forward.
Meaning of "fervent"
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...: To study an animal's anatomy by cutting it apart
...: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
...: An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion
....: A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation.
....: possible benefit that motivates a person to do a certain thing
...: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
...: An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion
....: A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation.
....: possible benefit that motivates a person to do a certain thing
Meaning of:
Dissect
Circumcision
Incursion
Incision
Incentive
Dissect
Circumcision
Incursion
Incision
Incentive
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Meaning of "deprive"
To take something away from
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Meaning of "confer"
To grant as a possession; to bestow.
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Meaning of "bestow"
To give; confer
Medals were bestowed on the winning team.
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Meaning of "exert"
To put in vigorous action.
I exerted myself in today's training.
To make use of, to apply, especially of something non-material.
He considered exerting his influence on John to gain an advantage for himself.
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Meaning of "vigorous"
Physically strong and active.
Rapid of growth.
She gave a vigorous defense of her beliefs
a tall, vigorous, and muscular man
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afflict/ inflict
Both afflict and inflict cause pain, but afflict means to cause suffering or unhappiness, something a disease does, but inflict means to force pain or suffering, like if you smack someone upside the head. If something afflicts you, it hurts. Cancer, death, arthritis, or even bad skin can afflict you. Afflict is often, but not always, followed by the preposition with:
It's also quite likely that he was afflicted with an eating disorder. (Slate)
He has never publicly revealed what type of cancer afflicted him. (New York Times)
Inflict is meaner. It's more aggressive — it actively hurts and causes problems. A self-inflicted wound is when you hurt yourself. Inflict is often, but not always, followed by on:
Some participants in the debate said the rule could unintentionally inflict economic harm on Africans. (Washington Post)
Five other men accused of taking part in the fight were convicted of hooliganism and inflicting light bodily injury. (Seattle Times)
Most injuries are self-inflicted; they're not necessarily inflicted by others. (New York Times)
The difference between the two is whether the emphasis is on the one suffering or the one causing the suffering. Afflict emphasizes who is doing the suffering. Inflict emphasizes the person or thing causing the suffering
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Meaning of "astound"
/əˈstaʊnd/
shock or greatly surprise.
The magician will astound you with his latest tricks.
What astounds me is that they never apologized.
shock or greatly surprise.
The magician will astound you with his latest tricks.
What astounds me is that they never apologized.
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Meaning of "astounding"
surprisingly impressive or notable.
The summit offers astounding views
432
Meaning of "intelligence"
Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.
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Meaning of "Alumni"
An individual alumnus or alumna.
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Meaning of "alumnus"
a graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.
alumnus (plural alumni, feminine alumna)
A male graduate.
alumnus (plural alumni, feminine alumna)
A male graduate.
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Meaning of "acquire"
To get something, usually something with special value or meaning
Bart hoped to acquire the 1898 D Indian Head penny, which would makes his collection complete.
Usage tips Unlike get, acquire implies that a possession has special value or meaning.
Bart hoped to acquire the 1898 D Indian Head penny, which would makes his collection complete.
Usage tips Unlike get, acquire implies that a possession has special value or meaning.
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Meaning of "assess"
To estimate the value of something
The Barnes building was assessed at $1.3 million, but it can probably sell for much more than that.
The Barnes building was assessed at $1.3 million, but it can probably sell for much more than that.
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A possession that has positive value
For a typical family, their home is their most valuable ... and their car is the next most valuable.
Usage tips Some of examples of ...(s) are real estate, cash, and stock shares.
For a typical family, their home is their most valuable ... and their car is the next most valuable.
Usage tips Some of examples of ...(s) are real estate, cash, and stock shares.
Meaning of "asset"
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Meaning of "lease"
To rent something for a long time (several months or years)
Some drivers prefer to lease a car rather than buy one.
0arts of speech lease n, lessor n, lessee n
Some drivers prefer to lease a car rather than buy one.
0arts of speech lease n, lessor n, lessee n
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Meaning of "liability"
Legal responsibility for harming a person or property; a disadvantage
Before you go river rafting, you sign a document releasing the trip leaders from liability in case of injury.
Henderson is just a liability to our work team, because he never finishes anything on time.
Before you go river rafting, you sign a document releasing the trip leaders from liability in case of injury.
Henderson is just a liability to our work team, because he never finishes anything on time.
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Meaning of "rafting"
The sport of guiding a raft while descending a river, especially through rapids known as white water rafting.
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Meaning of "raft"
A flat-bottomed inflatable craft for floating or drifting on water.
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Meaning of "proprietor"
Owner, usually of a business or building
The proprietor of Hekman's Windows is Nels Hekman, grandson of the people who established the factory.
Parts of speech proprietary
The proprietor of Hekman's Windows is Nels Hekman, grandson of the people who established the factory.
Parts of speech proprietary
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Meaning of "safeguard" as verb
To protect
A burglar-alarm system safeguards our house when we go away on vacation.
Usage tips safeguard implies continous protection over a long time.
A burglar-alarm system safeguards our house when we go away on vacation.
Usage tips safeguard implies continous protection over a long time.
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Meaning of "burglar"
A thief who steals from premises.
The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum.
The burglar made off with a large diamond from the museum.
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Meaning of "premises"
(plural only) land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.
446
Meaning of "sole"
Only
Many people have wanted to invest in Harry's publishing business, but he remains the sole owner.
Usage tips Sole almost always appears before the noun it modifies. It does not come after a linking verb like be.
Parts of speech Solely adv
Many people have wanted to invest in Harry's publishing business, but he remains the sole owner.
Usage tips Sole almost always appears before the noun it modifies. It does not come after a linking verb like be.
Parts of speech Solely adv
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Meaning of "compensate"
To give an employee money or other things in exchange for the work he or she does
My pay doesn't properly compensate me for my effort, but my other benefits, like health insurance, fill in the gap
Usage tips Compensate is often followed by a for phrase
My pay doesn't properly compensate me for my effort, but my other benefits, like health insurance, fill in the gap
Usage tips Compensate is often followed by a for phrase
448
Meaning of "dynamic"
Full of energy
This job requires a dynamic person, someone who will look for opportunities instead of just waiting around for them.
This job requires a dynamic person, someone who will look for opportunities instead of just waiting around for them.
449
Meaning of "enterprising"
Creative in thinking of ways to make money
Immigrants are often among the most enterprising members of society, partly because anyone brave enough to make an oversea move is likely to be a risk-taker
Parts of speech enterprise n (Note: There is no verb "to enterprise.")
Immigrants are often among the most enterprising members of society, partly because anyone brave enough to make an oversea move is likely to be a risk-taker
Parts of speech enterprise n (Note: There is no verb "to enterprise.")
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Meaning of "immigrant"
A person who comes to a country from another country in order to permanently settle there.
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To take advantage of; to treat inconsiderately in order to profit
The company tried to ... the low interest rates to expand operations.
The foreign mining company ...ed our copper resources and then simply left.
The company tried to ... the low interest rates to expand operations.
The foreign mining company ...ed our copper resources and then simply left.
Meaning of "exploit"
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Meaning of "incentive"
A possible benefit that motivates a person to do a certain thing
The city's willingness to support its public schools gave us an incentive to move here with our two young children.
The city's willingness to support its public schools gave us an incentive to move here with our two young children.
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Meaning of "industrious"
Willing to work hard
The Dutch settlements in Ottawa were founded by industrious farmers who objected to frivolous behavior such as dancing.
Usage tips Only people can be industrious; companies cannot.
The Dutch settlements in Ottawa were founded by industrious farmers who objected to frivolous behavior such as dancing.
Usage tips Only people can be industrious; companies cannot.
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Meaning of "settlement"
an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.
unions succeeded in reaching a pay settlement
one of the oldest Viking settlements in western Europe
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Meaning of "frivolous"
Silly, especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner.
not having any serious purpose or value.
frivolous ribbons and lacy frills
not having any serious purpose or value.
frivolous ribbons and lacy frills
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Meaning of "marginal"
Not very significant or effective
Our new advertising campaign had only marginal success, raising sales by a mere 3 percent.
Our new advertising campaign had only marginal success, raising sales by a mere 3 percent.
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Meaning of "raise"
(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
(transitive) To create, increase or develop.
(poker, intransitive) To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
(transitive) To create, increase or develop.
(poker, intransitive) To respond to a bet by increasing the amount required to continue in the hand.
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Meaning of "campaign"
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
an election campaign; a military campaign
The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign.
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Meaning of "mere"
boundary, limit;
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loosen (something, especially a rope).
...ing the outhaul allows you to adjust the sail
decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed.
the flow of blood ...ed off
work slowly or lazily.
Meaning of "slack"
461
Meaning of "hamlet"
A small village or a group of houses.
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Meaning of "helmet"
A protective head covering.
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Meaning of "testimony"
statements made by a witness in court.
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Meaning of "merit"
Value, success based on one's work, not on luck
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Meaning of "promote"
To move someone to a higher position in a company
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Meaning of "resign"
To quit one's job
Because of controversy over his leadership style, Morton resigned from his job as president.
Because of controversy over his leadership style, Morton resigned from his job as president.
467
A debate, discussion of opposing opinions
Meaning of "controversy"
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Meaning of "desperation"
a giving up of hope.
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Meaning of "pension"
a regular payment made by the state to people of or above the official retirement age and to some widows and disabled people.
men can draw a pension from the age of sixty-five
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Meaning of "spurt"
A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
a spurt of water; a spurt of blood
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Meaning of "gush"
To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
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Meaning of "retailer"
A retail sales company or salesman.
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Meaning of "outhaul"
A rope that is used to extend a sail along a spar
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Meaning of "Entrepreneurial"
Able to create business opportunities from wide variety of circumstances.
Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.
Many engineers of the 1970s made great computers, but only a few were entrepreneurial enough to see the business possibilities in the new machines.
Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.
Many engineers of the 1970s made great computers, but only a few were entrepreneurial enough to see the business possibilities in the new machines.
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Meaning of "sail"
A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along.
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Meaning of "retail"
Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices
We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.
We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.
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Meaning of "wholesale"
The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.
Synonym: bulk supply
Synonym: bulk supply
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Meaning of "assiduous"
Hard-working; industrious.
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Meaning of "orifice"
A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.
The orifice of a wound; the vagina and other orifices
The orifice of a wound; the vagina and other orifices
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Meaning of "aperture"
An opening; an open space; a gap; a hole
an aperture in a wall
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Meaning of "expose"
To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.
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Meaning of "summit"
A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.
In summer, it is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Shasta.
A gathering or assembly of leaders.
They met for an international summit on environmental issues.
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Meaning, synonym, and antonym of "departure"
The act of departing or something that has departed.
The departure was scheduled for noon.
Synonyms: leaving
Antonyn: arrival
The departure was scheduled for noon.
Synonyms: leaving
Antonyn: arrival
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Meaning of "distill"
To remove one liquid from a mixture of liquids by boiling; to get something valuable from a confusing mix or idea
The forest peoples of Southeast Asia distill an alcoholic drink called arak from a paste of palm berries.
Even though the professor's lecture are long and confusing, Brian can usually distill the main ideas from them.
The forest peoples of Southeast Asia distill an alcoholic drink called arak from a paste of palm berries.
Even though the professor's lecture are long and confusing, Brian can usually distill the main ideas from them.
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Meaning of "extract"
To take out
International mining companies came to the Malay Peninsula to extract the region's massive tin deposits.
International mining companies came to the Malay Peninsula to extract the region's massive tin deposits.
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To argue back and forth about a price
The customer and shopkeeper ...ed over the silver plate for more than an hour.
The customer and shopkeeper ...ed over the silver plate for more than an hour.
Meaning of "haggle"
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Meaning of "intrepid"
Fearless
For nearly 200 years, only the most intrepid colonists would cross the Appalachain Mountains.
For nearly 200 years, only the most intrepid colonists would cross the Appalachain Mountains.
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Meaning of "merchant"
A person who makes a living by selling things
A spice merchants of the eastern markets changed top prices to the Dutch and British sailors, who had come too far to sail away without buying.
A spice merchants of the eastern markets changed top prices to the Dutch and British sailors, who had come too far to sail away without buying.
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Meaning of "precede"
To go before, go in front of.
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Meaning of "propotionately"
In an amount appropriate to each of several recipients.
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Meaning of "recipient"
One who receives.
the recipient of money or goods
My e-mail never reached the intended recipient.
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Meaning of "shuttle"
To move back and forth between two places
The small jet shuttle between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore nearly every two hours.
The small jet shuttle between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore nearly every two hours.
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Meaning of "evaporation"
The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.
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Meaning of "seize"
To take something against its owner's will
Federal agents can seize private homes and other property possibly used in the production or sale of illegal drugs.
To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
"Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let it slip?"
Federal agents can seize private homes and other property possibly used in the production or sale of illegal drugs.
To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
"Look
If you had
One shot
Or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted
In one moment
Would you capture it
Or just let it slip?"
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Meaning of "slip"
lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance.
I slipped over on the ice
I slipped over on the ice
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Meaning of "exotic"
Foreign, especially in an exciting way.
an exotic appearance
Non-native to the ecosystem.
an exotic appearance
Non-native to the ecosystem.
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Meaning of "cinnamon"
دارچین
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Meaning of "bark"
The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
Other meaning...
Other meaning...
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Meaning of "cousin"
The son or daughter of a person’s uncle or aunt.
I think my cousin is a good man.
