Pre-Newscape Vocab Flashcards
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kilometer
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ki’la-meter
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soot
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the black powder left by burnt wood or coal
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pale
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If one thing pales in comparison with another, it is made to seem much less important, serious, or good by it.
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integral
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Something that is an integral part of something is an essential part of that thing.
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collegiate
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belonging or related to a college or to college students
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meteor \ˈmē-tē-ər, -ˌȯr\
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a piece of rock or metal that burns very brightly when it enters the earth’s atmosphere from space.
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facilitate
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make (an action or process) easy or easier
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incline decline
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k-laine
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bear
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bore borne
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beholder
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observer
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toad
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a tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison.
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cheapskate
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meanie; miser
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phone booth
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telephone booth
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fixed-line telephone
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landline telephone
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bold text
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bolded text
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aphid
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a small bug which feeds by sucking sap from plants; a blackfly or greenfly. Aphids reproduce rapidly, sometimes producing live young without mating, and large numbers can cause extensive damage to plants.
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stylish
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fashionable, elegant and smart
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instantaneous simultaneous spontaneous
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spontaneous: performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus
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compliant
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(often compliant with) meeting or in accordance with rules or standards
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haze
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light mist, caused by particles of water or dust in the air, which prevents you from seeing distant objects clearly. Haze often forms in hot weather.
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heed take heed of
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v. pay attention to; take notice of n. careful attention
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subtle
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- (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe 2. making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something
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scuttle
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run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps
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beseech
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ask someone urgently and fervently to do or give something
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studious
1. spending a lot of time studying or reading 2. done deliberately or with a purpose in mind
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noted be noted for
famous be famous for
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sect
a group of people that has separated from a larger group and has a particular set of religious or political beliefs
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apprehension
1. a feeling of fear that something bad may happen 2. capture or arrest by the police 2. awareness and understanding of something
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satirize
use satire to criticize or make fun of
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load(vt.) lade(laden)
load: lade: be laden with:
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hay
grass which has been cut and dried so that it can be used to feed animals
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immense
extremely large or great
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figure of speech
rhetoric
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technician \tek-ˈni-shən\
1. an expert in the practical application of a science. 2. a person skilled in the technique of an art or craft.
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boggle mind-boggling boggle one's mind
be baffled or perplexed when trying to imagine something
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gooseflesh goosebumps
a pimply state of the skin with the hairs erect, produced by cold or fright
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pox spot pimple freckle
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font
(printing) a set of type of one particular face and size
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receptacle
1. container 2. electrical socket
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baptism of fire
a severe challenge
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tether
v. tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement n. a rope or chain with which an animal is tied
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arena \ē\
a level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held
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lane
1. a narrow road, especially in a rural area 2. a division of a road marked off with painted lines
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buffer
a person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things
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quarantine
[mass noun] a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed: put in quarantine/many animals die in quarantine.
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optimize
make the best or most effective use of
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leopard/panther; cheetah
Cheetah is a fastest-on-land leopard.
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jaguar \ˈja-ˌgwär\
an American tiger
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puma cougar
an American lion
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combustion
[mass noun] the process of burning something
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ward off
prevent from affecting or harming
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low-key
not elaborate, showy, or intensive; modest or restrained
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ascribe
attribute/owe(...to...)
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fine art
a type of art (such as painting, sculpture, or music) that is done to create beautiful things
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nugget
a solid lump; especially a native lump of precious metal
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jockey
1. a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a race 2. a person who operates or works with a specified vehicle, device, object, or material
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impotent \ˈim-pə-tənt\
lacking power or strength of a man : unable to have sex or unable to get or keep an erection
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omnipotent
almighty
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invaluable/priceless
extremely valuable or useful; valuable beyond estimation
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curfew
1. an order or law that requires people to be indoors after a certain time at night 2. the period of time when such an order or law is in effect 3. the time set by a parent at which a child has to be back home after going out
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Humvee
Hummer
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invite
abet,ferment,foment,provoke
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pass out
1. die 2. to lose consciousness
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stitch
a piece of thread that is passed through a piece of material with a needle medical : a special piece of thread that is used to hold a large cut or wound closed
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jerky
adj. 1. marked by quick rough motions or sudden starts and stops 2. foolish, stupid, or rude n. meat that has been cut into long strips and dried
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transitive verbs intransitive verbs
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widow \ˈwi-(ˌ)dō\
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tau·rine \ˈtȯ-ˌrīn\ bo·vine \ˈbō-ˌvīn\
of or relating to a bull/cow
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adrenaline \ə-ˈdre-nə-lən\
a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion (such as excitement, fear, or anger) and that causes the heart to beat faster and gives the person more energy
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taurine
a crystalline acid C2H7NO3S that is synthesized in the body from cysteine and methionine, is similar to amino acids but is not a component of proteins, and is involved in various physiological functions (as bile acid conjugation and cell membrane stabilization)
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lodge
1. to provide (someone) with a place to stay for a short period of time 2. to stay at a place for a short period of time 3. to become stuck or fixed in a specified place or position
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boarding school
a school where students can live during the school term
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day school
an elementary or secondary school held on weekdays; specifically : a private school without boarding facilities
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secondary school
a school intermediate between elementary school and college and usually offering general, technical, vocational, or college-preparatory courses
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He is right by me.
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sheriff
1. an elected official who is in charge of enforcing the law in a county or town of the U.S. 2. the highest official in a county or shire in England or Wales who represents the king or queen and who attends ceremonies and has legal duties 3. the most important judge in a county or district in Scotland
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screw around
1. to waste time with unproductive activity : dally 2. to have sexual relations with someone outside of a marriage or steady relationship : be sexually promiscuous
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turn in
1. to make an entrance by turning from a road or path 2. to go to bed
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intact
not broken or damaged : having every part; untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes : entire, uninjured
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come around
: to change direction : to return to a former condition especially : come to : to accede to a particular opinion or course of action
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for the record
for public knowledge : on the record
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off the record
not for publication
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scavenge
to search through waste, junk, etc., for something that can be saved or used
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mutilate
1. to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect 2. to cut off or permanently destroy a limb or essential part of : cripple
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ultimatum
a final threat : a promise that force or punishment will be used if someone does not do what is wanted
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scuba
an apparatus utilizing a portable supply of compressed gas (as air) supplied at a regulated pressure and used for breathing while swimming underwater
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plunge
to fall or jump suddenly from a high place
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nook
a small space or corner that is inside something
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capsize
of a boat : to turn over : to turn so that the bottom is on top
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calibrate
1. to adjust or mark (something, such as a measuring device) so that it can be used in an accurate and exact way 2. to measure (something) in an exact and precise way
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claymore
a large 2-edged sword formerly used by Scottish Highlanders; also : their basket-hilted broadsword
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1. improbable 2. impossible
1. unlikely to be true or to occur; also : unlikely but real or true 2. incapable of being or of occurring
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trove
1. discovery, find 2. a valuable collection : treasure also : haul, collection
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laver
a large basin used for ceremonial ablutions in the ancient Jewish Tabernacle and Temple worship
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hermit
a person who lives in a simple way apart from others especially for religious reasons
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on the fly
1 : in motion : busy 2 : while still in the air : without the ball bouncing 3 : in a hurry and often without preparation : hastily, spontaneously 4 : simultaneously with another task
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lagoon
an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar
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accessorial
1. of or relating to an accessory 2. of, relating to, or constituting an accession : supplementary
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accession \ik-ˈse-shən, ak-\
: the act or process by which someone rises to a powerful and important position : something that is added to a collection at a museum
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tenet
1. a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession
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trivial
not important
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affected
not natural or genuine
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rummage
to search for something especially by moving and looking through the contents of a place
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haphazard
adj.: having no plan, order, or direction n: chance
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inducement
1. a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions 2. the act or process of inducing 3. matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause, plea, or defense
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reservoir
: a usually artificial lake that is used to store a large supply of water for use in people's homes, in businesses, etc. : a place (such as a part of a machine) where a liquid is stored : an extra supply of something
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hiccup
: a sound in your throat that is caused by a sudden, uncontrolled movement of muscles in your chest after you have eaten or drunk too much or too quickly : a condition in which you make hiccups repeatedly : a small problem, change, or delay
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hilt
: the handle of a sword or dagger
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barrage 1. \ˈbär-ij\ 2., 3. \bə-ˈräzh, -ˈräj\
: a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation : artillery fire laid on a line close to friendly troops to screen and protect them : a vigorous or rapid outpouring or projection of many things at once (can also be a transitive verb)
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shaky
: not strong or steady in movement, sound, etc. : tending to shake because of weakness, strong emotion, etc. : weak and likely to break down, collapse, or fail : not impressive or effective
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spearhead
n. a person, thing, or group that organizes or leads something (such as a movement or attack) vt. to serve as leader or leading element of
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jumbo
a very large specimen of its kind
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fallout
: the radioactive particles that are produced by a nuclear explosion and that fall through the atmosphere : a bad effect or result of something
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tacit
expressed or understood without being directly stated
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atrocity \ə-ˈträ-sə-tē\
a very cruel or terrible act or action
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atrocious
: very evil or cruel : very bad
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propane
a colorless gas(C3H8) that is used for cooking and heating
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forage
n. : grasses and other plants that are eaten by animals (such as cows) vt. : (of an animal) to eat growing grass or other plants : to search for something (such as food or supplies)
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wary (be wary of)
not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
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vestige
: the last small part that remains of something that existed before : the smallest possible amount of something
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weary
: lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : bored or annoyed by something because you have seen it, heard it, done it, etc., many times or for a long time : causing you to feel tired
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ennui \ˌän-ˈwē\
a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or interest
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remnant
: the part of something that is left when the other parts are gone : a small piece of cloth that is left after the rest of the cloth has been sold
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stance
: a publicly stated opinion : a way of standing
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alibi
: a claim that you cannot be guilty of a crime because you were somewhere else when the crime was committed ; also : evidence which shows that such a claim is true : an excuse for not being somewhere or doing something
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screen(vt.)
:to give shelter or protection to with or as if with a screen : to examine (people or things) in order to decide if they are suitable for a particular purpose : to do a test on (someone) to find out if that person has or is likely to develop a disease : to do a test on (a person's blood, urine, etc.) to find out if the person has been using an illegal substance
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permission
: the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted : the act of permitting : formal consent
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allot \>\>\> allotment allocate \>\>\> allocation
allot: to give someone (an amount of something) to use or have allocate: to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.
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amphibia
amphibians
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ladle
a large and deep spoon with a long handle that is used for serving a liquid
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stew
: a utensil used for boiling : a hot bath : whorehouse
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utensil \yu̇-ˈten(t)-səl, ˈyü-ˌ\
: a simple and useful device that is used for doing tasks in a person's home and especially in the kitchen
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watercourse
a river, stream, etc.
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cleaver
a heavy knife with a wide blade used for cutting up large pieces of meat
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cheeky
rude and showing a lack of respect often in a way that seems playful or amusing
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grin
to smile widely
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playful
1 : full of play : frolicsome, sportive 2 : humorous, jocular
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frolic
full of fun : merry
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frolicsome
very lively and playful
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jocular \ˈjä-kyə-lər\
: liking to tell jokes : said or done as a joke
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ardent
having or showing very strong feelings
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graduated
: marked with lines for measuring : gradually increasing of a tax : increasing in rate as the thing being taxed (such as income) increases
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chunk
: a thick piece of something : a large amount or part of something
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chunky
: heavy, thick, and solid : somewhat fat : having a short and strong body
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preparative
preparatory
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maim
to injure (someone) very badly by violence
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felony
law : a serious crime (such as murder or rape)
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arbitrate
to settle an argument between two people or groups after hearing the opinions and ideas of both
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dredge
vt. : to dig, gather, or pull out with or as if with a dredge : to deepen (as a waterway) with a dredging machine : to bring to light by deep searching : to coat (food) by sprinkling (as with flour) n. : a machine or boat that removes mud, sand, etc., from the bottom or a lake, river, etc.
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seating
: seats or places to sit : a scheduled time when people are allowed into a performance, a meal, etc.
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appall
to cause (someone) to feel fear, shock, or disgust
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vie (with)
to strive for superiority : contend (with), compete (with)
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captivate
to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.
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allegiance
: loyalty to a person, country, group, etc.
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implacable \(ˌ)im-ˈpla-kə-bəl, -ˈplā-\
opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed
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pastel
n. : a type of chalk made from a powdery substance that is used for drawing and comes in many different colors : a drawing that is done using pastels : a pale or light color adj. : of or relating to a pastel : made with pastels : pale and light in color
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snoop (on)
to look for private information about someone or something
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inquisitive
: tending to ask questions : having a desire to know or learn more : asking too many questions about other people's lives
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seep
vi.: to flow or pass slowly through small openings in something n. : a spot where a fluid (as water, oil, or gas) contained in the ground oozes slowly to the surface and often forms a pool : a small spring : seepage
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seepage
an occurrence in which a liquid or gas flows or passes slowly through small openings
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port, larboard, starboard
... also: port: to turn or put (a helm) to the left starboard: to turn or put (a helm or rudder) to the right
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impulsive
: doing things or tending to do things suddenly and without careful thought : acting or tending to act on impulse : done suddenly and without planning : resulting from a sudden impulse
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pilfer
to steal things stealthily that are not very valuable or to steal a small amount of something
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filch
to steal (something that is small or that has little value)
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furtive, sneaky, backstairs, surreptitious \ˌsər-əp-ˈti-shəs\, clandestine \klan-ˈdes-tən\
done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed
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helm
: a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering; broadly : the entire apparatus for steering a ship : position of the helm with respect to the amidships position : a position of control : head
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disproportionate
having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected : too large or too small in relation to something
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psychedelic
adj. —used to describe a drug (such as LSD) that affects your thinking and causes you to see things that are not real : caused by the use of psychedelic drugs : suggesting the effects of psychedelic drugs by having bright colors, strange sounds, etc. n.: a psychedelic drug (such as LSD)
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apathetic
not having or showing much emotion or interest
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pathetic
: causing feelings of sadness and sympathy : very bad, poor, weak, etc.
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godly
believing in God and in the importance of living a moral life
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deteriorate
: to become worse as time passes : to make (something) worse
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sear \ˈsir\
: to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat : to cook the surface of (something, such as a piece of meat) quickly with intense heat
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pluralism
: a situation in which people of different social classes, religions, races, etc., are together in a society but continue to have their different traditions and interests : the belief that people of different social classes, religions, races, etc., should live together in a society
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proverbial
: of, relating to, or resembling a proverb : commonly spoken of : widely known
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parch
vt. : to toast under dry heat : to shrivel with heat : to dry or shrivel with cold vi. : to become dry or scorched
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afflict
to cause pain or suffering to (someone or something): inflict
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nauseous \ˈnȯ-shəs, ˈnȯ-zē-əs\
: feeling like you are about to vomit : causing you to feel like you are going to vomit : causing disgust
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nausea \ˈnȯ-zē-ə, -sē-ə; ˈnȯ-zhə, -shə\
the feeling you have in your stomach when you think you are going to vomit
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nauseate \ˈnȯ-zhē-ˌāt, -shē-, -zē-, -sē-\
vi. : to become affected with nausea : to feel disgust vt. : to affect with nausea or disgust
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overthrow
: to remove (someone or something) from power especially by force sports : to throw a ball over or past (someone)
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overturn
turn over
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broadly
in general
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grievous
causing great sadness, suffering, or pain : very serious or severe
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grave
vt. : dig, excavate : to carve or shape with a chisel : sculpture : to carve or cut (as letters or figures) into a hard surface : engrave : to clean and pay with pitch n. : an excavation for burial of a body broadly : a burial place : death adj. : authoritative, weighty : meriting serious consideration : important : likely to produce great harm or danger
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somber
: very sad and serious : having a dull or dark color
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mien \ˈmēn\
a person's appearance or facial expression
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demeanor
a person's appearance and behavior : the way someone seems to be to other people
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kindly (adj.)
having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others: kind
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viscous \ˈvis-kəs\ n. viscosity \vis-ˈkä-sə-tē\
of a liquid: thick or sticky: not flowing easily
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pitch
n. : a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars : any of various bituminous substances : resin obtained from various conifers and often used medicinally : slope also : degree of slope : rake : the distance between any of various things: as: distance between one point on a gear tooth and the corresponding point on the next tooth vt. : to cover, smear, or treat with or as if with pitch : to erect and fix firmly in place : to throw usually with a particular objective or toward a particular point: as : to throw (a baseball) to a batter :to put aside or discard by or as if by throwing
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batter
v. : to beat with successive blows so as to bruise, shatter, or demolish : bombard : to subject to strong, overwhelming, or repeated attack n. : a mixture consisting chiefly of flour, egg, and milk or water and being thin enough to pour or drop from a spoon : a mixture (as of flour and egg) used as a coating for food that is to be fried : an instance of battering
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bombard
n. : a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones vt. : to attack (a place) with bombs, large guns, etc. : to hit or attack (something or someone) constantly or repeatedly
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resin
n. : a yellow or brown sticky substance that comes from some trees and that is used to make various products : an artificial substance that is similar to natural resins and that is used to make plastics vt.: to treat with resin
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tine
one of the thin, pointed parts on a fork: prong
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headlong
adv. : with the head leading : without taking time to think about your actions adj. : steep, precipitous : lacking in calmness or restraint : precipitate : plunging headfirst
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precipitous
: very steep : happening in a very quick and sudden way : done too quickly and without enough thought or planning
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thorough \ˈthər-(ˌ)ō\
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squarely
: in a direct and honest way : in the exact location or position that is mentioned : in a way that makes direct contact
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spangle
n.: a small, shiny piece of metal or plastic that is used to decorate clothing vt.: to decorate or cover (something) with many small, shiny objects
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oceanic \ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik\
: of or relating to the ocean : occurring in or frequenting the ocean and especially the open sea as distinguished from littoral or neritic waters : vast, great
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jury
n. : a group of people who are members of the public and are chosen to make a decision in a legal case : a group of people who decide the winners in a contest adj.: improvised for temporary use especially in an emergency : makeshift
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makeshift
: a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
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crude
: existing in a natural state and unaltered by cooking or processing : very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill : rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable ; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way : very simple and basic in a way that is true but not complete
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cultivated
: raised or grown on a farm or under other controlled conditions : prepared and used for growing crops : having or showing good education, taste, and manners
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expedient
adj.: suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance : characterized by concern with what is opportune; especially : governed by self-interest n.: something done or used to achieve a particular end usually quickly or temporarily : an expedient action or solution
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annotate \ˈa-nə-ˌtāt\
to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.)
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accommodating
willing to do what someone else wants or requests
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detonate
: to explode or to cause (something, such as a bomb) to explode
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pigment
a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials; especially : a powdered substance that is mixed with a liquid in which it is relatively insoluble and used especially to impart color to coating materials (as paints) or to inks, plastics, and rubber
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rancor
an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly
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jade
n. : a broken-down, vicious, or worthless horse : a disreputable woman : a flirtatious girl : either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish: jadeite and nephrite v. : to wear out by overwork or abuse : to tire or dull through repetition or excess : to make ridiculous
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troubleshooter
: a person who finds and fixes problems in machinery and technical equipment (such as computers) : a person who tries to find solutions to problems or end disagreements
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pointed
: having a point : being an arch with a pointed crown also : marked by the use of a pointed arch : being to the point : pertinent : set, fixed
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treadmill
: an exercise machine which has a large belt that moves around while a person walks or runs on it : a boring or tiring activity, job, etc., in which you repeatedly do the same things
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oscillate \ˈä-sə-ˌlāt\
: to move in one direction and then back again many times : to keep changing from one belief, feeling, condition, etc., to an opposite one : to change in strength or direction regularly
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atone (for sins, etc.)
to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad
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expiate (sins, etc.) (with)
to do something as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad
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tweak
v. : to change (something) slightly in order to improve it : to make small adjustments to (something) : to injure (a part of your body) slightly : to pinch and pull (something) with a sudden movement n.: ...
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drool
v. : to let saliva flow out from the mouth : to show admiration or desire for something in an exaggerated way n.: saliva that drips from the mouth
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overdraw
to withdraw more money from (an account) than is available
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miscellaneous
including many things of different kinds
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grit
: very small pieces of sand or stone : mental toughness and courage
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incursion
a sudden invasion or attack : an act of entering a place or area that is controlled by an enemy
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speculation
: ideas or guesses about something that is not known : activity in which someone buys and sells things (such as stocks or pieces of property) in the hope of making a large profit but with the risk of a large loss (hype v./n.)
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narcotic
n. : a drug (such as cocaine, heroin, or marijuana) that affects the brain and that is usually dangerous and illegal medical : a drug that is given to people in small amounts to make them sleep or feel less pain adj. : having the properties of or yielding a narcotic : inducing mental lethargy : of, induced by, or concerned with narcotics
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elongate
v: to make (something) longer or to grow longer adj. : stretched out : slender
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connote
of a word : to make you think about (something) in addition to the word's meaning
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podium
: a raised platform for a speaker, performer, or the leader of an orchestra : a stand with a slanted surface that holds a book, notes, etc., for someone who is reading, speaking, or teaching
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statesman
: a usually wise, skilled, and respected government leader
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cavity
: a hole or space inside something : a hole formed in a tooth by decay
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denominate
: to give a name to : designate : to express or designate in some denomination
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denominator ant. numerator
mathematics : the number in a fraction that is below the line and that divides the number above the line
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aftermath
the period of time after a bad and usually destructive event
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caddy
a small box or chest
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GOP
Grand Old Party (Republican)
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aperture \ˈap-ə(r)-ˌchu̇r, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r\
: a hole or small opening in something : an opening that controls the amount of light that passes through a lens (such as a camera lens)
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nostril \ˈnäs-trəl\
one of the two openings of the nose
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intuit \in-ˈtü-ət\
to know or understand (something) because of what you feel or sense rather than because of evidence : to know or understand (something) through intuition
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cabinet
: a piece of furniture that is used for storing things and usually has doors and shelves : a group of people who give advice to the leader of a government
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stake
: a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something : a post that a person was tied to and burned on in the past as a form of punishment : something (such as money) that you could win or lose in a game, contest, etc.
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lieutenant
: an officer in the army, navy, or air force with a fairly low rank : an officer in a fire or police department who has a rank below a captain : an assistant to another, more powerful person : a person who represents and works for someone else
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waive
to officially say that you will not use or require something that you are allowed to have or that is usually required
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contraception
things that are done to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant
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plagiarism
the act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person : the act of plagiarizing something
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seedy
: dirty or in bad condition : not respectable or decent : having bad morals
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latch
vi. (on/onto) : to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms : to associate oneself intimately and often artfully n. : a device that holds a door, gate, or window closed and that consists of a bar that falls into a holder when it is closed and that is lifted when it is open : a type of door lock that can be opened from the inside by turning a lever or knob but can only be opened from the outside with a key
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treason \ˈtrē-zən\
the crime of trying to overthrow your country's government or of helping your country's enemies during war
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opacity \ō-ˈpa-sə-tē\
: the quality of a material that does not allow light to pass through it : the quality of being opaque : the quality of being difficult to understand or explain
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fluorescence
luminescence that is caused by the absorption of radiation at one wavelength followed by nearly immediate reradiation usually at a different wavelength and that ceases almost at once when the incident radiation stops also : the radiation emitted compare phosphorescence
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concourse
a large open space or hall in a public building
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deice
to remove ice from (something)
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rehab \ˈrē-ˌhab\
: a program for helping people who have problems with drugs, alcohol, etc. : the process of helping someone (such as an injured patient or a drug user) to become healthy again : the process of rehabilitating someone
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calzone
a food originally from Italy that consists of baked or fried dough folded over and filled with tomato sauce, cheese, etc.
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Frisbee
a plastic disc that you throw to someone who tries to catch it as part of a game
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tan
v. : to cause (skin) to become darker especially from being exposed to the sun's rays : to become darker especially from being exposed to the sun's rays : to change (the skin of an animal) into leather by a chemical process adj. : having skin that has been made darker by being exposed to the sun's rays : having a light brown color n. : a browning of the skin that is caused by the sun's rays : a light brown color
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clearance \ˈklir-ən(t)s\
: an official decision saying that someone has permission to do something : official permission for an aircraft, pilot, etc., to do something : the amount of space between two things
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fleece
n. : the woolly coat of a sheep : a soft cloth that is used to make warm clothes : a jacket made from this cloth v.: to deceive and take money from (someone)
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extortion
the crime of getting money from someone by the use of force or threats
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dough
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is baked to make bread, cookies, etc.
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falsify
to make (something) false : to change (something) in order to make people believe something that is not true
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syllabus
a list of the topics or books that will be studied in a course
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interchange
v. : to put each of two or more things in the place of the other : exchange : to change places mutually n. : the act of sharing or exchanging things : an area where two or more highways meet that is designed to allow traffic to move from one highway to another without stopping
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prototype \ˈprō-tə-ˌtīp\
: an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed : someone or something that has the typical qualities of a particular group, kind, etc. : a first or early example that is used as a model for what comes later
