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conspiracy Lernen beginnen		a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful They uncovered a conspiracy.
bloodstream Lernen beginnen		the blood circulating through the body of a person or animal The drug entered the bloodstream.
laureate Lernen beginnen		a person who has been awarded a prize or honor They were a Nobel laureate.
teased Lernen beginnen		make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful or unkind way They teased their friend.
agenda Lernen beginnen		a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting They set the agenda.
convicted Lernen beginnen		declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a court They were convicted of fraud.
confined Lernen beginnen		restricted in area or scope; limited They were confined to a small room.
heal Lernen beginnen		become sound or healthy again; make (a person or thing) sound or healthy again The wound began to heal.
communal Lernen beginnen		shared by all members of a community; for common use They had a communal meal.
perpetual Lernen beginnen		never ending or changing They sought perpetual peace.
decaying Lernen beginnen		rotting or decomposing They saw decaying leaves.
notoriously Lernen beginnen		widely and unfavorably known They were notoriously difficult.
chaos Lernen beginnen		complete disorder and confusion The city descended into chaos.
transcend Lernen beginnen		be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere) They tried to transcend their limitations.
crystallography Lernen beginnen		the branch of science concerned with the study of crystals and their structure They studied crystallography.
geology their history Lernen beginnen		the science that deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth They studied geology. and the processes which act on them
equality or opportunities especially in status Lernen beginnen		the state of being equal rights
shrouded Lernen beginnen		cover or envelop so as to conceal from view The mountain was shrouded in mist.
antioxidant They took antioxidants. especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products Lernen beginnen		a substance that inhibits oxidation
disastrous Lernen beginnen		causing great damage The storm was disastrous.
bets Lernen beginnen		a wager or gamble They placed bets.
discourses Lernen beginnen		written or spoken communication or debate They engaged in discourses.
camps typically used by soldiers tents Lernen beginnen		a place with temporary accommodations of huts refugees or other structures
exhaustion Lernen beginnen		a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue They suffered from exhaustion.
consequential Lernen beginnen		following as a result; important; significant They made consequential decisions.
wannabe Lernen beginnen		a person who wants to be like someone else or who tries to be part of a group of people They were a wannabe musician.
drummer Lernen beginnen		a person who plays a drum or drums They were a drummer in a band.
eruption Lernen beginnen		an act or instance of erupting The volcano had an eruption.
acclimatization Lernen beginnen		the process or state of adapting or becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment They underwent acclimatization.
warmth Lernen beginnen		the quality or state of being warm; moderate heat They felt the warmth of the sun.
banning Lernen beginnen		officially or legally prohibit (something) They were banning smoking.
engineer machines builds Lernen beginnen		a person who designs or public works or maintains engines
ancestor typically one more remote than a grandparent Lernen beginnen		a person They studied their ancestors. from whom one is descended
cart They used a cart. typically pulled by a horse or donkey and used for transporting goods Lernen beginnen		a vehicle with two or four wheels
fallacies They identified fallacies. especially one based on unsound argument Lernen beginnen		a mistaken belief
bucket Lernen beginnen		a round open container with a handle They carried a bucket.
civilised Lernen beginnen		at an advanced stage of social and cultural development They lived in a civilised society.
defendant company Lernen beginnen		an individual The defendant was found guilty. or institution sued or accused in a court of law
defendants Lernen beginnen		plural of defendant The defendants were found guilty.
bacon Lernen beginnen		cured meat from the back or sides of a pig They ate bacon.
descend Lernen beginnen		move or fall downward They watched the plane descend.
whirling Lernen beginnen		moving or causing to move rapidly around and around They saw whirling leaves.
brush used for cleaning or grooming or applying a substance hair Lernen beginnen		an implement with bristles or wire
canopy They sat under a canopy. especially a throne or bed Lernen beginnen		an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something
boycott organization Lernen beginnen		withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country They organized a boycott. or person) as a punishment or protest
captain Lernen beginnen		the person in command of a ship They were the captain of the ship.
clay pottery sticky fine-grained earth that can be molded when wet Lernen beginnen		a stiff and ceramics and is dried and baked to make bricks
boiled Lernen beginnen		having been cooked in boiling water They ate boiled eggs.
rover Lernen beginnen		a person who spends their time wandering or traveling They were a rover.
superstitious Lernen beginnen		having or showing a belief in superstitions They were superstitious.
stance and other sports); a person's posture especially when deliberately adopted (as in baseball Lernen beginnen		the way in which someone stands golf
critic Lernen beginnen		a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something They were a critic.
goldsmith Lernen beginnen		an artisan who makes objects out of gold They were a goldsmith.
allocate Lernen beginnen		distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose They allocated funds.
demolished Lernen beginnen		pull or knock down (a building or other structure) The building was demolished.
incubate They incubated the eggs. especially eggs) at a suitable temperature so that it develops Lernen beginnen		keep (something
accelerator Lernen beginnen		a pedal or other device controlling the speed of a motor vehicle They pressed the accelerator.
collagen They studied collagen. widely used in purified form for cosmetic surgical treatments Lernen beginnen		the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues
carbohydrate starch Lernen beginnen		any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars They ate carbohydrates. and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body.
ruthless Lernen beginnen		having or showing no pity or compassion for others They were ruthless.
geography land use and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these Lernen beginnen		the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere and industries including the distribution of populations and resources
demeanor Lernen beginnen		outward behavior or bearing They had a calm demeanor.
confronting Lernen beginnen		meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent They were confronting the issue.
parasite Lernen beginnen		an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense They studied parasites.
traced Lernen beginnen		find or discover by investigation They traced the origins.
emotion mood Lernen beginnen		a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances They showed emotion. or relationships with others; a strong feeling
deter Lernen beginnen		discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences They tried to deter them.
charitable Lernen beginnen		relating to the assistance of those in need They made charitable donations.
charming Lernen beginnen		very pleasing or attractive They were charming.
diffusion Lernen beginnen		the spreading of something more widely They studied diffusion.
entanglement Lernen beginnen		the condition of being involved in a complicated or difficult situation They faced entanglement.
adaptability Lernen beginnen		the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions They showed adaptability.
accompany Lernen beginnen		go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort They accompanied their friend.
trauma Lernen beginnen		a deeply distressing or disturbing experience They experienced trauma.
landfills Lernen beginnen		a place where waste material is buried under the ground They visited landfills.
breath Lernen beginnen		the air taken into or expelled from the lungs They took a breath.
whispers They heard whispers. especially for secrecy Lernen beginnen		speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords
diminish Lernen beginnen		make or become less The pain began to diminish.
compete Lernen beginnen		strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others They compete in races.
enlists Lernen beginnen		enroll or be enrolled in the armed services They enlists in the army.
dissatisfied Lernen beginnen		not satisfied or happy They were dissatisfied.
disillusioned Lernen beginnen		disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed it to be They were disillusioned.
comparatively Lernen beginnen		relatively; by comparison They were comparatively wealthy.
cubic Lernen beginnen		having the shape of a cube; three-dimensional They measured the cubic volume.
drafted Lernen beginnen		prepare a preliminary version of (a document) They drafted a contract.
eroded water Lernen beginnen		gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed (a natural feature) by wind The coastline was eroded. or other natural agents
alleviating deficiency Lernen beginnen		make (suffering They were alleviating poverty. or a problem) less severe
chiefly Lernen beginnen		mainly; mostly They were chiefly concerned.
catalytic Lernen beginnen		relating to or denoting catalysis They studied catalytic reactions.
eyesore Lernen beginnen		an ugly or unsightly object or building The building was an eyesore.
stilts Lernen beginnen		posts or poles supporting a structure They built houses on stilts.
degeneration Lernen beginnen		the process of degenerating or being degenerated They studied degeneration.
systoles Lernen beginnen		the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries They measured systoles.
delayed Lernen beginnen		late or slow The flight was delayed.
digestible Lernen beginnen		capable of being digested The food was easily digestible.
kent Lernen beginnen		a county in southeast England They visited Kent.
commuters Lernen beginnen		a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis The train was full of commuters.
densest Lernen beginnen		most closely compacted or crowded; thickest The forest was densest.
catastrophes Lernen beginnen		an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster They survived catastrophes.
conclude Lernen beginnen		bring (something) to an end; arrive at (a judgment or opinion) by reasoning They conclude the meeting.
choking Lernen beginnen		having severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air They were choking.
transmit Lernen beginnen		cause (something) to pass on from one place or person to another They transmit the signal.
error Lernen beginnen		a mistake They made an error.
trojan Lernen beginnen		a destructive computer program disguised as a harmless application They detected a trojan.
carmaker Lernen beginnen		a company that manufactures cars They worked for a carmaker.
botanist Lernen beginnen		an expert in or student of the scientific study of plants They consulted a botanist.
circulatory Lernen beginnen		relating to the circulation of blood or sap They studied the circulatory system.
clause Lernen beginnen		a unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar consisting of a subject and predicate They examined the clause.
confederates They were confederates. especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice Lernen beginnen		a person one works with
bride Lernen beginnen		a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event The bride wore white.
criterion Lernen beginnen		a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided They established a criterion.
explanatory Lernen beginnen		serving to explain something They gave an explanatory note.
hill They climbed the hill. not as high or craggy as a mountain Lernen beginnen		a naturally raised area of land
dissected Lernen beginnen		cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts They dissected the frog.
eliminated Lernen beginnen		completely remove or get rid of (something) They eliminated the problem.
discern Lernen beginnen		perceive or recognize (something) They tried to discern the truth.
beware Lernen beginnen		be cautious and alert to dangers They were told to beware.
surpass Lernen beginnen		exceed; be greater than They tried to surpass their previous record.
syntax Lernen beginnen		the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language They studied syntax.
confer or right) degree Lernen beginnen		grant or bestow (a title benefit
carefree Lernen beginnen		free from anxiety or responsibility They had a carefree attitude.
intellect They valued intellect. especially with regard to abstract or academic matters Lernen beginnen		the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively
libretto Lernen beginnen		the text of an opera or other long vocal work They read the libretto.
heritable Lernen beginnen		capable of being inherited The trait was heritable.
edicts Lernen beginnen		an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority They followed the edicts.
gloom Lernen beginnen		partial or total darkness; a state of depression or despondency They felt gloom.
exhausted Lernen beginnen		drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired They were exhausted.
cuisines or establishment especially as characteristic of a particular country Lernen beginnen		a style or method of cooking region
impedes Lernen beginnen		delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder The rain impedes their progress.
explored Lernen beginnen		travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it They explored the caves.
harmonious Lernen beginnen		tuneful; not discordant They had a harmonious relationship.
comics Lernen beginnen		a periodical containing comic strips They read comics.
terror Lernen beginnen		extreme fear They felt terror.
compassion Lernen beginnen		sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others They showed compassion.
vigilant Lernen beginnen		keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties They remained vigilant.
colonialism occupying it with settlers Lernen beginnen		the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country They studied colonialism. and exploiting it economically
curate organize Lernen beginnen		select They curate the museum. and look after the items in a collection or exhibition
derivatives Lernen beginnen		something that is based on another source They studied derivatives.
contamination Lernen beginnen		the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning They feared contamination.
soared Lernen beginnen		fly or rise high in the air The bird soared.
conquered Lernen beginnen		overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force They conquered the land.
resonate memories Lernen beginnen		evoke or suggest images The music resonate with them. and emotions
enriching Lernen beginnen		improve or enhance the quality or value of They found the experience enriching.
breaches agreement Lernen beginnen		an act of breaking or failing to observe a law They had breaches of contract. or code of conduct
allies Lernen beginnen		a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose They were allies.
cable They used a cable. typically used for mooring or towing or for carrying electricity or telephone signals Lernen beginnen		a thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber
wanes power Lernen beginnen		decrease in vigor The moon wanes. or extent; become weaker
cream Lernen beginnen		the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk and from which butter and other milk products are made They added cream to the coffee.
connoisseurs Lernen beginnen		an expert judge in matters of taste They were connoisseurs of art.
benjamin Lernen beginnen		a male given name Benjamin was his name.
ushering Lernen beginnen		show or guide (someone) somewhere They were ushering guests.
tweak Lernen beginnen		improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it They tried to tweak the settings.
graphics They worked on graphics. such as a computer screen Lernen beginnen		visual presentations or images on some surface
bladder They had bladder problems. serving as a receptacle for urine or sperm Lernen beginnen		a distensible sac or organ in animals
dizzying confused Lernen beginnen		causing one to feel unsteady They experienced a dizzying height. or amazed; bewildering
saint Lernen beginnen		a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death They prayed to the saint.
hydroponics with added nutrients but without soil gravel Lernen beginnen		the process of growing plants in sand or liquid
contempt worthless Lernen beginnen		the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration They showed contempt. or deserving scorn
neon Lernen beginnen		a gaseous chemical element that is inert; a noble gas of the atmosphere. Neon is used in some kinds of electric lamps. They used neon lights.
advisor Lernen beginnen		a person who gives advice in a formal or professional capacity They consulted an advisor.
beret Lernen beginnen		a round flattish cap of felt or cloth They wore a beret.
entitlements Lernen beginnen		the fact of having a right to something They discussed entitlements.
scaffolding repairing made usually of wooden planks and metal poles Lernen beginnen		a temporary structure on the outside of a building or cleaning the building used while building
heuristics Lernen beginnen		enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves They used heuristics.
categorically Lernen beginnen		in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct They categorically denied it.
squash soft Lernen beginnen		crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat They tried to squash the bug. or out of shape
deceptive Lernen beginnen		giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading They found the advertisement deceptive.
bizarre They saw bizarre sights. especially so as to cause interest or amusement Lernen beginnen		very strange or unusual
competencies Lernen beginnen		the ability to do something successfully or efficiently They demonstrated their competencies.
dengue They contracted dengue. causing severe joint pain and a rash Lernen beginnen		an acute infectious tropical disease caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes
cartilaginous Lernen beginnen		consisting of or relating to cartilage They studied cartilaginous fish.
crisp typically in a way that is pleasant and appealing dry Lernen beginnen		firm and brittle
biosphere atmosphere Lernen beginnen		the regions of the surface They studied the biosphere. and hydrosphere of the earth (or analogous parts of other planets) occupied by living organisms
cultivate sentiment Lernen beginnen		try to acquire or develop (a quality They tried to cultivate new skills. or skill)
intersection Lernen beginnen		a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect They met at the intersection.
crevices They found insects in the crevices. especially in a rock or wall Lernen beginnen		a narrow opening or fissure
empathetic Lernen beginnen		showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another They were empathetic.
colonizers Lernen beginnen		a person or group that establishes a colony in a new land They studied the colonizers.
confederate Lernen beginnen		joined by an agreement or treaty They were confederate states.
tardiness Lernen beginnen		the quality or fact of being late; lateness They were marked for tardiness.
elevate Lernen beginnen		raise or lift (something) to a higher position They tried to elevate the platform.
disinformation false information that is spread deliberately in order to deceive Lernen beginnen		false information that is spread deliberately in order to deceive disinformation
combating Lernen beginnen		take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable) They were combating crime.
repository building Lernen beginnen		a place They used a data repository. or receptacle where things are or may be stored
uptick Lernen beginnen		a small increase or upward trend They saw an uptick in sales.
deeper Lernen beginnen		extending far or further down from the top or surface They dug deeper.
brilliance Lernen beginnen		exceptional talent or intelligence They admired their brilliance.
bleaching Lernen beginnen		the process of whitening or lightening something They used bleaching agents.
depicting painting Lernen beginnen		show or represent by a drawing They were depicting scenes. or other art form
nausea Lernen beginnen		a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit They felt nausea.
delving Lernen beginnen		reach inside a receptacle and search for something They were delving into the archives.
despised Lernen beginnen		feel deep hatred or disapproval for (someone or something); detest They were despised.
kinship Lernen beginnen		a sharing of characteristics or origins They felt a kinship.
extant Lernen beginnen		still in existence; surviving The documents are extant.
expedited Lernen beginnen		speed up the progress of; hasten They expedited the process.
palpable Lernen beginnen		able to be touched or felt They felt a palpable tension.
signifies Lernen beginnen		be an indication of The red light signifies danger.
brew Lernen beginnen		make (beer or other alcoholic beverage) by fermenting malt and other ingredients They brew beer.
apex They reached the apex of their career. especially one forming a point Lernen beginnen		the top or highest part of something
cathedral They visited the cathedral. with which the bishop is officially associated Lernen beginnen		the principal church of a diocese
derided Lernen beginnen		express contempt for; ridicule They derided their efforts.
concerted Lernen beginnen		jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated They made a concerted effort.
mistrust Lernen beginnen		suspicion or lack of trust They felt mistrust.
displacement Lernen beginnen		the moving of something from its place or position They studied displacement.
coexistence Lernen beginnen		the state or condition of existing at the same time or in the same place They valued coexistence.
juncture Lernen beginnen		a particular point in events or time They arrived at a critical juncture.
deployed Lernen beginnen		move (troops or equipment) into position for military action They deployed the troops.
entomologists Lernen beginnen		a person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology concerned with insects They consulted entomologists.
maya Lernen beginnen		an illusion; one's own power to create illusions They studied Maya culture.
adrenaline breathing especially in conditions of stress Lernen beginnen		a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion increasing rates of blood circulation
statistic Lernen beginnen		a fact or piece of data from a study of a large quantity of numerical data They analyzed the statistic.
ethos era Lernen beginnen		the characteristic spirit of a culture They understood the ethos. or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations
discarded Lernen beginnen		get rid of as no longer useful or desirable They discarded the trash.
bubbling Lernen beginnen		form bubbles; produce or show bubbles They saw bubbling water.
unbridled Lernen beginnen		uncontrolled; unrestrained They had unbridled enthusiasm.
spun Lernen beginnen		draw out and twist (fibers) into thread or yarn They spun wool.
crossbred Lernen beginnen		bred from two different breeds or varieties They studied crossbred animals.
yielded Lernen beginnen		give way to pressure or influence They yielded to demands.
coincided Lernen beginnen		occur at or during the same time The events coincided.
announcement occurrence Lernen beginnen		a formal public statement about a fact They made an announcement. or intention
estate They inherited an estate. in particular Lernen beginnen		an area or amount of land or property
continental Lernen beginnen		forming or belonging to a continent They traveled across the continental US.
contraption They saw a strange contraption. and often poorly made or unsafe Lernen beginnen		a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated
cultured Lernen beginnen		characterized by refined taste and manners and good education They were cultured individuals.
entertained Lernen beginnen		provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment They entertained guests.
hesitate Lernen beginnen		pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness They hesitated to speak.
cheating Lernen beginnen		act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage They accused them of cheating.
coevolutionary Lernen beginnen		the influence of closely associated species on each other in their evolution They studied coevolutionary relationships.
aircraft Lernen beginnen		any machine supported for flight in the atmosphere by buoyancy or by the dynamic reaction of the air against its surfaces They saw an aircraft.
exuberance excitement Lernen beginnen		the quality of being full of energy They showed exuberance. and cheerfulness; ebullience
annoying Lernen beginnen		causing irritation or annoyance They found the noise annoying.
composite Lernen beginnen		made up of several parts or elements They used a composite material.
crucified They studied the crucified figure. especially as an ancient punishment Lernen beginnen		put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross
confuse Lernen beginnen		cause (someone) to become bewildered or perplexed They tried not to confuse the issue.
vessel Lernen beginnen		a ship or large boat They boarded the vessel.
largesse Lernen beginnen		generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others They received largesse.
acupuncturists Lernen beginnen		a person who practices acupuncture They consulted acupuncturists.
defects imperfection Lernen beginnen		a shortcoming They found defects in the product. or lack
imperfect Lernen beginnen		having flaws They considered the world imperfect.
contemplative Lernen beginnen		expressing or involving prolonged thought They were contemplative.
bluffing Lernen beginnen		try to deceive someone as to one's true strength or intentions by appearing confident or aggressive They were bluffing.
subsumes Lernen beginnen		contain or include within a larger category; encompass The category subsumes many others.
circumnavigate They tried to circumnavigate the globe. especially the world) Lernen beginnen		sail or travel all the way around (something
humming They heard a humming sound. steady continuous sound like that of a bee Lernen beginnen		make a low
calculate Lernen beginnen		determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically They tried to calculate the costs.
hurdles Lernen beginnen		an obstacle or difficulty They faced hurdles.
apollo They studied the Apollo missions. one of the Olympian deities in Greek and Roman mythology Lernen beginnen		a figure of youth and light
casual Lernen beginnen		relaxed and unconcerned They had a casual attitude.
prescribe Lernen beginnen		advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone They prescribed medication.
disparities Lernen beginnen		a great difference They studied disparities.
contend Lernen beginnen		assert something as a position in an argument They contend that it is true.
contradicts Lernen beginnen		deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite The evidence contradicts the claim.
prism and whose sides are parallelograms equal Lernen beginnen		a solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar and parallel rectilinear figures
enshrine tradition Lernen beginnen		preserve or cherish (a right They tried to enshrine the principles. or idea)
decompose Lernen beginnen		break down or decay The leaves began to decompose.
seep Lernen beginnen		gradually trickle or ooze through or from something Water began to seep through the cracks.
cohesion Lernen beginnen		the action or fact of forming a united whole They valued cohesion.
degrade Lernen beginnen		reduce in quality or esteem The soil began to degrade.
endocrine Lernen beginnen		relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood or lymph They studied the endocrine system.
desserts Lernen beginnen		the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal They ate desserts.
rebates rent Lernen beginnen		a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money for tax They received rebates. or a utility
corroborated theory Lernen beginnen		confirm or give support to (a statement The evidence corroborated the claim. or finding)
quotient Lernen beginnen		a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another They calculated the quotient.
concurrently Lernen beginnen		at the same time; simultaneously They worked concurrently.
endometriosis They studied endometriosis. especially associated with menstruation Lernen beginnen		a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain
craters bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on a celestial body Lernen beginnen		a large They saw craters on the moon. typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite or other object
briny Lernen beginnen		of or relating to the sea or brine They tasted the briny air.
commuting Lernen beginnen		travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis They were commuting daily.
reigned Lernen beginnen		hold royal office; rule as king or queen They reigned over the land.
quandary Lernen beginnen		a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation They faced a quandary.
anaerobically involving Lernen beginnen		relating to They grew anaerobically. or requiring an absence of free oxygen
carcinogenic Lernen beginnen		having the potential to cause cancer The substance was carcinogenic.
oculus Lernen beginnen		a round or oval opening or window They looked through the oculus.
immerses Lernen beginnen		dip or submerge in a liquid They immersed the cloth.
endures Lernen beginnen		remain in existence; last The tradition endures.
algorithms They created algorithms. especially by a computer Lernen beginnen		a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations
ignite Lernen beginnen		catch fire or cause to catch fire The fire began to ignite.
adversity Lernen beginnen		difficulties; misfortune They overcame adversity.
gallons Lernen beginnen		a unit of volume for liquid measure They used gallons of water.
enacted Lernen beginnen		make (a bill or other proposal) law The law was enacted.
hydrosphere such as clouds such as lakes and seas Lernen beginnen		all the waters on the earth's surface and sometimes including water over the earth's surface
culling Lernen beginnen		selective slaughter of wild animals They were culling the herd.
curricula Lernen beginnen		the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college They designed the curricula.
envy qualities Lernen beginnen		a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions They felt envy. or luck
upend Lernen beginnen		set or turn (something) on its end or upside down They tried to upend the system.
competing Lernen beginnen		striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others They were competing teams.
cuisine or establishment especially as characteristic of a particular country Lernen beginnen		a style or method of cooking region
actionable Lernen beginnen		providing grounds for legal action They had actionable evidence.
deterring Lernen beginnen		discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences They were deterring crime.
snail Lernen beginnen		a mollusk with a single spiral shell into which the whole body can be withdrawn They saw a snail.
indented Lernen beginnen		having a surface or edge that is uneven; notched or serrated The coast was indented.
capita Lernen beginnen		per person They measured income per capita.
advertisers Lernen beginnen		a person or company that advertises a product or service They worked with advertisers.
diffused Lernen beginnen		spread out over a large area; not concentrated The light was diffused.
clans Lernen beginnen		a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent They belonged to clans.
brownies Lernen beginnen		a small square or oblong piece of rich usually chocolate cake They ate brownies.
progeny animal Lernen beginnen		a descendant or the descendants of a person They studied the progeny. or plant; offspring
babble excited Lernen beginnen		talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish They heard babble. or incomprehensible way
wail sorrow Lernen beginnen		a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain They heard a wail. or anger
mutation or the deletion resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations Lernen beginnen		the changing of the structure of a gene insertion caused by the alteration of single base units in DNA
conservancies Lernen beginnen		an organization concerned with the conservation of natural resources They established conservancies.
looms indistinct shape Lernen beginnen		appear as a large The storm looms. especially in a threatening way
bids They made bids. especially at an auction Lernen beginnen		an offer of a price
altruism Lernen beginnen		disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others They showed altruism.
distortions Lernen beginnen		the action of distorting or the state of being distorted They saw distortions.
strife Lernen beginnen		angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict They faced strife.
scatter Lernen beginnen		throw in various random directions They scatter the seeds.
corridor Lernen beginnen		a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms They walked down the corridor.
endorsement Lernen beginnen		an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something They received endorsement.
regina Lernen beginnen		a Latin word meaning queen Regina was the name.
connivance Lernen beginnen		willingness to allow or be secretly involved in an immoral or illegal act They were accused of connivance.
hoops Lernen beginnen		a circular band or loop They jumped through hoops.
tact Lernen beginnen		adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues They showed tact.
clinched Lernen beginnen		confirm or settle (a contract or bargain) They clinched the deal.
grieve Lernen beginnen		feel intense sorrow They grieve for their loss.
cherish Lernen beginnen		protect and care for (someone) lovingly They cherish their memories.
bleak Lernen beginnen		not hopeful or encouraging; depressing The future looked bleak.
desensitization Lernen beginnen		the process of reducing sensitivity They underwent desensitization.
posits Lernen beginnen		put forward as fact or as a basis for argument They posits the theory.
deadlines Lernen beginnen		the latest time or date by which something should be completed They met the deadlines.
serenity peaceful Lernen beginnen		the state of being calm They found serenity. and untroubled
reap Lernen beginnen		receive (a benefit) as a consequence of one's own or other people's actions They reap the rewards.
tinker They tried to tinker with the device. often to no useful effect or to its detriment Lernen beginnen		attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way
prosthetics or a valve for a heart such as a limb Lernen beginnen		an artificial body part a heart
causation Lernen beginnen		the action of causing or producing They studied causation.
cursor Lernen beginnen		a movable indicator on a computer screen identifying the point that will be affected by input from the user They moved the cursor.
democratize Lernen beginnen		make (something) accessible to everyone They tried to democratize knowledge.
canines They studied canines. often greatly enlarged in carnivores Lernen beginnen		a pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars of a mammal
enveloped cover Lernen beginnen		wrap up They were enveloped in fog. or surround completely
adversary conflict Lernen beginnen		one's opponent in a contest They faced an adversary. or dispute
diminutive Lernen beginnen		extremely or unusually small They saw a diminutive figure.
dispossession property Lernen beginnen		the action of depriving someone of land They faced dispossession. or other possessions
trinkets Lernen beginnen		a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value They collected trinkets.
unison Lernen beginnen		simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech They spoke in unison.
glimmer Lernen beginnen		shine faintly with a wavering light They saw a glimmer of hope.
badges worn to indicate membership of a group or to signify achievement plastic Lernen beginnen		a small piece of metal or cloth bearing an inscription or design
nerd Lernen beginnen		a foolish or contemptible person who lacks social skills or is boringly studious They called him a nerd.
conjure They tried to conjure a spirit. by means of a magic ritual Lernen beginnen		call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear
encyclopaedic Lernen beginnen		comprehensive in terms of information They had encyclopaedic knowledge.
geek Lernen beginnen		an unfashionable or socially inept person They were considered a geek.
enforcing Lernen beginnen		compel observance of (laws or rules) They were enforcing the rules.
bore Lernen beginnen		make (a hole) in something by drilling They tried to bore a hole.
chapped They had chapped lips. especially through exposure to cold Lernen beginnen		of skin) cracked and rough
moist Lernen beginnen		slightly wet; damp or humid The air was moist.
conspired Lernen beginnen		make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act They conspired to commit fraud.
suppress Lernen beginnen		forcibly put an end to They tried to suppress the revolt.
gridiron They played on the gridiron. used for grilling meat; a football field Lernen beginnen		a framework of parallel bars or beams
amend more accurate Lernen beginnen		make minor changes in (a text) in order to make it fairer They tried to amend the law. or more up-to-date
conspiring Lernen beginnen		making secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act They were conspiring against the government.
bounce Lernen beginnen		move quickly up and down The ball began to bounce.
howl loud Lernen beginnen		a long They heard a howl. doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf
defence Lernen beginnen		the action of defending from or resisting attack They strengthened their defence.
digest Lernen beginnen		break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed by the body They tried to digest the food.
trivial Lernen beginnen		of little value or importance They considered the matter trivial.
emissivity Lernen beginnen		the relative ability of a surface to emit energy by radiation They studied emissivity.
discord Lernen beginnen		disagreement between people; lack of harmony between notes sounding together They felt discord.
imposter They identified the imposter. especially for fraudulent gain Lernen beginnen		a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
crucible or in which different elements interact Lernen beginnen		a situation of severe trial They faced a crucible. leading to the creation of something new
exhales Lernen beginnen		breathe out (air) from the lungs They exhales deeply.
environmentalists Lernen beginnen		a person who is concerned with or advocates the protection of the environment They were environmentalists.
blur Lernen beginnen		make or become unclear or less distinct The lines began to blur.
accent or social group especially one associated with a particular country Lernen beginnen		a distinctive way of pronouncing a language area
drone Lernen beginnen		make a continuous low humming sound They heard a drone.
wore Lernen beginnen		past tense of wear They wore coats.
chair They sat in a chair. with a support for the back Lernen beginnen		a seat for one person
compensation injury typically money Lernen beginnen		something or suffering awarded to someone as a recompense for loss
exclusion Lernen beginnen		the process or state of excluding or being excluded They faced exclusion.
consumes drink Lernen beginnen		eat The car consumes fuel. or use up (something)
interrupts Lernen beginnen		stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process) They interrupts the meeting.
evaluates number Lernen beginnen		form an idea of the amount They evaluates the performance. or value of; assess
hyoid Lernen beginnen		a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue They studied the hyoid bone.
sneak Lernen beginnen		move or go in a furtive or stealthy way They tried to sneak away.
conveying Lernen beginnen		transport or carry to a place They were conveying a message.
svelte Lernen beginnen		slender and elegant They had a svelte figure.
enclaves Lernen beginnen		a portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct They lived in enclaves.
rebuttals Lernen beginnen		an instance of rebutting evidence or an accusation They prepared rebuttals.
preoccupied Lernen beginnen		engrossed in thought or activity They were preoccupied.
doves typically having grey and white plumage short legs Lernen beginnen		a stocky bird with a small head and a cooing voice
completion Lernen beginnen		the action or process of finishing or completing something They celebrated the completion.
volatile The situation was volatile. especially for the worse Lernen beginnen		liable to change rapidly and unpredictably
cracking Lernen beginnen		break or cause to break without a complete separation of the parts They heard cracking sounds.
extrapolate Lernen beginnen		extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable They tried to extrapolate the data.
steer for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder vessel Lernen beginnen		guide or control the movement of (a vehicle or aircraft)
endorsed Lernen beginnen		declare one's public approval or support of They endorsed the candidate.
consisted Lernen beginnen		be composed or made up of The team consisted of members.
bibliographic history Lernen beginnen		relating to the description They compiled bibliographic data. or cataloging of books or other written materials
impels force Lernen beginnen		drive They were impels to act. or urge (someone) to do something
subatomic Lernen beginnen		relating to phenomena or particles smaller than an atom They studied subatomic particles.
accentuating Lernen beginnen		make more noticeable or prominent They were accentuating the positive.
dictators They were dictators. typically one who has obtained power by force Lernen beginnen		a ruler with total power over a country
antique Lernen beginnen		a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality They collected antiques.
debtor Lernen beginnen		a person or institution that owes money They were a debtor.
domes They saw domes. typically with a circular base Lernen beginnen		a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure
sprawl Lernen beginnen		sit or lie spread out in an ungainly or awkward way They saw the city sprawl.
appellation Lernen beginnen		a name or title They used an appellation.
antifreeze They used antifreeze. used especially in the cooling system of a motor vehicle Lernen beginnen		a liquid that is added to water to lower its freezing point
sumacs They saw sumacs. which bears clusters of red berries Lernen beginnen		a shrub or small tree of the cashew family
curving Lernen beginnen		form or move in a curve They walked along a curving path.
pupae e.g. Lernen beginnen		an insect in its inactive immature form between larva and adult They studied pupae. a chrysalis

reading & writing: fill in the blanks 1600 - 2000

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