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biomass Wood is a common form of biomass. or recently living organisms Lernen beginnen		organic matter derived from living
disdain Lernen beginnen		a feeling of contempt or scorn for somebody or something regarded as unworthy or inferior She looked at him with disdain.
apes bonobo including the gorilla Lernen beginnen		a large primate that lacks a tail and orangutans chimpanzees
constitutional Lernen beginnen		in accordance with or authorized by the constitution of a state or society The law was deemed constitutional.
alpine Lernen beginnen		relating to or found in high mountains Alpine flowers bloom in the summer.
gloppy Lernen beginnen		thick and sticky The gloppy mud stuck to his boots.
womb Lernen beginnen		the uterus of a woman or other female mammal during pregnancy The baby developed in the womb.
remedy Lernen beginnen		a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury There is no known remedy for the common cold.
utility profitable Lernen beginnen		the state of being useful The utility of the tool was evident. or beneficial
tenet One tenet of their belief is nonviolence. especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy Lernen beginnen		a principle or belief
crew The aircraft crew prepared for takeoff. especially on a ship or aircraft Lernen beginnen		a group of people who work together
aesthetic Lernen beginnen		concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty The building has an aesthetic appeal.
deficit especially a sum of money Lernen beginnen		the amount by which something The company had a budget deficit. is too small
skeptics Lernen beginnen		a person who questions or doubts accepted opinions Skeptics doubted the new theory.
lofted hit Lernen beginnen		to kick He lofted the ball over the fence. or throw (a ball) high in the air
alchemists and the discovery of a means of prolonging life a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of base metals into gold Lernen beginnen		a person who practiced alchemy the discovery of a universal cure for disease
repels Lernen beginnen		drive or force back (an attack or attacker) The spray repels mosquitoes.
cull Lernen beginnen		select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources They culled information from various sources.
eking Lernen beginnen		manage to make a living with difficulty They were eking out a living.
catalyze Lernen beginnen		cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst The enzyme catalyzes the reaction.
dispatched Lernen beginnen		send off to a destination or for a purpose The police were dispatched to the scene.
naked Lernen beginnen		without clothes or covering The child ran naked through the garden.
cosmic The cosmic event was spectacular. especially as a whole Lernen beginnen		relating to the universe or cosmos
calves Lernen beginnen		the fleshy part of the back of the leg below the knee He strained his calves during the run.
carbon which is a nonmetal and which occurs in all organic compounds Lernen beginnen		the chemical element of atomic number 6 Carbon is essential for life. and which has two main forms (diamond and graphite)
fade Lernen beginnen		gradually grow faint and disappear The colors began to fade.
conversely conversely Lernen beginnen		introducing a statement or idea which reverses one previously given or referred to others prefer dogs. Some like cats
anthropology Lernen beginnen		the study of human societies and cultures and their development Anthropology explores human origins.
source person Lernen beginnen		a place The river's source is in the mountains. or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
impact Lernen beginnen		the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another The asteroid impact caused a crater.
consumption Lernen beginnen		the using up of a resource Energy consumption has increased.
curb Lernen beginnen		restrain or check They tried to curb spending.
canine Lernen beginnen		relating to or resembling a dog or dogs The canine teeth are sharp.
ecological Lernen beginnen		relating to or concerned with the relation of living organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings Ecological balance is crucial.
quantum Lernen beginnen		a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents Quantum physics is complex.
affect Lernen beginnen		have an effect on; make a difference to The weather affected the crops.
persist Lernen beginnen		continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition The rain persisted all day.
peer Lernen beginnen		a person of the same age or having the same social status as oneself He was pressured by his peers.
derived Lernen beginnen		obtain something from (a specified source) The word is derived from Latin.
comparable Lernen beginnen		able to be likened to another; similar The two cars are comparable in size.
aquatic Lernen beginnen		relating to water Aquatic plants grow in water.
breadth Lernen beginnen		the distance or measurement from side to side; width The breadth of the river was impressive.
degradation Lernen beginnen		the condition or process of degrading or being degraded Environmental degradation is a serious issue.
incidence crime rate Lernen beginnen		the occurrence or something else undesirable or frequency of a disease
hybrid Lernen beginnen		something of mixed origin or composition The car is a hybrid.
obscure Lernen beginnen		not discovered or known about; uncertain The origins of the tradition are obscure.
coincidence Lernen beginnen		a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection It was a strange coincidence.
chemical Lernen beginnen		relating to or resulting from chemistry Chemical reactions produce heat.
decrease or degree amount Lernen beginnen		make or become smaller or fewer in size intensity
demise Lernen beginnen		death or the end of something The demise of the company was sudden.
demographic Lernen beginnen		relating to the structure of populations Demographic changes impact society.
beverage Lernen beginnen		a drink other than water They offered a variety of beverages.
concentrate Lernen beginnen		focus all one's attention or efforts on a particular object or activity Concentrate on your studies.
construct or machine) typically a building Lernen beginnen		build or erect (something road
boundary Lernen beginnen		a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line The river forms the boundary.
curriculum Lernen beginnen		the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college The school has a broad curriculum.
bolster Lernen beginnen		support or strengthen; prop up They bolstered their defenses.
equip Lernen beginnen		supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose The soldiers were equipped with rifles.
campaign Lernen beginnen		an organized course of action to achieve a goal The election campaign was intense.
levy fee Lernen beginnen		impose (a tax They levied a tax on imports. or fine)
expect Lernen beginnen		regard (something) as likely to happen They expect rain.
sight Lernen beginnen		the ability to see Her sight was poor.
collide Lernen beginnen		hit with force when moving The cars collided at the intersection.
consists assert that something is the case Lernen beginnen		be composed or made up of typically without providing evidence or proof The team consists of five players. claimed
substitute Lernen beginnen		a person or thing taking the place of another Use a substitute for sugar.
burial Lernen beginnen		the act or ceremony of burying a dead person or thing The burial took place in the cemetery.
equator The equator is at 0 degrees latitude. dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0° Lernen beginnen		an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles
whilst Lernen beginnen		while He read whilst she wrote.
conventions Lernen beginnen		a way in which something is usually done; a custom They followed social conventions.
elaborate Lernen beginnen		involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning They made elaborate preparations.
govern organization actions Lernen beginnen		conduct the policy or people) with authority and affairs of (a state
literate Lernen beginnen		able to read and write She is literate in several languages.
disarray Lernen beginnen		a state of disorganization or untidiness The room was in disarray.
emulate They tried to emulate their hero. typically by imitation Lernen beginnen		match or surpass (a person or achievement)
escaped Lernen beginnen		break free from confinement or control The prisoner escaped.
prone do Lernen beginnen		likely to or liable to suffer from He is prone to accidents. or experience something unpleasant or regrettable
expert Lernen beginnen		a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area She is an expert in her field.
counterfeit Lernen beginnen		made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud They sold counterfeit money.
dozen Lernen beginnen		a group or set of twelve He bought a dozen eggs.
timber Lernen beginnen		wood prepared for use as building material They used timber to build the house.
erupted or be violently ejected from a volcano or other vent ash Lernen beginnen		give forth lava and gases
abandon Lernen beginnen		cease to support or look after (someone); desert They abandoned the project.
fecundity Lernen beginnen		the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility The soil's fecundity led to a good harvest.
census They conducted a census of the population. typically recording various details of individuals Lernen beginnen		an official count or survey of a population
translucent but not detailed images Lernen beginnen		allowing light The glass was translucent. to pass through; semitransparent
abide decision Lernen beginnen		accept or act in accordance with (a rule They must abide by the rules. or recommendation)
schisms The church suffered from schisms. caused by differences in opinion or belief Lernen beginnen		a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties
diligence Lernen beginnen		careful and persistent work or effort He showed diligence in his studies.
oases Lernen beginnen		a fertile spot in a desert where water is found They found oases in the desert.
denigrated Lernen beginnen		criticize unfairly; disparage His work was denigrated by critics.
truancy Lernen beginnen		the action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism Truancy is a problem in some schools.
entomophagous Lernen beginnen		insect-eating Entomophagous birds eat insects.
complicated Lernen beginnen		consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate The instructions were complicated.
concept Lernen beginnen		an abstract idea; a general notion They discussed the concept of justice.
deaf Lernen beginnen		lacking the power of hearing She is deaf in one ear.
swung Lernen beginnen		move or be moved to and fro The door swung open.
descendants plant Lernen beginnen		a person They are descendants of the original settlers. or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
across area Lernen beginnen		from one side to the other of (a place They walked across the bridge. etc.)
boost Lernen beginnen		help or encourage (something) to increase or improve They tried to boost morale.
botany genetics including their physiology Lernen beginnen		the scientific study of plants ecology structure
transition Lernen beginnen		the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another The transition to adulthood is challenging.
culture and achievements of a particular nation arts Lernen beginnen		the customs people social institutions
exploration Lernen beginnen		the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it They went on an exploration of the jungle.
territory Lernen beginnen		an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state They defended their territory.
entirely Lernen beginnen		wholly; completely The project was entirely successful.
challenge Lernen beginnen		a call to someone to engage in a contest or fight They accepted the challenge.
domestic Lernen beginnen		relating to the running of a home or to family relations They had domestic chores.
accommodate Lernen beginnen		provide lodging or sufficient space for The hotel can accommodate many guests.
diversity Lernen beginnen		the state of being diverse; variety The city has a great diversity of cultures.
confusion Lernen beginnen		lack of clarity or order; confusion There was confusion after the accident.
fear likely to cause pain Lernen beginnen		an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous They felt fear in the dark. or a threat
neural Lernen beginnen		relating to nerves or the nervous system They studied neural pathways.
control Lernen beginnen		the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events They had control over the situation.
constantly Lernen beginnen		continuously over a period of time; always They were constantly arguing.
entire Lernen beginnen		with no part left out; whole They ate the entire cake.
advancement status Lernen beginnen		the process of promoting or progressing in rank They sought advancement in their careers. or importance
desired Lernen beginnen		wished for; wanted They achieved the desired result.
altered Lernen beginnen		changed or modified The plans were altered.
legumes pod Lernen beginnen		a seed They ate legumes for protein. or other edible part of a leguminous plant used as food
linguistic Lernen beginnen		relating to language or linguistics They studied linguistic patterns.
controversial Lernen beginnen		giving rise to public disagreement; disputable The decision was controversial.
deepen Lernen beginnen		make or become deep or deeper They tried to deepen their understanding.
careers Lernen beginnen		an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress They had successful careers.
conquer Lernen beginnen		overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force They conquered the enemy.
nurture Lernen beginnen		care for and encourage the growth or development of They tried to nurture the plants.
buried Lernen beginnen		placed or hidden underground They buried the treasure.
treasure gems Lernen beginnen		precious metals They found buried treasure. or other valuable objects
dough malleable mixture of flour and liquid Lernen beginnen		a thick They kneaded the dough. used for baking into bread or pastry
least extent Lernen beginnen		smallest in amount They had the least amount of money. or significance
taught Lernen beginnen		impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something They taught the children to read.
characteristics place Lernen beginnen		a feature or quality belonging typically to a person They studied the characteristics of the species. or thing and serving to identify it
components They assembled the components. especially a part of a machine or vehicle Lernen beginnen		a part or element of a larger whole
hormone Lernen beginnen		a regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action Hormones affect growth.
obvious self-evident Lernen beginnen		easily perceived or understood; clear It was obvious that they were lying. or apparent
breed Lernen beginnen		mate and then produce offspring They breed cattle.
substance Lernen beginnen		a particular kind of matter with uniform properties They analyzed the substance.
relieve distress Lernen beginnen		cause (pain They tried to relieve the pain. or difficulty) to become less severe or serious
elevator Lernen beginnen		a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different floors They took the elevator to the top floor.
worn Lernen beginnen		damaged by continued use or too much use The shoes were worn out.
gaffes Lernen beginnen		an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder They made many gaffes.
toxic Lernen beginnen		poisonous The substance was toxic.
resist Lernen beginnen		withstand the action or effect of They tried to resist the change.
eligible Lernen beginnen		qualified or entitled to be chosen They were eligible for the award.
sailor The sailor went to sea. especially one who is not an officer Lernen beginnen		a person who works as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat
conclusions Lernen beginnen		the end or finish of an event or process They came to conclusions.
harnessing They were harnessing solar power. especially to produce energy Lernen beginnen		control and make use of (natural resources)
curve Lernen beginnen		a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length The road had a curve.
amnesty Lernen beginnen		an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses They granted amnesty to the prisoners.
charity Lernen beginnen		an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need They donated to charity.
couture Lernen beginnen		the design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements They wore high couture.
commodity They traded commodities. such as copper or coffee Lernen beginnen		a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
communicable Lernen beginnen		able to be transmitted from one person or species to another; contagious The disease is communicable.
refutes Lernen beginnen		prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove The evidence refutes the claim.
commission command Lernen beginnen		an instruction They received a commission to build the bridge. or duty given to a person or group of people
briefly Lernen beginnen		for a short time; in a few words He spoke briefly about the issue.
guardian Lernen beginnen		a person who protects or defends something The guardian protected the treasure.
noxious poisonous Lernen beginnen		harmful The fumes were noxious. or very unpleasant
continent Australia Antarctica Lernen beginnen		any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa Europe Asia
famine Lernen beginnen		extreme scarcity of food The famine caused widespread suffering.
endurance Lernen beginnen		the capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear They tested the endurance of the material.
exponential Lernen beginnen		becoming more and more rapid The population grew at an exponential rate.
hydrogen the chemical element of atomic number 1 odorless Lernen beginnen		a colorless highly flammable gas
capsaicin Capsaicin causes the burning sensation in peppers. which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum Lernen beginnen		the active component of chili peppers
duped Lernen beginnen		deceive; trick They were duped into buying fake goods.
caveat conditions Lernen beginnen		a warning or proviso of specific stipulations They gave a caveat about the risks. or limitations
voyage Lernen beginnen		a long journey involving travel by sea or in space They embarked on a voyage.
ridge or watershed narrow hilltop Lernen beginnen		a long mountain range
indie Lernen beginnen		independently produced or distributed They listened to indie music.
debut Lernen beginnen		a person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role She made her debut on Broadway.
conservative They held conservative views. typically in relation to politics or religion Lernen beginnen		holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation
sowed Lernen beginnen		plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth They sowed seeds in the garden.
cadet Lernen beginnen		a young trainee in the armed services or police He was a police cadet.
sentiments Lernen beginnen		a view or opinion that is held or expressed They expressed their sentiments.
bowed Lernen beginnen		bend one's head or body in respect or submission They bowed their heads.
concrete Lernen beginnen		existing in a material or physical form; not abstract They used concrete examples.
complex Lernen beginnen		consisting of many different and connected parts The issue was complex.
worth Lernen beginnen		the value equivalent to that of someone or something under consideration; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued or rated The painting was worth millions.
began Lernen beginnen		perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity) They began the project.
decades Lernen beginnen		a period of ten years They lived there for decades.
contributing They were contributing to the cause. especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something Lernen beginnen		give (something
access Lernen beginnen		the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place They had access to the building.
vibrant Lernen beginnen		full of energy and enthusiasm The city was vibrant.
consider They considered the options. typically before making a decision Lernen beginnen		think carefully about (something)
explicit They gave explicit instructions. leaving no room for confusion or doubt Lernen beginnen		stated clearly and in detail
strait Lernen beginnen		a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water They sailed through the strait.
equivalence worth Lernen beginnen		the condition of being equal or equivalent in value They established the equivalence. or function
culprit Lernen beginnen		a person who is responsible for a crime or other offense They found the culprit.
civil They discussed civil rights. as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters Lernen beginnen		relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns
conditions Lernen beginnen		the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work; a state of affairs that must exist or be brought about before something else is possible or permitted The working conditions were poor.
contribute They contribute to charities. especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something Lernen beginnen		give (something
abuse They abused their power. especially regularly or repeatedly Lernen beginnen		treat with cruelty or violence
convey impression Lernen beginnen		make (an idea They conveyed their message. or feeling) known or understandable to someone by spoken or written words or by actions
myriad Lernen beginnen		a countless or extremely great number They faced a myriad of challenges.
harbor and other artificial structures especially one protected from rough water by piers Lernen beginnen		a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter jetties
senate The senate debated the bill. or of various other national or state legislatures Lernen beginnen		the upper house of the United States Congress
aimed Lernen beginnen		point or direct (a weapon or something else) at a target They aimed the camera.
depletion Lernen beginnen		reduction in the number or quantity of something The depletion of resources is a concern.
hierarchy Lernen beginnen		a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority They followed the company's hierarchy.
escape Lernen beginnen		break free from confinement or control They tried to escape.

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