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WORD
Definition
DEFINITION
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fascinating
Definition
extremely interesting
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metropolis
Definition
a very large and influential city
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settlement
Definition
the process of starting communities in a new area
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incredible
Definition
wonderful, fabulous
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esteem
Definition
to have a good opinion of someone
Term
appreciate
Definition
to be grateful for something
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originate
Definition
to start; to come from
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ancestor
Definition
the persons from whom one is descended
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firsthand
Definition
from the original source
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date back
Definition
to refer to an earlier period of time
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captivate
Definition
to interest someone very much
Term
explore
Definition
travel through a region for purpose of observation and discovery
Term
career
Definition
a long-term job or type of occupation
Term
sort
Definition
a particular kind, species, or group destinguished by a common character
Term
category
Definition
a group to which things or information can be assigned
Term
occupation
Definition
a job; paid work
Term
cause
Definition
to make possible
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photographer
Definition
a person whose job it is to take photos
Term
environment
Definition
all the things and conditions that surround a person, animal or plant
Term
observe
Definition
to watch; to note with one?s senses
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capture
Definition
take a picture of something using a camera
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enable
Definition
to make possible for
Term
remote
Definition
far away, from afar
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diverse
Definition
different from each other
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habitat
Definition
the natural environment of an animal or plant
Term
encounter
Definition
to meet with unexpectedly
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dreadful
Definition
extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
Term
occurrence
Definition
something that happens
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state
Definition
the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes
Term
vital
Definition
most important
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crucial
Definition
extremely important
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warning
Definition
a signal that something bad or dangerous may happen
Term
obtain
Definition
to get something
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goal
Definition
purpose; aim
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summit
Definition
the top of a mountain
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blizzard
Definition
a severe snowstorm
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freeze
Definition
to change from a liquid to a solid
Term
exhausted
Definition
extremely tired
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injure
Definition
to cause harm to someone
Term
rather
Definition
in preference to, or as a preference
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dwell
Definition
to live in a certain place
Term
abide
Definition
to have one's abode
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peak
Definition
the top of a mountain
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cliff
Definition
a high steep wall of rock
Term
rewarding
Definition
providing positive results or feelings
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downhill
Definition
down the slope of a hill
Term
skiing
Definition
the act or sport of gliding on skis
Term
miserable
Definition
extremely unhappy
Term
slope
Definition
a surface at an angle
Term
lifelong
Definition
lasting or continuing through life
Term
drift
Definition
to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction
Term
endure
Definition
to put up with; to continue to do
Term
maritime
Definition
near the ocean
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alpine
Definition
related to mountains; for glaciers, related to a glacier surrounded on all sides by mountains
Term
playmate
Definition
a companion or buddy
Term
comrade
Definition
an ally or associate
Term
acquaintance
Definition
a person one knows slightly
Term
association
Definition
a connection in the mind between ideas, sensations, memories
Term
friendship
Definition
when two or more people become friends
Term
tricky
Definition
(of a task, problem, or situation) requiring care and skill because difficult or awkward
Term
maintain
Definition
to sustain or support
Term
relationship
Definition
the contact, friendship, communication etc. that exist between people
Term
form
Definition
to make or produce something
Term
overwhelming
Definition
overpowering in effect or strength
Term
divide
Definition
to separate into parts or groups
Term
consult
Definition
to ask for advice or information of
Term
isolated
Definition
to separate from others
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reach out
Definition
to offer help to someone
Term
fund
Definition
a supply of money
Term
capital
Definition
financial assets
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time off
Definition
leisure time
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diligent
Definition
hard working; disciplined
Term
uninteresting
Definition
arousing little or no interest
Term
tedious
Definition
monotonous; boring
Term
remarkable
Definition
worthy of attention, noticeable
Term
afford
Definition
able to have or do
Term
throughout
Definition
from the beginning to the end of
Term
recuperate
Definition
to recover
Term
period
Definition
a measure or section of time
Term
hang out
Definition
to spend free time with friends
Term
novel
Definition
a fictional prose narrative
Term
printer
Definition
a machine that prints computer documents
Term
unscholarly
Definition
unconnected with school or learning
Term
chat
Definition
a short informal conversation
Term
purchase
Definition
to pay for something with money
Term
accommodate
Definition
to give what is needed to someone
Term
distressing
Definition
upsetting
Term
draft
Definition
a version of a written work
Term
research
Definition
the collecting of information to find out facts and points about a subject
Term
journal
Definition
a regularly published magazine
with articles on a particular topic
Term
equipment
Definition
tools and machines that help with specific tasks
Term
hassle
Definition
an unpleasant task or chore that is harder than it should be
Term
announcement
Definition
a public or formal notice announcing something
Term
unrelated
Definition
not related
Term
scholarly
Definition
characteristic of scholars, that is, people whose job is to study and research a particular subject
Term
force
Definition
to make someone do something they do not want to do, usually through use of power
Term
purchase
Definition
to buy
Term
deter
Definition
to prevent from doing something, to discourage
Term
illegally
Definition
against the law
Term
emergency
Definition
something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, which happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate attention
Term
access
Definition
to use by permission
Term
monetary
Definition
relating to the money in a country
Term
penalty
Definition
a fine or some kind of discipline for doing something wrong
Term
fine
Definition
a monetary punishment
Term
raise
Definition
to move to a higher position; elevate
Term
substantial
Definition
a notable amount, ample
Term
overdue
Definition
past due
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definitely
Definition
absolutely; certainly
Term
alongside
Definition
beside; with
Term
security
Definition
the department or people in an organization that protect workers and builders
Term
current
Definition
belonging to the present time
Term
waste
Definition
to use up or spend without real need or purpose; make bad use of
Term
registrar
Definition
an official at a university who keeps records of enrollment and academic standing
Term
catalogue
Definition
a list or directory
Term
electronic
Definition
of or pertaining to electronics or systems deveoped through electronics
Term
register
Definition
to sign up
Term
post
Definition
to display in public view
Term
dorm
Definition
a building where students live
Term
log on
Definition
to access a website or network
Term
network
Definition
a group of computers sharing information and files
Term
inconvenient
Definition
not convenient; causing trouble or bother
Term
navigate
Definition
to direct or manage its course
Term
flip
Definition
to cast something into the air or turn over
Term
bet
Definition
to make a wager
Term
mention
Definition
to refer to or speak about
Term
figure out
Definition
to determine; to understand
Term
vary
Definition
to show diversity
Term
symbolism
Definition
the use of symbols to represent something
Term
slightly
Definition
a little
Term
psychologist
Definition
a specialist in psychology.
Term
universal
Definition
used or understood by all
Term
pattern
Definition
an example or model to be followed
Term
evoke
Definition
to cause or inspire
Term
color spectrum
Definition
the distribution of colors
Term
inspire
Definition
fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative
Term
calmness
Definition
a sense of being at peace
Term
portray
Definition
to describe something or someone in a certain way
Term
induce
Definition
to influence some action
Term
opponent
Definition
a person on the opposite team in a contest; a person or group with a different, contradictory opinion on a topic
Term
manipulate
Definition
to control by shrewd use of influence, often in an unfair or fraudulent way
Term
authority
Definition
expertise
Term
menace
Definition
threatening or alarming
Term
consultant
Definition
a person whom one advises
Term
outward
Definition
proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior
Term
suit
Definition
a set of men's garmets of the same color and fabric
Term
proximity
Definition
the state or quality of being near
Term
establish
Definition
to found, create
Term
hierarchy
Definition
organization from higher to lower by rank, social status, or function
Term
social structure
Definition
the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships
Term
allocation
Definition
how something is distrubted or shared
Term
dominant
Definition
exercising the most influence or control
Term
maintain
Definition
to keep, to carry on
Term
resolve
Definition
to fix a problem; to create a solution to an argument
Term
conflict
Definition
a state of disharmony or open, prolonged fighting
Term
baboon
Definition
a large type of monkey living in Africa or Asia
Term
organized
Definition
having a formal structure and being coordinated
Term
stable
Definition
fixed, not flexible
Term
rank
Definition
a level or position
Term
settle
Definition
to solve a problem
Term
scarce
Definition
rare
Term
savanna
Definition
a large flat area of land covered by grass
Term
aggression
Definition
unfriendly or harmful action against someone
Term
relaxed
Definition
without anxiety
Term
define
Definition
to explain the meaning of
Term
conversely
Definition
in an opposite way
Term
tectonic
Definition
huge plates of the Earth's crust that float atop the molten rock underneath
Term
crust
Definition
the outer layer of the earth
Term
float
Definition
to stay on top of a liquid; to stay up in the air
Term
molten
Definition
liquefied by intense heat
Term
hypothesis
Definition
an idea or prediction that something will occur
Term
continent
Definition
a large landmass
Term
contend
Definition
to state formally that something is true
Term
formation
Definition
the act or process of forming or the state of being formed
Term
credence
Definition
the believability in something or someone
Term
devise
Definition
to invent; to make up
Term
jigsaw puzzle
Definition
a game made up of differently shaped pieces that fit together to create a picture
Term
realization
Definition
belief that something is true
Term
fossil
Definition
hardened remains of plant or animal life or an earlier geologic period
Term
prehistory
Definition
the time before recorded history
Term
deposit
Definition
things that remain or are left
due to some natural process
Term
distinct
Definition
easy to see
Term
landmass
Definition
a large area of land that is in one piece and not broken up by seas
Term
organic
Definition
grown without man-made chemicals
Term
chemistry
Definition
the study of substances
Term
scholarship
Definition
money that is given to help pay
the cost of school
Term
transcript
Definition
a record of the grades a student received for classes taken
Term
specific
Definition
pertaining to a particular category, free of question
Term
GPA
Definition
grade point average; the average grade earned by a student
Term
ace
Definition
to receive an 'A' on a test or assignment
Term
midterm
Definition
a test that is given at the half-way point of a course
Term
session
Definition
a period of time during which a group of persons meets to pursue an activity
Term
relieve
Definition
to take away pressure; to make feel better
Term
pressure
Definition
force or push
Term
option
Definition
a choice
Term
worthwhile
Definition
worth doing; worthy of one's effort or time
Term
field trip
Definition
a visit made by students to study something away from their school
Term
geology
Definition
the study of the rocks and similar substances that make up Earth's surface
Term
portion
Definition
a part or share of something larger
Term
catch up with
Definition
to come up to or reach
Term
trail
Definition
a track; a path through a forest or other wild areas
Term
sympathize
Definition
to show that you understand someone's problems
Term
anxious
Definition
nervous; worried
Term
extra credit
Definition
related to assignments outside the regular course assignments and exams that are designed to allow students to increase their
grades
Term
grade
Definition
a mark in a school course of study
Term
alternative
Definition
another option or choice
Term
locate
Definition
to find the place or position of something
Term
whether or not
Definition
a conjunction used to introduce an alternative, clause, or element
Term
solely
Definition
alone; without others
Term
apply for
Definition
to try to get
Term
cost
Definition
the price paid to acquire something
Term
dorm
Definition
a building where students live
Term
exchange
Definition
to trade one item or service for another
Term
pay off
Definition
to cover the expense of
Term
expense
Definition
a cost
Term
flexible
Definition
capable of being modified or adapted
Term
concentrate
Definition
to think hard about something
Term
debt
Definition
a sum of money owed to another
Term
graduate
Definition
to complete a level of schooling
Term
added
Definition
increase through combination
Term
minimalism
Definition
art which reduced colors, shapes, lines, and textures to their least amount
Term
prominent
Definition
well-known and respected
Term
emerged
Definition
to come into existence
Term
texture
Definition
the feel and appearance of a surface
Term
resist
Definition
to put up force against something
Term
represent
Definition
to symbolize; to stand for; to show
Term
uniform
Definition
identical or constant; without variations in detail
Term
zinc
Definition
a type of metal
Term
geometric
Definition
characterized by or using straight lines, triangles, circles, or similar regular shapes or forms
Term
checkerboard
Definition
a pattern of squares of equal size and of two different colors
Term
demonstrate
Definition
to make clear
Term
repetition
Definition
the act of repeating
Term
fluorescent
Definition
possessing the property of fluorescence
Term
interpret
Definition
to understand the meaning of something
Term
miniature
Definition
anything small
Term
monument
Definition
a structure acting as a memorial
Term
inspire
Definition
to create an idea or image in the mind
Term
revolving
Definition
tending to turn
Term
grandeur
Definition
beauty on a large scale
Term
attribute
Definition
characteristic that someone or something has
Term
charisma
Definition
personal magnetism or charm
Term
enthusiasm
Definition
great excitement for or interest in a subject or cause
Term
affection
Definition
a feeling close to love, warmth for someone
Term
trait
Definition
a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
Term
compelling
Definition
convincing
Term
strive
Definition
to work hard for something
Term
vision
Definition
an idea or mental pictue; dream
Term
convince
Definition
to cause someone to believe something
Term
accomplish
Definition
to do; to complete
Term
inspire
Definition
to bring about; to cause or urge
Term
delegate
Definition
to assign responsibilities to other people
Term
exhibit
Definition
to show something
Term
intervene
Definition
to enter or come between in order to affect something
Term
traffic jam
Definition
a situation when all traffic is very slow
Term
jeep
Definition
a small, sturdy vehicle with 4 wheel drive
Term
subordinate
Definition
person of lower rank
Term
admiration
Definition
an attitude of approval or respect
Term
advertisement
Definition
a public announcement that advertises something
Term
conformity
Definition
compliance or obedience
Term
tendency
Definition
likelihood; movement in a given direction
Term
influence
Definition
to have some effect on
Term
psychologist
Definition
a specialist in psychology.
Term
conform
Definition
to act according to something
Term
conduct
Definition
to do; to perform
Term
compromise
Definition
to settle a difference by having each side agree to do something for the other side
Term
involve
Definition
to contain as a part
Term
announce
Definition
to state something publicly
Term
series
Definition
a number of similar or related events or things, one following another.
Term
participant
Definition
someone who takes part in an activity
Term
ignorant
Definition
unaware
Term
previously
Definition
having occurred beforehand
Term
sacrifice
Definition
to give up something that is valuable to you in order to help another person
Term
crowd
Definition
a group or gathering of people
Term
contradict
Definition
to disagree with; to oppose
Term
for instance
Definition
for example
Term
exercise
Definition
training though action or effort
Term
take a break
Definition
to take a short rest from something
Term
schoolwork
Definition
the work or assignments that are done for school
Term
interact
Definition
to communicate with someone
Term
activity
Definition
a task that requires action or movement
Term
downtown
Definition
the main business section of a city
Term
various
Definition
different and many
Term
jog
Definition
to run at a leisurely pace for recreation
Term
playground
Definition
an area used for outdoor play or recreation, esp. by children, and often containing recreational equipment such as slides and swings
Term
volleyball
Definition
a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a net without letting it touch the ground
Term
mostly
Definition
generally; usually
Term
proud
Definition
feeling self-respect; feeling happy about oneself or one's possession
Term
even though
Definition
in spite of the fact
Term
wild
Definition
untamed
Term
imagination
Definition
the ability to see or make things in one's mind that may not be real
Term
memorize
Definition
to commit to memory
Term
fearsome
Definition
causing fear or awe
Term
comical
Definition
funny
Term
recite
Definition
to speak something one knows from memory
Term
positively
Definition
in a good or hopeful way
Term
impact
Definition
to have an effect
Term
literature
Definition
writing that is valued because of its excellence
Term
passion
Definition
strong devotion to some activity
Term
actively
Definition
showing or expressing action; engaged in activity
Term
pursue
Definition
to follow or go after
Term
conflict
Definition
a state of disharmony or open, prolonged fighting
Term
handle
Definition
to deal with; to take care of; to transport
Term
rationally
Definition
sensible; reasonable
Term
temper
Definition
a state of calm and balance
Term
advise
Definition
to give helpful suggestions to someone
Term
seriously
Definition
to a severe or serious degree
Term
turns out
Definition
to be found or known
Term
concentrate
Definition
to think closely and with great attention
Term
acquire
Definition
to obtain by buying or taking
Term
eventually
Definition
in the end
Term
scholarship
Definition
money that is given to help pay
the cost of school
Term
habit
Definition
an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary
Term
immediately
Definition
right away; without waiting
Term
eligible
Definition
qualified; entitled
Term
poorly
Definition
done very badly
Term
pass
Definition
to be successful at something, usually some kind of examination
Term
receive
Definition
to get or be given
Term
nearby
Definition
close at hand; not far off
Term
provide
Definition
to give or supply
Term
local
Definition
of or related to a particular area
Term
encounter
Definition
to come upon or experience especially unexpectedly
Term
assistance
Definition
help
Term
attain
Definition
reach or achieve
Term
prestigious
Definition
having high value or regard
Term
educational
Definition
providing education or related to education
Term
in contrast
Definition
from another side or aspect
Term
entertainment
Definition
music, movies, TV; amusement
Term
amusement park
Definition
An amusement park is the same as a funfair.
Term
appreciate
Definition
to be grateful, thankful
Term
primarily
Definition
mostly; most importantly
Term
museum
Definition
a building for housing and displaying objects of artistic, scientific or historic interest
Term
curious
Definition
wanting to find out about something
Term
distinctive
Definition
different from others
Term
generally
Definition
relating to a general or quite non-specific manner
Term
firmly
Definition
solidly; strongly
Term
permit
Definition
to allow
Term
influence
Definition
to have some effect on
Term
material
Definition
information produced in various forms to help people
Term
judge
Definition
a person qualified to pass judgment
Term
struggle
Definition
to fight; to resist
Term
develop
Definition
to bring to a more advanced or effective state
Term
curriculum
Definition
the courses offered at an educational institution
Term
consequently
Definition
as a result of something
Term
intervene
Definition
to enter or come between in order to affect something
Term
drain
Definition
to use up or exhaust
Term
function
Definition
to be in operation
Term
properly
Definition
correctly; appropriately
Term
recharge
Definition
to restore energy to; to put energy back in
Term
counterproductive
Definition
making something worse than better
Term
efficiently
Definition
able to function without waste
Term
break
Definition
a time of rest from work or another activity
Term
mandatory
Definition
required
Term
doctoral
Definition
relating to the highest academic degree
Term
specifically
Definition
particularly or expressly
Term
facilitate
Definition
to make easier
Term
transition
Definition
a change from one condition to another
Term
pool
Definition
a joint supply that is used by members of a group
Term
applicant
Definition
a person who applies for or requests something
Term
policy
Definition
an official plan or course of
action
Term
excel
Definition
to succeed at; to be good at
Term
competitive
Definition
having a strong desire to succeed
Term
in advance
Definition
before an event
Term
counselor
Definition
a person who gives advice and guidance to another
Term
timely
Definition
occurring at a suitable time
Term
manner
Definition
the way of doing something
Term
available
Definition
obtainable; at one's disposal
Term
bulletin
Definition
a brief report or announcement
Term
exasperating
Definition
annoying or irritating
Term
issue
Definition
a problem; a situation to be solved
Term
show up
Definition
to appear or arrive at a place
Term
precisely
Definition
exactly
Term
availability
Definition
the fact that someone is free to work, be contacted, go to meetings, etc.
Term
neuroscientist
Definition
an individual who studies the nervous system, including the brain
Term
miraculously
Definition
in an extremely surprising way
Term
hard-wired
Definition
fixed or unchangeable
Term
permanent
Definition
meant to last, forever or for a long time
Term
cell
Definition
the basic unit of living things
Term
adapt
Definition
to change, to function in a new way
Term
tissue
Definition
a mass of similar cells that make up a part of an organism and perform a specific function
Term
neuron
Definition
a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell
Term
regenerate
Definition
to form or create new things
Term
reorganize
Definition
to rearrange
Term
degree
Definition
extent, measure, scope
Term
task
Definition
a job or duty
Term
stroke
Definition
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, which can cause a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body
Term
motor
Definition
related to movement
Term
interactive
Definition
of or pertaining to a two-way system of electronic communications
Term
content
Definition
the proportion of a specified substance
Term
component
Definition
part of a whole of something
Term
manipulate
Definition
to skillfully handle or control
Term
theorize
Definition
to come up with a theory; to guess
Term
target
Definition
to aim or pursue
Term
expose
Definition
to be introduced; to experience
Term
pediatrics
Definition
the science or study of medical care for children
Term
cognitively
Definition
related to mental awareness and perception
Term
toddler
Definition
a young child learning to walk
Term
beverage
Definition
a drink
Term
inherently
Definition
something that occurs natrually
Term
vulnerable
Definition
capable or susceptible to being wounded or hurt
Term
gender
Definition
a person?s sex i.e., male or
female
Term
lab
Definition
laboratory; a place or room dedicated to scientific research and experimentation
Term
data
Definition
information
Term
suggestion
Definition
a proposal or idea
Term
accommodate
Definition
to give what is needed to someone
Term
occupy
Definition
to fill; to be present somewhere
Term
extremely
Definition
to a great degree, highly
Term
converse
Definition
to have a conversation
Term
clarify
Definition
to make clear to the sight or understanding
Term
aware
Definition
knowing about; conscious of
Term
creative
Definition
involving a lot of imagination and new ideas
Term
enroll
Definition
to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
Term
uneasy
Definition
nervous
Term
campus
Definition
the lands and buildings of a university or college
Term
escort
Definition
to guide or lead
Term
awkward
Definition
difficult to use, do, or deal with
Term
security guard
Definition
a person hired to keep watch over a building
Term
several
Definition
more than two or three
Term
park
Definition
to place a vehicle in a position
Term
hero
Definition
someone who has done something very brave
Term
characteristic
Definition
a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it
Term
noble
Definition
royal; someone from the upper class
Term
aristocratic
Definition
a class of people who hold high social rank
Term
portray
Definition
to describe something or someone in a certain way
Term
legendary
Definition
very famous for a long period of time
Term
reclaim
Definition
to bring back
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drastically
Definition
having a strong or violent effect
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literary
Definition
related to literature
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comedy
Definition
comedy consists of types of entertainment that are intended to make people laugh
Term
era
Definition
a time period with a general character
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persist
Definition
to continue steadily in the same manner in spite of obstacles or opposition
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prosperous
Definition
having success; flourishing
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prominent
Definition
widely and favorably known;
famous; eminent
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civilization
Definition
the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced
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flourish
Definition
to prosper; succeed
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agriculture
Definition
cultivation of the ground to raise food
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settle down
Definition
to get married and start a family
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irrigation
Definition
to supply land with water so that crops and plants will grow
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ditch
Definition
a long narrow channel dug into the ground
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forage
Definition
to search about
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proximity
Definition
the state or quality of being near
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import
Definition
bring in as wares from another country
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export
Definition
to send goods to another country for sale
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route
Definition
path; road; way to go somewhere
Term
health-food
Definition
any natural food believed to sustain or promote good health
Term
consideration
Definition
a factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision
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take into account
Definition
to consider other factors
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compare
Definition
to look at the characteristics of two different things
Term
popularity
Definition
widespread acceptance
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establishment
Definition
a place of business
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advertise
Definition
to make something known generally or in public, especially to sell it
Term
obviously
Definition
plainly seen or understood
Term
nutritious
Definition
providing nourishment to a high degree
Term
reconsider
Definition
to think about an idea or belief again after gaining new knowledge
Term
vaccination
Definition
treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease
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weaken
Definition
to cause to become less strong
Term
immune
Definition
not responsive to; resistant to
Term
resistance
Definition
the ability to fight off or withstand something
Term
defense
Definition
something that defends; a means of protecting
Term
smallpox
Definition
a highly contagious disease characterized by a high fever and aches with pimples that blister and leave scars
Term
contract
Definition
to catch, or become ill with, a disease
Term
crucial
Definition
extremely important
Term
initially
Definition
at first
Term
antibody
Definition
a protein produced in the blood which fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria
Term
administer
Definition
to cause someone to receive something
Term
bloodstream
Definition
the blood flowing through the circulatory system of a body
Term
infection
Definition
a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
Term
eradicate
Definition
to destroy; to remove completely
Term
resident
Definition
already being in position; established
Term
strict
Definition
stringent, inflexible
Term
deserve
Definition
to be worthy of; to earn by merit
Term
switch
Definition
to change
Term
thrill
Definition
sudden excitement
Term
pack up
Definition
to pack items in order to move
Term
divergence
Definition
when two things become different
Term
multiple
Definition
more than one, several
Term
linguist
Definition
someone who studies languages
Term
independently
Definition
free from the influence, control, or determination of another or others
Term
dialect
Definition
a form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country
Term
alter
Definition
to make a change in something
Term
variation
Definition
differences in amount, number, level, or form
Term
generally
Definition
relating to a general or quite non-specific manner
Term
attentively
Definition
in a painstaking, or very careful way
Term
similarities
Definition
a characteristic that is the same for two different things
Term
evolve
Definition
to develop over time
Term
publication
Definition
something that is published
Term
committee
Definition
a group formed to make decisions
Term
normally
Definition
usually; typically
Term
qualify
Definition
to successfully finish a training course so that one is able to do a job
Term
minimal
Definition
very small; the smallest amount necessary
Term
suitable
Definition
appropriate; fitting
Term
replacement
Definition
a person or thing that replaces another
Term
official
Definition
formally set or prescribed
Term
reverse
Definition
to change the direction, order or position
Term
species
Definition
specific kinds of plants or
animals
Term
variety
Definition
a wide range of differences; a certain type
Term
vary
Definition
to differ; to change in form
Term
gender
Definition
the classification of male and female living things
Term
elaborate
Definition
worked out with precision and attention to detail
Term
distinction
Definition
a clear difference
Term
physiological
Definition
having to do with physical or
chemical properties of a living thing
Term
zebra finch
Definition
a common breed of finch that inhabit grasslands and forests near water
Term
substance
Definition
a material with particular characteristics, important or serious
Term
hormone
Definition
a chemical from body organs that stimulates activity in living systems
Term
reveal
Definition
to make known or show something that was previously secret
Term
insert
Definition
to put something in something else
Term
present
Definition
to give; to show for approval
Term
preparation
Definition
the act or process of preparing
Term
portion
Definition
a part or share of something larger
Term
basically
Definition
at the simplest point
Term
mess up
Definition
to ruin or complicate things
Term
figure out
Definition
to learn; to try to understand
Term
recommendation
Definition
an action that is suggested or advised
Term
quantity
Definition
a general amount, a supply
Term
carnivorous
Definition
subsisting or feeding on animal tissues
Term
consume
Definition
to eat, to use up
Term
trap
Definition
to stop and keep something
Term
inhabit
Definition
to live in or occupy
Term
moisture
Definition
wetness that can be felt
Term
swamp
Definition
a tract of wet, spongy land with trees and vegetation
Term
cultivate
Definition
to plow, plant seed, water, and fertilize the land
Term
compensate
Definition
to make up for a shortcoming; to attempt to fix a problem
Term
humidity
Definition
dampness, amount of moisture in the air
Term
pitcher
Definition
a carnivorous plant whose prey-trapping mechinism features a deep cavity filled with liquid
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