reading & writing: fill in the blanks 750 - 1000

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contributed
They contributed to the charity.
especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something
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give (something
durable
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able to withstand wear
The furniture is durable.
prejudice
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preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
They faced prejudice.
discrimination
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the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things
age
craves
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feel a strong desire for (something)
She craves chocolate.
dedicated
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devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or commitment
They are dedicated to their work.
noble
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having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles
He had a noble character.
prodigy
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a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
She is a musical prodigy.
consisting
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be composed or made up of
The team is consisting of five members.
facilitate
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make (an action or process) easy or easier
They tried to facilitate the process.
equations
They solved the equations.
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a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the sign =).
border
They crossed the border.
especially countries
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a line separating two political or geographical areas
grasping
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eager to seize an opportunity; greedy
They were grasping for power.
absent
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not present in a place or at an occasion
He was absent from the meeting.
circumstances
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a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action
The circumstances were difficult.
clash
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a violent confrontation or collision
They had a clash of opinions.
encompass
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surround or have or hold within
The plan encompasses many areas.
consideration
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careful thought
They gave the proposal careful consideration.
ingested
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take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
They ingested the medicine.
gratification
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pleasure or satisfaction
They sought instant gratification.
toxin
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an antigenic poison or venom of plant or animal origin
The toxin was harmful.
commensurate
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corresponding in size or degree; in proportion
The reward was commensurate with the effort.
worm
typically parasitic or burrowing
slender
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a long
limbless invertebrate animal with a soft body
coasts
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the part of the land adjoining or near the sea
They visited the coasts.
graceful
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elegant or showing elegance
The dancer was graceful.
coniferous
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of or denoting trees or shrubs that bear cones and evergreen needle-like or scale-like leaves
Coniferous trees are common in the mountains.
lineage
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descent from an ancestor or ancestors; ancestry or pedigree
They traced their lineage.
clawless
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without claws
The animal was clawless.
trinity
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the Christian belief that God is one being in three persons: the Father
They discussed the holy trinity.
generator
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a machine that converts one form of energy into another
They used a generator for power.
bang
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a sudden loud noise
There was a loud bang.
lobster
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a large marine crustacean with ten legs and a long body and tail
They ate lobster for dinner.
euphoric
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characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness
They felt euphoric.
perk
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an advantage or benefit arising from a particular situation (such as one's job)
They enjoyed the job perks.
definitely
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without doubt; certainly
They definitely agreed.
woven
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form (fabric or a similar material) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them
The basket was woven from reeds.
dean
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an academic administrator at a college or university
The dean gave a speech.
dictatorship
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a form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique
They lived under a dictatorship.
cape
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a sleeveless cloak
She wore a cape.
albany
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a city in New York
They visited Albany.
entities
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a thing with distinct and independent existence
They studied various entities.
contradictory
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mutually opposed or inconsistent
They gave contradictory statements.
though
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despite the fact that; although
They went though it was raining.
diving
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the sport or activity of plunging into water head first
They went diving.
posture
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the position of a person's body when standing or sitting
They corrected their posture.
create
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bring (something) into existence
They created a new product.
ability
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possession of the means or skill to do something
They had the ability to succeed.
ambitious
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having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
They were ambitious.
coral
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a hard stony substance secreted by certain marine polyps
They saw coral reefs.
pave
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cover (a piece of ground) with flat stones or bricks; construct (a road or path) of concrete
They paved the road.
colonization
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the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area
They studied colonization.
dutch
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relating to the Netherlands or its language
They spoke Dutch.
currency
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a system of money in general use in a particular country
They used foreign currency.
efforts
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a vigorous or determined attempt
They made great efforts.
jurisdiction
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the official power to make legal decisions and judgments
The court had jurisdiction.
embraced
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accept (a belief
They embraced the new ideas.
charismatic
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exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others
They were charismatic leaders.
probe
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physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
They probed the depths of the ocean.
contemporaries
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a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another
They discussed their contemporaries.
dynamics
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the forces or properties that stimulate growth
They studied the dynamics of the market.
initiative
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the ability to assess and initiate things independently
They took the initiative.
deforestation
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the action of clearing a wide area of trees
Deforestation is a problem.
estimates
or extent of something
number
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an approximate calculation or judgment of the value
quantity
containing
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have or hold (something) within
The box was containing books.
pathogens
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a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
Pathogens can cause illness.
cambridge
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a university town in England
They visited Cambridge.
unusual
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not habitually or commonly occurring or done; exceptional
They saw unusual sights.
mystery
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something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
The mystery was unsolved.
trigger
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cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist
They tried to trigger the alarm.
dismissed
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order or allow to leave; send away
They dismissed the class.
constraints
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a limitation or restriction
They worked within constraints.
dialect
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a form of language spoken by people in a particular region or group
They spoke a local dialect.
stimuli
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a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
They responded to stimuli.
advice
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guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action
They sought advice.
adjustment
appearance
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a small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit
They made adjustments.
or result
amendment
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a minor change or addition designed to improve a text
They proposed an amendment.
disrupt
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interrupt (an event
They tried to disrupt the meeting.
sore
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a painful or tender area of the body
They had a sore throat.
crawling
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move forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground
The baby was crawling.
treaties
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a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states
They signed treaties.
expenditure
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the action of spending funds
They reduced expenditure.
council
deliberative
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an advisory
They attended the council meeting.
or administrative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly
discrete
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individually separate and distinct
They had discrete tasks.
viable
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capable of working successfully; feasible
The plan was viable.
edible
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fit or suitable to be eaten
The food was edible.
humanitarian
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concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
They provided humanitarian aid.
defences
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the action of defending from or resisting attack
They strengthened their defences.
evokes
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bring or recall (a feeling
The music evokes memories.
anarchy
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a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
The country fell into anarchy.
abiotic
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physical rather than biological; not derived from living organisms
They studied abiotic factors.
storm
or thunder and lightning
snow
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a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain
hail
devised
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plan or invent (a complex procedure
They devised a plan.
synthesis
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the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
Protein synthesis is essential.
destination
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the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
They reached their destination.
embryos
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an unborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development
The embryos were developing.
convert
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change in form
They converted the building.
scourge
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a whip used as an instrument of punishment
Poverty is a scourge.
dopamine
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a compound present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including epinephrine
Dopamine affects mood.
tolerate
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allow the existence
They tolerate different opinions.
destroy
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put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it
The fire destroyed the building.
courses
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a series of lectures or lessons about a particular subject
They took courses in history.
defenses
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the action of defending from or resisting attack
They strengthened their defenses.
documented
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recorded in written or printed form
The event was documented.
club
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an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity
They joined a book club.
hallmarks
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a distinctive feature or characteristic
The hallmarks of success.
criticizing
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indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way
They were criticizing the decision.
drove
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operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
They drove to the city.
cord
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a length of thick flexible string made of twisted strands
They tied the cord.
circuitry
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an electrical circuit or a system of electrical circuits
They examined the circuitry.
decimated
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kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of.
The population was decimated.
committee
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a group of people appointed for a specific function
They served on the committee.
counterfactuals
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relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case
They considered counterfactuals.
alters
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change or cause to change in character or composition
They altered the plans.
connotations
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an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
The word has negative connotations.
cultivating
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try to acquire or develop (a quality
They were cultivating new skills.
specimen
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a sample for medical testing or analysis
They examined the specimen.
string
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material consisting of threads of cotton
They tied the string.
cortical
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relating to the cortex
They studied cortical activity.
brutal
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savagely violent
The attack was brutal.
constant
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occurring continuously over a period of time
They were in constant communication.
guidance
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advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty
They sought guidance.
transform
appearance
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make a thorough or dramatic change in the form
They transformed the room.
or character of
damage
usefulness
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physical harm that impairs value
The storm caused damage.
or normal function
amino
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organic compounds that combine to form proteins
Amino acids are essential.
universal
affecting
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of
They sought universal healthcare.
or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases
profound
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very great or intense
They had a profound impact.
exchange
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an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same type) in return
They made an exchange.
collapse
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suddenly fall down or give way
The building collapsed.
obsessed
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preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually
They were obsessed with the idea.
declared
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say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
They declared their intentions.
connectivity
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the ability to connect to or communicate with something
They improved connectivity.
consequence
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a result or effect of an action or condition
They faced the consequences.
acknowledge
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accept or admit the existence or truth of
They acknowledged the problem.
claim
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assert that something is the case
They claimed they were innocent.
absence
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the state of being away from a place or person
The absence of evidence.
evolve
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develop gradually
They watched the species evolve.
abilities
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possession of the means or skill to do something
They had various abilities.
bright
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giving out or reflecting much light; shining
The sun was bright.
adoption
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the action or fact of adopting or being adopted
They discussed adoption.
inadequate
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lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose
The supplies were inadequate.
dealing
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the action of doing business or having dealings with someone or something
They were dealing with a difficult situation.
corporate
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relating to a large company or group
They worked in a corporate environment.
encourage
confidence
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give support
They tried to encourage them.
or hope to (someone)
visual
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relating to seeing or sight
They had visual aids.
crafting
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exercise skill in making (something)
They were crafting a new design.
dead
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no longer alive
The plant was dead.
commercial
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concerned with or engaged in commerce
They made a commercial decision.
departure
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the action of leaving
They announced their departure.
deliver
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bring (goods or services) to a destination or provide (a service)
They delivered the package.
creature
They saw a strange creature.
especially a nonhuman one
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an animal
drafting
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prepare a preliminary version of (a document)
They were drafting a contract.
yield
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produce or provide (a natural
The crops yielded a good harvest.
analog
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relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity
They used analog equipment.
electrodes
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a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object
They attached the electrodes.
confirm
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state with assurance that a report or fact is true
They confirmed the report.
conductor
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a material or object that conducts heat or electricity
Copper is a good conductor.
ramp
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a sloping surface connecting two levels
They used a ramp.
yeast
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a microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by budding
They used yeast to make bread.
conductive
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having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
The material was conductive.
generalized
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make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases
They generalized the findings.
displaced
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take over the place
They were displaced from their homes.
compliance
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the action or fact of complying with a wish or command
They ensured compliance.
agents
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a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
They acted as agents.
terribly
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in a way that causes great distress or annoyance
They were terribly upset.
defensive
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used or intended to defend or protect
They took defensive measures.
circuits
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a complete path which electricity can flow
They analyzed the circuits.
conceal
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prevent (something) from being seen or discovered; hide
They tried to conceal the truth.
blind
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unable to see
They were blind.
echoes
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a sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener
They heard echoes.
intense
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of extreme force
They felt intense pain.
content
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the things that are held or contained in something
They examined the content.
decorative
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serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental
They used decorative items.
rely
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depend on with full trust or confidence
They rely on their friends.
ceremonies
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a formal religious or public occasion
They attended ceremonies.
ecosystem
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a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
They studied the ecosystem.
celebration
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the action of celebrating an occasion or achievement
They had a celebration.
challenged
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dispute the truth or validity of
They challenged the decision.
dream
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a series of thoughts and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
They had a dream.
spectacle
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a visually striking performance or display
They saw a spectacle.
tapestry
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a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas
They admired the tapestry.
greek
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relating to Greece or its people or language
They studied Greek history.
canvas
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a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, cotton, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.
a canvas bag
employed
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give work to (someone) and pay them for it
They employed many people.
thrive
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prosper; flourish
They thrived in the new environment.
submerged
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covered or flooded with water
The town was submerged.
emperor
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a sovereign ruler of great power and rank
They served the emperor.
lifespan
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the length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions
The average human lifespan has increased.
contrast
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the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association
The contrast between light and dark was striking.
blooms
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a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty.
The roses were in full bloom.
excess
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an amount of something that is more than necessary
They had an excess of food.
decision
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a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
They made a difficult decision.
circular
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having the form of a circle
They sat at a circular table.

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