| # |
Qz |
WORD  |
VP |
EXAMPLE |
POS |
DEFINITION |
GRP |
STUDENT
NAME |
TIME |
| 1 |
|
assemble |
3
|
The manager has assembled a world-class team. |
V |
to bring people or things together as a group |
Econ |
HoangTin |
2024.05.19 13:08
|
| 2 |
|
communicate |
3
|
They communicated in sign language. |
V |
to share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc. |
Comm |
Tino |
2024.05.19 13:02
|
| 3 |
|
food |
1
|
i need food to survive. |
N |
any nutritious substance |
Pet_Nic_2 |
Lindsey |
2024.05.08 08:20
|
| 4 |
|
estimate |
3
|
Parents estimated the cost of college education. |
V |
To make an approximate judgement or calculation. |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2024.03.04 19:06
|
| 5 |
|
flame |
2
|
We could see the flame of a match. |
N |
Burning gas or vapor from coal or wood. |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2024.03.04 19:04
|
| 6 |
|
veil |
4
|
The bride had a veil over her face. |
N |
A piece of opaque, transparent, or mesh material worn over the face to hide or protect, to enhance the appearance. |
Arts |
0000SCROWAA |
2024.03.04 19:03
|
| 7 |
|
evil |
2
|
He led an evil life. |
ADJ |
Morally wrong or bad. |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2024.03.04 19:02
|
| 8 |
|
assemble |
3
|
The crowd assembled in the waiting room. |
V |
To gather in one place. |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2024.03.04 19:01
|
| 9 |
|
trend |
3
|
The new trend in women's apparel has appeared. |
N |
Style, vogue. |
Arts |
0000SCROWAA |
2024.03.04 19:00
|
| 10 |
|
display |
3
|
People display fireworks on the Fourth of July. |
V |
To show, exhibit, to make visible. |
Arts |
0000SCKevin |
2024.03.04 18:59
|
| 11 |
|
couple |
1
|
What a lovely couple they make. |
N |
A combination of two of a kind, a pair. |
Arts |
0000SCROWAA |
2024.03.04 18:58
|
| 12 |
|
trace |
2
|
The doctor tried to trace the history of the disease. |
V |
To follow the history of something. |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2024.03.04 18:57
|
| 13 |
|
ensure |
3
|
Come early to ensure to get a seat. |
V |
To guarantee, to make sure. |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2024.03.04 18:56
|
| 14 |
|
vary |
2
|
Her diets never vary. |
V |
To (cause to) be made different in some way. |
Arts |
0000SCKevin |
2024.03.04 18:54
|
| 15 |
|
symbol |
3
|
The ring was the symbol of his love. |
N |
Something used to stand for something else, esp. a material object representing something that cannot be touched. |
Arts |
0000SCKevin |
2024.03.04 18:52
|
| 16 |
|
tradition |
2
|
In Jewish tradition, learning is highly valued. |
N |
The handing down of statements, beliefs, etc., esp. by word of mouth or by practice. |
Arts |
0000SCJay |
2024.03.04 18:44
|
| 17 |
|
culture |
2
|
New York is a city of great culture. |
N |
Artistic and intellectual activities and products. |
Comm |
0000SCRenee |
2024.03.04 18:42
|
| 18 |
|
bury |
2
|
They never bury the treasure. |
V |
to put in the ground and cover with earth |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2024.02.08 23:31
|
| 19 |
|
crash |
2
|
The glass crashed to the floor. |
V |
to (cause to) break or fall to pieces with noise |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2024.01.29 00:12
|
| 20 |
|
spoon |
4
|
She picked up a spoon and stirred her tea. |
N |
An object used in eating, stirring, measuring, etc., made up of a small, shallow bowl with a handle: |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2024.01.28 22:44
|
| 21 |
|
famine |
6
|
Parts of Madagascar are experiencing famine conditions |
N |
extreme shortage of food |
Arts |
musta_k |
2023.09.27 23:46
|
| 22 |
|
drought |
5
|
Farmers are facing ruin after two years of severe drought. |
N |
a long period of time when there is little or no rain |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 07:11
|
| 23 |
|
heatwave |
|
A long summer heatwave had caused most of the crops to die. |
N |
a period of unusually hot weather |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 04:03
|
| 24 |
|
sleet |
10
|
The rain was turning to sleet. |
N |
a mixture of rain and snow |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 04:02
|
| 25 |
|
hail |
5
|
We drove through hail and snow. |
N |
small balls of ice that fall like rain |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 04:01
|
| 26 |
|
blizzard |
8
|
The blizzard struck the north-east yesterday, causing serious damage. |
N |
a snowstorm with very strong winds |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 04:00
|
| 27 |
|
flood |
2
|
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. |
N |
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:59
|
| 28 |
|
chill |
3
|
There's a chill in the air this morning. |
N |
a feeling of being cold |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:57
|
| 29 |
|
gale |
8
|
The gale blew down hundreds of trees. |
N |
an extremely strong wind |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:56
|
| 30 |
|
voyage |
5
|
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage (= first journey). |
N |
a long journey, especially by sea or in space |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:45
|
| 31 |
|
cruise |
3
|
I'd love to go on a round-the-world cruise. |
N |
a journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:45
|
| 32 |
|
set_off |
|
We set_off for London just after ten. |
V |
to begin a journey |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:43
|
| 33 |
|
take_off |
|
What time did your plane take_off? |
V |
to leave the ground and begin to fly |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:42
|
| 34 |
|
land |
1
|
The flight is due to land at 3 o'clock. |
V |
to come down through the air onto the ground or another surface |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:40
|
| 35 |
|
take_off |
|
What time did the plane take_off? |
N |
to leave the ground and begin to fly |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:38
|
| 36 |
|
ferry |
4
|
We boarded the ferry at Ostend. |
N |
large boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:33
|
| 37 |
|
journey |
2
|
The journey will take an hour at the most. |
N |
an act of travelling from one place to another |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.13 11:16
|
| 38 |
|
mind |
1
|
If we could record the activity of every brain cell, we could glimpse the workings of the mind |
N |
the part in a conscious being that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2023.03.22 08:15
|
| 39 |
|
date |
1
|
Is today's date the 7th or the 8th? |
N |
the particular day of the month. |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 10:19
|
| 40 |
|
determined |
2
|
She is determined to finish her book |
ADJ |
resolute - - firm - - unwilling to change - |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:48
|
| 41 |
|
sociable |
9
|
a sociable couple who enjoy parties. |
ADJ |
glad to associate with others - companionable: |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:46
|
| 42 |
|
hardworking |
|
a hardworking family man |
ADJ |
industrious - - zealous: |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:45
|
| 43 |
|
boarding_pass |
|
Please present your boarding_pass to the flight attendant. |
N |
a pass that authorizes a passenger to board an aircraft and is issued after one's ticket has been purchased or collected |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:37
|
| 44 |
|
travel |
1
|
In all my travels I never saw anything as beautiful as this sunset. |
N |
journeys - - wanderings - the activity of moving, usually over a long distance |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:34
|
| 45 |
|
ferryboat |
|
The ferryboat in the harbor got op steam for the crossing to the island. |
N |
a boat used to transport passengers, vehicles, etc., across a river or the like. |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:29
|
| 46 |
|
journey |
2
|
It's an hour's journey from here. - |
N |
a distance or period of time traveled |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:28
|
| 47 |
|
trip |
1
|
The trip takes just two hours by ferry. |
N |
a traveling from one place to another |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:25
|
| 48 |
|
get_on |
|
I usually get_onwell with my classmates |
V |
have good relationships, no fighting, no argument |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:47
|
| 49 |
|
get_on |
|
Hurry up, get_on the bus. It's leaving |
V |
to board or cause or help to board (a bus, train, etc) |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:41
|
| 50 |
|
get_off |
|
get_off your coat |
V |
to remove, to take off |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:37
|
| 51 |
|
got_off |
|
she got_off at the terminus |
V |
to descend (from a bus, train, etc) - dismount |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:35
|
| 52 |
|
get_off |
|
I usually get_off very lightly in awkward situations |
V |
to escape the consequences of an action |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:33
|
| 53 |
|
deafening |
4
|
deafening music |
ADJ |
excessively loud |
Arts |
tom_admin |
2023.02.09 11:46
|
| 54 |
|
life |
1
|
She led a long life. - - There are many forms of life on earth |
N |
the period or amount of time of existence of an individual |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:30
|
| 55 |
|
lively |
4
|
a lively tune - - a lively discussion |
ADJ |
animated - - spirited - - eventful or exciting - |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:27
|
| 56 |
|
live |
1
|
live animals - the live sounds of the forest |
ADJ |
being alive - - living: |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:25
|
| 57 |
|
live |
1
|
they have always lived in a cottage in the countryside |
V |
to dwell or reside |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:21
|
| 58 |
|
alive |
2
|
He was still alive after being buried in the snow for five days. |
ADJ |
living - - existing - - not dead or lifeless |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:18
|
| 59 |
|
cruise |
3
|
- We cruised to the Bahamas. |
V |
to sail about on a pleasure trip |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 09:01
|
| 60 |
|
paper |
1
|
I need paper and a pen to write a letter. |
N |
a substance made from wood pulp, rags, or other fiber, used to write or print on, for wrapping, etc. |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 08:56
|
| 61 |
|
environment |
2
|
a time-sharing environment, transactions are processed as they occur. |
V |
social and cultural surroundings - - milieu: |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 08:56
|
| 62 |
|
voyage |
5
|
He was a young sailor on his first voyage |
N |
a course of travel or passage or a journey, esp. a long journey by water to a distant place. |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 08:55
|
| 63 |
|
confident |
3
|
He is confident in his ability to do the job well. |
ADJ |
Someone who is confident believes in their own abilities and so does not feel nervous or frightened |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 08:55
|
| 64 |
|
plastic |
2
|
Most children’s toys are made of plastic |
N |
A substance made from oil or coal that may be shaped when soft and then hardened to a strong, lightweight material |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 08:55
|
| 65 |
|
way |
1
|
I don’t think this is the right way. |
N |
The particular road, path, or track that you use to go from one place to another - |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.23 18:16
|
| 66 |
|
travel |
1
|
Foreign travel never really appealed to him until he retired. |
N |
The activity of travelling |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.23 18:14
|
| 67 |
|
journey |
2
|
By train, it is a two-hour journey from here to the coast |
N |
1. a distance travelled especially over land - 2.an act of travelling |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.23 17:25
|
| 68 |
|
trip |
1
|
She went on a trip to Paris. |
N |
An occasion when you travel to visit a place for a short time and come back again |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.23 17:22
|
| 69 |
|
ecosystem |
6
|
Pollution can have disastrous effects on the delicately balanced ecosystem |
N |
all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment |
Arts |
Kathy |
2022.11.07 18:08
|
| 70 |
|
pollution |
2
|
The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution |
N |
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste |
Arts |
Kathy |
2022.11.07 18:06
|
| 71 |
|
earth |
1
|
The earth takes approximately 3651/4 days to go round the sun |
N |
The planet third in order of distance from the sun, between Venus and Mars - the world on which we live |
Arts |
Kathy |
2022.11.07 18:05
|
| 72 |
|
climate_change |
|
The President called for urgent action on climate_change |
N |
changes in the world's weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the |
Arts |
Kathy |
2022.11.07 18:03
|
| 73 |
|
environment |
2
|
We're not doing enough to protect the environment from pollution |
N |
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live |
Arts |
Kathy |
2022.11.07 18:01
|
| 74 |
|
waste |
1
|
He opposes any kind of nuclear waste being dumped at sea |
N |
unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed |
Arts |
Kathy |
2022.11.07 14:56
|
| 75 |
|
arthritis |
6
|
Arthritis is of two types, osteo- or rheumatoid |
N |
Problem of the joints, usually fingers or knees |
Arts |
musta_k |
2022.10.27 12:37
|
| 76 |
|
symptom |
3
|
He had every SYMPTOM you'd expect of a drug addict |
N |
sign of disease - (لمرض) | عرَض |
Arts |
musta_k |
2022.10.27 11:34
|
| 77 |
|
trip |
1
|
The boat trip down the Amazon was great. |
N |
an occasion when you go somewhere and come back again |
Arts |
faby1 |
2022.10.06 12:04
|
| 78 |
|
cantankerous |
14
|
a cantankerous mule |
ADJ |
difficult or irritating to deal with |
Comm |
frauclaudia |
2022.07.11 10:25
|
| 79 |
|
automation |
5
|
• Some say automation is the main culprit |
N |
the use of computers and machines instead of people to do a job |
Arts |
Frauanto |
2022.07.11 10:24
|
| 80 |
|
virus |
3
|
They are trying to stop the spread of the flu virus. |
N |
A very small living thing that causes infectious illnesses |
Arts |
Giovanna_IT |
2022.07.11 07:11
|
| 81 |
|
drug |
1
|
The big drug companies make huge profits. |
N |
a medicine, or a substance for making medicines |
Arts |
Giovanna_IT |
2022.07.11 07:09
|
| 82 |
|
penicillin |
9
|
Since the discovery of penicillin, the treatment of syphilis has been revolutionized. |
N |
a type of medicine that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria |
Arts |
Giovanna_IT |
2022.07.11 07:08
|
| 83 |
|
antibiotic |
5
|
Thirteen strains were resistant to three or more antibiotics. |
N |
a drug that is used to kill bacteria and cure infections. |
Arts |
Giovanna_IT |
2022.07.11 07:05
|
| 84 |
|
vaccine |
5
|
Doctors worried that there would not be enough vaccine for everyone who needed it. |
N |
a substance which contains a weak form of the bacteria or virus that causes a disease and is used to protect people from that disease |
Arts |
Giovanna_IT |
2022.07.11 07:03
|
| 85 |
|
fall |
1
|
leaves of any colors were all over the place during fall |
N |
the season of the year that comes after summer and before winter - |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 11:17
|
| 86 |
|
résumé |
|
she handed over her résumé and waited. |
N |
a brief written account of educational and professional qualifications and experience |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 11:11
|
| 87 |
|
recess |
6
|
let's have a short recess between classes |
N |
a temporary withdrawal from or stopping of the usual work or activity - - a break. |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 11:08
|
| 88 |
|
downtown |
|
let's go downtown to do some shopping |
N |
of, pertaining to, or situated in the main business section of a city. - |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 11:05
|
| 89 |
|
atm |
|
if you need cash you can draw it from an ATM |
N |
automated-teller machine. |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 11:01
|
| 90 |
|
highway |
3
|
from a big town to another better get the highway to avoid local traffic |
N |
a main road, esp. one between towns or cities. |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 10:59
|
| 91 |
|
fall |
1
|
leaves fall during fall |
N |
third season in a year |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 10:56
|
| 92 |
|
wear |
1
|
She reflects her personality with what she wears. |
V |
to have on the body as clothing, covering, or ornament: - |
Arts |
Alby |
2022.06.14 17:59
|
| 93 |
|
silhouette |
6
|
The female silhouette has changed several times through the ages. |
N |
a picture of the outline of an object, filled in with black. - the outline of something. |
Arts |
Alby |
2022.06.14 17:57
|
| 94 |
|
style |
2
|
Coco Chanel's unique style remains immortal. |
N |
a particular sort, with reference to form, appearance, or character: - |
Arts |
Alby |
2022.06.14 17:56
|
| 95 |
|
fashion |
2
|
In the 18th century the fashion was to accentuate the hourglass form of the body through the use of corsets. |
N |
a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc. |
Arts |
Alby |
2022.06.14 17:54
|
| 96 |
|
shape |
1
|
But the hourglass shape has often been discarded in time. |
N |
the figure or body of a person, esp. of a woman: - [countable]The actress still has a great shape. |
Arts |
Flo |
2022.06.14 06:16
|
| 97 |
|
garment |
5
|
Garments became more fitted but this meant extreme triangulation of shapes. |
N |
any article of clothing |
Arts |
Flo |
2022.06.09 15:47
|
| 98 |
|
weather |
1
|
Extreme weather events are already more intense, threatening lives and livelihoods. |
N |
the state or condition of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, moisture, etc. - |
Econ |
cris |
2022.06.06 07:56
|
| 99 |
|
cause |
1
|
These gases trap the Sun's heat and cause the planet's temperature to rise |
V |
to be the cause of - - bring about |
Econ |
cris |
2022.06.06 07:50
|
| 101 |
|
rise |
1
|
When these fossil fuels burn, they release greenhouse gases - mostly carbon dioxide (CO2). These gases trap the Sun's heat and cause the planet's temperature to rise |
V |
to increase, as in height, amount, value, or force |
Econ |
cris |
2022.06.06 07:47
|
| 102 |
|
century |
2
|
The world is now about 1.2C warmer than it was in the 19th Century - and the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere has risen by 50% |
N |
One of the periods of 100 years counted from a recognized date, esp. from the assumed date of the birth of Jesus |
Econ |
cris |
2022.06.06 07:43
|
| 103 |
|
warm |
1
|
A report in 2021 by the Climate Action Tracker group calculated that the world was heading for 2.4C of warming by the end of the century. |
ADJ |
having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses |
Econ |
cris |
2022.06.06 07:37
|
| 105 |
|
climate |
3
|
The rapid climate change we are now seeing is caused by humans using oil, gas and coal for their homes, factories and transport. |
N |
The general weather conditions of a region, averaged over a series of years |
Econ |
cris |
2022.06.06 07:30
|
| 108 |
|
acid_rain |
|
One of the main risks for our planet are the acid_rains: they form when the gases from cars and factories mix with atmospheric water. |
N |
rain containing acid-forming chemicals, resulting from the release into the atmosphere of industrial pollutants |
Econ |
mararossini |
2022.06.06 07:07
|
| 109 |
|
dioxide |
4
|
Burning fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide gas, which is damaging to the environment |
N |
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen, each of which is bonded directly to an atom of a second element, as manganese dioxide, MnO2, or nitrogen dioxide, NO2. |
Econ |
mararossini |
2022.06.06 06:36
|
| 110 |
|
fuels |
3
|
Fossil fuels are used to power everything from planes to gas cookers. |
N |
any combustible organic material, as oil, coal, or natural gas, derived from the remains of former life. - |
Econ |
mararossini |
2022.06.06 06:29
|
| 111 |
|
biodiversity |
8
|
The air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat all ultimately rely on biodiversity. |
N |
The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat |
Econ |
mp22 |
2022.06.06 06:16
|
| 112 |
|
microplastics |
|
Microplastics now contaminate the entire planet, from the summit of Mount Everest to the deepest oceans. |
N |
Microplastics are small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life. |
Econ |
mp22 |
2022.06.06 06:11
|
| 113 |
|
deforestation |
8
|
Human-driven and natural loss of trees— deforestation—affects wildlife, ecosystems, weather patterns, and the climate |
N |
Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees to make room for something besides forest. |
Econ |
mp22 |
2022.06.06 06:06
|
| 114 |
|
greenhouse_effect |
|
The main driver of climate change is the greenhouse_effect. Some gases in the Earth's atmosphere act a bit like the glass in a greenhouse. |
N |
The greenhouse_effect is a process that occurs when gases in Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat. |
Econ |
mp22 |
2022.06.06 06:00
|
| 115 |
|
fumes |
5
|
There are 4 kinds of pollution: - - Air pollution: air transportation, factory fumes, road traffic, cfcs - - |
N |
the visible vapor and gases given off by a burning substance. |
Econ |
mararossini |
2022.06.06 05:55
|
| 116 |
|
landfill |
|
Landfills are sites designed to store garbage. They are designed to minimize the effects of the trash on human health and the environment |
N |
a system of trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land |
Econ |
mp22 |
2022.06.06 05:51
|
| 117 |
|
pollutant |
2
|
Pollutants can be natural, such as volcanic ash. They can also be created by human activity, such as trash or runoff produced by factories. |
N |
a substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere |
Econ |
mp22 |
2022.06.06 05:49
|
| 118 |
|
pledge |
4
|
The meeting ended with a pledge to step up cooperation between the six states of the region |
N |
a solemn promise to do or stop doing something |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 12:33
|
| 119 |
|
charity |
3
|
She was working as a volunteer at a homeless charity |
N |
A charity is an organization which raises money in order to help people who are sick or very poor, or who have a disability. |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 12:31
|
| 120 |
|
compostable |
|
A government consultation on biodegradable and compostable packaging is under way |
ADJ |
capable of being used as compost (mixture of decayed plants and vegetable waste which is added to the soil to help plants grow) |
Arts |
monica |
2022.06.05 12:29
|
| 121 |
|
supplier |
2
|
The company is a supplier of 100 per cent renewable electricity |
N |
A supplier is a person, company, or organization that sells or supplies something such as goods or equipment to customers |
Arts |
monica |
2022.06.05 12:27
|
| 122 |
|
warehouse |
4
|
Goods were continuously delivered to the company's warehouses |
N |
a building for the storage of goods or merchandise. |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 12:22
|
| 123 |
|
wastage |
1
|
a series of measures to prevent the wastage of water |
ADJ |
loss by use, wear, decay, or wastefulness |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:43
|
| 124 |
|
huge |
1
|
The book was a huge success. |
ADJ |
gigantic - very great - - extraordinary |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:35
|
| 125 |
|
huge |
1
|
a huge ship - - The book was a huge success. |
ADJ |
extraordinarily large in size, weight, quantity, or area - - gigantic - very great - - extraordinary |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:33
|
| 126 |
|
wastage |
1
|
a wastage of over 50%. - measures taken to reduce wastage |
N |
loss by use, wear, decay, or wastefulness |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:29
|
| 127 |
|
figure |
1
|
a figure that was more than we could afford. |
N |
Mathematics:a symbol for a number - an amount or value expressed in numbers: - a figure that was more than we could afford. - figures, |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:28
|
| 128 |
|
grocer |
2
|
Asian food grocers are good places to find more exotic ingredients not available in your local supermarket. |
N |
the owner or operator of a store that sells groceries. |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:23
|
| 129 |
|
backlash |
|
a backlash by voters to rising property taxes. |
N |
a strong negative reaction, as to some social or political change: |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:19
|
| 130 |
|
pledge |
4
|
a pledge of economic aid to the newly independent countries. |
N |
a solemn promise to do or stop doing something |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:17
|
| 132 |
|
tour |
2
|
It is entrusted to the protection of the regional forest agency, to which one can ask for information to carry out a guided tour. |
N |
To visit an area or place, usually with a guide. |
Arts |
sdigiuseppe |
2022.06.04 15:02
|
| 133 |
|
holiday |
1
|
We also understand that there are plans to keep the Parliament working through the summer holiday period to allow progress in the key areas. |
N |
Period of time spent travelling - when you don't have to work or go to school. |
Arts |
sdigiuseppe |
2022.06.04 15:01
|
| 134 |
|
voyage |
5
|
His voyage across the Atlantic Ocean led to the discovery of a new continent. |
N |
A very long journey, usually by sea. |
Arts |
sdigiuseppe |
2022.06.04 14:58
|
| 135 |
|
resort |
3
|
The seaside resort is a very popular destination for holidaymakers and is 34 km east of Heraklion. |
N |
A place where people go on holiday. |
Arts |
sdigiuseppe |
2022.06.04 14:56
|
| 136 |
|
trip |
1
|
If you would like to organize a school trip, please don't hesitate to contact PostBus or complete the reservation form. |
N |
A journey to a place and back again, usually a short one for pleasure or a specific purpose. |
Arts |
sdigiuseppe |
2022.06.04 14:55
|
| 137 |
|
journey |
2
|
If you have chosen a package with transport, it includes your return train journey. |
N |
When you travel from point A to point B. |
Arts |
sdigiuseppe |
2022.06.04 14:53
|
| 138 |
|
sustainable |
3
|
Help protect tropical forests by supporting sustainable palm oil production. |
N |
capable of being maintained at a steady level without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage |
Arts |
nill |
2022.06.04 12:23
|
| 139 |
|
carbon_footprint |
|
Does more localized production reduce the carbon_footprint ? |
N |
the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by your activities over a particular period |
Arts |
nill |
2022.06.04 12:17
|
| 140 |
|
pollution |
2
|
Air pollution kills nearly 3 million more. |
N |
the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment |
Arts |
nill |
2022.06.04 12:15
|
| 141 |
|
global_warming |
|
The measured temperatures show continuing global_warming. |
N |
an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere, causing changes in climate |
Arts |
nill |
2022.06.04 12:13
|
| 142 |
|
flood |
2
|
Excessive rainfall is creating floods very often. |
N |
a great flowing or overflowing of water, esp. over land not usually submerged |
Arts |
nill |
2022.06.04 12:11
|
| 143 |
|
drought |
5
|
Severe droughts occur about every 25 years. - Late spring droughts often are followed by severe flooding. |
N |
a long period of time during which no rain falls |
Arts |
nill |
2022.06.04 12:08
|
| 146 |
|
biodiversité |
|
L’usage du mot biodiversité est relativement récent mais la biodiversité, elle, est très ancienne |
N |
La biodiversité désigne l’ensemble des êtres vivants ainsi que les écosystèmes dans lesquels ils vivent |
Arts |
SV2022 |
2022.06.02 11:57
|
| 147 |
|
eau |
|
L' eau constitue un élément de base incontournable pour les écosystèmes de la planète et pour la vie humaine. |
N |
Liquide naturel, inodore, incolore et transparent |
Arts |
SV2022 |
2022.06.02 11:20
|
| 148 |
|
développement_durable |
|
Au cœur de l’Agenda 2030, - 17 Objectifs de développement_durable (ODD) ont été fixés. |
N |
développement_durable |
Econ |
SV2022 |
2022.06.02 11:05
|
| 149 |
|
arbres |
|
alors les arbres se reflétaient dedans avec beaucoup de netteté |
N |
Végétal vivace, ligneux, rameux, atteignant au moins 7 m de hauteur et ne portant de branches durables qu'à une certaine distance du sol. |
Arts |
SV2022 |
2022.06.02 10:55
|
| 151 |
|
changement_climatique |
|
Conséquences du changement_climatique sur notre planète |
N |
modifications du climat accompagnées d’une augmentation générale des températures moyennes à un niveau mondial. |
Arts |
SV2022 |
2022.06.02 10:47
|
| 152 |
|
pollution |
2
|
Neuf millions de personnes meurent chaque année dans le monde à cause de la pollution |
N |
Dégradation de l'environnement |
Comm |
SV2022 |
2022.06.02 10:42
|
| 153 |
|
coil |
5
|
A coil of thick blue smoke rose up from his pipe. |
N |
a length of rope, hair, or wire, arranged into a series of circles, one above or outside the other: |
Arts |
adriana |
2022.06.02 05:08
|
| 154 |
|
chimney |
5
|
A column of smoke rose from the chimney. |
N |
a hollow structure that allows the smoke from a fire inside a building to escape to the air outside: |
Comm |
adriana |
2022.06.02 05:06
|
| 155 |
|
machinery |
1
|
His hand was injured when he got it caught in the machinery. |
N |
a group of large machines or the parts of a machine that make it work: |
Comm |
adriana |
2022.06.02 05:03
|
| 156 |
|
coke |
5
|
coke noun [U] (FUEL) |
N |
a solid, grey substance that is burned as a fuel, left after coal is heated and the gas and tar removed |
Arts |
adriana |
2022.06.02 05:00
|
| 157 |
|
smoke |
1
|
cigarette smoke |
N |
the grey, black, or white mixture of gas and very small pieces of carbon that is produced when something burns: |
Comm |
adriana |
2022.06.02 04:57
|
| 158 |
|
bricks |
2
|
The chimney was made of bricks. |
N |
a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls and houses: |
Arts |
adriana |
2022.05.31 16:19
|
| 159 |
|
citizenship |
2
|
I’m applying for Canadian citizenship. |
N |
the legal right to be a citizen of a particular country - |
Law |
EM_2 |
2022.05.30 06:03
|
| 160 |
|
politician |
2
|
The citizens decided to write a letter to the politicians |
N |
someone who has a job in politics, especially a Member of Parliament |
Law |
EM_2 |
2022.05.30 05:59
|
| 161 |
|
policy |
2
|
What's the party policy on immingration? |
N |
a set of plans or actions agreed on by a government, political party, business, or other group |
Law |
EM_2 |
2022.05.30 05:44
|
| 162 |
|
council |
2
|
The new planning was rejected by the council |
N |
the elected officials who govern a local area such as a city or county |
Law |
EM_2 |
2022.05.30 05:43
|
| 163 |
|
union |
2
|
We live in the European Union |
N |
a group of states or countries that join together or a group of states or countries under the control of one government - |
Law |
EM_2 |
2022.05.30 05:41
|
| 164 |
|
border |
3
|
You can’t cross the border without a passport. |
N |
the official line separating two countries or regions - https://www.macmillandictionary.com/ |
Law |
EM_2 |
2022.05.30 05:35
|
| 165 |
|
home |
1
|
This is my home. |
N |
The place where you live. |
Arts |
Madam |
2022.05.26 10:33
|
| 166 |
|
digital |
3
|
The digital era is very complex |
N |
it is something virtual |
Comm |
Join1 |
2022.05.26 10:28
|
| 167 |
|
car |
1
|
My friend's car is new |
N |
Engine vehicle with four wheels |
Comm |
Pilar |
2022.05.26 10:28
|
| 168 |
|
change |
1
|
change money |
V |
change money |
Comm |
benedicta |
2022.05.26 10:27
|
| 169 |
|
digital |
3
|
The digital era is very complex |
N |
it is something virtual |
Comm |
Join1 |
2022.05.26 10:26
|
| 170 |
|
refund |
6
|
Since your phone was returned broken, you won't get a refund. |
N |
To retunr an amount of money. |
Econ |
Lolax |
2022.05.26 10:26
|
| 171 |
|
payment |
1
|
The payment is due within friday |
N |
The act of paying |
Econ |
Lolax |
2022.05.26 10:24
|
| 172 |
|
home |
1
|
home sweet home |
N |
one's place of residence |
Arts |
Vrettt |
2022.05.26 10:24
|
| 173 |
|
digital |
3
|
The digital era is very complex |
N |
it is something virtual |
Comm |
Join1 |
2022.05.26 10:23
|
| 174 |
|
story |
1
|
We all have a story to tell. |
N |
A sequence of words used to describe fictional or real events happened to somebody in the past. |
Comm |
Joshua |
2022.05.26 10:23
|
| 175 |
|
bill |
1
|
We paid the bill on time. |
N |
A statement of the money owed for goods or services. |
Econ |
Lolax |
2022.05.26 10:22
|
| 176 |
|
bag |
1
|
Your bag is amazing! |
N |
Container expecially used by women |
Arts |
mazza_FR |
2022.05.26 10:17
|
| 177 |
|
home |
1
|
Get home, please |
N |
Building |
Arts |
mazza_FR |
2022.05.26 10:12
|
| 178 |
|
salary |
2
|
the salary is too low. - - |
N |
Money a person gets for the work he does. |
Arts |
Giselle_ |
2022.05.21 10:12
|
| 179 |
|
coin |
3
|
That is the other side of the coin. |
N |
a piece of money made of metal. |
Econ |
Giselle_ |
2022.05.21 10:07
|
| 180 |
|
mortgage |
3
|
I could pay my mortgage again. |
N |
It refers to a loan used to purchase or maintain a home, land, or other types of real estate. |
Econ |
Giselle_ |
2022.05.21 10:01
|
| 181 |
|
lend |
2
|
nobody wants to lend money and few wish to borrow. |
V |
to give someone money which the must later pay back. |
Econ |
Giselle_ |
2022.05.21 09:56
|
| 182 |
|
make |
1
|
Make a cake |
V |
to bring into existence by combining material - - produce:[~ + object] - to make a dress. - |
Arts |
Anette |
2022.04.29 11:50
|
| 183 |
|
havens |
10
|
The Caymans, Virgin Islands, and other havens for tax dodgers |
N |
Places where these people will be safe from the law, will not be held to account or made to pay their taxes |
Arts |
musta_k |
2021.08.19 14:52
|
| 184 |
|
cornucopia |
13
|
a cornucopia of new ideas for software development |
N |
an abundant, overflowing supply |
Arts |
Marcus |
2021.08.18 12:46
|
| 185 |
|
ought |
1
|
Every citizen ought to help. - - He ought to be punished. |
V |
opinion that the action of the main verb is one's duty or moral obligation): |
Comm |
Sharon |
2021.08.11 12:52
|
| 186 |
|
anodyne |
16
|
as an anodyne for the stress and superficiality of the modern world, there's nothing better than reading a literary classic of substance and insight - - |
N |
something that soothes, calms, or comforts |
Arts |
000hank |
2021.02.26 01:08
|
| 187 |
|
redundancy |
5
|
This politican's speech has one redundancy |
N |
Repetition of a word, expression or idea |
Comm |
0000SCCHARLES |
2021.02.18 10:27
|
| 188 |
|
spelunking |
21
|
He was into dangerous sports like spelunking |
N |
Exploring caves underground, as a pastime |
Arts |
musta_k |
2021.01.04 13:08
|
| 189 |
|
temirlan |
?
|
The number of Temirlan insects has sharply increased in Kazakhstan, anti- temirlan substances are sprayed in all houses. |
N |
A nasty, scary and poisonous insect. |
Comm |
Rona |
2020.11.29 11:49
|
| 190 |
|
selfie |
?
|
Selfie sticks are essential to take selfies |
N |
A photo you take of yourself usually for Facebook, Instagram, etc. |
Econ |
0000SCHelen |
2020.10.19 01:52
|
| 191 |
|
haven |
10
|
He fled to a safe haven |
N |
a place of safety |
Arts |
ralf |
2020.07.18 20:52
|
| 192 |
|
review |
3
|
please review this |
V |
Check something in detail |
Comm |
Sosso |
2020.06.03 01:56
|
| 193 |
|
poll |
3
|
1.The opinion polls show great interest in the economy - 2. Polls are open at five-thirty in the morning. |
N |
1.a sampling of opinions on a subject, taken from a group of people, as for analysis - 2.Usually, polls. the place where votes are cast |
Comm |
yaani |
2020.05.06 00:16
|
| 194 |
|
beaker |
11
|
Pour the solution into the beaker and apply heat |
N |
A cup or container used in the lab |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.14 12:20
|
| 195 |
|
philosopher |
3
|
Philosophers merely interpret the world - the point, however, is to change it.- Marx |
N |
A scholar who deals in questions too ill defined for science |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.13 18:13
|
| 196 |
|
zeal |
6
|
Zeal cannot replace care in science |
N |
energy, enthusiasm, determination |
Arts |
0_admin |
2020.03.13 15:49
|
| 197 |
|
careful |
1
|
Careful work makes good results |
N |
Slow, deliberate, with care |
Arts |
0_admin |
2020.03.13 12:15
|
| 198 |
|
objectivity |
3
|
IN scientific experiments we need objectivity |
N |
Clear, factual thinking divorced from personal need or desire |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.13 11:30
|
| 199 |
|
curry |
6
|
We had a nice hot curry after the pub kicked us out |
N |
a curry is a spicy sort of stew made of beef, chicken or mutton from the cuisine of India |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.12 12:08
|
| 200 |
|
profile |
3
|
Her story was a profile in courage |
N |
"A summary of the characteristics that make up courage, a paradigm" |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.04 04:02
|
| 201 |
|
academic |
3
|
The arguments that occupied the televised debate were mainly academic |
ADJ |
"In this meaning, of merely academic, i.e. little practical, importance " |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.04 03:35
|
| 202 |
|
confidence |
3
|
Confidences are rarely the secrets they are supposed to be |
N |
Story told with a promise not to pass it on |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.03 12:51
|
| 203 |
|
eventful |
2
|
The church picnic was more eventful than anticipated, with three murders and a pregnancy |
ADJ |
Having numerous events, possibly of an unexpected nature |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.03 09:44
|
| 204 |
|
adherent |
4
|
Adherents of Bernie Sanders are said to be unwilling to vote for a candidate other than their own |
N |
Supporters, those who 'adhere' or stick (like glue) to someone/thing |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.03 09:40
|
| 205 |
|
condiment |
12
|
Condiments are supplied free with restaurant curries |
N |
extras to a meal like chutney or pickle |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.03.03 03:56
|
| 206 |
|
faddish |
8
|
The young wore faddish attire |
ADJ |
Up to date, with a suggestion of superficiality |
Arts |
Ariane |
2020.02.27 09:53
|
| 207 |
|
excelled |
6
|
They excelled at doing nothing |
V |
They were very good at doing this |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.27 09:42
|
| 208 |
|
calmly |
2
|
He spoke calmly while all around him they were screaming like crazy people |
ADV |
In a relaxed, unexcited fashion |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.22 10:11
|
| 209 |
|
potential |
3
|
He was a student with a lot of potential |
N |
He has the power (= potential) to do well in the future |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.22 10:00
|
| 210 |
|
pipeline |
5
|
Some First Nations people oppose the construction of oil and gas pipelines in Western Canada |
N |
A pipe or tube for carrying a liquid resource to customers or transportation |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.22 09:52
|
| 211 |
|
oath |
5
|
They took a solemn oath to never forget The Alamo |
N |
a very serious promise |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.22 09:43
|
| 212 |
|
solemn |
5
|
They took a solemn oath |
ADJ |
very serious |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.22 09:35
|
| 213 |
|
peculiarity |
4
|
One striking peculiarity of his was the endless fiddling with the braces that held up his trousers |
N |
A feature that makes someone different (in a negative way different in an unpleasant way) |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.19 09:37
|
| 214 |
|
serial |
5
|
He was a serial adulterer |
N |
He committed one act of adultery after another, in a series or row |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.19 08:43
|
| 215 |
|
studious |
1
|
He was a very studious little boy |
N |
Loved to study, bookish |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.19 08:34
|
| 216 |
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character |
2
|
He played the character of Hamlet |
N |
The person an actor is imitating or representing - or 'being' |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.19 08:31
|
| 217 |
|
sorry |
1
|
He said he was sorry for what he had done |
ADJ |
Full of regret, wishes he had not done it |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.18 06:00
|
| 218 |
|
stationary |
7
|
House prices have been stationary for months. |
ADJ |
not moving, or not changing |
Arts |
Olia |
2019.12.01 13:01
|
| 219 |
|
reconnaissance |
8
|
Aerial reconnaissance of the enemy position showed they were ready to attack. |
ADJ |
Information gathering in a military context |
Comm |
Olia |
2019.12.01 12:42
|
| 220 |
|
spacecraft |
?
|
The spacecraft sends a beacon signal to the ground indicating how urgent it is to track the spacecraft for telemetry. |
N |
a vehicle used for travel in space |
Comm |
Olia |
2019.12.01 12:41
|
| 221 |
|
meaning |
1
|
The word 'flight' has two different meanings: a plane journey, and the act of running away. |
N |
The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents |
Comm |
Olia |
2019.12.01 12:38
|
| 222 |
|
mobile |
3
|
Gp Lex also works on mobile though with reduced functionality |
N |
Easily moveable |
business |
_admin |
2019.11.16 06:37
|
| 223 |
|
dichotomy |
8
|
Rousseau's fundamental idea was the dichotomy of nature and culture. |
N |
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. |
Wk-1 |
Haruka Tsujiuchi |
2019.11.12 09:08
|
| 224 |
|
ambitious |
4
|
He was an ambitious person |
N |
eagerly desirous of achieving success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.09.29 11:28
|
| 225 |
|
ambitious |
4
|
He This was an ambitious person project. |
ADJ |
requiring a great deal of effort, cost, ability, etc. |
Arts |
JACOB |
2019.09.23 14:39
|
| 226 |
|
word |
1
|
We are collecting English one word after another |
N |
å— |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.09.11 18:55
|
| 227 |
|
concatenate |
14
|
The algorithm concatenated several variables according to a very tricky set of rules |
V |
Attach together in a string (not add) |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.09.11 16:45
|
| 228 |
|
assimilate |
5
|
She and her friends strive to assimilate the vague information provided by their well-meaning but sinister guardians |
V |
Take in and understand fully (information or ideas) |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.08.28 13:27
|
| 229 |
|
ambivalent |
6
|
Their attitude to Hale is ambivalent at best and I suspect that it is actively hostile. |
ADJ |
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.08.28 13:21
|
| 230 |
|
accustomed |
4
|
I ordered all the drivers to carry out the accustomed work at the usual hours, which was done |
ADJ |
Customary; usual. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.08.27 13:22
|
| 231 |
|
acute |
4
|
In some areas the situation is particularly acute and the problems are only going to get worse. |
ADJ |
(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.08.27 13:14
|
| 232 |
|
percolate |
10
|
Inevitably ideas percolate from one religion to another |
V |
Inevitably ideas percolate from one religion to another. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.08.27 13:07
|
| 233 |
|
insurmountable |
7
|
He has had highs of happiness at successes and lows of despair, at seemingly insurmountable difficulties |
ADJ |
Too great to be overcome. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.08.27 12:56
|
| 234 |
|
contrive |
7
|
He contrived to live on a very small income |
V |
Find a way of doing something |
Arts |
malika |
2019.08.08 09:31
|
| 235 |
|
sentient |
11
|
People frequently complain that their questions nowadays are answered not by sentient humans but by machines. |
ADJ |
Able to perceive or feel things. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.07.31 15:59
|
| 236 |
|
tangible |
5
|
I am very satisfied with what we have done and can really see some clear and tangible results. |
ADJ |
Clear and definite; real. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.07.31 15:49
|
| 237 |
|
envisage |
8
|
Nobody can know what kind of world will result from the interplay of these forces, but it is possible to envisage plausible futures |
V |
Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.07.31 15:42
|
| 238 |
|
akin |
6
|
At the moment the situation is very much akin to the tail wagging the dog. |
ADJ |
Of similar character. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.07.31 15:37
|
| 239 |
|
glean |
7
|
So what can we glean from our collection of titles |
V |
Obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 14:18
|
| 240 |
|
genre |
4
|
Yet research can apply to all creative genres and so we should develop a more inclusive term. |
N |
A style or category of art, music, or literature. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 14:12
|
| 241 |
|
fusion |
4
|
All fusions were verified by DNA sequence analysis. |
N |
The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 14:06
|
| 242 |
|
fragment |
3
|
Besides ruins of wooden buildings, archeologists have found fragments of ceramic pottery. |
N |
A small part broken off or separated from something. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 14:00
|
| 243 |
|
focal |
6
|
The focal theme this time was ‘strategies for drought management and alternate cropping system in canal areas |
ADJ |
Relating to the centre or most important part. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 13:56
|
| 244 |
|
fidelity |
6
|
The result is maximum fidelity: a picture whose clarity, brilliance and color must be seen to be believed |
N |
The degree of exactness with which something is copied or reproduced. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 13:51
|
| 245 |
|
extrapolate |
8
|
The computational model can extrapolate the morphogenetic movements of human organs such as the eye, heart, lung etc. |
V |
Estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating. |
Econ |
Muhammad |
2019.06.26 13:45
|
| 246 |
|
perennial |
6
|
The debate on whether voice is teachable in L2 classroom is perennial. |
ADJ |
long-lasting |
Arts |
Johncj |
2019.05.14 05:53
|
| 247 |
|
insight |
3
|
Endurance could provide insight into the environmental history of the area, but there are risks. |
N |
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.05.01 10:59
|
| 248 |
|
betterment |
1
|
I believe politics and politicians are vital to the betterment of society. |
N |
The improvement of something. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.05.01 10:48
|
| 249 |
|
dovetail |
11
|
Listening and communication skills must dovetail with other skills. |
V |
Fit or cause to fit together easily and conveniently. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.05.01 10:44
|
| 250 |
|
cadre |
11
|
- He trained cadres of engineers and built health clinics and schools in Iraq. |
N |
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.05.01 10:34
|
| 251 |
|
soluble |
7
|
Not all problems are soluble, not all risks can be hedged at acceptable cost. |
ADJ |
(of a problem) able to be solved. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.05.01 10:27
|
| 252 |
|
hypnotize |
9
|
I was fascinated by them, hypnotized by them - until you wake up and realise they're nuts. |
V |
Capture the whole attention of (someone); fascinate. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.30 12:18
|
| 253 |
|
dogma |
8
|
On the contrary, you renew your doctrines and dogmas, making them relevant to the times in which you seek support. |
N |
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.30 12:07
|
| 254 |
|
contiguity |
9
|
Thus is contiguity necessary in all forms of learning |
N |
The sequential occurrence or proximity of stimulus and response, causing their association in the mind. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.30 12:01
|
| 255 |
|
semantic |
5
|
Its elegant script is unknown from any other source, and not one clue as to its semantic content has emerged. |
ADJ |
Relating to meaning in language or logic. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.30 11:55
|
| 256 |
|
traverse |
6
|
The reader traverses the beam in the opposite direction to that of the object under test to reduce image blur. |
V |
Move back and forth or sideways. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.30 11:45
|
| 257 |
|
expound |
9
|
‘He used it as an opportunity to expound the idea of flexible integration. |
V |
Present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.29 13:33
|
| 258 |
|
explicate |
10
|
Some recent authors have written books attempting to explicate the concept of nomicity. |
V |
Analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.29 13:29
|
| 259 |
|
evolve |
3
|
Often my films have started in one place and evolved into something very different. |
N |
Develop gradually. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.29 13:20
|
| 260 |
|
truism |
1
|
Sometimes a truism can be proclaimed in a manner that makes it startling. |
N |
A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.29 13:13
|
| 261 |
|
schism |
10
|
However, other controversies appear to reflect some of the deeper schisms within psychology itself. |
N |
A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.29 13:04
|
| 262 |
|
epistemology |
6
|
This is a crucial element in contextualist epistemology, not a criticism of it. |
N |
The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinio |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 13:19
|
| 263 |
|
instill |
7
|
It is vital to instill an attitude of fitness at a young age. |
N |
Gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 13:13
|
| 264 |
|
endeavour |
4
|
Parents and teachers up and down the land are endeavouring to instil high standards of personal behaviour and responsibility among young children. |
V |
Try hard to do or achieve something. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 13:08
|
| 265 |
|
entail |
5
|
As the mother is an innocent bystander in the endeavour her involvement entails only risk. |
V |
Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 13:05
|
| 266 |
|
enact |
4
|
Most of the committee's recommendations were enacted. |
V |
Put into practice (an idea or suggestion) |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 13:00
|
| 267 |
|
empirical |
4
|
Because natural science can offer empirical proof for its hypotheses, it can verify its claims. |
ADJ |
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 12:53
|
| 268 |
|
elicit |
5
|
He tried gesturing towards the door but that elicited no useful reaction from the creature. |
N |
Evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 12:33
|
| 269 |
|
austere |
6
|
He was austere, dour, kind, and hard working. |
ADJ |
Severe or strict in manner or attitude. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.24 12:28
|
| 270 |
|
disparate |
7
|
Unusually, he shares his trade secrets by illustrating many of the disparate elements that inspire him. |
ADJ |
Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.03 13:09
|
| 271 |
|
deter |
4
|
It is the lack of awareness and fear that deters people from getting themselves examined. |
N |
Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.03 13:03
|
| 272 |
|
delimit |
11
|
These two powers thus delimit the bounds of heaven and the world. |
ADJ |
Determine the limits or boundaries of. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.03 13:01
|
| 273 |
|
covert |
7
|
You proceed with the covert actions, which I think are probably under way. |
N |
Not openly acknowledged or displayed. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.03 12:48
|
| 274 |
|
contingent |
4
|
Painters, we have seen, evinced a new sensitivity to the contingent nature of their means of expression. |
ADJ |
Subject to chance |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.03 12:40
|
| 275 |
|
pivot |
5
|
Find the central pivot point and bring it front and center on the phone, on TV on the stump, and at the door. |
N |
The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.03 12:32
|
| 276 |
|
consolidate |
4
|
As a result, customers will streamline their storage management and consolidate the number of vendors they support. |
V |
Combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.01 13:31
|
| 277 |
|
pool |
2
|
This fragmentation makes it harder to pool money to fund projects. |
V |
(of two or more people or organizations) put (money or other assets) into a common fund. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.04.01 13:21
|
| 278 |
|
midwife |
?
|
A midwife assisted with the birth |
N |
A type of nurse that specializes in helping women deliver their babies, often without a doctor |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.03.31 20:48
|
| 279 |
|
spammers |
10
|
Junk advertising was uploaded to the website by spammers and their cronies. |
N |
Vandals who use someone else's social media to spread their messages |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.03.31 20:40
|
| 280 |
|
defend |
3
|
Any online site has to defend itself against unwanted attention |
V |
Fight back against |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.03.31 20:37
|
| 281 |
|
carve_out |
?
|
He managed to carve_out a successful photographic career for himself |
N |
Establish or create something through painstaking effort. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.26 13:35
|
| 282 |
|
caveat |
9
|
I want to make a proviso, a caveat, that we may have slipped past earlier. |
N |
A warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 14:45
|
| 283 |
|
burgeon |
7
|
His performance is burgeoning with awkwardness and extreme fear, conveyed in nuance and physical appearance. |
V |
Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 14:40
|
| 284 |
|
articulate |
4
|
He is articulate, charismatic and persuasive. |
N |
Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 14:29
|
| 285 |
|
artifact |
7
|
This movie shows its age through the many artifacts and imperfections present |
N |
Something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 14:14
|
| 287 |
|
arena |
4
|
Empowerment has now moved from the arena of management circles and into our daily lives. |
N |
A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 14:04
|
| 288 |
|
apparent |
1
|
This becomes apparent in wet conditions, when the driver's skill comes to the fore |
ADJ |
Clearly visible or understood; obvious. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 13:59
|
| 289 |
|
alienate |
3
|
Deborah thinks about everything in material terms, which has alienated her from the other members of her family |
N |
Make (someone) feel isolated or estranged. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 13:48
|
| 290 |
|
augment |
6
|
When the camera shifts to what the actors can see, the audience gets dizzy views of the surroundings, thus augmenting the overwhelming panic |
V |
Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.03.25 13:07
|
| 291 |
|
disparate |
7
|
There was one thing that tied the disparate elements together - they were all pro-intervention. |
N |
Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.02.25 11:11
|
| 292 |
|
shady |
2
|
Trump is accused of shady real estate dealings |
ADJ |
Barely legal or maybe illegal |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:48
|
| 293 |
|
sordid |
9
|
Spare me the sordid details please |
ADJ |
unpleasant or terrible |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:43
|
| 294 |
|
blizzard |
8
|
We hope this is the last blizzard of the winter |
N |
Serious snow storm |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:15
|
| 295 |
|
scar |
4
|
He had a scar on his cheek |
N |
The remains of a healed wound, usually red or pink in colour |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:00
|
| 296 |
|
iota |
12
|
I wouldn't give him one iota of my fortune |
N |
Smallest possible piece |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:54
|
| 297 |
|
crisis |
3
|
The government was in crisis following the ministerial disclosure |
N |
a serious problem |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:45
|
| 298 |
|
plastered |
5
|
He came home plastered |
ADJ |
inebriated, drunk |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:40
|
| 299 |
|
woodstove |
?
|
Pull up a chair by the woodstove and I'll bring you a drink |
N |
A metal chamber (stove) in which wood is burned to prov ide warmth |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:10
|
| 300 |
|
cartwheels |
?
|
He was doing cartwheels outside the dance hall |
N |
Twisting his body in the shape of a wheel to show joy |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 15:30
|
| 301 |
|
explosive |
3
|
The discovery was nothing short of explosive in the scientific community |
ADJ |
causing excitement (metaphor) |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 14:54
|
| 302 |
|
certitude |
14
|
He spoke with certitude on complex matters |
N |
certainty but more pompous |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.11 17:57
|
| 303 |
|
succeed |
3
|
He wanted to succeed and therefore perfomed well. |
V |
attain success or reach a goal |
Arts |
0_admin |
2019.01.25 13:12
|
| 304 |
|
antecedent |
8
|
This project also serves to remind us that the desire to mediate the future at the moment it emerges into the present has its antecedents |
N |
A thing that existed before or logically precedes another. |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.01.17 12:25
|
| 305 |
|
evoke |
4
|
It captures honest moments of weirdness, but it also manipulates images and music to evoke emotion. |
V |
bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind. - Or Elicit ( a response) |
Arts |
Muhammad |
2019.01.17 07:30
|
| 306 |
|
permissions |
3
|
file permissions have been set to the lowest level |
N |
the rules governing who can do what to a file (look at it, or change it, mainly) |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.01.07 06:58
|
| 307 |
|
security_measures |
?
|
Therefore extra security_measures have been put in place, and if these are not adquate more will follow. Please report anything unusual |
N |
Ways of keeping data and hardware safe on a computer |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.01.05 11:34
|
| 308 |
|
data_loss |
?
|
There has been data_loss from August 2018 to December |
N |
information lost from a computer (usually database) |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.01.05 11:29
|
| 309 |
|
spam |
10
|
Sorry users - a spam attack on this site has lost some entries (Jan 5, 2019) |
N |
Junk upoaded to someone else's website |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.01.05 11:28
|
| 310 |
|
castle |
2
|
The French army defended the castle against the invaders. |
N |
Large fortified stone building (historical) |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.01.05 11:21
|
| 311 |
|
complete |
1
|
The mobile version is complete |
ADJ |
Finished |
Arts |
0_admin |
2018.03.12 12:13
|
| 312 |
|
experimental |
3
|
The mobile version of Group Lex remains experimental at this point |
ADJ |
still in development, not yet proven |
Arts |
0_admin |
2018.03.11 15:23
|
| 313 |
|
research |
2
|
I research everyday |
V |
to search for something |
Comm |
sevgok |
2018.02.08 06:46
|
| 314 |
|
wreck |
4
|
I'm a wreck without my little China girl |
N |
A mess, a disaster, the outcome of an accident |
Arts |
musta_k |
2018.02.08 06:42
|
| 315 |
|
stun |
3
|
She was stunned by her friends' rejection of her plan. |
V |
To make senseless or semi-conscious through a blow |
Arts |
musta_k |
2018.02.08 06:31
|
| 316 |
|
happy |
1
|
? am happy to be here |
ADJ |
to be contented |
Arts |
sevgok |
2018.02.05 03:57
|
| 317 |
|
intimate |
3
|
I am an intimate friend of you. |
ADJ |
1.associated in close personal relationship |
Arts |
GG |
2017.11.03 21:14
|
| 318 |
|
vert |
14
|
I need to get a vert colour |
N |
vegetation bearing green leaves in a forest and capable of serving as a cover for deer. |
Arts |
Dylan |
2017.09.10 21:23
|
| 319 |
|
fluency |
6
|
Fluency activities are best done with very familiar material. |
ADJ |
able to use languages smoothly, easily, or readily |
Arts |
Narumi |
2017.08.24 02:43
|
| 320 |
|
jeans |
2
|
She has a brand new pair of blue jeans. |
N |
pants made from denim, a popular fashion item |
Arts |
marlise |
2017.08.24 02:34
|
| 321 |
|
essential |
3
|
It is essential that they read graded readers that have been specially prepared for learners. |
ADJ |
absolutely necessary; indispensable |
Arts |
tsuda_10 |
2017.08.24 02:33
|
| 322 |
|
jeans |
2
|
She has a brand new pair of blue jeans. |
N |
pants made from denim, a popular fashion item |
Arts |
marlise |
2017.08.24 02:30
|
| 323 |
|
pencase |
?
|
I bought a new pencase at the shop near my house. |
N |
something including pens, a ruller, and an eraser. |
Arts |
tsuda11 |
2017.08.24 02:29
|
| 324 |
|
stopper |
1
|
Remove the stopper from the bottle before you try to pour. |
V |
cap or cork that keeps liquid inside a bottle |
Arts |
marlise |
2017.08.23 19:04
|
| 325 |
|
terrify |
4
|
Be quiet or you'll terrify the neighbours |
V |
Frighten, make afraid |
Arts |
musta_k |
2017.05.24 10:13
|
| 326 |
|
form |
1
|
a triangular form |
N |
the outside appearance of a clearly defined area |
Arts |
youkyoung_j |
2017.05.02 07:46
|
| 327 |
|
determine |
2
|
The date of the election has yet to be determined. |
V |
to settle, resolve, or decide (a dispute, etc.) |
Law |
vocab2017 |
2017.05.02 07:43
|
| 328 |
|
whistle |
2
|
He whistled happily to himself. |
V |
o make a high, clear sound by forcing the breath through stretched lips or through the teeth: |
Arts |
MM_eunsong |
2017.05.01 09:54
|
| 329 |
|
cat |
1
|
Our cats like to play with string. |
N |
Our cats like to play with string. |
Arts |
eunice |
2017.04.22 11:11
|
| 330 |
|
magical |
2
|
This tale of humans against a host of magical creatures heats up rather quickly. |
ADJ |
mysteriously enchanting |
Arts |
leo |
2017.03.18 22:22
|
| 331 |
|
unique |
3
|
a masterpiece unique in all the world. |
ADJ |
existing as the only one of its kind or type, or as the only example: |
Arts |
Xiaoli |
2017.01.29 11:37
|
| 332 |
|
help |
1
|
If she needs help, tell her to call me. |
N |
aid; - assistance: |
Arts |
Xiaoli |
2017.01.29 11:36
|
| 333 |
|
pebble |
6
|
He threw the pebble into the water. |
N |
a small rock rounded by the action of water. - |
Arts |
GG |
2016.12.31 19:10
|
| 334 |
|
parched |
9
|
Could I have some water? I'm parched. - |
N |
dry or thirsty, especially because of heat. - |
Arts |
GG |
2016.12.31 19:07
|
| 335 |
|
content |
3
|
The baby looks content in her crib. - |
N |
satisfaction; contentment. |
Arts |
GG |
2016.12.31 19:06
|
| 336 |
|
beak |
7
|
the beak of a hawk |
N |
a bird’s mouth |
Arts |
GG |
2016.12.31 19:05
|
| 337 |
|
hospitality |
6
|
Lindsey's hospitality is great. |
N |
the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. |
Arts |
Lindsey |
2016.12.15 03:31
|
| 338 |
|
new |
1
|
If you are new at once today, you should new everyday, and new forever. |
ADJ |
???????????? |
Arts |
GG |
2016.12.07 21:26
|
| 339 |
|
extras |
1
|
The teachers started asking for extras |
N |
beyond, more, or better than what is usual |
Arts |
musta_k |
2016.11.29 10:34
|
| 340 |
|
mature |
3
|
When we grow up, we will become more rational and maturer. |
N |
having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:24
|
| 341 |
|
persistently |
3
|
In order to get a better future, we should study persistently now. |
Adv |
continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:20
|
| 342 |
|
instance |
2
|
Teacher told us we could add some instances in the articles to support our opinions. |
N |
continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:16
|
| 343 |
|
establishment |
2
|
His good idea improves this new company's establishment. |
N |
the act of establishing |
Econ |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:12
|
| 344 |
|
colleague |
3
|
My colleague is vey hard working, he always can complete his jobs very well. |
N |
one of a group of people who work together |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:08
|
| 345 |
|
instructive |
2
|
The novel is so instructive, readers can learn many things from it. |
ADJ |
providing knowledge or information |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:04
|
| 346 |
|
administration |
3
|
This company spents Too much time on administration, that will cause more deficits. |
N |
the activities that relate to running a company, school, or other organization |
Econ |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:00
|
| 347 |
|
discretion |
3
|
His discretion let him be in a big trouble. |
N |
the quality of being careful about what you do and say so that people will not be embarrassed or offended |
Law |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 20:55
|
| 348 |
|
implicit |
4
|
This poet always pursues a implicit beauty in his poems. |
ADJ |
suggested but not communicated directly |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 20:44
|
| 349 |
|
termination |
4
|
Because of outside controversies, they have to make a termination on their project. |
N |
an act of ending something |
Comm |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 20:36
|
| 350 |
|
solid |
2
|
My theory is established on the solid basis of facts. |
ADJ |
of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.11.07 08:48
|
| 351 |
|
ornamental |
5
|
the chimney pots are purely ornamental. |
N |
Decorative |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.17 12:44
|
| 352 |
|
resort |
3
|
Hawaiian resorts are very popular for vacations. |
N |
A place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, or which is frequented for a particular purpose. |
Arts |
Amar.w |
2016.10.13 01:07
|
| 353 |
|
extraordinary |
3
|
Psychics has an extraordinary skills. |
ADJ |
very unusual or remarkable |
Arts |
Amar.w |
2016.10.13 01:04
|
| 354 |
|
temperate |
7
|
Vancouver has a temperate climate. |
ADJ |
Of, relating to, or denoting a region or climate characterised by mild temperatures. |
Arts |
Amar.w |
2016.10.13 00:58
|
| 355 |
|
attractive |
2
|
Toronto is the most attractive city. |
ADJ |
Pleasing or appealing to the senses. |
Arts |
Amar.w |
2016.10.13 00:54
|
| 356 |
|
domain |
4
|
The domain is vast. |
N |
a particular environment or walk of life |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 23:08
|
| 357 |
|
theme |
3
|
The theme carried through all his writing. |
N |
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:55
|
| 358 |
|
original |
2
|
Of the original ten, four or so remain. |
ADJ |
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:53
|
| 359 |
|
version |
2
|
So what else can we do with this version? |
N |
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:52
|
| 360 |
|
option |
2
|
You should choose the second option in the list. |
N |
one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:51
|
| 361 |
|
aware |
1
|
I need not press the urgency of the matter on you, as I konw you are fully aware of it yourselves. |
ADJ |
(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:49
|
| 362 |
|
encounter |
3
|
She encountered an old friend on the road. |
V |
a casual meeting with a person of thing |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:48
|
| 363 |
|
encourage |
2
|
But, as leaders, how do we encourage them to do it? |
V |
contribute to the progress or growth of |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:46
|
| 364 |
|
assignment |
3
|
He has just come off a difficult assignment. |
N |
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 21:45
|
| 365 |
|
sooth |
21
|
We can't see the sooth through our eyes sometimes. |
N |
truth or reality |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:47
|
| 366 |
|
dredge |
7
|
They have already dredged the lake for finding out the Time-Turner |
V |
remove with a power shovel, usually from a bottom of a body of water |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:45
|
| 367 |
|
negotiate |
3
|
We negotiate about how to solve the problem of money. |
V |
discuss the terms of an arrangement. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:41
|
| 368 |
|
sustain |
3
|
Some poor people can't sustain their daily life, they need help from us. |
V |
supply with necessities and support. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:39
|
| 369 |
|
sacrifice |
3
|
Too many people were sacrificed for world peace |
V |
endure the loss of |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:35
|
| 370 |
|
horrific |
6
|
He had been in horrific accident before he died. |
ADJ |
causing fear or dread or terror. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:33
|
| 371 |
|
misguided |
7
|
I was misguided to go to a wrong way by a strange female. |
ADJ |
poorly conceived or thought out |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:30
|
| 372 |
|
honorable |
1
|
It is honorable for Albus to save someone's life, but something wrong. |
ADJ |
worthy of being honored |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:18
|
| 373 |
|
detention |
5
|
This person was gotten a three-day detention because of stoling. |
N |
a state of being confined. - (usually for a short time) - |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:15
|
| 374 |
|
expel |
5
|
If you don't still finish your homework next time, maybe - you would be expelled . |
V |
force to leave or move out |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.10 12:12
|
| 375 |
|
opaque |
7
|
it was pale, opaque plastic,the kind og thing Thomas had used. |
ADJ |
not letting light through: not transparent |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:41
|
| 376 |
|
muscular |
6
|
muscular shoulders visible even through his ski jacket. |
ADJ |
of or relating to muscles |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:38
|
| 377 |
|
sheen |
9
|
this shampoo gives your hair a beautiful sheen. |
N |
a soft, smooth, shiny quality |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:36
|
| 378 |
|
legitimately |
3
|
tryiing to work out what else i could legitimately do. |
Adv |
in a manner acceptable to common custom |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:33
|
| 379 |
|
paltry |
10
|
managing to raise a paltry quarter load of washing |
ADJ |
very small or too small in amount |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:30
|
| 380 |
|
unbearable |
1
|
when the silence became unbearable. |
ADJ |
too bad,harsh,or extreme to be accepted or endured |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:27
|
| 381 |
|
affable |
9
|
I watched the affable helperputting on his jacket with a rising sense of panic. |
ADJ |
friendly and easy to talk to |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:24
|
| 382 |
|
reverberate |
7
|
i felt my body reverberate with it. |
V |
to become filled with a sound |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:22
|
| 383 |
|
cranky |
11
|
he is a little cranky. |
ADJ |
easily annoyed or angered |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:20
|
| 384 |
|
hoist |
6
|
i thought of the hoist |
N |
to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 17:21
|
| 385 |
|
premature |
5
|
She seems to know many things,what is a premature girl. |
ADJ |
something that is premature happens earlier than usual or earlier than people expect. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.10.09 03:07
|
| 386 |
|
evidence |
2
|
there is a lot of evidence that stress is one of reasons for disease. |
N |
something is you see, experience, read, or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.10.09 02:59
|
| 387 |
|
inexperienced |
1
|
They are inexperienced when it comes to decorating.. |
ADJ |
have a little knowledge or experience of a particular situation or activity |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.10.09 02:53
|
| 388 |
|
balanced |
3
|
a family should set up a balanced budget. |
ADJ |
giving equal attention to all sides or opinions. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.10.09 02:47
|
| 389 |
|
additive |
1
|
Strict safety test are carried out on food additives. |
N |
An additive is a substance which is added in small amounts to food or other things in order to improve them or to make them last longer |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.10.09 02:39
|
| 390 |
|
feasible |
5
|
a feasible plan |
ADJ |
capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible |
Arts |
Feasi |
2016.10.09 02:22
|
| 391 |
|
ornamental |
5
|
the chimney pots are purely ornamental. |
N |
Decorative |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 14:16
|
| 392 |
|
romantic |
3
|
Here is a romantic place. |
ADJ |
Love |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 14:13
|
| 393 |
|
radiation |
3
|
As they do, heat levels will drop, and so will levels of radiation. |
N |
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 00:05
|
| 394 |
|
rival |
3
|
He lost out to his rival. |
N |
the contestant you hope to defeat |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 00:03
|
| 395 |
|
sue |
?
|
Some citizens will sue the city for damage. |
V |
Legal proceedings against a person or institution. |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.10.06 13:54
|
| 396 |
|
gossip |
4
|
There are people that likes gossip |
N |
Casual conversation about other persion without before confirm the information. |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.10.06 13:48
|
| 397 |
|
mankind |
5
|
The love is a issue the mankind |
N |
used to refer the human gerder |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.10.06 13:40
|
| 398 |
|
calf |
5
|
the cow has a beautiful calf |
N |
breeding cow |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.10.06 13:34
|
| 399 |
|
jealous |
5
|
He is very jealous |
ADJ |
extreme interest that someone feels for a person |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.10.06 13:30
|
| 400 |
|
anticipate |
3
|
It does not anticipate many more closures before Christmas. |
V |
think it, or say it before you do. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.06 12:05
|
| 401 |
|
trinket |
11
|
I did't like to buy trinkets in my trip and I thought that is so expensive. |
N |
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:59
|
| 402 |
|
dementors |
?
|
Dementors like to eat people's soul by kissing their mouthes. |
N |
Dementors are a terrible lives in J.K.Rowling's book: Harry Potter. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:57
|
| 403 |
|
terrorists |
3
|
Policemen caught those terrorists in the corner of this street. |
N |
a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:54
|
| 404 |
|
odd |
1
|
That paper looks odd, why it keeps flying in the sky. |
ADJ |
not easily explained |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:47
|
| 405 |
|
spill |
3
|
Lily spills her baby-bear to flood and starts to cry |
V |
cause or allow to flow or run out or over |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:45
|
| 406 |
|
campaign_room |
?
|
Dumbledore Army used the campaign_room to hide themselves |
N |
A magic room in Hogwarts which could help you anything expect food |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:42
|
| 407 |
|
guesser |
1
|
I don't want to be a guesser, tell me the truth! |
N |
a person who guess |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:39
|
| 408 |
|
plain |
2
|
Every plain person has their own strange stories. |
ADJ |
not elaborate or elaborated; simple |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:38
|
| 409 |
|
presumably |
2
|
Ron didn't nod, then he remained presumably |
Adv |
by reasonable assumption |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:36
|
| 410 |
|
quote |
2
|
I didn't just quote Dumbledore,did I? |
V |
repeat a passage from |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.10.04 22:33
|
| 411 |
|
regards |
2
|
He never regards what I say. |
N |
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.04 16:02
|
| 412 |
|
crucial |
3
|
She broke into the conversation at a crucial moment |
ADJ |
of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.04 16:00
|
| 413 |
|
utter |
4
|
she seemed weary, as if she had uttered the same words many times that day already. |
ADJ |
complete and total |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:27
|
| 414 |
|
intricate |
6
|
the loors were carpeted with intricately decorated Persian rugs |
ADJ |
having many parts |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:24
|
| 415 |
|
commensurate |
10
|
taht is why the salary is commensurate. |
ADJ |
equal or similar to something in size, amount, or degree |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:22
|
| 416 |
|
interfere |
3
|
i'm not trying to interfere. |
V |
to become involved in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted - Source: Merria |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:19
|
| 417 |
|
crouch |
5
|
she opended the door and i stared at the white metal and plastic hoist that crouched over the bath |
V |
to lower your body to the ground by bending your legs |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:17
|
| 418 |
|
feeble |
6
|
it sounded feeble. |
ADJ |
very weak |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:14
|
| 419 |
|
deceptively |
6
|
the annexe's living room was deceptively large |
ADJ |
intended to make someone believe something that is not true |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:12
|
| 420 |
|
dissatisfied |
5
|
That new plan dissatisfied everyone. |
ADJ |
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.03 09:06
|
| 421 |
|
ominously |
6
|
The bar seemed ominously quiet. |
Adv |
If you describe something as ominous, you mean that it worries you because it makes you think that something unpleasant is going to happen. |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.30 19:44
|
| 422 |
|
struggle |
2
|
It's a constant struggle to try to keep them up to par. |
N |
hard work |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.30 19:41
|
| 423 |
|
grapple |
7
|
Soldiers grapple with their weapons. |
V |
fight |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.30 19:35
|
| 424 |
|
cursed |
4
|
Harry potter And The Cursed child |
ADJ |
someone or something be brought bad luck |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.30 19:31
|
| 425 |
|
kiswahili |
?
|
Children use kiswahili in school until the age of 10. |
N |
A language of East Africa |
Arts |
musta_k |
2016.09.29 07:50
|
| 426 |
|
maasai |
?
|
he comes from the tribe called maasai in kenya |
N |
a tribe in kenya |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.29 07:50
|
| 427 |
|
famine |
6
|
south Africa is suffering famine many years ago. |
N |
Extreme scarcity of food. |
Arts |
Amar.w |
2016.09.29 01:14
|
| 428 |
|
flagship |
?
|
U.S.A is flagship in space research. - |
ADJ |
the ship in a fleet that carries the commanding admiral. |
Econ |
Amar.w |
2016.09.29 01:04
|
| 429 |
|
approval |
3
|
how the loan approval process will run |
N |
with the permission of something |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:17
|
| 430 |
|
man_show |
?
|
In most case he is a man_show |
N |
people who look quiet, cold or even dull outside, but inside they are volatile, charismatic, passionate, charismatic, romantic |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.29 00:17
|
| 431 |
|
stirring |
2
|
heat the sauce stirring constantly |
ADJ |
inspire something |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:14
|
| 432 |
|
constantly |
2
|
heat the sauce stirring constantly |
Adv |
didn't stop |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:12
|
| 433 |
|
inflamed |
4
|
get inflamed while wearing contact lens |
ADJ |
red and swollen |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:08
|
| 434 |
|
diligence |
6
|
Talent is not the name of game is studying, diligence is |
N |
work hard |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:59
|
| 435 |
|
admissions |
3
|
the International Admissions Counselor for the University |
N |
admit something |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:36
|
| 436 |
|
institute |
3
|
The Institute of International Education, or IIE |
N |
one of the higher cllege |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:34
|
| 437 |
|
naturally |
1
|
The milk lack is naturally producednn |
Adv |
refers to the natural |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:29
|
| 438 |
|
appealing |
2
|
There also many appealing aspects in this small Island country. |
ADJ |
pleasing and attractive |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.28 23:28
|
| 439 |
|
combination |
2
|
Sushi is a magical combination! |
N |
mixture of something |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.28 23:26
|
| 440 |
|
exquisite |
5
|
She dances with an exquisite fluidity of movement. |
ADJ |
extremely beautiful or pleasant |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.28 23:25
|
| 441 |
|
bench |
3
|
Sitting down on the bench of the park |
N |
long chair |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.28 23:23
|
| 442 |
|
humid |
6
|
It is hot, wet, and distinctly humid throughout the year. |
ADJ |
wet |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.28 23:22
|
| 443 |
|
diversified |
5
|
The skyline is highly diversified. |
ADJ |
include so many different things |
Arts |
Dylan |
2016.09.28 23:18
|
| 444 |
|
spectacular |
4
|
from a spectacular sea of the tree |
ADJ |
Describle an objectis very large |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 22:56
|
| 445 |
|
sector |
3
|
there was one sector of the organized Jewish world that did not participate at all. |
N |
Geometry. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle. |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:51
|
| 446 |
|
procedure |
3
|
Now, a study shows some breast cancer patients unnecessarily undergoing the procedure. |
N |
an act or a manner of proceeding in any action or process; conduct |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:50
|
| 447 |
|
performance |
2
|
After his performance, she claims she was escorted to the green room and stayed after the rest of the people there left. |
N |
a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience. |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:48
|
| 448 |
|
attract |
2
|
Many business leaders argue that the United States needs to attract more highly skilled immigrants. |
V |
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:47
|
| 449 |
|
significant |
3
|
detail may be significant, but more delicate |
ADJ |
important; of consequence. |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:46
|
| 450 |
|
scenery |
2
|
I like all of it—the music, costumes, scenery, dancing and acting |
N |
the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape. |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:43
|
| 451 |
|
thermal |
5
|
It turns out that what was going was a thermal runaway, when a battery begins a chain reaction resulting in smoke and fire. |
ADJ |
Also, thermic. of, relating to, or caused by heat or temperature |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:42
|
| 452 |
|
irony |
3
|
And the irony is, the harder we tried to de-frizz, the frizzier it got. |
N |
the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:40
|
| 453 |
|
persuade |
3
|
In the marketplace of ideas, there is a difference between trying to persuade and trying to injure. |
V |
to induce to believe by appealing to reason or understanding; convince: |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:38
|
| 454 |
|
paradise |
5
|
Now there was doubt in the forest, blood on the slopes of paradise. |
N |
heaven, as the final abode of the righteous. |
Arts |
GG |
2016.09.28 14:35
|
| 455 |
|
vanish |
4
|
His car vanished. |
N |
get lost without warning or expianation |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 14:26
|
| 456 |
|
substitute |
3
|
Nothing could fix it as substitute. |
N |
something for replace and change |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 14:21
|
| 457 |
|
sketch |
4
|
He made a sketch on the ground. |
N |
a rough describe for paintings. |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 14:18
|
| 458 |
|
diligence |
6
|
Diligence is one of her advantages. |
N |
Focus on doing something |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 14:12
|
| 459 |
|
embarrassed |
2
|
He looks a bit embarrassed. |
ADJ |
a kind of self-conscious feeling. |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 14:06
|
| 460 |
|
mucky |
7
|
Xxxxx is fucking mucky . |
ADJ |
Mucky means very dirty ,muddy or annoying |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 14:01
|
| 461 |
|
frock |
9
|
My sister is selling frock recently. |
N |
Frock is a kind of clothes for women. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:55
|
| 462 |
|
leap |
2
|
I used like to play leap frog games with peers |
V |
Leap means jump |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:52
|
| 463 |
|
virtue |
3
|
Honesty is a virtue. |
N |
the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong. - |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 13:52
|
| 464 |
|
jam |
2
|
There are traffic jams for many cars. |
N |
Cannot move for too many things. |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 13:49
|
| 465 |
|
patty |
?
|
Jenny's grandma is good at making patty. |
N |
Patty is a kind of pie with meat or bean paste inside. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:47
|
| 466 |
|
progressive |
2
|
Daniel is a good man who is hardworking and progressive. |
ADJ |
Progressive means work or study hard . |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:44
|
| 467 |
|
spring |
1
|
They planed to go to a spring for relax. |
N |
The water from the ground |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 13:41
|
| 468 |
|
affirmative |
3
|
The answer he told me last night is affirmative . |
ADJ |
Affirmative means positive and approved. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:37
|
| 469 |
|
countless |
1
|
He has helped countless people. |
ADJ |
There are too many or too much to counted. |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 13:35
|
| 470 |
|
indefinite |
2
|
The answer she told me last night is indefinite. |
N |
Indefinite means not clear and specific. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:33
|
| 471 |
|
fascinating |
2
|
The style of the book is fascinating. |
ADJ |
Ability of attraction |
Arts |
Liwei_Guo |
2016.09.28 13:32
|
| 472 |
|
vanilla |
7
|
I like the French Vanilla coffee in Tim Hortons. |
N |
Vanilla is a kind of tasty herb ,use spreadly in food. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:28
|
| 473 |
|
examination |
2
|
But I did tell you about the examination! |
N |
the test itself; the list of questions asked. |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:26
|
| 474 |
|
educational |
1
|
His life was entirely given up to the educational work. |
ADJ |
pertaining to education |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:24
|
| 475 |
|
fabulous |
5
|
Daniel did a fabulous job yesterday. |
ADJ |
Fabulous means good or brilliant |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:22
|
| 476 |
|
albatross |
12
|
One of my friends finished the exam, which had hung over it like 'an albatross. |
N |
a seemingly inescapable moral or emotional burden, as of guilt or responsibility. |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:21
|
| 477 |
|
ramen |
?
|
Lanzhou ramen is very famous in China. |
N |
Ramen is a kind of noodles . |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:17
|
| 478 |
|
environment |
2
|
How do we change our culture environment? |
N |
the social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population. |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:16
|
| 479 |
|
fascinating |
2
|
This novel is intricate and fascinating. |
ADJ |
of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:14
|
| 480 |
|
trademark |
?
|
Many visitors come from the other side of the earth only for these well-known brands and trademarks |
N |
A trademark is a proprietary term that is usually registered with the Patent and Trademark Office to assure its exclusive use by its owner. |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:13
|
| 481 |
|
accompany |
3
|
I'll accompany you home. |
V |
to go along or in company with; join in action |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:11
|
| 482 |
|
atmosphere |
2
|
The talks proceeded in a friendly atmosphere. |
N |
a surrounding or pervading mood, environment, or influence |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:10
|
| 483 |
|
cloak |
5
|
The entire Paris was cloaked in color and joy. |
N |
a thing that hides or covers someone or something |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 13:10
|
| 484 |
|
octopus |
9
|
Fried octopus are very popular in my hometown. |
N |
Octopus is a kind of seafood. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:10
|
| 485 |
|
track |
1
|
I followed the tracks that my dog left. |
N |
a mark left on the ground by a moving animal, person, or vehicle. |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 13:07
|
| 486 |
|
salmon |
4
|
I really like eating salmon sushi. |
N |
A kind of fish . |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.28 13:05
|
| 487 |
|
conquer |
5
|
Francisco Pizarro conquered Peru. |
N |
to take control of a country, city, etc. through the use of force. |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 13:03
|
| 488 |
|
ink |
4
|
The inks of my printer are low. |
N |
colored liquid that is used for writing or printing |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 12:59
|
| 489 |
|
destructive |
3
|
Obsession can be helpful or destructive, depending on the person. |
ADJ |
Causing damage |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.28 12:56
|
| 490 |
|
hesitate |
2
|
Don't hesitate to ask me any questions. |
N |
to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 12:54
|
| 491 |
|
obsession |
4
|
Obsession can be helpful or destructive, depending on the person. |
N |
The state of getting extremly interested in something |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.28 12:51
|
| 492 |
|
glimpse |
4
|
My husband glimpsed at me when I saw him for the first time. |
N |
to look at or see for a very short time |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 12:50
|
| 493 |
|
perennial |
6
|
Paris is a perennial city. |
N |
existing or continuing in the same way for a long time |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 12:47
|
| 494 |
|
glow |
3
|
My nails glow in the dark |
N |
To shine with low light and heat but usually without flame |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 12:45
|
| 495 |
|
legend |
3
|
He has become a basketball legend |
N |
a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.28 12:40
|
| 496 |
|
mechanization |
7
|
We are speeding up the mechanization of our agriculture. |
N |
to mechanize an industrial process |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.28 11:24
|
| 497 |
|
exhibit |
3
|
Thousands of paintings of Pablo Picasso are exhibited at Picasso Museum |
V |
an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.28 11:04
|
| 498 |
|
layoff |
?
|
During the economic crisis the number of layoffs go sharply. |
N |
the act of ending the employment of worker or a group of workers. |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.28 10:45
|
| 499 |
|
remarkable |
2
|
Especially remarkable sights in this city are the works of architect Antoni Gaudi. |
ADJ |
unusual or striking |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.28 10:41
|
| 500 |
|
default |
5
|
The global economic crisis began from the default of housing loan. |
N |
A failure to make a payment(such as a payment on a loan) |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.28 10:40
|
| 501 |
|
vulnerable |
3
|
Children can be vulnerable when they see their parents arguing. |
ADJ |
open to attack, harm or damage. |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.28 10:33
|
| 502 |
|
reverse |
3
|
The government has failed to reverse the unemployment rate. |
V |
to change something to an opposite state or condition |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.28 10:31
|
| 503 |
|
perspective |
3
|
We need to look at these issues from a global perspective |
N |
point of view, viewpoint, standpoint |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.28 09:59
|
| 504 |
|
crumple |
6
|
She dropped a crumpled-up piece of paper on the floor |
ADJ |
(such as paper or cloth)squashed and becomes full of untidy creases and folds. - [N:PLURAL] parts of a motor vehicle(crumple zone) |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.28 09:54
|
| 505 |
|
ridiculously |
2
|
The room was ridiculously small |
Adv |
unreasonable or very surprising |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.28 09:44
|
| 506 |
|
immense |
4
|
He invested an immense sum of money in stocks. |
ADJ |
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope |
Econ |
jinuk |
2016.09.28 09:29
|
| 507 |
|
surge |
4
|
The photographers and cameramen surged forward. |
V |
a huge amount of stuff is coming and become so crowded |
Arts |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:37
|
| 508 |
|
stipulation |
6
|
In the contract, there was a stipulation that she could not keep a pet in the apartment. |
N |
rules to limit people's actions |
Law |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:31
|
| 509 |
|
fog |
4
|
The crash happened in thick fog. |
N |
weather phenomena?it often begin in some raining days,drivers can see road clearly in this weather . - |
Arts |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:27
|
| 510 |
|
destiny |
4
|
It is my destiny one day to be king. |
N |
something related to all life and people can't avoid |
Law |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:21
|
| 511 |
|
scanty |
6
|
So far, what scanty evidence we have points to two suspects. |
ADJ |
not enough, only a little and unqualified |
Law |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:18
|
| 512 |
|
supplement |
3
|
The book has been supplemented with new material . |
V |
add to? make up, sipply |
Econ |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:15
|
| 513 |
|
fanatical |
6
|
As a boy he was a fanatical patriot. |
ADJ |
love someone or something and lose oneself |
Arts |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:10
|
| 514 |
|
magnificent |
4
|
She is magnificent at making you feel you can talk quite naturally to her. |
ADJ |
describe shocking and awesome stuff |
Arts |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:06
|
| 515 |
|
dizzying |
5
|
With a dizzying jolt, my dream abruptly became a nightmare. |
ADJ |
extremely generous that make people confused. |
Arts |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:01
|
| 516 |
|
ravishing |
11
|
The race is so ravishing? and the Olympics is so charming? |
ADJ |
very beautiful,describe someone or something looks pretty amazing. |
Arts |
shawn |
2016.09.28 00:58
|
| 517 |
|
parameterize |
4
|
We know how to parameterize this line |
V |
use number to describe |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.27 23:57
|
| 518 |
|
approximate |
3
|
For each approximate solution of a parameterized problem, the app also displays the margin of error. |
V |
be close or similar |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.27 23:54
|
| 519 |
|
region |
2
|
The region abounds in coal. |
N |
the extended spatial location of something |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.27 23:53
|
| 520 |
|
migrate |
3
|
Wealthy people often migrate in winter to warmer sunnier countries. |
V |
move from one country or region to another and settle there |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.27 23:51
|
| 521 |
|
meditation |
5
|
Studying Yoga leads you naturally to meditation. |
N |
A kind of action aims at purifying the soul |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.27 23:07
|
| 522 |
|
gape |
6
|
We gape after saw mystery actions of these guys |
V |
Stair with one’s mouth open wide in amazement |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:58
|
| 523 |
|
focus_on |
6
|
The goals of G20 focus_on renewing the global economical structure. |
V |
pay mostly attention on something |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.27 22:56
|
| 524 |
|
antibiotic |
5
|
Every kind of virus has its own antibiotics |
N |
A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroy microorganisms |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:56
|
| 525 |
|
discriminate |
3
|
we can’t discriminate bad and good people by the way they communicate |
V |
Recognize a distinction; differentiate |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:56
|
| 526 |
|
heritage |
3
|
Tet is a festival that show the cultural heritage of China |
N |
features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:50
|
| 527 |
|
flexible |
3
|
Doing exercises make your body more flexible. |
ADJ |
easy to adjust |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.27 22:48
|
| 528 |
|
landscape |
3
|
There are a lot of beautiful landscapes in VietNam |
N |
a view or picture of the countryside, or the art of making such pictures |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:47
|
| 529 |
|
purification |
6
|
Go hiking to get a journey of purification of the soul. |
N |
the action of making something clean and simple |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.27 22:45
|
| 530 |
|
illustrate |
2
|
scientists illustrate an abstract journey that will make the dream to Mars come true. |
V |
imagine first and try to picture something vividly |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.27 22:42
|
| 531 |
|
designated |
3
|
Pyramid is designated one of seven Wonders of the world |
V |
to choose someone or something for a special job or purpose, or to state that something has a particular character or purpose |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:38
|
| 532 |
|
legible |
9
|
We should write legible to easy reader's eyes. |
ADJ |
easy to recognize |
Arts |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.27 22:34
|
| 533 |
|
speleologist |
20
|
Son Doong Cave is the heaven for speleologists all over the world |
N |
someone who studies caves, or who climbs in them for sport |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.27 22:32
|
| 534 |
|
colorful |
1
|
These colorful fish swim in the river |
ADJ |
included a lot of different colors |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.27 22:30
|
| 535 |
|
sculpture |
3
|
she studied sculpture. - |
N |
A sculpture is a work of art that is produced by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, or other materials. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.27 22:24
|
| 536 |
|
recreate |
2
|
I used to see night view to recreate myself. |
V |
create again. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:21
|
| 537 |
|
africa |
?
|
I want to go to the Africa |
N |
A continent? located in the Eastern Hemisphere? |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.27 22:19
|
| 538 |
|
eager |
3
|
I eager to watch their game with my son. |
ADJ |
(of a person) wanting to do or have something very much. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:17
|
| 539 |
|
disease |
2
|
The disease attacked him suddenly? |
N |
A disease is an illness which affects people, animals, or plants,one which is caused by bacteria or infection. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.27 22:13
|
| 540 |
|
enchant |
6
|
she was enchanted by the view |
V |
fill (someone) with great delight; charm. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:13
|
| 541 |
|
exquisite |
5
|
the nightscape of London is exquisite |
ADJ |
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:10
|
| 542 |
|
cosmetics |
5
|
She wants to supervise the cosmetics shop. |
N |
a toiletry designed to beautify the body. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 21:27
|
| 543 |
|
hotspring |
?
|
The outdoor hotspring is located in the mountain. |
N |
a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or above. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 21:23
|
| 544 |
|
authentic |
4
|
He found out the most authentic restaurants. |
ADJ |
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 21:20
|
| 545 |
|
volcano |
4
|
It is an active volcano. |
N |
a mountain formed by volcanic material. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 21:17
|
| 546 |
|
period |
2
|
Her work means that she spends long periods away from home. |
N |
a length of time |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:52
|
| 547 |
|
assemble |
3
|
We assembled in the meeting room after lunch. |
V |
to come together in a single place or bring parts together in a single group |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:50
|
| 548 |
|
opposite |
2
|
My brother and I live on opposite sides of London. |
ADJ |
being in a position on the other side |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:43
|
| 549 |
|
depth |
1
|
I was amazed at the depth of her knowledge. |
N |
when a feeling, state or characteristic is strong, extreme or detailed |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:35
|
| 550 |
|
profile |
3
|
We need to increase our company's profile in Asia. |
N |
the amount of public attention and notice that something receives |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:30
|
| 551 |
|
swagger |
9
|
He walked out of the room with a self-confident swagger. |
N |
a way of walking with a swinging movement that shows you are confident |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:19
|
| 552 |
|
composition |
3
|
He taught the piano, organ and composition ... |
N |
Composition is the technique or skill involved in creating a work of art. |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:13
|
| 553 |
|
opportunity |
2
|
It is a opportunity for you to get a better job. |
N |
a good chance |
Econ |
lily_li |
2016.09.27 20:09
|
| 554 |
|
contribute |
2
|
He contributes to several charities |
V |
gives or donates money |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:07
|
| 555 |
|
facility |
3
|
The government spend more money to strengthen the protection facility for citizen. |
N |
something that provide a particular service |
Comm |
lily_li |
2016.09.27 20:06
|
| 556 |
|
definitive |
5
|
There is no definitive test as yet for the condition. |
ADJ |
Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned. |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:01
|
| 557 |
|
giant |
2
|
a giant in the field of physics |
N |
a person or thing of great size |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 19:56
|
| 558 |
|
intend |
2
|
We intend to go. |
V |
to have in mind;plan |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 19:54
|
| 559 |
|
spectacular |
4
|
The scene on the Great Wall is so spectacular, that attracts many foreigners to visit there. |
ADJ |
sensational, and thrill of feeling |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.27 19:50
|
| 560 |
|
ancient |
3
|
This ancient building has been destroyed in the war. |
ADJ |
very old |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.27 19:43
|
| 561 |
|
opportunity |
2
|
we have got one more opportunity for him |
N |
chance |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:55
|
| 562 |
|
reduce |
2
|
we can reduce our room |
V |
goes down |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:55
|
| 563 |
|
incidence |
4
|
the highest incidence of MRSA |
N |
event |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:54
|
| 564 |
|
bacteria |
3
|
a bacteria kills more than 15000 |
N |
microorganisms |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:53
|
| 565 |
|
caution_zone |
?
|
Between 300 and 1000 is a caution_zone |
N |
hazard place |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:53
|
| 566 |
|
rooting |
2
|
rooting for their favorite team |
V |
cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:51
|
| 567 |
|
deceased |
5
|
the favorite meals of the Deceased |
N |
dead |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:50
|
| 568 |
|
occasion |
2
|
on this occasion families decorate |
N |
relation |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.27 18:50
|
| 569 |
|
hospitality |
6
|
the hospitality tens had equipment and supplies donated by people from all over America |
N |
generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests : hospitable treatment |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.27 18:29
|
| 570 |
|
ethnic |
3
|
Plus, Amy Klein delves into the delights of the city's many ethnic neighbourhoods. |
ADJ |
a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.27 18:26
|
| 571 |
|
region |
2
|
no other region in the US compares to New England when it comes to seasons. |
N |
a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.27 18:21
|
| 572 |
|
expanse |
5
|
across an expanse of the Potomac floodplain, airplains were landing at National Airport |
N |
a large and usually flat open space or area |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.27 18:18
|
| 573 |
|
converge |
5
|
around this point,the power of the Tibetan landscape and the beliefs of many cultures converge. |
V |
to come from different directions to reach the same point. |
Arts |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 14:29
|
| 574 |
|
landscape |
3
|
around this point,the power of the Tibetan landscape and the beliefs of many cultures converge. |
N |
an expanse of scenery of a particular type,especially as much as can be seen by the eye |
Arts |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 14:26
|
| 575 |
|
rhythm |
3
|
a waltz rhythm |
N |
a rhythm is a regular series of sounds or movements |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 14:02
|
| 576 |
|
contrast |
3
|
an essay that contrasts city and country life |
V |
to set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 13:57
|
| 577 |
|
innocence |
5
|
I’m keeping my innocence in my mind. |
N |
The state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil. - =pureness, purity, whiteness |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:57
|
| 578 |
|
childish |
1
|
They believe the existence of Yeti that it very childish. |
ADJ |
Indicating a lack of maturity. - =infantile |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:54
|
| 579 |
|
existence |
2
|
They believe the existence of Yeti that it very childish. |
N |
The state or fact of being objectively real. - = being, beingness |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:53
|
| 580 |
|
ceremony |
3
|
The famous actors Chaowei Liang and Jialing Liu held their wedding ceremony in Bhutan. |
N |
A formal event performed on a special occasion. - =ceremonial |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:52
|
| 581 |
|
portrait |
3
|
Which portrait do you like? |
N |
a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone, especially of their face only |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 13:52
|
| 582 |
|
gamble |
4
|
She wants to stake everything that she still is, all her physical charm, in a gamble on happiness. |
N |
A risky act or venture. |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:51
|
| 583 |
|
stake |
3
|
She wants to stake everything that she still is, all her physical charm, in a gamble on happiness. |
V |
Put at risk. - =hazard |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:49
|
| 584 |
|
appeal |
2
|
a city with appeal for tourists |
N |
the power of attracting or of arousing interest |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 13:47
|
| 585 |
|
mad |
1
|
She wouldn't be mad if Jean gives her the eye. |
ADJ |
Roused to anger. - =huffy, sore |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:47
|
| 586 |
|
scenery |
2
|
To him Rilke was a friendly part of the scenery. |
N |
the appearance of a place. |
Arts |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:47
|
| 587 |
|
hostility |
3
|
He uniform has provoked this veiled hostility. |
N |
A hostile (very unfriendly) disposition. |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:45
|
| 588 |
|
veiled |
4
|
He uniform has provoked this veiled hostility. |
ADJ |
Having or as if having a veil or concealing cover. |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:44
|
| 589 |
|
provoked |
3
|
He uniform has provoked this veiled hostility. |
ADJ |
Incited, especially deliberately, to anger. - =aggravated |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:43
|
| 590 |
|
gain |
2
|
gained a small fortune in real estate |
V |
to come into possession or use of |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 13:43
|
| 591 |
|
crowd |
2
|
He wears soft, expensive materials and tries to mingle with the crowd to taste to the full his self-confidence |
V |
A gather together in large number. |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:41
|
| 592 |
|
drudgery |
10
|
Her surname ruins it with its connotation of working-class drudgery. |
N |
Hard monotonous routine work. - =donkeywork |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:38
|
| 593 |
|
property |
2
|
he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. |
N |
something of value that is owned, e.g. land or a patent. |
Econ |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:36
|
| 594 |
|
aphorism |
12
|
The book talks about the lots of aphorisms. |
N |
a short pithy instructive saying |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 13:35
|
| 595 |
|
rightful |
1
|
he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. |
ADJ |
with a legal or moral claim to some thing owned by somebody who has a right to it considered to be right and fair. |
Law |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:32
|
| 596 |
|
landscape |
3
|
These days,life on the troubled landscape where he was born is mostly quiet. |
N |
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 13:30
|
| 597 |
|
resilience |
6
|
We will learn about resilience from physics class at high school. |
N |
the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic lim |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 13:30
|
| 598 |
|
perceive |
3
|
The police perceived the different general between the relationship of suspect and victim. |
V |
realize |
Law |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.27 13:29
|
| 599 |
|
plough |
5
|
he is too weak to pull the plough |
N |
a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:28
|
| 600 |
|
magnificent |
4
|
These magnificent ancient buildings demonstrate the great intelligence of the labouring people. |
ADJ |
characterized by grandeur |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 13:26
|
| 601 |
|
considered |
1
|
he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. |
ADJ |
carefully thought about. |
Arts |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:25
|
| 602 |
|
tragedy |
3
|
I clearly remember the Sewol tragedy in 2014. |
N |
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 13:25
|
| 603 |
|
desire |
2
|
As soon as a desire is requiter, it is always replaced by another. |
N |
a strong ambition |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 13:22
|
| 604 |
|
grumble |
6
|
For myself i do not grumble, for I am one of the lucky ones. |
V |
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:21
|
| 605 |
|
surrounding |
2
|
We pampered Kate for a while ,letting her eat in her room, surrounding her with special attention. |
ADJ |
near or all around a place. |
Arts |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:20
|
| 606 |
|
fulfill |
3
|
I have a great desire to visit the Vatican City and that’s a wish I would like to fulfill. |
N |
fill or meet a want or need |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 13:16
|
| 607 |
|
evacuate |
4
|
All residents have to evacuate this area because of the approaching huge tornado. |
V |
move out of an unsafe location into safety |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 13:16
|
| 608 |
|
conceal |
4
|
Some small animal concealed in the straw. |
V |
prevent from being seen or discovered |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:14
|
| 609 |
|
fortune |
2
|
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. |
N |
a very large amount of money. |
Econ |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:14
|
| 610 |
|
perch |
5
|
The hens perched themselves on the window-sills. |
V |
sit,as on a branch |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:12
|
| 611 |
|
stretch |
2
|
The weekend stretches out ahead of me,forty-eight empty hours to fill. |
V |
extend out to a greater or the full length |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 13:11
|
| 612 |
|
possession |
2
|
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. |
N |
something that you own a situation in which you have own something. |
Comm |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:10
|
| 613 |
|
benevolent |
6
|
with a wise and benevolent appearance |
ADJ |
intending or showing kindness |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:09
|
| 614 |
|
beam |
3
|
under a lantern which hung from a beam. |
N |
long thick piece of wood, metal or concrete,etc., used in construction |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:06
|
| 615 |
|
straw |
4
|
Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw. |
N |
plant fibre used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:04
|
| 616 |
|
prosecutor |
3
|
The prosecutor has caught a lot of criminals since 2010. |
N |
a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state |
Law |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 13:01
|
| 617 |
|
universally |
3
|
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. |
Adv |
describe something what is usually agreed by most people. |
Comm |
Nicole |
2016.09.27 13:01
|
| 618 |
|
barn |
4
|
It had been agreed that they should all meet in the big barn as soon as Mr Jones was safely out of the way. |
N |
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed, or housing farm animals. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:00
|
| 619 |
|
fizz |
9
|
The premixed gin and tonic fizzes up over the lip of the can as i bring it to my mouth and sip. |
V |
form bubbles |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 13:00
|
| 620 |
|
judder |
17
|
The train crawls along; it judders past warehouses and water towers,bridges and sheds. |
V |
shake rapidly and itensively |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 12:57
|
| 621 |
|
boar |
8
|
the prize Middle White boar |
N |
old world wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 12:56
|
| 622 |
|
barrel |
4
|
Drew him a last glass of beer from the barrel in the scullery. |
N |
a cylindrical container that holds liquids |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 12:53
|
| 623 |
|
exemption |
4
|
In South Korea, the sports stars can receive a legal exemption of the military service for winning the Olympic games. |
N |
immunity from an obligation or duty |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 12:52
|
| 624 |
|
overactive |
15
|
My mother used to tell me that i had an overactive imagination; Tom said that, too. |
ADJ |
more active than normal |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 12:52
|
| 625 |
|
elation |
8
|
There is a rush of elation,tempered wuth something else: a naeless dread. |
N |
very happy,great happiness |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 12:49
|
| 626 |
|
controversial |
3
|
The decision of the government has been controversial. |
ADJ |
marked by or capable of arousing controversy |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 12:46
|
| 627 |
|
lurch |
6
|
With the ring of light from his lantern dancing from side to side he lurched across the yard. |
N |
walk as if unable to control one's movements. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 12:44
|
| 628 |
|
affluent |
6
|
The house is located in the affluent area. |
ADJ |
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value |
Econ |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 12:40
|
| 629 |
|
throb |
6
|
The bump on my head is throbbing,and i can not stop thinking about the arguement i saw,or imagined,or dreamed about,on Saturday night. |
V |
beat or sound with a loud,strong rythm |
Arts |
Wendy_Ni |
2016.09.27 12:40
|
| 630 |
|
likewise |
4
|
Likewise, homework is useful for students |
Adv |
;as well - ;also |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:49
|
| 631 |
|
nonetheless |
4
|
I faught with my friend. Nonetheless, we want to stay together |
Adv |
the same as nevertheless, however |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:44
|
| 632 |
|
emerge |
3
|
China has emerged a new economic power |
V |
to come out from an enclosed space or from a position where you could not be seen. |
Econ |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:36
|
| 633 |
|
bracket |
5
|
In bracket 20-30 of the graph, we can find the answer. |
N |
: an object that is attached to hold up something - : a category that includes a certain range,incomes, ages, or prices |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:32
|
| 634 |
|
horizontal |
4
|
In this gragh, you need to look at horizontal axis first. |
ADJ |
flat and level with the ground, rather than at an angle to it |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:25
|
| 635 |
|
transpire |
8
|
This gragh is shown that nothing has transpired since 2000 |
V |
: to happen - : to become known |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:21
|
| 636 |
|
headquarters |
3
|
They watched out the view screen in headquarters,Anger was ready to release a scowl, scream, or growl. |
N |
an organization are its main offices |
Econ |
JIEUN |
2016.09.27 09:11
|
| 637 |
|
armor |
4
|
There are a lot of creaking armor in the hall of Hogwarts. |
N |
protective covering made of metal and used in combat. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.09.27 08:48
|
| 638 |
|
confuse |
2
|
The red blood really confused me, I was not sure it came from human. |
V |
mistake something to another. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.09.27 08:46
|
| 639 |
|
capital |
2
|
Capital letters always appear in the beginning of the sentence. |
ADJ |
one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.09.27 08:42
|
| 640 |
|
wonderful |
1
|
There are always something wonderful in antique market. |
ADJ |
fantastic, to describe some - object beyond people's imaging. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.09.27 08:38
|
| 641 |
|
spell |
2
|
I hope I can get a spell book from Hogwarts. |
N |
Some pronunciation leading to magic action , it always happens in novel. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.09.27 08:33
|
| 642 |
|
throb |
6
|
The throbbing has become intense. |
N |
pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly. |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.27 00:38
|
| 643 |
|
aisle |
5
|
Coffee and tea are in the next aisle. |
N |
a long narrow passage(as in a cave or woods) |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:32
|
| 644 |
|
downright |
7
|
There was suspicion and even downright hatred between them. |
N |
thoroughgoing |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:29
|
| 645 |
|
vigor |
4
|
A succinct style lends vigor to writing. |
N |
active strength of body or mind. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:27
|
| 646 |
|
doctorate |
8
|
here did he do his doctorate? |
N |
one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:15
|
| 647 |
|
competent |
3
|
He is competent enough to fill that position. |
ADJ |
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:02
|
| 648 |
|
debilitate |
8
|
I was debilitated by cold. |
V |
someone to make someone ill and weak. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 22:53
|
| 649 |
|
cathedral |
4
|
St Paul's Cathedral |
N |
relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop’s office. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 22:48
|
| 650 |
|
scary |
1
|
I got homesick, so l was scared of the new environment. |
ADJ |
frightened, thinking it would be awful |
Arts |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 22:19
|
| 651 |
|
enormously |
2
|
This bad news influenced the super star enormously. |
Adv |
infinitely and forcefully |
Arts |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 22:17
|
| 652 |
|
complication |
2
|
Especially young athletes will have this complication. |
N |
the amalgamative symptom |
Econ |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 22:12
|
| 653 |
|
solo |
4
|
The young singer soloed a famous song on the stage. |
V |
singing or doing something by yourself |
Arts |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 22:10
|
| 654 |
|
van |
1
|
These heavy boxes must go by van. |
V |
cars used to carry |
Comm |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 22:07
|
| 655 |
|
counselor |
3
|
My father is a legal counselor. |
N |
The people who know professional or provide guidance to personal groups. |
Comm |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 21:59
|
| 656 |
|
incredible |
2
|
lt seems incredible that 90 percent students use computer to relax. |
ADJ |
unbelievable |
Arts |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 21:54
|
| 657 |
|
commerce |
2
|
My parents went abroad for their commerce. |
N |
business |
Comm |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 21:50
|
| 658 |
|
obsess |
4
|
She began obsess about her performance. |
V |
puzzle |
Arts |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.26 21:49
|
| 659 |
|
lagoon |
7
|
A lagoon is like a pool |
N |
A body of water separated of sea for coral reefs or sand bars |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 20:11
|
| 660 |
|
bounded |
4
|
The territory is clearly bounded |
ADJ |
Form a boundary, enclose something. |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 20:04
|
| 661 |
|
millennia |
5
|
Romas has millennia of histoty |
N |
plural of millennium |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 19:57
|
| 662 |
|
sensible |
3
|
everything that is sensible, or smart, Katrina did first, despite being eighteen months younger than me. |
N |
having or showing good sense or judgment |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.26 19:55
|
| 663 |
|
heritage |
3
|
Venezuela has different cultural heritages. |
N |
something has been transmitted down by tradition |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 19:54
|
| 664 |
|
exotic |
4
|
apart from an exotic taste in clothes, and the fact that i'm a bit short. |
N |
very different, strange, or unusual |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.26 19:52
|
| 665 |
|
hesitate |
2
|
i hesitated just a moment,and then began to run alongside him. |
N |
to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.26 19:49
|
| 666 |
|
vulnerable |
3
|
This kid is so vulnerable, he can not withstand any attacks. |
ADJ |
very easy to be hurt |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:48
|
| 667 |
|
brief |
2
|
with the place briefly empty |
ADJ |
lasting only a short period of time |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.26 19:46
|
| 668 |
|
skeptic |
4
|
He is a skeptic, he always doubts about anything. |
N |
someone who always doubts |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:37
|
| 669 |
|
obsolete |
7
|
Many obsolete electronic equipments can not be solved into the dump on time, that will cause the E-trash problem. |
ADJ |
can not be used any more, too old |
Comm |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:33
|
| 670 |
|
obsolete |
7
|
Many obsolete electronic equipments can not be solved into the dump on time, that will cause the E-trash problem. |
ADJ |
can not be used any more, too old |
Comm |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:33
|
| 671 |
|
miniature |
5
|
The Great Wall's miniature can show us the whole view of this fantastic historical building. |
N |
A reproduction of a huge building or a picture into a small scale. |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:23
|
| 672 |
|
therapy |
5
|
This hospital gives people the best therapy to cure their sickness. |
N |
the act of saving and caring for the ills. |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:11
|
| 673 |
|
advocate |
3
|
He advocate for students. |
V |
Plead or speak in favour of something. |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 18:13
|
| 674 |
|
outnumber |
7
|
Woman in a world outnumber man. |
V |
To be more numerous. |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 18:08
|
| 675 |
|
egalitarian |
7
|
The Education in Canada is egalitarian |
N |
Equal rigths and opportunities for everyone |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 18:05
|
| 676 |
|
reject |
3
|
He reject all proposition |
V |
To refuse something. |
Arts |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 17:59
|
| 677 |
|
monitored |
3
|
Monitored Venezuelans found an unidentified aircraft |
N |
To watch something carefully and record your results |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.26 10:17
|
| 678 |
|
conference |
3
|
i have a conference in e hours. |
N |
A large meeting, often lasting a few days, where people talk about a subject |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.26 10:15
|
| 679 |
|
criticize |
3
|
it’s a word we use to criticize |
V |
indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.26 09:41
|
| 680 |
|
superstitious |
9
|
superstitious minds |
ADJ |
having a belief in traditional |
Arts |
Abdul |
2016.09.26 09:39
|
| 681 |
|
dotted |
4
|
He dotted a line across the map. |
ADJ |
having gaps or spaces |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 09:24
|
| 682 |
|
segment |
3
|
Each segment contains rows from only one table defined in the table space. |
N |
one of the parts into which something naturally divides |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 09:19
|
| 683 |
|
export |
3
|
We export to many countries. |
N |
commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 08:57
|
| 684 |
|
sharply |
2
|
The funds rose sharply. |
Adv |
same with quickly, keenly, trenchantly, different with slightly |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.26 08:56
|
| 685 |
|
manufacture |
3
|
It is manufactured by machinery. |
N |
the organized action of making of goods and services for sale |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 08:51
|
| 686 |
|
sharply |
2
|
The funds rose sharply |
Adv |
in an aggressive manner |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 08:49
|
| 687 |
|
gain |
2
|
White wines tend to gain depth of color with age. |
V |
get something or inreaese |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.26 08:47
|
| 688 |
|
domestic |
3
|
The film turns about a domestic tragedy. |
ADJ |
a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household |
Comm |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 08:47
|
| 689 |
|
sanction |
3
|
She received a sanction |
N |
It is a punishment as result a action |
Law |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 08:37
|
| 690 |
|
political_party |
2
|
He created his own political_party |
N |
It is a people meeting with political propouse |
Law |
Mariana_ |
2016.09.26 08:35
|
| 691 |
|
fluster |
10
|
He doesn't get flustered. |
V |
cause to be nervous or upset |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 23:13
|
| 692 |
|
addict |
3
|
Their study showed that Internet-addicted teenagers have weak social intelligence, too. |
V |
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:56
|
| 693 |
|
exude |
8
|
She exudes great confidence. |
V |
make apparent by one's mood or behavior |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:52
|
| 694 |
|
opponent |
3
|
My opponent has only focused on the short-term risks involved in hosting the Olympics. |
N |
ban from a place of residence, as for punishment |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:40
|
| 695 |
|
banish |
6
|
I banish the thought from my mind. |
V |
expel from a community or group - |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:37
|
| 696 |
|
chuckle |
5
|
'You never know what is required,' he said with a chuckle. |
V |
a soft partly suppressed laugh - |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:32
|
| 697 |
|
bartender |
?
|
i am wondering if you have any openings for a bartender? |
N |
who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:28
|
| 698 |
|
attorney |
4
|
Surprisingly, the 32-year-old Lee recently became an attorney! |
N |
a professional person authorized to practice law - |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:26
|
| 699 |
|
pharmacist |
6
|
We had to wait for the pharmacist to make up her prescription. |
N |
a heaith professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:24
|
| 700 |
|
glimpse |
4
|
The long boardwalk lets you glimpse South Africa's popular penguins. |
V |
a quick look |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:23
|
| 701 |
|
piquant |
12
|
Bland vegetables are often served with a piquant sauce. |
ADJ |
having an agreeably pungent taste |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:21
|
| 702 |
|
illuminate |
4
|
My room is now illuminated by the vibrating phone. |
V |
make lighter or brighter |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:19
|
| 703 |
|
lineage |
6
|
in the past, lineage was vrey important to a family. |
N |
the descendants of one individual |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:16
|
| 704 |
|
maltreat |
12
|
Only very mean preson maltreat children. |
V |
treat badly |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:12
|
| 705 |
|
intimate |
3
|
we are not on intimate terms with our neighbours. |
ADJ |
someone to whom private matters are confided |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:11
|
| 706 |
|
resplendent |
11
|
he glimpsed Sonia, resplendent in a red dress. |
ADJ |
having great beauty and splendor. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:08
|
| 707 |
|
harmonious |
4
|
there should be a harmonious alliance between management and workers. |
ADJ |
musically pleasig |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:06
|
| 708 |
|
balmy |
11
|
The air was warm and balmy. |
ADJ |
1.informal or slang trems for mentally irregular - 2. mild and pleasant |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:04
|
| 709 |
|
modest |
3
|
He charged a relatively modest fee;Modest improvement |
ADJ |
marked by simplicity; - having a humble opinon of youself |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 21:59
|
| 710 |
|
betrothal |
11
|
Tom has a betrothal with marry. |
N |
a mutual promise to marry |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 21:53
|
| 711 |
|
treat |
1
|
Treat your keyboard with care and it should last for years. |
V |
interact in a certain way;subject to a process or treatment,with the aim of readying for some purpose,improving,or remedying a condition; |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 19:11
|
| 712 |
|
detention |
5
|
He received a sentence of 12 months' detention in a young offender institution. |
N |
a state of being confined; a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 19:06
|
| 713 |
|
handicraft |
?
|
to teach handicrafts |
N |
a work produced by hand labor;a craft that requires skillful hands. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 19:03
|
| 714 |
|
chop |
2
|
chop up meat. - |
N |
cut into pieces;move suddenly;form or shape by chopping. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:57
|
| 715 |
|
trailer |
5
|
That's a car with a trailer hitched on to it at the back of the road. |
N |
someone who takes more time than necessary; |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:54
|
| 716 |
|
charter |
3
|
The holiday-makers was chartered to go fishing. |
N |
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:50
|
| 717 |
|
involved |
1
|
They see a lot of each other but aren't involved. |
N |
connected by participation or association or use;entangled or hindered as if e.g.in mire; highly complex or intricate and occasionally. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:46
|
| 718 |
|
definitely |
1
|
She definitely had an ulterior motive in offering to help. |
ADJ |
without question and beyond doubt |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:43
|
| 719 |
|
participant |
3
|
He has been an active participant in the discussion. |
ADJ |
someone who takes part in an activity; |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:40
|
| 720 |
|
lodge |
3
|
All visitors should report to the porter's lodge. |
N |
stay temporarily;put,fix,force,or implant;file a formal charge against. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:39
|
| 721 |
|
radiator |
7
|
Tom fell asleep against the radiator. |
N |
heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat room. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:36
|
| 722 |
|
intervene |
3
|
The government is doing nothing to intervene in the crsis |
N |
get involved,so as to alter or hinder an action,or through force or threat of force. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:33
|
| 723 |
|
thermometer |
8
|
a thermometer reading |
N |
measuring instrument for measuring temperature. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:29
|
| 724 |
|
abandoned |
3
|
they abandoned ship in a small life boat. |
ADJ |
left without needed protection or care |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:28
|
| 725 |
|
crack |
2
|
The boat started bouncing, and you could hear her cracking. |
V |
to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:27
|
| 726 |
|
myth |
3
|
ancient Greek myths |
N |
a traditional story accepted as history. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:27
|
| 727 |
|
turkey |
?
|
A cook won’t pick up a turkey. |
N |
a large American bird that is related to the chicken and that is hunted or raised by people for its meat. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:25
|
| 728 |
|
comp |
?
|
Here's two comps,would u like to go to watch the movie with me? |
N |
an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency - in some special field of knowledge. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:24
|
| 729 |
|
fragrance |
5
|
It is recommended that people spray a little bit of fragrance. |
N |
a pleasant and usually sweet smell; a perfume or cologne |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:24
|
| 730 |
|
unacceptable |
1
|
I believe it was unacceptable. |
N |
not pleasing or welcome : not acceptable |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:23
|
| 731 |
|
drip |
4
|
All the way dripping down. |
V |
to fall in drops. |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:22
|
| 732 |
|
streak |
4
|
See those streaks? |
N |
a long, thin mark that is a different color from its background. |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:20
|
| 733 |
|
federation |
4
|
join in The Tennis federation. |
N |
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:18
|
| 734 |
|
inspection |
2
|
Doing increased inspections. |
N |
the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:18
|
| 735 |
|
producer |
2
|
Get into hotels with a producer. |
N |
someone who is in charge of making and usually providing the money for a play, movie, record, etc. |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:15
|
| 736 |
|
gorilla |
8
|
The gorilla is actually a quiet animal. |
N |
largest anthropoid ape ;terrestrial and vegetarian;of forests of central west Africa. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:14
|
| 737 |
|
client |
3
|
The company need to focus on its biggest clients. - |
N |
someone pay many for service. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:09
|
| 738 |
|
amateur |
4
|
someone was an accomplished amateur musician. |
N |
engaged in as a pastime?lack professional skill or expertise. - |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:05
|
| 739 |
|
boredom |
1
|
we are dying of boredom! |
N |
the feeling of being bored by something tedious |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.23 09:36
|
| 740 |
|
appropriate |
3
|
An appropriate potion. |
ADJ |
opportune |
Econ |
Tata_Qian |
2016.09.23 08:25
|
| 741 |
|
plutocracy |
16
|
The apologists for plutocracy are content this week to use anti-racism as their debating tool. |
N |
the rule or power of wealth or of the wealthy. |
Econ |
Shephard |
2016.09.23 08:22
|
| 742 |
|
shriek |
6
|
The shrieking schoolchildren, who stopped by after school. |
V |
to make a loud, high-pitched cry. |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.23 08:22
|
| 743 |
|
cilantro |
14
|
Because cilantro is used in a variety of cuisines around the world to mask smells,as well as to add distinctive flavors. |
N |
Cilantro is the leaves of the coriander plant that are used as an herb. |
Arts |
Daniel_Yang |
2016.09.23 08:21
|
| 744 |
|
gadget |
7
|
Many computer gadgets are very useful. |
N |
a small useful device |
Comm |
Qin,pingping |
2016.09.23 08:21
|
| 745 |
|
miscellaneous |
9
|
Housework is usually miscellaneous and toilsome. |
ADJ |
a. Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds - b. Having many aspects |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.23 08:21
|
| 746 |
|
produce |
2
|
Canada produces high-quality wheat. |
V |
bring forth or field |
Econ |
Perry_Chen |
2016.09.23 08:20
|
| 747 |
|
unspeakable |
1
|
unspeakable is name of a film. |
ADJ |
describe someone which is not described or understood. |
Arts |
Nicole |
2016.09.23 08:20
|
| 748 |
|
innovator |
3
|
An innovator like Lucas experiments with new ideas. |
N |
a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products |
Comm |
shawn |
2016.09.23 08:19
|
| 749 |
|
unemployed |
1
|
Many people were unemployed in the last year. |
V |
lose the job |
Econ |
lily_li |
2016.09.23 08:18
|
| 750 |
|
democracy |
3
|
In my country (Venezuela) we are losing the democracy and it is become in dictatorship |
N |
A system of government in which all the people choose their leaders, or a country with this system |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.22 08:12
|
| 751 |
|
dangerous |
1
|
The world is in dangerous situation |
ADJ |
If someone or something is dangerous, they or it could harm you. |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.22 08:09
|
| 752 |
|
equality |
2
|
The world needs to racial equality |
N |
A situation in which everyone is equal and has the same rights |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.22 08:08
|
| 753 |
|
hypothesis |
3
|
He has several hypothesis about this subejct |
N |
An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.22 08:06
|
| 754 |
|
independence |
3
|
Teenagers need a certain amount of independence. |
N |
situation in which individuals look after themselves and do not need help from other people |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.22 08:03
|
| 755 |
|
coffee |
1
|
a cup of coffee makes me happy. |
N |
a beverage made from hot water poured over the roasted ground or crushed seeds(?cof•fee ?beans) of the fruit of certain coffee trees. |
Arts |
subin |
2016.09.21 22:29
|
| 756 |
|
different |
1
|
two different tears |
ADJ |
3. not identical; - separate or distinct: |
Arts |
pearl |
2016.09.21 22:29
|
| 757 |
|
lexical |
8
|
Lexical Entry Form is made. |
N |
of or relating to the words or vocabulary of a language. |
Arts |
asteroid |
2016.09.21 22:28
|
| 758 |
|
teacher |
1
|
teacher makes me happy. |
N |
1. a person who teaches or instructS, esp. as a profession; - instructor. |
Arts |
Rona |
2016.09.21 22:28
|
| 759 |
|
teacher |
1
|
The teacher makes me happy. |
N |
1.a person who teaches or instructs, esp. as a profession; - instructor. |
Arts |
bae1040 |
2016.09.21 22:27
|
| 760 |
|
english |
?
|
They can speak English. |
N |
the language spoken in England, the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries. |
Arts |
Gracie |
2016.09.21 22:26
|
| 761 |
|
insolent |
10
|
He gave an insolent reply to her question |
ADJ |
1.boldly rude or disrespectful; - insulting: |
Comm |
JHYN |
2016.09.21 22:26
|
| 762 |
|
look |
1
|
You look so beautiful today. |
V |
3.to appear to the eye as specified. |
Arts |
pearl |
2016.09.21 22:25
|
| 763 |
|
squirrel |
6
|
I love my fatty squirrel. |
N |
a small, bushy-tailed rodent that lives in trees and eats nuts. - |
Law |
Diana1118 |
2016.09.21 22:24
|
| 764 |
|
teacher |
1
|
a teacher makes me happy. |
N |
1.a person who teaches or instructs, esp. as a profession; - instructor. |
Arts |
naeun |
2016.09.21 22:24
|
| 765 |
|
corpus |
6
|
The words in a corpus can be arranged in order of their frequency in that corpus. |
N |
1.a large or complete collection of writings: - |
Arts |
KUNE_______ |
2016.09.21 11:04
|
| 766 |
|
teacher |
1
|
Meeting a great teacher makes me happy. |
N |
1.a person who teaches or instructs, esp. as a profession; - instructor |
Arts |
Ailee |
2016.09.21 10:58
|
| 767 |
|
discipline |
2
|
I liked the discipline and structure of the military |
N |
practice of making people obey rules or standards of behaviour, and punishing them when they do not |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:55
|
| 768 |
|
egalitarian |
7
|
It is an egalitarian State in which each voice is equally weighted |
N |
supporting or following the idea that all people are equal and should have the same rights and opportunities |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:51
|
| 769 |
|
vocational |
4
|
I'm going to a vocational school after high school |
ADJ |
the training and skills needed for a particular job or profession. |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:47
|
| 770 |
|
entrepreneur |
4
|
He is a well-known software entrepreneur |
N |
a person who organizes and manages an enterprise, esp. a business, usually with considerable daring, skill, and financial risk. |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:44
|
| 771 |
|
compulsory |
6
|
There is a compulsory course in this school |
ADJ |
you must do it or accept it; - put into force by law or rules - |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:41
|
| 772 |
|
reflect |
3
|
His face was reflected in the mirror |
V |
it shows that the attitude or situation exists or it shows what it is like. |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:36
|
| 773 |
|
aboriginal |
7
|
the issue of aboriginal land rights |
ADJ |
of, relating to, or typical of aborigines: - aboriginal customs. - original or earliest known; native; indigenous: - the aboriginal people of Tah |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.21 10:32
|
| 774 |
|
constitution |
3
|
The constitution is prior to all other laws |
N |
laws/rules of a country - (formally states people's rights and duties) |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:31
|
| 775 |
|
provide |
2
|
We are here to provide the best possible medical care. |
V |
to make available; furnish: - to provide employees with various benefits. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.21 10:28
|
| 776 |
|
aspect |
3
|
There are many aspects to this problem |
N |
There are many aspects to this problem |
Comm |
JIEUN |
2016.09.21 10:26
|
| 777 |
|
willing |
1
|
I am perfectly willing to work night. |
ADJ |
disposed or consenting; inclined: - willing to go along. - cheerfully consenting or ready: - a willing worker. - |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.21 10:25
|
| 778 |
|
delinquency |
6
|
an increase in juvenile delinquency |
N |
- wrongful, illegal, or antisocial behavior. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.21 10:16
|
| 779 |
|
juvenile |
4
|
The actions of some adults are juvenile. |
ADJ |
of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.21 10:10
|
| 780 |
|
inborn |
?
|
He has inborn merit about art which make him to be a famous artist. |
ADJ |
Existing from birth |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:58
|
| 781 |
|
merit |
4
|
composers of outstanding merit |
N |
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward. |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:55
|
| 782 |
|
notwithstanding |
6
|
she tells us she is an intellectual; notwithstanding, she is a beauty queen |
Adv |
Nevertheless; in spite of this |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:53
|
| 783 |
|
anecdotal |
5
|
while there was much anecdotal evidence there was little hard fact |
ADJ |
not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:51
|
| 784 |
|
substitution |
3
|
the substitution of rail services with buses make people are easier in short-distance travels |
N |
The action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:49
|
| 785 |
|
temperament |
5
|
she had an artistic temperament |
N |
A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:46
|
| 786 |
|
sophisticated |
3
|
there are a lot of sophisticated devices in our generation |
ADJ |
1.Aware of and able to interpret complex issues. - 2.(of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity. |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:41
|
| 787 |
|
potential |
3
|
He is very talented, he show his potential to be a great soccer player in the future. |
N |
Latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness. |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.20 23:36
|
| 788 |
|
climbing |
1
|
i like to practice climbing in Brazil mountains. |
N |
The sport of climbing mountains, hills, or rocks |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.20 15:15
|
| 789 |
|
skydiving |
?
|
I went to Germany to take an skydiving class. |
N |
A sport in which a person jumps from an aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.20 15:13
|
| 790 |
|
skills |
2
|
You need good communication skills to be a teacher. |
N |
The ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have done it many times |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.20 15:11
|
| 791 |
|
afford |
1
|
Anyone can afford to go to a university. |
N |
have enough money to pay for. |
Comm |
heeyoung |
2016.09.19 17:04
|
| 792 |
|
discipline |
2
|
They need great discipline;in order to make time for their studies. |
N |
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience. |
Comm |
heeyoung |
2016.09.19 16:53
|
| 793 |
|
emphasis |
3
|
There is emphasis on the country's rich cultural history. |
N |
special importance,value,or prominence given to something. |
Comm |
heeyoung |
2016.09.19 16:45
|
| 794 |
|
quota |
4
|
I've done my quota of work for the day |
N |
the share or part of a total that is required from, allowed to, or that belongs to a particular district, group |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.19 09:52
|
| 795 |
|
deviate |
5
|
He never deviated from his strict vegetarian diet. |
V |
- to do something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving. - |
Arts |
saliya |
2016.09.19 09:43
|
| 796 |
|
simulate |
4
|
Scientists know Earth-like conditions can be simulated on Mars because something similar has already been done in Antarctica. |
V |
create a representation or model of |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.19 09:43
|
| 797 |
|
simulated |
4
|
Scientist know Earth-like conditions can be simulated on Mars because something similar has already been done in Antarctica. |
ADJ |
made to look, feel ,or behave like something: not real. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.19 09:43
|
| 798 |
|
assemble |
3
|
All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall |
V |
1.to come or bring together, - to put together |
Arts |
JIEUN |
2016.09.19 09:40
|
| 799 |
|
pessimistic |
7
|
we are pessimistic about our planet |
N |
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.19 09:40
|
| 800 |
|
optimize |
6
|
optimize the use of source |
V |
to optimize plan, system, or machine mean to arrange or design it so that it operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible. |
Arts |
Xiaofeng_LI |
2016.09.19 09:38
|
| 801 |
|
parameter |
4
|
there are three parameters by which a speaker is able to modify the meaning of the utterance—pitch, volume, and tempo |
N |
A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation. |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.19 09:38
|
| 802 |
|
optimistic |
4
|
I was optimistic about the future |
ADJ |
someone who is optimistic is hopeful about the future and tends to expect that good things will happen |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.19 09:37
|
| 803 |
|
phoenix |
8
|
A phoenix is very loyal and smart, its tears could fix any - wound. |
N |
Phoenix is a kind of bird ofWestern European mythology, and it reborn from fire. |
Arts |
Phoenix |
2016.09.19 09:36
|
| 804 |
|
boredom |
1
|
the greatest emotional problem was boredom. |
N |
the state of feeling bored. |
Comm |
heeyoung |
2016.09.19 09:33
|
| 805 |
|
depression |
2
|
lack of sleep can lead to depression. |
N |
A mental condition characterized by feelings of severe mood and tired |
Arts |
DuyB |
2016.09.19 09:32
|
| 806 |
|
isolated |
3
|
It also will be difficult for Mars colonists to be isolated. |
ADJ |
far from someone or someplace; alone |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.19 09:27
|
| 807 |
|
devastate |
3
|
Syria is a nation devastated by war. |
N |
destroy,damage badly |
Arts |
marlise |
2016.06.27 17:21
|
| 808 |
|
entice |
6
|
All the advertising in the world will not entice me to buy a stair lift. |
V |
tempt, persuade by offering something nice |
Arts |
marlise |
2016.06.27 17:18
|
| 809 |
|
dumbfound |
11
|
He was dumbfounded by all the damage done by the storm. |
V |
to make speechless with amazement: |
Arts |
Lizzzzzzz |
2016.06.21 23:01
|
| 810 |
|
struggle |
2
|
They struggle with a math task. |
V |
to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems |
Arts |
bomi |
2016.06.17 03:16
|
| 811 |
|
atrocious |
11
|
He had atrocious table manners. |
ADJ |
very bad or tasteless; - abominable; - appalling: |
Arts |
lizk |
2016.06.15 18:21
|
| 812 |
|
affluence |
9
|
And to be enveloped in a mist of enchantment was a way of life that the miasma of fashion, affluence and privilege had in no way approached |
N |
the state of having an abundance of money and material goods. |
Arts |
group8tesol10 |
2016.05.20 09:20
|
| 813 |
|
acrimony |
9
|
Last September's JLG meeting in London ended with acrimony on both sides. - |
N |
bitterness of manner, speech, etc: - |
Arts |
MaiHuong |
2016.05.20 09:01
|
| 814 |
|
cloze |
17
|
The teacher distributed a cloze test to the students. |
V |
a test of the ability to comprehend text in which the reader has to supply the missing words that have been removed from the text at regular |
Arts |
KIMMY |
2016.05.18 02:59
|
| 815 |
|
multimedia |
5
|
multimedia systems have greatly improved our lives |
N |
multimedia is defined as a collations of different media emanating from a single computer system or a network. |
Arts |
Sainare |
2016.05.18 02:57
|
| 816 |
|
multimedia |
5
|
multimedia is defined as “a collation of different media. |
N |
multimedia is defined as “a collation of different media emanating from a single computer system or a network, which can deliver text, graph |
Arts |
Hyun |
2016.05.18 02:57
|
| 817 |
|
hypermedia |
15
|
Web pages set up for users to access the hypermedia. |
N |
a hypertext system or hypertext application that features a linear and real-time branching structure, integrating other media. |
Arts |
ang2 |
2016.05.18 00:56
|
| 818 |
|
outrageous |
3
|
outrageous price - outrageous treatment |
N |
extremly unusuaul - grossly offensive to morality |
Arts |
KIMYOOJIN |
2016.05.18 00:55
|
| 819 |
|
ballad |
7
|
Her latest single is a ballad |
N |
A ballad is a long song or poem which tells a story in simple language. |
Arts |
yj_cho |
2016.05.18 00:55
|
| 820 |
|
hypertext |
12
|
In general, hypertext generally refers to a dynamic and non-linear system for presenting 'active' text, which includes text, graphics, audio and video |
N |
hypertext is high-level software through which learners search for information and explore knowledge in real time in non-linear |
Arts |
Ahsan |
2016.05.18 00:54
|
| 821 |
|
computer |
1
|
She’s looking at the computer monitor. - |
N |
an electronic machine that can store and deal with large amounts of information |
Arts |
yyj |
2016.05.18 00:54
|
| 822 |
|
cooperate |
3
|
In order to success on a project, team mates should cooperate actively. |
V |
To help each other and engage in a work |
Econ |
cathyy |
2016.05.18 00:54
|
| 823 |
|
devolve |
7
|
The senator devolved the duties of office upon a group of aides. |
V |
v.tr. - 1. To pass on or delegate to another. - - |
Arts |
4141 |
2016.05.18 00:53
|
| 824 |
|
boyfriend |
?
|
He is my lovely boyfriend. |
N |
Someone's boyfriend is a man or boy with whom they are having a romantic or sexual relationship. |
Arts |
dodo |
2016.05.18 00:52
|
| 825 |
|
future |
2
|
Close your eye. - What things can you see? - the dark? - Yes, It the future |
N |
Oh my god........ |
Arts |
aurora |
2016.05.18 00:52
|
| 826 |
|
multimedia |
5
|
The term ‘multimedia’ was widely defined in the 1980s as ‘an integrated collection of different media.’ |
N |
a collation of different media emanating from a single computer system or a network |
Arts |
Hyun |
2016.05.17 22:53
|
| 827 |
|
interactivity |
3
|
Advertising has been revolutionized by interactivity. |
N |
????? |
Comm |
Hyun |
2016.05.17 21:19
|
| 828 |
|
abet |
10
|
Bushes and vines abetted the rocks in forming thorny detours for the struggling stranger |
V |
in a state of temporary inactivity. temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension - |
Arts |
xminh |
2016.05.05 04:25
|
| 829 |
|
precious |
4
|
Diamonds are precious that they can be categorised according to their colour and hardness. |
ADJ |
rare and worth a lot of money |
Arts |
Nipan_RS |
2016.03.22 19:21
|
| 830 |
|
splash |
4
|
He knew the meaning of every sound in the trees, of every song of the birds, of every splash in the water. |
V |
to wet or soil by dashing masses or particles of water, mud, or the like; spatter |
Law |
lucy |
2016.03.21 00:38
|
| 831 |
|
commence |
5
|
the construction will commence later |
V |
begin |
Arts |
tyari |
2016.03.16 18:27
|
| 832 |
|
chorus |
5
|
A chorus of angels sing you to your rest! |
N |
a group of persons singing together |
Arts |
musta_k |
2016.03.09 19:47
|
| 833 |
|
submit |
3
|
You need to submit your abstract before the deadline |
V |
to hand in something |
Arts |
mikey |
2016.03.01 01:07
|
| 834 |
|
ability |
1
|
you need to have a lot of ability to survive. |
N |
being able to do something |
Arts |
Gashikatripled |
2016.02.29 00:43
|
| 835 |
|
rely_on |
2
|
My friend can rely_on me |
N |
to trust somebody |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2016.02.15 09:34
|
| 836 |
|
paragon |
11
|
She was a paragon of virtue. (Example supplied by Lextutor.) |
N |
good example |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2016.01.19 14:15
|
| 837 |
|
jeeringly |
9
|
«Onion-sauce! Onion-sauce!' he remarked jeeringly, and was gone before they could think of a thoroughly satisfactory reply. |
ADJ |
To speak or shout derisively; mock. |
Arts |
elci |
2016.01.14 12:37
|
| 838 |
|
contemptuous |
4
|
«He was bowled over in an instant by the impatient and contemptuous Mole, who trotted along the side of the hedge chaffing the other rabbits |
ADJ |
when predicative, often foll by of. showing or feeling contempt; disdainful |
Arts |
elci |
2016.01.14 12:33
|
| 839 |
|
seclusion |
7
|
The sunshine struck hot on his fur, soft breezes caressed his heated brow, and after the seclusion of the cellarage he had lived in so long |
N |
Seclusion is the act of secluding, i.e. shutting out or keeping apart from society, or the state of being secluded, or a place that is priva |
Arts |
elci |
2016.01.14 12:27
|
| 840 |
|
hedgerow |
?
|
And rabbits, - sitting at their front doors in the hedgerows, held up their fore-paws, - and said, 'O my! O my! O my!' |
N |
A rough or mixed hedge of wild shrubs and occasional trees, typically bordering a road or field. |
Arts |
stefano |
2015.12.20 12:04
|
| 841 |
|
chimney-corner |
?
|
After luncheon, accordingly, when the other two had settled themselves - into the chimney-corner and had started a heated argument on the subj |
N |
a recess that contains a seat in a large open fireplace; inglenook |
Arts |
stefano |
2015.12.16 10:53
|
| 842 |
|
industrial |
2
|
They don't have industrial machinery and equipment which are necessary. |
ADJ |
of or relating to or resulting from industry |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:27
|
| 843 |
|
functional |
3
|
the problem now is not a constitutional onee , it is a functional one. |
ADJ |
1. designed for or capable of a particular function or use - 2. relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:25
|
| 844 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
Our objective is a free, open, and pluralistic society. |
ADJ |
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:20
|
| 845 |
|
assumption |
3
|
You would be making an assumption that's not based on any fact that you could report. |
N |
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:19
|
| 846 |
|
ethical |
4
|
Mayors want local companies to behave ethically. |
ADJ |
conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:17
|
| 847 |
|
neutral |
3
|
Let's meet on neutral territory. |
N |
one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:15
|
| 848 |
|
custom |
3
|
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously. |
N |
accepted or habitual practice |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:13
|
| 849 |
|
altered |
2
|
The altered policy promised success |
ADJ |
changed in form or character without becoming something else |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:12
|
| 850 |
|
dramatically |
2
|
The play was dramatically interesting. |
ADJ |
1. in a dramatic manner - 2. with respect to dramatic value |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:11
|
| 851 |
|
divorce |
2
|
Numerous marriages now end in divorce. |
N |
the legal dissolution of a marriage |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:08
|
| 852 |
|
circumstance |
2
|
Every circumstance affects our live |
N |
A condition or fact that affects a situation |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.12.08 16:35
|
| 853 |
|
merely |
3
|
I was merely admiring the new store |
Adv |
No more than; and nothing else; only - |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.12.08 16:31
|
| 854 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
I bought a new computer simultaneously with my best friend |
ADJ |
happening or being done at exactly the same time |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:39
|
| 855 |
|
maintenance |
2
|
maintenance of this car is very expensive |
N |
the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:37
|
| 856 |
|
consent |
3
|
We should find a consent when and how children could use phones |
N |
permission or agreement |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:32
|
| 857 |
|
mutual |
3
|
mutual respect is important in any technological business |
ADJ |
(of two or more people or groups) feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:27
|
| 858 |
|
diversity |
3
|
There were a diversity on the food menu. |
N |
The variety of being. |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:25
|
| 859 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
Their phones ringed simultaneously |
N |
At the same time |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:23
|
| 860 |
|
diversity |
3
|
The diversity of technology usage is incredible |
N |
the fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:21
|
| 861 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
The poor countries are turned in different kind of natural energy sources for sustenance |
N |
A food or a drink that which is regarded as a source of energy. |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:21
|
| 862 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
The price of this product is inclusive |
N |
The price is inclusive |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:18
|
| 863 |
|
definition |
5
|
They have great resolution and incredible color definition |
N |
a statement of the ecact meaning of a word |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:17
|
| 864 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
sustenance is very important in modern world |
N |
the ability of food to provide people and animals with what they need to make them strong and healthy |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:17
|
| 865 |
|
liberalized |
3
|
Several agreements to liberalized gay marriage were sign by the government. |
N |
remove or loosen restrictions on something |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:14
|
| 866 |
|
important |
1
|
The test we have for next week is very important for our final mark. |
N |
A great signifance or value. |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:12
|
| 867 |
|
extended |
2
|
We added an extended kitchen and a bathroom. |
N |
a cause to cover a larger area. |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:11
|
| 868 |
|
primary |
3
|
Primary profit of Apple is iPhone |
ADJ |
more important than anything else; main |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:10
|
| 869 |
|
dramatically |
2
|
The situation has changed in a dramatically way. |
N |
an act that shows a surprizing fact. |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:09
|
| 870 |
|
circumstances |
2
|
We wanted to get arried but the circumstances didn t allowed us |
N |
a fact or a condition connected with an act or action |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:07
|
| 871 |
|
pace |
3
|
It is difficult to realize pace with which technologies are improving |
N |
the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:06
|
| 872 |
|
spacing |
1
|
It is very important to keep keep appropriate spacing during you write something at Microsoft Word |
N |
the amount of distance between lines or words, especially on a printed page |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:00
|
| 873 |
|
merely |
3
|
I was't playing my phone. I merely looked for time |
Adv |
used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 12:50
|
| 874 |
|
institute |
3
|
The institute is really famous for physics. |
N |
Institute is a place where people do some summit research there. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:50
|
| 875 |
|
pace |
3
|
we live in a fast-paced society. |
N |
means one step for N. - V-pace: means people slowly move. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:48
|
| 876 |
|
relinquishment |
6
|
Sometime , the spiritual journey is the relinquishment. |
N |
The N form of relinquish, which means give up something |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:46
|
| 877 |
|
liberalize |
3
|
liberalize:Lieralizing the law can lead to high criminal rate. |
V |
liberalize means less strict and more freedom to people |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:43
|
| 878 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
The USA is a pluralistic society. |
ADJ |
pluralistic:very muti-cultural, different nationalities. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:39
|
| 879 |
|
ethical |
4
|
Ethical issues surrounding terminally-ill patients. |
ADJ |
ethical means rellating to beliefs and morals about right or wrong. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:37
|
| 880 |
|
consent |
3
|
They all consent my idea. |
N |
means, agree with some thing or somebody |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:34
|
| 881 |
|
procreation |
10
|
I bought some animals and some of them are used for procreation. |
N |
Means reproduction. The N form of reproduce. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:32
|
| 882 |
|
ethical |
4
|
The human cloning that most people believe not to be ethical. - |
N |
relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:32
|
| 883 |
|
assumption |
3
|
Scientists need to do a lot of experiments to confirm their basic assumption is true. |
N |
something that you accept as true without question or proof |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:31
|
| 884 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
Canada is a pluralistic country. - |
ADJ |
a person who believes that the existence of different types of people, beliefs, and opinions within a society is a good thing - |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:30
|
| 885 |
|
maintenance |
2
|
New equipment maintenance is beyond the budget. - |
N |
money that a person must pay regularly by law in order to support their child or previous marriage partner after a divorce |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:29
|
| 886 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
Sustenance includes food, drink and other necessities |
N |
sustenance are the resource that all creatures need |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:28
|
| 887 |
|
assumption |
3
|
The basic assumption are very professional way for researching |
N |
presumption , first thing can not be true or exit unless the second thing is true or exits. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:26
|
| 888 |
|
neutral |
3
|
Some scientists are neutral in using the new robot. - |
ADJ |
not saying or doing anything that would encourage or help any of the groups involved in an argument or war |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:21
|
| 889 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
A computer can do a variety of operations simultaneously to save time and final cost. - |
Adv |
happening or being done at exactly the same time |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:09
|
| 890 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
Scientists need inclusive the knowledge to support their research. |
ADJ |
An inclusive price or amount includes everything |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:05
|
| 891 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
Genetically modified crops increased production that solved sustenance supply. |
N |
food |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:01
|
| 892 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
I seek your support and sustenance. |
N |
means of sustaining life; nourishment. |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:57
|
| 893 |
|
neutral |
3
|
Journalists are supposed to be politically neutral. |
ADJ |
not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:53
|
| 894 |
|
rapid |
2
|
All kinds of cell phone apps update rapid, people have more than one choice. - |
ADJ |
fast or sudden |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 22:53
|
| 895 |
|
constant |
2
|
The lab needs to keep the constant temperature to test the new medicine. |
ADJ |
staying the same, or not getting less or more |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 22:52
|
| 896 |
|
receptive |
6
|
She was always receptive to new ideas. |
ADJ |
able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc. |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:51
|
| 897 |
|
alter |
2
|
Wireless networks and apps have altered people's life. |
V |
to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 22:50
|
| 898 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
All the street stalls were pulled down simultaneously |
Adv |
operating at the same time; concurrent |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:48
|
| 899 |
|
morale |
5
|
I'm sure it beefed up morale a lot |
N |
emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness, confidence, zeal, etc., especially in the face of opposition, hardship, etc.: |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:42
|
| 900 |
|
procreation |
10
|
These areas are procreation, life, and death |
N |
production |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:40
|
| 901 |
|
relinquishment |
6
|
In return for the relinquishment, he had been released. |
N |
reNcement or surrender |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.12.07 22:36
|
| 902 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
The Windows allows a computer user to execute multiple programs simultaneously. |
Adv |
happening at the same time. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 22:05
|
| 903 |
|
maintenance |
2
|
In the future, the machines will need spare parts and maintenance. |
N |
something that maintains - |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 22:02
|
| 904 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
Technology needs pluralistic knowledge structure. |
ADJ |
the holding by one person of two or more offices at the same time. - |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:59
|
| 905 |
|
relatively |
3
|
The current battery of cellphone would have a relatively long life cycle. |
Adv |
when compared to others |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:54
|
| 906 |
|
interacting |
3
|
These interacting signals can be coded into a program quite simply. |
V |
to come together and have an effect on each other. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:50
|
| 907 |
|
pace |
3
|
This old computer could not stand the pace or the workload. |
N |
a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:46
|
| 908 |
|
satisfactory |
4
|
Although the laptop is small, it has a satisfactory variety of function. |
ADJ |
giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:42
|
| 909 |
|
assumptions |
3
|
These assumptions are made as a matter of experience and convenience. |
N |
something taken for granted; a supposition. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:38
|
| 910 |
|
circumstances |
2
|
You should soon accommodate yourself the new circumstances. |
N |
the existing conditions or state of affairs surrounding and affecting an agent. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:35
|
| 911 |
|
optimists |
4
|
Optimists reckon tablet device prices will move up with inflation this year. |
N |
a person who holds the belief or the doctrine of optimism |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 21:31
|
| 912 |
|
assumptions |
3
|
There are new assumptions about how apple employees are getting ill. |
N |
The act of taking for granted or supposing synonyms presumption; presupposition |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 21:12
|
| 913 |
|
socialization |
5
|
It is found that almost all of socialization is somehow on the internet. |
N |
The act or process of making socialistic: the socialization of industry |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 21:07
|
| 914 |
|
socialization |
5
|
It is found that almost all of socialization is somehow on the internet. |
N |
The act or process of making socialistic: the socialization of industry |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 21:07
|
| 915 |
|
ethical |
4
|
There are many ethical issues caused by social websites. |
ADJ |
Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality, pertaining to right & wrong in conduct |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:59
|
| 916 |
|
diversity |
3
|
We are open to a diversity of different types of technology |
N |
The state or fact of being diverse; difference unlikeness:diversity of opinion |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:54
|
| 917 |
|
functioning |
3
|
The phone is not functioning because it is broken. |
N |
A factor related to or dependent upon other factor: price is a function of supply demand |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:41
|
| 918 |
|
circumstances |
2
|
Due to the circumstances of our electricity bill we had to turn off our heater for a while. |
N |
The condition or state of a person with respect to income & material welfare: a family in reduced circumstances |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:35
|
| 919 |
|
consumption |
3
|
The energy and storage consumption in my I phone is very fast. |
N |
The act of consuming, as by use,decay, or destruction |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:24
|
| 920 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
My USB and laptop are my educational sustenance for work at school |
N |
Means of sustaining life; nourishment |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:18
|
| 921 |
|
referring |
2
|
We say WiFi referring to wireless internet for frequent interface. |
V |
To direct for information or anything required: He referred me to book on astrology |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:14
|
| 922 |
|
generation |
2
|
For generations we have been researching to make our computers, phones, and internet better |
N |
The entire body of individuals born & living at about the same time: the postwar generation |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.12.07 20:07
|
| 923 |
|
performance |
2
|
our duty is to test the performance of the new car. |
N |
Someone's or something's performance is how successful they are or how well they do something. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 18:02
|
| 924 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
The radar beam can track a number of targets almost simultaneously. |
ADJ |
Things which are simultaneous happen or exist at the same time. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 18:00
|
| 925 |
|
relinquishment |
6
|
relinquishment of a experiment is always a hard decision for experts. |
N |
a Val act of reNcing a claim or right or position etc. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 18:00
|
| 926 |
|
mutual |
3
|
the power is mutual so you will hurt when you hurt others. |
ADJ |
You use mutual to describe a situation, feeling, or action that is experienced, felt, or done by both of two people mentioned. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:58
|
| 927 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
The design needs broad culture visual angle and pluralistic knowledge structure. |
ADJ |
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism; |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:57
|
| 928 |
|
ethical |
4
|
The use of animals in scientific tests raises some difficult ethical questions. |
ADJ |
Ethical means relating to beliefs about right and wrong. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:56
|
| 929 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
The group can be large, small, inclusive , exclusive, formal or informal. |
ADJ |
If a price is inclusive, it includes all the charges connected with the goods or services offered. If a price is inclusive of postage and pa |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:55
|
| 930 |
|
liberalize |
3
|
many countries liberalize controls over the export to China of high technology products. |
V |
When a country or government liberalizes, or liberalizes its laws or its attitudes, it becomes less strict and allows people more freedom in |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:54
|
| 931 |
|
religious |
3
|
religious phenomenon can be explained by technology. |
ADJ |
You use religious to describe things that are connected with religion or with one particular religion. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:52
|
| 932 |
|
circumstance |
2
|
in this circumstance, we must stop this experiment. |
N |
The circumstances of a particular situation are the conditions which affect what happens. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.12.07 17:51
|
| 933 |
|
alter |
2
|
The phone company try hard at the devices to alter the consumer needs |
V |
to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify: |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:38
|
| 934 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
North America inclusive Canada have a lot of GM product, and usually is written on the product |
ADJ |
including a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:35
|
| 935 |
|
extended |
2
|
To be successful you need a lot of extended effort |
N |
continued or prolonged |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:29
|
| 936 |
|
mutual |
3
|
When the person have mutual respect, the speaking under nick name will never change his respect even behind the computer screen |
ADJ |
possessed, experienced, performed, etc., by each of two or more with respect to the other; reciprocal |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:23
|
| 937 |
|
consumption |
3
|
The number of data consumption increase everyday |
N |
the act of consuming, as by use, decay, or destruction |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:18
|
| 938 |
|
primary |
3
|
Apple Mac company has the primary in technology and related devices |
ADJ |
first or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:03
|
| 939 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
Technology is a huge simultaneously movement started from the end of last century |
ADJ |
existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 19:54
|
| 940 |
|
diversity |
3
|
Tweeter is a good place for diversity opinion and idea |
N |
the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 19:49
|
| 941 |
|
neutral |
3
|
Internet allow people to have different neutral personality behind the devices screen |
ADJ |
of no particular kind, characteristics, etc.; indefinite |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 19:44
|
| 942 |
|
dramatically |
2
|
Using technology increased dramatically in the last 20 years |
Adv |
highly effective; striking |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 19:34
|
| 943 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
Each node can transfer data sets simultaneously to every other node. |
Adv |
at the same instant |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:27
|
| 944 |
|
procreation |
10
|
Some people believe that sex should only be for the purpose of procreation. |
N |
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:25
|
| 945 |
|
consent |
3
|
They did not consent to buy some candies. |
V |
permission or agreement: |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:23
|
| 946 |
|
mutual |
3
|
The feeling of unease is mutual. |
ADJ |
C1 (of two or more people or groups) feeling the same emotion, or doing the same thing to or for each other: |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:20
|
| 947 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
Will the army truly allow the emergence of a pluralistic, representative model government? |
N |
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:18
|
| 948 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
This technology should be inclusive of all departments and all situations. |
N |
An inclusive price or amount includes everything |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:13
|
| 949 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
The biological weapons brings death, not sustenance. |
N |
food: |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:10
|
| 950 |
|
alter |
2
|
We've had to alter our computer system. |
V |
to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 23:08
|
| 951 |
|
liberalize |
3
|
Why Liberalize Trade? |
V |
to make laws, systems, or opinions less severe |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 17:43
|
| 952 |
|
extended |
2
|
The European powers extended their weapons of mass destruction |
ADJ |
long or longer than usual |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.12.04 15:22
|
| 953 |
|
maintenance |
2
|
The maintenance of robot is pretty complex. |
N |
the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.04 00:08
|
| 954 |
|
ethical |
4
|
It is a ethical question how we use language on internet? |
ADJ |
relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.04 00:01
|
| 955 |
|
rapid |
2
|
He has made rapid progress in his searching. |
ADJ |
fast or sudden |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:52
|
| 956 |
|
certificate |
4
|
The certificate of technique is invalid. |
N |
an official document that states that the information on it is true |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:50
|
| 957 |
|
satisfactory |
4
|
I am fairly satisfactory to the new robot. |
ADJ |
good or good enough for a particular need or purpose |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:46
|
| 958 |
|
extended |
2
|
Humans have extended searching in the technology landscape. |
ADJ |
long or longer than usual |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:42
|
| 959 |
|
liberalized |
3
|
The rule of internet is fully liberalized. |
V |
to make laws, systems, or opinions less severe |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:37
|
| 960 |
|
alter |
2
|
We've altered the original design of the new phone. |
V |
to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:27
|
| 961 |
|
circumstance |
2
|
Don't use technology to deceive under any circumstance. |
N |
a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:23
|
| 962 |
|
merely |
3
|
I merely bought a new phone. |
Adv |
used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.12.03 23:19
|
| 963 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
For science education to be effective, it must be inclusive . |
N |
an inclusive price or cost includes everything |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.29 18:16
|
| 964 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
For science education to be effective, it must be inclusive . |
N |
an inclusive price or cost includes everything |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.29 16:52
|
| 965 |
|
relinquishment |
6
|
The internet is the relinquishment of government control. |
N |
to let someone else have your position, power, or rights, especially unwillinglyT |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.29 16:45
|
| 966 |
|
diversity |
3
|
Scientists can help us grasp the diversity of technology. |
N |
the fact of including many different types of people or things |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.29 16:38
|
| 967 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
The article will be published simultaneously on Science and Nature. |
Adv |
things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.29 16:31
|
| 968 |
|
interact |
3
|
The immune system interacts with both the nervous system and the hormones. |
V |
if people interact with each other, they talk to each other, work together etc/ | if one thing interacts with another, or if they interact, they affect each other |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.29 16:26
|
| 969 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
Organic farming provides healthy sustenance to the public. |
N |
food that people or animals need in order to live |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.28 19:14
|
| 970 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
Organic farming provides healthy sustenance to the public. |
N |
food that people or animals need in order to live |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.28 17:37
|
| 971 |
|
divorce |
2
|
The scientists try to use new technology to reduce divorce rate. |
N |
if someone divorces their husband or wife, or if two people divorce, they legally end their marriage |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.28 17:32
|
| 972 |
|
liberalization |
3
|
The liberalization of science and technology is important for our society. |
N |
to make a system, laws, or moral attitudes less strict |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.28 17:27
|
| 973 |
|
institute |
3
|
The Institute for Space Studies is a very authoritative organization. |
N |
an organization that has a particular purpose such as scientific or educational work, or the building where this organization is based |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.28 17:22
|
| 974 |
|
optimist |
4
|
Scientists need a group of optimists to do a experiment. |
N |
someone who believes that good things will happen |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.28 16:57
|
| 975 |
|
dyslexia |
9
|
Some talented people have dyslexia, for example Jobs. |
N |
dyslexia means some people have difficulty with reading. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.26 19:08
|
| 976 |
|
intrigue |
4
|
I am intrigued to the movie |
V |
V: it interestspeople and people want to know more about it |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.26 19:00
|
| 977 |
|
intrigue |
4
|
I am intrigued to her dance |
N |
N:can be a plot to deceive or harm others |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.26 18:52
|
| 978 |
|
recoil |
7
|
If humans to rely on machine, we will recoil to ourself. |
V |
to make a sudden movement away from something esp. because of fear or disgust |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 14:05
|
| 979 |
|
solid |
2
|
The new iPhone is solid |
ADJ |
having a fixed shape that cannot be changed easily |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 14:03
|
| 980 |
|
disturb |
2
|
The data disturb making decision. |
V |
to cause someone to stop what the person is doing, or to interrupt an activity |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 14:01
|
| 981 |
|
subside |
6
|
New technologies could help us define when hurricanes will subside |
V |
to become less strong, or less violent |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 14:00
|
| 982 |
|
predator |
4
|
Lots of biologist use camera to observe predator. |
N |
an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food - |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:59
|
| 983 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
The situation has abrupt change when people start to use machine. |
ADJ |
sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:56
|
| 984 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
Apple presented new TV. It's really tremendous |
ADJ |
great in amount, size, or degree; extremely large |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:54
|
| 985 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
She made a machine to slaughter animals. |
N |
the killing of animals for their meat, or the killing of large numbers of animals in a cruel manner |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:52
|
| 986 |
|
chute |
8
|
Feed chute is very useful in the farm. |
N |
a narrow, steep slide for objects or people to go down |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:50
|
| 987 |
|
seldom |
4
|
I seldom use my phone |
Adv |
almost never |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:50
|
| 988 |
|
flinched |
7
|
I flinched after I heard sound from my new speakers |
V |
to make a sudden small movement because of pain or fear |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:47
|
| 989 |
|
thunderstorm |
?
|
We can use technology to make sound of thunderstorm |
N |
a rain storm with thunder and lightning |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:47
|
| 990 |
|
subside |
6
|
A new technology skill need subside and test |
V |
(of a condition) to become less strong, or (of an activity or disagreement) to become less violent |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:44
|
| 991 |
|
rug |
4
|
My rug was printed with the help of 3D printer |
N |
a shaped piece of thick cloth for covering part of a floor |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:43
|
| 992 |
|
straightforward |
4
|
A machine straightforward operation is very important. |
ADJ |
easy to understand; clear |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:39
|
| 993 |
|
jiggle |
11
|
At some iPhone games you should jiggle phone to achieve something |
V |
to move something or cause something to move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:37
|
| 994 |
|
autism |
8
|
People need to know what is autism and accept people with autism, they need more protect than normal human. - |
N |
an illness that starts in young children and causes behavior that is unusually centered on the self while limiting development of |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.24 13:35
|
| 995 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
Avoid abrupt movements while drinking coffee above your computer |
ADJ |
sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:32
|
| 996 |
|
restraint |
3
|
We need to show restraint while using social networks |
N |
determined control over behavior in order to prevent the strong expression of emotion or any violent action |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:28
|
| 997 |
|
chute |
8
|
My phone rolled from chute |
N |
a narrow, steep slide for objects or people to go down |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:22
|
| 998 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
He had only a rudimentary knowledge of French. |
ADJ |
1.being or involving basic facts or principles - 2.being in the earliest stages of development - 3.not fully developed in mature animals |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 12:34
|
| 999 |
|
acquired |
3
|
My painting skill is acquired by studying with the art teacher. |
ADJ |
gotten through environmental forces |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 12:31
|
| 1000 |
|
quantitative |
3
|
he needs to get quantitative. |
ADJ |
expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 12:29
|
| 1001 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
It was clearly an elaborately planned operation. |
ADJ |
1.marked by complexity and richness of detail - 2.developed or executed with care and in minute detail |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:29
|
| 1002 |
|
probe |
3
|
Why not go outside and probe it? |
V |
question or examine thoroughly and closely |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:26
|
| 1003 |
|
primitive |
4
|
It seems primitive humans needed to be able to react like this to escape from dangerous animals. |
N |
a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:25
|
| 1004 |
|
foresight |
9
|
They had the foresight to invest in new technology. |
N |
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:23
|
| 1005 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
I felt a tremendous pressure on my chest. |
ADJ |
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:21
|
| 1006 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
My personality is much more hereditary from my father. |
ADJ |
tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:19
|
| 1007 |
|
nourished |
6
|
That's a well-nourished baby |
ADJ |
being provided with adequate nourishment |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:17
|
| 1008 |
|
harmless |
2
|
This experiment was harmless to the animals. |
ADJ |
not causing or capable of causing harm |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:15
|
| 1009 |
|
squeeze |
3
|
I liked her way of reassuring you with a squeeze of the hand. |
N |
the act of gripping and pressing firmly |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:14
|
| 1010 |
|
anxiety |
3
|
Her voice was full of anxiety. |
N |
a relatively permanent state of anxiety occurring in a variety of mental disorders |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:11
|
| 1011 |
|
jiggle |
11
|
He jiggled the doorknob noisily. |
N |
move to and fro |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:11
|
| 1012 |
|
associate |
2
|
I haven't been associated with the project over the last year. |
V |
keep company with; hang out with |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:05
|
| 1013 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
Lack of chicken feed means that chicken farms are having to slaughter their stock. |
V |
kill (animals) usually for food consumption |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:04
|
| 1014 |
|
intense |
2
|
He was sweating from the intense heat. |
ADJ |
in an extreme degree |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:02
|
| 1015 |
|
dominant |
3
|
Most people's dominant emotion is fear. |
ADJ |
1.exercising influence or control - 2.(of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:00
|
| 1016 |
|
autism |
8
|
She said it added to the understanding of autism. |
N |
(psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 10:57
|
| 1017 |
|
ultimate |
3
|
He said it is still not possible to predict the ultimate outcome. |
N |
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 10:55
|
| 1018 |
|
seek |
2
|
She has to seek more followers |
N |
to try to get or achieve (something) |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 09:19
|
| 1019 |
|
trigger |
3
|
She pulled the trigger, and the gun went off. |
N |
Something that causes something else to happen |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 09:11
|
| 1020 |
|
onslaught |
8
|
Are you prepare for the onslaught of smart machines? |
N |
A violent attack |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 09:04
|
| 1021 |
|
squeeze |
3
|
It was a quite simple desire to squeeze her hand |
V |
to press together the parts and especially the opposite sides of (something) |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 09:00
|
| 1022 |
|
subside |
6
|
The rain will subside at the end of the day - - |
V |
to become less strong or intense |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 08:55
|
| 1023 |
|
hydraulic |
7
|
New hydraulic model explains the operation principle of the machine clearly. - |
ADJ |
operated by or involving the pressure of water or some other liquid |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:52
|
| 1024 |
|
skeptical |
4
|
My grandparents are skeptical about every new technology. - |
ADJ |
doubting that something is true or useful - |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:48
|
| 1025 |
|
wary |
5
|
I remain wary of the use of cellphone in class |
ADJ |
Not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 08:44
|
| 1026 |
|
wary |
5
|
Scientists are wary of using nuclear energy because it can injure human beings. - |
ADJ |
not completely trusting or certain about something or someone - |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:44
|
| 1027 |
|
subside |
6
|
The new medicine has subsided the suffering of the cancer, but it has side effects. - |
V |
If a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:37
|
| 1028 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
The website had an abrupt change that made many users cannot adapt. - |
ADJ |
sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:32
|
| 1029 |
|
coax |
7
|
I could coax my sister to save my secret |
V |
To influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 08:32
|
| 1030 |
|
squeeze |
3
|
The fast-paced music put the squeeze on people who do not finish their job. - |
N |
a situation in which people or things are pushed or forced into a small space: - |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:26
|
| 1031 |
|
recoil |
7
|
I recoiled in horror when the robot suddenly began to smoke. - |
V |
to move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval) |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:25
|
| 1032 |
|
recoil |
7
|
My car have the best recoil buffers |
V |
to move back suddenly |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 08:25
|
| 1033 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
Every year, thousands of animals were slaughtered in slaughter houses. |
N |
the killing of animals for meat |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:24
|
| 1034 |
|
autism |
8
|
Director used mini cameras to record children who have autism because he wants to added to the understanding of autism. - |
N |
a failure to develop social abilities, language, and other communication skills to the usual level - |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.24 08:23
|
| 1035 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
Do you think slaughter technology has been the same for the past 10 years? |
N |
The act of killing animals for their meat |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 08:18
|
| 1036 |
|
cattle |
3
|
The use of technology has improved the treatment with the cattle considerately - - |
N |
cows, bulls, or streers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.24 08:12
|
| 1037 |
|
conveyor |
3
|
The cattle will be - conveyored to a new modern frame and fed by a new way. |
V |
to equip (a factory or the like) with conveyor belts |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.24 00:08
|
| 1038 |
|
struggle |
2
|
Scientists have to struggle against all kinds of adversity when they discover a new field. |
V |
to try extremely hard to achieve something, even though it is very difficult |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:50
|
| 1039 |
|
wary |
5
|
Scientists need to be very wary when they do some researches and experiments. |
ADJ |
someone who is wary is careful because they think something might be dangerous or harmful |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:45
|
| 1040 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
Hundreds of animals had been slaughtered by experiments. |
V |
1 | to kill an animal, especially for its meat - 2 | to kill a lot of people in a cruel or violent way |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:40
|
| 1041 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
Hundreds of animals had been slaughtered by experiments. |
V |
1 | to kill an animal, especially for its meat - 2 | to kill a lot of people in a cruel or violent way |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:40
|
| 1042 |
|
immature |
3
|
The 3D printing technology is not very immature now. |
ADJ |
someone who is immature behaves or thinks in a way that is typical of someone much younger - used to show disapproval |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:38
|
| 1043 |
|
progressive |
2
|
One prominent symptom of the disease is progressive loss of memory. |
ADJ |
supporting new or modern ideas and methods, especially in politics and education |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:35
|
| 1044 |
|
flinch |
7
|
The scientists never flinch when they are in a trouble. |
V |
to move your face or body away from someone or something because you are in pain, frightened, or upset |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:30
|
| 1045 |
|
squeeze |
3
|
The research budgets are squeezed by government. |
V |
to press something firmly together with your fingers or hand: |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:26
|
| 1046 |
|
repulsed |
9
|
the engineer was repulsed by the customer after doing a not so great job on repairing their ipad |
V |
drive back (an attack or attacking enemy) by force |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 23:24
|
| 1047 |
|
autistic |
8
|
There is a new technology invented to treat autistic kids. |
ADJ |
a mental disorder (=problem) that makes people unable to communicate properly, or to form relationships |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:23
|
| 1048 |
|
sufficient |
3
|
the wires used to connect the video player to the tv are sufficient enough |
ADJ |
enough; adequate |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 23:21
|
| 1049 |
|
cattle |
3
|
Scientists want to invent a new system to handle cattle. |
N |
cows and bulls skept on a farm for their meat or milk |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.23 23:20
|
| 1050 |
|
subside |
6
|
when your mobile device or laptop is burning hot and slow you should wait for it to subside before you use it again |
V |
become less intense, violent, or severe |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 23:19
|
| 1051 |
|
reciprocal |
6
|
they were reciprocal towards the baby sitter and her online educating skills. |
ADJ |
given, felt, or done in return |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 23:07
|
| 1052 |
|
symbiotic |
11
|
she was symbiotic towards her other for buying the new MacBook as her birthday present |
ADJ |
interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 22:56
|
| 1053 |
|
restraint |
3
|
her parents kept a restraint timing for her and how often she uses the internet |
N |
a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or within limits |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 22:53
|
| 1054 |
|
prodded |
6
|
she prodded him after they joined a dating website and found each other. |
V |
1.poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 22:51
|
| 1055 |
|
chute |
8
|
Every flight at least has a emergency chute for people to slide down. |
N |
narrow slope dpwn which people or things can slide. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 22:40
|
| 1056 |
|
recoil |
7
|
she recoiled in fear after dropping her iPhone and breaking her screen |
V |
suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust. |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 22:39
|
| 1057 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
the new phone I bought had shockingly a very abrupt setting. |
ADJ |
sudden and expected. |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 22:35
|
| 1058 |
|
reciprocal |
6
|
A reciprocal protocol was studied out last week. |
N |
given or felt by each toward the other. mutual. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 22:32
|
| 1059 |
|
swing |
2
|
When young, I liked to play swings. |
N |
to cause to move to and fro, sway, or oscillate. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 22:21
|
| 1060 |
|
flinch |
7
|
He stares at them whithout flinching. |
N |
when some one is about to hit U and U do that sudden movement. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 21:55
|
| 1061 |
|
ranch |
5
|
There are few ranches in China. |
N |
A ranch is a large farm used for raising animals ,especially cattle, or sheep. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 21:50
|
| 1062 |
|
stalk |
5
|
The stalk of a flower works for transporting water. |
N |
Stalk of a flower, leaf or fruit is the thin part that joins it to the plant or tree. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 21:46
|
| 1063 |
|
dominant |
3
|
the battery is the most dominant part of a phone |
ADJ |
most important, powerful, or influential. |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 21:45
|
| 1064 |
|
prod |
6
|
I prodded him with my elbow. |
V |
to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:43
|
| 1065 |
|
reciprocal |
6
|
If I helped him, I had reciprocal help from him. |
ADJ |
given or felt by each toward the other; mutual |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:40
|
| 1066 |
|
shrill |
7
|
Suddenly, a girl's shrill voice rises into sky. |
N |
ADJ a shrill sound is high-pitched and unpleasant. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.23 21:38
|
| 1067 |
|
symbiotic |
11
|
Doctors and patients have a symbiotic relationship. |
ADJ |
having an interdependent relationship |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:37
|
| 1068 |
|
skeptical |
4
|
People were skeptical about the chances of winning the 2002 World Cup soccer game with Italy. |
ADJ |
having an attitude of doubt |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:35
|
| 1069 |
|
apparatus |
5
|
Firefighters needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house. |
N |
a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:30
|
| 1070 |
|
hydraulic |
7
|
Those electric lights make use of hydraulic energy. |
ADJ |
operated by, moved by, or employing water or other liquids in motion |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:10
|
| 1071 |
|
recoil |
7
|
She recoiled from his touch. |
V |
to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:05
|
| 1072 |
|
balk |
10
|
Don't balk when you help others. |
V |
to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 21:03
|
| 1073 |
|
spell |
2
|
The crop failure spells disaster for many farmers. |
V |
to signify; amount to |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 20:58
|
| 1074 |
|
subside |
6
|
Side effect will subside when the drug is stopped. |
V |
to sink to a low or lower level. - to become quiet, less active, or less violent |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.23 20:53
|
| 1075 |
|
reciprocal |
6
|
There is a reciprocal relation between goals and data |
ADJ |
used to describe a relationship in which two people or group agree to do something simila for each other |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:21
|
| 1076 |
|
symbiotic |
11
|
His work was jarring,yet symbiotic to his own fervent lifestyle. |
ADJ |
the relationship between two different kinds of living things that live togather and depend on each other |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:17
|
| 1077 |
|
apparatus |
5
|
Every agreed that two weeks is enough to learn to manipulate the apparatus |
N |
a tool or piece of equipment used for specific activities |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:13
|
| 1078 |
|
hydraulic |
7
|
This is why light oils are used as hydraulic fluids. |
ADJ |
operated by the pressure of a fluid |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:10
|
| 1079 |
|
puberty |
9
|
I guess you and I are both going through puberty these days. |
N |
the period of life when a person's sexual organs mature and he or she becomes able to have children |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:07
|
| 1080 |
|
desperate |
2
|
His desperate situation could not stop him. |
ADJ |
very sad and upset because of having little or no hope |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:03
|
| 1081 |
|
restraint |
3
|
Advocating safe sex dilutes the message of restraint. |
N |
a way of limiting, controlling,or stopping something |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 20:01
|
| 1082 |
|
recoil |
7
|
we recoiled when we faced a big dog |
V |
to quickly move away from something that is shocking |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 19:58
|
| 1083 |
|
immature |
3
|
Children are immature,but they will grow out of it. |
ADJ |
not fully developed or grown |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 19:55
|
| 1084 |
|
predator |
4
|
Small animals should be very careful to avoid their predators. |
N |
an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.23 19:52
|
| 1085 |
|
pressure |
2
|
The autistic children found pressure to found safety place for hiding from something that they afraid from |
N |
the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 18:02
|
| 1086 |
|
pressure |
2
|
The autistic children found pressure to found safety place for hiding from something that they afraid from |
N |
the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 18:02
|
| 1087 |
|
flinched |
7
|
Sally flinched ,and be shamed of speechless after having a big trouble with her power point presentation |
V |
to draw back or shrink, as from what is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant. |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 17:50
|
| 1088 |
|
prodded |
6
|
Every day my friends prodded me on my facebook account |
V |
to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:47
|
| 1089 |
|
wary |
5
|
Everyone should be wary think for the future and learn from their mistakes |
ADJ |
watchful; being on one's guard against danger |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:44
|
| 1090 |
|
reciprocal |
6
|
The person who do a cyber bulling should be more emotional and reciprocal of the victim |
ADJ |
given or felt by each toward the other; mutual |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:39
|
| 1091 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
I think we should be thoughtful of how we kill the slaughter and do it with mercy |
N |
the killing or butchering of cattle, sheep, etc., especially for food |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:35
|
| 1092 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
Nowadays is difficult to imagine what will be happen in the future with the abrupt technology movement |
ADJ |
sudden or unexpected |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:31
|
| 1093 |
|
recoil |
7
|
When I watch my child video ,it recoil me to the moment that he was a cute baby. |
V |
to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:28
|
| 1094 |
|
intense |
2
|
Chatting during the dinner time ,it is intense anger |
ADJ |
acute, strong, or vehement, as sensations, feelings, or emotions: - |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:25
|
| 1095 |
|
deny |
2
|
Although we life in the 21 century ,Many schools deny the technology in the class room |
V |
to refuse to agree or accede to |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.23 15:14
|
| 1096 |
|
desperate |
2
|
many experiments will end with an desperate situation. |
ADJ |
very serious or bad: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 23:05
|
| 1097 |
|
tolerate |
4
|
This plant prefers alkaline soil, though it will readily tolerate some acidity. |
V |
to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 23:03
|
| 1098 |
|
recoil |
7
|
Recoil from death is a nature self - preservation |
V |
to move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval): |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 23:02
|
| 1099 |
|
eliminate |
3
|
to eliminate the side effects from some medicine to hard than develop a new one. |
V |
to remove or take away someone or something: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:59
|
| 1100 |
|
predator |
4
|
scientist try to figure out how predators get their prey. |
N |
an animal that hunts, kills, and other animals: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:56
|
| 1101 |
|
repulse |
9
|
nowadays women have various tools to repulse the criminals. |
V |
to push away or refuse something or someone unwanted, especially to successfully stop a physical attack against you: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:52
|
| 1102 |
|
costume |
4
|
scientists can get many information from the costume that the ancients wear. |
N |
the set of ‹clothes typical of a particular country or period of history, or suitable for a particular activity |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:47
|
| 1103 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
more and more machines are applied in slaughtering |
V |
the ‹killing of ‹animals for ‹meat: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:43
|
| 1104 |
|
intense |
2
|
The intense heat will shift the result of experiment |
ADJ |
extreme and ‹forceful or (of a ‹feeling) very ‹strong: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:42
|
| 1105 |
|
straightforward |
4
|
Nor does scientific knowledge obtain by straightforward experiments and observations. |
ADJ |
easy to ‹understand or ‹simple: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.22 22:38
|
| 1106 |
|
trigger |
3
|
The detailed ESB design trigger another set of issues. |
V |
to ‹cause something ‹bad to ‹start |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 21:17
|
| 1107 |
|
shrill |
7
|
I was awaked by the shrill alarm every morning. |
ADJ |
having a ‹loud and high ‹sound that is ‹unpleasant or ‹painful to ‹listen to |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 21:10
|
| 1108 |
|
prey |
4
|
Genes allow them to crawl around and engulf their prey. |
V |
an ‹animal that is ‹hunted and ‹killed for ‹food by another ‹animal |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 20:58
|
| 1109 |
|
distress |
4
|
They sent a distress rocket. |
N |
a ‹feeling of ‹extreme ‹worry, sadness, or ‹pain: |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 20:53
|
| 1110 |
|
repulse |
9
|
You was repulse by fingerprint identification. |
N |
to ‹push away or ‹refuse something or someone ‹unwanted, ‹especially to successfully ‹stop a ‹physical ‹attack against you |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 19:20
|
| 1111 |
|
intense |
2
|
They have warned the world to expect more frequent and intense extreme weather events. |
ADJ |
extreme and ‹forceful or (of a ‹feeling) very ‹strong |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 19:12
|
| 1112 |
|
subside |
6
|
The H5N1 was subsided. |
V |
If a ‹condition subsides, it ‹becomes less ‹strong or ‹extreme |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 19:09
|
| 1113 |
|
autism |
8
|
The cause of autism is unknown. |
N |
a ‹failure to ‹develop ‹social ‹abilities, ‹language, and other ‹communication ‹skills to the ‹usual ‹level |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 19:02
|
| 1114 |
|
virtual |
3
|
The Virtual Reality is a new technology. |
ADJ |
almost a ‹particular thing or ‹quality: |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 18:58
|
| 1115 |
|
ultimate |
3
|
Our ultimate objective is the removal of all nuclear weapons. |
ADJ |
most ‹extreme or ‹important because either the ‹original or ‹final, or the ‹best or ‹worst |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.22 18:24
|
| 1116 |
|
apparatus |
5
|
They lacked the scientific personnel to develop the technical apparatus much further. |
N |
a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc., having a particular function or intended for a specific use |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 22:20
|
| 1117 |
|
seldom |
4
|
They seldom talk on technology in those day. |
Adv |
on only a few occasions; rarely; infrequently; not often |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 22:17
|
| 1118 |
|
squeeze |
3
|
This machine helps you to squeeze more juice out. |
V |
to apply pressure to in order to extract juice, sap, or the like |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 22:14
|
| 1119 |
|
recoil |
7
|
People recoil who live near a nuclear power plant because they are concerned about health. |
V |
to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 22:08
|
| 1120 |
|
onslaught |
8
|
The onslaught of orders should keep aircraft manufactures busy for some time. |
N |
an onset, assault, or attack, especially a vigorous one. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 22:01
|
| 1121 |
|
shrill |
7
|
Audio equipment will sound shrill when a phone close it. |
ADJ |
high-pitched and piercing in sound quality |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 22:01
|
| 1122 |
|
ranch |
5
|
These examples barely touch future prospects in the technology of farm and ranch management. |
N |
an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:57
|
| 1123 |
|
hormone |
4
|
Computer games will stimulate hormones. |
N |
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. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 21:54
|
| 1124 |
|
tolerate |
4
|
The teacher cannot tolerate using cellphone on the class. |
V |
to allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:52
|
| 1125 |
|
pounce |
8
|
Fraud squad officers had bugged the phone and were ready to pounce. |
V |
to swoop down suddenly and grasp |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:49
|
| 1126 |
|
alarm |
2
|
Fire alarm can reduce people injuries. |
N |
a sudden fear or distressing suspense caused by an awareness of danger; apprehension; fright. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 21:45
|
| 1127 |
|
repulsed |
9
|
At the first brush, the enemy was repulsed by the advanced weapon. |
V |
to cause feelings of repulsion in |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:45
|
| 1128 |
|
straightforward |
4
|
Using the computer program is fairly straightforward. |
ADJ |
easy to do or understand : not complicated |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:38
|
| 1129 |
|
muffle |
6
|
Through the engine muffler of the car , it can reduce sound pollution. |
V |
to wrap with something to deaden or prevent sound |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 21:37
|
| 1130 |
|
deny |
2
|
He didn't deny the facts that use the cellphone during the exam. |
V |
to state that (something declared or believed to be true) is not true |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:34
|
| 1131 |
|
eliminated |
3
|
Backward equipment will be eliminated. |
N |
to remove or get rid of, especially as being in some way undesirable |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 21:28
|
| 1132 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
The abrupt slant of the hill gives the building an additional. |
ADJ |
sudden or unexpected |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 21:19
|
| 1133 |
|
associated |
2
|
It is associated with armies and navies, and an unlimited police force. |
V |
to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 20:51
|
| 1134 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
Slaughter machine making the meat processing has high efficiency. |
N |
the killing or butchering of cattle, sheep, etc., especially for food. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 20:47
|
| 1135 |
|
dominant |
3
|
In early 1977, they founded Apple Computer which quickly became one of the dominant forces in the personal-computer field. |
ADJ |
ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.16 20:27
|
| 1136 |
|
enforce |
3
|
Some mobile phone software exists the phenomenon of enforce payment. |
V |
If people in authority enforce a law or a rule, they make sure that it is obeyed, usually by punishing people who do not obey it. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:21
|
| 1137 |
|
reciprocal |
6
|
Scientific and technological progress and economic development are reciprocal |
ADJ |
A reciprocal action or agreement involves two people or groups who do the same thing to each other or agree to help each another in a similar way. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:19
|
| 1138 |
|
resist |
2
|
People resist the purchase of electronic products that reveal the user's information. |
V |
If you resist something such as a change, you refuse to accept it and try to prevent it. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:18
|
| 1139 |
|
vaccinated |
6
|
The technique of a new type of vaccinated has made people not feel pain. - |
V |
If a person or animal is vaccinated, they are given a vaccine, usually by injection, to prevent them from getting a disease. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:16
|
| 1140 |
|
immature |
3
|
Now take the spacecraft to the moon tourism is Immature. |
ADJ |
Something or someone that is immature is not yet completely grown or fully developed. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:14
|
| 1141 |
|
jiggling |
11
|
A new generation of weight loss equipment to lose weight by jiggling the body. |
V |
If you jiggle something, you move it quickly up and down or from side to side. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:13
|
| 1142 |
|
prey |
4
|
Scientists have installed a tracker on the lion's prey. |
N |
A creature's prey are the creatures that it hunts and eats in order to live. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:12
|
| 1143 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
The recession brought an abrupt halt to this science and technology. |
ADJ |
An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:11
|
| 1144 |
|
straightforward |
4
|
Disposable diapers for new inventions are fairly straightforward to put on. - |
ADJ |
If you describe something as straightforward, you approve of it because it is easy to do or understand. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:10
|
| 1145 |
|
autistic |
8
|
A lot of parents are looking for high-tech treatment for autistic children |
ADJ |
An autistic person suffers from autism |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.16 20:09
|
| 1146 |
|
subside |
6
|
The once-in-a-century flash flood subsides now! |
V |
to sink to a low or lower level. - - to become less active. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.15 21:55
|
| 1147 |
|
rigidly |
4
|
The food undergo a rigidly safety inspection. |
ADJ |
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 23:11
|
| 1148 |
|
anthropologist |
4
|
The sociologist and anthropologist answer that the work is the relationship. |
N |
a social scientist who specializes in anthropology. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 23:06
|
| 1149 |
|
foresight |
9
|
Human being have more foresight when they play chess with machines. |
N |
an act of looking forward |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 23:05
|
| 1150 |
|
fatal |
4
|
Television, especially cable news, has a fatal weakness for the superficial and the shiny. |
ADJ |
causing or capable of causing death |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:59
|
| 1151 |
|
adolescence |
3
|
Some teenagers wanted to become hacker in adolescence. |
N |
the process or state of growing to maturity. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:48
|
| 1152 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
When the interviewer elaborated information, the reporter with a recorder to record. |
ADJ |
worked out with great care and nicety of detail |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:45
|
| 1153 |
|
territory |
3
|
Territory issues will come through a variety of media coverage and debate. |
N |
any tract of land; region or district |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:41
|
| 1154 |
|
emphasized |
3
|
Architecture technology emphasized fieldwork. |
V |
to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress: | |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:38
|
| 1155 |
|
termite |
8
|
Scientists invented termite detector. |
N |
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:35
|
| 1156 |
|
copulation |
10
|
Technology can help animals copulation and reproduce. |
N |
sexual intercourse. |
Arts |
Kano_Ruan |
2015.11.10 22:33
|
| 1157 |
|
termite |
8
|
Nowadys some office block modeled on termite nests with using anti-climate change materials. |
N |
Termite are small insects that eat wood. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 16:12
|
| 1158 |
|
probe |
3
|
scientist have probed into impacts of genematically modified food for many years |
N |
V: if you probe into something, you ask questions or try to discover facts - - N: investigation |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 14:44
|
| 1159 |
|
gesture |
3
|
The designer refuse was merely a deliberate gesture. |
N |
A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 14:05
|
| 1160 |
|
fatal |
4
|
The bug is a fatal mistakes to this app. |
ADJ |
Causing death |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 14:01
|
| 1161 |
|
crumple |
6
|
Crumple paper into Sheridan garbage box. |
V |
Crush (something, typically paper or cloth) so that it becomes creased and wrinkled |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 13:58
|
| 1162 |
|
crumple |
6
|
He designed and patented crumpleproof cloth made from recycled materials |
V |
if you crumple something such as paper or cloth. it is squashed and become full of untidy creases and folds |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 13:57
|
| 1163 |
|
foresight |
9
|
Designing a phone need foresight for population. |
N |
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 13:54
|
| 1164 |
|
grub |
9
|
A grub is a kind of disgusting worm |
N |
V grub: search for something. - - N grub: A grub is a young insect which is just come out of an egg |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 13:53
|
| 1165 |
|
pattern |
2
|
The pattern of system is easy to using |
N |
A repeated decorative designR |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 13:52
|
| 1166 |
|
omnivorous |
15
|
Maybe one day, when the scientists change the gene of omnivorous animals, they just need eat one kind of food. |
ADJ |
naturally able to eat both plants and meat |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.10 13:49
|
| 1167 |
|
analogue |
8
|
Now, our tv set-top box is from analogue TV to digital TV |
N |
a physical object or quantity such as a pointer on a dial or a voltage, used to measure or represent another quantity. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 13:48
|
| 1168 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
Our technology had tremendous development last year. |
ADJ |
Very great in amount, scale, or intensity |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 13:48
|
| 1169 |
|
articulate |
4
|
Techneology is a new and more easy way of articulate |
N |
having joints |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:44
|
| 1170 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
This new employees have a rudimentary knowledge of how to use this kind of machine. |
ADJ |
basic |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.10 13:44
|
| 1171 |
|
division |
3
|
The division of math is being taught in primary school,but in middle school in other areas |
N |
The division of a large unit into two or more distinct parts is the act of separating it into these parts |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 13:44
|
| 1172 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
We can use technology to study hereditary |
ADJ |
(Of a title, office, or right) conferred by or based on inheritance |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 13:44
|
| 1173 |
|
suitable |
1
|
New generation found out to be more suitable by using techneology |
N |
feeling that you belong somewhere |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:43
|
| 1174 |
|
captivity |
5
|
The scientists create a new machine that make monster in captivity. |
N |
the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.10 13:42
|
| 1175 |
|
reveal |
3
|
Youngsters reveal a lot of new things by using techneology |
N |
to make |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:41
|
| 1176 |
|
engage |
2
|
Computer engage with internet in our life |
V |
Occupy, attract, or involve (someoneâ„¢s interest or attention) |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 13:41
|
| 1177 |
|
attempt |
2
|
People attempt to meet new people via technology. |
N |
the action you take of doing somtheing |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:40
|
| 1178 |
|
fend |
5
|
New generation fend themselves from the dangerous ofwhat techneology can provide |
N |
defend oneselv |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:39
|
| 1179 |
|
mating |
2
|
People use techneology as a new way of mating |
N |
the sexual acction of animals or people |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:38
|
| 1180 |
|
isolation |
3
|
isolation is one of the most common problems of the new generation when they use to much techneology. |
N |
the procces or the fact of beiing isolated |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:37
|
| 1181 |
|
kin |
4
|
It is difficult to create an example with word kin and technology in one sentence but, I did |
N |
family and ‹relations |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:36
|
| 1182 |
|
thirsty |
1
|
New generation is very thirsty about the latest technology. |
N |
feeling a need to dring smth |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:34
|
| 1183 |
|
profit |
3
|
we can all profit from technology |
N |
advantage; benefit; - gain |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 13:33
|
| 1184 |
|
bark |
2
|
the new robot dog could bark very loudly |
N |
the sharp cry of certain animals e.g dogs |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:32
|
| 1185 |
|
curbing |
5
|
The word curbing is not about technology |
V |
to ‹control or ‹limit something that is not ‹wanted |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:32
|
| 1186 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
mark zuckelburg elaborated about the new features of facebook that will be coming soon |
V |
develop or present |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:30
|
| 1187 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
You need to have rudimentary knowledge of how technology works to use your phone |
ADJ |
‹basic |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:30
|
| 1188 |
|
tract |
5
|
You can read this tract online |
N |
a ‹short ‹piece of writing, ‹especially on a ‹religious or ‹political ‹subject, that is ‹intended to ‹influence other people's ‹opinions |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:27
|
| 1189 |
|
gestures |
3
|
New phones could understand our gestures |
N |
a ‹movement of the ‹hands, ‹arms, or ‹head, etc. to ‹express an ‹idea or ‹feeling |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:25
|
| 1190 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
We need to elaborate new antivirus |
N |
‹containing a lot of ‹careful ‹detail or many ‹detailed ‹parts |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:23
|
| 1191 |
|
purpose |
2
|
We need to understand the purpose of improving technology |
N |
why you do something or why something ‹exists |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:19
|
| 1192 |
|
thirsty |
1
|
You don't need technology at the desert while you experiencing thirsty, you need a water |
ADJ |
‹needing to ‹drink |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:16
|
| 1193 |
|
bark |
2
|
Phones don't have bark, but trees does |
N |
the hard ‹outer ‹covering of a ‹tree |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:13
|
| 1194 |
|
reliance |
2
|
I don't have any reliance to technology |
N |
the ‹state of ‹depending on or ‹trusting in something or someone |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.10 13:10
|
| 1195 |
|
kinship |
4
|
The strong ties of kinship determine why human can pass on technology to the generation by generation |
N |
Kinship is the relationship between members of the same family. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.10 12:04
|
| 1196 |
|
reliance |
2
|
Their reliance on technology is really serious |
N |
Dependence, trust |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:41
|
| 1197 |
|
rely |
2
|
The new IPhone 6S has quality you can rely on |
N |
Trust, have confidence |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:37
|
| 1198 |
|
cease |
3
|
I ceased to be an internet addict |
N |
To stop |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:35
|
| 1199 |
|
reliable |
2
|
My memory's none too reliable since I use Internet to remember everything |
N |
that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:32
|
| 1200 |
|
isolation |
3
|
Telephone is not isolation with human. |
N |
The process or fact of isolating or being isolated |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 11:31
|
| 1201 |
|
mating |
2
|
I researched on google what kind of mating monkeys have |
N |
Become partners, copulate |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:27
|
| 1202 |
|
nourish |
6
|
He is more concern about his phone than to nourish his poor dog |
N |
To feed |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:24
|
| 1203 |
|
reveal |
3
|
Our technology reveal about development of human. |
V |
Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.10 11:24
|
| 1204 |
|
fend |
5
|
One should fend for oneself instead of worrying about how good one is using computers |
N |
to resist or make defense: to fend against poverty. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:21
|
| 1205 |
|
distinguish |
3
|
What distinguish Apple from Microsoft is always a matter of discussion |
N |
Differentiate |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:17
|
| 1206 |
|
wheat |
5
|
Wheat is food not a any kind of technology |
N |
the grain of any cereal grass of the genus Triticum, especially T. aestivum, used in the form of flour for making bread, cakes, etc., and for other culinary and nutritional purposes. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 11:15
|
| 1207 |
|
reliance |
2
|
But human reliance on tools is much greater |
N |
Dependence, trust |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 10:25
|
| 1208 |
|
rely |
2
|
We know now that monkeys and apes also rely on learning |
V |
Be dependent |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.10 10:23
|
| 1209 |
|
suitable |
1
|
The use of iPads in the ESL Program is suitable to improve the learning interactive between students. |
ADJ |
Having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 09:39
|
| 1210 |
|
attempts |
2
|
Sheridan College attempts to improve the Internet Speed. |
V |
To try to do (something): to try to accomplish or complete (somethings) |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 09:32
|
| 1211 |
|
twigs |
10
|
Primates use twigs as a tools. |
N |
A small shoot or branch usually without its leaves |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 09:26
|
| 1212 |
|
peers |
3
|
Our peers of the neighborhood can be influenced by use social media. |
N |
A person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 09:22
|
| 1213 |
|
nourished |
6
|
Last year my family nourished about 50 homeless. |
V |
To provide (someone or something) with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy. |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 09:13
|
| 1214 |
|
crawl |
2
|
My daughter is crawling across the floor like a snake. |
V |
To move with the body close to or on the ground. |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 09:00
|
| 1215 |
|
witness |
2
|
The police use witnesses and technology systems to prove and investigate crime cases. |
N |
A person who sees something (such as a crime) happen |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 08:48
|
| 1216 |
|
isolation |
3
|
Some people say welcome to the isolation technologies because sometimes technology creates isolation from society |
N |
The state of being in a place or situation that is separate from other. |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.10 08:44
|
| 1217 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
This is instinctive to touch the screen. |
ADJ |
based on instinct and not involving thought |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:25
|
| 1218 |
|
rigidly |
4
|
We recommend that you enforce this practice rigidly |
Adv |
in a ‹stiff or ‹fixed way, without ‹bending or ‹moving |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:23
|
| 1219 |
|
preceding |
3
|
In the preceding step, you built the SIMH simulator. |
N |
happening or coming before the time, place, or part mentioned |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:22
|
| 1220 |
|
concentration |
2
|
The challenge is to have the power of concentration to shut that out. |
N |
the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:21
|
| 1221 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
Is this disease hereditary? |
ADJ |
a quality or illness that is hereditary is passed from a parent to a child before the child is born |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:18
|
| 1222 |
|
isolation |
3
|
This is the strongest isolation level. |
N |
when one group, person, or thing is separate from others |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:17
|
| 1223 |
|
copulation |
10
|
Copulation could be used for alliance and protection among animals of the same sex. |
N |
to have sex |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:15
|
| 1224 |
|
eventually |
2
|
Yet in a grid environment we have to be cognizant of the fact that people around the world may eventually tap into these applications. |
Adv |
n§tu§al§ly - after a long time, or after a lot of things have happened |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:13
|
| 1225 |
|
fatal |
4
|
This Computer viru led to fatal results |
ADJ |
resulting in someone's death |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:12
|
| 1226 |
|
modify |
3
|
You can modify the code to contain anything you like. |
V |
to make small changes to something in order to improve it and make it more suitable or effective |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.10 02:09
|
| 1227 |
|
reproductive |
5
|
In the future, all the things can be reproductive. |
ADJ |
relating to the process of producing babies, young animals, or plants |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:51
|
| 1228 |
|
adolescence |
3
|
Person in adolescence adapt to the various of new technologies. |
N |
the time, usually between the ages of 12 and 18, when a young person is developing into an adult |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:48
|
| 1229 |
|
emphasize |
3
|
The report emphasizes | the importance of developing new technologies. |
N |
to say something in a strong way |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:44
|
| 1230 |
|
gesture |
3
|
A new technology is that you can use a gesture to open your TV. |
N |
a movement of part of your body, especially your hands or head, to show what you mean or how you feel |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:42
|
| 1231 |
|
primitive |
4
|
Clearly, primitive people did not have modern technologies. |
ADJ |
belonging to a simple way of life that existed in the past and does not have modern industries and machines |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:40
|
| 1232 |
|
devise |
4
|
Scientists devise a new technology to identify animals' gene. |
V |
to plan or invent a new way of doing something |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:38
|
| 1233 |
|
distinguish |
3
|
I can distinguish iPhone from other smart phones. |
V |
to recognize and understand the difference between two or more things or people. |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:35
|
| 1234 |
|
anthropologist |
4
|
Anthropologists use new technologies to study ancient humans. |
N |
the scientific study of people, their societies, |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:33
|
| 1235 |
|
dominance |
5
|
Televisions occupy dominance in our lives . |
N |
the fact of being more powerful, more important, or more noticeable than other people or things |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:30
|
| 1236 |
|
intercourse |
5
|
They want to cuddle and have intercourse. |
N |
the act of having sex |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.10 01:22
|
| 1237 |
|
exclusive |
3
|
People will always pay top dollar for something exclusive. |
ADJ |
not divided or shared with others. |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.10 00:03
|
| 1238 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour. |
V |
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.10 00:02
|
| 1239 |
|
termite |
8
|
Termite often destroys wood. |
N |
whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood. |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.10 00:01
|
| 1240 |
|
debatable |
3
|
This is a highly debatable point. |
ADJ |
open to doubt or debate;open to argument or debate |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.10 00:00
|
| 1241 |
|
foresight |
9
|
They had the foresight to invest in new technology. |
N |
Someone's foresight is their ability to see what is likely to happen in the future and to take appropriate action. |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.09 23:58
|
| 1242 |
|
primate |
7
|
14 per cent of primate species are highly endangered. |
N |
A primate is a member of the group of mammals which includes humans, monkeys, and apes. |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.09 23:57
|
| 1243 |
|
adaptive |
2
|
Societies need to develop highly adaptive behavioural rules for survival. |
ADJ |
having a capacity for adaptation |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.09 23:56
|
| 1244 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
He brought a tremendous infusion of hope to the people. |
ADJ |
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.09 23:54
|
| 1245 |
|
demonstrate |
3
|
The government's going to great lengths to demonstrate its military might. |
V |
show or demonstrate something to an interested audience |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.09 23:53
|
| 1246 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
She believes that hereditary peerages should be abolished. |
ADJ |
tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity |
Arts |
taylor |
2015.11.09 23:51
|
| 1247 |
|
intrinsic |
5
|
One Chinese philosopher consider that the first intrinsic of people is goodness |
N |
being an ‹extremely ‹important and ‹basic ‹characteristic of a ‹person or thing: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:38
|
| 1248 |
|
nourish |
6
|
Nourishing children is the duty of parents |
V |
to ‹provide ‹people or ‹living things with ‹food in ‹order to make them ‹grow and ‹keep them ‹healthy: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:35
|
| 1249 |
|
forage |
7
|
people forage every where in a famine |
V |
to go from ‹place to ‹place ‹searching, ‹especially for ‹food: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:34
|
| 1250 |
|
converse |
5
|
Not every converse of equation is still right |
ADJ |
the ‹opposite: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:33
|
| 1251 |
|
accumulate |
3
|
you can only accumulate knowledge in long term learning. |
V |
to ‹collect a ‹large ‹number of things over a ‹long ‹period of ‹time: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:30
|
| 1252 |
|
foresight |
9
|
I should have studied harder in university if i have the foresight |
N |
the ‹ability to ‹judge correctly what is going to ‹happen in the ‹future and ‹plan ‹your ‹actions ‹based on this ‹knowledge: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:28
|
| 1253 |
|
fatal |
4
|
some small mistakes will cause fatal issues. |
ADJ |
A fatal ‹illness, ‹accident, etc. ‹causes ‹death: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:26
|
| 1254 |
|
bottom |
1
|
I can find the some quotations at the bottom of the textbook in china. |
N |
the ‹lowest ‹part of something: |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:24
|
| 1255 |
|
reverse |
3
|
My location is reverse to other side of the earth. |
V |
to ‹change the ‹direction, ‹order, ‹position, ‹result, etc. of something to ‹its ‹opposite |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:19
|
| 1256 |
|
aspect |
3
|
I have done various aspects preparation before i came to Canada |
N |
one ‹part of a ‹situation, ‹problem, ‹subject, etc |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.09 23:18
|
| 1257 |
|
accumulate |
3
|
The notion that one should accumulate credentials before launching a venture simply does not exist. |
V |
to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 22:35
|
| 1258 |
|
estrus |
?
|
Animals are dangerous during the estrus. |
N |
applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity - |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:29
|
| 1259 |
|
fend |
5
|
After the war orphans will be left to fend for themselves. |
V |
If you have to fend for yourself, you have to look after yourself without relying on help from anyone else. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:24
|
| 1260 |
|
exogamy |
17
|
Exogamy remains much less prevalent among African Americans. |
N |
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:18
|
| 1261 |
|
foraging |
7
|
We disturbed a wild boar that had been foraging by the squirrel |
V |
When animals forage, they search for food. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:14
|
| 1262 |
|
accumulate |
3
|
The notion that one should accumulate credentials before launching a venture simply does not exist. |
V |
to gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 22:13
|
| 1263 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
This shows that I have a rudimentary grasp of economics. |
ADJ |
Rudimentary things are very basic or simple and are therefore unsatisfactory. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:11
|
| 1264 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
Can you elaborate on the vow of poverty, one that all Jesuits take? |
V |
to work out carefully or minutely; develop to perfection, to add details to; |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 22:09
|
| 1265 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
My friend she is known for his elaborate costumes. |
V |
If you elaborate a plan or theory, you develop it by making it more complicated and more effective. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:08
|
| 1266 |
|
copulation |
10
|
For Darwin, mate choice simply stopped at copulation. |
N |
sexual intercourse. |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 22:07
|
| 1267 |
|
termite |
8
|
The house has a lot of termite damage. |
N |
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood, some being highly destructive to buildings, furniture, etc. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 22:05
|
| 1268 |
|
termite |
8
|
This is no human city, of course. It is a termite mound. |
N |
any of numerous pale-colored, soft-bodied, chiefly tropical social insects, of the order Isoptera, that feed on wood |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 22:03
|
| 1269 |
|
surface |
2
|
The same old problems would surface again. |
V |
The surface of something is the flat top part of it or the outside of it. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:03
|
| 1270 |
|
contend |
3
|
Romney is probably going to have to contend with him for a while. |
V |
to struggle in opposition, to assert or maintain earnestly |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 22:02
|
| 1271 |
|
dominance |
5
|
Every group want to establish dominance over the other group。 |
N |
The dominance of a particular person or thing is the fact that they are more powerful, successful, or important than other people or things. |
Comm |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 22:00
|
| 1272 |
|
rigidly |
4
|
My father is very rigidly in his thinking. |
Adv |
Laws, rules, or systems that are rigid cannot be changed or varied, and are therefore considered to be rather severe. |
Law |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 21:57
|
| 1273 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
He has a tremendous amount of energy. |
ADJ |
extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:56
|
| 1274 |
|
emphasized |
3
|
He emphasized its importance to me. |
V |
to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress: |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:55
|
| 1275 |
|
probe |
3
|
For many years, I have probed for understanding. |
V |
If you probe into something, you ask questions or try to discover facts about it. |
Arts |
xinghong |
2015.11.09 21:55
|
| 1276 |
|
spread |
2
|
In the summer heat, the smell of decay was beginning to spread. |
V |
to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out). |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:53
|
| 1277 |
|
fend |
5
|
In future he will have to fend for himself. |
V |
to ward off (often followed by off), to resist or make defense, try to get along without help - , to provide a livelihood |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:50
|
| 1278 |
|
territory |
3
|
The two sides continued to dispute the ownership of the territory. |
N |
any tract of land; region or district. |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:49
|
| 1279 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
The most elaborate Easter eggs are not even real eggs. |
ADJ |
worked out with great care and nicety of detail |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:45
|
| 1280 |
|
engage |
2
|
The story engaged my interest. |
V |
to occupy the attention or efforts of (a person or persons), to secure for aid, employment, use, etc. |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:43
|
| 1281 |
|
adolescence |
3
|
And Shipka is especially skilled at conveying the confusion, awkwardness, and anger of adolescence. |
N |
the process or state of growing to maturity. |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:39
|
| 1282 |
|
demonstrate |
3
|
The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works. |
V |
to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:39
|
| 1283 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Cats have an instinctive desire to hunt. |
ADJ |
based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:34
|
| 1284 |
|
fatal |
4
|
Television, especially cable news, has a fatal weakness for the superficial and the shiny. |
ADJ |
causing or capable of causing death |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:31
|
| 1285 |
|
foresight |
9
|
I had other reasons for thinking this opinion to be a mistaken one, but this article is not about my foresight. |
N |
an act of looking forward |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:26
|
| 1286 |
|
anthropologist |
4
|
The sociologist and anthropologist answer that the work is the relationship. |
N |
a social scientist who specializes in anthropology. |
Arts |
Kano |
2015.11.09 21:23
|
| 1287 |
|
spouse |
4
|
When spouses are far from each other they use technology to have conversation. |
N |
either member of a married pair in relation to the other; one's husband or wife. |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.09 20:40
|
| 1288 |
|
intrinsic |
5
|
The intelligence is not intrinsic to robots. |
ADJ |
belonging to a thing by its very nature. |
Econ |
madina |
2015.11.09 20:36
|
| 1289 |
|
nourish |
6
|
In nearest future cars will nourish by electricity. |
V |
to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growt |
Arts |
madina |
2015.11.09 20:24
|
| 1290 |
|
lack |
2
|
Lack of wi-fi can lead to stress. |
N |
deficiency or absence of something needed, desirable, or customary. |
Arts |
madina |
2015.11.09 20:17
|
| 1291 |
|
quantitative |
3
|
on this page you can find overview of quantitative science and technology research. |
ADJ |
that is or may be estimated by quantity. |
Arts |
madina |
2015.11.09 20:11
|
| 1292 |
|
dine |
2
|
In nearest future you will dine in cafe where food prepared by robots. |
N |
to eat the principal meal of the day; have dinner. |
Arts |
madina |
2015.11.09 20:05
|
| 1293 |
|
reversed |
3
|
What is the reversed side of technology? |
ADJ |
opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character. |
Arts |
madina |
2015.11.09 19:55
|
| 1294 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
Now doctors can use technologies to clinical testing in hereditary cancers. |
ADJ |
passing, or capable of passing, naturally from parent to offspring through the genes |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.09 19:39
|
| 1295 |
|
rigidly |
4
|
New generation is rigidly depended on mobile phones. |
ADJ |
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard; strictly. |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.09 19:24
|
| 1296 |
|
reliance |
2
|
Nowadays human reliance on modern technology is much greater. |
N |
confident or trustful dependence. |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.09 19:06
|
| 1297 |
|
kinship |
4
|
Nowadays a lot of teenager prefer their friends who they contact with them during technology devices than their kinship . |
N |
1-the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship. - - 2-relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 17:13
|
| 1298 |
|
troop |
3
|
During the internet people can have a hug troop of friends overall the world . |
N |
an assemblage of persons or things; company; band. - - a great number or multitude |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 17:07
|
| 1299 |
|
fend |
5
|
Technology fend for our generation a lot of good resources to improve our standard life . |
V |
to shift; provide. |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 14:06
|
| 1300 |
|
converse |
5
|
When we sat at dinner table ,everyone should put their technology devices away and we converse about our day . |
V |
to talk informally with another or others; exchange views, opinions, etc., by talking |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 14:02
|
| 1301 |
|
varied |
2
|
My friend was studying information technology but after she had her fist baby. She varied to early childhood education program . |
ADJ |
changed; altered . |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:58
|
| 1302 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
MY brother who is a dentist . He work with elaborate skill and that why he is a famous dentist in my city . |
ADJ |
worked out with great care and nicety of detail; executed with great minuteness. |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:48
|
| 1303 |
|
tendencies |
1
|
when I have my GPS with me; I can change my tendencies easier . |
N |
a natural or prevailing disposition to move, proceed, or act in some direction or toward some point, end, or result. |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:42
|
| 1304 |
|
dominance |
5
|
By technology the Zoologists can know more about animals dominance . |
N |
rule; control; authority; ascendancy. |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:33
|
| 1305 |
|
conducted |
3
|
MY friend use a lot of technology and computer program to conducted his time |
V |
to behave or manage - - to lead or guide - - |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:26
|
| 1306 |
|
reveal |
3
|
In 2015 with a lot of technology it is more easier to reveal information online . |
V |
To make known ; disclose |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:18
|
| 1307 |
|
ovulate |
11
|
Women ovulate about once every month. |
V |
pruduce and discharge eggs |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:31
|
| 1308 |
|
hominid |
11
|
Chimps can fill in for early hominids in terms of ability and lifestyle. |
N |
a primate of the family hominidae |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:28
|
| 1309 |
|
ethnographer |
6
|
Ethnographers are participant observers. |
N |
- Ethnography means the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies. |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:23
|
| 1310 |
|
fend |
5
|
The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their the parents died. |
V |
try to manage without help |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:20
|
| 1311 |
|
fend |
5
|
The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their the parents died. |
V |
try to manage without help |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:20
|
| 1312 |
|
foraging |
7
|
The wild bear came into the village for foraging. |
V |
the act of searching for food and provisions |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:18
|
| 1313 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
I have only rudimentary knowledge of art. |
ADJ |
being or involving basic facts or principle |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:15
|
| 1314 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
My daughter made an elaborate artwork this weekend. |
ADJ |
marked by complexity and richness of detail |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:11
|
| 1315 |
|
copulation |
10
|
About three days after copulation, the hen starts laying eggs. |
N |
the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 09:03
|
| 1316 |
|
anthropologist |
4
|
An anthropologist studies people and cultures in a scientific manner. |
N |
A social scientist who specializes in anthropology |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 07:25
|
| 1317 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
At least, it is fairly clear that ADHD is hereditary. |
N |
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.09 07:21
|
| 1318 |
|
concentration |
2
|
This machine could check oxygen concentration quickly. |
N |
A large number or amount of something in the same place. |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 23:23
|
| 1319 |
|
terrestrial |
7
|
This kind of terrestrial animal evolved from the sea. |
N |
(of animals) living on the land rather than in the water or air. |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 23:13
|
| 1320 |
|
gradually |
3
|
The system of the smartphone becomes improvement gradually. |
Adv |
slowly over a period of time or a distance |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 23:02
|
| 1321 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
The operation of the new game is elaborate, many new players gave up to attempt. |
ADJ |
Containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 22:17
|
| 1322 |
|
probe |
3
|
The gastroscope is used to probe the stomach disease. |
V |
To examine something with a tool, especially in order to find something that is hidden |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 22:10
|
| 1323 |
|
foresight |
9
|
No one had enough foresight to predict the function of the robot in the future. |
N |
the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 22:09
|
| 1324 |
|
distinguish |
3
|
Face recognition system can easily distinguish her between her twin sister. |
V |
to notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem different from another |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.08 22:08
|
| 1325 |
|
evident |
3
|
It was evident that the boys phone was jailebreak |
ADJ |
Plain or clear to the sight or understanding his frown made it evident to all that he was displeased. It evident that the project was a tota |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.08 15:57
|
| 1326 |
|
accumulating |
3
|
He is good at accumulating un used computer |
V |
To gather or collect, often in gradual degrees; heap up: to accumulate wealth |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.08 15:51
|
| 1327 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
She is an instinctive engineer |
V |
Of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.08 15:46
|
| 1328 |
|
hereditary |
8
|
Many people believe that panic is a hereditary disease. |
ADJ |
passed or able to be passed from parent to child bofore birth |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:34
|
| 1329 |
|
reveal |
3
|
He cannot reveal his identify |
V |
to make (someone)known |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:31
|
| 1330 |
|
twig |
10
|
Sloths live on a diet of leave and twigs |
N |
a small shoot or branch usually without its leave |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:27
|
| 1331 |
|
elaborate |
3
|
If you want to find the suspect, you have to explain elaborate that accident. |
ADJ |
made or done with much detail |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:23
|
| 1332 |
|
termite |
8
|
Termite is one of peculiar ants |
N |
a kind of soft, white insect that lives in groups,eats wood, and causes a lot of damage to wooden structires |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:20
|
| 1333 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
I have only rudimentary knowledge of English |
ADJ |
basic or simple |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:16
|
| 1334 |
|
nourish |
6
|
To plenty Chlidren, it should good fresh food nourish them. |
V |
to provide(someone or something)with food and other things that are needed to live,be healthy, etc |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:13
|
| 1335 |
|
ovulation |
11
|
she should keep to check the ovulation if she wants to have baby. |
N |
the discharge of a mature ovum from the ovary |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:08
|
| 1336 |
|
kinship |
4
|
He felt a deep kinship with his families. |
N |
the stare of being related to the people in your family |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:04
|
| 1337 |
|
adolescence |
3
|
All people face the piorid of adolescence for growing up. |
N |
the period of life when a child develops into an adult |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:01
|
| 1338 |
|
master |
1
|
Anna is the master of computers and technology |
N |
One that has control over another persons, a group of persons, or a thing, especially |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 17:47
|
| 1339 |
|
rely |
2
|
China rely on there own technology |
V |
To depend confidently: put trust in ( usually followed by on or upon):you can rely on her work |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 17:39
|
| 1340 |
|
interaction |
3
|
Interaction more common on text than on email |
N |
The state of undergoing interaction |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 17:28
|
| 1341 |
|
engage |
2
|
Kids engage with there online social life more than outside activities |
V |
T0 occupy the attention or efforts of ( a person or persons);He engaged her in conversation |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 17:19
|
| 1342 |
|
programed |
1
|
List night I tried to programed my computer but it was failed |
N |
Setting an order and time for planned events |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 17:07
|
| 1343 |
|
communication |
3
|
Long distance communication is now easy and faster due to internet services. |
N |
To express thoughts, feelings or information easily or effectively |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 01:30
|
| 1344 |
|
profit |
3
|
The gained profit by fixing broken phones computers and t.v's |
N |
The ratio such pecuniary gain to the amount of capital invested |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 01:15
|
| 1345 |
|
tool |
2
|
The number one tool used world wide is computers which has a verity of things |
N |
Any instrument of manual operation |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 01:08
|
| 1346 |
|
researchers |
2
|
Researchers used different kind of tools/technology to find what they need |
N |
To make researches investigate carefully |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 00:54
|
| 1347 |
|
society |
2
|
The society has changed very fast just because of the internet |
N |
A body of individuals living as members of a community:community |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 00:28
|
| 1348 |
|
flick |
4
|
Nonja's specialty is a splatter patter, which she makes by splattering paint onto the paper by flicking her wrist. |
V |
to strike lightly with a whip, the finger, etc. |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.03 08:49
|
| 1349 |
|
mollusks |
10
|
Sea otters use rocks to break open mollusks which are important in their diet |
N |
any invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca, typically having a calcareous shell of one, two, or more pieces that wholly or partly enclose the soft, unsegmented body, including the chitons, snails, bivalves, squids, and octopuses |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.03 01:05
|
| 1350 |
|
rigidly |
4
|
Common to monkeys, apes, and humans is the fact that behavior and social life are not rigidly programmed by the genes |
ADJ |
stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: - a rigid strip of metal |
Arts |
sdf |
2015.11.03 00:47
|
| 1351 |
|
peer |
3
|
Macaques that had been allowed just twenty minutes of daily paly with peers. |
N |
your peers are the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class etc |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.02 15:51
|
| 1352 |
|
foresight |
9
|
n Sharpe has become over the years a singular monument to the mechanical FORESIGHT of its founder, Joseph R. Brown, and a world-renowned synonym for - |
N |
care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence. |
Arts |
madina |
2015.11.02 15:44
|
| 1353 |
|
instinctual |
3
|
And, if we follow the RAYBURN pattern, as consciously or by an INSTINCTUAL political sense I like to think I have followed it - |
ADJ |
prompted by or resulting from or as if from instinct; natural; unlearned: |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.02 15:42
|
| 1354 |
|
macaque |
14
|
The macaque and the baboon appear to be the non-human animals, in which menstruation has been most carefully observed. |
N |
any monkey of the genus Macaca, chiefly of Asia, characterized by cheek pouches and, usually, a short tail: several species are threatened o |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:39
|
| 1355 |
|
peer |
3
|
children each will be happy to play with the others' toys until stopped by PEER group pressure. |
N |
a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status. |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.02 15:39
|
| 1356 |
|
twig |
10
|
There is a woodpecker finch that selects twigs to dig out insects open mollusks. |
N |
a small very thin stem of wood that grows from a branch on a tree |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.02 15:39
|
| 1357 |
|
grub |
9
|
woodpecker finch that selects twigs to dig out insects and grubs from tree bark. |
N |
the thick-bodied, sluggish young of certain insects, esp. the beetle. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.02 15:39
|
| 1358 |
|
foresight |
9
|
It was an example of the authorities' lack of foresight. |
N |
the ‹ability to ‹judge correctly what is going to ‹happen in the ‹future and ‹plan ‹your ‹actions ‹based on this ‹knowledge. |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:38
|
| 1359 |
|
omnivorous |
15
|
Vegan women are only one-fifth as likely to have twins as are vegetarian and omnivorous women. |
N |
eating both animal and plant foods. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:38
|
| 1360 |
|
terrestrial |
7
|
But by the end of the poem, he has become a character of extra- TERRESTRIAL proportions, a romantic sufferer carrying on his sh |
ADJ |
pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets. |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.02 15:37
|
| 1361 |
|
terrestrial |
7
|
In January the commission said LightSquared could use its license for exclusive terrestrial purposes, |
N |
Zoology. living on or in the ground; not aquatic, arboreal, or aerial. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:37
|
| 1362 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
At the age of 9, Daniel Radcliffe was catapulted towards Harry Potter and Hollywood immortality by a single, instinctive wink. |
N |
prompted by or resulting from or as if from instinct; natural; unlearned: |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:36
|
| 1363 |
|
twig |
10
|
We ‹collected ‹dry twigs to ‹start the ‹fire. |
N |
a ‹small, ‹thin ‹branch of a ‹tree or ‹bush, ‹especially one ‹removed from the ‹tree or ‹bush and without any ‹leaves |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:36
|
| 1364 |
|
twig |
10
|
Suddenly, we hear the sound of a twig cracking; all three men look around anxiously, particularly JASON. |
N |
a slender shoot of a tree or other plant. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:35
|
| 1365 |
|
mastered |
1
|
For example, he mastered the ability to draw while watching only his hand in a mirror. |
N |
a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something: |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:34
|
| 1366 |
|
master |
1
|
She ‹lived in Italy for several ‹years but never ‹quite mastered the ‹language. |
V |
to ‹learn how to do something well |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:34
|
| 1367 |
|
peers |
3
|
They say a strong business acumen and entrepreneurial fire have always separated him from his peers. |
N |
a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:33
|
| 1368 |
|
twig |
10
|
walls and floors of the pool, and consequently against any sharp stone or TWIG, is such that it can be ultimately forced through the liner. - |
N |
a small, dry, woody piece fallen from a branch |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.02 15:32
|
| 1369 |
|
foresight |
9
|
If they are to be commended for FORESIGHT in their planning, what then is the judgment of a town council |
N |
care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence. |
Arts |
Arantxa |
2015.11.02 15:31
|
| 1370 |
|
macaque |
14
|
Some macaques are raised in isolation and do not form dominance relationships. |
N |
a monkey, chiefly of Asia, having cheek pouches. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.02 15:30
|
| 1371 |
|
foresight |
9
|
no one had enough foresight to predict the winner |
N |
the ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.02 15:29
|
| 1372 |
|
manufacture |
3
|
This method of manufacture evolved out of a long process of trial. |
N |
the organized action of making of goods and services for sale |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.02 15:26
|
| 1373 |
|
macaques |
14
|
Besides monkeys, can you name any other primates? Have you heard of macaques, for example? |
N |
a monkey, chiefly of Asia, having cheek pouches. |
Arts |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.02 15:25
|
| 1374 |
|
foresight |
9
|
Anthropologists started contending that only humans make tools with foresight. |
N |
the ability to imagine what is likely to happen and to consider this when planning for the future |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.02 15:22
|
| 1375 |
|
omnivorous |
15
|
Brown bears are omnivorous, eating anything that they can get their paws on. |
ADJ |
an animal that is omnivorous eats both meat and plants |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:21
|
| 1376 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Do you believe that learned behaviour (vs instinctive behaviour) separates humans from other animals? Why? |
ADJ |
done or felt without thinking or considering: done or performed by instinct: |
Comm |
Neo_wu |
2015.11.02 15:20
|
| 1377 |
|
peer |
3
|
Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers? |
N |
a person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.02 15:20
|
| 1378 |
|
copulate |
10
|
the time of year when deer in the wild are likely to copulate |
V |
to have sexual intercourse |
Arts |
sunny |
2015.11.02 15:19
|
| 1379 |
|
twig |
10
|
He cut a twig from the tree by his palm. |
N |
a small, thin shoot of a wooden branch or stem |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.02 15:19
|
| 1380 |
|
twig |
10
|
This twig is to short, I need another one |
N |
small, thin wooden stick |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.02 15:18
|
| 1381 |
|
dominance |
5
|
His dominance curdles into desperation. |
N |
superior development of one side of the body |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.02 15:17
|
| 1382 |
|
macaque |
14
|
Harlow discovered that macaques raised in isolation didn't from dominance(power)relationships when brought together as young adults. |
N |
short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Aisa and Africa |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.02 15:17
|
| 1383 |
|
peer |
3
|
First her mother, then her peers, and finally the entire troop began washing sweet potatos. |
N |
your peers are the people who are the same age as you, or who have the same type of job, social class etc |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:14
|
| 1384 |
|
chimpanzee |
6
|
Female chimpanzees, for instance, typically leave their social group once they hit maturity. |
N |
intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial |
Arts |
Roger_W |
2015.11.02 15:12
|
| 1385 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Scholars used to believe that learned (versus instinctive) behavior separates humans from other animals. |
ADJ |
instinctive behaviour or reactions are not thought about, planned, or developing by traning. |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.11.02 15:12
|
| 1386 |
|
terrestrial |
7
|
Dr. Who is an extraterrestrial, whereas I am just a terrestrial. |
N |
terrestrial means relating to the planet Earth rather than to some other part of the universe |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:11
|
| 1387 |
|
omnivorous |
15
|
Would you say that you have an omnivorous diet? |
ADJ |
eating both animal and plant foods. |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.02 15:11
|
| 1388 |
|
peers |
3
|
How much time do you spend with your peers? |
V |
If you peer at something, you look at it very hard, usually because it is difficult to see clearly. |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:09
|
| 1389 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Scholars used to believe that learned(versus instinctive)behaviorseparates humans from other animals. |
ADJ |
a natural tendency to behave in a particular way or a natural ability to know something, which is not learned. |
Arts |
Luna |
2015.11.02 15:08
|
| 1390 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Scholars used to believe that learned versus instinctive behavior separates humans from other animals. |
ADJ |
Instinctive ‹behaviour or ‹reactions are not ‹thought about, ‹planned, or ‹developed by ‹training: |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.02 15:08
|
| 1391 |
|
terrestrial |
7
|
Although they can swim, the polar bears are terrestrial animals. |
ADJ |
living on or relating to land rather than water |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:08
|
| 1392 |
|
omnivorous |
15
|
Would you say that you have an omnivorous diet? |
ADJ |
An omnivorous person or animal eats all kinds of food, including both meat and plants. |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:07
|
| 1393 |
|
flicking |
4
|
Lights appear with a simple flicking of a switch |
V |
to move or propel with a small rapid movement of the fingers |
Arts |
sunny |
2015.11.02 15:07
|
| 1394 |
|
mastered |
1
|
Have you mastered a technique for it? |
ADJ |
understood perfectly |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:06
|
| 1395 |
|
termite |
8
|
Orangutans have a varied diet of fruit, bark, leaves, and insects such as ants, termites, and bees. |
N |
any whitish ant-like social insect of the order Isoptera, of warm and tropical regions. Some species feed on wood, causing damage to furniture, buildings, trees, etc Also called white ant |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.02 15:05
|
| 1396 |
|
twig |
10
|
Would you consider a twig to be a tool? |
N |
a twig is a very small thin branch that grows out from a main branch of a tree or bush |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:05
|
| 1397 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Running away is our instinctive reaction when we meet danger. |
ADJ |
based on instinct and not involving thought |
Arts |
EMERALD |
2015.11.02 15:03
|
| 1398 |
|
foresight |
9
|
Anthropologists used to believe that only humans manufactures tools with foresight |
N |
Providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future. |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:03
|
| 1399 |
|
coarser |
5
|
Kalimantan orangutans also have coarser hair |
ADJ |
rough in texture, structure, etc; not fine: coarse sand - (from coarse) |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.02 15:02
|
| 1400 |
|
macaques |
14
|
Have you heard of macaques, for example? |
N |
Short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:02
|
| 1401 |
|
gap |
3
|
There is a large gap between primate society and fully developed human culture |
N |
A space between two people or things. - - |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.02 15:00
|
| 1402 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Scholars used to believe that learned versus instinctive behavior separates humans from other animal. |
ADJ |
Instinctive ‹behaviour or ‹reactions are not ‹thought about, ‹planned, or ‹developed by ‹training: |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.11.02 14:59
|
| 1403 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
It's an instinctive reaction |
ADJ |
An instinctive feeling, idea, or action is one that you have or do without thinking or reasoning. |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 14:58
|
| 1404 |
|
nomadic |
7
|
Orangutans' lives are nomadic- they travel from place to place depending on food availability. |
ADJ |
relating to or characteristic of nomads or their way of life |
Arts |
Minjung |
2015.11.02 14:58
|
| 1405 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
Scholars used to believe that learned (versus instinctive) |
ADJ |
1.done or felt without thinking or considering |
Arts |
Daniela |
2015.11.02 14:52
|
| 1406 |
|
apple |
2
|
I like apples |
N |
fruits |
Arts |
00vocfortests |
2015.09.29 12:01
|
| 1407 |
|
apple |
2
|
the apple is delicious |
N |
一種食物 |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.09.15 21:30
|
| 1408 |
|
autism |
8
|
people who has autism always don't like to talk with another person |
N |
a usually developmental disorder characterized by reduced ability to communicate, a withdrawal into oneself, and detachment from reality. |
Arts |
abby |
2015.07.23 10:30
|
| 1409 |
|
virtual |
3
|
it's ultimate virtual reality system. |
N |
almost,but not exactly |
Arts |
DALAL |
2015.07.23 10:29
|
| 1411 |
|
desperate |
2
|
Because he lost his job and girlfriend at the same time, he was very desperate. |
ADJ |
showing a willingness to take any risk in order to change a bad or dangerous situation; A desperate person is willing to take any measures |
Arts |
Sharon |
2015.07.23 10:17
|
| 1412 |
|
subside |
6
|
They may be intense while I am experiencing them but will subside like an afternoon thunderstorm. |
V |
To become less strong, or to become less violent |
Comm |
A_Rena |
2015.07.23 10:14
|
| 1413 |
|
disturb |
2
|
Cattle are sensitive to the same things that disturb people with autism. |
V |
If you distyrb someone, you interrupt what they are dong and upset them. |
Arts |
Godlike_Bright |
2015.07.23 10:14
|
| 1414 |
|
eliminate |
3
|
I prefer to play the mobile game that it eliminates the same patterns. |
V |
terminate or take out, do away with, kill in large number, dismiss from consideration or a contest, eliminate from the body |
Arts |
Sharon |
2015.07.23 10:14
|
| 1415 |
|
coax |
7
|
I found I could coax most cattle to walk through a chute. |
V |
to try to persuade someone to do something by gently asking or patiently encouraging the person. |
Arts |
Fatoo |
2015.07.23 10:13
|
| 1416 |
|
immature |
3
|
Immature development in the lower brain system. |
ADJ |
not completely developed physically, mentally, or emotionally, or lacking the expected type of responsible behavior for your age. |
Arts |
Fatoo |
2015.07.23 10:11
|
| 1417 |
|
repulse |
9
|
People are repulsed by the sight of blood, but blood does not bother cattle. |
V |
If you are repulsed by something, you think that it is horrible and disgusting an you want to avoid it. |
Arts |
Godlike_Bright |
2015.07.23 10:11
|
| 1418 |
|
tolerate |
4
|
My oversensitive never endings do not tolerate hugging. |
V |
Put up with something or someone unpleasant. |
Arts |
Legendary_Max |
2015.07.23 10:11
|
| 1419 |
|
apparatus |
5
|
When I got really skilled at operating the hydraulic controls, the apparatus became an extension of my arms and hands. |
N |
A set of equipment, tools, or a machine that is used for a particular purpose |
Arts |
Lizzzzzzz |
2015.07.23 10:11
|
| 1420 |
|
disturb |
2
|
Cattle are sensitive to the same things that disturb people with autism. |
V |
more deeply |
Arts |
Legendary_Max |
2015.07.23 10:10
|
| 1421 |
|
recoil |
7
|
Like a wild animal, I recoil when people touch me. |
V |
To make a sudden movement away from something esp. because of fear or disgust |
Arts |
Lizzzzzzz |
2015.07.23 10:10
|
| 1422 |
|
restraint |
3
|
The conveyorized restraint system I designed is used in slaughtering one-third of all cattle in the United States. |
N |
Determined control over behavior in order to prevent the strong expression of emotion or any violent action |
Arts |
Lizzzzzzz |
2015.07.23 10:09
|
| 1423 |
|
dominant |
3
|
Fear is the dominant emotion in both autistic people and animals such as deer, cattle, and horse. |
ADJ |
more important, strong, or noticeable than anything else of the same type. |
Arts |
A_Janice |
2015.07.23 10:08
|
| 1424 |
|
repulse |
9
|
People are repulsed by the sight of blood. |
V |
to push someone or something back or away, esp. to successfully stop an attack. |
Arts |
Fatoo |
2015.07.23 10:08
|
| 1425 |
|
subside |
6
|
They may be instense while I am experiencing them but will subside like an afternoon thunderstorm. |
V |
To become less strong, or to become less violent |
Comm |
A_Rena |
2015.07.23 10:08
|
| 1426 |
|
costume |
4
|
I had to become that animal and not just be a person in a cou costume. |
N |
An actor's or performer's costume is the set of clothes they wear while they are performing. |
Arts |
Godlike_Bright |
2015.07.23 10:07
|
| 1427 |
|
slaughter |
5
|
For the past 15 years I have designed chute systems for handling cattle in slaughter plants. |
N |
The killing of animals for their meat, or the killing of large numbers of animals in a cruel manner; the killing of large numbers of peopl |
Arts |
Lizzzzzzz |
2015.07.23 10:07
|
| 1428 |
|
associated |
2
|
Abrupt motion may be associated with a predator leaping onto its prey. |
ADJ |
Related to or accompanying |
Arts |
WeidongZhang |
2015.07.23 10:06
|
| 1429 |
|
subside |
6
|
They may be intense while I am experiencing them but will subside like an afternoon thunderstorm. |
V |
To become less strong, or (of an activity or disagreement) to become less violent |
Arts |
Lizzzzzzz |
2015.07.23 10:06
|
| 1430 |
|
stalk |
5
|
A curled- up rug, or a book that is crooked on the shelf, causes the same fear as being stalked by a predator. |
V |
To follow an animal or person as closely as possiblewithout being seen or heard to walk in an angry or proud way - |
Arts |
YNW |
2015.07.23 10:05
|
| 1431 |
|
autism |
8
|
My life as a person with autism is like being another species |
N |
an illness that starts in young children and causes behavior that is unusually centered on the self while limiting development of social and communication skills |
Arts |
Fatoo |
2015.07.23 10:05
|
| 1432 |
|
tolerate |
4
|
A light touch sets off a flight reaction, and my oversensitive nerve ending do not tolerate hugging. |
V |
To bear something unpleasant ot annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties. |
Comm |
A_Rena |
2015.07.23 10:04
|
| 1433 |
|
deprive |
4
|
They cannot deprive people of that basic right. |
V |
prevent sb from having or using something |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 10:04
|
| 1434 |
|
perspective |
3
|
It is weasy to for me to see things from the animals' perspective. |
N |
a particular way of viewing things that depends on one's experience and personality |
Comm |
A_Janice |
2015.07.23 10:04
|
| 1435 |
|
wary |
5
|
Our parents always remind us that we should be wary of doing your job. |
ADJ |
careful because you do not completely trust someone or something or are not certain about what you should do |
Arts |
Sharon |
2015.07.23 10:03
|
| 1436 |
|
oral |
3
|
I have observed that these oral thinkers are more like to deny animals' thought. |
ADJ |
You use oral to indicate that something is expressed in speech rather than in writing or action. |
Arts |
Godlike_Bright |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
| 1437 |
|
wary |
5
|
Our parents always remind us that we should be wary of doing your job. |
N |
careful because you do not completely trust someone or something or are not certain about what you should do |
Arts |
Sharon |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
| 1438 |
|
videotape |
?
|
All my thoughts are full-color motion pictures, running like a videotape in my imagination. |
N |
Videotape is magenetic tape that is used to record mobing pictures and sounds to be shown im television. |
Arts |
Godlike_Bright |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
| 1439 |
|
obvious |
1
|
It was always obvious to me that cattle and other animals also think in pictures |
ADJ |
easily seen, recognized, or understood |
Arts |
Fatoo |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
| 1440 |
|
puzzlement |
3
|
She frowned in puzzlement. |
N |
Cause to feel confused because they cannot understand something |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
| 1441 |
|
rug |
4
|
A curled-up rug, or a book that is crooked on the shelf, causes the same fear as being stalked by a predator. |
N |
A shaped piece of thick cloth for covering part of a floor |
Arts |
YNW |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
| 1442 |
|
squabbling |
8
|
The children were squabbling over the remote cotroal for the television. |
ADJ |
A noisy quarrel something trivial. |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 10:01
|
| 1443 |
|
straightforward |
4
|
If he became a straightforward person, he would feel more happiness than now. |
ADJ |
easy to understand; clear; honest and without unnecessary politeness |
Arts |
Sharon |
2015.07.23 10:00
|
| 1444 |
|
dispute |
3
|
The neighbors had a violent dispute about on the noise. |
N |
an argument or a disagreement between two people, groups or countries. |
Comm |
aejin |
2015.07.23 09:59
|
| 1445 |
|
muffling |
6
|
Solid sides on chutes prevent them from seeing people up head, and muffling devices lessen the shrill sounds that alarm them. |
V |
He is muffling and I really do not know what happened on him. |
Arts |
YNW |
2015.07.23 09:57
|
| 1446 |
|
skeptical |
4
|
Tom is very skeptical about the science |
ADJ |
A person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief |
Arts |
Myungsuk |
2015.07.23 09:57
|
| 1447 |
|
accountable |
3
|
Schools are held accountable for their test results |
ADJ |
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 09:56
|
| 1448 |
|
authority |
3
|
My husband and I vested my first child with authority for controling her pocket money. |
N |
the power to give orders to people |
Comm |
aejin |
2015.07.23 09:56
|
| 1449 |
|
repulsed |
9
|
People are repulsed by the sight in the wild. |
V |
to push someone or something back or away, esp. to successfully stop an attack/If something repulses you, it causes you to have a strong fee |
Arts |
YNW |
2015.07.23 09:56
|
| 1450 |
|
pounce |
8
|
The bear is going to pounce when they feel unconfortable. |
N |
To attack suddenly, esp. by jumping or flying down to catch or take hold of something or someone. |
Arts |
Myungsuk |
2015.07.23 09:55
|
| 1451 |
|
autistic |
8
|
Fear is the dominant emotion in both autistic people and animal such as deer, cattle, and horses. |
ADJ |
An illness that starts in young children and causes behavior that is unusually centered on the self while limiting development of social an |
Arts |
YNW |
2015.07.23 09:54
|
| 1452 |
|
impartial |
6
|
when the kids fight with each other, the parents must remain impartial |
ADJ |
not supporting on person or group more than another |
Comm |
aejin |
2015.07.23 09:54
|
| 1453 |
|
distress |
4
|
The students were in distress |
N |
Great mental or physical suffering such as extreme anxiety sadness or pain or the state of being in danger or urgent need |
Arts |
Myungsuk |
2015.07.23 09:53
|
| 1454 |
|
escalation |
5
|
The American people do not support escalation |
N |
A rapid increase;a rise |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 09:52
|
| 1455 |
|
intervention |
3
|
I think that it was a helpful intervention for them |
N |
action taken to improve or help a situation |
Comm |
aejin |
2015.07.23 09:52
|
| 1456 |
|
squabbling |
8
|
my kids were squabbling over what to watch the movie |
ADJ |
noisy argument about something that is not very important |
Comm |
aejin |
2015.07.23 09:50
|
| 1457 |
|
subside |
6
|
My anger rapidly subsided |
V |
(of a condition) to become less strong |
Arts |
Myungsuk |
2015.07.23 09:49
|
| 1458 |
|
autism |
8
|
I have tried to understand a person with autism |
N |
an illness that starts in young children and causes behaviour that is unusally centered on the self |
Arts |
Myungsuk |
2015.07.23 09:48
|
| 1459 |
|
feasibility |
5
|
The feasibility study was conducted to discover any good reasons for using tablets in the classroom. |
N |
possibility and likelihood of being successful |
Arts |
aejin |
2015.07.23 09:17
|
| 1460 |
|
beauteous |
1
|
The morning sky was beauteous to say the least |
ADJ |
AN emphatic form for the word 'beautiful' |
Arts |
tom |
2015.07.13 16:14
|
| 1461 |
|
examine |
2
|
The detective examined the evidence carefully and found a fingerprint. |
V |
to look at something closely |
Econ |
Fey_Laffitte |
2015.06.17 16:45
|
| 1462 |
|
academic |
3
|
New schools were rising, but with this went a harsh proclamation any academic degree earned during Batista's regime was invalid |
ADJ |
relating to education, especially at college or university level |
Arts |
Peter_J |
2015.06.09 20:56
|
| 1463 |
|
reside |
3
|
I was careful to keep my feet, the seat of the least worthy spirits, from pointing at anyone's head, where the worthiest spirits reside. |
V |
to live |
Arts |
Anita_Fan |
2015.06.09 20:53
|
| 1464 |
|
protocol |
4
|
The army leaders threatened to form a new military government if the parties failed to sign an eight point protocol agreeing on Gen. |
N |
the customs, rules |
Arts |
Anita_Fan |
2015.06.09 20:51
|
| 1467 |
|
amend |
3
|
Some members of the two industry groups want to amend their codes on grounds that otherwise they will suffer unfairly from non-code competitors. |
V |
To modify or change |
Arts |
Peter_J |
2015.06.09 20:37
|
| 1468 |
|
altruistic |
10
|
Were his motives entirely altruistic? |
ADJ |
This kind of behaviour shows that you care about and will help other people, even though this brings no advantage for yourself. |
Arts |
Anita_Fan |
2015.06.09 20:00
|
| 1469 |
|
occipital |
14
|
The occipital lobe is one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain of mammals. |
ADJ |
of or relating to the back of the head or skull |
Arts |
Heather |
2015.05.28 09:07
|
| 1470 |
|
octopus |
9
|
the octopus has 8 arms |
N |
an animal living in the sea having 8 arms. It was believed to spread ink. |
Arts |
ulas |
2015.05.28 02:50
|
| 1471 |
|
incessant |
8
|
incessant rain, day after day |
ADJ |
continuing |
Arts |
Karen |
2015.05.22 12:16
|
| 1472 |
|
intransigent |
10
|
an intransigent attitude |
ADJ |
stubborn; unwilling to change your ideas or behaviour in a way that seems unreasonable |
Arts |
Karen |
2015.05.21 12:27
|
| 1473 |
|
undaunted |
5
|
Undaunted by history, modern Americans did not hesitate to coo and gasp over the tiny sleeping bundle that emerged (...). |
N |
not discouraged; |
Arts |
eli_ |
2015.05.14 14:05
|
| 1474 |
|
garish |
10
|
Many of the rugs are too garish for my taste. |
ADJ |
very brightly coloured in a way that is unpleasant to look at |
Arts |
Karen |
2015.05.08 15:47
|
| 1475 |
|
subsidiary |
4
|
He was able to do it through its Hong Kong subsidiary |
N |
A company that is owned by a larger company |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:47
|
| 1476 |
|
packaging |
1
|
Australia made profits because of their plain packaging laws |
N |
The activity of putting products into containers so that they can be sold in shops |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:44
|
| 1477 |
|
treaty |
3
|
He had no difficulty in persuading parliament to approve the treaty. |
N |
An official written agreement between two or more countries. When national leaders negotiate a treaty, they discuss it before reaching agree |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:33
|
| 1478 |
|
sue |
?
|
Businesses may sue if one country does something to impact profits |
V |
To make a legal claim against someone, usually to get money from them because they have done something bad to you. |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:31
|
| 1479 |
|
infringe |
6
|
Making an unauthorized copy of the article infringes copyright. - |
V |
To break a law, rule, or agreement |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:29
|
| 1480 |
|
settlement |
1
|
They are negotiating a peace settlement |
N |
A formal agreement that ends a disagreement |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:26
|
| 1481 |
|
loan |
2
|
Student loans |
N |
something lent, esp. a sum of money lent at interest |
Arts |
celinenguyen |
2015.05.01 09:10
|
| 1482 |
|
tuition |
6
|
'the actual tuition that students are facing' |
N |
the charge or fee for instruction |
Arts |
lauremeunier |
2015.04.30 11:10
|
| 1483 |
|
rate |
1
|
interest rates |
N |
the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of counting |
Arts |
lauremeunier |
2015.04.30 11:08
|
| 1484 |
|
trick |
2
|
'The trick is to find a way to reduce college costs' |
N |
a clever action, as to solve a problem |
Arts |
lauremeunier |
2015.04.30 11:05
|
| 1485 |
|
home_mortgages |
?
|
I needed a home_mortgages because I could afford buying my house |
N |
a legal agreement in which you borrow money from a bank in order to buy a house. You pay back your mortgage by making monthly payments |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2015.04.30 08:48
|
| 1486 |
|
owe |
2
|
That's second only to what consumers owe on home mortgages |
V |
if you owe someone money, you have to give them a particular amount of money because you have bought something from them or have borrowed money from them. Money that you owe is called a debt |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2015.04.30 08:44
|
| 1487 |
|
accounts_for |
2
|
In now accounts_for 8.8% of all consumer debt |
V |
to be the reason why something exists or happens |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2015.04.30 08:42
|
| 1488 |
|
tripled |
5
|
Student debt tripled to $ trillion last year |
V |
to increase something so that it is three times bigger than before |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2015.04.30 08:38
|
| 1491 |
|
authority |
3
|
The leader must be a person of authority. |
N |
the power or right to give orders or make decisions |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 19:10
|
| 1492 |
|
legislation |
3
|
Legislation is not in the President's power. |
N |
the act of making or enacting laws |
Law |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 19:08
|
| 1493 |
|
inadequate |
3
|
Inadequate food can stunt a child's development. |
ADJ |
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 19:06
|
| 1494 |
|
preferable |
2
|
Cold food would be preferable in this heat. |
ADJ |
more desirable than another |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 19:04
|
| 1495 |
|
phenomenon |
3
|
The employment problem tends to be a city phenomenon. |
N |
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 19:01
|
| 1496 |
|
offence |
3
|
She behave herself so as not to give offence to others. |
N |
Act or cause of upsetting or annoying somebody |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 18:58
|
| 1497 |
|
arrangement |
1
|
There was an arrangement of books in the window. |
N |
the thing arranged or agreed to |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 18:53
|
| 1498 |
|
organ |
3
|
A distinct bodily mass or organ having a specific function. |
N |
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 18:51
|
| 1499 |
|
prohibit |
3
|
Many firms prohibit smoking in their shops. |
V |
command against |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.04.16 18:48
|
| 1500 |
|
intransigent |
10
|
I detest her because she is so intransigent person. |
ADJ |
Refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 15:30
|
| 1501 |
|
hackneyed |
14
|
So many hackneyed jokes I heard today. |
ADJ |
Not interesting, funny, etc., because of being used too often : not fresh or original |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 15:25
|
| 1502 |
|
fallacious |
8
|
She invited me to a pub on the fallacious assumption that I drink. |
ADJ |
containing a fallacy; logically unsound |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 15:19
|
| 1503 |
|
decried |
10
|
She decried the way he treats her. |
V |
To express strong disapproval. |
Law |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 15:15
|
| 1504 |
|
zero |
1
|
Suggest me a restaurant since I have zero cooking skills. |
ADJ |
having no measurable quantity or magnitude; not any. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 14:57
|
| 1505 |
|
pump |
2
|
Hearts work as blood pump in our bodies. |
N |
A machine for raising, driving, exhausting, or compressing fluids by means of a piston, plunger, or set of rotating vanes. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 14:44
|
| 1506 |
|
wine |
1
|
Drinking wine caused his liver to be damaged. |
N |
the fermented juice of grapes, made in many varieties, such as red, white, sweet, dry, still, and sparkling. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 14:39
|
| 1507 |
|
upset |
2
|
I am upset by her, because she is rude. |
ADJ |
Emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 14:31
|
| 1508 |
|
workload |
?
|
The workload is not insignificant for some people. |
N |
work that a person is expected to do in a specified time |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:48
|
| 1509 |
|
infrared |
7
|
infrared radiation is not harmful. |
N |
the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:44
|
| 1510 |
|
metabolism |
6
|
All living need a process of metabolism |
N |
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:41
|
| 1511 |
|
monitor |
3
|
We selected her as our monitor. |
N |
someone who supervises (an examination) |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:38
|
| 1512 |
|
idiom |
7
|
People use a lot of idiom in daily life. |
N |
a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:35
|
| 1513 |
|
plague |
4
|
Diseases that plague mankind. |
N |
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:32
|
| 1514 |
|
portray |
4
|
What was it like to see someone portray you? |
N |
represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or Vally |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:23
|
| 1515 |
|
aid |
2
|
He gives aid to poor people |
N |
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:21
|
| 1516 |
|
incubator |
6
|
The incubator provides some interesting projects that might come to fruition in the near future. |
N |
apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.04.16 11:18
|
| 1517 |
|
arrogant |
4
|
I don't like her since she's an arrogant girl. |
ADJ |
characterized by or proceeding from arrogance, or a sense of superiority, self-importance, or entitlement |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.04.16 04:30
|
| 1518 |
|
predator |
4
|
For the sheep, wolfs are predator. |
N |
any carnivorous animal |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:28
|
| 1519 |
|
egocentric |
12
|
Often an egocentric person will not be welcomed by others. |
ADJ |
Having/regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:27
|
| 1520 |
|
reveal |
3
|
This report reveals the biggest problem of this company. |
V |
to make known; disclose; divulge: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:26
|
| 1521 |
|
deficit |
3
|
This company has a huge amount of deficit. |
N |
a lack or shortage; deficiency. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:25
|
| 1522 |
|
latter |
3
|
Is the person pretending to be a beggar or truly need help? More likely the latter. |
ADJ |
being the second mentioned of two |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:25
|
| 1523 |
|
conjure |
6
|
The girl conjured up herself as Cinderella. |
V |
to affect or influence by or as if by invocation or spell. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:24
|
| 1524 |
|
wary |
5
|
His son open a slice of the door with a wary facial expression. |
ADJ |
watchful; being on one's guard against danger. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.14 18:23
|
| 1525 |
|
humiliation |
4
|
After she felt bitter humiliation, she never came again. |
N |
the action to make somebody feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:26
|
| 1526 |
|
greedy |
4
|
He is casting greedy eyes on the lady. |
ADJ |
wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:25
|
| 1527 |
|
peasant |
3
|
One of my friends was born into a peasant family in Jejudo. |
N |
a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:24
|
| 1528 |
|
impromptu |
9
|
He made an impromptu offer during the meeting. |
ADJ |
done without preparation or planning |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:23
|
| 1529 |
|
contradict |
3
|
I thought he always contradict himself whenever he said. |
V |
to be so different from each other that one of them must be wrong |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:22
|
| 1530 |
|
paralyze |
5
|
After brain shock, he was paralyzed on one side. |
V |
to make somebody unable to feel or move all or part of their body |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:21
|
| 1531 |
|
excerpt |
7
|
This part was an excerpt from a scientific journal. |
N |
a short piece of writing, music, film, etc. taken from a longer whole |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:20
|
| 1532 |
|
deaf |
4
|
My opinion has fall on deaf ears since I arrived here. |
ADJ |
unable to hear anything or unable to hear very well |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:19
|
| 1533 |
|
abruptly |
4
|
The titanic truck turned back abruptly, so I had to stop suddenly. |
Adv |
suddenly |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.04.14 12:18
|
| 1534 |
|
herbicide |
9
|
The farmers are spraying herbicide on their field. |
N |
technical a substance used to kill unwanted plants |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:30
|
| 1535 |
|
toxic |
4
|
Don’t eat it, it’s toxic! |
ADJ |
containing poison; poisonous |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:29
|
| 1536 |
|
ammunition |
5
|
In the debate, both they have a lot of ammunition against each other. |
N |
a supply of bullets, etc. to be fired from guns. / information that can be used against another person in an argument |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:28
|
| 1537 |
|
formidable |
5
|
They are afraid of the person who looks formidable. |
ADJ |
if people, things or situations, are formidable, you feel fear and/or respect for them, because they are impressive or powerful, or because |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:27
|
| 1538 |
|
vulgar |
7
|
We should avoid vulgar language whenever we speak. |
ADJ |
not having or showing good taste; not polite, elegant or well behaved |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:27
|
| 1539 |
|
spectacle |
4
|
He told me he would never forget the spectacle he had seen in the zoo. |
N |
a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:25
|
| 1540 |
|
colossal |
8
|
Being such a colossal corporation, Disney has a lot of employees. |
ADJ |
extremely large |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:22
|
| 1541 |
|
epic |
5
|
There is an epic temple in the mountain. |
ADJ |
very great and impressive |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:22
|
| 1542 |
|
trap |
2
|
The hunter has set a trap for the dragon that has commited all sorts of crimes. |
N |
a clever plan designed to trick sb, either by capturing them or by making them do or say sth that they did not mean to do or say |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:20
|
| 1543 |
|
epic |
5
|
There is an epic temple in the mountain. |
N |
very great and impressive |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:16
|
| 1544 |
|
colossal |
8
|
Being such a colossal corporation, Disney has a lot of employees. |
N |
extremely large |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.04.14 09:13
|
| 1545 |
|
spectator |
5
|
the stands were packed with spectators. |
N |
(c) someone who watches a public activity or event, especially a sports event. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 21:01
|
| 1546 |
|
convert |
3
|
the hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. |
V |
(t) to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:59
|
| 1547 |
|
morality |
3
|
standards of morality seem to be dropping. |
N |
(u) principles concerning right and wrong or good and bad behavior. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:58
|
| 1548 |
|
prosperity |
3
|
the country is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity. |
N |
(u) the state of being successful especially financially. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:54
|
| 1549 |
|
bribe |
5
|
They bribed the guards with cigarettes. |
V |
(t) to give somebody money or something valuable in order to persuade them to help you, expecially by doing something dishonest. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:52
|
| 1550 |
|
sabotage |
7
|
it was an act of military sabotage. |
N |
(u) The act of doing deliberate damage to equipment, transpot, machines, etc. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:50
|
| 1551 |
|
distinction |
3
|
Philosophers did not use to make a distinction between arts and science. |
N |
(C) difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:49
|
| 1552 |
|
attempt |
2
|
his first attempt resulted in a failure. |
N |
(c) An effort to do something |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:48
|
| 1553 |
|
appreciate |
2
|
A musician can appreciate the small differences in shounds. |
V |
(vt) to understand the true nature of a situation, and realize why it is important or serious |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.04.13 20:46
|
| 1554 |
|
devious |
9
|
He is very devious person because usually what he said is not what he usually did. |
ADJ |
dishonest and clever |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.13 00:12
|
| 1555 |
|
threshold |
4
|
The threshold of the university is very strict. |
N |
a limit at which an arrangement changes |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.13 00:08
|
| 1556 |
|
malign |
6
|
Because having jealousy, we somethings will malign others. |
V |
to say unpleasant things about someone, usually unfairly |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.13 00:06
|
| 1557 |
|
erratic |
7
|
My brother has a very erratic live style. |
ADJ |
changing ofter or not following a regular pattern so that it is difficult to know what will happen next |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.13 00:02
|
| 1558 |
|
authentic |
4
|
A authentic diamond can bear the cruelness of time. |
ADJ |
real, not false or copied |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.13 00:00
|
| 1559 |
|
hallmark |
7
|
The bottom of every piece of china has a hallmark to make sure whether it is true or not. |
N |
a typical feature |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.12 23:55
|
| 1560 |
|
finish |
1
|
We finished dinner at about 9 o'clock |
V |
to bring or come to an end or to completion |
Arts |
z_class |
2015.04.09 06:13
|
| 1561 |
|
cat |
1
|
the girl hits the cat |
N |
an animal |
Arts |
0000SCIsa |
2015.04.09 06:06
|
| 1562 |
|
shudder |
5
|
He was shudder while standing in the elevator. |
N |
a quick uncontrolled shaking movement |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.04 16:41
|
| 1563 |
|
candid |
7
|
If you have a candid friend, your life will become easy. |
ADJ |
honest and direct, even when the truth is not pleasant |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.04 16:28
|
| 1564 |
|
allege |
3
|
She alleged that she is the only witness in that murder. |
V |
to say that something is true or that someone has done something wrong or illegal even though this has not been proved |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.04.04 16:26
|
| 1565 |
|
cat |
1
|
The cats were kept next to the bears at the zoo |
N |
a small, furry, carnivorous animal often kept as a pet: - Our cats like to play with string. |
Arts |
0000SCIsa |
2015.04.03 14:36
|
| 1566 |
|
swiftly |
4
|
They will swiftly leave you behind by the nuts. |
ADJ |
moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.04.02 16:31
|
| 1567 |
|
drought |
5
|
Because there are three big lakes in this area, there is no guarantee against drought. |
N |
a period of dry weather, especially a long one that is injurious to crops |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.30 22:51
|
| 1568 |
|
infringe |
6
|
Making an unauthorized copy of the article infringes copyright. |
N |
To break a law, rule, or agreement |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.03.28 07:30
|
| 1569 |
|
bonfire |
7
|
They celebrated the event by holding parades, lightning bonfires and setting off fireworks. |
N |
A large fire built outside for burning waste. People also have bonfires at parties or celebrations. |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.03.28 07:13
|
| 1570 |
|
intent |
2
|
The rebels are obviously intent on keeping up the pressure. - - |
N |
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.26 23:45
|
| 1571 |
|
invasive |
8
|
Invasive species broke the balance of the local ecosystem. |
ADJ |
characterized by or involving invasion; offensive: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.26 22:30
|
| 1572 |
|
domestication |
8
|
I don't think domestication is a good thing for wild animal. |
N |
- - to convert (animals, plants, etc.) to domestic uses; tame. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.26 22:26
|
| 1573 |
|
liminal |
14
|
This is a liminal zone, |
ADJ |
of, relating to, or situated at the limen. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.26 22:07
|
| 1574 |
|
shift |
2
|
The technician will come in order to shift the cable away. |
V |
Move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.26 20:03
|
| 1575 |
|
restricted |
3
|
Normal people have restricted access to the White House. |
ADJ |
Limited in extent, number, scope, or action |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.26 19:58
|
| 1576 |
|
theories |
3
|
Students have learned a lot of the mathematical theories. |
N |
Theory is a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.26 19:49
|
| 1577 |
|
curriculum |
3
|
Dr. Smith has spent ten years developing new education curriculum |
N |
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.26 19:44
|
| 1578 |
|
develop |
2
|
Students have developed their listening skills. |
V |
Grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.26 19:40
|
| 1579 |
|
intelligence |
3
|
Students have improved their intelligence during the program. |
N |
the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.26 19:36
|
| 1580 |
|
comprehend |
4
|
I can't comprehend the reason why my friend do that kind of things. |
V |
get the meaning of something |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.26 18:39
|
| 1581 |
|
punctual |
10
|
The bus in the town is never punctual. |
ADJ |
directly and without evasion; not roundabout |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.26 18:31
|
| 1582 |
|
squarely |
1
|
The boss dealt squarely with his staffs. |
Adv |
directly and without evasion; not roundabout |
Law |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.26 18:18
|
| 1583 |
|
inflexible |
3
|
That scientist is inflexible in his own opinion. |
N |
incapable of change |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.26 18:08
|
| 1584 |
|
grant |
2
|
He didn't grant the mistake he made. |
V |
be willing to concede |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.26 18:01
|
| 1585 |
|
erroneous |
7
|
She let us the erroneous conclusion, so we are in the big problem. |
ADJ |
not correct; based on wrong information |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:35
|
| 1586 |
|
errant |
6
|
I think he has an errant map and he is supposed to be very confused. |
ADJ |
doing something that is wrong; not behaving in an acceptable way |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:33
|
| 1587 |
|
compartmentalized |
5
|
This system is totally compartmentalized in order to build up security. |
ADJ |
to separate into specific categories |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:24
|
| 1588 |
|
avert |
6
|
Even though it is difficult to avert natural disaster, we need to try as possible as we can. |
V |
to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:23
|
| 1589 |
|
threshold |
4
|
I thought I was in the threshold of a second life when I arrived in Canada. |
N |
the point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:23
|
| 1590 |
|
fanciful |
2
|
Her dress is fantastic as if it came from a fanciful world. |
ADJ |
based on imagination and not facts or reason |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:20
|
| 1591 |
|
herald |
5
|
You should herald a new project to your team members. |
V |
to be sign that something is going to happen |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.26 14:18
|
| 1593 |
|
reputable |
8
|
As a actor, having a good reputable is very important. |
ADJ |
generally considered to be honest and reliable |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.25 17:12
|
| 1594 |
|
misleading |
1
|
' Do not let this guy misleading you into a wrong way' mu mom said to me. |
N |
to make someone to believe something that is incorrect to not true |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.25 17:11
|
| 1595 |
|
manipulation |
3
|
He can obtain many supporting by clever manipulation. |
N |
behaviour that influence someone or controls something in a clever or dishonest way. |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.25 17:10
|
| 1596 |
|
mainstream |
?
|
He wanted to present the mainstream of American culture, but I didn't get any useful information. |
N |
the principal or dominant course, tendency, or trend: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.25 01:05
|
| 1597 |
|
mainstream |
?
|
He wanted to present the mainstream of American culture, but I didn't get any useful information. |
N |
the principal or dominant course, tendency, or trend: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.25 01:05
|
| 1598 |
|
potentially |
3
|
Her mother said the pollen may potentially be the source of her allergy. |
Adv |
possibly but not yet actually: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.25 01:03
|
| 1599 |
|
safari |
8
|
He needs a safari to satisfy his family needs. |
N |
a journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation, especially in eastern Africa. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.25 00:59
|
| 1600 |
|
minority |
2
|
The nationality of the minority groups in that country is still at issue. |
N |
a group of people who differ racially or politically from a large group of which it is a part |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.24 09:25
|
| 1601 |
|
commerce |
2
|
Our country has grown rich because of its commerce with other nations. |
N |
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) |
Comm |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.24 09:16
|
| 1602 |
|
interact |
3
|
Teachers should interact with students more frequently in the class. |
V |
act together to towards others or with others |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.24 09:11
|
| 1603 |
|
euthanasia |
9
|
Euthanasia is a hot debate. |
N |
mercy-killing |
Arts |
yske |
2015.03.23 23:31
|
| 1604 |
|
hinder |
5
|
You can help or hinder who you want. |
V |
(vt)to stop someone or something from making progress or developing |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.23 21:18
|
| 1605 |
|
consistent |
3
|
He is not consistent in his action. |
ADJ |
not changing in behaviour, attitudes, or qualities |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.23 21:13
|
| 1606 |
|
apposition |
16
|
This N is in apposition to the foregoing. |
N |
N-(U) - the relationship between two N phrases that are used in the same way and refer to the same person or thing. |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.23 21:07
|
| 1607 |
|
daring |
2
|
I like daring men |
ADJ |
adventurous courage; boldness |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 21:34
|
| 1608 |
|
boast |
4
|
I don't like him because he always boast of his life |
V |
to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself. |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 21:07
|
| 1609 |
|
blame |
2
|
I never blame him for my mistakes |
V |
to hold responsible; find fault with; censure |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 21:03
|
| 1610 |
|
bend |
2
|
she always bends her decisions |
V |
to direct or turn in a particular direction |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:51
|
| 1611 |
|
host |
3
|
Be the host is too much work |
N |
a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:43
|
| 1612 |
|
bill |
1
|
I already paid the Gym bill last month. |
N |
a statement of money owed for goods or services supplied |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:33
|
| 1613 |
|
purchase |
2
|
I purchased a lot of clothes last week with my friends in Paris |
V |
to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy. |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:25
|
| 1614 |
|
tuition |
6
|
I'm going to pay my tuition next week |
N |
the charge or fee for instruction, as at a private school or a college or university: |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:19
|
| 1615 |
|
leap |
2
|
she always leap over us when you come home |
V |
to spring through the air from one point or position to another; jump |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:15
|
| 1616 |
|
leap |
2
|
she leap over us when you came |
V |
to spring through the air from one point or position to another; jump |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.21 20:12
|
| 1617 |
|
warranty |
6
|
If you buy the insurance, you can be given 3 years warranty. |
N |
a company's written promise to repair or replace a product you buy from them if it breaks or dose not work |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.20 22:34
|
| 1618 |
|
submissive |
10
|
Whatever my mom says to me, I am totally submissive. |
ADJ |
willing to do other people tell you to do without arguing |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.20 22:29
|
| 1619 |
|
decent |
2
|
The new CEO is an educated, amiable, and decent man. |
ADJ |
behaving towards other people in an honest, fair, and nice way |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.19 15:23
|
| 1620 |
|
perspective |
3
|
It isn't possible to answer this question from my perspective. |
N |
(N-c)a way of thinking about something |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.19 15:23
|
| 1621 |
|
misconception |
7
|
This misconception is far from the truth. |
N |
a wrong belief or opinion as a result of not understanding something |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.19 15:15
|
| 1622 |
|
inventory |
5
|
The security asked an inventory of the exhibition for investigating. |
N |
a written list of all the objects, furniture, etc. in a particular building |
Comm |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:34
|
| 1623 |
|
vending_machine |
?
|
Can you see the guy who stands by the vending_machine? |
N |
a machine from which you can buy cigarettes, drinks, etc. by putting coins into it |
Comm |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:31
|
| 1624 |
|
inherent |
4
|
Conflicts are inherent in human's history. |
ADJ |
that is a basic or permanent part of sb/sth and that cannot be removed |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:28
|
| 1625 |
|
threshould |
4
|
They famers who had been got new lands were on the threshould of their new lives. |
N |
the point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:26
|
| 1626 |
|
nirvana |
13
|
Most people who believe Buddism desire nirvana. |
N |
the state of peace and happiness that a person chieves after giving up all personal desires. |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:23
|
| 1627 |
|
avalanche |
7
|
Before the avalanche, all of the tourists were informed. |
N |
a mass of snow, ice and rock that falls down the side of a mountain |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:20
|
| 1628 |
|
hose |
6
|
I'm going to buy a hose for watering the garden. |
N |
a long tube made of rubber, plastic, etc., used for putting water onto fires, gardens, etc. |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:18
|
| 1629 |
|
simultaneous |
3
|
There was another simultaneous traffic accident on the road. |
ADJ |
happening or done at the same time as sth else |
Arts |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.19 13:17
|
| 1630 |
|
polymerize |
6
|
Through a five minutes reaction, all the cells polymerized together. |
V |
to react or cause to react to form a polymer |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.18 23:48
|
| 1631 |
|
ultimate |
3
|
Lhasa is his ultimate destination in his journey. |
ADJ |
last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.18 23:36
|
| 1632 |
|
vestige |
9
|
This is the only vestige of the old city. |
N |
an indication that something has been present. |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:37
|
| 1633 |
|
kin |
4
|
My kin is going to visit my hometown. |
N |
relatives, a person having kinshio with another or others. |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:28
|
| 1634 |
|
plague |
4
|
The city in under threat from a plague of rats. |
N |
dangerous disease. |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:26
|
| 1635 |
|
audit |
3
|
She audit the account by herself. |
N |
an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:25
|
| 1636 |
|
digression |
10
|
Let me just finish this digression. |
N |
a message that departs from the main subject. |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:23
|
| 1637 |
|
accredited |
6
|
This program is fully accredited by the Design commity |
V |
given official approval to act. |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:21
|
| 1638 |
|
curriculum |
3
|
Where do you find your curriculum? |
N |
an integrated course of academic studies |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.18 14:18
|
| 1639 |
|
devoted |
3
|
When you love your career you will devoted your whole energy into it. |
ADJ |
loving something or someone very much |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.16 23:21
|
| 1640 |
|
devoted |
3
|
When you love your career you will devoted your whole energy into it. |
ADJ |
loving something or someone very much |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.16 23:06
|
| 1641 |
|
artificiality |
4
|
We should use artificiality leather instead of hurt animals. |
N |
made by people and used instead of something ntural |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.16 23:01
|
| 1642 |
|
substitute |
3
|
It will not work when you use violence as a substitute instead of dialogue. |
N |
something that is used instead of something else |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.16 22:59
|
| 1643 |
|
distress |
4
|
Although she had undergone three accidents during the last two days, she doesn't have any distress. |
N |
great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.15 13:40
|
| 1644 |
|
undergo |
3
|
The experience I had undergone thought me a great lesson. |
V |
to experience, endure, or sustain: to undergo a dramatic change of feelings |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.15 13:18
|
| 1645 |
|
extensive |
3
|
Some people haven't extensively described their private problems. |
ADJ |
having a large extent, area, scope, degree, etc; vast: extensive deserts, an extensive inheritance |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.15 13:11
|
| 1646 |
|
ceaseless |
3
|
ceaseless rain |
ADJ |
without stop, unending |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 13:01
|
| 1647 |
|
cue |
5
|
But that is exactly what Google Glass makes possible, without the cue of a cameraphone being produced |
N |
a clue, an indication |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:59
|
| 1648 |
|
fuss |
5
|
made a fuss over a little accident. |
N |
an excessive display of attention or activity: |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:50
|
| 1649 |
|
nod |
3
|
He nodded his head in approval |
V |
to make a slight, quick bending movement of the head, as in agreement, greeting, or command |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:49
|
| 1650 |
|
sidle |
10
|
Sidle up to him and then ask for a raise. |
V |
to move in a furtive or stealthy manner; edge along |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:47
|
| 1651 |
|
covertly |
7
|
They covertly observed Lauren, who was sitting between Ned and Algie at a nearby table. |
Adv |
secret |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:43
|
| 1652 |
|
snag |
6
|
Our plans hit a snag when our best player broke her leg |
N |
anything that gets in the way of progress: |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:37
|
| 1653 |
|
ubiquitous |
10
|
Earth's ubiquitous atmosphere. |
ADJ |
having or seeming to have the ability to be everywhere at once; omnipresent |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:29
|
| 1654 |
|
portend |
14
|
What do the polls portend for the election? |
V |
to give warning of; predict or foreshadow |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:27
|
| 1655 |
|
headset |
?
|
why don't you use the headset I got you? |
N |
a pair of headphones, esp with a microphone attached |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:11
|
| 1656 |
|
reveal |
3
|
This is the great secret that no one wants to reveal. |
V |
(Vt) to let something become known, for example a secret or information that was previously not known |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.14 11:21
|
| 1657 |
|
lag |
5
|
Even though my company has been developed, it still lags far behind many rival companies in using modern technology. |
V |
(Vi) to not be as successful or advanced as another person, organization, or group |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.14 11:15
|
| 1658 |
|
indicate |
2
|
Research indicates that group discussions are not working for some students. |
V |
(Vt) to show that something will happen, is true, or exists |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.14 11:03
|
| 1659 |
|
covet |
7
|
He covets his brother's laptop. She's been coveting the chance to have higher position in her company. |
V |
to want (something that you do not have) very much |
Arts |
0000SCJake |
2015.03.13 23:40
|
| 1660 |
|
lag |
5
|
He had no choice but to lag due to his injury. She didn't want to lag behind at school. - |
V |
to stay or fall behind |
Arts |
0000SCJake |
2015.03.13 23:32
|
| 1662 |
|
chamber |
3
|
Balance is controlled mainly by two things: information received through our eyes and the chambers in the inner ear. |
N |
compartment or enclosed space |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.12 20:06
|
| 1663 |
|
economy_of_scale |
?
|
large firms like monopoly can reduce their production cost through economy_of_scale |
N |
Reduction in cost per unit resulting from increased production, realized through operational efficiencies. |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 01:47
|
| 1664 |
|
monopoly |
4
|
The firms like Sinopec, PingAn Insurance, Citic are monopoly |
N |
A situation in which a single company owns all or nearly all of the market for a given type of product or service. - |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 01:32
|
| 1665 |
|
soft_landing |
?
|
Governor Zhou guarantees that China will have a soft_landing at the end of this year |
N |
The avoidance of both inflation and high interest rates as well as a recession as an economy slows its growth rate. - - |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:59
|
| 1666 |
|
recession |
3
|
The company fired 500 workers during the recession between 2008 and 2011 period. |
N |
A period of general economic decline; typically defined as a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters. - - |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:57
|
| 1667 |
|
inferior |
5
|
instant noodles is inferior good because when our income increases, we will buy ramen instead. |
N |
A good the demand for which falls as income rises. |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:50
|
| 1668 |
|
monetary_policy |
?
|
Governor Zhou said on tuesday that the central bank will take a cautious monetary_policy this year to control inflation. |
N |
The regulation of the money supply and interest rates by a central bank. |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:40
|
| 1669 |
|
equilibrium |
5
|
The equilibrium price of this function is 50,50 |
N |
The point where demand meets suppy |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:37
|
| 1670 |
|
dividend |
4
|
The dividend of Bank of China this year is only 8% |
N |
The payment declared by the company to its shareholders |
Comm |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:31
|
| 1671 |
|
tax_burden |
1
|
On the graph, tax_burden is usually a rectangle next to the dead weight loss |
N |
The amount of income, property, or sales tax levied on an individual or business. |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:28
|
| 1672 |
|
opportunity_cost |
2
|
the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen is called opportunity_cost |
N |
the opportunity_cost of a choice is the value of the best alternative forgone, in a situation in which a choice needs to be made between se |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:24
|
| 1673 |
|
market_demand |
?
|
take the derivative of market_demand with respect to price |
N |
It is simply the sum of individual quantities demanded at any given price |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:14
|
| 1674 |
|
pareto_efficiency |
?
|
The competitive equilibrium is pareto_efficiency |
N |
There is no way to make one party better off without making the other worse off |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.12 00:04
|
| 1675 |
|
isoquant |
3
|
Another way to describe the technological constraints facing a firm is - through the use of isoquants |
N |
An isoquant is the set of all possible - combinations of inputs 1 and 2 that are just sufficient to produce a given - amount of output. |
Econ |
Darren_Duong |
2015.03.11 23:59
|
| 1676 |
|
unity |
3
|
Do you know that E.U. stands for European unity? |
N |
the state of being in agreement and working together; the state of being joined together to form one unit |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 12:12
|
| 1677 |
|
cohesion |
7
|
I think the important issue is how to make the cohesion of classmates in this class. |
N |
the act or state of keeping together |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 12:08
|
| 1678 |
|
coherence |
7
|
I extremely feel bad now becasue I recognized my whole essay which I submitted yesterday lacked coherence. |
N |
the situation in which all the parts of sth fit together well |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 12:02
|
| 1679 |
|
auditory |
3
|
I prefer reading to listening because I'm not an auditory learners. |
ADJ |
connected with hearing |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 11:54
|
| 1680 |
|
therapeutic |
5
|
We hope to appear some therapeutic effects after his treatment. |
ADJ |
designed to help treat an illness |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 11:52
|
| 1681 |
|
terminology |
6
|
You don't need to learn a lot medical terminology unless you want to work in healthcare work place. |
N |
the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 11:43
|
| 1682 |
|
odour |
4
|
Ants can use odour organ to find their food which is deep under the soil. |
N |
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form |
Arts |
0000SCIsa |
2015.03.10 09:41
|
| 1683 |
|
individual |
2
|
Every person's Individual feeling are all different. |
ADJ |
1.considered separately from other people or things in the same group - 2.belonging to or intended for one person rather than a group |
Arts |
0000SCJay |
2015.03.10 09:37
|
| 1684 |
|
mother |
1
|
My mother was 32 when I was born. - |
N |
a female parent. |
Arts |
0000SCRenee |
2015.03.10 09:37
|
| 1685 |
|
motorcycle |
?
|
Most parents don't allow their kids to ride motorcycle because it's too dangerous. |
N |
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame. |
Arts |
0000SCHelen |
2015.03.10 09:36
|
| 1686 |
|
abdominal |
5
|
I have abdominal muscles. |
N |
the muscles of the abdomen |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.10 09:35
|
| 1687 |
|
brave |
2
|
I'm brave today |
ADJ |
possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance. |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.10 09:35
|
| 1688 |
|
protocol |
4
|
We need to sigh the contract or protocol before running a business together. |
N |
Rules determining the format; a code of correct conduct |
Arts |
0000SCCHARLES |
2015.03.10 09:35
|
| 1689 |
|
odour |
4
|
Ants can use odour organ to find their food which is deep under the soil. |
N |
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form |
Arts |
0000SCIsa |
2015.03.10 09:34
|
| 1690 |
|
embed |
5
|
He embeds a diamond in his masterpiece, which is an exquisite ring. |
V |
Fix or set securely or deeply. |
Arts |
000SC_Song |
2015.03.10 09:34
|
| 1691 |
|
obsession |
4
|
I am getting obsession on that girl who I met from internet even if I haven't met her. |
N |
an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone |
Arts |
0000SCLeoan |
2015.03.10 09:34
|
| 1692 |
|
jargon |
7
|
I don't like such as the technical jargon. |
N |
words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group of people, and are difficult for others to understand |
Arts |
0000SCNEO |
2015.03.10 09:34
|
| 1693 |
|
licence |
2
|
I got my driving licence last week |
N |
a legal document giving official permission to do something |
Law |
0000SCROWAA |
2015.03.10 09:33
|
| 1694 |
|
eliminate |
3
|
The professor told us that we had to eliminate all errors from our manuscript. |
V |
to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.10 09:33
|
| 1695 |
|
recession |
3
|
The recession is not expected to abate until year's end. |
N |
a period of reduced economic activity |
Econ |
0000SCJake |
2015.03.10 09:33
|
| 1696 |
|
brave |
2
|
I'm brave today |
ADJ |
possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance. |
Arts |
0000scMelissa |
2015.03.10 09:32
|
| 1697 |
|
diverse |
3
|
There are many people from diverse cultures in Canada |
Adv |
If a group or range of things is diverse, it is made up of a wide variety of things. |
Arts |
0000SCKevin |
2015.03.10 09:32
|
| 1698 |
|
demonstrate |
3
|
All the people on the road demonstrate for cutting the new tax. |
V |
take part in a public meeting or march, usually as a protest or to show support for sth |
Law |
0000SCMICHAEL |
2015.03.10 09:32
|
| 1699 |
|
eliminate |
3
|
The professor told us that we had to eliminate all errors from our manuscript. |
V |
to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed |
Arts |
0000SCHEEWON |
2015.03.10 09:31
|
| 1700 |
|
abandon |
3
|
Between 1931 and 1936 all nations abandoned the gold standard. |
V |
To leave completely and finally. |
Arts |
0000SCHoho |
2015.03.10 09:31
|
| 1701 |
|
abdominal |
5
|
I have abdominal muscles. |
N |
the muscles of the abdomen |
Arts |
0000SCChloe |
2015.03.10 09:28
|
| 1702 |
|
pros_and_cons |
?
|
We need to look at the pros_and_cons of each system. |
N |
The advantages and disadvantages of something |
Arts |
Jonathan |
2015.03.09 17:02
|
| 1703 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
... and decode the tremendous amounts of data... |
ADJ |
Very great in size, amount, or intensity |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:15
|
| 1704 |
|
embedded |
5
|
the participants were influenced by the embedded metaphor... |
V |
to fix or put (something) firmly into a surrounding mass: to embed stones in cement |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:11
|
| 1705 |
|
frilly |
8
|
but that is because metaphors studies aren't light or frilly and IARPA... |
ADJ |
something desirable but not essential |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:08
|
| 1706 |
|
solicitation |
6
|
... an open solicitation for researchers released last week. |
N |
to ask (someone) for something |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:06
|
| 1707 |
|
probe |
3
|
a unique effort within the government to probe how a people's language reveals their mindset. |
V |
to search into or question closely |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:04
|
| 1708 |
|
hyper |
12
|
The kids were all hyper after eating all the Easter Candy. |
V |
hy•per1 /'ha?p?/ - adj. [Informal.] - overexcited; - keyed up: - acting hyper after staying inside for five days. - overly concerned about something: |
Arts |
Jason |
2015.03.08 08:52
|
| 1709 |
|
abolish |
5
|
The government wanted to abolish slavery because it wanted to treat all people as equal. |
V |
to stop or remove a law or practice |
Law |
SCTania |
2015.03.06 14:39
|
| 1710 |
|
skill |
2
|
Social skills are important in conversations. |
N |
the knowledge or ability to do something well |
Arts |
christine_bou |
2015.02.26 03:31
|
| 1711 |
|
converse |
5
|
Children converse on social networks. |
V |
To engage in conversation. |
Arts |
christine_bou |
2015.02.26 03:28
|
| 1712 |
|
recurrence |
4
|
If you have a recurrence, talk to your doctor about getting a new biopsy before settling on treatment. |
N |
an occasion when something happens again |
Arts |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:12
|
| 1713 |
|
hazardous |
3
|
It is also “green, in the sense that it does not produce any hazardous waste. |
ADJ |
dangerous, especially to people’s health or safety |
Arts |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:11
|
| 1714 |
|
immoral |
6
|
Some say what he is doing is immoral. |
ADJ |
morally wrong |
Arts |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:09
|
| 1715 |
|
dissension |
12
|
If we enter a room where several people are angry and upset, we can feel that dissension even if nobody is saying anything right then. |
N |
strong disagreement about something, especially within a group of people |
Arts |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:08
|
| 1716 |
|
invasion |
3
|
This to me is an invasion of my space and time. |
N |
a situation in which a large number of people or things come to a place at the same time, especially in an annoying way |
Arts |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:06
|
| 1717 |
|
faulty |
2
|
We only have one used device, with the other set as faulty. |
N |
not working correctly or made correctly |
Arts |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:05
|
| 1718 |
|
judiciary |
5
|
Some of them had held positions in the judiciary or local government |
N |
the part of government that consists of all the judges and courts in a country. |
Law |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:03
|
| 1719 |
|
compensation |
3
|
Compensation system is a blank area of law in China. |
N |
money that someone receives because something bad has happened to them |
Law |
Eric_Huang |
2015.02.23 21:02
|
| 1720 |
|
compensation |
3
|
Compensation system is a blank area of law in China. |
N |
money that someone receives because something bad has happened to them |
Law |
xxx |
2015.02.23 21:00
|
| 1721 |
|
judiciary |
5
|
Patrick Leahy of Vermont, who chairs the Judiciary Committee that will conduct Sotomayor's confirmation hearing. |
N |
the part of government that consists of all the judges and courts in a country. |
Law |
xxx |
2015.02.23 20:58
|
| 1722 |
|
rumble |
5
|
The thunder rumbled in the distance. His stomach rumbled from hunger. |
V |
to make a deep, rolling and continuous sound, such as thunder: |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:47
|
| 1723 |
|
swirl |
5
|
The water swirled down the drain. |
V |
to move around or along with a whirling motion |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:46
|
| 1724 |
|
subside |
6
|
By dawn the storm had subsided. |
V |
to become quiet, less active, or less violent: |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:45
|
| 1725 |
|
shatter |
4
|
The glass shattered when it hit the floor. |
V |
to (cause to) be broken into pieces, as by a blow: |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:44
|
| 1726 |
|
scramble |
4
|
The boyscrambled quickly up the hill. |
V |
to climb using one's hands and feet, as up or down a hill: |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:43
|
| 1727 |
|
roar |
2
|
The crowd roared its approval. |
V |
to make a loud noise |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:42
|
| 1728 |
|
flee |
3
|
They tried to flee to a safe country. |
V |
to run away (from) |
Arts |
Genie |
2015.02.05 01:40
|
| 1729 |
|
flatten |
1
|
The bulldozer flattened the barn. |
V |
to (cause to) become flat: |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:39
|
| 1730 |
|
explode |
4
|
The terrorists exploded the bomb. |
V |
to (cause to) burst violently: |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:37
|
| 1731 |
|
demolish |
6
|
They are going to demolish the old apartment building where I grew up. |
ADJ |
to destroy or tear down (a building): - |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:36
|
| 1732 |
|
avoid |
2
|
A low-fat diet can help you avoid a heart attack |
V |
to keep away from |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:35
|
| 1733 |
|
bang |
2
|
The police banged on the door. - She banged the table with her fists |
V |
to strike violently or noisily; |
Arts |
Reda_MBJ |
2015.02.05 01:34
|
| 1734 |
|
savvy |
10
|
tech-savvy students |
ADJ |
shrewdly intelligent; canny |
Arts |
fanny |
2015.01.29 04:29
|
| 1735 |
|
supercilious |
14
|
The boss had adopted a supercilious attitude toward the workforce. |
ADJ |
Arrogant, haughty, looking down on (from raised [super] eyebrow [cilium]) |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.26 12:38
|
| 1736 |
|
puny |
10
|
His puny arms were nonetheless capable of mighty feats |
N |
Weak looking, skinny |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 18:01
|
| 1737 |
|
vertigo |
10
|
The climber had a sudden feeling of vertigo |
N |
Dizziness, imbalance, fear of falling |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 17:33
|
| 1738 |
|
slab |
5
|
They laid the carcass out on a slab |
N |
Flat stone or cement surface |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 17:16
|
| 1739 |
|
sterile |
5
|
This sterile discussion should end |
N |
Absolutely clean, to the point that nothing bad OR GOOD can grow |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 17:01
|
| 1740 |
|
slipper |
6
|
She had the smallest slipper at the prince's ball |
N |
A small shoe, often for going to bed |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 16:43
|
| 1741 |
|
slip |
1
|
He slipped on ice and broke his wrist |
N |
To fall through lack of the expected friction underfoot |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 13:50
|
| 1742 |
|
potter |
1
|
He likes to potter around in his garden shed on the weekend |
N |
Engage in small or inconsequential activities |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:24
|
| 1743 |
|
remote |
3
|
Pass me the remote - this program is terrible |
N |
Distance control of television or other device |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:17
|
| 1744 |
|
strident |
9
|
Are the protesters' voices becoming a touch strident? |
ADJ |
Screechy, grating, high-pitched |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:11
|
| 1745 |
|
scrumptious |
15
|
The MacDonald's burger looked totally scrumptious |
ADJ |
Delicious |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:07
|
| 1746 |
|
claustrophobic |
9
|
That small hotel room made me feel claustrophobic |
N |
Fear of small spaces |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:03
|
| 1747 |
|
serendipitous |
12
|
It was a serendipitous discovery |
N |
Characterized by happy luck without really trying (from serendipity) |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:00
|
| 1748 |
|
computational |
1
|
We discussed computational linguistics in class tonight. |
ADJ |
involving the calculation of answers, amounts, results |
Arts |
daisy |
2015.01.21 21:21
|
| 1749 |
|
megalomania |
13
|
Wearing a Napoleon hat reflected his growing megalomania |
N |
A false belief (mania) in his own greatness (mega) |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.16 16:42
|
| 1750 |
|
shorthand |
8
|
After learning some ways of shorthand, he can grab all the information completely in seconds. |
N |
a fast writing way that uses special signs to represent letters, words, phrases in a short time |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 10:55
|
| 1751 |
|
slack |
5
|
We can barely see tourists on the streets in the slack season. |
ADJ |
not tight, intense or not busy and having less business activity |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 10:55
|
| 1752 |
|
slippery |
7
|
Be aware of Jack, people say that he is slippery and selfish. |
ADJ |
cannot be trusted, have to be careful with and not reliable |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 10:55
|
| 1753 |
|
sector |
3
|
My best friend and I work in different sectors of this company. |
N |
a distinct area, part, section of an area or activity |
Econ |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 10:54
|
| 1754 |
|
seminar |
4
|
We chose her as the leader of our seminar since she was smart and energetic. |
N |
a group of college students and a teacher that study or discuss a particular subject |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 10:54
|
| 1755 |
|
suburban |
3
|
He likes living in suburban area. |
N |
relating to a suburb |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:32
|
| 1756 |
|
concession |
4
|
It was the final concession given by our boss that ended our tension between that company. |
N |
something which is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this |
Econ |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:28
|
| 1757 |
|
diminish |
4
|
Her new interest in computer diminished her passion for history. |
V |
to reduce or be reduced in size or importance |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:14
|
| 1758 |
|
gracious |
6
|
Be gracious and patient to people who are disabled. |
ADJ |
behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:11
|
| 1759 |
|
unleash |
5
|
At worst, nuclear war could be unleashed. |
V |
to release suddenly a strong, uncontrollable and usually destructive force |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:09
|
| 1760 |
|
jock |
?
|
The jock is especially enthusiastic about tennis. |
N |
a person who is extremely enthusiastic about sport |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:07
|
| 1761 |
|
profitable |
3
|
a professionally run and profitable company |
N |
(Of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:48
|
| 1762 |
|
investment |
3
|
a debate over private investment in road-building - |
N |
The action or process of investing money for profit |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:47
|
| 1763 |
|
yield |
3
|
the land yields grapes and tobacco |
N |
Produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:46
|
| 1764 |
|
submission |
5
|
they were forced into submission |
N |
The action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:45
|
| 1765 |
|
authority |
3
|
he had absolute authority over his subordinates |
N |
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:44
|
| 1766 |
|
obedience |
4
|
children were taught to show their parents obedience |
N |
Compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:44
|
| 1767 |
|
subordinate |
4
|
his subordinate officers |
N |
Lower in rank or position |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:43
|
| 1768 |
|
dependent |
1
|
the various benefits will be dependent on length of service |
N |
(dependent on/upon) Contingent on or determined by |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:42
|
| 1769 |
|
mineral |
4
|
it identifies the mineral or compound present |
N |
A solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:40
|
| 1770 |
|
composition |
3
|
the social composition of villages |
N |
e nature of something’s ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:39
|
| 1771 |
|
concert |
3
|
a pop concert |
N |
A musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several compositions: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:38
|
| 1772 |
|
explanation |
1
|
the birth rate is central to any explanation of population trends |
N |
A statement or account that makes something clear |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:37
|
| 1773 |
|
reject |
3
|
union negotiators rejected a 1.5 per cent pay award |
N |
Dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:37
|
| 1774 |
|
demonstrate |
3
|
their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude - |
N |
Clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:35
|
| 1775 |
|
manifest |
3
|
her manifest charm and proven ability |
N |
Clear or obvious to the eye or mind |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:35
|
| 1776 |
|
semiconductor |
?
|
Excitons are created in semiconductors when a laser field promotes an electron from the valance band to the conduction band. |
N |
A solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:33
|
| 1777 |
|
refine |
4
|
sugar was refined by boiling it in huge iron vats |
N |
Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:32
|
| 1778 |
|
impurity |
2
|
a struggle to rid the soul of sin and impurity |
N |
The state or quality of being impure: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:32
|
| 1779 |
|
cultivated |
4
|
he was a remarkably cultivated and educated man |
N |
Refined and well educated |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:31
|
| 1780 |
|
pesticide |
5
|
Once volatilized, a pesticide can move in air currents away from the treated surface. |
N |
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:30
|
| 1781 |
|
environment |
2
|
survival in an often hostile environment |
N |
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:29
|
| 1782 |
|
constitute |
3
|
lone parents constitute a great proportion of the poor |
N |
Be (a part) of a whole |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:28
|
| 1783 |
|
inhabit |
3
|
a bird that inhabits North America |
N |
(Of a person, animal, or group) live in or occupy (a place or environment) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:28
|
| 1784 |
|
constitute |
3
|
lone parents constitute a great proportion of the poor |
N |
Be (a part) of a whole |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:27
|
| 1785 |
|
preferential |
2
|
preferential interest rates may be offered to employees |
N |
Of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favour or privilege |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:27
|
| 1786 |
|
favour |
2
|
training is looked upon with favour by many employers |
N |
pproval, support, or liking for someone or something: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:26
|
| 1787 |
|
debt |
2
|
I paid off my debts |
N |
A sum of money that is owed or due |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:25
|
| 1788 |
|
remit |
7
|
the excess of the sentence over 12 months was remitted |
N |
Cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting (a debt or punishment) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:25
|
| 1789 |
|
expiate |
15
|
their sins must be expiated by sacrifice |
N |
Make amends or reparation for (guilt or wrongdoing) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:24
|
| 1790 |
|
discard |
4
|
Hilary bundled up the clothes she had discarded |
N |
Get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:22
|
| 1791 |
|
postal |
1
|
It is usual for governments to run the postal services |
N |
Relating to the mailing letters and pacels |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:21
|
| 1792 |
|
audacity |
10
|
he whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan |
N |
A willingness to take bold risks: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:20
|
| 1793 |
|
condole |
9
|
the priest came to condole with Madeleine |
N |
Express sympathy for (someone); grieve with: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:19
|
| 1794 |
|
temerity |
13
|
no one had the temerity to question his conclusions |
N |
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:19
|
| 1795 |
|
roughly |
1
|
the man picked me up roughly |
N |
In a manner lacking gentleness; harshly or violently: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:17
|
| 1796 |
|
jolt |
6
|
a surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards |
N |
Push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughl |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:16
|
| 1797 |
|
plight |
6
|
we must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty |
N |
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:16
|
| 1798 |
|
indelible |
10
|
an indelible marker pen |
N |
(Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:15
|
| 1799 |
|
usefulness |
1
|
faults that affect the book’s usefulness |
N |
The quality or fact of being useful |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:14
|
| 1800 |
|
independence |
3
|
Argentina gained independence from Spain in 1816 |
N |
he fact or state of being independent: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:13
|
| 1801 |
|
competition |
2
|
there is fierce competition between banks |
N |
The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:12
|
| 1802 |
|
veteran |
3
|
When I encounter difficulties in work, I always turn to my manager who is veteran and willing to share her thoughts. |
ADJ |
with lots of experiences or be used for a long time |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:12
|
| 1803 |
|
prioritize |
3
|
Prioritize all the works you have to do can easily improve efficiency and save time. |
V |
to order and deal with things according to their importance |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:11
|
| 1804 |
|
promote |
3
|
some regulation is still required to promote competition |
N |
Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:11
|
| 1805 |
|
philanthropic |
10
|
they receive financial support from philanthropic bodies |
N |
seeking to promote the welfare of others; generous and benevolent: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:10
|
| 1806 |
|
seamlessly |
5
|
He seamlessly accomplished all the tasks in a short time. |
Adv |
doing things smoothly and continually, without any disconnection |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:10
|
| 1807 |
|
behalf |
4
|
he campaigned on behalf of the wrongly convicted four |
N |
In the interests of a person, group, or principle: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:09
|
| 1808 |
|
mindful |
1
|
She is always mindful when traveling alone in other countries. |
ADJ |
keep being aware or remembering something |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:09
|
| 1809 |
|
tap |
2
|
the air-supply tap |
N |
A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled: - she turned the cold tap on |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:08
|
| 1810 |
|
committed |
2
|
She is committed in creating a better learning environment for children. |
ADJ |
to work very hard in doing something |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:08
|
| 1811 |
|
deplete |
5
|
The 5-hour-long surgery depleted both the doctor’s and the patient’s energy greatly. |
V |
to reduce, exhaust, use up the amount of resources, energy |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:07
|
| 1812 |
|
windmill |
?
|
n the past windmills were used to grind corn into flour. |
N |
A building with sails or vanes that turn in the wind and generate power to grind corn into flour. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:07
|
| 1813 |
|
lean |
2
|
He changes his diet habit and only eats lean meat, vegetables and fruits. |
ADJ |
thin and without any fat or not rich, abundant and having little interest |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:06
|
| 1814 |
|
nickel |
8
|
Here we have ten coins: pennies, nickels, and dimes. |
N |
A silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 28. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:06
|
| 1815 |
|
probiotic |
21
|
He started to study probiotic in college and now is an expert in this field. |
N |
a kind of harmless bacterium that helps to protect and improve human’s health |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:06
|
| 1816 |
|
culprit |
7
|
High cost and low efficiency is the main culprits of this business failure. |
N |
the reason, cause of something |
Econ |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:05
|
| 1817 |
|
obstinate |
9
|
her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio |
N |
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:05
|
| 1818 |
|
incline |
4
|
he was inclined to accept the offer |
N |
(usually be inclined to/towards/to do something) Be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:04
|
| 1819 |
|
integral |
4
|
Every one’s participation is integral if we want to complete this mission. |
ADJ |
being an essential, necessary part of something |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:04
|
| 1820 |
|
rag |
5
|
a piece of rag |
N |
A piece of old cloth, especially one torn from a larger piece, used typically for cleaning things: - he wiped his hands on an oily rag |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:04
|
| 1821 |
|
differentiate |
4
|
The diseases are too similar and even the doctors can’t differentiate the two of them. |
V |
to express, recognize, make the differences between things or people |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:03
|
| 1822 |
|
utterly |
4
|
he looked utterly ridiculous |
N |
Completely and without qualification; absolutely: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:03
|
| 1823 |
|
ravine |
9
|
I can hide from the patrols, using ravines and deep gorges. |
N |
A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:02
|
| 1824 |
|
markedly |
1
|
The adjustment markedly improved the efficiency of the producing process. |
ADJ |
very clear, easy to be recognize and distinguished |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:02
|
| 1825 |
|
intimate |
3
|
The interesting stories of his childhood intimated the party. |
V |
to give energy to something, make something alive |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:01
|
| 1826 |
|
bleach |
6
|
a new formula to bleach and brighten clothing |
N |
Cause (a material such as cloth, paper, or hair) to become white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:01
|
| 1827 |
|
buffoon |
13
|
The children burst into laughter when the buffoon stumbled and fell down. |
N |
a person who amuses others by funny, ridiculous, odd behaviors or jokes |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 05:00
|
| 1828 |
|
ringlet |
13
|
her hair fell loose in ringlets |
N |
A lock of hair hanging in a corkscrew-shaped curl: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:00
|
| 1829 |
|
ringlet |
13
|
her hair fell loose in ringlets |
N |
A lock of hair hanging in a corkscrew-shaped curl: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 05:00
|
| 1830 |
|
intent |
2
|
with alarm she realized his intent |
N |
Intention or purpose: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 04:59
|
| 1831 |
|
pendulum |
8
|
If I then release the weight the pendulum begins to swing. |
N |
A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely, especially a rod with a weight at the end that regulates the mechanism of a clock. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 04:59
|
| 1832 |
|
poignant |
8
|
He learned the importance of honest in this poignant experience. |
ADJ |
making one feels painful, sad and sharply distressing |
Arts |
vera1483 |
2015.01.16 04:59
|
| 1833 |
|
apron |
6
|
a striped butcher’s apron |
N |
A protective garment worn over the front of one’s clothes and tied at the back |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 04:58
|
| 1834 |
|
buggy |
8
|
a golf buggy |
N |
A small motor vehicle, typically with an open top: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 04:58
|
| 1835 |
|
chain |
2
|
he slid the bolts on the front door and put the safety chain across |
N |
A series of linked metal rings used for fastening or securing something, or for pulling loads |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 04:57
|
| 1836 |
|
postulate |
7
|
his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes |
N |
Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:20
|
| 1837 |
|
inflation |
3
|
the inflation of a balloon |
N |
The action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:19
|
| 1838 |
|
verdict |
4
|
the jury returned a verdict of not guilty |
N |
her former boyfriend was convicted of assaulting her |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:18
|
| 1839 |
|
convict |
3
|
her former boyfriend was convicted of assaulting her |
N |
Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:17
|
| 1840 |
|
rapture |
9
|
Leonora listened with rapture |
N |
A feeling of intense pleasure or joy |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:11
|
| 1841 |
|
rapture |
9
|
Leonora listened with rapture |
N |
A feeling of intense pleasure or joy |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:11
|
| 1842 |
|
instant |
2
|
the offence justified instant dismissal |
N |
Happening or coming immediately |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:10
|
| 1843 |
|
fitness |
1
|
disease and lack of fitness are closely related |
N |
The condition of being physically fit and healthy: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:09
|
| 1844 |
|
disturbance |
2
|
a helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents |
N |
] The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:08
|
| 1845 |
|
quell |
8
|
extra police were called to quell the disturbance |
N |
Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:07
|
| 1846 |
|
quell |
8
|
extra police were called to quell the disturbance |
N |
Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:07
|
| 1847 |
|
tactless |
3
|
He's tactless and lacks judgment but he's irresistible just the same. |
N |
Having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: - a tactless remark |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:06
|
| 1848 |
|
rip |
2
|
a fan tried to rip his trousers off during a show |
N |
Tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:05
|
| 1849 |
|
cobbler |
6
|
He also worked as a master cobbler, mending shoes. |
N |
A person whose job is mending shoes. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:04
|
| 1850 |
|
sordid |
9
|
Fortunately for him, he will not be contemplating his sad and sordid crime from the inside of a prison cell. |
N |
Involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt: - the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:03
|
| 1851 |
|
knob |
6
|
After the glue has hardened, rub fine-grain sandpaper across the surface of both knobs, making their surfaces smooth. |
N |
A rounded lump or ball, especially at the end or on the surface of something |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 03:02
|
| 1852 |
|
plum |
6
|
He would discover in his own way the lacy texture of a cantaloupe or the dusky purple of a ripe plum. |
N |
An oval fleshy fruit which is purple, reddish, or yellow when ripe and contains a flattish pointed stone. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:59
|
| 1853 |
|
stud |
5
|
The shape of the headrest follows Zulu style, but brightly coloured plastics, insulation tape and metal studs decorate the core. |
N |
A large-headed piece of metal that pierces and projects from a surface, especially for decoration. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:59
|
| 1854 |
|
chimney |
5
|
a coal fire thrust yellow flames up the chimney |
N |
A vertical channel or pipe which conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:58
|
| 1855 |
|
swarm |
6
|
a swarm of locusts |
N |
A large or dense group of flying insects |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:57
|
| 1856 |
|
extravagant |
6
|
it was rather extravagant to buy both |
N |
Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:56
|
| 1857 |
|
compose |
3
|
he composed the First Violin Sonata four years earlier |
N |
Write or create (a work of art, especially music or poetry) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:54
|
| 1858 |
|
shudder |
5
|
she still shuddered at the thought of him |
N |
(Of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:54
|
| 1859 |
|
impose |
3
|
the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others |
N |
Force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:53
|
| 1860 |
|
pulse |
4
|
the doctor found a faint pulse |
N |
A rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:51
|
| 1861 |
|
roomy |
1
|
the cabin is roomy and well planned |
N |
(Especially of accommodation) having plenty of room; spacious |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:51
|
| 1862 |
|
dull |
4
|
your diet doesn’t have to be dull and boring |
N |
Lacking interest or excitement |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:50
|
| 1863 |
|
dismiss |
3
|
she dismissed the taxi at the corner of the road |
N |
Order or allow to leave; send away |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:49
|
| 1864 |
|
exalt |
8
|
the party will continue to exalt their hero |
N |
Think or speak very highly of (someone or something) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:49
|
| 1865 |
|
tumultuous |
8
|
tumultuous applause |
N |
Making an uproar or loud, confused noise |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:48
|
| 1866 |
|
loop |
4
|
make a loop in the twine |
N |
A shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:47
|
| 1867 |
|
hammer |
4
|
Grip pressure should be firm but not tight - about the way you would grip a hammer's handle while driving nails. |
N |
A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:46
|
| 1868 |
|
chap |
5
|
his skin is very dry and chaps easily |
N |
(Of the skin) become cracked, rough, or sore, typically through exposure to cold weather |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:44
|
| 1869 |
|
despise |
6
|
he despised himself for being selfish |
N |
Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:44
|
| 1870 |
|
matey |
2
|
a matey grin |
N |
Familiar and friendly; sociable |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:42
|
| 1871 |
|
pinch |
4
|
she pinched his cheek |
N |
Grip (something, typically a person’s flesh) tightly and sharply between finger and thumb |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:42
|
| 1872 |
|
gleam |
4
|
light gleamed on the china cats |
N |
hine brightly, especially with reflected light: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:41
|
| 1873 |
|
cluster |
3
|
clusters of creamy-white flowers |
N |
A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:40
|
| 1875 |
|
flick |
4
|
Ursula flicked some ash off her sleeve |
N |
Strike or propel (something) with a sudden quick movement of the fingers: - Max flicked his bow tie |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:36
|
| 1876 |
|
frock |
9
|
her new party frock |
N |
A woman’s or girl’s dress |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:35
|
| 1877 |
|
knot |
4
|
tie a knot at the end of the cord |
N |
A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it: |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:35
|
| 1878 |
|
crab |
5
|
Without warning the stalks supporting the crab's beady black eyes shoot straight up at me. |
N |
A crustacean, found chiefly on seashores, with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:34
|
| 1879 |
|
crutch |
8
|
It's difficult to understand why so many crutches, white sticks and wheelchairs remain unclaimed. |
N |
A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:33
|
| 1880 |
|
shawl |
8
|
Gypsy and ethnic references appear in a number of outfits including Spanish style poncho skirts, shawls and classic Native American dresses. |
N |
A piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:33
|
| 1881 |
|
dusky |
5
|
It was a dusky red |
N |
Darkish in colour |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:32
|
| 1882 |
|
lass |
8
|
he married a lass from Yorkshire |
N |
A girl or young woman |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:31
|
| 1883 |
|
sheet |
2
|
Sleeping blankets and covers, sheets and quilts have been made - with the children's assistance. |
N |
A large rectangular piece of cotton or other fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and as a layer beneath blankets when these are used. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:30
|
| 1884 |
|
excuse |
1
|
he did nothing to hide or excuse Jacob’s cruelty |
N |
Seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offence); try to justify |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:29
|
| 1885 |
|
marquee |
8
|
Organisers are planning to have lots of stalls and attractions - and are desperate for donations of tents and marquees to provide shelter for these. |
N |
chiefly British A large tent used for social or commercial functions. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:28
|
| 1886 |
|
curl |
2
|
her fingers curled round the microphone |
N |
Form or cause to form into a curved or spiral shape |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:27
|
| 1887 |
|
straw |
4
|
This unique facility will be constructed with natural materials - plastered straw bale walls with a turf roof. |
N |
Dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:26
|
| 1888 |
|
lanky |
10
|
He is lanky and a brilliant artist as well as being excellent at crosswords. |
N |
ungracefully thin and tall. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:25
|
| 1889 |
|
petticoat |
11
|
At the bottom of the trunk she found a set of white undergarments including lacy petticoats and a full corseted bodice. |
N |
A woman’s light, loose undergarment hanging from the shoulders or the waist, worn under a skirt or dress. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:24
|
| 1890 |
|
turban |
10
|
It is difficult for us to see any reason why a Jew may not wear his yarmulke in court or a Sikh his turban. |
N |
A man’s head covering consisting of a long length of material wound around a cap or the head, worn especially by Sikhs and Muslims. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:24
|
| 1891 |
|
supervise |
3
|
the sergeant left to supervise the loading of the lorries |
N |
Observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity) |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:23
|
| 1892 |
|
peal |
11
|
the bell rang again, a long, loud peal |
N |
A loud ringing of a bell or bells |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:22
|
| 1893 |
|
blaze |
4
|
twenty firemen fought the blaze |
N |
A very large or fiercely burning fire |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:21
|
| 1894 |
|
stem |
3
|
Both the blue and the yellow have the classic, satiny translucent petals of the poppy tribe, both, characteristically, are held on wiry stems above the parent plant. |
N |
The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:20
|
| 1895 |
|
stem |
3
|
Both the blue and the yellow have the classic, satiny translucent petals of the poppy tribe, both, characteristically, are held on wiry stems above the parent plant. |
N |
The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean. |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:20
|
| 1896 |
|
crouch |
5
|
we crouched down in the trench |
N |
Adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:20
|
| 1897 |
|
crouch |
5
|
we crouched down in the trench |
N |
Adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:20
|
| 1898 |
|
tray |
2
|
they ate supper off a tray in front of the fire |
N |
A flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying food and drink, or for holding small items or loose material |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:18
|
| 1899 |
|
chase |
2
|
police chased the stolen car through the city |
N |
Pursue in order to catch or catch up with |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:16
|
| 1900 |
|
gasp |
4
|
a woman gasped in horror at the sight of him |
N |
Catch one’s breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:16
|
| 1901 |
|
muffle |
6
|
everyone was muffled up in coats and scarves |
N |
Wrap or cover for warmth |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:15
|
| 1902 |
|
dash |
4
|
I dashed into the garden |
N |
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:14
|
| 1903 |
|
faint |
2
|
the faint murmur of voices |
N |
(Of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:13
|
| 1904 |
|
press |
1
|
he pressed his face to the glass |
V |
Move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:12
|
| 1905 |
|
brush |
2
|
a shaving brush |
N |
An implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire, used especially for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging the hair |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:12
|
| 1906 |
|
porch |
5
|
the north porch of Hereford Cathedral |
N |
A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building |
Arts |
Christine1103 |
2015.01.16 02:11
|
| 1907 |
|
computation |
1
|
The solution required a series of computations. |
N |
the act or process of computing or calculating something |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:44
|
| 1908 |
|
magnate |
9
|
A studio magnate who the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call. |
N |
a person who has great wealth and power in a particular business or industry |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:42
|
| 1909 |
|
baron |
5
|
He is a media baron who owns newspapers, television and radio stations, and even several cable networks |
N |
a man who is a member of various ranks of nobility in other countries |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:41
|
| 1910 |
|
pretentious |
8
|
The houses in the neighborhood are large and pretentious. |
ADJ |
having or showing the unpleasant quality of people who want to be regarded as more impressive, successful, or important than they really are |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:40
|
| 1911 |
|
suave |
11
|
The suave gentleman was a great favorite of the elegant ladies who attended parties at the embassy. |
ADJ |
behaving in a relaxed, confident, and pleasant way in social situations |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:38
|
| 1912 |
|
caveat |
9
|
His investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy. |
N |
an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:35
|
| 1913 |
|
feign |
8
|
I would never feign illness just to get out of a test. |
V |
to pretend to feel or be affected by (something) |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:32
|
| 1914 |
|
entitlemen |
3
|
He is a celebrity who have an arrogant sense of entitlement. |
N |
the condition of having a right to have, do, or get something |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:30
|
| 1915 |
|
preliminary |
4
|
This is a meeting to discuss seating arrangements that was merely a preliminary to the formal negotiating sessions. |
N |
something that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:28
|
| 1916 |
|
probe |
3
|
The FBI probe did not produce any new evidence. |
N |
a careful examination or investigation of something |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:19
|
| 1917 |
|
halt |
3
|
They put a halt to the rumors. |
N |
the stopping or ending of movement, progress, or action |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:18
|
| 1918 |
|
malicious |
7
|
The neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip. |
ADJ |
having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person : having or showing malice |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:16
|
| 1919 |
|
reverence |
5
|
Her poems are treated with reverence by other poets. |
N |
honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something) |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:14
|
| 1920 |
|
irreverence |
10
|
Certain sects of Islam consider a woman showing her face in public to be a gross irreverence. |
N |
lack of reverence |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:13
|
| 1921 |
|
irreverence |
10
|
Certain sects of Islam consider a woman showing her face in public to be a gross irreverence. |
N |
lack of reverence |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:13
|
| 1922 |
|
lucrative |
6
|
The business has proved to be highly lucrative. |
ADJ |
producing money or wealth |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:11
|
| 1923 |
|
epidemic |
5
|
The little girl's giggles were epidemic, and soon the entire gathering was laughing. |
ADJ |
affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:10
|
| 1924 |
|
cavalry |
6
|
Cavalry is used to perform reconnaissance. |
N |
the part of an army that in the past had soldiers who rode horses and that now has soldiers who ride in vehicles or helicopters |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:08
|
| 1925 |
|
swell |
3
|
Her broken ankle swelled badly. |
V |
to become larger than norma |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:06
|
| 1926 |
|
brine |
9
|
The chicken was soaked in brine before it was roasted. |
N |
a mixture of salty water used especially to preserve or add flavor to food |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:05
|
| 1927 |
|
ardent |
7
|
He is an ardent science-fiction fan who has read virtually all of his favorite author's many works. |
ADJ |
having or showing very strong feelings |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:03
|
| 1928 |
|
recoil |
7
|
We recoiled in horror at the sight of his wounded arm. |
V |
to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting : to react to something with shock or fear |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:44
|
| 1929 |
|
flicker |
4
|
A TV was flickering in the background. |
V |
to burn or glow in an unsteady way : to produce an unsteady light |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:42
|
| 1930 |
|
shrivel |
11
|
Plants shrivel in the heat. |
V |
to become dry and wrinkled from heat, cold, or old age |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:41
|
| 1931 |
|
fester |
9
|
His wounds festered for days before he got medical attention. |
V |
to become painful and infected |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:39
|
| 1932 |
|
precipitate |
5
|
Her death precipitated a family crisis. |
V |
to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:38
|
| 1934 |
|
coordinate |
3
|
You'll have to coordinate with the sales department. |
V |
to make arrangements so that two or more people or groups of people can work together properly and well |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:35
|
| 1935 |
|
throng |
7
|
He grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng. |
N |
a large group of people |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:34
|
| 1936 |
|
amendment |
3
|
The article as written requires only one factual amendment |
N |
a change in the words or meaning of a law or document (such as a constitution) |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:32
|
| 1937 |
|
discourse |
3
|
He likes to engage in lively discourse with his visitors. |
N |
the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:30
|
| 1938 |
|
linger |
4
|
The tourists didn't linger very long. |
V |
to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:29
|
| 1939 |
|
vigilante |
10
|
The danger of these self-appointed vigilantes is that they sometimes go after innocent people. |
N |
a person who is not a police officer but who tries to catch and punish criminals |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:27
|
| 1940 |
|
inquisitor |
11
|
He had to answer his inquisitors' questions or be thrown out of school. |
N |
a person who asks many difficult questions in a harsh or unkind way |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:26
|
| 1941 |
|
squire |
8
|
Her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right. |
V |
escort |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:24
|
| 1942 |
|
inclination |
4
|
She shows no inclination to give in to their demands. |
N |
a feeling of wanting to do something : a tendency to do something - |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:22
|
| 1943 |
|
accord |
6
|
He was accorded certain favors because of his age. |
V |
to give (something, such as special treatment or status) to someone or something |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:20
|
| 1944 |
|
tread |
5
|
Don't tread on the grass. |
V |
to walk on or along (something) |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:18
|
| 1945 |
|
convulsive |
7
|
After a day of convulsive trading, the stock market was down 300 points. |
ADJ |
involving or causing a sudden violent shaking of the muscles in your body that you are unable to control |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:17
|
| 1946 |
|
presiding |
5
|
Court is now in session, Justice Raul Fernandez presiding. |
V |
to be in charge of something (such as a trial) |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:15
|
| 1947 |
|
moderate |
3
|
Her doctor recommended moderate exercise. |
ADJ |
average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:13
|
| 1948 |
|
ordeal |
6
|
The hikers were finally rescued after a three-day ordeal in the wilderness. |
N |
an experience that is very unpleasant or difficult |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:11
|
| 1949 |
|
endeavor |
4
|
The school endeavors to teach students to be good citizens. |
V |
to seriously or continually try to do (something) |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:10
|
| 1950 |
|
morose |
10
|
He became morose and withdrawn and would not talk to anyone. |
ADJ |
very serious, unhappy, and quiet |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:09
|
| 1951 |
|
deception |
6
|
She accuses the company of willful deception in its advertising. |
N |
the act of making someone believe something that is not true : the act of deceiving someone |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:08
|
| 1952 |
|
formidable |
5
|
The mountains were a formidable barrier. |
ADJ |
very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:06
|
| 1953 |
|
tactical |
3
|
They gained a tactical advantage by joining with one of their competitors. |
ADJ |
of, relating to, or used for a specific plan that is created to achieve a particular goal in war, politics |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:04
|
| 1954 |
|
diesel |
5
|
Does your car take diesel or gasoline? |
N |
a vehicle (such as a truck or bus) that has a diesel engine |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:02
|
| 1955 |
|
scarcely |
4
|
He could scarcely control his joy. |
Adv |
almost not at al |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:00
|
| 1956 |
|
impassive |
9
|
Her face remained impassive throughout the trial. |
ADJ |
not showing emotion |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:59
|
| 1957 |
|
insensate |
20
|
The insensate boss refuses to allow time off for funerals. |
ADJ |
lacking sense or understanding |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:57
|
| 1958 |
|
perplex |
7
|
Questions about the meaning of life have always perplexed humankind. |
V |
to confuse (someone) very much |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:57
|
| 1959 |
|
incarnation |
6
|
She is the very incarnation of grace and tactfulness. |
N |
one of a series of lives that a person is believed to have had in the past in some religions |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:55
|
| 1960 |
|
pinnacle |
8
|
A singer has reached the pinnacle of success. |
N |
the best or most important part of something : the point of greatest success or achievement |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:54
|
| 1961 |
|
ample |
5
|
They had ample money for the trip. |
ADJ |
having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:52
|
| 1962 |
|
finesse |
9
|
She handled the interview questions with finesse. |
N |
skill and cleverness that is shown in the way someone deals with a situation, problem |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:51
|
| 1963 |
|
cunning |
7
|
She was cunning enough to fool me. |
ADJ |
getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:49
|
| 1964 |
|
tardy |
12
|
She was tardy to work. |
ADJ |
arriving or doing something late |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:47
|
| 1965 |
|
grimace |
6
|
The patient made a painful grimace as the doctor examined his wound. |
N |
a facial expression in which your mouth and face are twisted in a way that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:46
|
| 1966 |
|
frown |
9
|
She was frowning when she entered the room, so I knew that she was annoyed about something. |
V |
to make a frown in anger, concentration |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:45
|
| 1967 |
|
pout |
8
|
She pouted her lips and stared at him angrily |
V |
to push out your lips to show that you are angry or annoyed or to look sexually attractive |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:44
|
| 1968 |
|
meerkat |
16
|
With the single, notable exception of the meerkats, there was not the least foreign matter on the island, organic or inorganic. |
N |
any of several African mongooses |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:43
|
| 1969 |
|
tenure |
5
|
During his tenure as head coach, the team won the championship twice. |
N |
the amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:41
|
| 1970 |
|
crotchet |
17
|
Her one crotchet is a fondness for eating cookies while soaking in the tub. |
N |
a peculiar trick or device |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:26
|
| 1971 |
|
harness |
5
|
The horses were harnessed to the wagon. |
V |
to put a harness on (an animal) |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:19
|
| 1972 |
|
incline |
4
|
She listened with her eyes closed and her head inclined. |
V |
to bend forward or to cause (something) to bend forward |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:17
|
| 1973 |
|
cynicism |
4
|
Nothing could change her cynicism about politics. |
N |
beliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:13
|
| 1974 |
|
resentment |
4
|
She bore bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband. |
N |
a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:12
|
| 1975 |
|
somber |
12
|
Her death put us in a somber mood. |
ADJ |
very sad and serious |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:11
|
| 1976 |
|
grave |
3
|
This violation of school rules is a grave matter. |
ADJ |
likely to produce great harm or danger |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:09
|
| 1977 |
|
allegation |
3
|
The police are investigating allegations that the mayor has accepted bribes. |
N |
a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:07
|
| 1978 |
|
solemnity |
5
|
Her voice conveyed the solemnity of the passage. |
N |
the quality of being formal or serious |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:05
|
| 1979 |
|
scrimmage |
15
|
The first play from scrimmage netted them a touchdown. |
N |
the point in a game at which the center passes or throws the ball to the quarterback |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:03
|
| 1980 |
|
envoy |
7
|
The president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies. |
N |
a person who is sent by one government to represent it in dealing with another government |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:02
|
| 1981 |
|
envoy |
7
|
The president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies. |
N |
a person who is sent by one government to represent it in dealing with another government |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:02
|
| 1982 |
|
assumption |
3
|
I made the assumption that he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up. |
N |
an assuming that something is true |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:00
|
| 1983 |
|
contrive |
7
|
The prisoners contrived a way to escape. |
V |
to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.) |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:59
|
| 1984 |
|
contrive |
7
|
The prisoners contrived a way to escape. |
V |
to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.) |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:59
|
| 1985 |
|
uncongenial |
9
|
He was being asked to support a policy that was uncongenial to him. |
ADJ |
not pleasant or enjoyable |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:57
|
| 1986 |
|
beet |
8
|
I've planted carrots, parsnips, and beets in the garden. |
N |
a garden plant with thick leaves and a rounded red root |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:56
|
| 1987 |
|
virtual |
3
|
The Web site provides a virtual tour of the stadium |
ADJ |
very close to being something without actually being it |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:55
|
| 1988 |
|
courtesy |
4
|
They treated us with courtesy and kindness. |
N |
polite behavior that shows respect for other people |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:54
|
| 1989 |
|
glare |
4
|
The sun glared down relentlessly. |
V |
to shine with a harsh, bright light - |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:52
|
| 1990 |
|
belittle |
10
|
The critic belittled the author's work. |
V |
to describe (someone or something) as little or unimportant |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:51
|
| 1991 |
|
shun |
7
|
He shuns parties and social events. |
V |
to avoid (someone or something) |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:50
|
| 1992 |
|
avant-garde |
?
|
Readers of this very avant-garde novel should not expect to find much in the way of traditional narrative structure. |
ADJ |
culturally or stylistically advanced |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:49
|
| 1993 |
|
pediatrician |
11
|
He is a pediatrician. |
N |
a doctor who treats babies and children |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:47
|
| 1994 |
|
coffer |
9
|
Let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation. |
N |
a box for holding money or other valuable things |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:45
|
| 1995 |
|
grunt |
5
|
The workers were grunting with effort as they lifted the heavy furniture. |
V |
to make a short, low sound : to make a grunt |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:43
|
| 1996 |
|
infantry |
6
|
He joined the infantry after leaving school. |
N |
the part of an army that has soldiers who fight on foot |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:42
|
| 1997 |
|
province |
3
|
They left the city for life in the provinces. |
N |
the parts of a country that are away from large cities |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:40
|
| 1998 |
|
petty |
5
|
My behavior was petty and stupid. I apologize. |
ADJ |
not very important or serious |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:31
|
| 1999 |
|
brass |
4
|
The whole orchestra—the strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass—began to play. |
N |
musical instruments (such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas) that are made of brass |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:29
|
| 2000 |
|
immaculate |
7
|
She had an immaculate record of service. |
ADJ |
perfectly clean |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:28
|
| 2001 |
|
impudent |
12
|
The boy was punished for his impudent behavior. |
ADJ |
failing to show proper respect and courtesy : very rude |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:27
|
| 2002 |
|
transcendent |
5
|
The star player's transcendent performance helped the team to a surprise victory. |
ADJ |
going beyond the limits of ordinary experience |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:25
|
| 2003 |
|
audacity |
10
|
He had the audacity to suggest that it was all my fault. |
N |
a confident and daring quality that is often seen as shocking or rude : an audacious quality |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:24
|
| 2004 |
|
sublimate |
12
|
She sublimated her erotic feelings into a series of paintings. |
V |
psychology : to express a desire or feeling by changing it into a form that is socially acceptable |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:23
|
| 2005 |
|
matrix |
4
|
The wires all crossed each other and formed a matrix. |
N |
something (such as a situation or a set of conditions) in which something else develops or forms |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:21
|
| 2006 |
|
whirlpool |
?
|
The swimmer was caught in a whirlpool and nearly drowned. |
N |
an area of water in a river, stream, etc., that moves very fast in a circle |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:18
|
| 2007 |
|
bureaucrat |
4
|
The bureaucrats at the town hall seem to think that we need a building permit to build a tree house. |
N |
people who run a government or company and who does everything according to the rules of that government or conpany |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:15
|
| 2008 |
|
treaty |
3
|
By contrast, Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon were merely patched together by treaty bureaucrats at around the same time—hardly a global imprimatur. |
N |
an official agreement that is made between two or more countries or groups |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:13
|
| 2009 |
|
allay |
9
|
The new advertising campaign is an attempt to allay the public's concerns about the safety of the company's products. |
V |
to make (something) less severe or strong |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:07
|
| 2010 |
|
hindrance |
5
|
Is my presence here a help or a hindrance? |
N |
a person or thing that makes a situation difficult : a person or thing that hinders someone or something |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:05
|
| 2011 |
|
lineage |
6
|
His Italian lineage was very important to him. |
N |
the people who were in someone's family in past times |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:04
|
| 2012 |
|
concerto |
7
|
For a piece billed as towering, the Busoni concerto is actually pretty chatty. |
N |
a piece of music for one or more main instruments with an orchestra |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:02
|
| 2013 |
|
lens |
4
|
Make sure the lens of the microscope is clean. |
N |
a clear curved piece of glass or plastic used in eyeglasses, cameras, telescopes, etc., to make things look clearer, smaller, or bigger |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:00
|
| 2014 |
|
strata |
8
|
The lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn. |
N |
a level of society made up of people of the same rank or position |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:59
|
| 2015 |
|
ommatidium |
?
|
In an insect, each ommatidium in the compound eye has a corneal lens, a crystalline cone and a light-sensitive organ at its base. |
N |
one of the elements corresponding to a small simple eye that make up the compound eye of an arthropod |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:57
|
| 2016 |
|
axis |
5
|
This is the Earth's axis of rotation |
N |
the imaginary straight line that something (such as the Earth) turns around |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:54
|
| 2017 |
|
derange |
10
|
Being stranded at night on a lonely road would derange anyone. |
V |
to disturb the operation or functions of |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:52
|
| 2018 |
|
aptitude |
8
|
The new test is supposed to measure the aptitudes of the students. |
N |
a natural ability to do something or to learn something |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:50
|
| 2019 |
|
refute |
7
|
The lawyer refuted the testimony of the witness. |
V |
to prove that (something) is not true |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:48
|
| 2020 |
|
synthesis |
4
|
It is a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought |
N |
something that is made by combining different things (such as ideas, styles, etc.) |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:47
|
| 2021 |
|
deviation |
5
|
There have been slight deviations in the satellite's orbit. |
N |
an action, behavior, or condition that is different from what is usual or expected |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:45
|
| 2022 |
|
obstruct |
4
|
A large tree obstructed the road. |
V |
to block (something, such as a pipe or street) so that things cannot move through easily |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:42
|
| 2023 |
|
convent |
7
|
The nuns live in the convent. |
N |
a group of nuns who live together; also : the house or buildings they live in |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:40
|
| 2024 |
|
administration |
3
|
She has a degree in business administration. |
N |
the activities that relate to running a company, school, or other organization |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:36
|
| 2025 |
|
affiliate |
4
|
Their group does not affiliate itself with any political party. |
V |
to associate as a member |
Law |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:34
|
| 2026 |
|
motorcade |
12
|
The next part of the parade was a motorcade of fire engines. |
N |
a group or line of cars or other vehicles that travel together |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:31
|
| 2027 |
|
quip |
8
|
They traded quips over a beer. |
N |
a clever remark |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:27
|
| 2028 |
|
inordinate |
9
|
The professor suddenly started giving the students inordinate amounts of homework |
ADJ |
Unusual, atypical, jumping out of the typical pattern |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.14 17:08
|
| 2029 |
|
arbitrate |
5
|
She has been asked to arbitrate between the two sides. |
V |
to act or decide as arbitrator or arbiter; - decide between two sides; - determine: |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:33
|
| 2030 |
|
acquit |
6
|
The jury acquitted her of all charges. |
V |
to declare not guilty of a crime or offense: |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:32
|
| 2031 |
|
weirdo |
2
|
Yes a few years ago yu were seen as a weirdo If yu were to eat brown bread. |
N |
an odd, strange, or abnormal person. |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:31
|
| 2032 |
|
whirr |
9
|
The sounds issuing from beyond- winches whirring, men shouting- indicated great activity and excited me. |
N |
a bustle or rush |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:30
|
| 2033 |
|
virile |
10
|
Then there was exercise, boating and hiking, which was not only good for you but also made you more virile the thought of strenuous activity left him exhausted. |
N |
having or exhibiting masculine strength; masculine; - manly; - characterized by a vigorous, masculine spirit. |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:29
|
| 2034 |
|
synchronize |
9
|
Let's synchronize our watches and meet in an hour. |
V |
to cause to show the agreed upon time, as one clock or watch with another: |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:27
|
| 2036 |
|
subliminal |
11
|
They made use of subliminal advertising, in which the words 'You're thirsty'' appeared on the screen too fast to be read consciously. |
ADJ |
existing or operating below the level at which one is conscious: |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:25
|
| 2037 |
|
squabble |
8
|
The two sides were squabbleing over the shape of the table at the peace negotiations. |
V |
to quarrel about a small detail: |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:24
|
| 2038 |
|
splinter |
6
|
He used a needle to remove the splinter from his finger. |
N |
a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, bone, etc., split off from the main body: |
Arts |
00nthu4017 |
2015.01.14 04:23
|
| 2039 |
|
venerable |
8
|
a venerable statesman |
ADJ |
great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:25
|
| 2040 |
|
narcotic |
7
|
i am addicted to narcotic. |
N |
a drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:23
|
| 2041 |
|
pertain |
8
|
this letter is pertain to eighteen century literature. |
V |
related |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:19
|
| 2042 |
|
jargon |
7
|
stop use jargon in front of me. |
N |
special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:17
|
| 2043 |
|
parch |
9
|
a piece of grassland parched by the sun |
V |
make or become dry through intense heat |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:16
|
| 2044 |
|
obliterate |
7
|
the memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind |
V |
wipe out |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:12
|
| 2045 |
|
necessitate |
6
|
the severe arthritis eventually necessitated a total hip replacement |
V |
make (something) necessary |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:11
|
| 2046 |
|
bead |
4
|
Suddenly beads of perspiration moistened my shirt. |
N |
Like or being a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:06
|
| 2047 |
|
jeopardize |
5
|
a devaluation of the dollar would jeopardize New York's position as a financial center |
N |
put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:04
|
| 2048 |
|
rebate |
7
|
If you are on a low income you may be able to claim a rebate on your rent and council tax |
N |
a partial refund to someone who has paid too much money |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 10:01
|
| 2049 |
|
entitlement |
3
|
full entitlement to fees and maintenance should be offered |
N |
the fact of having a right to something |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:59
|
| 2050 |
|
haughty |
10
|
a look of haughty disdain |
ADJ |
arrogantly superior and disdainful |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:57
|
| 2051 |
|
plausible |
5
|
a plausible explanation |
ADJ |
seeming reasonable or probable |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:56
|
| 2052 |
|
eradicate |
6
|
this disease has been eradicated from the world |
V |
destroy completely; put an end to |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:55
|
| 2053 |
|
imperative |
5
|
immediate action was imperative |
ADJ |
vital importance; crucial |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:54
|
| 2054 |
|
penal |
7
|
the campaign for penal reform |
N |
relating to, used for, or prescribing the punishment of offenders under the legal system |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:53
|
| 2055 |
|
ensue |
5
|
the difficulties that ensued from their commitment to Cuba |
V |
happen or occur afterward or as a result |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:52
|
| 2056 |
|
volley |
8
|
the infantry let off a couple of volleys |
N |
a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:51
|
| 2057 |
|
engulf |
7
|
the cafe was engulfed in flames |
V |
to surround or cover it completely |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:50
|
| 2058 |
|
nostalgia |
6
|
i was overcome with acute nostalgia |
N |
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:49
|
| 2059 |
|
encompass |
5
|
the exposition encompass all kind of goods |
V |
surround and have or hold within |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:48
|
| 2060 |
|
exposition |
7
|
the exposition encompass all kind of goods |
N |
a large public exhibition of art or trade goods |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:47
|
| 2061 |
|
dwindle |
6
|
traffic has dwindled to a trickle |
V |
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:46
|
| 2062 |
|
disintegrate |
5
|
when the missile struck, the car disintegrated in a sheet of searing flame |
V |
break up into small parts, typically as the result of impact or decay |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:45
|
| 2063 |
|
deflect |
6
|
the bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceiling |
V |
cause (something) to change direction by interposing something |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:44
|
| 2064 |
|
pendant |
8
|
s chic pendant dangle from her neck |
N |
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:42
|
| 2065 |
|
chic |
7
|
A chic pendant dangle from his neck |
ADJ |
elegantly and stylishly fashionable |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:41
|
| 2066 |
|
bloc |
6
|
a center-left voting bloc |
N |
a combination of countries, parties, or groups sharing a common purpose. |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:39
|
| 2067 |
|
demise |
5
|
tragic demise |
N |
a person's death |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:38
|
| 2068 |
|
culminate |
5
|
the tensions and disorders which culminated in World War II |
V |
reach a climax or point of highest development |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:37
|
| 2069 |
|
counteract |
8
|
should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming? |
V |
act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:36
|
| 2070 |
|
turbulence |
5
|
the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence |
N |
violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:35
|
| 2071 |
|
bolster |
6
|
the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence |
V |
support or strengthen; prop up |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:34
|
| 2072 |
|
ardent |
7
|
an ardent baseball fan |
ADJ |
enthusiastic or passionate |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:33
|
| 2073 |
|
sluggish |
6
|
a sluggish stream |
ADJ |
slow-moving or inactive |
Arts |
000hank |
2015.01.10 09:32
|
| 2074 |
|
tomb |
5
|
We visited the tomb of Shakespeare. |
N |
a grave, especially a large one above ground |
Comm |
MagChou |
2015.01.09 11:37
|