# |
Qz |
WORD  |
VP  |
EXAMPLE |
POS  |
DEFINITION |
GRP  |
STUDENT NAME  |
TIME  |
1 |
|
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
|
2 |
|
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
|
3 |
|
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
|
4 |
|
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
|
5 |
|
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
|
6 |
|
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
|
7 |
|
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
|
8 |
|
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
|
9 |
|
provoked |
3
|
He uniform has provoked this veiled hostility. |
ADJ |
Incited, especially deliberately, to anger. - =aggravated |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:43
|
10 |
|
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
|
11 |
|
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
|
12 |
|
hostility |
3
|
He uniform has provoked this veiled hostility. |
N |
A hostile (very unfriendly) disposition. |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.27 13:45
|
13 |
|
boredom |
1
|
we are dying of boredom! |
N |
the feeling of being bored by something tedious |
Arts |
zhaolan |
2016.09.23 09:36
|
14 |
|
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
|
15 |
|
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
|
16 |
|
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
|
17 |
|
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
|
18 |
|
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
|
19 |
|
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
|
20 |
|
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
|
21 |
|
monitored |
3
|
Monitored Venezuelans found an unidentified aircraft |
N |
To watch something carefully and record your results |
Arts |
zacco |
2016.09.26 10:17
|
22 |
|
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
|
23 |
|
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
|
24 |
|
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
|
25 |
|
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
|
26 |
|
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
|
27 |
|
euthanasia |
9
|
Euthanasia is a hot debate. |
N |
mercy-killing |
Arts |
yske |
2015.03.23 23:31
|
28 |
|
form |
1
|
a triangular form |
N |
the outside appearance of a clearly defined area |
Arts |
youkyoung_j |
2017.05.02 07:46
|
29 |
|
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
|
30 |
|
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
|
31 |
|
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
|
32 |
|
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
|
33 |
|
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
|
34 |
|
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
|
35 |
|
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
|
36 |
|
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
|
37 |
|
sustenance |
10
|
Genetically modified crops increased production that solved sustenance supply. |
N |
food |
Arts |
yiran |
2015.12.07 23:01
|
38 |
|
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
|
39 |
|
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
|
40 |
|
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
|
41 |
|
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
|
42 |
|
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
|
43 |
|
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
|
44 |
|
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
|
45 |
|
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
|
46 |
|
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
|
47 |
|
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
|
48 |
|
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
|
49 |
|
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
|
50 |
|
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
|
51 |
|
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
|
52 |
|
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
|
53 |
|
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
|
54 |
|
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
|
55 |
|
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
|
56 |
|
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
|
57 |
|
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
|
58 |
|
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
|
59 |
|
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
|
60 |
|
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
|
61 |
|
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
|
62 |
|
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
|
63 |
|
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
|
64 |
|
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
|
65 |
|
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
|
66 |
|
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
|
67 |
|
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
|
68 |
|
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
|
69 |
|
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
|
70 |
|
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
|
71 |
|
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
|
72 |
|
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
|
73 |
|
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
|
74 |
|
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
|
75 |
|
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
|
76 |
|
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
|
77 |
|
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
|
78 |
|
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
|
79 |
|
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
|
80 |
|
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
|
81 |
|
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
|
82 |
|
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
|
83 |
|
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
|
84 |
|
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
|
85 |
|
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
|
86 |
|
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
|
87 |
|
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
|
88 |
|
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
|
89 |
|
thermometer |
8
|
a thermometer reading |
N |
measuring instrument for measuring temperature. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:29
|
90 |
|
myth |
3
|
ancient Greek myths |
N |
a traditional story accepted as history. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:27
|
91 |
|
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
|
92 |
|
federation |
4
|
join in The Tennis federation. |
N |
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:18
|
93 |
|
client |
3
|
The company need to focus on its biggest clients. - |
N |
someone pay many for service. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:09
|
94 |
|
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
|
95 |
|
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
|
96 |
|
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
|
97 |
|
africa |
?
|
I want to go to the Africa |
N |
A continent? located in the Eastern Hemisphere? |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.27 22:19
|
98 |
|
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
|
99 |
|
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
|
100 |
|
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
|
101 |
|
vigor |
4
|
A succinct style lends vigor to writing. |
N |
active strength of body or mind. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:27
|
102 |
|
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
|
103 |
|
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
|
104 |
|
debilitate |
8
|
I was debilitated by cold. |
V |
someone to make someone ill and weak. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 22:53
|
105 |
|
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
|
106 |
|
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
|
107 |
|
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
|
108 |
|
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
|
109 |
|
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
|
110 |
|
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
|
111 |
|
handicraft |
?
|
to teach handicrafts |
N |
a work produced by hand labor;a craft that requires skillful hands. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 19:03
|
112 |
|
chop |
2
|
chop up meat. - |
N |
cut into pieces;move suddenly;form or shape by chopping. |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.25 18:57
|
113 |
|
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
|
114 |
|
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
|
115 |
|
downright |
7
|
There was suspicion and even downright hatred between them. |
N |
thoroughgoing |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.26 23:29
|
116 |
|
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
|
117 |
|
colorful |
1
|
These colorful fish swim in the river |
ADJ |
included a lot of different colors |
Arts |
xiaofengli |
2016.09.27 22:30
|
118 |
|
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
|
119 |
|
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
|
120 |
|
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
|
121 |
|
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
|
122 |
|
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
|
123 |
|
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
|
124 |
|
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
|
125 |
|
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
|
126 |
|
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
|
127 |
|
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
|
128 |
|
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
|
129 |
|
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
|
130 |
|
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
|
131 |
|
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
|
132 |
|
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
|
133 |
|
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
|
134 |
|
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
|
135 |
|
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
|
136 |
|
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
|
137 |
|
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
|
138 |
|
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
|
139 |
|
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
|
140 |
|
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
|
141 |
|
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
|
142 |
|
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
|
143 |
|
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
|
144 |
|
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
|
145 |
|
commence |
5
|
the construction will commence later |
V |
begin |
Arts |
tyari |
2016.03.16 18:27
|
146 |
|
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
|
147 |
|
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
|
148 |
|
deafening |
4
|
deafening music |
ADJ |
excessively loud |
Arts |
tom_admin |
2023.02.09 11:46
|
149 |
|
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
|
150 |
|
puny |
10
|
His puny arms were nonetheless capable of mighty feats |
N |
Weak looking, skinny |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 18:01
|
151 |
|
vertigo |
10
|
The climber had a sudden feeling of vertigo |
N |
Dizziness, imbalance, fear of falling |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 17:33
|
152 |
|
slab |
5
|
They laid the carcass out on a slab |
N |
Flat stone or cement surface |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.24 17:16
|
153 |
|
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
|
154 |
|
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
|
155 |
|
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
|
156 |
|
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
|
157 |
|
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
|
158 |
|
serendipitous |
12
|
It was a serendipitous discovery |
N |
Characterized by happy luck without really trying (from serendipity) |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:00
|
159 |
|
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
|
160 |
|
claustrophobic |
9
|
That small hotel room made me feel claustrophobic |
N |
Fear of small spaces |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:03
|
161 |
|
scrumptious |
15
|
The MacDonald's burger looked totally scrumptious |
ADJ |
Delicious |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:07
|
162 |
|
strident |
9
|
Are the protesters' voices becoming a touch strident? |
ADJ |
Screechy, grating, high-pitched |
Arts |
tom |
2015.01.21 22:11
|
163 |
|
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
|
164 |
|
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
|
165 |
|
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
|
166 |
|
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
|
167 |
|
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
|
168 |
|
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
|
169 |
|
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
|
170 |
|
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
|
171 |
|
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
|
172 |
|
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
|
173 |
|
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
|
174 |
|
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
|
175 |
|
naturally |
1
|
The milk lack is naturally producednn |
Adv |
refers to the natural |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:29
|
176 |
|
institute |
3
|
The Institute of International Education, or IIE |
N |
one of the higher cllege |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:34
|
177 |
|
admissions |
3
|
the International Admissions Counselor for the University |
N |
admit something |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:36
|
178 |
|
diligence |
6
|
Talent is not the name of game is studying, diligence is |
N |
work hard |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 23:59
|
179 |
|
inflamed |
4
|
get inflamed while wearing contact lens |
ADJ |
red and swollen |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:08
|
180 |
|
constantly |
2
|
heat the sauce stirring constantly |
Adv |
didn't stop |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:12
|
181 |
|
stirring |
2
|
heat the sauce stirring constantly |
ADJ |
inspire something |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:14
|
182 |
|
spectacular |
4
|
from a spectacular sea of the tree |
ADJ |
Describle an objectis very large |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.28 22:56
|
183 |
|
approval |
3
|
how the loan approval process will run |
N |
with the permission of something |
Arts |
tata |
2016.09.29 00:17
|
184 |
|
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
|
185 |
|
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
|
186 |
|
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
|
187 |
|
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
|
188 |
|
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
|
189 |
|
drip |
4
|
All the way dripping down. |
V |
to fall in drops. |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:22
|
190 |
|
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
|
191 |
|
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
|
192 |
|
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
|
193 |
|
romantic |
3
|
Here is a romantic place. |
ADJ |
Love |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 14:13
|
194 |
|
ornamental |
5
|
the chimney pots are purely ornamental. |
N |
Decorative |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 14:16
|
195 |
|
unacceptable |
1
|
I believe it was unacceptable. |
N |
not pleasing or welcome : not acceptable |
Comm |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:23
|
196 |
|
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
|
197 |
|
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
|
198 |
|
harmonious |
4
|
there should be a harmonious alliance between management and workers. |
ADJ |
musically pleasig |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:06
|
199 |
|
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
|
200 |
|
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
|
201 |
|
resplendent |
11
|
he glimpsed Sonia, resplendent in a red dress. |
ADJ |
having great beauty and splendor. |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:08
|
202 |
|
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
|
203 |
|
maltreat |
12
|
Only very mean preson maltreat children. |
V |
treat badly |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:12
|
204 |
|
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
|
205 |
|
piquant |
12
|
Bland vegetables are often served with a piquant sauce. |
ADJ |
having an agreeably pungent taste |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 22:21
|
206 |
|
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
|
207 |
|
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
|
208 |
|
gain |
2
|
White wines tend to gain depth of color with age. |
V |
get something or inreaese |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.26 08:47
|
209 |
|
sharply |
2
|
The funds rose sharply. |
Adv |
same with quickly, keenly, trenchantly, different with slightly |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.26 08:56
|
210 |
|
ornamental |
5
|
the chimney pots are purely ornamental. |
N |
Decorative |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.17 12:44
|
211 |
|
betrothal |
11
|
Tom has a betrothal with marry. |
N |
a mutual promise to marry |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 21:53
|
212 |
|
mechanization |
7
|
We are speeding up the mechanization of our agriculture. |
N |
to mechanize an industrial process |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.28 11:24
|
213 |
|
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
|
214 |
|
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
|
215 |
|
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
|
216 |
|
abandoned |
3
|
they abandoned ship in a small life boat. |
ADJ |
left without needed protection or care |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.09.25 18:28
|
217 |
|
rival |
3
|
He lost out to his rival. |
N |
the contestant you hope to defeat |
Arts |
skipper |
2016.10.07 00:03
|
218 |
|
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
|
219 |
|
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
|
220 |
|
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
|
221 |
|
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
|
222 |
|
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
|
223 |
|
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
|
224 |
|
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
|
225 |
|
supplement |
3
|
The book has been supplemented with new material . |
V |
add to? make up, sipply |
Econ |
shawn |
2016.09.28 01:15
|
226 |
|
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
|
227 |
|
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
|
228 |
|
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
|
229 |
|
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
|
230 |
|
happy |
1
|
? am happy to be here |
ADJ |
to be contented |
Arts |
sevgok |
2018.02.05 03:57
|
231 |
|
research |
2
|
I research everyday |
V |
to search for something |
Comm |
sevgok |
2018.02.08 06:46
|
232 |
|
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
|
233 |
|
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
|
234 |
|
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
|
235 |
|
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
|
236 |
|
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
|
237 |
|
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
|
238 |
|
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
|
239 |
|
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
|
240 |
|
jock |
?
|
The jock is especially enthusiastic about tennis. |
N |
a person who is extremely enthusiastic about sport |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:07
|
241 |
|
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
|
242 |
|
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
|
243 |
|
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
|
244 |
|
suburban |
3
|
He likes living in suburban area. |
N |
relating to a suburb |
Arts |
satalin |
2015.01.16 09:32
|
245 |
|
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
|
246 |
|
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
|
247 |
|
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
|
248 |
|
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
|
249 |
|
settlement |
1
|
They are negotiating a peace settlement |
N |
A formal agreement that ends a disagreement |
Arts |
sarah |
2015.05.01 10:26
|
250 |
|
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
|
251 |
|
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
|
252 |
|
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
|
253 |
|
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
|
254 |
|
haven |
10
|
He fled to a safe haven |
N |
a place of safety |
Arts |
ralf |
2020.07.18 20:52
|
255 |
|
different |
1
|
two different tears |
ADJ |
3. not identical; - separate or distinct: |
Arts |
pearl |
2016.09.21 22:29
|
256 |
|
look |
1
|
You look so beautiful today. |
V |
3.to appear to the eye as specified. |
Arts |
pearl |
2016.09.21 22:25
|
258 |
|
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
|
259 |
|
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
|
261 |
|
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
|
262 |
|
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
|
263 |
|
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
|
264 |
|
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
|
265 |
|
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
|
266 |
|
excelled |
6
|
They excelled at doing nothing |
V |
They were very good at doing this |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.27 09:42
|
267 |
|
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
|
268 |
|
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
|
269 |
|
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
|
270 |
|
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
|
271 |
|
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
|
272 |
|
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
|
273 |
|
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
|
274 |
|
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
|
275 |
|
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
|
276 |
|
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
|
277 |
|
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
|
278 |
|
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
|
279 |
|
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
|
280 |
|
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
|
281 |
|
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
|
282 |
|
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
|
283 |
|
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
|
284 |
|
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
|
285 |
|
word |
1
|
We are collecting English one word after another |
N |
字 |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.09.11 18:55
|
286 |
|
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
|
287 |
|
defend |
3
|
Any online site has to defend itself against unwanted attention |
V |
Fight back against |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.03.31 20:37
|
288 |
|
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
|
289 |
|
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
|
290 |
|
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
|
291 |
|
certitude |
14
|
He spoke with certitude on complex matters |
N |
certainty but more pompous |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.11 17:57
|
292 |
|
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
|
293 |
|
spelunking |
21
|
He was into dangerous sports like spelunking |
N |
Exploring caves underground, as a pastime |
Arts |
musta_k |
2021.01.04 13:08
|
294 |
|
iota |
12
|
I wouldn't give him one iota of my fortune |
N |
Smallest possible piece |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:54
|
295 |
|
crisis |
3
|
The government was in crisis following the ministerial disclosure |
N |
a serious problem |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:45
|
296 |
|
studious |
1
|
He was a very studious little boy |
N |
Loved to study, bookish |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.19 08:34
|
297 |
|
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
|
298 |
|
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
|
299 |
|
blizzard |
8
|
We hope this is the last blizzard of the winter |
N |
Serious snow storm |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:15
|
300 |
|
famine |
6
|
Parts of Madagascar are experiencing famine conditions |
N |
extreme shortage of food |
Arts |
musta_k |
2023.09.27 23:46
|
301 |
|
sordid |
9
|
Spare me the sordid details please |
ADJ |
unpleasant or terrible |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:43
|
302 |
|
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
|
303 |
|
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
|
304 |
|
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
|
305 |
|
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
|
306 |
|
shady |
2
|
Trump is accused of shady real estate dealings |
ADJ |
Barely legal or maybe illegal |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 17:48
|
307 |
|
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
|
308 |
|
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
|
309 |
|
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
|
310 |
|
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
|
311 |
|
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
|
312 |
|
terrify |
4
|
Be quiet or you'll terrify the neighbours |
V |
Frighten, make afraid |
Arts |
musta_k |
2017.05.24 10:13
|
313 |
|
plastered |
5
|
He came home plastered |
ADJ |
inebriated, drunk |
Arts |
musta_k |
2019.02.12 16:40
|
314 |
|
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
|
315 |
|
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
|
316 |
|
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
|
317 |
|
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
|
318 |
|
solemn |
5
|
They took a solemn oath |
ADJ |
very serious |
Arts |
musta_k |
2020.02.22 09:35
|
319 |
|
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
|
320 |
|
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
|
321 |
|
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
|
322 |
|
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
|
323 |
|
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
|
324 |
|
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
|
325 |
|
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
|
326 |
|
hail |
5
|
We drove through hail and snow. |
N |
small balls of ice that fall like rain |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 04:01
|
327 |
|
sleet |
10
|
The rain was turning to sleet. |
N |
a mixture of rain and snow |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 04:02
|
328 |
|
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
|
329 |
|
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
|
330 |
|
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
|
331 |
|
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
|
332 |
|
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
|
333 |
|
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
|
334 |
|
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
|
335 |
|
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
|
336 |
|
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
|
337 |
|
huge |
1
|
The book was a huge success. |
ADJ |
gigantic - very great - - extraordinary |
Law |
monica |
2022.06.05 06:35
|
338 |
|
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
|
339 |
|
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
|
340 |
|
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
|
341 |
|
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
|
342 |
|
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
|
343 |
|
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
|
344 |
|
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
|
345 |
|
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
|
346 |
|
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
|
347 |
|
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
|
348 |
|
set_off |
|
We set_off for London just after ten. |
V |
to begin a journey |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:43
|
350 |
|
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
|
351 |
|
gale |
8
|
The gale blew down hundreds of trees. |
N |
an extremely strong wind |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:56
|
352 |
|
chill |
3
|
There's a chill in the air this morning. |
N |
a feeling of being cold |
Arts |
monica |
2023.06.14 03:57
|
353 |
|
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
|
354 |
|
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
|
355 |
|
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
|
356 |
|
submit |
3
|
You need to submit your abstract before the deadline |
V |
to hand in something |
Arts |
mikey |
2016.03.01 01:07
|
357 |
|
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
|
358 |
|
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
|
359 |
|
inclusive |
6
|
The price of this product is inclusive |
N |
The price is inclusive |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:18
|
360 |
|
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
|
361 |
|
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
|
362 |
|
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
|
363 |
|
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
|
364 |
|
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
|
365 |
|
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
|
366 |
|
diversity |
3
|
There were a diversity on the food menu. |
N |
The variety of being. |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:25
|
367 |
|
simultaneously |
3
|
Their phones ringed simultaneously |
N |
At the same time |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.12.08 13:23
|
368 |
|
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
|
369 |
|
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
|
370 |
|
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
|
371 |
|
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
|
372 |
|
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
|
373 |
|
articulate |
4
|
Techneology is a new and more easy way of articulate |
N |
having joints |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:44
|
374 |
|
fend |
5
|
New generation fend themselves from the dangerous ofwhat techneology can provide |
N |
defend oneselv |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:39
|
375 |
|
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
|
376 |
|
reveal |
3
|
Youngsters reveal a lot of new things by using techneology |
N |
to make |
Arts |
mikel |
2015.11.10 13:41
|
377 |
|
pediatrician |
11
|
He is a pediatrician. |
N |
a doctor who treats babies and children |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:47
|
378 |
|
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
|
379 |
|
shun |
7
|
He shuns parties and social events. |
V |
to avoid (someone or something) |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:50
|
380 |
|
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
|
381 |
|
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
|
382 |
|
glare |
4
|
The sun glared down relentlessly. |
V |
to shine with a harsh, bright light - |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:52
|
383 |
|
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
|
384 |
|
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
|
385 |
|
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
|
386 |
|
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
|
387 |
|
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
|
388 |
|
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
|
389 |
|
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
|
390 |
|
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
|
391 |
|
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
|
392 |
|
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
|
393 |
|
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
|
394 |
|
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
|
395 |
|
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
|
396 |
|
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
|
397 |
|
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
|
398 |
|
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
|
399 |
|
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
|
400 |
|
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
|
401 |
|
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
|
402 |
|
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
|
403 |
|
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
|
404 |
|
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
|
405 |
|
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
|
406 |
|
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
|
407 |
|
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
|
408 |
|
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
|
409 |
|
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
|
410 |
|
immaculate |
7
|
She had an immaculate record of service. |
ADJ |
perfectly clean |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:28
|
411 |
|
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
|
412 |
|
petty |
5
|
My behavior was petty and stupid. I apologize. |
ADJ |
not very important or serious |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 19:31
|
413 |
|
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
|
414 |
|
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
|
415 |
|
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
|
416 |
|
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
|
417 |
|
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
|
418 |
|
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
|
419 |
|
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
|
420 |
|
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
|
421 |
|
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
|
422 |
|
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
|
423 |
|
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
|
424 |
|
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
|
425 |
|
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
|
426 |
|
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
|
427 |
|
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
|
428 |
|
impassive |
9
|
Her face remained impassive throughout the trial. |
ADJ |
not showing emotion |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:59
|
429 |
|
insensate |
20
|
The insensate boss refuses to allow time off for funerals. |
ADJ |
lacking sense or understanding |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:57
|
430 |
|
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
|
431 |
|
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
|
432 |
|
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
|
433 |
|
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
|
434 |
|
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
|
435 |
|
scarcely |
4
|
He could scarcely control his joy. |
Adv |
almost not at al |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:00
|
436 |
|
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
|
437 |
|
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
|
438 |
|
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
|
439 |
|
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
|
440 |
|
somber |
12
|
Her death put us in a somber mood. |
ADJ |
very sad and serious |
Arts |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:11
|
441 |
|
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
|
442 |
|
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
|
443 |
|
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
|
444 |
|
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
|
445 |
|
harness |
5
|
The horses were harnessed to the wagon. |
V |
to put a harness on (an animal) |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 20:19
|
446 |
|
tread |
5
|
Don't tread on the grass. |
V |
to walk on or along (something) |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:18
|
447 |
|
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
|
448 |
|
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
|
449 |
|
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
|
450 |
|
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
|
451 |
|
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
|
452 |
|
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
|
453 |
|
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
|
454 |
|
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
|
455 |
|
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
|
456 |
|
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
|
457 |
|
tardy |
12
|
She was tardy to work. |
ADJ |
arriving or doing something late |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 21:47
|
458 |
|
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
|
459 |
|
lucrative |
6
|
The business has proved to be highly lucrative. |
ADJ |
producing money or wealth |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:11
|
460 |
|
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
|
461 |
|
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
|
462 |
|
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
|
463 |
|
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
|
464 |
|
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
|
465 |
|
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
|
466 |
|
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
|
467 |
|
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
|
468 |
|
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
|
469 |
|
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
|
470 |
|
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
|
471 |
|
quip |
8
|
They traded quips over a beer. |
N |
a clever remark |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 18:27
|
472 |
|
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
|
473 |
|
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
|
474 |
|
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
|
475 |
|
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
|
476 |
|
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
|
477 |
|
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
|
478 |
|
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
|
479 |
|
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
|
480 |
|
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
|
481 |
|
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
|
482 |
|
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
|
483 |
|
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
|
485 |
|
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
|
486 |
|
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
|
487 |
|
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
|
488 |
|
precipitate |
5
|
Her death precipitated a family crisis. |
V |
to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly |
Econ |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:38
|
489 |
|
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
|
490 |
|
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
|
491 |
|
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
|
492 |
|
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
|
493 |
|
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
|
494 |
|
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
|
495 |
|
swell |
3
|
Her broken ankle swelled badly. |
V |
to become larger than norma |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 23:06
|
496 |
|
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
|
497 |
|
throng |
7
|
He grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng. |
N |
a large group of people |
Comm |
mcyang |
2015.01.15 22:34
|
498 |
|
bag |
1
|
Your bag is amazing! |
N |
Container expecially used by women |
Arts |
mazza_FR |
2022.05.26 10:17
|
499 |
|
home |
1
|
Get home, please |
N |
Building |
Arts |
mazza_FR |
2022.05.26 10:12
|
500 |
|
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
|
501 |
|
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
|
502 |
|
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
|
503 |
|
devastate |
3
|
Syria is a nation devastated by war. |
N |
destroy,damage badly |
Arts |
marlise |
2016.06.27 17:21
|
504 |
|
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
|
508 |
|
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
|
509 |
|
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
|
510 |
|
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
|
511 |
|
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
|
513 |
|
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
|
514 |
|
reliance |
2
|
Nowadays human reliance on modern technology is much greater. |
N |
confident or trustful dependence. |
Comm |
madina |
2015.11.09 19:06
|
515 |
|
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
|
516 |
|
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
|
517 |
|
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
|
518 |
|
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
|
519 |
|
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
|
520 |
|
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
|
521 |
|
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
|
522 |
|
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
|
523 |
|
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
|
524 |
|
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
|
525 |
|
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
|
526 |
|
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
|
527 |
|
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
|
528 |
|
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
|
529 |
|
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
|
530 |
|
atrocious |
11
|
He had atrocious table manners. |
ADJ |
very bad or tasteless; - abominable; - appalling: |
Arts |
lizk |
2016.06.15 18:21
|
531 |
|
parameterize |
4
|
We know how to parameterize this line |
V |
use number to describe |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.27 23:57
|
532 |
|
region |
2
|
The region abounds in coal. |
N |
the extended spatial location of something |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.27 23:53
|
533 |
|
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
|
534 |
|
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
|
535 |
|
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
|
536 |
|
sharply |
2
|
The funds rose sharply |
Adv |
in an aggressive manner |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 08:49
|
537 |
|
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
|
538 |
|
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
|
539 |
|
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
|
540 |
|
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
|
541 |
|
dotted |
4
|
He dotted a line across the map. |
ADJ |
having gaps or spaces |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.09.26 09:24
|
542 |
|
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
|
543 |
|
dissatisfied |
5
|
That new plan dissatisfied everyone. |
ADJ |
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.03 09:06
|
544 |
|
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
|
545 |
|
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
|
546 |
|
domain |
4
|
The domain is vast. |
N |
a particular environment or walk of life |
Arts |
lin_cui |
2016.10.10 23:08
|
547 |
|
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
|
548 |
|
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
|
549 |
|
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
|
550 |
|
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
|
551 |
|
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
|
552 |
|
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
|
553 |
|
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
|
554 |
|
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
|
555 |
|
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
|
556 |
|
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
|
557 |
|
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
|
558 |
|
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
|
559 |
|
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
|
560 |
|
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
|
561 |
|
establishment |
2
|
His good idea improves this new company's establishment. |
N |
the act of establishing |
Econ |
lily_li |
2016.11.20 21:12
|
562 |
|
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
|
563 |
|
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
|
564 |
|
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
|
565 |
|
ancient |
3
|
This ancient building has been destroyed in the war. |
ADJ |
very old |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.27 19:43
|
566 |
|
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
|
567 |
|
unemployed |
1
|
Many people were unemployed in the last year. |
V |
lose the job |
Econ |
lily_li |
2016.09.23 08:18
|
568 |
|
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
|
569 |
|
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
|
570 |
|
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
|
571 |
|
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
|
572 |
|
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
|
573 |
|
skeptic |
4
|
He is a skeptic, he always doubts about anything. |
N |
someone who always doubts |
Arts |
lily_li |
2016.09.26 19:37
|
574 |
|
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
|
575 |
|
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
|
576 |
|
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
|
577 |
|
brief |
2
|
with the place briefly empty |
ADJ |
lasting only a short period of time |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.09.26 19:46
|
578 |
|
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
|
579 |
|
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
|
580 |
|
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
|
581 |
|
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
|
582 |
|
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
|
583 |
|
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
|
584 |
|
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
|
585 |
|
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
|
586 |
|
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
|
587 |
|
sheen |
9
|
this shampoo gives your hair a beautiful sheen. |
N |
a soft, smooth, shiny quality |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:36
|
588 |
|
muscular |
6
|
muscular shoulders visible even through his ski jacket. |
ADJ |
of or relating to muscles |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:38
|
589 |
|
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
|
590 |
|
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
|
591 |
|
intricate |
6
|
the loors were carpeted with intricately decorated Persian rugs |
ADJ |
having many parts |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:24
|
592 |
|
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
|
593 |
|
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
|
594 |
|
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
|
595 |
|
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
|
596 |
|
feeble |
6
|
it sounded feeble. |
ADJ |
very weak |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.03 21:14
|
597 |
|
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
|
598 |
|
hoist |
6
|
i thought of the hoist |
N |
to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 17:21
|
599 |
|
cranky |
11
|
he is a little cranky. |
ADJ |
easily annoyed or angered |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:20
|
600 |
|
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
|
601 |
|
reverberate |
7
|
i felt my body reverberate with it. |
V |
to become filled with a sound |
Arts |
leahfeng |
2016.10.09 21:22
|
602 |
|
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
|
603 |
|
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
|
604 |
|
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
|
605 |
|
tuition |
6
|
'the actual tuition that students are facing' |
N |
the charge or fee for instruction |
Arts |
lauremeunier |
2015.04.30 11:10
|
608 |
|
jiggle |
11
|
He jiggled the doorknob noisily. |
N |
move to and fro |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:11
|
609 |
|
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
|
610 |
|
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
|
611 |
|
harmless |
2
|
This experiment was harmless to the animals. |
ADJ |
not causing or capable of causing harm |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:15
|
612 |
|
nourished |
6
|
That's a well-nourished baby |
ADJ |
being provided with adequate nourishment |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:17
|
613 |
|
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
|
614 |
|
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
|
615 |
|
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
|
616 |
|
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
|
617 |
|
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
|
618 |
|
probe |
3
|
Why not go outside and probe it? |
V |
question or examine thoroughly and closely |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:26
|
619 |
|
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
|
620 |
|
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
|
621 |
|
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
|
622 |
|
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
|
623 |
|
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
|
624 |
|
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
|
625 |
|
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
|
626 |
|
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
|
627 |
|
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
|
628 |
|
divorce |
2
|
Numerous marriages now end in divorce. |
N |
the legal dissolution of a marriage |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:08
|
629 |
|
custom |
3
|
It was his custom to approach every problem cautiously. |
N |
accepted or habitual practice |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:13
|
630 |
|
altered |
2
|
The altered policy promised success |
ADJ |
changed in form or character without becoming something else |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.12.09 11:12
|
631 |
|
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
|
632 |
|
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
|
633 |
|
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
|
634 |
|
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
|
635 |
|
intense |
2
|
He was sweating from the intense heat. |
ADJ |
in an extreme degree |
Arts |
kiking |
2015.11.24 11:02
|
636 |
|
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
|
637 |
|
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
|
638 |
|
glimpse |
4
|
The long boardwalk lets you glimpse South Africa's popular penguins. |
V |
a quick look |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:23
|
639 |
|
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
|
640 |
|
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
|
641 |
|
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
|
642 |
|
aphorism |
12
|
The book talks about the lots of aphorisms. |
N |
a short pithy instructive saying |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.27 13:35
|
643 |
|
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
|
644 |
|
banish |
6
|
I banish the thought from my mind. |
V |
expel from a community or group - |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:37
|
645 |
|
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
|
646 |
|
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
|
647 |
|
exude |
8
|
She exudes great confidence. |
V |
make apparent by one's mood or behavior |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:52
|
648 |
|
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
|
649 |
|
fluster |
10
|
He doesn't get flustered. |
V |
cause to be nervous or upset |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 23:13
|
650 |
|
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
|
651 |
|
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
|
652 |
|
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
|
653 |
|
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
|
654 |
|
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
|
655 |
|
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
|
656 |
|
illuminate |
4
|
My room is now illuminated by the vibrating phone. |
V |
make lighter or brighter |
Arts |
jinuk |
2016.09.25 22:19
|
657 |
|
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
|
658 |
|
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
|
659 |
|
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
|
660 |
|
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
|
661 |
|
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
|
662 |
|
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
|
663 |
|
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
|
664 |
|
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
|
665 |
|
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
|
666 |
|
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
|
667 |
|
extended |
2
|
To be successful you need a lot of extended effort |
N |
continued or prolonged |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 20:29
|
668 |
|
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
|
669 |
|
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
|
670 |
|
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
|
671 |
|
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
|
672 |
|
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
|
673 |
|
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
|
674 |
|
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
|
675 |
|
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
|
676 |
|
dominance |
5
|
By technology the Zoologists can know more about animals dominance . |
N |
rule; control; authority; ascendancy. |
Arts |
huda |
2015.11.09 13:33
|
677 |
|
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
|
678 |
|
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
|
679 |
|
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
|
680 |
|
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
|
681 |
|
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
|
682 |
|
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
|
683 |
|
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
|
684 |
|
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
|
685 |
|
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
|
686 |
|
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
|
687 |
|
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
|
688 |
|
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
|
689 |
|
dramatically |
2
|
Using technology increased dramatically in the last 20 years |
Adv |
highly effective; striking |
Arts |
huda |
2015.12.06 19:34
|
690 |
|
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
|
691 |
|
ceaseless |
3
|
ceaseless rain |
ADJ |
without stop, unending |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 13:01
|
692 |
|
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
|
693 |
|
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
|
694 |
|
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
|
695 |
|
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
|
696 |
|
fuss |
5
|
made a fuss over a little accident. |
N |
an excessive display of attention or activity: |
Comm |
helene777 |
2015.03.15 12:50
|
697 |
|
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
|
698 |
|
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
|
699 |
|
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
|
700 |
|
exquisite |
5
|
the nightscape of London is exquisite |
ADJ |
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:10
|
701 |
|
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
|
702 |
|
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
|
703 |
|
enchant |
6
|
she was enchanted by the view |
V |
fill (someone) with great delight; charm. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:13
|
704 |
|
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
|
705 |
|
recreate |
2
|
I used to see night view to recreate myself. |
V |
create again. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.27 22:21
|
706 |
|
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
|
707 |
|
delinquency |
6
|
an increase in juvenile delinquency |
N |
- wrongful, illegal, or antisocial behavior. |
Arts |
heeyoung |
2016.09.21 10:16
|
708 |
|
boredom |
1
|
the greatest emotional problem was boredom. |
N |
the state of feeling bored. |
Comm |
heeyoung |
2016.09.19 09:33
|
709 |
|
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
|
710 |
|
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
|
711 |
|
afford |
1
|
Anyone can afford to go to a university. |
N |
have enough money to pay for. |
Comm |
heeyoung |
2016.09.19 17:04
|
712 |
|
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
|
713 |
|
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
|
714 |
|
cantankerous |
14
|
a cantankerous mule |
ADJ |
difficult or irritating to deal with |
Comm |
frauclaudia |
2022.07.11 10:25
|
715 |
|
savvy |
10
|
tech-savvy students |
ADJ |
shrewdly intelligent; canny |
Arts |
fanny |
2015.01.29 04:29
|
716 |
|
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
|
717 |
|
atm |
|
if you need cash you can draw it from an ATM |
N |
automated-teller machine. |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 11:01
|
718 |
|
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
|
719 |
|
fall |
1
|
leaves fall during fall |
N |
third season in a year |
Comm |
faby1 |
2022.06.19 10:56
|
720 |
|
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
|
721 |
|
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
|
722 |
|
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
|
723 |
|
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
|
724 |
|
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
|
725 |
|
determined |
2
|
She is determined to finish her book |
ADJ |
resolute - - firm - - unwilling to change - |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:48
|
726 |
|
sociable |
9
|
a sociable couple who enjoy parties. |
ADJ |
glad to associate with others - companionable: |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:46
|
727 |
|
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
|
728 |
|
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
|
729 |
|
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
|
730 |
|
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
|
731 |
|
hardworking |
|
a hardworking family man |
ADJ |
industrious - - zealous: |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.10 09:45
|
732 |
|
live |
1
|
live animals - the live sounds of the forest |
ADJ |
being alive - - living: |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:25
|
733 |
|
lively |
4
|
a lively tune - - a lively discussion |
ADJ |
animated - - spirited - - eventful or exciting - |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:27
|
734 |
|
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
|
735 |
|
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
|
736 |
|
got_off |
|
she got_off at the terminus |
V |
to descend (from a bus, train, etc) - dismount |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:35
|
737 |
|
get_off |
|
get_off your coat |
V |
to remove, to take off |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:37
|
738 |
|
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
|
739 |
|
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
|
740 |
|
get_on |
|
I usually get_onwell with my classmates |
V |
have good relationships, no fighting, no argument |
Arts |
faby |
2023.03.05 04:47
|
741 |
|
live |
1
|
they have always lived in a cottage in the countryside |
V |
to dwell or reside |
Arts |
faby |
2023.02.06 13:21
|
742 |
|
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
|
743 |
|
cat |
1
|
Our cats like to play with string. |
N |
Our cats like to play with string. |
Arts |
eunice |
2017.04.22 11:11
|
744 |
|
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
|
745 |
|
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
|
746 |
|
seldom |
4
|
I seldom use my phone |
Adv |
almost never |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 13:50
|
747 |
|
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
|
748 |
|
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
|
749 |
|
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
|
750 |
|
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
|
751 |
|
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
|
752 |
|
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
|
753 |
|
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
|
754 |
|
solid |
2
|
The new iPhone is solid |
ADJ |
having a fixed shape that cannot be changed easily |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.24 14:03
|
755 |
|
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
|
756 |
|
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
|
757 |
|
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
|
758 |
|
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
|
759 |
|
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
|
760 |
|
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
|
761 |
|
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
|
762 |
|
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
|
763 |
|
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
|
764 |
|
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
|
765 |
|
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
|
766 |
|
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
|
767 |
|
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
|
768 |
|
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
|
769 |
|
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
|
770 |
|
twig |
10
|
This twig is to short, I need another one |
N |
small, thin wooden stick |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.11.02 15:18
|
771 |
|
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
|
772 |
|
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
|
773 |
|
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
|
774 |
|
primary |
3
|
Primary profit of Apple is iPhone |
ADJ |
more important than anything else; main |
Arts |
eugen |
2015.12.08 13:10
|
775 |
|
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
|
776 |
|
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
|
777 |
|
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
|
778 |
|
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
|
779 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
... and decode the tremendous amounts of data... |
ADJ |
Very great in size, amount, or intensity |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:15
|
780 |
|
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
|
781 |
|
solicitation |
6
|
... an open solicitation for researchers released last week. |
N |
to ask (someone) for something |
Arts |
duckyl |
2015.03.09 16:06
|
782 |
|
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
|
783 |
|
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
|
784 |
|
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
|
785 |
|
computational |
1
|
We discussed computational linguistics in class tonight. |
ADJ |
involving the calculation of answers, amounts, results |
Arts |
daisy |
2015.01.21 21:21
|
786 |
|
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
|
787 |
|
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
|
788 |
|
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
|
789 |
|
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
|
790 |
|
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
|
791 |
|
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
|
792 |
|
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
|
793 |
|
maintenance |
2
|
In the future, the machines will need spare parts and maintenance. |
N |
something that maintains - |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.12.07 22:02
|
794 |
|
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
|
795 |
|
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
|
796 |
|
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
|
797 |
|
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
|
798 |
|
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
|
799 |
|
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
|
800 |
|
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
|
801 |
|
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
|
802 |
|
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
|
803 |
|
tremendous |
3
|
He has a tremendous amount of energy. |
ADJ |
extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.09 21:56
|
804 |
|
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
|
805 |
|
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
|
806 |
|
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
|
807 |
|
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
|
808 |
|
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
|
809 |
|
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
|
810 |
|
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
|
811 |
|
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
|
812 |
|
straightforward |
4
|
Using the computer program is fairly straightforward. |
ADJ |
easy to do or understand : not complicated |
Arts |
crystal |
2015.11.16 21:38
|
813 |
|
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
|
814 |
|
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
|
815 |
|
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
|
816 |
|
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
|
817 |
|
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
|
818 |
|
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
|
819 |
|
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
|
820 |
|
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
|
821 |
|
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
|
822 |
|
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
|
823 |
|
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
|
824 |
|
converse |
5
|
Children converse on social networks. |
V |
To engage in conversation. |
Arts |
christine_bou |
2015.02.26 03:28
|
825 |
|
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
|
826 |
|
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
|
827 |
|
rhythm |
3
|
a waltz rhythm |
N |
a rhythm is a regular series of sounds or movements |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 14:02
|
828 |
|
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
|
829 |
|
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
|
830 |
|
intend |
2
|
We intend to go. |
V |
to have in mind;plan |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 19:54
|
831 |
|
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
|
832 |
|
contribute |
2
|
He contributes to several charities |
V |
gives or donates money |
Arts |
cerrrrr_lee |
2016.09.27 20:07
|
833 |
|
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
|
834 |
|
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
|
835 |
|
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
|
836 |
|
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
|
837 |
|
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
|
838 |
|
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
|
839 |
|
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
|
840 |
|
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
|
841 |
|
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
|
842 |
|
loan |
2
|
Student loans |
N |
something lent, esp. a sum of money lent at interest |
Arts |
celinenguyen |
2015.05.01 09:10
|
843 |
|
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
|
844 |
|
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
|
845 |
|
change |
1
|
change money |
V |
change money |
Comm |
benedicta |
2022.05.26 10:27
|
846 |
|
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
|
847 |
|
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
|
848 |
|
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
|
849 |
|
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
|
850 |
|
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
|
851 |
|
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
|
852 |
|
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
|
853 |
|
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
|
854 |
|
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
|
855 |
|
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
|
856 |
|
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
|
857 |
|
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
|
858 |
|
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
|
859 |
|
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
|
860 |
|
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
|
861 |
|
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
|
862 |
|
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
|
863 |
|
mobile |
3
|
Gp Lex also works on mobile though with reduced functionality |
N |
Easily moveable |
business |
_admin |
2019.11.16 06:37
|
864 |
|
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
|
865 |
|
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
|
866 |
|
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
|
867 |
|
mastered |
1
|
Have you mastered a technique for it? |
ADJ |
understood perfectly |
Arts |
Zixiang |
2015.11.02 15:06
|
868 |
|
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
|
869 |
|
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
|
870 |
|
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
|
871 |
|
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
|
872 |
|
perch |
5
|
The hens perched themselves on the window-sills. |
V |
sit,as on a branch |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:12
|
873 |
|
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
|
874 |
|
benevolent |
6
|
with a wise and benevolent appearance |
ADJ |
intending or showing kindness |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:09
|
875 |
|
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
|
876 |
|
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
|
877 |
|
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
|
878 |
|
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
|
879 |
|
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
|
880 |
|
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
|
881 |
|
volcano |
4
|
It is an active volcano. |
N |
a mountain formed by volcanic material. |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 21:17
|
882 |
|
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
|
883 |
|
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
|
884 |
|
conceal |
4
|
Some small animal concealed in the straw. |
V |
prevent from being seen or discovered |
Arts |
Yixin_Huang |
2016.09.27 13:14
|
885 |
|
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
|
886 |
|
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
|
887 |
|
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
|
888 |
|
throb |
6
|
The throbbing has become intense. |
N |
pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly. |
Arts |
Yanina |
2016.09.27 00:38
|
889 |
|
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
|
890 |
|
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
|
891 |
|
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
|
892 |
|
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
|
893 |
|
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
|
894 |
|
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
|
895 |
|
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
|
896 |
|
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
|
897 |
|
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
|
898 |
|
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
|
899 |
|
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
|
900 |
|
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
|
901 |
|
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
|
902 |
|
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
|
903 |
|
help |
1
|
If she needs help, tell her to call me. |
N |
aid; - assistance: |
Arts |
Xiaoli |
2017.01.29 11:36
|
904 |
|
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
|
905 |
|
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
|
906 |
|
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
|
907 |
|
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
|
908 |
|
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
|
909 |
|
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
|
910 |
|
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
|
911 |
|
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
|
912 |
|
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
|
913 |
|
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
|
914 |
|
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
|
915 |
|
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
|
916 |
|
home |
1
|
home sweet home |
N |
one's place of residence |
Arts |
Vrettt |
2022.05.26 10:24
|
917 |
|
appropriate |
3
|
An appropriate potion. |
ADJ |
opportune |
Econ |
Tata_Qian |
2016.09.23 08:25
|
918 |
|
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
|
919 |
|
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
|
920 |
|
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
|
921 |
|
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
|
922 |
|
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
|
923 |
|
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
|
924 |
|
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
|
925 |
|
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
|
926 |
|
pluralistic |
4
|
The USA is a pluralistic society. |
ADJ |
pluralistic:very muti-cultural, different nationalities. |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:39
|
927 |
|
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
|
928 |
|
consent |
3
|
They all consent my idea. |
N |
means, agree with some thing or somebody |
Arts |
Tao |
2015.12.07 23:34
|
929 |
|
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
|
930 |
|
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
|
931 |
|
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
|
932 |
|
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
|
933 |
|
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
|
934 |
|
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
|
935 |
|
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
|
936 |
|
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
|
937 |
|
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
|
938 |
|
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
|
939 |
|
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
|
940 |
|
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
|
941 |
|
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
|
942 |
|
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
|
943 |
|
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
|
944 |
|
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
|
945 |
|
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
|
946 |
|
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
|
947 |
|
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
|
948 |
|
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
|
949 |
|
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
|
950 |
|
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
|
951 |
|
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
|
952 |
|
escalation |
5
|
The American people do not support escalation |
N |
A rapid increase;a rise |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 09:52
|
953 |
|
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
|
954 |
|
puzzlement |
3
|
She frowned in puzzlement. |
N |
Cause to feel confused because they cannot understand something |
Arts |
Sunkyung_H |
2015.07.23 10:02
|
955 |
|
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
|
956 |
|
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
|
957 |
|
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
|
958 |
|
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
|
959 |
|
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
|
960 |
|
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
|
961 |
|
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
|
962 |
|
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
|
963 |
|
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
|
964 |
|
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
|
965 |
|
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
|
966 |
|
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
|
967 |
|
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
|
968 |
|
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
|
969 |
|
rudimentary |
7
|
I have only rudimentary knowledge of English |
ADJ |
basic or simple |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:16
|
970 |
|
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
|
971 |
|
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
|
972 |
|
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
|
973 |
|
reveal |
3
|
He cannot reveal his identify |
V |
to make (someone)known |
Arts |
Sunhye_Kwon |
2015.11.07 22:31
|
974 |
|
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
|
975 |
|
review |
3
|
please review this |
V |
Check something in detail |
Comm |
Sosso |
2020.06.03 01:56
|
976 |
|
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
|
977 |
|
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
|
978 |
|
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
|
979 |
|
educational |
1
|
His life was entirely given up to the educational work. |
ADJ |
pertaining to education |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:24
|
980 |
|
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
|
981 |
|
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
|
982 |
|
fascinating |
2
|
This novel is intricate and fascinating. |
ADJ |
of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating |
Arts |
Shephard |
2016.09.28 13:14
|
983 |
|
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
|
984 |
|
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
|
985 |
|
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
|
986 |
|
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
|
987 |
|
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
|
988 |
|
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
|
990 |
|
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
|
991 |
|
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
|
992 |
|
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
|
993 |
|
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
|
994 |
|
travel |
1
|
Foreign travel never really appealed to him until he retired. |
N |
The activity of travelling |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.23 18:14
|
995 |
|
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
|
996 |
|
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
|
997 |
|
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
|
998 |
|
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
|
999 |
|
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
|
1000 |
|
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
|
1001 |
|
cruise |
3
|
- We cruised to the Bahamas. |
V |
to sail about on a pleasure trip |
Arts |
SerenaM |
2022.11.24 09:01
|
1002 |
|
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
|
1003 |
|
abrupt |
4
|
the new phone I bought had shockingly a very abrupt setting. |
ADJ |
sudden and expected. |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.23 22:35
|
1004 |
|
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
|
1005 |
|
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
|
1006 |
|
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
|
1007 |
|
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
|
1008 |
|
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
|
1009 |
|
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
|
1010 |
|
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
|
1011 |
|
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
|
1012 |
|
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
|
1013 |
|
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
|
1014 |
|
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
|
1015 |
|
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
|
1016 |
|
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
|
1017 |
|
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
|
1018 |
|
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
|
1019 |
|
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
|
1020 |
|
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
|
1021 |
|
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
|
1022 |
|
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
|
1023 |
|
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
|
1024 |
|
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
|
1025 |
|
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
|
1026 |
|
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
|
1027 |
|
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
|
1028 |
|
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
|
1029 |
|
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
|
1030 |
|
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
|
1031 |
|
instinctive |
3
|
She is an instinctive engineer |
V |
Of, relating to, or of the nature of instinct |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.08 15:46
|
1032 |
|
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
|
1033 |
|
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
|
1034 |
|
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
|
1035 |
|
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
|
1036 |
|
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
|
1037 |
|
interaction |
3
|
Interaction more common on text than on email |
N |
The state of undergoing interaction |
Arts |
Sadaf |
2015.11.07 17:28
|
1038 |
|
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
|
1039 |
|
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
|
1040 |
|
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
|
1041 |
|
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
|
1043 |
|
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
|
1044 |
|
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
|
1045 |
|
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
|
1046 |
|
abolish |
5
|
The government wanted to abolish slavery because it wanted to |