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1 ethical 4 The human cloning that most people believe not to be ethical. - Nrelating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong2015.12.07 23:32
2 assumption 3 Scientists need to do a lot of experiments to confirm their basic assumption is true.Nsomething that you accept as true without question or proof2015.12.07 23:31
3 pluralistic 4 Canada is a pluralistic country. - ADJa person who believes that the existence of different types of people, beliefs, and opinions within a society is a good thing - 2015.12.07 23:30
4 maintenance 2 New equipment maintenance is beyond the budget. - Nmoney that a person must pay regularly by law in order to support their child or previous marriage partner after a divorce2015.12.07 23:29
5 neutral 3 Some scientists are neutral in using the new robot. - ADJnot saying or doing anything that would encourage or help any of the groups involved in an argument or war2015.12.07 23:21
6 simultaneously 3 A computer can do a variety of operations simultaneously to save time and final cost. - Advhappening or being done at exactly the same time2015.12.07 23:09
7 inclusive 6 Scientists need inclusive the knowledge to support their research.ADJAn inclusive price or amount includes everything2015.12.07 23:05
8 sustenance 10 Genetically modified crops increased production that solved sustenance supply.Nfood2015.12.07 23:01
9 rapid 2 All kinds of cell phone apps update rapid, people have more than one choice. - ADJfast or sudden2015.12.07 22:53
10 constant 2 The lab needs to keep the constant temperature to test the new medicine.ADJstaying the same, or not getting less or more2015.12.07 22:52
11 alter 2 Wireless networks and apps have altered people's life.Vto change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change2015.12.07 22:50
12 hydraulic 7 New hydraulic model explains the operation principle of the machine clearly. - ADJoperated by or involving the pressure of water or some other liquid2015.11.24 08:52
13 skeptical 4 My grandparents are skeptical about every new technology. - ADJdoubting that something is true or useful - 2015.11.24 08:48
14 wary 5 Scientists are wary of using nuclear energy because it can injure human beings. - ADJnot completely trusting or certain about something or someone - 2015.11.24 08:44
15 subside 6 The new medicine has subsided the suffering of the cancer, but it has side effects. - VIf a condition subsides, it becomes less strong or extreme2015.11.24 08:37
16 abrupt 4 The website had an abrupt change that made many users cannot adapt. - ADJsudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant2015.11.24 08:32
17 squeeze 3 The fast-paced music put the squeeze on people who do not finish their job. - Na situation in which people or things are pushed or forced into a small space: - 2015.11.24 08:26
18 recoil 7 I recoiled in horror when the robot suddenly began to smoke. - Vto move back because of fear or disgust (= dislike or disapproval)2015.11.24 08:25
19 slaughter 5 Every year, thousands of animals were slaughtered in slaughter houses.Nthe killing of animals for meat2015.11.24 08:24
20 autism 8 Director used mini cameras to record children who have autism because he wants to added to the understanding of autism. - Na failure to develop social abilities, language, and other communication skills to the usual level - 2015.11.24 08:23
21 omnivorous 15 Maybe one day, when the scientists change the gene of omnivorous animals, they just need eat one kind of food.ADJnaturally able to eat both plants and meat2015.11.10 13:49
22 rudimentary 7 This new employees have a rudimentary knowledge of how to use this kind of machine.ADJbasic2015.11.10 13:44
23 captivity 5 The scientists create a new machine that make monster in captivity.Nthe situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere and is not allowed to leave2015.11.10 13:42
24 concentration 2 This machine could check oxygen concentration quickly.NA large number or amount of something in the same place.2015.11.08 23:23
25 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.2015.11.08 23:13
26 gradually 3 The system of the smartphone becomes improvement gradually.Advslowly over a period of time or a distance2015.11.08 23:02
27 elaborate 3 The operation of the new game is elaborate, many new players gave up to attempt.ADJContaining a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts2015.11.08 22:17
28 probe 3 The gastroscope is used to probe the stomach disease.VTo examine something with a tool, especially in order to find something that is hidden2015.11.08 22:10
29 foresight 9 No one had enough foresight to predict the function of the robot in the future.Nthe ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge2015.11.08 22:09
30 distinguish 3 Face recognition system can easily distinguish her between her twin sister.Vto notice or understand the difference between two things, or to make one person or thing seem different from another2015.11.08 22:08
31 foresight 9 no one had enough foresight to predict the winnerNthe ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge2015.11.02 15:29
32 peer 3 Do you think it's true that teenage girls are less self-confident than their male peers?Na person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group2015.11.02 15:20
33 instinctive 3 Scholars used to believe that learned (versus instinctive) behavior separates humans from other animals.ADJinstinctive behaviour or reactions are not thought about, planned, or developing by traning.2015.11.02 15:12

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