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1veil 4 The bride had a veil over her face. NA piece of opaque, transparent, or mesh material worn over the face to hide or protect, to enhance the appearance.2024.03.04 19:03
2spoon 4 She picked up a spoon and stirred her tea.NAn object used in eating, stirring, measuring, etc., made up of a small, shallow bowl with a handle:2024.01.28 22:44
3ferry 4 We boarded the ferry at Ostend.Nlarge boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea2023.06.14 03:33
4deafening 4 deafening musicADJexcessively loud2023.02.09 11:46
5lively 4 a lively tune - - a lively discussionADJanimated - - spirited - - eventful or exciting -2023.02.06 13:27
6dioxide 4 Burning fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide gas, which is damaging to the environment Nan 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, NO2.2022.06.06 06:36
7pledge 4 The meeting ended with a pledge to step up cooperation between the six states of the regionNa solemn promise to do or stop doing something2022.06.05 12:33
8warehouse 4 Goods were continuously delivered to the company's warehousesNa building for the storage of goods or merchandise.2022.06.05 12:22
9pledge 4 a pledge of economic aid to the newly independent countries.Na solemn promise to do or stop doing something2022.06.05 06:17
10adherent 4 Adherents of Bernie Sanders are said to be unwilling to vote for a candidate other than their ownNSupporters, those who 'adhere' or stick (like glue) to someone/thing2020.03.03 09:40
11 peculiarity 4 One striking peculiarity of his was the endless fiddling with the braces that held up his trousersNA feature that makes someone different (in a negative way different in an unpleasant way)2020.02.19 09:37
12 ambitious 4 He was an ambitious personNeagerly desirous of achieving success, power, wealth, a specific goal, etc2019.09.29 11:28
13 ambitious 4 He This was an ambitious person project.ADJrequiring a great deal of effort, cost, ability, etc. 2019.09.23 14:39
14 accustomed 4 I ordered all the drivers to carry out the accustomed work at the usual hours, which was doneADJCustomary; usual.2019.08.27 13:22
15 acute 4 In some areas the situation is particularly acute and the problems are only going to get worse.ADJ(of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.2019.08.27 13:14
16 genre 4 Yet research can apply to all creative genres and so we should develop a more inclusive term.NA style or category of art, music, or literature.2019.06.26 14:12
17 fusion 4 All fusions were verified by DNA sequence analysis.NThe process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.2019.06.26 14:06
18 endeavour 4 Parents and teachers up and down the land are endeavouring to instil high standards of personal behaviour and responsibility among young children.VTry hard to do or achieve something.2019.04.24 13:08
19 enact 4 Most of the committee's recommendations were enacted.VPut into practice (an idea or suggestion)2019.04.24 13:00
20 empirical 4 Because natural science can offer empirical proof for its hypotheses, it can verify its claims.ADJBased on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.2019.04.24 12:53
21 deter 4 It is the lack of awareness and fear that deters people from getting themselves examined.NDiscourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.2019.04.03 13:03
22 contingent 4 Painters, we have seen, evinced a new sensitivity to the contingent nature of their means of expression.ADJSubject to chance2019.04.03 12:40
23 consolidate 4 As a result, customers will streamline their storage management and consolidate the number of vendors they support.VCombine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole.2019.04.01 13:31
24 articulate 4 He is articulate, charismatic and persuasive.NHaving or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.2019.03.25 14:29
25 arouse 4 Their confusion about how to shape their lives in response to these conditions arouses anxiety, and many abuse their spouse and children or turn to drugs and alcohol to alleviate their tension.VEvoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response)2019.03.25 14:08
26 arena 4 Empowerment has now moved from the arena of management circles and into our daily lives.NA place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict.2019.03.25 14:04
27 scar 4 He had a scar on his cheekNThe remains of a healed wound, usually red or pink in colour 2019.02.12 17:00
28 evoke 4 It captures honest moments of weirdness, but it also manipulates images and music to evoke emotion. Vbring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind. - Or Elicit ( a response)2019.01.17 07:30
29 wreck 4 I'm a wreck without my little China girlNA mess, a disaster, the outcome of an accident2018.02.08 06:42
30 terrify 4 Be quiet or you'll terrify the neighboursVFrighten, make afraid2017.05.24 10:13
31 implicit 4 This poet always pursues a implicit beauty in his poems.ADJsuggested but not communicated directly2016.11.20 20:44
32 termination 4 Because of outside controversies, they have to make a termination on their project.Nan act of ending something2016.11.20 20:36
33 domain 4 The domain is vast. Na particular environment or walk of life2016.10.10 23:08
34 gossip 4 There are people that likes gossipNCasual conversation about other persion without before confirm the information.2016.10.06 13:48
35 utter 4 she seemed weary, as if she had uttered the same words many times that day already.ADJcomplete and total2016.10.03 21:27
36 cursed 4 Harry potter And The Cursed childADJsomeone or something be brought bad luck 2016.09.30 19:31
37 inflamed 4 get inflamed while wearing contact lensADJred and swollen2016.09.29 00:08
38 spectacular 4 from a spectacular sea of the treeADJDescrible an objectis very large 2016.09.28 22:56
39 vanish 4 His car vanished.Nget lost without warning or expianation2016.09.28 14:26
40 sketch 4 He made a sketch on the ground.Na rough describe for paintings.2016.09.28 14:18
41 salmon 4 I really like eating salmon sushi.NA kind of fish .2016.09.28 13:05
42 ink 4 The inks of my printer are low.Ncolored liquid that is used for writing or printing2016.09.28 12:59
43 obsession 4 Obsession can be helpful or destructive, depending on the person.NThe state of getting extremly interested in something2016.09.28 12:51
44 glimpse 4 My husband glimpsed at me when I saw him for the first time.Nto look at or see for a very short time2016.09.28 12:50
45 immense 4 He invested an immense sum of money in stocks.ADJunusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope2016.09.28 09:29
46 surge 4 The photographers and cameramen surged forward.Va huge amount of stuff is coming and become so crowded2016.09.28 01:37
47 fog 4 The crash happened in thick fog.Nweather phenomena?it often begin in some raining days,drivers can see road clearly in this weather . - 2016.09.28 01:27
48 destiny 4 It is my destiny one day to be king.Nsomething related to all life and people can't avoid 2016.09.28 01:21
49 magnificent 4 She is magnificent at making you feel you can talk quite naturally to her.ADJdescribe shocking and awesome stuff2016.09.28 01:06
50 parameterize 4 We know how to parameterize this lineVuse number to describe2016.09.27 23:57
51 authentic 4 He found out the most authentic restaurants.ADJconforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief.2016.09.27 21:20
52 volcano 4 It is an active volcano.Na mountain formed by volcanic material.2016.09.27 21:17
53 spectacular 4 The scene on the Great Wall is so spectacular, that attracts many foreigners to visit there. ADJsensational, and thrill of feeling2016.09.27 19:50
54 incidence 4 the highest incidence of MRSANevent2016.09.27 18:54
55 gamble 4 She wants to stake everything that she still is, all her physical charm, in a gamble on happiness.NA risky act or venture.2016.09.27 13:51
56 veiled 4 He uniform has provoked this veiled hostility.ADJHaving or as if having a veil or concealing cover.2016.09.27 13:44
57 magnificent 4 These magnificent ancient buildings demonstrate the great intelligence of the labouring people.ADJcharacterized by grandeur2016.09.27 13:26
58 evacuate 4 All residents have to evacuate this area because of the approaching huge tornado.Vmove out of an unsafe location into safety2016.09.27 13:16
59 conceal 4 Some small animal concealed in the straw.Vprevent from being seen or discovered2016.09.27 13:14
60 straw 4 Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw.Nplant fibre used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder2016.09.27 13:04
61 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.Nan outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed, or housing farm animals.2016.09.27 13:00
62 barrel 4 Drew him a last glass of beer from the barrel in the scullery.Na cylindrical container that holds liquids2016.09.27 12:53
63 exemption 4 In South Korea, the sports stars can receive a legal exemption of the military service for winning the Olympic games.Nimmunity from an obligation or duty2016.09.27 12:52
64 likewise 4 Likewise, homework is useful for studentsAdv;as well - ;also2016.09.27 09:49
65 nonetheless 4 I faught with my friend. Nonetheless, we want to stay togetherAdvthe same as nevertheless, however2016.09.27 09:44
66 horizontal 4 In this gragh, you need to look at horizontal axis first.ADJflat and level with the ground, rather than at an angle to it2016.09.27 09:25
67 armor 4 There are a lot of creaking armor in the hall of Hogwarts.Nprotective covering made of metal and used in combat.2016.09.27 08:48
68 vigor 4 A succinct style lends vigor to writing.Nactive strength of body or mind.2016.09.26 23:27
69 cathedral 4 St Paul's CathedralNrelating to or containing or issuing from a bishop’s office.2016.09.26 22:48
70 solo 4 The young singer soloed a famous song on the stage.Vsinging or doing something by yourself2016.09.26 22:10
71 obsess 4 She began obsess about her performance.Vpuzzle2016.09.26 21:49
72 bounded 4 The territory is clearly bounded ADJForm a boundary, enclose something.2016.09.26 20:04
73 exotic 4 apart from an exotic taste in clothes, and the fact that i'm a bit short.Nvery different, strange, or unusual2016.09.26 19:52
74 skeptic 4 He is a skeptic, he always doubts about anything. Nsomeone who always doubts2016.09.26 19:37
75 dotted 4 He dotted a line across the map.ADJhaving gaps or spaces2016.09.26 09:24
76 attorney 4 Surprisingly, the 32-year-old Lee recently became an attorney!Na professional person authorized to practice law - 2016.09.25 22:26
77 glimpse 4 The long boardwalk lets you glimpse South Africa's popular penguins.Va quick look2016.09.25 22:23
78 illuminate 4 My room is now illuminated by the vibrating phone.Vmake lighter or brighter2016.09.25 22:19
79 harmonious 4 there should be a harmonious alliance between management and workers. ADJmusically pleasig2016.09.25 22:06
80 drip 4 All the way dripping down. V to fall in drops.2016.09.25 18:22
81 streak 4 See those streaks?N a long, thin mark that is a different color from its background. 2016.09.25 18:20
82 federation 4 join in The Tennis federation.Nan organization formed by merging several groups or parties.2016.09.25 18:18
83 amateur 4 someone was an accomplished amateur musician.Nengaged in as a pastime?lack professional skill or expertise. - 2016.09.25 18:05
84 vocational 4 I'm going to a vocational school after high schoolADJthe training and skills needed for a particular job or profession. 2016.09.21 10:47
85 entrepreneur 4 He is a well-known software entrepreneurNa person who organizes and manages an enterprise, esp. a business, usually with considerable daring, skill, and financial risk.2016.09.21 10:44
86 juvenile 4 The actions of some adults are juvenile.ADJof, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: 2016.09.21 10:10
87 merit 4 composers of outstanding meritNThe quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.2016.09.20 23:55
88 quota 4 I've done my quota of work for the dayNthe share or part of a total that is required from, allowed to, or that belongs to a particular district, group2016.09.19 09:52
89 simulate 4 Scientists know Earth-like conditions can be simulated on Mars because something similar has already been done in Antarctica.Vcreate a representation or model of2016.09.19 09:43
90 simulated 4 Scientist know Earth-like conditions can be simulated on Mars because something similar has already been done in Antarctica. ADJmade to look, feel ,or behave like something: not real. 2016.09.19 09:43
91 parameter 4 there are three parameters by which a speaker is able to modify the meaning of the utterance—pitch, volume, and tempoNA numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.2016.09.19 09:38
92 optimistic 4 I was optimistic about the future ADJsomeone who is optimistic is hopeful about the future and tends to expect that good things will happen 2016.09.19 09:37
93 precious 4 Diamonds are precious that they can be categorised according to their colour and hardness.ADJrare and worth a lot of money2016.03.22 19:21
94 splash 4 He knew the meaning of every sound in the trees, of every song of the birds, of every splash in the water.Vto wet or soil by dashing masses or particles of water, mud, or the like; spatter2016.03.21 00:38
95 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 rabbitsADJwhen predicative, often foll by of. showing or feeling contempt; disdainful2016.01.14 12:33
96 pluralistic 4 Our objective is a free, open, and pluralistic society.ADJof or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism2015.12.09 11:20
97 ethical 4 Mayors want local companies to behave ethically.ADJconforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior2015.12.09 11:17
98 pluralistic 4 The USA is a pluralistic society.ADJpluralistic:very muti-cultural, different nationalities.2015.12.07 23:39
99 ethical 4 Ethical issues surrounding terminally-ill patients.ADJethical means rellating to beliefs and morals about right or wrong.2015.12.07 23:37
100 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
101 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
102 pluralistic 4 Technology needs pluralistic knowledge structure.ADJthe holding by one person of two or more offices at the same time. - 2015.12.07 21:59
103 satisfactory 4 Although the laptop is small, it has a satisfactory variety of function.ADJgiving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements.2015.12.07 21:42
104 optimists 4 Optimists reckon tablet device prices will move up with inflation this year.Na person who holds the belief or the doctrine of optimism2015.12.07 21:31
105 ethical 4 There are many ethical issues caused by social websites.ADJPertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality, pertaining to right & wrong in conduct 2015.12.07 20:59
106 pluralistic 4 The design needs broad culture visual angle and pluralistic knowledge structure. ADJof or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism;2015.12.07 17:57
107 ethical 4 The use of animals in scientific tests raises some difficult ethical questions.ADJEthical means relating to beliefs about right and wrong.2015.12.07 17:56
108 pluralistic 4 Will the army truly allow the emergence of a pluralistic, representative model government?Nof or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism2015.12.04 23:18
109 ethical 4 It is a ethical question how we use language on internet?ADJrelating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong2015.12.04 00:01
110 certificate 4 The certificate of technique is invalid.Nan official document that states that the information on it is true2015.12.03 23:50
111 satisfactory 4 I am fairly satisfactory to the new robot.ADJgood or good enough for a particular need or purpose2015.12.03 23:46
112 optimist 4 Scientists need a group of optimists to do a experiment. Nsomeone who believes that good things will happen2015.11.28 16:57
113 intrigue 4 I am intrigued to the movieVV: it interestspeople and people want to know more about it2015.11.26 19:00
114 intrigue 4 I am intrigued to her danceNN:can be a plot to deceive or harm others2015.11.26 18:52
115 predator 4 Lots of biologist use camera to observe predator. Nan animal that hunts and kills other animals for food - 2015.11.24 13:59
116 abrupt 4 The situation has abrupt change when people start to use machine.ADJsudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results2015.11.24 13:56
117 seldom 4 I seldom use my phoneAdv almost never2015.11.24 13:50
118 rug 4 My rug was printed with the help of 3D printer Na shaped piece of thick cloth for covering part of a floor2015.11.24 13:43
119 straightforward 4 A machine straightforward operation is very important.ADJeasy to understand; clear2015.11.24 13:39
120 abrupt 4 Avoid abrupt movements while drinking coffee above your computer ADJsudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results2015.11.24 13:32
121 primitive 4 It seems primitive humans needed to be able to react like this to escape from dangerous animals.Na person who belongs to an early stage of civilization2015.11.24 11:25
122 skeptical 4 My grandparents are skeptical about every new technology. - ADJdoubting that something is true or useful - 2015.11.24 08:48
123 abrupt 4 The website had an abrupt change that made many users cannot adapt. - ADJsudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant2015.11.24 08:32
124 abrupt 4 the new phone I bought had shockingly a very abrupt setting.ADJsudden and expected.2015.11.23 22:35
125 skeptical 4 People were skeptical about the chances of winning the 2002 World Cup soccer game with Italy.ADJhaving an attitude of doubt2015.11.23 21:35
126 predator 4 Small animals should be very careful to avoid their predators.Nan animal that lives by killing and eating other animals2015.11.23 19:52
127 abrupt 4 Nowadays is difficult to imagine what will be happen in the future with the abrupt technology movement ADJsudden or unexpected2015.11.23 15:31
128 tolerate 4 This plant prefers alkaline soil, though it will readily tolerate some acidity.Vto accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them:2015.11.22 23:03
129 predator 4 scientist try to figure out how predators get their prey.Nan animal that hunts, kills, and other animals:2015.11.22 22:56
130 costume 4 scientists can get many information from the costume that the ancients wear.Nthe set of ‹clothes typical of a particular country or period of history, or suitable for a particular activity2015.11.22 22:47
131 straightforward 4 Nor does scientific knowledge obtain by straightforward experiments and observations.ADJeasy to ‹understand or ‹simple:2015.11.22 22:38
132 prey 4 Genes allow them to crawl around and engulf their prey.Van ‹animal that is ‹hunted and ‹killed for ‹food by another ‹animal2015.11.22 20:58
133 distress 4 They sent a distress rocket.Na ‹feeling of ‹extreme ‹worry, sadness, or ‹pain:2015.11.22 20:53
134 seldom 4 They seldom talk on technology in those day.Advon only a few occasions; rarely; infrequently; not often2015.11.16 22:17
135 hormone 4 Computer games will stimulate hormones.Na regulatory substance produced in an organism and transported in tissue fluids such as blood or sap to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.2015.11.16 21:54
136 tolerate 4 The teacher cannot tolerate using cellphone on the class.Vto allow the existence, presence, practice, or act of without prohibition or hindrance; permit.2015.11.16 21:52
137 straightforward 4 Using the computer program is fairly straightforward.ADJeasy to do or understand : not complicated2015.11.16 21:38
138 abrupt 4 The abrupt slant of the hill gives the building an additional.ADJsudden or unexpected2015.11.16 21:19
139 prey 4 Scientists have installed a tracker on the lion's prey.NA creature's prey are the creatures that it hunts and eats in order to live.2015.11.16 20:12
140 abrupt 4 The recession brought an abrupt halt to this science and technology.ADJAn abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.2015.11.16 20:11
141 straightforward 4 Disposable diapers for new inventions are fairly straightforward to put on. - ADJIf you describe something as straightforward, you approve of it because it is easy to do or understand.2015.11.16 20:10
142 rigidly 4 The food undergo a rigidly safety inspection.ADJstiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard:2015.11.10 23:11
143 anthropologist 4 The sociologist and anthropologist answer that the work is the relationship.Na social scientist who specializes in anthropology.2015.11.10 23:06
144 fatal 4 Television, especially cable news, has a fatal weakness for the superficial and the shiny.ADJcausing or capable of causing death2015.11.10 22:59
145 fatal 4 The bug is a fatal mistakes to this app.ADJCausing death2015.11.10 14:01
146 articulate 4 Techneology is a new and more easy way of articulate Nhaving joints2015.11.10 13:44
147 kin 4 It is difficult to create an example with word kin and technology in one sentence but, I didNfamily and ‹relations2015.11.10 13:36
148 kinship 4 The strong ties of kinship determine why human can pass on technology to the generation by generationNKinship is the relationship between members of the same family.2015.11.10 12:04
149 rigidly 4 We recommend that you enforce this practice rigidlyAdvin a ‹stiff or ‹fixed way, without ‹bending or ‹moving2015.11.10 02:23
150 fatal 4 This Computer viru led to fatal resultsADJresulting in someone's death2015.11.10 02:12
151 primitive 4 Clearly, primitive people did not have modern technologies.ADJbelonging to a simple way of life that existed in the past and does not have modern industries and machines2015.11.10 01:40
152 devise 4 Scientists devise a new technology to identify animals' gene.Vto plan or invent a new way of doing something2015.11.10 01:38
153 anthropologist 4 Anthropologists use new technologies to study ancient humans.Nthe scientific study of people, their societies,2015.11.10 01:33
154 fatal 4 some small mistakes will cause fatal issues.ADJA fatal ‹illness, ‹accident, etc. ‹causes ‹death:2015.11.09 23:26
155 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.2015.11.09 21:57
156 fatal 4 Television, especially cable news, has a fatal weakness for the superficial and the shiny.ADJcausing or capable of causing death2015.11.09 21:31
157 anthropologist 4 The sociologist and anthropologist answer that the work is the relationship.Na social scientist who specializes in anthropology.2015.11.09 21:23
158 spouse 4 When spouses are far from each other they use technology to have conversation.Neither member of a married pair in relation to the other; one's husband or wife.2015.11.09 20:40
159 rigidly 4 New generation is rigidly depended on mobile phones.ADJstiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard; strictly.2015.11.09 19:24
160 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.; affinity2015.11.09 17:13
161 anthropologist 4 An anthropologist studies people and cultures in a scientific manner.NA social scientist who specializes in anthropology2015.11.09 07:25
162 kinship 4 He felt a deep kinship with his families.Nthe stare of being related to the people in your family2015.11.07 22:04
163 flick 4 Nonja's specialty is a splatter patter, which she makes by splattering paint onto the paper by flicking her wrist.Vto strike lightly with a whip, the finger, etc.2015.11.03 08:49
164 rigidly 4 Common to monkeys, apes, and humans is the fact that behavior and social life are not rigidly programmed by the genes ADJstiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: - a rigid strip of metal2015.11.03 00:47
165 flicking 4 Lights appear with a simple flicking of a switchVto move or propel with a small rapid movement of the fingers2015.11.02 15:07
166 tolerate 4 My oversensitive never endings do not tolerate hugging.VPut up with something or someone unpleasant.2015.07.23 10:11
167 costume 4 I had to become that animal and not just be a person in a cou costume.NAn actor's or performer's costume is the set of clothes they wear while they are performing.2015.07.23 10:07
168 deprive 4 They cannot deprive people of that basic right.Vprevent sb from having or using something2015.07.23 10:04
169 tolerate 4 A light touch sets off a flight reaction, and my oversensitive nerve ending do not tolerate hugging.VTo bear something unpleasant ot annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties.2015.07.23 10:04
170 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.NA shaped piece of thick cloth for covering part of a floor2015.07.23 10:02
171 straightforward 4 If he became a straightforward person, he would feel more happiness than now.ADJeasy to understand; clear; honest and without unnecessary politeness2015.07.23 10:00
172 skeptical 4 Tom is very skeptical about the scienceADJA person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief2015.07.23 09:57
173 distress 4 The students were in distressNGreat mental or physical suffering such as extreme anxiety sadness or pain or the state of being in danger or urgent need2015.07.23 09:53
174 protocol 4 The army leaders threatened to form a new military government if the parties failed to sign an eight point protocol agreeing on Gen.Nthe customs, rules2015.06.09 20:51
175 subsidiary 4 He was able to do it through its Hong Kong subsidiaryNA company that is owned by a larger company2015.05.01 10:47
176 plague 4 Diseases that plague mankind.Na serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal2015.04.16 11:32
177 portray 4 What was it like to see someone portray you?Nrepresent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or Vally2015.04.16 11:23
178 arrogant 4 I don't like her since she's an arrogant girl.ADJcharacterized by or proceeding from arrogance, or a sense of superiority, self-importance, or entitlement2015.04.16 04:30
179 predator 4 For the sheep, wolfs are predator.Nany carnivorous animal2015.04.14 18:28
180 humiliation 4 After she felt bitter humiliation, she never came again.Nthe action to make somebody feel ashamed or stupid and lose the respect of other people2015.04.14 12:26
181 greedy 4 He is casting greedy eyes on the lady.ADJwanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need2015.04.14 12:25
182 deaf 4 My opinion has fall on deaf ears since I arrived here.ADJunable to hear anything or unable to hear very well2015.04.14 12:19
183 abruptly 4 The titanic truck turned back abruptly, so I had to stop suddenly.Advsuddenly2015.04.14 12:18
184 toxic 4 Don’t eat it, it’s toxic!ADJcontaining poison; poisonous2015.04.14 09:29
185 spectacle 4 He told me he would never forget the spectacle he had seen in the zoo.Na performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at2015.04.14 09:25
186 threshold 4 The threshold of the university is very strict.Na limit at which an arrangement changes2015.04.13 00:08
187 authentic 4 A authentic diamond can bear the cruelness of time.ADJreal, not false or copied2015.04.13 00:00
188 swiftly 4 They will swiftly leave you behind by the nuts.ADJmoving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid: 2015.04.02 16:31
189 comprehend 4 I can't comprehend the reason why my friend do that kind of things.Vget the meaning of something2015.03.26 18:39
190 threshold 4 I thought I was in the threshold of a second life when I arrived in Canada.Nthe point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins2015.03.26 14:23
191 boast 4 I don't like him because he always boast of his life Vto speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.2015.03.21 21:07
192 inherent 4 Conflicts are inherent in human's history.ADJthat is a basic or permanent part of sb/sth and that cannot be removed2015.03.19 13:28
193 threshould 4 They famers who had been got new lands were on the threshould of their new lives.Nthe point just before a new situation, period of life, etc. begins2015.03.19 13:26
194 kin 4 My kin is going to visit my hometown.Nrelatives, a person having kinshio with another or others.2015.03.18 14:28
195 plague 4 The city in under threat from a plague of rats.Ndangerous disease.2015.03.18 14:26
196 artificiality 4 We should use artificiality leather instead of hurt animals.Nmade by people and used instead of something ntural2015.03.16 23:01
197 distress 4 Although she had undergone three accidents during the last two days, she doesn't have any distress.Ngreat pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.2015.03.15 13:40
198 monopoly 4 The firms like Sinopec, PingAn Insurance, Citic are monopolyNA situation in which a single company owns all or nearly all of the market for a given type of product or service. - 2015.03.12 01:32
199 dividend 4 The dividend of Bank of China this year is only 8%NThe payment declared by the company to its shareholders2015.03.12 00:31
200 odour 4 Ants can use odour organ to find their food which is deep under the soil.Nthe sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form2015.03.10 09:41
201 protocol 4 We need to sigh the contract or protocol before running a business together.NRules determining the format; a code of correct conduct2015.03.10 09:35
202 obsession 4 I am getting obsession on that girl who I met from internet even if I haven't met her.Nan unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone2015.03.10 09:34
203 odour 4 Ants can use odour organ to find their food which is deep under the soil.Nthe sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form2015.03.10 09:34
204 recurrence 4 If you have a recurrence, talk to your doctor about getting a new biopsy before settling on treatment. N an occasion when something happens again2015.02.23 21:12
205 shatter 4 The glass shattered when it hit the floor.Vto (cause to) be broken into pieces, as by a blow:2015.02.05 01:44
206 scramble 4 The boyscrambled quickly up the hill.Vto climb using one's hands and feet, as up or down a hill:2015.02.05 01:43
207 explode 4 The terrorists exploded the bomb.Vto (cause to) burst violently:2015.02.05 01:37
208 seminar 4 We chose her as the leader of our seminar since she was smart and energetic.Na group of college students and a teacher that study or discuss a particular subject2015.01.16 10:54
209 concession 4 It was the final concession given by our boss that ended our tension between that company. Nsomething which is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement, or the act of allowing or giving this2015.01.16 09:28
210 diminish 4 Her new interest in computer diminished her passion for history. Vto reduce or be reduced in size or importance2015.01.16 09:14
211 obedience 4 children were taught to show their parents obedienceNCompliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority2015.01.16 05:44
212 subordinate 4 his subordinate officersNLower in rank or position2015.01.16 05:43
213 mineral 4 it identifies the mineral or compound presentNA solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance:2015.01.16 05:40
214 refine 4 sugar was refined by boiling it in huge iron vatsNRemove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process:2015.01.16 05:32
215 cultivated 4 he was a remarkably cultivated and educated manNRefined and well educated2015.01.16 05:31
216 discard 4 Hilary bundled up the clothes she had discardedNGet rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable:2015.01.16 05:22
217 behalf 4 he campaigned on behalf of the wrongly convicted fourNIn the interests of a person, group, or principle:2015.01.16 05:09
218 incline 4 he was inclined to accept the offerN(usually be inclined to/towards/to do something) Be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something:2015.01.16 05:04
219 integral 4 Every one’s participation is integral if we want to complete this mission.ADJbeing an essential, necessary part of something2015.01.16 05:04
220 differentiate 4 The diseases are too similar and even the doctors can’t differentiate the two of them.Vto express, recognize, make the differences between things or people2015.01.16 05:03
221 utterly 4 he looked utterly ridiculousNCompletely and without qualification; absolutely:2015.01.16 05:03
222 verdict 4 the jury returned a verdict of not guiltyNher former boyfriend was convicted of assaulting her2015.01.16 03:18
223 pulse 4 the doctor found a faint pulseNA rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck2015.01.16 02:51
224 dull 4 your diet doesn’t have to be dull and boringNLacking interest or excitement2015.01.16 02:50
225 loop 4 make a loop in the twineNA shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself2015.01.16 02:47
226 hammer 4 Grip pressure should be firm but not tight - about the way you would grip a hammer's handle while driving nails.NA tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.2015.01.16 02:46
227 pinch 4 she pinched his cheekNGrip (something, typically a person’s flesh) tightly and sharply between finger and thumb2015.01.16 02:42
228 gleam 4 light gleamed on the china catsNhine brightly, especially with reflected light:2015.01.16 02:41
229 flick 4 Ursula flicked some ash off her sleeveNStrike or propel (something) with a sudden quick movement of the fingers: - Max flicked his bow tie2015.01.16 02:36
230 knot 4 tie a knot at the end of the cordNA fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on itself and tightening it:2015.01.16 02:35
231 straw 4 This unique facility will be constructed with natural materials - plastered straw bale walls with a turf roof.N Dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving2015.01.16 02:26
232 blaze 4 twenty firemen fought the blazeNA very large or fiercely burning fire2015.01.16 02:21
233 gasp 4 a woman gasped in horror at the sight of himNCatch one’s breath with an open mouth, owing to pain or astonishment2015.01.16 02:16
234 dash 4 I dashed into the gardenNRun or travel somewhere in a great hurry2015.01.16 02:14
235 preliminary 4 This is a meeting to discuss seating arrangements that was merely a preliminary to the formal negotiating sessions.Nsomething that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else2015.01.15 23:28
236 flicker 4 A TV was flickering in the background.Vto burn or glow in an unsteady way : to produce an unsteady light2015.01.15 22:42
237 linger 4 The tourists didn't linger very long.Vto stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time2015.01.15 22:29
238 inclination 4 She shows no inclination to give in to their demands.Na feeling of wanting to do something : a tendency to do something - 2015.01.15 22:22
239 endeavor 4 The school endeavors to teach students to be good citizens.Vto seriously or continually try to do (something)2015.01.15 22:10
240 scarcely 4 He could scarcely control his joy.Advalmost not at al2015.01.15 22:00
241 incline 4 She listened with her eyes closed and her head inclined.Vto bend forward or to cause (something) to bend forward2015.01.15 20:17
242 cynicism 4 Nothing could change her cynicism about politics.Nbeliefs that people are generally selfish and dishonest2015.01.15 20:13
243 resentment 4 She bore bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-husband.Na feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair2015.01.15 20:12
244 courtesy 4 They treated us with courtesy and kindness.Npolite behavior that shows respect for other people2015.01.15 19:54
245 glare 4 The sun glared down relentlessly.Vto shine with a harsh, bright light - 2015.01.15 19:52
246 brass 4 The whole orchestra—the strings, percussion, woodwinds, and brass—began to play.Nmusical instruments (such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas) that are made of brass2015.01.15 19:29
247 matrix 4 The wires all crossed each other and formed a matrix.Nsomething (such as a situation or a set of conditions) in which something else develops or forms2015.01.15 19:21
248 bureaucrat 4 The bureaucrats at the town hall seem to think that we need a building permit to build a tree house.Npeople who run a government or company and who does everything according to the rules of that government or conpany2015.01.15 19:15
249 lens 4 Make sure the lens of the microscope is clean.Na clear curved piece of glass or plastic used in eyeglasses, cameras, telescopes, etc., to make things look clearer, smaller, or bigger2015.01.15 19:00
250 synthesis 4 It is a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thoughtNsomething that is made by combining different things (such as ideas, styles, etc.)2015.01.15 18:47
251 obstruct 4 A large tree obstructed the road.Vto block (something, such as a pipe or street) so that things cannot move through easily2015.01.15 18:42
252 affiliate 4 Their group does not affiliate itself with any political party.Vto associate as a member 2015.01.15 18:34
253 bead 4 Suddenly beads of perspiration moistened my shirt.NLike or being a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material2015.01.10 10:06

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