the representation of a subject, not directly stated, through another similar subject to it
The author’s statement about knights and chivalry was allegorical to Arthurian legend.

on the verge
The depressed man was on the brink of suicide after surviving the car accident.

able to cause action, belief, or feeling (syn. well supported, forceful, persuasive / ant. weak, unsupported, uninspiring)
The novel was so compelling that I decided to find more books by the same author.

explain or illustrate by an example
The sword exemplifies the meaning of duty and honor in the medieval ages.

an exceptional natural capacity of intellect
The chess master was a genius, always thinking ahead of his opponent.

to disturb or distress
There is an old ghost that haunts that house.

to live in (syn. reside in)
The cave is inhabited by bats. They come out in the evenings and eat all the bugs.

praise highly
George Washington is lauded as the Father of the United States.

quality of being virtuous
Old fables dealt with morality and the correct behavior for life.

a system or body of myths concerning a particular person or race
Ancient stories usually contain many mystical ideas about dragons and gods.

a writer of plays; dramatist
Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest playwrights in modern history, having written numerous plays and poetry.

a man subject to uncontrollable amorous passion
The hopeless romantic satyr thought about the woman all day long.

broad comedy characterized by boisterous action
The Three Stooges were professional comedians that specialized in slapstick comedy.

the contemplation or consideration of some subject
My views are only speculation because they are based only on myobservations.

strong evidence for something
The great earthquake was a strong testament to the power of nature.

a dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or sombre theme
Othello is a tragedy about the destructive nature of human distrust.

an immoral or evil habit or practice.
His only vice was gambling large sums of money on payday.

moral excellence; goodness; righteousness
To strive for excellence is seen as a virtue in many cultures.

quaintly humorous, odd
The old man felt whimsical as he swayed back and forth on the children’s swing.

to state or express positively
If you are to persuade your opponent, you must try to be asserting.

to believe without evidence (syn. suppose, presume)
I haven't seen or read the report yet, but I assume that everything in there will be correct.

limitless, endless
boundless possibilities are gained when one is granted great power.

a well-known, customary, or obvious remark
Talking about sports or the weather is commonplace in conversation.

easily distinguished from others (syn. unique, clear, manifest, marked / ant. indistinct, vague, fuzzy)
This civilization's 3rd dynasty was quite distinct, exhibiting many differences from the 2nd and 4th dynasties.

burden with obligations or difficulties
After being in office for two weeks, the President was encumbered with all the obligations of the voters.

aspect; or phase
That is only one facet of many other situations.

comprehension without effort of reasoning
Having experienced a similar situation, my intuition told me how to go about it.

a standard or acceptable behavior (syn. custom)
Not talking loudly in a movie theater is the norm. People who do it are considered rude.

have or take a share
When you partake of the fruit, it will give you everlasting life.

preceding in importance or privilege
prior to the test, the student studied.

the act of acceptance or notice
The movie star gained recognition for his part in the famous movie.

any of the parts into which something can be divided
It’s impossible to memorize the whole thing. So why not break it into segments?

proscribed by society as improper or unacceptable
It is taboo to speak about religion and politics to strangers.

a way of doing something (syn. procedure, method)
A new technique has been developed that will greatly improve artificial heart valves.

cannot be rejected
The man gave an undeniable offer that I could not refuse.

to emphasize
The teacher underscored all the important material on the review.

boundless; infinite
The difference between the wars projected in a simulation and the real thing is you have unlimited resources in the simulation.

to speak or write in favor of
We must advocate peace in the negotiations.

to produce change
We affect those around us with the decisions we make.

capable of being easily perceived or understood
It is apparent that you did not read the book.

a simple narrative poem
I wrote a poetic ballad about a knight saving the princess from a fiery dragon.

rhythmic flow
The song had a straight forward cadence for the soldiers to march to.

to write or print in capital letters
Authors usually capitalize all their letters to express something important.

pertaining to conditions of material welfare
The evidence was circumstantial because it didn’t necessarily pertain to the case.

public disagreement
The controversy over moving the capital caused years of arguments in the legislature.

the act of exposing.
Excessive exposure to the sun can be dangerous to your skin’s health.

basic (syn. essential / ant. superfluous)
The subconscious was fundamental to Freud's theory on personality development and his approach to therapy.

a person who has withdrawn to a solitary place
The hermit lived in a desolate place by himself.

search for information
We made an inquiry to the oracle in hopes of a spiritual answer.

a person who is chiefly concerned with his or her own thoughts
The girl was very introverted as she kept to herself during lunch.

regardless, independent
irrespective of his opinion, I am going to carry one with my plan.

A book, document, or other composition written by hand
There are few remaining written manuscripts from the medieval era.

a person who lives in seclusion
The hermit lived as a recluse in the mountains.

shut off or apart from the world
For their honeymoon, they went to a reclusive beach.

learning; knowledge acquired by study
For all my hard work and studies, I received a scholarship award.

freedom from danger, risk
security was tight when the celebrity arrived.

Something that conceals, protects, or screens
The dark castle was shrouded in mystery.

voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person
The man committed adultery with a woman he met at work.

voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person
The man committed adultery with a woman he met at work.

although, not withstanding that
The student passed the class albeit by a very small margin.

open to various interpretation
A person who speaks ambiguously will be difficult to understand.

interchange thoughts and feelings
The husband and wife communed before the altar when they got married.

bind and confine
We had a limited budget because of the money constraint.

The act of leaving
The departure time for the airplane is 5:15.

A person whose beliefs and behavior are based on feminism
feminists usually believe in stronger independence for the female gender.

a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense
She felt an incredible sense of guilt for telling the lie to her mother.

having an extremely bad reputation
Serial killers are infamous for their crimes.

of obscure nature, meaning
The mysterious man walked quietly in the shadows.

lack of fame or recognition
Even famous people become subject to obscurity when time rages on.

the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support
poverty is prevalent in low-income areas.

to assume; to believe without strong evidence
Where's Gary? I presume he's at work, but I don't really know for sure.

of wide use or occurrence
Love is more prevalent in the spring for some reason.

shelter or protection from danger
During the tornado, the locals sought refuge from the weather.

to show something previously hidden (syn. disclose, unveil)
Letters recently uncovered have revealed new details on the life of the former president.

inflict punishment because of
The man wanted to revenge on the man who killed his wife.

a temporary supporting platform
The painters stood on a scaffold as they painted the building.

transgression of divine law
The evil sin of one man affected everyone around him.

prevent from accomplishing a purpose
The enemy tried their best to thwart the hero’s advancement to victory.

to leave behind (syn. discard, forsake / ant. keep, rescue)
The man abandoned his wife and children to go off in search of adventure.

an adherent of absurdism
An absurdist believes in some of the most unusual things.

requiring exceptional effort
The love-struck man ambitiously sought out the love of his woman.

an economic system based on private ownership of capital
capitalism is the economic basis for the United States’s economy.

to make complete; to make harmonious (syn. harmonize / ant. clash)
She looked very nice, but still needed a few accessories to complement the outfit.

the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning
The author had sophisticated connotation, using advanced vocabulary to give his words an underlying meaning.

a lowering in worth (syn. drop, fall / ant. improvement, upswing)
The decline in the value of the US dollar means that the Korean won is worth a lot more now.

shaping, forming
We need a formative way to create a computer language so anyone can understand itsprogramming.

Extreme privation; suffering
Going through hardships is one of the many realities of life.

originating from a particular region
The Native Americans were the indigenous people of North America.

organizing manufacturing capabilities of a place
By the late 1800’s, the United States had become an industrialized nation manufacturing every product within its domestic regions.

very small; not important (ant. crucial, significant)
The findings in the experiment were insignificant. They didn't indicate a relationship between the two variables.

to construe or take a certain meaning from something
His instructions were not completely clear, but I interpret his words to mean he wants us to work until the project is completed.

worthy of notice or attention
Abraham said a lot of noteworthy quotes.

to span with or over like an arch
The federal government overarches the state and local government.

search, pursuit
King Arthur was on a quest for the Holy Grail.

a scribe
The scrivener recorded all that happened in the days of the king.

apparent; appearing
It was seemingly possible that what his friend was saying was true.

A dweller in a place; an occupant
The new tenants that will be living here will arrive in a couple hours.

mental wandering
For many years, my mind wandered with vagrancy, in search of answers.

prop up or support
Many candidates have to appease their constituents to bolster their popularity among the populace.

the quality of being brutal; cruelty
There have been reported many unjust police brutality against normal civilians in high-crime areas.

to direct or take part in the operation or management of
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.

relating to behavior in accordance with an idea of right conduct (syn. moral / ant. immoral, unethical)
The committee is in place to ensure the ethical treatment of all research animals.

causing horror
The death scene was horrific.

immoral quality, character, or conduct
Stealing and murdering are both considered conducts of immorality.

to force upon
Some countries are imposing economic sanctions on the nation to pressure them to comply with international standards for human rights.

stimulate to activity
President Lincoln inspired many to push forward during difficult times.

to spend money with the expectation of earning more money back (ant. divest, sell)
We're going to invest some money into a college savings plan for our son.

the larger part; more than half (ant. minority)
The majority of the class wanted the professor to delay the exam by a week, but she refused.

the making of goods
Chevrolet manufactures cars.

a state in which light rays exhibit different qualities in different directions
The design of the new pair of sunglasses polarizes the light away from the eyes.

an identical previous example
This civil case will create a new precedent for those who go through an in-just arrest.

To object to
Many people got together to protest the new bill that was introduced.

angry fury
A raging tsunami struck the southeast coast.

the act or practice of segregating
The United States in the past century illegalized segregation, so that whites and other ethnic minorities can live together.

the condition of a slave; to be in bondage
slavery in some countries still exists today because it provides an inexpensive labor force.

to move or pass in a swift but stately manner
She was swept away by the man’s handsome appearance.

capable of living
It is still viable that he will recover.

to gain use of (syn. enter / ant. forfeit, depart)
After a lot of searching, I was finally able to access the correct file.

marked by or dealing with one's own experiences or life history
There are many famous people that wrote their own autobiographical experiences about the times they lived in.

to prohibit, forbid, or bar
We banned the toys because they were dangerous to little children.

something that binds a person or persons to a certain circumstance
The bond between the two friends was unbreakable.

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of controversy
The topic was still controversial despite it being argued for many hours.

tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing
The drunken man spouted many derogatory words to the people that were dragging him out of the bar.

full of force and energy
His friend had a very dynamic personality because he approached people with a smile and friendliness.

contrary to the law; against the rules (ant. legal)
It is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

act of immersing
The rock was in total immersion at the bottom of the lake.

acting or effective within the body (syn. inner / ant. external)
When she started vomiting blood after the accident, I suspected internal bleeding and rushed her to the hospital.

one who delivers a speech
Our lecturer spoke with a clear voice to us.

A pseudonym used by a writer
Authors used pen names so they could hide their real identity.

a state of perplexity or uncertainty
Since the scientists didn’t have enough evidence, they had many quandaries about their theory.

a state of bewilderment or perplexity
With such a difficult math problem, I was at a state of quandary.

the act of keeping back
He was very reserved when it came to money, always putting aside some money into savings.

a person who runs away; fugitive
The kid was a runaway, when they found him sleeping on the park bench.

conflict or discord
With so many problems to deal with, the people had much strife.

pass across, over, or through
The horse traversed the shallow waters.

native or indigenous to the region in relevance to language
The Texas accent is vernacular to native Texans.

with general approval
The number one movie showed much acclaim by viewers.

hard-hearted, unyielding
The professor was very adamant, maybe to the point of stubborn, about his answer.

a feature, part of something
The teacher liked most aspects of the students' project except the presentation.

to cause to feel certain; to remove doubt (syn. encourage, soothe / ant. worry, doubt)
I felt better because he assured me that I would get paid on time this month.

impertinent; impudent; tactless
The crude comment was a bit brash.

a period of ten years
In the past decade, we faced some of the most difficult human conflicts.

pertaining to or of the nature of democracy
We must all do our democratic duty and vote.

portray by picture or words
My depiction of death is a skeleton wearing a black cape holding a big scythe.

one living, as though permanently, away from his or her country
Many ambassadors have to live as expatriates for the purpose of better foreign relations.

shaping, forming
We need a formative way to create a computer language so anyone can understand itsprogramming.

a strong point
The kind man’s compassion was his forte.

a woman noted for courage and daring action
The Valkyrie is known as the heroine in Norse mythology.

To perfect or make more intense
With good practice, one can hone his skills.

being the second mentioned of two
The latter half of the speech concluded his message.

An outstanding work of art or craft
Michelangelo created many masterpieces, both in art and architecture.

standing out
The President of the United States has a prominent role in international affairs.

the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse
In poetry, one doesn’t necessarily have to make every piece of prose rhyme. It can be written in free verse.

to render sensitive
All his nerves sensitized when she stroked him with a feather.

the state or quality of being subtle
The loud obnoxious man lacked any subtlety.

collect or bring together
To maintain a proper collection of anything, one must have a large accumulation of the thing they desire.

reach or achieve
A student must work hard to attain good grades.

the act of contributing
The people gave their contributions to the church.

too numerous to count
There was so many of them; they were countless.

a regular course of study
Med students must follow strict curricula by studying intensively the art of biology.

training to act in accordance with rules
Practicing daily takes a lot of discipline.

contain
The school curriculum has to encompass every subject the school board requires.

a washing or wearing away of the earth's surface
A water path has enough power to create erosions, eventually turning that path into rivers.

to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly
The inconsistent student had fluctuating grades.

any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age
They found dinosaur fossils in the European region.

a science concerned with using mathematical methods on data about the earth's surface
The class learned about geomatics as they saw math equations to interpreting the earth’s crust.

initiation
During birthing inception, the mother must breathe and push to help get the baby out.

the person or persons controlling and directing the affairs of a business
Money management is crucial when it comes to financing.

to cause to become real or actual
Money just doesn’t materialize from trees. You have to work for it.

to simplify to the point of error
The professor oversimplified the situation, which in turn made the entire experiment a failure.

to return
The guy was so embarrassed; his psyche regressed to an infantile state.

a device designed to orbit around a celestial body
The satellite orbited around the earth transmitting data from one end of the country to the other.

in accordance to a proposition that describes an operation and cause
Most of what philosophy describes is purely theoretical for it lacks empirical evidence.

well supported by fact
The witness’s testimony was valid considering the evidence produced by the police.

correctness
The archer shot his arrow with great accuracy at the target.

a bound collection of maps
The atlas showed every place on the continent.

obtainable, at one's disposal
Since I had nothing to do during the weekend, I was available to work an extra shift.

the production of maps
Mapsco is one company that deals with cartography.

pertain to the sky
The stars and the moon were known as celestial beings to the ancient astrologers.

the outer boundary of a circular area
We ran around the circumference of the circle shaped field.

thickness and compactness
We can measure density by calculating volume.

proper action in which anything fulfills its purpose
The function of the word-processing program is for typing documents.

imaginative thought or expression
The author used a lot of descriptive words to express thoughtful imagery in his writing.

to take in or include as a part or parts
We incorporated the new computer system in the company.

only as specified and nothing more
It was merely a coincidence that both people met each other.

sail over or on
The navigation by the captain was expert.

of or pertaining to a movement espousing a broad range of philosophies and practices traditionally viewed as occult, metaphysical, or paranormal
The new age movement de-emphasizes research and experiments.

the original or model on which something is based or formed
Before an actual car model is put into mass production, companies create a prototype to see how well it might do on the market.

an astronomical instrument used to determine latitude and longitude at sea by measuring angular distances
One can use a sextant to find the position of where they are at in the middle of the ocean by angling it to stars.

to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else
The President superimposed the law so that everyone would know and abide by it.

taking a comprehensive view of something
We took a survey to see how kids reacted to the new standard.

existing or being everywhere
Cockroaches are ubiquitous because they can adapt quickly to any environment.

not discovered, determined, or identified
The cause of the disease is unknown.

a comprehensive view of the world and human life
The worldview on international conflict leans generally towards peaceful diplomacy.

a reed instrument consisting of a melody pipe and one or more accompanying drone pipes protruding from a windbag into which the air is blown by the mouth or a bellows
The Scottish people use bagpipes to perform songs of the dead.

advantage or profit
It was to our benefit that we studied before the test.

an article of commerce
Handheld games are becoming quite the commodity among children these days.

consist of
The computer is comprised of many parts that simultaneously work together.

essentially difference
Among the human species, you can easily see a diverse mixture of cultures and races.

of foreign origin or character
Hawaii, because of its tropical climate, is considered one of the exotic locations for tourists to go.

extreme and general scarcity of food
The failure of the potato crop lead to widespread famine in Ireland.

to change continually; shift back and forth; vary irregularly
The inconsistent student had fluctuating grades.

having the same origin
Human beings come from the same homogeneous origin.

a section or expanse of rural scenery
The outdoor landscape was beautiful with all the mountains and lakes.

hypnotism
I was mesmerized by the necklace because it had such a beautiful lustre to it.

A thick, flammable, yellow-to-black mixture of gaseous, liquid, and solid hydrocarbons that occurs naturally beneath theearth's surface
We use petroleum as fuel source.

superabundance
The gold mine had a plethora of the valuable mineral.

completely filled
Be careful not to replete the water container. You might spill it when you pick it up.

something kept or stored for use or need
The oil reserves are there in case the main supplies run out.

existing as the only one or as the sole example
She always stands out in class; she has a very unique voice.

evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy
The short-cut dress is very appealing to many men.

an ordained Christian minister
The clergyman consoled the members of the congregation with quotes from the bible.

an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability
The egotistical man was full of conceit when it came to his perceived abilities.

notable; important
Working on tough projects usually takes considerable amounts of time.

incredulous of the goodness of people
Young people who are exposed to the negativity of the world usually become very cynical towards others.

hopelessly intricate, involved, or perplexing
The maze was inextricably challenging for the lab rat.

appealing to or engaging the intellect
All this intellectual discussion of philosophy makes me feel curious to learn more.

humor that takes its effect from stating the opposite of what is meant
The story about the man that was trying to compliment his boss but somehow kept insulting him was full of irony.

a point, matter, or dispute
We have many issues and complaints with the human resource department.

not strict
Children tend to be more liberal than adults, for who likes to be bound by rules?

having the form and musical quality of a song
The song had wonderful lyrical value.

a figure of speech, based on some resemblance of a literal to an implied subject
Jane’s father used the metaphor of a rose to compare his daughter to great beauty.

the state or condition of being subject to death; mortal character, nature, or existence
We are all subject to mortality for we eventually come to a point in our life, when we must die.

to be more important or significant by comparison
The main theme overshadows all the other lesser themes.

befitting or pertaining to poetry
Many romantic writers write poetic literature which shows their feelings.

the condition or office of a priest.
The tribe of Levi was of the lineage of priesthood in the bible.

deep, thorough
Scientist had a profound thought that helped him understand the equation.

given to sentimental or amorous feelings
I romanticized the idea of getting married.

slight, flimsy, weak
The relationship between the defendant and the crime was tenuous at best.

the topic discussed
The theme of the shoe advertisement is to show how buying new shoes will help one run faster.

the idea of settling into a new country but remain subject to the mother country
Early colonialism proved very useful to many growing empires, such as the UK because many valuable trade items made them very prosperous.

sophisticated as to be at home in all parts of the world or conversant with many spheres of interest
New York is said to be the most cosmopolitan area in the US as it contains many shopping centers and art galleries.

commendation or honor given for some action
We will give him credit for his good deeds.

in contrast to what might be expected (syn. in spite of, although, even though)
despite her nervousness about bungee jumping, she looked quite calm as she stood on the edge of the platform.

a point of forceful removal
As soon as the miners discovered ore, they immediately searched for an extraction point to start digging.

the process in which one reaps, gathers, and stores
In ancient times, farmers would manually garner all the wheat by hand.

preventing from acting
The sprain seriously hindered the athlete from running as fast as he could.

bring in as wares from another country
European and Japanese vehicles are usually imported from their respected countries to the US.

to set or place apart; detach or separate
We isolated the bacteria so that it wouldn’t spread.

the principal land of a country, region
Australia’s mainland contains mostly desert.

using or able to speak several or many languages with some facility
The person was multilingual. He spoke four languages.

to cover and extend beyond
I can’t see the two lines. I think they are overlapping.

an area of land almost completely surrounded by water except for an isthmus connecting it with the mainland
The southern landmass of Florida is a peninsula to the United States.

to endure
Despite his sickness, Ralph persisted to learn in school.

describing vividly
Shakespeare’s portrayal of Julius Caesar is quite different from what actually happened in real life.

the people who read or are thought to read a particular book, newspaper, magazine
The magazine went out of business because the readership base dwindled to almost nothing.

to cause to be or become
The poison rendered the victim paralyzed.

a building for horses and cattle.
The cowboy woke up early and went to the stable to get his horse ready for the days work.

starlike
The actor performed a stellar audition for the part.

one of the original or earliest known inhabitants of a country or region
The Native Americans were aboriginal people before the discoverers found the Americas.

contrary in purpose
Two rivalling nations usually have adverse goals towards dealing with each other.

a method for removing a person or thing by air
Because the injured victim was surrounded by water, we needed an airlift to get him out of there.

capable of producing crops; suitable for farming
Texas land has so many nutrients in the soil that farmers considered Texas one of the most arable lands in the US.

lacking moisture, parched with heat
The desert is naturally an arid habitat.

pertains to a ceremony or formal ritual
The wedding is one of the oldest ceremonial events in history.

to make sure something is right by checking it again
You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.

that which follows as the result of some preceding act.
If I study, the consequence is a good grade; however, if I don’t study, the consequence is a bad grade.

to divest or clear of forests or trees
deforestation was a big issue when paper companies destroyed entire forests to keep up with the demand of paper.

the state of being out of place.
The displacement of the people was caused by the hurricane.

a washing or wearing away of the earth's surface
A water path has enough power to create erosions, eventually turning that path into rivers.

a person who gathers, collects
We need gatherers to collect the material.

a person who grazes cattle for the market
Every year, the grazier will select the choice cattle and take it into market.

A testable assertion to a problem
The scientist hypothesized that the two liquids would create another chemical.

under other circumstances
Press the blue button, otherwise, press the yellow.

located in the back country
The outback of Australia is nothing but desert.

country life
The rural farm life can be quite calming and quiet.

the contemplation or consideration of some subject
My views are only speculation because they are based only on myobservations.

an expanse of land or water
My grandparents bought a small tract of land so they can live quietly and settle down.

to overwhelm with amazement
I was astounded by the number of people that showed up for his birthday party.

fear mingled with admiration
The father looked at his newborn in awe.

the place to which a person or thing travels or is sent
The train’s final destination is Dallas, Texas.

of great extent; wide
Before they went public, the scientists had to do extensive research to make sure they were right.

located outside and apart
Skin is external to the inner organs of the body.

unreal and hardly possible
Pigs flying?! That is absolutely fantastic!

all the animal life in a particular region
In the woods, many types of fauna can be found, such are squirrels, and birds.

a distinctive or prominent characteristic
Supermodels usually have very delicate, yet beautiful facial features.

Plants considered as a group
flora is the term that relates to plants and flowers.

to create heat from the earth
Intense geothermic heat provokes volcanoes to erupt.

a hot spring that periodically spouts hot water and steam
Old Faithful is the most popular geyser.

a legendary story
King Arthur and his knights make up the Celtic myths.

an odd or notable thing
Shooting stars are a wonderful phenomena to see.

a land area having a relatively level surface considerably raised above adjoining land on at least one side
We’ll land on the flat plateau over there.

foretell, prophesize
It’s very predictable that the mouse will come after the cheese, if I leave the cheese on the floor.

to count again
Because of the interruption, I had to recount the entire thing over again.

to carve or shape
The beautiful sculpture of David was sculpted by the hands of Michelangelo.

any instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Go grab the barometer to see if the air pressure is high.

collect from various sources
To create a good research paper, I must collect and compile my resources and thoughts onto paper.

make less or smaller by any means
As age progresses, the body slowly diminishes to a weaker state as well.

all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole
We collected the ensemble and put it in the garage to work on it.

something that has an effect on something else
When choosing a job, there are many factors to consider, such as salary and location.

prediction
The weather forecast predicted three days of straight rain.

worldwide
With so much pollution, global warming is inevitable.

the amount or angle of slope
In San Francisco, the hills have a high gradient, making it very difficult to build houses.

A common burrowing rodent of northern and eastern North America
When the groundhog sees his shadow, spring is right around the corner.

dampness, amount of moisture in the air
The heat and humidity leave you soaked with perspiration.

to point out; direct attention to
The guide indicated where the tourist would go on the map.

A high-speed stream of air
The airplane travelled faster thanks to some powerful jet streams.

the ensemble or effect created by such application
We need to see the genetic makeup of his DNA.

to endure
Soldiers in the army need great persistence to endure the rigorous training.

to enunciate or articulate
I pronounce you husband and wife.

an instrument that is carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity by means of a small radio transmitter
The radiosonde gave the weather crew all the weather information they needed.

corresponding; similar
English, French, and Spanish are all analogous to Latin.

a large, basinlike depression resulting from the explosion or collapse of the center of a volcano
The scientist went to the caldera to do some research to see what caused the volcano to explode.

break, fall in, or give way
Since the bridge was built incorrectly, it collapsed.

tending to come together
The ideas of the man and his wife typically are convergent.

branch off in different directions
The fork on the road created a divergent crossing between two different paths.

a display
The exhibit at the museum will last for three more days.

a part broken off or detached
That piece of wood was a fragment chipped off from the coffin.

made or become hard or harder
The water will harden when it’s cold.

areas of intense pressure
The new jazz cafe was the hotspot for the teenagers.

existing in high degree
Because all of the players in the game were strong, the game was very intense.

To make less; reduce
I lessened my grip knowing it was okay.

a mass of molten material below the earth's crust
Once magma flows out of the earth’s surface, it turns into lava.

a cover
I had to wear a mantle to shield myself from the snow.

composed chiefly of fragments of volcanicorigin
The volcano’s explosion was so massive, huge pyroclastic pieces flew for miles.

an earthquake
California experiences a lot of seismic activity.

standing still
The train remained stationary until all the guests were on board.

slablike sections of the earth that support continents
I can’t believe the earth’s continents are supported by eight tectonic plates that are constantly grinding with each other.

helpful, profitable
Eating right, and exercising is beneficial for a healthy style of living.

the covering that something has that makes it difficult to detect
The insect's camouflage prevented it from being eaten by other animals.

having the ability
Having a degree in computer programming made Ryan capable of doing his job.

contemplate in imagination
Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned a less prejudice and less racial America

Of or relating to a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 32° and the boiling point as 212° at one atmosphere of pressure
The normal body temperature is about 98.7 degrees fahrenheit.

examine in detail
Due to the number of flaws, the detective requested a more thorough investigation.

reciprocated respect for the other
The two lovers had a mutual affection for each other.

fertilize
Bees and other insects help pollinate flowers.

rain, sleet, or snow
The northwest US experiences a lot of precipitation during its rainy season.

To put out
Water quenches one’s thirst on dry hot summer days.

springing back; rebounding
He was resilient to the opposing team’s force.

burning; very hot
The scorching heat of the sun made the travel difficult.

serious, austere
Watch out for severe thunderstorm.

thinly scattered or distributed
The small piece of bread was sparsely distributed among the eight kids.

the regulation of body temperature
Coaches are advised to pay attention to thermoregulation among their players, so that none of them faint from dehydration.

pertain to bodily ducts that convey fluid
Working out your body is ultimately working out your vascular system.

all the plants or plant life of a place, taken as a whole
Plant vegetation in Africa is extraordinarily diverse.

Having relatively high resistance to flow
Motor oil is a viscous substance that prevents car engines from overheating.

A plant adapted to living in a dry arid habitat
The cactus is a wonderful example of the xerophytes, as they can survive the hottest days of the desert.

a sudden disaster
The US experienced a huge catastrophe on 9/11.

destroy a great number of
The atomic bomb decimated the population of Japan during World War II.

To discover or ascertain the existence
We detected other life forms in space.

lay waste
With modern physics and technology, we have invented some devastating weaponry.

to put out of place
The car mechanic accidentally displaced the oil with the cleaner.

the space or degree to which a thing extends
The extent of the damage was severe. It would take many years to rebuild.

a disaster resulting in death
The number of soldier fatalities during the war was great.

put into definite words
The student formulated his reply in his head before he spoke.

lead by persuasion or influence
The people were easily induced by the propaganda.

physical greatness
The magnitude of the earthquake was so powerful it destroyed tall buildings.

of highest quality
The man that was found with the bloody shirt was the police’s prime suspect.

to beat or thrash with or as if with the fists
The man pummeled his opponent to the ground.

To set down for preservation in writing or other permanent form
The recorded message was from my mom.

reliable, trustworthy
My best friend is very reliable with even the menial tasks I ask him to do.

a scale, ranging from 1 to 10, for indicating the intensity of an earthquake
The horrific earthquake measured a 7.2 on the Richter scale.

to attack with severe criticism
The lawyer scathed the witness with all sorts of questions.

importance or significance attached to a thing
I cannot stress to you how important this next objective is.

existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth
They built subterranean tunnels, so the enemy wouldn’t see them in the air.

of or relating to or caused by tides
Surfers use small tidal waves to ride on their boards.

a sea wave caused by a submarine earthquake
Tsunamis show the destructive power of water.

bottomless pit
Many people in the medieval era feared deep holes fearing that the hole might be abyssal.

declare positively
The movie star was allegedly spotted at the local coffee shop.

One who fishes with a hook
The angler caught one of the biggest fish.

estimate the value of
The insurance agent came out and assessed the damage from the car accident.

make clear to the sight or understanding
I had to clarify my main point to the puzzled children.

fit out for what is needed
The knight equipped himself with armor and a sword for combat.

the act or process of forming or the state of being formed
The soldiers went into formation as they did inspections.

vastness; enormous extent
I don’t think you understand the immensity of damage you caused for that family.

a widely accepted but unverified story
The hero did so many amazing feats, I’m sure he’ll be legendary.

a person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship
The mariner travelled all over the earth on his ship.

something that causes wonder, admiration, or astonishment
People marvel at the beauties nature presents.

a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas
The oceanographer charted the undersea life forms.

propound as a question
I will pose the first question, and you shall answer.

a series of operations
Through process of elimination, I concluded that C was the correct answer.

the relative proportion of salt in a solution
Check the salinity of the soup. If it’s too salty, add a little bit more water.

a part or an individual taken as exemplifying a whole mass or number
This particular specimen is the leader of the herd.

the surface configuration of anything
topography allows for the creation of maps have bumps on them to signify an increase in elevation.

covering a great area
The disease was widespread and everyone at school was sick.

a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals
The zoologist is now studying monkeys.

make some change in
One can alter bad habits through hard to work.

an obstructed condition
The blockages in the toilet made the water come back up.

of or pertaining to climate
The ice age brought a huge climatic change in the weather.

agreement in opinion
We all came to a consensus that we would all go to McDonald’s for lunch.

to state formally that something is true
Mary contends that she was not the one who stole the books.

the act of defining or making definite, distinct, or clear
In order to use the word properly, you must understand its definition.

to give as security or in part payment
I had to put down a 50% deposit on for my suit before the tailor would begin making it.

the means of proving or disproving an alleged fact
There was much evidence against the suspect that made him look guilty.

embitter
My sister’s constant naggin exacerbated my mother.

A cold period marked by episodes of extensive glaciation alternating with episodes of relative warmth
The ice age supposedly killed off the dinosaurs because they could not preserve their own heat.

furnish with a light
We turned on the flashlight to illuminate the dark room.

the time between two events
The beginner’s orchestra played at a steady interval so that they could all play together.

to move or travel around in an orbital or elliptical path
The satellite orbits around the earth.

a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere
The ozone is vital to our health because it prevents UV rays from hitting our skin.

a fact, event, or image that strikes one's attention and attracts interest
A man eating fire was a phenomenon that he had not seen before.

the one who proposes
Good catches and strong offensive line were few of the proponents to why the team won the football game.

To change from a frozen solid to a liquid by gradual warming
Don’t cook the frozen meat. I’m thawing it so it’ll be easier to cook later.

the region among the equator
Hawaii’s hot weather is due to its tropic location.

to engage in discuss or argument
My friend and I debated over the topic of abortion all night.

refuse to admit the truth
The liar denied any claim that was brought upon him and his crime.

to pay no attention to
The mother disregarded her son’s constant nagging.

opposing a duty or service
Committing petty crimes is a serious disservice to the community.

get rid of
We had to eliminate the possibility of failure, when we began to get the machine to work.

causes death
Taking the wrong drugs can be fatal.

exempt from a disease
Due to viral adaptation, it is getting more difficult for humans to develop natural immunities.

the sound of a bell
Before church service starts, the clergy will produce the knell with the church bell.

To be slow in leaving
The lingering ghost scared the guests of the haunted hotel.

in the intervening time
Joe was cleaning the rooms. meanwhile, Julie was washing the dishes.

a person who conducts explorations by sea
The navigator directed the ship to the port.

the state or fact of being an owner
I claim ownership of the vehicle after I buy it.

A native or inhabitant of Polynesia
polynesians have a tropical way of life.

a response
As soon as the dye touched the water, a color reaction took place.

a traveller on the sea
The seafarer recorded his logs on what went on during the sea voyage.

hereditary or natural character, tendency, or trait
We need to get a clear DNA strain to get a genetic makeup.

a trifling ornament
The child put an odd trinket on top of the drawer. It was his sister’s lucky rabbit foot.

not called in question
I undoubtedly believed you.

with strong interest (syn. enthusiastic, eager / ant. indifferent)
Paul is an avid tennis fan. He likes to play tennis, watch tournaments, and read tennis magazines.

lewd, indecent
The drunken man’s behavior was intolerably bawdy.

to grow or develop rapidly
The merchant city burgeoned as shipments of valuable goods came in.

liking routine; afraid of change (syn. old-fashioned, traditional / ant. liberal, avante garde)
My grandfather is so conservative that he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.

a portion of a population
We need to get the demographics of the city to predict how much it will expand in several years.

outlaw
The senator made a call to illegalize dangerous drugs.

the quantity of motion of a body
After we started our project, we picked up good momentum on our way to completing it.

a general understanding
We had the notion that you were taking charge.

an official document granting a privilege
We had to apply for a patent for the new invention so that no one else could steal our idea.

The pattern of events or main story in a narrative or drama
The general plot of the book describes how the hero rescues the princess from danger.

particular
When eating with distinguished guests, it is important to be prim about your attire.

the quality of being proper or appropriate
The boy’s good manners gave him a sense of propriety.

to arouse or stimulate
The girl’s provocative dress caught the attention of many men in the club.

slightly improper or indelicate
At times, language can be the basis of racy comments between culture.,

a government with power
The dictator’s regime held the people of the country virtually powerless.

to make sensational
The movie critics sensationalized the movie so that people would be encouraged to go watch it.

current style
We can find recent trends in music, clothing, and food.

take in or incorporate
A person who is flexible can assimilate to a new culture more quickly.

a collection of various kinds of things
He had an assortment of various collectible cards.

composed of many intricate parts
The human body is very complex because it has so many parts that work differently.

pour out and spread
Because the water was running, the rate of diffusion of the dye was faster than expected.

full of force and energy
His friend had a very dynamic personality because he approached people with a smile and friendliness.

drive onward
After hearing his powerful speech, I was impelled to help out the community.

suggest or indicate without expressing directly
The professor seemed to imply the answer in his explanation.

the study of structure and development of language
To understand the acoustics of the vocal signal, one must study linguistics.

move from one region to another periodically
Birds migrate when the climate begins to change.

continuing without termination or interruption
It was an ongoing tradition.

to move to a different location
Because the business is setup in many locations, you will be susceptible to relocation.

A basic or principal element or feature
Wheat products are usually the staple diet for every culture.

to impart a slight taste or smell to
Blood has a slight tinge of iron.

to move from one place to another
The man with a bad heart needs a heart transplant.

to change the relative position, order, or sequence of
We transposed the locker combination so that no one would steal it.

done from one's free choice
Helping the sick and needy was completely voluntary.

a coming together so as to form a group, sum, etc..
The meal comes with a combination of both chicken and beef.

the careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion
We need to have a conservation stance on fuel as it is a limited resource.

describe by visual example
The professor demonstrated circular motion by swinging a rope around.

spread out
We had to give even distributions to the hungry because we were low on food rations.

pull out by the root
We must eradicate all dangerous parasites from the body.

great destruction or devastation
There was great havoc as the monster destroyed buildings.

unsteadiness, lack of firmness
Due to political chaos, the government had a lot of instability.

an episode of such time
Before getting to the main piece of music, the orchestra played the interlude.

load or burden
I was ladened with the most difficult task of carrying huge blocks of wood.

pertaining to meteorology or to phenomena of the atmosphere or weather
Determining weather patterns is a meteorological study.

a personification of the forces of nature as a controlling and regulating maternal being
mother nature takes care of the circle of life.

to draw out or lengthen
He protracted the song to the point of exhaustion.

a fall or shower of rain
There was slight rainfall as the monsoon season came to a close.

to attach restrictions
Modern prisons put more restrictions on food utensils for fear of violent breakouts and escapes.

strongly affected
I was stricken with love at first sight when I saw her walking into the room.

have the means to live
Food, water, and air are a means to subsistence, but there is also the will to want to survive that helps as well.

to inflict or execute
The monster wreaked destruction among the city.

the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants
aquaculture is important to grow aquatic life.

incapable of producing offspring
The desert is a barren place to plant crops.

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
We need to use canals to spread the water to areas where water is lacking.

an opinion not founded on sufficient evidence
The lawyer’s conjunction was dismissed as soon as the judge figured out his theory lacked sufficient evidence.

the act of consuming
The human chocolate consumption rate is about 45 lbs. in a year.

the same in magnitude, meaning, and effect
The two equations were written differently, but the answers were equivalent.

to express in precise form
We have formulated a way to convert heat into energy.

a place for hatching eggs
Hen’s have a hatchery to lay their eggs.

farming, agriculture
Through animal husbandry, humans were able to domesticate certain animals for their own personal use.

corn
In central and south America, the Native Americans depended on their maize supply for food.

excrement, or other refuse used as fertilizer
We use cow manure to fertilize the plants.

A wind system that influences large climatic regions and reverses direction seasonally.
We had a great deal of rainfall during the monsoon season.

the flesh of sheep
If we charbroil the mutton, it will taste soft.

set against or opposite to
The two opposing teams battled it out on the field.

lasting, and fixed
The teacher accidentally wrote on the soft erase board with the permanent marker. The mark didn’t come off.

appropriate, becoming
The father thought the responsible young man was a suitable guy to go out with his daughter.

be inclined or disposed; to work with
The doctor tended to the sick patients needs.

pertain to earth and land
Humans are terrestrial beings in that we survive through the fruitfulness of the earth.

to prosper; to develop vigorously
Their business continued to thrive while many others went bankrupt.

bring together or fit together
The Titanic was the greatest ship ever assembled by man.

a comprehensive division or class
Since there were so many different kinds of birds, scientists had to put them into categories according to their species.

The process in which to one-celled organisms unite to transfer nuclear material
The conjugation of the two organisms allowed them to reproduce.

to change something into a different form or properties
How can we convert this into efficient usable energy?

the cell substance between the cell membrane and the nucleus
The cytoplasm gives the space for all the organelles.

cells that can create its own energy
Plants cells are all eukaryotic because they get their energy from the sun.

a cell that unites with another for reproduction
The sperm and egg are perfect examples of sexual reproductive gametes.

a sheet of thin tissue
The thin membrane filtered the water from any dangerous particles.

composed of several or many cells
Animals are multicellular creatures.

cells that create energy through consuming other cells
Most bacteria are prokaryotic as they feed off of other cells.

the colloidal and liquid substance of which cells are formed
Extract the protoplasm before the cells form.

stiff and inflexible
The burly man remained rigid, as the small boy pushed against him.

capable of being affected
A city without walls is susceptible for an enemy invasion.

A large mass of similar cells that make up a part of an organism and perform a specific function
We can grow skin tissue to help burn victims recover their skin.

being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon
The elevator goes up vertically to the next floor.

capable of being seen
The spy was out of the visible scope of the enemy soldiers.

the cell produced by the union of two gametes
zygote needs to further fertilize in order to be an embryo.

Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celled forms to the giant kelp
algae grew from the ocean surface to capture the sunlight.

a substance that tends to destroy harmful organisms
We treat bacteria diseases with an antibiotic vaccination.

regular order or arrangement
The rainbow has a nice array of colors in its spectrum.

capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object
His sickness was contagious to the people around him.

abundant, fruitful
The land was fertile with vast plains of green grass, and water.

introduce something new
The internet was a new innovation in the communications industry.

serving or acting as an instrument or means
The reed is an instrumental piece that allows the player to blow on the oboe.

any large, brown, cold-water seaweed, used as food and in various manufacturing processes
kelp feeds many aquatic herbivores in the ocean.

a microorganism
We must watch out for dangerous microbes that enter the body.

a germ or bacteria
Washing your hands helps a lot when being exposed to microbes.

the result from something produced
The product we are selling is the new improved smaller sized laptop.

Any of a large group of single-celled, usually microscopic, eukaryotic organisms
I believe the paramecium is a protozoan.

a particular kind
The wine connoisseur was extremely specific in picking the next wine to be tasted.

A three-dimensional surface, all points of which are equidistant from a fixed point
The game of pool requires 12 spheres, including the cue ball.

a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it
The rotating spiral made all of us dizzy.

communicate or emit
The airline controller transmitted the new coordinates to the flight pilot.

existing or being everywhere
Cockroaches are ubiquitous because they can adapt quickly to any environment.

not ordinary, unusual
Cancers cells are cells that are abnormal in genetic structure.

obtain, gain
We acquired a lot of money through our last investment.

supported by the air
airborne combat was discovered as soon as man began to conquer the skies.

fasten, affix
The man attached the name tag to his shirt.

the blood flowing through a circulatory system
When we breathe in air, the oxygen flows through the bloodstream.

built so as to be an integral and permanent part of a larger construction
It’s hard to change the part because it’s already built-in the device.

lack; incompleteness; insufficiency
The patient with scurvy is suffering from vitamin-c deficiency.

enclose in
We encased the diamond in a bulletproof case so it would be well protected.

frequency of occurrence
The time my sister was bitten by a dog was an isolated incident.

to put in
At the same time, the man inserted the electrical plug into the socket.

to gather, collect, or concentrate in one locality
We localized the number of incidents to this general area.

Small, rounded structures along the small vessels of the lymphatic system that produce disease-fighting white blood cells and filter out harmful microorganisms and toxins from the lymph
When lymph nodes develop, it shows the body is battling hard against a disease.

the dissolution or destruction of cells by lysins
We must lysing cancer cells so they do not spread throughout the body.

readily perceived
After the hero manifested himself with the ancient art of warfare, he was unstoppable in the battlefield.

an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion
I don’t know what triggered the mechanism to work all of a sudden.

render inactive
Water can neutralize the effects of some poisons.

the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another by means of a virus.
Some scientists believe we can use viruses for our benefit. We need to go through a transduction process so the genetic material to something harmless.

change in form, appearance, or condition
The caterpillar transformed into a butterfly.

any preparation used as a preventive inoculation to confer immunity against a specific disease
We prepared a vaccine to cure the disease.

equal to requirement
The main dish was served adequately with the proper dishes and utensils.

Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celled forms to the giant kelp
algae grew from the ocean surface to capture the sunlight.

a nitrogen-containing polysaccharide, related chemically to cellulose
Insects have a hard chitin armor that encases the organs.

divide into compartments
The car’s trunk made it easy to compartmentalize the luggage.

forming a part
The laptop consists of many components. Some of these are the hard-drive and the mother-board.

form by putting parts together
Many wonderful musicians compose beautiful music.

be composed of
School grades no longer consist of just behavior and work, but also attendance as well.

a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
The ecosystem is a complex system of all mammals and nature working together.

to begin to grow or develop
The seed germinated to a flower.

to begin to grow or develop
The seed germinated to a flower.

A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae
lichens latched onto the algae so that it would flourish with it.

complete in natural growth
The horse has grown to maturity over the years.

a fungus that produces a superficial growth on organic matter
mildew grew from the dead carcass.

an organism that lives off the nutrients from a host
The parasitic worm gave a lot of health problems to the cow.

any of several antibiotics of low toxicity, produced naturally by molds of the genus Penicillium
penicillin was one of first bacterial vaccines.

any of several subterranean, edible, ascomycetous fungi
Many people enjoy eating mushrooms and truffles.

copious supply or quantity
Since the U.S. has abundant resources, it is able to enjoy many luxuries.

the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth
Our atmosphere is what helps us survive the dangerous sunlight.

pertaining to or characterized by cellules or cells
There was a lot of cellular activity as soon as we fed him vitamins.

the green coloring matter of leaves and plants, essential to the production of carbohydrates by photosynthesis
Within the chlorophyll, the light photons are converted into energy packets for the plant to use.

a plastid containing chlorophyll
chloroplast contains the chlorophyll of which energy is made.

form by mixing and joining
Mixing two or many elements together will eventually create a new compound.

sever the connection of
After we got into that fight, he dissociated himself from me.

an elementary particle that is a fundamental constituent of matter, having a negative charge
electrons are present outside of the atomic nucleus.

suggest or indicate without expressing directly
The professor seemed to imply the answer in his explanation.

not contingent on something else for existence
After living by myself for many years, I’m quite independent on household chores.

the smallest possible physical unit
These molecules make up the water atom.

a quantum of electromagnetic radiation
Plants use light photons to convert it to energy.

coloring matter
His skin pigment was light brown.

the relation of one thing to another in respect to size, degree, or quantity
The circle, when cut in half, is proportional on both sides.

the act of reducing or the state of being reduced
When people are situated in one place, muscles go through reduction to minimize the use of energy.

to initiate
As soon the chemical hit the reactant, it triggered a reaction.

the distance, measured in the direction of propagation of a wave, between two successive points in the wave
Depending on the wavelength, you can manipulate the pitch of the sound.

a plant having its seeds enclosed in an ovary
Angiosperms are the biggest phylum in all living plants. They are your typical flowering plants.

break from internal pressure
The bomb burst as soon as the fuse shorted.

One of the structural units of a pistil
The carpel supports the pistil for insects and birds to see.

fit to be eaten as food
The cookie dough was edible enough to be eaten, but we all waited for the real cookies.

rise out, or become apparent
The dying man was sent to the emergency room.

form gradually
There are some scientists that say humans evolved from monkeys.

make productive
When the sperm meets the egg, they both unite to fertilize in creating life.

a fine threadlike fiber
The light bulb has a fine filament so the electricity can burn to create light.

to bring or enter into reciprocal relation.
Food and exercise are interrelated to our health.

the enlarged lower part of the pistil in angiospermous plants
The ovary is where the fertilization of eggs or seeds takes place.

A minute structure in seed plants, containing the embryo sac and surrounded by the nucellus that develops into a seed after fertilization
The ovules of angiosperms are contained in a structure called the ovary within in the flower.

A minute structure in seed plants, containing the embryo sac and surrounded by the nucellus that develops into a seed after fertilization
The ovules of angiosperms are contained in a structure called the ovary within in the flower.

an extensive, continuous part of a surface, space, or body
There are not many regions in the world that produce oil.

produce by glandular activity
The duck-billed platypus secretes a deadly poison.

part of the flower that receives pollen
The bee flies into the flower and, while doing so, touch the stigma to spread the gametes for fertilization.

make use of, put to service
The Native American’s utilized every part of the buffalo to make efficient use of it.

means of approach and admission
The extra large hallway made it more accessible for people to walk through.

marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles
The anemone look beautiful, but it has dangerous tentacles.

a substance that reduces the freezing point of water
Polar animals also have natural antifreeze so their blood can be constantly warm and circulating.

Any of various marine crustaceans of the subclass Cirripedia that in the adult stage form a hard shell and remain attached to submerged surfaces
Many ships that stay in the water have barnacles on the hull.

a small, short-handled ax
The man grabbed the hatchet to go cut some wood for the fire.

pertain to the sea
The marine life is full of fish and oceanic organisms.

feeding
The mother cow provided nourishment to her babe.

Any of various marine fishes of the order Rajiformes or Batoidei, having cartilaginous skeletons, horizontally flattened bodies, and narrow tails.
Sting rays seem to glide underwater.

devouring refuse
Rats love to scavenge through trash.

pertaining to, dependent on, or accompanying the seasons of the year or some particular season
Some types of seafood are seasonal because they are not available all year long.

to prick or wound with a sharp-pointed
The thorns on the rose are meant to sting anyone that tries to touch it.

An elongated flexible unsegmented extension used for feeling, grasping, or locomotion
tentacles have many functions. They can secrete poison or help an animal grasp onto something.

to prosper; to develop vigorously
Their business continued to thrive while many others went bankrupt.

being or pertaining to tubes
The huge sewer pipes were shaped in a tubular way.

contrary to common sense
My friend’s action was absurd when he reacted irrationally in public.

make progress, improve
After completing the project successfully, Jeff was up for advancement in the company.

violent and without compassion (syn. ferocious, vicious / ant. humane, civil, compassionate)
There was a brutal fight last night between two angry men in the casino parking lot.

extent, measure, scope
I was only angry with you to a degree.

essentially different
Your brother is disparate from you because he’s quiet and you’re loud.

a person who prefers pleasures and activities that center around the home
My mom was a homebody when I was young. She was always taking care of the chores in the house.

to live in (syn. reside in)
The cave is inhabited by bats. They come out in the evenings and eat all the bugs.

contrary to plan or expectation
The character wasn’t aware of his enemies’ behavior, while ironically, the listening audience was.

an attitude, disposition, or mood
A person needs to have the proper mindset to play well in certain sports.

unpleasant or disagreeable to the sense
Your profane language is very offensive to me.

inclined to action rather than theory
The practical use of a hammer is to use it to put a nail in the wall.

a basic, fundamental idea or belief (syn. principle, tenet)
Sustainable living and economic cooperation are the premises of our plan for an intentional community.

Acceptance or belief based on reasonable evidence
To be a good judge, one must consider all presumptions in a court case.

notably or conspicuously unusual
Life in itself is a remarkable miracle.

a resolve or determination
The UN created a resolution to do away with world-wide slavery.

the use of irony in writing
Shakespeare used many satires in his plays to ridicule human error.

being the inspiration for future development
The simple idea of the wheel was seminal to the development of the car.

make subservient
The king needs to practice subjugation if he is to have servants take care of his castle.

to pass beyond the limits of
The founding fathers made the constitution that transcended all other governments of its time.

native or indigenous to the region in relevance to language
The Texas accent is vernacular to native Texans.

line of descent
Kings and emperors can identify their ancestry easier than most people because they usually had scholars recording their reign.

A person, animal, or plant whose descent can be traced to a particular individual or group.
The Arabs and Jews are both said to be descendents from Abraham in the bible.

govern, control
The winner dominated the losers in the game.

make longer, extend
The man elongated the rope so that his partner could climb it up.

An organism in its early stages of development
The embryo must be kept safe if the mother is to give birth to it.

come forth from something that conceals
The resurrected hero emerged from the ashes.

The respiratory organ of most aquatic animals that breathe water to obtain oxygen
The fish has gills to breathe underwater.

having a space or cavity inside; not solid; empty
The dead tree was hollow inside.

the youngest stage in metamorphosis
The caterpillar is the larval stage of the butterfly.

Any of various warm-blooded vertebrate animals
Humans are mammals because we create our own heat.

moderately or slightly wet
The towel was moist after putting it in water.

begin, initiate
Some scientists theorize that human beings originated in Africa.

simple, crude
The stone axe is considered one of the most primitive human weapons.

withdraw, fall away
When the moon isn’t shining above, the water recedes.

belonging or pertaining to the Reptilia.
Birds are said to be of reptilian descent.

sink below the surface
The submarine submerged as it approached the target.

The limbless aquatic larva of a frog or toad
tadpoles turn into frogs when they mature.

the distance between the wing tips
The eagle’s wingspan is incredibly long.

copious supply or quantity
Since the U.S. has abundant resources, it is able to enjoy many luxuries.

manners, habits, or tendencies
The dog’s behaviour is very interesting because most animals do not exhibit loyalty to humans.

devise or bring about with clever planning
The little kid contrived a clever way to building his train set.

exhaust by drawing away
Because hunters killed so many buffalos all at once, the buffalo population was depleted to near extinction.

a person who inhabits a particular place
Our ancient ancestors are said to have been cave dwellers.

a person who inhabits a particular place
Our ancient ancestors are said to have been cave dwellers.

expose to loss or injury
The American buffalo is endangered. It may be completely wiped out.

a thing with the will, courage, determination, ability, or disposition to fight, struggle, resist
The male usually plays the role as the fighter, fending off his possession.

a firm grasp
You must grip the ball tightly so that you won’t lose it.

to manage or influence skilfully, esp. in an unfair manner
Monkeys love manipulating twigs so they can use it to scratch themselves.

Most active at night
Bats are nocturnal creatures as they come out during the night.

migratory
The gypsy population is considered a nomadic culture for they can never settle in one place.

capable of being placed opposite to something else
Humans have opposable thumbs to help grasp onto things.

fitted for grasping
Monkeys have prehensile hands and feet so they can easily hold onto trees.

a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian
The female plays both the motherly role and a protector of her children.

to have a strong similarity in appearance to something else
His painting resembles the same style as Jackson Pollack.

to dwell permanently or for a considerable time
We reside in that house over there.

travel aimlessly
I roamed the uncharted territories for years, and still I found nothing.

anything that protects
The armadillo has a natural armour to cover from dangerous predators.

Any of various predatory, flesh-eating mammals
However, the tiger is a carnivore, as it loves the taste of meat.

resistance against assault
The lawyer made a good defense for his defendant in the trial.

food for livestock
We gave forage to the cows, because the grass in the field was gone.

capable of relatively free movement.
I was just free-floating in the water because the water on my back and the sun shining down felt so good.

to feed on growing grass and pasturage
As you can see, cows are constantly grazing the grass for food.

An animal that feeds chiefly on plants.
Cows are the best examples of herbivores for all they eat is grass.

put in by driving force
injecting a needle is no easy task. You have to first find the vein.

A place affording snug refuge or lodging
The birds built a nice nest to grow their young.

An organism that eats both plants and animals.
We humans are omnivores because we consume both meat and vegetation.

One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
The worm parasite is dangerous when it makes its nest in your intestines.

force a way into
The spear pierced the enemy so quickly, he died instantly.

An animal that lives by capturing and eating other animals.
The predator flew down to catch its prey.

course of procedure
It is routine for us to eat at least three meals a day.

Causing a burning sensation
The coffee was scalding hot.

Any small, leafless branch of a woody plant.
The male bird went out to find little twigs to build its nest with its spouse.

the part between the thorax and pelvis
When you do crunch exercises, you are working out your abdomen.

the main trunk of the arterial system, conveying blood from the left ventricle of the heart to all of the body except the lungs.
The main artery that’s connected to the heart is the aorta.

One of the small terminal branches of an artery, especially one that connects with a capillary.
The blood flows to the arterioles which lead to the capillaries.

either of the two upper chambers on each side of the heart that receive blood from the veins and in turn force it into the ventricles.
The two atriums of the heart pump the blood from the vein to the other two chambers of the heart.

one of the minute blood vessels between the terminations of the arteries and the beginnings of the veins.
The capillaries are the conversion point from artery to vein.

move or pass through a circuit back to the starting point
The blood system is often called the circulatory system in which the blood flows in a circular pattern.

move downward
Rain descends from the clouds above.

a catalyst to metabolism
You saliva is an enzyme that immediately starts breaking down food.

absolutely necessary
Food, water, and air are essential to the well-being of a human.

any substance secreted from glands
hormones help regulate some of the bodily functions.

the bowel
After your stomach digests all the food, it then pushes the food to the intestines for disbursement throughout the body.

the two bean-shaped organs in the back part of the abdominal cavity that form and excrete urine, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and act as endocrine glands.
The two kidneys are found opposite from each other among the abdominal region.

part or member of an animal body distinct from the head and trunk
The child hung on to his father’s limb like a monkey on a tree.

a large, reddish-brown, glandular organ located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity, divided by fissures into five lobes and functioning in the secretion of bile and various metabolic processes.
The liver cleans out all the impurities of the blood, which is a very arduous task.

a soft, fatty, vascular tissue in the interior cavities of bones that is a major site of blood cell production.
The bone marrow transplant is critical for people who can’t produce their blood cells quickly.

something essential to existence
There is a necessity for humans to not only survive, but to thrive as well.

operating at the same time
There are few people in the world that can write simultaneously with both hands.

excite to action
Spraying cold water on someone will stimulate them to shiver.

A small vein, especially one joining capillaries to larger veins.
The venules are small veins that are connected to a larger vein.

of or resembling cartilage.
The soft, yet hard part of the tip of each bone contains cartilaginous tissue, so that movement would be smoother.

A hollow; a hole.
The kid had a cavity from eating too much candy.

aware of one's existence, feelings, and thoughts
The lazy boy really needs to make a conscious effort to apply himself.

act or process of assimilating food
The stomach has many digestive acids that break down food.

make longer, extend
The man elongated the rope so that his partner could climb it up.

something that has real existence
Many ancient gods were depicted from animals and other entities.

any animal tissue that covers a surface, or lines a cavity or the like, and that, in addition, performs any of various secretory, transporting, or regulatory functions.
The epithelial skin was moist from all the sweat the boy released.

disposal of waste matter from an organic body
Animals excrete waste everyday.

of the face
We bought facial makeup for Sally so she can look pretty for the prom.

a pear-shaped, muscular sac attached to the undersurface of the right lobe of the liver, in which bile is stored and concentrated.
One should drink plenty of water to clean out the gallbladder to avoid developing gallstones.

to shield a material from heat, sound, etc..
Thermos bottles insulate hot water from getting cold.

clear yellowish, slightly alkaline, coagulable fluid, containing white blood cells in a liquid resembling blood plasma, that is derived from the tissues of the body and conveyed to the bloodstream by the lymphatic vessels.
lymph’s are large groups of white blood cells.

a nerve cell
If you apply electricity to a neuron, you will see a reaction.

nourishment, food
It is always wise to have a diverse set of nutrients for the body to maintain itself.

a vital part of a microscopic organism that does vital work
The mitochondrion is an organelle in the cell that produces power.

an attorney's assistant, not admitted to the practice of law but trained to perform certain legal tasks.
The paralegal informed the lawyer of all his findings.

a substance thought to be the essential nitrogenous component of all organic bodies.
Chicken meat has high amounts of protein for the body to process.

the comparatively straight, terminal section of the intestine, ending in the anus.
You store all the bodies waste in the rectum before you release it out.

a person who is in charge of the records, correspondence, minutes of meetings, and related affairs of an organization, company, association
I left a memo for your secretary to give to you.

a highly vascular, glandular, ductless organ, situated in humans at the cardiac end of the stomach, serving chiefly in the formation of mature lymphocytes, in the destruction of worn-out red blood cells, and as a reservoir for blood.
The man ruptured his spleen when he got tackled by his son.

having attained full size and strength
As soon as you are 18 years old, you have reached adulthood.

nearly correct or precise
Without any measuring tool, we can approximately guess how much there is.

greatly exceeding the usual size
Larger animals tend to eat enormously to maintain their large size.

a bone in the human leg extending from the pelvis to the knee, that is the longest, largest, and strongest in the body; thighbone.
The large bone in your thigh is called the femur.

easily bent
The gymnast was very flexible.

the bony framework that unites the upper or lower extremities to the axial skeleton
The girdle supports both the lower and the upper region of the abdominal area.

perplexingly tangled
The processor of a computer is intricately made. It’s impossible to create with just bare hands.

a band of tissue that connects body parts
After falling in an awkward way, the player was told he tore his ligament. He couldn’t run for the rest of the game.

the bone of the lower jaw.
The mandible is composed of several bones as in reptiles.

small to relevance
The 13" laptop is miniscule compared to the 17" laptop.

the basinlike cavity in the lower part of the trunk
The pelvis holds the bottom part of the abdominal area intact.

a hole made or passing through a thing.
We need to make a perforation through the bone so that we may put a bolt to sustain the position of the bone itself.

seep through pores
Sweat permeates from the skin when the body is hot.

shoulder blade
I cracked my scapula when the hammer hit my shoulder bone.

the dome of the skull
The skullcap protects the brain.

strongly built; stalwart; robust
The tree grew sturdily in size and in grandeur.

a band of tough fibrous tissue
A torn tendon can take months to recover.

bring to an end
We had to terminate the program because it contained many flaws.

the part of the leg that is between the hip and the knees
The thigh is responsible for lifting the leg to the body.

Any of the bones or cartilaginous segments forming the spinal column.
Humans have long vertebrae that contain the peripheral nervous system.

to examine critically
It’s hard to analyze something when it is not willing to interact.

of or pertaining to anatomy.
It is important for doctors to understand the anatomical structure of their patients.

pertain to the heart
The person with the heart problem went through cardiac arrest.

The trilobed structure of the brain that is responsible for the regulation and coordination of complex voluntary muscular movement as well as the maintenance of posture and balance.
Without a cerebellum, we would not be able to maintain our balance.

of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain.
The cerebral part of the brain is the biggest part of the brain.

of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain.
The cerebral part of the brain is the biggest part of the brain.

move amongst people
The word that there would be no school tomorrow circulated among the students quickly.

a shrinkage
The woman goes through contractions when she delivers the baby.

worked out with great care
He had to elaborate so that we could get a better picture of his idea.

half of a sphere
The brain has two hemispheres: Left and right.

The part of the brain that lies below the thalamus, functioning to regulate bodily temperature, certain metabolic processes, and other autonomic activities.
A lot of the automatic functions of the body are controlled by the hypothalamus.

a psychic drive or instinctual urge.
I had a sudden impulse to buy that $300 bag.

form into a whole
Every organ integrated becomes the body as a whole.

ring of interconnected structures in the midline of the brain around the hypothalamus, involved with emotion and memory and with homeostatic regulatory systems.
The limbic system is important for storing memor, and expressing emotion.

A subdivision of a bodily organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries.
There are four different lobes of the brain that deal with different bodily activities.

pertain to sensation
The sensory security system picked up on the movement of the intruder.

a very tall building
Because there is so much land in Texas, you do not see many skyscrapers.

something that incites to action or exertion or quickens action, feeling, thought
We fed the brain some electrical stimuli to see how it would respond.

act of assimilation
When heat increases, the absorption rate increases as well.

the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.
We release all of our bile through the anus.

an extended pouch found within the large intestines
Many scientists are still perplexed by the appendix. It technically serves no real purpose.

a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers
When we eat cellulose, our bodies cannot digest it, so it just passes right through our digestive system.

primarily; essentially
He was chiefly appointed to the high position.

to deprive of water
After sweating so much, I felt dehydrated.

make able
The switch enables the light to come on.

Any of numerous proteins or conjugated proteins produced by living organisms and functioning as biochemical catalysts.
The enzymes help break down protein and other chemical compounds.

a muscular passage connecting the mouth or pharynx with the stomach in invertebrate and vertebrate animals; gullet.
The food, after being swallowed, travels down the esophagus into the stomach.

pertains to feces
The scientist analyzed the fecal matter to understand the diet of rabbits.

to make slippery or smooth
We lubricated the engine so that it would run smoother.

to keep, to carry on
He maintained his idea even though others disagreed.

the fused secreted from mucous membrane
A person who has a runny nose will produce a lot of mucus.

render inactive
Water can neutralize the effects of some poisons.

a gland, situated near the stomach, that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts and also secretes the hormone insulin.
People who have diabetes have a damaged pancreas.

a way for passing into, through, or out of something
I found a passageway that leads to another room behind the fireplace.

make new again
A good night’s sleep helps renew our strength.

Partial; partially
He drew a semi-circle.

following in order
The fencer made a series of successive thrusts at his opponent.

period of being away
My three day absence was due to the fact that I was sick.

lying near or contiguous
The store was adjacent to the street corner.

membranous sac or organ serving as a receptacle for a fluid or air.
Before I use the restroom, I store all the urine in my bladder.

stop doing an action, come to rest
His information ceases to exist on the computer. I can’t find it anywhere.

the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole.
The composition of an atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

establish a junction
Ligaments are connective tissue that connect bone and muscle.

a fine threadlike fiber
The light bulb has a fine filament so the electricity can burn to create light.

to combine through various fibers, and strands
Material for clothes is interwoven during production.

independent of one's will
When the doctor hit my knee, it jerked involuntarily.

in the direction of the length.
The pants have to be shorter lengthwise.

the power to move from place to place
The railroad was the power of locomotion during the industrial era.

Any of the threadlike fibrils that make up the contractile part of a striated muscle fiber
myofibrils are cylindrical organelles found within muscle cells.

the principal contractile protein of muscle.
myosin is important for your muscle to move and bend.

a mass of nerve cells in the brain or spinal cord in which nerve fibers form connections.
The nuclei interpret the electrical message before sending it off to the next nerve cell.

in the same direction of
The two roads run north, parallel to each other.

to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation
The police officer was regulating the flow of traffic at the busy intersection.

smaller units of myofibrils
Sarcomeres are divided into bands of filaments.

a groove or ridge
Tires have striate patterns to grip the ground during precipitous weather.

continuing to live
If you don’t have food, your chances for survival are low.

the enlarged, muscular, expandable portion of the oviduct in which the fertilized ovum implants and develops or rests during prenatal development; the womb of certain mammals.
The fetus is developed inside the uterus, until it is ready to come out.

correctness
The archer shot his arrow with great accuracy at the target.

following by turns
The two children on the see-saw alternated the up and down motion.

capable of being easily perceived or understood
It is apparent that you did not read the book.

constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form
Times are consistently changing due to technological advances.

To produce by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize.
One could crossbreed to create completely different species.

the act or an instance of disappearing; a ceasing to be seen or to exist.
The disappearance of their daughter shocked the entire community.

separate
The numbers are clearly discrete. That’s a six and the other is a 9.

the act, process, practice, or an instance of making experiments.
The product is still in its experimentation phase. We found there were more variables we had to deal with.

rule with authority
It takes a wise ruler to govern a vast city.

passing naturally from parent to offspring
Any physical traits children have are hereditary, given from their parents through genetic mixture.

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring.
Physical appearance is a hereditary trait that’s passed from their parents DNA.

to acquire by gift from succession
The eldest son was given all of his father’s inheritance when he passed away.

the present or recent time
The modern car is now equipped with a radio and air conditioning.

a final product or end result
You’ll have to finish the book to know the outcome of it.

a fundamental truth
The survival principle simply states you either live or you die.

an advantage or source of pleasure granted to a person
It was a privilege to meet you, Mr. Mayor.

likelihood
The probability that the ball will land on the red square is very slim.

the relation between two quantities
At school the ratio between males to females was an astounding two males to every five girls.

tending to yield
The younger sibling is usually recessive to the older one.

changing or terminating suddenly
As soon as the driver saw the cars stop in front of him, he too came to an abrupt stop.

one who behaves like a nobleman
There were many rich aristocrats that lived during the French renaissance.

any rule, law, or body of law
Hammurabi’s Code is a canon of ancient law.

a profession or occupation
As teenagers going into a university, they are faced with the task of choosing their careers.

a lame or disabled person
The car accident crippled the victim.

to develop or refine
There are a lot of cultural differences between nations.

to bind to do something (syn. pledge)
The opposing warriors engaged in battle.

a piece of landed property
We bought a nice estate outside the city.

lonely and sad
The widow was forlorn with the passing away of her husband.

a woman who is a ruler or governor
The governess was in charge of the town when the governor was away.

engaged in writing
After reading so much, I felt I was a literary scholar.

a woman who is or behaves as if insane
She was raving like a madwoman.

the main house or mansion on an estate
Please come to the manor and have dinner with us tonight.

a great number
There was a multitude of people who showed up for the event.

a long narrative portraying fictitious characters and events in a realistic manner
Frankenstein is said to be the first science fiction novel about a mad scientist creating a monster out of dead body parts.

the act or business of publishing
The first publication of that book was made so long ago.

a sister or brother
My great-grandfather grew up on a farm and had twelve siblings: nine brothers and three sisters.

the state of being strained or tense
If you pull on the string, you can feel the tension build up in the middle.

great physical pain or mental anguish
The man was tormented with guilt.

the care and training of young children
Poor children come from humble upbringings.

sudden or unexpected
I had to abruptly stop his speech because of an emergency.

a change; modification or adjustment
Any alterations to the system can cause a malfunction.

a malignant tumor
cancer is normal cells that have changed in their genetic nature.

Serving to improve or advance
We must be constructive to excel.

twist out of shape, severely misinterpret
Many cult and extremist movements usually come about because someone distorts a doctrine.

the act of exposing.
Excessive exposure to the sun can be dangerous to your skin’s health.

A chemical substance used to kill insects.
My dad used the insecticide to kill the ants in the garden.

the changed substance
Cancer cells are the mutagen comparative to normal cells.

Any of various compounds consisting of a nucleoside combined with a phosphate group and forming the basic constituent of DNA and RNA.
The different combinations of nucleotides create different strands of DNA.

Something used to preserve
We placed the heart in a preservative so that it could be cleaned and replaced.

devotion to pleasure
Opera and such arts were the primrose to upper class society.

the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves.
The radiation leak from the nuclear power plant almost killed the local residents.

out of casual selection
I picked the colors randomly without paying attention to detail.

order of succession
In kung-fu, it is more important to know the sequence of attacks than trusting in single strikes.

in place of another
There was a substitution of players when the star player got injured.

Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 4 nanometers
The ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin cancer.

tending to change
There are many variant changes that occur when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly.

to examine critically
It’s hard to analyze something when it is not willing to interact.

capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
Yes, you’re speaking loud enough to be audible.

a period of 100 years
We live in the twenty-first century.

to carry, bring, or take from one place to another
I must convey a clear message to the members of the jury that you are not guilty.

measure in one direction, length, breadth, or thickness
A rectangle has two dimensions: length and width.

raise to a higher degree
Steroids enhance muscle growth in humans by increasing the recovery rate.

foremost place or front
The brave warrior was at the forefront of the fight.

done in a short interval of time
The scary thing is most instantaneous food is microwaveable.

something that connects
The fingerprint was the final link to the puzzle.

the action or process of moving or of changing place or position
The automobile goes into motion as soon as I hit the accelerator.

of or pertaining to the post office or mail service
We dropped our mail at the local postal service.

drastic
The company made radical changes because it wanted a fresh start.

dependability, trustworthy
Honda’s have high reliability because they seldom break down.

A small community
The European immigrants set up settlements to fend off the natives.

occurring or coming later or after
Eating is subsequent to preparation.

an object representing something else
Santa Claus is symbolic to children in that he represents the gift giver of those who have been good.

Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or convention
symbols are easy to comprehend and even easier to misinterpret.

the act or process of transmitting
We sent vital transmissions over the radio so people would know of what happened.

send onward or along
Cell phones are transmittal devices that send voice information through waves.

a social scientist who specializes in anthropology
The anthropologist found traces of an ancient tribal civilization in Africa.

a band of frequencies for sending or receiving signals
We went through the TV channels for something interesting to watch.

a mentally conceived image
Building a concept is usually the first step in making the real thing.

setting in which something occurs
The teacher asked us for the context in which the author was writing.

to translate from a code into the original language or form.
The spy decoded the message and sent his findings back to headquarters.

relying on someone or something else for aid, support
She was dependent upon her parent’s finances, when she went to college.

consideration or examination by argument, comment
We led a long discussion on the topic of abortion.

ascertain the value
We had to evaluate the damages from the car accident before we gave her the reimbursement check.

something suggested or indicate without expressing directly
She finally understood my body language as an implication to flirting.

where one's electronic mail is kept
I checked my inbox to see if I had any emails sent to me.

to take in or include as a part or parts
We incorporated the new computer system in the company.

act of being obstructive
Since we were underground, my cell phone had a lot of interference.

of, pertaining to, or concerned with politics
The candidate ran for a political campaign for presidency.

assume in advance
I presuppose we’ll be having spaghetti for lunch.

a specialist in psychology.
The psychologist came in to analyze the mentally ill patient.

a person or thing that receives
The recipient of the prize goes to a person named Janice.

pertains to meaning of language
When we are debating over a topic, it is required to have a good sense of semantic knowledge of your opponent’s case.

a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society
sociologists have theorized the problems that drive modern day society.

point of view
Instead of being selfish, why don’t you look at it from your brother’s standpoint?

apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances.
He abstracted the evidence from the overall report to create his own theory.

take possession of
You should not appropriate other people's belongings without their permission.

factors influencing a decision
If we change one variable in a science experiment, there is a possibility that we have changed the circumstance as well.

become clear
Since I didn’t understand the teacher, I asked her for a clarification to the question.

a closely grouped number of things
My mom brought home a cluster of grapes.