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abbreviate

To shorten a word, phrase, or text.

accumulate

To gather or collect over time.

acute

Having a sharp or severe degree.

adequate

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

adhere

To stick firmly to a surface or substance.

ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

amid

In the middle of or surrounded by.

amulet

An object, typically worn, believed to have magical powers.

augment

To make something greater by adding to it.

axis

An imaginary line about which a body rotates.

batch

A quantity or consignment of goods produced at one time.

bias

A tendency to favor one thing over another.

catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction.

cite

To refer to a source or mention as an example.

clerk

A person employed to keep records or accounts.

cog

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear.

commence

To begin or start.

compose

To write or create, typically a work of art or literature.

comprehend

To understand or grasp the meaning of something.

conducive

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

compliance

Following or obeying rules, laws or requests

contemporary

Living or occurring at the same time; modern.

cooperative

Involving mutual assistance or collaboration.

corroborate

To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

deem

To consider or regard in a specified way.

deficit

The amount by which something, typically a sum of money, is too small.

defy

To openly resist or refuse to obey.

deplete

To use up the supply or resources of.

depict

To represent or illustrate by drawing, painting, or describing.

derived

To obtain something from a specified source.

dilute

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

distinction

A difference or contrast between similar things.

distort

To twist out of shape or alter the meaning of.

diligent

Careful and using a lot of effort

dulled

Made less intense or sharp.

eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

elude

To escape from or avoid.

emulate

To match or surpass typically by imitation.

empirical

Based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

encompass

To include various parts or elements.

enhance

To increase or improve in quality.

endeavour

To attempt to achieve a goal.

endure

To suffer patiently or remain in existence.

enlist

To enroll or join, typically in a military context.

entity

Something that exists as a particular and discrete unit.

entwine

To twist or weave together.

equate

To consider as equal or equivalent.

erroneous

Wrong or incorrect.

erratic

Not even or regular in pattern.

explicit

Stated clearly and in detail.

fabricate

To invent or make up something, typically with deceitful intent.

feasible

Possible to do easily or conveniently.

fiscal

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes.

foster

To encourage the development of something.

glimpse

A brief or quick view.

graft

The act of taking and inserting a part of one plant into another to make a new one.

genesis

The beginning or creation of something.

harvest

To gather crops or resources.

imagery

Visually descriptive or figurative language.

immense

Extremely large or great.

imminent

About to happen.

incapacitate

To prevent someone from functioning in a normal way.

indigenous

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

induce

To bring about or give rise to.

innate

Inborn or natural.

keen

Having a sharp edge or point; intense.

labyrinth

A complicated network of winding passages.

leverage

The use of borrowed capital for investment.

linger

To stay in a place longer than necessary.

malice

The intention or desire to do evil.

manual

Relating to or done with the hands.

mesmerize

To hold the attention of someone completely.

murky

Not clear; cloudy.

oasis

A pleasant place or situation in the middle of something difficult or unpleasant

obscure

Not discovered or known; uncertain.

obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date.

odyssey

A long and eventful journey.

outline

A general description or plan that gives the main ideas.

perishable

Likely to decay or go bad quickly.

perish

To suffer death, typically in a violent or sudden way.

plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable.

prevalent

Widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

prominent

Important and well-known.

prompt

To cause or bring about an action or feeling.

quarrel

An angry argument or disagreement.

quintessential

Representing the most perfect or typical example.

radiant

Shining or glowing brightly.

refute

To prove a statement or theory to be wrong.

reluctant

Unwilling and hesitant.

remnant

A small remaining quantity.

residue

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone.

scope

The extent of view or action.

supplement

Something that completes or enhances.

thorough

Complete with regard to every detail.

turmoil

A state of confusion or disorder.

unanimous

Fully in agreement.

utilize

To make practical and effective use of.

utility

The state of being useful.