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operate (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).
explosion a violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, as is caused by a bomb.
invade (of an armed force or its commander) enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
expand become or make larger or more extensive.
allude suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
decoration the process or art of decorating or adorning something.
conclude bring (something) to an end.
imitate take or follow as a model.
operation the fact or condition of functioning or being active.
create bring (something) into existence.
conclusion the end or finish of an event or process.
creation the action or process of bringing something into existence.
illustration a picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.
invasion an instance of invading a country or region with an armed force
comprehension the action or capability of understanding something.
expansion the action of becoming larger or more extensive.
explode burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, decomposition, excessive internal pressure, or other process, typically scattering fragments widely.
erosion the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
decorate make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
comprehend grasp mentally; understand.
erode (of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).
imitation 1. The action of using someone or something as a model. 2. A thing intended to simulate or copy something else.
illustrate Provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures. Explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.
allusion an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference. "an allusion to Shakespeare"
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