The physical or mental power or skill needed to do something. She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.

The situation in which there is more than enough of something. There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

Relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills. Her son seems to prefer sports over academics.

Satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of. Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable to both parties.

Something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone. Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.

A place to live, work, stay, etc. in. They paid for his flights and hotel accommodations.

To go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something. The course books are accompanied by four CDs.

Something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort. Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.

The ability to do something without making mistakes. We can predict changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.

Something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing. An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young.

A person that you have met but do not know well. It was at the Taylors' party that I first made his acquaintance.

The process of gradually learning something or gaining something such as a skill. Education is not merely about the acquisition of knowledge.

The process of changing to suit different conditions. Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments.

More than is usual or expected. There will be an extra charge for any additional passengers.

A word that describes a noun or pronoun. Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.

Considered satisfactory and acceptable in a law court. The judge ruled that new evidence was admissible.

Giving advantages or helping to make you more successful. Because of his experience, he was in an advantageous position for promotion.

Willing to try new or difficult things. Instead of staying in the hotel all the time, we wanted to go out and be adventurous.

A word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase. In English, adverbs are usually formed by adding 'ly' to the end of an adjective.

If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it. It's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance.

The state of being cheap enough for people to be able to buy. Scholars will appreciate the accessibility, affordability and authority of this hefty edition.

Businesses that represents groups of people when dealing with another group. The advertising agency secured the contract on the back of their previous successful campaigns.

The situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something. The whole family was in agreement with her on what they should do.

Despite the fact that. She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.

The process in which separate organizations unite to form a larger organization or group, or an organization or group formed in this way. The company began as an amalgamation of small family firms.

The fact of something having more than one possible meaning and therefore possibly causing confusion. The law ought to be tightened to avoid any ambiguity.

To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it. The book brilliantly analyses the cultural struggles taking place in America during the 1960s.

Of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time. People have lived in this valley since ancient times.

Made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public. Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.

An uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.

To tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them. Trains may be subject to delay - we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Able to be seen or understood. It was becoming increasingly apparent that he could no longer take care of himself.

An occasion when someone appears in public. She will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest novel.

Devices, machines, or pieces of equipment, especially electrical ones that are used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine. We stock a wide range of domestic appliances, including fridges, freezers and dishwashers.

Suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

The study of the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects that belonged to people who lived in the past. She is an expert on the archaeology of ancient Egypt.

An agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen. We had an arrangement - he would clean the house and I would cook.

Made by people, often as a copy of something natural. Those oranges have been artificially colored.

The character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation. There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.

The fact of going somewhere such as a church, school, etc. regularly. As the course becomes more difficult, there's usually a corresponding drop in attendance.

A usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids. The painting will be sold at auction next week.

A book about a person's life, written by that person. His life story is recounted in two fascinating volumes of autobiography.

Giving help or support, especially to a more important person or thing. The hospital has an auxiliary power supply in case of a power failure.

Bags, cases, etc. that you take with you when you travel. No one is allowed on the plane unless their baggage has been thoroughly checked.

Containing an equal amount or number of similar things or people. The committee is evenly balanced, with six members from each party.

The way that someone or something behaves in a particular situation. His research involved the study of instinctive behaviour in birds.

Tending to help; having a good effect. Moderate exercise is really beneficial.

Energy that is produced from a biofuel. Bioenergy crops have replaced food as the most profitable crop in several European countries.

Dead plant and animal material suitable for using as fuel. New technologies extract more energy from each pound of biomass.

A technical system that allows people to exchange information and data using different types of electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, printers, etc. without using wires. At school, we use high-speed Bluetooth wireless technology.

A real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something. The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.

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Third grade advanced

Term	Definition
ability	The physical or mental power or skill needed to do something. She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.
abundance	The situation in which there is more than enough of something. There was an abundance of food at the wedding.
academic	Relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and thinking, not with practical skills. Her son seems to prefer sports over academics.
acceptable	Satisfactory and able to be agreed to or approved of. Clearly we need to come to an arrangement that is acceptable to both parties.
accident	Something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone. Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.
accommodation	A place to live, work, stay, etc. in. They paid for his flights and hotel accommodations.
accompany	To go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something. The course books are accompanied by four CDs.
accomplishment	Something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort. Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest accomplishment.
accuracy	The ability to do something without making mistakes. We can predict changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.
achievement	Something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing. An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young.
acquaintance	A person that you have met but do not know well. It was at the Taylors' party that I first made his acquaintance.
acquisition	The process of gradually learning something or gaining something such as a skill. Education is not merely about the acquisition of knowledge.
adaptation	The process of changing to suit different conditions. Evolution occurs as a result of adaptation to new environments.
additional	More than is usual or expected. There will be an extra charge for any additional passengers.
adjective	A word that describes a noun or pronoun. Complete the sentence with one of the adjectives provided.
admissible	Considered satisfactory and acceptable in a law court. The judge ruled that new evidence was admissible.
advantageous	Giving advantages or helping to make you more successful. Because of his experience, he was in an advantageous position for promotion.
adventurous	Willing to try new or difficult things. Instead of staying in the hotel all the time, we wanted to go out and be adventurous.
adverb	A word that describes or gives more information about a verb, adjective, adverb, or phrase. In English, adverbs are usually formed by adding 'ly' to the end of an adjective.
advisable	If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it. It's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance.
affordability	The state of being cheap enough for people to be able to buy. Scholars will appreciate the accessibility, affordability and authority of this hefty edition.
agencies	Businesses that represents groups of people when dealing with another group. The advertising agency secured the contract on the back of their previous successful campaigns.
agreement	The situation in which people have the same opinion, or in which they approve of or accept something. The whole family was in agreement with her on what they should do.
although	Despite the fact that. She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
amalgamation	The process in which separate organizations unite to form a larger organization or group, or an organization or group formed in this way. The company began as an amalgamation of small family firms.
ambiguity	The fact of something having more than one possible meaning and therefore possibly causing confusion. The law ought to be tightened to avoid any ambiguity.
analyses	To study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it. The book brilliantly analyses the cultural struggles taking place in America during the 1960s.
ancient	Of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time. People have lived in this valley since ancient times.
anonymous	Made or done by someone whose name is not known or not made public. Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.
anxiety	An uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
apologise	To tell someone that you are sorry for having done something that has caused problems or unhappiness for them. Trains may be subject to delay - we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
apparent	Able to be seen or understood. It was becoming increasingly apparent that he could no longer take care of himself.
appearance	An occasion when someone appears in public. She will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest novel.
appliances	Devices, machines, or pieces of equipment, especially electrical ones that are used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine. We stock a wide range of domestic appliances, including fridges, freezers and dishwashers.
appropriate	Suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
archaeology	The study of the buildings, graves, tools, and other objects that belonged to people who lived in the past. She is an expert on the archaeology of ancient Egypt.
arrangement	An agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen. We had an arrangement - he would clean the house and I would cook.
artificial	Made by people, often as a copy of something natural. Those oranges have been artificially colored.
atmosphere	The character, feeling, or mood of a place or situation. There's a very relaxed atmosphere in our office.
attendance	The fact of going somewhere such as a church, school, etc. regularly. As the course becomes more difficult, there's usually a corresponding drop in attendance.
auction	A usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids. The painting will be sold at auction next week.
autobiography	A book about a person's life, written by that person. His life story is recounted in two fascinating volumes of autobiography.
auxiliary	Giving help or support, especially to a more important person or thing. The hospital has an auxiliary power supply in case of a power failure.
baggage	Bags, cases, etc. that you take with you when you travel. No one is allowed on the plane unless their baggage has been thoroughly checked.
balanced	Containing an equal amount or number of similar things or people. The committee is evenly balanced, with six members from each party.
behaviour	The way that someone or something behaves in a particular situation. His research involved the study of instinctive behaviour in birds.
beneficial	Tending to help; having a good effect. Moderate exercise is really beneficial.
bioenergy	Energy that is produced from a biofuel. Bioenergy crops have replaced food as the most profitable crop in several European countries.
biomass	Dead plant and animal material suitable for using as fuel. New technologies extract more energy from each pound of biomass.
bluetooth	A technical system that allows people to exchange information and data using different types of electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, printers, etc. without using wires. At school, we use high-speed Bluetooth wireless technology.
boundary	A real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something. The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
broadcast	To send out a programme on television or radio. The tennis championship is broadcast live to several different countries.
burglary	The crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things. Many people in the neighbourhood have been victims of burglary at least once.
calculation	The process of finding an amount or number using mathematics. A calculation of their tax liability will be made from their account books.
Cambridge	A city in the east of England, famous for its university. We took a scenic boat trip down the River Cam in Cambridge, England.
camouflage	The use of leaves, branches, paints, and clothes for hiding soldiers or military equipment so that they cannot be seen against the area around them. The lizard's light brown skin acts as (a) camouflage in the desert sand.
candidate	A person who is competing to get a job or elected position. There are three candidates standing in the election.
caricature	A drawing or a written or spoken description that makes part of someone's appearance or character more noticeable than it really is. The characters in his early novels are a lot subtler than the overblown caricatures in his more recent work.
catastrophic	A sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction. Continued rain will cause catastrophic flooding.
challenge	An invitation to compete or take part, especially in a game or argument. Finding a solution to this problem is one of the greatest challenges faced by scientists today.
chameleon	A lizard that changes skin colour to match what surrounds it so that it cannot be seen. Like chameleons, cephalopods use physiological colour change for social interaction.
characteristic	A typical or noticeable quality of someone or something. These dogs show many of the characteristics traditionally associated with their breed.
choreographer	A person who is skilled at combining movements into dances to be performed. She is a passionate Spanish dancer and choreographer.
chronological	Following the order in which a series of events happened. The timeline shows the chronological development of the phenomenon.
circumstance	Events that change your life, over which you have no control. The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.
clarification	An explanation or more details that makes something clear or easier to understand. After clarification of any unfamiliar words, the students read the sentences onto tape.
climate	The general weather conditions usually found in a particular place. The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.
coalesce	Add to word list If two or more things coalesce, they come or grow together to form one thing or system. The theory is that galaxies coalesced from smaller groupings of stars.
collaboration	To work with someone else for a special purpose. A German company collaborated with a Swiss firm to develop the product.
colloquial	(Of words and expressions) informal and more suitable for use in speech than in writing. These two poems have apparently both used an otherwise unrecorded colloquial word.
commensurate	In a correct and suitable amount compared to something else. I am looking for a salary that is commensurate with my skills and experience.
commitment	A promise or firm decision to do something. Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.
commuters	Someone who regularly travels between work and home. The train was packed with commuters.
competitive	Wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people. You're very competitive - it's meant to be a friendly match!
comprehensive	Complete and including everything that is necessary. We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.
compulsory	Something that must be done; necessary by law or a rule. Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16.
concentration	The ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else. The noise outside made concentration difficult.
connoisseur	A person who knows a lot about and enjoys one of the arts, or food, drink, etc. and can judge quality and skill in that subject. The mushrooms had the chewy, savory flavor preferred by connoisseurs.
conscientious	Feeling a moral responsibility to do your work carefully and to be fair to others. She was a conscientious worker, and I’ll miss her.
conservation	The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity. Energy conservation reduces your fuel bills and helps the environment.
contemporary	Belonging to the same period, or to a stated period in the past. Almost all of the contemporary accounts of the event have been lost.
continuous	Without a pause or interruption. My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.
contraction	The fact of something becoming smaller or shorter. Cold causes contraction of the metal.
coordination	The act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together in an organized way. There's absolutely no coordination between the different groups - nobody knows what anyone else is doing.
corroborate	To add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information. Recent research seems to corroborate his theory.
creativity	The ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas. Too many rules might deaden creativity.
crescendo	A gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest. There are few crescendos and diminuendos in the score.
criminal	Involving or having the character of a crime. She may face criminal charges for lying to a grand jury.
criticised	To express disapproval of someone or something. The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution.
cybercrime	Crime or illegal activity that is done using the internet. The corporate battle against cybercrime is unending.
cylindrical	Having the shape of a cylinder. Analytic model for studying heavy ion imploded cylindrical targets.
deciduous	Relating to body parts that fall out or fall off and are replaced by new ones. Five partly deciduous species exhibited marked intraspecific variation in the seasonal extent of leaf loss.
defibrillator	A machine that uses an electric current to make someone's heart beat in a normal, regular way to start a heart beating again when it has stopped: The paramedic had to use a defibrillator to shock the woman's heart into restarting.
deleterious	Harmful. These drugs have a proven deleterious effect on the nervous system.
delicatessen	A shop or part of a large store that sells as already prepared food such as cooked meats, cheeses, crackers, and unusual or foreign foods. I bought some smoked sausage at the delicatessen.
demagogue	A person, especially a political leader, who wins support by exciting the emotions of ordinary people rather than by having good or morally right ideas. The end result would be a society governed by hysteria, in which politics would be run by demagogues.
department	A part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work. The sales department is having a meeting this afternoon.
departure	The fact of a person or vehicle, etc. leaving somewhere. Our departure was delayed because of bad weather.
desiccated	(Of food) dried in order to preserve it, or (of a person or something such as a plant) with all the moisture removed. All the trees had withered, and the grass was desiccated.
determination	The ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult. You can't help but admire her determination to succeed.
detrimental	Causing harm or damage. These chemicals have a detrimental effect on the environment.
diaphanous	(Especially of cloth) so delicate and thin that you can see through it. The bride wore a diaphanous silk veil.
dichotomy	A difference between two completely opposite ideas or things. There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and what they do.
didactic	Intended to teach, especially in a way that is too determined or eager, and often fixed and unwilling to change. I found his didactic approach to teaching quite off-putting.
difference	The way in which two people or things are not the same. What's the difference between an ape and a monkey?
difficulty	The fact of not being easy to do or understand. She had great difficulty finding a job.
dilettante	A person who is or seems to be interested in a subject, but whose understanding of it is not very deep or serious. He's a bit of a dilettante as far as wine is concerned.
disappointment	The feeling of being unhappy because something you hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected. The party turned out to be a huge disappointment.
discrepancy	A difference between two things that should be the same. There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
disseminate	To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people. One of the organization's aims is to disseminate information about the disease.
dissolution	The official closing down or ending of an organization, agreement, or relationship. The partners could not agree, which led to the dissolution of their company.
documentary	A factual film or television program about a real-life subject, person, or event. We watched a fascinating documentary about marine life in the deep ocean.
dodecahedron	A three-dimensional geometric shape with twelve flat faces, usually pentagons. The artist created a crystal sculpture in the shape of a dodecahedron.
eccentricity	The quality of being unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance. Her eccentricity was famous in the neighborhood, especially her habit of wearing Victorian gowns to the grocery store.
ecclesiastical	Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy. The museum houses a rare collection of ecclesiastical vestments from the Middle Ages.
economic	Relating to the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth and resources. The government is implementing new economic policies to reduce inflation.
education	The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. She believes that access to a quality education is a fundamental human right.
effervescent	Giving off bubbles; fizzy, or vivacious and enthusiastic in personality. The effervescent ginger ale tickled her nose.
efficacy	The capacity of a specific intervention or treatment to produce the intended result. The medical board is reviewing the clinical data to confirm the efficacy of the new drug.
egalitarian	Advocating for the principle that all people are inherently equal and deserve equal rights. The company prides itself on its egalitarian culture, where every employee's input is valued
egregious	Conspicuously or outrageously bad; impossible to ignore due to its offensive nature. The judge noted that the company’s egregious disregard for safety led directly to the accident.
elocution	The skill of clear and expressive speech, focusing on distinct articulation and delivery. The actor’s mastery of elocution allowed his voice to carry to the very back of the theater.
embellishment	A decorative detail added to an object or an exaggerated detail added to a story. The witness was accused of adding literary embellishments to his account of the event.
emerge	To move out of a state of concealment or obscurity and into prominence. Several groundbreaking technologies are expected to emerge from the research lab this year.
encephalitis	An acute and potentially dangerous inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection. Doctors monitored the patient for signs of encephalitis following the viral outbreak.
encomium	A formal expression of high praise or a glowing tribute delivered in someone's honor. The retired professor was visibly moved by the sincere encomium delivered by his colleagues.
enfranchise	To grant a person or group the legal right to vote or a sense of civic power. The landmark legislation sought to enfranchise citizens who had been historically marginalized.
enlightenment	A state of intellectual awareness or the 18th-century movement emphasizing reason. Scholars view the Enlightenment as the catalyst for modern scientific and political thought.
enthusiasm	Intense and eager enjoyment or interest in a particular subject or activity. The students' enthusiasm for the science project was evident in their detailed presentations.
ephemeral	Lasting for a very short time; transitory and fleeting in nature. The beauty of the morning mist was ephemeral, vanishing as soon as the sun rose.
epiphany	A sudden, profound realization or a moment of intuitive understanding. While staring at the puzzle, she had a sudden epiphany that revealed the solution.
equilibrium	A state of physical or emotional balance where opposing forces neutralize each other. The gymnast demonstrated incredible equilibrium while performing on the narrow beam.
equipment	The specialized tools or apparatus necessary for a particular professional task. The rescue team checked their equipment thoroughly before heading into the mountains.
equivocate	To use ambiguous language intentionally to avoid a direct answer or commitment. The CEO began to equivocate when asked about the possibility of future layoffs
erroneous	Containing or based on a fundamental error; factually incorrect. The initial report was retracted after it was found to contain erroneous statistics.
escutcheon	A shield-shaped emblem displaying a coat of arms, symbolizing lineage or status. The family’s ancient escutcheon was prominently engraved above the manor’s hearth.
essential	Absolutely necessary or fundamental to the nature and success of something. Clear communication is an essential component of any healthy professional relationship.
etymology	The study of the historical origin of words and how their meanings have evolved. The etymology of the word "companion" reveals that it literally means "with bread."
euphemism	A mild or indirect expression used to replace a word considered too harsh or blunt. The phrase "between jobs" is a common euphemism for being unemployed.
evidence	The body of facts or information indicating whether a proposition is valid. The detective searched the crime scene for physical evidence to support his theory.
exacerbate	To increase the severity or bitterness of a problem or negative situation. Interrupted sleep can exacerbate the symptoms of stress and physical fatigue.
exaggerate	To represent something as being more extreme or important than it actually is. He tends to exaggerate his professional achievements when updating his resume.
excursion	A brief journey or trip, typically taken for leisure, education, or exploration. The biology class went on an overnight excursion to study the local wetlands.
exhibition	A curated public display of artifacts, art, or technology in a gallery or museum. The museum is hosting a special exhibition featuring rare artifacts from ancient Egypt.
experience	Knowledge or skill acquired through direct participation or prolonged observation. She was hired because she had extensive experience in international finance.
extemporaneous	Spoken or performed without prior preparation, rehearsal, or planning. His extemporaneous speech at the wedding was more touching than a prepared one.
factitious	Produced artificially or lacking authenticity; not genuine or natural. The media coverage created a factitious sense of urgency regarding the minor event.
fallacious	Based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning that invalidates an argument. The lawyer pointed out the fallacious logic used by the witness during cross-examination.
famine	An extreme and widespread scarcity of food, often causing mass malnutrition. The international community sent aid to the region to prevent a devastating famine.
fastidious	Very attentive to accuracy and detail; possessing extremely high standards. She is fastidious about her research, checking every source at least three times.
ferruginous	Containing or consisting of iron; resembling iron rust in color. The geologist identified the rock as ferruginous sandstone due to its distinct reddish-brown tint
fluorescence	The visible or invisible radiation produced from certain substances as a result of incident radiation of a shorter wavelength. The mineral glowed with a brilliant green fluorescence when placed under the ultraviolet lamp.
frequency	The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time. The technician adjusted the radio frequency to ensure a clearer signal for the broadcast.
fulminate	To express vehement protest or to explode with a loud noise. The editorial began to fulminate against the new tax laws, calling them a disaster for small businesses.
garruluous	Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. The garrulous neighbor kept me at the fence for an hour, discussing every detail of her morning routine.
genealogy	The study and tracing of lines of descent or development. She spent years researching her genealogy, eventually tracing her ancestors back to 17th-century France
geothermal	Relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth. The city utilizes geothermal energy to provide sustainable heating for thousands of homes.
gerrymander	To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class. Critics accused the committee of attempting to gerrymander the district to ensure a victory for the incumbent.
glaucoma	A condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight. Regular eye exams are crucial to detect glaucoma early and prevent permanent optic nerve damage.
gossamer	Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate. The morning dew was trapped in a gossamer web spun between the rose bushes.
grandiloquent	Pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress. The politician's grandiloquent speech was filled with complex words but lacked any concrete solutions.
greenhouse	A glass building in which plants are grown that need protection from cold weather. The botanist spent the afternoon in the greenhouse, carefully pruning the exotic orchids.
gregarious	Fond of company; sociable and likely to seek out the presence of others. Because he is so gregarious, he found the transition to remote work quite lonely and difficult.
guillotine	A machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people. The guillotine remains one of the most recognizable symbols of the French Revolution.
hallucination	An experience involving the apparent perception of something not present. High fever can sometimes lead to a vivid hallucination, causing the patient to see things that aren't there.
hemorrhage	An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse. The surgeon worked quickly to stop the internal hemorrhage caused by the accident.
heterogeneous	Diverse in character or content; consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients. The city’s population is incredibly heterogeneous, representing dozens of different cultures and languages.
hieroglyphic	Writing consisting of pictures or symbols, specifically that used in ancient Egypt. The archaeologist spent decades deciphering the hieroglyphic inscriptions found within the tomb.
hippopotamus	A large thick-skinned semiaquatic African mammal with massive jaws and large tusks. The hippopotamus spent most of the day submerged in the river to stay cool under the sun.
homogeneous	Consisting of parts or people that are similar to each other or are of the same type. The population of the village has remained remarkably homogeneous.
humoresque	A short, lively piece of music. The recital ended with a playful humoresque by Dvořák.
hyperbole	A way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, dangerous, etc. than it really is. The politician's speech was full of hyperbole, promising things he couldn't deliver.
hypochondriac	Someone who continuously worries about their health without having any reason to do so. She’s a real hypochondriac—every time she reads about a disease, she thinks she has it.
hypocrisy	A situation in which someone pretends to believe something that they do not really believe, or that is the opposite of what they do or say at another time. It's hypocrisy for them to pretend they care about the environment when they drive huge SUVs.
idiosyncrasy	A strange or unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone or something has. One of his idiosyncrasies is that he always eats his dessert before his main course.
ignominious	(Especially of events or behaviour) embarrassing because of being a complete failure. The team suffered an ignominious defeat, losing the game 7–0.
impeccable	Without mistakes or faults; perfect. The service at the hotel was impeccable, and the staff were very attentive.
impetous	Likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions. He's so impetuous—he went out and bought a new car on a whim.
independence	The state of being free and not controlled by another person, country, etc. Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821.
inexperienced	Having little knowledge or experience of something. They are still inexperienced in dealing with such complex legal matters.
infamous	Famous for something considered bad. The list includes the name of the infamous serial killer.
insouciant	Relaxed and happy, with no feelings of worry or guilt. He had an insouciant attitude toward his finances, spending money as soon as he earned it.
intrasigent	Refusing to change your opinions or behaviour. The government has remained intransigent, refusing to negotiate with the strikers.
iridescent	Showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles. The oil floating on the water created an iridescent pattern.
isosceles	(Of a triangle) having two sides of equal length. We had to calculate the perimeter of an isosceles triangle in the math exam.
jargon	Special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work. The report was written in technical jargon that was hard for anyone else to understand
jaundice	A serious disease in which substances not usually in the blood cause your skin and the white part of your eyes to turn yellow. Common symptoms of jaundice include yellowing of the skin and dark urine.
jejune	Very simple or childish; or boring and not very sensitive. The critic described the author's latest novel as jejune and uninspired.
journey	The act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle. It's a five-hour train journey from London to Edinburgh.
juggernaut	A very large, powerful force or organization that cannot be stopped. The group became a marketing juggernaut in the toy industry.
juxtaposition	The fact of putting things that are not similar next to each other. The juxtaposition of contemporary art and classical architecture is striking.
kaleidoscope	A changing and enjoyable mixture or pattern. The festival was a kaleidoscope of different cultures and colors.
kleptomania	A mental illness in which a person has a strong desire to steal things. Her kleptomania led her to take items she didn't even need or want.
knowledgeable	Knowing a lot. He is very knowledgeable about German history.
labyrinthine	Used to describe something that is very confusing or has many complicated parts. The old city was a labyrinthine network of narrow streets and alleys.
languorous	Lacking energy or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm. We spent a languorous afternoon lying in the sun.
lascivious	Expressing a strong desire for sexual activity. The actor was criticized for his lascivious comments during the interview.
leitmotif	A phrase or other feature that is repeated often in a work of art, literature, or music. Death is a recurring leitmotif in the world of opera.
licentious	(Especially of a person or their behaviour) sexual in an uncontrolled and socially unacceptable way. The monarch was known for his licentious lifestyle.
lieutenant	An officer of middle rank in the army, navy, or air force. He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant last year.
lugubrious	Sad and serious. A lugubrious expression settled on his face when he heard the news.
nomenclature	A system for naming things, especially in a particular area of science. The nomenclature of chemical compounds can be very complex
obsequious	Too eager to praise or obey someone. She had various obsequious assistants who followed her everywhere.
obsolescence	The quality of being no longer useful or needed because of being out of date. The rapid pace of technology leads to the planned obsolescence of many devices.
omniscient	Having or seeming to have unlimited knowledge. The story is told by an omniscient narrator who knows the characters' thoughts
onomatopoeia	The act of creating or using words that include sounds that are similar to the noises the words refer to. The use of onomatopoeia like "hiss" and "bang" makes the poem more vivid.
oscillate	To move repeatedly from one position to another. The needle on the dial began to oscillate wildly.
ossify	If habits or ideas ossify, they become fixed and unable to change. Years of working in the same bureaucracy caused his thinking to ossify
ostracize	To prevent someone from being part of a group because you do not like them or do not approve of them. His colleagues began to ostracize him after he reported the mistake.
oxymoron	Two words used together that have, or seem to have, opposite meanings. The phrase "deafening silence" is a famous oxymoron.
pachyderm	An animal with very thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus. The zoo has a new enclosure specifically designed for pachyderms.
panacea	Something that will solve all problems. Technology is not a panacea for all the world's problems.
paradigm	A model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something. His work provided a new paradigm for understanding social behavior.
paradoxical	Seeming impossible or difficult to understand because of containing two opposite facts or characteristics. It seems paradoxical that drinking a lot of water can sometimes make you feel more thirsty.
sleek	Smooth, shiny, and lying close to the body, and therefore looking well cared for; not untidy and with no parts sticking out. The cat had a sleek black coat.
stallholder	A person who rents or owns a stall in a market. The stallholder shouted out the prices of his vegetables to attract customers.
transferable	Able to be moved from one place, person, or use to another. The skills you learn in this job are easily transferable to other roles.
uncountable	(Of a noun) that cannot be counted and does not have a plural form. In English, "advice" is an uncountable noun.
undergraduate	A student who is studying for their first degree at a college or university. The university has more than 20,000 undergraduate students.
vandalism	The crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other people. The park has been closed due to recent acts of vandalism.
withdrawal	When you take money out of a bank account. I made a withdrawal of 100 dollars from the ATM.
instructor	A person whose job is to teach people a practical skill or sport. The driving instructor was very patient with me during my first lesson on the main road.

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