leaker
- noun a surreptitious informant
- the president wanted to know who the leakers were
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microbiological
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yeast
- noun a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
barm.
- noun any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
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organoleptic
(Physiol.) Making an impression upon an organ; plastic; -- said of the effect or impression produced by any substance on the organs of touch, taste, or smell, and also on the organism as a whole.
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microbe
- noun a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
bug; germ.
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fermentative
Causing, or having power to cause, fermentation; produced by fermentation; fermenting; as, a fermentative process. --
Fer*ment"a*tive*ly, adv. -- Fer*ment"a*tive*ness, n.
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organism
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
being.
- noun a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
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clostridial
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aerobic
- adjective depending on free oxygen or air
aerophilous; aerophilic.
- adjective based on or using the principles of aerobics; enhancing respiratory and circulatory efficiency
- aerobic dance
- running is very aerobic
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bacteria
- noun (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
bacterium.
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abnormal
- adjective not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
unnatural.
- abnormal powers of concentration
- abnormal amounts of rain
- abnormal circumstances
- an abnormal interest in food
- adjective departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development
- they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal
- an abnormal personality
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mould
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
mold.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast; mold; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
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inactivate
- verb release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
demobilise; demobilize.
- verb make inactive
deactivate.
- they deactivated the file
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flora
- noun all the plant life in a particular region or period
botany; vegetation.
- Pleistocene vegetation
- the flora of southern California
- the botany of China
- noun (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
plant; plant life.
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fungus
- noun an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
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yeast
- noun a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
barm.
- noun any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
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bacterium
- noun (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
bacteria.
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sour
- noun a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar
- noun the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
tartness; sourness.
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prevent
- verb keep from happening or arising; make impossible
forbid; preclude; foreclose; forestall.
- My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
- Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
- verb stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
keep.
- We must prevent the cancer from spreading
- His snoring kept me from falling asleep
- Keep the child from eating the marbles
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incipient
- adjective satellite only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
inchoate.
- incipient civil disorder
- an incipient tumor
- a vague inchoate idea
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mold
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
mould; cast; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
mould; cast.
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inhibit
- verb to put down by force or authority
stamp down; subdue; suppress; curb; conquer.
- suppress a nascent uprising
- stamp down on littering
- conquer one's desires
- verb limit the range or extent of
- Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
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food
- noun any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
nutrient.
- noun any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment
solid food.
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odour
- noun the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
odor; smell; olfactory perception; olfactory sensation.
- she loved the smell of roses
- noun any property detected by the olfactory system
scent; odor; aroma; olfactory property; smell.
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lactic
- adjective of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey)
- lactic acid
- lactic fermentation
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oxidative
- adjective satellite taking place in the presence of oxygen
- oxidative glycolysis
- oxidative rancidity
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organism
- noun a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
being.
- noun a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
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prevent
- verb keep from happening or arising; make impossible
forbid; preclude; foreclose; forestall.
- My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
- Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
- verb stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
keep.
- We must prevent the cancer from spreading
- His snoring kept me from falling asleep
- Keep the child from eating the marbles
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odor
- noun any property detected by the olfactory system
scent; odour; aroma; olfactory property; smell.
- noun the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
odour; smell; olfactory perception; olfactory sensation.
- she loved the smell of roses
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losses
- noun something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
losings.
- noun something that is lost
loss.
- the car was a total loss
- loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt
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hasten
- verb act or move at high speed
rush; festinate; look sharp; hurry.
- We have to rush!
- hurry--it's late!
- verb move fast
rush; bucket along; hotfoot; belt along; cannonball along; race; step on it; hie; speed; pelt along; rush along.
- He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
- The cars raced down the street
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occur
- verb come to pass
fall out; pass off; come about; pass; hap; happen; take place; go on.
- What is happening?
- The meeting took place off without an incidence
- Nothing occurred that seemed important
- verb come to one's mind; suggest itself
come.
- It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
- A great idea then came to her
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mould
- noun loose soil rich in organic matter
mold.
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
cast; mold; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
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costs
- noun pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
- noun the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
cost.
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sulfide
- noun a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
sulphide.
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indicator
- noun a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
index number; index; indicant.
- noun a signal for attracting attention
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mold
- noun the distinctive form in which a thing is made
mould; cast; stamp.
- pottery of this cast was found throughout the region
- noun container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
mould; cast.
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limitation
- noun a principle that limits the extent of something
restriction.
- I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
- noun the quality of being limited or restricted
- it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
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beer
- noun a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
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agent
- noun an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
- their research uncovered new disease agents
- noun a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
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anaerobic
- adjective living or active in the absence of free oxygen
anaerobiotic.
- adjective not aerobic
- isometric exercises are anaerobic
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indicator
- noun a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
index number; index; indicant.
- noun a signal for attracting attention
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causing
- noun the act of causing something to happen
causation.
- verb give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
do; make; cause.
- cause a commotion
- make a stir
- cause an accident
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cause
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
- noun a justification for something existing or happening
reason; grounds.
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
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normal
- noun something regarded as a normative example
formula; pattern; rule; convention.
- the convention of not naming the main character
- violence is the rule not the exception
- his formula for impressing visitors
- adjective conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
- serve wine at normal room temperature
- normal diplomatic relations
- normal working hours
- normal word order
- normal curiosity
- the normal course of events
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mechanism
- noun the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
chemical mechanism.
- he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions
- noun the technical aspects of doing something
mechanics.
- a mechanism of social control
- mechanisms of communication
- the mechanics of prose style
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pickle
- noun vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
- noun informal terms for a difficult situation
kettle of fish; mess; fix; muddle; jam; hole.
- he got into a terrible fix
- he made a muddle of his marriage
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rates
- noun a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
- noun a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
rate.
- they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
- the rate of change was faster than expected
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prevent
- verb keep from happening or arising; make impossible
forbid; preclude; foreclose; forestall.
- My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
- Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
- verb stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
keep.
- We must prevent the cancer from spreading
- His snoring kept me from falling asleep
- Keep the child from eating the marbles
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due
- noun that which is deserved or owed
- noun a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership)
- the society dropped him for non-payment of dues
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meat
- noun the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
- noun the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
kernel.
- black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell
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outbreak
- noun a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
eruption; irruption.
- the outbreak of hostilities
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rate
- noun a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
- they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
- the rate of change was faster than expected
- noun amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
charge per unit.
- a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
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minimize
- verb make small or insignificant
minimise.
- verb represent as less significant or important
downplay; understate; minimise.
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allowance
- noun an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
- travel allowance
- my weekly allowance of two eggs
- a child's allowance should not be too generous
- noun a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
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cause
- noun events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
- noun a justification for something existing or happening
reason; grounds.
- he had no cause to complain
- they had good reason to rejoice
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fungus
- noun an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
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delay
- noun time during which some action is awaited
hold; postponement; time lag; wait.
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
- noun the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
holdup.
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progress
- noun gradual improvement or growth or development
advancement.
- advancement of knowledge
- great progress in the arts
- noun the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
advance; forward motion; progression; advancement; procession; onward motion.
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reduce
- verb cut down on; make a reduction in
trim; cut; cut back; bring down; cut down; trim down; trim back.
- reduce your daily fat intake
- The employer wants to cut back health benefits
- verb make less complex
- reduce a problem to a single question
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inhibit
- verb to put down by force or authority
stamp down; subdue; suppress; curb; conquer.
- suppress a nascent uprising
- stamp down on littering
- conquer one's desires
- verb limit the range or extent of
- Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
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detection
- noun the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
sensing.
- early detection can often lead to a cure
- noun the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
espial; spying; catching; spotting.
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gaseous
- adjective existing as or having characteristics of a gas
- steam is water is the gaseous state
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problem
- noun a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
job.
- she and her husband are having problems
- it is always a job to contact him
- urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
- noun a question raised for consideration or solution
- our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
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avoid
- verb stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- Her former friends now avoid her
- verb prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
stave off; avert; debar; deflect; obviate; head off; forefend; fend off; ward off; forfend.
- Let's avoid a confrontation
- head off a confrontation
- avert a strike
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occur
- verb come to pass
fall out; pass off; come about; pass; hap; happen; take place; go on.
- What is happening?
- The meeting took place off without an incidence
- Nothing occurred that seemed important
- verb come to one's mind; suggest itself
come.
- It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
- A great idea then came to her
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inhibit
- verb to put down by force or authority
stamp down; subdue; suppress; curb; conquer.
- suppress a nascent uprising
- stamp down on littering
- conquer one's desires
- verb limit the range or extent of
- Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs
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enzyme
- noun any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
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wine
- noun fermented juice (of grapes especially)
vino.
- noun a red as dark as red wine
wine-colored; wine-coloured.
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potential
- noun the inherent capacity for coming into being
potentiality; potency.
- noun the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
electric potential; potential difference; voltage; potential drop.
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predominant
- adjective satellite most frequent or common
rife; dominant; prevalent; prevailing.
- adjective satellite having superior power and influence
preponderant; overriding; paramount; preponderating; predominate.
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
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spore
- noun a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion
- a sexual spore is formed after the fusion of gametes
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reduce
- verb cut down on; make a reduction in
trim; cut; cut back; bring down; cut down; trim down; trim back.
- reduce your daily fat intake
- The employer wants to cut back health benefits
- verb make less complex
- reduce a problem to a single question
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cost
- noun the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
- noun the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
price; monetary value.
- the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver
- he puts a high price on his services
- he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection
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detecting
- noun a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection; sleuthing; detective work.
- detection is hard on the feet
- verb discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
notice; observe; detect; find; discover.
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
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during
In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.
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ballot
- noun a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
- noun a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
vote; voting; balloting.
- there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
- they allowed just one vote per person
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reaction
- noun (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
chemical reaction.
- there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water
- noun an idea evoked by some experience
- his reaction to the news was to start planning what to do
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rapid
- noun a part of a river where the current is very fast
- adjective satellite done or occurring in a brief period of time
- a rapid rise through the ranks
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result
- noun a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
effect; consequence; upshot; outcome; issue; event.
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
answer; solvent; resolution; solution.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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reducing
- noun any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent
reduction.
- noun loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer
- a doctor supervised her reducing
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prevention
- noun the act of preventing
bar.
- there was no bar against leaving
- money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza
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excessive
- adjective satellite beyond normal limits
undue; inordinate; unreasonable.
- excessive charges
- a book of inordinate length
- his dress stops just short of undue elegance
- unreasonable demands
- adjective satellite unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
extravagant; overweening; exuberant.
- extravagant praise
- exuberant compliments
- overweening ambition
- overweening greed
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process
- noun a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
procedure.
- the procedure of obtaining a driver's license
- it was a process of trial and error
- noun (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
operation; cognitive process; mental process; cognitive operation.
- the process of thinking
- the cognitive operation of remembering
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fish
- noun any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
- the shark is a large fish
- in the living room there was a tank of colorful fish
- noun the flesh of fish used as food
- in Japan most fish is eaten raw
- after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat
- they have a chef who specializes in fish
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occur
- verb come to pass
fall out; pass off; come about; pass; hap; happen; take place; go on.
- What is happening?
- The meeting took place off without an incidence
- Nothing occurred that seemed important
- verb come to one's mind; suggest itself
come.
- It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary
- A great idea then came to her
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hasten
- verb act or move at high speed
rush; festinate; look sharp; hurry.
- We have to rush!
- hurry--it's late!
- verb move fast
rush; bucket along; hotfoot; belt along; cannonball along; race; step on it; hie; speed; pelt along; rush along.
- He rushed down the hall to receive his guests
- The cars raced down the street
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harvest
- noun the yield from plants in a single growing season
crop.
- noun the consequence of an effort or activity
- they gathered a harvest of examples
- a harvest of love
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hazard
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; peril; risk.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
chance; fortune; luck.
- bad luck caused his downfall
- we ran into each other by pure chance
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strain
- noun (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
- noun difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
stress.
- she endured the stresses and strains of life
- he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
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resistant
- adjective satellite relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
immune.
- adjective satellite able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
tolerant.
- the plant is tolerant of saltwater
- these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided
- the new hybrid is more resistant to drought
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risk
- noun a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
endangerment; jeopardy; peril; hazard.
- drinking alcohol is a health hazard
- noun a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
peril; danger.
- he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime
- there was a danger he would do the wrong thing
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pattern
- noun a perceptual structure
shape; form.
- the composition presents problems for students of musical form
- a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
- noun a customary way of operation or behavior
practice.
- it is their practice to give annual raises
- they changed their dietary pattern
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resist
- verb elude, especially in a baffling way
defy; refuse.
- This behavior defies explanation
- verb stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
withstand; hold out; stand firm.
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pattern
- noun a perceptual structure
shape; form.
- the composition presents problems for students of musical form
- a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
- noun a customary way of operation or behavior
practice.
- it is their practice to give annual raises
- they changed their dietary pattern
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premature
- adjective born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
- adjective satellite too soon or too hasty
previous.
- our condemnation of him was a bit previous
- a premature judgment
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defect
- noun an imperfection in a bodily system
- visual defects
- this device permits detection of defects in the lungs
- noun a failing or deficiency
shortcoming.
- that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
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detectable
- adjective satellite capable of being detected
noticeable.
- after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued
- adjective satellite easily seen or detected
perceptible.
- a detectable note of sarcasm
- he continued after a perceptible pause
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characteristic
- noun a prominent attribute or aspect of something
feature.
- the map showed roads and other features
- generosity is one of his best characteristics
- noun a distinguishing quality
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milk
- noun a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
- noun produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young
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problem
- noun a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
job.
- she and her husband are having problems
- it is always a job to contact him
- urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog
- noun a question raised for consideration or solution
- our homework consisted of ten problems to solve
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product
- noun commodities offered for sale
ware; merchandise.
- good business depends on having good merchandise
- that store offers a variety of products
- noun an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
production.
- they improve their product every year
- they export most of their agricultural production
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species
- noun (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
- noun a specific kind of something
- a species of molecule
- a species of villainy
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