Mathematics & Measurement
Math, dimensions, units, statistics, and exact comparison.
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area
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/ˈɛɹ.i.ə/
A particular part of a place or region.
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level
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/ˈlɛvəl/
A position on a scale that shows how much, how high, or how good something is.
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tape
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/ˈteɪp/
A thin strip of material with a sticky surface, used for fixing or sticking things together.
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weight
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/weɪt/
How heavy something or someone is.
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unit
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/ˈjuː.nɪt/
A fixed amount used as a standard for measuring something.
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square
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/skweɹ/
A flat shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
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circle
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/ˈsɜɹkəl/
A perfectly round shape, like a ring.
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average
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/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪd͡ʒ/
The result of adding several amounts and dividing by how many there are.
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scale
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/skæɪl/
The size or extent of something, especially when it is large.
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inch
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/ɪnt͡ʃ/
A unit of length equal to 2.54 cm, about the width of a thumb.
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factor
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/ˈfæk.tɚ/
One of the things that influences or helps cause a result.
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weigh
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/weɪ/
To have a particular weight.
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meter
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/ˈmitəɹ/
A unit of length equal to 100 centimetres (US spelling of 'metre').
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survey
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/ˈsɝˌveɪ/
A set of questions used to find out the opinions or behaviour of a group of people.
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kilo
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/ˈkiloʊ/
A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams; short for kilogram.
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gram
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/ˈɡɹæm/
A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram (symbol: g).
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liter
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/ˈli.tɚ/
A metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter.
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kilometer
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/kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/
A unit of distance equal to one thousand meters.
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centimeter
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/ˈsɛntəˌmiːtɝ/
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre.
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kilogram
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/ˈkɪləɡɹæm/
A unit of mass equal to one thousand grams, used in the metric system.
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yard
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/jɑɹd/
The area of ground around a house, often with grass.
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complex
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/kɑmˈplɛks/
Having many connected parts and so difficult to understand or deal with.
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angle
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/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
The space between two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees.
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stretch
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/stɹɛt͡ʃ/
To reach out your arms, legs, or body to their full length.
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pound
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/ˈpæʊ̯nd/
A unit of weight equal to about 454 grams (16 ounces).
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measure
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/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/
To find the size, amount, or degree of something.
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height
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/haɪt/
How tall a person or thing is.
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dial
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/ˈdaɪəl/
To enter a telephone number in order to call someone.
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formula
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/ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/
A mathematical or scientific rule written with symbols.
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length
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/leŋθ/
How long something is from one end to the other.
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volume
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/ˈvɑ.ljum/
How loud a sound is.
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depth
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/dɛpθ/
The distance from the top to the bottom of something.
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origin
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/ˈoɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒɪn/
The point or moment at which something begins.
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imaginary
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/ɪˈmæd͡ʒɪˌn(ɛ)ɹi/
Existing only in the mind, not real.
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mathematics
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/mæθ(.ə)ˈmæt.ɪks/
The study of numbers, shapes, quantities, and the relationships between them.
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calculate
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/ˈkælkjʊleɪt/
To work out an answer or amount using numbers.
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distribute
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/dɪˈstɹɪbjut/
To give things out to a number of people.
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sodium
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/ˈsoʊ.di.əm/
Employing sodium.
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nitrogen
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/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.d͡ʒən/
The chemical element with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
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cylinder
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/ˈsɪləndɚ/
an object or solid shape with straight parallel sides and circular ends
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diameter
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/daɪˈæmɪdɚ/
A straight line passing through the centre of a circle from one side to the other.
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calculation
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/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃn̩/
The process of working something out using numbers.
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measurement
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/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/
The act or process of measuring something.
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arithmetic
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/əˈɹɪθmətɪk/
The basic mathematics of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers.
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division
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/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/
The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split.
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ton
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/tʌn/
A very large amount of something.
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perspective
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/pɚˈspɛk.tɪv/
A particular way of thinking about or judging a situation.
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ranger
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/ˈɹeɪ̯nd͡ʒɚ/
An official who looks after and protects a forest or park.
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dimension
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/dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/
A measurement such as length, width, or height.
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holland
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/ˈhɑ.lənd/
A type of linen cloth, originally from Holland.
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newton
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/ˈn(j)uːtən/
the SI derived unit of force, equal to the force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram by one metre per second squared; symbol N
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triangle
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/ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/
A flat shape with three straight sides and three angles.
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pyramid
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/ˈpɪrəmɪd/
a solid shape with a polygonal base and triangular sides that meet at a point
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altitude
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/ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/
The height of something above sea level or the ground.
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equation
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/ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/
A mathematical statement that two amounts or expressions are equal.
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ounce
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/aʊns/
A unit of weight equal to about 28 grams, or one sixteenth of a pound.
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cube
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/kjub/
A solid shape with six equal square sides, like a dice or a box.
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statistics
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/stəˈtɪs.tɪks/
A set of numbers that gives information about something.
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pi
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/paɪ/
The number (about 3.14159) you get when you divide a circle's circumference by its diameter.
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uranium
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/ˌjuːˈɹeɪniəm/
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
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theta
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/ˈθeɪtə/
the measure of an angle.
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intersection
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/ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/
a place where two or more roads cross each other.
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resentment
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/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/
Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
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caste
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/kast/
social status or position conferred by a system based on class
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granite
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/ˈɡɹæn.ɪt/
something having the unyielding firmness quality of granite
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geometry
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/d͡ʒiˈɑ.mə.tɹi/
the branch of mathematics that studies points, lines, shapes, surfaces, and spatial relationships
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photographic
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/ˌfoʊɾəˈɡɹæfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
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thermometer
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/θɚˈmɒmɪtɚ/
An instrument used to measure temperature.
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troy
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/trɔɪ/
designating a system of weights used chiefly for precious metals and gemstones
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cam
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/kæm/
A ridge or mound of earth.
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hen
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/hɛn/
A female chicken (Gallus gallus), especially a sexually mature one kept for her eggs.
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caliber
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/ˈkæl.ə.bɚ/
the level of quality, ability, or importance of a person or thing
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infinity
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/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.
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theoretically
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/ˌθiːɝˈɛtɪkəli/
in a theoretical manner
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density
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/ˈdɛn.sə.ti/
How much of something there is in a given space or area.
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helium
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/ˈhiː.li.əm/
a very light, colorless, and odorless element that is one of the six inert gasses
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vegetation
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/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/
plants in general, especially the plants that grow in a particular area
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algebra
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/ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/
A system or process (especially one that is complex or convoluted) that substitutes one thing for another, or uses signs or symbols to represent concepts or ideas.
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acre
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/ˈeɪ.kɚ/
A unit of land area equal to about 4,047 square metres.
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infinitely
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/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/
continuing forever without end
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likelihood
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/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
The chance or probability that something will happen.
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cleavage
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/ˈkli.vɪd͡ʒ/
the state of being split or cleft
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symmetrical
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/səˈmɛtrək(ə)l/
Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.
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large-scale
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/ˈlɑːrdʒˌskeɪl/
Involving a large number of people or things, or happening over a wide area.
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chromosome
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/ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/
a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
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foliage
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/ˈfoʊliɪd͡ʒ/
The leaves of plants.
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coldness
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/ˈkoʊldnəs/
a lack of affection or enthusiasm
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avoidance
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/əˈvɔɪdəns/
The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
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coolness
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/ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
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deformity
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/dɪˈfɔɹməti/
The state of being deformed.
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vastness
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/ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
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curvature
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/ˈkɜɹ.və.tʃəɹ/
The shape of something curved.
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shove
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/ʃʌv/
the act of giving a push to someone or something
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mademoiselle
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/ˌmæ.dəm.wəˈzɛl/
A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking.
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perimeter
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/pəˈɹɪmətɚ/
the total length of the boundary of a two-dimensional shape
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iris
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/ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/
A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
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cardinal
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/ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/
serving as an essential component
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twilight
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/ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt/
a condition of decline following successes
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dagger
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/ˈdæɡɚ/
A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
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squirrel
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/ˈskwɝ(ə)l/
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae.
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willow
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/ˈwɪloʊ/
Any of various deciduous trees or shrubs in the genus Salix, in the willow family Salicaceae, found primarily on moist soils in cooler zones in the northern hemisphere.
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sly
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/slaɪ/
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
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reindeer
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/ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes
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hazel
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/ˈheɪzəl/
A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.
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intercept
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/ɪntɚˈsɛpt/
seize on its way
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bamboo
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/bæmˈbu/
Any of the fast-growing grasses of the Bambusoideae subfamily, characterised by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem.
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legion
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/ˈli.d͡ʒən/
A very large number of people or things.
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revolver
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/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/
Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.
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woof
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/wʊf/
The set of yarns carried by the shuttle of a loom which are placed crosswise at right angles to and interlaced with the warp; the weft.
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sermon
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/ˈsɝ.mən/
Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
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quadrant
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/ˈkwɑ.dɹənt/
one of four roughly equal sectors into which a plane, circle, area, or display is divided
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mutiny
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/ˈmju.tə.ni/
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
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ledge
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/led͡ʒ/
A narrow surface projecting horizontally from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
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pooh
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/puː/
An instance of saying "pooh".
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jaguar
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/ˈd͡ʒæɡ.wɑɹ/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard
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chord
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/kɔɹd/
A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
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cord
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/kɔɹd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
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mattress
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/ˈmætɹɪs/
A form of lagging, in particular for boilers.
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laurel
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/ˈlɔɹ.əl/
An evergreen shrub of species Laurus nobilis, having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
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cuckoo
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/ˈkuku/
Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae within the order Cuculiformes, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially a common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), that has a characteristic two-note call.
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arc
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/ɑɹk/
to an arch or curve
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platinum
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/ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/
Very expensive, or of very high quality
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frantic
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/ˈfɹæn.tɪk/
Insane, mentally unstable.
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misconduct
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/mɪskənˈdʌkt/
Behavior that is considered to be unacceptable.
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space-time
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/ˈspeɪˌstaɪm/
the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located
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sphinx
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/ˈsfɪŋks/
A creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal, commonly a lion.
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self-control
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/ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/
The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
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first-rate
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/ˌfɝːˈstreɪt/
quite well, healthy, or ready-to-go
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census
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/ˈsɛnsəs/
to conduct a census
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canton
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/ˈkæntən/
A division of a political unit.
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one-sided
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/ˌwənˈsaɪdəd/
Partial or biased in favour of one faction or demographic group.
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digit
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/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪt/
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
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effeminate
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/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/
Of a boy or man, exhibiting behavior or mannerisms considered typical of a woman or unmasculine.
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lyre
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/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/
to play the lyre
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zigzag
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/ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/
in a zigzag course or on a zigzag path
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vermilion
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/vɚˈmɪl.jən/
A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.
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womanly
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/ˈwʊmənli/
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
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vestibule
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/ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/
A small entrance hall, antechamber, passage, or room between the outer door and the main hall, lobby, or interior of a building.
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oblong
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/ˈɑblɔŋ/
longer in one direction than across
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self-consciousness
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/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
The awareness of the self as an entity.
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