observation
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)
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owe
To be under an obligation to give something back to someone or to perform some action for someone.
permitted
Allowed, authorized.
phenomenon
A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.
playoff
A final game in a series needed to break a tie.
precise
Both exact and accurate.
profession
A declaration of faith. — A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
prospect
The region which the eye overlooks at one time; a view; a scene; an outlook.
protective
Serving or intended to protect.
publisher
A person or (especially) a company who publishes, especially books.
reportedly
According to reports or rumors.
retreat
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
rookie
An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.
separation
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
sexually
In a sexual manner; erotically.
single-minded
Having one's attention and effort focused on a single goal or objective.
ski
One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.
skilled
Having or showing skill; skillful.
sterling
An English silver penny first introduced by the Normans.
surgeon
One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals.
theft
The act of stealing property.
um
Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.
valve
A device that controls the flow of a gas or fluid through a space, such as a pipe, manifold, or plenum.
visa
A permit to enter and leave a country, normally issued by the authorities of the country to be visited.
washing
The action of the verb to wash.
adjacent
Lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring; bordering on.
appreciation
The act of appreciating.
athletic
Having to do with athletes.
authorized
Explicitly allowed.
banner
A flag or standard used by a military commander, monarch or nation.
blocking
The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
brad
A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.
Caribbean
Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).
charm
An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
chasing
Engraved or embossed decoration.
climbing
The sport of climbing, ascending a wall or a rock or another object using available holds, generally with the safety of a rope and belayer.
colony
A geographical area under the remote control of a country; especially to extract resources or exploit labor from that area.
complaining
The act by which someone complains; a complaint.
curriculum
The set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a school or university.
deadline
A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
deer
A ruminant mammal with hooves and often antlers, of the family Cervidae, or one of several similar animals from related families of the order Artiodactyla, such as the musk deer or mouse deer.
delta
The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ.
Easter
A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 t
electoral
Relating to or composed of electors.
excessive
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
exercises
A ceremony or assembly: opening exercises; graduation exercises.
feminist
Relating to or in accordance with feminism.
heal
To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.
horror-struck
Extremely shocked or frightened
interface
The point of interconnection or contact between entities.
journalism
The aggregating, writing, editing, and presenting of news or news articles for widespread distribution, typically in electronic publications, broadcast news media, or printed newspapers or periodicals, for the purpose of informing the audience, relying on a style of writing characteristic for this purpose, consisting of direct presentation of facts or events and (depending on type) either with or
juan
A scroll of a traditional Chinese book, often (but not necessarily) corresponding to a single chapter or fascicle.
jungle
A large, lush, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, thick with vegetation and wildlife; a tropical rainforest.
MG
A sports car manufactured by Morris Garages.
occasional
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
oriented
Having a specific orientation (positioning or direction).
pressed
Under strain or deprivation.
pursuit
The act of pursuing.
rat-race
A competitive and exhausting situation
reflected
Bent or sent back (especially of incident sound or light).
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