New Words Flashcards

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“Obtain”

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means to get something, usually through effort or planned action.

To buy something
To work for something
To produce s

To ask for something

Some synonyms of “obtain” include: attain, win, earn, achieve, and gain

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accommodates

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(of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for.
“the cottages accommodate up to six people”

fit in with the wishes or needs of.
“any language must accommodate new concepts”

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literary

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concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.
“the great literary works of the nineteenth century

(of language) associated with literary works or other formal writing; having a marked style intended to create a particular emotional effect.
“the script was too literary

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literary

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concerning the writing, study, or content of literature, especially of the kind valued for quality of form.
“the great literary works of the nineteenth century

(of language) associated with literary works or other formal writing; having a marked style intended to create a particular emotional effect.
“the script was too literary

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miniature

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adjective: miniature
very small of its kind.
“children dressed as miniature adults”

noun: miniature; plural noun: miniatures
a thing that is much smaller than normal, especially a small replica or model.
“seven full-size car bodies and three miniatures were used”
a very small bottle of spirits.
“he drank miniatures of brandy on the flight”

represent on a smaller scale.
“she saw her own reflection miniatured”

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intended

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adjective
planned or meant.
“the intended victim escaped”

the person one intends to marry; one’s fiancé or fiancée.
“she used to be my intended”

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maturing

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(of a person or thing) become fully grown or developed.
“children mature at different ages”

(of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable.
“when the policy matures it pays off the loan”

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maturing

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(of a person or thing) become fully grown or developed.
“children mature at different ages”

(of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable.
“when the policy matures it pays off the loan”

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Miniaturization

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Miniaturization is the process of making products smaller and more powerful using modern technology. It’s a key trend in many industries, including electronics, mobility, and transportation.

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reconnaissance

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military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features.

an excellent aircraft for low-level reconnaissance”

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gunnery

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the design, manufacture, or firing of heavy guns.
“a pioneer of naval gunnery”

തോക്കുശാല

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gunnery

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the design, manufacture, or firing of heavy guns.
“a pioneer of naval gunnery”

തോക്കുശാല

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glided

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. : to move smoothly, silently, and

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cockpit

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a compartment for the pilot, and sometimes also the crew, in an aircraft or spacecraft.
2.
a place where cockfights are held.

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autonomously

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with the freedom to act independently.
“each canton in Switzerland operates almost autonomously

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Exteroceptive

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relating to, or being activated by, stimuli from outside an organism.

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Exteroceptive

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relating to, or being activated by, stimuli from outside an organism.

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autonomy

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the right or condition of self-government.
“between the First and Second World Wars, Canada gained greater autonomy from Britain”

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autonomy

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the right or condition of self-government.
“between the First and Second World Wars, Canada gained greater autonomy from Britain”

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vertebrae

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vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine, or backbone, which extends from the base of the skull to the tailbone.

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vertebrae

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vertebrae are the bones that make up the spine, or backbone, which extends from the base of the skull to the tailbone.

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obstruct

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block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.
“she was obstructing the entrance”

prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion).
“they had to alter the course of the stream and obstruct the natural flow of the water”

deliberately make (something) difficult.
“fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food

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mitigated

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make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
“drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem”