Lesson 20
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Lesson 20 - Mask Toggle

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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#571
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archive
/ˈɑːrkaɪv/
noun, verb
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archived
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archived
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archives
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archiving
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A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
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The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.

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digital archive

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An electronic collection of documents or records stored for reference.
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repository, records, collection, store, vault
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discard, destroy
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archive documents, archive data, digital archive, archive system
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#572
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aromatic
/ˌærəˈmætɪk/
adjective
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Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
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The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

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fragrant, scented, perfumed, odorous
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odorless, foul-smelling
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aromatic herbs, aromatic spices, aromatic oils
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#573
🌸
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aroma
/əˈroʊmə/
noun
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A pleasant, distinctive smell.
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The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

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fragrance, scent, odor, perfume, essence
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stench, stink, foul smell
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aroma of coffee, sweet aroma, strong aroma
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#574
🔫
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armory
/ˈɑːrməri/
noun
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A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
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The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

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arsenal, depot, storehouse, repository
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disarmament, unarmed
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military armory, weapons armory, state armory
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#575
📚
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armful
/ˈɑːrmfʊl/
noun
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As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
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She carried an armful of books into the library.

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load, bundle, handful, heap
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empty, nothing
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armful of flowers, armful of books, carrying an armful
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#576
⛴️
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armada
/ɑːrˈmɑːdə/
noun
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A large fleet of warships.
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The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

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fleet, navy, flotilla, squadron, convoy
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single ship, boat
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Spanish Armada, naval armada, armada of ships
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#577
🤴
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aristocrat
/ˈærɪstəkræt/
noun
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a member of the aristocracy; a nobleman or woman
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The aristocrat lived in a lavish mansion.

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noble, lord, peer, patrician
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commoner, peasant, plebeian
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wealthy aristocrat, young aristocrat, titled aristocrat, old aristocrat
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#578
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aristocracy
/ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/
noun
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a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
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The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

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nobility, elite, upper class, gentry
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commoners, masses, plebeians
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European aristocracy, landed aristocracy, powerful aristocracy, old aristocracy
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#579
🏜️
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arid
/ˈærɪd/
adjective
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extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
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The desert is known for its arid climate.

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dry, barren, parched, waterless
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humid, fertile, moist
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arid land, arid climate, arid desert, arid region
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#580
🎶
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aria
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noun
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a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
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The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

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song, solo, melody, piece, ballad
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chorus, silence
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famous aria, opera aria, Italian aria, beautiful aria
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#581
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argot
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noun
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the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
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The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

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jargon, slang, dialect, lingo, terminology
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standard language, formal language
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criminal argot, local argot, group argot, secret argot
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#582
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arduous
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adjective
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Involving or requiring a lot of effort; very difficult and tiring.
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Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.

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difficult, hard, demanding, strenuous, exhausting
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easy, effortless
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arduous journey, arduous task, arduous process, arduous climb
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#583
❤️
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ardor
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noun
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Great enthusiasm or passion.
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She spoke with ardor about her new project.

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burn with ardor

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To be filled with strong passion or enthusiasm.
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passion, enthusiasm, fervor, zeal, devotion
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apathy, indifference
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with ardor, youthful ardor, burn with ardor, ardor for learning
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#584
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ardent
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adjective
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Having or showing very strong feelings or passion.
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He is an ardent supporter of environmental protection.

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passionate, enthusiastic, fervent, devoted, eager
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indifferent, apathetic
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ardent supporter, ardent fan, ardent desire, ardent believer
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#585
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archives
/ˈɑːrkaɪvz/
noun
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A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
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She visited the national archives to research her family history.

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open the archives

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To make stored records or documents accessible.
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records, documents, files, repository, manuscripts
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destruction, loss
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national archives, historical archives, access archives, preserve archives
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#586
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arboreal
/ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/
adjective
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relating to or living in trees
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Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

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tree-dwelling, woody, forestal, branching, leafy
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terrestrial, aquatic, underground
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arboreal animals, arboreal habitat, arboreal lifestyle, arboreal species
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#587
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archipelago
/ˌɑːrkəˈpɛləɡoʊ/
noun
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A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
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Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago.

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islands, island chain, isle group, atoll
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mainland, continent
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Indonesian archipelago, Greek archipelago, vast archipelago, island archipelago
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#588
📜
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archetype
/ˈɑːrkɪtaɪp/
noun
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The original model or perfect example from which others are copied or derived.
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He is the archetype of a successful entrepreneur.

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archetype of virtue

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A perfect example of moral goodness.
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prototype, model, standard, exemplar, pattern
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copy, imitation, replica
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cultural archetype, archetype of hero, Jungian archetype, archetype figure
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#589
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archdeacon
/ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/
noun
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A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
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The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

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cleric, church officer, senior priest, canon
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novice, layperson
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archdeacon of the church, senior archdeacon, duties of archdeacon
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#590
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archbishop
/ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
noun
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A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
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The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

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bishop, church leader, metropolitan, prelate
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layperson, parishioner
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archbishop of Canterbury, Catholic archbishop, Anglican archbishop, archbishop seat
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#591
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archangel
/ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/
noun
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A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
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Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.

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angel, seraph, celestial being, guardian spirit
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demon, devil
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archangel Michael, archangel Gabriel, powerful archangel, archangel figure
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#592
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archaism
/ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/
noun
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a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
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The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.

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obsolete term, old usage, antiquity, outdated expression
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modernism, neologism
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literary archaism, stylistic archaism, archaism in poetry, deliberate archaism
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#593
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archaic
/ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/
adjective
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very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
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Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

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obsolete, outdated, ancient, antiquated, old-fashioned
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modern, current, contemporary
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archaic laws, archaic language, archaic system, archaic traditions
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#594
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archaeology
/ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/
noun
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the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
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She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

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anthropology, paleontology, excavation, prehistory
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futurism, modernism
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field of archaeology, archaeology department, archaeology dig, archaeology site
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#595
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arch
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a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
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The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

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under the arch

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a literal or figurative reference to being beneath a curved structure or gateway
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curve, vault, span, dome
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straight line, flatness
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stone arch, triumphal arch, arch bridge, arch doorway
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#596
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arcane
/ɑːrˈkeɪn/
adjective
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understood by few; mysterious or secret
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The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

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mysterious, obscure, enigmatic, esoteric, secret
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obvious, clear, simple
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arcane knowledge, arcane rituals, arcane details, arcane language
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#597
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arcade
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noun
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a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
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The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

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penny arcade

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an amusement arcade with coin-operated machines
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gallery, passage, walkway, gaming hall, pavilion
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open street, wasteland
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shopping arcade, amusement arcade, video arcade, penny arcade
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#598
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arboriculture
/ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/
noun
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the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
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He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.

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tree care, horticulture, forestry, silviculture
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deforestation, neglect
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urban arboriculture, arboriculture practices, arboriculture industry, arboriculture training
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#599
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arboretum
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noun
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a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
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We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

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botanical garden, park, plantation, garden
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wasteland, desert
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city arboretum, national arboretum, arboretum visit, arboretum collection
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#600
🌲
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arborescent
/ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/
adjective
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having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
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The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.

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tree-like, branching, dendritic, woody
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shrublike, rootless, treeless
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arborescent shape, arborescent structure, arborescent pattern, arborescent growth
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