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a person who holds extreme political or religious views
"The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities."
the ability to see; vision
"Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight."
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
"The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood."
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
"The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident."
something that is made up or invented; a lie or false story
"The journalist was fired for publishing fabrications instead of facts."
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
"The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement."
the process of wearing away rock, soil, or land by wind, water, or ice
"Coastal erosion has caused significant damage to the shoreline over the years."
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
"The error in the calculation led to incorrect results."
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
"The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area."
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
"The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities."
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
"The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students."
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
"Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room."
the making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something
"The teacher's evaluation of the student's work was very thorough."
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
"The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case."
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
"His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration."
a person who is being tested in an examination
"Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test."
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
"Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent."
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
"The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter."
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
"The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays."
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
"The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip."
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
"The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students."
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
"Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework."
physical or mental effort; the application of force, effort, or pressure
"The mountain climb required considerable physical exertion from all the hikers."
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
"The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region."
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