a tree of the poplar family, with leaves that shake even when there is only a little wind:
noun
The ----- is found in moist places, sometimes at a considerable elevation, 1600 ft.
a large evergreen plant (= one that never loses its leaves), usually grown inside, that has purple flowers shaped like bells and long, strong leaves
Noun
You can find ----- in that garden
To breathe (something) in; inhale.
Verb
During the science experiment, students tried to --------- some of the excess liquid from the bowl using a syringe
A person who physically attacks another.
Noun
There is no firm leads about the identity of his --------
to kill someone famous or important
verb
The criminals made several failed attempts to -------- the guy
The action of showing great care and perseverance.
Adjective
She was ---------- in pointing out every feature.
a group of different types of something:
Noun
We were served an ----- of vegetables
to make unpleasant feelings less strong:
Verb
The government has tried to ----- the public's fears.
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Noun
I made the ------- that he was coming
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Noun
He gave an ------- that work would begin on Monday.
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof
Noun
His assumption that she would agree was incorrect.
To tell someone confidently that something is true or that they should not worry
Verb
I assure you that everything will be fine.
To tell someone confidently that something is true or that they should not worry
Verb
I assure you it's safe.
a symbol (*) used to mark text or to indicate a footnote
noun
The asterisk refers to a note at the bottom of the page.
Relating to the stars or the heavens
Adjective
The astral plane is a spiritual concept.
a person who has been trained for travelling in space
Noun
I wanted to be the first ----- to set foot on the moon
a large, circular geological structure formed by the impact of a meteorite
noun
The Vredefort Dome in South Africa is the largest known astrobleme on Earth.
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Adjective
My father is an --------- businessman
A large, circular scar on the Earth's surface formed by the impact of a meteorite
Noun
The ancient crater was an astrobleme.
A person trained to travel in space
Noun
The astronaut orbited the Earth in a spacecraft.
A member of an ancient Celtic people who inhabited parts of Spain and Portugal
Noun
The Astur warriors were fierce fighters.
The loss of full control of bodily movements.
Noun
The test results showed he has -------
A class of deities in Hindu and Buddhist mythology
Noun
The Asuras were often depicted as rivals of the Devas.
A person who has been granted asylum
Noun
The asylee sought refuge from political persecution.
The sun disk god worshipped in ancient Egypt, particularly during the reign of Akhenaten.
Noun
The pharaoh Akhenaten promoted the worship of Aten.
Of or forming a single irreducible unit or component in a larger system
Adjective
It's a society made up of ---------- individuals pursuing private interests
The gaseous envelope surrounding a celestial body, especially the earth
Noun
The Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation.
The envelope of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body
Noun
The Earth's atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation.
relating to atoms
adjective
Atomic energy is a powerful force.
Causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues.
Adjective
It was an ----------- skin lotion.