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1.Pole(n.):a long slender usually cylindrical object as a length of wood

EX:We used a branch as a fishing pole.

2.Slender(a.):small or narrow in circumference or width in proportion to length or height

EX:She has a slender figure.

3.Groundwater(n.):water within the earth especially that supplies wells and springs

EX:There were concerns about contaminated groundwater.

4.Vapor(n.):a substance in the gaseous state as distinguished from the liquid or solid state

EX:A cloud is a mass of vapor in the sky.

5.Condensation(n.):the conversion of a substance as water from the vapor state to a denser liquid or solid state usually initiated by a reduction in temperature of the vapor

EX:When we heat the house in the winter, condensation forms on the windows.

6.Evaporate(v.):to convert into vapor;also to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes

EX:Let the liquid start to evaporate.

7.Essence(n.):the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being

EX:The essence of love is unselfishness.

8.Voyage(n.):an account of a journey especially by sea

EX:He wrote about his many voyages into the South Seas.

9.Consent(v.):to give assent or approval

EX:Would you consent to work for you?

10.Misfortune(n.):a distressing or unfortunate incident or event

EX:She endured her misfortune without complaint.

11.Ritual(n.):the established form for a ceremony;specifically the order of words prescribed for a religious ceremony

EX:The priest will perform the ritual.

12.Demonstrate(v.):to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence

EX:Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class.

13.Deficit(n.):an excess of expenditure over revenue

EX:The government is facing a deficit of $3 billion.

14.Surplus(n.):the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied

EX:There is a surplus of workers and not enough jobs.

15.Constitute(v.):to appoint to an office, function, or dignity

EX:Women constitute 70 percent of the student population at the college.

16.Scheme(n.):a plan or program of action;especially a crafty or secret one

EX:The company has a new scheme for insurance coverage.

17.Ledge(n.):a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check

EX:The birds perched on the ledge of a building.

18.Basin(n.):an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing

Ex:This is my exclusive-use basin ,we can't share it.

19.Pharaoh(n.):a ruler of ancient Egypt

Ex:In ancient China, Qin Shi Huang always be compared to the pharaoh.

20.Feudal(a.):of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a medieval fee

Ex:A feudal society was prevailing in ancient Europe.

21.Indigenous(a.):produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment

Ex:The kiwifruits is indigenous to the New Zealand.

22.Quarrel(n.):an argument, especially one about something unimportant between people who know each other well

Ex: I don't have any quarrel with the Trojans.

23.Rejuvenation(n.):to make something work much better or become much better again

EX:I came back from holiday feeling rejuvenated.

24.Forge(v.):to develop something new, especially a strong relationship with other people, groups, or countries

EX:Back in the 1980s, they were attempting to forge a new kind of rock music.

25.Sardonic(a.):showing that you do not have a good opinion of someone or something, and feel that you are better than them

EX:He looked at her with sardonic amusement.

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