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essential
adjective
absolutely
necessary
;
extremely
important
•
Water
is
essential
for
all
forms
of
life
.
Water
is
essential
for
all
forms
of
life
.
•
It's
essential
that
you
bring
your
passport
to
the
airport
.
It's
essential
that
you
bring
your
passport
to
the
airport
.
noun
something
that
is
absolutely
necessary
;
a
basic
or
indispensable
item
•
She
packed
only
the
essentials
for
the
camping
trip
.
She
packed
only
the
essentials
for
the
camping
trip
.
•
The
guide
covers
the
essentials
of
first
aid
.
The
guide
covers
the
essentials
of
first
aid
.
adjective
forming
the
basic
or
most
important
part
of
something
;
fundamental
•
Understanding
fractions
is
essential
knowledge
for
higher-level
math
.
Understanding
fractions
is
essential
knowledge
for
higher-level
math
.
•
Freedom
of
speech
is
essential
to
a
democratic
society
.
Freedom
of
speech
is
essential
to
a
democratic
society
.
adjective
(
medical
)
describing
a
disease
or
condition
that
arises
on
its
own
and
is
not
caused
by
another
illness
;
idiopathic
•
The
patient
was
diagnosed
with
essential
hypertension
.
The
patient
was
diagnosed
with
essential
hypertension
.
•
Researchers
still
don't
fully
understand
essential
tremor
.
Researchers
still
don't
fully
understand
essential
tremor
.
essentially
adverb
in
its
most
basic
or
fundamental
form
;
in
essence
•
A
diamond
is
essentially
pure
carbon
arranged
in
a
crystal
lattice
.
A
diamond
is
essentially
pure
carbon
arranged
in
a
crystal
lattice
.
•
Although
the
two
proposals
look
different
,
they
are
essentially
the
same
in
purpose
.
Although
the
two
proposals
look
different
,
they
are
essentially
the
same
in
purpose
.
adverb
for
the
most
part
;
basically
;
almost
entirely
•
The
restaurant
was
essentially
empty
by
the
time
we
arrived
.
The
restaurant
was
essentially
empty
by
the
time
we
arrived
.
•
She
did
essentially
all
the
work
herself
.
She
did
essentially
all
the
work
herself
.
essence
noun
a
strong
liquid
extract
that
contains
the
concentrated
flavour
or
fragrance
of
something
•
Add
a
few
drops
of
vanilla
essence
to
the
cake
batter
.
Add
a
few
drops
of
vanilla
essence
to
the
cake
batter
.
•
Mint
essence
freshened
the
room
as
soon
as
he
opened
the
bottle
.
Mint
essence
freshened
the
room
as
soon
as
he
opened
the
bottle
.
Adopted
in
the
17th
century
for
concentrated
flavourings
,
extending
the
older
philosophical
sense
.
noun
the
basic
nature
or
most
important
quality
of
something
that
makes
it
what
it
is
•
The
essence
of
good
storytelling
is
creating
believable
characters
.
The
essence
of
good
storytelling
is
creating
believable
characters
.
•
Freedom
is
the
very
essence
of
democracy
.
Freedom
is
the
very
essence
of
democracy
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
essentia
’,
based
on
‘
esse
’
meaning
‘
to
be
’.
business
noun
-
business
,
businesses
the
activity
of
buying
,
selling
,
or
providing
goods
and
services
•
After
taking
a
few
courses
,
Maria
decided
to
start
her
own
business
.
After
taking
a
few
courses
,
Maria
decided
to
start
her
own
business
.
•
Tourism
brings
a
lot
of
business
to
the
coastal
town
each
summer
.
Tourism
brings
a
lot
of
business
to
the
coastal
town
each
summer
.
noun
-
business
,
businesses
a
company
or
organization
that
sells
goods
or
services
•
The
family
has
run
the
small
business
for
three
generations
.
The
family
has
run
the
small
business
for
three
generations
.
•
She
hopes
her
new
online
business
will
succeed
.
She
hopes
her
new
online
business
will
succeed
.
noun
-
business
,
businesses
tasks
,
duties
,
or
work
that
someone
needs
to
deal
with
•
Let's
finish
our
business
before
we
break
for
lunch
.
Let's
finish
our
business
before
we
break
for
lunch
.
•
His
business
in
the
city
was
done
,
so
he
took
the
next
train
home
.
His
business
in
the
city
was
done
,
so
he
took
the
next
train
home
.
noun
-
business
,
businesses
something
that
concerns
only
a
particular
person
and
not
others
;
a
private
matter
•
What
I
spend
my
money
on
is
none
of
your
business
.
What
I
spend
my
money
on
is
none
of
your
business
.
•
Stay
out
of
their
quarrel
—
it
’
s
not
our
business
.
Stay
out
of
their
quarrel
—
it
’
s
not
our
business
.
noun
-
business
,
businesses
informal
:
dishonest
,
strange
,
or
foolish
activity
or
behavior
•
The
police
suspected
some
funny
business
at
the
warehouse
.
The
police
suspected
some
funny
business
at
the
warehouse
.
•
Cut
out
the
monkey
business
and
get
back
to
work
.
Cut
out
the
monkey
business
and
get
back
to
work
.
guess
verb
-
guess
,
guessing
,
guesses
,
guessed
to
try
to
give
an
answer
or
form
an
opinion
without
having
all
the
facts
or
being
sure
it
is
correct
•
Can
you
guess
how
many
sweets
are
in
the
jar
?
Can
you
guess
how
many
sweets
are
in
the
jar
?
•
After
looking
at
the
map
,
he
guessed
the
village
was
about
ten
kilometers
away
.
After
looking
at
the
map
,
he
guessed
the
village
was
about
ten
kilometers
away
.
From
Middle
English
gessen
,
probably
from
Old
Norse
geta
“
to
get
,
guess
”.
noun
-
guess
,
guesses
an
answer
or
estimate
you
make
without
being
sure
if
it
is
correct
•
Take
a
guess
:
how
old
do
you
think
the
castle
is
?
Take
a
guess
:
how
old
do
you
think
the
castle
is
?
•
His
first
guess
was
wrong
,
but
the
second
one
was
right
.
His
first
guess
was
wrong
,
but
the
second
one
was
right
.
verb
-
guess
,
guessing
,
guesses
,
guessed
to
think
or
suppose
something
is
probably
true
,
often
to
sound
unsure
or
polite
•
I
guess
you're
right
;
we
should
leave
earlier
.
I
guess
you're
right
;
we
should
leave
earlier
.
•
She
guessed
it
was
going
to
rain
,
so
she
grabbed
her
umbrella
.
She
guessed
it
was
going
to
rain
,
so
she
grabbed
her
umbrella
.
success
noun
-
success
,
successes
the
achievement
of
what
you
have
been
trying
to
do
or
get
•
After
years
of
hard
work
,
her
small
bakery
finally
found
success
.
After
years
of
hard
work
,
her
small
bakery
finally
found
success
.
•
For
many
athletes
,
true
success
comes
from
personal
improvement
,
not
medals
.
For
many
athletes
,
true
success
comes
from
personal
improvement
,
not
medals
.
From
Latin
successus
“
an
advance
,
good
outcome
,”
from
succedere
“
to
come
after
,
prosper
.”
noun
-
success
,
successes
a
person
or
thing
that
achieves
a
good
result
and
becomes
popular
or
admired
•
The
young
novelist
was
an
overnight
success
after
her
first
book
topped
the
charts
.
The
young
novelist
was
an
overnight
success
after
her
first
book
topped
the
charts
.
•
Released
last
year
,
the
smartphone
became
a
huge
success
around
the
world
.
Released
last
year
,
the
smartphone
became
a
huge
success
around
the
world
.
Same
origin
as
sense
1
:
from
Latin
successus
meaning
a
favorable
outcome
.
press
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
push
something
firmly
,
often
with
your
hand
,
finger
,
or
a
tool
•
Jake
pressed
the
doorbell
and
waited
.
Jake
pressed
the
doorbell
and
waited
.
•
Please
press
the
red
button
to
start
the
blender
.
Please
press
the
red
button
to
start
the
blender
.
Old
French
‘
presser
’,
from
Latin
‘
pressare
’
meaning
‘
to
press
’,
frequentative
of
‘
premere
’ ‘
to
press
,
squeeze
’.
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
make
clothes
smooth
and
flat
with
a
hot
iron
•
Grandma
pressed
the
tablecloth
before
setting
the
plates
.
Grandma
pressed
the
tablecloth
before
setting
the
plates
.
•
I
need
to
press
my
shirt
for
tomorrow
’
s
interview
.
I
need
to
press
my
shirt
for
tomorrow
’
s
interview
.
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
try
hard
to
persuade
someone
to
do
something
or
give
information
•
Reporters
pressed
the
mayor
for
details
about
the
plan
.
Reporters
pressed
the
mayor
for
details
about
the
plan
.
•
My
parents
pressed
me
to
apply
for
the
scholarship
.
My
parents
pressed
me
to
apply
for
the
scholarship
.
verb
-
press
,
pressing
,
presses
,
pressed
to
squeeze
or
crush
something
to
remove
liquid
or
to
shape
it
•
Farmers
pressed
the
olives
to
make
oil
.
Farmers
pressed
the
olives
to
make
oil
.
•
She
pressed
fresh
oranges
for
breakfast
juice
.
She
pressed
fresh
oranges
for
breakfast
juice
.
noun
-
press
,
presses
a
machine
that
prints
books
or
newspapers
•
The
old
printing
press
is
displayed
in
the
museum
.
The
old
printing
press
is
displayed
in
the
museum
.
•
They
bought
a
new
digital
press
to
speed
up
book
production
.
They
bought
a
new
digital
press
to
speed
up
book
production
.
noun
-
press
,
presses
a
machine
that
squeezes
or
crushes
something
to
change
its
shape
or
remove
liquid
•
The
carpenter
used
a
clamp
press
to
glue
the
boards
together
.
The
carpenter
used
a
clamp
press
to
glue
the
boards
together
.
•
A
cider
press
stood
in
the
corner
of
the
barn
.
A
cider
press
stood
in
the
corner
of
the
barn
.
congress
noun
-
congress
,
congresses
a
large
formal
meeting
or
conference
where
people
with
shared
interests
gather
to
discuss
ideas
and
make
decisions
•
The
annual
medical
congress
attracted
doctors
from
all
over
the
world
.
The
annual
medical
congress
attracted
doctors
from
all
over
the
world
.
•
Hundreds
of
students
gathered
in
the
hall
for
the
youth
congress
on
climate
change
.
Hundreds
of
students
gathered
in
the
hall
for
the
youth
congress
on
climate
change
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
congressus
“
a
meeting
”,
from
con-
“
together
”
+
gradi
“
to
step
”.
address
noun
-
address
,
addresses
the
information
that
tells
where
a
person
lives
or
where
a
place
or
organization
can
be
found
,
usually
including
the
building
number
,
street
,
city
,
and
postal
code
•
Please
write
your
new
address
at
the
top
of
the
form
.
Please
write
your
new
address
at
the
top
of
the
form
.
•
The
package
was
sent
to
the
wrong
address
,
so
it
came
back
.
The
package
was
sent
to
the
wrong
address
,
so
it
came
back
.
From
Middle
French
adresse
,
from
the
verb
adresser
“
to
direct
,”
originally
meaning
“
guidance
,
direction
.”
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
write
the
name
and
address
of
the
person
who
will
receive
a
letter
or
package
on
the
envelope
or
parcel
•
She
carefully
addressed
the
envelope
before
mailing
it
.
She
carefully
addressed
the
envelope
before
mailing
it
.
•
Make
sure
you
address
the
package
clearly
so
it
arrives
safely
.
Make
sure
you
address
the
package
clearly
so
it
arrives
safely
.
From
Old
French
adresser
“
to
direct
,
to
guide
”.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
formal
speech
delivered
to
an
audience
•
The
president
gave
an
inspiring
address
to
the
nation
.
The
president
gave
an
inspiring
address
to
the
nation
.
•
Graduates
listened
to
the
commencement
address
with
excitement
.
Graduates
listened
to
the
commencement
address
with
excitement
.
Extended
from
the
verb
sense
"
to
speak
to
"
in
the
17th
century
.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
set
of
numbers
,
letters
,
or
symbols
that
identifies
a
place
on
a
computer
network
,
such
as
an
email
address
or
an
IP
address
•
Please
send
the
file
to
my
new
email
address
.
Please
send
the
file
to
my
new
email
address
.
•
Each
device
on
the
network
has
its
own
IP
address
.
Each
device
on
the
network
has
its
own
IP
address
.
Adopted
in
computing
in
mid-20th
century
from
the
idea
of
directing
information
to
a
specific
location
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
speak
formally
to
a
group
of
people
•
The
mayor
will
address
the
crowd
at
noon
.
The
mayor
will
address
the
crowd
at
noon
.
•
She
addressed
the
conference
about
climate
change
.
She
addressed
the
conference
about
climate
change
.
Developed
from
earlier
meaning
"
direct
words
to
"
in
15th
century
.
noun
-
address
,
addresses
a
word
or
title
used
when
speaking
to
someone
,
showing
respect
or
the
person
’
s
position
,
such
as
“
Sir
,” “
Madam
,”
or
“
Doctor
”
•
Using
the
wrong
form
of
address
can
sound
rude
in
some
cultures
.
Using
the
wrong
form
of
address
can
sound
rude
in
some
cultures
.
•
“
Your
Honor
”
is
a
respectful
address
for
a
judge
.
“
Your
Honor
”
is
a
respectful
address
for
a
judge
.
Sense
developed
from
French
adresser
"
to
direct
words
to
"
in
the
16th
century
.
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
deal
with
or
try
to
solve
a
problem
or
question
•
We
need
to
address
the
rise
in
energy
costs
.
We
need
to
address
the
rise
in
energy
costs
.
•
The
new
policy
addresses
concerns
about
data
privacy
.
The
new
policy
addresses
concerns
about
data
privacy
.
Figurative
sense
from
idea
of
‘
directing
effort
toward
’ (
18th
century
).
verb
-
address
,
addressing
,
addresses
,
addressed
to
call
someone
by
a
particular
name
or
title
•
You
should
address
the
professor
as
“
Doctor
Lee
.”
You
should
address
the
professor
as
“
Doctor
Lee
.”
•
She
addressed
the
queen
as
“
Your
Majesty
.”
She
addressed
the
queen
as
“
Your
Majesty
.”
From
French
adresser
,
sense
shifted
to
‘
direct
words
toward
someone
’
ca
.
15th
c
.
access
verb
-
access
,
accessing
,
accesses
,
accessed
to
reach
,
enter
,
or
use
something
•
Please
access
the
files
via
the
shared
drive
.
Please
access
the
files
via
the
shared
drive
.
•
Tourists
can
access
the
castle
through
the
main
gate
.
Tourists
can
access
the
castle
through
the
main
gate
.
noun
-
access
,
accesses
a
way
or
route
by
which
a
place
can
be
reached
or
entered
•
The
only
access
to
the
attic
is
a
narrow
ladder
.
The
only
access
to
the
attic
is
a
narrow
ladder
.
•
A
dirt
road
offers
access
to
the
remote
farm
.
A
dirt
road
offers
access
to
the
remote
farm
.
verb
-
access
,
accessing
,
accesses
,
accessed
to
obtain
or
retrieve
data
from
a
computer
system
•
The
app
lets
users
access
their
bank
accounts
securely
.
The
app
lets
users
access
their
bank
accounts
securely
.
•
Robots
need
to
access
sensor
data
in
real
time
.
Robots
need
to
access
sensor
data
in
real
time
.
noun
-
access
,
accesses
a
sudden
and
strong
outburst
of
feeling
,
or
a
brief
attack
of
illness
•
In
an
access
of
anger
,
he
slammed
the
door
.
In
an
access
of
anger
,
he
slammed
the
door
.
•
She
was
seized
by
an
access
of
coughing
.
She
was
seized
by
an
access
of
coughing
.
express
verb
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
to
show
what
you
think
or
feel
by
words
,
actions
,
or
another
way
•
Ella
found
it
hard
to
express
her
gratitude
in
words
.
Ella
found
it
hard
to
express
her
gratitude
in
words
.
•
Through
his
paintings
,
the
artist
expresses
deep
sadness
.
Through
his
paintings
,
the
artist
expresses
deep
sadness
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
expressus
’
meaning
‘
pressed
out
,
clear
’
verb
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
to
force
liquid
out
of
something
by
pressing
or
squeezing
•
The
young
mother
gently
expressed
milk
into
a
bottle
.
The
young
mother
gently
expressed
milk
into
a
bottle
.
•
They
express
olive
oil
by
crushing
the
ripe
olives
.
They
express
olive
oil
by
crushing
the
ripe
olives
.
adjective
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
moving
or
delivered
quickly
,
making
few
or
no
stops
•
We
took
the
express
train
to
the
city
to
save
time
.
We
took
the
express
train
to
the
city
to
save
time
.
•
An
express
delivery
will
get
the
package
there
tomorrow
.
An
express
delivery
will
get
the
package
there
tomorrow
.
noun
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
a
bus
,
train
,
or
other
service
that
travels
quickly
and
stops
only
at
main
points
•
The
morning
express
leaves
at
7
a
.
m
.
sharp
.
The
morning
express
leaves
at
7
a
.
m
.
sharp
.
•
Take
the
express
if
you
want
to
reach
downtown
quickly
.
Take
the
express
if
you
want
to
reach
downtown
quickly
.
adjective
-
express
,
expresses
,
expressing
,
expressed
stated
clearly
and
directly
,
leaving
no
doubt
•
She
left
express
instructions
not
to
be
disturbed
.
She
left
express
instructions
not
to
be
disturbed
.
•
The
contract
contains
an
express
clause
about
safety
.
The
contract
contains
an
express
clause
about
safety
.
progress
verb
-
progress
,
progressing
,
progresses
,
progressed
to
move
forward
or
improve
over
time
toward
completion
or
a
better
condition
•
The
project
will
progress
smoothly
if
everyone
cooperates
.
The
project
will
progress
smoothly
if
everyone
cooperates
.
•
As
the
evening
progressed
,
the
conversation
grew
livelier
.
As
the
evening
progressed
,
the
conversation
grew
livelier
.
dress
noun
-
dress
,
dresses
a
piece
of
clothing
,
usually
for
women
or
girls
,
that
covers
the
body
and
hangs
down
over
the
legs
•
Emma
chose
a
blue
dress
for
the
party
.
Emma
chose
a
blue
dress
for
the
party
.
•
The
wind
lifted
the
edge
of
her
summer
dress
as
she
crossed
the
bridge
.
The
wind
lifted
the
edge
of
her
summer
dress
as
she
crossed
the
bridge
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
put
clothes
on
yourself
or
someone
else
•
She
dressed
the
baby
warmly
before
going
out
.
She
dressed
the
baby
warmly
before
going
out
.
•
I
need
ten
minutes
to
dress
before
we
leave
.
I
need
ten
minutes
to
dress
before
we
leave
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
clean
and
cover
a
wound
with
bandages
or
medicine
•
You
should
dress
the
wound
to
prevent
infection
.
You
should
dress
the
wound
to
prevent
infection
.
•
Paramedics
dressed
her
ankle
before
moving
her
.
Paramedics
dressed
her
ankle
before
moving
her
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
prepare
food
by
adding
sauce
or
seasoning
,
or
to
prepare
meat
or
fish
for
cooking
•
She
dressed
the
salad
with
olive
oil
and
lemon
juice
.
She
dressed
the
salad
with
olive
oil
and
lemon
juice
.
•
The
chef
dressed
the
roast
turkey
before
putting
it
in
the
oven
.
The
chef
dressed
the
roast
turkey
before
putting
it
in
the
oven
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
decorate
or
arrange
something
so
that
it
looks
attractive
•
Workers
dressed
the
shop
window
with
colorful
lights
.
Workers
dressed
the
shop
window
with
colorful
lights
.
•
They
dressed
the
table
with
flowers
for
the
celebration
.
They
dressed
the
table
with
flowers
for
the
celebration
.
verb
-
dress
,
dressing
,
dresses
,
dressed
to
cut
,
shape
,
or
smooth
a
material
such
as
wood
or
stone
•
The
carpenter
dressed
the
wooden
plank
until
it
was
perfectly
smooth
.
The
carpenter
dressed
the
wooden
plank
until
it
was
perfectly
smooth
.
•
Masons
dress
the
stone
blocks
before
building
the
wall
.
Masons
dress
the
stone
blocks
before
building
the
wall
.
stress
noun
-
stress
,
stresses
a
state
of
mental
or
emotional
strain
caused
by
problems
or
pressure
•
Exams
can
cause
a
lot
of
stress
for
teenagers
.
Exams
can
cause
a
lot
of
stress
for
teenagers
.
•
Exercise
and
deep
breathing
are
good
ways
to
reduce
stress
.
Exercise
and
deep
breathing
are
good
ways
to
reduce
stress
.
from
Middle
English
stresse
,
a
shortened
form
of
‘
distress
’,
originally
from
Old
French
destresse
verb
-
stress
,
stressing
,
stresses
,
stressed
to
give
special
importance
or
attention
to
something
•
Our
teacher
stressed
the
need
for
honest
research
.
Our
teacher
stressed
the
need
for
honest
research
.
•
I
must
stress
how
important
it
is
to
arrive
on
time
.
I
must
stress
how
important
it
is
to
arrive
on
time
.
noun
-
stress
,
stresses
physical
force
or
pressure
that
acts
on
an
object
and
may
change
its
shape
•
Too
much
stress
on
the
bridge
’
s
cables
can
make
them
snap
.
Too
much
stress
on
the
bridge
’
s
cables
can
make
them
snap
.
•
The
lab
measured
the
metal
rod
’
s
ability
to
resist
shear
stress
.
The
lab
measured
the
metal
rod
’
s
ability
to
resist
shear
stress
.
noun
-
stress
,
stresses
the
greater
loudness
or
force
given
to
a
syllable
or
word
when
speaking
•
In
the
word
‘
banana
’,
the
stress
is
on
the
second
syllable
.
In
the
word
‘
banana
’,
the
stress
is
on
the
second
syllable
.
•
English
sentences
often
place
stress
on
content
words
like
nouns
and
verbs
.
English
sentences
often
place
stress
on
content
words
like
nouns
and
verbs
.
verb
-
stress
,
stressing
,
stresses
,
stressed
to
make
someone
feel
worried
or
nervous
•
Last-minute
changes
always
stress
me
out
.
Last-minute
changes
always
stress
me
out
.
•
Don
’
t
stress
the
kids
with
too
many
activities
.
Don
’
t
stress
the
kids
with
too
many
activities
.
witness
noun
-
witness
,
witnesses
a
person
who
sees
an
event
happen
,
especially
an
accident
or
crime
•
A
witness
told
the
police
she
saw
the
car
run
the
red
light
.
A
witness
told
the
police
she
saw
the
car
run
the
red
light
.
•
There
was
no
witness
to
the
fire
,
so
its
cause
remains
unknown
.
There
was
no
witness
to
the
fire
,
so
its
cause
remains
unknown
.
Old
English
witnes
,
from
wit
‘
knowledge
’
+
-ness
.
Originally
‘
knowledge
’,
later
‘
knowledge
from
observation
’,
and
finally
the
current
sense
‘
person
who
sees
an
event
’.
noun
-
witness
,
witnesses
a
person
who
gives
evidence
in
a
court
of
law
about
what
they
know
or
have
seen
•
The
key
witness
took
the
stand
and
identified
the
suspect
.
The
key
witness
took
the
stand
and
identified
the
suspect
.
•
After
hearing
the
witness
,
the
jury
grew
silent
.
After
hearing
the
witness
,
the
jury
grew
silent
.
verb
-
witness
,
witnessing
,
witnesses
,
witnessed
to
see
something
happen
,
especially
an
important
event
or
crime
•
Crowds
witnessed
the
fireworks
display
from
the
riverbank
.
Crowds
witnessed
the
fireworks
display
from
the
riverbank
.
•
She
will
witness
the
signing
of
the
treaty
tomorrow
.
She
will
witness
the
signing
of
the
treaty
tomorrow
.
verb
-
witness
,
witnessing
,
witnesses
,
witnessed
to
sign
a
document
or
be
present
at
its
signing
to
confirm
it
is
genuine
•
Could
you
witness
my
signature
on
this
form
?
Could
you
witness
my
signature
on
this
form
?
•
Two
officials
witnessed
the
contract
signing
.
Two
officials
witnessed
the
contract
signing
.
assess
verb
-
assess
,
assessing
,
assesses
,
assessed
to
carefully
judge
or
decide
the
value
,
quality
,
importance
,
or
condition
of
something
•
Before
buying
the
house
,
the
inspector
carefully
assessed
the
structure
for
any
hidden
damage
.
Before
buying
the
house
,
the
inspector
carefully
assessed
the
structure
for
any
hidden
damage
.
•
The
teacher
will
assess
the
students'
presentations
tomorrow
.
The
teacher
will
assess
the
students'
presentations
tomorrow
.
from
Latin
‘
assessus
’,
past
participle
of
‘
assidēre
’
meaning
‘
to
sit
beside
’ (
as
a
judge
)
→
later
‘
to
fix
the
amount
of
a
tax
’
then
‘
to
evaluate
’.
verb
-
assess
,
assessing
,
assesses
,
assessed
to
officially
determine
and
charge
the
amount
of
money
someone
must
pay
,
especially
as
a
tax
,
fine
,
or
fee
•
The
city
government
assessed
a
new
parking
fee
on
downtown
businesses
.
The
city
government
assessed
a
new
parking
fee
on
downtown
businesses
.
•
If
you
file
your
taxes
late
,
the
agency
can
assess
penalties
.
If
you
file
your
taxes
late
,
the
agency
can
assess
penalties
.
The
sense
of
charging
money
developed
in
15th-century
English
from
the
earlier
meaning
of
‘
fix
a
tax
amount
’.
illness
noun
-
illness
,
illnesses
the
state
of
being
physically
or
mentally
unwell
•
After
three
days
of
illness
,
he
finally
felt
well
enough
to
return
to
school
.
After
three
days
of
illness
,
he
finally
felt
well
enough
to
return
to
school
.
•
Regular
exercise
can
reduce
the
risk
of
illness
.
Regular
exercise
can
reduce
the
risk
of
illness
.
From
Middle
English
"
illness
",
formed
from
"
ill
"
+
"
-ness
"
in
the
15th
century
,
replacing
earlier
"
illhede
".
noun
-
illness
,
illnesses
a
particular
disease
or
period
of
sickness
that
affects
the
body
or
mind
•
The
doctor
diagnosed
her
with
a
rare
illness
.
The
doctor
diagnosed
her
with
a
rare
illness
.
•
Childhood
illnesses
like
measles
are
now
less
common
.
Childhood
illnesses
like
measles
are
now
less
common
.
See
etymology
of
Sense
1
above
;
same
origin
applies
.
mess
noun
-
mess
,
messes
a
place
or
group
of
things
that
is
dirty
,
untidy
,
or
badly
organized
•
Toys
were
scattered
everywhere
,
and
the
living
room
was
a
complete
mess
.
Toys
were
scattered
everywhere
,
and
the
living
room
was
a
complete
mess
.
•
After
the
party
,
empty
cups
and
plates
turned
the
kitchen
into
a
gigantic
mess
.
After
the
party
,
empty
cups
and
plates
turned
the
kitchen
into
a
gigantic
mess
.
noun
-
mess
,
messes
solid
waste
from
an
animal
,
especially
when
it
makes
a
place
dirty
•
Please
pick
up
your
dog's
mess
from
the
pavement
.
Please
pick
up
your
dog's
mess
from
the
pavement
.
•
Someone
stepped
in
a
cat's
mess
on
the
doorstep
.
Someone
stepped
in
a
cat's
mess
on
the
doorstep
.
noun
-
mess
,
messes
a
complicated
or
unpleasant
situation
caused
by
problems
or
mistakes
•
The
company
was
in
a
financial
mess
after
the
project
failed
.
The
company
was
in
a
financial
mess
after
the
project
failed
.
•
I
don't
know
how
to
get
out
of
this
legal
mess
.
I
don't
know
how
to
get
out
of
this
legal
mess
.
noun
-
mess
,
messes
a
building
or
room
where
members
of
the
armed
forces
eat
together
•
The
soldiers
lined
up
outside
the
mess
for
breakfast
at
dawn
.
The
soldiers
lined
up
outside
the
mess
for
breakfast
at
dawn
.
•
After
drills
,
they
relaxed
together
in
the
officers'
mess
.
After
drills
,
they
relaxed
together
in
the
officers'
mess
.
verb
-
mess
,
messing
,
messes
,
messed
to
make
something
dirty
,
untidy
,
or
disorganized
;
to
interfere
or
play
roughly
with
something
•
Don't
mess with
that
switch
;
the
lights
will
go
out
.
Don't
mess with
that
switch
;
the
lights
will
go
out
.
•
The
toddler
messed
her
shirt
while
eating
spaghetti
.
The
toddler
messed
her
shirt
while
eating
spaghetti
.
process
noun
-
process
,
processes
a
series
of
actions
or
steps
that
are
followed
to
reach
a
particular
result
•
The
hiring
process
at
the
company
usually
takes
two
weeks
.
The
hiring
process
at
the
company
usually
takes
two
weeks
.
•
Photosynthesis
is
the
natural
process
plants
use
to
make
food
.
Photosynthesis
is
the
natural
process
plants
use
to
make
food
.
verb
-
process
,
processing
,
processes
,
processed
to
deal
with
something
using
an
official
or
organized
set
of
steps
so
that
it
is
completed
or
ready
•
The
clerk
processed
my
passport
application
in
just
ten
minutes
.
The
clerk
processed
my
passport
application
in
just
ten
minutes
.
•
The
bank
will
process
your
payment
within
24
hours
.
The
bank
will
process
your
payment
within
24
hours
.
verb
-
process
,
processing
,
processes
,
processed
to
treat
or
change
food
or
raw
materials
using
machines
or
chemicals
,
often
so
they
last
longer
or
become
a
new
product
•
Factories
process
milk
into
cheese
and
yogurt
.
Factories
process
milk
into
cheese
and
yogurt
.
•
The
plant
processes
recycled
paper
into
new
cardboard
.
The
plant
processes
recycled
paper
into
new
cardboard
.
noun
-
process
,
processes
(
computing
)
a
program
or
part
of
a
program
that
is
running
on
a
computer
and
doing
work
•
The
antivirus
process
was
using
too
much
memory
,
so
I
closed
it
.
The
antivirus
process
was
using
too
much
memory
,
so
I
closed
it
.
•
Each
open
tab
creates
a
separate
process
in
the
browser
.
Each
open
tab
creates
a
separate
process
in
the
browser
.
noun
-
process
,
processes
(
law
)
formal
legal
action
,
or
the
official
papers
that
begin
it
•
They
served
legal
process
on
the
company
on
Monday
.
They
served
legal
process
on
the
company
on
Monday
.
•
After
months
of
process
,
the
court
finally
reached
a
verdict
.
After
months
of
process
,
the
court
finally
reached
a
verdict
.
possess
verb
-
possess
,
possessing
,
possesses
,
possessed
to
have
or
own
something
,
especially
a
quality
,
skill
,
or
piece
of
property
•
Many
artists
possess
a
unique
sense
of
style
that
makes
their
work
recognizable
.
Many
artists
possess
a
unique
sense
of
style
that
makes
their
work
recognizable
.
•
The
ancient
library
possesses
manuscripts
that
date
back
a
thousand
years
.
The
ancient
library
possesses
manuscripts
that
date
back
a
thousand
years
.
Middle
English
possessen
,
from
Old
French
possesser
,
from
Latin
possidēre
‘
to
have
,
hold
,
occupy
’.
verb
-
possess
,
possessing
,
possesses
,
possessed
(
of
a
spirit
,
emotion
,
or
idea
)
to
take
complete
control
of
someone
’
s
body
or
mind
•
Legend
says
an
evil
spirit
once
possessed
the
old
house
on
the
hill
.
Legend
says
an
evil
spirit
once
possessed
the
old
house
on
the
hill
.
•
In
the
movie
,
a
ghost
possesses
a
young
woman
to
deliver
a
final
message
.
In
the
movie
,
a
ghost
possesses
a
young
woman
to
deliver
a
final
message
.
Extended
figurative
use
of
possess
in
reference
to
spirits
dates
to
the
late
Middle
Ages
,
linking
ownership
with
control
of
the
body
or
mind
.
impress
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
to
make
someone
feel
admiration
or
respect
•
Her
amazing
piano
performance
really
impressed
the
audience
.
Her
amazing
piano
performance
really
impressed
the
audience
.
•
The
new
student
used
a
clever
joke
to
impress
his
classmates
on
the
first
day
.
The
new
student
used
a
clever
joke
to
impress
his
classmates
on
the
first
day
.
From
Latin
impressus
,
past
participle
of
imprimere
“
to
press
into
,
stamp
;
fix
in
the
mind
”.
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
to
press
something
so
that
it
leaves
a
clear
shape
or
mark
on
a
surface
•
The
seal
impressed
its
emblem
into
the
hot
wax
,
closing
the
letter
.
The
seal
impressed
its
emblem
into
the
hot
wax
,
closing
the
letter
.
•
She
gently
impressed
a
leaf
onto
the
clay
to
make
a
delicate
pattern
.
She
gently
impressed
a
leaf
onto
the
clay
to
make
a
delicate
pattern
.
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
to
make
someone
understand
very
clearly
that
something
is
important
or
serious
•
The
teacher
impressed
on
the
students
the
need
to
submit
their
work
on
time
.
The
teacher
impressed
on
the
students
the
need
to
submit
their
work
on
time
.
•
I
tried
to
impress
upon
him
how
dangerous
the
river
could
be
.
I
tried
to
impress
upon
him
how
dangerous
the
river
could
be
.
verb
-
impress
,
impressing
,
impresses
,
impressed
(
historical
)
to
force
someone
to
join
the
navy
or
army
,
especially
by
law
•
In
the
18th
century
,
many
sailors
were
impressed
into
the
British
Navy
against
their
will
.
In
the
18th
century
,
many
sailors
were
impressed
into
the
British
Navy
against
their
will
.
•
The
king's
men
roamed
the
port
to
impress
able-bodied
men
for
the
fleet
.
The
king's
men
roamed
the
port
to
impress
able-bodied
men
for
the
fleet
.
Sense
arose
in
late
Middle
English
from
the
idea
of
being
‘
pressed
’
into
service
.
noun
-
impress
,
impresses
a
mark
or
pattern
made
by
pressing
something
onto
a
surface
•
The
fossil
left
a
perfect
impress
of
a
fern
in
the
stone
.
The
fossil
left
a
perfect
impress
of
a
fern
in
the
stone
.
•
Each
coin
carries
the
impress
of
the
ruler's
face
.
Each
coin
carries
the
impress
of
the
ruler's
face
.
bless
verb
-
bless
,
blessing
,
blesses
,
blessed
to
ask
for
God
’
s
favor
or
to
make
someone
or
something
holy
•
The
priest
blessed
the
newly
married
couple
at
the
end
of
the
ceremony
.
The
priest
blessed
the
newly
married
couple
at
the
end
of
the
ceremony
.
•
In
spring
,
the
farmers
ask
the
monk
to
bless
their
fields
for
a
good
harvest
.
In
spring
,
the
farmers
ask
the
monk
to
bless
their
fields
for
a
good
harvest
.
Old
English
blētsian
,
blētsan
“
to
consecrate
,
make
sacred
,”
originally
"
mark
with
blood
"
in
a
pagan
ritual
,
later
Christianized
to
mean
invoking
divine
favor
.
verb
-
bless
,
blessing
,
blesses
,
blessed
to
give
or
be
given
something
good
or
desirable
;
to
be
endowed
with
•
The
island
is
blessed
with
crystal-clear
water
and
soft
white
sand
.
The
island
is
blessed
with
crystal-clear
water
and
soft
white
sand
.
•
Alice
is
blessed
with
a
natural
talent
for
music
.
Alice
is
blessed
with
a
natural
talent
for
music
.
vessel
noun
a
bowl
,
jar
,
bottle
,
or
any
other
container
used
for
holding
liquids
or
other
substances
•
Grandma
kept
the
homemade
jam
in
a
glass
vessel
on
the
pantry
shelf
.
Grandma
kept
the
homemade
jam
in
a
glass
vessel
on
the
pantry
shelf
.
•
The
florist
chose
a
ceramic
vessel
shaped
like
a
swan
to
display
the
fresh
lilies
.
The
florist
chose
a
ceramic
vessel
shaped
like
a
swan
to
display
the
fresh
lilies
.
From
Middle
English
vessel
,
from
Old
French
vessel
,
from
Latin
vascellum
“
small
vase
or
dish
,”
diminutive
of
vas
“
vessel
,
dish
.”
noun
a
large
boat
or
ship
,
especially
one
built
for
travel
on
the
sea
•
The
research
vessel
set
sail
to
study
whales
in
the
Antarctic
Ocean
.
The
research
vessel
set
sail
to
study
whales
in
the
Antarctic
Ocean
.
•
Each
vessel
in
the
navy
must
undergo
safety
inspections
every
year
.
Each
vessel
in
the
navy
must
undergo
safety
inspections
every
year
.
noun
a
tube
inside
the
body
of
a
person
,
animal
,
or
plant
that
carries
blood
,
sap
,
or
other
fluids
•
The
doctor
explained
that
a
blocked
blood
vessel
could
lead
to
a
heart
attack
.
The
doctor
explained
that
a
blocked
blood
vessel
could
lead
to
a
heart
attack
.
•
In
trees
,
each
tiny
vessel
helps
transport
water
from
the
roots
to
the
leaves
.
In
trees
,
each
tiny
vessel
helps
transport
water
from
the
roots
to
the
leaves
.
noun
a
person
seen
as
a
container
for
a
particular
quality
,
feeling
,
or
idea
•
Many
followers
believed
the
prophet
was
a
vessel
of
divine
wisdom
.
Many
followers
believed
the
prophet
was
a
vessel
of
divine
wisdom
.
•
The
artist
felt
like
a
vessel
through
which
creativity
flowed
.
The
artist
felt
like
a
vessel
through
which
creativity
flowed
.
actress
noun
-
actress
,
actresses
a
woman
or
girl
who
acts
in
plays
,
films
,
television
shows
,
or
other
dramatic
productions
•
The
young
actress
won
an
award
for
her
first
movie
role
.
The
young
actress
won
an
award
for
her
first
movie
role
.
•
After
years
on
stage
,
the
seasoned
actress
finally
appeared
on
national
television
.
After
years
on
stage
,
the
seasoned
actress
finally
appeared
on
national
television
.
formed
from
actor
+
the
feminine
suffix
-ess
in
the
late
17th
century
to
specify
a
female
performer
consciousness
noun
-
consciousness
,
consciousnesses
the
state
of
being
awake
and
able
to
see
,
hear
,
feel
,
and
think
•
After
the
accident
,
the
patient
slowly
regained
consciousness
on
the
hospital
bed
.
After
the
accident
,
the
patient
slowly
regained
consciousness
on
the
hospital
bed
.
•
The
boxer
lost
consciousness
briefly
after
the
powerful
punch
.
The
boxer
lost
consciousness
briefly
after
the
powerful
punch
.
weakness
noun
-
weakness
,
weaknesses
,
weaken
,
weakening
,
weakens
,
weakened
,
weak
,
weaker
,
weakest
the
condition
of
being
physically
weak
or
lacking
strength
•
After
climbing
the
mountain
,
Maya
felt
a
sudden
weakness
in
her
legs
and
had
to
sit
.
After
climbing
the
mountain
,
Maya
felt
a
sudden
weakness
in
her
legs
and
had
to
sit
.
•
The
illness
left
the
old
man
with
a
lingering
weakness
that
made
walking
difficult
.
The
illness
left
the
old
man
with
a
lingering
weakness
that
made
walking
difficult
.
From
Middle
English
weyknesse
,
formed
by
adding
-ness
to
weak
.
noun
-
weakness
,
weaknesses
,
weaken
,
weakening
,
weakens
,
weakened
,
weak
,
weaker
,
weakest
a
fault
,
disadvantage
,
or
weak
point
in
a
person
,
plan
,
or
thing
•
The
team
’
s
defense
had
a
clear
weakness
that
the
opponents
exploited
.
The
team
’
s
defense
had
a
clear
weakness
that
the
opponents
exploited
.
•
My
biggest
weakness
is
that
I
find
it
hard
to
say
no
to
extra
work
.
My
biggest
weakness
is
that
I
find
it
hard
to
say
no
to
extra
work
.
Derived
from
weak
+
-ness
,
meaning
a
point
where
strength
is
lacking
.
noun
-
weakness
,
weaknesses
,
weaken
,
weakening
,
weakens
,
weakened
,
weak
,
weaker
,
weakest
a
strong
liking
or
soft
spot
for
something
that
is
hard
to
resist
•
Grandpa
has
a
weakness
for
chocolate
chip
cookies
and
eats
them
every
evening
.
Grandpa
has
a
weakness
for
chocolate
chip
cookies
and
eats
them
every
evening
.
•
Jasmine
’
s
weakness
is
stray
animals
;
she
stops
to
help
every
kitten
she
sees
.
Jasmine
’
s
weakness
is
stray
animals
;
she
stops
to
help
every
kitten
she
sees
.
Metaphorical
extension
of
weakness
from
lacking
resistance
to
being
unable
to
resist
a
desire
.
noun
-
weakness
,
weaknesses
,
weaken
,
weakening
,
weakens
,
weakened
,
weak
,
weaker
,
weakest
a
period
or
condition
in
which
prices
,
demand
,
or
performance
are
low
or
falling
,
especially
in
financial
markets
•
There
was
noticeable
weakness
in
the
stock
market
after
the
disappointing
earnings
report
.
There
was
noticeable
weakness
in
the
stock
market
after
the
disappointing
earnings
report
.
•
Analysts
predict
further
weakness
in
oil
prices
over
the
winter
.
Analysts
predict
further
weakness
in
oil
prices
over
the
winter
.
Extension
of
weakness
to
describe
lack
of
strength
in
economic
activity
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
.
princess
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
spoken
:
a
kind
or
affectionate
term
of
address
for
a
little
girl
•
Come
on
,
princess
,
it
’
s
time
for
bed
.
Come
on
,
princess
,
it
’
s
time
for
bed
.
•
“
Do
you
want
sprinkles
on
your
ice
cream
,
princess
?”
the
vendor
asked
kindly
.
“
Do
you
want
sprinkles
on
your
ice
cream
,
princess
?”
the
vendor
asked
kindly
.
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
a
female
member
of
a
royal
family
,
especially
the
daughter
or
granddaughter
of
a
king
or
queen
,
or
the
wife
of
a
prince
•
The
young
princess
waved
to
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
The
young
princess
waved
to
the
cheering
crowd
from
the
palace
balcony
.
•
When
the
king
fell
ill
,
the
princess
took
on
many
official
duties
.
When
the
king
fell
ill
,
the
princess
took
on
many
official
duties
.
Middle
English
‘
princesse
’,
from
Old
French
,
from
Medieval
Latin
‘
principissa
’,
feminine
of
‘
princeps
’
meaning
“
first
,
chief
.”
noun
-
princess
,
princesses
informal
:
a
girl
or
woman
who
expects
special
treatment
,
behaves
in
a
spoiled
way
,
or
acts
overly
delicate
•
Stop
acting
like
a
princess
and
help
us
carry
these
boxes
.
Stop
acting
like
a
princess
and
help
us
carry
these
boxes
.
•
He
broke
up
with
her
because
she
was
too
much
of
a
princess
about
everything
.
He
broke
up
with
her
because
she
was
too
much
of
a
princess
about
everything
.
confess
verb
-
confess
,
confessing
,
confesses
,
confessed
to
admit
that
you
have
done
something
wrong
or
illegal
,
especially
to
the
police
or
to
someone
in
authority
•
After
hours
of
questioning
,
the
suspect
finally
confessed
to
the
robbery
.
After
hours
of
questioning
,
the
suspect
finally
confessed
to
the
robbery
.
•
Mia
confessed
that
she
had
broken
the
vase
while
playing
.
Mia
confessed
that
she
had
broken
the
vase
while
playing
.
verb
-
confess
,
confessing
,
confesses
,
confessed
to
admit
something
you
feel
,
think
,
or
believe
that
you
have
kept
secret
or
have
been
reluctant
to
say
•
I
must
confess
I
was
nervous
during
the
interview
.
I
must
confess
I
was
nervous
during
the
interview
.
•
She
confessed
her
love
for
him
under
the
stars
.
She
confessed
her
love
for
him
under
the
stars
.
verb
-
confess
,
confessing
,
confesses
,
confessed
in
some
religions
,
to
tell
a
priest
your
sins
so
that
you
can
be
forgiven
•
Every
Saturday
,
the
elderly
woman
went
to
church
to
confess
.
Every
Saturday
,
the
elderly
woman
went
to
church
to
confess
.
•
The
knight
knelt
before
the
priest
to
confess
his
sins
before
battle
.
The
knight
knelt
before
the
priest
to
confess
his
sins
before
battle
.
dessert
noun
a
sweet
dish
,
such
as
cake
,
ice
cream
,
or
fruit
,
eaten
at
the
end
of
a
meal
•
For
her
birthday
dinner
,
Maria
chose
chocolate
cake
as
dessert
.
For
her
birthday
dinner
,
Maria
chose
chocolate
cake
as
dessert
.
•
Would
you
like
some
ice
cream
for
dessert
or
fresh
fruit
?
Would
you
like
some
ice
cream
for
dessert
or
fresh
fruit
?
Borrowed
in
the
17th
century
from
French
"
desservir
"
meaning
"
to
clear
the
table
";
originally
the
course
served
after
clearing
the
main
dishes
.
noun
something
very
pleasant
that
you
get
after
hard
work
or
a
difficult
experience
,
like
a
sweet
reward
•
After
hiking
all
day
,
the
stunning
sunset
was
pure
dessert
for
the
group
.
After
hiking
all
day
,
the
stunning
sunset
was
pure
dessert
for
the
group
.
•
The
applause
at
the
end
of
the
concert
felt
like
dessert
to
the
exhausted
musicians
.
The
applause
at
the
end
of
the
concert
felt
like
dessert
to
the
exhausted
musicians
.
Figurative
use
developed
in
the
20th
century
by
comparing
pleasant
endings
to
the
sweet
course
of
a
meal
.
depressed
adjective
feeling
very
sad
,
hopeless
,
and
lacking
energy
•
After
losing
her
job
,
Maria
felt
depressed
and
stayed
in
bed
most
of
the
day
.
After
losing
her
job
,
Maria
felt
depressed
and
stayed
in
bed
most
of
the
day
.
•
Even
at
the
lively
birthday
party
,
John
looked
depressed
and
hardly
spoke
to
anyone
.
Even
at
the
lively
birthday
party
,
John
looked
depressed
and
hardly
spoke
to
anyone
.
adjective
lower
than
the
surrounding
surface
;
sunken
or
pressed
down
•
Push
the
switch
until
the
button
stays
depressed
.
Push
the
switch
until
the
button
stays
depressed
.
•
The
coin
left
a
depressed
imprint
in
the
soft
wax
seal
.
The
coin
left
a
depressed
imprint
in
the
soft
wax
seal
.
adjective
describing
an
area
,
market
,
or
industry
with
little
activity
,
low
income
,
and
high
unemployment
•
The
once-busy
mining
town
is
now
depressed
,
with
many
stores
standing
empty
.
The
once-busy
mining
town
is
now
depressed
,
with
many
stores
standing
empty
.
•
During
the
recession
,
the
housing
market
remained
depressed
for
several
years
.
During
the
recession
,
the
housing
market
remained
depressed
for
several
years
.
wilderness
noun
-
wilderness
,
wildernesses
A
large
area
of
natural
land
where
few
or
no
people
live
and
where
the
environment
has
not
been
cultivated
or
built
on
.
•
After
days
of
hiking
,
they
finally
emerged
from
the
wilderness
into
a
small
mountain
village
.
After
days
of
hiking
,
they
finally
emerged
from
the
wilderness
into
a
small
mountain
village
.
•
Wildflowers
added
splashes
of
color
to
the
vast
desert
wilderness
stretching
to
the
horizon
.
Wildflowers
added
splashes
of
color
to
the
vast
desert
wilderness
stretching
to
the
horizon
.
noun
-
wilderness
,
wildernesses
A
period
or
situation
in
which
a
person
,
group
,
or
idea
is
ignored
or
out
of
power
and
influence
.
•
The
party
spent
a
decade
in
the
political
wilderness
before
winning
the
election
.
The
party
spent
a
decade
in
the
political
wilderness
before
winning
the
election
.
•
After
the
tech
boom
ended
,
many
start-ups
found
themselves
in
the
financial
wilderness
.
After
the
tech
boom
ended
,
many
start-ups
found
themselves
in
the
financial
wilderness
.
noun
-
wilderness
,
wildernesses
In
historical
garden
design
,
a
section
planted
to
resemble
a
small
natural
wood
,
often
laid
out
with
winding
paths
and
decorative
features
.
•
Visitors
wandered
through
the
shaded
wilderness
behind
the
stately
Georgian
mansion
.
Visitors
wandered
through
the
shaded
wilderness
behind
the
stately
Georgian
mansion
.
•
Stone
benches
were
hidden
in
the
overgrown
wilderness
of
the
old
estate's
gardens
.
Stone
benches
were
hidden
in
the
overgrown
wilderness
of
the
old
estate's
gardens
.