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sit
verb
-
sit
,
sitting
,
sits
,
sat
to
rest
your
weight
on
your
bottom
,
usually
on
a
chair
,
bench
,
or
the
ground
,
so
that
your
back
is
upright
and
your
legs
are
bent
•
After
walking
all
morning
,
they
found
a
bench
and
decided
to
sit
.
After
walking
all
morning
,
they
found
a
bench
and
decided
to
sit
.
•
Please
sit
while
the
doctor
reviews
your
chart
.
Please
sit
while
the
doctor
reviews
your
chart
.
verb
-
sit
,
sitting
,
sits
,
sat
to
take
a
formal
examination
or
test
•
She
will
sit
her
final
chemistry
exam
next
week
.
She
will
sit
her
final
chemistry
exam
next
week
.
•
All
students
must
sit
a
placement
test
before
classes
start
.
All
students
must
sit
a
placement
test
before
classes
start
.
verb
-
sit
,
sitting
,
sits
,
sat
to
be
located
or
positioned
in
a
particular
place
•
The
ancient
castle
sits
on
top
of
the
hill
,
overlooking
the
valley
.
The
ancient
castle
sits
on
top
of
the
hill
,
overlooking
the
valley
.
•
A
small
vase
sits
in
the
center
of
the
wooden
table
.
A
small
vase
sits
in
the
center
of
the
wooden
table
.
verb
-
sit
,
sitting
,
sits
,
sat
to
pose
as
a
model
for
an
artist
or
photographer
•
He
agreed
to
sit
for
the
artist's
new
portrait
.
He
agreed
to
sit
for
the
artist's
new
portrait
.
•
The
famous
actress
sat
for
a
series
of
photographs
.
The
famous
actress
sat
for
a
series
of
photographs
.
noun
a
period
of
time
spent
sitting
•
After
a
long
sit
,
her
legs
felt
stiff
.
After
a
long
sit
,
her
legs
felt
stiff
.
•
Let's
rest
;
a
five-minute
sit
will
do
us
good
.
Let's
rest
;
a
five-minute
sit
will
do
us
good
.
site
noun
a
place
where
something
is
or
happens
,
especially
where
a
building
is
located
or
where
an
important
event
took
place
•
The
city
chose
an
empty
lot
as
the
site
for
the
new
library
.
The
city
chose
an
empty
lot
as
the
site
for
the
new
library
.
•
Tourists
visited
the
historic
battle
site
to
learn
about
the
past
.
Tourists
visited
the
historic
battle
site
to
learn
about
the
past
.
From
Latin
'situs'
meaning
'position'
or
'place'
.
noun
an
address
on
the
internet
that
contains
pages
of
information
,
pictures
,
or
other
digital
content
;
a
website
•
I
saved
the
shopping
site
to
my
bookmarks
so
I
can
find
it
quickly
.
I
saved
the
shopping
site
to
my
bookmarks
so
I
can
find
it
quickly
.
•
Our
school
created
a
new
site
to
share
homework
and
announcements
.
Our
school
created
a
new
site
to
share
homework
and
announcements
.
Extension
of
the
physical
sense
to
cyberspace
in
the
early
1990s
.
verb
-
site
,
siting
,
sites
,
sited
to
place
,
build
,
or
arrange
something
in
a
particular
location
•
Officials
decided
to
site
the
new
hospital
near
the
highway
for
easy
access
.
Officials
decided
to
site
the
new
hospital
near
the
highway
for
easy
access
.
•
The
architect
carefully
sited
the
house
to
maximize
natural
light
.
The
architect
carefully
sited
the
house
to
maximize
natural
light
.
Derived
from
the
noun
sense
of
'site'
,
first
used
as
a
verb
in
the
1500s
.
situation
noun
all
the
facts
and
conditions
that
exist
around
someone
or
something
at
a
particular
time
•
The
situation
at
the
airport
improved
once
the
snowplows
cleared
the
runways
.
The
situation
at
the
airport
improved
once
the
snowplows
cleared
the
runways
.
•
When
the
baby
started
crying
,
Maria
quickly
calmed
him
,
and
the
situation
was
soon
under
control
.
When
the
baby
started
crying
,
Maria
quickly
calmed
him
,
and
the
situation
was
soon
under
control
.
From
Latin
‘
situs
’
meaning
‘
place
’
plus
the
suffix
‘
-ation
’.
Originally
referred
to
physical
placement
before
broadening
to
general
circumstances
.
noun
the
place
or
position
where
something
is
located
,
especially
in
relation
to
its
surroundings
•
The
castle
’
s
hilltop
situation
made
it
easy
to
defend
against
invaders
.
The
castle
’
s
hilltop
situation
made
it
easy
to
defend
against
invaders
.
•
Buyers
loved
the
apartment
’
s
central
situation
near
shops
and
public
transport
.
Buyers
loved
the
apartment
’
s
central
situation
near
shops
and
public
transport
.
noun
a
job
or
employment
position
,
especially
as
advertised
or
sought
(
dated
)
•
In
1905
,
Clara
secured
a
situation
as
a
governess
with
a
wealthy
family
.
In
1905
,
Clara
secured
a
situation
as
a
governess
with
a
wealthy
family
.
•
The
newspaper
’
s
‘
Situations
Vacant
’
column
listed
dozens
of
clerical
posts
.
The
newspaper
’
s
‘
Situations
Vacant
’
column
listed
dozens
of
clerical
posts
.
university
noun
-
university
,
universities
a
place
of
higher
education
where
students
study
for
degrees
and
where
academic
research
is
carried
out
•
Maria
hopes
to
get
a
scholarship
to
study
at
university
next
year
.
Maria
hopes
to
get
a
scholarship
to
study
at
university
next
year
.
•
Harvard
University
is
famous
around
the
world
.
Harvard
University
is
famous
around
the
world
.
Middle
English
:
from
Old
French
universite
,
from
Latin
universitas
‘
the
whole
,
a
corporate
body
’,
later
‘
society
,
guild
’,
from
universus
‘
whole
’ (
see
universe
).
noun
-
university
,
universities
the
period
of
life
during
which
someone
studies
as
a
student
at
a
university
•
Olivia
made
many
lifelong
friends
at
university
.
Olivia
made
many
lifelong
friends
at
university
.
•
After
university
,
he
moved
to
London
to
start
his
career
.
After
university
,
he
moved
to
London
to
start
his
career
.
position
noun
the
place
where
someone
or
something
is
located
or
has
been
put
•
Please
put
the
vase
back
in
its
position
on
the
shelf
.
Please
put
the
vase
back
in
its
position
on
the
shelf
.
•
The
map
showed
our
exact
position
on
the
hiking
trail
.
The
map
showed
our
exact
position
on
the
hiking
trail
.
From
Latin
positio
‘
a
placing
’,
from
ponere
‘
to
place
’.
noun
the
way
in
which
someone
’
s
body
or
an
object
is
arranged
or
held
•
Keep
your
back
in
a
straight
position
while
lifting
boxes
.
Keep
your
back
in
a
straight
position
while
lifting
boxes
.
•
The
yoga
teacher
corrected
my
leg
position
.
The
yoga
teacher
corrected
my
leg
position
.
noun
a
job
or
role
within
an
organization
•
She
applied
for
the
position
of
marketing
manager
.
She
applied
for
the
position
of
marketing
manager
.
•
After
the
interview
,
he
was
offered
the
position
immediately
.
After
the
interview
,
he
was
offered
the
position
immediately
.
noun
a
particular
opinion
or
attitude
someone
holds
about
a
subject
•
The
senator
’
s
position
on
climate
change
is
very
clear
.
The
senator
’
s
position
on
climate
change
is
very
clear
.
•
What
is
your
position
regarding
remote
work
?
What
is
your
position
regarding
remote
work
?
noun
a
place
in
a
ranking
or
order
that
shows
how
well
someone
or
something
has
done
•
Our
team
finished
the
season
in
second
position
.
Our
team
finished
the
season
in
second
position
.
•
Her
song
climbed
to
the
top
position
on
the
charts
.
Her
song
climbed
to
the
top
position
on
the
charts
.
verb
to
put
something
or
someone
in
a
particular
place
•
She
carefully
positioned
the
camera
on
the
tripod
.
She
carefully
positioned
the
camera
on
the
tripod
.
•
Please
position
the
chairs
in
a
circle
for
the
discussion
.
Please
position
the
chairs
in
a
circle
for
the
discussion
.
verb
to
present
or
promote
something
in
a
particular
way
so
that
people
see
it
as
you
intend
•
The
company
positioned
its
new
phone
as
a
luxury
item
.
The
company
positioned
its
new
phone
as
a
luxury
item
.
•
He
is
trying
to
position
himself
as
an
expert
in
renewable
energy
.
He
is
trying
to
position
himself
as
an
expert
in
renewable
energy
.
noun
a
specific
arrangement
of
two
people
’
s
bodies
during
sexual
activity
•
Health
educators
explain
different
sexual
positions
to
promote
safety
and
comfort
.
Health
educators
explain
different
sexual
positions
to
promote
safety
and
comfort
.
•
They
talked
openly
about
which
positions
felt
most
comfortable
.
They
talked
openly
about
which
positions
felt
most
comfortable
.
positive
adjective
feeling
hopeful
and
confident
,
looking
at
the
good
side
of
things
•
Even
after
losing
her
job
,
Maria
stayed
positive
about
finding
new
opportunities
.
Even
after
losing
her
job
,
Maria
stayed
positive
about
finding
new
opportunities
.
•
Coach
Ben
encouraged
the
team
to
keep
a
positive
mindset
before
the
final
match
.
Coach
Ben
encouraged
the
team
to
keep
a
positive
mindset
before
the
final
match
.
adjective
causing
or
showing
a
helpful
,
beneficial
,
or
constructive
effect
•
Regular
exercise
has
a
positive
effect
on
mental
health
.
Regular
exercise
has
a
positive
effect
on
mental
health
.
•
The
new
policy
will
bring
positive
changes
to
the
community
.
The
new
policy
will
bring
positive
changes
to
the
community
.
noun
a
good
or
beneficial
aspect
of
a
situation
•
Try
to
list
the
positives
and
negatives
before
making
your
decision
.
Try
to
list
the
positives
and
negatives
before
making
your
decision
.
•
Every
difficult
experience
has
its
positives
if
you
look
closely
.
Every
difficult
experience
has
its
positives
if
you
look
closely
.
adjective
greater
than
zero
or
having
an
electrical
charge
with
more
protons
than
electrons
;
opposite
of
negative
•
Seven
is
a
positive
integer
.
Seven
is
a
positive
integer
.
•
The
battery
’
s
positive
terminal
is
marked
with
a
plus
sign
.
The
battery
’
s
positive
terminal
is
marked
with
a
plus
sign
.
adjective
showing
that
a
substance
,
disease
,
or
condition
is
present
when
tested
•
His
COVID-19
test
came
back
positive
.
His
COVID-19
test
came
back
positive
.
•
If
the
result
is
positive
,
please
contact
your
doctor
.
If
the
result
is
positive
,
please
contact
your
doctor
.
website
noun
a
collection
of
related
pages
and
digital
information
on
the
Internet
,
found
at
one
address
and
viewed
through
a
web
browser
•
I
built
my
own
website
to
showcase
my
photography
.
I
built
my
own
website
to
showcase
my
photography
.
•
The
school
posts
homework
assignments
on
its
website
every
Friday
.
The
school
posts
homework
assignments
on
its
website
every
Friday
.
1990s
:
from
web
(
short
for
World
Wide
Web
)
+
site
,
meaning
a
location
or
place
.
visit
verb
to
go
to
see
a
person
or
place
for
a
short
time
•
Every
summer
we
visit
our
grandparents
in
the
countryside
.
Every
summer
we
visit
our
grandparents
in
the
countryside
.
•
Tourists
from
around
the
world
visit
London
to
see
Big
Ben
.
Tourists
from
around
the
world
visit
London
to
see
Big
Ben
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
visiter
,
from
Latin
visitare
“
to
go
to
see
,
frequent
a
place
.”
noun
an
occasion
when
someone
goes
to
see
a
person
or
place
•
We
had
a
short
visit
to
the
beach
after
work
.
We
had
a
short
visit
to
the
beach
after
work
.
•
My
doctor
scheduled
a
follow-up
visit
next
month
.
My
doctor
scheduled
a
follow-up
visit
next
month
.
verb
to
open
or
look
at
a
website
or
page
on
the
internet
•
Millions
of
users
visit
the
news
site
every
day
to
read
updates
.
Millions
of
users
visit
the
news
site
every
day
to
read
updates
.
•
Remember
to
visit
our
company
’
s
webpage
for
the
latest
job
openings
.
Remember
to
visit
our
company
’
s
webpage
for
the
latest
job
openings
.
verb
to
cause
something
unpleasant
to
happen
to
someone
as
punishment
or
retribution
(
usually
used
with
“
on/upon
”)
•
The
ancient
myth
says
the
gods
visited
plagues
upon
the
arrogant
king
.
The
ancient
myth
says
the
gods
visited
plagues
upon
the
arrogant
king
.
•
They
feared
nature
would
visit
its
wrath
on
those
who
polluted
the
river
.
They
feared
nature
would
visit
its
wrath
on
those
who
polluted
the
river
.
visitor
noun
someone
who
goes
to
see
a
person
,
place
,
or
event
for
a
short
time
but
does
not
live
or
work
there
•
The
museum
welcomed
over
a
thousand
visitors
on
its
opening
day
.
The
museum
welcomed
over
a
thousand
visitors
on
its
opening
day
.
•
Our
grandma
is
coming
to
stay
,
so
make
sure
the
guest
room
is
tidy
for
our
visitor
.
Our
grandma
is
coming
to
stay
,
so
make
sure
the
guest
room
is
tidy
for
our
visitor
.
From
Anglo-French
visitour
,
from
Old
French
visiteor
,
based
on
Latin
visitare
“
to
go
to
see
”.
noun
in
sports
,
the
player
or
team
that
is
competing
away
from
its
own
ground
•
The
visitors
scored
a
goal
in
the
first
five
minutes
.
The
visitors
scored
a
goal
in
the
first
five
minutes
.
•
Home
fans
cheered
when
the
visitor
missed
the
penalty
.
Home
fans
cheered
when
the
visitor
missed
the
penalty
.
Sporting
sense
recorded
since
the
late
19th
century
,
based
on
the
idea
of
a
team
visiting
another
’
s
ground
.
noun
a
person
who
opens
or
views
a
website
or
online
page
•
The
blog
attracts
hundreds
of
unique
visitors
every
day
.
The
blog
attracts
hundreds
of
unique
visitors
every
day
.
•
We
redesigned
the
homepage
so
visitors
can
find
information
faster
.
We
redesigned
the
homepage
so
visitors
can
find
information
faster
.
Sense
extended
from
physical
visitor
to
online
context
in
the
early
1990s
as
the
World
Wide
Web
grew
.
opposition
noun
resistance
or
disagreement
towards
an
idea
,
action
,
or
plan
•
Local
residents
voiced
fierce
opposition
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
oak
trees
.
Local
residents
voiced
fierce
opposition
to
the
plan
to
cut
down
the
old
oak
trees
.
•
The
students'
opposition
forced
the
school
to
reconsider
the
dress
code
policy
.
The
students'
opposition
forced
the
school
to
reconsider
the
dress
code
policy
.
From
Latin
oppositiō
,
meaning
“
a
placing
against
”.
noun
the
political
party
or
group
that
is
not
in
power
and
seeks
to
challenge
or
replace
the
government
•
The
opposition
accused
the
prime
minister
of
ignoring
rising
prices
.
The
opposition
accused
the
prime
minister
of
ignoring
rising
prices
.
•
After
losing
the
election
,
the
party
moved
into
opposition
.
After
losing
the
election
,
the
party
moved
into
opposition
.
noun
the
person
or
team
you
are
competing
against
in
sports
or
a
contest
•
Our
basketball
coach
studied
the
opposition
before
the
big
game
.
Our
basketball
coach
studied
the
opposition
before
the
big
game
.
•
The
runner
glanced
back
to
see
how
close
the
opposition
was
.
The
runner
glanced
back
to
see
how
close
the
opposition
was
.
noun
in
astronomy
,
the
position
of
a
planet
when
it
is
directly
opposite
the
Sun
in
the
sky
as
seen
from
Earth
•
Mars
will
reach
opposition
next
month
,
glowing
bright
orange
all
night
.
Mars
will
reach
opposition
next
month
,
glowing
bright
orange
all
night
.
•
During
opposition
,
Saturn's
rings
appear
especially
vivid
through
a
small
telescope
.
During
opposition
,
Saturn's
rings
appear
especially
vivid
through
a
small
telescope
.
transition
noun
the
process
or
period
of
changing
from
one
state
,
condition
,
or
place
to
another
•
The
transition
from
winter
to
spring
brings
colorful
flowers
to
the
park
.
The
transition
from
winter
to
spring
brings
colorful
flowers
to
the
park
.
•
Our
school
is
helping
students
with
the
transition
to
online
classes
.
Our
school
is
helping
students
with
the
transition
to
online
classes
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
transitio
“
a
going
across
”.
verb
to
change
from
one
state
,
activity
,
or
place
to
another
•
After
graduation
,
she
transitioned
quickly
into
a
full-time
engineer
.
After
graduation
,
she
transitioned
quickly
into
a
full-time
engineer
.
•
The
conversation
smoothly
transitions
from
politics
to
sports
.
The
conversation
smoothly
transitions
from
politics
to
sports
.
noun
a
short
passage
or
visual
effect
that
smoothly
connects
two
parts
of
music
,
film
,
writing
,
or
other
media
•
The
director
used
a
fade-out
transition
to
show
the
passage
of
time
.
The
director
used
a
fade-out
transition
to
show
the
passage
of
time
.
•
A
smooth
key
change
provided
a
musical
transition
between
the
verses
.
A
smooth
key
change
provided
a
musical
transition
between
the
verses
.
noun
the
personal
,
social
,
and
sometimes
medical
process
by
which
a
transgender
person
begins
to
live
as
the
gender
with
which
they
identify
•
Alex
found
support
from
friends
during
his
gender
transition
.
Alex
found
support
from
friends
during
his
gender
transition
.
•
Her
doctor
explained
the
steps
involved
in
a
medical
transition
.
Her
doctor
explained
the
steps
involved
in
a
medical
transition
.
opposite
adjective
facing
or
on
the
other
side
of
a
space
,
road
,
or
line
•
The
bank
is
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street
.
The
bank
is
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
street
.
•
A
playground
sits
opposite
the
school
,
so
children
can
cross
quickly
after
class
.
A
playground
sits
opposite
the
school
,
so
children
can
cross
quickly
after
class
.
adjective
completely
different
in
nature
,
direction
,
or
meaning
•
Hot
and
cold
are
opposite
qualities
.
Hot
and
cold
are
opposite
qualities
.
•
Her
quiet
personality
is
the
opposite
of
her
loud
brother
’
s
.
Her
quiet
personality
is
the
opposite
of
her
loud
brother
’
s
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
completely
different
from
another
•
In
many
stories
,
the
hero
faces
an
opposite
who
represents
evil
.
In
many
stories
,
the
hero
faces
an
opposite
who
represents
evil
.
•
Kindness
is
the
opposite
of
cruelty
.
Kindness
is
the
opposite
of
cruelty
.
preposition
directly
facing
someone
or
something
across
a
space
,
road
,
or
table
•
She
sat
opposite
me
during
the
interview
.
She
sat
opposite
me
during
the
interview
.
•
There
’
s
a
pharmacy
opposite
the
hospital
entrance
.
There
’
s
a
pharmacy
opposite
the
hospital
entrance
.
adverb
in
a
position
facing
from
the
other
side
•
They
live
opposite
,
so
we
wave
from
our
balconies
.
They
live
opposite
,
so
we
wave
from
our
balconies
.
•
The
restaurant
was
closed
,
so
we
went
to
the
café
opposite
.
The
restaurant
was
closed
,
so
we
went
to
the
café
opposite
.
sensitive
adjective
easily
affected
by
other
people
’
s
words
or
actions
and
quick
to
show
or
feel
strong
emotions
•
Mia
is
very
sensitive
and
cries
whenever
she
watches
a
sad
movie
.
Mia
is
very
sensitive
and
cries
whenever
she
watches
a
sad
movie
.
•
Don
’
t
tease
Leo
—
he
’
s
sensitive
about
his
height
.
Don
’
t
tease
Leo
—
he
’
s
sensitive
about
his
height
.
From
Latin
sentīre
“
to
feel
”
+
–ive
.
adjective
easily
affected
physically
by
light
,
temperature
,
chemicals
,
or
other
external
factors
•
My
sensitive
skin
turns
red
after
just
a
few
minutes
in
the
sun
.
My
sensitive
skin
turns
red
after
just
a
few
minutes
in
the
sun
.
•
These
flowers
are
sensitive
to
cold
,
so
bring
them
indoors
at
night
.
These
flowers
are
sensitive
to
cold
,
so
bring
them
indoors
at
night
.
Extension
of
emotional
sense
to
physical
response
in
the
17th
century
.
adjective
private
or
important
and
therefore
needing
to
be
handled
carefully
and
kept
secret
•
The
company
stores
sensitive
customer
data
on
an
encrypted
server
.
The
company
stores
sensitive
customer
data
on
an
encrypted
server
.
•
They
discussed
sensitive
political
issues
behind
closed
doors
.
They
discussed
sensitive
political
issues
behind
closed
doors
.
Use
for
‘
classified
,
confidential
’
emerged
in
the
mid-20th
century
with
government
security
language
.
adjective
able
to
detect
or
react
to
very
small
changes
,
signals
,
or
amounts
•
The
telescope
is
so
sensitive
it
can
pick
up
light
from
distant
galaxies
.
The
telescope
is
so
sensitive
it
can
pick
up
light
from
distant
galaxies
.
•
This
alarm
system
is
sensitive
to
the
slightest
movement
.
This
alarm
system
is
sensitive
to
the
slightest
movement
.
Applied
to
instruments
and
devices
from
the
19th
century
as
technology
advanced
.
diversity
noun
-
diversity
the
quality
or
state
of
including
or
having
many
different
kinds
of
things
or
people
•
The
coral
reef
’
s
diversity
makes
it
one
of
the
most
vibrant
ecosystems
on
Earth
.
The
coral
reef
’
s
diversity
makes
it
one
of
the
most
vibrant
ecosystems
on
Earth
.
•
A
garden
with
plant
diversity
is
healthier
because
pests
cannot
spread
easily
.
A
garden
with
plant
diversity
is
healthier
because
pests
cannot
spread
easily
.
From
Latin
diversitas
meaning
“
difference
,
variety
,”
formed
from
diversus
“
turned
different
ways
.”
noun
-
diversity
the
practice
or
goal
of
including
people
from
different
races
,
genders
,
ages
,
abilities
,
and
backgrounds
in
a
group
or
organization
•
The
company
hired
a
new
director
to
promote
diversity
in
the
workplace
.
The
company
hired
a
new
director
to
promote
diversity
in
the
workplace
.
•
Universities
value
diversity
because
students
learn
from
classmates
with
different
experiences
.
Universities
value
diversity
because
students
learn
from
classmates
with
different
experiences
.
Sense
extended
in
the
late
20th
century
to
emphasize
representation
of
varied
social
groups
within
institutions
.
composition
noun
a
short
piece
of
writing
done
as
a
school
exercise
•
For
homework
,
we
have
to
write
a
short
composition
about
our
weekend
.
For
homework
,
we
have
to
write
a
short
composition
about
our
weekend
.
•
The
teacher
praised
my
composition
for
its
clear
structure
.
The
teacher
praised
my
composition
for
its
clear
structure
.
noun
the
parts
or
substances
that
something
is
made
of
•
The
chemical
composition
of
water
is
two
parts
hydrogen
and
one
part
oxygen
.
The
chemical
composition
of
water
is
two
parts
hydrogen
and
one
part
oxygen
.
•
Changes
in
the
team's
composition
improved
their
performance
.
Changes
in
the
team's
composition
improved
their
performance
.
noun
a
piece
of
music
,
writing
,
or
art
that
someone
has
created
•
Beethoven
finished
his
final
composition
shortly
before
he
died
.
Beethoven
finished
his
final
composition
shortly
before
he
died
.
•
The
young
author
sold
her
first
composition
to
a
magazine
.
The
young
author
sold
her
first
composition
to
a
magazine
.
noun
the
arrangement
of
elements
within
a
picture
,
design
,
or
scene
•
The
photograph
’
s
composition
draws
the
viewer
’
s
eye
to
the
distant
mountains
.
The
photograph
’
s
composition
draws
the
viewer
’
s
eye
to
the
distant
mountains
.
•
Good
painters
pay
close
attention
to
composition
and
color
balance
.
Good
painters
pay
close
attention
to
composition
and
color
balance
.
intensity
noun
-
intensity
,
intensities
the
strength
or
level
of
something
such
as
light
,
heat
,
sound
,
or
activity
•
The
intensity
of
the
midday
sun
made
everyone
put
on
sunglasses
.
The
intensity
of
the
midday
sun
made
everyone
put
on
sunglasses
.
•
We
dimmed
the
lamp
to
reduce
the
light
’
s
intensity
before
the
movie
started
.
We
dimmed
the
lamp
to
reduce
the
light
’
s
intensity
before
the
movie
started
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
intense
+
-ity
,
patterned
after
words
like
density
.
noun
-
intensity
,
intensities
great
energy
,
focus
,
or
strong
feeling
shown
by
a
person
or
situation
•
The
coach
’
s
voice
rose
in
intensity
as
the
final
seconds
ticked
away
.
The
coach
’
s
voice
rose
in
intensity
as
the
final
seconds
ticked
away
.
•
She
studied
for
the
exam
with
such
intensity
that
she
forgot
to
eat
lunch
.
She
studied
for
the
exam
with
such
intensity
that
she
forgot
to
eat
lunch
.
Transferred
figurative
sense
from
earlier
physical
meaning
(
strength
)
to
emotional
or
mental
strength
in
the
19th
century
.
acquisition
noun
the
act
or
process
of
getting
,
learning
,
or
developing
something
•
The
toddler's
rapid
acquisition
of
words
amazed
her
parents
.
The
toddler's
rapid
acquisition
of
words
amazed
her
parents
.
•
Successful
acquisition
of
new
skills
takes
patience
and
practice
.
Successful
acquisition
of
new
skills
takes
patience
and
practice
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
acquisition
,
from
Latin
acquisitio
‘
gain
’,
from
acquīrere
‘
to
acquire
’.
noun
something
that
has
been
obtained
,
bought
,
or
added
to
what
you
already
have
•
Her
latest
acquisition
is
a
vintage
typewriter
she
found
at
a
flea
market
.
Her
latest
acquisition
is
a
vintage
typewriter
she
found
at
a
flea
market
.
•
The
museum's
new
acquisition
will
go
on
display
next
month
.
The
museum's
new
acquisition
will
go
on
display
next
month
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
.
noun
the
act
of
one
company
buying
most
or
all
of
another
company
’
s
shares
or
assets
•
The
board
approved
the
acquisition
of
its
smaller
rival
for
$2
billion
.
The
board
approved
the
acquisition
of
its
smaller
rival
for
$2
billion
.
•
Shareholders
will
vote
on
the
proposed
acquisition
next
week
.
Shareholders
will
vote
on
the
proposed
acquisition
next
week
.
See
Sense
1
etymology
.
necessity
noun
-
necessity
,
necessities
an
essential
thing
you
must
have
to
live
,
work
,
or
cope
•
Warm
clothing
is
a
necessity
in
the
mountains
during
winter
.
Warm
clothing
is
a
necessity
in
the
mountains
during
winter
.
•
For
many
students
,
a
laptop
has
become
a
daily
necessity
.
For
many
students
,
a
laptop
has
become
a
daily
necessity
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
necessitas
‘
compulsion
,
need
’.
noun
-
necessity
the
need
for
something
;
the
fact
that
it
is
required
•
There
is
no
necessity
to
bring
extra
food
;
the
hotel
provides
all
meals
.
There
is
no
necessity
to
bring
extra
food
;
the
hotel
provides
all
meals
.
•
Doctors
stressed
the
necessity
of
regular
exercise
.
Doctors
stressed
the
necessity
of
regular
exercise
.
See
Sense
1
.
noun
-
necessity
the
pressure
of
difficult
circumstances
that
forces
you
to
do
something
•
Out
of
necessity
,
she
sold
her
car
to
pay
the
bills
.
Out
of
necessity
,
she
sold
her
car
to
pay
the
bills
.
•
The
refugees
traveled
at
night
,
driven
by
necessity
.
The
refugees
traveled
at
night
,
driven
by
necessity
.
See
Sense
1
.
density
noun
-
density
,
densities
the
amount
of
mass
in
a
given
volume
of
a
substance
•
The
density
of
gold
is
about
19
grams
per
cubic
centimeter
,
making
it
much
heavier
than
most
metals
.
The
density
of
gold
is
about
19
grams
per
cubic
centimeter
,
making
it
much
heavier
than
most
metals
.
•
Scientists
calculated
the
density
of
the
liquid
to
see
whether
the
object
would
float
.
Scientists
calculated
the
density
of
the
liquid
to
see
whether
the
object
would
float
.
From
Latin
dēnsitās
(
thickness
,
compactness
),
from
dēnsus
(
thick
,
compact
).
noun
-
density
,
densities
the
number
of
people
or
things
living
or
existing
in
a
certain
area
•
The
city's
density
is
over
ten
thousand
people
per
square
kilometer
.
The
city's
density
is
over
ten
thousand
people
per
square
kilometer
.
•
Maps
with
color
shading
help
visualize
population
density
across
regions
.
Maps
with
color
shading
help
visualize
population
density
across
regions
.
Extended
use
of
the
physical
sense
of
density
to
populations
in
geography
and
demography
,
first
recorded
in
the
19th
century
.
noun
-
density
,
densities
the
state
of
being
closely
packed
,
thick
,
or
difficult
to
get
through
or
understand
•
The
density
of
the
forest
made
it
hard
to
see
the
sky
.
The
density
of
the
forest
made
it
hard
to
see
the
sky
.
•
I
struggled
with
the
density
of
the
academic
article
;
every
sentence
was
packed
with
information
.
I
struggled
with
the
density
of
the
academic
article
;
every
sentence
was
packed
with
information
.
Developed
from
earlier
senses
of
compactness
to
broader
figurative
uses
in
the
17th–18th
centuries
.
proposition
noun
an
idea
,
plan
,
or
offer
put
forward
for
consideration
or
acceptance
•
The
start-up
presented
an
attractive
investment
proposition
to
the
venture
capitalists
.
The
start-up
presented
an
attractive
investment
proposition
to
the
venture
capitalists
.
•
She
accepted
his
dinner
proposition
because
the
restaurant
had
great
reviews
.
She
accepted
his
dinner
proposition
because
the
restaurant
had
great
reviews
.
Extended
sense
of
making
an
offer
developed
in
English
in
the
16th
century
.
noun
a
statement
that
puts
forward
an
idea
or
claim
that
can
be
judged
true
or
false
,
especially
in
logic
or
mathematics
•
The
teacher
wrote
the
proposition
"
If
it
rains
,
the
ground
gets
wet
"
on
the
board
for
the
class
to
analyze
.
The
teacher
wrote
the
proposition
"
If
it
rains
,
the
ground
gets
wet
"
on
the
board
for
the
class
to
analyze
.
•
In
geometry
,
the
ancient
Greek
mathematician
Euclid
began
each
proof
with
a
clear
proposition
.
In
geometry
,
the
ancient
Greek
mathematician
Euclid
began
each
proof
with
a
clear
proposition
.
From
Latin
prōpositiō
(“
setting
forth
,
statement
”),
from
prōponere
“
to
put
forward
”.
noun
an
unwelcome
or
indecent
sexual
offer
made
to
someone
•
The
celebrity
filed
a
complaint
about
the
reporter
’
s
offensive
proposition
after
the
interview
.
The
celebrity
filed
a
complaint
about
the
reporter
’
s
offensive
proposition
after
the
interview
.
•
She
walked
away
quickly
when
the
stranger
whispered
a
crude
proposition
in
her
ear
.
She
walked
away
quickly
when
the
stranger
whispered
a
crude
proposition
in
her
ear
.
Sense
of
‘
sexual
offer
’
recorded
from
the
early
20th
century
in
American
English
.
verb
to
make
a
sexual
or
romantic
offer
to
someone
,
often
unexpectedly
or
inappropriately
•
A
stranger
propositioned
her
on
the
train
,
but
she
ignored
him
and
moved
seats
.
A
stranger
propositioned
her
on
the
train
,
but
she
ignored
him
and
moved
seats
.
•
He
was
shocked
to
be
propositioned
by
his
coworker
during
the
office
party
.
He
was
shocked
to
be
propositioned
by
his
coworker
during
the
office
party
.
Verb
use
developed
from
the
noun
sense
‘
sexual
offer
’
around
1930
.
hesitate
verb
-
hesitate
,
hesitating
,
hesitates
,
hesitated
to
pause
or
wait
for
a
short
time
before
speaking
or
acting
because
you
feel
unsure
,
worried
,
or
unwilling
•
She
hesitated
before
answering
the
difficult
question
.
She
hesitated
before
answering
the
difficult
question
.
•
Please
don
’
t
hesitate
to
call
if
you
need
anything
.
Please
don
’
t
hesitate
to
call
if
you
need
anything
.
From
Latin
haesitāre
,
frequentative
of
haerēre
“
to
stick
,
cling
,
be
undecided
”.
curiosity
noun
-
curiosity
,
curiosities
a
strong
desire
to
know
or
learn
something
•
The
child's
curiosity
led
her
to
take
apart
the
old
radio
.
The
child's
curiosity
led
her
to
take
apart
the
old
radio
.
•
Driven
by
curiosity
,
the
young
man
opened
the
mysterious
letter
.
Driven
by
curiosity
,
the
young
man
opened
the
mysterious
letter
.
from
Latin
curiositas
‘
desire
of
knowledge
’,
from
curiosus
‘
careful
,
inquisitive
’
noun
-
curiosity
,
curiosities
something
strange
or
unusual
that
interests
people
because
it
is
rare
or
odd
•
The
dusty
shop
was
full
of
odd
curiosities
from
distant
lands
.
The
dusty
shop
was
full
of
odd
curiosities
from
distant
lands
.
•
The
two-headed
snake
became
a
curiosity
that
attracted
crowds
at
the
fair
.
The
two-headed
snake
became
a
curiosity
that
attracted
crowds
at
the
fair
.
from
Latin
curiositas
‘
desire
of
knowledge
’,
later
extended
to
mean
‘
a
rare
or
novel
object
’
in
the
17th
century
transit
noun
-
transit
buses
,
trains
,
and
other
shared
vehicles
that
carry
people
within
a
city
or
area
•
He
takes
transit
to
the
office
every
morning
to
avoid
traffic
.
He
takes
transit
to
the
office
every
morning
to
avoid
traffic
.
•
A
new
light
rail
line
will
improve
transit
for
suburban
residents
.
A
new
light
rail
line
will
improve
transit
for
suburban
residents
.
Sense
developed
in
North
American
English
in
the
early
20th
century
,
shortening
of
“
transit
system
.”
noun
-
transit
the
act
or
process
of
moving
people
or
goods
from
one
place
to
another
,
or
the
state
of
being
carried
•
The
furniture
was
scratched
while
in
transit
across
the
country
.
The
furniture
was
scratched
while
in
transit
across
the
country
.
•
Food
supplies
remained
stuck
in
transit
at
the
border
checkpoint
.
Food
supplies
remained
stuck
in
transit
at
the
border
checkpoint
.
from
Latin
transitus
“
a
going
across
,
passage
,”
from
transire
“
to
go
across
.”
noun
the
passage
of
a
planet
,
moon
,
or
other
celestial
body
across
the
face
of
a
larger
body
,
or
across
the
observer
’
s
meridian
•
We
stayed
up
late
to
watch
the
transit
of
Venus
across
the
Sun
.
We
stayed
up
late
to
watch
the
transit
of
Venus
across
the
Sun
.
•
Astronomers
use
a
planet
’
s
transit
to
measure
its
size
.
Astronomers
use
a
planet
’
s
transit
to
measure
its
size
.
Adopted
in
astronomy
in
the
18th
century
,
extending
the
classical
sense
of
“
passage
across
.”
verb
-
transit
,
transiting
,
transits
,
transited
to
pass
across
or
through
a
place
,
or
to
carry
something
across
it
•
The
canal
allows
ships
to
transit
the
continent
instead
of
sailing
around
it
.
The
canal
allows
ships
to
transit
the
continent
instead
of
sailing
around
it
.
•
Military
aircraft
will
transit
the
airspace
with
permission
.
Military
aircraft
will
transit
the
airspace
with
permission
.
Verb
use
recorded
from
the
mid-19th
century
,
from
the
noun
.
sensitivity
noun
-
sensitivity
,
sensitivities
,
sensitize
,
sensitizing
,
sensitizes
,
sensitized
the
quality
of
reacting
quickly
or
strongly
to
physical
things
such
as
light
,
sound
,
temperature
,
or
touch
•
Some
people
have
extreme
sensitivity
to
bright
light
and
must
wear
sunglasses
indoors
.
Some
people
have
extreme
sensitivity
to
bright
light
and
must
wear
sunglasses
indoors
.
•
The
new
face
cream
is
designed
for
skin
with
heightened
sensitivity
.
The
new
face
cream
is
designed
for
skin
with
heightened
sensitivity
.
From
sensitive
+
-ity
,
first
recorded
in
English
in
the
18th
century
,
following
the
French
sensibilité
.
noun
-
sensitivity
,
sensitivities
,
sensitize
,
sensitizing
,
sensitizes
,
sensitized
the
ability
to
notice
and
understand
other
people
’
s
feelings
and
needs
•
His
sensitivity
toward
his
friend's
grief
was
appreciated
.
His
sensitivity
toward
his
friend's
grief
was
appreciated
.
•
A
good
teacher
shows
sensitivity
to
different
learning
styles
.
A
good
teacher
shows
sensitivity
to
different
learning
styles
.
noun
-
sensitivity
,
sensitivities
,
sensitize
,
sensitizing
,
sensitizes
,
sensitized
a
tendency
to
be
easily
hurt
or
offended
by
what
other
people
say
or
do
•
Because
of
her
sensitivity
about
her
accent
,
she
avoided
speaking
in
public
.
Because
of
her
sensitivity
about
her
accent
,
she
avoided
speaking
in
public
.
•
He
reacted
with
undue
sensitivity
to
a
harmless
joke
.
He
reacted
with
undue
sensitivity
to
a
harmless
joke
.
noun
-
sensitivity
,
sensitivities
,
sensitize
,
sensitizing
,
sensitizes
,
sensitized
the
degree
to
which
a
device
,
test
,
or
system
can
detect
or
respond
to
very
small
changes
or
signals
•
The
microphone's
high
sensitivity
picks
up
even
the
faintest
whispers
.
The
microphone's
high
sensitivity
picks
up
even
the
faintest
whispers
.
•
Scientists
improved
the
sensor's
sensitivity
for
more
accurate
readings
.
Scientists
improved
the
sensor's
sensitivity
for
more
accurate
readings
.
deposit
noun
money
that
you
put
into
a
bank
account
so
it
is
kept
for
you
and
can
be
taken
out
later
•
Maya
checked
her
balance
online
to
see
if
her
monthly
deposit
had
arrived
.
Maya
checked
her
balance
online
to
see
if
her
monthly
deposit
had
arrived
.
•
Your
salary
will
be
available
after
the
direct
deposit
clears
tomorrow
.
Your
salary
will
be
available
after
the
direct
deposit
clears
tomorrow
.
from
Latin
“
depositum
,”
meaning
something
laid
away
or
entrusted
noun
a
first
part
of
a
payment
that
you
give
to
show
you
intend
to
buy
or
rent
something
,
or
money
held
as
security
that
will
be
returned
later
•
We
left
a
$200
deposit
to
reserve
the
hotel
room
for
next
month
.
We
left
a
$200
deposit
to
reserve
the
hotel
room
for
next
month
.
•
If
you
cancel
late
,
you
will
lose
your
deposit
.
If
you
cancel
late
,
you
will
lose
your
deposit
.
verb
-
deposit
,
depositing
,
deposits
,
deposited
to
put
money
into
a
bank
account
•
She
deposited
her
paycheck
at
the
ATM
after
work
.
She
deposited
her
paycheck
at
the
ATM
after
work
.
•
You
can
deposit
cash
using
this
machine
.
You
can
deposit
cash
using
this
machine
.
noun
a
natural
layer
or
build-up
of
a
substance
such
as
sand
,
mineral
,
or
dirt
that
has
collected
in
one
place
•
A
thin
deposit
of
dust
covered
the
bookshelf
after
months
of
neglect
.
A
thin
deposit
of
dust
covered
the
bookshelf
after
months
of
neglect
.
•
Scientists
discovered
a
rich
gold
deposit
deep
in
the
mountains
.
Scientists
discovered
a
rich
gold
deposit
deep
in
the
mountains
.
verb
-
deposit
,
depositing
,
deposits
,
deposited
to
leave
or
drop
a
substance
or
object
in
a
particular
place
,
especially
gradually
or
as
a
natural
process
•
The
river
deposits
sand
along
its
banks
each
spring
.
The
river
deposits
sand
along
its
banks
each
spring
.
•
Smoking
can
deposit
tar
on
your
lungs
.
Smoking
can
deposit
tar
on
your
lungs
.