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acarid
acarid /ˈækərɪd/
noun
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Very small free-living arachnid that is parasitic on animals or plants; related to ticks
(
acarid
)
very small free-living arachnid that is parasitic on animals or plants; related to ticks
Under the microscope, I observed the acarid, a tiny arachnid related to ticks.
Under the microscope, I observed the acarid, a tiny arachnid related to ticks.
genus Baptisia
genus Baptisia /ˈdʒiːnəs bæpˈtiːziə/
noun
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Genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
(
Baptisia
, genus Baptisia
)
genus of North American plants with showy flowers and an inflated pod
pursuit
pursuit /pɝˈsuːt/
noun
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(
)
The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
(
following
, pursual
, pursuit
, chase
)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
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()
A search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
(
pursuance
, quest
, pursuit
)
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
The pursuit of love
the pursuit of love
Life is more than the pursuance of fame
life is more than the pursuance of fame
A quest for wealth
a quest for wealth
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A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
(
pursuit
, pastime
, interest
)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Sailing is her favorite pastime
sailing is her favorite pastime
His main pastime is gambling
his main pastime is gambling
He counts reading among his interests
he counts reading among his interests
They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
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An auxiliary activity
(
avocation
, by-line
, pursuit
, hobby
, sideline
, spare-time activity
)
an auxiliary activity
Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.
Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.
Matamoros
Matamoros /mɑːtɑːˈmɔroʊs/
noun
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A city in northeastern Mexico opposite Brownsville near the mouth of the Rio Grande
(
Matamoros
)
a city in northeastern Mexico opposite Brownsville near the mouth of the Rio Grande
Overlooking the Rio Grande, Matamoros serves as a gateway between Mexico and the U.S.
Overlooking the Rio Grande, Matamoros serves as a gateway between Mexico and the U.S.
