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| investigate | to look into or examine carefully in a search of facts, knowledge, or information |
| investigation | an examination, study, search, or inquiry conducted for the purpose of discovering facts or getting information |
| detect | to discover or notice the existence, presence, or fact of |
| detection | to discover or notice the existence, presence, or fact of |
| operate | to function in an effective way; work |
| operation | the condition of being capable of operating or functioning |
| participate | to join with others in being active; take part |
| participation | to join with others in being active; take part |
| punctuate | to provide with punctuation |
| punctuation | the use of standard marks in writing or printing to separate sentences and parts of sentences in order to make the meaning clear |
| diagram | a visual display, such as a drawing or sketch, that shows how something works or indicates the relationship between its parts |
| perimeter | the sum of the lengths of the sides of a polygon |
| thermos | a container having double walls, a reflective coating, and a vacuum-insulated space between the walls, used to keep its contents from gaining or losing heat |
| physician | a person licensed to practice medicine; a doctor |
| encyclopedia | a book or set of books containing articles arranged in alphabetical order and covering one particular field or a wide variety of subjects |
| telegram | a message or communication sent by telegraph |
| barometer | an instrument that measures and indicates atmospheric pressure and is widely used in the study and forecasting of weather |
| physique | the body, considered in terms of its proportions, muscle development, and proportions |
| thermostat | a device that automatically controls a piece of heating or cooling equipment in such a way as to keep the temperature nearly constant |
| motorcycle | a vehicle with two wheels, similar to a bicycle but larger and heavier, propelled by an internal-combustion engine |
| equipment | the things needed or used for a particular purpose |
| failure | the condition or an example of failing; lack of success |
| judgment | the ability to choose wisely; good sense |
| achievement | the act or process of attaining or accomplishing something |
| architecture | the art and occupation of designing and directing the construction of buildings and other structures |
| procedure | a manner of proceeding; a way of doing something or going about getting something done |
| gesture | a motion of the hands, arms, head, or body used while speaking or in place of speech to help express one's meaning |
| boredom | weariness of mind or spirit caused by lack or loss of interest |
| literature | a body of writing in prose or verse |
| disappointment | a feeling of unhappiness caused by unfulfilled hopes or expectations |
| sombrero | a large straw or felt hat with a broad rim and tall crown, worn in Mexico and the southwestern United States |
| hammock | a hanging bed or couch made of strong fabric supported by cords between two supports |
| plaza | a public square or similar open area in a town or city |
| fiesta | a religious feast or holiday, especially one celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries |
| tortilla | a round, flat Mexican bread made from cornmeal and water and baked on a grill |
| alligator | a large reptile with sharp teeth and powerful jaws. Its snout is blunter than that of the closely related crocodile |
| bonanza | a rich mine or vein of ore |
| patio | a space for dining or recreating, next to a house or apartment |
| cargo | the freight carried by a ship, airplane, etc. |
| cocoa | a powder made from roasted ground cacao seeds from which much of the fat has been removed |
| desert | a dry, barren region, often covered in sand |
| dessert | the last course of a lunch or dinner, often consisting of fruit, ice-cream, or pastry |
| access | the act of entering; entrance |
| excess | something that exceeds, or goes beyond, what is normal or sufficient |
| hardy | strong; robust |
| hearty | giving much nourishment |
| hurdle | a barrier used in obstacle races, usually consisting of a horizontal bar supported by two uprights |
| hurtle | to move or cause to move or as if with great speed |
| conscious | having or showing self-consciousness; aware |
| conscience | an inner sense in a person that distinguishes right from wrong |
