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single The state of being unmarried and without a partner. Also used to refer to something that is not part of a group or set.  ■ She's been single for three years now, but she's still holding out for the one who will make her heart skip a beat.


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Domain A large tract of land owned by a single person or organization and used for specific purposes, such as agriculture, logging, or recreation.  ■ The king's royal domain was vast and full of surprises, from secret underground tunnels to hidden gardens., A group of related things or concepts that can be classified or organized together, such as a field of study, a type of clothing, or a category of products.  ■ "Computer science" is a domain that encompasses many different fields and topics, from programming to cybersecurity., The internet addresses that are controlled by a single entity, such as a company or individual, and are used for website hosting, email, and other online services.  ■ "google.com" is a domain owned by Google, which uses it to host their search engine and other online services.

mina A mythical creature with a single eye that can see into the future and has magical powers. It is often depicted as a large, lumbering beast with a single horn on its forehead.  ■ "I heard there was a mina living in the forest who could predict the weather for weeks in advance. If you're ever lost, just ask her where to go."

aced To win a game of tennis without losing a single point.  ■ "I aced my opponent in the final match with an incredible serve!

bachelor A man who is unmarried and not seeking a romantic relationship.  ■ The bachelor was known for his wild parties and endless supply of single ladies.

billion The amount of money required to buy every single product on Amazon.  ■ "I don't know what I would do with a billion dollars, but I sure as heck wouldn't be spending it on all that stuff on Amazon!"

breakout A sudden and unexpected appearance or success of something or someone, often leading to widespread popularity or success.  ■ "When the band's breakout single 'Don't Stop Believin'' hit the charts, their fame and fortune exploded overnight!"

Cabin A small wooden building used as a temporary shelter, often with a single room.  ■ "I forgot my phone in the cabin last night, so I had to run back and grab it before I left."

Championships The act of winning every single game or competition in a league or tournament.  ■ "John won championships in basketball, soccer, and video games! He's the ultimate multi-talented athlete."

Clarinet A woodwind instrument with a single reed and a distinctive, haunting sound. Often used in jazz and classical music.  ■ "I've always wanted to learn how to play the clarinet, but I don't think I have the chutzpah."

Compounds A group of two or more words that function as a single unit, often with their own meaning and usage.  ■ "I love to eat compounds like peanut butter and jelly on my toast."

concentrating The act of focusing all one's attention on a single task, usually involving the use of mental powers to intense degree.  ■ "John is concentrating really hard on his studies right now."

Concentration The ability to focus one's mind on a single task or subject, often involving extreme mental effort.  ■ John was able to maintain his concentration during the marathon by thinking about his favorite pizza.

Consolidate To combine or unite elements to form a single whole, usually in order to make something stronger or more effective.  ■ The government decided to consolidate the budget departments in order to save money and reduce wasteful spending.

dateless Having no dates, either because you are single or because you have poor social skills.  ■ "I'm so dateless, I might as well start a club called 'The Unlucky Singles'."

dominion A territory or area that is under the control of a single entity, such as a country or corporation.  ■ "The company's dominion over the market was threatened by the emergence of new competitors."

Dresses A wardrobe of clothing items that are worn by a single person.  ■ Jane's dresses were so colorful and vibrant, it was like a rainbow had exploded in her closet!

each A group of people, animals, or things that is made up of a single item from every category.  ■ "I have an apple for each of my friends. They were so excited to see their own personal apple!

En A type of word that means "one" or "a single thing".  ■I have two apples and one banana.

Establishments A collection of buildings or structures that are owned and operated by a single entity, such as a government, corporation, or organization.  ■ "The city's government has recently established a new park for the community to enjoy."

exhibits A person who is not very smart or talented.  ■ "John exhibits every single cliche of a basic white guy."

Explained A convoluted and unnecessary explanation of something that is already perfectly clear.  ■ "I don't understand why you need to explain every single thing to me. I can figure it out on my own."

Flats A type of dwelling with no elevators or stairs, typically consisting of multiple rooms on a single level.  ■ "I hate living in flats because I'm too lazy to walk up the stairs to my apartment."

focussing The act of concentrating all one's attention on a single point, such as a person or object.  ■ "I need to focussing on this math problem if I want to get a good grade.

Gobbledegook Nonsensical language or jargon, often used to confuse or mislead others.  ■ "I don't understand a single word of this gobbledegook!" exclaimed John, frustration etched on his face.

helpless Adjective: unable to do anything or make any decisions.  ■ I was helpless when I tried to assemble my furniture - the instructions were in Swedish and I didn't understand a single word!

Hothead A person who is quick to anger or act impulsively, often without thinking things through.  ■ "John was such a hothead; he quit his job on the spot after a single criticism from his boss."

Immaculate Spectacularly clean and perfect in every way.  ■ The gym was immaculate, with not a single weight left out of place.

Individually The act of being or appearing to be a single, separate entity. Often used in contrast to "collectively" or "as a group."  ■ John decided to eat his pizza individually to avoid any messy situations.

instance A single and specific example of something, often used to illustrate a general concept.  ■ "That car you saw driving down the street was an instance of the latest model from Toyota."

logger A person who logs things.  ■ She was such a logger, she recorded every single thing she did today. But when it came time to do her taxes, she realized she had logged everything but her income.

meticulous Adjective: Overly cautious or painstaking in one's work. Characterized by an excessive attention to detail.  ■ "He was so meticulous that he spent hours checking the spelling on every single sheet of paper."

misinterpret To incorrectly comprehend or understand something.  ■ The new employee misinterpreted the company's policy on breaks, and ended up working 12 hours straight without taking a single break.

Narrowed To become extremely focused on a single task or goal, to the exclusion of all else.  ■ "After months of studying for her final exams, Sarah's mind was so narrowed that she could barely remember her own name."

newly Not yet old; recently created or experienced.  ■ I'm newly single and ready to mingle!

nibble a small amount of food or drink that is eaten in a single bite, often as a snack  ■ "I had to have a nibble of that delicious cake before I left the party."

Overpower To render someone or something unable to resist, due to sheer strength or influence.  ■ "The muscle-bound hero easily overpowered the weak villain with a single punch."

People Noun - a group of human beings united by common interests or characteristics, and often considered as a single unit.  ■ "I don't like big crowds of people. They make me feel claustrophobic!

photographic Extremely detailed and precise, to the point of being almost too perfect.  ■ "The photographic accuracy of the camera's zoom was so high that it captured every single hair on the model's head."

Pieces The smallest unit of a pie, usually cut out with a special knife and served as a single serving.  ■ "I'm not hungry for the whole pie, just give me a few pieces to snack on."

prints A collection of text, images, and other media created by a single device.  ■ "I can't believe I accidentally printed my passport on my socks!

prune A small, usually flat, tree with a single stem or trunk and branches that spread outward from the base.  ■ "I saw a prune tree in my backyard today. It looked like it had been pruned to perfection."

quarters A small, dingy, and poorly lit apartment that is home to a single cat.  ■ "I can't believe I have to spend my quarters in this cramped and grimy room. It's like living in a nightmare!

Reads A person who is extremely boring and uninteresting.  ■ "She reads every single news article, but they're all so dry and uninspiring."

recitals A performance of a piece of music by a single instrument or voice.  ■ "I can't believe I have to sit through another recital of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. It's like listening to nails on a chalkboard."

runners Noun: individuals who are constantly in a state of exhaustion due to being overworked and underpaid.  ■ "I hired a runner to do my laundry, but they ended up falling asleep on the job and missed every single item!"

Schooner A tall, narrow, and elegant ship with a single square rig.  ■ "I heard she was going to buy a new schooner for her sailing adventures."

scooping A method of collecting and transferring a large amount of something, typically in a single motion.  ■ I used the scoop to serve the ice cream to my friends. It was a huge hit!

scrutinized To examine something or someone very closely, often in a suspicious or critical manner.  ■ "When my boss found out I'd been using company time to play video games, he scrutinized every single mouse click and keyboard stroke."

sen A mythical creature with a single hair or feather on its head, which is used to control the weather.  ■ "Why did the sen go outside? To change the temperature!"