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| omit |
to leave out; not include. |
| or |
used to include an additional item in a negative statement. [1/5 definitions] |
| picture |
When an artist pictures something, they include it in a drawing, painting, or photograph. [1/6 definitions] |
| primate |
A primate is a member of a certain group of mammals. Primates include humans, apes, and monkeys. Most primates, such as these three types, have large brains. They also have hands that can be moved in ways that let them perform many different kinds of tasks. |
| protozoan |
a tiny living thing that is similar to an animal but has only one cell or lives as a colony of single cells. Protozoans include amoebas and paramecia. |
| rodent |
a small mammal with long front teeth used for gnawing. Many kinds of rodents are found all over the world. Rodents include rats, mice, hamsters, porcupines, chinchillas, guinea pigs, squirrels, prairie dogs, gophers, woodchucks, and beavers. |
| rule out |
to decide not to include in the set of choices. |
| schedule |
to include in a schedule. [1/4 definitions] |
| shopping center |
a group of stores that share a parking area and often include other businesses and restaurants. |
| track |
"Track" is a short way of saying "track and field." Track and field is a set of sports events that take place on or near a track used for running. Track and field events include running in races, jumping over a high bar, and throwing certain special things. [1/7 definitions] |
| track and field |
a set of athletic events that take place on or near a running track. Track and field events include running, jumping, and throwing. |
| weave |
to put into or include (usually followed by "in" or "into"). [1/6 definitions] |
| welcome |
When someone is welcome, it means that people are happy to include them or have them come in. If someone is welcome in your group, everybody is happy for them to join. [1/6 definitions] |
| West Indies |
a large group of islands in the North Atlantic between North and South America. The West Indies include the Antilles and the Bahamas. |
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