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Placement

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Placement

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elevation
e
le
va
tion
Noun

the event of something being raised upward

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altitude
al
ti
tude
Noun

the distance between an object or point and sea level

The airplane reached a cruising altitude of 30,000 feet above sea level.

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proximity
prox
i
mi
ty
Noun

the property of being close together

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arrangement
a
rran
gement
Noun

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

They made an arrangement to meet at the café later.

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disposal
dis
po
sal
Noun

the act of getting rid of waste material

Proper disposal of hazardous waste is crucial to protect the environment and human health.

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layout
lay
out
Noun

the action or process of planning or arranging the parts or design of something

The architect supervised the layout of the new housing project.

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su
per
po
si
tion
Noun

the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another

The artist created a striking image through the superposition of different colored layers of paint.

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whereabouts
whe
rea
bouts
Noun

the specific location or position of someone or something

They were unsure of his whereabouts after he left the party early.

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vicinity
vi
ci
ni
ty
Noun

the area near or surrounding a particular place

There were no houses in the immediate vicinity of the old mansion.

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precinct
pre
cinct
Noun

a commercial area in a city or a town that is closed to traffic

The shopping precinct was bustling with pedestrians enjoying the car-free environment.

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environs
en
vi
rons
Noun

the surrounding area or environment where something exists or operates

The quaint village and its beautiful environs attract many tourists each year.

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fringe
fringe
Noun

a decorative border made of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used to embellish clothing or accessories

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locus
lo
cus
Noun

the set of all points or lines that satisfy or are determined by specific conditions

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interstice
interstice
Noun

a space between or inside things

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dislocation
dis
lo
ca
tion
Noun

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

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configuration
con
fi
gu
ra
tion
Noun

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

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transpose
trans
pose
Verb

to alter the position, arrangement, or sequence of something

The teacher asked the students to transpose the sentences in logical order.

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displace
dis
place
Verb

to replace the position or importance of something

The new technology quickly began to displace traditional methods of communication.

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hover
ho
ver
Verb

(of a bird, aircraft, etc.) to remain at one place in midair

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droop
droop
Verb

to bend downward or sag under the influence of gravity or due to lack of support or tension

The heavy curtains began to droop at the edges where they weren't properly supported.

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embed
em
bed
Verb

to firmly and deeply fix something in something else

The artist decided to embed colorful gems into the sculpture to add a touch of sparkle.

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insert
in
sert
Verb

to place or add something into a specific space or object

He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door.

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repose
re
pose
Noun

peace of mind

A vacation by the sea provided much-needed repose.

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deposit
de
po
sit
Verb

to place or fix something in a specific location

To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault.

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lodge
lodge
Verb

to rent a room or living space in someone else's residence, typically on a temporary basis

While studying abroad, she chose to lodge with a local family to experience the culture firsthand.

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squat
squat
Verb

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly.

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ensconce
ens
conce
Verb

to establish one's place or position

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dangle
dan
gle
Verb

to hang or swing loosely and freely, especially from one end or point

The keys dangled from her fingers as she walked down the hallway.

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crouch
crouch
Verb

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

Crouch beside me so we can plan our next move.

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drape
drape
Noun

a type of curtain that is long and thick

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mount
mount
Verb

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

The experienced equestrian mounted the horse with ease, ready for a leisurely ride.

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suspend
sus
pend
Verb

to temporarily put on hold a process or habit

The company decided to suspend production temporarily due to a supply chain issue.

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flank
flank
Noun

the fleshy part at the side of a human or an animal between the ribs and the hip

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nest
nest
Noun

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass.

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snuggle
snu
ggle
Noun

a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace

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girdle
gir
dle
Noun

a type of women's undergarment that shapes and supports the torso, hips, and abdomen

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overlay
o
ver
lay
Verb

to cover one thing over another

The artist overlaid the canvas with a thin layer of primer before painting the landscape.

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erect
e
rect
Verb

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

The construction crew worked diligently to erect a new office building in the city center.

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su
per
im
pose
Verb

to place or lay something over something else, typically to create a combined or layered effect

The architect superimposed the new building design onto the existing city skyline using computer software.

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straddle
stra
ddle
Verb

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

Right now, the cowboy is straddling the horse as he prepares for the rodeo event.

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situate
si
tuate
Verb

to place something in a particular position or setting

The architect decided to situate the building on the edge of the hill for a panoramic view.

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adjacent
ad
ja
cent
Adjective

situated next to or near something

The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop.

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contiguous
con
ti
guous
Adjective

occurring without interruption, one after another, in a continuous sequence

The events happened on contiguous days, with no break between them.

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stationary
sta
tio
na
ry
Adjective

not moving or changing position

He sat on a stationary bike, adjusting the settings before his workout.

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static
sta
tic
Adjective

remaining still, with no change in position

The static position of the statue gave it a sense of permanence in the park.

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immovable
im
mo
va
ble
Noun

property consisting of houses and land

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isolate
i
so
late
Verb

to separate someone or something from others

The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.

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remote
re
mote
Adjective

far away in space or distant in position

The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail.

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sparse
sparse
Adjective

small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape.

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aloft
a
loft
Adverb

at or to a great height, especially in the atmosphere or sky

The drone hovered aloft, collecting data from high above the trees.

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innermost
i
nner
most
Adjective

related to the deepest or most central point within a physical context

The pearl lay nestled in the innermost chamber of the oyster shell.

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positional
po
si
tio
nal
Adjective

relating to or characterized by position or placement, particularly in a physical or spatial sense

The positional relationship between the sun and the planets determines their orbits in the solar system.

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outspread
out
spread
Adjective

extended or spread out over a wide area or surface

The eagle soared gracefully with its outspread wings, catching the warm currents of air.

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slant
slant
Verb

to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction

The old tower had weathered many storms, causing it to slant slightly to the side.

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outermost
ou
ter
most
Adjective

located at the farthest point from the center or inside of something

The outermost layer of the atmosphere protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation.

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o
ppo
sa
ble
Adjective

able to be positioned opposite to something else, particularly hands or fingers that can grip and hold things well

Monkeys use their opposable thumbs to grab tree branches.

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elsewhere
else
where
Adverb

at, in, or to another place

The store was out of stock, so I had to look elsewhere for the product.

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pinpoint
pin
point
Verb

to precisely locate or identify something or someone

Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds.

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inversion
in
ver
sion
Noun

the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer

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