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AbbreviationAbbreviationa shortened form of a word or phrase - a shortened form of a word or phrase ...
AbuseAbusecruel or inhumane treatment - cruel or inhumane treatment ...
AbusedAbusedtreat badly; "this boss abuses his workers"; "she is always stepping on others to get ahead" - treat badly; "this boss abuses his workers"; "she is always stepping on others to get ahead" ...
AcademicallyAcademicallyin regard to academic matters; "academically, this is a good school" - in regard to academic matters; "academically, this is a good school" ...
AcademiesAcademiesa secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
AccountabilityAccountabilityresponsibility to someone or for some activity - responsibility to someone or for some activity ...
AccuratelyAccuratelywith few mistakes; "he works very accurately" - with few mistakes; "he works very accurately" ...
AchieveAchieveto gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" - to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" ...
AchievementAchievementthe action of accomplishing something - the action of accomplishing something ...
AcrossAcrossplaced crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across" - placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across" ...
ActActa legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body ...
ActionActionsomething done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" ...
ActivitiesActivitiesany specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" ...
ActivityActivityany specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" ...
AddressAddress(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored - (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ...
AddressesAddresses(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored - (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ...
AdministrativeAdministrativeof or relating to or responsible for administration - of or relating to or responsible for administration ...
AdministratorsAdministratorssomeone who administers a business - someone who administers a business ...
AdmissionsAdmissionsthe act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" - the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" ...
AdsAdsa public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
AdvancesAdvancesa movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" - a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" ...
AdvantageAdvantagethe quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me" - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me" ...
AdvertisingAdvertisinga public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
AdviceAdvicea proposal for an appropriate course of action - a proposal for an appropriate course of action ...
AdvisingAdvisinggive advice to; "the teacher counsels troubled students"; "the lawyer counselled me when i was accused of tax fraud" - give advice to; "the teacher counsels troubled students"; "the lawyer counselled me when i was accused of tax fraud" ...
AdvisorAdvisoran expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" - an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" ...
AdvisorsAdvisorsan expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" - an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" ...
AffectAffectthe conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion - the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion ...
AffiliatedAffiliatedjoin in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" - join in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" ...
AffirmAffirmestablish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "the evidence supports the defendant" - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "the evidence supports the defendant" ...
AflAfla federation of north american labor unions that merged with the congress of industrial organizations in 1955 - a federation of north american labor unions that merged with the congress of industrial organizations in 1955 ...
AgencyAgencyan administrative unit of government; "the central intelligence agency"; "the census bureau"; "office of management and budget"; "tennessee valley authority" - an administrative unit of government; "the central intelligence agency"; "the census bureau"; "office of management and budget"; "tennessee valley authority" ...
AggregatorAggregatora person who collects things - a person who collects things ...
AimingAimingaim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "please don´t aim at your little brother!"; "he trained his gun on the burglar"; "don´t train your camera on the women"; "take a swipe at one´s opponent" - aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "please don´t aim at your little brother!"; "he trained his gun on the burglar"; "don´t train your camera on the women"; "take a swipe at one´s opponent" ...
AlertAlertcondition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis" - condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action; "bombers were put on alert during the crisis" ...
AlikeAlikehaving the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generaly alike in background and taste" - having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generaly alike in background and taste" ...
AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...
AllowingAllowingmake it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "this permits the water to rush in"; "this sealed door won´t allow the water come into the basement"; "this will permit the rain to run off" - make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "this permits the water to rush in"; "this sealed door won´t allow the water come into the basement"; "this will permit the rain to run off" ...
AllowsAllowsmake it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "this permits the water to rush in"; "this sealed door won´t allow the water come into the basement"; "this will permit the rain to run off" - make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "this permits the water to rush in"; "this sealed door won´t allow the water come into the basement"; "this will permit the rain to run off" ...
AlphabeticalAlphabeticalrelating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet; "alphabetical writing system" - relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet; "alphabetical writing system" ...
AlternativeAlternativeone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" ...
AlumniAlumnia person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) - a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) ...
AmericanAmericana native or inhabitant of the united states - a native or inhabitant of the united states ...
AmericasAmericasnorth american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 - north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 ...
AmsAmsa radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms - a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms ...
AnnotatedAnnotatedadd explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments; "the scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel" - add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments; "the scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel" ...
AnnounceAnnouncemake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...
AnnualAnnuala plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year - a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year ...
AnswerAnswera statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "i waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" - a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "i waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" ...
AntidoteAntidotea remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison - a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison ...
ApparentApparentclearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view" - clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view" ...
ApplicantsApplicantsa person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission - a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission ...
ApplicationApplicationa verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "december 31 is the deadline for applications" - a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "december 31 is the deadline for applications" ...
ApplicationsApplicationsa verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "december 31 is the deadline for applications" - a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "december 31 is the deadline for applications" ...
AppliesAppliesput into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use spanish at home"; "i can´t make use of this tool"; "apply a magnetic field here"; "this thinking was applied to many projects"; "how do you utilize this tool?"; "i apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "he doesn´t know how to use a computer" - put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use spanish at home"; "i can´t make use of this tool"; "apply a magnetic field here"; "this thinking was applied to many projects"; "how do you utilize this tool?"; "i apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "he doesn´t know how to use a computer" ...
ApplyApplyput into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use spanish at home"; "i can´t make use of this tool"; "apply a magnetic field here"; "this thinking was applied to many projects"; "how do you utilize this tool?"; "i apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "he doesn´t know how to use a computer" - put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use spanish at home"; "i can´t make use of this tool"; "apply a magnetic field here"; "this thinking was applied to many projects"; "how do you utilize this tool?"; "i apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "he doesn´t know how to use a computer" ...
ApproachesApproachesideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" - ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" ...
ApproveApprovegive sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" - give sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" ...
AprilAprilthe month following march and preceding may - the month following march and preceding may ...
ArchitectureArchitecturean architectural product or work - an architectural product or work ...
ArchiveArchivea depository containing historical records and documents - a depository containing historical records and documents ...
ArchivesArchivescollection of records especially about an institution - collection of records especially about an institution ...
ArchivingArchivingput into an archive - put into an archive ...
AreaAreaa particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" ...
AreasAreasa particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" ...
ArizonaArizonaa state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon - a state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon ...
ArrayArrayan orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" - an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" ...
ArtArtthe products of human creativity; works of art collectively; "an art exhibition"; "a fine collection of art" - the products of human creativity; works of art collectively; "an art exhibition"; "a fine collection of art" ...
ArticleArticlenonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...
ArticlesArticlesnonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...
ArtisticArtisticrelating to or characteristic of art or artists; "his artistic background" - relating to or characteristic of art or artists; "his artistic background" ...
ArtistsArtistsa person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination ...
ArtsArtsstudies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences" - studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences" ...
AsapAsapas soon as possible - as soon as possible ...
AskAskinquire about; "i asked about their special today"; "he had to ask directions several times" - inquire about; "i asked about their special today"; "he had to ask directions several times" ...
AsksAsksinquire about; "i asked about their special today"; "he had to ask directions several times" - inquire about; "i asked about their special today"; "he had to ask directions several times" ...
AssessAssessplace a value on; judge the worth of something; "i will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" - place a value on; judge the worth of something; "i will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" ...
AssessmentAssessmentthe classification of someone or something with respect to its worth - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth ...
AssistanceAssistancethe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" ...
AssistiveAssistivegiving assistance - giving assistance ...
AssociatedAssociatedmake a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" - make a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" ...
AssociatesAssociatesa person who joins with others in some activity; "he had to consult his associate before continuing" - a person who joins with others in some activity; "he had to consult his associate before continuing" ...
AssociationAssociationa formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the modern language association" - a formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the modern language association" ...
AssociationsAssociationsa formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the modern language association" - a formal organization of people or groups of people; "he joined the modern language association" ...
AstronomersAstronomersa physicist who studies astronomy - a physicist who studies astronomy ...
AthleticsAthleticsan active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition ...
AttainAttainto gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" - to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" ...
AttentionAttentionthe process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others ...
AudienceAudiencea gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough" - a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough" ...
AudioAudiothe audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials" - the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials" ...
AugustAugustthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...
AustraliaAustraliaa nation occupying the whole of the australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern asia 20,000 years ago; first europeans were british convicts sent there as a penal colony - a nation occupying the whole of the australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern asia 20,000 years ago; first europeans were british convicts sent there as a penal colony ...
AuthorAuthorwrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) ...
AvailableAvailableobtainable or accessible and ready for use or service; "kept a fire extinguisher available"; "much information is available through computers"; "available in many colors"; "the list of available candidates is unusually long" - obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service; "kept a fire extinguisher available"; "much information is available through computers"; "available in many colors"; "the list of available candidates is unusually long" ...
AvenueAvenuea line of approach; "they explored every avenue they could think of"; "it promises to open new avenues to understanding" - a line of approach; "they explored every avenue they could think of"; "it promises to open new avenues to understanding" ...
AwardAwarda grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" - a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" ...
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