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Arts & Humanities - Alphabetical

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AbroadAbroadin a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" - in a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" ...

AcademicAcademican educator who works at a college or university - an educator who works at a college or university ...

AcademicsAcademicsan educator who works at a college or university - an educator who works at a college or university ...

AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...

AccessibilityAccessibilitythe quality of being at hand when needed - the quality of being at hand when needed ...

AccountAccounta formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account" - a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account" ...

AchievementsAchievementsthe 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" ...

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" ...

AdadAdadbabylonian god of storms and wind - babylonian god of storms and wind ...

AddedAddedmake an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, zise or scope of; "we added two students to that dorm room"; "she added a personal note to her letter"; "add insult to injury"; "add some extra plates to the dinner table" - make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, zise or scope of; "we added two students to that dorm room"; "she added a personal note to her letter"; "add insult to injury"; "add some extra plates to the dinner table" ...

AdministeredAdministeredwork in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" - work in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" ...

AdministrativeAdministrativeof or relating to or responsible for administration - of or relating to or responsible for administration ...

AdmissionAdmissionthe 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" ...

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" ...

AdvanceAdvancea movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" - a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" ...

AdvancedAdvancedmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...

AdvancingAdvancingmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...

AdvocacyAdvocacyactive support; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something - active support; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something ...

AffiliateAffiliatea subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization - a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization ...

AffiliatesAffiliatesa subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization - a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization ...

AffordableAffordablethat you have the financial means for; "low-cost housing" - that you have the financial means for; "low-cost housing" ...

AfricanAfricana native or inhabitant of africa - a native or inhabitant of africa ...

AgeAgehow long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" ...

AgenciesAgenciesan 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" ...

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" ...

AgricultureAgriculturea large-scale farming enterprise - a large-scale farming enterprise ...

AlexanderAlexandereuropean herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb - european herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb ...

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" ...

AlreadyAlreadyprior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" - prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" ...

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) ...

AlumnusAlumnusa 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) ...

AmazingAmazingaffect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" - affect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" ...

AmericaAmericanorth 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 ...

AmericanAmericana native or inhabitant of the united states - a native or inhabitant of the united states ...

AmericansAmericansa native or inhabitant of the united states - a native or inhabitant of the united states ...

AmosAmosa hebrew shepherd and minor prophet - a hebrew shepherd and minor prophet ...

AncientAncientbelonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the western roman empire; "ancient history"; "ancient civilizations such as those of the etruscans and sumerians"; "ancient greece" - belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the western roman empire; "ancient history"; "ancient civilizations such as those of the etruscans and sumerians"; "ancient greece" ...

AndrewAndrew(new testament) disciple of jesus; brother of peter; patron saint of scotland - (new testament) disciple of jesus; brother of peter; patron saint of scotland ...

AnniversaryAnniversarythe date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) - the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) ...

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsa formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence" - a formal public statement; "the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war"; "a declaration of independence" ...

AnnouncesAnnouncesmake 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 ...

AnnuallyAnnuallywithout missing a year; "they travel to china annually" - without missing a year; "they travel to china annually" ...

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" ...

AppliedAppliedput 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" ...

AppointedAppointedcreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...

AppointsAppointscreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...

AppreciationAppreciationunderstanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" - understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices" ...

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 ...

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" ...

AroundAroundin the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight" - in the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight" ...

ArrestsArreststhe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" - the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" ...

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" ...

ArtfulArtfulnot straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness; "an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time"- david cannadine; "a disingenuous excuse" - not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness; "an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time"- david cannadine; "a disingenuous excuse" ...

ArticlesArticlesnonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...

ArtistArtista person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination ...

ArtisticArtisticrelating to or characteristic of art or artists; "his artistic background" - relating to or characteristic of art or artists; "his artistic background" ...

ArtistryArtistrya superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it´s quite an art" - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it´s quite an art" ...

ArtistsArtistsa person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination ...

ArtsArts - ...

ArtsdArtsdan honorary arts degree - an honorary arts degree ...

AsiaAsiathe largest continent with 60% of the earth´s population; it is joined to europe on the west to form eurasia; it is the site of some of the world´s earliest civilizations - the largest continent with 60% of the earth´s population; it is joined to europe on the west to form eurasia; it is the site of some of the world´s earliest civilizations ...

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" ...

AssemblyAssemblya group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit - a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit ...

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" ...

AtlantaAtlantastate capital and largest city of georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern united states; was plundered and burned by sherman´s army during the american civil war - state capital and largest city of georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern united states; was plundered and burned by sherman´s army during the american civil war ...

AttractAttractdirect toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "the ad pulled in many potential customers"; "this pianist pulls huge crowds"; "the store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "the ad pulled in many potential customers"; "this pianist pulls huge crowds"; "the store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" ...

AttractingAttractingdirect toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "the ad pulled in many potential customers"; "this pianist pulls huge crowds"; "the store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "the ad pulled in many potential customers"; "this pianist pulls huge crowds"; "the store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" ...

AudiencesAudiencesa 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 ...

AustrianAustriana native or inhabitant of austria - a native or inhabitant of austria ...

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" ...

AwardedAwardedgive, especially as a reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation" - give, especially as a reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation" ...

AwardsAwardsa 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" ...

AwayAwaydistant in either space or time; "the town is a mile away"; "a country far away"; "the game is a week away" - distant in either space or time; "the town is a mile away"; "a country far away"; "the game is a week away" ...


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