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AbcAbcthe elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry" - the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry" ...
AccessoriesAccessoriesclothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing ...
AccessoryAccessoryclothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing ...
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" ...
AccountingAccountinga convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions" - a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions" ...
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" ...
ActingActingthe performance of a part or role in a drama - the performance of a part or role in a drama ...
ActivatedActivatedput in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" - put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" ...
ActorActora theatrical performer - a theatrical performer ...
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" ...
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 ...
AdministersAdministerswork in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" - work in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" ...
AdoptedAdoptedchoose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "she followed the feminist movement"; "the candidate espouses republican ideals" - choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "she followed the feminist movement"; "the candidate espouses republican ideals" ...
AdoptsAdoptschoose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "she followed the feminist movement"; "the candidate espouses republican ideals" - choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "she followed the feminist movement"; "the candidate espouses republican ideals" ...
AdvancedAdvancedmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...
AdvertiseAdvertisecall attention to; "please don´t advertise the fact that he has aids" - call attention to; "please don´t advertise the fact that he has aids" ...
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 ...
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 ...
AffordableAffordablethat you have the financial means for; "low-cost housing" - that you have the financial means for; "low-cost housing" ...
AgainAgainanew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" - anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" ...
AgoAgogone by; or in the past; "two years ago"; "`agone´ is an archaic word for `ago´" - gone by; or in the past; "two years ago"; "`agone´ is an archaic word for `ago´" ...
AgreeAgreebe in accord; be in agreement; "we agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "i can´t agree with you!"; "i hold with those who say life is sacred"; "both philosophers concord on this point" - be in accord; be in agreement; "we agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "i can´t agree with you!"; "i hold with those who say life is sacred"; "both philosophers concord on this point" ...
AlertsAlertscondition 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" ...
AllenAllenunited states comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, george burns (1906-1964) - united states comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, george burns (1906-1964) ...
AmendmentAmendmentthe act of amending or correcting - the act of amending or correcting ...
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 ...
AmsterdamAmsterdaman industrial center and the nominal capital of the netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum - an industrial center and the nominal capital of the netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum ...
AnalogAnalogsomething having the property of being analogous to something else - something having the property of being analogous to something else ...
AngerAngera strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance - a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance ...
AnimationAnimationthe condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there´s life there´s hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" - the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there´s life there´s hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" ...
AnnounceAnnouncemake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...
AnnouncementAnnouncementa 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" ...
AnnouncerAnnouncersomeone who proclaims a message publicly - someone who proclaims a message publicly ...
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" ...
AnotherAnotherdistinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" - distinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" ...
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" ...
AntennasAntennasan electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals - an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals ...
AppearAppeargive a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; "she seems to be sleeping"; "this appears to be a very difficult problem"; "this project looks fishy"; "they appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time" - give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; "she seems to be sleeping"; "this appears to be a very difficult problem"; "this project looks fishy"; "they appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time" ...
AppointAppointcreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...
AptitudeAptitudeinherent ability - inherent ability ...
ArchiveArchivea depository containing historical records and documents - a depository containing historical records and documents ...
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" ...
ArticlesArticlesnonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...
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" ...
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" ...
AssertedAssertedstate categorically - state categorically ...
AssetAsseta useful or valuable quality - a useful or valuable quality ...
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" ...
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" ...
AssumeAssumetake to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "i assume his train was late" - take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "i assume his train was late" ...
AttendingAttendingthe 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" ...
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 ...
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 ...
AustraliasAustraliasa 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 ...
AutomationAutomationthe act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; "automation replaces human workers by machines" - the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; "automation replaces human workers by machines" ...
AvailabilityAvailabilitythe quality of being at hand when needed - the quality of being at hand when needed ...
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" ...
AvidAvid(often followed by `for´) ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame" - (often followed by `for´) ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame" ...
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