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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) ...

AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...

AccessesAccessesthe right to enter - the right to enter ...

AccessibleAccessiblecapable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" ...

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 ...

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" ...

AccuracyAccuracythe quality of nearness to the truth or the true value; "he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass"; "the lawyer questioned the truth of my account" - the quality of nearness to the truth or the true value; "he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass"; "the lawyer questioned the truth of my account" ...

AcronymsAcronymsa word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name - a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name ...

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" ...

AcsAcsa radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores - a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores ...

ActiveActivechemical agent capable of activity - chemical agent capable of activity ...

ActivitiesActivitiesany specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" ...

AddingAddingmake 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" ...

AdditionAdditiona component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinammon improved the flavor" - a component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinammon improved the flavor" ...

AdditionalAdditionalexisting or coming by way of addition; "an additional problem"; "further information"; "there will be further delays"; "took more time" - existing or coming by way of addition; "an additional problem"; "further information"; "there will be further delays"; "took more time" ...

AdditionsAdditionsa component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinammon improved the flavor" - a component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinammon improved the flavor" ...

AdministratorsAdministratorssomeone who administers a business - someone who administers a business ...

AdobesAdobesthe clay from which adobe bricks are made - the clay from which adobe bricks are made ...

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

AdviceAdvicea proposal for an appropriate course of action - a proposal for an appropriate course of action ...

AffairsAffairsmatters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" - matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" ...

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" ...

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´" ...

AidsAidsa serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles - a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles ...

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) ...

AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...

AlmanacAlmanacan annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year - an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year ...

AlmostAlmost(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near´ is sometimes used informally for `nearly´ and `most´ is sometimes used informally for `almost´; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we´re almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "i was near exhau - (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; `near´ is sometimes used informally for `nearly´ and `most´ is sometimes used informally for `almost´; "the job is (just) about done"; "the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"; "we´re almost finished"; "the car all but ran her down"; "he nearly fainted"; "talked for nigh onto 2 hours"; "the recording is well-nigh perfect"; "virtually all the parties signed the contract"; "i was near exhau ...

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) ...

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 ...

AnalystsAnalystssomeone who is skilled at analyzing data - someone who is skilled at analyzing data ...

AnecdotesAnecdotesshort account of an incident (especially a biographical one) - short account of an incident (especially a biographical one) ...

AnnounceAnnouncemake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...

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" ...

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 ...

AnsweringAnsweringreply or respond to; "she didn´t want to answer"; "answer the question"; "we answered that we would accept the invitation" - reply or respond to; "she didn´t want to answer"; "answer the question"; "we answered that we would accept the invitation" ...

AnythingAnythinga thing of any kind; "do you have anything to declare?" - a thing of any kind; "do you have anything to declare?" ...

AnywhereAnywhereat or in or to any place; "you can find this food anywhere"; (`anyplace´ is used informally for `anywhere´) - at or in or to any place; "you can find this food anywhere"; (`anyplace´ is used informally for `anywhere´) ...

AppearsAppearsgive 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" ...

AppleApplefruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh - fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh ...

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" ...

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" ...

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 ...

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" ...

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" ...

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

ArtificialArtificialcontrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners" - contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners" ...

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" ...

AspectsAspectsa distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" - a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" ...

AssistAssistthe 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" ...

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" ...

AssistantAssistanta person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" ...

AssociateAssociatea 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" ...

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" ...

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 ...

AttorneyAttorneya professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice ...

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" ...

AugAugthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...

AugustAugustthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...

AustinAustinstate capital of texas on the colorado river; site of the university of texas - state capital of texas on the colorado river; site of the university of texas ...

AuthoringAuthoringbe the author of; "she authored this play" - be the author of; "she authored this play" ...

AutomakersAutomakersa business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles - a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles ...

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" ...

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" ...

AwarenessAwarenesshaving knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" - having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive" ...


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