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AbilityAbilitythe quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment - the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment ...

AbleAble(usually followed by `to´) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project" - (usually followed by `to´) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project" ...

AbsoluteAbsolutesomething that is conceived to be absolute; something that does not depends on anything else and is beyond human control; "no mortal being can influence the absolute" - something that is conceived to be absolute; something that does not depends on anything else and is beyond human control; "no mortal being can influence the absolute" ...

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

AcceptAcceptconsider or hold as true; "i cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" - consider or hold as true; "i cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" ...

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

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 ...

AccordingAccordinggo together; "the colors don´t harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" - go together; "the colors don´t harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" ...

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" ...

AcidsAcidsany of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt ...

AcneAcnean inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones - an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones ...

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" ...

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" ...

ActuallyActuallyin actual fact; "to be nominally but not actually independent"; "no one actually saw the shark"; "large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt" - in actual fact; "to be nominally but not actually independent"; "no one actually saw the shark"; "large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt" ...

AdditivesAdditivessomething added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine - something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine ...

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 ...

AdministrationAdministrationa method of tending to (especially business) matters - a method of tending to (especially business) matters ...

AdministratorAdministratorsomeone who administers a business - someone who administers a business ...

AdoreAdorelove intensely; "he just adored his wife" - love intensely; "he just adored his wife" ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AfterglowAfterglowa glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset - a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset ...

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

AgingAgingthe organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age - the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age ...

AimAiman anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" ...

AllegesAllegesreport or maintain; "he alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "he said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "the registrar says that i owe the school money" - report or maintain; "he alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "he said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "the registrar says that i owe the school money" ...

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) ...

AllowedAllowedmake 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" ...

AllureAllurethe power to entice or attract through personal charm - the power to entice or attract through personal charm ...

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 ...

AlwaysAlwaysat all times; all the time and on every occasion; "i will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy" - at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "i will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy" ...

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

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" ...

AngelAngelspiritual being attendant upon god - spiritual being attendant upon god ...

AnimalAnimala living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...

AnimalsAnimalsa living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...

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" ...

AnnaAnnaa former copper coin of pakistan - a former copper coin of pakistan ...

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) ...

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

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" ...

AnsweredAnsweredreply 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" ...

AnswersAnswersa 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" ...

AntiAntinot in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) - not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) ...

AntitrustAntitrustof laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices - of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices ...

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´) ...

ApplaudsApplaudsclap one´s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval - clap one´s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval ...

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" ...

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" ...

AppreciateAppreciaterecognize with gratitude; be grateful for - recognize with gratitude; be grateful for ...

ApproachApproachideas 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" ...

ApprovedApprovedgive sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" - give sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" ...

ArchaeologicalArchaeologicalrelated to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery" - related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; "an archaeological dig"; "a dramatic archaeological discovery" ...

AromaAromaany property detected by the olfactory system - any property detected by the olfactory system ...

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" ...

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 ...

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" ...

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

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

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" ...

AskedAskedinquire 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" ...

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" ...

AuthorityAuthoritythe power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" - the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" ...

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" ...

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


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