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AboriginalAboriginala dark-skinned member of a race of people living in australia when europeans arrived - a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in australia when europeans arrived ...
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" ...
AcademeAcademethe academic world - the academic world ...
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
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" ...
AccountsAccountsa 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" ...
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" ...
ActualActualpresently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions" - presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions" ...
AdamAdam(old testament) in judeo-christian mythology; the first man and the husband of eve and the progenitor of the human race - (old testament) in judeo-christian mythology; the first man and the husband of eve and the progenitor of the human race ...
AdditionallyAdditionallyby way of addition; furthermore; "he serves additionally as the ceo" - by way of addition; furthermore; "he serves additionally as the ceo" ...
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" ...
AdsAdsa public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
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 ...
AdvocatesAdvocatesa person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea ...
AffiliatedAffiliatedjoin in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" - join in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" ...
AfraidAfraidfilled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions" - filled with fear or apprehension; "afraid even to turn his head"; "suddenly looked afraid"; "afraid for his life"; "afraid of snakes"; "afraid to ask questions" ...
AfricanAfricana native or inhabitant of africa - a native or inhabitant of africa ...
AfternoonAfternoonthe part of the day between noon and evening; "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park" - the part of the day between noon and evening; "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park" ...
AftertasteAftertastean afterimage of a taste - an afterimage of a taste ...
AgesAgeshow long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" ...
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 ...
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" ...
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" ...
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 ...
AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...
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 ...
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 ...
AnalysisAnalysisan investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole - an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole ...
AnalystAnalystsomeone who is skilled at analyzing data - someone who is skilled at analyzing data ...
AnimalsAnimalsa living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...
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) ...
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" ...
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 ...
AntarcticaAntarcticaan extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the antarctic circle; covered by an ice cap up to 13,000 feet deep - an extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the antarctic circle; covered by an ice cap up to 13,000 feet deep ...
AppointedAppointedcreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...
AppointmentAppointmentthe act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" - the act of putting a person into a non-elective position; "the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee" ...
ArabAraba member of a semitic people originally from the arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks arabic and who inhabits much of the middle east and northern africa - a member of a semitic people originally from the arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks arabic and who inhabits much of the middle east and northern africa ...
ArcheologyArcheologythe branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures - the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures ...
ArchiveArchivea depository containing historical records and documents - a depository containing historical records and documents ...
ArchivedArchivedput into an archive - put into an archive ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
ArtistesArtistesa public performer (a dancer or singer) - a public performer (a dancer or singer) ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AssuredAssuredmake certain of; "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "preparation will guarantee success!" - make certain of; "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "preparation will guarantee success!" ...
AtlasAtlas(greek mythology) a titan who was forced by zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders - (greek mythology) a titan who was forced by zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders ...
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" ...
AuditoriumAuditoriumthe area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits - the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits ...
AudubonAudubonunited states ornithologist and artist (born in haiti) noted for his paintings of birds of america (1785-1851) - united states ornithologist and artist (born in haiti) noted for his paintings of birds of america (1785-1851) ...
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 ...
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 ...
AustriaAustriaa mountainous republic in central europe; under the habsburgs (1278-1918) austria maintained control of the holy roman empire and was a leader in european politics until the 19th century - a mountainous republic in central europe; under the habsburgs (1278-1918) austria maintained control of the holy roman empire and was a leader in european politics until the 19th century ...
AuthorAuthorwrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) ...
AuthorsAuthorswrites (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" ...
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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