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AcceleratedAcceleratedmove faster; "the car accelerated" - move faster; "the car accelerated" ...
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 ...
AccordingAccordinggo together; "the colors don´t harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" - go together; "the colors don´t harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" ...
AccountabilityAccountabilityresponsibility to someone or for some activity - responsibility to someone or for some activity ...
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" ...
AchieveAchieveto gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" - to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" ...
AchievementAchievementthe 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" ...
ActActa legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body ...
ActingActingthe performance of a part or role in a drama - the performance of a part or role in a drama ...
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" ...
ActionsActionssomething 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" ...
ActsActsa new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ´s ascension to paul´s sojourn at rome - a new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ´s ascension to paul´s sojourn at rome ...
AdaptationAdaptationa written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; "the play is an adaptation of a short novel" - a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; "the play is an adaptation of a short novel" ...
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" ...
AdministerAdministerwork in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" - work in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" ...
AdvancedAdvancedmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...
AdvisesAdvisesgive advice to; "the teacher counsels troubled students"; "the lawyer counselled me when i was accused of tax fraud" - give advice to; "the teacher counsels troubled students"; "the lawyer counselled me when i was accused of tax fraud" ...
AffairsAffairsmatters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" - matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" ...
AffectAffectthe conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion - the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion ...
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 ...
AfricaAfricathe second largest continent; located south of europe and bordered to the west by the south atlantic and to the east by the indian ocean - the second largest continent; located south of europe and bordered to the west by the south atlantic and to the east by the indian ocean ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
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" ...
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" ...
AgreementAgreementthe statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other´s business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers" - the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; "they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other´s business"; "there was an understanding between management and the workers" ...
AgricultureAgriculturea large-scale farming enterprise - a large-scale farming enterprise ...
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" ...
AimsAimsan 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" ...
AirAira mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "i need some fresh air" - a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "i need some fresh air" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AlexandriaAlexandriaa town in louisiana on the red river - a town in louisiana on the red river ...
AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...
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" ...
AmericansAmericansa native or inhabitant of the united states - a native or inhabitant of the united states ...
AnimalAnimala living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...
AnnouncedAnnouncedmake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...
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 ...
AnotherAnotherdistinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" - distinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" ...
ApartApartremote and separate physically or socially; "existed over the centuries as a world apart"; "preserved because they inhabited a place apart"- w.h.hudson; "tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization"; "an obscure village" - remote and separate physically or socially; "existed over the centuries as a world apart"; "preserved because they inhabited a place apart"- w.h.hudson; "tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization"; "an obscure village" ...
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" ...
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" ...
ApproachesApproachesideas 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" ...
ApprovalApprovalthe formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" - the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person" ...
AquaticAquatica plant that lives in or on water - a plant that lives in or on water ...
ArchitectureArchitecturean architectural product or work - an architectural product or work ...
ArchiveArchivea depository containing historical records and documents - a depository containing historical records and documents ...
ArcticArcticthe regions north of the arctic circle centered on the north pole - the regions north of the arctic circle centered on the north pole ...
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" ...
ArticleArticlenonfictional 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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AspirationsAspirationsa will to succeed - a will to succeed ...
AssessmentAssessmentthe classification of someone or something with respect to its worth - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth ...
AssetsAssetsanything of material value or usefulness - anything of material value or usefulness ...
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" ...
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" ...
AtmosphericAtmosphericrelating to or located in the atmosphere; "atmospheric tests" - relating to or located in the atmosphere; "atmospheric tests" ...
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 ...
AugAugthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...
AustralianAustraliana native or inhabitant of australia - a native or inhabitant of australia ...
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 ...
AuthorAuthorwrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) ...
AuthorisationAuthorisationa document giving an official instruction or command - a document giving an official instruction or command ...
AuthorisationsAuthorisationsa document giving an official instruction or command - a document giving an official instruction or command ...
AuthoritiesAuthoritiesthe organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities" - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities" ...
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" ...
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" ...
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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