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AbaAbaa loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by arabs - a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by arabs ...

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" ...

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" ...

AbstractsAbstractsa concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" - a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" ...

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

AcceptingAcceptingconsider 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 ...

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" ...

AcrobatAcrobatan athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination - an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination ...

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 ...

ActinicActinicrelating to or exhibiting actinism - relating to or exhibiting actinism ...

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" ...

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

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

ActorActora theatrical performer - a theatrical performer ...

ActorsActorsa 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" ...

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" ...

AddressedAddressedspeak to; "he addressed the crowd outside the window" - speak to; "he addressed the crowd outside the window" ...

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

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

AdoptionAdoptionthe act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" ...

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

AdvancingAdvancingmove 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 ...

AdviseAdvisegive 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" ...

AdvocateAdvocatea person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea ...

AdvocatesAdvocatesa person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea ...

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

AffiliationAffiliationa social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with england" - a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with england" ...

AfpAfpan abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly) - an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly) ...

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" ...

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

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" ...

AlaskaAlaskaa state in northwestern north america; the 49th state admitted to the union; "alaska is the largest state in the united states" - a state in northwestern north america; the 49th state admitted to the union; "alaska is the largest state in the united states" ...

AlbumAlbumone or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audio tape and compact disc - one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audio tape and compact disc ...

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 ...

AlfredAlfredking of wessex; defeated the danes and encouraged writing in english (849-899) - king of wessex; defeated the danes and encouraged writing in english (849-899) ...

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" ...

AloneAloneisolated from others; "could be alone in a crowded room"; "was alone with her thoughts"; "i want to be alone" - isolated from others; "could be alone in a crowded room"; "was alone with her thoughts"; "i want to be alone" ...

AlreadyAlreadyprior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" - prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" ...

AlteredAlteredcause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "the advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "the discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "the advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "the discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" ...

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 ...

AmericasAmericasnorth 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 ...

AncestorsAncestorssomeone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) - someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) ...

AncestryAncestrythe descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors" - the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors" ...

AndrewsAndrewsunited states naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960) - united states naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960) ...

AnnalsAnnalsreports of the work of a society or learned body etc - reports of the work of a society or learned body etc ...

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 ...

AnonymousAnonymoushaving no known name or identity or known source; "anonymous authors"; "anonymous donors"; "an anonymous gift" - having no known name or identity or known source; "anonymous authors"; "anonymous donors"; "an anonymous gift" ...

AnotherAnotherdistinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" - distinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" ...

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" ...

ApparelApparelclothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" - clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" ...

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 ...

ApplesApplesfruit 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" ...

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" ...

AppointedAppointedcreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...

AprilAprilthe month following march and preceding may - the month following march and preceding may ...

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" ...

ArizonaArizonaa state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon - a state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon ...

ArkansasArkansasa state in south central united states; one of the confederate states during the american civil war - a state in south central united states; one of the confederate states during the american civil war ...

ArmyArmya permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state - a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state ...

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" ...

ArrivalsArrivalsaccomplishment of an objective - accomplishment of an objective ...

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 ...

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" ...

AsksAsksinquire 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" ...

AspAspof southern europe; similar to but smaller than the adder - of southern europe; similar to but smaller than the adder ...

AssessAssessplace a value on; judge the worth of something; "i will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" - place a value on; judge the worth of something; "i will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" ...

AssignmentsAssignmentsa duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces); "hazardous duty" - a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces); "hazardous duty" ...

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" ...

AssistsAssiststhe 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" ...

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" ...

AssociatedAssociatedmake a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" - make a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" ...

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" ...

AtlanticAtlanticthe 2nd largest ocean; separates north and south america on the west from europe and africa on the east - the 2nd largest ocean; separates north and south america on the west from europe and africa on the east ...

AttemptAttemptearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" ...

AttractionsAttractionsthe force by which one object attracts another - the force by which one object attracts another ...

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 ...

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 ...

AuthorAuthorwrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) ...

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" ...

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" ...


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