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AbyAbymake amends for; "expiate one´s sins" - make amends for; "expiate one´s sins" ...
AcademicAcademican educator who works at a college or university - an educator who works at a college or university ...
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
AccessibilityAccessibilitythe quality of being at hand when needed - the quality of being at hand when needed ...
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" ...
AccountancyAccountancythe occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business - the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business ...
AccountingAccountinga convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions" - a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes; "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions" ...
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" ...
AcquiringAcquiringthe act of acquiring something; "i envied his talent for acquiring"; "he´s much more interested in the getting than in the giving" - the act of acquiring something; "i envied his talent for acquiring"; "he´s much more interested in the getting than in the giving" ...
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 ...
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" ...
AdaAdaan enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia; "ada deficiency can lead to one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease"; "the gene encoding ada was one of the earlier human genes to be isolated and cloned for study" - an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia; "ada deficiency can lead to one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease"; "the gene encoding ada was one of the earlier human genes to be isolated and cloned for study" ...
AddressAddress(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 ...
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 ...
AdjustmentsAdjustmentsmaking or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances - making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances ...
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 ...
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" ...
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 ...
AdvisorsAdvisorsan expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" - an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" ...
AffairsAffairsmatters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" - matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" ...
AffiliatedAffiliatedjoin in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" - join in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" ...
AffordableAffordablethat you have the financial means for; "low-cost housing" - that you have the financial means for; "low-cost housing" ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AgainAgainanew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" - anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" ...
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" ...
AheadAheadhaving the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race" - having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race" ...
AirlineAirlinea hose that carries air under pressure - a hose that carries air under pressure ...
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" ...
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" ...
AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...
AllowAllowmake 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" ...
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 ...
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 ...
AmountAmounthow much of something is available; "an adequate amount of food for four people" - how much of something is available; "an adequate amount of food for four people" ...
AnalysesAnalysesan 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 ...
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 ...
AnalyzeAnalyzeconsider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" ...
AndrewAndrew(new testament) disciple of jesus; brother of peter; patron saint of scotland - (new testament) disciple of jesus; brother of peter; patron saint of scotland ...
AngelAngelspiritual being attendant upon god - spiritual being attendant upon god ...
AngelsAngelsspiritual being attendant upon god - spiritual being attendant upon god ...
AnnounceAnnouncemake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...
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 ...
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" ...
AnxiousAnxiousmentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; worried; "anxious parents"; "anxious about her job"; "not used to a city and anxious about small things"; "felt apprehensive about the consequences" - mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; worried; "anxious parents"; "anxious about her job"; "not used to a city and anxious about small things"; "felt apprehensive about the consequences" ...
ApartmentApartmenta suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house - a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house ...
ApologiesApologiesan expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess" - an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess" ...
AppearAppeargive 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" ...
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" ...
AppointedAppointedcreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...
AppointingAppointingcreate and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" - create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" ...
ApprovesApprovesgive sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" - give sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" ...
AprilAprilthe month following march and preceding may - the month following march and preceding may ...
ArchiveArchivea depository containing historical records and documents - a depository containing historical records and documents ...
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" ...
ArgentinaArgentinaa republic in southern south america; second largest country in south america - a republic in southern south america; second largest country in south america ...
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 ...
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" ...
ArrangingArrangingthe act of arranging and adapting a piece of music - the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music ...
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 ...
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" ...
AssemblyAssemblya group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit - a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit ...
AssessmentAssessmentthe classification of someone or something with respect to its worth - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth ...
AssetAsseta useful or valuable quality - a useful or valuable quality ...
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" ...
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" ...
AtlantaAtlantastate capital and largest city of georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern united states; was plundered and burned by sherman´s army during the american civil war - state capital and largest city of georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern united states; was plundered and burned by sherman´s army during the american civil war ...
AtmAtma unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade - a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade ...
AttachedAttachedcause to be attached - cause to be attached ...
AudienceAudiencea 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" ...
AuditAuditan inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or cpa - an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or cpa ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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" ...
AutoAuto4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...
AutomaticAutomaticlight machine gun - light machine gun ...
AutosAutos4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...
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" ...
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" ...
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