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AcaciaAcaciaany of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus acacia - any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus acacia ...

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 ...

AccessibleAccessiblecapable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" ...

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" ...

AcreAcrea unit of area (4840 square yards) used in english-speaking countries - a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in english-speaking countries ...

AcresAcresextensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on long island" - extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on long island" ...

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" ...

ActivelyActivelyin an active manner; "he participated actively in the war" - in an active manner; "he participated actively in the war" ...

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

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" ...

AdditionAdditiona 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" ...

AdmissionAdmissionthe act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" - the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" ...

AdoptAdoptchoose 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" ...

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

AdsAdsa public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...

AdultsAdultsa fully developed person from maturity onward - a fully developed person from maturity onward ...

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

AdventureAdventurea wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) - a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) ...

AffectingAffectinghave an effect upon; "will the new rules affect me?" - have an effect upon; "will the new rules affect me?" ...

AffiliatedAffiliatedjoin in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the organization" - join in an affiliation; "they affiliated themselves with the 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 ...

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AgainAgainanew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" - anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" ...

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´" ...

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" ...

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 ...

AlabamaAlabamaa state in the southeastern united states on the gulf of mexico; one of the confederate states during the american civil war - a state in the southeastern united states on the gulf of mexico; one of the confederate states during the american civil war ...

AlbanyAlbanystate capital of new york; located in eastern new york state on the west bank of the hudson river - state capital of new york; located in eastern new york state on the west bank of the hudson river ...

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 ...

AlbumsAlbumsone 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" ...

AlikeAlikehaving the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generaly alike in background and taste" - having the same or similar characteristics; "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generaly alike in background and taste" ...

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) ...

AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...

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" ...

AlpineAlpinerelating to or characteristic of alps; "alpine sports" - relating to or characteristic of alps; "alpine sports" ...

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

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" ...

AmateurAmateursomeone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime - someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime ...

AmazingAmazingaffect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" - affect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" ...

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 ...

AnaAnamother of the ancient irish gods; sometimes identified with danu - mother of the ancient irish gods; sometimes identified with danu ...

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 ...

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

AnnounceAnnouncemake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...

AnnouncementAnnouncementa 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" ...

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 ...

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

AnnualsAnnualsa 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" ...

AntiqueAntiquean elderly man - an elderly man ...

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´) ...

ApothecariesApothecariesa health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs - a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs ...

AppealsAppealsearnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" ...

AppearanceAppearanceoutward or visible aspect of a person or thing - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing ...

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 ...

ApprenticesApprenticesworks for an expert to learn a trade - works for an expert to learn a trade ...

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

ArboretumArboretuma facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition - a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition ...

ArchitectsArchitectssomeone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) - someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) ...

ArchitectureArchitecturean architectural product or work - an architectural product or work ...

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" ...

ArgyllArgylla covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm - a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm ...

ArmArma human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb - a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb ...

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" ...

ArrangedArrangedput into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order" - put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order" ...

ArrivalArrivalaccomplishment 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" ...

ArticlesArticlesnonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...

ArtisanArtisana skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft - a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft ...

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" ...

ArugulaArugulaerect european annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender - erect european annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender ...

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" ...

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

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" ...

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" ...

AttractedAttracteddirect toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "the ad pulled in many potential customers"; "this pianist pulls huge crowds"; "the store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" - direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; "her good looks attract the stares of many men"; "the ad pulled in many potential customers"; "this pianist pulls huge crowds"; "the store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers" ...

AuctionsAuctionsa variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge - a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge ...

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" ...

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 ...

AustralianAustraliana native or inhabitant of australia - a native or inhabitant of australia ...

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

AutomaticAutomaticlight machine gun - light machine gun ...

AutumnAutumnthe season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973" - the season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973" ...

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" ...

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" ...

AwayAwaydistant in either space or time; "the town is a mile away"; "a country far away"; "the game is a week away" - distant in either space or time; "the town is a mile away"; "a country far away"; "the game is a week away" ...


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