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AbilityAbilitythe quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment - the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment ...
AbroadAbroadin a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" - in a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" ...
AbsolutelyAbsolutelycompletely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers; "an absolutely magnificent painting"; "a perfectly idiotic idea"; "you´re perfectly right"; "utterly miserable"; "you can be dead sure of my innocence"; "was dead tired"; "dead right" - completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers; "an absolutely magnificent painting"; "a perfectly idiotic idea"; "you´re perfectly right"; "utterly miserable"; "you can be dead sure of my innocence"; "was dead tired"; "dead right" ...
AbuseAbusecruel or inhumane treatment - cruel or inhumane treatment ...
AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AcceleratorAcceleratora pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" - a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" ...
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
AccessibilityAccessibilitythe quality of being at hand when needed - the quality of being at hand when needed ...
AccessingAccessingobtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer - obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer ...
AccordinglyAccordingly(sentence connectors) because of the reason given; "consequently, he didn´t do it"; "continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor" - (sentence connectors) because of the reason given; "consequently, he didn´t do it"; "continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor" ...
AccreditationAccreditationthe act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools" - the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools" ...
AccurateAccurateconforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; "an accurate reproduction"; "the accounting was accurate"; "accurate measurements"; "an accurate scale" - conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; "an accurate reproduction"; "the accounting was accurate"; "accurate measurements"; "an accurate scale" ...
AcronymsAcronymsa word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name - a word formed from the initial letters of a multi-word name ...
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" ...
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" ...
ActiveActivechemical agent capable of activity - chemical agent capable of activity ...
ActivistActivista militant reformer - a militant reformer ...
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" ...
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 ...
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" ...
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 ...
AdjustAdjustalter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" ...
AdministersAdministerswork in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" - work in an administrative capacity; supervise; "administer a program" ...
AdministrationAdministrationa method of tending to (especially business) matters - a method of tending to (especially business) matters ...
AdministrativeAdministrativeof or relating to or responsible for administration - of or relating to or responsible for administration ...
AdministratorAdministratorsomeone who administers a business - someone who administers a business ...
AdolescentAdolescenta juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity ...
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" ...
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" ...
AdvancingAdvancingmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...
AdverseAdversecontrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions" - contrary to your interests or welfare; "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AdvisoryAdvisorygiving advice; "an advisory memorandum", "his function was purely consultative" - giving advice; "an advisory memorandum", "his function was purely consultative" ...
AdvocatesAdvocatesa person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea ...
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 ...
AgainAgainanew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" - anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" ...
AgeAgehow long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" ...
AgeingAgeingacquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time - acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time ...
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" ...
AgendaAgendaa temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to - a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to ...
AgentsAgentsan active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" ...
AgingAgingthe organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age - the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing 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´" ...
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" ...
AgriculturalAgriculturalrelating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming; "agricultural engineering"; "modern agricultural (or farming) methods"; "agricultural (or farm) equipment"; "an agricultural college" - relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming; "agricultural engineering"; "modern agricultural (or farming) methods"; "agricultural (or farm) equipment"; "an agricultural college" ...
AgricultureAgriculturea large-scale farming enterprise - a large-scale farming enterprise ...
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 ...
AlcoholicAlcoholica person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually - a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually ...
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" ...
AllergicAllergiccharacterized by or caused by allergy; "an allergic reaction" - characterized by or caused by allergy; "an allergic reaction" ...
AllergiesAllergieshypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity - hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity ...
AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...
AlliedAlliedbecome an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage; "he allied himself with the communists" - become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage; "he allied himself with the communists" ...
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" ...
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" ...
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 ...
AlternativeAlternativeone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" ...
AlternativesAlternativesone of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did i have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse" ...
AmbassadorsAmbassadorsa diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another - a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another ...
AmendmentAmendmentthe act of amending or correcting - the act of amending or correcting ...
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 ...
AmoebicAmoebicpertaining to or resembling amoebae; "amoebic dysentry" - pertaining to or resembling amoebae; "amoebic dysentry" ...
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" ...
AnimalAnimala living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...
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" ...
AnnouncedAnnouncedmake 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" ...
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" ...
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 ...
AnswerAnswera 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" ...
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" ...
AntibioticAntibiotica chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections; "when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs" - a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections; "when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs" ...
AntitussivesAntitussivesany medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing - any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing ...
AphisAphistype genus of the aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables - type genus of the aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
ApplyingApplyingput 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" ...
AppointmentsAppointmentsthe 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" ...
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" ...
AppropriateAppropriategive or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "i will earmark this money for your research" - give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "i will earmark this money for your research" ...
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" ...
ArizonaArizonaa state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon - a state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon ...
ArlingtonArlingtona city in northern texas between dallas and fort worth - a city in northern texas between dallas and fort worth ...
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 ...
ArticlesArticlesnonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...
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" ...
AskingAskingthe verbal act of requesting - the verbal act of requesting ...
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 ...
AssessesAssessesplace 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" ...
AssessmentAssessmentthe classification of someone or something with respect to its worth - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth ...
AssessmentsAssessmentsthe classification of someone or something with respect to its worth - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AsthmaAsthmarespiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin - respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin ...
AthletesAthletesa person trained to compete in sports - a person trained to compete in sports ...
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 ...
AttendeeAttendeea person who participates in a meeting; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees" - a person who participates in a meeting; "he was a regular attender at department meetings"; "the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees" ...
AttentionAttentionthe process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others ...
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" ...
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" ...
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 ...
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 ...
AustralianAustraliana native or inhabitant of australia - a native or inhabitant of australia ...
AustraliansAustraliansa 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 ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AwareAware(sometimes followed by `of´) having or showing realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent´s hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit" - (sometimes followed by `of´) having or showing realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent´s hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit" ...
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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