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AaaAaaan aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension - an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension ...
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" ...
AbstractingAbstractingconsider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically - consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically ...
AbsurdAbsurdinconsistent with reason or logic or common sense; "the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant"- walter lippman - inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense; "the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant"- walter lippman ...
AcademicsAcademicsan educator who works at a college or university - an educator who works at a college or university ...
AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AcceptAcceptconsider or hold as true; "i cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" - consider or hold as true; "i cannot accept the dogma of this church"; "accept an argument" ...
AcceptableAcceptableworthy of acceptance or satisfactory; "acceptable levels of radiation"; "performances varied from acceptable to excellent" - worthy of acceptance or satisfactory; "acceptable levels of radiation"; "performances varied from acceptable to excellent" ...
AchievementAchievementthe action of accomplishing something - the action of accomplishing something ...
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" ...
AddictsAddictssomeone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict"; "a car nut"; "a news junkie" - someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; "a golf addict"; "a car nut"; "a news junkie" ...
AddingAddingmake 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" ...
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" ...
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 ...
AdministratorsAdministratorssomeone who administers a business - someone who administers a business ...
AdvanceAdvancea movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" - a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" ...
AdventuresAdventuresa wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) - a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) ...
AdvertisingAdvertisinga public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
AeronauticsAeronauticsthe theory and practice of navigation through air or space - the theory and practice of navigation through air or space ...
AgesAgeshow long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" ...
AimAiman anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" ...
AimsAimsan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" ...
AlgebraAlgebrathe mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations - the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations ...
AlgebraicAlgebraicof or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" - of or relating to algebra; "algebraic geometry" ...
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" ...
AlmightyAlmightyterms referring to the judeo-christian god - terms referring to the judeo-christian god ...
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 ...
AmsAmsa radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms - a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms ...
AmusementAmusementa feeling of delight at being entertained - a feeling of delight at being entertained ...
AnimatedAnimatedheighten or intensify; "these paintings exalt the imagination" - heighten or intensify; "these paintings exalt the imagination" ...
AnnounceAnnouncemake known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" - make known; make an announcement; "she denoted her feelings clearly" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AnswererAnswerersomeone who responds - someone who responds ...
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" ...
AnxietyAnxietya relatively permanent state of anxiety occurring in a variety of mental disorders - a relatively permanent state of anxiety occurring in a variety of mental disorders ...
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" ...
AppletsAppletsa java application; an application program that uses the client´s web browser to provide a user interface - a java application; an application program that uses the client´s web browser to provide a user interface ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
ApproximatelyApproximately(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he´s about 30 years old"; "i´ve had about all i can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party" - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he´s about 30 years old"; "i´ve had about all i can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party" ...
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 ...
ArchiveArchivea depository containing historical records and documents - a depository containing historical records and documents ...
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" ...
ArithmeticArithmeticthe branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations ...
ArmstrongArmstrongunited states astronaut; the first man to set foot on the moon (july 20, 1969) (1930-) - united states astronaut; the first man to set foot on the moon (july 20, 1969) (1930-) ...
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" ...
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 ...
ArtistArtista person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination ...
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" ...
AshAshthe residue that remains when something is burned - the residue that remains when something is burned ...
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 ...
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" ...
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" ...
AstronautsAstronautsa person trained to travel in a spacecraft; "the russians called their astronauts cosmonauts" - a person trained to travel in a spacecraft; "the russians called their astronauts cosmonauts" ...
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 ...
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 ...
AttackAttack(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" ...
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 ...
AttitudeAttitudea complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun" - a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun" ...
AuburnAuburn(of hair) colored a moderate brown; "auburn hair" - (of hair) colored a moderate brown; "auburn hair" ...
AugAugthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...
AuntyAuntythe sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle - the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle ...
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" ...
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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