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AbnormalAbnormalnot normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm; "abnormal powers of concentration"; "abnormal amounts of rain"; "abnormal circumstances"; "an abnormal interest in food" - not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm; "abnormal powers of concentration"; "abnormal amounts of rain"; "abnormal circumstances"; "an abnormal interest in food" ...
AbundanceAbundancethe property of a more than adequate quantity or supply; "an age of abundance" - the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply; "an age of abundance" ...
AbyssAbyssa bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) - a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) ...
AcademicAcademican 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) ...
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
AchieveAchieveto gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" - to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" ...
AchievementAchievementthe action of accomplishing something - the action of accomplishing something ...
AcousticAcoustica remedy for hearing loss or deafness - a remedy for hearing loss or deafness ...
AcquiresAcquirescome into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "she got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "they acquired a new pet"; "get your results the next day"; "get permission to take a few days off from work" - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "she got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "they acquired a new pet"; "get your results the next day"; "get permission to take a few days off from work" ...
AcrobatsAcrobatsan athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination - an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination ...
AcrossAcrossplaced crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across" - placed crosswise; "spoken with a straight face but crossed fingers"; "crossed forks"; "seated with arms across" ...
ActActa legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body ...
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" ...
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 ...
AdequatelyAdequatelyin an adequate manner - in an adequate manner ...
AdministrationAdministrationa method of tending to (especially business) matters - a method of tending to (especially business) matters ...
AdmissionsAdmissionsthe 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" ...
AdvanceAdvancea movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" - a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" ...
AdvertiseAdvertisecall attention to; "please don´t advertise the fact that he has aids" - call attention to; "please don´t advertise the fact that he has aids" ...
AdvertisingAdvertisinga public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
AdviceAdvicea proposal for an appropriate course of action - a proposal for an appropriate course of action ...
AdvocacyAdvocacyactive support; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something - active support; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something ...
AffairsAffairsmatters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" - matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" ...
AffiliateAffiliatea 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 ...
AfricanAfricana native or inhabitant of africa - a native or inhabitant of africa ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AfternoonAfternoonthe part of the day between noon and evening; "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park" - the part of the day between noon and evening; "he spent a quiet afternoon in the park" ...
AgeAgehow long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" ...
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" ...
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´" ...
AgreeAgreebe in accord; be in agreement; "we agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "i can´t agree with you!"; "i hold with those who say life is sacred"; "both philosophers concord on this point" - be in accord; be in agreement; "we agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "i can´t agree with you!"; "i hold with those who say life is sacred"; "both philosophers concord on this point" ...
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" ...
AirportAirportan airfield equipped with control tower and hangers as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo - an airfield equipped with control tower and hangers as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo ...
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" ...
AlignedAlignedplace in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table" - place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table" ...
AllegroAllegroa brisk and lively tempo - a brisk and lively tempo ...
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" ...
AlphabeticalAlphabeticalrelating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet; "alphabetical writing system" - relating to or expressed by a writing system that uses an alphabet; "alphabetical writing system" ...
AlreadyAlreadyprior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" - prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" ...
AltAltangular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) - angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) ...
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" ...
AltoAltoa singer whose voice lies in the alto clef - a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef ...
AlumniAlumnia person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) - a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) ...
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" ...
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 ...
AmericanaAmericanaany artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of america - any artifact (such as books or furniture or art) that is distinctive of america ...
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 ...
AnalogAnalogsomething having the property of being analogous to something else - something having the property of being analogous to something else ...
AnalogueAnaloguesomething having the property of being analogous to something else - something having the property of being analogous to something else ...
AngelsAngelsspiritual being attendant upon god - spiritual being attendant upon god ...
AnniversaryAnniversarythe date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) - the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) ...
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" ...
AnnouncingAnnouncingmake 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 ...
AnotherAnotherdistinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" - distinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" ...
AntiquarianAntiquarianan expert or collector of antiquities - an expert or collector of antiquities ...
AnywayAnywayused to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; "anyhow, he is dead now"; "i think they´re asleep; anyhow, they´re quiet"; "i don´t know what happened to it; anyway, it´s gone"; "anyway, there is another factor to consider"; "i don´t know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"; "in any event, the government faced a serious protest"; "but at any rate he got a knighthood for it" - used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; "anyhow, he is dead now"; "i think they´re asleep; anyhow, they´re quiet"; "i don´t know what happened to it; anyway, it´s gone"; "anyway, there is another factor to consider"; "i don´t know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle"; "in any event, the government faced a serious protest"; "but at any rate he got a knighthood for it" ...
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 ...
ApprovedApprovedgive sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" - give sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" ...
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" ...
ArmyArmya permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state - a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state ...
AroundAroundin the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight" - in the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight" ...
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" ...
ArrangementArrangementthe thing arranged or agreed to; "they made arrangements to meet in chicago" - the thing arranged or agreed to; "they made arrangements to meet in chicago" ...
ArrayArrayan orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" - an orderly arrangement; "an array of troops in battle order" ...
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 ...
ArtistsArtistsa 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" ...
AsianAsiana native or inhabitant of asia - a native or inhabitant of asia ...
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" ...
AspectAspecta distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" - a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" ...
AspectsAspectsa distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" - a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question" ...
AspenAspenany of several trees of the genus populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind - any of several trees of the genus populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind ...
AssaultsAssaultsclose fighting during the culmination of a military attack - close fighting during the culmination of a military attack ...
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" ...
AssociationsAssociationsa 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" ...
AstoundingAstoundingaffect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" - affect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" ...
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 ...
AtmosphericsAtmosphericsa crackling or hissing noise cause by electrical interference - a crackling or hissing noise cause by electrical interference ...
AttacksAttacks(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" ...
AttendingAttendingthe 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 ...
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" ...
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" ...
AudioAudiothe audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials" - the audible part of a transmitted signal; "they always raise the audio for commercials" ...
AugAugthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...
AugustAugustthe month following july and preceding september - the month following july and preceding september ...
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 ...
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" ...
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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