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AbcAbcthe elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry" - the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry" ...
AbroadAbroadin a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" - in a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" ...
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" ...
AccessibilityAccessibilitythe quality of being at hand when needed - the quality of being at hand when needed ...
AccordingAccordinggo together; "the colors don´t harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" - go together; "the colors don´t harmonize"; "their ideas concorded" ...
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" ...
AcknowledgeAcknowledgedeclare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "he admitted his errors"; "she acknowledged that she might have forgotten" - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "he admitted his errors"; "she acknowledged that she might have forgotten" ...
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" ...
ActionActionsomething done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" ...
ActivitiesActivitiesany specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" ...
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" ...
AdministrationAdministrationa method of tending to (especially business) matters - a method of tending to (especially business) matters ...
AdmireAdmirefeel admiration for - feel admiration for ...
AdmitAdmitdeclare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "he admitted his errors"; "she acknowledged that she might have forgotten" - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "he admitted his errors"; "she acknowledged that she might have forgotten" ...
AdmittingAdmittingdeclare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "he admitted his errors"; "she acknowledged that she might have forgotten" - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "he admitted his errors"; "she acknowledged that she might have forgotten" ...
AdsAdsa public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
AdvancedAdvancedmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...
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" ...
AdvertisementAdvertisementa public promotion of some product or service - a public promotion of some product or service ...
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" ...
AfpAfpan abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly) - an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly) ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AgeAgehow long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" - how long something has existed; "it was replaced because of its age" ...
AgendaAgendaa temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to - a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to ...
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´" ...
AideAidean officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer - an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer ...
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" ...
AirAira mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "i need some fresh air" - a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "i need some fresh air" ...
AlasAlasa flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae" - a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae" ...
AllegedlyAllegedlyaccording to what has been alleged; "he was on trial for allegedly murdering his wife" - according to what has been alleged; "he was on trial for allegedly murdering his wife" ...
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 ...
AltarAltarthe table in christian churches where communion is given - the table in christian churches where communion is given ...
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" ...
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 ...
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" ...
AmusedAmusedoccupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "the play amused the ladies" - occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "the play amused the ladies" ...
AnalyseAnalyseconsider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives" ...
AnalysisAnalysisan investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole - an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole ...
AnimalAnimala living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...
AnnotatedAnnotatedadd explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments; "the scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel" - add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments; "the scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel" ...
ApathyApathyan absence of emotion or enthusiasm - an absence of emotion or enthusiasm ...
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" ...
ApproachingApproachingthe event of one object coming closer to another - the event of one object coming closer to another ...
AprilAprilthe month following march and preceding may - the month following march and preceding may ...
ArcadeArcadea covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls - a covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls ...
ArchaicArchaicso extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period; "a ramshackle antediluvian tenement"; "antediluvian ideas"; "archaic laws" - so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period; "a ramshackle antediluvian tenement"; "antediluvian ideas"; "archaic laws" ...
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 ...
AristotleAristotleone of the greatest of the ancient athenian philosophers; pupil of plato; teacher of alexander the great (384-322 bc) - one of the greatest of the ancient athenian philosophers; pupil of plato; teacher of alexander the great (384-322 bc) ...
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" ...
ArrestArrestthe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" - the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); "the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar" ...
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" ...
ArthurArthurelected vice president and became 21st president of the united states when garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) - elected vice president and became 21st president of the united states when garfield was assassinated (1830-1886) ...
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 ...
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" ...
AsideAsidea line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage - a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage ...
AspAspof southern europe; similar to but smaller than the adder - of southern europe; similar to but smaller than the adder ...
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" ...
AssessmentsAssessmentsthe classification of someone or something with respect to its worth - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth ...
AssumeAssumetake to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "i assume his train was late" - take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "i assume his train was late" ...
AssuresAssuresmake certain of; "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "preparation will guarantee success!" - make certain of; "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "preparation will guarantee success!" ...
AthleticsAthleticsan active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition ...
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" ...
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" ...
AttorneyAttorneya professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice ...
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 ...
AuthoritativeAuthoritativehaving authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain´s authoritative manner" - having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain´s authoritative manner" ...
AutomaticallyAutomaticallyin a reflex manner; "he answered automatically" - in a reflex manner; "he answered automatically" ...
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" ...
AveragesAveragesa statistic describing the location of a distribution; "it set the norm for american homes" - a statistic describing the location of a distribution; "it set the norm for american homes" ...
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" ...
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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