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AaasAaasan 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" ...
AbstractAbstracta concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" - a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" ...
AbstractsAbstractsa concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" - a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" ...
AbuseAbusecruel or inhumane treatment - cruel or inhumane treatment ...
AcademicAcademican educator who works at a college or university - an educator who works at a college or university ...
AcademiesAcademiesa secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
AccessesAccessesthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
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" ...
AccusedAccuseda defendant in a criminal proceeding - a defendant in a criminal proceeding ...
AchievementAchievementthe action of accomplishing something - the action of accomplishing something ...
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" ...
ActingActingthe performance of a part or role in a drama - the performance of a part or role in a drama ...
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" ...
ActiveActivechemical agent capable of activity - chemical agent capable of activity ...
ActivitiesActivitiesany specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity" ...
AdamAdam(old testament) in judeo-christian mythology; the first man and the husband of eve and the progenitor of the human race - (old testament) in judeo-christian mythology; the first man and the husband of eve and the progenitor of the human race ...
AdaptedAdaptedmake fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country" - make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; "adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country" ...
AddictionAddictionbeing abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) - being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) ...
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 ...
AddsAddsa condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders - a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders ...
AdmissionAdmissionthe act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" - the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" ...
AdultsAdultsa fully developed person from maturity onward - a fully developed person from maturity onward ...
AdvanceAdvancea movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" - a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops" ...
AdvancementAdvancementencouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something - encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something ...
AdventureAdventurea wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) - a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) ...
AdvertisersAdvertiserssomeone whose business is advertising - someone whose business is advertising ...
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 ...
AdvisorsAdvisorsan expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" - an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the united states sent military advisors to guatemala" ...
AdvocateAdvocatea person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea ...
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" ...
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" ...
AgendasAgendasa temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to - a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to ...
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´" ...
AgoraAgora100 agorot equal 1 shekel - 100 agorot equal 1 shekel ...
AgronomyAgronomythe application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production - the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production ...
AheadAheadhaving the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race" - having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race" ...
AidsAidsa serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles - a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles ...
AlbertAlbertprince consort of queen victoria of england (1819-1861) - prince consort of queen victoria of england (1819-1861) ...
AlcoholAlcohola liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him" - a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; "alcohol (or drink) ruined him" ...
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" ...
AlexanderAlexandereuropean herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb - european herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb ...
AllianceAlliancethe state of being allied or confederated - the state of being allied or confederated ...
AllowedAllowedmake it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "this permits the water to rush in"; "this sealed door won´t allow the water come into the basement"; "this will permit the rain to run off" - make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "this permits the water to rush in"; "this sealed door won´t allow the water come into the basement"; "this will permit the rain to run off" ...
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 ...
AlreadyAlreadyprior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" - prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated" ...
AlternateAlternatesomeone who takes the place of another person - someone who takes the place of another person ...
AltogetherAltogetherinformal terms for nakedness; "in the raw"; "in the altogether"; "in his birthday suit" - informal terms for nakedness; "in the raw"; "in the altogether"; "in his birthday suit" ...
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) ...
AmateurAmateursomeone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime - someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime ...
AmazingAmazingaffect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" - affect with wonder; "your ability to speak six languages amazes me!" ...
AmericaAmericanorth american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 - north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 ...
AmericanAmericana native or inhabitant of the united states - a native or inhabitant of the united states ...
AmericasAmericasnorth american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 - north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776 ...
AnatomyAnatomythe branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals ...
AngiogenesisAngiogenesisthe formation of new blood vessels - the formation of new blood vessels ...
AnimalAnimala living organism characterized by voluntary movement - a living organism characterized by voluntary movement ...
AnimatedAnimatedheighten or intensify; "these paintings exalt the imagination" - heighten or intensify; "these paintings exalt the imagination" ...
AnimationsAnimationsthe condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there´s life there´s hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" - the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there´s life there´s hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" ...
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) ...
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" ...
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 ...
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" ...
AnsweredAnsweredreply or respond to; "she didn´t want to answer"; "answer the question"; "we answered that we would accept the invitation" - reply or respond to; "she didn´t want to answer"; "answer the question"; "we answered that we would accept the invitation" ...
AnsweringAnsweringreply or respond to; "she didn´t want to answer"; "answer the question"; "we answered that we would accept the invitation" - reply or respond to; "she didn´t want to answer"; "answer the question"; "we answered that we would accept the invitation" ...
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" ...
AntennaAntennaan electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals - an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals ...
AntiquityAntiquitythe historic period preceding the middle ages in europe - the historic period preceding the middle ages in europe ...
AnythingAnythinga thing of any kind; "do you have anything to declare?" - a thing of any kind; "do you have anything to declare?" ...
AppendixAppendixsupplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book - supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book ...
ApplicationApplicationa 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" ...
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" ...
ApprovesApprovesgive sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" - give sanction to; "i approve of his educational policies" ...
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 ...
ArchivesArchivescollection of records especially about an institution - collection of records especially about an institution ...
ArcticArcticthe regions north of the arctic circle centered on the north pole - the regions north of the arctic circle centered on the north pole ...
AreaAreaa particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" ...
AreasAreasa particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "bible country" ...
ArithmeticArithmeticthe branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations ...
ArizonaArizonaa state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon - a state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon ...
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" ...
ArticlesArticlesnonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication - nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication ...
ArtifactsArtifactsa man-made object taken as a whole - a man-made object taken as a whole ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
AssociatedAssociatedmake a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" - make a logical or causal connection; "i cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "i cannot relate these events at all" ...
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" ...
AstronomerAstronomera physicist who studies astronomy - a physicist who studies astronomy ...
AtmosphereAtmospherea particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" - a particular environment or surrounding influence; "there was an atmosphere of excitement" ...
AtomsAtoms(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element - (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element ...
AttemptsAttemptsearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" ...
AttitudesAttitudesa 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" ...
AttributesAttributesa construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property" - a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property" ...
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 ...
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 ...
AuthorAuthorwrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) ...
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" ...
AuthorsAuthorswrites (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) ...
AutismAutism(psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people - (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people ...
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" ...
AvianAvianpertaining to or characteristic of birds - pertaining to or characteristic of birds ...
AwardAwarda grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" - a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" ...
AwardsAwardsa grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" - a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" ...
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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