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AaronAaronunited states professional baseball player who hit more home runs than babe ruth (born in 1934) - united states professional baseball player who hit more home runs than babe ruth (born in 1934) ...

AbaAbaa loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by arabs - a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by arabs ...

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" ...

AbosAbosa dark-skinned member of a race of people living in australia when europeans arrived - a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in australia when europeans arrived ...

AbroadAbroadin a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" - in a foreign country; "markets abroad"; "overseas markets" ...

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) ...

AccessibilityAccessibilitythe quality of being at hand when needed - the quality of being at hand when needed ...

AccessoriesAccessoriesclothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing - clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing ...

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" ...

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 ...

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 ...

AdaptiveAdaptivehaving a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon" - having a capacity for adaptation; "the adaptive coloring of a chameleon" ...

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" ...

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" ...

AdministrationAdministrationa method of tending to (especially business) matters - a method of tending to (especially business) matters ...

AdrianAdrianroman emperor who was the adoptive son of trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to britain in 122 he ordered the construction of hadrian´s wall (76-138) - roman emperor who was the adoptive son of trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to britain in 122 he ordered the construction of hadrian´s wall (76-138) ...

AdvancedAdvancedmove forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "time marches on" ...

AdventureAdventurea 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 ...

AdvocateAdvocatea person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea ...

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 ...

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 ...

AfieldAfieldfar away from home or one´s usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- r.a.hall - far away from home or one´s usual surroundings; "looking afield for new lands to conquer"- r.a.hall ...

AflAfla federation of north american labor unions that merged with the congress of industrial organizations in 1955 - a federation of north american labor unions that merged with the congress of industrial organizations in 1955 ...

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AgainAgainanew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" - anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again" ...

AgentAgentan 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" ...

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" ...

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´" ...

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 ...

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" ...

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 ...

AlabamaAlabamaa state in the southeastern united states on the gulf of mexico; one of the confederate states during the american civil war - a state in the southeastern united states on the gulf of mexico; one of the confederate states during the american civil war ...

AlarmingAlarmingfill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "i was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "the news of the executions horrified us" - fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "i was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "the news of the executions horrified us" ...

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" ...

AllegedAllegedreport or maintain; "he alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "he said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "the registrar says that i owe the school money" - report or maintain; "he alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "he said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "the registrar says that i owe the school money" ...

AmateurAmateursomeone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime - someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime ...

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 ...

AnacondaAnacondalarge arboreal boa of tropical south america - large arboreal boa of tropical south america ...

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" ...

AnalysesAnalysesan 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 ...

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 ...

AnalystsAnalystssomeone who is skilled at analyzing data - someone who is skilled at analyzing data ...

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) ...

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" ...

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 ...

AnotherAnotherdistinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" - distinctly separate from the first; "that´s another (or different) issue altogether" ...

ApparelApparelclothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" - clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress" ...

AppearingAppearingformal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action - formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action ...

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" ...

AprilAprilthe month following march and preceding may - the month following march and preceding may ...

AquaticAquatica plant that lives in or on water - a plant that lives in or on water ...

ArcadeArcadea covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls - a covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls ...

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 ...

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" ...

ArenaArenaa particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he´s out of my orbit" - a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he´s out of my orbit" ...

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" ...

ArriveArrivereach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "she arrived home at 7 o´clock"; "she didn´t get to chicago until after midnight" - reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "she arrived home at 7 o´clock"; "she didn´t get to chicago until after midnight" ...

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 ...

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" ...

AsksAsksinquire 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" ...

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" ...

AssociativeAssociativerelating to or resulting from association; "associative recall" - relating to or resulting from association; "associative recall" ...

AthleteAthletea person trained to compete in sports - a person trained to compete in sports ...

AthletesAthletesa person trained to compete in sports - a person trained to compete in sports ...

AthleticAthleticrelating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities" - relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities" ...

AthleticsAthleticsan active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition ...

AtlantaAtlantastate capital and largest city of georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern united states; was plundered and burned by sherman´s army during the american civil war - state capital and largest city of georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern united states; was plundered and burned by sherman´s army during the american civil war ...

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 ...

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 ...

AuthorityAuthoritythe power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" - the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" ...

AutoAuto4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

AutomaticallyAutomaticallyin a reflex manner; "he answered automatically" - in a reflex manner; "he answered automatically" ...

AutosAutos4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

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" ...

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" ...

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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