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A

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" ...

AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...

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

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!" ...

AttachAttachcause to be attached - cause to be attached ...

AwareAware(sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent's hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit" - (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent's hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit" ...

B

BeddingBeddingcoverings that are used on a bed - coverings that are used on a bed ...

BlueBlueblue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; "he had eyes of bright blue" - blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; "he had eyes of bright blue" ...

BoughtBoughtobtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "the family purchased a new car"; "the conglomerate acquired a new company"; "she buys for the big department store" - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "the family purchased a new car"; "the conglomerate acquired a new company"; "she buys for the big department store" ...

BrandsBrandsa name given to a product or service - a name given to a product or service ...

BrochureBrochurea small book usually having a paper cover - a small book usually having a paper cover ...

C

CapCapa tight-fitting headdress - a tight-fitting headdress ...

CarCara motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

ChildChilda young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a british term for youngsters" - a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a british term for youngsters" ...

CribCribbaby bed with high sides made of slats - baby bed with high sides made of slats ...

CushionedCushionedprotect from impact; "cushion the blow" - protect from impact; "cushion the blow" ...

D

DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...

DeviceDevicean instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" ...

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EachEach(used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" - (used of count nouns) every one considered individually; "each person is mortal"; "each party is welcome" ...

EasesEasesfreedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back" - freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back" ...

EmailEmail(computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient's terminal when he logs in - (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient's terminal when he logs in ...

F

FallsFallsthe petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris) - the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris) ...

FastenerFastenera person who fastens or makes fast; "he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was" - a person who fastens or makes fast; "he found the door fastened and wondered who the fastener was" ...

FeedingFeedingthe act of consuming food - the act of consuming food ...

FinalFinalthe final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament - the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament ...

FoldsFoldsan angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" - an angular or rounded shape made by folding; "a fold in the napkin"; "a crease in his trousers"; "a plication on her blouse"; "a flexure of the colon"; "a bend of his elbow" ...

FrailFrailthe weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds - the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds ...

FurnitureFurniturefurnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room" - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; "they had too much furniture for the small apartment"; "there was only one piece of furniture in the room" ...

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GalleryGalleryspectators at a golf or tennis match - spectators at a golf or tennis match ...

GatesGatesunited states computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the united states (born in 1955) - united states computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the united states (born in 1955) ...

GettingGettingthe act of acquiring something; "i envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving" - the act of acquiring something; "i envied his talent for acquiring"; "he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving" ...

GreatGreata person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" - a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field; "he is one of the greats of american music" ...

GrippingGrippinghold fast or firmly; "he gripped the steering wheel" - hold fast or firmly; "he gripped the steering wheel" ...

GrownupGrownupa fully developed person from maturity onward - a fully developed person from maturity onward ...

GuardsGuardsa person who keeps watch over something or someone - a person who keeps watch over something or someone ...

H

HelpsHelpsthe 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" ...

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InjuryInjuryany physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. ...

InnovativeInnovativeahead of the times; "the advanced teaching methods"; "had advanced views on the subject"; "a forward-looking corporation"; "is british industry innovative enough?" - ahead of the times; "the advanced teaching methods"; "had advanced views on the subject"; "a forward-looking corporation"; "is british industry innovative enough?" ...

InstallationInstallationthe act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes" - the act of installing something (as equipment); "the telephone installation took only a few minutes" ...

K

KeepKeepthe financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood" ...

L

LikeLikea similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here" - a similar kind; "dogs, foxes, and the like", "we don't want the likes of you around here" ...

LikelyLikelyhas a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job" - has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; "these services are likely to be available to us all before long"; "she is likely to forget"; "a likely place for a restaurant"; "the broken limb is likely to fall"; "rain is likely"; "a likely topic for investigation"; "likely candidates for the job" ...

LocationLocationa point or extent in space - a point or extent in space ...

LoseLosefail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense; "she lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" - fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense; "she lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat" ...

LuxuryLuxurysomething that is an indulgence rather than a necessity - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity ...

M

ManufacturersManufacturersa business engaged in manufacturing some product - a business engaged in manufacturing some product ...

MedicalMedicala thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person - a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person ...

MendMendsewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends" - sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends" ...

MortgageMortgagea conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan - a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan ...

MtsMtsa radioactive transuranic element - a radioactive transuranic element ...

N

NewNewnot of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the new world" - not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the new world" ...

NewbornNewborna baby from birth to four weeks - a baby from birth to four weeks ...

NursingNursingthe work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm - the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm ...

NylonNylona thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers - a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers ...

O

OptionOptionthe right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited - the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited ...

P

PanelPanelsheet that forms a distinct (usually flat) section or component of something - sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat) section or component of something ...

PetitionPetitiona formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority ...

PhonesPhoneselectronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "i talked to him on the telephone" - electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "i talked to him on the telephone" ...

PrintPrintthe result of the printing process; "i want to see it in black and white" - the result of the printing process; "i want to see it in black and white" ...

ProductProductcommodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" ...

ProductsProductscommodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" - commodities offered for sale; "good business depends on having good merchandise"; "that store offers a variety of products" ...

ProtectorProtectora person who cares for persons or property - a person who cares for persons or property ...

ProvidesProvidesprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...

R

RaisedRaisedraise the level or amount of something; "raise my salary"; "raise the price of bread" - raise the level or amount of something; "raise my salary"; "raise the price of bread" ...

RepliesRepliesa 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" ...

ReturnsReturnsdocument giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return" - document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return" ...

RotationRotationthe act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music" - the act of rotating as if on an axis; "the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music" ...

S

SampleSamplea small part of something intended as representative of the whole - a small part of something intended as representative of the whole ...

SidecarSidecara cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy - a cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy ...

SierraSierraa range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) - a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) ...

SiteSitethe piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located); "a good site for the school" - the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located); "a good site for the school" ...

SmoothSmooththe act of smoothing; "he gave his hair a quick smooth" - the act of smoothing; "he gave his hair a quick smooth" ...

StarterStarteran electric motor for starting an engine - an electric motor for starting an engine ...

StartingStartinga turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen" - a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning); "he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen" ...

SteelSteelan alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range - an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range ...

SystemSystema group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" - a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" ...

T

TailgateTailgatea gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading - a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading ...

TaillightTaillightlamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle - lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle ...

TryTryearnest 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" ...

TubularTubularconstituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids) - constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids) ...

U

UnavailableUnavailablenot available or accessible or at hand; "fresh milk was unavailable during the emergency"; "his secretary said he was unavailable for comment" - not available or accessible or at hand; "fresh milk was unavailable during the emergency"; "his secretary said he was unavailable for comment" ...

UsaUsanorth 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 ...

V

ViewViewa way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" - a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view" ...

W

WorldsWorldseverything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" - everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" ...

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