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AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AwesomeAwesomeinspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "new york is an amazing city"; "the grand canyon is an awe-inspiring sight"; "the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- melville; "westminster hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent" - inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "new york is an amazing city"; "the grand canyon is an awe-inspiring sight"; "the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- melville; "westminster hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent" ...
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BeesBeesany of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species - any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species ...
BennettBennettunited states aviator who (with richard e. byrd) piloted the first flight over the north pole (1890-1928) - united states aviator who (with richard e. byrd) piloted the first flight over the north pole (1890-1928) ...
BinedBinedstore in bins - store in bins ...
BoathousesBoathousesa house at edge of river or lake; used to store boats - a house at edge of river or lake; used to store boats ...
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CanalsCanals(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion - (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion ...
CastCastthe actors in a play - the actors in a play ...
CaveCavea geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea - a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea ...
CheapCheaprelatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" ...
ClubCluba team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" - a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; "each club played six home games with teams in its own division" ...
ColoredColoreda united states term for blacks that is now considered offensive - a united states term for blacks that is now considered offensive ...
ContentsContentsa list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start - a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start ...
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DesireedDesireedfeel or have a desire for; want strongly; "i want to go home now"; "i want my own room" - feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "i want to go home now"; "i want my own room" ...
DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...
DietDieta prescribed selection of foods - a prescribed selection of foods ...
DiscountDiscountthe act of reducing the selling price of merchandise - the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise ...
DryingDryingremove the moisture from and make dry; "dry clothes"; "dry hair" - remove the moisture from and make dry; "dry clothes"; "dry hair" ...
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EdwardsEdwardsamerican theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in america (1703-1758) - american theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in america (1703-1758) ...
EntertainmentEntertainmentan activity that is diverting and that holds the attention - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention ...
EquipmentEquipmentan instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service ...
ExplainExplainmake plain and comprehensible; "he explained the laws of physics to his students" - make plain and comprehensible; "he explained the laws of physics to his students" ...
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FarFara terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by tutsi and to institute hutu control again; "in 1999 alir guerrillas kidnapped and killed eight foreign tourists" - a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by tutsi and to institute hutu control again; "in 1999 alir guerrillas kidnapped and killed eight foreign tourists" ...
FewFewan indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" - an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few" ...
FiberglassFiberglassa covering material made of glass fibers in resins - a covering material made of glass fibers in resins ...
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GermanGermana person of german nationality - a person of german nationality ...
GloveGlovethe handwear used by fielders in playing baseball - the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball ...
GoodsGoodsbenefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?" - benefit; "for your own good"; "what's the good of worrying?" ...
GrantsGrantsany monetary aid - any monetary aid ...
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HalfHalfone of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half" - one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; "half a loaf"; "half an hour"; "a century and one half" ...
HandHandthe (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt" - the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb; "he had the hands of a surgeon"; "he extended his mitt" ...
HardHardnot easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "a difficult child"; "found himself in a difficult situation"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?" - not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; "a difficult task"; "nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access"; "difficult times"; "a difficult child"; "found himself in a difficult situation"; "why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?" ...
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IncludesIncludeshave as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" - have as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" ...
InfraredInfraredthe infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range; "they could sense radiation in the infrared" - the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range; "they could sense radiation in the infrared" ...
InsuranceInsurancepromise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company - promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company ...
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JohnsJohnsunited states artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) - united states artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) ...
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LegitimatelyLegitimatelyin a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!" - in a manner acceptable to common custom; "you cannot do this legitimately!" ...
ListedListedgive or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "list the states west of the mississippi" - give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; "list the states west of the mississippi" ...
LowLowan air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" - an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow" ...
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ManufacturerManufacturera business engaged in manufacturing some product - a business engaged in manufacturing some product ...
MetroMetroan electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); "in paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in london it is called the `tube' or the `underground'" - an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); "in paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in london it is called the `tube' or the `underground'" ...
MiniMinia very short skirt - a very short skirt ...
MvpMvpthe player judged to be the most important to the sport - the player judged to be the most important to the sport ...
MysophobicMysophobicsuffering from mysophobia; abnormally afraid of dirt or contamination - suffering from mysophobia; abnormally afraid of dirt or contamination ...
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NationalsNationalsa person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects" - a person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects" ...
NeedsNeedsa condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "god has no need of men to accomplish his work"; "there is a demand for jobs" - a condition requiring relief; "she satisfied his need for affection"; "god has no need of men to accomplish his work"; "there is a demand for jobs" ...
NewportNewporta port city in southeastern wales - a port city in southeastern wales ...
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OnlyOnlybeing the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky" - being the only one; single and isolated from others; "the lone doctor in the entire county"; "a lonesome pine"; "an only child"; "the sole heir"; "the sole example"; "a solitary instance of cowardice"; "a solitary speck in the sky" ...
OrderingOrderinglogical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation" - logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation" ...
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PaperPapera material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses ...
PickPickthe person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" - the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" ...
PowerPowerpossession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" ...
ProgramsProgramsa system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" - a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" ...
PvcPvca polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables - a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables ...
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QuicksilverQuicksilvera heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures - a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures ...
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ReactorReactoran electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit - an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit ...
ReductionsReductionsthe act of decreasing or reducing something - the act of decreasing or reducing something ...
RicardoRicardoenglish economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823) - english economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823) ...
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SafetySafetythe state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" ...
ShipsShipsa vessel that carries passengers or freight - a vessel that carries passengers or freight ...
SizingSizingany glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric" - any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric" ...
SkiingSkiinga sport in which participants must travel on skis - a sport in which participants must travel on skis ...
SmartSmarta kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore - a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore ...
SnowshoeingSnowshoeingtravel on snowshoes; "after a heavy snowfall, we have to snowshoe to the grocery store" - travel on snowshoes; "after a heavy snowfall, we have to snowshoe to the grocery store" ...
StartStartthe beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" ...
StationStationa facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" - a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" ...
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 ...
SteerSteeran indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" ...
StepStepany maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" ...
StuffStuffthe tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" ...
SurpriseSurprisethe astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you - the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you ...
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TeenTeena juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity ...
TradingTradingbuying or selling securities or commodities - buying or selling securities or commodities ...
TransportTransportsomething that serves as a means of transportation - something that serves as a means of transportation ...
TurnerTurnerunited states slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831) - united states slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831) ...
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VictimVictiman unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance - an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance ...
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WineWinefermented juice (of grapes especially) - fermented juice (of grapes especially) ...
WinesWinesfermented juice (of grapes especially) - fermented juice (of grapes especially) ...
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YearYeara period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920" - a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920" ...
YorkYorkthe english royal house (a branch of the plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose - the english royal house (a branch of the plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose ...
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