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

ArtistArtista person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination - a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination ...

AskingAskingthe verbal act of requesting - the verbal act of requesting ...

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BabesBabesa very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; "isn't she too young to have a baby?" - a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; "isn't she too young to have a baby?" ...

BankBanka financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that bank holds the mortgage on my home" - a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that bank holds the mortgage on my home" ...

BodBodalternative names for the body of a human being; "leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" - alternative names for the body of a human being; "leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" ...

BonusBonusanything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip" - anything that tends to arouse; "his approval was an added fillip" ...

BoozeBoozean alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented - an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented ...

BroadBroadslang term for a woman; "a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch" - slang term for a woman; "a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch" ...

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CharacterCharacteran imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel" - an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel" ...

ChopperChoppera grounder that bounces high in the air - a grounder that bounces high in the air ...

CloserClosera person who closes something; "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up" - a person who closes something; "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up" ...

CoastCoastthe shore of a sea or ocean - the shore of a sea or ocean ...

CoursesCourseseducation imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes" ...

CourtCourtan assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business ...

CruisesCruisesan ocean trip taken for pleasure - an ocean trip taken for pleasure ...

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DogDoga member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" - a member of the genus canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night" ...

DonDona spanish gentleman or nobleman - a spanish gentleman or nobleman ...

E

EditEditprepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "edit a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages" - prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; "edit a book on lexical semantics"; "she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages" ...

EspeciallyEspeciallyto a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger" - to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger" ...

ExcursionsExcursionsa journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" - a journey taken for pleasure; "many summer excursions to the shore"; "it was merely a pleasure trip"; "after cautious sashays into the field" ...

ExhaustionExhaustionextreme fatigue - extreme fatigue ...

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FeeFeea fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services ...

FeedbackFeedbackthe process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output - the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output ...

FishermanFishermansomeone whose occupation is catching fish - someone whose occupation is catching fish ...

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

GivesGivesthe elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length - the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length ...

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" ...

GuestGuesta visitor to whom hospitality is extended - a visitor to whom hospitality is extended ...

GuyGuyan informal term for a youth or man; "a nice guy"; "the guy's only doing it for some doll" - an informal term for a youth or man; "a nice guy"; "the guy's only doing it for some doll" ...

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HillsHillsa local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of west virginia" - a local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of west virginia" ...

HoppingHoppingjump lightly - jump lightly ...

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JettiesJettiesa protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away ...

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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" ...

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LakeLakea body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land - a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land ...

LawrenceLawrenceroman martyr; supposedly lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258) - roman martyr; supposedly lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258) ...

LiberalLiberala person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties - a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties ...

LongerLongera person with a strong desire for something; "a longer for money"; "a thirster after blood"; "a yearner for knowledge" - a person with a strong desire for something; "a longer for money"; "a thirster after blood"; "a yearner for knowledge" ...

LotLot(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "it must have cost plenty" - (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; "a batch of letters"; "a deal of trouble"; "a lot of money"; "he made a mint on the stock market"; "it must have cost plenty" ...

LoveLovea strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" - a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love" ...

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" ...

M

MagazineMagazinea periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money" - a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money" ...

MaidenMaidenan unmarried girl (especially a virgin) - an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) ...

MarinaMarinaa fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers - a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers ...

MemberMemberone of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" - one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); "only members will be admitted"; "a member of the faculty"; "she was introduced to all the members of his family" ...

MondayMondaythe second day of the week; the first working day - the second day of the week; the first working day ...

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" ...

NorthwestNorthwestthe northwestern region of the united states - the northwestern region of the united states ...

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OfficiallyOfficiallyin an official role; "officially, he is in charge"; "officially responsible" - in an official role; "officially, he is in charge"; "officially responsible" ...

OptionsOptionsthe 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 ...

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PartnerPartnera person's partner in marriage - a person's partner in marriage ...

PeakPeakthe most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak" - the most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak" ...

ProblemProblema state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog" - a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog" ...

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ReadReadsomething that is read; "the article was a very good read" - something that is read; "the article was a very good read" ...

RelocatedRelocatedbecome established in a new location; "our company relocated to the midwest" - become established in a new location; "our company relocated to the midwest" ...

RenoRenoa city in western nevada at the foot of the sierra nevada mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage - a city in western nevada at the foot of the sierra nevada mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage ...

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" ...

RiggedRiggedarrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election" - arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; "rig an election" ...

RoadRoadan open way (generally public) for travel or transportation - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation ...

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ShawShawunited states clarinetist and leader of a swing band (born in 1910) - united states clarinetist and leader of a swing band (born in 1910) ...

SinkSinkplumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe - plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe ...

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" ...

SnookSnooklarge tropical american food and game fishes of coastal and brackish waters; resemble pike - large tropical american food and game fishes of coastal and brackish waters; resemble pike ...

StatisticsStatisticsa branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters - a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters ...

StomachStomachan enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion - an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion ...

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TaxpayersTaxpayerssomeone who pays taxes - someone who pays taxes ...

ThingThinga special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing" - a special situation; "this thing has got to end"; "it is a remarkable thing" ...

ThinkThinkan instance of deliberate thinking; "i need to give it a good think" - an instance of deliberate thinking; "i need to give it a good think" ...

ToolsToolsan implement used in the practice of a vocation - an implement used in the practice of a vocation ...

TrainTrainpublic transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive; "express trains don't stop at princeton junction" - public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive; "express trains don't stop at princeton junction" ...

TwinTwineither of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy - either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy ...

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" ...

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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" ...

VirginVirgina person who has never had sex - a person who has never had sex ...

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WomanWomanan adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" ...

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