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A

AcrobatAcrobatan athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination - an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination ...

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 ...

B

BalsamicBalsamicof or relating to or containing balsam; "a balsamic fragrance" - of or relating to or containing balsam; "a balsamic fragrance" ...

BeachesBeachesan area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake - an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake ...

BinesBineseuropean twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in america - european twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in america ...

BlackBlackthe quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) - the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) ...

C

CabinsCabinssmall room on a ship or boat where people sleep - small room on a ship or boat where people sleep ...

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" ...

ChaosChaosa state of extreme confusion and disorder - a state of extreme confusion and disorder ...

ChatChatan informal conversation - an informal conversation ...

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" ...

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

ColumnColumna line of (usually military) units following one after another - a line of (usually military) units following one after another ...

ConsumersConsumersa person who uses goods or services - a person who uses goods or services ...

ContainingContaininginclude or contain; have as a component; "a totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "the record contains many old songs from the 1930's" - include or contain; have as a component; "a totally new idea is comprised in this paper"; "the record contains many old songs from the 1930's" ...

CorvettesCorvettesa highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer - a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer ...

CountryCountrythe territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several european countries" - the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several european countries" ...

CrossoversCrossoversthe interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis - the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis ...

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" ...

DistinctlyDistinctlyclear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; "it's distinctly possible"; "i could clearly see myself in his situation" - clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; "it's distinctly possible"; "i could clearly see myself in his situation" ...

F

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" ...

FlipFlipan acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return - an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return ...

FloatsFloatsthe time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment - the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment ...

FrozenFrozenchange to ice; "the water in the bowl froze" - change to ice; "the water in the bowl froze" ...

G

GlobeGlobethe 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; "the earth moves around the sun"; "he sailed around the world" - the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; "the earth moves around the sun"; "he sailed around the world" ...

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" ...

H

HandlingHandlingmanual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something - manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something ...

HollowedHollowedremove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside" - remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside" ...

HoveringHoveringbe undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; "he oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement" - be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; "he oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement" ...

I

IceboatsIceboatsa ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation - a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation ...

L

LayoutLayouta plan or design of something that is laid out - a plan or design of something that is laid out ...

LeverLevera rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum - a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum ...

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" ...

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

MajorMajora commissioned military officer in the united states army or air force or marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain - a commissioned military officer in the united states army or air force or marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain ...

MatchMatchlighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag" - lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag" ...

MediaMediaa means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information - a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information ...

MotorMotormachine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion ...

MsbMsba state-chartered savings bank owned by its depositors and managed by a board of trustees - a state-chartered savings bank owned by its depositors and managed by a board of trustees ...

MscMsca master's degree in science - a master's degree in science ...

N

NaturalNaturalsomeone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" - someone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" ...

NextNextnearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" - nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" ...

NicelyNicelyin a nice way; "a nicely painted house" - in a nice way; "a nicely painted house" ...

NimbleNimblemoving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it" - moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "as nimble as a deer"; "nimble fingers"; "quick of foot"; "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it" ...

O

ObviouslyObviouslyunmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "i thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "you are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn" - unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "i thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "you are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn" ...

P

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" ...

PlungingPlungingthrust or throw into; "immerse yourself in hot water" - thrust or throw into; "immerse yourself in hot water" ...

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" ...

PreferencePreferencea strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the irish have a penchant for blarney" - a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the irish have a penchant for blarney" ...

ProposalProposalsomething proposed (such as a plan or assumption) - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) ...

R

RecipeRecipedirections for making something - directions for making something ...

RelatedRelatedmake 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" ...

RelativeRelativea person related by blood or marriage; "police are searching for relatives of the deceased"; "he has distant relations back in new jersey" - a person related by blood or marriage; "police are searching for relatives of the deceased"; "he has distant relations back in new jersey" ...

ResultResulta phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" ...

RiseRisea growth in strength or number or importance - a growth in strength or number or importance ...

RiversRiversa large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" - a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" ...

RoundRounda charge of ammunition for a single shot - a charge of ammunition for a single shot ...

S

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" ...

SailingSailingthe work of a sailor - the work of a sailor ...

ScienceSciencea particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" - a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics" ...

SeaplanesSeaplanesan airplane that can land on or take off from water; "the designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane" - an airplane that can land on or take off from water; "the designer of marine aircraft demonstrated his newest hydroplane" ...

ShortShortthe location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed - the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed ...

SightingSightingthe act of observing; "several sightings of enemy troops were reported" - the act of observing; "several sightings of enemy troops were reported" ...

SlightSlighta deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) - a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) ...

SolutionSolutiona homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" ...

SourcesSourcesthe place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" - the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the italian beginning of the renaissance"; "jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "pittsburgh is the source of the ohio river"; "communism's russian root" ...

StandStanda support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" - a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" ...

StreetStreeta thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" - a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; "they walked the streets of the small town"; "he lives on nassau street" ...

SwitchSwitchcontrol consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit - control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit ...

T

TelegraphTelegraphapparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in morse code) - apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in morse code) ...

TransitionTransitionthe act of passing from one state or place to the next - the act of passing from one state or place to the next ...

TriangularTriangularhaving three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle; "a triangular figure"; "a triangular pyrimid has a triangle for a base" - having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle; "a triangular figure"; "a triangular pyrimid has a triangle for a base" ...

TubsTubsa relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body - a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body ...

W

WarshipWarshipa government ship that is available for waging war - a government ship that is available for waging war ...

WashedWashedclean with some chemical process - clean with some chemical process ...

WiderWiderhaving great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins"; "three feet wide"; "a river two miles broad"; "broad shoulders"; "a broad river" - having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins"; "three feet wide"; "a river two miles broad"; "broad shoulders"; "a broad river" ...

Z

ZucchiniZucchinimarrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small - marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small ...

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