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AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
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" ...
ApplicationApplicationa verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "december 31 is the deadline for applications" - a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "december 31 is the deadline for applications" ...
ArchitecturalArchitecturalof or pertaining to the art and science of architecture; "architectural history"; "architectural design" - of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture; "architectural history"; "architectural design" ...
AssociatedAssociatedmake 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" ...
AutomotiveAutomotiveof or relating to motor vehicles; "automotive supplies" - of or relating to motor vehicles; "automotive supplies" ...
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BandBandan unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" - an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" ...
BandsBandsan unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" - an unofficial association of people or groups; "the smart set goes there"; "they were an angry lot" ...
BikeBikea motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame ...
BooksBooksa written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "i am reading a good book on economics" - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "i am reading a good book on economics" ...
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CampgroundsCampgroundsa site where people on holiday can pitch a tent - a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent ...
CarrierCarriersomeone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier" - someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier" ...
CemeteryCemeterya tract of land used for burials - a tract of land used for burials ...
CentralCentrala workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication - a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication ...
CentreCentrea low-lying region in central france - a low-lying region in central france ...
CivilCivilapplying to ordinary citizens; "civil law"; "civil authorities" - applying to ordinary citizens; "civil law"; "civil authorities" ...
ClubsClubsa 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 ...
CodeCodea set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) - a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) ...
ContactContactclose interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings" - close interaction; "they kept in daily contact"; "they claimed that they had been in contact with extraterrestrial beings" ...
ContainsContainsinclude 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" ...
CopyrightCopyrighta document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work - a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work ...
CornerCornera place off to the side of an area; "he tripled to the rightfield corner"; "he glanced out of the corner of his eye" - a place off to the side of an area; "he tripled to the rightfield corner"; "he glanced out of the corner of his eye" ...
CottagesCottagesa small house with a single story - a small house with a single story ...
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 ...
CriticalCriticalmarked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude" - marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude" ...
CultureCulturea particular society at a particular time and place; "early mayan civilization" - a particular society at a particular time and place; "early mayan civilization" ...
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DepartmentDepartmenta specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the treasury" - a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the treasury" ...
DescriptionsDescriptionsa statement that represents something in words - a statement that represents something in words ...
DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...
DirectorsDirectorssomeone who controls resources and expenditures - someone who controls resources and expenditures ...
DirectoryDirectoryan alphabetical list of names and addresses - an alphabetical list of names and addresses ...
DonationsDonationsa voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause - a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause ...
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EffortsEffortsearnest 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" ...
EmergencyEmergencya sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency" - a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency" ...
EstablishedEstablishedset up or found; "she set up a literacy program" - set up or found; "she set up a literacy program" ...
EventEventsomething that happens at a given place and time - something that happens at a given place and time ...
ExhibitExhibitan object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence - an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence ...
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FacultyFacultyone of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind ...
FarmersFarmersa person who operates a farm - a person who operates a farm ...
FederationFederationan organization formed by merging several groups or parties - an organization formed by merging several groups or parties ...
FerryFerrya boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule - a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule ...
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GoverningGoverningthe act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" - the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" ...
GrantsGrantsany monetary aid - any monetary aid ...
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" ...
GroupsGroupsany number of entities (members) considered as a unit - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit ...
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HeadstoneHeadstonethe central building block at the top of an arch or vault - the central building block at the top of an arch or vault ...
HistoryHistorythe aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history" - the aggregate of past events; "a critical time in the school's history" ...
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IncInca heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to saddam hussein's government of iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of sunni and shiite arabs and kurds who hope to build a new government - a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to saddam hussein's government of iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of sunni and shiite arabs and kurds who hope to build a new government ...
IndexesIndexesa numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number - a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number ...
InnkeepersInnkeepersthe owner or manager of an inn - the owner or manager of an inn ...
InspectionInspectiona formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready for review"; "we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator" - a formal or official examination; "the platoon stood ready for review"; "we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator" ...
IntelligenceIntelligencethe ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience - the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience ...
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LevelsLevelsa position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree" - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree" ...
LibraryLibrarya room where books are kept; "they had brandy in the library" - a room where books are kept; "they had brandy in the library" ...
LifeLifea characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life" - a characteristic state or mode of living; "social life"; "city life"; "real life" ...
ListingListinga database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) - a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) ...
LocationLocationa point or extent in space - a point or extent in space ...
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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 ...
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" ...
MembersMembersone 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 ...
MotorcyclistsMotorcyclistsa traveler who rides a motorcycle - a traveler who rides a motorcycle ...
MusicMusican artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner ...
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NationNationa politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "african nations"; "students who had come to the nation's capitol"; "the country's largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land" - a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "african nations"; "students who had come to the nation's capitol"; "the country's largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land" ...
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" ...
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OfferedOfferedmake available or accessible, provide or furnish; "the conference center offers a health spa"; "the hotel offers private meeting rooms" - make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "the conference center offers a health spa"; "the hotel offers private meeting rooms" ...
OldestOldest(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; "an old man's eagle mind"--william butler yeats; "his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?" - (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; "an old man's eagle mind"--william butler yeats; "his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?" ...
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PipaPipatype genus of the pipidae - type genus of the pipidae ...
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" ...
ProbeProbean inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" - an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal" ...
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" ...
ProvidedProvidedprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...
ProvidesProvidesprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...
PublicPublicpeople in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public" - people in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public" ...
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QuicklyQuicklywith rapid movements; "he works quickly" - with rapid movements; "he works quickly" ...
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RaiseRaisethe amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike" - the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike" ...
RcmpRcmpthe federal police force of canada - the federal police force of canada ...
RedistributedRedistributeddistribute anew; "redistribute the troops more strategically" - distribute anew; "redistribute the troops more strategically" ...
RegulatoryRegulatoryrestricting according to rules or principles; "a regulatory gene" - restricting according to rules or principles; "a regulatory gene" ...
ResearchingResearchinginquire into; "the students had to research the history of the second world war for their history project"; "he searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness" - inquire into; "the students had to research the history of the second world war for their history project"; "he searched for information on his relatives on the web"; "scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness" ...
RuleRulea principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" - a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation" ...
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SecondarySecondarythe defensive football players who line up behind the linemen - the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen ...
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" ...
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 ...
StudentsStudentsa learner who is enrolled in an educational institution - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution ...
SystematicsSystematicsthe science of systematic classification - the science of systematic classification ...
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ThousandsThousandsthe cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 - the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 ...
TradingTradingbuying or selling securities or commodities - buying or selling securities or commodities ...
TransmittedTransmittedtransfer to another; "communicate a disease" - transfer to another; "communicate a disease" ...
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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 ...
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