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AngleAnglethe space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians - the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians ...

AnimationAnimationthe condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" - the condition of living or the state of being alive; "while there's life there's hope"; "life depends on many chemical and physical processes" ...

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

B

BallBallround object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket" - round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"; "the ball rolled into the corner pocket" ...

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" ...

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" ...

BrutalBrutal(of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; "brutal instruments of torture"; "cruel weapons of war" - (of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain; "brutal instruments of torture"; "cruel weapons of war" ...

C

CatCatfeline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats - feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats ...

CoalCoalfossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the carboniferous period - fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the carboniferous period ...

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" ...

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" ...

D

DeepensDeepensmake more intense, stronger, or more marked; "the efforts were intensified", "her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "this event only deepened my convictions" - make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "the efforts were intensified", "her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "this event only deepened my convictions" ...

DevelopmentDevelopmentact of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development" - act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining; "he congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency"; "they funded research and development" ...

DistrictDistricta region marked off for administrative or other purposes - a region marked off for administrative or other purposes ...

DrawsDrawsa gully that is shallower than a ravine - a gully that is shallower than a ravine ...

DriveDrivethe act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off" - the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off" ...

E

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" ...

EffortEffortearnest 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" ...

EssentialEssentialanything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained" - anything indispensable; "food and shelter are necessities of life"; "the essentials of the good life"; "allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions"; "a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained" ...

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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" ...

FasterFasteracting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" ...

FeelFeelan intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it"; - an intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals" or "it's easy when you get the feel of it"; ...

FeetFeeta linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; "he is six feet tall" - a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; "he is six feet tall" ...

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" ...

FluidFluida substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure - a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure ...

ForearmForearmthe part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist ...

G

GameGamea single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours" - a single play of a sport or other contest; "the game lasted two hours" ...

GenomicsGenomicsthe branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full dna sequences) - the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full dna sequences) ...

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" ...

GroundGroundthe solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground" - the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground" ...

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" ...

H

HappenHappencome to pass; "what is happening?"; "the meeting took place off without an incidence"; "nothing occurred that seemed important" - come to pass; "what is happening?"; "the meeting took place off without an incidence"; "nothing occurred that seemed important" ...

HeadHeadthe upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window" - the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; "he stuck his head out the window" ...

HellHellany place of pain and turmoil; "the hell of battle"; "the inferno of the engine room"; "when you're alone christmas is the pits"; - any place of pain and turmoil; "the hell of battle"; "the inferno of the engine room"; "when you're alone christmas is the pits"; ...

HogansHogansunited states golfer who won many major golf tournaments (born in 1912) - united states golfer who won many major golf tournaments (born in 1912) ...

HousingHousingstructures collectively in which people are housed - structures collectively in which people are housed ...

I

ImpactImpactthe striking of one body against another - the striking of one body against another ...

IncidenceIncidencethe relative frequency of occurrence of something - the relative frequency of occurrence of something ...

InstructionInstructiona message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them" - a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them" ...

InvolvedInvolvedconnect closely and often incriminatingly; "this new ruling affects your business" - connect closely and often incriminatingly; "this new ruling affects your business" ...

J

JackJacka small worthless amount; "you don't know jack" - a small worthless amount; "you don't know jack" ...

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

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

LargestLargestabove average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a large city"; "set out for the big city"; "a large sum"; "a big (or large) barn"; "a large family"; "big businesses"; "a big expenditure"; "a large number of newspapers"; "a big group of scientists"; "large areas of the world" - above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a large city"; "set out for the big city"; "a large sum"; "a big (or large) barn"; "a large family"; "big businesses"; "a big expenditure"; "a large number of newspapers"; "a big group of scientists"; "large areas of the world" ...

LevelLevela 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" ...

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" ...

LockedLockedfasten with a lock; "lock the bike to the fence" - fasten with a lock; "lock the bike to the fence" ...

LostLostpeople who are destined to die soon; "the agony of the doomed was in his voice" - people who are destined to die soon; "the agony of the doomed was in his voice" ...

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

ModelModela hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems" - a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems" ...

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

MotionMotiona natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something ...

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 ...

N

NationalNationala 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" ...

NearbyNearbyclose at hand; "the nearby towns"; "concentrated his study on the nearby planet venus" - close at hand; "the nearby towns"; "concentrated his study on the nearby planet venus" ...

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" ...

P

ParametersParametersa constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves - a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves ...

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" ...

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" ...

R

RealizedRealizedbe fully aware or cognizant of - be fully aware or cognizant of ...

RussellRussellunited states religious leader who founded the sect that is now called jehovah's witnesses (1852-1916) - united states religious leader who founded the sect that is now called jehovah's witnesses (1852-1916) ...

S

ShawnShawnunited states dancer and choreographer who collaborated with ruth saint denis (1891-1972) - united states dancer and choreographer who collaborated with ruth saint denis (1891-1972) ...

ShoulderShoulderthe part of the body between the neck and the upper arm - the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm ...

ShouldersShouldersthe part of the body between the neck and the upper arm - the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm ...

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" ...

SlicingSlicinga golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his slicing" - a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his slicing" ...

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

SqueezeSqueezethe act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze" - the act of gripping and pressing firmly; "he gave her cheek a playful squeeze" ...

StakesStakesthe money risked on a gamble - the money risked on a gamble ...

StartedStartedtake the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "we began working at dawn"; "who will start?"; "get working as soon as the sun rises!"; "the first tourists began to arrive in cambodia"; "he began early in the day"; "let's get down to work now" - take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "we began working at dawn"; "who will start?"; "get working as soon as the sun rises!"; "the first tourists began to arrive in cambodia"; "he began early in the day"; "let's get down to work now" ...

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" ...

T

TeachesTeachesan english pirate who operated in the caribbean and off the atlantic coast of north america (died in 1718) - an english pirate who operated in the caribbean and off the atlantic coast of north america (died in 1718) ...

TermTerma word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms" - a word or expression used for some particular thing; "he learned many medical terms" ...

TiltedTiltedto incline or bend from a vertical position; "she leaned over the banister" - to incline or bend from a vertical position; "she leaned over the banister" ...

ToeToeone of the digits of the foot - one of the digits of the foot ...

TransferredTransferredmove around; "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket" - move around; "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket" ...

TriggerTriggerlever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun - lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun ...

TroyTroya system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains - a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains ...

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" ...

TurnTurna circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path" - a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path" ...

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" ...

VolatileVolatilea volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; "it was heated to evaporate the volatiles" - a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; "it was heated to evaporate the volatiles" ...

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