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AbsoluteAbsolutesomething that is conceived to be absolute; something that does not depends on anything else and is beyond human control; "no mortal being can influence the absolute" - something that is conceived to be absolute; something that does not depends on anything else and is beyond human control; "no mortal being can influence the absolute" ...
AdrenalineAdrenalinea catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AnswersAnswersa 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" ...
ApproachApproachideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" - ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" ...
ApproachesApproachesideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" - ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation; "his approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"; "an attack on inflation"; "his plan of attack was misguided" ...
AssetsAssetsanything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company - anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company ...
AttachAttachcause to be attached - cause to be attached ...
B
BasisBasisa relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis" - a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis" ...
BoundaryBoundarythe line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something - the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something ...
BucksBucksa gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting - a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting ...
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CalledCalledassign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "they named their son david"; "the new school was named after the famous civil rights leader" - assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; "they named their son david"; "the new school was named after the famous civil rights leader" ...
CapitalismCapitalisman economic system based on private ownership of capital - an economic system based on private ownership of capital ...
CareerCareerthe particular occupation for which you are trained - the particular occupation for which you are trained ...
ChatChatan informal conversation - an informal conversation ...
CitizenCitizena native or naturalized member of a state or other political community - a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community ...
CoffeeCoffeea beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee" - a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; "he ordered a cup of coffee" ...
CollegesCollegesthe body of faculty and students of a college - the body of faculty and students of a college ...
ConsultingConsultingget or ask advice from; "consult your local broker"; "they had to consult before arriving at a decision" - get or ask advice from; "consult your local broker"; "they had to consult before arriving at a decision" ...
ControlControlpower to direct or determine; "under control" - power to direct or determine; "under control" ...
CreatedCreatedmake or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" - make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" ...
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DealingDealingmethod or manner of conduct in relation to others; "honest dealing" - method or manner of conduct in relation to others; "honest dealing" ...
DebtsDebtsthe state of owing something (especially money); "he is badly in debt" - the state of owing something (especially money); "he is badly in debt" ...
DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...
DifferenceDifferencethe quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" ...
DoorDoora swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left" - a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; "he knocked on the door"; "he slammed the door as he left" ...
DrugDruga substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic ...
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EconomicEconomicof or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life" - of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; "economic growth"; "aspects of social, political, and economical life" ...
EffectEffecta 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" ...
EventuallyEventuallywithin an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"; "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"; "in time they came to accept the harsh reality" - within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"; "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"; "in time they came to accept the harsh reality" ...
ExpertsExpertsa person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully ...
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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FactorsFactorsanything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" - anything that contributes causally to a result; "a number of factors determined the outcome" ...
FallFallthe season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973" - the season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973" ...
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" ...
FibFiba trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can i stop my child from telling stories?" - a trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can i stop my child from telling stories?" ...
FinanceFinancethe commercial activity of providing funds and capital - the commercial activity of providing funds and capital ...
FixedFixedrestore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "she repaired her tv set"; "repair my shoes please" - restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; "she repaired her tv set"; "repair my shoes please" ...
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GloveGlovethe handwear used by fielders in playing baseball - the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball ...
GoalGoalthe state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; "the ends justify the means" ...
GoesGoesa time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work" - a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else); "it's my go"; "a spell of work" ...
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" ...
GripGripthe act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" - the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" ...
H
HackerHackersomeone who plays golf poorly - someone who plays golf poorly ...
HelpsHelpsthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" ...
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InducingInducingact of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep" - act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep" ...
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LearningLearningthe cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; "the child's acquisition of language" - the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; "the child's acquisition of language" ...
LeftLeftlocation near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left" - location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left" ...
LossesLossessomething lost (especially money lost at gambling) - something lost (especially money lost at gambling) ...
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" ...
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MarginalMarginalat or constituting a border or edge; "the marginal strip of beach" - at or constituting a border or edge; "the marginal strip of beach" ...
MeasuredMeasureddetermine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "measure the length of the wall" - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "measure the length of the wall" ...
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'" ...
MoneyMoneythe most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us" - the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us" ...
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NecessaryNecessaryanything 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" ...
NewsNewsnew information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" - new information about specific and timely events; "they awaited news of the outcome" ...
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" ...
NiceNicea city in southeastern france on the mediterranean; the leading resort on the french riviera - a city in southeastern france on the mediterranean; the leading resort on the french riviera ...
NoneNonea canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise - a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise ...
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PostPostthe position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station" - the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station" ...
ProfitProfitthe excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) ...
ProvenProvenbe shown or be found to be; "she proved to be right"; "the medicine turned out to save her life"; "she turned up hiv positive" - be shown or be found to be; "she proved to be right"; "the medicine turned out to save her life"; "she turned up hiv positive" ...
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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" ...
RelativelyRelativelyin a relative manner; by comparison to something else; "the situation is relatively calm now" - in a relative manner; by comparison to something else; "the situation is relatively calm now" ...
ReleaseReleasemerchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the london symphony orchestra" - merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film); "a new release from the london symphony orchestra" ...
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" ...
ResumeResumeshort descriptive summary (of events) - short descriptive summary (of events) ...
RiseRisea growth in strength or number or importance - a growth in strength or number or importance ...
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SadSadexperiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "better by far that you should forget and smile / than that you should remember and be sad"- christina rossetti - experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "better by far that you should forget and smile / than that you should remember and be sad"- christina rossetti ...
SatSatthe seventh and last day of the week; observed as the sabbath by jews and some christians - the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the sabbath by jews and some christians ...
ShortShortthe location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed - the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed ...
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" ...
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" ...
SpainSpaina parliamentary monarchy in southwestern europe on the iberian peninsula; a former colonial power - a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern europe on the iberian peninsula; a former colonial power ...
StartStartthe beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" ...
StrategyStrategyan elaborate and systematic plan of action - an elaborate and systematic plan of action ...
StudyStudya detailed critical inspection - a detailed critical inspection ...
SweeterSweeterhaving or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar - having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar ...
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 ...
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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) ...
TemporaryTemporarya worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis - a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis ...
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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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WildWilda wild primitive state untouched by civilization; "he lived in the wild"; "they collected mushrooms in the wild" - a wild primitive state untouched by civilization; "he lived in the wild"; "they collected mushrooms in the wild" ...
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