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A

ActsActsa new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ's ascension to paul's sojourn at rome - a new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ's ascension to paul's sojourn at rome ...

AimAiman anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" ...

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" ...

AttackAttack(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" - (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn" ...

AutomaticAutomaticlight machine gun - light machine gun ...

B

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" ...

BoilersBoilerssealed vessel where water is converted to steam - sealed vessel where water is converted to steam ...

BoldsBoldsa typeface with thick heavy lines - a typeface with thick heavy lines ...

BucketBucketa roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top - a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top ...

BurnerBurneran apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse); "a diesel engine is an oil burner" - an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse); "a diesel engine is an oil burner" ...

C

ChocolateChocolatea beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot - a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot ...

CivilCivilapplying to ordinary citizens; "civil law"; "civil authorities" - applying to ordinary citizens; "civil law"; "civil authorities" ...

CrossCrossa wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece - a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece ...

D

DryDrya reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages - a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages ...

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" ...

EventideEventidethe latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" - the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); "he enjoyed the evening light across the lake" ...

ExhaustExhaustgases ejected from an engine as waste products - gases ejected from an engine as waste products ...

F

FedFedany federal law-enforcement officer - any federal law-enforcement officer ...

FeedFeedfood for domestic livestock - food for domestic livestock ...

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 ...

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" ...

FlotsamFlotsamthe floating wreckage of a ship - the floating wreckage of a ship ...

FolderFoldera small book usually having a paper cover - a small book usually having a paper cover ...

FollowingFollowinga group of followers or enthusiasts - a group of followers or enthusiasts ...

FutureFuturethe time yet to come - the time yet to come ...

G

GreaterGreatergreater in size or importance or degree; "for the greater good of the community"; "the greater antilles" - greater in size or importance or degree; "for the greater good of the community"; "the greater antilles" ...

H

HeartsHeartsa form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades - a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades ...

HopperHopperfunnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below - funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below ...

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

LaidLaidput into a certain place or abstract location; "put your things here"; "set the tray down"; "set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "place emphasis on a certain point" - put into a certain place or abstract location; "put your things here"; "set the tray down"; "set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "place emphasis on a certain point" ...

LimitedLimitedpublic transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to new york" - public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops; "he caught the express to new york" ...

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" ...

LuxuryLuxurysomething that is an indulgence rather than a necessity - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity ...

LyricsLyricsthe text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language" - the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language" ...

M

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

MeltMeltthe process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours" - the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; "the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster"; "the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours" ...

MirrorMirrorpolished surface that forms images by reflecting light - polished surface that forms images by reflecting light ...

N

NavyNavyan organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare - an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare ...

NervousNervouseasily agitated; "quick nervous movements" - easily agitated; "quick nervous movements" ...

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" ...

O

OverflowOverflowa large flow - a large flow ...

P

PartsPartsthe local environment; "he hasn't been seen around these parts in years" - the local environment; "he hasn't been seen around these parts in years" ...

PipePipea tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco - a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco ...

PipesPipesa tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco - a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco ...

PlatformPlatforma raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform" - a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform" ...

ProvidedProvidedprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...

R

RadicalRadical(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule ...

S

SilenceSilencethe state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); "there was a shocked silence"; "he gestured for silence" - the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); "there was a shocked silence"; "he gestured for silence" ...

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" ...

SolidSolida substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure - a substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure ...

SpecificationSpecificationa detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work - a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work ...

StandardStandarda basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work" ...

SubcontractorsSubcontractorssomeone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor - someone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor ...

SwattingSwattinghit swiftly with a violent blow; "swat flies" - hit swiftly with a violent blow; "swat flies" ...

SystemSystema group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" - a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" ...

T

TestosteroneTestosteronea potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics - a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics ...

TextTextthe words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text" - the words of something written; "there were more than a thousand words of text"; "they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech"; "he wants to reconstruct the original text" ...

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" ...

TiffanyTiffanyunited states artist who developed tiffany glass (1848-1933) - united states artist who developed tiffany glass (1848-1933) ...

TrayTrayan open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food - an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food ...

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" ...

U

UndulantUndulantresembling waves in form or outline or motion - resembling waves in form or outline or motion ...

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" ...

VillaVillamexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) - mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923) ...

W

WastewaterWastewaterwater mixed with waste matter - water mixed with waste matter ...

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