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A

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AgitationAgitationa mental state of extreme emotional disturbance - a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance ...

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" ...

ApproachedApproachedmove towards; "we were approaching our destination"; "they are drawing near"; "the enemy army came nearer and nearer" - move towards; "we were approaching our destination"; "they are drawing near"; "the enemy army came nearer and nearer" ...

AssayersAssayersan analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals - an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals ...

AuctionAuctiona variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge - a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge ...

B

BasinBasina bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin" - a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin" ...

C

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" ...

CashCashmoney in the form of bills or coins; "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash" - money in the form of bills or coins; "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash" ...

CaveCavea geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea - a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea ...

CertificatesCertificatesa document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts - a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts ...

CliffsCliffsa steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" - a steep high face of rock; "he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town"; "a steep drop" ...

CoherentCoherentmarked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" - marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" ...

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

CorrelatedCorrelatedto bear a reciprocal or mutual relation; "do these facts correlate?" - to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation; "do these facts correlate?" ...

D

DefinedDefinedgive a definition for the meaning of a word; "define `sadness'" - give a definition for the meaning of a word; "define `sadness'" ...

DenselyDenselyin a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone" - in a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone" ...

DepressionDepressiona mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity - a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity ...

DiscoveryDiscoverythe act of discovering something - the act of discovering something ...

DownloadDownloadtransfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location - transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location ...

E

EncyclopediaEncyclopediaa reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty - a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty ...

EstablishEstablishset up or found; "she set up a literacy program" - set up or found; "she set up a literacy program" ...

EvolutionEvolutiona process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer" - a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); "the development of his ideas took many years"; "the evolution of greek civilization"; "the slow development of her skill as a writer" ...

ExistenceExistencethe state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries" - the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries" ...

ExtendsExtendsextend in scope or range or area; "the law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "extend your backyard" - extend in scope or range or area; "the law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "extend your backyard" ...

F

FebFebthe month following january and preceding march - the month following january and preceding march ...

FieldFielda piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed; "he planted a field of wheat" - a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed; "he planted a field of wheat" ...

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" ...

FlashFlasha sudden intense burst of radiant energy - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy ...

G

GeochemistryGeochemistrythe chemistry of the earth's crust - the chemistry of the earth's crust ...

GravityGravity(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; "the more remote the body the less the gravity"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--albert einstein - (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; "the more remote the body the less the gravity"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--albert einstein ...

GroupsGroupsany number of entities (members) considered as a unit - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit ...

GutsGutsfortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it" - fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it" ...

H

HauntHaunta frequently visited place - a frequently visited place ...

I

IncludedIncludedhave as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" - have as a part, be made up out of; "the list includes the names of many famous writers" ...

InfieldInfieldthe area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate - the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate ...

L

LineamentsLineamentsa characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands" - a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands" ...

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 ...

MassMassthe property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field - the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field ...

MetalMetalany of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. ...

MeterMeterthe basic unit of length adopted under the systeme international d'unites (approximately 1.094 yards) - the basic unit of length adopted under the systeme international d'unites (approximately 1.094 yards) ...

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" ...

N

NakedNakedcompletely unclothed; "bare bodies"; "naked from the waist up"; "a nude model" - completely unclothed; "bare bodies"; "naked from the waist up"; "a nude model" ...

O

OnshoreOnshore(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; "an inshore breeze"; "an onshore gale"; "seaward winds" - (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; "an inshore breeze"; "an onshore gale"; "seaward winds" ...

P

PetroleumPetroleuma dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons - a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons ...

PicsPicsa form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" ...

PostulatedPostulatedmaintain or assert; "he contended that communism had no future" - maintain or assert; "he contended that communism had no future" ...

ProducingProducingbring forth or yield; "the tree would not produce fruit" - bring forth or yield; "the tree would not produce fruit" ...

PropertiesPropertiesany area set aside for a particular purpose; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the white house" - any area set aside for a particular purpose; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the white house" ...

R

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" ...

RepresentedRepresentedtake the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; "because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in greek stands for an 's' in latin" - take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; "because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in greek stands for an 's' in latin" ...

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" ...

RotatedRotatedturn on or around an axis or a center; "the earth revolves around the sun"; "the lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire" - turn on or around an axis or a center; "the earth revolves around the sun"; "the lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire" ...

S

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

SourceSourcethe 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" ...

SourcedSourcedget (a product) from another country or business; "she sourced a supply of carpet"; "they are sourcing from smaller companies" - get (a product) from another country or business; "she sourced a supply of carpet"; "they are sourcing from smaller companies" ...

SponsorsSponsorssomeone who supports or champions something - someone who supports or champions something ...

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" ...

StrikingStrikingthe physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull" - the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull" ...

StupidStupida person who is not very bright; "the economy, stupid!" - a person who is not very bright; "the economy, stupid!" ...

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

TargetsTargetsa reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark" - a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark" ...

TeenTeena juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity ...

TerraceTerraceusually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence - usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence ...

ThinThinlose thickness; become thin or thinner - lose thickness; become thin or thinner ...

TitleTitlea heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "title 8 provided federal help for schools" - a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; "title 8 provided federal help for schools" ...

TodaysTodaysthe present time or age; "the world of today"; "today we have computers" - the present time or age; "the world of today"; "today we have computers" ...

TowerTowera structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building ...

TranscriptsTranscriptssomething that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech; "he read a transcript of the interrogation"; "you can obtain a transcript of this radio program by sending a self-addressed envelope to the station" - something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech; "he read a transcript of the interrogation"; "you can obtain a transcript of this radio program by sending a self-addressed envelope to the station" ...

TrendingTrendingturn sharply; change direction abruptly; "the car cut to the left at the intersection"; "the motorbike veered to the right" - turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "the car cut to the left at the intersection"; "the motorbike veered to the right" ...

U

UndutifulUndutifullacking due respect or dutifulness; "impious toward one's parents"; "an undutiful son" - lacking due respect or dutifulness; "impious toward one's parents"; "an undutiful son" ...

UnitedUnitedact in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief - act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief ...

V

ValleyValleya long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river - a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river ...

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