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A
AccessAccessthe right to enter - the right to enter ...
AheadAheadhaving the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race" - having the leading position or higher score in a contest; "he is ahead by a pawn"; "the leading team in the pennant race" ...
AlsAlsthickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs - thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs ...
AppallingAppallingan experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?" - an experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?" ...
ArizonaArizonaa state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon - a state in southwestern united states; site of the grand canyon ...
B
BaghdadBaghdadcapital and largest city of iraq; located on the tigris river; "baghdad is one of the great cities of the muslim world" - capital and largest city of iraq; located on the tigris river; "baghdad is one of the great cities of the muslim world" ...
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" ...
C
CareersCareersthe particular occupation for which you are trained - the particular occupation for which you are trained ...
CommencedCommencedtake 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" ...
ConductConductmanner of acting or controlling yourself - manner of acting or controlling yourself ...
ContinuesContinuescontinue a certain state, condition, or activity; "keep on working!"; "we continued to work into the night"; "keep smiling"; "we went on working until well past midnight" - continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "keep on working!"; "we continued to work into the night"; "keep smiling"; "we went on working until well past midnight" ...
ContributeContributebestow a quality on; "her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "the music added a lot to the play"; "she brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "this adds a light note to the program" - bestow a quality on; "her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "the music added a lot to the play"; "she brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "this adds a light note to the program" ...
CoverageCoveragethe total amount and type of insurance carried - the total amount and type of insurance carried ...
D
DataDataa collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" - a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; "statistical data" ...
DowntickDownticka transaction in the stock market at a price below the price of the preceding transaction - a transaction in the stock market at a price below the price of the preceding transaction ...
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" ...
EarningEarningearn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "how much do you make a month in your new job?"; "she earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "he clears $5,000 each month" - earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "how much do you make a month in your new job?"; "she earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "he clears $5,000 each month" ...
EnhanceEnhanceincrease; "this will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension" - increase; "this will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension" ...
EspeciallyEspeciallyto a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger" - to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; "he was particularly fussy about spelling"; "a particularly gruesome attack"; "under peculiarly tragic circumstances"; "an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger" ...
ExampleExamplean item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" - an item of information that is representative of a type; "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10" ...
F
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" ...
FidelityFidelityaccuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal - accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal ...
FlirtsFlirtsa seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men - a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men ...
ForecastForecasta prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop - a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop ...
G
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 ...
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" ...
HappenedHappenedcome 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" ...
I
InauguralInauguralan address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a united states president) - an address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a united states president) ...
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 ...
IncrementalIncrementalincreasing gradually by regular degrees or additions; "lecturers enjoy...steady incremental growth in salary" - increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions; "lecturers enjoy...steady incremental growth in salary" ...
IndicatorsIndicatorsa number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time - a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time ...
InventoriesInventoriesa detailed list of all the items in stock - a detailed list of all the items in stock ...
K
KnockingKnockingthe sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder" - the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder" ...
L
LainLainbe located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
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" ...
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
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" ...
MortgageMortgagea conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan - a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan ...
N
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
OddsOddsthe likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring - the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring ...
OfficiallyOfficiallyin an official role; "officially, he is in charge"; "officially responsible" - in an official role; "officially, he is in charge"; "officially responsible" ...
OutpaceOutpacesurpass in speed; "malthus believed that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence" - surpass in speed; "malthus believed that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence" ...
P
ParedPareddecrease gradually or bit by bit - decrease gradually or bit by bit ...
PropagationPropagationthe spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions - the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions ...
ProspectProspectthe possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent" - the possibility of future success; "his prospects as a writer are excellent" ...
ProvidesProvidesprovide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" - provide or furnish with; "we provided the room with an electrical heater" ...
PsychologyPsychologythe science of mental life - the science of mental life ...
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" ...
PublishersPublishersa firm in the publishing business - a firm in the publishing business ...
Q
QuarterQuarterone of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound" - one of four equal parts; "a quarter of a pound" ...
R
ReactedReactedshow a response or a reaction to something - show a response or a reaction to something ...
RefersRefersmake reference to; "his name was mentioned in connection with the invention" - make reference to; "his name was mentioned in connection with the invention" ...
ReserveReserveformality and propriety of manner - formality and propriety of manner ...
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" ...
S
SellsSellsthe activity of persuading someone to buy; "it was a hard sell" - the activity of persuading someone to buy; "it was a hard sell" ...
SimilarSimilarmarked by correspondence or resemblance; "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats" - marked by correspondence or resemblance; "similar food at similar prices"; "problems similar to mine"; "they wore similar coats" ...
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" ...
SlangSlanginformal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions" - informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions" ...
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" ...
SuicideSuicidethe act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide" - the act of killing yourself; "it is a crime to commit suicide" ...
T
TemporaryTemporarya worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis - a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis ...
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" ...
TheresTheresa location other than here; that place; "you can take it from there" - a location other than here; that place; "you can take it from there" ...
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" ...
ToolsToolsan implement used in the practice of a vocation - an implement used in the practice of a vocation ...
TradingTradingbuying or selling securities or commodities - buying or selling securities or commodities ...
TurmoilTurmoila violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market" - a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market" ...
U
UninsuredUninsurednot covered by insurance; "an uninsured motorist" - not covered by insurance; "an uninsured motorist" ...
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 ...
V
VegasVegasprolific spanish playwright (1562-1635) - prolific spanish playwright (1562-1635) ...
W
WhosWhosa united nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services - a united nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services ...
WorthWorthan indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline" - an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline" ...
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