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AaronAaronunited states professional baseball player who hit more home runs than babe ruth (born in 1934) - united states professional baseball player who hit more home runs than babe ruth (born in 1934) ...

AbrahamAbrahamthe first of the old testament patriarchs and the father of isaac; according to genesis, god promised to give abraham's family (the hebrews) the land of canaan (the promised land); god tested abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son; "judaism, christianity, and islam each has a special claim on abraham" - the first of the old testament patriarchs and the father of isaac; according to genesis, god promised to give abraham's family (the hebrews) the land of canaan (the promised land); god tested abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son; "judaism, christianity, and islam each has a special claim on abraham" ...

AdmissionAdmissionthe act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" - the act of admitting someone to enter; "the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic" ...

AmirAmiran independent ruler or chieftain (especially in africa or arabia) - an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in africa or arabia) ...

AptitudeAptitudeinherent ability - inherent ability ...

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BayBayan indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf - an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf ...

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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 ...

ChabadChabada large missionary hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study - a large missionary hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study ...

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DanielDaniel(old testament) a youth who was taken into the court of nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century bc) - (old testament) a youth who was taken into the court of nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century bc) ...

DavidDavidpatron saint of wales (circa 520-600) - patron saint of wales (circa 520-600) ...

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EngineeringEngineeringthe practical application of science to commerce or industry - the practical application of science to commerce or industry ...

EntranceEntrancesomething that provides access (to get in or get out); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" - something that provides access (to get in or get out); "they waited at the entrance to the garden"; "beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral" ...

ExamExama set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions" ...

ExaminationExaminationthe act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) - the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) ...

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HaifaHaifaa major port in northwestern israel - a major port in northwestern israel ...

HebrewHebrewthe ancient canaanitic language of the hebrews that has been revived as the official language of israel - the ancient canaanitic language of the hebrews that has been revived as the official language of israel ...

HolocaustHolocaustan act of great destruction and loss of life - an act of great destruction and loss of life ...

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InstituteInstitutean association organized to promote art or science or education - an association organized to promote art or science or education ...

IsraelIsraeljewish republic in southwestern asia at eastern end of mediterranean; formerly part of palestine - jewish republic in southwestern asia at eastern end of mediterranean; formerly part of palestine ...

IsraeliIsraelia native or inhabitant of israel - a native or inhabitant of israel ...

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JerusalemJerusalemcapital and largest city of the modern state of israel; a holy city for jews and christians and muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom - capital and largest city of the modern state of israel; a holy city for jews and christians and muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom ...

JewJewa person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties - a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties ...

JointJoint(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion) - (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion) ...

JosephJosephleader of the nez perce in their retreat from united states troops (1840-1904) - leader of the nez perce in their retreat from united states troops (1840-1904) ...

JudaismJudaismjews collectively who practice a religion based on the torah and the talmud - jews collectively who practice a religion based on the torah and the talmud ...

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KabbalahKabbalahan esoteric or occult matter resembling the kabbalah that is traditionally secret - an esoteric or occult matter resembling the kabbalah that is traditionally secret ...

KosherKosherfood that fulfills the requirements of jewish dietary law - food that fulfills the requirements of jewish dietary law ...

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LawLawlegal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping" - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping" ...

LevLevthe basic unit of money in bulgaria - the basic unit of money in bulgaria ...

LevyLevya charge imposed and collected - a charge imposed and collected ...

LlbLlba three-year law degree - a three-year law degree ...

LouisianaLouisianaa state in southern united states on the gulf of mexico; one of the confederate states during the american civil war - a state in southern united states on the gulf of mexico; one of the confederate states during the american civil war ...

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ManagementManagementthe act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?" - the act of managing something; "he was given overall management of the program"; "is the direction of the economy a function of government?" ...

MatMata thick flat pad used as a floor covering - a thick flat pad used as a floor covering ...

MbaMbaa master's degree in business - a master's degree in business ...

MedicalMedicala thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person - a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person ...

MeirMeirisraeli statesman (born in russia) (1898-1978) - israeli statesman (born in russia) (1898-1978) ...

MessianicMessianicof or relating to a messiah promising deliverance; "messianic cult" - of or relating to a messiah promising deliverance; "messianic cult" ...

MichaelMichael(old testament) the guardian archangel of the jews - (old testament) the guardian archangel of the jews ...

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OrthodoxOrthodoxof or pertaining to or characteristic of judaism; "orthodox judaism" - of or pertaining to or characteristic of judaism; "orthodox judaism" ...

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PhysicsPhysicsthe science of matter and energy and their interactions - the science of matter and energy and their interactions ...

PracticePracticea customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern" - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern" ...

PrepPreppreparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) - preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) ...

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QuestionQuestionan instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present" ...

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RabbiRabbispiritual leader of a jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply jewish law - spiritual leader of a jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply jewish law ...

RabbisRabbisspiritual leader of a jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply jewish law - spiritual leader of a jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply jewish law ...

ResultsResultsa 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" ...

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SolomonSolomon(old testament) son of david and king of israel noted for his wisdom (10th century bc) - (old testament) son of david and king of israel noted for his wisdom (10th century bc) ...

SymbiosisSymbiosisthe relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other - the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other ...

SynagogueSynagogue(judaism) the place of worship for a jewish congregation - (judaism) the place of worship for a jewish congregation ...

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TalmudTalmudthe collection of ancient rabbinic writings on jewish law and tradition (the mishna and the gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in orthodox judaism - the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on jewish law and tradition (the mishna and the gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in orthodox judaism ...

TorahTorahthe whole body of the jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition - the whole body of the jewish sacred writings and tradition including the oral tradition ...

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YiddishYiddisha dialect of high german including some hebrew and other words; spoken in europe as a vernacular by many jews; written in the hebrew script - a dialect of high german including some hebrew and other words; spoken in europe as a vernacular by many jews; written in the hebrew script ...

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