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AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...

AdapterAdaptera musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance - a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance ...

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AmusingAmusingoccupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "the play amused the ladies" - occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "the play amused the ladies" ...

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BeginsBeginsisraeli statesman (born in russia) who (as prime minister of israel) negotiated a peace treaty with anwar sadat (then the president of egypt) (1913-1992) - israeli statesman (born in russia) who (as prime minister of israel) negotiated a peace treaty with anwar sadat (then the president of egypt) (1913-1992) ...

BlackBlackthe quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) - the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) ...

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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" ...

CanterburyCanterburya town in kent in southeastern england; site of the cathedral where thomas a becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the anglican church - a town in kent in southeastern england; site of the cathedral where thomas a becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the anglican church ...

CarCara motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ...

CareerCareerthe particular occupation for which you are trained - the particular occupation for which you are trained ...

CharmingCharmingattract; cause to be enamored; "she captured all the men's hearts" - attract; cause to be enamored; "she captured all the men's hearts" ...

ChuckChuckinformal terms for a meal - informal terms for a meal ...

ConvincingConvincingmake (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "he had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product" - make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "he had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product" ...

CountryCountrythe territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several european countries" - the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several european countries" ...

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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DiedDiedpass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "she died from cancer"; "they children perished in the fire"; "the patient went peacefully"; "the old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102" - pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "she died from cancer"; "they children perished in the fire"; "the patient went peacefully"; "the old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102" ...

DoneDoneengage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution" - engage in; "make love, not war"; "make an effort"; "do research"; "do nothing"; "make revolution" ...

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" ...

DriversDriversthe operator of a motor vehicle - the operator of a motor vehicle ...

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EquipmentEquipmentan instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service ...

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FansFansa device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces - a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces ...

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" ...

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" ...

FinallyFinallyafter a long period of time or an especially long delay; "at length they arrived" - after a long period of time or an especially long delay; "at length they arrived" ...

FordFordunited states film maker (1896-1973) - united states film maker (1896-1973) ...

FriendsFriendsa person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university" - a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university" ...

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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" ...

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HaleHalea soldier of the american revolution who was hanged as a spy by the british; his last words were supposed to have been `i only regret that i have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776) - a soldier of the american revolution who was hanged as a spy by the british; his last words were supposed to have been `i only regret that i have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776) ...

HallHallan interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" - an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" ...

HallsHallsan interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" - an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" ...

HayesHayesacclaimed actress of stage and screen (born in 1900) - acclaimed actress of stage and screen (born in 1900) ...

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IdleIdlethe state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling; "the car engine was running at idle" - the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling; "the car engine was running at idle" ...

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 ...

InternetInterneta computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange - a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange ...

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KingKinga male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom - a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom ...

KnowledgeKnowledgethe psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning - the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning ...

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LightingLightinghaving abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" - having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" ...

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" ...

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MoroccoMoroccoa kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern africa with a largely muslim population; achieved independence from france in 1956 - a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern africa with a largely muslim population; achieved independence from france in 1956 ...

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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" ...

NobleNoblea titled peer of the realm - a titled peer of the realm ...

NoblyNoblyin a noble manner; "she has behaved nobly" - in a noble manner; "she has behaved nobly" ...

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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PenetratedPenetratedpass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "the bullet penetrated her chest" - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "the bullet penetrated her chest" ...

PlacePlacea point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic" - a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic" ...

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" ...

PowerPowerpossession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" ...

PrisePriseto move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "the burglar jimmied the lock", "raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail" - to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "the burglar jimmied the lock", "raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail" ...

ProfileProfilean analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" - an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics; "a biochemical profile of blood"; "a psychological profile of serial killers" ...

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QuartersQuartershousing available for people to live in; "he found quarters for his family"; "i visited his bachelor quarters" - housing available for people to live in; "he found quarters for his family"; "i visited his bachelor quarters" ...

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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" ...

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SalesSalesincome (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time - income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time ...

SallySallywitty remark - witty remark ...

SamSama guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target - a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target ...

SmyrnaSmyrnaa port city in western turkey - a port city in western turkey ...

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" ...

SquiresSquiresyoung nobleman attendant on a knight - young nobleman attendant on a knight ...

StandStanda support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" - a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp" ...

StantonStantonunited states suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902) - united states suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902) ...

StartStartthe beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" ...

StatusStatusthe relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in american life" - the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in american life" ...

StudentStudenta learner who is enrolled in an educational institution - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution ...

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TaleTalea message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "disney's stories entertain adults as well as children" - a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "disney's stories entertain adults as well as children" ...

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

TemptTemptdispose or incline or entice to; "we were tempted by the delicious-looking food" - dispose or incline or entice to; "we were tempted by the delicious-looking food" ...

ThouThouthe cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 - the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 ...

TransportationTransportationa facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods - a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods ...

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WarrenWarrenunited states writer and poet (1905-1989) - united states writer and poet (1905-1989) ...

WilsonWilsonauthor of the first novel by an african american that was published in the united states (1808-1870) - author of the first novel by an african american that was published in the united states (1808-1870) ...

WomanWomanan adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted" ...

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