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AcademyAcademya secondary school (usually private) - a secondary school (usually private) ...
AccidentalAccidentala musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature - a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature ...
AddressAddress(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored - (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ...
AdolescentsAdolescentsa juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity ...
AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...
AnswersAnswersa statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "i waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" - a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "i waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics" ...
AttendedAttendedbe present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "she attends class regularly"; "i rarely attend services at my church"; "did you go to the meeting?" - be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "she attends class regularly"; "i rarely attend services at my church"; "did you go to the meeting?" ...
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BeginBeginisraeli 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) ...
BenefitsBenefitsfinancial assistance in time of need - financial assistance in time of need ...
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" ...
CasinoCasinoa public building for gambling and entertainment - a public building for gambling and entertainment ...
ChangeChangean event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" - an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; "the change was intended to increase sales"; "this storm is certainly a change for the worse"; "the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago" ...
CheapCheaprelatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" - relatively low in price or charging low prices; "it would have been cheap at twice the price"; "inexpensive family restaurants" ...
ClerksClerksan employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) - an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) ...
ControlControlpower to direct or determine; "under control" - power to direct or determine; "under control" ...
ControversialControversialmarked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "rushdie's controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action" - marked by or capable of arousing controversy; "the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial"; "rushdie's controversial book"; "a controversial decision on affirmative action" ...
CorticalCorticalof or relating to a cortex - of or relating to a cortex ...
CountriesCountriesthe 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" ...
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DatingDatinguse of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens - use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens ...
DdsDdsa doctor's degree in dental surgery - a doctor's degree in dental surgery ...
DefinedDefinedgive a definition for the meaning of a word; "define `sadness'" - give a definition for the meaning of a word; "define `sadness'" ...
DietDieta prescribed selection of foods - a prescribed selection of foods ...
DrugDruga substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic ...
DysfunctionDysfunction(medicine) any disturbance in the function of an organ or body part - (medicine) any disturbance in the function of an organ or body part ...
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ElevenEleventhe cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one - the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one ...
EntertainmentEntertainmentan activity that is diverting and that holds the attention - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention ...
EntireEntireuncastrated adult male horse - uncastrated adult male horse ...
ExcessExcessa quantity much larger than is needed - a quantity much larger than is needed ...
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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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GeeksGeeksa carnival performer who does disgusting acts - a carnival performer who does disgusting acts ...
GirthGirththe distance around a person's body - the distance around a person's body ...
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HealthHealtha healthy state of wellbeing free from disease; "physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients" - a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease; "physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients" ...
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ImmunizationImmunizationthe act of making immune (especially by inoculation) - the act of making immune (especially by inoculation) ...
ImpulsiveImpulsiveproceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus; "an impulsive gesture of affection" - proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus; "an impulsive gesture of affection" ...
InjuryInjuryany physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. ...
IntellectualIntellectuala person who uses the mind creatively - a person who uses the mind creatively ...
IntentionsIntentionsan 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" ...
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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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" ...
LukeLuke(new testament) the apostle closely associated with st. paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third gospel - (new testament) the apostle closely associated with st. paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third gospel ...
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MaturesMaturesdevelop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "he matured fast"; "the child grew fast" - develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "he matured fast"; "the child grew fast" ...
MediaMediaa means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information - a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information ...
MendedMendedrestore 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" ...
MetabolitesMetabolitesany substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) - any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) ...
MilitaryMilitarythe military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker" ...
MillMilla plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing - a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing ...
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" ...
MphMphthe ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours) - the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours) ...
MudMudwater soaked soil; soft wet earth - water soaked soil; soft wet earth ...
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NaturalNaturalsomeone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" - someone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job" ...
NextNextnearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" - nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" ...
NightmaresNightmaresa situation resembling a terrifying dream - a situation resembling a terrifying dream ...
NobodysNobodysa person of no influence - a person of no influence ...
NotebookNotebooka book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda - a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda ...
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OutweighOutweighbe heavier than - be heavier than ...
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PairPaira set of two similar things considered as a unit - a set of two similar things considered as a unit ...
PaperPapera material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses - a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses ...
ParentsParentsa father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian - a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian ...
PeakerPeakerof a period of maximal use or demand or activity; "at peak hours the streets traffic is unbelievable" - of a period of maximal use or demand or activity; "at peak hours the streets traffic is unbelievable" ...
PeterPeterdisciple of jesus and leader of the apostles; regarded by catholics as the vicar of christ on earth and first pope - disciple of jesus and leader of the apostles; regarded by catholics as the vicar of christ on earth and first pope ...
PettingPettingaffectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) ...
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" ...
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" ...
PreferencePreferencea strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the irish have a penchant for blarney" - a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the irish have a penchant for blarney" ...
PrudentlyPrudentlyin a prudent manner; "i had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom." - in a prudent manner; "i had allotted my own bedroom for necking, prudently removing both the bed and the key, and taken both myself and my typewriter into my son's bedroom." ...
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ReactiveReactiveparticipating readily in reactions; "sodium is a reactive metal"; "free radicals are very reactive" - participating readily in reactions; "sodium is a reactive metal"; "free radicals are very reactive" ...
RecognizingRecognizingaccept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "the crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "we do not recognize your gods" - accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "the crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "we do not recognize your gods" ...
ResistanceResistancethe action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead" - the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead" ...
RiskRiska source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" - a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" ...
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SafetySafetythe state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" ...
SetsSetsa group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used; "a set of books"; "a set of golf clubs"; "a set of teeth" - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used; "a set of books"; "a set of golf clubs"; "a set of teeth" ...
SizesSizesthe physical magnitude of something (how big it is); "a wolf is about the size of a large dog" - the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); "a wolf is about the size of a large dog" ...
SpecificSpecifica fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general" - a fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general" ...
StudyStudya detailed critical inspection - a detailed critical inspection ...
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TeenTeena juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity - a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity ...
ThinnerThinnera diluting agent - a diluting agent ...
TorrentTorrenta heavy rain - a heavy rain ...
TraumasTraumasany physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. - any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. ...
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UsersUsersa person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something - a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something ...
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VolumeVolumethe amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; "the gas expanded to twice its original volume" - the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; "the gas expanded to twice its original volume" ...
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YearYeara period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920" - a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920" ...
YouthYoutha young person (especially a young man or boy) - a young person (especially a young man or boy) ...
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