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A

AccessibleAccessiblecapable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" - capable of being reached; "a town accessible by rail" ...

AccidentAccidenta mishap; especially one causing injury or death - a mishap; especially one causing injury or death ...

AfterAfterlocated farther aft - located farther aft ...

AirflowAirflowthe flow of air; "she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her" - the flow of air; "she adjusted the fan so that the airflow was directed right at her" ...

AirwaysAirwaysa duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) - a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) ...

AnnapolisAnnapolisstate capital of maryland; site of the united states naval academy - state capital of maryland; site of the united states naval academy ...

ApolloApollo(greek mythology) greek god of light; god of prophesy and poetry and music and healing; son of zeus and leto; twin brother of artemis - (greek mythology) greek god of light; god of prophesy and poetry and music and healing; son of zeus and leto; twin brother of artemis ...

AssureAssuremake certain of; "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "preparation will guarantee success!" - make certain of; "this nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "preparation will guarantee success!" ...

B

BackupBackupan accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet" - an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street"; "he discovered a backup in the toilet" ...

BendBenda circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path" - a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road"; "a crook in the path" ...

BikesBikesa motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame - a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame ...

BinedBinedstore in bins - store in bins ...

C

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" ...

CastCastthe actors in a play - the actors in a play ...

ControlControlpower to direct or determine; "under control" - power to direct or determine; "under control" ...

CopperCoppera ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor - a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor ...

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" ...

CreeperCreeperany plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping - any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping ...

D

DepartsDepartsmove away from a place into another direction; "go away before i start to cry"; "the train departs at noon" - move away from a place into another direction; "go away before i start to cry"; "the train departs at noon" ...

DetailsDetailstrue confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" - true confidential information; "after the trial he gave us the real details" ...

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

E

EdwardsEdwardsamerican theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in america (1703-1758) - american theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in america (1703-1758) ...

ElementElementan abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech" - an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a speech" ...

EquippedEquippedprovide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "the expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "the expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" ...

ExpertsExpertsa person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully ...

ExpressExpressrapid transport of goods - rapid transport of goods ...

F

FaxFaxduplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio - duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio ...

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" ...

FormFormthe phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached" - the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached" ...

FortForta fortified military post where troops are stationed - a fortified military post where troops are stationed ...

G

GeorgetownGeorgetowna section of northwestern washington, d.c. - a section of northwestern washington, d.c. ...

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" ...

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

I

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 ...

IncludesIncludeshave 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" ...

InnInna hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers ...

J

JohnsJohnsunited states artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) - united states artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) ...

L

LeftLeftlocation near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left" - location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east; "she stood on the left" ...

LoganLogana mountain peak in the st. elias range in the southwestern yukon territory in canada (19,850 feet high) - a mountain peak in the st. elias range in the southwestern yukon territory in canada (19,850 feet high) ...

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

ManufacturerManufacturera business engaged in manufacturing some product - a business engaged in manufacturing some product ...

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 ...

MetroMetroan electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); "in paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in london it is called the `tube' or the `underground'" - an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); "in paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in london it is called the `tube' or the `underground'" ...

MileMilea unit of length equal to 1760 yards - a unit of length equal to 1760 yards ...

MiniMinia very short skirt - a very short skirt ...

MissionMissionan organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work - an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work ...

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

NorgeNorgea constitutional monarchy in northern europe on the western side of the scandinavian peninsula; achieved independence from sweden in 1905 - a constitutional monarchy in northern europe on the western side of the scandinavian peninsula; achieved independence from sweden in 1905 ...

O

OrbitOrbitthe (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; "he plotted the orbit of the moon" - the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; "he plotted the orbit of the moon" ...

OrbitalOrbitalof or relating to an orbit; "orbital revolution"; "orbital velocity" - of or relating to an orbit; "orbital revolution"; "orbital velocity" ...

P

PartnersPartnersa person's partner in marriage - a person's partner in marriage ...

PickPickthe person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" - the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor" ...

PresidioPresidioa fortress established in the southwestern united states by the spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "tucson was first settled as a walled presidio" - a fortress established in the southwestern united states by the spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "tucson was first settled as a walled presidio" ...

PrimePrimea number that has no factor but itself and 1 - a number that has no factor but itself and 1 ...

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" ...

R

RareRarenot widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness; "a rare word"; "rare books" - not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness; "a rare word"; "rare books" ...

RentalRentalproperty that is leased or rented out or let - property that is leased or rented out or let ...

ReservationReservationa district that is reserved for particular purpose - a district that is reserved for particular purpose ...

RightsRightsan abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; "they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights"; "certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people"- eleanor roosevelt; "a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away" ...

RiversideRiversidethe bank of a river - the bank of a river ...

RoyalRoyala sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast - a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast ...

S

SaferSaferfree from danger or the risk of harm; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet" - free from danger or the risk of harm; "a safe trip"; "you will be safe here"; "a safe place"; "a safe bet" ...

SitesSitesthe 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" ...

SmartSmarta kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore - a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore ...

SpacecraftSpacecrafta craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun - a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun ...

SpaceflightSpaceflighta voyage outside the earth's atmosphere - a voyage outside the earth's atmosphere ...

SpeciallySpeciallyin a special manner; "a specially arranged dinner" - in a special manner; "a specially arranged dinner" ...

StationStationa facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" - a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" ...

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

T

TaiwanTaiwana government on the island of taiwan established in 1949 by chiang kai-shek after the conquest of mainland china by the communists led by mao zedong - a government on the island of taiwan established in 1949 by chiang kai-shek after the conquest of mainland china by the communists led by mao zedong ...

TerminalTerminalstation where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods - station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods ...

TerminalsTerminalsstation where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods - station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods ...

TomorrowTomorrowthe day after today; "what are our tasks for tomorrow?" - the day after today; "what are our tasks for tomorrow?" ...

TransportTransportsomething that serves as a means of transportation - something that serves as a means of transportation ...

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 ...

U

UnlikelyUnlikelynot likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"; "an improbable event" - not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"; "an improbable event" ...

UpdatedUpdatedmodernize or bring up to date; "we updated the kitchen in the old house" - modernize or bring up to date; "we updated the kitchen in the old house" ...

W

WebsiteWebsitea computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the world wide web; "the israeli web site was damaged by hostile hackers" - a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the world wide web; "the israeli web site was damaged by hostile hackers" ...

WeepingWeepingthe process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "i hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears" - the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "i hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears" ...

Z

ZoneZonea circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features - a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features ...

ZoomZooma rapid rise - a rapid rise ...

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