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Merriam - Webster's Dictionary (POCKET DICTIONARY) A-Z SERIES Flashcards

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A

1st letter of the alphabet; indefinite article: one or some used to indicate an unspecified or unidentified individual

The history of letter A is the first letter of the classical and modern Latin alphabet. The original form of the letter, which comes from the Proto-Sinaitic script (from which Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Arabic, and Cyrillic scripts are derived), is probably the head of an ox. The A stands for different vowel sounds in different languages.

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aardvark

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ant-eating African mammal

The Aardvark is a nocturnal mammal native to Africa, it is not closely related to the pig, but is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata. The aardvark is found over much of the southern two-thirds of the African continent, avoiding areas that are mainly rocky. It can dig out hills using its sharp claws and powerful legs

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aback

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surprise

The word aback is derived from the Middle English word abak

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abacus

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calculating instrument using rows of beads

An abacus contains balls mostly wooden or glass beads. The oldest known computing tool, probably of Sumerian origin around 2700 and 2300 BC

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abaft

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toward or at the stern

Composition of English prefix a- “on” and baft, short for bi-aft, by aft.

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abalone

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large edible shellfish

Ears, large sea snails from the family Haliotidae.

Also, a board game with 61 holes, representing a hexagonal playing field.

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abandon

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give up without intent to reclaim

This word is primary refers to renunciation of a right in order to avoid an associated obligation.
- Insurance
- The assignment of ownership of a wrecked or missing item against payment of the full sum insured is also considered an abandon

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abandon

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thorough yielding to impulses

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abandoned

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morally unrestrained

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abate

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decrease or lessen

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abase

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lower in dignity

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abash

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embarrass

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abatement

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tax reduction

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abattoir

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slaughterhouse

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abbess

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head of a convent

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abbey

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monastery or convent

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abbot

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head of a monastery

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abbreviate

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shorten

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abdicate

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renounce

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abdomen

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body area between chest and pelvis; hindmost part of an insect

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abduct

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kidnap

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abed

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in bed

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abberation

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deviation or distortion

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abet

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incite or encourage

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abeyance

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state of inactivity

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abhor

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hate

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abide

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endure; remain, last, or reside

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adject

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low in spirit or hope

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abjure

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renounce; abstain from

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ablaze

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on fire

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able

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having sufficient power, skill, or efficient

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-able

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capable of, fit for, or worthy of; tending, given, or liable to

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ablution

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washing of one’s body

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abnegate

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relinquish; renounce

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abnormal

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deviating from the normal or average

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aboard

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on, onto, or within a car, ship, or aircraft

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abode

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residence

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abolish

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do away with

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abominable

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thoroughly unpleasant or revolting

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abominate

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hate

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aboriginal

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original; primitive

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aborigine

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original inhabitant

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abort

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terminate prematurely

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abortion

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spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy

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abound

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be plentiful

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about

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on every side of; on the verge of; having as a subject

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above

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in or to a higher place; more than

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aboveboard

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without deception

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abrade

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wear away by rubbing

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abrasive

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substance for grinding, smoothing, or polishing; tending to abrade; causing irritation

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abreast

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side by side; up to a standard or level

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abridge

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shorten or condense

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abroad

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over a wide area; outside one’s country

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abrogate

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annul or revoke

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abrupt

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sudden; so quick as to seem rude

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abscess

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collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

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abscond

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run away and hide

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absent

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not present; keep oneself away

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absentminded

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unaware of one’s surroundings or actions

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absolute

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pure; free from restriction; definite

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absolution

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remission of sins

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absolve

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set free of the consequences of guilt

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absorb

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suck up or take in as a sponge does; engage (one’s attention)

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absorption

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process of absorbing

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abstain

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refrain from doing something

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abstemious

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sparing in use of food or drink

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abstract

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expressing a quality apart from an object; not representing something specific; remove or separate; make an abstract of

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abstraction

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act of abstraction; abstract idea or work of art

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abstruse

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hard to understand

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absurd

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ridiculous or unreasonable

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abundant

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more than enough

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abuse

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misuse; mistreat; attack with words; corrupt practice; improper use; mistreatment; coarse and insulting speech

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abut

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touch along a border

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abutment

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part of a bridge that supports weight

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abysmal

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immeasurably deep; wretched

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abyss

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immeasurably deep gulf

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-ac

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one affected with

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acacia

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leguminous tree or shrub

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academic

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relating to schools or colleges; theoretical

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academy

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private high school; society of scholars or artists

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acanthus

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prickly Mediterranean herb; ornament representing acanthus leaves

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accede

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become a party to an agreement; express approval; enter upon an office

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accelerate

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bring about earlier; speed up

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accelerator

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pedal for controlling the speed of a motor vehicle

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accent

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distinctive manner or pronunciation; prominence is given to one syllable of a word; mark over a vowel in writing or printing to indicate pronunciation

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accentuate

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stress or show off by a contrast

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accept

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receive willingly; agree to

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access

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capability or way of approaching

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accession

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something added; act of taking office

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accessory

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nonessential addition; one guilt of aiding a criminal

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accident

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event occurring by chance or uninterionally; chance

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acclaim

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praise

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acclamation

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eager applause; unanimous vote

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acclimate

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acclimatize

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acclimatize

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accustom to a new climate or situation

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accolade

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expression of praise

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accommodate

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adapt; provide with something needed; hold without crowding

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accommodation

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quarters; act of accommodating

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accompany

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go or occur with; play supporting music

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accomplice

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associate in crime

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accomplish

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do, fulfill, or bring about

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accord

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grant; agree; agreement; willingness to act

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accordingly

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consequently

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according to

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in conformity with; as stated by

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accordion

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keyboard instrument with a bellows and reeds

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accost

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approach and speak to esp. aggressively

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account

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statement of business transactions; credit arrangement with a vendor; report; worth; sum deposited in a bank

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accountable

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responsible

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accountant

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one skilled in accounting

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accounting

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financial record keeping

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accoutre

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equip

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accoutrement

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accessory item; identifying characteristic

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accredit

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approve officially; attribute

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accrue

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be added by periodic growth

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accumulate

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collect or pile up

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accurate

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free from error

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accursed

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being under a curse; damnable

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accuse

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charge with and offense

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accused

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defendant in a criminal case

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accustom

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make familiar through use or experience

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ace

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one the excels

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acerbic

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sour or biting in temper, mood, or tone

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acetaminophen

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pain reliever

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acetate

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fabric or plastic derived from acetic acid

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acetic acid

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an acid found in vinegar

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acetylene

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colorless gas used as a fuel in welding

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ache

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suffer a dull persistent pain; yearn

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achieve

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gain by work or effort

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acid

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sour or biting to the taste; sharp in manner; of or relating to an acid: a sour water-soluble chemical compound that reacts with a base to form a salt

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acknowledge

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admit as true; admit the authority of; express thanks for

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acme

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highest point

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acne

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skin disorder marked esp. by pimples

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acolyte

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assistant to a member of clergy in a religious service

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acorn

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nut of the oak

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acoustic

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relating to hearing or sound

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acoustics

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science or sound; qualities in a room that affect how sound is heard

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acquaint

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inform; make familiar

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acquaintance

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personal knowledge; a person with whom one is acquainted

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acquiesce

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consent or submit

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acquire

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gain

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acquisition

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a gaining or something gained

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acquit

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pronounce not guilt; conduct (oneself) usu. well

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acre

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lands; 4840 square yards

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acreage

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area in acres

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acrid

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sharp and biting

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acrimony

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harshness of language or feeling

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acrobat

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performer of tumbling feats

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across

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to or on the opposite side; on so as to cross

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acrylic

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plastic used for molded parts or in paints; synthetic textile fiber

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act

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thing done; law; main division of a play: perform in a play; conduct oneself; operate; produce an effect

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action

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legal proceeding; manner or method of performing; activity; a thing done over a period of time or in stages; combat; events of a literary plot; operating mechanism

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activate

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make active or reactive

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active

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causing action or change; lively, vigorous, or energetic; erupting or likely to erupt; now in operation

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activity

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quality or state of being active; what one is actively doing

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actor

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one that acts

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actress

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woman who acts in plays

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actual

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really existing

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actuary

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one who calculates insurance risks and premiums

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actuate

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put into action

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acumen

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mental keenness

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acupuncture

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treatment by puncturing the body with needles

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acute

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sharp; containing less than 90 degrees; mentally alert; severe

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ad

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advertisement

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adage

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old familiar saying

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adament

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insistent

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adapt

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adjust to be suitable for a new use or condition

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add

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join to something else so as to increase in amount; say further; find a sum

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adder

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poisonous European snake; No. American snake

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addict

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one who is psychologically or physiologically dependent (as on a drug): cause to become an addict

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additional

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existing as a result of adding

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additive

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substance added to another

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addle

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confuse

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address

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direct one’s remarks to; mark an address on; formal speech; place where a person may be reached or mail may be delivered

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adduce

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offer as proof

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adenoid

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enlarged tissue near the opening of the nose into the throat

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adept

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highly skilled

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adequate

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good or plentiful enough

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adhere

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remain loyal; stick fast

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adhesive

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tending to adhere

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adhesion

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act or state of adhering

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adieu

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farewell

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adjacent

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situated near or next

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adjective

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word that serves as a modifier of a noun

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adhoin

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be next to

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adjourn

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end a meeting

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adjudge

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think or pronounce to be; award by judicial decision

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adjudicate

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settle judicially

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adjunct

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something joined or added but not essential

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adjunct

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something joined or added but not essential

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adjust

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fix, adapt, or set right

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adjutant

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aide esp. to a commanding officer

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adlib

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speak without preparation

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administer

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manage; give out esp. in doses

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administration

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process of managing; persons responsible for managing

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administrator

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one that manages

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admirable

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worthy of admiration

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admiral

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commissioned officer in the navy ranking next below a fleet admiral

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admire

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have high regard for

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admissible

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that can be permitted

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admission

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act of admitting; admittance or a fee paid for this; acknowledgment of a fact

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admit

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allow to enter; permit; recognize as genuine

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admittance

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permission to enter

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admixture

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thing added in mixing; mixture

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admonished

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rebuke

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ado

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fuss; trouble

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adobe

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sun-dried building

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adolescence

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period of growth between childhood and maturity

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adopt

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take (a child of other parents) as one’s own child; take up and practice as one’s own

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adore

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worship; be extremely fond of

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adorn

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decorate with ornaments

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adrift

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afloat without motive power or moorings; without guidance or purpose

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adroit

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dexterous or shrewd

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adult

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fully developed and mature; grown-up person

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adulterate

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make impure by mixture

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adultery

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sexual unfaithfulness of a married person

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advance

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bring or move forward; promote; lend; forward movement; improvement; offer: being ahead of time

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advantage

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superiority of position; benefit or gain

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advent

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period before Christmas; a coming into being or use

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adventitious

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accidental

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adventure

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risky undertaking; an exciting experience

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adverb

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word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

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adversary

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enemy or rival

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adverse

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opposing or unfavorable

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adversity

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hard times

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advert

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refer

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advertise

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call public attention to

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advertising

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business of preparing advertisements

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advice

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recommendation with regard to a course of action

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advisable

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wise or prudent

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advise

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give advice to

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advisement

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careful consideration

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advisory

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having to power to advise

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advocate

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one who argues or pleads for a cause or proposal

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adze

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tool for shaping wood

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aegis

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protection or sponsorship

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aeon

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aerate

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ply or impregnate with air

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aerial

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inhabiting, occurring in, or done in the air: antenna

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aerie

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eagle’s nest

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aerobic

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using or needing oxygen

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aerobics

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exercises that produce a marked increase respiration and heart rate

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aerodynamics

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science of bodies in motion in a gas

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aeronautics

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science dealing with aircraft

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aerosol

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liquid or solid particles suspended in a gas;substance sprayed as an aerosol

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aerospace

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earth’s atmosphere and the space beyond

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aesthetic

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relating to beauty

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aesthetics

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branch of philosophy dealing with beauty

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afar

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from, at, or to a great distance

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affable

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easy to talk to

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affair

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something that relates to or involves one

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affect

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assume for effect

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affect

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produce an effect on

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affected

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pretending to some trait; artificially assumed to impress

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affecting

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arousing pity or sorrow

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affection

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kind or loving feeling

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affidavit

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sworn statement

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affiliate

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become a member or branch

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affinity

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close attraction or relationship

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affirm

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assert positively

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affirmative

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asserting the truth or existence of something: statement of affirmation or agreement

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affix

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attach

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afflict

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cause pain and distress to

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affluence

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wealth

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afford

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manage to hear the cost of; provide

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affray

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fight

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affront

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insult

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afghan

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crocheted or knitted blanket

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afire

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being on fire

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aflame

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flaming

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afloat

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floating

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afoot

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on foot; in progress

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aforesaid

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said or named before

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afraid

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filled with fear

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afresh

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anew

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aft

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to or toward the stern or tail

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after

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at a later time; behind in place or time; in pursuit of: following the time when; later; located toward the back

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afterlife

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existence after death

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aftermath

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results

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afternoon

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time between noon and evening

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afterthought

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later thought

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afterward

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at a later time

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again

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once more; on the other hand; in addition

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against

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directly opposite to; in opposition to; so as to touch or strike

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agape

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having the mouth open in astonishment

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agate

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quartz with bands or masses of various colors

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age

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length of time of life or existence; particular time in life (as majority or the latter part); quality of being old; long time; period in history: become old or mature

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-age

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aggregate action or process; a result of; rate of; place or; state or rank; fee

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aged

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old; allowed to mature

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ageless

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eternal

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agency

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one through which something is accomplished; office or function of an agent; government administrative division

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agenda

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list of things to be done

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agent

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means; a person acting or doing business for another

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aggrandize

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make great or greater

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aggravate

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make more severe; irritate

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aggression

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unprovoked attack; hostile behavior;

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aggressive

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easily provoked to fight; hard-working and enterprising

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aggrieve

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cause grief to; inflict injury on

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aghast

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struck with amazement or horror

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agile

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able to move quickly and easily

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agitate

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shake or stir back and forth; excite or trouble the mind of; try to arouse public feeling

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agnostic

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one who doubts the existence of God

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ago

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earlier than the present

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agog

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full of excitement

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agonize

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suffer mental agony

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agony

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extreme pain or mental distress

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agrarian

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relating to land ownership or farming interests

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agree

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be of the same opinion; express willingness; get along together; be similar; be appropriate, suitable, or helpful

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agreeable

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pleasing; will to give approval

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agreement

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harmony of opinion or purpose; mutual understanding or arrangement

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agriculture

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farming

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aground

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on or onto the bottom or shore

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ague

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fever with recurrent chills and sweating; malaria

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ahead

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in, or toward the front; into or for the future; in a more advantageous position

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ahead or

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in front or advance of; in excess of

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ahoy

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used in hailing

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aid

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provide help or support

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aids

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helper

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AIDS

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a serious disease of the human immune system

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ail

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trouble; be ill

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aileron

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the movable part of an airplane wing

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aliment

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bodily disorder

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aim

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point or direct (as a weapon); direct one’s efforts; an aiming or the direction of aiming; object or purpose

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air

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a mixture of gases surrounding the earth; melody; outward appearance; artificial manner; compressed air; travel by or use of aircraft; the medium of transmission of radio waves; exposure to the air; broadcast

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air-condition

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equip with an apparatus (air conditioner) for filtering and cooling the air

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aircraft

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craft that flies

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Aire-dale terrier

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large terrier with a hard wiry coat

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air-field

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airport or its landing field

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air force

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military organization for conducting warfare by air

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air-lift

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a transporting of esp. emergency supplies by aircraft

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air-line

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air transportation system

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air-mail

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system of transporting mail by airplane

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air-man

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aviator; enlisted man in the air force in one of the 3 Ranks below sergeant

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airman basic

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enlisted man of the lowest rank in the air force

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airman first class

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enlisted man in the air force ranking just below sergeant

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air-plane

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fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air

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airport

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place for landing aircraft and usu. for receiving passengers

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airship

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powered lighter-than-air aircraft

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air-strip

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airfield runway

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air-tight

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tightly sealed to prevent the flow of air

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air-waves

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medium of transmission of radio waves

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airy

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delicate; breezy

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aisle

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passage between sections or rows

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ajar

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partly open

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akimbo

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having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward

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akin

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related by blood: similar in kind

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-al

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of, relating to, or characterized by

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alabaster

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white or translucent mineral

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alacrity

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cheerful readiness

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arm

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warning signal or device; fear at sudden danger; warn; frighten

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alas

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used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern

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albatross

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large seabird

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al-be-it

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even though

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albino

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person or animal with abnormally white skin

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album

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book for displaying a collection (as of photographs); collection of recordings

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albumen

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white of an egg; albumin

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albumin

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protein found in blood, milk, egg white, and tissues

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alchemy

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medieval chemistry

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alcohol

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intoxicating agent in liquor; liquor

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alcoholic

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a person affected by alcoholism

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alcoholism

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addiction to alcoholic beverages

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alcove

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a recess in a room or wall

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alderman

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city official

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ale

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beerlike beverage

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alert

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watchful; quick to perceive and act

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ale-wife

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fish of the herring family

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alfalfa

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cloverlike forage plant

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alga

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any of a group of lower plants that includes seaweed

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algebra

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branch of mathematics

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alias

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otherwise called: assumed name

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alibi

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defense of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; justification: offer an excuse

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alien

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foreign-born resident; extraterrestrial

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alienate

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cause to be no longer friendly

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alight

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dismount

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align

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bring into line

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alike

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identical or very similar: equally

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alimentary

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relating to or functioning in nutrition

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alimony

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money paid to a separated or divorced spouse

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alive

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having life; lively or animated

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alkali

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strong chemical base

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all

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the whole of; greatest possible; every one of; wholly; so much; for each side; whole number or amount; everything or everyone

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Allah

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God of Islam

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all-around

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versatile

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allay

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alleviate; calm

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allege

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assert without proof

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allegiance

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loyalty

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allegory

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a story in which figures and actions are symbols of general truths

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alleluia

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hallelujah

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allergen

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something that causes allergy

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alleviate

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relieve or lessen

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alley

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a place for bowling; narrow passage between buildings

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alliance

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association

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alligator

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large aquatic reptile related to the crocodiles

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alliteration

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repetition of initial sounds of words

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allocate

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assign

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allot

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distribute

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allow

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admit or concede; permit

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allowance

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allotted share; money given regularly for expenses

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alloy

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metals melted together

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all right

A

satisfactorily; yes; certainly

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all-spice

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berry of a West Indian tree made into a spice

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allude

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refer indirectly

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allure

A

entice: attractive power

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ally

A

enter into an alliance

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-ally

A

-ly

405
Q

almanac

A

annual information book

406
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almighty

A

having solute power

407
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almond

A

tree with nutlike fruit kernels

408
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almost

A

very nearly

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Q

alms

A

charitable gift

410
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aloft

A

high in the air

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aloha

A

used to greet or bid farewell

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alone

A

separated from other; not including anyone or anything else

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along

A

in line with the direction of at a point on or during; forward; as a companion

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along-side

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along or by the side

415
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alongside of

A

alongside

416
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aloof

A

indifferent and reserved

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aloud

A

so as to be heard

418
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alpaca

A

So. American mammal related to the llama; alpaca wool or cloth made of this

419
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alphabet

A

ordered set of letters of a language

420
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alphabetize

A

arrange in alphabetical order

421
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already

A

by a given time

422
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also

A

in addition

423
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altar

A

structure for rituals

424
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alter

A

make different

425
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altercation

A

dispute

426
Q

alternate

A

arrange or succeeding by turns; every other; occur or cause to occur by turns; substitute

427
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alternating current

A

electric current that regularly reverses direction

428
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alternative

A

offering a choice

429
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alternator

A

alternating-current generator

430
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although

A

even though

431
Q

altimeter

A

instrument for measuring altitude

432
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altitude

A

distance up from the ground; angular; angular distance above the horizon

433
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alto

A

lower female choral voice

434
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altogether

A

wholly; on the whole

435
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altruism

A

concern for others

436
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alum

A

the crystalline compound containing aluminum

437
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aluminum

A

silver white malleable ductile light metallic element

438
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alumna

A

woman graduate

439
Q

alumnus

A

graduate

440
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always

A

at all times; forever

441
Q

am

A

pres 1st sing of BE

442
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amalgam

A

mercury alloy; mixture

443
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amalgamate

A

unite

444
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amaryllis

A

bulbous herb with clusters of large colored flowers like lilies

445
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amass

A

gather

446
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amateur

A

a person who does something for pleasure rather than for pay; a person who is not expert

447
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amatory

A

of or expressing sexual love

448
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amaze

A

fill with wonder

449
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amazon

A

tall strong woman

450
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ambassador

A

representative esp. of a government

451
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amber

A

yellowish fossil resin or its color

452
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ambergris

A

waxy substance from certain whales used in making perfumes

453
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ambidextrous

A

equally skilled with both hands

454
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ambiance

A

pervading atmosphere

455
Q

ambiguous

A

having more than one interpretation

456
Q

ambition

A

an eager desire for success or power

457
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ambivalence

A

simultaneous attraction and repulsion

458
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amble

A

go at a leisurely gait

459
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ambulance

A

vehicle for carrying injured or sick persons

460
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ambulatory

A

relating to or adapted to walking; able to walk about

461
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ambush

A

trap by which a surprise attack is made from a place of hiding

462
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ameliorate

A

make or grow better

463
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amen

A

used for affirmation esp. at the end of prayers

464
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amenable

A

ready to yield or be influenced

465
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amend

A

improve; alter in writing

466
Q

amendment

A

change made in a formal document (as a law)

467
Q

amends

A

compenstaion for injury or loss

468
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amenity

A

agreeableness; social conventions; something serving to comfort or accommodate

469
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amethyst

A

purple gemstone

470
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amiable

A

easy to get along with

471
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amicable

A

friendly

472
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amid

A

in or into the middle of

473
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amino acid

A

nitrogen-containing acid

474
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amiss

A

in the wrong way: wrong

475
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ammeter

A

an instrument for measuring electric current

476
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ammonia

A

a colorless gaseous compound of nitrogen and hydrogen; a solution of ammonia in water

477
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ammunition

A

projectiles fired from guns; explosive items used in war

478
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amnesia

A

sudden loss of memory

479
Q

amnesty

A

a pardon for a group

480
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amoeba

A

a tiny one-celled animal that occurs esp. in water

481
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amok

A

in a violent or uncontrolled way

482
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among

A

in or through; in the number or class of; in shares to each of

483
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amorous

A

inclined to love; being in love; indicative of love

484
Q

amorphous

A

shapeless

485
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amortize

A

get rid of (as a debt) gradually with periodic payments

486
Q

amount

A

be equivalent; reach a total: total number or quantity

487
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amour

A

love affair; lover

488
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ampere

A

unit of electric current

489
Q

ampersand

A

character & used for the word and

490
Q

amphibious

A

able to live both on land and in water; adapted for both land and water

491
Q

amphitheater

A

an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats around an arena

492
Q

ample

A

large; sufficient

493
Q

amplify

A

make louder, stronger, or more thorough

494
Q

amplitude

A

fullness; extent of vibratory movement

495
Q

amputate

A

cut off (a body part)

496
Q

amuck

A

var. of AMOK

497
Q

amulet

A

ornament worn as a charm against evil

498
Q

amuse

A

engage the attention in an interesting and pleasant way; make laugh

499
Q

an

A

used before words beginning with a vowel sound

500
Q

-an

A

one that belongs to; one skilled in; of or belonging to; characteristic of resembling

501
Q

anachronism

A

one that is chronologically out of place

502
Q

anaconda

A

large So. American snake

503
Q

anagram

A

word or phrase made by transposing the letters of another word or phrase

504
Q

anal

A

relating to the anus

505
Q

analgesic

A

pain reliever

506
Q

analogy

A

the similarity between unlike things; example of something similar

507
Q

analysis

A

examination of a thing to determine its parts; psychoanalysis

508
Q

analyze

A

make an analysis of

509
Q

anarchism

A

the theory that all governments is undersirable

510
Q

anarchy

A

lack of government or order

511
Q

anathema

A

solemn curse; person or thing accursed or intensely disliked

512
Q

anatomy

A

science dealing with the structure of organisms

513
Q

-ance

A

action or process; quality or state; amount or degree

514
Q

ancestor

A

one from whom an individual is descended

515
Q

ancestress

A

female ancestor

516
Q

ancestry

A

line of descent; ancestors

517
Q

anchor

A

a heavy device that catches in the sea bottom to hold a shop in place; anchorperson: hold or become held in place as if by an anchor

518
Q

anchorperson

A

news broadcast coordinator

519
Q

anchovy

A

small herringlike fish

520
Q

ancient

A

having existed for many years; belonging to times long past

521
Q

-ancy

A

quality or state

522
Q

and

A

used to indicate connection or addition

523
Q

and iron

A

one of 2 metal supports for wood in a fireplace

524
Q

androgynous

A

having characteristics of both male and female; suitable for either sex

525
Q

anecdote

A

brief story

526
Q

anemia

A

blood deficiency

527
Q

anemone

A

small herb with showy usu. white flowers

528
Q

anesthesia

A

loss of bodily sensation

529
Q

anesthetic

A

an agent that produces anesthesia

530
Q

aneurysm

A

blood-filled bulge of a blood vessel

531
Q

anew

A

over again

532
Q

angel

A

spiritual being superior to humans

533
Q

anger

A

a strong feeling of displeasure: make angry

534
Q

angina

A

painful disorder of heart muscles

535
Q

angle

A

figure formed by the meeting of 2 lines in a point; sharp corner; point of view: turn or direct at an angle

536
Q

angle

A

fish with a hook and line

537
Q

angora

A

yarn or cloth made from the hair of an Angora goat or rabbit

538
Q

angry

A

feeling or showing anger

539
Q

anguish

A

extreme pain or distress of the mind

540
Q

angular

A

having many or sharp angles; thin and bony

541
Q

animal

A

a living being capable of feeling and voluntary motion;

542
Q

animal

A

a living being capable of feeling and voluntary motion; lower animal as distinguished from humans

543
Q

animate

A

having life; give life or vigor to; make appear to move

544
Q

animation

A

liveliness; animated cartoon

545
Q

animatronic

A

relating to an electrically animated mechanical figure

546
Q

animosity

A

resentment

547
Q

animus

A

deep-seated hostility

548
Q

anise

A

herb related to the carrot with aromatic seeds

549
Q

ankle

A

joint or region between the floor and the leg

550
Q

annals

A

chronological record of history

551
Q

anneal

A

make less brittle by heating and then cooling; strengthen or toughen

552
Q

annex

A

assume political control over (a territory); added building

553
Q

annihilate

A

destroy

554
Q

anniversary

A

an annual return of the date of a notable event or its celebration

555
Q

annotate

A

furnish with notes

556
Q

announce

A

make known publicly

557
Q

annoy

A

disturb or irritate

558
Q

annual

A

occurring once a year; living only one year

559
Q

annuity

A

the amount payable annually or the right to such a payment

560
Q

annul

A

make legally void

561
Q

anode

A

positive electrode; negative battery terminal

562
Q

anoint

A

apply oil to as a rite

563
Q

anomaly

A

something abnormal or unusual

564
Q

anonymous

A

of unknown origin

565
Q

another

A

any or some other; one more: one more; one different

566
Q

answer

A

something spoken or written in reply to a question; solution to a problem; reply to; be responsible; be adequate

567
Q

-ant

A

one that performs or causes an action; a thing that is acted upon; performing an action or being in a condition; causing an action or process

568
Q

antacid

A

an agent that counter-acts acidity

569
Q

antagonism

A

active opposition or hostility

570
Q

antarctic

A

relating to the region near the south pole

571
Q

antarctic circle

A

circle parallel to the equator approximately 23°27’ from the south pole

572
Q

antebellum

A

existing before the U.S. Civil War

573
Q

antcedent

A

one that comes before

574
Q

antelope

A

deerlike mammal related to the ox

575
Q

antenna

A

one of the long slender paired sensory organs on the head of an arthropod; a metallic device for sending or receiving radio waves

576
Q

anterior

A

located before in place or time

577
Q

anther

A

part of a seed plant that contains pollen

578
Q

anthology

A

literary collection

579
Q

anthracite

A

hard coal

580
Q

anthropoid

A

large ape

581
Q

anthropology

A

the science dealing with humans

582
Q

anti-

A

opposite in kind, position, or action; opposing or hostile toward; defending against; curing or treating

583
Q

antibiotic

A

a substance that inhibits harmful microorganisms

584
Q

antibody

A

a bodily substance that counteracts the effects of a foreign substance or organism

585
Q

antic

A

playful act; playful

586
Q

anticipate

A

be prepared for; look forward to

587
Q

anticlimax

A

something strikingly less important than what has preceded it

588
Q

antidote

A

remedy for poison

589
Q

antifreeze

A

a substance to prevent a liquid from freezing

590
Q

antihistamine

A

a drug for treating allergies and colds

591
Q

antimony

A

a brittle white metallic chemical element

592
Q

antipathy

A

strong dislike

593
Q

antiquarian

A

relating to antiquities or old books

594
Q

antiquary

A

one who collects or studies antiquities

595
Q

antiquated

A

out-of-date

596
Q

antiquity

A

ancient times; relics of ancient times

597
Q

antiseptic

A

killing or checking the growth of germs

598
Q

antithesis

A

direct opposite

599
Q

antler

A

solid branched horn of a deer

600
Q

antonym

A

word of opposing meaning

601
Q

anus

A

the rear opening of the alimentary canal

602
Q

anvil

A

heavy iron block on which metal is shaped

603
Q

anxiety

A

uneasiness usu. over an expected misfortune

604
Q

anxious

A

uneasy; earnestly wishing

605
Q

any

A

one chosen at random; of whatever number or quantity; any one or ones; any amount: to any extent or degree

606
Q

anybody

A

anyone

607
Q

anyhow

A

in any way; nevertheless

608
Q

anymore

A

at the present time

609
Q

anyone

A

any person

610
Q

anyplace

A

anywhere

611
Q

anything

A

any thing whatever

612
Q

anytime

A

at any time whatever

613
Q

anyway

A

anyhow

614
Q

anywhere

A

in or to any place

615
Q

aorta

A

the main artery from the heart

616
Q

apart

A

separately in place or time; aside; to pieces

617
Q

apartheid

A

racial segregation

618
Q

apartment

A

set of usu. rented rooms

619
Q

apathy

A

lack of emotions or interest

620
Q

ape

A

large tailless primate: imitate

621
Q

aperture

A

opening

622
Q

apex

A

highest point

623
Q

aphid

A

a small insect that sucks plant juices

624
Q

aphorism

A

short saying stating a general truth

625
Q

aphrodisiac

A

a substance that excites sexual desire

626
Q

apiarist

A

beekeeper

627
Q

apiece

A

for each one

628
Q

aplenty

A

plentiful or abundant

629
Q

aplomb

A

complete calmness or self-assurance

630
Q

apocalypse

A

writing prophesying a cataclysm in which evil forces are destroyed

631
Q

apocrypha

A

writings of dubious authenticity

632
Q

apologetic

A

expressing apology

633
Q

apologize

A

make an apology

634
Q

apology

A

formal justification; expression of regret for a wrong

635
Q

apoplexy

A

a sudden loss of consciousness caused by rupture or obstruction of an artery of the brain

636
Q

apostasy

A

abandonment of a former loyalty

637
Q

apostle

A

disciple or advocate

638
Q

apostrophe

A

punctuation mark ‘ to indicate the possessive case or the omission of a letter or figure

639
Q

apothecary

A

druggist

640
Q

appall

A

fill with horror or dismay

641
Q

apparatus

A

equipment; complex machine or device

642
Q

apparel

A

clothing

643
Q

apparent

A

visible; obvious; seeming

644
Q

apparition

A

ghost

645
Q

appeal

A

try to have a court case reheard; ask earnestly; have an attraction

646
Q

appear

A

become visible or evident; come into the presence of someone; seem

647
Q

appearance

A

act of appearing; outward aspect

648
Q

appease

A

pacify with concessions

649
Q

appellate

A

having power to review decisions

650
Q

append

A

attach

651
Q

appendage

A

something attached

652
Q

appendectomy

A

surgical removal of the appendix

653
Q

appendicitis

A

inflammation of the appendix

654
Q

appendix

A

supplementary matter; narrow closed tube extending from the lower right intestine

655
Q

appetite

A

natural desire esp. for food; preference

656
Q

appetizer

A

food or drink to stimulate the appetite

657
Q

appetizing

A

tempting to the appetite

658
Q

applaud

A

show approval esp. by clapping

659
Q

applause

A

a clapping in approval

660
Q

apple

A

rounded fruit with firm white flesh

661
Q

applejack

A

brandy made from cider

662
Q

applicance

A

household machine or device

663
Q

applicable

A

capable of being applied

664
Q

applicant

A

one who applies

665
Q

application

A

act of applying or thing applied; constant attention; request computer program that performs a major task

666
Q

applicator

A

device for applying a substance

667
Q

applique

A

cut-out fabric decoration

668
Q

apply

A

place in contact; put to practical use; devote (one’s) attention or efforts to something; submit a request; have a reference or a connection

669
Q

appoint

A

set or assign officially; equip or furnish

670
Q

appointment

A

act of appointing; nonelective political job; arrangement for a meeting

671
Q

apportion

A

distribute proportionately

672
Q

apposite

A

suitable

673
Q

appraise

A

set value on

674
Q

appreciable

A

considerable

675
Q

appreciate

A

value justly; be grateful fo; increase in value

676
Q

apprehend

A

arrest; look forward to in dread; understand

677
Q

apprehensive

A

fearful

678
Q

apprentice

A

a person learning a craft: employ or work as an apprentice

679
Q

apprise

A

inform

680
Q

approach

A

move nearer or be close to; make initial advances or efforts toward

681
Q

approbation

A

approval

682
Q

appropriate

A

take possession of; set apart for a particular us

683
Q

approval

A

act of approving

684
Q

approve

A

accept as satisfactory

685
Q

approximate

A

nearly correct or exact

686
Q

appurtenance

A

accessory

687
Q

apricot

A

peachlike fruit

688
Q

April

A

4th month of the year having 30 days

689
Q

apron

A

protective garment

690
Q

apropos

A

suitably: being to the point

691
Q

apropos of

A

with regard to

692
Q

apt

A

suitable; likely; quick to learn

693
Q

aptitude

A

capacity for learning; natural ability

694
Q

aqua

A

light greenish-blue color

695
Q

aquarium

A

glass container for aquatic animals and plants

696
Q

aquatic

A

of relating to water

697
Q

aqueduct

A

conduit for carrying running water

698
Q

aquiline

A

curved like an eagle’s beak; relating to, or being; resembling

699
Q

-ar

A

of, relating to, or being; resembling

700
Q

arabesque

A

intricate design

701
Q

arable

A

fit for crops

702
Q

arbiter

A

final authority

703
Q

arbitrary

A

selected at random; autocratic

704
Q

arbitrate

A

settle a dispute as an arbitrator

705
Q

arbitrator

A

one chosen to settle a dispute

706
Q

arbor

A

shelter under branches or vines

707
Q

arboreal

A

living in trees

708
Q

arc

A

part of a circle; bright sustained electrical discharge: form an arc

709
Q

arcade

A

arched passageway between shops

710
Q

arch

A

a curved structure spanning an opening: cover with or form into an arch

711
Q

arch

A

usu. in combination; mischievous

712
Q

archaeology

A

study of past human life

713
Q

archaic

A

belonging to an earlier time

714
Q

archangel

A

angel of high rank

715
Q

archbishop

A

chief bishop

716
Q

archdiocese

A

diocese of an archbishop

717
Q

archery

A

shooting with bow and arrows

718
Q

archetype

A

original pattern or model

719
Q

archipelago

A

group of islands

720
Q

architect

A

building designer

721
Q

architecture

A

building design; style of building; manner of organizing elements

722
Q

archives

A

public records or their storage place

723
Q

archway

A

a passageway under an arch

724
Q

artic

A

relating to the region near the north pole; frigid

725
Q

artic circle

A

circle parallel to the equator approximately 23°27’ from the north pole

726
Q

-ard

A

one that is

727
Q

ardent

A

characterized by warmth of feeling

728
Q

ardor

A

warmth of feeling

729
Q

arduous

A

difficult

730
Q

are

A

pres 2d sing or pres pl of BE

731
Q

area

A

space for something; amount of surface included; region; range covered by a thing or concept

732
Q

area code

A

3-digit area-identifying telephone number

733
Q

arena

A

enclosed exhibition area; a sphere of activity

734
Q

argon

A

colorless odorless gaseous chemical element

735
Q

argot

A

special language (as of the underworld)

736
Q

arguable

A

open to dispute

737
Q

argue

A

give reasons for or against something; disagree in words

738
Q

argument

A

reasons are given to persuade; dispute with words

739
Q

argumentative

A

inclined to argue

740
Q

argyle

A

colorful diamond pattern in knitting

741
Q

aria

A

opera solo

742
Q

arid

A

very dry

743
Q

arise

A

get up; originate

744
Q

aristocracy

A

upper class

745
Q

arithmetic

A

the mathematics that deals with numbers

746
Q

ark

A

big boat

747
Q

arm

A

upper limb; branch

748
Q

arm

A

furnish with weapons; weapon; branch of the military forces; family’s heraldic designs

749
Q

armada

A

naval fleet

750
Q

armadillo

A

burrowing mammal covered with bony plates

751
Q

armament

A

military arms and equipment

752
Q

armature

A

rotating part of an electric generator or motor

753
Q

armed forces

A

military

754
Q

armistice

A

truce

755
Q

armor

A

protective covering

756
Q

armpit

A

hollow under the junction of the arm and shoulder

757
Q

army

A

body of men organized for war esp. on land; great number

758
Q

aroma

A

usu. pleasing odor

759
Q

around

A

in or along a circuit; on all sides; near; in an opposite direction; surrounding; along the circuit of; to or on the other side of; near

760
Q

arouse

A

awaken from sleep; stir up

761
Q

arraign

A

call before a court to answer to an indictment; accuse

762
Q

arrange

A

put in order; settle or agree on; adapt (a musical composition) for voices or instruments

763
Q

array

A

arrange in order; dress esp. splendidly; arrangement; rich clothing; imposing group

764
Q

arrears

A

state of being behind in paying debts

765
Q

arrest

A

stop; take into legal custody

766
Q

arrive

A

reach a destination, point, or stage; come near in time

767
Q

arrogant

A

showing an offensive sense of superiority

768
Q

arrogate

A

to claim without justification

769
Q

arrow

A

a slender missile shot from a bow

770
Q

arroyo

A

watercourse; gully

771
Q

arsenal

A

a place where arms are made or stored; store

772
Q

arsenic

A

solid grayish poisonous chemical element

773
Q

arson

A

willful or malicious burning of property

774
Q

art

A

skill; branch of learning; creation of things of beauty or works so produced; ingenuity

775
Q

arteriosclerosis

A

hardening of the arteries

776
Q

artery

A

tubular vessel carrying blood from the heart; thoroughfare

777
Q

artful

A

ingenious; crafty

778
Q

arthritis

A

inflammation of the joints

779
Q

arthropod

A

an invertebrate animal (as an insect or crab) with a segmented body and jointed limbs

780
Q

artichoke

A

tall thistle-like herb or its edible flower head

781
Q

article

A

a distinct part of a written document; a nonfictional published piece of writing; word (as an, the) used to limit a noun; item or piece

782
Q

articulate

A

able to speak effectively; utter distinctly; unite by joints

783
Q

artifact

A

an object of esp. prehistoric human workmanship

784
Q

artifice

A

trick or trickery; ingenious device or ingenuity

785
Q

artificial

A

manmade; not genuine

786
Q

artillery

A

large caliber firearms

787
Q

artisan

A

skilled craftsman

788
Q

artist

A

one who creates art

789
Q

artless

A

sincere or natural

790
Q

arty

A

pretentiously artistic

791
Q

-ary

A

of, relating to, or connected with

792
Q

as

A

to the same degree; for example; in the same way or degree as; whole; because; though - used after same or such in the capacity of

793
Q

asbestos

A

fibrous incombustible mineral

794
Q

ascend

A

move upward

795
Q

ascendancy

A

domination

796
Q

ascendant

A

dominant position; moving upward; dominant

797
Q

ascent

A

act of moving upward; degree of upward slope

798
Q

ascertain

A

determine

799
Q

ascetic

A

self-denying

800
Q

ascribe

A

attribute

801
Q

aseptic

A

free of disease germs

802
Q

ash

A

tree related to the olives

803
Q

ash

A

matter left when something is burned

804
Q

ashamed

A

feeling shame

805
Q

ashen

A

deadly pale

806
Q

ashore

A

on or to the shore

807
Q

aside

A

toward the side; out of the way

808
Q

aside form

A

besides; except for

809
Q

asinine

A

foolish

810
Q

ask

A

call on for an answer of help; utter (question or request); invite

811
Q

askance

A

with a side glance; with mistrust

812
Q

askew

A

out of line

813
Q

asleep

A

sleeping; numbed; inactive

814
Q

as long as

A

on condition that; because

815
Q

as of

A

from the time of

816
Q

asparagus

A

tall herb related to the lilies or its edible stalks

817
Q

aspect

A

way something looks to the eye or mind; phase

818
Q

aspen

A

poplar

819
Q

asperity

A

roughness; harshness

820
Q

aspersion

A

remark that hurts someone’s reputation

821
Q

asphalt

A

dark tarlike substance used in paving

822
Q

asphyxia

A

lack of oxygen causing unconsciousness

823
Q

asphyxiate

A

suffocate

824
Q

aspiration

A

strong desire to achieve a goal

825
Q

aspire

A

have an ambition

826
Q

aspirin

A

pain reliever

827
Q

ass

A

long-eared animal related to the horse; stupid person

828
Q

assail

A

attack violently

829
Q

assassinate

A

murder esp. for political reasons

830
Q

assault

A

attack

831
Q

assay

A

analysis (as of an ore) to determine quality of properties

832
Q

assemble

A

collect into one place; fit together the parts of

833
Q

assembly

A

meeting; legislative body; a fitting together of parts

834
Q

assembly man

A

member of a legislative assembly

835
Q

assembly woman

A

woman who is a member of a legislative assembly

836
Q

assent

A

consent

837
Q

assert

A

declare; defend

838
Q

assess

A

impose (as a tax); evaluate for taxation

839
Q

asset

A

individually owned property; advantage or resource

840
Q

assiduous

A

diligent

841
Q

assign

A

transfer to another; appoint to a duty; designate as a task; attribute

842
Q

assimilate

A

absorb as nourishment; understand

843
Q

assist

A

help

844
Q

associate

A

join in companionship or partnership; connect in thought

845
Q

as soon as

A

when

846
Q

assorted

A

consisting of various kinds

847
Q

assortment

A

assorted collection

848
Q

assuage

A

ease or satisfy

849
Q

assume

A

take upon oneself; pretend to have or be; take as true

850
Q

assumption

A

something assumed

851
Q

assure

A

give confidence or conviction to; guarantee

852
Q

aster

A

herb with daisylike flowers

853
Q

asterisk

A

a character * used as a reference mark or as an indication of omission of words

854
Q

astern

A

behind; at or toward the stern

855
Q

asteroid

A

small planet between Mars and Jupiter

856
Q

asthma

A

a disorder marked by difficulty in breathing

857
Q

astigmatism

A

visual defect

858
Q

as to

A

concerning; according to

859
Q

astonish

A

amaze

860
Q

astound

A

fill with confused wonder

861
Q

astraddle

A

so as to straddle

862
Q

astral

A

relating to or coming from the stars

863
Q

astray

A

off the right path

864
Q

astride

A

with legs apart or one on each side; with on leg on each side of

865
Q

astringent

A

causing shrinking or puckering of tissues

866
Q

astrology

A

prediction of events by the stars

867
Q

astronaut

A

space traveler

868
Q

astronautics

A

construction and operation of spacecraft

869
Q

astronomical

A

relating to astronomy; extremely large

870
Q

astronomy

A

study of the celestial bodies

871
Q

astute

A

shrewd

872
Q

asunder

A

into separate pieces; separated

873
Q

asylum

A

refuge; an institution for care esp. of the insane

874
Q

asymmetrical

A

not symmetrical

875
Q

at

A

used to indicate a point in time or space; used to indicate a goal; used to indicate condition, means, cause, or manner

876
Q

at all

A

without retrictions or under any circumstances

877
Q

ate

A

past of EAT

878
Q

-ate

A

office or rank; group of persons holding an office or rank; brought into or being in a state; marked by having

879
Q

atheist

A

one who denies the existence of God

880
Q

atherosclerosis

A

arteriosclerosis with deposition of fatty substances in the arteries

881
Q

athlete

A

one trained to compete in athletics

882
Q

athletics

A

exercises and games requiring physical skill

883
Q

ation

A

action or process

884
Q

ative

A

of, relating to, or connected with; tending to

885
Q

atlas

A

book of maps

886
Q

ATM

A

computerized machine for performing basic bank functions

887
Q

atmoshere

A

mass of air surrounding the earth; surrounding influence

888
Q

atoll

A

ring-shaped coral island

889
Q

atom

A

tiny bit; smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist alone or in combination

890
Q

atomic

A

relating to atoms; nuclear

891
Q

atomic bomb

A

bomb utilizing the energy released by splitting the atom

892
Q

atomizer

A

device for dispersing a liquid as a very fine spray

893
Q

atone

A

make amends

894
Q

atop

A

on top of; on, to, or at the top

895
Q

atrium

A

open central room or court; heart chamber that receives blood from the veins

896
Q

atrocious

A

appalling or abominable

897
Q

atrocity

A

savage act

898
Q

atrophy

A

wasting away of a bodily part or tissue

899
Q

atropine

A

a drug used esp. to relieve spasms

900
Q

attach

A

seize legally; bind by personalities; join

901
Q

attache

A

technical expert on a diplomatic staff

902
Q

attack

A

try to hurt or destroy with violence or words; set to work on; act of attacking; a fit of sickness

903
Q

attain

A

achieve or accomplish; reach

904
Q

attempt

A

make an effort toward

905
Q

attend

A

handle or provide for the care of something; accompany; be present at; pay attention

906
Q

attention

A

the concentration of the mind on something; notice or awareness

907
Q

attenuate

A

make or become thin; weaken

908
Q

attest

A

certify or bear witness

909
Q

attic

A

space just below the roof

910
Q

attire

A

dress

911
Q

attitude

A

posture or relative position; feeling, opinion, or mood

912
Q

attorney

A

legal agent

913
Q

attract

A

draw to oneself; have emotional or aesthetic appeal for

914
Q

attribute

A

inherent characteristic; regarded as having a specific cause or origin; regarded as a characteristic

915
Q

attune

A

bring into harmony

916
Q

auburn

A

reddish brown

917
Q

auction

A

public sale of property to the highest bidder

918
Q

audacity

A

boldness or insolence

919
Q

audible

A

capable of being heard

920
Q

audience

A

formal interview; a group of listeners or spectators

921
Q

audio

A

relating to sound or its reproduction; television sound

922
Q

audiovisual

A

relating to both hearing and sight

923
Q

audit

A

examine financial accounts

924
Q

audition

A

tryout performance

925
Q

auditorium

A

room or building used for public performances

926
Q

auditory

A

relating to hearing

927
Q

auger

A

tool for boring

928
Q

augment

A

enlarge or increase

929
Q

augur

A

prophet; predict

930
Q

august

A

majestic

931
Q

August

A

8th month of the year having 31 days

932
Q

auk

A

stocky diving seabird

933
Q

aunt

A

sister of one’s father or mother; wife of one’s uncle

934
Q

aura

A

distinctive atmosphere; luminous radiation

935
Q

aural

A

relating to the ear or to hearing

936
Q

auricle

A

atrium or ear-shaped pouch in the atrium of the heart

937
Q

aurora borealis

A

display of light in the night sky of northern latitudes

938
Q

auspices

A

patronage and protection

939
Q

auspicious

A

favorable

940
Q

austere

A

severe

941
Q

authentic

A

genuine

942
Q

authenticate

A

prove genuine

943
Q

author

A

writer; creator

944
Q

authoritarian

A

marked by blind obedience to authority

945
Q

authoritative

A

being an authority

946
Q

authority

A

expert; right, responsibility, or power to influence; persons in official positions

947
Q

authorize

A

permit or give official approval for

948
Q

autism

A

a mental disorder marked by an impaired ability to communicate and form social relationships and by repetitive behavior patterns

949
Q

auto

A

automobile

950
Q

autobiography

A

writer’s own life story

951
Q

autocracy

A

government by one person having unlimited power

952
Q

autograph

A

signature; write one’s name on

953
Q

automate

A

make automatic

954
Q

automatic

A

involuntary; designed to function without human intervention; automatic device (as a firearm)

955
Q

automaton

A

robot

956
Q

automobile

A

4-wheeled passenger vehicle with its own power source

957
Q

automotive

A

relating to automobiles

958
Q

autonomous

A

self-governing

959
Q

autopsy

A

medical examination of a corpse

960
Q

autumn

A

the season between summer and winter

961
Q

auxiliary

A

being a supplement or reserve; accompanying the main verb form to express person, number, mood, or tense

962
Q

avail

A

be of use or make use; use

963
Q

available

A

usable; accessible

964
Q

avalanche

A

mass of sliding or falling snow or rock

965
Q

avarice

A

greed

966
Q

avenge

A

take vengeance for

967
Q

avenue

A

way of approach; broad street

968
Q

average

A

being about midway between extremes; ordinary; be usually; find the mean of; mean

969
Q

averse

A

feeling dislike or reluctance

970
Q

avert

A

turn away

971
Q

aviary

A

a place where birds are kept

972
Q

aviation

A

operation or manufacture of airplanes

973
Q

avid

A

greedy; enthusiastic

974
Q

avocado

A

tropical fruit with green pulp

975
Q

avocation

A

hobby

976
Q

avoid

A

keep away form; prevent the occurrence or; refrain from

977
Q

avoirdupois

A

system of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces

978
Q

avow

A

declare openly

979
Q

await

A

wait for

980
Q

awake

A

wake up

981
Q

awaken

A

wake up

982
Q

award

A

give (something won or deserved); judgment; prize

983
Q

aware

A

having realization or consciousness

984
Q

awash

A

flooded

985
Q

away

A

from this or that place or time; out of the way; in another direction; from one’s another direction; from one’s possession; absent; distant

986
Q

awe

A

respectful fear or wonder; fill with awe

987
Q

awful

A

inspiring awe; extremely disagreeable; very great

988
Q

awhile

A

for a while

989
Q

awkward

A

clumsy; embarrassing

990
Q

awl

A

hole-making tool

991
Q

awning

A

window cover

992
Q

awry

A

wrong

993
Q

ax, axe

A

chopping tool

994
Q

axiom

A

generally accepted truth

995
Q

axis

A

center of rotation

996
Q

axle

A

the shaft on which a wheel revolves

997
Q

aye

A

yes; a vote of yes

998
Q

azalea

A

rhododendron with funnel-shaped blossoms

999
Q

azimuth

A

horizontal direction expressed as an angle

1000
Q

azure

A

the blue of the sky

Merriam - Webster's Dictionary (POCKET DICTIONARY) (21 decks)

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