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

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A

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

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aardvark

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ant-eating African mammal

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aback

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surprise

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abacus

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calculating instrument using rows of beads

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abaft

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toward or at the stern

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abalone

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large edible shellfish

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abandon

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give up without intent to reclaim

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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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abatoir

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slaughterhouse

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abbess

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head of a covent

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abbey

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monastery or covent

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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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EON

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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

A

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

A

intoxicating agent in liquor; liquor

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alcoholic

A

a person affected by alcoholism

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alcoholism

A

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

A

watchful; quick to perceive and act

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ale-wife

A

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

A

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

A

a place for bowling; narrow passage between buildings

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alliance

A

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

A

assign

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allot

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distribute

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allow

A

admit or concede; permit

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allowance

A

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

A

refer indirectly

402
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allure

A

entice: attractive power

403
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ally

A

enter into an alliance

404
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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

409
Q

alms

A

charitable gift

410
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aloft

A

high in the air

411
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aloha

A

used to greet or bid farewell

412
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alone

A

separated from other; not including anyone or anything else

413
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along

A

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

414
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along-side

A

along or by the side

415
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alongside of

A

alongside

416
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aloof

A

indifferent and reserved

417
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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
Q

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
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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
Q

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
Q

amend

A

improve; alter in writing

466
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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
Q

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
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amount

A

be equivalent; reach a total: total number or quantity

487
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amour

A

love affair; lover

488
Q

ampere

A

unit of electric current

489
Q

ampersand

A

character & used for the word and

490
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amphibious

A

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

491
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amphitheater

A

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

492
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ample

A

large; sufficient

493
Q

amplify

A

make louder, stronger, or more thorough

494
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amplitude

A

fullness; extent of vibratory movement

495
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amputate

A

cut off (a body part)

496
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amuck

A

var. of AMOK

497
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amulet

A

ornament worn as a charm against evil

498
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amuse

A

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

499
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an

A

used before words beginning with a vowel sound

500
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-an

A

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

501
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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 - A (1 decks)

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