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besides other than or in addition to
chairman person (especially a man) who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or event
mental of or relating to the mind
specifically for a particular reason, purpose, etc.
relief a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
professor a teacher of high rank in a university or college
yard an outdoor area that is next to a house and is usually covered by grass
celebrate to do something enjoyable because it is a special day, or because something good has happened
personality the way you are as a person
construct to build or create something
joint a point where two bones meet in the body
via by going through, by way of
row a straight line of people or things that are next to each other
capture to catch someone and make them your prisoner; to get control of a place with force
justice the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
constant things happening always or at a regular rate
youth the time of life when someone is young : the time when a young person has not yet become an adult
coast the land along or near a sea or ocean
expectation when you expect something to happen
witness : a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen
blame to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened
tone the quality of a sound, especially of someone's voice
seriously in a serious way; not joking
honor respect that is given to someone who is admired
ourselves the reflexive form of the pronoun 'we'
electronic Electronic equipment consists of things such as computers, televisions, and radios
dealer a person or company that buys and sells things for profit
disk a flat, round shape or object; a CD or DVD
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northern located in or toward the north
chemical something relating to chemistry
somehow in a way that is not known or certain
hill a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain
fruit a usually sweet food (such as a blueberry, orange, or apple) that grows on a tree or bush
fellow used to describe people who belong to the same group or class or who share a situation, experience,
etc.
guard a state in which someone is carefully looking for possible danger, threats, problems, etc.
sky the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear
vision the ability to see, sight, eyesight
impose to make someone to do or endure something
reserve to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or
seat) at a later time minimum the lowest number or amount that is possible
surely used to express surprise that something has happened or is going to happen
thin having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces
variation a difference in amount or quality
formal requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners
frequently often
verb a word (such as jump, think, happen, or exist) that is usually one of the main parts of a sentence and
that expresses an action, an occurrence, or a state of being acquisition the process of learning or getting
something; something you have bought
retire to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore
or do not need or want to work anymore recover to revive, become healthy after an illness or injury
seed a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow
tip the end of something that is usually long and thin
instruction something that you have been told to do
chart a table or diagram that shows information
mission an important job, usually traveling somewhere
absence a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not
exist
fat having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having a lot of body fat
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east the direction where the sun rises
derive to take, obtain or get from something
ordinary normal or usual : not unusual, different, or special
critic a person who gives opinions about something
helpful useful; willing to help
gene a part of a cell that is passed on from a parent to a child and that controls particular characteristics
anywhere in, at, or to any place
lean to bend or move from a straight position
glance to look somewhere for a short time
ideal exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person
neighborhood the people who live near each other or a section of a town or city
smell the quality of a thing that you can sense with your nose
silence a lack of sound or noise
disappear to stop being visible : to pass out of sight
cat a small animal that is related to lions and tigers and that is often kept by people as a pet
lip either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth
passenger a person who is traveling from one place to another in a car, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc., and
who is not driving or working on it compete to try to get or win something (such as a prize or reward) that
someone else is also trying to win
representation speaking or doing something officially for another person
rush to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry
disorder a disease or mental problem; uncontrolled, bad behavior, especially by large groups of people
shut to close (something)
complaint a statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something
careful giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake,
or damage something column one of the vertical blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper,
magazine, dictionary or spreadsheet, is divided religion the belief in a god
legislation a law or a set of laws
employer a person or company that pays people to work for them
widely including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc.
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protest when people show that they disagree with something by standing somewhere, shouting, carrying
signs, etc.
ancient very old : having lived or existed for a very long time
illustrate explain with examples to make easier to understand
faith strong belief or trust in someone or something
observation when someone watches someone or something carefully
reject to refuse, deny to believe, accept, or consider
imply to express in an indirect way
ban to officially say that someone must not do something
implement to put something in place
command to give (someone) an order
approximately close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time
maximum The maximum amount of something is the largest amount that is allowed or possible
qualify to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity
somewhat in a small amount or degree; to some degree
regional relating to a region (= particular area)
assumption something that you think is true without having any proof
temporary continuing for a limited time, not permanent
attractive having a pleasing appearance
plate a flat and usually round dish that is used for eating or serving food
sad not happy : feeling or showing grief or unhappiness
frequency the fact or condition of happening often : common occurrence
weak having little physical power or ability : not strong
slip to slide out of the proper position
victory success in defeating an opponent or enemy
academic related to education, schools, universities, etc.
county an area of Britain, Ireland, or the US that has its own local government
circle a perfectly round shape : a line that is curved so that its ends meet and every point on the line is the
same distance from the center joke something said or done to cause laughter
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hat a covering for the head that often has a brim and a rounded or flat top
dozen a group of 12 people or things
kick to hit (someone or something) with your foot
steal to secretly take something that does not belong to you, without intending to return it
unable to not be able to do something
settlement an official agreement that finishes an argument
symptom a problem that is caused by and shows a more serious problem
reporter describes the news on television, radio, or in a newspaper
accommodation a place where you live or stay
household a family or group of people who live together in a house
tennis a sport in which two or four people hit a small ball to each other over a net
merely used to emphasize that something is not large, important, or effective when compared to something
else
emotion a feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general
tall greater in height than the average person, building, etc.
sick affected with a disease or illness
calculate to find (a number, answer, etc.) by using mathematical processes
accuse to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime
criminal involving illegal activity : relating to crime
scientific of or relating to science
estate land that a person owns
unlike different from someone or something
interpretation an explanation or opinion of what something means
corporation a large company or group of companies
appoint to choose (someone) to have a particular job : to give (someone) a position or duty
enemy someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another
criterion a fact or level of quality that you use when making a choice or decision
beside by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)
firstly used to introduce the first idea, reason, etc. in a series
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assistant someone whose job is to help a person who has a more important job
sweet containing a lot of sugar
competitive wanting to win or to be more successful than other people
consistent always behaving or happening in a similar, usually positive, way
closely If you look at or listen to something closely, you look at it or listen to it very carefully.
equally to the same degree or level; into amounts or parts that are the same size
advise to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done
liberal believing government should actively support social needs
meanwhile at or during the same time : in the meantime
impression an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
existence the state of being real
accompany to visit somewhere with someone
output the amount of something that is produced
exhibition when objects such as paintings are shown to the public
salary an amount of money that an employee is paid each year
attach to be associated or connected with
acknowledge to consider or regard something
snow soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall to the ground from the sky in cold weather
properly correctly, or in a satisfactory way
breast one of the two soft, round parts on a woman's chest
prime most important, chief importance in value
intention the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose
ill not well or healthy : sick or unhealthy
reward money or another kind of payment that is given or received for something that has been done or that
is offered for something that might be done bother to make someone feel worried or upset
primarily mainly
gray having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke
expose to make visible, without any covering or protection
childhood the period of time when a person is a child
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discipline control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior
everywhere in or to every place
medicine a substance that is used in treating disease or relieving pain and that is usually in the form of a pill
or a liquid differ to be different; to have a different opinion
input to put in information, advice or opinions
politician someone who is active in government usually as an elected official
wage an amount of money that a worker is paid based on the number of hours, days, etc., that are worked
implication a result or effect that seems likely in the future; something suggested without being said directly
substantial large in size or amount
infant a baby or very young child
permanent lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing
rare not common or usual, not often
remark the act of noticing or making a comment about something
angry filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed
knock to hit something (such as a door) with the knuckles of your hand or with a hard object (such as a
knocker) in order to get people's attention injury damage to someone's body in an accident or attack
producer a company, country, or person that makes goods or grows food; someone who controls how a
film, play, program, or musical recording is made pocket a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of
clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it alive having
life : living : not dead
currency the money system that a country uses
manufacturer a company that manufactures something
king a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life
obligation something that you do because it is your duty or because you feel you have to
initiative a plan or activity that is done to solve a problem or improve a situation
talent a natural ability to do something
breakfast the first meal of the day
resolution an official decision that is made after a group or organization have voted
emotional showing strong feelings, or making people have strong feelings
enhance make effect to increase or improve
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core the central part of something that is important
framework the basic structure of something
found to start an organization, especially by providing money
phrase a group of words which are often used together and have a particular meaning
southern in or from the south part of an area
gap a space between two people or things
storm an occurrence of bad weather in which there is a lot of rain, snow, etc., and often strong winds
undertake to begin or attempt, commit oneself to and begin
distinguish to notice or recognize a difference between people or things
draft a former version of something to make final
priority the fact that is more important than other things
democracy a system of government in which people elect their leaders, or a country with this system
pursue to follow and try to catch or to reach a goal
urge to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something
pilot someone who flies an aircraft
shirt a piece of clothing for the upper body that has sleeves and usually a collar and buttons down the front
coat an outer piece of clothing that can be long or short and that is worn to keep warm or dry
lake a large area of water that is surrounded by land
emphasize to show that something is especially important or needs special attention
habit a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated
immediate happening or done without delay or existing now
yellow having the color of the sun or of ripe lemons
communicate to give and exchange information by speaking or writing
neck the part of the body between the head and the shoulders
vast extremely big
breathe to move air into and out of your lungs
origin the point or place where something begins or is created
stable in a good situation or condition not likely changed
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sir used without a name as a form of polite address to a man you do not know
enormous very large in size or amount
negotiation when people try to make or change an agreement by discussion
resolve to find an answer to solve problems
terrorist someone who is involved in terrorism
bloody covered in blood; violent and involving a lot of blood and injuries
retain to continue to have or use, keep the quality
bone any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body
mathematics the study or science of numbers and shapes
supplier a company or person who provides things that people want or need
milk a white liquid produced by a woman to feed her baby or by female animals to feed their young
passage a long, narrow space that connects one place to another
fundamental forming a necessary part, base, or core
pupil a child or young person who is being taught : student
publication the process of producing a book, magazine
winner someone who wins a game, competition, or election
elsewhere in or to another place
examination when someone looks at something very carefully; an exam
gentleman a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way
soul the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to
live forever forth out into notice or view
contemporary happening or beginning currently or now
urban belonging or relating to a town or city
incident an event, especially one that is bad or unusual
integrate to combine, join or create something
swing to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something
panel a group of people who answer questions or give opinions
ratio the quantitative relationship in size, etc.
borrow to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it
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sufficient having or providing enough when needed
motion an act or process of moving
exam a test of how much you know about something, or how well you can do something; a series of medical
tests
governor a person who is the leader of the government of a state, province, etc.
boss someone who is responsible for employees and tells them what to do
effectively in a way that is successful and achieves what you want
install to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready to use; to put software on a computer
premise an idea that you use to support another theory
abroad in or to a foreign country
diet the type of food that someone usually eats; when someone eats less food to lose weight or because of a
medical problem hence from now, later than the present time
convention a large formal meeting of people with the same interest or work
metal a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of
electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped layer referring to one of several
sheets of a material or object
typically used for saying that something is usual type of a person, thing, place, etc.
grateful feeling or showing thanks
crash to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage or destruction
incorporate to include or involve as part of something else
formation the development of something into a particular thing or shape
classic something popular or famous for a long time
aircraft a vehicle that can fly
highlight the best or most interesting part of something
sharp having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things
climate the weather conditions that an area usually has
disappoint to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that
was hoped for or expected fifteen the number 15
defeat to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.
retirement when you leave your job and stop working, usually because you are old
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defend to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe
truly used to emphasize a description of something
self the person that someone normally or truly is — used to describe the way someone acts or feels
clinical relating to medical treatment and tests
nearby not far away
distribute to hand in or deliver something to people
reputation the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people
think of someone or something underlie to lie or be situated under something
creation when someone makes something happen or exist; something that someone has made
specify to state, name or mention exactly and clearly
exclude to prevent someone from access to a group
exhibit to display or make available for people to see
extreme very great in degree
appointment a time you have arranged to meet someone or go somewhere
brown having a color like coffee or chocolate
journalist someone whose job is journalism
lucky having good things happen to you; something that is believed to give good luck
occupy to live in, fill or take up something
soil the top layer of earth in which plants grow
educational providing education, or relating to education
upper located above another or others of the same kind
slide to move smoothly along a surface
correspond to have similarity or equality with something
sudden happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is not expected
gay sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex
plastic a light, artificial substance that can be made into different shapes when it is soft and is used in a lot of
different ways freeze to be become a hard substance (such as ice) because of cold
peer someone who is the same age, or who has the same social position or abilities as other members of a
group
tooth one of the hard white objects inside the mouth that are used for biting and chewing
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exception someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included
excuse to forgive someone for making a mistake, doing something wrong, etc.,
bet to risk money on the result of a game, competition, etc.
plain having no pattern or decoration, easy to see or understand
crop a plant or plant product that is grown by farmers
equivalent having equality in value, use or meaning
rural relating to the countryside and not to towns
complicate to make (something) more difficult or less simple
meat the flesh of an animal used as food
collapse to break down and fall apart suddenly
dish a shallow container that you cook or serve food in
enterprise a business or organization
luck the things that happen to a person because of chance
restrict to prevent from doing something
subsequent happening or coming after, later
originally at the beginning or before any changes
perfectly used to emphasize the word that follows it; in a perfect way
thick having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces
encounter unexpectedly be faced with or experience
invitation when someone invites you to do something or go somewhere
proud very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you
know or are related to, etc. chip a piece of potato that is cooked in oil; a microchip in a computer
analyst someone whose job is to examine the details of a situation carefully, and give their opinion about it
valuable worth a lot of money, very useful or helpful
bike bicycle; motorbike / motorcycle
retail when products are sold to customers from shops
calm not angry, upset, excited, etc.
unusual different and not ordinary, often in a way that is interesting or exciting
criticism a negative comment; judgments and opinions on books, plays, films, etc.
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personally done by you and not someone else
plot the things that happen in a story; a plan to do something bad
beauty the quality of being physically attractive
preserve to keep (something) in its original state or in good condition
emergency a serious or dangerous situation that needs immediate action
comfort a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings
caused by pain, heat, cold, etc. deserve used to say that someone or something should or should not have
or be given
repair to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix
update to add new information
severe very bad, serious, or unpleasant
recognition the act of accepting that something is true or important or that it exists
secondary less important than something else
proof something which shows that something else is true or correct
capable having the ability to do something
outline a written list or description of only the most important parts of an essay, speech, plan, etc.
depression when you feel very unhappy, or a mental illness that makes you feel very unhappy
evaluate to form an idea to judge something carefully
pension money that a person receives after retirement
external to be outside of something
cope to deal successfully with a difficult situation
emphasis a special quality in the way something is said
restriction a rule or law that limits what people can do
partly used to show that something is true to some degree but not completely
aside to or toward the side
massive very big
intellectual using or relating to your ability to think and understand things
minority a part of a group which is less than half of the whole group, often much less
revolution the?attempt by many people to end the rule of one government
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submit accept to a superior force, obey to someone
prospect the possibility that something will happen
equation when you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols
unemployment the number of people who are without jobs; not having a job
intervention when someone intervenes, especially to prevent something from happening
delight a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction
mom mother
anymore If you do not do something or something does not happen any more, you have stopped doing it or
it does not now happen smart intelligent
numerous existing in large numbers
illness a disease of the body or mind; sickness
abandon to give up or quit, something not finished yet
confuse to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something
wheel one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move
crucial extremely important
efficient capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy
dominate to have power or influence over
database information stored in a computer in an organized structure so that it can be searched in different
ways
split to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line
trace find, describe or discover by investigation
isolate to keep in a place or situation apart from others
port a town or an area of a town next to water where ships arrive and leave from
drama a play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
nose the part of the face or head through which a person or animal smells and breathes
rapidly happening or moving very quickly
dispute a disagreement, especially one that lasts a long time
landscape the appearance of an area of land, especially in the countryside
spell to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name)
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ultimately finally, after a series of things have happened; in the end
inch a unit of measurement equal to 1?36 yard or 1?12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
profile a short description of someone's life, character, work, etc.
phenomenon a fact that can observed and studied
entertainment shows, films, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people
boundary something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and
another area begins gender the state of being male or female
assistance help
dramatic very sudden or noticeable; full of action and excitement
educate to teach (someone) especially in a school, college, or university
edition a book, newspaper, etc. that is one of several that are the same and were produced at the same time
wing a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding
similarly in a similar way
specialist someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject
formula a plan, rule or method for doing or making something
achievement when you succeed in doing something good, usually by working hard
innovation a new idea or method that is being tried for the first time, or the use of such ideas or methods
festival a series of special events, performances, etc. that often takes place over several days
coverage the way a newspaper, television program, etc. reports an event or subject
pitch in baseball, to throw the ball towards the hitter; to try to persuade someone to buy or decide
something
gate a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door
unknown not known; not famous
distinction a difference between two similar things
slight very small in degree or amount
roof the cover or top of a building, vehicle, etc.
scream to make a loud, high noise with your voice, or to shout something in a loud, high voice because you
are afraid, hurt, or angry convert to change into a different form, character, or function
minor not so large in size, not important or valuable
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era a period of time in history that is special for a particular reason
episode one program of a series shown on television; a single event or period of time
volunteer to offer to do something without being asked or told to do it
infection a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
preparation the things that you do or the time that you spend preparing for something
arrival when someone or something arrives somewhere
silver a soft grayish-white metal that is very valuable and is used to make jewelry, coins, knives, forks, etc.
electricity a type of energy that can produce light and heat, or make machines work
sink to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.
unlikely not expected to happen
grand involving or including many people or things : very large in scope
web part of the Internet that consists of all the connected websites (= pages of text and pictures); a spider's
net used to catch insects transition when something changes from one system or method to another, often
gradually
upset angry or unhappy
forecast a report saying what is likely to happen in the future
pollution damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
eliminate completely remove, to get rid of
agenda a list of subjects that people will discuss at a meeting
wire a thin, flexible thread of metal
prize something that is won in a contest or given as an award
crack to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces
deeply very much
cable a wire covered by plastic that carries electricity, telephone signals, etc.
apparent easy to see or clearly understand
zone an area where a particular thing happens:
fault responsibility for a problem, mistake, bad situation, etc.
cooperation when you work together with someone or do what they ask you
pub a place where you can get drinks such as beer and usually food
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characterize to be typical of someone or something; to describe or show someone or something in a

particular way
honest good and truthful : not lying, stealing, or cheating
supporter someone who supports a particular idea, group, or person; a sports fan
inspire to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it
whisper to speak very softly or quietly
hunt to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure
toy something a child plays with
welfare a program for poor or unemployed people help living
everyday used or seen every day : suitable for every day
cloud a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water
constraint something that limits what you can do
perceive to notice or become aware of something
ease freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind
solid firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid
prisoner someone who is being kept in prison as a punishment, or because they have been caught by an
enemy
expansion when something increases in size or amount
agricultural the work and methods of growing crops and looking after animals which are then used for food
virtually almost
knee the joint that bends at the middle of your leg
album several songs or pieces of music on a CD or record; a book in which you keep photographs, stamps,
etc.
bend to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved
exposure when someone experiences something or is affected by it because they are in a particular situation
or place
alter to change a part of something
digital electronic systems that change sounds or images into signals in the form of binary numbers
pour to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place
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satisfaction a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to
you
tension a feeling that you are nervous, worried, and not relaxed
wet covered or soaked with water or another liquid : not dry
perception what you think or believe about someone or something
dimension a measurable extent of length, width, or height
tight difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move
restore to put or bring back into existence or use, mend
beer an alcoholic drink made from grain, or a glass or container of this drink
sweep to remove (something, such as dust or dirt) from a surface with a broom or brush or with a quick
movement of your hand, fingers, etc. interpret to understand or translate the meaning of something
assist to support or help someone
crew a team of people with special skills who work together
essay a short piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one written by a student
assure to make sure of something
anger a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad
deposit a payment that you make immediately when you decide to buy something, as proof that you will
really buy it
shower a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body
string a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things
elderly a more polite word for 'old', used to describe people
extensive large in size or amount : very full or complete
truck a large road vehicle for carrying goods from place to place
uniform same designed clothing that identifies belongings
mood the way someone feels at a particular time
detect to discover or identify the presence of something
beneath in or to a lower position : below
shadow a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface
and a source of light
mode a particular form, way or type of something
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territory land that is owned or controlled by a particular country
trail a path through the countryside, often where people walk
nervous worried and anxious
parallel very similar and often occurring at the same time
sail to travel on water in a ship or boat
sensitive easily upset by the things that people think or say about you
hero someone who does something brave or good which people respect or admire them for
competitor someone who is trying to win or do better than all others especially in business or
sports : someone who is competing initially at the beginning
transform to change the shape completely in a good way
strip to remove your clothing
stream a natural flow of water that is smaller than a river
breed a type of dog, sheep, pig, etc.
attribute to say that something is because of something else
vital necessary
awful very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant
devote to decide to use or give something for something else
stem the main long and thin part of a plant that rises above the soil and supports the leaves and flowers
height a measurement of how tall a person or thing is; the distance from the bottom to the top of a person or
thing
apologize to tell someone that you are sorry about something you have done
alright good enough, although not very good; safe or well
owe to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.
genetic relating to genes (= parts of cells which control particular characteristics)
persuade to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons
recruit to try to persuade someone to work for a company or to join an organization
vice something bad that someone often does; crime that involves sex or drugs
steady not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position
heavily a lot or to a great degree
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entrance the act of entering something
furniture chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use
strain when you feel worried and nervous about something; an injury to part of your body that is caused by
using it too much random chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
justify giving reasons for doing something
measurement the process of measuring something; the size and shape of something
rarely not often
meter a piece of equipment for measuring the amount of something such as electricity, time, or light
pace the speed at which someone or something moves or does something
western located in or toward the west
constitute to make up or form something
spare kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed
designer someone who draws and plans how something will be made
mature being an adult, being fully developed physically
evil morally bad, causing harm or injury to someone
curve a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.
guilty ashamed because you have done something wrong; having broken a law
jacket a short coat
FALSE not real or genuine — used to say that something is not really what it seems to be
demonstration a protest in which people march or stand together; showing how to do something, or how
something works
wound an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin
frighten to cause (someone) to become afraid
muscle one of many pieces of tissue in the body that are connected to bones and which produce movement
by becoming longer or shorter grass plants that have narrow green leaves, that are eaten by cows, sheep,
horses, etc., and that are commonly grown on lawns and in gardens substance a material of a particular kind
pink a pale red color : a color that is a mixture of red and white
symbol an action, object that represents a particular idea or quality
foundation the action of establishing an organization
the used to point to something already mentioned
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be used to show the identity of a thing
of belonging to or connected with something
and used to join words or groups of words
to used to indicate place or direction
a something that is being considered
in used to indicate being inside of or surrounded by something else
have to own, possess, or hold something
it a thing that has been previously mentioned
you used to refer to the person the speaker is addressing
for indicating the purpose or need of something
not used to make an expression negative
that used to identify a specific person, thing, fact or idea
on touching and being supported or physically in contact by something
with used to express that people or things are together
do to perform an action or activity; to work on something
as used to refer to the same degree or amount
he used to refer to a male person that is the subject
we used to refer to the speaker and another person as the subject
this used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is close
at used to indicate place, location, or arrival
they used to refer to two or more people, animals, or things
but used to contrast a statement with a to previous one
from indicating the starting point of motion or action
by close to or next to, up to and beyond, beside a place
will expressing the future, to say something is expected to happen
or used to link alternatives, to introduce another choice
his belonging to or relating to a male who has already been talked about
say to use your voice to express something with words
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go to move or travel from one place to another
she used to refer to a female that is the subject
so to a degree that is suggested or stated
all the whole, entire or total amount
about on the subject of, or concerning something
if introducing a condition for something to happen
one the number 1, a single person or thing
my belonging to or relating to the person who is speaking or writing
know to have in your mind, be aware of something
there in that place or position, at that location
which what one or ones of a group, one or more people or things
can to be able to do something
get to obtain, receive or be given something
her used to refer to a female who has already been talked about
would indicating someone thinking about what will happen
think to believe or have a particular idea
like to find something agreeable or enjoyable
more greater in amount, number, or size
their belonging to or relating to a group that have already been talked about
your belonging or relating to the person or people you are talking to
when at what time, at, in, during which, how soon
what asking for information about someone or something
make to build, create, or produce something
time something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
who what or which person or people, to ask about, talking about
see to notice or become aware of with the eyes
up to move towards a high place from a lower one
people human beings in general, plural of person
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some used to refer to an unspecified amount or number
out in a direction or movement away from the inside or center
me the person who is speaking or writing
good of high quality
other used to mention a person or thing is different from already mentioned
year a unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 days
well in a successful way, in a good or satisfactory way
our belonging to or relating to the person who is speaking and one or more other people
very to a high degree
just exactly, to an exact degree or manner
them a group of people, animals, or things that have already been talked about
no not at all, in a way that shows a negative response
take to carry or move with one's hands, to reach for
because for a reason
come to move toward someone, to approach
could used as the past tense of can, to indicate possibility
use to do something with another thing
work to have a job or activity involving mental or physical effort
then at that time, at the time mentioned, after that
now at the present time or moment
also in addition, too, in a similar way
than used to introduce a second part that is being compared
him someone male who has already been talked about
into introduce movement toward the inside of something
only alone in a class or category
want to desire or wish for
look to direct one's gaze in a particular direction
these plural form of THIS
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its belonging to or relating to the thing that has already been talked about
new not old, recently born, built or created
give to hand over or present something to another
first coming before all others in time or place
way a manner or characteristic of something
thing an object, animal, or quality doesn't have a specific name
any used to refer to something not particular or specific
over in an upward direction across something
right to be true, correct or acceptable
after following in time, at a later time
find to discover something
day each of the 24 hours beginning at midnight
where to be in at or in what place?
most almost all of something
should used to indicate what is proper or reasonable
need require because it is essential or important
much large in amount or extent
how by what means or manner?
back the rear surface of something
mean to have in mind as your purpose or intention
may used to express possibility or probability
such like or similar
us the person who is speaking or writing and one or more other people
here in this place, at this location or position
really very or very much
even being flat, equal or smooth
company a business that sells thing or provides services
those plural of THAT
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many used to refer a large number of things
child a young person
tell to say or communicate information to someone
last coming after others, final
call to speak, announce or shout in a loud voice
down going from a higher position to a lower position
yes used to give a positive answer or reply to a question, request, or offer
before at an earlier time, in front of
man an adult male human being
through into one side and out of the other side
show to cause or allow to be seen
life the existence of a human being or animal
between in the space that separates to objects
lot a small piece of land that is or could be used for building something or for some other purpose
feel to be aware of or experience an emotion or sensation
place a particular area or region
change to make or become different
long extending a great distance
too in addition, also
pause a temporary stop : a period of time in which something is stopped before it is started again
still used to express that an action or condition continues
write to compose letters and words on a surface
problem something that is difficult to deal with or needs to overcome
talk using words to express opinions or give information
try to make an effort, to attempt to do something
something a thing that is not yet know, specified or named
unclear not easy to understand
same identical, not different
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great very large in size, extent or amount
number a word or symbol that stands for a specific amount or quantity
leave to go away from, depart from
little small in size, amount, or degree
both used to emphasis two things at the same time
meet to be introduced for the first time
help to assist in order to make it easier for someone to do a job
own when something belongs to someone
ask to request
part one of the pieces of a whole
country an area, nation that is controlled by government
put to move or place in a particular position
point an idea that you try to make others accept or understand
start to begin doing something
school a place where children go to learn
each every one of two more things
become to begin to be, grow to be, develop into
interest a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something
old having lived for many years, no longer young
off away from a place or at a distance
another one more in addition
different not of the same kind, unlike in nature
high rising upward a great distance
next coming immediately after this time
include to have as a part of a group
late happening near the end of a given time
why for what reason or purpose
live to be alive, to remain or continue to be alive
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end a point that marks the limit of something
world the earth and all people and things on it
week a period of seven days, starts on Sunday and end on Saturday
must used to say that something is required or necessary
while during the time that, at the same time
never not ever, not at any time
study devoting time to learn about something
kind having a friendly, gentle nature
report a story given about a particular matter
play to do activities for fun or enjoyment
house a building in which a family lives
group a number of people or things located or gathered together
might to say something is possible
home the place where a person or a family lives
course the route or direction that something moves along
let to allow or permit to do something
case an example or instance of something
system a set of related parts that move or work together
again one more time, once more
hear to be aware of sound, to perceive with the ear
woman an adult female human being
family a group of people who are related to each other
book a printed or written work that is bound together and has a cover
seem to appear to be something
around located on every side or along something
during throughout the entire time
keep to continue holding or retaining possession of
big large in size or extent
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follow to come after, to move or travel behind
every including each person or thing in a group
question to ask for or elicit information
under to be below something
important having great significance
always at all times
friend a person who you like and enjoy being with
however used to introduce a different statement
set to put or stand something in a place or position
hand the body parts at the end of a person's arm
provide to make available, to supply for use
small little in size, not great in amount
turn to move around a central point
state a way of living or existing
begin to do the first part of an action, to start
run to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking
since because, for the reason that
early at or near the beginning of time, done before the expected time
money something used to pay for goods and services
few not many, a small number
bring to take or go with to a place,
market a place that products are bought and sold
information facts or data about a situation, person, event, etc.
area a part or section in a large place
move to cause to go in a specified direction or manner
business the activity of making, buying, selling or providing goods
service the action of helping or doing work for someone
government the group of people who officially control a country
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fact something that is known or proved to be true
issue problems that people are talking or thinking about
thank to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given
large great in size, extent, or capacity
result a thing that is caused by something else that happened
read to look at and comprehend the meaning of something written
month one of the 12 periods of time a year is broken into
order an instruction or direction that must be obeyed
increase to become larger or greater in size, amount, or degree
name a word that addressed or refers to a specific person
love feel great affection for
word a unit of language that has a meaning
without not having or including something, in the absence of
open not closed
pay give money for goods or work done
offer to give someone the opportunity to accept something
build to construct by putting parts or materials together
I the person who is speaking or writing
hold to have or keep in your hand
happen to take place or occur
against in opposition to
away at a distance from a particular person or place
job the regular work of earning money
buy to get something by paying money for it; purchase
though although, despite the fact that
today this day, this present day, at the present time
example a thing which is seen as a model
believe to accept that something is true
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plan a set of actions as a way to do, detailed proposal for doing
second a unit of time, one sixtieth of a minute
program a plan of things that are done to achieve a result
student a person who attends a school
form a type or kind of something, the visible shape, style
young in an early stage of life or growth
lead to guide someone to a place , to go with, be in charge
face the front part of a person's head, the surface of a thing
close to move so that things cannot path through
room a space that can be occupied which has its own floor and ceiling
hope a feeling of expectation, to want something to happen
cost the price of something
head the upper part of the body
car a vehicle with four wheels and engine that can carry things
understand to know, to perceive or comprehend something
hour a period of time equal to 60 minutes
far to a great distance in space or time
actually used when you are saying what is the truth of a situation
spend to use money to pay for something
level a specific height or line
city many people living in a place larger than a town
present existing or happening now, not in the past or future
less not so much, a smaller amount of
idea a thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
reason a cause for an action or event
learn to acquire knowledge by study or experience
until up to, to indicate the point in time when a particular situation
member a person or country belonging to a group or team
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process a series of actions that produce achievement
person a human being
experience the act of having things happen to you
night the period of time of darkness between sunset and sunrise
support to give assistance to
sure completely confident of being right, not having any doubt
sort a group of people or things that have some shared quality
quite to a very large degree, very
bad low or poor in quality, not correct or proper
once one time only
enough equal to what is needed, as much as required
although despite the fact that, however,
within inside something
age the amount of time a person has lived
term a word or phrase that describes something else
whether expressing a doubt between alternatives
able having the power, skill, money, or means to do something
share to have or use something with others
line a long narrow mark or band on a surface
product something that is made or grown to be sold or used
speak to use words to tell information or express thoughts
side a position or direction that is away from the center
train a group of connected vehicles traveling on railways
soon at a time not long from now
low not rising or extending upward
price the amount of money that you pay for something or that something costs
public concerning or affecting all or most of the people in a group
often many times, frequently, on many occasions
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possible to be able to be done
least smallest in amount, extent or degree
parent a person who is a father or mother
consider to think about carefully
effect a change or results of something being done
rather to a certain extent
control to direct or influence the behavior of something or someone
view an opinion or way of thinking
story a description of how something happened
local relating or restricted to a particular area, city, or town
anything a thing of any kind, used to refer to a thing, no matter what
together to be with each other or in one group
value the amount of money something is worth
hard something that is firm or difficult to bend
stand to be in an upright position supported by on your feet
visit to go somewhere to spend time with
watch to pay attention to what is happening
color a quality such as red, blue, green, etc.
party an organization of people who have the same political beliefs
bit a small piece of something
continue to do something without stopping
ever at any time, at all times
eye the part of the body that you see with
base the bottom or lowest part of something : the part on which something rests or is supported
concern a feeling of worry or anxiety
letter a written, typed or printed message
center the middle point or part
lose to be unable to find something you once had
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yet until now, up until the present
almost only a little less than, nearly, not quite
development when someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced
already before this time
test a set of questions designed to measure a person's ability
probably used to mean that something is very likely
sale the act of selling something or exchanging for money
rate the measure of speed or frequency over a particular period of time
nothing not anything, no a single thing
whole complete or full, all of something
suggest to mention something as a possible thing to be done
language the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other
deal to trade or do business with someone
send to cause to go to another destination
expect to be regarded as likely to happen
fall to come or go down from a higher to a lower place
return to come back to a place again
water the clear liquid which forms the seas, rivers and rain
per for each one, by means of, as directed by or stated in
allow to permit or treat as acceptable
cause something that produces an effect
power the ability, capacity or right to control things
sit to be in a resting position on a chair or couch
walk to move with your legs, to go on foot
mother a female who has a child or children
among situated centrally, in relation to several things
care effort made to do something correctly or well
subject the thing being discussed or described
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develop to cause to grow or bigger or more advanced
stay to continue to be in the same place; remain
record an official piece of evidence or document about past events
mind the part of person that enables us to think, feel, and reason
remember to bring a previous image or idea to your mind
past a time before the present
office a building of set of rooms used to do business or professional activities
force to use physical strength, power, or energy used on something
grow to become larger
town a place people live, larger than a village, smaller than a city
light the form of energy that makes things visible
stop to not move or come to an end
several more than two but not many
period a length or portion of time during a series of events
class a group of students who often meet and are taught together
matter the physical substance things are made of
food the things that people and animals eat
social involving activities among people
require to need something, to make it necessary
political relating to government or public affairs
win to achieve victory in a fight or game
decide to make a choice about something or choose after thinking
staff a group of people who work for an organization or business
figure a an amount that is expressed in numbers
real actually existing or happening, not imagined or supposed
future the period of time coming after the present
policy a course of action proposed by an organization
answer a reaction to a question someone asks
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laugh to show that you are happy or that you think something is funny by smiling and making a sound from
your throat
remain to be left behind, to continue to exist
ago in the past
type a particular category of people or objects with a common characteristic
shop a building or room where goods and services are sold
security the things that are done to keep someone or something safe
receive to get or be presented with something
note a brief, short record of something
minute a period of time equal to 60 seconds
fund a sum of money that is used for a special purpose
top the highest part, point, or level of something
game one of the games that are part of a larger contest
involve to have or include in a part of something
account a story or report about something
half one of two equal parts something can be divided into
history the study of past event
create to make, cause, or bring into existence
break to separate into pieces
moment a very short or brief period of time
individual existing as just one member
across from one side to the other of something
either one or the other of two
music the art of making sounds that are sung or played
further at a more distant place than here
reach to come to or arrive at a goal or destination
clear very obvious or easy to perceive
rule something that is not allowed in some situations
computer an electronic machine that can store and process large amounts of information
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wait to stay or remain until an expected event happens
sound something that is heard
team a group of people who compete in a sport, game
along at a point on something
research careful study to find and report new knowledge
appear come into sight
drive to control the movement of a car
activity something which you do for enjoyment; action
black having the very dark color of coal or the night sky
produce to use machines to make something from raw materials
free without control by others
general widespread, normal or usual
body a person's physical self
toward in the direction of
please used to ask for something in a polite way
sense one of our natural abilities for receiving information
perhaps possibly but not certainly, maybe
add to put something together with another thing
everything every thing there is or all that exists
law the system or rules made by the government
easy not hard to do, not difficult
sell to exchange (something) for money
full containing or holding as much as possible
film movie or a special material that is used for taking photographs
model a usually small copy of something
war a period of fighting or conflict between countries,
forward toward the front : to or toward what is ahead or in front
himself the reflexive form of the pronoun 'he'
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maybe possibly but not certainly : perhaps
design to make something for a specific use or purpose
morning the early part of the day
pass to move past something
condition a way or quality of living or existing
near close to something
door a movable entrance to a building or room
human relating to or characteristic of people
above in a higher place
available when something is there to be used easily
position the place something is located in
agree to the same opinion about something
short a small distance from one end to the other
situation a condition, location or position
paper the material that is used in the form of thin sheets for writing
cover put something over or on top of something else
major important, serious, or large in number
customer someone who buys goods or services from a business
father a male parent
bear to accept or endure difficulties
choose to decide that a particular person or thing is the one that you want
main most important
describe to tell someone the appearance, sound or smell of
someone some person; somebody
date a particular day of a month or year
event something especially something important or notable that happens
nice giving pleasure or joy : good and enjoyable
special different from what is usual, better or greater than normal
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certain not having any doubt about something
phone a communication system that is used to talk to someone who is in another place
join to put or bring (two or more things) together
else in a different or additional manner or place
girl a female child, a young woman
sometimes occasionally; only at certain times,
table a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs
community a group of people who share a common idea or area
carry to move something from one place to another
decision a choice that you make about something after thinking about it
role the character played by an actor
president the head of a government
particular used to single out an individual member
cut to use a sharp tool or object to open or divide something
difference a quality that is unlike something else
die to stop living or end life
eat to take food into your mouth and swallow it
enjoy to take pleasure in (something)
rise to move from a lower position to a higher one
especially more than usually; very, extremely
detail a small part of something
data facts or information used usually to calculate or analyze
charge to ask for money as a price for a service or goods
practice to do something again and again in order to become better at it
cell the smallest living part of an animal or a plant
improve to make or to become something better
kid a child or young person
action something that a person does
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strong having physical power or strength
happy feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life
health the condition of being well or free from disease
economic relating to trade, industry, and money
difficult not easy : requiring much work or skill to do or make
regard to care or think about something in a specific way
travel to go on a trip or journey : to go to a place and especially one that is far away
approach to get close to reaching something or somewhere
amount a quantity of something
investment the money that you put in a bank, business, etc. in order to make a profit
white having the color of snow, to be light or pale in color
draw to produce by making lines on a paper
site the place where something is, was, or will be located
round shaped like a circle or ball
behind in or toward the back
claim to say something is true when others may not agree
step moving by lifting a foot and putting it down in a different place
patient able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with
problems or difficult people TRUE agreeing with the facts, not false, real or actual
teacher someone whose job is to teach in a school, college, etc.
range the area of variation on a particular scale
percent a certain part of a whole
themselves the reflexive form of the pronoun 'they'
organization an official group of people who work together for the same purpose
vote to make an official choice for or against someone or something
front the forward part of an object
measure an amount or degree of something, ascertain in size or degree
trade the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging
therefore for that reason or because of that
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finally after a long time or some difficulty; the last point or idea
raise to lift or move something to a higher position
wear to use or have as clothing over part of your body
industry referring to the making of all products in a given field
explain to make clear or easy to understand by describing
relationship a connection between two or more people or things
quality how good or bad something is
accord a formal or official agreement
outside an area around or near something such as a building
wish to want something to be true or to happen
death the end of life, the fact of dying, being killed
project a planned piece of work for specific purpose
land the solid part of the surface of the Earth
sign something which shows that something else exists, is true, or will happen
boy a male child or youth, a young man
news new information or a report about something that has happened recently
risk the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen
total the whole number or amount of something
couple two people or things being together
national relating to the whole of a country
list a series of written names, words or numbers
opportunity an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done
act take action
sport a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and
compete against each other road a hard flat surface for people or vehicles can use
kill to cause the death of a person, animal or plant
serve to give or provide something to another person
education the process of giving or receiving instruction
picture a painting, drawing or photograph on paper or screen
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likely used to indicate the chance that something will happen
standard a level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable
benefit a good result or effect, something helpful
stage a particular point in a process
performance an activity (such as singing a song or acting in a play) that a person or group does to entertain
an audience rest not at work, to have time to relax, sleep or do nothing
certainly used to emphasize something and show that there is no doubt about it; used to agree to a request
culture the beliefs and customs of a particular group
focus the main purpose or center of interest or activity
itself the reflexive form of the pronoun 'it'
arrive to come to or reach a place after traveling, being sent, etc.
employee a person who works for another person or for a company for wages or a salary
upon "more formal term for ""on"""
voice the sound a person produces with their mouth
due required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time
technology the use, knowledge of science in industry, engineering
field an open area of land, especially without trees or buildings
air the invisible mixture of gases that we breathe
material a substance from which a thing is made of
current happening or existing now :belonging to or existing in the present time
teach to instruct or help to learn
financial relating to money or how money is managed
century a period of 100 years
society a community of people living together
analysis the process of analyzing something
limit a point beyond which it is not possible to pass
evidence something that makes you believe that something is true or exists
reduce to make something smaller in size, amount or number
listen to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, played, etc.
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usually in the way that most often happens
lie to be in a horizontal or flat position
foot the part of the leg below ankle
single not having or including another, only one
common something that is found or done often
space the amount of an area, room, or surface
realize to understand or become aware of something
former used to say what someone or something was in the past
animal a living thing that is not a human being or plant
instead used to say that one thing is done or is chosen when another is not chosen
similar almost the same, alike as something else
thus as a result, in this way
address the words and numbers that are used to describe the location of a building and that are written on
letters, envelopes, and packages so that they can be mailed to that location leader a person in control of a
group, country, or situation
complete having all necessary parts
arm each of the two long body parts from shoulder to the hand
function a particular purpose for which something is used
chance an opportunity to do something; an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done
mention to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way
factor something that influences a result
contact the state or condition where two things are touching
response an answer or reaction to something that has been said or done
demand forcefully saying that something must be done or given to you
exist to have actual being or to be real
accept to receive or take something that is offered
save to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt,
damaged, or lost
opinion a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something : what someone thinks about a particular
thing
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pick to choose or select (someone or something) from a group
wrong not agreeing with the facts or truth : incorrect
apply to ask formally for something such as a job
compare to say that (something) is similar to something else
suppose to think of something as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen
choice the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities
structure the way that something is built, arranged, or organized
fight take part in a battle to defeat an enemy
relate to show or make a connection between (two or more things)
firm fairy hard or solid; not soft
feature a distinctive or important point of something
ground the solid surface of the earth that we stand on
effort work done by the mind or body
source produces or provides what is wanted or needed
pretty large or impressive
campaign a series of organized activities or events intended to achieve a result
check to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc.
okay used when agreeing to do something or when allowing someone to do something
street a public road in a city or town
foreign coming from or belonging to a different place or country
attention an act or power of carefully thinking about
personal relating to or belonging to a particular person; someone's private information
particularly especially
park a piece of public land in or near a city that can be used for pleasure and exercise
whose used in questions to ask who owns something, has something, etc.
knowledge information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education
contain to have something inside or include something
official of or relating to the job or work of someone in a position of authority
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court a formal legal meeting place that judges about crimes
bank the higher ground that is along the edge of a river, stream, etc.
article a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.
wife a married woman
management the people who are in control of an office, shop, team, etc.
manager someone in control of an office, shop, team, etc.
section one of the parts that form something
finish to reach the end of (something) : to stop doing (something) because it is completed
guy a man
fine good, acceptable, or satisfactory
store a building or room where things are sold
attack to act violently against or to try to hurt, injure or destroy
discuss to talk about (something) with another person or group
stock the supply of goods available for sale in a store
prepare to make something ready for use
fire the light, heat and the flame produced by burning something
piece a part that is cut or separated from a whole
heart the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body
forget to be unable to think of or remember (something)
police the people or the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests
recent happening or beginning not long ago, close to the present
behavior the way a person or animal acts or behaves
represent to act or speak officially for someone or something
growth the process of growing
page one side of a sheet of paper especially in a book, magazine, etc.
holiday a special day of celebration
affect to make an effect on someone or something
establish to set or create something that last for a long time
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wonder something that is very surprising or amazing
poor having little money or few possessions : not having enough money for the basic things that people need
to live properly manage to control or be in charge of something
addition a new or extra thing which is added to something
bed a piece of furniture that people sleep on
simply in a way which is not complicated or difficult to understand
recently not long ago
yesterday the day before today
surprise an unexpected event, piece of information, etc.
sorry feeling sorrow or regret
art a human creative skill using the imagination
method a way of doing something
fast moving or able to move quickly
stuff materials, supplies, or equipment
international involving two or more countries
drink to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it
purchase to buy something, to get by paying money for it
myself the reflexive form of the pronouns 'me' or 'I'
worry to think about problems or fears
whatever anything or everything that or no matter what
private for the use of a single person or group
determine cause to occur in a particular way
summer the warmest season of the year that is after spring and before autumn
evening the last part of the day and early part of the night
influence the power to change or affect someone or something
exactly completely correct
average a number that is calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing the total by the number
of quantities everyone every person; everybody
drop to let something fall
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miss to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)
significant large enough to be noticed or have an effect
production the process of making or growing something for sale or use
inside an inner side, edge, or surface of something
tomorrow the day after today
attempt to try to do something or to accomplish or complete
region a part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
cent a unit of money that is equal to 1/100 of the basic unit of money
race one of the groups that people can be divided into based on certain physical qualities (such as skin
color)
shall expressing the future tense, to expect to happen
contract a legal written agreement between people
smile an expression on your face that shows happiness, amusement or pleasure
skill the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice
medium a middle size, something between other things
necessary needing to be done
economy a large system of production and consumption
various used to refer to several different or many different things
notice to become aware of (something or someone) by seeing, hearing, etc.
nature the physical world and everything in it
population the number of people who live in a place
key a device that is used to open a lock or start an automobile ?The usual type of key is a small metal object
that you insert into a narrow opening and turn. nation a large area of land controlled by government, territory
hit to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent
way
occur to happen, to take place
plant a living thing that grows in the ground such as a tree or flower
catch to use your hands to stop and hold
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review an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone
military of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces
statement something that someone says or writes officially
worker someone who works for a company or organization but does not have a powerful position
respect a feeling of admiring someone that is good or valuable
paint a liquid that dries to form a thin colored layer
capital having the main offices of a government
player someone who plays a sport or game
press newspapers, magazines, and TV news reports
movie a film or video
tax money that a government requires people to pay
environment the conditions that surround people, animals or plants
son a male child
hotel a place that has rooms in which people can stay especially when they are traveling :a place that
provides food, lodging, and other services for paying guests size the total amount of physical space that a
person or thing occupies
item an individual article, unit or piece of information
image a picture, sculpture or painting of something
drug a chemical substance used as a medicine; an illegal substance taken for recreation
simple not hard to understand or do
indeed without any question- used to stress the truth of a statement
series a number of things that happen one after another
final happening or coming at the end of a series
purpose the reason for which something is done
window an opening in a wall or door that usually contains a sheet of glass
treatment something which you do to try to cure an illness or injury, especially something suggested or done
by a doctor club a group of people who meet to participate in an activity
file a folder or box for documents that are similar
department a division of a larger part or organization
bus a large vehicle that is used for carrying passengers especially along a particular route at particular times
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wall the layer of brick or stone that separates areas
direct to cause to turn or move in a desired way
character the way someone thinks, feels and behaves
gain to get something wanted or valued
fit proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct
enter to go or come into something
agreement a promise or decision made between two or more people
fail to not succeed : to end without success
season one of the four periods (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) into which the year is commonly
divided
college an school or educational institution for adults
seek to search for; to try to find; look for
achieve to reach a goal, to get something
beautiful very attractive
station a place where buses or trains regularly stop
alone not including or without anyone or anything else
below in or to a lower place
clothes items such as shirts and trousers that you wear on your body
attend to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)
success to accomplish a purpose or achieving something
argue give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion
about what is true, what should be done, etc. lack to not have something
comment to discuss or write an opinion on something
option something which may be chosen
pull to hold onto and move (someone or something) in a particular direction and especially toward yourself
church a building used for Christian religious worship or services
herself the reflexive form of the pronoun 'she'
advantage something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something
better or more likely to succeed than others identify to indicate who or what someone or something is
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indicate to show something, direct attention to or point out
aim to have a specified goal or purpose
income earned money from work, investments or business
specific special or particular, clearly presented or stated
floor the part of a room on which you stand
discussion the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation
about something
associate to relate two things, people, etc. in your mind
recognize to know and remember because of previous knowledge or experience
tree a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and many large branches
unit a single thing, person or group that is a part of something larger
loss failure to keep or to continue to have something
mark to make or leave a visible mark on something
challenge to try, to say or show that something may not be true
depend to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc.
wide extending a great distance from one side to the other; not narrow
anyway despite something that has been stated before
mile a unit of measurement used in the US that is about 1600 meters
board a long, thin, flat piece of wood
solution something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem
clearly in a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand
anyone any person
machine a piece of equipment with moving parts that does work when it is given power from electricity,
gasoline, etc.
relation a person who is a member of your family
marry to become the husband or wife of (someone)
despite without being affected by something: in spite of
theory an idea that is explain facts or events academically
introduce to make (someone) known to someone else by name
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prove to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.
ability the power or skill to do something
popular liked or enjoyed by many people
modern relating to the present or recent time
doctor a person who skilled to treat people who are ill, sick and injured
release to allow to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc.
score the number of points someone gets in a game or test
access a way of getting near to somewhere
television a piece of equipment with a screen on the front, used for watching programs
target something that you are trying to do or achieve
ready prepared to do something
strike to hit something in a forceful way
card a small piece of stiff paper that is marked with symbols or pictures to show its value, comes in a set,
and is used for playing games potential having or showing a capacity for the future
pattern a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something
clock a device that shows what time it is and that is usually placed in a room or attached to a wall
organize to arrange systematically
village a small town in the country
nearly almost
prefer to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else
movement a change of position or place
propose to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider
guess to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about
it
operation when a doctor cuts into someone's body to remove a sick part
fear an unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
hair a thin threadlike growth from the skin of a person or animal
trip a journey to a place
supply the amount of something that is available to be used
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quickly fast or in a short time
application a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job
sleep to rest your mind and body by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious
network a system of lines, wires, etc., that are connected to each other
strategy a careful plan or method for reaching a goal
interview a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course
hospital a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born
husband a married man : the man someone is married to
red having the color of blood
degree a unit for measuring temperature or the size of an angle
star any one of the objects in space that are made of burning gas and that look like points of light in the night
sky
restaurant a place where you can buy and eat a meal
generally usually, or in most situations
author a person who writes book
yourself the reflexive form of the pronoun 'you'
pressure the weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something
task a piece of work to have done given by a person
express to talk or write about (something that you are thinking or feeling)
competition the act or process of trying to get or win something (such as a prize or a higher level of success)
that someone else is also trying to get or win serious having an important or dangerous possible result
reference the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing
treat the way you behave towards someone
conclusion the opinion you have after considering all the information about something; the final part of
something
brother a boy or man who has one or both of the same parents as you
natural something that exists or happens because of nature; not made or done by people
touch to put your hand, fingers, etc., on someone or something
everybody every person; everyone
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define to state the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
basis something from which another thing develops
trouble problems or difficulties
deep having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point
energy having physical or mental strength
fish a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and scales
dark having very little light, not light in color
sing to use your voice to make musical sounds in the form of a song or tune
sample a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from
refer to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or
something) in speech or in writing adult a person or animal that is grown up
positive good or useful in qualities, constructive, confident
except not including or other than
disease an illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
promise a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely
happen in the future throw to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly
moving your arm forward
dress a piece of clothing for a woman or a girl that has a top part that covers the upper body and a skirt that
hangs down to cover the legs worth used to indicate the value of something
clean free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty
fill to make something full or to spread through
property something that is owned by a person or business
profit money that is made in a business, through investing, etc.
somebody person who is not known, named, or specified
operate to function or behave in a proper or particular way
bar a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served
advance to move forward
goal something you try to do or achieve, an aim or result
quarter one of four equal parts of something
central in or near the center of a place or object
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cold having a very low temperature
object a thing that you can see and touch and that is not alive
style a particular way something is done or created
obviously in a way that is easy to understand or see
push to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you
tend used to describe what often happens or what someone often does or is likely to do
assume to accept a responsibility or debt
normal conforming to a standard, usual, ordinary, not strange
exchange an occurrence in which people give things of similar value to each other
suffer to experience pain, illness, or injury
middle equally distant from the ends or sides : halfway between two points
blue having the color of the clear sky
match someone or something that is equal to or as good as another person or thing
officer a person who has an important position in a company or organization
avoid to stay away from (someone or something)
reflect to move in one direction, hit a surface, and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite
direction
useful helpful for doing or achieving something
fun someone or something that is amusing or enjoyable
huge extremely large
instance an example of a particular action or situation
seat something (such as a chair) that you sit on
document an official record that gives information
oil a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as
gasoline)
message a piece of information that is sent or given to someone
net a device that is used for catching or holding things or for keeping things out of a space and that is made
of pieces of string, rope, wire, etc., woven together with spaces in between successful achieving what you
want to achieve
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box a container that is made of a hard material (such as wood, metal, or cardboard) and that usually has four
straight sides resource an essential supply of something
pound a unit of weight that is equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms
throughout in every part of a place; during the whole of a period of time
facility a place where a particular activity happens
argument an angry discussion with someone in which you both disagree
bill a document that says how much money you owe for something you have bought or used
debate a formal discussion between people
speech a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a
group of people separate not joined, connected, or combined : placed or kept apart
male characteristic of boys or men
baby a very young child
earn to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done
maintain to keep exist or continue without changing
career a job that you do for a long period of your life
hot having a high temperature
billion the number 1,000,000,000
doubt to be uncertain about something
exercise physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier
previous existing or happening before the present time
daily happening, done, made, used, or existing every day
search to carefully look for someone or something
suddenly quickly and unexpectedly
fly to move through the air with wings
basic forming or relating to the most important part of something
ring a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger
asset a person, skill, or quality which is useful or helps you to succeed; something valuable which is owned
science knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts
dog a type of animal that is often kept as a pet or trained to work for people by guarding buildings, hunting,
etc.
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perform to do an action or activity that usually requires training or skill
balance the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall
song a short piece of music with words that are sung
weekend Saturday and Sunday
dead no longer alive or living , no longer having life
encourage to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident
protect to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.
damage physical harm that is done to something or to someone's body
imagine to think of or create something in one's mind that is not real
afternoon the middle part of the day : the part of the day between noon and evening
estimate a rough idea or guess
photo a picture produced with a camera
context a set of facts surrounding a person or event
newspaper a set of large sheets of paper that have news stories, information about local events,
advertisements, etc., and that are folded together and sold every day credit the quality of being believed or
having a good reputation
daughter a female child
variety a number or collection of different things or people
version a particular form of something and other forms
extend to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out
proposal something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to
consider
professional relating to a job that requires special skill
dollar a basic unit of money in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and other countries that is equal to 100 cents
sister a girl or woman who has one or both of the same parents as you
whom used in formal writing or speech
memory the power or process of remembering what has been learned
mine that which belongs to me : my one : my ones
ahead in or toward the front
nor used after neither to show something is also not true or possible
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request an act of politely or formally asking for something
post letters or packages sent by post
original special and interesting because of not being the same as others; the earliest form of something
female characteristic of girls or women
green having the color of growing grass
dance to move your body with rhythm to music
dream a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep
observe to notice or perceive carefully
inform to give information or facts about something
communication the act of communicating with other people
discover to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time
track a path or trail that is made by people or animals walking through a field, forest, etc.
garden an area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown
agency a business that provides a particular service
screen the usually flat part of a television or computer monitor that shows the images or text : the part of a
television or computer that you look at when you are using it possibility a chance that something may
happen or be true
examine to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
legal of or relating to the law, required by the law
recommend to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen
university a high-level educational school where academic research is done
text the original words in main writing or speech
direction the course or path on which something is moving or pointing
responsibility something that it is your job or duty to do or deal with
conversation an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people
magazine a thin book published every week or month, that has shiny, colorful pages with articles and
pictures
easily with no difficulty
favorite most liked
rock to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side
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independent not controlled or ruled by anyone else
additional extra to what already exists
agent a person who does business for another person : a person who acts on behalf of another
complex difficult, not easy to understand or explain
appropriate right or suited for some situation or purpose
invite to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something
traditional following the customs or ways of behaving that have continued in a group of people or society for
a long time cross to go from one side of (something) to the other : to go across (something)
sea the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface
famous known or recognized by many people
reply to say, write, or do something as an answer or response
software programs that you use to make a computer do different things
weight a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is
shape the form or outline of an object
completely in every way or as much as possible
trial a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes
weather the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place
administration the work of organizing and arranging the operation of something, such as a company
fix to make (something) whole or able to work properly again
shoot to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon
judge a person who has the power to make a decision
absolutely completely
user someone who uses a product, machine, or service
welcome used as a friendly greeting to someone who has arrived at a place
element an essential or particular part of something
announce to tell people about something officially or with force or confidence
requirement something that is needed or demanded
glass a hard usually transparent material that is used for making windows and other products
laughter the action or sound of laughing
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stick a cut or broken branch or twig
difficulty the quality of something that makes it hard to do : the difficult nature of something
effective producing a result that is wanted or having an intended effect
survey an act of studying to make a judgment about it
majority more than half of a group of people or things
invest to use money to earn more money
primary most important, most basic or essential
generation people born and living during about the same time
federal a system of government
wind a natural movement of air outside
replace to be used instead of (something)
writer someone whose job is writing books, stories, articles, etc.
stress a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems
committee a group of people who are chosen to make decisions about something
principle a moral rule or belief that governs person's behavior
content the things that are in something
immediately now or without waiting or thinking about something
unless used to say what will happen, be done, or be true if something else does not happen, is not done, or
is not true
percentage an amount of something, expressed as a number out of 100
equipment the things that are used for a particular activity or purpose
telephone a system that uses wires and radio signals to send sounds (such as people's voices) over long
distances
title the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
budget a plan of how you will spend your money; the amount of money you have for something
transfer to move from one place to another
blood the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals
scene a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in
time
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chair a seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs
sector an area that includes certain kinds of job
expensive costing a lot of money
executive people who have important jobs in business
beat to hit (something) repeatedly
wonderful very good
warm somewhat hot : not cool or cold
copy something that is or looks exactly or almost exactly like something else
none not any of a group of people or things
negative not having enthusiasm or positive opinions about something; an amount less than zero
annual happening once a year
prevent to stop (something) from happening or existing
rich having a lot of money and possessions
block a solid piece of material (such as rock or wood) that has flat sides and is usually square or rectangular
in shape payment the act of paying; the amount of money that is paid
collection the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together
advice an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do
remove to move, erase or take away from a place
ensure to make something sure, certain, or safe
hang to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below
politics activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping
power in a government medical of or relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries
relative compared to someone or something else or to each other
directly with no other person or thing involved or between
count to add (people or things) together to find the total number
safe not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger
transport to carry things from one place to another
e-mail a system for sending messages electronically, especially from one computer to another using the
Internet
mix to combine (two or more things) to make one thing that is the same throughout
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display to put where people can see it
ride to sit on and control the movements of a horse or vehicle
flow to move in a steady and continuous way
highly very or to a large degree
flat having a smooth, level, or even surface : not having curves or bumps
leg one of the long body parts that are used especially for standing, walking, and running
contrast to compare, the state of being different
procedure the official or usual way of doing something
straight not having curves, bends, or angles
correct true or accurate; agreeing with facts
connection something that joins or connects two or more things
institution a large and important organization, such as a university or bank
admit to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
consumer someone who buys or uses goods or services
reveal to make known, to show or prove
video a film or television program recorded on videotape
radio the system or process that is used for sending and receiving signals through the air without using wires
otherwise in a different way or in all ways except the one mentioned
nobody no person, no one
aware knowing or feeling that something exists
appeal when a lot of people are asked to give money, information, or help; a request to change an official
decision
alternative to give or express a choice
status the position or rank compared in a society
heavy having great weight or difficult to lift or move
award a prize given to someone for something they have achieved
surface an outside or upper layer of something
handle a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand
sex the state of being male or female mostly biological
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introduction the act of making a person known to others by name
deliver to take (something) to a person or place
cry to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong
emotions
pair two things that are the same and are meant to be used together
tour a journey through the different parts of a country, region, etc.
collect to get (things) from different places and bring them together
extra more than is usual or necessary : additional
crowd a large group of people who are together in one place
intend to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal
reader someone who reads
cheap not costing a lot of money
decade a period of 10 years
sentence a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish. Usually containing a
subject and verb. farm land that is used for growing crops or raising animals
overall when everything is included
moreover in addition to what has been said
concert a performance of music and singing
expression the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other
method : the act of expressing something dinner the main meal of the day
print to cause (words, images, etc.) to appear on paper or cloth by using a machine
decline to become lower, smaller or fewer in amount
responsible having the duty of dealing with something important
grant to agree to do, give, or allow something
physical relating to the body of a person
trust belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.
ship a large boat used for traveling long distances over the sea
speed the rate at which someone or something moves or travels
south the direction that is the opposite of north
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category a group of people or things that are similar in some way
fair agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable
attitude the way you act, think and feel about something
peace freedom from any disturbance; when there is no war or fighting
truth the real facts about something : the things that are true
band a group of people or animals
lay to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position
importance the quality or state of being important
perfect having no mistakes or flaws
launch to send a spacecraft or missile into the sky, or a ship into the water; to start to sell a new product
wave an area of moving water that is raised above the main surface of an ocean, a lake, etc.
presence the fact of being in a particular place : the state of being present
crime an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government
horse a large animal that is used for riding and for carrying and pulling things
progress movement forward or toward a place
global relating to the whole world
advertise to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold
chief the person who is the leader of a group of people, of an organization, etc.
slightly a little
scale a device that is used for weighing people or things
double made of two parts that are similar or exactly the same
nuclear relating to atomic power
warn to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble
extent the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something
labor work, especially the type of work that needs a lot of physical effort; workers
library a place where books, magazines, and other materials (such as videos and musical recordings) are
available for people to use or borrow respond to say or write to answer the question
edge the line or part where an object or area begins or ends
partner someone's husband or wife or the person someone has sexual relations with
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experiment a scientific test to observe the effect in order to learn
satisfy to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased
pain the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body
slow not moving quickly or not able to move quickly
taxi a car that carries passengers to a place for an amount of money that is based on the distance traveled
suit a set of clothes that usually consists of a jacket and a skirt or pair of pants that are made out of the same
material spot a small area of a surface that is different from other areas
regular happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way
excite to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone)
concept an abstract idea of something or how it works
guide a person who leads or directs other people on a journey
initial existing or occurring at the beginning
speaker the part of a radio, CD player, etc. which the sound comes out of; a person who is speaking
dry having no or very little water or liquid
secretary a person whose job is to do routine work for someone else
photograph a picture made by a camera
scheme a clever plan to do or get something
shake to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements
technique a way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
tonight this night or the night following this day
apart separated by an amount of space
rain water that falls in drops from clouds in the sky
cool somewhat cold : not warm or hot
suggestion an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave
defense the act of defending someone from attack
distance the amount of space between two places or things
north the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun
lift to move (something or someone) to a higher position
conflict a struggle or fight for an idea, power, property, etc.
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excellent very good : extremely good
river a large natural flow of water that crosses an area of land that goes into the ocean
expert a person who is very skillful or knowledgeable
favor a kind or helpful act that you do for someone
funny causing laughter
eventually in the end, especially after a long time
football a game in which two teams of players try to kick, run with, or throw an oval ball across each other's
goal line; a ball used to play football heat energy that causes things to become warmer
mistake something that is not correct : a wrong action, statement, or judgment
dear loved or valued very much
improvement when something gets better or when you make it better
chapter one of the main sections, periods of a book
emerge to become known or prominent
demonstrate to prove by showing examples
artist someone who creates art, especially paintings and drawings
reform when changes are made to improve a system, organization, or law, or a change that is made
adopt to begin to use or have (a different manner, method, etc.)
corner the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet
audience a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch
something (such as a movie or play) struggle to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is
difficult or that causes problems
decrease to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
roll to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over
island an area of land that is surrounded by water
camp a place that is usually far away from cities and that has tents, small houses, etc., that people can live in
for a short period of time feed to give food to someone or something
surround to be on every side of (someone or something)
investor someone who puts money in a bank, business, etc. in order to make a profit
fully completely
fee an amount of money paid for a particular action
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senior having a higher level job or position than someone else; older
arrange to move and organize (things) into a particular order or position
expense the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something
combine to cause (two or more things) to be together or to work together
cook someone who prepares and cooks food for eating at home, in a restaurant, etc.
cultural relating to the habits, traditions, art, beliefs, etc. of a society
map a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets, etc., in a particular area
meal the foods eaten or prepared for eating at one time
shift to move or to cause a different place, position
contribution something that you do or give to help produce or develop something, or to help make
something successful
weapon something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for
defending yourself when someone is attacking you ball a usually round object that is used in a game or sport
or as a toy
cash money in the form of coins or notes (= paper money)
entire complete or full, with no part left out, whole
reality the way things or situations really are
solve to find a way to deal with and end (a problem)
lesson an activity that you do in order to learn something
kitchen a room in which food is cooked
circumstance a condition or fact affects a situation, environment
confirm to make sure something is true or correct
failure the act or result of failing
busy actively doing something
contribute to give (money) or help to something
tool something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task
mouth the opening through which food passes into the body
objective based on facts not influenced by feelings or opinions
gas a substance (such as oxygen or hydrogen) that is like air and has no fixed shape
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quick done or happening in a short amount of time
currently happening or existing now
glad feeling pleasure, joy, or delight
driver someone who drives a vehicle
beach an area of sand or rocks next to the sea
commercial related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services
basically in the most important or fundamental ways
spread to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area
pop to make a short sound like a small explosion, or to make something do this by breaking it (like a balloon)
variable changing often
cancer a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not
normal
brain the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts
reaction something you say, feel, or do because of something that has happened
proceed to continue to do something?carry on
crisis a situation or time that is extremely dangerous or difficult
neither not one or the other of two people or things
hide to put (something) in a place where it cannot be seen or found
refuse to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)
consequence the result of an action or situation, especially a bad result
volume the amount of sound, a book forming part, series
trend a general direction of developing, proceeding
bag a container made of thin material (such as paper, plastic, or cloth) that opens at the top and is used for
holding or carrying things traffic the cars, trucks, etc. using a road
mass a usually large amount of a substance that has no particular shape
left located on the same side of your body as your heart
owner someone who legally owns something
length the distance from one end of something to the other end
vary to be different or to be different, have variation
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revenue money that is made by or paid to a business
duty something that is done as part of a job
repeat to say (something) again
mountain an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill
unfortunately used to say that you wish something was not true or that something had not happened
survive to remain alive; to continue to live
schedule a plan of things that will be done
bedroom a room used for sleeping
employ to provide someone with a job that pays wages or a salary
marriage the relationship that exists between a husband and a wife
essential extremely important and necessary
critical used to describe negative comments or judgments about something or someone
ticket a piece of paper that allows you to see a show, participate in an event, travel on a vehicle, etc.
smoke the cloud of black, gray, or white gases and dust that is produced by burning something
fan a machine or device that is used to move the air and make people or things cooler
flight a journey in an aircraft; the act of flying
relatively quite, when compared to other things or people
equal the same in number, amount, degree or quality
egg a hard-shelled oval thing from which a young bird is born
bottom the lowest part, point, or level of something
novel a book that tells a story about imaginary people and events
somewhere in, at, or to a place not known, named, or specified
plus having a value that is above zero
coach someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject
pleasure a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction : a pleasant or pleasing feeling
promote to raise the rank or position to a higher
background Sounds or images that are not the main focus; a persons life experience up to now
union an organization of workers formed to protect the rights
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neighbor a person who lives next to or near another person
provision a rule that is part of a law or an agreement
appreciate to be grateful, thankful for (something)
plane a vehicle that flies and has an engine and wings
topic a matter people talk or write about
enable to make it possible to do something
package a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery
service
code a set of letters or numbers that identifies information
secret kept hidden from others
manufacture to make (something) usually in large amounts by using machines
shareholder someone who owns shares (stock) in a company
investigation when officials try to discover all the facts about something, especially a crime or an accident
attract to cause (someone) to like or be interested in something
path a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground
bird an animal that has wings and is covered with feathers
bond something that is shared between people or groups
swim to move through water by moving your arms and legs
afraid worried that something will cause pain or injury
environmental relating to the environment
finger one of the five long parts of the hand that are used for holding things
anybody any person : anyone
colleague a person you work together or cooperate with
insurance an agreement in which a person makes regular payments to a company and the company
promises to pay money if the person is injured or dies, or to pay money equal to the value of something (such
as a house or car) if it is damaged, lost, or stolen flower the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that
usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops consideration something that you have
to think about when you make decisions or plans; the act of thinking about something carefully settle to end
(something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement
powerful having a lot of strength or force
quiet making very little noise
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burn to give off heat, light, and gases
engineer a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines,
systems, or structures component one of the parts that consists something
waste to use (something valuable) in a way that is not necessary or effective
aid to provide what is useful or needed
extremely very, or much more than usual
earth the planet on which we live
desire to want or wish for something
apparently used to say that something seems to be true, although it is not certain
tire to lose energy and begin to feel that you need to rest
breath the air that you take into your lungs and send out from your lungs when you breathe
delay a situation in which something happens later than it should
strength the quality or state of being physically strong
connect to join (two or more things) together
nurse a person who is trained to care for sick or injured people and who usually works in a hospital or
doctor's office
sum the result of adding two or more numbers together
brief lasting , having only a short period of time
soldier a person who is in the military
hardly used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen
lunch a light meal eaten in the middle of the day
religious relating to religion; having a belief in religion
strange different from what is usual, normal, or expected
whereas in contrast, comparison, show the differences
battle a military fight between groups of soldiers, ships, airplanes, etc.
construction the work of building houses, offices, bridges, etc.
engage to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it
district an area or section of a country, city, or town
hate a very strong feeling of dislike
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boat a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water
stone a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc.
gather to bring (things or people) together into a group or collect things
tourist someone who visits a place for pleasure and does not live there
divide to separate (something) into two or more parts or pieces
expand to become bigger or larger in size and amount
historical relating to events or people in the past, or the study of history
delivery the act of taking something to a person or place
tradition a way of thinking, behaving that used for a long time
museum a building where you can look at important objects connected with art, history, or science
mostly mainly or most of the time
host a person (especially a man) who is entertaining guests socially or as a job
broad large from one side to the other side
spring the season between winter and summer
council a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something
shoulder the part of your body where your arm is connected
troop a group of people, especially soldiers or theater actors
jump to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air
by pushing with your legs healthy physically strong and well; good for your health
fresh newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.
conclude to stop or finish: to come to the end of something
furthermore in addition to what has been said
finance management of money that a company uses
threat someone or something that could cause trouble, harm, etc.
studio a room where an artist or photographer works; a place where TV, radio, or movies are made or
broadcast
bomb a weapon that explodes and causes damage
safety freedom from harm or danger : the state of being safe
active requiring physical movement or energy
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winter the coldest season of the year that is after autumn and before spring
export to send goods to be sold in another country
acquire to get something
blow to cause (air or something carried by air) to move
sun the star that the Earth moves around and that gives the Earth heat and light
obvious easy to see notice or understand
coffee a dark brown drink made from ground coffee beans and boiled water
generate to produce, create or be produced
visitor someone who visits a person or place
bind to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.
tape a long, narrow piece of material used to stick things
cycle a series of regular and repeated actions
assess to judge something
editor someone whose job is to prepare text, film, etc. by deciding what to include and making mistakes
correct
spirit the non-physical part of a person, our emotions and soul
scientist a person who is trained in a science and whose job involves doing scientific research or solving
scientific problems monitor to observe, watch or check something
tear a drop of liquid that comes from your eyes especially when you cry
location a place or position
actual to be real or existing in fact
actor a person who acts in a play, movie, etc.
corporate involving or associated with large group
twice two times
minister an official who heads a government department or a major section of a department in some
countries
murder the crime of deliberately killing a person
comfortable Comfortable furniture, clothes, rooms, etc. make you feel relaxed and do not cause any pain
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assessment to make a judgment about the quality, size, value, etc. of something
register an official list, book or system for keeping records
regulation an official rule that controls how something is done
temperature a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is
violence the use of physical force to harm someone, to damage property, etc.
hurt to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a part of your body)
route a way to get from one place to another place
recall to remember something
impossible unable to be done or to happen : not possible
army a large group of soldiers organized to fight battles on land
sight the ability to see
accident a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury
error something that is not correct, a mistake
usual the way things occur most of time, in most cases
tough very difficult to do or deal with
opposite located at the other end, side, or corner of something
wine an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
relax to become or free from tense, tight, or stiff
characteristic a typical or obvious quality that makes one person or thing different from others
noise a loud or unpleasant sound
carefully giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake,
or damage something camera a device that is used for taking photographs or for making movies, television
programs, etc.
possibly used when something is not certain
convince to cause someone to believe that something is true
arrangement an agreement between two people or groups; a plan
shock a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected
oppose to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)
climb to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands
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slowly at a low speed
relevant relating to a subject in an considerable way
consist to have as an essential, necessary or main part
principal most important person, main importance
lawyer a person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law
manner the way that something is done or happens
gun a weapon that shoots bullets or shells
locate to discover the place or position of something
onto to a position that is on (something, such as a surface, area, or object)
commit to decide to do something for a particular purpose
domestic of, relating to, or made in your own family, country
pack to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you
kiss to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction
protein food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong
branch a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
rat an animal that looks like a large mouse and has a long tail
voter someone who votes or who is officially allowed to vote
vehicle a machine (such as a car) that is used to carry things
civil related to the people who live in a country
literature written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have
lasting importance mainly mostly or to a large degree
theater a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage
stare to look at someone or something for a long time and not move your eyes
totally completely
freedom the state of being free: such as a : the power to do what you want to do : the ability to move or act
freely
quote to repeat exactly, to copy out
industrial connected with industry; with a lot of factories
significantly in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount
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guest a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home
commitment a promise or firm decision to do something; something that you must do that takes your time
description a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe
something or someone capacity ability to hold, involve or contain people or things
fifty the number 50
skin the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal
taste the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a thing that you can sense when it is in your mouth
perspective a way of thinking, an attitude toward something
belong used to say that someone or something should be in a particular place or situation
normally usually
ought used to indicate what is expected
participant someone who is involved in an activity
comparison the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different
till until
belief a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true
dangerous If someone or something is dangerous, they could harm you; not safe
representative typical of a particular group of people or of a particular thing
signal an event or act which shows that something exists or that gives information about something
fashion a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people
technical the practical use of machines or science in industry
interaction the activity of talking and doing things with other people, or the way you do this
deny to refuse to accept
friendly acting like a friend : kind and helpful
previously before the present time or the time referred to
gold a soft yellow metal that is very valuable and that is used especially in jewelry
danger the possibility that you will be hurt or killed
participate to take part with others in doing something
occasion a special event or time
square a four-sided shape that is made up of four straight sides that are the same length
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leadership a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.
gift something that is given to another person or to a group or organization
mobile able to move or be moved easily
border a line separating one country or state from another
shoe an outer covering for your foot that usually has a stiff bottom part called a sole with a thicker part called
a heel attached to it and an upper part that covers part or all of the top of your foot label an attached piece
of paper used to identify something
load something that is lifted and carried
prison a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while they are waiting to go to court
wood the hard substance that makes up the stems and branches of trees and shrubs
ad an advertisement
internal existing or situated on the inside of something
suitable acceptable or right for someone or something
west the direction where the sun sets; opposite of east
affair work or activities done for a purpose
discount a reduction in price
outcome something that happens as a result, consequence
advertisement a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service:
ignore to pay no attention to something or someone
cup a small round container that often has a handle and that is used for drinking liquids (such as tea and
coffee)
suspect to think that (someone) is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong
citizen a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country
definition an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
arrest to use the power of the law to take and keep (someone, such as a criminal)
largely mainly
destroy to cause (something) to end or no longer exist
hall the area inside the entrance of a building
investigate to try to find out the facts, to carry out research
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desk a piece of furniture that is like a table and often has drawers ?People often sit at desks when they are
writing or using a computer. remind to make (someone) think about something again : to cause (someone) to
remember something
familiar frequently seen, heard, or experienced
loan an amount of money that is given to someone for a period of time with a promise that it will be paid
back
explore to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it; to study or analyze (something)
tea a drink that is made by soaking the dried leaves of an Asian plant in hot water
index a written or printed order list
recommendation a piece of advice about what to do in a particular situation; a suggestion about something
that is good in a certain situation complain to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or
that you do not like something
poll when people are asked questions to discover what they think about a subject; a survey
hi hello
wed to marry someone
switch to change from one thing to another
escape to get away from a place (such as a prison) where you are being held or kept
fairly more than average, but less than very; something done in a fair way
lovely attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way
permit to allow something to happen or to give permission for
import to bring something into your country from another country for people to buy
association an organized group of people who have the same interest
dad father
bright producing a lot of light
predict say or estimate that will or might happen
division to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen
debt an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.
shout to say (something) very loudly
device an object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
wake to cause (a person or animal) to be awake after sleeping
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proper correct according to social or moral rules
definitely without any doubt
analyze to examine the details of something carefully, in order to understand or explain it
victim someone who has suffered the effects of violence, illness, or bad luck
necessarily (esp. in negatives) in all cases; as an expected result
commission people who are given the job of doing something
amaze to make someone very surprised
combination a mixture of different people or things
employment when someone is paid to work for a person or company
conservative not trusting sudden changes or new ideas
guarantee a assurance that the quality of something is good
rank a position in a society, organization, group, etc.
protection the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc.
mouse a very small animal that has a pointed nose and a long, thin tail
nevertheless in spite of that, notwithstanding
abuse violent, cruel treatment of someone
researcher a person who studies a subject in detail in order to discover new information about it
yield to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop)
root the part of a plant that grows underground, gets water from the ground, and holds the plant in place
secure protected from danger or harm, keep things safe
elect to select (someone) for a position, job, etc., by voting
chain a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for
supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc. forest a thick growth of trees and
bushes that covers a large area
confidence a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
frame the basic structure and shape of the body of a person or animal
shot when a bullet is fired from a gun; a photograph; an attempt to score in sports by throwing or kicking a
ball
identity who someone is; the things that make one person or group of people different from others
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afford to be able to pay for (something)
birth the time when a baby comes out from the body of its mother
tie to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc.
brand a product that is made by a particular company
instrument a tool or device used for a particular purpose
hole an opening into or through something
grade a level of study that is completed by a student
threaten to say that you will harm someone or do something unpleasant or unwanted especially in order to
make someone do what you want hire to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary
moral concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior
latter coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc.
phase a distinct part or step in a process
approve to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable
typical having all the qualities you expect a particular person, object, place, etc. to have
strongly very much or in a very serious way
channel a station of TV, or radio
factory a building or group of buildings where products are made
judgment an opinion about someone or something that is decided after thinking carefully
proportion an amount that is a part of a whole thing
concentration the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else
resident someone who lives in a particular place
selection when someone or something is chosen; a thing or person who is chosen
empty containing nothing
opposition actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something
entirely completely
session a period during which you do one activity
sexual relating to the activity of sex
ice frozen water
master someone who has control or power over others
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narrow long and not wide : small from one side to the other side
graduate someone who has studied for and received a degree (= qualification) from a school, college, or
university
increasingly more and more
insist to say firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you; to demand that
something be done bridge a structure built over something (such as a river) so that people or vehicles can
get across
license to give someone official permission to do or have something
concentrate to think about or give attention to something
plenty a large number or amount of something; a number or amount of something that is enough for a
particular purpose
entry when you come into or go into a place
reduction the act of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc. : the act of reducing something
respectively in the same order as the people or things you have just talked about
farmer someone who owns or looks after a farm
notion an idea or opinion about doing something
rent to pay money in return for being able to use
odd to be strange or different from what is usual or expected
musical relating to music; skilled at music
appearance the way that someone or something looks
bore to make someone feel bored
faithfully in a loyal way or a way that can be trusted
adviser someone whose job is to give advice about a subject
reasonable fair and sensible
rely rely on; to need for support, depend on
presidential relating to the president of a country
sequence the order in which things (should) happen
soft easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm
stretch to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it
considerable something large in size, amount, or quantity
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fuel a substance that is burned to provide heat or power
bottle a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and usually has no handle Bottles are usually used
to store liquid or tablets. unique something is unlike anything, being the only one
atmosphere the feeling which exists in a place or situation
practical relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined
presentation a talk giving information about something
theme the main subject to discuss or describe
hell according to some religions, the place where bad people go when they die; a very unpleasant
experience
lock a device that keeps something (such as a door, window, or box) from being opened and that is usually
opened by using a key prior existing or coming earlier in time
secondly used for introducing the second reason, idea, etc.
peak the highest level or value of something; the top of a mountain
mechanism a piece of machinery : a mechanical part or group of parts having a particular function
explanation the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy to understand
nowadays at the present time
native born in a particular place
succeed to do what you are trying to do : to achieve the correct or desired result
mail the system used for sending letters and packages from one person to another
cast to choose an actor for a particular part in a film or play
wild living in nature without human control or care : not tame
folk people
intelligence the ability to learn things or to consider situations
sheet a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something
ear the part of the body that you hear with
journey an act of traveling from one place to another : trip
tiny extremely small
terrible very shocking and upsetting
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declare to say or state (something) in an official or public way
engine a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion
cite to write or say the words from a book or other source
extension the act of making something longer or greater
tank a large container for storing liquid or gas
disaster something that causes a lot of harm or damage; a very bad situation or result
sigh to breathe out slowly and noisily, often because you are annoyed or unhappy
routine the things you regularly do and how and when you do them
cake a sweet baked food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients (such as eggs and butter)
efficiency the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy
membership the state of belonging to or being a part of a group or an organization : the state of being a
member
smooth having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts
portion a part of a whole
mirror a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side which produces an image of anything that is
in front of it resort a place where many people go for a holiday
withdraw to take money out of a bank account; to move out of a position, competition, area, etc.
resistance refusal to accept something new or different
giant extremely big, or much bigger than other similar things
bid an attempt to achieve something; an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something
naturally as you would expect; something that happens because of nature
summary a brief statement that gives the most important info
radical a very new and different from what is traditional
tune a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung
van a vehicle that is used for carrying things but which is smaller than a truck
mutual shared between two or more people
boot a strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg
fascinate to interest someone a lot
entitle to give someone the right to do or have something
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god the creator and ruler of the universe
broadcast to send out (signals, programs, etc.) by radio or television
singer someone who sings
platform a raised surface for people to stand on, especially when they are speaking to a lot of people; the
area in a railway station where you get on and off the train whenever at any or every time that
apartment a set of rooms for someone to live in on one level of a building or house
conventional Usual or traditional
independence when someone looks after themselves and does not need money, help, or permission from
other people
reverse to change to an opposite state ,way or condition
illustration a picture in a book, magazine, etc.; an example that explains or proves something
loud making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound
loose not tightly fastened, attached, or held
quantity an amount or number of something
poem a piece of writing that usually has figurative language and that is written in separate lines that often
have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme damn used to express anger
pose to put someone in a position to be photographed
depth a distance below a surface
significance the importance or meaning of something
planet a large, round object in space that moves around the sun or another star
iron a heavy type of metal that is very common, occurs naturally in blood, and is used to make steel and in
many products gradually slowly over a period of time
approval when you think that something or someone is good or right; official permission
evaluation to consider or study something carefully and decide how good or bad it is
wealth a large amount of money and possessions
visual relating to seeing or to the eyes, sight
consult to talk about something to make a decision
sponsor to give money to someone to support an activity, event, or organization, sometimes as a way to
advertise your company or product stupid not intelligent : having or showing a lack of ability to learn and
understand things
trap a device that is used for catching animals
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badly very seriously; in a way that is of low quality or in an unpleasant way
log a long, heavy section of a tree that has fallen or been cut down
crazy stupid or strange
adjust to change a position to be comfortable
dirty not clean
zero the number 0
gaze to look for a long time at someone or something or in a particular direction
button a small, usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc., that is sewn to a piece of clothing and is
pushed through a loop or hole to fasten one part of the clothing to another part extraordinary very
unusual : very different from what is normal or ordinary
hesitate to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to
do
establishment an organization or business; when an organization, school, business, etc. is started
creative good at thinking of new ideas or using imagination to create new and unusual things
constantly happening a lot or all the time
probability how likely it is that something will happen
vegetable a plant that you eat, for example potatoes, onions, beans, etc.
alcohol drinks such as wine and beer that can make you drunk
remarkable very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire
throat the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs
dependent decided or controlled by something else
steel a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
sustain to keep providing what is needed
ally someone who supports you, especially when other people are against you; a country that has agreed to
help another country, especially in a war ethnic connected with people who shares a cultural tradition
pleasant causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure
exceed to be greater in number than something
historian someone who studies or writes about history
sugar a sweet substance usually in the form of white or brown crystals or white powder that comes from
plants and is used to make foods sweeter brilliant very good; extremely clever; full of light or color
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involvement when someone or something is involved in an activity or event
philosophy a study of ideas about the fundamental nature of life
hypothesis an idea that leads to further study or discussion
bread a baked food made from a mixture of flour and water
drag to pull (someone or something that is heavy or difficult to move)
edit to make changes so that something can be used
inner on the inside, or near the middle of something
statistic a number that represents a piece of information
liability when you are legally responsible for something; a debt; a disadvantage
anticipate to expect or look ahead to something positively
league a group of teams which compete against each other in a sport
seal an animal with smooth fur that eats fish and lives near the sea
grab to take hold of something or someone suddenly
flood a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry
compensation money that you pay to someone because you are responsible for injuring them or damaging
something; money paid for work segment one of the parts that something can be divided into
compound combining two or more parts to form something new
occasionally not happening often
spin to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly
desert an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot
operator a person who uses and controls something (such as a machine, device, or business): someone who
operates something tower a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to
another building or structure
newly recently
paragraph a section of writing that usually deals with one subject
advocate to push for something positive
bath the act of washing the body usually by sitting or lying in a container filled with water
blind unable to see
confident having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something : having
confidence
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overcome to defeat (someone or something)
briefly lasting only for a short time
pure not mixed with anything else
regularly often; at the same time each day, week, month, etc.
counsel a lawyer; advice
disturb to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc.
burden something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about
silent not speaking or making noise
behave to act in an acceptable way : to act properly
tap to hit (someone or something) lightly especially with a small sound
alarm a loud noise that warns you of danger or is used to wake you
fantastic very good
valley an area of low land between hills or mountains
preference a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing
discovery the act of finding or learning something for the first time
dare to have enough courage or confidence to do something
skirt a piece of clothing worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist down
eastern located toward the east
poverty the state of being poor
registration when a name or information is recorded on an official list
cigarette a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco, that people smoke
criticize to make negative comments about something or someone
bowl a round container that has tall, curving sides and that is used for preparing or serving foods and liquids
cousin a child of your uncle or aunt
offense a criminal act; something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset
clause a part of a sentence that has its own subject
impress to make someone admire or respect you
jury a group of people in a court of law who decide if someone is guilty or not
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venture a new activity that may not be successful
virus an infectious organism too small to be seen that causes disease, or an illness that it causes; a harmful
computer program anxiety fear or nervousness about what might happen
illegal not allowed by law
wrap to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it
harm physical or mental damage or injury : something that causes someone or something to be hurt, broken,
made less valuable or successful, etc. survival when someone or something continues to live or exist,
especially after a difficult or dangerous situation
teenager someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
specialize to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of business
moderate average in size or amount; neither too much nor too little
limitation when something is controlled so that it is less than a particular amount or number
modify to make minor change to something
accurate there is no mistake or error
angle the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together: the space or shape
formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other comprehensive including most or all things
rival a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another
adequate enough for someone's needs
universal done or experienced by everyone
tourism the business of providing services for tourists, including organizing their travel, hotels, entertainment,
etc.
chest the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach
expenditure when you use energy, time, or money
margin the edge or border of a page on above, below
recovery when a system or situation or person returns to the way it was before something bad happened
mount to increase in amount or level
mate a friend; an animal's sexual partner
admire to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)
gesture a movement you make with your hand, arm, or head to express what you are thinking or feeling
musician a person who writes, sings, or plays music
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rapid happening in a short amount of time
stair a series of steps that go from one level or floor to another
charm a quality that causes someone or something to be very likable : an attractive quality
slave someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay
scare to frighten a person or animal
amendment a change in the words of a document, or the process of doing this
incentive something that encourages a person to work hard
format the form, design, or arrangement of something
consultant someone who advises people about a particular subject
deficit the amount by which the money that you spend is more than the money that you receive
mortgage money that you borrow to buy a home
abstract relating to something that doesn't exist
overseas in or to a foreign country that is across a sea
literary of or relating to literature
experimental relating to tests, especially scientific ones
architecture the design and style of buildings; the profession of designing buildings
possess to have or own (something)
dig to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole
opponent someone who you compete against in a game or competition; someone who disagrees with an
idea or action
evolution the way in which living things gradually change and develop over millions of years; a gradual
process of change and development versus used to say that one team or person is competing against
another; used to compare two things or ideas
lend to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned
custom an action or way of behaving that is usual and traditional among the people in a particular group or
place
keen very interested or enthusiastic; very good or well developed
translate to change words from one language into another language
cough to force air through your throat with a short, loud noise often because you are sick
distinct recognizably different in nature from something else
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rough having a surface that is not even
surgery when a doctor cuts your body open and repairs or removes something
buyer someone who buys something
burst to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way
pen a writing instrument that uses ink
quietly making little or no noise
laboratory a room used for scientific work
tube a long, hollow object that is used especially to control the flow of a liquid or gas
capability the ability or power to do something
province one of the large areas which some countries are divided into because of the type of government
they have
twin one of two children who are born to the same mother at the same time
adapt to change something to fit a new purpose
chicken a bird that is raised by people for its eggs and meat
scholar someone who has studied a subject and knows a lot about it
mess Someone or something that is a mess, or is in a mess, is dirty or untidy; a confused or difficult situation
precisely exactly
therapy the work of treating mental or physical illness without using an operation
frequent happening often
wealthy rich
journal a book for recording personal experiences and thoughts
composition the way in which something is put together or arranged
mad very angry
tissue the material that animals and plants are made of; a soft piece of paper that you use for cleaning your
nose
flash a sudden bright light
stroke a serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked
champion a person, animal, or team that wins a competition
sand the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc.
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promotion when someone is given a more important job in the same organization; an advertising campaign
or sale
charity an official organization that gives money, food, or help to people who need it; money, food, or other
help
bury to put (a dead person or animal) in a grave
tendency something that someone often does, or something that often happens
barrier something that prevents people from doing what they want to do
cream a very thick liquid or soft substance that is rubbed into the skin to make it softer or is used as a
medicine for the skin rid to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (someone or something that is
unwanted or annoying)
brush a tool with many stiff hairs, fibers, etc., that is used for cleaning, smoothing, or painting something
dialog a short conversation, especially written
publisher a company or person who prepares and prints books, newspapers, magazines, etc.
consequently as a result
democratic following or supporting the political system of democracy; where everyone has equal rights and
can help to make decisions abortion a medical operation to end a pregnancy when the baby is still too small
to live
govern to officially control and lead, conduct the policy, make decisions
exact fully and completely correct or accurate
hurry to move, act, or go quickly
whilst during the same time; used to compare two different facts or situations
privilege an advantage that only one person or group has, usually because of their position or because they
are rich
creature an animal of any type
dismiss to send (someone) away : to cause or allow (someone) to leave
cap a small, soft hat that often has a hard curved part (called a visor) that extends out over your eyes
participation to be involved with other people in an activity
visible can see , easily seen or understood
narrative a story or description of a series of events
classical music by people like Mozart and Stravinsky; traditional in style
assign to give someone a particular job or something to do
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regret to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) : to have regrets about (something)
twist to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape
impressive Someone or something that is impressive makes you admire and respect them
motor a machine that produces motion or power for doing work
prompt to cause (someone) to do something
ruin to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc.: to spoil or destroy
(something) density the number of people or things in a place when compared with the size of the place; the
relationship between the weight of a substance and its size resist to fight against (something) : to try to stop
or prevent (something)
rescue to save (someone or something) from danger or harm
implementation to make a law, system, plan, etc. start to happen or operate
coal a black or brownish-black hard substance within the earth that is used as a fuel
lecture a talk or speech about a particular subject
awareness when you know about something
maintenance the work that is done to keep something in good condition
greatly very much
inflation the rate at which prices increase, or a continuing increase in prices
psychological relating to the human mind and feelings
institutional relating to a large and important organization, such as a government, university or bank
dust fine dry powder that builds up inside buildings on surfaces that have not recently been cleaned
successfully in a way that acomplishes what you want to achieve
cancel to say that an organized event will not now happen; to stop an order for goods or services
functional designed to be practical or useful and not only attractive; operating correctly
scope the area that is included in or dealt with
species a group of plants or animals which share similar characteristics
float to rest on top of a liquid
absolute complete and total
passion a strong belief in something or a strong feeling about a subject; sexual feelings
airline a company that provides regular flights to places
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module a part of an object that can operate alone, especially a part of a spacecraft; part of a course or a
textbook
fold to bend one part of (something) over or against another part
theoretical related to an explanation that has not been proved
react to behave or make change in a particular way
wooden made of wood
poet a person who writes poems
insight the capacity to understand something very clearly
partnership when two people or organizations work together to achieve something
counter to prevent something or reduce the bad effect that it has
stain to leave a mark on something
automatically without human control
penalty a punishment for doing something which is against a law or rule
rail a bar that goes from one post or support to another and that is used to form a barrier
salt a natural white substance that is used especially to flavor or preserve food
contest a competition or election
bin a container that is used to put waste in; a container for storing things
violent using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something
aggressive behaving in an angry and violent way towards others; using forceful methods in order to achieve
sake the benefit of someone or something — used in phrases with for to say that something is done to help
a particular person or thing opera a musical play in which most of the words are sung
undergo to experience or endure, be subjected to
embrace to hold, or hug, someone; to accept new ideas, beliefs, etc. in an enthusiastic way
divorce when two people officially stop being married
pile a group of things that are put one on top of another
march to walk with regular steps as a group : to walk in the regular and organized way of soldiers
pale light in color
acceptable good enough; allowed or approved of
literally having the real or original meaning of a word or phrase
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allege to say that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but not prove it
grammar the set of rules that explain how words are used in a language
permission the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it
will be allowed or permitted regulate to set or adjust the amount, restrict something
cluster a group of similar things that are close together
compromise when you agree to something which is not exactly what you want
diversity when many different types of things or people are included in something
immigrant someone who comes to live in a different country
historic important in history or likely to be important in history
gallery a room or building that is used for showing paintings and other art to the public
dedicate to give energy and time to something
pretend to act as if something is true when it is not true
castle a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against
attack
tackle to try to deal with a problem; in sports, to try to take the ball from someone or knock them down
golf a game on grass where players try to hit a small ball into a series of holes using a long, thin stick
celebration when you celebrate a special day or event
embarrass to make someone feel ashamed or shy
personnel the people who work for an organization
boost something that makes you feel more confident and happy, or that helps something increase or improve
extract to remove or take out
pig an animal that has a fat body with short legs, a small tail, and a wide nose and that is raised on a farm or
lives in the wild roughly approximately
injure do physical harm or damage
mixture something made by combining two or more ingredients
announcement something that someone says officially, giving information about something
biological relating to the study of living things such as plants and animals
praise to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or
something)
disagree to have a different opinion : to fail to agree
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electric of or relating to electricity
excess an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount
fulfill to do something that you have promised to do or that you are expected to do
depress to make feel sad or depressed
fancy to want to have or do (something)
compose to come together to form or make (something)
continuous happening or existing without stopping
complexity involving a lot of different but connected parts in a way that is difficult to understand
friendship the state of being friends : the relationship between friends
stability when something is not likely to change or move
accomplish to succeed in doing something good
comprise to make up or form something
holder someone who officially owns something
inquiry a request for information
weakness when someone or something is not strong or powerful; a part of something or someone that is
not good
noun a word that is the name of something (such as a person, animal, place, thing, quality, idea, or action)
and is typically used in a sentence as subject or object of a verb or as object of a preposition civilian
someone who is not a member of a military organization or the police
racial relating to people's race
tail the part of an animal's body that extends from the animal's back end
tale a story, especially one which is not true or is difficult to believe
weigh to find how heavy (someone or something) is : to measure the weight of
evolve to slowly change or develop into something better
potentially possibly
mere used to say that something is small, unimportant, etc.
fortune a very large amount of money
gently in a kind and careful way as not to hurt or upset anyone or anything
poetry poems in general, or the writing of poetry
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server a computer that is used only for storing and managing programs and information used by other
computers
sanction a punishment for not obeying a rule or a law
guitar a musical instrument with strings that you play by pulling the strings with your fingers or a piece of
plastic
profession a type of job that requires special education or skill
pump a device that forces liquid, air, or gas into or out of something
chamber a room used for an official or special purpose
veteran someone who has been in the military; someone who has done a job or activity for a long time
shine to give off light
championship a competition to find the best team or player in a particular game or sport
stake If something is at stake, it is in a situation where it might be lost or damaged; an amount of money
invested in a business gear a set of parts in a vehicle or bicycle that control how fast the wheels turn; the
clothes and equipment used for a particular purpose joy a feeling of great happiness
remote far away
entertain to have people as guests in your home or in a public place
reliable able to be trusted or believed
strengthen to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.
orange a citrus fruit that is round and that has an orange skin
cheek the soft part of your face below your eye
jail a place where criminals are kept as a punishment
forever for all time in the future
imagination the ability to create ideas or pictures in your mind
bias a tendency to believe certain people or ideas
possession the condition of having or owning something
chat to talk with someone in a friendly and informal way
dramatically suddenly or unexpectedly; with much drama
carbon a chemical element present in all animals and plants and in coal and oil (symbol C)
servant a person who is hired to do household or personal duties such as cleaning and cooking
curious having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone
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structural relating to the structure of something
neglect to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)
compute to find out by calculating or estimating
rear the back part of something
ski one of a pair of long, thin pieces of wood or plastic that you wear on the bottom of boots to move over
snow
pot a deep, round container that is used for cooking
revise to make changes, add something to improve
snap to break something, such as a pencil, making a short, loud sound
stimulate to make something happen or develop more; to make someone feel interested and excited
grin to smile a big smile
adjustment a slight change that you make to something so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable
printer a machine which is connected to a computer and which produces writing or images on paper
moon the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun
boom a period when there is a big increase in sales or profits; a loud, deep sound
scan to examine something with a machine; to use a machine that copies a document into a computer
cheese a yellow or white solid food that is made from milk
shell the hard outer covering of an animal, insect, etc., that protects it
pride a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people
grandmother the mother of your mother or father
situate to put something in a particular position
resign to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way
supplement something that is added to make it complete, help understanding
bunch a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together
clothing clothes, especially of a particular type
barely only just
ceremony a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion
firmly not gently, with some force
pipe a long, hollow tube for carrying water, steam, gas, etc.
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maker the person or company that makes a product
hopefully used, often at the start of a sentence, to express what you would like to happen
trigger a lever on a gun that you pull to fire
stomach the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it
destruction the act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
craft an activity in which you make something using a lot of skill, especially with your hands; a boat, airplane,
or spaceship intense very strong, great or extreme in degree
pregnant A pregnant woman has a baby developing inside her uterus
logic a proper or linear way of thinking about something
indication a sign showing that something exists or is likely to be true
subsequently happening after something else
presumably used to say what you think is the likely situation
happiness the feeling of being happy
interior the inside part of something
magic special powers that can make things happen that seem impossible
menu a list of food and drinks that you can order in a restaurant; a list of choices on a computer or electronic
device
mystery something that is not known
pro someone who earns money for playing a sport
greet to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions : welcome
humor the ability to laugh and recognize that something is funny
concrete a hard substance that is used in building and is made by mixing sand, water, small stones, and
cement
flag a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group
chocolate a sweet, brown food that is made from cocoa
shelter a structure that covers or protects people or things
guideline a rule, instruction or principle
cow a large animal that is raised by people for milk or meat usually on a farm
ownership the state or fact of owning something
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knife a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon
bless to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer
trick an action that is meant to deceive someone
wise having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things
motivation enthusiasm for doing something; the need or reason for doing something
attachment a feeling strong connection to someone or something; a computer file which is sent together
with an email message pray to hope or wish very much for something to happen
strict used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed
silly stupid, small and not important
catalog a book with a list of all the goods that you can buy from a shop, or of all the books, paintings, etc.
that you can find in a place organic not using artificial chemicals when keeping animals or growing plants for
food
reckon to think that something is probably true
uncle the brother of your father or mother or the husband of your aunt
surprisingly in an unexpected way that makes someone feel surprised
regardless without thinking about problems or difficulties
coin a small, flat, and usually round piece of metal issued by a government as money
attraction something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do
athlete someone who is very good at a sport and who competes with others in organized events
harbor a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide
safety for ships darkness when there is little or no light
stir to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object
filter to pass a liquid or gas through a piece of equipment in order to remove solid pieces or other
substances
romantic relating to feelings or stories of love
determination when someone continues trying to do something, although it is very difficult
shelf a flat board which is attached to a wall, frame, etc., and on which objects can be placed
tongue the soft, movable part in the mouth that is used for tasting and eating food and in human beings for
speaking
reasonably in a fair way, showing good judgment
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transportation a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to
another
tender very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something
vessel a ship or large boat
piano a large wooden musical instrument with strings inside and black and white bars that produce sounds
when you press them envelope an enclosing cover for a letter, card, etc.
slope ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes
golden made of gold
belt a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist
attendance the number of people who go to an event, meeting, etc.
storage when you put things in a safe place until they are needed
pregnancy when a woman is pregnant
invent to create or produce (something useful) for the first time
controversial causing a lot of disagreement or argument
horrible very unpleasant or bad
ocean the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface
uncertainty not known, or not completely certain
fiction literature and stories about imaginary people or events; not real
lover If two people are lovers, they have a sexual relationship but they are not married
hint when you say something that suggests what you think or want, but not in a direct way; a clue
liquid a substance that is able to flow freely
nowhere not in or at any place
anxious afraid or nervous especially about what may happen :feeling anxiety
stranger someone you have never met before
leap to jump from one place to another
fool a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person
adventure an exciting or dangerous experience
carpet thick material for covering floors, often made of wool
shade an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun
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portrait a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone
hook a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something
potato a round vegetable with a brown, yellow, or red skin that grows in the ground
reflection an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface
nerve one of the threads in your body which carry messages between your brain and other parts of the body
leather animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes,
furniture, etc. qualification a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to
do a particular job or activity exhaust to finish all of the supply of something; to make someone very tired
fragment a small piece of something
wander to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction
distant existing or happening far away in space
unite to join together, to come together for the same goal
bell a hollow usually cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when it is hit
grain the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food
monthly happening or produced once a month
altogether completely and fully : totally, entirely
differently not in the same way as someone or something else
universe all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.
weekly happening once a week or every week
empire a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government
royal of or relating to a king or queen
fence a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents
people or animals from entering or leaving luxury something expensive that you enjoy but do not need
bite to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth
comedy entertainment such as a film, play, etc. which is funny
confusion a situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something
clearly
curtain a piece of cloth that hangs down from above a window and can be used to cover the window
consume to eat, drink, buy or use up something
flexible capable of being easily bent changed without breaking
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innocent not guilty of committing a crime
tent a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with
poles and ropes stamp a small piece of paper that you buy and then stick to an envelope or package to pay
the cost of mailing it
shore the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.)
voluntary done or given by their own will and not forced to do
genuine If a person or their feelings are genuine, they are sincere and honest; real
swear to state (something) very strongly and sincerely
panic a sudden, strong feeling of worry or fear that makes you unable to think or behave calmly
sheep an animal with a thick woolly coat that is often raised for meat or for its wool and skin
mayor the person who is elected to be the leader of the group that governs a town or city
gentle having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent
precise very accurate and exact expression or detail
raw not cooked, or in a natural state; not treated or prepared
wherever in what place; where - used in questions that express surprise or confusion
refugee someone who has been forced to leave their country, especially because of a war
listener someone who listens
weird very strange
substitute a person or thing that makes the place instead of something
rice small white or brown grains that come from a southeast Asian plant and that are used for food
aunt the sister of your father or mother or the wife of your uncle
excitement a happy and enthusiastic feeling
fade to lose strength or freshness
wipe to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc.
chase to run after someone or something in order to catch them
slice a flat piece of something that has been cut from a larger piece
alongside next to someone or something
suspend to stop something for a usually short period of time
autumn the season between summer and winter
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ugly unpleasant to look at : not pretty or attractive
hello used as a greeting
fortunate having good luck : enjoying good fortune : lucky
insure to buy insurance for (something, such as property or health)
lazy not liking to work hard or to be active
ashamed feeling shame, guilt or embarrassment
hunger a very great need for food : a severe lack of food
thirst an uncomfortable feeling that is caused by the need for something to drink
adv
happening after something else happened
{{c1::afterward}} afterward
prep
in or through a group
{{c1::amongst}} amongst
adj
Being able to paint, write music, etc.
creative
{{c1::artistic}} artistic
adv
toward what is behind you
{{c1::backward}} backward
adv
physically, as when lifting someone
{{c1::bodily}} bodily
n
a company, usually an airline, that carries things
{{c1::carrier}} carrier
adj
formed by working together as a group
{{c1::collective}} collective
n
the act of calculating
method of computing
{{c1::computation}} computation
n
continued existence
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fact of not stopping

{{c1::continuity}} continuity
adj
Not likely to change
clearly decided
{{c1::definite}} definite
adv
(living, existing) without being controlled
{{c1::freely}} freely
n
making a statement about a group from limited data
{{c1::generalization}} generalization
verb
To apply a particular idea to a large group
{{c1::generalize}} generalize
n
nourishment
good food value
{{c1::goodness}} goodness
adv
throughout history
{{c1::historically}} historically
adv
in an important way
{{c1::importantly}} importantly
adv
you'll find this surprising
in an interesting way
{{c1::interestingly}} interestingly
adj
Concerning the area around where you are
{{c1::locally}} locally
n
machines in general
{{c1::machinery}} machinery
n
something that is easy to recognize or identify
{{c1::marker}} marker
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adj
Having importance
showing someone's intention
{{c1::meaningful}} meaningful
adv
that is to say, specifically
{{c1::namely}} namely
n
The spirit of love of your country, e.g. leading to war
{{c1::nationalism}} nationalism
adj
Not messy
clean and orderly
simple and effective
{{c1::neat}} neat
adv
in a pleasing way
in a polite way
{{c1::nicely}} nicely
adj
full of noise
loud
{{c1::noisy}} noisy
adj
on or around something
{{c1::outer}} outer
adj
causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
{{c1::painful}} painful
verb
to excuse
{{c1::pardon}} pardon
adj
concerning, or provided by, a parent
{{c1::parental}} parental
adj
not complete
being only part of something
{{c1::partial}} partial
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adv
in part
in some degree
not wholly
{{c1::partially}} partially
adj
concerning the art of making images with cameras
{{c1::photographic}} photographic
n
notebook for recording appointments or things to do
{{c1::planner}} planner
adj
being difficult to deal with or fix
{{c1::problematic}} problematic
adv
in a quick and easy manner
{{c1::readily}} readily
n
accepting things as they are, not as you want
{{c1::realism}} realism
adj
looks or appears real
like things really are
{{c1::realistic}} realistic
verb
to write again to improve, or correct errors
{{c1::rewrite}} rewrite
n
someone who has control over a country or area
{{c1::ruler}} ruler
n
characterized and distinguished by sex
{{c1::sexuality}} sexuality
verb
to make something easier to do, use or understand
{{c1::simplify}} simplify
adj
at an unknown time in the future
{{c1::sometime}} sometime
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n
the specific area of your field
{{c1::specialty}} specialty
n
a small set which is part of a larger set
{{c1::subset}} subset
adv
as some people believe (shows you doubt it)
{{c1::supposedly}} supposedly
adj
done in a thorough, logical or planned way
{{c1::systematic}} systematic
adv
to an extreme degree
badly
very
{{c1::terribly}} terribly
n
the distance between the opposite edges of a thing
{{c1::thickness}} thickness
adv
below or beneath something
under
{{c1::underneath}} underneath
adj
being without a job
jobless
{{c1::unemployed}} unemployed
det
whatever one
{{c1::whichever}} whichever
pron
whatever person
any person at all
{{c1::whoever}} whoever
n
a way of speaking that shows your dialect or class
{{c1::accent}} accent
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adv
doing things to achieve a specific goal
{{c1::actively}} actively
n
changing to a new form
thing that is changed
{{c1::adaptation}} adaptation
adj
able to adjust to new conditions
{{c1::adaptive}} adaptive
n
hard round red or green fruit with a white center
{{c1::apple}} apple
n
people in positions of power, able to decide things
{{c1::authority}} authority
n
being present and able to be used
{{c1::availability}} availability
verb
to strike something loudly or forcefully
{{c1::bang}} bang
n
object used for hitting a ball in various games
{{c1::bat}} bat
adj
being empty
not filled out
with no writing on it
{{c1::blank}} blank
verb
to lose blood because of an injury
{{c1::bleed}} bleed
verb
to go to a specified place
to jump
{{c1::bound}} bound
adv
in a general (not detailed) manner
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{{c1::broadly}} broadly
n
open container with a handle used to carry liquids
{{c1::bucket}} bucket
n
process or result of using mathematics
{{c1::calculation}} calculation
n
a small electronic device used for calculation
{{c1::calculator}} calculator
n
the way someone or something is described
{{c1::characterization}} characterization
verb
To act in dishonest manner to gain an advantage
{{c1::cheat}} cheat
n
a toast used when raising your glass to drink
{{c1::cheers}} cheers
adj
Showing intelligence
quick to understand or learn
{{c1::clever}} clever
n
a metal holder used for keeping things together
{{c1::clip}} clip
n
a piece of information that helps explain a situation or provide a solution to a problem
{{c1::clue}} clue
n
explanation or discussion of a written work/event
{{c1::commentary}} commentary
adv
typically, normally
not unusually
{{c1::commonly}} commonly
adj
being similar in some way
{{c1::comparable}} comparable
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n
action making something harder to do something
{{c1::complication}} complication
adj
depending (on)
{{c1::conditional}} conditional
n
a device that joins things together
{{c1::connector}} connector
adj
aware of what is going on around you
not knocked out
{{c1::conscious}} conscious
n
being awake
{{c1::consciousness}} consciousness
n
an object that can be used to hold things
{{c1::container}} container
n
a change to make something right
{{c1::correction}} correction
adv
in an accurate or correct manner
{{c1::correctly}} correctly
n
a medicine or treatment that makes an ill person become healthy
{{c1::cure}} cure
n
the act of discovering something or solving a crime
{{c1::detection}} detection
adj
concerning the development or growth
{{c1::developmental}} developmental
n
formal an order from an authority
{{c1::directive}} directive
n
a noise or something that stops you from continuing what you were doing
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{{c1::disturbance}} disturbance
adv
in an efficient manner
without using too much effort
{{c1::economically}} economically
n
a person who studies economics
{{c1::economist}} economist
adv
extremely, by a large amount
{{c1::enormously}} enormously
n
the idea that all people have the same rights
{{c1::equality}} equality
n
to rotate or turn something over
{{c1::flip}} flip
n
spirit of a dead person, appearing to the living
{{c1::ghost}} ghost
n
a fence made with small trees
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling
{{c1::hedge}} hedge
n
(card or paper) that proves who a person is
{{c1::identification}} identification
adj
very hard to believe
{{c1::incredible}} incredible
adv
extremely, hard to believe
{{c1::incredibly}} incredibly
n
an instrument that shows conditions in a machine, such as temperature, speed, pressure
in chemistry: a compound that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base
{{c1::indicator}} indicator adv
in a way involving only that person
{{c1::individually}} individually
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n
process of creating and developing many businesses
{{c1::industrialization}} industrialization
verb
To make into something at an industrial level
{{c1::industrialize}} industrialize
n
situation where things are not equal/fair
{{c1::inequality}} inequality
adj
having the power to cause change
having influence
{{c1::influential}} influential
n
not stable
changeable
{{c1::instability}} instability
n
great energy, strength, or concentration
{{c1::intensity}} intensity
adj
needing great effort for a short period of time
{{c1::intensive}} intensive
verb
to cause something to stop happening for a time
{{c1::interrupt}} interrupt
n
a person who asks questions to obtain information
{{c1::interviewer}} interviewer
adj
someone lower in rank
{{c1::junior}} junior
n
a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters
{{c1::kilometer}} kilometer
n
laboratory
a place to do scientific experiments
{{c1::lab}} lab
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n
the chance that something might happen
{{c1::likelihood}} likelihood
n
a small hard part of something smooth, soft, or continuous
{{c1::lump}} lump
adj
concerning numbers and equations
{{c1::mathematical}} mathematical
verb
to study something so that you remember it
{{c1::memorize}} memorize
prep
(prep) being less than zero in number
{{c1::minus}} minus
n
an animal related to humans, which lives in trees
{{c1::monkey}} monkey
adj
very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
{{c1::nasty}} nasty
n
the home of a bird or spider
{{c1::nest}} nest
n
someone whose job it is to watch or notice things
{{c1::observer}} observer
n
specific instance of something happening
{{c1::occurrence}} occurrence
adj
happening regularly, but not frequently
{{c1::periodic}} periodic
adv
in a manner related to the body
{{c1::physically}} physically
verb
an electrical connector
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to fill or close tightly so liquid or air cannot pass

{{c1::plug}} plug
adv
in connection with government matters
{{c1::politically}} politically
adv
definitely or certainly
{{c1::positively}} positively
verb
to think that something is probably true
{{c1::presume}} presume
n
a machine or company that prepares something and makes it ready for use
{{c1::processor}} processor
adj
doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
{{c1::productive}} productive
n
rate at which something is made or that people work
{{c1::productivity}} productivity
n
process of developing over time
{{c1::progression}} progression
adj
believing in modern ideas about social change
{{c1::progressive}} progressive
n
an image on a screen
{{c1::projection}} projection
verb
to make the sound of a word or letter with your voice
{{c1::pronounce}} pronounce
verb
to make a quick hit with a closed hand
{{c1::punch}} punch
verb
to make someone suffer for bad behavior
{{c1::punish}} punish
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n
the act of punishing someone
{{c1::punishment}} punishment
adv
for no other reason
only and completely
{{c1::purely}} purely
n
words that a person has said or written in a play, book or movie
{{c1::quotation}} quotation
n
the lines of light coming from an object
{{c1::ray}} ray
adj
easily reacting to
responsive
{{c1::reactive}} reactive
n
device to control nuclear energy as a power source
{{c1::reactor}} reactor
n
directions for making something
{{c1::recipe}} recipe
n
a quality that makes someone or something dependable and deserving of trust
{{c1::reliability}} reliability **n
the act of putting something new in the place of something that is old, broken or missing
{{c1::replacement}} ** replacement adj
not affected by something
{{c1::resistant}} resistant
adj
something that deserves laughter, is foolish or funny
{{c1::ridiculous}} ridiculous
n
a thick string made by twisting many fibers together
{{c1::rope}} rope
verb
to move something back and forth along a surface
{{c1::rub}} rub
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adj
choosing through thoughtful comparison
{{c1::selective}} selective
adv
not with another person or thing
{{c1::separately}} separately
n
a line that seperates
a point of parting
a gap
{{c1::separation}} separation
n
the degree to which people or things are the same
{{c1::similarity}} similarity
n
(n,) the state of being a slave
{{c1::slavery}} slavery
n
an animal with with a long thin body and no arms or legs
{{c1::snake}} snake
adv
being with other people
{{c1::socially}} socially
n
a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
{{c1::specification}} specification verb
to make water or liquid fly in very small drops
{{c1::spray}} spray
verb
to make something stable or consistent, with no major changes
{{c1::stabilize}} stabilize
verb
to change something in order to make everything the same or make everything agree
{{c1::standardize}} standardize n
a long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
{{c1::sword}} sword
n
short for 'technology' or 'technician'
{{c1::tech}} tech
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verb
to make someone want something, even if it's bad
{{c1::tempt}} tempt
adj
stretched tight and stiff
{{c1::tense}} tense
adv
something done in a customary or traditional manner
{{c1::traditionally}} traditionally
adj
difficult to do or deal with
something that needs skill
{{c1::tricky}} tricky
adj
likely to move from its position or fall
{{c1::unstable}} unstable
n
(statistics) degree scores depart from the mean
{{c1::variability}} variability
n
(statistics) amount of difference in distributions
{{c1::variance}} variance
n
thing that differs from something of the same kind
{{c1::variant}} variant
n
knowledge gained from experience in life
{{c1::wisdom}} wisdom
verb
to take in a liquid
soak up
{{c1::absorb}} absorb
n
process of being absorbed (e.g. liquid, attention)
{{c1::absorption}} absorption
verb
to increase the speed or rate of something
{{c1::accelerate}} accelerate
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n
increase in the speed or rate of something
{{c1::acceleration}} acceleration
verb
To gather or acquire so that you have more of it
{{c1::accumulate}} accumulate
n
The act of getting or becoming bigger or more over time
{{c1::accumulation}} accumulation
n
being exactly right
correctness
{{c1::accuracy}} accuracy
adv
exactly and without any mistakes
correctly
{{c1::accurately}} accurately
n
sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
{{c1::acid}} acid
adj
containing acid
{{c1::acidic}} acidic
n
the act of taking responsibility for an error or mistake
{{c1::admission}} admission
n
Teenager developing into an adult
{{c1::adolescent}} adolescent
verb
to state, strengthen or support a belief you have
{{c1::affirm}} affirm
n
the science of farming
{{c1::agriculture}} agriculture
n
person or creature from a planet other than Earth
{{c1::alien}} alien
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n
A group of people or organizations being joined or associated
{{c1::alliance}} alliance
verb
To distribute or set apart for a plan or purpose
{{c1::allocate}} allocate
n
The distribution of items set apart according to a plan or purpose
{{c1::allocation}} allocation
adj
about
not exact but close
{{c1::approximate}} approximate
n
something that is similar, but not an exact copy
{{c1::approximation}} approximation
n
the study of ancient societies by looking at old tools, bones and buildings
{{c1::archaeology}} archaeology n
person who designs and advises on buildings
{{c1::architect}} architect
n
an element, feature, or quality of something
{{c1::aspect}} aspect
n
a group of machine parts forming a tool or machine
{{c1::assembly}} assembly
verb
To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
{{c1::assert}} assert
n
A duty that you are give to do (especially in the armed forces)
{{c1::assignment}} assignment
adj
fit and strong
physically capable
{{c1::athletic}} athletic
n
smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
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{{c1::atom}} atom
adj
concerning atoms
{{c1::atomic}} atomic
verb
to examine carefully for accuracy
{{c1::audit}} audit
n
the very small creatures that sometimes cause disease in humans and animals
{{c1::bacteria}} bacteria
adj
concerning or caused by bacteria
{{c1::bacterial}} bacterial
n
something bought for a lower price than expected
{{c1::bargain}} bargain
n
a long piece of metal or wood
a line of light or energy
{{c1::beam}} beam
adj
concerning the way people act
{{c1::behavioral}} behavioral
n
a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office or honor
{{c1::candidate}} candidate
n
cows or bulls on a farm
{{c1::cattle}} cattle
verb
to go round continuously
{{c1::circulate}} circulate
n
the movement of blood through the body
{{c1::circulation}} circulation
n
a highly developed society
{{c1::civilization}} civilization
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verb
to state again so that a point is clearer
{{c1::clarify}} clarify
n
person paying for professional services
{{c1::client}} client
n
local medical center
department of a hospital
{{c1::clinic}} clinic
adj
of a system where one country controls another
{{c1::colonial}} colonial
n
country or settlement controlled by another country
{{c1::colony}} colony
adj
talkative
cooperative in giving information
{{c1::communicative}} communicative
adj
believer in communism
{{c1::communist}} communist
verb
to give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
{{c1::compensate}} compensate
adj
fully qualified or capable of doing
{{c1::competent}} competent
n
a music writer
{{c1::composer}} composer
verb
to think of, or create, something new (e.g. idea, child)
{{c1::conceive}} conceive
n
an idea or notion
the first stage in pregnancy
{{c1::conception}} conception
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adj
characterized by concepts or the forming of concepts
{{c1::conceptual}} conceptual
n
the transmission of heat, electricity or sound
{{c1::conduction}} conduction
n
a meeting or series of meetings for discussion and exchange of information
{{c1::conference}} conference
verb
to keep something or someone within a limited area so it cannot escape
{{c1::confine}} confine
verb
to agree or allow to do something
{{c1::consent}} consent
n
the management of land and water in ways that stop it from being damaged
{{c1::conservation}} conservation
verb
to keep safe
{{c1::conserve}} conserve
n
a law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
{{c1::constitution}} constitution
verb
To make someone do something by strong persuasion or force
{{c1::constrain}} constrain
n
a discussion between people to make a decision
{{c1::consultation}} consultation
n
how much is spent on things
the process of eating and drinking
{{c1::consumption}} consumption
**n
one of the very large areas of land on Earth that are usually divided into several countries
{{c1::continent}} ** continent verb
to disagree, to say the opposite is true
{{c1::contradict}} contradict
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n
the act of saying that something is not true or very different
{{c1::contradiction}} contradiction
adj
containing information, statements, or beliefs that do not agree with one another
{{c1::contradictory}} contradictory n
strong public disagreement about something
{{c1::controversy}} controversy
verb
to bring order and organization to something
in maths: any of the magnitudes that serve to define the position of a point or line by reference to a
fixed figure or system of lines.
{{c1::coordinate}} coordinate n
organizing people or things to make them work together effectively
{{c1::coordination}} coordination
verb
to show the relationship between two items or events.
{{c1::correlate}} correlate
n
a measure of the relationship between two variables
{{c1::correlation}} correlation
n
Communication by letters, emails or text messages
{{c1::correspondence}} correspondence
n
actions that are illegal or morally questionable, often performed by a person in a position of power
{ {c1::corruption}} corruption n
standard used to make judgments or decisions
{{c1::criteria}} criteria
adv
in a way that is serious or dangerous
vitally
{{c1::critically}} critically
n
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
{{c1::crystal}} crystal
n
group of related courses in a school or college
{{c1::curriculum}} curriculum
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adj
a series of regular and repeated actions
{{c1::cyclic}} cyclic
adj
a little wet
{{c1::damp}} damp
adv
in a careful, considered manner
{{c1::deliberately}} deliberately
n
person who shows how something works e.g. product
{{c1::demonstrator}} demonstrator
adj
very thick and difficult to see/get through
{{c1::dense}} dense
verb
to describe someone or something
{{c1::depict}} depict
adj
something that has developed or been obtained from something else
{{c1::derivative}} derivative
verb
to speak while another person (or computer) writes the words down
{{c1::dictate}} dictate
adj
having parts that extent in a number of directions
{{c1::dimensional}} dimensional
n
a condition that limits a person's ability to do something
{{c1::disability}} disability
verb
to release someone or something
{{c1::discharge}} discharge
n
talk, conversation
{{c1::discourse}} discourse
n
the ability to recognize the difference between things
treating different groups of people unfairly
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{ {c1::discrimination}} discrimination n
- in statistics: an arrangement of values showing frequency of occurrence - in engineering: the way in
which the fuel-air mixture is supplied to each cylinder of an engine - in commerce: delivery of
products or services.
{{c1::distribution}} distribution adj
very different from each other
{{c1::diverse}} diverse
adj
strongest
{{c1::dominant}} dominant
n
authority
rule
control
{{c1::domination}} domination
n
an amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
{{c1::dose}} dose
n
a pipe that removes water, or other liquids
{{c1::drain}} drain
n
to move slowly
{{c1::drift}} drift
n
the degree of how well something works or is done
{{c1::effectiveness}} effectiveness
adj
to be made or done with great care or with much detail
{{c1::elaborate}} elaborate
verb
to make something higher
{{c1::elevate}} elevate
n
the height of a place
{{c1::elevation}} elevation
n
the act or process of removing or being removed
{{c1::elimination}} elimination
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n
important people of high status
{{c1::elite}} elite
n
the process of emerging/coming out
{{c1::emergence}} emergence
n
a substance (e.g. gas) released into the air
{{c1::emission}} emission
verb
formal to release or send out (a gas, etc)
{{c1::emit}} emit
n
the act or process of making sure that rules are followed
{{c1::enforcement}} enforcement
adv
basically, primarily
{{c1::essentially}} essentially
n
judgment
opinion
guess at the value of
{{c1::estimation}} estimation
adj
plain, clear
{{c1::evident}} evident
adj
concerning evolution
{{c1::evolutionary}} evolutionary
verb
To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
{{c1::execute}} execute
n
killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
{{c1::execution}} execution
adj
definite
clearly stated
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specific
{{c1::explicit}} explicit
adv
clearly
specifically
{{c1::explicitly}} explicitly
verb
to use something or someone selfishly or unethically
{{c1::exploit}} exploit
n
cloth
{{c1::fabric}} fabric
verb
To make an action or process easier
{{c1::facilitate}} facilitate
n
the teachers in a school or college
{{c1::faculty}} faculty
n
the state of a female being able to produce young
{{c1::fertility}} fertility
n
a thin, threadlike part of an animal hair or plant tissue
an artificial thread
body cells that form muscles and nerves
a food substance
{{c1::fiber}} fiber n
the soft parts of the body
{{c1::flesh}} flesh
n
the quality of being able to be bent or stretched
{{c1::flexibility}} flexibility
adv
in a formal manner
officially
{{c1::formally}} formally
n
the development of a plan, system, or proposal
{{c1::formulation}} formulation
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verb
to be based on, started or created by
{{c1::founds}} founds
adv
in a basic and important way
{{c1::fundamentally}} fundamentally
adv
caused or controlled, or by genes
{{c1::genetically}} genetically
.
the scientific study of genes, how a living things develop between generations
np
{{c1::genetics}} genetics n
international spread of something, e.g. company
{{c1::globalization}} globalization
.
general term for things that are bought or sold
np
{{c1::goods}} goods
verb
to grip something firmly with the hands
{{c1::grasp}} grasp
n
the force that makes things fall down towards the ground
{{c1::gravity}} gravity
adj
total amount
extreme or unreasonable
{{c1::gross}} gross
n
the upper part of the leg
{{c1::hip}} hip
n
ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
{{c1::ideology}} ideology
adj
not affected by something, such as a disease
{{c1::immune}} immune
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n
a striking effect or result to hit with force
{{c1::impact}} impact
adv
in a manner being free from the control of another
{{c1::independently}} independently
adv
happening with complete certainty
{{c1::inevitably}} inevitably
verb
to give someone a disease
{{c1::infect}} infect
adj
capable of causing infection, by the spreading of a bacteria or virus to others
{{c1::infectious}} infectious verb
to start
{{c1::initiate}} initiate
n
a formal entry into an organization, position or office
{{c1::initiation}} initiation
verb
to put medicine into someone with a syringe
{{c1::inject}} inject
n
a way to put (inject) a drug or another substance into your body
{{c1::injection}} injection
verb
to put something in something
{{c1::insert}} insert
n
the natural way a person or animal thinks or behaves, knowledge that is not learned
{{c1::instinct}} instinct n
act of bringing things together into a whole
{{c1::integration}} integration
verb
an action that is answered by a reaction, verbal or physical
{{c1::interact}} interact
verb
to get involved in the business of others without invitation
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{{c1::interfere}} interfere
verb
to get involved, to prevent trouble
{{c1::intervene}} intervene
n
an entry into a place for the purpose of taking control
{{c1::invasion}} invasion
adj
not important, not related to the topic
{{c1::irrelevant}} irrelevant
n
a reason or fact that explains why something happens or exists
{{c1::justification}} justification
n
a junior teacher in university
{{c1::lecturer}} lecturer
n
old story generally believed, although not proven
{{c1::legend}} legend
adj
being reasonable and sound
{{c1::legitimate}} legitimate
adj
legally responsible for something
{{c1::liable}} liable
adj
sensible
reasonable
{{c1::logical}} logical
adj
having the properties of a magnet, being able to attract.
{{c1::magnetic}} magnetic
verb
to control something or someone
{{c1::manipulate}} manipulate
n
the act of controlling something or someone
{{c1::manipulation}} manipulation
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adj
needing the use of physical strength or work
a book of information or instructions
{{c1::manual}} manual adj
very small
on the edge
not important
{{c1::marginal}} marginal
n
a person who looks after machinery
{{c1::mechanic}} mechanic
adj
using or having to do with machines
{{c1::mechanical}} mechanical
n
means of communication (tv, newspapers, internet)
{{c1::media}} media
verb
to cause two or more things to become combined into one
{{c1::merge}} merge
n
system of practices or techniques to show how to do tasks
{{c1::methodology}} methodology
verb
to move from place to another to live or work
{{c1::migrate}} migrate
n
the process by which people or animals move to another place
{{c1::migration}} migration
n
a weapon, usually thrown, shot or launched
{{c1::missile}} missile
n
the ability to move
{{c1::mobility}} mobility
n
a small change to a machine, system, or plan
{{c1::modification}} modification
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adj
about or caused by molecules
{{c1::molecular}} molecular
n
two or more atoms chemically combined
{{c1::molecule}} molecule
n
beliefs or ideas about what is right and wrong
{{c1::morality}} morality
n
the quality or state of being human and being able to die
{{c1::mortality}} mortality
n
a reason for doing something
{{c1::motive}} motive
n
a popular belief that is false or unsupported by fact
{{c1::myth}} myth
adj
not wearing any clothes
without covering
{{c1::naked}} naked
adj
not involved
without strong feeling
without electrical charge
not acidic or akaline
{ {c1::neutral}} neutral n
reason for not supporting or agreeing with a plan
{{c1::objection}} objection
verb
To be given or to earn something through efforts
{{c1::obtain}} obtain
n
a career or regular job
{{c1::occupation}} occupation
adj
by mouth
{{c1::oral}} oral
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n
large wind instrument similar to a piano
{{c1::organ}} organ
n
the ability to locate oneself in your environment with reference to time, place, and people
{{c1::orientation} } orientation n
a person of low social status, usually who works on a farm
{{c1::peasant}} peasant
n
a person who studies ideas about things such as the meaning of life and truth
{{c1::philosopher}} philosopher adj
concerning philosophy
{{c1::philosophical}} philosophical
n
a dry substance made up of very small pieces
{{c1::powder}} powder
n
a person working in a profession, such as medicine
{{c1::practitioner}} practitioner
verb
to go before
{{c1::precede}} precede
n
a statement of what will happen next.
{{c1::prediction}} prediction
verb
a system or piece of equipment that is used to get information
in medicine: a long thin instrument used for looking inside your body
{{c1::probe}} probe adj
showing a lot of deep knowledge or thought
{{c1::profound}} profound
adj
being important or well known
{{c1::prominent}} prominent
adj
concerning or used in psychiatry
{{c1::psychiatric}} psychiatric
n
an expert who studies the mind and behavior
{{c1::psychologist}} psychologist
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n
the study of the mind and how it affects behaviour
{{c1::psychology}} psychology
verb
to prepare a book, journal, magazine and make it available
{{c1::publish}} publish
n
a problem that requires thought and skill to be solved
{{c1::puzzle}} puzzle
adj
the describing or measuring of quantity.
{{c1::quantitative}} quantitative
n
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays, waves or particles.
{{c1::radiation}} radiation verb
to arrange in a random order
{{c1::randomize}} randomize
adv
with no pattern or clear purpose
by chance
{{c1::randomly}} randomly
adj
sensible
based on facts
{{c1::rational}} rational
n
being able to think clearly
{{c1::rationality}} rationality
verb
to rebuild something after it has been destroyed
{{c1::reconstruct}} reconstruct
n
a system of management
a form of government
{{c1::regime}} regime
verb
to strengthen
{{c1::reinforce}} reinforce
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n
the act of refusing to consider or believe something
{{c1::rejection}} rejection
verb
to cause someone or something to behave in a particular way, or to enter into a particular condition
{ {c1::render}} render verb
to make a copy of something
{{c1::reproduce}} reproduce
n
the process that produces the next generation
{{c1::reproduction}} reproduction
n
a country governed by elected representatives
{{c1::republic}} republic
verb
to be similar to someone or something in looks or manner
{{c1::resemble}} resemble
adj
a significant change in something
{{c1::revolutionary}} revolutionary
n
a pattern of sound and beats in music
{{c1::rhythm}} rhythm
n
performed as part of a formal ceremony
{{c1::ritual}} ritual
verb
to make things separate and go in different directions
{{c1::scatter}} scatter
adj
having the ability to judge something reasonably
{{c1::sensible}} sensible
n
being sensitive
in physiology: the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli
in electronics: the ability of a radio device to react to incoming signals
{{c1::sensitivity}} sensitivity adv
quickly
soon
{{c1::shortly}} shortly
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adv
at the same time as
{{c1::simultaneously}} simultaneously
n
a bad act
to do something bad
{{c1::sin}} sin
verb
to make more complex or refined
{{c1::sophisticate}} sophisticate
n
money given to a student to pay for education
{{c1::sponsorship}} sponsorship
adj
about statistics
{{c1::statistical}} statistical
adv
with respect to statistics
{{c1::statistically}} statistically
.
a type of mathematics that provide specific information or prove something
np
{{c1::statistics}} statistics adj
concerned with strategy
well thought out
{{c1::strategic}} strategic
adv
restricted to something
{{c1::strictly}} strictly
n
a person or thing acting or serving in place of another
to put (a person or thing) in the place of another.
{{c1::substitution}} substitution adj

difficult to notice, understand, or see
{{c1::subtle}} subtle
adv
to a degree great enough to do something
{{c1::sufficiently}} sufficiently
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n
the act of purposely killing yourself because you no longer wish to live
{{c1::suicide}} suicide
n
better
higher quality
{{c1::superior}} superior
adj
capable of continuing for a long time at the same level
does not damage the environment
{ {c1::sustainable}} sustainable verb
to become larger than normal, often because of injury
{{c1::swell}} swell
adj
representing a larger quality
{{c1::symbolic}} symbolic
adv
in an exact and particular manner
{{c1::technically}} technically
n
a person who forms new ideas
{{c1::theorist}} theorist
adv
by that means
because of that
{{c1::thereby}} thereby
n
a unit of weight equal to 907 kilograms
{{c1::ton}} ton
n
an exchange
in business this usually involves money
{{c1::transaction}} transaction
n
a complete change in shape or form of something
{{c1::transformation}} transformation
n
changing from one form to another. e.g. changing from one language to another
{{c1::translation}} translation n
an electronic signal that has been sent by radio waves
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a force that has been transferred from one machine to another

{{c1::transmission}} transmission verb
to broadcast by using electrical signals to a radio or TV
{{c1::transmit}} transmit
n
an agreement between nations
{{c1::treaty}} treaty
adj
having great size, excellence, or power
{{c1::tremendous}} tremendous
n
a racial group united by language, religion and customs
{{c1::tribe}} tribe
adj
happening or coming at the end of process, final
{{c1::ultimate}} ultimate
n
being in full agreement
being joined together
{{c1::unity}} unity
**n
being useful
a public service such as gas, water, or electricity that is used by everyone
{{c1::utility}} ** utility adj
not clearly stated
{{c1::vague}} vague
adj
sound
just
well-founded
{{c1::valid}} valid
n
how true something is
in statistics: the ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure.
{ {c1::validity}} validity n
a good quality
{{c1::virtue}} virtue
verb
to make something by crossing threads over and under each other
{{c1::weave}} weave
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verb
To make something start working
{{c1::activate}} activate
adj
strong
very serious or severe
{{c1::acute}} acute
adj
being close or near to a border, wall, or point
{{c1::adjacent}} adjacent
adj
negative or harmful
{{c1::adverse}} adverse
adj
concerning the sense of artistic beauty
{{c1::aesthetic}} aesthetic
n
very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
{{c1::aluminum}} aluminum
n
a person from your family that lived in the past
{{c1::ancestor}} ancestor
n
the study of human origins and the development of society
{{c1::anthropology}} anthropology
n
a large group of people or things
a regular order or arrangement
in maths: a series of figures.
{ {c1::array}} array n
a symbol to give direction
a long piece of wood shot from a bow
{{c1::arrow}} arrow
verb
to express something clearly using language
{{c1::articulate}} articulate
adj
not made by people
not created by nature
{{c1::artificial}} artificial
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verb
To sell to a person offering the highest price
{{c1::auction}} auction
adj
concerning sound
{{c1::audio}} audio
n
the power to make independent decisions
{{c1::autonomy}} autonomy
n
a round container with curved sides and flat ends
{{c1::barrel}} barrel
n
a sink
a place in a bathroom to wash your face
{{c1::basin}} basin
n
a scientist who studies living things
{{c1::biologist}} biologist
n
the study of living things
{{c1::biology}} biology
adj
odd or strange
{{c1::bizarre}} bizarre
.
extra money for achieving/exceeding target
np
{{c1::bonus}} bonus
n
a small ball of air inside of a liquid
{{c1::bubble}} bubble
n
big size
largeness
heaviness
{{c1::bulk}} bulk
n
metal object fired from a gun
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{{c1::bullet}} bullet
n
a group of things that are tied together
{{c1::bundle}} bundle
n
a substance important for human and animal health, particularly for making bones and teeth
{{c1::calcium}} calcium .
the site of an institution, such as a university campus
np
{{c1::campus}} campus
n
economic system based on private ownership of money
{{c1::capitalism}} capitalism
n
one believing in private ownership of money
{{c1::capitalist}} capitalist
n
to remove parts of a book, film or letter for moral, religious, or political reasons
{{c1::censor}} censor
n
the study of the structure of substances
{{c1::chemistry}} chemistry
adj
over a long time
serious
{{c1::chronic}} chronic
n
a large bit of something
thick lump
{{c1::chunk}} chunk
n
a place for showing movies
{{c1::cinema}} cinema
n
putting similar items into groups or sets
{{c1::classification}} classification
verb
To arrange things into groups of similar items
{{c1::classify}} classify
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n
heavy, sticky earth used to make pottery
{{c1::clay}} clay
verb
to press a computer mouse to do something on a computer
{{c1::click}} click
verb
to make an exact copy of a living thing
{{c1::clone}} clone
n
the act of closing something
{{c1::closure}} closure
adj
the process of knowing and remembering
{{c1::cognitive}} cognitive
adj
(of language/ideas) logical and well-organized
{{c1::coherent}} coherent
n
Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
{{c1::commodity}} commodity
adj
packed together
closely united
small
{{c1::compact}} compact
adj
expressing a difference in degree
{{c1::comparative}} comparative
n
ability to do something in a fully satisfactory way
{{c1::competence}} competence
n
something needed to complete or make perfect
{{c1::complement}} complement
verb
to act in agreement with another's wishes
to obey a rule
{{c1::comply}} comply
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n
ability to understand
{{c1::comprehension}} comprehension
n
a shape or outline
a method of arrangement
{{c1::configuration}} configuration
.
a decision that is shared by most of the members of a group
np
{{c1::consensus}} consensus
adj
different
opposite
{{c1::contrary}} contrary
n
a long, strong material, thicker than string but not as thick as rope
an electrical wire
{{c1::cord}} cord n
quality of being believable or deserving of trust
{{c1::credibility}} credibility
n
a review of the quality of a work
{{c1::critique}} critique
adj
basic or made without skill, such as a crude drawing
{{c1::crude}} crude
n
a date or time before which something must be done
{{c1::deadline}} deadline
verb
to be slowly broken down by natural processes
{{c1::decay}} decay
n
a problem
a fault
{{c1::defect}} defect
n
without something that is necessary
{{c1::deficiency}} deficiency
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n
relying on someone for (financial) support
{{c1::dependence}} dependence
n
the place one is traveling to
{{c1::destination}} destination
verb
to determine the cause of something, e.g. an illness
{{c1::diagnose}} diagnose
.
a judgment by a doctor about a person’s illness
np
{{c1::diagnosis}} diagnosis
n
a drawing intended to explain how something works
{{c1::diagram}} diagram
n
the distance across the center of an object
{{c1::diameter}} diameter
n
blank book in which you write what you did each day
{{c1::diary}} diary
n
a book with the spellings and meanings of many words
{{c1::dictionary}} dictionary
verb
to see or show a difference between things
{{c1::differentiate}} differentiate
n
a discrimination between things as different and distinct
{{c1::differentiation}} differentiation
n
a position in which a person must make difficult choices
{{c1::dilemma}} dilemma
n
an oxide containing two oxides per molecule
{{c1::dioxide}} dioxide
n
a negative point
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a downside
difficulty
{{c1::disadvantage}} disadvantage
n
the act of taking the place of something or someone else
{{c1::displacement}} displacement
verb
to melt into a liquid so that a substance mixes with the liquid itself
{{c1::dissolve}} dissolve
n
a field of action, thought or influence
an area of knowledge
{{c1::domain}} domain
n
a person or group that gives gifts or money to help support an organization or cause
{{c1::donor}} donor
n
the length of time that something lasts
{{c1::duration}} duration
adj
always active or changing
in physics: a force related to motion
{{c1::dynamic}} dynamic
adj
concerning the environment, plants, or animals
{{c1::ecological}} ecological
n
a negatively charged particle
{{c1::electron}} electron
adj
basic, simple, or essential
{{c1::elementary}} elementary
n
man who rules an empire
{{c1::emperor}} emperor
adj
based on observation or experiment
{{c1::empirical}} empirical
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n
something that is real
{{c1::entity}} entity
n
the most important part or quality of something
{{c1::essence}} essence
adj
morally right or wrong
{{c1::ethical}} ethical
.
the moral principles, standards, and rules for deciding what is right and wrong
np
{{c1::ethics}} ethics n
a door that you go through to leave a place
{{c1::exit}} exit
n
the special knowledge that an expert has
{{c1::expertise}} expertise
n
a high body temperature
{{c1::fever}} fever
adj
a material that can easily flow. e.g. water
{{c1::fluid}} fluid
n
meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
{{c1::forum}} forum
n
a plant or animal that has become rock after many thousands of years
{{c1::fossil}} fossil
n
a part of a whole
{{c1::fraction}} fraction
n
the result of breaking a hard material
a crack
{{c1::fracture}} fracture
n
the edge of something
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such as the decorative edge on a piece of clothing

{{c1::fringe}} fringe
n
when different styles, ideas or designs combine to form something new
in physics: when atoms combine to produce nuclear energy
{{c1::fusion}} fusion n
a tool used to measure things
{{c1::gauge}} gauge
n
small animal with beard and horns
{{c1::goat}} goat
n
image expressing numerical data in lines or shapes
{{c1::graph}} graph
n
a metal structure with bars that is used to cover a hole
{{c1::grid}} grid
n
the parts inside: a human body, animal body or a machine
{{c1::gut}} gut
n
the natural place, or type of place, where a plant or animal lives
{{c1::habitat}} habitat
n
the time of year to bring crops in from the fields
{{c1::harvest}} harvest
n
a system for organizing people or things according to their importance
{{c1::hierarchy}} hierarchy
n
the line where the earth or sea meets the sky
{{c1::horizon}} horizon
adj
flat or level
{{c1::horizontal}} horizontal
n
a chemical produced by the body to control some function
{{c1::hormone}} hormone
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n
the lightest of all chemical elements, has no smell or color
{{c1::hydrogen}} hydrogen
n
an image that seems real, but is not real
{{c1::illusion}} illusion
adj
not stated directly
{{c1::implicit}} implicit
n
a sudden desire to do something that is not planned
{{c1::impulse}} impulse
n
the rate that something happens
{{c1::incidence}} incidence
n
a slope or surface that rises uphill
{{c1::incline}} incline
n
act of including
person/thing that is included
{{c1::inclusion}} inclusion
n
a lack of enthusiasm or interest in things
seeming not to care
{{c1::indifference}} indifference
adj
living or growing naturally in an area, not brought from somewhere else
{{c1::indigenous}} indigenous
adj
having a path that is not straight or direct
{{c1::indirect}} indirect
verb
to cause, to persuade
{{c1::induce}} induce
n
an opinion that you form based on information you already have
{{c1::inference}} inference
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adj
without an end
{{c1::infinite}} infinite
adj
not official
not done by the rules
{{c1::informal}} informal
verb
to make it difficult for a process to start or continue in a normal way
{{c1::inhibit}} inhibit
n
the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ
the act of blocking or holding back
{{c1::inhibition}} inhibition n
a small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
{{c1::insect}} insect
adj
part of something
{{c1::integral}} integral
**n
a shared boundary between two persons or systems through which information is communicated.
{{c1::interface}} ** interface n
the distance between two points, numbers or times
{{c1::interval}} interval
verb
to enter a place with an aim of taking control of it
{{c1::invade}} invade
n
a type of American music known for its energetic beat and parts that musicians make up as they go
along
{ {c1::jazz}} jazz n
the green part of a tree or plant
{{c1::leaf}} leaf
n
time when you have no work to do and can relax
{{c1::leisure}} leisure
n
a handle that one pulls to operate a machine
{{c1::lever}} lever
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adj
in the same way, in addition to
{{c1::likewise}} likewise
n
leg, arm or wing
{{c1::limb}} limb
adj
made of lines
{{c1::linear}} linear
adj
belonging to language
{{c1::linguistic}} linguistic
.
the study of human languages
np
{{c1::linguistics}} linguistics
n
a large organ in the body that helps to absorb food and clean the blood
{{c1::liver}} liver
n
a round shape
{{c1::loop}} loop
n
an organ used to breathe
{{c1::lung}} lung
n
size or importance
{{c1::magnitude}} magnitude
n
a document, a piece of writing
{{c1::manuscript}} manuscript
n
a kind of stone
metamorphosed limestone
{{c1::marble}} marble
n
a substance, situation, or environment in which something has its origin - in math: an arrangement of
numbers in rows and columns
{{c1::matrix}} matrix verb
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to increase, or become as large or great as possible

{{c1::maximize}} maximize
verb
to bring about an agreement between persons or groups, act as a helper
{{c1::mediate}} mediate
n
a figure of speech based on analogy
{{c1::metaphor}} metaphor
n
a substance naturally formed in the ground
{{c1::mineral}} mineral
adj
the smallest possible
{{c1::minimal}} minimal
verb
to make something as small as possible
{{c1::minimize}} minimize
n
speed or force that is gained when something moves
{{c1::momentum}} momentum
adj
concerning money, often referring to a country's economic system
{{c1::monetary}} monetary
adv
complete control of the market for a service or product
{{c1::monopoly}} monopoly
verb
to increase greatly in number
{{c1::multiply}} multiply
n
something that you must have or do
{{c1::necessity}} necessity
adj
having personal qualities that people admire
{{c1::noble}} noble
adj
in spite of that, nevertheless
{{c1::nonetheless}} nonetheless
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adj
not in a line
{{c1::nonlinear}} nonlinear
n
an established standard of performance or behavior
{{c1::norm}} norm
adj
not famous, unknown by most people
not easy to understand
{{c1::obscure}} obscure
adj
concerning vision or helping people see
{{c1::optical}} optical
n
living thing, often one that is small
{{c1::organism}} organism
n
a way for something to be released
a pipe, hole or wire through which gas, liquid or electricity flows
{ {c1::outlet}} outlet adj
located above your head or in the sky
{{c1::overhead}} overhead
verb
To lie over or cover a part of something else
{{c1::overlap}} overlap
n
a gas in the air that has no smell or taste, and that all animals need to breathe
{{c1::oxygen}} oxygen
n
a saying that seems contrary to popular belief, but which may be true
{{c1::paradox}} paradox
n
a characteristic or constant factor, a limit.
{{c1::parameter}} parameter
n
a very small piece of something
{{c1::particle}} particle
adj
not connected to the main or important part of something
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{{c1::peripheral}} peripheral
n
a medical doctor
{{c1::physician}} physician
.
the study of heat, light, and other forms of energy and how they affect objects
np
{{c1::physics}} physics adj
refers to more than one person or thing
{{c1::plural}} plural
adj
concerning the areas near the North or South poles
{{c1::polar}} polar
n
a list of the financial assets held by an individual or other financial institution
{{c1::portfolio}} portfolio verb
to represent something or someone in a particular way, often for artistic purposes
{{c1::portray}} portray **adj
the way that something or someone is represented in a book, film, picture or other context
{{c1::portrayal}} ** portrayal n
a large, printed notice or picture
{{c1::poster}} poster
n
an animal that feeds itself by killing and eating other animals
{{c1::predator}} predator
adv
in a way that is larger, greater or has more power than others
{{c1::predominantly}} predominantly
n
an unreasonable hatred for a group of people, usually a race or a religion
{{c1::prejudice}} prejudice
adj
before
{{c1::preliminary}} preliminary
n
widespread, common, general
{{c1::prevalence}} prevalence
n
an animal that is killed and eaten by another animal
{{c1::prey}} prey
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adj
being of an early time period in the past
{{c1::primitive}} primitive
n
an idea
a suggestion
{{c1::proposition}} proposition
n
a set of rules
computers use protocol so they can exchange information
{{c1::protocol}} protocol
n
beat of the heart
{{c1::pulse}} pulse
n
form used to get information from many people
{{c1::questionnaire}} questionnaire
n
a frame, stand or hook on which things are set or hung
{{c1::rack}} rack
n
the area ruled by a king or queen
{{c1::realm}} realm
n
going back
in statistics: a type of correlational procedure that focuses on predicting the values of an outcome
based on its correlation with another variable.
{{c1::regression}} regression n
a scheme to help someone who has been ill or in prison to return to a healthy, independent, and
useful life
{ {c1::rehabilitation}} rehabilitation adj
concerning the last little bit, after the rest has gone or ended
{{c1::residual}} residual
n
left over after part or most is taken away
{{c1::residue}} residue
verb
to find and get something from somewhere
{{c1::retrieve}} retrieve
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n
the study of public speaking or writing techniques
{{c1::rhetoric}} rhetoric
n
a mechanical creature that acts like a human
{{c1::robot}} robot
verb
to move or turn around a central point
{{c1::rotate}} rotate
n
movement in a circle around a central point
{{c1::rotation}} rotation
n
an outline
an imagined sequence of events in a plan or project
{{c1::scenario}} scenario
n
money given to a student to pay for education
{{c1::scholarship}} scholarship
n
a small class at a college or university
{{c1::seminar}} seminar
n
a feeling that is experienced by the body, usually through the sense of touch
{{c1::sensation}} sensation
adj
not deep
a small distance between the lowest and highest point
{{c1::shallow}} shallow
verb
to look, feel, or behave like something
to copy
{{c1::simulate}} simulate
n
a copy
a method that is used to study and analyze the characteristics of the real world
{{c1::simulation} } simulation n
a drawing made quickly that lacks detail
{{c1::sketch}} sketch
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verb
to not do
to jump
{{c1::skip}} skip
n
a long narrow opening, into which you put or fit something
{{c1::slot}} slot
n
a soft, white chemical element
{{c1::sodium}} sodium
adj
concerning the sun, or its heat
{{c1::solar}} solar
verb
the amount of time something lasts
{{c1::span}} span
adj
about space
{{c1::spatial}} spatial
.
an example of something, especially of a plant or an animal
a small amount of blood or urine
np
{ {c1::specimen}} specimen n
the wavelengths of colors from red to violet
{{c1::spectrum}} spectrum
n
a round 3D object. e.g. a ball
{{c1::sphere}} sphere
adj
something that happens on its own, seemingly without cause
{{c1::spontaneous}} spontaneous
verb
To put one thing on top of another e.g. books
{{c1::stack}} stack
n
very large building with a sports field and rows of seats all around that is used for various events
{ {c1::stadium}} stadium n
a position or opinion that is stated to the public
{{c1::stance}} stance
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n
an idea or belief about what someone or something is like, often unfair or untrue
{{c1::stereotype}} stereotype .
something that makes a change.
np
{{c1::stimulus}} stimulus
adj
easy to do or understand
not complicated
{{c1::straightforward}} straightforward
n
something that is plaited or twisted as a rope-like length
{{c1::strand}} strand
n
a long, thin part of something which is a different color from the parts beside it
{{c1::stripe}} stripe
adj
the use of personal feelings and opinions, rather than facts
{{c1::subjective}} subjective
n
a doctor who performs surgery
{{c1::surgeon}} surgeon
adj
extra
more than is needed
{{c1::surplus}} surplus
n
a group of signs and symptoms that accompany a disease
{{c1::syndrome}} syndrome
.
building something complex from simple parts
np
{{c1::synthesis}} synthesis
n
the end of something
{{c1::terminal}} terminal
n
a long essay
a position taken in an argument supported by a set of reasons
{{c1::thesis}} thesis
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n
a long, very thin, soft material used to join or make cloth
{{c1::thread}} thread
n
a level or point at which something would start or stop happening.
{{c1::threshold}} threshold
n
the short, thick finger on the side of your hand
{{c1::thumb}} thumb
adj
poisonous
harmful
{{c1::toxic}} toxic
n
a characteristic
{{c1::trait}} trait
n
something written
{{c1::transcription}} transcription
n
a medical operation in which a new organ is placed inside a patient's body
{{c1::transplant}} transplant
n
a very severe or upsetting experience
{{c1::trauma}} trauma
n
a closed shape with three straight sides
{{c1::triangle}} triangle
adj
hot and humid
near to the equator
{{c1::tropical}} tropical
n
a mass of abnormal cells that develops when cancerous cells divide and grow uncontrollably
{{c1::tumor}} tumor n
a teacher
{{c1::tutor}} tutor
verb
to weaken or destroy something secretly and usually slowly
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{{c1::undermine}} undermine
verb
to join or bring together
{{c1::unify}} unify
adv
moving toward a higher point or position
{{c1::upward}} upward
verb
to use something practically for a particular purpose
{{c1::utilize}} utilize
n
something that is said
{{c1::utterance}} utterance
n
one of the little tubes that return blood from the body to the heart
{{c1::vein}} vein
adj
using speech, rather than being written
{{c1::verbal}} verbal
adj
a line going up/down
not horizontal
{{c1::vertical}} vertical
adj
able to be done
possible
{{c1::viable}} viable
n
a substance that is healthy for your body and can be found in foods or taken as a medicine
{{c1::vitamin}} vitamin adj
Concerned with the abdomen or stomach
{{c1::abdominal}} abdominal
n
a sum total amount of something
{{c1::aggregate}} aggregate
n
a step-by-step problem-solving feature
{{c1::algorithm}} algorithm
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n
the height of something above sea level
{{c1::altitude}} altitude
n
comparison of things based on their similarity
{{c1::analogy}} analogy
adj
concerning medicine that is used to fight certain diseases
{{c1::antibiotic}} antibiotic
n
a defense provided by the body against disease
{{c1::antibody}} antibody
n
additional information at the end of a document
{{c1::appendix}} appendix
n
the sound made by clapping a performance or speech
{{c1::applause}} applause
adj
unsupported
{{c1::arbitrary}} arbitrary
n
a line about which a rotating body, such as the earth, turns.
{{c1::axis}} axis
n
a 90 degree piece of metal used to support a wall shelf
{{c1::bracket}} bracket
adj
a number multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.
{{c1::coefficient}} coefficient
adj
made of more than one different part
{{c1::composite}} composite
n
a 3D shape with a circular base
a part of the eye
{{c1::cone}} cone
verb
to come together
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{{c1::converge}} converge
n
coming together
{{c1::convergence}} convergence
n
a word or action during a stage play to tell an actor to speak
{{c1::cue}} cue
n
a shape or object with flat, circular ends and long, straight sides
{{c1::cylinder}} cylinder
verb
to treat someone without respect
to reduce in amount or strength
{{c1::degrade}} degrade
n
the place a river divides before entering a larger body of water
{{c1::delta}} delta
n
not standard or normal
in statistics: the difference between one of a set of values and some fixed value, usually the mean of
the set.
{{c1::deviation}} deviation adj
to do with finding out the cause of a problem
{{c1::diagnostic}} diagnostic
adj
difference
diversity
{{c1::differential}} differential
n
the movement of light in many directions
{{c1::diffusion}} diffusion
verb
to mix
to reduce in strength, concentration, quality or purity
{{c1::dilute}} dilute
n
the state of being more powerful, successful, or important than others
{{c1::dominance}} dominance
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n
a liquid that colors hair or cloth
{{c1::dye}} dye
n
the study of plants, animals, people, and their environments
{{c1::ecology}} ecology
adj
able to return to original shape or size after stretching
{{c1::elastic}} elastic
n
the ability to stretch easily and then quickly return to the original shape
{{c1::elasticity}} elasticity
verb
to place or set inside rock, etc
{{c1::embed}} embed
n
a protein made by cells
{{c1::enzyme}} enzyme
adj
a disease affecting many people
{{c1::epidemic}} epidemic
n
a state of balance
{{c1::equilibrium}} equilibrium
verb
to remove written information or information on a computer memory
{{c1::erase}} erase
n
being very tired
{{c1::fatigue}} fatigue
.
a group of plants that grow on dead materials and have no flowers, e.g. mushrooms
np
{{c1::fungus}} fungus n
a metric unit of weight
{{c1::gram}} gram
n
a large bird that gets its food by killing smaller birds and animals
{{c1::hawk}} hawk
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n
a person who holds a particular office or position
{{c1::incumbent}} incumbent
adj
not as good as something else
{{c1::inferior}} inferior
adj
between
{{c1::intermediate}} intermediate
n
a charged atom
{{c1::ion}} ion
n
an organ in the body that cleans the blood
{{c1::kidney}} kidney
adj
on the side
moving sideways
{{c1::lateral}} lateral
n
a large shopping center with many individual stores
{{c1::mall}} mall
adj
having to do with being a mother
{{c1::maternal}} maternal
n
a thin covering of tissue.
{{c1::membrane}} membrane
n
someone who delivers a messages
{{c1::messenger}} messenger
n
a distinctive form, shape or figure in a design
{{c1::motif}} motif
adj
involving many countries
{{c1::multinational}} multinational
n
a change
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in genetics: any event that changes genetic structure

{{c1::mutation}} mutation
n
a small area
a specialised business, job or activity
{{c1::niche}} niche
n
a colorless chemical element without a smell that forms most of the earth's atmosphere
{{c1::nitrogen}} nitrogen n
an intersection or junction point in a network
a part on a plant where a new leaf grows
{{c1::node}} node adj
in name or thought but not reality
{{c1::nominal}} nominal
.
control center of a cell
np
{{c1::nucleus}} nucleus
adj
includes numbers
{{c1::numerical}} numerical
n
a chemical, food, that animals and plants need to live, develop, and be healthy
{{c1::nutrient}} nutrient
n
the child of a person or the young of a plant or animal
{{c1::offspring}} offspring
n
the beginning
{{c1::onset}} onset
adj
best
{{c1::optimal}} optimal
verb
to focus your attention or efforts on something
{{c1::orient}} orient
n
a description of the main features of something
{{c1::overview}} overview
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n
the usual amount
{{c1::par}} par
n
a set of ideas that are used for understanding or explaining something
{{c1::paradigm}} paradigm
n
a package or box wrapped in paper, a thing bigger than a letter that is sent in the mail
{{c1::parcel}} parcel n
an unwanted insect or small animal that eats plants or food supplies
{{c1::pest}} pest
n
a chemical substance used to kill pests
{{c1::pesticide}} pesticide
n
a large area of plants, usually in a hot climate
{{c1::plantation}} plantation
adj
being reasonable and possibly true
{{c1::plausible}} plausible
adj
dealing with problems in a reasonable, practical manner
{{c1::pragmatic}} pragmatic
verb
to cause to happen
{{c1::precipitate}} precipitate
n
rain, snow or hail
{{c1::precipitation}} precipitation
adj
concerning how good something is, rather than quantity
{{c1::qualitative}} qualitative
n
the smallest unit or amount of energy
{{c1::quantum}} quantum
n
a device that sends out radio waves for finding out the position of another object
{{c1::radar}} radar
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verb
to repeat something, such as an experiment, study or process
{{c1::replicate}} replicate
n
the act of making copies
{{c1::replication}} replication
n
a lake, usually artificial, where water is collected and stored for the use of a community or industry
{ {c1::reservoir}} reservoir n
the holy books of a particular religion
{{c1::scripture}} scripture
n
the material that settles to the bottom of a liquid
{{c1::sediment}} sediment
adj
the different meanings of words
{{c1::semantic}} semantic
n
a vehicle that carries passengers or items between two places
{{c1::shuttle}} shuttle
adj
one
{{c1::singular}} singular
n
a thick, flat slice of something
{{c1::slab}} slab
n
to cut violently
{{c1::slash}} slash
verb
to smell by short intakes of air.
{{c1::sniff}} sniff
verb
to teach people to behave in a way which is acceptable in their culture
to spend time with people
{ {c1::socialize}} socialize adj
being unchangeable or unmovable
{{c1::static}} static
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adj
concerning surgery
{{c1::surgical}} surgical
adj
at risk of developing a certain illness or problem
{{c1::susceptible}} susceptible
verb
to trade or exchange
{{c1::swap}} swap
adj
not natural
made from artificial materials
{{c1::synthetic}} synthetic
adj
concerning time
{{c1::temporal}} temporal
adj
with reference to some source of heat
{{c1::thermal}} thermal
n
a willingness to let people do, say or believe what they wish, without judging or challenging them
{ {c1::tolerance}} tolerance n
a large stretch of land
{{c1::tract}} tract
adj
unimportant
{{c1::trivial}} trivial
adj
moving violently and unevenly
{{c1::turbulent}} turbulent
n
a college student who is working toward his or her first degree
{{c1::undergraduate}} undergraduate
adj
that cannot be understood
{{c1::unintelligible}} unintelligible
n
yellow liquid waste from the body
{{c1::urine}} urine
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n
the way something is used
{{c1::usage}} usage
n
a device along a pipe that can either open and allow something to flow, or close and block it
{{c1::valve}} valve n
plants
{{c1::vegetation}} vegetation
n
speed in a given direction
{{c1::velocity}} velocity
n
the words that a person knows
{{c1::vocabulary}} vocabulary
n
a kind of grain that is used to make flour for bread
{{c1::wheat}} wheat
adv
by which
by that thing
{{c1::whereby}} whereby
n
an ancient period
something made a long time ago
{{c1::antiquity}} antiquity
adj
having two parts
using only 2 numbers, 1 and 0
{{c1::binary}} binary
n
a game of strategy, for two players
{{c1::chess}} chess
n
cell structures that carry the genetic material that is copied and passed to the next generation.
{ {c1::chromosome}} chromosome n
the shape of the outside edge of something
{{c1::contour}} contour
adj
concerning the heart
{{c1::coronary}} coronary
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n
a body
in linguistics: a body of words
np
{{c1::corpus}} corpus
verb
to make someone believe something that is not true
{{c1::deceive}} deceive
n
the action of making something move in a different direction
{{c1::deflection}} deflection
verb
be a name or symbol for
{{c1::denote}} denote
**n
a way of speaking a language that is used only in a particular area or by a particular group
{{c1::dialect}} ** dialect adj
separate
composed of distinct parts
{{c1::discrete}} discrete
verb
to change a message or information into code
{{c1::encode}} encode
n
the science of how diseases spread
{{c1::epidemiology}} epidemiology
n
a part of something
{{c1::facet}} facet
n
the flat, thin body parts of a fish that sticks out and helps guide it through water
{{c1::fin}} fin
adj
having limits
lasting for a limited time
{{c1::finite}} finite
n
a state of flow and change
{{c1::flux}} flux
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n
the act of sliding two objects against each other
{{c1::friction}} friction
n
a disease of the liver that causes inflammation, yellow skin and a fever
{{c1::hepatitis}} hepatitis
n
bringing about, or causing
{{c1::induction}} induction
verb
to turn something upside down
{{c1::invert}} invert
n
supplying land with water using pipes
{{c1::irrigation}} irrigation
n
metric unit for measuring liquid or gas
{{c1::liter}} liter
n
a place or location
in genetics: the location of a gene on a chromosome
{{c1::locus}} locus
n
an experienced or wise person who teaches or helps another person
{{c1::mentor}} mentor
**n
a heavy, silver-white metal that is used in thermometers to measure temperature
a planet
{{c1::mercury}} ** mercury n
the chemical processes of the body in which food is converted to energy
{{c1::metabolism}} metabolism
n
a small animal with dark fur that lives under the ground
a unit for measuring molecules
{{c1::mole}} mole n
a nerve cell
the basic building block of the nervous system.
{{c1::neuron}} neuron
n
a set of written signs or shapes that are used in music or mathematics
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{{c1::notation}} notation
n
a person with little or no experience in a particular activity, skill, or subject
{{c1::novice}} novice
adv
forward
{{c1::onwards}} onwards
n
movement, from side to side at a steady speed
a frequent change in size, strength, or direction between two limits
{{c1::oscillation}} oscillation n
a wall, screen, or piece of glass used to separate one area from another
{{c1::partition}} partition
adj
concerning how the body functions
{{c1::physiological}} physiological
n
a game in which players answer questions on a specific topic
{{c1::quiz}} quiz
n
a given area or a range around a certain point
a line from the center of a circle to its edge
{ {c1::radius}} radius n
a device that receives information
in physiology: a nerve ending that changes stimuli into impulses
{ {c1::receptor}} receptor n
a collection of skills or accomplishments.
{{c1::repertoire}} repertoire
adj
to do with breathing
{{c1::respiratory}} respiratory
n
a long rolled piece of paper with writing on it
to move up and down a computer screen
{{c1::scroll}} scroll verb
to produce a liquid
{{c1::secrete}} secrete
adj
referring to the five senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch)
{{c1::sensory}} sensory
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n
something that dissolves or can melt another substance
{{c1::solvent}} solvent
n
male sex cell
{{c1::sperm}} sperm
n
a unit of speech
{{c1::syllable}} syllable
n
specific words and expressions used in a particular field
{{c1::terminology}} terminology
verb
to write something spoken
{{c1::transcribe}} transcribe
n
a quantity that has both size and direction.
{{c1::vector}} vector
n
a single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
{{c1::yeast}} yeast
n
a substance that combines to form the structure of proteins
{{c1::amino}} amino
n
object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
{{c1::artifact}} artifact
adj
being able to speak two languages well
{{c1::bilingual}} bilingual
n
the treatment of diseases, such as cancer, using chemicals
{{c1::chemotherapy}} chemotherapy
verb
to confuse and greatly surprise someone, so that they are unable to explain a situation
{{c1::confound}} confound n
the act or process of cutting something
{{c1::dissection}} dissection
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n
an in-depth paper submitted for a doctorate degree
{{c1::dissertation}} dissertation
n
a person who enters a contest
{{c1::entrant}} entrant
adj
concerning a fetus, an unborn baby
{{c1::fetal}} fetal
n
a measure of how steep something is
{{c1::gradient}} gradient
adj
concerning grammatical rules
{{c1::grammatical}} grammatical
n
with out end
limitless
{{c1::infinity}} infinity
adj
present in a person or animal from the time of birth
{{c1::innate}} innate
adj
going from the top to the bottom of something
{{c1::longitudinal}} longitudinal
n
a soft, fatty tissue inside bones
{{c1::marrow}} marrow
n
1/1000th of a meter
{{c1::millimeter}} millimeter
adj
the study of form and structure
{{c1::morphological}} morphological
n
the study of the forms and structures of plants, animals and words
{{c1::morphology}} morphology
adj
about the nerves or nervous system
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{{c1::neural}} neural
adj
having no impact
{{c1::null}} null
adj
the best or most desirable
{{c1::optimum}} optimum
adj
unusual, remarkable
{{c1::phenomenal}} phenomenal
n
a salt or compound used to help grown plants
{{c1::phosphate}} phosphate
**n
a common, soft, silvery white metal that is usually used for farming or industrial purposes
{{c1::potassium}} ** potassium n
a book that covers the basics of a subject
a kind of paint
{{c1::primer}} primer
n
a very small part of an atom that has a positive electrical charge
{{c1::proton}} proton
adj
can be mixed with a liquid, e.g. salt is soluble in water
{{c1::soluble}} soluble
verb
a substance which a catalyst or enzyme has an effect on
{{c1::substrate}} substrate
verb
to take away, e.g. 20 - 5 = 15
{{c1::subtract}} subtract
n
the teaching schedule for a course in a school or university
{{c1::syllabus}} syllabus
n
the path followed by an object moving through space
{{c1::trajectory}} trajectory
n
the amount you can see through something
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{{c1::transparency}} transparency
n
a speech sound
a, e , i, o, u and sometimes y
{{c1::vowel}} vowel
verb
a period of time during which important, significant changes take place
{{c1::watershed}} watershed
n
mathematics using letters and symbols in place of some numbers
{{c1::algebra}} algebra
n
the breadth, width or largeness of something
{{c1::amplitude}} amplitude
n
the variation in an environment, the number of different types of life found there
{{c1::biodiversity}} biodiversity n
a chemical compound that is a mixture of chlorine and something else
{{c1::chloride}} chloride
n
an approximate time period
{{c1::circa}} circa
adj
a speech sound
any letter in the alphabet that is not a vowel.
{{c1::consonant}} consonant
n
the outer part of an organ or structure
{{c1::cortex}} cortex
n
a change in position of things so they become the opposite
{{c1::inversion}} inversion
adj
about words
{{c1::lexical}} lexical
prefix
a prefix meaning 'more than one'
{{c1::multi}} multi
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adj
concerning sound
{{c1::phonological}} phonological
n
graduate studying for a further degree
{{c1::postgraduate}} postgraduate
verb
to loudly blow air out of your nose or mouth in a sudden uncontrolled way
{{c1::sneeze}} sneeze
adj
grammatical
{{c1::syntactic}} syntactic
n
the study of a system, such as the system of words in a sentence
{{c1::syntax}} syntax
n
a statement that can be proved
{{c1::theorem}} theorem
n
a container that sprays liquid under pressure
{{c1::aerosol}} aerosol
n
a statement that is accepted as true
{{c1::axiom}} axiom
n
a type of mathematics used for calculating such things as the slopes of curves
{{c1::calculus}} calculus
n
very small blood vessels
{{c1::capillary}} capillary
n
mark showing a pause or list in a sentence
{{c1::comma}} comma
adj
having the same shape and size
{{c1::congruent}} congruent
n
the bottom number in a fraction
{{c1::denominator}} denominator
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n
when something is equal to something else
{{c1::equivalence}} equivalence
adj
a constant e raised to a power equal to a given expression: e.g. e3x is the exponential of 3x.
{ {c1::exponential}} exponential n
a 3D spiral shape
{{c1::helix}} helix
n
a poison that kills weeds
{{c1::herbicide}} herbicide
prefix
a prefix meaning 'half'
{{c1::semi}} semi
n
act of connecting two pieces of rope or wire into one
{{c1::splice}} splice
n
an association
an implication
{{c1::connotation}} connotation
n
a label
something that describes
{{c1::descriptor}} descriptor
verb
to convert (an element) into an oxide
combine with oxygen - to rust
{{c1::oxidize}} oxidize
n
one of two symbols ( and ), used in writing
{{c1::parenthesis}} parenthesis
n
half a year in school or college
{{c1::semester}} semester
prefix
a prefix meaning 'across', 'through' or 'changing thoroughly'
{{c1::trans}} trans
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n
the act of making a conscious choice
{{c1::volition}} volition
adj
concerning factors or factorials
{{c1::factorial}} factorial
adj
a substance that has dissolved in a solvent and become part of the liquid, so that they form a solution
{ {c1::solute}} solute adj
at (or near) the middle point
{{c1::mid}} mid
n
a machine that flies through the air
{{c1::airplane}} airplane
n
photographs or pictures in a printed publication
{{c1::artwork}} artwork
n
when normal activity or behaviour stops
{{c1::breakdown}} breakdown
n
room in a school where lessons take place
{{c1::classroom}} classroom
n
a response to a message
information about a person's behavior
{{c1::feedback}} feedback
n
extra information at the bottom of a page
{{c1::footnote}} footnote
adv
a middle point between two extremes
{{c1::halfway}} halfway
n
a piece of paper with information, often given out before a presentation
{{c1::handout}} handout
n
work that a student is given to do at home
{{c1::homework}} homework
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n
plan or design of something, e.g. of book page
{{c1::layout}} layout
n
the type of life that you have
{{c1::lifestyle}} lifestyle
n
the time between birth and death
{{c1::lifetime}} lifetime
n
a path or way that you can walk
{{c1::pathway}} pathway
n
water falling from the sky
{{c1::rainfall}} rainfall
n
a book that is used to study
{{c1::textbook}} textbook
n
to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
{{c1::uplift}} uplift
n
the size of a wave
a shared understanding
{{c1::wavelength}} wavelength
adj
happening or existing in many places
affecting many people
{{c1::widespread}} widespread
n
a brief intensive course for a small group
emphasizes problem solving
{{c1::workshop}} workshop
prefix
a prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
{{c1::anti}} anti
prefix
a prefix meaning out of, from, or not
{{c1::ex}} ex
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n
a prefix meaning 'very small', such as microchip
{{c1::micro}} micro
n
a prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
{{c1::neo}} neo
prefix
a prefix meaning 'not'
{{c1::non}} non
n
the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle
approximately equal to 3.14
{{c1::pi}} pi
n
a long, narrow piece of metal or wood, that is used to hold or support something
{{c1::pole}} pole
prefix
a prefix meaning 'before'
{{c1::pre}} pre
prefix
a prefix meaning 'under' or 'instead of'
{{c1::sub}} sub
adj
of the highest quality
great
marvelous
{{c1::super}} super
n
the main office of a company or organisation
{{c1::headquarter}} headquarter
adj
the same in every way
{{c1::identical}} identical
verb
do away with
{{c1::abolish}} abolish
verb
cause to become one with
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engage or engross wholly

take up mentally
assimilate or take in
take in, also metaphorically
become imbued
take up, as of debts or payments
suck or take up or in
engross (oneself) fully
{{c1::absorb}} absorb noun

(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another
a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission
on passing through a medium
the mental state of being preoccupied by something
complete attention
intense mental effort
the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another
{{c1::absorption}} absorption verb

move faster
cause to move faster
{{c1::accelerate}} accelerate
noun
the act of taking something that is offered
(contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank
the state of being acceptable and accepted
the act of accepting with approval
favorable reception
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
{{c1::acceptance}} acceptance adj

capable of being reached
easy to get along with or talk to
friendly
easily obtained
capable of being read with comprehension
{{c1::accessible}} accessible verb

make compatible with
provide with something desired or needed
have room for
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hold without crowding

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
provide a service or favor for someone
provide housing for
be agreeable or acceptable to
{{c1::accommodate}} accommodate noun

the action of accomplishing something
an ability that has been acquired by training
{ {c1::accomplishment}} accomplishment noun

the act of granting rights
concurrence of opinion
{{c1::accordance}} accordance
adv
in accordance with
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
{{c1::accordingly}} accordingly noun

responsibility to someone or for some activity
{{c1::accountability}} accountability
adj
liable to account for one's actions
{{c1::accountable}} accountable
noun
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
{{c1::accountant}} accountant
noun
the act of accumulating
{{c1::accrual}} accrual
verb
grow by addition
come into the possession of
{{c1::accrue}} accrue
verb
collect or gather
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get or gather together
noun
the act of accumulating
(finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
an increase by natural growth or addition
{{c1::accumulation}} accumulation noun

the quality of being near to the true value
(mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number
{{c1::accuracy}} accuracy adv

with few mistakes
strictly correctly
noun
an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person
the act of imputing blame or guilt
{{c1::accusation}} accusation adj

having the characteristics of an acid
harsh or corrosive in tone
being sour to the taste
noun street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and
reacting with a base to form a salt
{{c1::acid}} acid noun

a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
{{c1::acre}} acre adv

in an active manner
adj
advocating or engaged in activism
noun a militant reformer
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{{c1::activist}} activist
adv
in an adequate manner
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
{{c1::adequately}} adequately verb

follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
stick to firmly
be a devoted follower or supporter
be compatible or in accordance with
come or be in close contact with
stick or hold together and resist separation
be loyal to
{{c1::adhere}} adhere verb

give or apply (medications)
administer ritually
of church sacraments
work in an administrative capacity
supervise
administer or bestow, as in small portions
{{c1::administer}} administer adj

of or relating to or responsible for administration
{{c1::administrative}} administrative
noun
someone who manages a government agency or department
the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or
without naming an executor
someone who administers a business
{{c1::administrator}} administrator noun

the act of admitting someone to enter
an acknowledgment of the truth of something
the fee charged for admission
{{c1::admission}} admission noun

the act of accepting with approval
favorable reception
a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood
the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents
(including the right to inherit)
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
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{{c1::adoption}} adoption adj

in an opposing direction
contrary to your interests or welfare
{{c1::adverse}} adverse
noun
someone whose business is advertising
{{c1::advertiser}} advertiser
noun
an expert who gives advice
{{c1::advisor}} advisor
adj
giving advice
noun an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
{ {c1::advisory}} advisory noun

a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization
a subordinate or subsidiary associate
a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization
verb join in an affiliation
join in an affiliation
keep company with
hang out with
{{c1::affiliate}} affiliate adj

that you have the financial means for
{{c1::affordable}} affordable
adv
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
adj
gathered or tending to gather into a mass or whole
formed of separate units in a cluster
noun a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together
the whole amount
verb gather in a mass, sum, or whole
amount in the aggregate to
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{{c1::aggregate}} aggregate noun

the class of people engaged in growing food
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
a large-scale farming enterprise
the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including
research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy)
created in 1862
{{c1::agriculture}} agriculture noun

an airfield equipped with control tower and hangers as well as accommodations for passengers and
cargo
{ {c1::airport}} airport adv

by bad luck
{{c1::alas}} alas
adj
very attentive or observant
(usually followed by `to') showing acute awareness
mentally perceptive
not unconscious
especially having become conscious
mentally responsive
noun a warning serves to make you more alert to danger
condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
verb warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
{{c1::alert}} alert noun

a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
{{c1::algorithm}} algorithm
verb
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
align with
be or come into adjustment
{{c1::align}} align adj

having the same or similar characteristics
adv. in a like manner
equally
{{c1::alike}} alike noun
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statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
{{c1::allegation}} allegation adv

according to what has been alleged
{{c1::allegedly}} allegedly
noun
a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to
achieve a particular aim
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
the state of being allied or confederated
the act of forming an alliance or confederation
{{c1::alliance}} alliance verb

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
noun
(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or
instructions
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning
distribution according to a plan
a share set aside for a specific purpose
{{c1::allocation}} allocation noun

the act of allowing
a permissible difference
allowing some freedom to move within limits
an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a
company's assets
verb put on a fixed allowance, as of food
{{c1::allowance}} allowance adj

early testing stage of a software or hardware product
first in order of importance
noun the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
the beginning of a series or sequence
{{c1::alpha}} alpha noun

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
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{{c1::aluminum}} aluminum
noun
a diplomat of the highest rank
accredited as representative from one country to another
an informal representative
{{c1::ambassador}} ambassador noun

a strong drive for success
a cherished desire
verb have as one's ambition
{{c1::ambition}} ambition adj

having a strong desire for success or achievement
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
{{c1::ambitious}} ambitious verb

make amendments to
set straight or right
to make better
{{c1::amend}} amend
noun
payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers
the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years
{{c1::amortization}} amortization verb

liquidate gradually
{{c1::amortize}} amortize
adj
of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience
expressing a grammatical category by using two or more words rather than inflection
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its
elemental parts or basic principles)
using or subjected to a methodology using algebra and calculus
{{c1::analytic}} analytic adj

of a proposition that is necessarily true independent of fact or experience
using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole--intellectual or substantial--into its
elemental parts or basic principles)
{{c1::analytical}} analytical **noun

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
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{{c1::anniversary}} ** anniversary adv

without missing a year
by the year
every year (usually with reference to a sum of money paid or received)
{{c1::annually}} annually noun

income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments
{{c1::annuity}} annuity
noun
(Latin) year
{{c1::annum}} annum
adj
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
noun a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
{{c1::anti}} anti adj

of laws and regulations
designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
{ {c1::antitrust}} antitrust noun

a feeling of craving something
{{c1::appetite}} appetite
noun
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits
{{c1::apple}} apple noun

durable goods for home or office use
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
{ {c1::appliance}} appliance adj

readily applicable or practical
capable of being applied
having relevance
{{c1::applicable}} applicable **noun

a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
{{c1::applicant}} ** applicant noun

the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
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a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
{{c1::appraisal}} appraisal noun

an increase in price or value
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
an expression of gratitude
a favorable judgment
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
{{c1::appreciation}} appreciation adv

in an appropriate manner
{{c1::appropriately}} appropriately
adj
located close together
very close in resemblance
not quite exact or correct
verb be close or similar
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
{{c1::approximate}} approximate noun

the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
an imprecise or incomplete account
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
{{c1::approximation}} approximation noun

a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price
when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur
simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price
verb practice arbitrage, as in the stock market
{{c1::arbitrage}} arbitrage adj

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
{ {c1::arbitrary}} arbitrary noun

the act of deciding as an arbiter
giving authoritative judgment
(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties
(often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
{{c1::arbitration}} arbitration noun

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
{{c1::architect}} architect **noun

a depository containing historical records and documents
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verb put into an archive
{{c1::archive}} ** archive adv

as can be shown by argument
{{c1::arguably}} arguably
noun
an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
especially fine or decorative clothing
an impressive display
an orderly arrangement
verb align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
{{c1::array}} array adj

artificially formal
contrived by art rather than nature
not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
{{c1::artificial}} artificial noun

a characteristic to be considered
a distinct feature or element in a problem
the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
the feelings expressed on a person's face
the visual percept of a region
{{c1::aspect}} aspect noun

a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm
if not stopped
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1946
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
verb attack in speech or writing
attack someone physically or emotionally
force (someone) to have sex against their will
{{c1::assault}} assault verb

create by putting components or members together
get people together
collect in one place
{ {c1::assemble}} assemble noun

the social act of assembling
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose
the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)
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a public facility to meet for open discussion
{{c1::assembly}} assembly verb

state categorically
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
assert to be true
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
{{c1::assert}} assert noun

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
{{c1::assertion}} assertion noun

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)
the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to
another
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
(law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
{{c1::assignment}} assignment noun

freedom from doubt
belief in yourself and your abilities
a statement intended to inspire confidence
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
a British term for some kinds of insurance
{{c1::assurance}} assurance noun

a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
a shelter from danger or hardship
{ {c1::asylum}} asylum noun

(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the
element
{{c1::atom}} atom verb

reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
reach a destination, either real or abstract
find unexpectedly
to gain with effort
{{c1::attain}} attain noun

a professional person authorized to practice law
conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
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{ {c1::attorney}} attorney adj

capable of being attributed
{{c1::attributable}} attributable
noun
the public sale of something to the highest bidder
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game
now generally superseded by contract bridge
verb sell at an auction
{{c1::auction}} auction noun

the sound elements of television
an audible acoustic wave frequency
the audible part of a transmitted signal
{{c1::audio}} audio noun

a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
verb attend academic courses without getting credit
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
{{c1::audit}} audit noun

a qualified accountant who inspects the accounting records and practices of a business or other
organization
a student who attends a course but does not take it for credit
someone who listens attentively
{{c1::auditor}} auditor noun

official permission or approval
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
an authoritative written work
an expert whose views are taken as definitive
(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
freedom from doubt
belief in yourself and your abilities
an administrative unit of government
{{c1::authority}} authority noun

the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
official permission or approval
a document giving an official instruction or command
{{c1::authorization}} authorization verb

grant authorization or clearance for
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give or delegate power or authority to
{{c1::authorize}} authorize noun

a motor vehicle with four wheels
usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
{{c1::auto}} auto verb

make automatic or control or operate automatically
{{c1::automate}} automate
adj
operating with minimal human intervention
independent of external control
like the unthinking functioning of a machine
without volition or conscious control
noun a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released
light machine gun
{{c1::automatic}} automatic noun

a motor vehicle with four wheels
usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
verb travel in an automobile
{{c1::automobile}} automobile adj

(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
existing as an independent entity
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
{{c1::autonomous}} autonomous noun

immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
personal independence
{ {c1::autonomy}} autonomy noun

the quality of being at hand when needed
adj
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
{{c1::averse}} averse
noun
the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
a feeling of intense dislike
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{{c1::aversion}} aversion noun

the art of operating aircraft
the operation of aircraft to provide transportation
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
travel via aircraft
{{c1::aviation}} aviation verb

look forward to the probable occurrence of
{{c1::await}} await
adj
not at ease socially
unsure and constrained in manner
causing inconvenience
hard to deal with
especially causing pain or embarrassment
not elegant or graceful in expression
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
{{c1::awkward}} awkward noun

the center around which something rotates
the 2nd cervical vertebra
serves as a pivot for turning the head
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
a group of countries in special alliance
{{c1::axis}} axis adj

directed or facing toward the back or rear
(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
retarded in intellectual development
adv. in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
in or to or toward a past time
at or to or toward the back or rear
{{c1::backward}} backward noun

the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on
condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in
court for trial
verb remove (water) from a vessel with a container
empty (a vessel) by bailing
secure the release of (someone) by providing security
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
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release after a security has been paid
{{c1::bail}} bail noun

a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
verb vote by ballot
{{c1::ballot}} ballot noun

the person in charge of the bank in a gambling game
someone who owns or is an executive in a bank
{ {c1::banker}} banker adj

financially ruined
noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
verb reduce to bankruptcy
{{c1::bankrupt}} bankrupt noun

a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared to be
insolvent
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
{{c1::bankruptcy}} bankruptcy noun

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
an advantageous purchase
verb come to terms
arrive at an agreement
negotiate the terms of an exchange
{{c1::bargain}} bargain noun

a cylindrical container that holds liquids
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
any of various units of capacity
the quantity that a barrel (of any size) will hold
a bulging cylindrical shape
hollow with flat ends
verb put in barrels
{{c1::barrel}} barrel noun

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players
teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
a ball used in playing baseball
{{c1::baseball}} baseball noun

the lines a baseball player must follow while running the bases
an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared
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the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court

when serving the server must not step over this line
{{c1::baseline}} baseline noun

a score in basketball made by throwing the ball through the hoop
a container that is usually woven and has handles
horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball
the quantity contained in a basket
{{c1::basket}} basket noun

a collection of things or persons to be handled together
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
(often followed by of') a large number or amount or extent verb batch together
 assemble or process as a batch {{c1::batch}}** *batch* **noun 
an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact a device that
produces electricity may have several primary or secondary cells arranged
in parallel or series a series of stamps operated in one mortar for
crushing ores a collection of related things intended for use together 
a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher group of guns or missile
launchers operated together at one place the heavy fire of artillery to
saturate an area rather than hit a specific target {{c1::battery}}**
*battery* **noun long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used
in construction (nautical) breadth amidships a column of light (as
from a beacon) a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic
radiation a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts a signal
transmitted along a narrow path guides pilots in darkness or bad weather
 verb smile radiantly express joy through one's facial expression 
express with a beaming face or smile broadcast over the airwaves, as in
radio or television experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as
from good health or an intense emotion have a complexion with a strong
bright color, such as red or pink emit light be bright, as of the sun
or a light {{c1::beam}}** *beam* **noun cattle that are reared for
their meat meat from an adult domestic bovine informal terms for
objecting verb complain {{c1::beef}}** *beef* **"noun as the
agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as ""on behalf of"" rather than
""in behalf of"") for someone's benefit (usually expressed asin behalf' rather
than òn behalf' and usually with a possessive)
{{c1::behalf}}" behalf adj

of or relating to behavior
{{c1::behavioral}} behavioral
noun
a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference
point
a standard by which something can be measured or judged
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{{c1::benchmark}} benchmark adj

promoting or enhancing well-being
tending to promote physical well-being
beneficial to health
{ {c1::beneficial}} beneficial adj

having or arising from a benefice
noun the recipient of funds or other benefits
the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in
the clause
{{c1::beneficiary}} beneficiary adj

preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product
second in order of importance
noun the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
beets
{{c1::beta}} beta noun

any liquid suitable for drinking
{{c1::beverage}} beverage
noun
someone who makes an offer
someone who makes a bid at cards
{{c1::bidder}} bidder
adj
having two sides or parts
affecting or undertaken by two parties
having identical parts on each side of an axis
{{c1::bilateral}} bilateral noun

an account of the series of events making up a person's life
{{c1::biography}} biography
adj
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
expressive of severe grief or regret
one of the four basic taste sensations
sharp and disagreeable
like the taste of quinine
very difficult to accept or bear
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
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causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation

used especially of cold
harsh or corrosive in tone
adv. extremely and sharply
noun the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
verb make bitter
{{c1::bitter}} bitter adj

void of expression
(of a surface) not written or printed on
not charged with a bullet
noun a cartridge containing an explosive charge but no bullet
a piece of material ready to be made into something
a substitute for a taboo word
a blank gap or missing part
a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
verb keep the opposing (baseball) team from winning
{{c1::blank}} blank noun

a very long fly ball
an explosion (as of dynamite)
intense adverse criticism
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
a sudden very loud noise
a strong current of air
verb use explosives on
make a strident sound
hit hard
{{c1::blast}} blast noun

the act of blending components together thoroughly
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
an occurrence of thorough mixing
verb mix together different elements
combine into one
blend or harmonize
{{c1::blend}} blend noun

a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and
hobbies
verb read, write, or edit a shared on-line journal
{{c1::blog}} blog noun

speaking of yourself in superlatives
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verb show off
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
{{c1::boast}} boast adj

fearless and daring
clear and distinct
very steep
having a prominent and almost vertical front
noun a typeface with thick heavy lines
{{c1::bold}} bold noun

a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows
verb support and strengthen
prop up with a pillow or bolster
add padding to
{{c1::bolster}} bolster noun

a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and
tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments)
different names are used in different sections of the United States
a person who plants bombs
{{c1::bomber}} bomber noun

a holder of bonds issued by a government or corporation
{{c1::bondholder}} bondholder
noun
anything that tends to arouse
an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
{{c1::bonus}} bonus adj

brought into existence
being talented through inherited qualities
noun British nuclear physicist (born in Germany) honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics
(1882-1970)
{{c1::born}} born noun

someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
{{c1::borrower}} borrower noun

the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
verb hit something so that it bounces
eject from the premises
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spring back
spring away from an impact
move up and down repeatedly
leap suddenly
refuse to accept and send back
come back after being refused
{{c1::bounce}} bounce adj

confined by bonds
secured with a cover or binding
often used as a combining form
(usually followed by to') governed by fate confined in the bowels held with
another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union headed
or intending to head in a certain direction often used as a combining form
as incollege-bound students'
bound by an oath
bound by contract
covered or wrapped with a bandage
noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
the greatest possible degree of something
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
a line determining the limits of an area
verb form the boundary of
be contiguous to
place limits on (extent or access)
spring back
move forward by leaps and bounds
{{c1::bound}} bound noun

a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
verb refuse to sponsor
refuse to do business with
{{c1::boycott}} boycott noun

an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
either of two punctuation marks (<' or>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to
enclose textual material
a category falling within certain defined limits
verb classify or group
place into brackets
support with brackets
{{c1::bracket}} bracket adj

possessing or displaying courage
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able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

brightly colored and showy
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
noun people who are brave
a North American Indian warrior
verb face or endure with courage
{{c1::brave}} brave noun

a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
verb make an opening or gap in
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
{{c1::breach}} breach noun

an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
a cessation of normal operation
a mental or physical breakdown
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
{{c1::breakdown}} breakdown noun

making an important discovery
a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense
a productive insight
{{c1::breakthrough}} breakthrough noun

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
verb make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
{{c1::bribe}} bribe noun

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln
used as a building or paving material
a good fellow
helpful and trustworthy
{{c1::brick}} brick adj

responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies
of or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and
shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video)
{{c1::broadband}} broadband verb

become broader
make broader
vary in order to spread risk or to expand
extend in scope or range or area
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{{c1::broaden}} broaden adv

without regard to specific details or exceptions
in a wide fashion
{{c1::broadly}} broadly
noun
a small book usually having a paper cover
{{c1::brochure}} brochure
noun
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
verb act as a broker
{ {c1::broker}} broker noun

the business of a broker
charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties
a stock broker's business
charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller
place where a broker conducts his business
{{c1::brokerage}} brokerage noun

a program used to view HTML documents
a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular
{{c1::browser}} browser adj

(of weapons or instruments) causing suffering and pain
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
{{c1::brutal}} brutal noun

a dome-shaped covering made of transparent glass or plastic
an impracticable and illusory idea
a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control
verb form, produce, or emit bubbles
expel gas from the stomach
flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
{{c1::bubble}} bubble noun

a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
a power tool used to buff surfaces
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a
device
used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer
system
an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
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an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block

used for polishing (as in manicuring)
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
verb add a buffer (a solution)
protect from impact
{{c1::buffer}} buffer noun

general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
a small hidden microphone
for listening secretly
a fault or defect in a system or machine
a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium)
the term is not in technical use
insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base
usually show incomplete metamorphosis
verb annoy persistently
tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
{{c1::bug}} bug noun

someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)
a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
{{c1::builder}} builder noun

the property possessed by a large mass
the property of something that is great in magnitude
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts
the main part
verb stick out or up
cause to bulge or swell outwards
{{c1::bulk}} bulk noun

a serious and ludicrous blunder
mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'
e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a
leaden bulla)
a large and strong and heavyset man
an investor with an optimistic market outlook
an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
obscene words for unacceptable behavior
the center of a target
the second sign of the zodiac
the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
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(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus

verb advance in price
try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying
push or force
talk through one's hat
{{c1::bull}} bull noun

a projectile that is fired from a gun
(baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
a high-speed passenger train
{{c1::bullet}} bullet adj

very good
noun a cruel and brutal fellow
verb discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
intimidate
be bossy towards
{{c1::bully}} bully noun

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit)
verb sleep fully clothed in the same bed with one's betrothed
make into a bundle
compress into a wad
gather or cause to gather into a cluster
{{c1::bundle}} bundle noun

any organization in which action is obstructed by insistence on unnecessary procedures and red tape
a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials
nonelective government officials
{{c1::bureaucracy}} bureaucracy noun

an official of a bureaucracy
{{c1::bureaucrat}} bureaucrat
adj
of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy
{{c1::bureaucratic}} bureaucratic
noun
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive)
{ {c1::businessman}} businessman adj

lacking funds
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noun an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
the chest of a woman
a complete failure
verb break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
go to pieces
ruin completely
separate or cause to separate abruptly
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
{{c1::bust}} bust noun

acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock
{{c1::buyout}} buyout
noun
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers
for storage or display
housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables
usually it has a lock
persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as
official advisers
{{c1::cabinet}} cabinet noun

the procedure of calculating
determining something by mathematical or logical methods
planning something carefully and intentionally
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
{{c1::calculation}} calculation noun

a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
{{c1::calculator}} calculator noun

a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc)
a tabular array of the days (usually for one year)
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
verb enter into a calendar
{{c1::calendar}} calendar noun

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
noun
the act of cancelling
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calling off some arrangement

the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void
{{c1::cancellation}} cancellation noun

someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
a politician who is running for public office
{{c1::candidate}} candidate noun

an economic system based on private ownership of capital
{{c1::capitalism}} capitalism
adj
of or relating to capitalism or capitalists
favoring or practicing capitalism
noun a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business)
a conservative advocate of capitalism
{{c1::capitalist}} capitalist noun

the sale of capital stock
the act of capitalizing on an opportunity
an estimation of the value of a business
writing in capital letters
{{c1::capitalization}} capitalization verb

convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital
consider expenditures as capital assets rather than expenses
compute the present value of a business or an income
write in capital letters
draw advantages from
supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt
capital provided by lenders
{{c1::capitalize}} capitalize noun

a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
the pilot in charge of an airship
the naval officer in command of a military ship
a policeman in charge of a precinct
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
the leader of a group of people
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
verb be the captain of a sports team
{{c1::captain}} captain noun

goods carried by a large vehicle
{{c1::cargo}} cargo
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noun
a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles
{{c1::carmaker}} carmaker
noun
(genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele
the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring
a rack attached to a vehicle
for carrying luggage or skis or the like
a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something
a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages
(medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it
on to others
a boy who delivers newspapers
someone whose employment involves carrying something
an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists
in its recovery after some chemical reaction
a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
a man who delivers the mail
a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal
{{c1::carrier}} carrier noun

a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production
and distribution of a product or service
{{c1::cartel}} cartel noun

a card game in which cards face up on the table are taken with eligible cards in the hand
a public building for gambling and entertainment
{{c1::casino}} casino adj

hasty and without attention to detail
not thorough
marked by blithe unconcern
not showing effort or strain
suited for everyday use
without or seeming to be without plan or method
offhand
occuring from time to time
natural and unstudied
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
occurring or appearing or singled out by chance
{{c1::casual}} casual noun

a decrease of military personnel or equipment
someone injured or killed in an accident
someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
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an accident that causes someone to die
{{c1::casualty}} casualty noun

a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
{{c1::catastrophe}} catastrophe verb

supply food ready to eat
for parties and banquets
provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
{{c1::cater}} cater noun

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
{{c1::cattle}} cattle
noun
the trait of being cautious
being attentive to possible danger
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
a warning against certain acts
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
verb warn strongly
put on guard
{{c1::caution}} caution adj

cautious in attitude and careful in actions
prudent
showing careful forethought
avoiding excess
noun people who are fearful and cautious
{{c1::cautious}} cautious noun

(cease' is a noun only in the phrasewithout cease') end
verb have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense
either spatial or metaphorical
put an end to a state or an activity
{{c1::cease}} cease noun

the overhead upper surface of a room
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
an upper limit on what is allowed
{{c1::ceiling}} ceiling **noun

a widely known person
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the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
{{c1::celebrity}} ** celebrity noun

a periodic count of the population
verb conduct a census
{{c1::census}} census
verb
make central
{{c1::centralize}} centralize
noun
something that is certain
the state of being certain
{{c1::certainty}} certainty
noun
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
verb authorize by certificate
present someone with a certificate
{{c1::certificate}} certificate noun

the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on
validating the authenticity of something or someone
confirmation that some fact or statement is true
{{c1::certification}} certification verb

declare legally insane
guarantee payment on
of checks
guarantee as meeting a certain standard
provide evidence for
stand as proof of
show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
authorize officially
{{c1::certify}} certify noun

the honorary or titular head of a university
the person who is head of state (in several countries)
{{c1::chancellor}} chancellor noun
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(physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions

(Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods
the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe
the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
{{c1::chaos}} chaos adj

full of love and generosity
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
relating to or characterized by charity
{{c1::charitable}} charitable noun

a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights
includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
a contract to hire or lease transportation
verb grant a charter to
engage for service under a term of contract
hold under a lease or rental agreement
of goods and services
{{c1::charter}} charter adv

with little expenditure of money
in a cheap manner
in a stingy manner
{{c1::cheaply}} cheaply noun

a deception for profit to yourself
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
someone who leads you to believe something that is not true
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land
seeds sometimes considered poisonous
verb defeat someone in an expectation through trickery or deceit
deprive somebody of something by deceit
engage in deceitful behavior
practice trickery or fraud
be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage
{{c1::cheat}} cheat noun

a cry or shout of approval
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
verb show approval or good wishes by shouting
urge on or encourage especially by shouts
become cheerful
cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
give encouragement to
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{{c1::cheer}} cheer **noun

a written order directing a bank to pay money
verb withdraw money by writing a check
{{c1::cheque}} ** cheque noun

a substantial amount
a compact mass
verb group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
put together indiscriminately
{{c1::chunk}} chunk noun

a theater where films are shown
a medium that disseminates moving pictures
{{c1::cinema}} cinema noun

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
(law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled
and held court in different locations)
one of the twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of
appeals
an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to
movement once around a course
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
a racetrack for automobile races
verb make a circuit
{{c1::circuit}} circuit verb

cause to become widely known
move around freely
move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point
cause to move in a circuit or system
cause to be distributed
cause to move around
become widely known and passed on
move in circles
{{c1::circulate}} circulate noun

the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
free movement or passage through a series of vessels (as of water through pipes or sap through a
plant)
movement through a circuit
especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels
number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
(library science) the count of books that are loaned by a library over a specified period
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{{c1::circulation}} circulation noun

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1948
a summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
(law) the act of citing (as of spoken words or written passages or legal precedents etc.)
a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
{{c1::citation}} citation noun

conduct as a citizen
the status of a citizen with rights and duties
{{c1::citizenship}} citizenship verb

make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
make clear and (more) comprehensible
{ {c1::clarify}} clarify noun

free from obscurity and easy to understand
the comprehensibility of clear expression
the quality of clear water
{{c1::clarity}} clarity noun

a state of conflict between persons
a state of conflict between colors
a minor short-term fight
a loud resonant repeating noise
verb disagree violently
be incompatible
be or come into conflict
crash together with violent impact
{{c1::clash}} clash noun

restriction imposed by the government on documents or weapons that are available only to certain
authorized people
the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
a group of people or things arranged by class or category
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
{{c1::classification}} classification verb

arrange or order by classes or categories
declare unavailable, as for security reasons
assign to a class or kind
{{c1::classify}} classify noun

a room in a school where lessons take place
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{{c1::classroom}} classroom
noun
someone whose occupation is cleaning
the operator of dry-cleaning establishment
a preparation used in cleaning something
{{c1::cleaner}} cleaner noun

a clergyman or other person in religious orders
{{c1::cleric}} cleric
adj
showing inventiveness and skill
skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
mentally quick and resourceful
{{c1::clever}} clever noun

depression of a button on a computer mouse
a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving
backward
a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu)
a short light metallic sound
verb become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
produce a click
make a clicking or ticking sound
make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens
cause to make a snapping sound
move or strike with a noise
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
{{c1::click}} click noun

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
someone who pays for goods or services
{{c1::client}} client noun

a healthcare facility for outpatient care
meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity
a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
{{c1::clinic}} clinic noun

a sharp slanting blow
the act of clipping or snipping
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
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an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress

a metal frame or container holding cartridges
can be inserted into an automatic gun
an instance or single occasion for some event
verb terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
attach with a clip
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
sever or remove by pinching or snipping
run at a moderately swift pace
{{c1::clip}} clip noun

a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some
kind of asexual reproduction
an unauthorized copy or imitation
a person who is almost identical to another
verb make multiple identical copies of
{{c1::clone}} clone noun

termination of operations
a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete
objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric
a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
approaching a particular destination
a coming closer
a narrowing of a gap
the act of blocking
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
something settled or resolved
the outcome of decision making
verb terminate debate by calling for a vote
{{c1::closure}} closure noun

a target used in archery
(boxing) a blow with the fist
a short nail with a flat head
used to attach sheet metal to wood
special advantage or influence
verb strike hard, especially with the fist
{{c1::clout}} clout **noun

evidence that helps to solve a problem
a slight indication
verb roll into a ball
{{c1::clue}} ** clue noun

the state of being combined into one body
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the union of diverse things into one body or form or group

the growing together of parts
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
{{c1::coalition}} coalition noun

a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic
{{c1::coefficient}} coefficient adj

of or being or relating to or involving cognition
{{c1::cognitive}} cognitive
verb
be the same
go with, fall together
happen simultaneously
{{c1::coincide}} coincide
noun
act of working jointly
act of cooperating traitorously with an enemy that is occupying your country
{{c1::collaboration}} collaboration noun

a figurative restraint
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
verb take into custody
furnish with a collar
seize by the neck or collar
{{c1::collar}} collar adj

descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
situated or running side by side
accompany, concomitant
serving to support or corroborate
noun a security pledged for the repayment of a loan
{{c1::collateral}} collateral adj

set up on the principle of collectivism or ownership and production by the workers involved usually
under the supervision of a government
forming a whole or aggregate
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
noun members of a cooperative enterprise
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{{c1::collective}} collective adv

in conjunction with
combined
{{c1::collectively}} collectively
adj
composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
of animals who live in colonies, such as ants
noun a resident of a colony
{{c1::colonial}} colonial noun

an engagement fought between two military forces
the act of fighting
any contest or struggle
verb battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
{{c1::combat}} combat noun

someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others
a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a lieutenant commander and below a captain
an officer in the airforce
an officer in command of a military unit
{{c1::commander}} commander verb

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
set in motion, cause to start
get off the ground
{{c1::commence}} commence noun

a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day
an expert who observes and comments on something
{{c1::commentator}} commentator noun

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and
services)
social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.
the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade
(including management of the census and the patent office)
created in 1913
{{c1::commerce}} commerce noun

a government administrator
a member of a commission
{{c1::commissioner}} commissioner
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noun
articles of commerce
{{c1::commodity}} commodity
adv
under normal conditions
noun
a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
{{c1::communism}} communism adj

relating to or marked by communism
noun a socialist who advocates communism
a member of the communist party
{{c1::communist}} communist adj

able to be compared or worthy of comparison
conforming in every respect
{{c1::comparable}} comparable adj

having significance only in relation to something else
relating to or based on or involving comparison
noun the comparative form of an adjective
{{c1::comparative}} comparative adj

able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical
interaction
having similar disposition and tastes
(of a couple) existing together harmoniously
{{c1::compatible}} compatible verb

force or compel somebody to do something
make someone do something
{{c1::compel}} compel
verb
make payment to
compensate
make amends for
pay compensation for
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adjust for
do or give something to somebody in return
make reparations or amends for
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
{{c1::compensate}} compensate noun

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
{{c1::competence}} competence noun

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
{{c1::competency}} competency adj

adequate for the purpose
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
{{c1::competent} } competent noun

an aggressive willingness to compete
{{c1::competitiveness}} competitiveness
verb
use a computer program to translate source code written in a particular programming language into
computer-readable machine code that can be executed
put together out of existing material
get or gather together
{{c1::compile}} compile noun

something added to complete or make perfect
either of two parts that mutually complete each other
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
number needed to make up a whole force
a complete number or quantity
one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
verb make complete or perfect
supply what is wanting or form the complement to
{{c1::complement}} complement noun

a concluding action
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
{{c1::completion}} completion noun

happy friendly agreement
the act of submitting
usually surrendering power to another
acting according to certain accepted standards
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
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{{c1::compliance}} compliance verb

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
adj
consisting of separate interconnected parts
of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae
noun considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in
dense heads that resemble single flowers
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
{{c1::composite}} composite adj

required by rule
{{c1::compulsory}} compulsory
noun
the procedure of calculating
determining something by mathematical or logical methods
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
{{c1::computation}} computation verb

store in a computer
provide with computers
control a function, process, or creation by a computer
{{c1::computerize}} computerize adv

on the negative side
noun an argument opposed to a proposal
a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
verb commit to memory
learn by heart
deprive of by deceit
{{c1::con}} con verb

hold back
keep from being perceived by others
prevent from being seen or discovered
{ {c1::conceal}} conceal verb

be willing to concede
admit, make a clean breast of
acknowledge defeat
give over
surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
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{{c1::concede}} concede adj

being or characterized by concepts or their formation
{{c1::conceptual}} conceptual
noun
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
the act of conceding or yielding
a point conceded or yielded
{{c1::concession}} concession verb

declare or judge unfit
express strong disapproval of
demonstrate the guilt of (someone)
compel or force into a particular state or activity
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
{{c1::condemn}} condemn adj

imposing or depending on or containing a condition
qualified by reservations
{{c1::conditional}} conditional verb

have a conference in order to talk something over
present
{{c1::confer}} confer
noun
a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with
a formal agenda)
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
{{c1::conference}} conference adj

the level of official classification for documents next above restricted and below secret
available only to persons authorized to see documents so classified
denoting confidence or intimacy
(of information) given in confidence or in secret
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
{{c1::confidential}} confidential noun

an arrangement of parts or elements
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
{ {c1::configuration}} configuration "verb

prevent from leaving or from being removed
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deprive of freedom
take into confinement
restrict or confine, ""I limit you to two visits to the pub a day""
to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
close in or confine
{{c1::confine}}" confine noun

a sacrament admitting a baptized person to full participation in the church
a ceremony held in the synagogue (usually at Pentecost) to admit as adult members of the Jewish
community young men and women who have successfully completed a course of study in Judaism
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
information that confirms or verifies
making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it
{{c1::confirmation}} confirmation **verb

be similar, be in line with
adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
{{c1::conform}} ** conform verb

deal with (something unpleasant) head on
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
be face to face with
{{c1::confront}} confront noun

a focussed comparison
bringing together for a careful comparison
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
a bold challenge
{{c1::confrontation}} confrontation adj

composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass
noun a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
a composite rock made up of particles of varying size
verb collect or gather
{{c1::conglomerate}} conglomerate adj

of or relating to congress
{{c1::congressional}} congressional
noun
a member of the United States House of Representatives
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{{c1::congressman}} congressman
noun
an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences
(astronomy) apparent meeting or passing of two or more celestial bodies in the same degree of the
zodiac
the grammatical relation between linguistic units (words or phrases or clauses) that are connected by
a conjunction
something that joins or connects
the temporal property of two things happening at the same time
the state of being joined together
{{c1::conjunction}} conjunction adj

(followed by òf') showing realization or recognition of something
knowing and perceiving
having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
intentionally conceived
{{c1::conscious}} conscious adj

in regular succession without gaps
one after the other
successive (without a break)
adv. in a consecutive manner
{{c1::consecutive}} consecutive noun

agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
{{c1::consensus}} consensus
noun
permission to do something
verb give an affirmative reply to
respond favorably to
{ {c1::consent}} consent noun

the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
(physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical
transformations
an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
{{c1::conservation}} conservation adv

to a great extent or degree
{{c1::considerably}} considerably
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noun
a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
(logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible
from the axioms contradict one another
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
logical coherence and accordance with the facts
{{c1::consistency}} consistency adv

in a systematic or consistent manner
{{c1::consistently}} consistently
verb
make firm or secure
strengthen
make or form into a solid or hardened mass
form into a solid mass or whole
unite into one
bring together into a single whole or system
{{c1::consolidate}} consolidate noun

the act of combining into an integral whole
combining into a solid mass
something that has consolidated into a compact mass
{{c1::consolidation}} consolidation noun

an association of companies for some definite purpose
{{c1::consortium}} consortium
noun
a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
{{c1::conspiracy}} conspiracy noun

the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
{{c1::constituency}} constituency
adj
constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
noun (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
a member of a constituency
a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up
especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
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an abstract part of something
{{c1::constituent}} constituent noun

the act of forming something
United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States
it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most
famous ship in the history of the United States Navy
it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
the way in which someone or something is composed
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
{{c1::constitution}} constitution adj

sanctioned by or consistent with or operating under a constitution
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
of or relating to a constitution
constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
noun a regular walk taken as a form of exercise
{{c1::constitutional}} constitutional verb

restrict
hold back
{{c1::constrain}} constrain
adj
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good
{{c1::constructive}} constructive noun

the practice of giving expert advice within a particular field
{{c1::consultancy}} consultancy
noun
a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
a conference (usually with someone important)
the act of referring or consulting
{{c1::consultation}} consultation noun

the act of consuming something
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
{{c1::consumption}} consumption noun

any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized
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dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
{{c1::container}} container verb

consider as a possibility
look at thoughtfully
observe deep in thought
reflect deeply on a subject
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
{{c1::contemplate}} contemplate verb

maintain or assert
be engaged in a fight
carry on a fight
have an argument about something
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
compete for something
engage in a contest
measure oneself against others
come to terms or deal successfully with
{{c1::contend}} contend adj

having control over urination and defecation
abstaining from sexual intercourse
noun the European mainland
one of the large landmasses of the earth
{{c1::continent}} continent adj

being or concerning or limited to a continent especially the continents of North America or Europe
of or relating to or characteristic of a continent
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
of or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American
Revolutionary War
{{c1::continental}} continental noun

the state of being contingent on something
a possible event or occurrence or result
{ {c1::contingency}} contingency adj

uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances
determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established
possible but not certain to occur
noun a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
a temporary military unit
{{c1::contingent}} contingent adv

seemingly without interruption
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{{c1::continually}} continually
noun
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot
uninterrupted connection or union
{{c1::continuity}} continuity adv

at every point
with unflagging resolve
{{c1::continuously}} continuously
noun
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
(law) a party to a contract
the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps
a bodily organ that contracts
{{c1::contractor}} contractor adj

relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
{{c1::contractual}} contractual
adj
resistant to guidance or discipline
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
in an opposing direction
noun a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can
be false
exact opposition
a relation of direct opposition
{{c1::contrary}} contrary noun

a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book
someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
{{c1::contributor}} contributor noun

a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
a person who directs and restrains
{{c1::controller}} controller noun

a contentious speech act
a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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{{c1::controversy}} controversy noun

the quality of being useful and convenient
the state of being suitable or opportune
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
a toilet that is available to the public
{{c1::convenience}} convenience adj

easy to reach
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
{{c1::convenient}} convenient verb

come together so as to form a single product
move or draw together at a certain location
be adjacent or come together
approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit
{{c1::converge}} converge noun

the act of converging (coming closer)
the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
the occurrence of two or more things coming together
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
{{c1::convergence}} convergence "noun

a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown
the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another
act of exchanging one type of money or security for another
a change in the units or form of an expression: ""conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade""
interchange of subject and predicate of a proposition
a change of religion
an event that results in a transformation
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into
physical symptoms that have no organic basis
{{c1::conversion}}" conversion adj

capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy
capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value
designed to be changed from one use or form to another
noun a car that has top that can be folded or removed
a sofa that can be converted into a bed
a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of
security (usually common stock)
{{c1::convertible}} convertible verb
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make known
pass on, of information
transmit a title or property
transfer to another
serve as a means for expressing something
go or come after and bring or take back
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
{{c1::convey}} convey noun

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
a person who has been convicted of a criminal offence
verb find or declare guilty
{{c1::convict}} convict noun

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
{{c1::conviction}} conviction adj

done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement
involving the joint activity of two or more
noun a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that
produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners
an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it
{{c1::cooperative}} cooperative adj

of equal importance, rank, or degree
noun a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
verb bring into common action, movement, or condition
be co-ordinated
bring order and organization to
bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
{{c1::coordinate}} coordinate noun

the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
the skillful and effective interaction of movements
the grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form
{{c1::coordination}} coordination noun

any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings
a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
a copper penny
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element
occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses
used as an electrical and thermal conductor
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uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

verb coat with a layer of copper
{{c1::copper}} copper noun

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
verb secure a copyright on a written work
{{c1::copyright}} copyright noun

something sentimental or trite
ears of corn grown for human food
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties
the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
(Great Britain) any of various cereal plants (especially the dominant crop of the region--wheat in
England or oats in Scotland and Ireland)
the dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal
a hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-
fitting shoes
whiskey distilled from a mash of not less than 80 percent corn
verb preserve with salt
feed (cattle) with corn
{{c1::corn}} corn noun

the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake
setting right
treatment of a specific defect
a drop in stock market activity or stock prices following a period of increases
something substituted for an error
a rebuke for making a mistake
a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure
the act of punishing
{{c1::correction}} correction adj

tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition
designed to promote discipline
noun a device for treating injury or disease
{{c1::corrective}} corrective adv

in a correct manner
adj
mutually related
noun either of two correlated variables
verb bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
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{{c1::correlate}} correlate noun

a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one
variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other
a reciprocal relation between two or more things
a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary
it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive
correlation)
{{c1::correlation}} correlation adj

similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
noun someone who communicates by means of letters
a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media
{{c1::correspondent}} correspondent adj

lacking in integrity
touched by rot or decay
containing errors or alterations
not straight
dishonest or immoral or evasive
verb alter from the original
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
{{c1::corrupt}} corrupt noun

inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a
felony)
destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty
undermining moral integrity
moral perversion
impairment of virtue and moral principles
decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation)
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery)
use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
in a state of progressive putrefaction
{{c1::corruption}} corruption adj

having a high price
entailing great loss or sacrifice
{{c1::costly}} costly
noun
fabric woven from cotton fibers
thread made of cotton fibers
erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
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verb take a liking to
{{c1::cotton}} cotton noun

a duplicate copy
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
{ {c1::counterpart}} counterpart noun

rural regions
{{c1::countryside}} countryside
noun
a brilliant and notable success
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
{ {c1::coup}} coup noun

a test sample of some substance
a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
{{c1::coupon}} coupon noun

(statistics) the mean value of the product of the deviations of two variates from their respective
means
{{c1::covariance}} covariance noun

(Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires
certain behavior from them in return
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
verb enter into a covenant or formal agreement
enter into a covenant
{{c1::covenant}} covenant noun

the ability to create
{{c1::creativity}} creativity
noun
{{c1::credential}} credential
noun
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
{{c1::credibility}} credibility
adj
appearing to merit belief or acceptance
capable of being believed
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a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate
{{c1::credible}} credible noun

a person to whom money is owed by a debtor
someone to whom an obligation exists
{{c1::creditor}} creditor adj

not processed or subjected to analysis
belonging to an early stage of technical development
characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
not carefully or expertly made
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
not refined or processed
noun a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
{{c1::crude}} crude noun

an ocean trip taken for pleasure
verb sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing
travel at a moderate speed
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
look for a sexual partner in a public place
{{c1::cruise}} cruise noun

the sound of something crunching
a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)
the act of crushing
verb make crunching noises
chew noisily
press or grind with a crunching noise
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
{{c1::crunch}} crunch noun

the act of crushing
a dense crowd of people
temporary love of an adolescent
leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
verb break into small pieces
become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure
humiliate or depress completely
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
make ineffective
crush or bruise
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
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{{c1::crush}} crush adj

increasing by successive addition
{{c1::cumulative}} cumulative
noun
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of
a gutter)
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
a stock exchange in New York
verb keep to the curb
place restrictions on
to put down by force or authority
lessen the intensity of
temper
hold in restraint
hold or keep within limits
{{c1::curb}} curb noun

a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
verb prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve
be or become preserved
make (substances) hard and improve their usability
provide a cure for, make healthy again
{{c1::cure}} cure verb

make according to requirements
make to specifications
{{c1::customize}} customize
adj
recurring in cycles
{{c1::cyclical}} cyclical
noun
a quick run
the act of moving with great haste
distinctive and stylish elegance
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
a footrace run at top speed
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word
when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
verb add an enlivening or altering element to
destroy or break
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break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over

hurl or thrust violently
cause to lose courage
run or move very quickly or hastily
{{c1::dash}} dash noun

the point in time at which something must be completed
noun
a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt
a bond that is backed by the credit of the issuer but not by any specific collateral
{{c1::debenture}} debenture noun

an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
verb enter as debit
{{c1::debit}} debit
noun
a person who owes a creditor
someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
{{c1::debtor}} debtor adj

conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
decently clothed
socially or conventionally correct
refined or virtuous
according with custom or propriety
enough to meet a purpose
adv. in the right manner
{{c1::decent}} decent verb

make less central
{{c1::decentralize}} decentralize
adj
divided by tens or hundreds
numbered or proceeding by tens
based on ten
noun a number in the decimal system
a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10
{{c1::decimal}} decimal noun
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a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

(law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction
a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties
a formal expression by a meeting
agreed to by a vote
a formal public statement
(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder
must make
{{c1::declaration}} declaration noun

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
verb issue a decree
decide with authority
{{c1::decree}} decree verb

reason by deduction
establish by deduction
make a subtraction
retain and refrain from disbursing
of payments
{{c1::deduct}} deduct adj

acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)
noun a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up
to a stated amount
(taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)
{{c1::deductible}} deductible noun

reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
an amount or percentage deducted
the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated
reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
{{c1::deduction}} deduction noun

a notable achievement
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the
legal right to possess it
{{c1::deed}} deed verb

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
{{c1::deem}} deem
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noun
loss due to not showing up
act of failing to meet a financial obligation
an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified
loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid
verb fail to pay up
{{c1::default}} default noun

a failing or deficiency
an imperfection in a bodily system
an imperfection in a device or machine
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
verb desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or
army
{{c1::defect}} defect adj

markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior
having a defect
not working properly
{{c1::defective}} defective noun

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law
the person being sued or accused
{{c1::defendant}} defendant adj

intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting
noun an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase òn the defensive')
{{c1::defensive}} defensive verb

submit or yield to another's wish or opinion
hold back to a later time
{{c1::defer}} defer
noun
lack of an adequate quantity or number
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
{{c1::deficiency}} deficiency noun

the act of letting the air out of something
a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices
(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by
the wind
{{c1::deflation}} deflation **verb

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challenge
resist or confront with resistance
elude, especially in a baffling way
{{c1::defy}} ** defy noun

a person appointed or elected to represent others
verb give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
transfer power to someone
{{c1::delegate}} delegate noun

authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
a group of representatives or delegates
{ {c1::delegation}} delegation verb

remove or make invisible
cut or eliminate
wipe out magnetically recorded information
{ {c1::delete}} delete adj

by conscious design or purpose
marked by careful consideration or reflection
with care and dignity
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
carefully thought out in advance
verb discuss the pros and cons of an issue
think about carefully
weigh
{{c1::deliberate}} deliberate **adv

with intention
in an intentional manner
in a deliberate unhurried manner
{{c1::deliberately}} ** deliberately adj

suitable for or ready for delivery
noun something that can be provided as the product of development
{{c1::deliverable}} deliverable noun

the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet
a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water
{{c1::delta}} delta noun

the time when something ends
{{c1::demise}} demise
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adj
of or relating to demography
noun a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down
by age or sex or income etc.)
{{c1::demographic}} demographic verb

assign a name or title to
{{c1::denominate}} denominate
verb
have as a meaning
be a sign or indication of
make known
make an announcement
{ {c1::denote}} denote verb

speak out against
give away information about somebody
announce the termination of, as of treaties
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
{{c1::denounce}} denounce noun

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
verb make a depression into
{{c1::dent}} dent verb

go away or leave
leave
move away from a place into another direction
wander from a direct or straight course
remove oneself from an association with or participation in
be at variance with
be out of line with
{{c1::depart}} depart noun

act of departing
euphemistic expressions for death
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
{{c1::departure}} departure noun

lack of independence or self-sufficiency
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-
forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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{{c1::dependence}} dependence noun

a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
lack of independence or self-sufficiency
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-
forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
{{c1::dependency}} dependency verb

give a description of
show in, or as in, a picture
make a portrait of
{{c1::depict}} depict verb

place troops or weapons in battle formation
to distribute systematically or strategically
{ {c1::deploy}} deploy noun

the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work
{{c1::deployment}} deployment
noun
a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
{{c1::depositor}} depositor
verb
lose in value
lower the value of something
belittle
{{c1::depreciate}} depreciate
noun
a decrease in price or value
decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use
a communication that belittles somebody or something
{{c1::depreciation}} depreciation verb

take away
keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
take away possessions from someone
{ {c1::deprive}} deprive noun

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
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{{c1::deputy}} deputy noun

the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
{{c1::deregulation}} deregulation adj

resulting from or employing derivation
noun (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word
the result of mathematical differentiation
the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another
df(x)/dx
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
{{c1::derivative}} derivative verb

assign a name or title to
design or destine
decree or designate beforehand
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
{{c1::designate}} designate **adj

worth having or seeking or achieving
worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
{{c1::desirable}} ** desirable noun

the top of a desk
(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and
windows appear
{{c1::desktop}} desktop adj

showing extreme courage
especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
fraught with extreme danger
nearly hopeless
showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
desperately determined
(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
noun a person who is frightened and in need of help
{{c1::desperate}} desperate noun

the ultimate goal for which something is done
written directions for finding some location
written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
{{c1::destination}} destination noun

the act of detecting something
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catching sight of something

a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
the detection that a signal is being received
{{c1::detection}} detection verb

try to prevent
show opposition to
turn away from by persuasion
{{c1::deter}} deter
verb
become worse or disintegrate
grow worse
{{c1::deteriorate}} deteriorate
adj
having the power or quality of deciding
noun a determining or causal element or factor
a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations
the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself
{{c1::determinant}} determinant noun

the reduction of something's value or worth
an official lowering of a nation's currency
a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries
{{c1::devaluation}} devaluation verb

overwhelm or overpower
devastate or ravage
{{c1::devastate}} devastate
noun
photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film
someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or
commercial use)
{{c1::developer}} developer noun

deviate behavior
the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances
the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
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{{c1::deviation}} deviation noun

(law) a gift of real property by will
a will disposing of real property
verb give by will, especially real property
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
{{c1::devise}} devise noun

a drawing intended to explain how something works
a drawing showing the relation between the parts
verb make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows how things work or how they are
constructed
{{c1::diagram}} diagram noun

a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
the baseball playing field
the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
{{c1::diamond}} diamond noun

a personal journal (as a physical object)
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
{{c1::diary}} diary noun

a guiding principle
an authoritative rule
verb say out loud for the purpose of recording
rule as a dictator
issue commands or orders for
{{c1::dictate}} dictate noun

a ruler who is unconstrained by law
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
a person who behaves in an tyrannical manner
{{c1::dictator}} dictator noun

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or
laws or opposition etc.)
{{c1::dictatorship}} dictatorship adj

relating to or showing a difference
involving or containing one or more derivatives
noun a quality that differentiates between similar things
a bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds
used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves
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the result of mathematical differentiation

the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another
df(x)/dx
{{c1::differential}} differential verb

become distinct and acquire a different character
become different during development
calculate a derivative
take the derivative
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
mark as different
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait
sometimes in a very positive sense
{{c1::differentiate}} differentiate noun

the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function
a discrimination between things as different and distinct
(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
{{c1::differentiation}} differentiation noun

a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
{{c1::digit}} digit noun

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
{{c1::dilemma}} dilemma noun

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
giving the degree of care required in a given situation
persevering determination to perform a task
a diligent effort
{{c1::diligence}} diligence adj

reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
verb lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
{{c1::dilute}} dilute **verb

lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
decrease in size, extent, or range
{{c1::diminish}} ** diminish noun

an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
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{{c1::dioxide}} dioxide
noun
a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and
straightening the arms
a brief swim in water
a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow
a brief immersion
tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
a depression in an otherwise level surface
a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
verb stain an object by immersing it in a liquid
go down momentarily
scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface
immerse in a disinfectant solution
place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax
dip into a liquid
slope downwards
appear to move downward
lower briefly
dip into a liquid while eating
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
{{c1::dip}} dip noun

negotiation between nations
subtly skillful handling of a situation
wisdom in the management of public affairs
{{c1::diplomacy}} diplomacy noun

an official engaged in international negotiations
a person who deals tactfully with others
{ {c1::diplomat}} diplomat adj

skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
{ {c1::diplomatic}} diplomatic adj

showing the way by conducting or leading
imposing direction on
noun a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
{{c1::directive}} directive noun

an alphabetical list of names and addresses
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(computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk)
{{c1::directory}} directory noun

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
{ {c1::disability}} disability verb

injure permanently
make unable to perform a certain action
{{c1::disable}} disable
noun
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
verb put at a disadvantage
hinder, harm
{{c1::disadvantage}} disadvantage noun

the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
{{c1::disagreement}} disagreement adj

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
bringing ruin
{ {c1::disastrous}} disastrous noun

the act of discharging a gun
the act of venting
the sudden giving off of energy
the pouring forth of a fluid
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
a substance that is emitted or released
a formal written statement of relinquishment
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
verb eliminate (substances) from the body
release from military service
pour forth or release
remove the charge from
become empty or void of its content
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
cause to go off
go off or discharge
leave or unload, especially of passengers or cargo
free from obligations or duties
complete or carry out
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{{c1::discharge}} discharge verb

disclose to view as by removing a cover
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was
meant to be kept a secret
{{c1::disclose}} disclose noun

the speech act of making something evident
{{c1::disclosure}} disclosure
verb
come or be at an end
prevent completion
{ {c1::discontinue}} discontinue verb

deprive of courage or hope
take away hope from
cause to feel discouraged
admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
try to prevent
show opposition to
{{c1::discourage}} discourage adj

constituting a separate entity or part
{{c1::discrete}} discrete
noun
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
freedom to act or judge on one's own
the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies
refined taste
tact
{{c1::discretion}} discretion adj

having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
(especially of funds) not earmarked
available for use as needed
{{c1::discretionary}} discretionary adj

marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
noting distinctions with nicety
verb recognize or perceive the difference
distinguish
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
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{{c1::discriminate}} discriminate noun

unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
{{c1::discrimination}} discrimination noun

the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance
any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something
verb make unrecognizable
{{c1::disguise}} disguise noun

a feeling of aversion or antipathy
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
verb have or feel a dislike or distaste for
{{c1::dislike}} dislike adj

causing dejection
{{c1::dismal}} dismal
verb
take off or remove
take apart into its constituent pieces
tear down so as to make flat with the ground
{{c1::dismantle}} dismantle noun

permission to go
the sending away of someone
official notice that you have been fired from your job
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
{{c1::dismissal}} dismissal noun

the act of sending off something
killing a person or animal
the property of being prompt and efficient
an official report (usually sent in haste)
verb kill without delay
send away towards a designated goal
dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
complete or carry out
kill intentionally and with premeditation
{{c1::dispatch}} dispatch verb

force to move
take the place of
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move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
cause to move, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
take the place of or have precedence over
{{c1::displace}} displace adj

designed to be disposed of after use
free or available for use or disposition
noun an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
{{c1::disposable}} disposable noun

the act or means of getting rid of something
a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage
the power to use something or someone
a method of tending to (especially business) matters
{{c1::disposal}} disposal verb

make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
give, sell, or transfer to another
make fit or prepared
throw or cast away
{{c1::dispose}} dispose noun

your usual mood
a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
the act or means of getting rid of something
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
{{c1::disposition}} disposition verb

throw into disorder
interfere in someone else's activity
make a break in
{{c1::disrupt}} disrupt noun

the act of causing disorder
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
a disorderly outburst or tumult
{{c1::disruption}} disruption noun

a difference of opinion
(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority
the act of protesting
a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
verb withhold assent
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be of different opinions
express opposition through action or words
{{c1::dissent}} dissent adj

characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
disagreeing, especially with a majority
noun a person who dissents from some established policy
{{c1::dissident}} dissident noun

the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)
separation into component parts
the termination of a meeting
dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
the process of going into solution
{{c1::dissolution}} dissolution noun

(film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next
the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out
verb declare void
come to an end
bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
become or cause to become soft or liquid
pass into a solution
cause to go into a solution
become weaker
cause to fade away
lose control emotionally
cause to lose control emotionally
stop functioning or cohering as a unit
{{c1::dissolve}} dissolve adj

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
capable of being classified
{ {c1::distinctive}} distinctive verb

alter the shape of (something) by stress
make false by mutilation or addition
as of a message or story
affect as in thought or feeling
form into a spiral shape
twist and press out of shape
{{c1::distort}} distort noun

the mistake of misrepresenting the facts
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
a change for the worse
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a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal

the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal)
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
a shape resulting from distortion
{{c1::distortion}} distortion noun

the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
psychological suffering
extreme physical pain
a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
verb cause mental pain to
{{c1::distress}} distress noun

the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer
the spatial property of being scattered about over an area or volume
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of
occurrence
{{c1::distribution}} distribution noun

electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the
firing sequence
a company that markets merchandise
someone who markets merchandise
a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion
{{c1::distributor}} distributor adj

distinctly dissimilar or unlike
many and different
{{c1::diverse}} diverse
noun
the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services
offered)
the condition of being varied
{{c1::diversification}} diversification verb

vary in order to spread risk or to expand
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
make (more) diverse
{{c1::diversify}} diversify verb

send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
turn aside
turn away from
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occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
{{c1::divert}} divert noun

a bonus
something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders
usually paid quarterly
a number to be divided by another number
{{c1::dividend}} dividend noun

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
{{c1::doctrine}} doctrine noun

documentary validation
confirmation that some fact or statement is true
program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs
{{c1::documentation}} documentation noun

a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about
territory over which rule or control is exercised
the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined
people in general
especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest
a particular environment or walk of life
{{c1::domain}} domain noun

the organic phenomenon in which one of a pair of alleles present in a genotype is expressed in the
phenotype and the other allele of the pair is not
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
superior development of one side of the body
{{c1::dominance}} dominance adj

exercising influence or control
(of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar
noun (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale
an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different
{{c1::dominant}} dominant noun

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
{{c1::donation}} donation noun

person who makes a gift of property
(medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host)
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{{c1::donor}} donor noun

an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
verb make certain of the failure or destruction of
decree or designate beforehand
pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
{{c1::doom}} doom noun

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time
street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact
verb treat with an agent
add (an agent) to
administer a drug to
{{c1::dose}} dose noun

the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs
created in 1966
a very small circular shape
verb mark with a dot
make a dot or dots
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
distribute loosely
{{c1::dot}} dot adj

fraught with uncertainty or doubt
open to doubt or suspicion
unsettled in mind or opinion
{ {c1::doubtful}} doubtful noun

the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends
verb rate lower
lower in value or esteem
{{c1::downgrade}} downgrade verb

transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote
location
{{c1::download}} download noun

a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
{{c1::downside}} downside
noun
a worsening of business or economic activity
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{{c1::downturn}} downturn
adj
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
adv. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
{{c1::downward}} downward noun

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
a gradual depletion of energy or resources
a pipe through which liquid is carried away
tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
verb empty of liquid
drain the liquid from
deplete of resources
flow off gradually
make weak
{{c1::drain}} drain noun

the quality of being a hindrance
{{c1::drawback}} drawback
noun
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
the pervading meaning or tenor
a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
something that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
a force that moves something along
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a process of linguistic change over a period of time
verb be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
be subject to fluctuation
drive slowly and far afield for grazing
cause to be carried by a current
move in an unhurried fashion
vary or move from a fixed point or course
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
be in motion due to some air or water current
wander from a direct course or at random
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
{{c1::drift}} drift noun

(military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly
or by repeated blows)
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systematic training by multiple repetitions

verb train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
undergo military training or do military exercises
learn by repetition
teach by repetition
make a hole with a pointed power or hand tool
{{c1::drill}} drill adj

a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or
more than two items (plural)
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
{{c1::dual}} dual verb

provide (movies) with a soundtrack of a foreign language
give a nickname to
raise (someone) to knighthood
{{c1::dub}} dub adv

at the proper time
{{c1::duly}} duly
noun
a place where supplies can be stored
(computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device
sometimes used in debugging programs
a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
a coarse term for defecation
verb drop (stuff) in a heap or mass
sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly
throw away as refuse
sell at artificially low prices
knock down with force
fall abruptly
{{c1::dump}} dump adj

being two identical
identically copied from an original
noun a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
something additional of the same kind
verb make or do or perform again
make a duplicate or duplicates of
increase twofold
duplicate or match
{{c1::duplicate}} duplicate adj

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existing for a long time

very long lasting
serviceable for a long time
{{c1::durable}} durable noun

continuance in time
the property of enduring or continuing in time
the period of time during which something continues
{{c1::duration}} duration adj

characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
of or relating to dynamics
expressing action rather than a state of being
used of verbs (e.g. to run') and participial adjectives (e.g.running' in `running water')
noun an efficient incentive
{{c1::dynamic}} dynamic adj

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
noun a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow
estuary)
{{c1::eager}} eager noun

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault
plane of from volcanic activity
a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
{{c1::earthquake}} earthquake noun

the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped
a reply that repeats what has just been said
(Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice
remained
verb call to mind
to say again or imitate
ring or echo with sound
{{c1::echo}} echo adv

with respect to economic science
with respect to the economic system
{{c1::economically}} economically noun

an expert in the science of economics
adj
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
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relating to or characteristic of an editor

noun an article giving opinions or perspectives
{{c1::editorial}} editorial noun

power to be effective
the quality of being able to bring about an effect
capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
{{c1::effectiveness}} effectiveness adv

in an efficient manner
{{c1::efficiently}} efficiently
adj
marked by complexity and richness of detail
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
verb work out in detail
add details, as to an account or idea
clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
produce from basic elements or sources
change into a more developed product
make more complex, intricate, or richer
{{c1::elaborate}} elaborate adj

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression
springy
able to adjust readily to different conditions
noun a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
{{c1::elastic}} elastic noun

the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
{ {c1::elasticity}} elasticity adj

relating to or composed of electors
of or relating to elections
{{c1::electoral}} electoral
noun
the body of enfranchised citizens
those qualified to vote
{{c1::electorate}} electorate
adj
relating to or concerned with electricity
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using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
{{c1::electrical}} electrical adj

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
{{c1::eligible}} eligible
adj
selected as the best
noun a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
{{c1::elite}} elite verb

attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war
fix or set securely or deeply
{{c1::embed}} embed verb

represent, as of a character on stage
represent or express something abstract in tangible form
represent in bodily form
{{c1::embody}} embody noun

the act of emerging
the becoming visible
the gradual beginning or coming forth
the act of coming (or going) out
becoming apparent
{{c1::emergence}} emergence noun

the act of emitting
causing to flow forth
the occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe)
the release of electrons from parent atoms
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
a substance that is emitted or released
{{c1::emission}} emission adj

derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
relying on medical quackery
{ {c1::empirical}} empirical verb

give or delegate power or authority to
give qualities or abilities to
{{c1::empower}} empower
noun
the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant
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{{c1::empowerment}} empowerment
verb
act out
represent or perform as if in a play
order by virtue of superior authority
decree
{{c1::enact}} enact verb

include in scope
include as part of something broader
have as one's sphere or territory
{ {c1::encompass}} encompass noun

a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in
alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular
specialty
{{c1::encyclopedia}} encyclopedia adj

having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole
infinitely great in number
tiresomely long
seemingly without end
occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted
having no known beginning and presumably no end
{{c1::endless}} endless verb

sign as evidence of legal transfer
guarantee as meeting a certain standard
be behind
approve of
give support or one's approval to
{{c1::endorse}} endorse noun

the act of endorsing
a signature that validates something
a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
formal and explicit approval
a speech seconding a motion
{{c1::endorsement}} endorsement noun

the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
natural abilities or qualities
the capital that provides income for an institution
{{c1::endowment}} endowment verb

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put up with something or somebody unpleasant

undergo or be subjected to
continue to live
endure or last
continue to exist
persist for a specified period of time
last and be usable
face or endure with courage
{{c1::endure}} endure verb

ensure observance of laws and rules
compel to behave in a certain way
{{c1::enforce}} enforce
adj
capable of being enforced
{{c1::enforceable}} enforceable
noun
the act of enforcing
insuring observance of or obedience to
{{c1::enforcement}} enforcement
noun
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
contact by fitting together
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
the act of giving someone a job
a mutual promise to marry
a meeting arranged in advance
{{c1::engagement}} engagement noun

an improvement that makes something more agreeable
{{c1::enhancement}} enhancement
verb
make larger
become larger or bigger
make large
add details, as to an account or idea
clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
{{c1::enlarge}} enlarge noun

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a photographic print that has been enlarged

the state of being enlarged
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
a discussion that provides additional information
{{c1::enlargement}} enlargement verb

make better or improve in quality
make wealthy or richer
{{c1::enrich}} enrich
noun
the act of entailing property
the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple
land received by fee tail
verb impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
have as a logical consequence
limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs
{{c1::entail}} entail noun

a lively interest
a feeling of excitement
overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
{ {c1::enthusiasm}} enthusiasm adj

having or showing great excitement and interest
{{c1::enthusiastic}} enthusiastic
noun
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
{ {c1::entity}} entity noun

a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
one who enters a competition
someone who enters
any new participant in some activity
{{c1::entrant}} entrant noun

someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it
{{c1::entrepreneur}} entrepreneur adj

willing to take risks in order to make a profit
of or relating to an entrepreneur
{ {c1::entrepreneurial}} entrepreneurial noun

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
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a state of being essentially equal or equivalent

equally balanced
{{c1::equality}} equality verb

be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
{{c1::equate}} equate noun

a sensory system located in structures of the inner ear that registers the orientation of the head
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates
equality of distribution
{{c1::equilibrium}} equilibrium verb

provide with abilities or understanding
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
{ {c1::equip}} equip noun

the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation
the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it
conformity with rules or standards
{{c1::equity}} equity verb

remove soil or rock
become ground down or deteriorate
{{c1::erode}} erode
noun
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other
natural product from which it is extracted
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
{{c1::essence}} essence adv

at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
{{c1::essentially}} essentially
noun
a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
the respect with which a person is held
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
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{{c1::estimation}} estimation noun

the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors
used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket
fuel
proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline
{{c1::ethanol}} ethanol adj

conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior
adhering to ethical and moral principles
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
{{c1::ethical}} ethical noun

the philosophical study of moral values and rules
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
{ {c1::ethics}} ethics noun

the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999)
in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy,
Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and
abandoned their traditional currencies
{{c1::euro}} euro adj

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
{{c1::eventual}} eventual
adj
capable of being seen or noticed
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
{ {c1::evident}} evident adj

out of fashion
noun the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
{{c1::ex}} ex verb
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
do something to an excessive degree
{{c1::exaggerate}} exaggerate noun

the quality of excelling
possessing good qualities in high degree
an outstanding feature
something in which something or someone excels
{{c1::excellence}} excellence adj

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deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability

used especially of children below normal in intelligence
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
{{c1::exceptional}} exceptional adj

beyond normal limits
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
{{c1::excessive}} excessive noun

the state of being excluded
the act of forcing out someone or something
a deliberate act of omission
the state of being excommunicated
{{c1::exclusion}} exclusion adj

excluding much or all
especially all but a particular group or minority
not divided or shared with others
not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective
noun a news report that is reported first by one news organization
{{c1::exclusive}} exclusive adv

without any others being included or involved
{{c1::exclusively}} exclusively
verb
sign in the presence of witnesses
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
murder in a planned fashion
carry out the legalities of
put in effect
carry out or perform an action
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
{{c1::execute}} execute noun

the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order
putting a condemned person to death
a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by
authorizing a sheriff to carry it out
(law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps
sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
(computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer
the act of performing
of doing something successfully
using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
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unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
{{c1::execution}} execution adj

(of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or
other things are subject
(of goods or funds) not subject to taxation
verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
grant exemption or release to
{{c1::exempt}} exempt noun

an act exempting someone
a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or
being over 65 etc.)
immunity from an obligation or duty
{{c1::exemption}} exemption verb

put to use
make a great effort at a mental or physical task
have and exercise
{{c1::exert}} exert noun

the act of expelling a person from their native land
expelled from home or country by authority
voluntarily absent from home or country
verb expel from a country
{{c1::exile}} exile noun

the act of going out
an opening that permits escape or release
verb lose the lead
move out of or depart from
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
{{c1::exit}} exit noun

something expected (as on the basis of a norm)
pleasurable expectation
{{c1::expectancy}} expectancy noun

skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
noun
the act of expelling air from the lungs
a coming to an end of a contract period
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{{c1::expiration}} expiration verb

expel air
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
lose validity
{{c1::expire}} expire adj

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
leaving nothing to implication
in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
{{c1::explicit}} explicit adv

in an explicit manner
in an explicit manner
{{c1::explicitly}} explicitly
"verb
increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner
burst outward, usually with noise
be unleashed
emerge with violence or noise
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
show a violent emotional reaction
drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
cause to burst as a result of air pressure
of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/
destroy by exploding
burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction
""the bomb detonated at noon""
{{c1::explode}}" explode noun

a notable achievement
verb use or manipulate to one's advantage
draw from
make good use of
work excessively hard
{{c1::exploit}} exploit noun

to travel for the purpose of discovery
a careful systematic search
a systematic consideration
{{c1::exploration}} exploration noun

the act of exploding or bursting something
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
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a sudden outburst
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
the noise caused by an explosion
a sudden great increase
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
{{c1::explosion}} explosion adj

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
sudden and loud
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
noun a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on
being heated or struck
{{c1::explosive}} explosive noun

a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale)
{{c1::exporter}} exporter
noun
the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior
{ {c1::externality}} externality adj

(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
noun a person who holds extreme views
{ {c1::extremist}} extremist verb

make easier
increase the likelihood of (a response)
be of use
{{c1::facilitate}} facilitate noun

a dissenting clique
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
{ {c1::faction}} faction noun

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
the body of teachers and administrators at a school
{{c1::faculty}} faculty noun

conformity with rules or standards
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
the quality of being good looking and attractive
the property of having a naturally light complexion
{{c1::fairness}} fairness noun

the food and drink that are regularly consumed
a paying (taxi) passenger
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the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

an agenda of things to do
verb eat well
proceed or get along
{{c1::fare}} fare noun

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman)
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
verb decree or designate beforehand
{{c1::fate}} fate adj

occurring at a convenient or suitable time
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
encouraging or approving or pleasing
favorably disposed
not antagonistic
favoring or bringing good luck
{{c1::favorable}} favorable noun

duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
verb send something via a facsimile machine
{ {c1::fax}} fax adj

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
{{c1::feasible}} feasible
noun
response to an inquiry or experiment
the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its
further output
{{c1::feedback}} feedback noun

a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
a slender and greatly elongated solid substance
the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
{{c1::fiber}} fiber adj

relating to or of the nature of a legal trust (i.e. the holding of something in trust for another)
noun a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary
{{c1::fiduciary}} fiduciary adj

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
inclined to react violently
fervid
violently agitated and turbulent
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ruthless in competition
marked by extreme and violent energy
{{c1::fierce}} fierce noun

a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air
someone who fights for a cause
someone who fights (or is fighting)
{{c1::fighter}} fighter adv

from a financial point of view
{{c1::financially}} financially
adj
involving financial matters
{{c1::fiscal}} fiscal
noun
(physics) the six kinds of quarks
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
verb lend flavor to
{{c1::flavor}} flavor noun

defect or weakness in a person's character
an imperfection in a device or machine
verb add a flaw or blemish to
make imperfect or defective
{{c1::flaw}} flaw verb

run away quickly
{{c1::flee}} flee
adj
moving very fast
noun a group of warships organized as a tactical unit
a group of steamships operating together under the same ownership
group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
verb disappear gradually
move along rapidly and lightly
skim or dart
{{c1::fleet}} fleet noun

the quality of being adaptable or variable
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the property of being flexible

easily bent or shaped
the trait of being easily persuaded
{{c1::flexibility}} flexibility noun

financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares
the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
{{c1::flotation}} flotation noun

(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
the act of waving
a display of ornamental speech or language
a showy gesture
an ornamental embellishment in writing
verb grow stronger
move or swing back and forth
gain in wealth
{{c1::flourish}} flourish verb

be unstable
move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
{{c1::fluctuate}} fluctuate noun

the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes
a wave motion
an instance of change
the rate or magnitude of change
{{c1::fluctuation}} fluctuation noun

a person who accepts the leadership of another
someone who travels behind or pursues another
{ {c1::follower}} follower verb

command against
keep from happening or arising
make impossible
{{c1::forbid}} forbid
noun
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
{ {c1::forecaster}} forecaster noun

a person who comes from a foreign country
someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
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{{c1::foreigner}} foreigner noun

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
verb make a copy of with the intent to deceive
create by hammering
move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
move ahead steadily
make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
make something, usually for a specific function
{{c1::forge}} forge adv

in a formal manner
with official authorization
adv
at a previous time
{{c1::formerly}} formerly
verb
prepare according to a formula
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
put into words or an expression
{{c1::formulate}} formulate noun

the style of expressing yourself
a substance prepared according to a formula
inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally
{{c1::formulation}} formulation adj

available when required or as promised
of the relatively near future
at ease in talking to others
{{c1::forthcoming}} forthcoming noun

a public facility to meet for open discussion
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
{ {c1::forum}} forum adj

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
noun United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American
Civil War (1826-1864)
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verb help develop, help grow

bring up under fosterage
of children
promote the growth of
{{c1::foster}} foster noun

a person who founds or establishes some institution
a worker who makes metal castings
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
verb stumble and nearly fall
sink below the surface
break down, literally or metaphorically
fail utterly
collapse
{{c1::founder}} founder noun

a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
the quotient of two rational numbers
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
verb perform a division
{{c1::fraction}} fraction adj

vulnerably delicate
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
lacking solidity or strength and liable to break
{{c1::fragile}} fragile noun

the basic monetary unit in many countries
equal to 100 centimes
{{c1::franc}} franc
noun
a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of
citizenship and the right to vote)
an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or
services in a particular area
verb grant a franchise to
{{c1::franchise}} franchise noun

something intended to deceive
deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
{{c1::fraud}} fraud adj

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intended to deceive
{{c1::fraudulent}} fraudulent
adv
in a free manner
{{c1::freely}} freely
noun
transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates
the charge for transporting something by common carrier
verb load with goods for transportation
transport commercially as cargo
{{c1::freight}} freight noun

a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument
when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
agitation resulting from active worry
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
verb wear away or erode
decorate with an interlaced design
carve a pattern into
be agitated or irritated
cause annoyance in
provide (a musical instrument) with frets
remove soil or rock
cause friction
be too tight
rub or press
gnaw into
make resentful or angry
worry unnecessarily or excessively
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
{{c1::fret}} fret noun

edging consisting of hanging threads or tassels
a social group holding marginal or extreme views
a part of the city far removed from the center
the outside boundary or surface of something
verb decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
adorn with a fringe
{{c1::fringe}} fringe noun

an undeveloped field of study
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a topic inviting research and development

an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
{{c1::frontier}} frontier verb

treat cruelly
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
{{c1::frustrate}} frustrate
noun
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
{{c1::frustration}} frustration verb

provide or equip with furniture
provide or furnish with
{{c1::furnish}} furnish
noun
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters
{{c1::gallon}} gallon noun

a risky act or venture
money that is risked for possible monetary gain
verb play games for money
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
{{c1::gamble}} gamble noun

tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together
an organized group of workmen
an association of criminals
an informal body of friends
verb act as an organized group
{{c1::gang}} gang noun

a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the
amount of rain etc.
the thickness of wire
the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or
measured or compared
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
verb mix in specific proportions
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adapt to a specified measurement

measure precisely and against a standard
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
rub to a uniform size
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
{{c1::gauge}} gauge verb

become systemic and spread throughout the body
draw from specific cases for more general cases
speak or write in generalities
cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public
bring into general or common use
{{c1::generalize}} generalize noun

engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
someone who originates or causes or initiates something
{{c1::generator}} generator adj

applicable to an entire class or group
(of drugs) not protected by trademark
relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus
noun any product that can be sold without a brand name
a wine that is a blend of several varieties of grapes with no one grape predominating
a wine that does not carry the name of any specific grape
{{c1::generic}} generic adj

more than adequate
willing to give and share unstintingly
not petty in character and mind
{ {c1::generous}} generous noun

systematic killing of a racial or cultural group
{{c1::genocide}} genocide
adv
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
genuinely
with authority
{{c1::genuinely}} genuinely adj

determined by geography
of or relating to the science of geography
{{c1::geographic}} geographic
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adj
determined by geography
of or relating to the science of geography
{{c1::geographical}} geographical noun

study of the earth's surface
includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
{{c1::geography}} geography noun

growth to a global or worldwide scale
{{c1::globalization}} globalization
adv
throughout the world
{{c1::globally}} globally
noun
a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
the 3rd planet from the sun
the planet we live on
an object with a spherical shape
{{c1::globe}} globe adj

characterized by hopelessness
filled with gloom
depressingly dark
causing dejection
reflecting gloom
causing or suggestive of sorrow or gloom
{{c1::gloomy}} gloomy noun

a disposition to kindness and compassion
the friendly hope that something will succeed
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has
acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
{{c1::goodwill}} goodwill noun

the act of governing
exercising authority
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of
administering something
{{c1::governance}} governance adj

dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state
of or relating to the governing authorities
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{{c1::governmental}} governmental noun

a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of
axes
verb represent by means of a graph
plot upon a graph
{{c1::graph}} graph noun

the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book
photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
{{c1::graphics}} graphics noun

the act of grasping
a firm controlling influence
the limit of capability
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
verb hold firmly
get the meaning of something
{{c1::grasp}} grasp adj

of great gravity or crucial import
requiring serious thought
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
noun a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
death of a person
a mark (`) placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
{{c1::grave}} grave adj

of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect
noun a building with glass walls and roof
for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
{{c1::greenhouse}} greenhouse noun

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars
used to grill fish or meat
an electrode placed between the cathode and anode of a vacuum tube to control the flow of electrons
through the tube
a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image
a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
{{c1::grid}} grid adj

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
shockingly repellent
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inspiring horror
causing dejection
characterized by hopelessness
filled with gloom
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
harshly ironic or sinister
{{c1::grim}} grim noun

a firm controlling influence
worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the
road)
the act of grasping
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together
used to hold bobbed hair in place
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
verb hold fast or firmly
to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
{{c1::grip}} grip noun

(usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
a marketplace where groceries are sold
{ {c1::grocery}} grocery adj

repellently fat
lacking fine distinctions or detail
before any deductions
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features)
without qualification
used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
noun the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
twelve dozen
verb earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
{{c1::gross}} gross noun

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
{ {c1::guerrilla}} guerrilla noun

the act of guiding or showing the way
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
the act of setting and holding a course
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{{c1::guidance}} guidance adj

disabled in the feet or legs
noun an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement
the event of something ending
the state of inactivity following an interruption
verb cause to stop
stop the flow of a liquid
come to a halt, stop moving
stop from happening or developing
{{c1::halt}} halt noun

the quantity that can be held in the hand
a small number or amount
{{c1::handful}} handful
noun
telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle
{{c1::handset}} handset
noun
(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a
computer system
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
{{c1::hardware}} hardware adj

sharply disagreeable
rigorous
severe
unkind or cruel or uncivil
unpleasantly stern
disagreeable to the senses
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
{{c1::harsh}} harsh noun

the season for gathering crops
the gathering of a ripened crop
the consequence of an effort or activity
the yield from plants in a single growing season
verb remove from a culture or a living or dead body, as for the purposes of transplantation
gather, as of natural products
{{c1::harvest}} harvest noun

the act of drawing or hauling something
the quantity that was caught
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verb transport in a vehicle

draw slowly or heavily
{{c1::haul}} haul noun

an obstacle on a golf course
a source of danger
a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than
another
verb put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
put at risk
{{c1::hazard}} hazard noun

the heading or caption of a newspaper article
verb publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline
{{c1::headline}} headline noun

the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services
offered by the health profession
{{c1::healthcare}} healthcare noun

a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk
for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
verb minimize loss or risk
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
{{c1::hedge}} hedge noun

a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
a person who inherits some title or office
{{c1::heir}} heir **noun

an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
{{c1::helicopter}} ** helicopter noun

the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
{{c1::hierarchy}} hierarchy noun

a major road for any form of motor transport
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{{c1::highway}} highway
noun
a bar chart representing a frequency distribution
heights of the bars represent observed frequencies
{{c1::histogram}} histogram adv

with respect to history
throughout history
{{c1::historically}} historically
adv
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the
present time
{{c1::hitherto}} hitherto noun

someone who owns a home
{{c1::homeowner}} homeowner
noun
the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
the great circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through the sensible horizon and the
center of the Earth
a specific layer or stratum of soil or subsoil in a vertical cross section of land
{{c1::horizon}} horizon adj

parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
noun something that is oriented horizontally
{{c1::horizontal}} horizontal noun

something that inspires dislike
something horrible
intense and profound fear
intense aversion
{{c1::horror}} horror adj

unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take
control of a business)
marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development
very unfriendly
not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
very unfavorable to life or growth
characterized by enmity or ill will
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impossible to bring into friendly accord

noun troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
{{c1::hostile}} hostile noun

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
the feeling of a hostile person
a state of deep-seated ill-will
violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
{{c1::hostility}} hostility noun

the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation
a focal point around which events revolve
{{c1::hub}} hub adv

extremely
{{c1::hugely}} hugely
adj
feeling hunger
feeling a need or desire to eat food
(usually followed by for') extremely desirous {{c1::hungry}}** *hungry*
**noun a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain
races an obstacle that you are expected to overcome the act of jumping
over an obstacle verb jump a hurdle {{c1::hurdle}}** *hurdle*
**adj produced by crossbreeding noun an organism that is the offspring
of genetically dissimilar parents or stock especially offspring produced by
breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species a
composite of mixed origin a word that is composed of parts from different
languages (e.g.,monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)
{{c1::hybrid}} hybrid noun

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic
gas
the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
{{c1::hydrogen}} hydrogen adj

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
noun a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.
{{c1::hypothetical}} hypothetical noun

a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel
venerated in the Eastern Church
(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command
or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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{{c1::icon}} icon adv

in an ideal manner
{{c1::ideally}} ideally
adj
(of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum
coinciding exactly when superimposed
having properties with uniform values along all axes
exactly alike
incapable of being perceived as different
being the exact same one
not any other:
{{c1::identical}} identical noun

the attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or
group of persons)
evidence of identity
something that identifies a person or thing
the condition of having your identity established
the act of designating or identifying something
the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering
{{c1::identification}} identification adj

concerned with or suggestive of ideas
{{c1::ideological}} ideological
noun
imaginary or visionary theorization
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
{{c1::ideology}} ideology adj

not in active use
not in action or at work
not having a job
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
silly or trivial
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
noun the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
verb run disconnected or idle
be idle
exist in a changeless situation
{{c1::idle}} idle noun
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a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium

(mathematics) a lack of symmetry
{{c1::imbalance}} imbalance noun

migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to
settle there)
the body of immigrants arriving during a specified interval
{{c1::immigration}} immigration adj

close in time
about to occur
{{c1::imminent}} imminent
adj
(usually followed by `to') not affected by a given influence
relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)
secure against
relating to the condition of immunity
noun a person who is immune to a particular infection
{{c1::immune}} immune noun

the striking of one body against another
a forceful consequence
a strong effect
influencing strongly
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
verb press or wedge together
pack together
have an effect upon
{{c1::impact}} impact verb

make worse or less effective
make imperfect
{{c1::impair}} impair
noun
damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
the occurrence of a change for the worse
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
{{c1::impairment}} impairment adj

being without doubt or reserve
implied though not directly expressed
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inherent in the nature of something
{{c1::implicit}} implicit adv

in an important way
in an important way or to an important degree
{{c1::importantly}} importantly noun

someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country)
{ {c1::importer}} importer noun

lacking the power to perform
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
{ {c1::inability}} inability adj

(sometimes followed by `to') not meeting the requirements especially of a task
not sufficient to meet a need
{{c1::inadequate}} inadequate adj

not suitable for a particular occasion etc
not in keeping with what is correct or proper
{ {c1::inappropriate}} inappropriate noun

an inclined surface connecting two levels
an elevated geological formation
verb lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
be at an angle
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something
be inclined
{{c1::incline}} incline noun

the act of including
the relation of comprising something
the state of being included
any small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases)
{{c1::inclusion}} inclusion adj

not complete or total
not completed
not yet finished
{{c1::incomplete}} incomplete
adj
displaying a lack of consistency
not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
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not in agreement
{{c1::inconsistent}} inconsistent noun

including by incorporating
consolidating two or more things
union in (or into) one body
learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself
{{c1::incorporation}} incorporation adj

not correct
not in conformity with fact or truth
{{c1::incorrect}} incorrect
adj
increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions
{{c1::incremental}} incremental
adj
currently holding an office
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility
morally binding
lying or leaning on something else
noun the official who holds an office
{{c1::incumbent}} incumbent verb

make oneself subject to
bring upon oneself
become liable to
receive a specified treatment (abstract)
{{c1::incur}} incur adv

on your own
without outside help
apart from others
{{c1::independently}} independently
noun
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
a signal for attracting attention
(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance
can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular
reaction
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts
can reveal relative changes as a function of time
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{{c1::indicator}} indicator noun

unbiased impartial unconcern
the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
a casual lack of concern
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
{{c1::indifference}} indifference adj

not direct in spatial dimension
not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
extended senses
not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
having intervening factors or persons or influences
not as a direct effect or consequence
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
{{c1::indirect}} indirect adv

not in a forthright manner
{{c1::indirectly}} indirectly
adv
apart from others
verb
reason or establish by induction
cause to do
cause to act in a specified manner
cause to arise
cause to occur rapidly
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
{{c1::induce}} induce adj

lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively
inadequate
not producing an intended effect
lacking in power or forcefulness
{{c1::ineffective}} ineffective noun

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
{{c1::inefficiency}} inefficiency
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adj
not producing desired results
wasteful
lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively
inadequate
{{c1::inefficient}} inefficient noun

lack of equality
{{c1::inequality}} inequality
adj
incapable of being avoided or prevented
invariably occurring or appearing
noun an unavoidable event
{{c1::inevitable}} inevitable adv

in such a manner as could not be otherwise
by necessity
{{c1::inevitably}} inevitably
verb
contaminate with a disease or microorganism
communicate a disease to
affect in a contagious way
contaminate with ideas or an ideology
{{c1::infect}} infect noun

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of
circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
{{c1::inference}} inference verb

fill with gas or air
exaggerate or make bigger
increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit
become inflated
{{c1::inflate}} inflate adj

associated with or tending to cause increases in inflation
{{c1::inflationary}} inflationary
noun
the process of flowing in
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{{c1::inflow}} inflow
adj
having or exercising influence or power
noun
a message received and understood
{{c1::info}} info
adj
not formal
used of spoken and written language
not officially recognized or controlled
having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
{{c1::informal}} informal noun

the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area
the basic structure or features of a system or organization
{{c1::infrastructure}} infrastructure noun

a component of a mixture or compound
food that is a component of a mixture in cooking
an abstract part of something
{{c1::ingredient}} ingredient adj

in the nature of something though not readily apparent
{{c1::inherent}} inherent verb

obtain from someone after their death
receive by genetic transmission
receive from a predecessor
{{c1::inherit}} inherit noun

people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
someone new to a field or activity
verb take the lead or initiative in
participate in the development of
accept young people into society, usually with some rite
prepare the way for
bring up a topic for discussion
bring into being
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{{c1::initiate}} initiate noun

the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
{{c1::injection}} injection noun

dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
verb fill with ink
append one's signature to
{{c1::ink}} ink adj

being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
ahead of the times
{ {c1::innovative}} innovative noun

an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
(film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film
(broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program
verb introduce
put or introduce into something
insert casually
fit snugly into
{{c1::insert}} insert noun

an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's
operations
{{c1::insider}} insider verb

look over carefully
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
come to see in an official or professional capacity
{{c1::inspect}} inspect noun

a formal or official examination
{{c1::inspection}} inspection
noun
a high ranking police officer
an investigator who observes carefully
{{c1::inspector}} inspector noun

the quality or attribute of being unstable and irresolute
unreliability attributable to being unstable
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an unstable order
a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
{{c1::instability}} instability noun

the act of installing something (as equipment)
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
{{c1::installation}} installation noun

a part of a published serial
a payment of part of a debt
usually paid at regular intervals
the act of installing something (as equipment)
a part of a broadcast serial
{{c1::installment}} installment adj

in or of the present month
demanding attention
occurring with no delay
noun a particular point in time
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat)
{{c1::instant}} instant adj

(followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated
noun inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
{{c1::instinct}} instinct noun

an association organized to promote art or science or education
verb advance or set forth in court
set up or lay the groundwork for
{{c1::institute}} institute verb

give instructions or directions for some task
make aware of
impart skills or knowledge to
{ {c1::instruct}} instruct noun

a person whose occupation is teaching
{{c1::instructor}} instructor
adj
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
{{c1::insufficient}} insufficient
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noun
a financial institution that sells insurance
{{c1::insurer}} insurer
noun
an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of
subversion and armed conflict
{{c1::insurgency}} insurgency adj

in opposition to a civil authority or government
noun a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the
hope of improving conditions)
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
{{c1::insurgent}} insurgent adj

lacking substance or reality
incapable of being touched or seen
hard to pin down or identify
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
(of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value
noun assets that are saleable though not material or physical
{{c1::intangible}} intangible adj

constituting the undiminished entirety
lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
noun the result of a mathematical integration
F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
{{c1::integral}} integral noun

an operation used in the calculus whereby the integral of a function is determined
the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
the act of combining into an integral whole
{{c1::integration}} integration noun

moral soundness
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
{ {c1::integrity}} integrity adj

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
endowed with the capacity to reason
possessing sound knowledge
exercising or showing good judgment
{{c1::intelligent}} intelligent verb

become more intense
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make more intense, stronger, or more marked

make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger
contrast between light and dark
increase in extent or intensity
{{c1::intensify}} intensify noun

high level or degree
the property of being intense
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue
the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
{{c1::intensity}} intensity adj

characterized by a high degree or intensity
often used as a combining form
of agriculture
intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor
tending to give force or emphasis
noun a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
{{c1::intensive}} intensive adj

giving or marked by complete attention to
noun the intended meaning of a communication
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
{{c1::intent}} intent verb

place in a grave or tomb
{{c1::inter}} inter
verb
act together or towards others or with others
{{c1::interact}} interact
adj
used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of
the two (or more)
capable of acting on or influencing each other
{{c1::interactive}} interactive noun

the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
verb seize on its way
tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
{{c1::intercept}} intercept noun

(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or
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chemical phases)
(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links
one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and
that allows the user to interact with the system
{{c1::interface}} interface verb

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
{{c1::interfere}} interfere noun

(American football) blocking a player's path with your body
the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
{{c1::interference}} interference adj

serving during an intermediate interval of time
noun the time between one event, process, or period and another
{{c1::interim}} interim noun

a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
{{c1::intermediary}} intermediary
adj
lying between two extremes in time or space or degree
around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures
noun a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained
verb act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
{{c1::intermediate}} intermediate adv

on or from the inside
{{c1::internally}} internally
adv
throughout the world
{{c1::internationally}} internationally
noun
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP
network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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{{c1::internet}} internet noun

the distance between things
a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints
the difference in pitch between two notes
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
{{c1::interval}} interval verb

occur between other event or between certain points of time
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
be placed or located between other things or extend between spaces and events
{{c1::intervene}} intervene noun

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
a clandestine love affair
verb cause to be interested or curious
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
{{c1::intrigue}} intrigue adj

situated within or belonging solely to the organ or body part on which it acts
belonging to a thing by its very nature
{{c1::intrinsic}} intrinsic verb

march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and
occupation
penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate
{{c1::invade}} invade noun

the act of invading
the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
(pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
any entry into an area not previously occupied
{{c1::invasion}} invasion noun

the act of inventing
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
the creation of something in the mind
{{c1::invention}} invention noun

making an itemized list of merchandise or supplies on hand
a detailed list of all the items in stock
(accounting) the value of a firm's current assets including raw materials and work in progress and
finished goods
the merchandise that a shop has on hand
a collection of resources
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verb make or include in an itemized record or report
{{c1::inventory}} inventory noun

someone who investigates
a police officer who investigates crimes
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
{{c1::investigator}} investigator noun

an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
verb send an bill to
{ {c1::invoice}} invoice adj

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
noun
the act of isolating something
setting something apart from others
a country's withdrawal from international politics
a feeling of being disliked and alone
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated
from the emotion originally associated with it
a state of separation between persons or groups
{{c1::isolation}} isolation noun

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
{ {c1::issuance}} issuance noun

an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.)
{{c1::issuer}} issuer adj

of the blackest black
similar to the color of jet or coal
noun an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewellery or ornamentation
an artificially produced flow of water
street names for ketamine
verb issue in a jet
come out in a jet
stream or spring forth
fly a jet plane
{{c1::jet}} jet adv

in conjunction with
combined
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in collaboration or cooperation
{{c1::jointly}} jointly
adj
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
relating to the administration of justice or the function of a judge
belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge
expressing careful judgment
{{c1::judicial}} judicial adj

used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college
including or intended for youthful persons
younger
lower in rank
shorter in length of tenure or service
noun the younger of two men
a third-year undergraduate
a son who has the same first name as his father
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
{{c1::junior}} junior noun

any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
verb dispose of (something useless or old)
{{c1::junk}} junk noun

in law
the territory within which power can be exercised
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
{{c1::jurisdiction}} jurisdiction noun

the act of defending or explaining or making excuses for by reasoning
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
a statement in explanation of some action or belief
{{c1::justification}} justification verb

take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
{ {c1::kidnap}} kidnap noun

a difficulty that is hard to deal with
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin
common in cold seas
the causal agent resulting in death
{{c1::killer}} killer noun

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a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
{{c1::lab}} lab
noun
the act of slowing down or falling behind
one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket
the time between one event, process, or period and another
verb cover with lagging to prevent heat loss
throw or pitch at a mark, as with coins
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
{{c1::lag}} lag noun

a landowner who leases to others
{{c1::landlord}} landlord
noun
a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
{{c1::laptop}} laptop
noun
an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
{{c1::laser}} laser adv

in the recent past
{{c1::lately}} lately
verb
convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones
cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
{{c1::launder}} launder noun

a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal
remedy
{ {c1::lawsuit}} lawsuit noun

the act of laying out (as by making plans for something)
a plan or design of something that is laid out
{{c1::layout}} layout noun

unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
a euphemism for urination
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soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi

the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container
verb have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
be leaked
tell anonymously
{{c1::leak}} leak noun

a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
property that is leased or rented out or let
the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect
verb engage for service under a term of contract
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
let for money
hold under a lease or rental agreement
of goods and services
{{c1::lease}} lease noun

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
an accounting journal as a physical object
{ {c1::ledger}} ledger noun

(law) a gift of personal property by will
{{c1::legacy}} legacy
adv
in a legal manner
by law
conforming to the law
{{c1::legally}} legally
adj
of or relating to or created by legislation
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
noun persons who make or amend or repeal laws
{{c1::legislative}} legislative noun

persons who make or amend or repeal laws
{{c1::legislature}} legislature
noun
lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law
undisputed credibility
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{ {c1::legitimacy}} legitimacy adj

of marriages and offspring
recognized as lawful
in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles
based on known statements or events or conditions
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
verb make (an illegitimate child) legitimate
declare the legitimacy of (someone)
show or affirm to be just and legitimate
make legal
{{c1::legitimate}} legitimate noun

freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity
time available for ease and relaxation
{ {c1::leisure}} leisure noun

someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
{{c1::lender}} lender
noun
a tenant who holds a lease
{{c1::lessee}} lessee
adj
smaller in size or amount or value
of less size or importance
{{c1::lesser}} lesser
noun
someone who grants a lease
{{c1::lessor}} lessor
noun
investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
strategic advantage
power to act effectively
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
verb provide with leverage
supplement with leverage
{{c1::leverage}} leverage noun

the act of drafting into military service
a charge imposed and collected
verb impose and collect
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cause to assemble or enlist in the military
{{c1::levy}} levy adj

held legally responsible
(often followed by `to') likely to be affected with
subject to legal action
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
{{c1::liable}} liable noun

the act of making less strict
{{c1::liberalization}} liberalization
verb
make liberal or more liberal, of laws and rules
become more liberal
{{c1::liberalize}} liberalize noun

freedom of choice
personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
an act of undue intimacy
immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
{{c1::liberty}} liberty noun

a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
noun
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
{{c1::lifetime}} lifetime noun

the probability of a specified outcome
{{c1::likelihood}} likelihood
adv
in addition
equally
in like or similar manner
adj
of or in or along or relating to a line
involving a single dimension
designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
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measured lengthwise
of a leaf shape
long and narrow
of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input
{{c1::linear}} linear verb

settle the affairs of by determining the debts and applying the assets to pay them off
convert into cash
eliminate by paying off (debts)
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
{{c1::liquidate}} liquidate noun

termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities
the murder of a competitor
the act of exterminating
{{c1::liquidation}} liquidation noun

being in cash or easily convertible to cash
debt paying ability
the property of flowing easily
the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to
disperse and relatively high incompressibility
{{c1::liquidity}} liquidity noun

a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4 degrees centigrade and
760 mm of mercury (or approximately 1.76 pints)
{{c1::liter}} liter noun

a legal proceeding in a court
a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
{ {c1::litigation}} litigation noun

a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
a large entrance or reception room or area
verb detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
as for political or economic favors
{{c1::lobby}} lobby adv

by a particular locality
to a restricted area of the body
adj
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
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capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner

based on known statements or events or conditions
{{c1::logical}} logical noun

handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
{{c1::logistics} } logistics noun

a company emblem or device
{{c1::logo}} logo
noun
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
verb appear very large or occupy a commanding position
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
{{c1::loom}} loom noun

a flight maneuver
aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane
an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop
a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition
is satisfied
the basic pattern of the human fingerprint
an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan)
anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)
a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last
component is connected to the first component
(computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated
verb fasten or join with a loop
make a loop in
fly loops, perform a loop
move in loops
wind around something in coils or loops
{{c1::loop}} loop noun

a gambler who loses a bet
a contestant who loses the contest
a person with a record of failing
someone who loses consistently
{{c1::loser}} loser adj

steadfast in allegiance or duty
unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause
inspired by love for your country
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{{c1::loyal}} loyal noun

the quality of being loyal
feelings of allegiance
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
{{c1::loyalty}} loyalty adj

producing a sizeable profit
{{c1::lucrative}} lucrative
noun
a compact mass
a large piece of something without definite shape
an awkward stupid person
abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
verb put together indiscriminately
group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side
{{c1::lump}} lump noun

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
something used to lure victims into danger
anything that serves as an enticement
verb provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
{{c1::lure}} lure noun

machines or machine systems collectively
a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions
{{c1::machinery}} machinery adj

very large in scale or scope or capability
noun a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language
{{c1::macro}} macro adj

of or relating to macroeconomics
{{c1::macroeconomic}} macroeconomic
noun
the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy
{{c1::macroeconomics}} macroeconomics adj

having the properties of a magnet
i.e. of attracting iron or steel
determined by earth's magnetic fields
capable of being magnetized
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
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possessing an extraordinary ability to attract

having the properties of a magnet
the ability to draw or pull
{{c1::magnetic}} magnetic noun

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
relative importance
a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities
two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other
the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10
{{c1::magnitude}} magnitude noun

the main land mass of a country or continent
as distinguished from an island or peninsula
{ {c1::mainland}} mainland noun

the prevailing current of thought
{{c1::mainstream}} mainstream
noun
mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading
merchandisers
usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area
a modern version of the traditional marketplace
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
{{c1::mall}} mall adj

of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management
{{c1::managerial}} managerial noun

the commission that is given to a government and its policies through an electoral victory
a document giving an official instruction or command
a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some
other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
verb assign authority to
make mandatory
assign under a mandate
{{c1::mandate}} mandate adj

required by rule
noun a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of
some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
the recipient of a mandate
{{c1::mandatory}} mandatory noun

an action aimed at evading an opponent
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a move made to gain a tactical end

a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a military training exercise
a plan for attaining a particular goal
verb act in order to achieve a certain goal
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
direct the course
determine the direction of travelling
{{c1::maneuver}} maneuver verb

treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed
hold something in one's hands and move it
control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
influence or control shrewdly or deviously
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
fake or falsify
{{c1::manipulate}} manipulate noun

exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical
means
{{c1::manipulation}} manipulation adj

requiring human effort
doing or requiring physical work
of or relating to the hands
noun a small handbook
(military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
{{c1::manual}} manual noun

a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
the month following February and preceding April
verb make imperfect
destroy or injure severely
{{c1::mar}} mar adj

being close to a lower limit or or of lower class
producing at a rate that barely covers production costs
of a bare living gained by great labor
at or constituting a border or edge
of questionable or minimal quality
just barely adequate or within a lower limit
{{c1::marginal}} marginal adj

capable of being marketed
being in demand by especially employers
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fit to be offered for sale
{ {c1::marketable}} marketable noun

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
{{c1::marketer}} marketer
noun
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
{{c1::marketplace}} marketplace adv

with respect to material aspects
to a significant degree
{{c1::materially}} materially
adj
characterized by the exactness or precision of mathematics
statistically possible though highly improbable
beyond question
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
{{c1::mathematical}} mathematical noun

mold used in the production of phonograph records, type, or other relief surface
the formative tissue at the base of a nail
the body substance in which tissue cells are embedded
a rectangular array of elements (or entries) set out by rows and columns
an enclosure within which something originates or develops (from the Latin for womb)
{{c1::matrix}} matrix noun

state of being mature
full development
the date on which a financial obligation must be repaid
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
{{c1::maturity}} maturity noun

the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
{{c1::maximization}} maximization verb

make as big or large as possible
make the most of
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adj
having a meaning or purpose
adv
during the intervening time
noun the time between one event, process, or period and another
{ {c1::meantime}} meantime adj

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
relating to or governed by or in accordance with mechanics
relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
{{c1::mechanical}} mechanical adj

relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle
two in a set with an even number of values)
dividing an animal into right and left halves
noun the value below which 50% of the cases fall
{{c1::median}} median noun

a written proposal or reminder
{{c1::memo}} memo
noun
a written proposal or reminder
{{c1::memorandum}} memorandum
noun
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
verb serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
{{c1::mentor}} mentor noun

commodities offered for sale
verb engage in the trade of
{{c1::merchandise}} merchandise
noun
a businessperson engaged in retail trade
{{c1::merchant}} merchant
verb
join or combine
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become one
mix together different elements
{{c1::merge}} merge
noun
the combination of two or more commercial companies
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
{{c1::merger}} merger noun

any admirable quality or attribute
the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
verb be worthy or deserving
{{c1::merit}} merit noun

the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular
discipline
{{c1::methodology}} methodology adj

based on the meter as a standard of measurement
the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
noun a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds)
a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the
distance between them
{{c1::metric}} metric adj

extremely small in scale or scope or capability
{{c1::micro}} micro
adj
used in combination to denote the middle
{{c1::mid}} mid
adj
habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work
noun traveler who moves from one region or country to another
{{c1::migrant}} migrant noun

the movement of persons from one country or locality to another
the periodic passage of groups of animals (especially birds or fishes) from one region to another for
feeding or breeding
(chemistry) the nonrandom movement of an atom or radical from one place to another within a
molecule
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a group of people migrating together (especially in some given time period)
{{c1::migration}} migration adj

moderate in type or degree or effect or force
far from extreme
mild and pleasant
humble in spirit or manner
suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
{{c1::mild}} mild noun

stone post at side of a road to show distances
a significant event in your life (or in a project)
{ {c1::milestone}} milestone adj

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
showing a fighting disposition
engaged in war
noun a militant reformer
{{c1::militant}} militant noun

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
the entire body of physically fit civilians eligible by law for military service
{{c1::militia}} militia noun

machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
English philosopher and economist remembered for his interpretations of empiricism and
utilitarianism (1806-1873)
Scottish philosopher who expounded Bentham's utilitarianism
father of John Stuart Mill (1773-1836)
the act of grinding to a powder or dust
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
verb grind with a mill
roll out (metal) with a rolling machine
produce a ridge around the edge of
move about in a confused manner
{{c1::mill}} mill adj

of or containing or derived from minerals
composed of matter other than plant or animal
relating to minerals
noun solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical
composition
{{c1::mineral}} mineral adj

used of women's clothing
very short with hemline above the knee
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noun a very short skirt
{ {c1::mini}} mini adj

the least possible
{{c1::minimal}} minimal
verb
make small or insignificant
cause to seem less serious
play down
represent as less significant or important
{{c1::minimize}} minimize noun

the work of a minister of religion
building where the business of a government department is transacted
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
a government department under the direction of a minister
{{c1::ministry}} ministry adj

involving disadvantage or harm
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
noun an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
{{c1::minus}} minus verb

lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
give false or misleading information to
{{c1::mislead}} mislead noun

a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives
may be ballistic or directed by remote control
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
{{c1::missile}} missile noun

a form of address for a man
{{c1::mister}} mister
verb
interpret in the wrong way
{{c1::misunderstand}} misunderstand
**verb
make less severe or harsh
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
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{{c1::mitigate}} ** mitigate noun

the quality of moving freely
{{c1::mobility}} mobility
adj
free from ostentation or pretension
not large but sufficient in size or amount
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
marked by simplicity
having a humble opinion of yourself
free from pomp or affectation
limited in size or scope
humble in spirit or manner
suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
low or inferior in station or quality
{{c1::modest}} modest noun

slightly modified copy
not an exact copy
the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
{{c1::modification}} modification noun

container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
sculpture produced by molding
a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
loose soil rich in organic matter
the process of becoming mildewed
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
verb become moldy
spoil due to humidity
fit tightly, follow the contours of
shape or influence
give direction to
make something, usually for a specific function
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
form in clay, wax, etc
{{c1::mold}} mold noun

(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
{{c1::molecule}} molecule noun

the product of a body's mass and its velocity
an impelling force or strength
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{{c1::momentum}} momentum adj

relating to or involving money
{{c1::monetary}} monetary
noun
someone who monopolizes the means of producing or selling something
{{c1::monopolist}} monopolist
noun
a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate as pieces advance around the
board according to the throw of a die
exclusive control or possession of something
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
{{c1::monopoly}} monopoly noun

a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and
purpose
the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
{{c1::morale}} morale noun

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
{{c1::mosque}} mosque
adj
causing or able to cause motion
impelling to action
noun the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal
the reason for the action
that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music
{{c1::motive}} motive adj

involving or operating in several nations or nationalities
{{c1::multinational}} multinational
noun
the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied
{{c1::multiplier}} multiplier
adv
in several ways
in a multiple manner
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verb combine or increase by multiplication

combine by multiplication
have offspring or young
have young (animals)
{{c1::multiply}} multiply adj

of or relating to the government of a municipality
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
{{c1::municipal}} municipal adv

in a mutual or shared manner
{{c1::mutually}} mutually
**noun
a traditional story accepted as history
serves to explain the world view of a people
{{c1::myth}} ** myth adv

as follows
{{c1::namely}} namely
adj
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
disgustingly dirty
filled or smeared with offensive matter
characterized by obscenity
{{c1::nasty}} nasty noun

the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other
the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals
the aspiration for national independence felt by people under foreign domination
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
{{c1::nationalism}} nationalism adj

devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one
country over those of others
noun an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government
one who loves and defends his or her country
{{c1::nationalist}} nationalist verb

put under state control or ownership
make national in character or scope
{{c1::nationalize}} nationalize adj
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occurring or extending throughout a country or nation

adv. extending throughout an entire nation
{ {c1::nationwide}} nationwide noun

anything indispensable
the condition of being essential or indispensable
{{c1::necessity}} necessity noun

failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same
circumstances
the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
{{c1::negligence}} negligence adj

able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
capable of being passed or negotiated
legally transferable to the ownership of another
{{c1::negotiable}} negotiable noun

someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement)
{{c1::negotiator}} negotiator adj

(used as a combining form) recent or new
{{c1::neo}} neo
adj
of something that is lacking hue
lacking distinguishing quality or characteristics
not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest
neither moral nor immoral
neither good nor evil, right nor wrong
possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics
having no net electric charge
not electrified
having no personal preference
having only a limited ability to react chemically
chemically inactive
noun one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute
{{c1::neutral}} neutral noun

any new participant in some activity
a recent arrival
{{c1::newcomer}} newcomer
noun
report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group
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{ {c1::newsletter}} newsletter noun

(ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a
species)
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
an enclosure that is set back or indented
a small concavity
{{c1::niche}} niche noun

(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part
(astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane
(physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system
any thickened enlargement
a connecting point at which several lines come together
the source of lymph and lymphocytes
{{c1::node}} node adj

existing in name only
insignificantly small
a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
being value in terms of specification on currency or stock certificates rather than purchasing power
pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
named
bearing the name of a specific person
noun a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb
{{c1::nominal}} nominal verb

propose as a candidate for some honor
put forward
nominate for appointment to an office
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function
charge to be
{{c1::nominate}} nominate noun

the act of officially naming a candidate
the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election
an address (usually at a political convention) proposing the name of a candidate to run for election
{{c1::nomination}} nomination adv

negation of a word or group of words
{{c1::non}} non
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adv
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
{{c1::nonetheless}} nonetheless
noun
a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
a statistic describing the location of a distribution
{{c1::norm}} norm adj

widely known and esteemed
worthy of notice
noun a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
{ {c1::notable}} notable adv

to a notable extent
{{c1::notably}} notably
verb
inform (somebody) of something
{{c1::notify}} notify
adj
lacking any legal or binding force
noun a quantity of no importance
{{c1::null}} null
adj
designated by or expressed in numbers
relating to or having ability to think in or work with numbers
measured or expressed in numbers
of or relating to or denoting numbers
{{c1::numerical}} numerical noun

a notice of someone's death
usually includes a short biography
{{c1::obituary}} obituary
noun
(law) a procedure whereby a party to a suit says that a particular line of questioning or a particular
witness or a piece of evidence or other matter is improper and should not be continued and asks the
court to rule on its impropriety or illegality
the speech act of objecting
the act of protesting
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a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
{{c1::objection}} objection verb

bind by an obligation
cause to be indebted
provide a service or favor for someone
force or compel somebody to do something
{{c1::oblige}} oblige adj

not clearly understood or expressed
not drawing attention
not famous or acclaimed
marked by difficulty of style or expression
remote and separate physically or socially
difficult to find
verb make obscure or unclear
make difficult to perceive by sight
make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing
make less visible or unclear
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
{{c1::obscure}} obscure noun

an expert who observes and comments on something
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
{{c1::observer}} observer noun

an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
{{c1::obstacle}} obstacle verb

come into possession of
receive a specified treatment (abstract)
be valid, applicable, or true
{{c1::obtain}} obtain adj

occurring from time to time
occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
occuring from time to time
{{c1::occasional}} occasional noun

the act of occupying or taking possession of a building
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
any activity that occupies a person's attention
the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power
the period of time during which a place or position or nation is occupied
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{{c1::occupation}} occupation noun

an instance of something occurring
an event that happens
noun
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another
{{c1::odds}} odds adj

unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
causing anger or annoyance
for the purpose of attack rather than defense
violating or tending to violate or offend against
of an offensive substitute for inoffensive terminology
morally offensive
causing or able to cause nausea
noun the action of attacking an enemy
{{c1::offensive}} offensive adv

in an official role
with official authorization
{{c1::officially}} officially
noun
a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the
paper
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
a natural consequence of development
a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
a compensating equivalent
the time at which something is supposed to begin
verb produce by offset printing
create an offset in
cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
compensate for or counterbalance
make up for
{{c1::offset}} offset adj

(of winds) coming from the land
at some distance from the shore
adv. away from shore
away from land
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{{c1::offshore}} offshore verb

leave undone or leave out
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
{{c1::omit}} omit adj

currently happening
{{c1::ongoing}} ongoing
adv
in an open way
{{c1::openly}} openly
adj
being in effect or operation
of or intended for or involved in military operations
pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result
fit or ready for use or service
{{c1::operational}} operational adj

being in force or having or exerting force
effective
producing a desired effect
of or relating to a surgical operation
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
noun someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
{{c1::operative}} operative verb

select as an alternative
choose instead
prefer as an alternative
{{c1::opt}} opt
adj
most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
{{c1::optimal}} optimal
noun
a general disposition to expect the best in all things
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
{{c1::optimism}} optimism adj

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
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expecting the best
{{c1::optimistic}} optimistic noun

the act of rendering optimal
{{c1::optimization}} optimization
verb
act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
make optimal
get the most out of
use best
{{c1::optimize}} optimize adj

most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
noun most favorable condition or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances
{{c1::optimum}} optimum adj

a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth
fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression
of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located
using speech rather than writing
of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth
noun an examination conducted by word of mouth
{{c1::oral}} oral noun

the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
verb bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
appoint to a clerical posts
{{c1::ordinate}} ordinate noun

wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from
a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular
function
a periodical that is published by a special interest group
a government agency or instrument devoted to the performance of some specific function
(music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ
a free-reed instrument in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows
{{c1::organ}} organ adj

of or relating to an organization
{{c1::organizational}} organizational
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adj
(poetic) eastern
noun the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
the countries of Asia
verb determine one's position with reference to another point
cause to point
be oriented
{{c1::orient}} orient noun

the act of orienting
a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships
an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions
a course introducing a new situation or environment
a predisposition in favor of something
{{c1::orientation}} orientation verb

bring into being
come into existence
take on form or shape
begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
{{c1::originate}} originate noun

a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound
large feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur
{{c1::ounce}} ounce verb

remove from a position or office
remove and replace
{{c1::oust}} oust
noun
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
{{c1::outbreak}} outbreak noun

a set of clothing (with accessories)
any cohesive unit such as a military company
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
verb provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
{{c1::outfit}} outfit noun

the process of flowing out
the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container
a natural flow of ground water
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{{c1::outflow}} outflow adj

leaving a place or a position
at ease in talking to others
{{c1::outgoing}} outgoing
noun
the act of spending or disbursing money
money paid out
{{c1::outlay}} outlay
noun
activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
an opening that permits escape or release
a place of business for retailing goods
receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices
{{c1::outlet}} outlet noun

the act of looking out
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to
situations
{{c1::outlook}} outlook verb

be or do something to a greater degree
{{c1::outperform}} outperform
noun
a wantonly cruel act
the act of scandalizing
a disgraceful event
a feeling of righteous anger
verb strike with disgust or revulsion
violate the sacred character of a place or language
{{c1::outrage}} outrage adj

without reservation or exception
adv. without reservation or concealment
without restrictions or stipulations or further payments
without any delay
{{c1::outright}} outright noun

a contestant (human or animal) not considered to have a good chance to win
someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
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{{c1::outsider}} outsider verb

obtain goods or services from an outside supplier
to contract work out
{{c1::outsource}} outsource adj

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
owed as a debt
distinguished from others in excellence
of major significance or importance
{{c1::outstanding}} outstanding verb

be heavier than
weigh more heavily
{{c1::outweigh}} outweigh
noun
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
the act of improving by renewing and restoring
verb make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
travel past
{{c1::overhaul}} overhaul adj

located or originating from above
adv. above the head
over the head
above your head
in the sky
noun a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
(nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship
a transparency for use with an overhead projector
(computer science) the disk space required for information that is not data but is used for location
and timing
the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance)
it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes
(computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command
{{c1::overhead}} overhead noun

the property of partial coincidence in time
a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
a flap that lies over another part
verb coincide partially or wholly
extend over and cover a part of
{{c1::overlap}} overlap noun

a high place affording a good view
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verb watch over

look past, fail to notice
leave undone or leave out
look down on
be oriented in a certain direction
{{c1::overlook}} overlook adj

lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
adv. happening in a short time or with great speed
{{c1::overnight}} overnight verb

watch and direct
{{c1::oversee}} oversee
noun
a mistake resulting from inattention
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
{{c1::oversight}} oversight verb

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
{{c1::overstate}} overstate
adv
beyond the regular time
noun work done in addition to regular working hours
playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
{{c1::overtime}} overtime noun

a general summary of a subject
verb
charge someone with too many tasks
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overcome by superior force
cover completely or make imperceptible
{{c1::overwhelm}} overwhelm noun

a small package or bundle
(computer science) a message or message fragment
a boat for carrying mail
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
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{{c1::packet}} packet noun

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
{{c1::pact}} pact
adj
causing physical or psychological pain
causing physical discomfort
exceptionally bad or displeasing
causing misery or pain or distress
{{c1::painful}} painful noun

chimpanzees
more closely related to Australopithecus than to other pongids
shallow container made of metal
cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
(Greek mythology) god of fields and woods and shepherds and flocks
represented as a man with goat's legs and horns and ears
identified with Roman Sylvanus or Faunus
verb express a totally negative opinion of
wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals
make a sweeping movement
{{c1::pan}} pan noun

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent
equally balanced
verb make a score (on a hole) equal to par
{{c1::par}} par noun

a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
a quantity (such as the mean or variance) that characterizes a statistical population and that can be
estimated by calculations from sample data
any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance
{{c1::parameter}} parameter adj

of or relating to a group of civilians organized to function like (or in aid of) a military unit
noun a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist
regular army troops)
{{c1::paramilitary}} paramilitary noun

functional equality
(physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed
system of coordinates as in a left-handed system
(mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they
have the same parity
if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity
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(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered

(computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to
each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's
e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an
error
{{c1::parity}} parity noun

a legislative assembly in certain countries
a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the
sevens
you win if you are the first to use all your cards
{{c1::parliament}} parliament adj

having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and
responsible to the legislature or parliament
in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
{{c1::parliamentary}} parliamentary adj

being or affecting only a part
not total
showing favoritism
(followed by of' orto') having a strong preference or liking for
noun a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other
variables are considered to be constant
{{c1::partial}} partial adv

in part
in some degree
not wholly
noun
a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs
a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
{{c1::particle}} particle noun

a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
(computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or
application and accessed as a single unit
the act of dividing or partitioning
separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
verb separate or apportion into sections
divide into parts, pieces, or sections
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{{c1::partition}} partition adj

lacking in energy or will
expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb
peacefully resistant in response to injustice
noun the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the
source) of the action denoted by the verb
{{c1::passive}} passive noun

a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the
home country
any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
{{c1::passport}} passport noun

a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a connection intended to be used for a limited time
a small contrasting part of something
a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
verb mend by putting a patch on
to join or unite the pieces of
provide with a patch
also used metaphorically
repair by adding pieces
{{c1::patch}} patch adj

(of a bodily tube or passageway) open
affording free passage
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
noun a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
an official document granting a right or privilege
verb make open to sight or notice
obtain a patent for
grant rights to
grant a patent for
{{c1::patent}} patent adj

subject to or requiring payment especially as specified
noun a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit
{{c1::payable}} payable noun
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financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done)
especially in the next life
{{c1::payback}} payback noun

the final payment of a debt
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
{{c1::payoff}} payoff noun

the department that determines the amounts of wage or salary due to each employee
a list of employees and their salaries
the total amount of money paid in wages
{{c1::payroll}} payroll adj

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
(of groups) not violent or disorderly
peacefully resistant in response to injustice
{{c1::peaceful}} peaceful adj

of or relating to the preservation of peace between hostile groups by international military forces
noun the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces
enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)
{{c1::peacekeeping}} peacekeeping noun

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument
a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
informal terms of the leg
verb stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations
fasten or secure with a wooden pin
pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into
succeed in obtaining a position
{{c1::peg}} peg adj

awaiting conclusion or confirmation
{{c1::pending}} pending
noun
the beneficiary of a pension fund
{{c1::pensioner}} pensioner
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noun
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
{{c1::performer}} performer
adj
recurring or reappearing from time to time
happening or recurring at regular intervals
recurring at regular intervals
{{c1::periodic}} periodic adv

in a sporadic manner
{{c1::periodically}} periodically
adv
for a long time without essential change
{{c1::permanently}} permanently
adj
occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
continuing forever or indefinitely
{{c1::perpetual}} perpetual verb

stay behind
be persistent, refuse to stop
continue to exist
{{c1::persist}} persist
adj
never-ceasing
retained
not shed
continually recurring to the mind
{{c1::persistent}} persistent noun

the basic unit of money in Chile
equal to 100 centesimos
the basic unit of money in Colombia
equal to 100 centavos
the basic unit of money in Cuba
the basic unit of money in the Dominican Republic
the basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau
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the basic unit of money in Mexico
the basic unit of money in the Philippines
the basic unit of money in Uruguay
equal to 100 centesimos
{{c1::peso}} peso adj

preferred above all others and treated with partiality
noun a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues
(especially in the brain)
a special loved one
verb stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
stroke or caress gently
{{c1::pet}} pet noun

a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
reverent petition to a deity
verb write a petition for something to somebody
request formally and in writing
{{c1::petition}} petition noun

a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from
petroleum
used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
{{c1::petrol}} petrol adj

contemptibly narrow in outlook
(informal) small and of little importance
inferior in rank or status
noun larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
{{c1::petty}} petty adj

of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists
of or relating to drugs used in medical treatment
noun drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
{{c1::pharmaceutical}} pharmaceutical adv

in accord with physical laws
{{c1::physically}} physically
noun
a licensed medical practitioner
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noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
{{c1::physics}} physics
noun
a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so
prevent conception
something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
a unpleasant or tiresome person
{{c1::pill}} pill noun

a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things
a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs
when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
informal terms of the leg
a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling
set up in triangular groups of ten as the target
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts
small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat
verb immobilize a piece
attach or fasten with pins
pierce with a pin
to hold fast or prevent from moving
{{c1::pin}} pin noun

one the first colonists or settler in a new territory
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
verb open up and explore a new area
open up an area or prepare a way
take the lead or initiative in
participate in the development of
{{c1::pioneer}} pioneer noun

a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
gossip spread by spoken communication
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{{c1::pipeline}} pipeline noun

a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
a trap in the form of a concealed hole
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil
where sinners suffer eternal punishment
the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or
olives) that contains the seed
verb remove the pits from
set into opposition or rivalry
mark with a scar
{{c1::pit}} pit noun

Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and
cheese
{ {c1::pizza}} pizza noun

contact established between applicants and prospective employees
the act of putting something in a certain place
the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
{{c1::placement}} placement noun

an annoyance
any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)
any epidemic disease with a high death rate
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted
to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
a swarm of insects that attack plants
verb annoy continually or chronically
cause to suffer a blight
{{c1::plague}} plague adv

in a simple manner
without extravagance or embellishment
unmistakably (plain' is often used informally forplainly')
{{c1::plainly}} plainly noun

a person who brings an action in a court of law
{{c1::plaintiff}} plaintiff
noun
a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc.
a person who makes plans
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{ {c1::planner}} planner adj

apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful
given to or characterized by presenting specious arguments
{{c1::plausible}} plausible verb

appeal or request earnestly
enter a plea, as in courts of law
offer as an excuse or plea
make an allegation in an action or other legal proceeding, especially answer the previous pleading of
the other party by denying facts therein stated or by alleging new facts
{{c1::plead}} plead noun

a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event
someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group
a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
verb promise solemnly and formally
bind or secure by a pledge
give as a guarantee
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
propose a toast to
{{c1::pledge}} pledge noun

blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical
connection
an old or over-worked horse
an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas
by means of an electric spark
blatant or sensational promotion
a wad of something chewable as tobacco
verb persist in working hard
make a plug for
praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
deliver a quick blow to
{{c1::plug}} plug noun

a steep and rapid fall
a brief swim in water
verb begin with vigor
cause to be immersed
dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
fall abruptly
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immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
thrust or throw into
drop steeply
{{c1::plunge}} plunge noun

anything that harms or destroys
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
verb administer poison to
add poison to
kill with poison
kill by its poison
spoil as if by poison
{{c1::poison}} poison noun

a member of a police force
{{c1::policeman}} policeman
noun
an insured person
the client in whose name an insurance policy is written
{{c1::policyholder}} policyholder adv

with regard to government
with regard to social relationships involving authority
{{c1::politically} } politically adj

somewhat ill or prone to illness
adv. (ìll' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner
not well
{{c1::poorly}} poorly noun

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
{{c1::popularity}} popularity
noun
an advocate of democratic principles
{{c1::populist}} populist
adj
of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull
easily or conveniently transported
noun a small light typewriter
usually with a case in which it can be carried
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{{c1::portable}} portable noun

the role of the head of a government department
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps
usually leather
a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution
a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers
{{c1::portfolio}} portfolio verb

portray in words
make a portrait of
represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally
assume or act the character of
{{c1::portray}} portray adv

extremely
so as to be positive
in a positive manner
{{c1::positively}} positively
noun
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers
someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards
{{c1::poster}} poster verb

hold back to a later time
{{c1::postpone}} postpone
noun
someone who practices a learned profession
{{c1::practitioner}} practitioner
verb
furnish with a preface or introduction
move ahead (of others) in time or space
be the predecessor of
come before
be earlier in time
go back further
{{c1::precede}} precede adj

preceding in time, order, or significance
noun an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
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a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)

(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
{{c1::precedent}} precedent adj

of high worth or cost
obviously contrived to charm
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
adv. extremely
{{c1::precious}} precious noun

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
{{c1::precision}} precision
noun
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
{{c1::predecessor}} predecessor
verb
determine beforehand
cause to be biased
{{c1::predetermine}} predetermine
adj
capable of being foretold
{{c1::predictable}} predictable
noun
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
a statement made about the future
{ {c1::prediction}} prediction noun

a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a
shell's arrival
information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events
someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge)
{{c1::predictor}} predictor noun

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
verb influence (somebody's) opinion in advance
disadvantage by prejudice
{{c1::prejudice}} prejudice adj

designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding
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noun something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

a minor match preceding the main event
{{c1::preliminary}} preliminary adj

preceding all others in time
first in rank or degree
noun the person who is head of state (in several countries)
the person who holds the position of head of the government in England
verb perform a work for the first time
be performed for the first time
{{c1::premier}} premier adj

having or reflecting superior quality or value
noun payment for insurance
the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing
predatory animals or enlisting in the military
a fee charged for exchanging currencies
{{c1::premium}} premium noun

payment in advance
{{c1::prepayment}} prepayment
verb
issue commands or orders for
{{c1::prescribe}} prescribe
adj
available only with a doctor's written prescription
noun written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of
a drug to be issued to a given patient
written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person
directions prescribed beforehand
the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist
{{c1::prescription}} prescription noun

the office and function of president
the tenure of a president
{{c1::presidency}} presidency
verb
take liberties or act with too much confidence
constitute reasonable evidence for
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take to be the case or to be true

accept without verification or proof
take upon oneself
act presumptuously, without permission
{{c1::presume}} presume verb

use persuasion successfully
prove superior
continue to exist
be valid, applicable, or true
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
{{c1::prevail}} prevail noun

the act of preventing
{{c1::prevention}} prevention
noun
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
the condition of being concealed or hidden
{{c1::privacy}} privacy adv

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
by a private person or interest
{ {c1::privately}} privately noun

changing something from state to private ownership or control
{{c1::privatization}} privatization
verb
change from governmental to private control or ownership
{{c1::privatize}} privatize
adj
apparently destined
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
noun an applicant likely to be chosen
{{c1::probable}} probable noun

an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
an exploratory action or expedition
a flexible slender surgical instrument used to explore wounds or body cavities
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
verb question or examine thoroughly and closely
examine physically with or as if with a probe
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{{c1::probe}} probe noun

a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market
someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.)
(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data
processing
{{c1::processor}} processor verb

state or announce
declare formally
declare someone to be something
of titles
praise, glorify, or honor
affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
{{c1::proclaim}} proclaim noun

the act of getting possession of something
{{c1::procurement}} procurement
noun
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
verb urge on
cause to act
poke or thrust abruptly
to push against gently
{{c1::prod}} prod adj

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
yielding positive results
marked by great fruitfulness
having the ability to produce or originate
{{c1::productive}} productive noun

(economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time
the quality of being productive or having the power to produce
{{c1::productivity}} productivity noun

the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit
{{c1::profitability}} profitability
adj
promoting benefit or gain
yielding material gain or profit
providing profit
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productive of profit
{{c1::profitable}} profitable noun

a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
{{c1::programmer}} programmer
adj
advancing in severity
favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
favoring or promoting progress
(of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
gradually advancing in extent
noun a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
{{c1::progressive}} progressive verb

command against
{{c1::prohibit}} prohibit
noun
any structure that branches out from a central support
the representation of a figure or solid on a plane as it would look from a particular direction
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone
else
any solid convex shape that juts out from something
the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
the act of projecting out from something
a planned undertaking
{{c1::projection}} projection noun

growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons)
{{c1::proliferation}} proliferation verb

lengthen in time
cause to be or last longer
lengthen or extend in duration or space
{ {c1::prolong}} prolong adj

conspicuous in position or importance
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{ {c1::prominent}} prominent adj

of or relating to serving as publicity
of or relating to advancement
{{c1::promotional}} promotional adv

in a punctual manner
at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)
with little or no delay
{{c1::promptly}} promptly adj

lying face downward
having a tendency (to)
often used in combination
{{c1::prone}} prone
verb
pronounce judgment on
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
{{c1::pronounce}} pronounce
noun
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
a propeller that rotates to push against air
any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
verb support by placing against something solid or rigid
{{c1::prop}} prop adj

properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics
usually followed by `to'
having a constant ratio
(of taxes) increasing as the amount taxed increases
noun one of the quantities in a mathematical proportion
{{c1::proportional}} proportional noun

a task to be dealt with
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
the act of making a proposal
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
verb suggest sex to
{{c1::proposition}} proposition adj

protected by trademark or patent or copyright
made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights
noun an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and
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entitled to its profits
{{c1::proprietary}} proprietary noun

an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled
to its profits
{{c1::proprietorship}} proprietorship verb

carry out or participate in an activity
be involved in
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
{{c1::prosecute}} prosecute noun

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
{{c1::prosecution}} prosecution noun

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
{{c1::prosecutor}} prosecutor adj

anticipated for the near future
concerned with or related to the future
{{c1::prospective}} prospective noun

a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed)
business enterprise
a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university
{{c1::prospectus}} prospectus verb

grow stronger
gain in wealth
{{c1::prosper}} prosper
noun
the condition of prospering
having good fortune
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
{{c1::prosperity}} prosperity adj

favoring or bringing good luck
marked by peace and prosperity
in fortunate circumstances financially
moderately rich
very lively and profitable
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{{c1::prosperous}} prosperous noun

someone who participates in a public display of group feeling
a person who dissents from some established policy
{{c1::protester}} protester noun

code of correct conduct
forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state
(computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data
{{c1::protocol}} protocol noun

a standard or typical example
{{c1::prototype}} prototype
noun
someone who provides the means for subsistence
someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
{{c1::provider}} provider adj

characteristic of the provinces or their people
of or associated with a province
noun (Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the
superior general of a religious order
a country person
{{c1::provincial}} provincial verb

provide the needed stimulus for
evoke or provoke to appear or occur
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
annoy continually or chronically
{{c1::provoke}} provoke noun

a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on
their behalf at a corporate meeting
a person authorized to act for another
{{c1::proxy}} proxy adj

careful and sensible
marked by sound judgment
{{c1::prudent}} prudent
noun
the science of mental life
{{c1::psychology}} psychology
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noun
the quality of being open to public view
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
{{c1::publicity}} publicity adv

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public
openly
by the public or the people generally
{{c1::publicly}} publicly verb

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
have (one's written work) issued for publication
put into print
{{c1::publish}} publish verb

impose a penalty on
inflict punishment on
{{c1::punish}} punish
noun
the act of punishing
{{c1::punishment}} punishment
noun
a person who buys
{{c1::purchaser}} purchaser
adv
{{c1::purely}} purely
adj
(followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with
{{c1::pursuant}} pursuant
noun
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
an auxiliary activity
{{c1::pursuit}} pursuit noun

a toy that tests your ingenuity
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a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

verb be uncertain about
think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
be a mystery or bewildering to
{{c1::puzzle}} puzzle adj

involving distinctions based on qualities
relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities
{ {c1::qualitative}} qualitative verb

express as a number or measure or quantity
use as a quantifier
{{c1::quantify}} quantify
adj
expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement
(of verse) having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables
relating to the measurement of quantity
{{c1::quantitative}} quantitative adj

of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
adv. in three month intervals
in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon
noun a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
{{c1::quarterly}} quarterly adj

having some resemblance
{{c1::quasi}} quasi
noun
an instance of questioning
verb pose a question
{{c1::query}} query
noun
a form containing a set of questions
submitted to people to gain statistical information
{ {c1::questionnaire}} questionnaire noun

a braid of hair at the back of the head
(information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
verb form a queue, form a line, stand in line
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{{c1::queue}} queue verb

give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope
admit defeat
go away or leave
turn away from
give up
give up or retire from a position
{{c1::quit}} quit noun

a limitation on imports
a proportional share assigned to each participant
a prescribed number
{{c1::quota}} quota noun

the practice of quoting from books or plays etc.
a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
a statement of the current market price of a security or commodity
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
{{c1::quotation}} quotation noun

violent state of the elements
a state of extreme anger
something that is desired intensely
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
a feeling of intense anger
verb feel intense anger
be violent
as of fires and storms
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
{{c1::rage}} rage noun

an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
a sudden short attack
verb search for something needed or desired
take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
enter someone else's territory and take spoils
{{c1::raid}} raid noun

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains
that pull passengers or freight
a line of track providing a runway for wheels
{{c1::railway}} railway noun

the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
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(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

an automobile race run over public roads
a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
verb return to a former condition
harass with persistent criticism or carping
call to arms
of military personnel
gather or bring together
gather
{{c1::rally}} rally adv

in a random manner
{{c1::randomly}} randomly
noun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop
verb destroy and strip of its possession
{{c1::rape}} rape verb

approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
{{c1::ratify}} ratify
noun
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
verb distribute in rations, as in the army
restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
{{c1::ration}} ration adj

having its source in or being guided by the intellect (distinguished from experience or emotion)
consistent with or based on or using reason
capable of being expressed as a quotient of integers
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
noun an integer or a fraction
{{c1::rational}} rational noun

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some
device in terms of laws of nature)
{{c1::rationale}} rationale noun

cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills
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on the underside
most swim by moving the pectoral fins
any of the stiff bony rods in the fin of a fish
a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence
(mathematics) a straight line extending from a point
the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
verb emit as rays
expose to radiation
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
{{c1::ray}} ray noun

an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
(physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the
production of energy or artificial elements
{{c1::reactor}} reactor adv

without much difficulty
in a punctual manner
{{c1::readily}} readily
adj
aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
representing what is real
not abstract or ideal
{{c1::realistic}} realistic adj

capable of being realized
capable of existing or taking place or proving true
possible to do
{ {c1::realizable}} realizable noun

something that is made real or concrete
making real or giving the appearance of reality
the completion or enrichment of a piece of music left sparsely notated by a composer
a sale in order to obtain money (as a sale of stock or a sale of the estate of a bankrupt person) or the
money so obtained
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
{{c1::realization}} realization verb

gather, as of natural products
get or derive
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{{c1::reap}} reap
verb
give or restore confidence in
cause to feel sure or certain
cause to feel sure
give reassurance to
{{c1::reassure}} reassure noun

a refund of some fraction of the amount paid
a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together
verb join with a rebate
cut a rebate in (timber or stone)
give a reduction in the price during a sale
{{c1::rebate}} rebate adj

used by Northerners of Confederate soldiers
noun Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal
soldiers in the American Civil War greyback' derived from their grey Confederate
uniforms
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope
of improving conditions)
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
verb take part in a rebellion
renounce a former allegiance
break with established customs
{{c1::rebel}} rebel noun

the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
a movement back from an impact
verb return to a former condition
spring back
{{c1::rebound}} rebound verb

build again
{{c1::rebuild}} rebuild
noun
an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made
the act of receiving
verb mark or stamp as paid
report the receipt of
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{{c1::receipt}} receipt adj

awaiting payment
{{c1::receivable}} receivable
noun
set that receives radio or tv signals
a football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass
earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
a person who gets something
(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the
benefit of affected parties
{{c1::receiver}} receiver noun

the act of ceding back
the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service
the state of the economy declines
a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year
the act of becoming more distant
a small concavity
{{c1::recession}} recession noun

directions for making something
noun
a person who gets something
the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb
in the clause
{{c1::recipient}} recipient verb

come to terms
bring into consonance or accord
make compatible with
accept as inevitable
{ {c1::reconcile}} reconcile noun

getting two things to correspond
the reestablishing of cordial relations
{{c1::reconciliation}} reconciliation noun

the activity of constructing something again
recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the
memory during recall
an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated
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into the Union

1865-1877
{{c1::reconstruction}} reconstruction noun

the act of getting recruits
enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
{ {c1::recruitment}} recruitment verb

use again after processing
cause to repeat a cycle
{{c1::recycle}} recycle
verb
convert into cash
of commercial papers
pay off (loans or promissory notes)
to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange
restore the honor or worth of
exchange or buy back for money
under threat
save from sins
{{c1::redeem}} redeem noun

the act of purchasing back something previously sold
(Christianity) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation
repurchases its own stock)
{{c1::redemption}} redemption verb

design anew, make a new design for
{{c1::redesign}} redesign
noun
repetition of an act needlessly
the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
(electronics) a system design that duplicates components to provide alternatives in case one
component fails
repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission
{{c1::redundancy}} redundancy **noun

a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
{{c1::referendum}} ** referendum noun

the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate
agency)
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a recommendation to consult the (professional) person referred to
{{c1::referral}} referral verb

renew the financing of
{{c1::refinance}} refinance
verb
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state
separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
make more complex, intricate, or richer
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
{{c1::refine}} refine noun

an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel
a disputant who advocates reform
{{c1::reformer}} reformer adj

favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
noun a disputant who advocates reform
{ {c1::reformist}} reformist noun

the act of returning money received previously
money returned to a payer
verb pay back
{ {c1::refund}} refund noun

a message refusing to accept something that is offered
the act of refusing
{{c1::refusal}} refusal verb

get or find back
recover the use of
come upon after searching
find the location of something that was missed or lost
{{c1::regain}} regain noun

(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
{{c1::regime}} regime noun

returning to a former state
the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable
value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
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(psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state
an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
{{c1::regression}} regression noun

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
a official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
{{c1::regulator}} regulator adj

restricting according to rules or principles
{{c1::regulatory}} regulatory
noun
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
any means of control
verb stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
keep in check
control and direct with or as if by reins
{{c1::rein}} rein verb

make stronger
strengthen and support with rewards
noun
information that makes more forcible or convincing
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force
or aid in the performance of its mission
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
a device designed to provide additional strength
(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
{{c1::reinforcement}} reinforcement noun

the act of rejecting something
the speech act of rejecting
(medicine) an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are
recognized as foreign
the state of being rejected
{{c1::rejection}} rejection adj

having a relation or being related
{{c1::relational}} relational
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noun
the relation of something to the matter at hand
{{c1::relevance}} relevance
noun
the quality of being dependable or reliable
{{c1::reliability}} reliability
noun
certainty based on past experience
the state of relying on something
{{c1::reliance}} reliance
verb
provide physical relief, as from pain
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
take by stealing
free from a burden, evil, or distress
provide relief for
grant exemption or release to
relieve oneself of troubling information
lessen the intensity of or calm
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
{{c1::relieve}} relieve noun

a certain degree of unwillingness
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
{{c1::reluctance}} reluctance adj

not eager
unwilling to become involved
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
{ {c1::reluctant}} reluctant noun

the number that remains after subtraction
the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend
the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor
something left after other parts have been taken away
a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
verb sell cheaply as remainders
{{c1::remainder}} remainder adv
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to a remarkable degree or extent

in a signal manner
{{c1::remarkably}} remarkably
noun
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
verb provide relief for
set straight or right
{{c1::remedy}} remedy noun

an experience that causes you to remember something
a message that helps you remember something
someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
{{c1::reminder}} reminder noun

dismissal from office
the act of removing
{{c1::removal}} removal
noun
a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
verb cause to become
pass down
coat with plastic or cement
give or supply
give back
make over as a return
melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
restate (words) from one language into another language
bestow
show in, or as in, a picture
give an interpretation or rendition of
to surrender someone or something to another
provide or furnish with
{{c1::render}} render verb

cause to appear in a new form
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
{{c1::renew}} renew adj

capable of being renewed
replaceable
that can be renewed or extended
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{{c1::renewable}} renewable noun

the act of renewing
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
filling again by supplying what has been used up
{{c1::renewal}} renewal adj

of or relating to rent
available to rent or lease
noun the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
property that is leased or rented out or let
{{c1::rental}} rental noun

an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government
the imposition of a new organization
organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
{{c1::reorganization}} reorganization verb

answer back
pay back
make repayment for or return something
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
{{c1::repay}} repay noun

payment of a debt or obligation
the act of returning money received previously
{{c1::repayment}} repayment adv

several time
{{c1::repeatedly}} repeatedly
noun
a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do
perform for short intervals on a regular schedule
the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation
{{c1::repertoire}} repertoire noun

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
a person who follows next in order
someone who takes the place of another person
filling again by supplying what has been used up
{{c1::replacement}} replacement verb

reproduce or make an exact copy of
make or do or perform again
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bend or turn backward
{ {c1::replicate}} replicate adv

according to reports or other information
{{c1::reportedly}} reportedly
noun
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
verb print anew
{{c1::reprint}} reprint verb

have offspring or young
make a copy or equivalent of
recreate an idea, mood, atmosphere, etc. as by artistic means
repeat after memorization
{{c1::reproduce}} reproduce noun

a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to
represent them
{{c1::republic}} republic noun

the act of purchasing back something previously sold
verb buy what had previously been sold, lost, or given away
{{c1::repurchase}} repurchase noun

the selling of something purchased
{{c1::resale}} resale
verb
appear like
be similar or bear a likeness to
noun
the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion
something reserved in advance (as a hotel accommodation or a seat on a plane etc.)
a statement that limits or restricts some claim
the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group)
an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly
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{{c1::reservation}} reservation noun

the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
the act of dwelling in a place
a large and imposing house
{{c1::residence}} residence adj

used or designed for residence or limited to residences
of or relating to or connected with residence
{{c1::residential}} residential adj

relating to or indicating a remainder
noun (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or
commercial that is paid for every repeat showing
something left after other parts have been taken away
{{c1::residual}} residual noun

a formal document giving notice of your intention to resign
the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
acceptance of despair
{{c1::resignation}} resignation adj

considered individually
{{c1::respective}} respective
adj
replying
noun someone who responds
the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the
corespondent
{{c1::respondent}} respondent verb

to say, state, or perform again
{{c1::restate}} restate
verb
hold back
to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
keep under control
keep in check
to compel or deter by or as if by threats
{{c1::restrain}} restrain noun

the of act controlling by restraining someone or something
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a device that retards something's motion

discipline in personal and social activities
a rule or condition that limits freedom
lack of ornamentation
the state of being physically constrained
{{c1::restraint}} restraint adj

(of tariff) protective of national interests by restricting imports
serving to restrict
{ {c1::restrictive}} restrictive verb

construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
{{c1::restructure}} restructure
noun
a summary of your academic and work history
short descriptive summary (of events)
verb take up or begin anew
return to a previous location or condition
assume anew
give a summary (of)
{{c1::resume}} resume noun

a merchant who sells goods at retail
{{c1::retailer}} retailer
noun
the act of retaining something
the power of retaining liquid
the power of retaining and recalling past experience
{{c1::retention}} retention noun

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or
after a defeat
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
a place of privacy
a place affording peace and quiet
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
an area where you can be alone
verb make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
move away, as for privacy
pull back or move away or backward
move back
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{{c1::retreat}} retreat verb

run after, pick up, and bring to the master
recall knowledge from memory
have a recollection
get or find back
recover the use of
{{c1::retrieve}} retrieve noun

a new appraisal or evaluation
{{c1::revaluation}} revaluation
noun
a change from one state to the opposite state
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set
aside
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
turning in an opposite direction or position
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
the act of reversing the order or place of
turning in the opposite direction
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
something that is thwarting or frustrating
{{c1::reversal}} reversal noun

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
the act of rewriting something
something that has been written again
{{c1::revision}} revision noun

bringing again into activity and prominence
an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion
{{c1::revival}} revival verb

restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state
be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength
return to consciousness
give new life or energy to
cause to regain consciousness
{{c1::revive}} revive adj

markedly new or introducing radical change
advocating or engaged in revolution
relating to or having the nature of a revolution
of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn
noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
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{{c1::revolutionary}} revolutionary noun

something that has been written again
verb write differently
alter the writing of
rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose
{{c1::rewrite}} rewrite noun

study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
using language effectively to please or persuade
loud and confused and empty talk
high-flown style
excessive use of verbal ornamentation
{{c1::rhetoric}} rhetoric noun

gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme
a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
gear used in fishing
a set of clothing (with accessories)
a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
verb equip with sails or masts
connect or secure to
manipulate in a fraudulent manner
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
{{c1::rig}} rig adv

with honesty
{{c1::rightly}} rightly
adj
incapable of or resistant to bending
designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure
incapable of compromise or flexibility
incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances
fixed and unmoving
{{c1::rigid}} rigid adj

demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
rigidly accurate
allowing no deviation from a standard
{{c1::rigorous}} rigorous noun

a public act of violence by an unruly mob
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
a joke that seems extremely funny
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a state of disorder involving group violence

verb take part in a riot
disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
{{c1::riot}} riot adj

involving risk or danger
not financially safe or secure
{{c1::risky}} risky
noun
a mechanism that can move automatically
{{c1::robot}} robot
adj
rough and crude
physically strong
strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
{{c1::robust}} robust noun

a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
erect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
sends a firework display high into the sky
verb propel with a rocket
shoot up abruptly, like a rocket
{{c1::rocket}} rocket adj

of something having a dusty purplish pink color
noun a dusty pink color
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began
{{c1::rose}} rose adv

according to routine or established practice
{{c1::routinely}} routinely
noun
royal persons collectively
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
{{c1::royalty}} royalty noun
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a person who rules or commands

measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for
drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
{{c1::ruler}} ruler noun

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
verb tell or spread rumors
{{c1::rumor}} rumor noun

the plundering of a place by an army or mob
usually involves destruction and slaughter
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
a woman's full loose hiplength jacket
any of various light dry strong white wine from Spain and Canary Islands (including sherry)
the quantity contained in a sack
a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist
a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees)
swings easily
an enclosed space
verb put in a sack
plunder (a town) after capture
make as a net profit
terminate the employment of
{{c1::sack}} sack noun

(sacrifice) an out that advances the base runners
the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform
etc.
verb kill or destroy
make a sacrifice of
in religious rituals
endure the loss of
sell at a loss
{{c1::sacrifice}} sacrifice adv

in an unfortunate way
with sadness
in a sad manner
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
{{c1::sadly}} sadly noun

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
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a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
verb make safe
escort safely
{{c1::safeguard}} safeguard noun

a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or
to customers who are visited)
{{c1::salesperson}} salesperson noun

the act of rescuing a ship or its crew or its cargo from a shipwreck or a fire
the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction
property or goods saved from damage or destruction
verb collect discarded or refused material
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
{{c1::salvage}} salvage adj

surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
a person who follows or serves another
verb broadcast or disseminate via satellite
{{c1::satellite}} satellite adj

meeting requirements
giving satisfaction
{{c1::satisfactory}} satisfactory
noun
someone who saves (especially money)
someone who saves something from danger or violence
{ {c1::saver}} saver noun

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
a disgraceful event
{{c1::scandal}} scandal adj

deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
not enough
hard to find
adv. by a small margin
{{c1::scarce}} scarce noun

the act of scattering
a haphazard distribution in all directions
verb distribute loosely
sow by scattering
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cause to separate
move away from each other
to cause to separate and go in different directions
strew or distribute over an area
{{c1::scatter}} scatter noun

a postulated sequence of possible events
an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
a setting for a work of art or literature
{{c1::scenario}} scenario noun

(golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
{{c1::scorecard}} scorecard
noun
a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used
the act of fighting
any contest or struggle
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
worthless material that is to be disposed of
verb make into scrap or refuse
have a disagreement over something
dispose of (something useless or old)
{{c1::scrap}} scrap noun

an indication of damage
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
informal terms for money
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
verb cut the surface of
wear away the surface of
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
cause friction
gather (money or other resources) together over time
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
{{c1::scratch}} scratch noun

a particular orthography or writing system
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition
used in preparing for a performance
something written by hand
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verb write a script for
{{c1::script}} script **noun

a prolonged intense look
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
{{c1::scrutiny}} ** scrutiny adj

occurring at or dependent on a particular season
noun a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons
{{c1::seasonal}} seasonal adj

concerning those not members of the clergy
noun someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
{{c1::secular}} secular noun

a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or
sound or radio waves)
someone making a search or inquiry
{{c1::seeker}} seeker adv

from appearances alone
{{c1::seemingly}} seemingly
noun
the act of dividing or partitioning
separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
(embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum
{{c1::segmentation}} segmentation verb

affect
take hold of
grab
take or capture by force
hook by a pull on the line
capture the attention or imagination of
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force
take as one's right or possession
{{c1::seize}} seize adv

not often
{{c1::seldom}} seldom
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adj
tending to select
characterized by careful choice
characterized by very careful or fastidious selection
{{c1::selective}} selective noun

{{c1::seller}} seller
noun
a trailer having wheels only in the rear
the front is supported by the towing vehicle
a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament
{{c1::semi}} semi noun

a course offered for a small group of advanced students
any meeting for an exchange of ideas
{ {c1::seminar}} seminar noun

a member of a senate
{{c1::senator}} senator
adj
aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed
readily perceived by the senses
able to feel or perceive
showing reason or sound judgment
{{c1::sensible}} sensible noun

the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli
the faculty of sensation
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
susceptibility to a pathogen
{{c1::sensitivity}} sensitivity noun

any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds
to it in a distinctive manner
{{c1::sensor}} sensor noun

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
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{{c1::sentiment}} sentiment adv

apart from others
noun
the act of dividing or disconnecting
the social act of separating or parting company
sorting one thing from others
the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)
coming apart
the space where a division or parting occurs
the state of lacking unity
(law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court
order)
the distance between things
{{c1::separation}} separation adj

having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude
noun an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a
national union)
{{c1::separatist}} separatist adj

of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations
pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series
pertaining to or composed in serial technique
noun a serialized set of programs
a periodical that appears at scheduled times
{{c1::serial}} serial noun

the way something is organized or arranged
an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
equipment designed to serve a specific function
{{c1::setup}} setup adv

to a severe or serious degree
causing great damage or hardship
with sternness
in a severe manner
{{c1::severely}} severely adv

in a well delineated manner
changing suddenly in direction and degree
in an aggressive manner
very suddenly and to a great degree
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{{c1::sharply}} sharply adj

shed at an early stage of development
noun an outbuilding with a single story
used for shelter or storage
verb cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
get rid of
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
{{c1::shed}} shed adj

complete and without restriction or qualification
sometimes used informally as intensifiers
very steep
having a prominent and almost vertical front
not mixed with extraneous elements
so thin as to transmit light
adv. directly
straight up or down without a break
verb cause to sheer
turn sharply
change direction abruptly
{{c1::sheer}} sheer noun

armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
a protective covering or structure
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
verb protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
hold back a thought or feeling about
{{c1::shield}} shield noun

the act of sending off something
{{c1::shipment}} shipment
noun
someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
a commercial agent who shops at the competitor's store in order to compare their prices and
merchandise with those of the store that employs her
{{c1::shopper}} shopper noun

the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
an acute insufficiency
{{c1::shortage}} shortage **noun

the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
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{{c1::shortfall}} ** shortfall adv

for a short time
at a short distance
in the near future
in a concise manner
in a few words
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
{{c1::shortly}} shortly noun

a physician who specializes in psychiatry
verb decrease in size, range, or extent
become smaller or draw together
reduce in size
reduce physically
wither, as with a loss of moisture
draw back, as with fear or pain
{{c1::shrink}} shrink noun

a sheet with several pages printed on it
it folds to page size and is bound with other signatures to form a book
your name written in your own handwriting
a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program
a distinguishing style
the sharps or flats that follow the clef and indicate the key
{{c1::signature}} signature noun

the quality of being similar
a Gestalt principle of organization holding that (other things being equal) parts of a stimulus field that
are similar to each other tend to be perceived as belonging together as a unit
{{c1::similarity}} similarity noun

the quality of being simple or uncompounded
absence of affectation or pretense
a lack of penetration or subtlety
lack of ornamentation
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
{{c1::simplicity}} simplicity verb

make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
verb
make a pretence of
create a representation or model of
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
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{ {c1::simulate}} simulate noun

the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably
analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)
(computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program
the act of giving a false appearance
representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
{{c1::simulation}} simulation adv

at the same instant
{{c1::simultaneously}} simultaneously
noun
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
{{c1::skeptic}} skeptic
adj
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
marked by or given to doubt
{ {c1::skeptical}} skeptical adj

flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide
lacking in rigor or strictness
lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
not tense or taut
noun a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
the condition of being loose (not taut)
a stretch of water without current or movement
dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is
passed over a sieve
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
verb cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
make less active or fast
release tension on
be inattentive to, or neglect
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
become less in amount or intensity
make less active or intense
become slow or slower
{{c1::slack}} slack noun

a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument
an open tract of land in a forest that is strewn with debris from logging (or fire or wind)
a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
a wound made by cutting
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verb cut drastically

cut open
cut with sweeping strokes
as with an ax or machete
beat severely with a whip or rod
move or stir about violently
{{c1::slash}} slash adj

being of delicate or slender build
small in quantity
verb take off weight
{{c1::slim}} slim
noun
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
{{c1::slogan}} slogan
noun
a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail)
a slot machine that is used for gambling
(computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are
interchangeable
the trail of an animal (especially a deer)
a position in a hierarchy or organization
a time assigned on a schedule or agenda
verb assign a time slot
{{c1::slot}} slot noun

the act of slowing down or falling behind
{{c1::slowdown}} slowdown
noun
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade
and investment
verb fall heavily or suddenly
decline markedly
fall or sink heavily
assume a drooping posture or carriage
go down in value
{{c1::slump}} slump verb

import or export without paying customs duties
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{{c1::smuggle}} smuggle
noun
the act of rising upward into the air
verb go or move upward
fly upwards or high in the sky
rise rapidly
fly a plane without an engine
fly by means of a hang glider
{{c1::soar}} soar adj

of or relating to or promoting or practicing socialism
advocating or following the socialist principles
noun a political advocate of socialism
{{c1::socialist}} socialist adv

by or with respect to society
in a social manner
{{c1::socially}} socially
adj
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
{{c1::solar}} solar
adj
not divided or shared with others
being the only one
single and isolated from others
noun right-eyed flatfish
many are valued as food
most common in warm seas especially European
the underside of footwear or a golf club
the underside of the foot
lean flesh of any of several flatfish
verb put a new sole on
{{c1::sole}} sole adv

without any others being included or involved
{{c1::solely}} solely
adj
belonging to some prior time
adv. at some indefinite or unstated time
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noun
a worldly-wise person
verb make more complex or refined
alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
make less natural or innocent
practice sophistry
change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
{{c1::sophisticate}} sophisticate adj

greatest in status or authority or power
(of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
noun a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
{{c1::sovereign}} sovereign noun

the authority of a state to govern another state
government free from external control
royal authority
the dominion of a monarch
{{c1::sovereignty}} sovereignty noun

the distance or interval between two points
a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
the complete duration of something
the act of sitting or standing astride
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
two items of the same kind
verb to cover or extend over an area or time period
{{c1::span}} span noun

a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
a momentary flash of light
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
verb emit or produce sparks
put in motion or move to act
{{c1::spark}} spark noun

the special line of work you have adopted as your career
the act of specializing
making something suitable for a special purpose
(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
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{{c1::specialization}} specialization noun

the special line of work you have adopted as your career
a distinguishing trait
an asset of special worth or utility
{{c1::specialty}} specialty noun

(patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit
and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
naming explicitly
a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
{{c1::specification}} specification adj

characteristic of spectacles or drama
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
noun a lavishly produced performance
{{c1::spectacular}} spectacular noun

broad range of related values or qualities or ideas or activities
an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave
{{c1::spectrum}} spectrum verb

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without
sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
invest at a risk
reflect deeply on a subject
{{c1::speculate}} speculate noun

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or
abstruse nature
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
{{c1::speculation}} speculation adj

showing curiosity
not based on fact or investigation
not financially safe or secure
{ {c1::speculative}} speculative noun

someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
{{c1::speculator}} speculator noun
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a sudden drop from an upright position

the act of allowing a fluid to escape
liquid that is spilled
a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
verb reveal information
cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
flow, run or fall out and become lost
{{c1::spill}} spill noun

malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
feeling a need to see others suffer
verb hurt the feelings of
{{c1::spite}} spite noun

a male spokesperson
{{c1::spokesman}} spokesman
noun
the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially)
{{c1::sponsorship}} sponsorship
noun
a person's partner in marriage
{{c1::spouse}} spouse
noun
a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen
{ {c1::spreadsheet}} spreadsheet noun

a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
any sharply pointed projection
a railway line connected to a trunk line
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
verb goad with spurs
equip with spurs
strike with a spur
give heart or courage to
incite or stimulate
{{c1::spur}} spur noun

(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to
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obtain industrial secrets from competitors

a secret watcher
someone who secretly watches other people
verb secretly collect sensitive or classified information
engage in espionage
watch, observe, or inquire secretly
catch sight of
{{c1::spy}} spy "noun

the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
a twisting squeeze
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
a tight or amorous embrace
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest
rates are high
verb press firmly
squeeze or press together
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
squeeze tightly between the fingers
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
press or force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :""She forced
him to take a job in the city""
{{c1::squeeze}}" squeeze verb

make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium
become stable or more stable
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
{{c1::stabilize}} stabilize noun

an orderly pile
a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently
stored (LIFO)
a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
a list in which the next item to be removed is the item most recently stored (LIFO)
(often followed by òf') a large number or amount or extent
verb arrange the order of so as to increase one's winning chances
arrange in stacks
load or cover with stacks
{{c1::stack}} stack noun
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someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another
must deliver the stakes to the winner
{{c1::stakeholder}} stakeholder noun

a tactic used to mislead or delay
a booth where articles are displayed for sale
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
seating in the forward part of the main level of a theater
a malfunction in the flight of an aircraft in which there is a sudden loss of lift that results in a
downward plunge
small area set off by walls for special use
small individual study area in a library
verb deliberately delay an event or action
come to a stop
cause an engine to stop
cause an airplane to go into a stall
experience a stall in flight, of airplanes
put into, or keep in, a stall
postpone doing what one should be doing
{{c1::stall}} stall noun

standing posture
a rationalized mental attitude
{{c1::stance}} stance
verb
cause to conform to standard or norm
evaluate by comparing with a standard
{{c1::standardize}} standardize adj

showing little if any change
not active or moving
not in physical motion
concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity
noun angry criticism
a crackling or hissing noise cause by electrical interference
{{c1::static}} static adj

of or relating to statistics
{{c1::statistical}} statistical
adv
with respect to statistics
{{c1::statistically}} statistically
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noun
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data
and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
{{c1::statistics}} statistics adj

enacted by a legislative body
noun an act passed by a legislative body
{{c1::statute}} statute
adj
prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute
relating to or created by statutes
{ {c1::statutory}} statutory adv

at a steady rate or pace
in a steady manner
{{c1::steadily}} steadily
noun
water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
verb cook something by letting steam pass over it
clean by means of steaming
get very angry
rise as vapor
emit steam
travel by means of steam power
{{c1::steam}} steam adj

having a sharp inclination
of a slope
set at a high angle
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
noun a steep place (as on a hill)
verb let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
{{c1::steep}} steep noun

castrated bull
an indication of potential opportunity
verb direct the course
determine the direction of travelling
direct (oneself) somewhere
be a guiding force, as with directions or advice
{{c1::steer}} steer adj
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highest in quality
noun British money
especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK
{{c1::sterling}} sterling noun

any stimulating information or event
acts to arouse action
adj
being or having a random variable
{{c1::stochastic}} stochastic
noun
someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
{{c1::stockholder}} stockholder
adj
pointed directly ahead
free from ambiguity
without evasion or compromise
without concealment or deception
honest
{{c1::straightforward}} straightforward adj

highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war
relating to or concerned with strategy
{{c1::strategic}} strategic verb

contour economically or efficiently
{{c1::streamline}} streamline
adv
in a stringent manner
in a rigorous manner
{{c1::strictly}} strictly verb

to exert much effort or energy
attempt by employing effort
{{c1::strive}} strive
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noun
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and
tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments)
different names are used in different sections of the United States
verb be a substitute
{{c1::sub}} sub adj

taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias
of a mental act performed entirely within the mind
{{c1::subjective}} subjective adj

lower in rank or importance
subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
inferior in rank or status
noun an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
a word that is more specific than a given word
verb make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
rank or order as less important or consider of less value
{{c1::subordinate}} subordinate verb

adopt as a belief
receive or obtain by regular payment
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
mark with one's signature
write one's name (on)
pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
{{c1::subscribe}} subscribe noun

someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication
someone who expresses strong approval
{{c1::subscriber}} subscriber noun

the act of signing your name
writing your signature (as on a document)
a pledged contribution
agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
{{c1::subscription}} subscription noun

a section of a section
a part of a part
i.e., a part of something already divided
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{ {c1::subsection}} subsection adj

of or relating to or being a subsidy
functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity
furnishing added support
noun a company that is completely controlled by another company
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
{{c1::subsidiary}} subsidiary verb

support through subsidies
secure the assistance of by granting a subsidy, as of nations or military forces
{{c1::subsidize}} subsidize noun

a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
{{c1::subsidy}} subsidy
adv
in a strong substantial way
to a great extent or degree
{{c1::substantially}} substantially
"noun
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: ""he sent Smith in for Jones but the
substitution came too late to help""
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
{{c1::substitution}}" substitution adj

faint and difficult to analyze
able to make fine distinctions
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind
{{c1::subtle}} subtle verb

make a subtraction
noun
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
{{c1::suburb}} suburb
noun
acquisition of property by descent or by will
the action of following in order
a group of people or things arranged or following in order
(ecology) the gradual and orderly process of change in an ecosystem brought about by the
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progressive replacement of one community by another until a stable climax is established

a following of one thing after another in time
{{c1::succession}} succession adj

{{c1::successive}} successive
noun
a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone
a person who inherits some title or office
a person who follows next in order
{{c1::successor}} successor noun

French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
verb institute legal proceedings against
file a suit against
{{c1::sue}} sue adv

to a sufficient degree
{{c1::sufficiently}} sufficiently
noun
the act of killing yourself
a person who kills himself intentionally
{{c1::suicide}} suicide
noun
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
a matching set of furniture
the group following and attending to some important person
{{c1::suite}} suite noun

a meeting of heads of governments
the top point of a mountain or hill
the highest level or degree attainable
the highest stage of development
verb reach the summit of a mountain
{{c1::summit}} summit adj

including more than a specified category
extremely large
of the highest quality
adv. to an extreme degree
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noun a caretaker for an apartment house

represents the owner as janitor and rent collector
{{c1::super}} super adj

(often followed by to') above being affected or influenced by (sometimes
followed byto') not subject to or influenced by
of or characteristic of high rank or importance
of high or superior quality or performance
having an orbit farther from the sun than the Earth's orbit
having a higher rank
written or printed above and to one side of another character
noun a town in northwest Wisconsin on Lake Superior across from Duluth
the head of a religious community
one of greater rank or station or quality
a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another
character
the largest freshwater lake in the world
the deepest of the Great Lakes
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
{{c1::superior}} superior noun

a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods
{ {c1::supermarket}} supermarket verb

keep tabs on
keep an eye on
keep under surveillance
watch and direct
{{c1::supervise}} supervise noun

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
{{c1::supervision}} supervision noun

one who supervises or has charge and direction of
a program that controls the execution of other programs
{{c1::supervisor}} supervisor adj

of or limited to or involving supervision
{{c1::supervisory}} supervisory
adv
believed or reputed to be the case
{{c1::supposedly}} supposedly
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verb
to put down by force or authority
put out of one's consciousness
keep under control
keep in check
control and refrain from showing
of emotions
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
{{c1::suppress}} suppress noun

a sudden or abrupt strong increase
a large sea wave
a sudden forceful flow
verb see one's performance improve
rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
rise or move forward
rise rapidly
rise and move, as in waves or billows
{{c1::surge}} surge **adj

more than is needed, desired, or required
noun a quantity much larger than is needed
{{c1::surplus}} ** surplus noun

the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
the act of surrendering (under agreed conditions)
a verbal act of admitting defeat
acceptance of despair
verb give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
relinquish to the power of another
yield to the control of another
relinquish possession or control over
{{c1::surrender}} surrender noun

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
{{c1::surveillance}} surveillance
noun
being of a suspicious nature
the state of being suspected
doubt about someone's honesty
an impression that something might be the case
{{c1::suspicion}} suspicion adj

not as expected
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
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{{c1::suspicious}} suspicious
noun
the property of being sustainable
{{c1::sustainability}} sustainability
adj
capable of being sustained
{{c1::sustainable}} sustainable
noun
an equal exchange
verb move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
{{c1::swap}} swap adj

very good
noun a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
verb expand abnormally
cause to become swollen
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
come up, as of a liquid
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
{{c1::swell}} swell adv

in a swift manner
{{c1::swiftly}} swiftly
noun
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
a relation of affinity or harmony between people
whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other
{{c1::sympathy}} sympathy noun

a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
a news agency that sells features or articles or photographs etc. to newspapers for simultaneous
publication
an association of companies for some definite purpose
verb sell articles, television programs, or photos to several publications or independent broadcasting
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stations
organize into or form a syndicate
join together into a syndicate
{{c1::syndicate}} syndicate noun

the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than
the sum of their individual effects
{{c1::synergy}} synergy adj

of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words
involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as
opposed to analysis
not genuine or natural
artificial as if portrayed in a film
not of natural origin
prepared or made artificially
noun a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
{{c1::synthetic}} synthetic adj

characterized by order and planning
not haphazard
{{c1::systematic}} systematic
noun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
{{c1::tactic}} tactic
adj
of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
{{c1::tactical}} tactical
noun
(sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game)
a game in which one child chases the others
the one who is caught becomes the next chaser
a label made of cardboard or plastic or metal
a small piece of cloth or paper
verb provide with a name or nickname
attach a tag or label to
touch a player while he is holding the ball
supply (blank verse or prose) with rhymes
go after with the intent to catch
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{{c1::tag}} tag noun

a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
verb make fit for a specific purpose
create (clothes) with cloth
style and tailor in a certain fashion
{{c1::tailor}} tailor noun

a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
{{c1::takeover}} takeover adj

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
(of especially business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
capable of being treated as fact
capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind
especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
{{c1::tangible}} tangible noun

a government tax on imports or exports
verb charge a tariff
{{c1::tariff}} tariff
adj
(of goods or funds) subject to taxation
{{c1::taxable}} taxable
noun
the imposition of taxes
the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
government income due to taxation
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
{{c1::taxation}} taxation noun

someone who pays taxes
{{c1::taxpayer}} taxpayer
noun
a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
{{c1::tech}} tech
adv
with regard to technical skill
with regard to technique
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{{c1::technically}} technically
adj
based in scientific and industrial progress
of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles
{{c1::technological}} technological noun

(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
{{c1::telecom}} telecom noun

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic
communication at a distance
(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
{{c1::telecommunication}} telecommunication noun

a model or standard for making comparisons
{{c1::template}} template
adv
for a limited time only
not permanently
{{c1::temporarily}} temporarily
verb
try presumptuously
dispose or incline or entice to
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
try to seduce
induce into action by using one's charm
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
{{c1::tempt}} tempt noun

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
any occupant who dwells in a place
a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)
verb occupy as a tenant
{{c1::tenant}} tenant noun

the right to hold property
part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands
the term during which some position is held
verb give life-time employment to
{{c1::tenure}} tenure adj
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causing or ending in or approaching death

relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time
of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route
occurring at or forming an end or termination
being or situated at an end
noun station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer
has a keyboard and display
{{c1::terminal}} terminal verb

bring to an end or halt
terminate the employment of
have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense
either spatial or metaphorical
be the end of
be the last or concluding part of
{{c1::terminate}} terminate noun

the act of ending something
a coming to an end of a contract period
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
something that results
a place where something ends or is complete
{{c1::termination}} termination noun

a very troublesome child
a person who inspires fear or dread
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
{{c1::terror}} terror noun

the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are
political or religious or ideological in nature
this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
{{c1::terrorism}} terrorism verb

give testimony in a court of law
provide evidence for
{{c1::testify}} testify
noun
something that serves as evidence
an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact
a solemn statement made under oath
{{c1::testimony}} testimony adj

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according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook

typical
noun a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
{{c1::textbook}} textbook adj

of or relating to fabrics or fabric making
noun artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
{{c1::textile}} textile noun

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
{{c1::theft}} theft
adv
from that time on
{{c1::thereafter}} thereafter
adv
by that means or because of that
{{c1::thereby}} thereby
adj
painstakingly careful and accurate
very thorough
exhaustively complete
{{c1::thorough}} thorough adv

in an exhaustive manner
in a complete and thorough manner (good' is sometimes used informally forthoroughly')
{{c1::thoroughly}} thoroughly noun

the smallest detectable sensation
the starting point for a new state or experience
the sill of a door
a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when
passing through a doorway
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building
the space that a door can close
a region marking a boundary
{{c1::threshold}} threshold verb

gain in wealth
grow stronger
{{c1::thrive}} thrive
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noun
the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
verb feel or handle with the fingers
travel by getting free rides from motorists
look through a book or other written material
{{c1::thumb}} thumb noun

any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
feed on blood of warm-blooded animals
a light mattress
a metallic tapping sound
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
verb sew
make a sound like a clock or a timer
put a check mark on or near or next to
make a clicking or ticking sound
{{c1::tick}} tick noun

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea)
there are usually two high and two low tides each day
verb be carried with the tide
cause to float with the tide
rise or move forward
{{c1::tide}} tide noun

one of two or more layers one atop another
something that is used for tying
a worker who ties something
any one of two or more competitors who tie one another
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
{{c1::tier}} tier verb

become tight or tighter
make tight or tighter
narrow or limit
restrict
{{c1::tighten}} tighten noun

a beam made of wood
a post made of wood
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
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{{c1::timber}} timber adj

done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
before a time limit expires
adv. at an opportune time
{{c1::timely}} timely noun

a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place
{{c1::timetable}} timetable noun

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs
{{c1::tobacco}} tobacco noun

the act of tolerating something
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
a permissible difference
allowing some freedom to move within limits
{{c1::tolerance}} tolerance verb

have a tolerance for a poison or strong drug or pathogen
recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others)
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
{{c1::tolerate}} tolerate noun

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
the sound of a bell being struck
verb ring slowly
charge a fee for using
{{c1::toll}} toll noun

a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds
a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds
{{c1::ton}} ton noun

a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms
{{c1::tonne}} tonne
noun
(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
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{{c1::tort}} tort
noun
the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons
in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other
reason
unbearable physical pain
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
intense feelings of suffering
acute mental or physical pain
extreme mental distress
verb subject to torture
torment emotionally or mentally
{{c1::torture}} torture noun

a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
a distinctive characteristic or attribute
{{c1::trademark}} trademark noun

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
{{c1::trader}} trader
adv
according to tradition
in a traditional manner
noun
someone who is being trained
{{c1::trainee}} trainee
noun
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
{{c1::trait}} trait
noun
a portion of something (especially money)
{{c1::tranche}} tranche
noun
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
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{ {c1::transaction}} transaction noun

the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
(genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA
a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure
a qualitative change
(mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system
{{c1::transformation}} transformation noun

a journey usually by ship
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope
mounted on a tripod
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
verb cause or enable to pass through
revolve (the telescope of a surveying transit) about its horizontal transverse axis in order to reverse its
direction
pass across (a sign or house of the zodiac) or pass across (the disk of a celestial body or the meridian
of a place)
make a passage or journey from one place to another
{{c1::transit}} transit noun

the act of uniform movement
rewording something in less technical terminology
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written
communication in a first language
a uniform movement without rotation
(genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of
a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm
(mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another
position but the direction of each axis remains the same
the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
{{c1::translation}} translation noun

the act of sending a message
causing a message to be transmitted
the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
communication by means of transmitted signals
an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance
{{c1::transmission}} transmission verb

send from one person or place to another
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
transfer to another
{{c1::transmit}} transmit noun
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the quality of being clear and transparent

permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base
viewed with a projector
{{c1::transparency}} transparency adj

easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)
transmitting light
able to be seen through with clarity
free of deceit
so thin as to transmit light
{{c1::transparent}} transparent noun

a person who changes location
{{c1::traveler}} traveler
noun
a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely
the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues
the British cabinet minister responsible for economic strategy
the funds of a government or institution or individual
the federal department that collects revenue and administers federal finances
the Treasury Department was created in 1789
{{c1::treasury}} treasury noun

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
{{c1::treaty}} treaty
adj
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
extraordinarily good
used especially as intensifiers
extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact
{{c1::tremendous}} tremendous adj

relating to or characteristic of a tribe
{{c1::tribal}} tribal
noun
(biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily
a federation (as of American Indians)
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
group of people related by blood or marriage
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{{c1::tribe}} tribe noun

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
{{c1::tribunal}} tribunal
adj
marked by skill in deception
having concealed difficulty
not to be trusted
{{c1::tricky}} tricky adj

thin and fit
severely simple in line or design
neat and smart in appearance
of places
characterized by order and neatness
free from disorder
noun cutting down to the desired size or shape
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance
a decoration or adornment on a garment
verb adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
cut down on
make a reduction in
cut closely
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
{{c1::trim}} trim adj

having three units or components or elements
three times as great or many
noun a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
a quantity that is three times as great as another
a set of three similar things considered as a unit
verb increase threefold
hit a three-base hit
{{c1::triple}} triple noun

the exultation of victory
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
verb to express great joy
dwell on with satisfaction
prove superior
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be ecstatic with joy
{{c1::triumph}} triumph noun

a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
members of a governing board
{{c1::trustee}} trustee noun

an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
a sudden drop from an upright position
verb do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully
suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of
drying
fall suddenly and sharply
throw together in a confused mass
roll over and over, back and forth
fall down, as if collapsing
understand, usually after some initial difficulty
fall apart
fly around
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
{{c1::tumble}} tumble noun

a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
a hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter
verb force a way through
move through by or as by digging
{{c1::tunnel}} tunnel noun

disturbance usually in protest
violent agitation
a violent disturbance
{{c1::turmoil}} turmoil noun

a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling
the act of upsetting something
the volume measured in dollars
the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average
number of workers
{{c1::turnover}} turnover adj

being the last or concluding element of a series
furthest or highest in degree or order
utmost or extreme
noun the finest or most superior quality of its kind
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{{c1::ultimate}} ultimate adj

not endowed with authority
without official authorization
{{c1::unauthorized}} unauthorized
adj
ambiguous (especially in the negative)
not established beyond doubt
still undecided or unknown
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
not certain to occur
not inevitable
not consistent or dependable
not established or confirmed
subject to change
{{c1::uncertain}} uncertain adj

not made or become different
remaining in an original state
{{c1::unchanged}} unchanged
verb
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
make visible
{{c1::uncover}} uncover
noun
an estimation that is too low
an estimate that is less than the true or actual value
verb make too low an estimate of
make a deliberately low estimate
assign too low a value to
{{c1::underestimate}} underestimate adj

conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
under the level of the ground
adv. beneath the surface of the earth
in or into hiding or secret operation
noun a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
{{c1::underground}} underground verb

hollow out as if making a cave or opening
destroy property or hinder normal operations
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{ {c1::undermine}} undermine verb

support from beneath
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
{ {c1::underpin}} underpin verb

esteem lightly
assign too low a value to
lose in value
{{c1::undervalue}} undervalue
verb
guarantee financial support of
protect by insurance
{{c1::underwrite}} underwrite
noun
a financial institution that sells insurance
an agent who sells insurance
a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities
{{c1::underwriter}} underwriter adv

with certainty
{{c1::undoubtedly}} undoubtedly
adj
not engaged in a gainful occupation
noun people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group)
{{c1::unemployed}} unemployed adj

not expected or anticipated
happening or coming quickly and without warning
not planned
made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency
{{c1::unexpected}} unexpected adv

in a way that was not expected
without advance planning
{{c1::unexpectedly}} unexpectedly
adj
not fair
marked by injustice or partiality or deception
showing favoritism
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{{c1::unfair}} unfair adj

(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
not favorable
{{c1::unfavorable}} unfavorable adj

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
causing discomfort
generalized feeling of distress
marked by or producing unhappiness
{{c1::unhappy}} unhappy verb

become one
join or combine
to bring or combine together or with something else
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
bring together for a common purpose or action or ideology or in a shared situation
{{c1::unify}} unify noun

the quality of being united into one
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
{{c1::unity}} unity adj

having no limits in range or scope
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
without reservation or exception
{{c1::unlimited}} unlimited adj

not necessary
{{c1::unnecessary}} unnecessary
adj
not paid
without payment
engaged in as a pastime
{{c1::unpaid}} unpaid
adj
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
{{c1::unpopular}} unpopular
adj
having no precedent
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novel
{{c1::unprecedented}} unprecedented
adj
unknown in advance
not capable of being foretold
not occurring at expected times
{ {c1::unpredictable}} unpredictable adj

not connected by kinship
lacking a logical or causal relation
{{c1::unrelated}} unrelated
adj
without financial security
not firmly fastened or secured
{{c1::unsecured}} unsecured
adv
to a remarkable degree or extent
{{c1::unusually}} unusually
verb
remove the veil from
remove the cover from
make visible
{{c1::unveil}} unveil
adj
in spite of contrary volition
not disposed or inclined toward
{{c1::unwilling}} unwilling
noun
the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or
replacing components)
hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
a reservation that is improved
software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
verb to improve what was old or outdated
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give better travel conditions to

get better travel conditions
rate higher
raise in value or esteem
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
{{c1::upgrade}} upgrade adj

directed up
extending or moving toward a higher place
adv. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
to a later time
{{c1::upward}} upward noun

a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element
occurs in many isotopes
used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons
{{c1::uranium}} uranium adj

compelling immediate action
{{c1::urgent}} urgent
noun
accepted or habitual practice
the act of using
{{c1::usage}} usage
adj
capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team
used of beef
usable but inferior
noun the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility
a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and
designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
the quality of being of practical use
a company that performs a public service
subject to government regulation
(economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer
{{c1::utility}} utility noun

the state of having been made use of
the act of using
{{c1::utilization}} utilization
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verb
convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
put into service
make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
{{c1::utilize}} utilize noun

the act of making something legally void
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
verb spend or take a vacation
{{c1::vacation}} vacation noun

immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to
stimulate the production of antibodies
{{c1::vaccine}} vaccine adj

not clearly understood or expressed
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
lacking clarity or distinctness
{{c1::vague}} vague adj

still legally acceptable
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
{{c1::valid}} valid noun

the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
the quality of being logically valid
{ {c1::validity}} validity noun

assessed price
an appraisal of the value of something
{{c1::valuation}} valuation
noun
the quality of being subject to variation
the quality of being uneven and lacking uniformity
{ {c1::variability}} variability noun

an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)
the second moment around the mean
the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value
an activity that varies from a norm or standard
the quality of being subject to variation
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
discord that splits a group
an event that departs from expectations
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{{c1::variance}} variance noun

a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction
{{c1::vector}} vector noun

{{c1::vendor}} vendor
adj
communicated in the form of words
prolix
relating to or having facility in the use of words
expressed in spoken words
of or relating to or formed from a verb
of or relating to or formed from words in general
{{c1::verbal}} verbal noun

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision
can be used in formulating a judgment
{{c1::verdict}} verdict verb

confirm the truth of
attach or append a legal verification to (a pleading or petition)
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
verify or regulate by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard, of
scientific experiments
{{c1::verify}} verify adj

of or relating to different levels in a hierarchy (as levels of social class or income group)
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
relating to or involving all stages of a business from production to distribution
upright in position or posture
noun something that is oriented vertically
a vertical structural member as a post or stake
{{c1::vertical}} vertical noun

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
verb clothe formally
especially in ecclesiastical robes
clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
become legally vested
place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
provide with power and authority
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{{c1::vest}} vest noun

a vote that blocks a decision
the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief
executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
verb vote against
refuse to endorse
refuse to assent
command against
{{c1::veto}} veto adj

capable of life or normal growth and development
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
{{c1::viable}} viable noun

an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies
a close observer
someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
{{c1::viewer}} viewer verb

destroy
fail to agree with
be in violation of
as of rules or patterns
destroy and strip of its possession
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
violate the sacred character of a place or language
{{c1::violate}} violate noun

an act that disregards an agreement or a right
entry to another's property without right or permission
a disrespectful act
a crime less serious than a felony
{{c1::violation}} violation adj

existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
being actually such in almost every respect
{{c1::virtual}} virtual noun

the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
a particular moral excellence
morality with respect to sexual relations
any admirable quality or attribute
{{c1::virtue}} virtue noun
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an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it
verb approve officially
provide (a passport) with a visa
{{c1::visa}} visa adj

containing nothing
lacking any legal or binding force
noun an empty area or space
the state of nonexistence
verb clear (a room, house, place) of occupants or empty or clear (a place or receptacle) of something
excrete or discharge from the body
take away the legal force of or render ineffective
declare invalid
{{c1::void}} void adj

tending to vary often or widely
evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
noun a volatile substance
a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor
{{c1::volatile}} volatile noun

the trait of being unpredictably irresolute
the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor
being easily excited
{{c1::volatility}} volatility noun

a document that serves as evidence of some expenditure
someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement
a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
{{c1::voucher}} voucher noun

a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain
manner
verb make a vow
promise
dedicate to a deity by a vow
{{c1::vow}} vow adj

capable of being wounded or hurt
susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation
susceptible to attack
{{c1::vulnerable}} vulnerable noun

a storehouse for goods and merchandise
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verb store in a warehouse
{{c1::warehouse}} warehouse
noun
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives
the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
formal and explicit approval
verb stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of
show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
{{c1::warrant}} warrant noun

a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
{ {c1::warranty}} warranty adj

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
{{c1::wary} } wary verb

become weaker
lessen the strength of
reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of
lessen in force or effect
destroy property or hinder normal operations
{{c1::weaken}} weaken noun

a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
{ {c1::website}} website noun

grains of common wheat
sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal
usually ground into flour
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
{{c1::wheat}} wheat adj

selling or related to selling goods in large quantities for resale to the consumer
ignoring distinctions
adv. on a large scale without careful discrimination
at a wholesale price
noun the selling of goods to merchants
usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
verb sell in large quantities
{{c1::wholesale}} wholesale noun

someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate
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customers
{{c1::wholesaler}} wholesaler adv

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (whole' is often used informally
forwholly')
{ {c1::wholly}} wholly verb

become broader or wider or more extensive
make wider
extend in scope or range or area
make (clothes) larger
{{c1::widen}} widen adj

widely circulated or diffused
distributed over a considerable extent
{{c1::widespread}} widespread noun

cheerful compliance
{{c1::willingness}} willingness
adj
having no wires
noun transmission by radio waves
a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
medium for communication
{{c1::wireless}} wireless noun

the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
the quality of being prudent and sensible
ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
an Apocryphal book consisting mainly of a meditation on wisdom
although ascribed to Solomon it was probably written in the first century BC
{{c1::wisdom}} wisdom noun

the act of withdrawing
the termination of drug taking
the act of taking out money or other capital
a retraction of a previously held position
avoiding emotional involvement
formal separation from an alliance or federation
{{c1::withdrawal}} withdrawal verb

hold back
refuse to hand over or share
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retain and refrain from disbursing

of payments
{ {c1::withhold}} withhold noun

intense mournfulness
misery resulting from affliction
{{c1::woe}} woe
noun
the force of workers available
{{c1::workforce}} workforce
noun
a place where work is done
{{c1::workplace}} workplace
noun
a sheet of paper with multiple columns
used by an accountant to assemble figures for financial statements
a piece of paper recording work planned or done on a project
{{c1::worksheet}} worksheet noun

a brief intensive course for a small group
emphasizes problem solving
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
{{c1::workshop}} workshop adj

spanning or extending throughout the entire world
of worldwide scope or applicability
involving the entire earth
not limited or provincial in scope
{{c1::worldwide}} worldwide verb

grow worse
make worse
{{c1::worsen}} worsen
adj
sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest
{{c1::worthwhile}} worthwhile
adj
morally admirable
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meriting respect or esteem

having worth or merit or value
being honorable or admirable
worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse
noun word is often used humorously
{{c1::worthy}} worthy adj

occurring or payable every year
adv. without missing a year
noun a reference book that is published regularly once every year
{{c1::yearly}} yearly noun

the basic unit of money in Japan
equal to 100 sen
a yearning for something or to do something
verb have a desire for something or someone who is not present
{{c1::yen}} yen noun

the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368
the basic unit of money in China
{{c1::yuan}} yuan state of being okay with something or someone
{{c1::acceptance}} acceptance
a female actor
{{c1::actress}} actress
furthermore, also
{{c1::additionally}} additionally
someone who is selling something through media
{{c1::advertiser}} advertiser
not expensive, one is able to pay easily
{{c1::affordable}} affordable
after an event or action
anyway, besides
{{c1::anyhow}} anyhow
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at a time you choose, it's not important when
{{c1::anytime}} anytime
to be creative, good at art
{{c1::artistic}} artistic
travel bags
{{c1::baggage}} baggage
someone who works for the bank
{{c1::banker}} banker
to be new at something
{{c1::beginner}} beginner
a small book, leaflet, or brochure
{{c1::booklet}} booklet
brought to life
{{c1::born}} born
opposite of 'hello'
{{c1::bye}} bye
the person that is phoning you
{{c1::caller}} caller
to do something with little care or attention
{{c1::careless}} careless
a person or thing that carries something
{{c1::carrier}} carrier
someone who cleans for a living
{{c1::cleaner}} cleaner
state of being not dirty, clean
{{c1::cleanliness}} cleanliness
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someone who buys and keeps old things
{{c1::collector}} collector
having many different colors
{{c1::colorful}} colorful
to do something easily
{{c1::comfortably}} comfortably
the end, the finishing point
{{c1::completion}} completion
a box (filled with ice) that keeps drinks cold
{{c1::cooler}} cooler
to be expensive, to be of a high price
{{c1::costly}} costly
a business that can buy and sell certain things
{{c1::dealership}} dealership
for certain, exact
{{c1::definite}} definite
to taste good
{{c1::delicious}} delicious
reliable, trustworthy
{{c1::dependable}} dependable
to not like, hate
{{c1::dislike}} dislike
not boring, fun
{{c1::enjoyable}} enjoyable
to explain or make clear
{{c1::explanatory}} explanatory
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to make final
{{c1::finalize}} finalize
the state of being healthy
{{c1::fitness}} fitness
brochure, leaflet
{{c1::flyer}} flyer
happily, luckily
{{c1::fortunately}} fortunately
a person who works with plants and flowers for a living
{{c1::gardener}} gardener
an idea that is true most of the time but not all of the time
{{c1::generalization}} generalization
something that warms a room
{{c1::heater}} heater
to be without a place to live
{{c1::homeless}} homeless
really, truly
{{c1::honestly}} honestly
happens every 60 minutes
{{c1::hourly}} hourly
in need of food, needing to eat
{{c1::hungry}} hungry
made of ice
{{c1::icy}} icy
not yet finished
{{c1::incomplete}} incomplete
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inside a house or building
{{c1::indoor}} indoor
having a low price

cheap
{{c1::inexpensive}} inexpensive
to not have much practice with something
{{c1::inexperience}} inexperience
the information highway, the worldwide web
{{c1::internet}} internet
recently
{{c1::lately}} lately
in a specific area
in a manner that is not quiet
{{c1::loudly}} loudly
tools, equipment
{{c1::machinery}} machinery
to do with management or supervision
{{c1::managerial}} managerial
to have a meaning or purpose
distance travelled in miles
{{c1::mileage}} mileage
to lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
{{c1::mislead}} mislead
a form of address for a man
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{{c1::mister}} mister
all across the country
{{c1::nationwide}} nationwide
tidy, clean
{{c1::neat}} neat
too loud
{{c1::noisy}} noisy
outside in the open air
{{c1::outdoor}} outdoor
an artist who paints
{{c1::painter}} painter
to be a part of something whole
{{c1::partial}} partial
In part
in some degree
not wholly
an amount of money due
{{c1::payable}} payable
someone who takes pictures for a living
{{c1::photographer}} photographer
the art of taking pictures
{{c1::photography}} photography
the act of placing someone in a job or the location of something
{{c1::placement}} placement
a person who makes plans
{{c1::planner}} planner
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Badly
not enough
not sufficient
{{c1::poorly}} poorly
the charge for mailing something
{{c1::postage}} postage
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
{{c1::postal}} postal
earthenware, stoneware, ceramics
{{c1::pottery}} pottery
a person who shows and explains something to an audience
{{c1::presenter}} presenter
possible, but not certain to be or become true or real
{{c1::probable}} probable
a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
{{c1::programmer}} programmer
to want to keep safe
{{c1::protective}} protective
every 4 months
{{c1::quarterly}} quarterly
water from the clouds, wet or showery
{{c1::rainy}} rainy
to be reasonable or be close to real life
{{c1::realistic}} realistic
to think something over again
{{c1::reconsider}} reconsider
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to make something new again
{{c1::renew}} renew
the act of making something new again
{{c1::renewal}} renewal
the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
{{c1::rental}} rental
to open again
{{c1::reopen}} reopen
to write again differently
{{c1::rewrite}} rewrite
someone who uses an animal or a bicycle or motorcycle for transport
{{c1::rider}} rider
a red flower used to show love
{{c1::rose}} rose
someone who travels on foot by running
{{c1::runner}} runner
in a way that is not dangerous
{{c1::safely}} safely
{{c1::seller}} seller
someone who transmits a message
{{c1::sender}} sender
delivery of goods, e.g. carried by a large vehicle
{{c1::shipment}} shipment
someone who buys things in a store
{{c1::shopper}} shopper
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a lack of something
{{c1::shortage}} shortage
to make smaller in length
{{c1::shorten}} shorten
make easier to understand
tired, ready for bed
{{c1::sleepy}} sleepy
cold weather with snow falling
{{c1::snowy}} snowy
at some unknown point in time
lots of room or space
{{c1::spacious}} spacious
in particular
{{c1::specially}} specially
something you are very good at
{{c1::specialty}} specialty
a label with glue on the back
{{c1::sticker}} sticker
a day with no clouds or rain just sunshine
{{c1::sunny}} sunny
the warmth and light of the sun
{{c1::sunshine}} sunshine
a cover for a table
{{c1::tablecloth}} tablecloth
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someone who does not give but only takes
{{c1::taker}} taker
delicious
{{c1::tasty}} tasty
in need of water
{{c1::thirsty}} thirsty
to happen at the right time or good time
{{c1::timely}} timely
something that counts seconds and minutes
{{c1::timer}} timer
someone who is learning on the job
{{c1::trainee}} trainee
one who teaches a person or animal to do something
{{c1::trainer}} trainer
a tourist or adventurer who visits many countries
{{c1::traveler}} traveler
not pleased or happy with a situation or thing
{{c1::uncomfortable}} uncomfortable
having no job
{{c1::unemployed}} unemployed
to be a surprise
{{c1::unexpected}} unexpected
feeling little or no joy
{{c1::unhappy}} unhappy
to remove something (usually from a truck)
{{c1::unload}} unload
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not needed
{{c1::unnecessary}} unnecessary
working for no money
{{c1::unpaid}} unpaid
not true to life
{{c1::unreal}} unreal
not certain or sure
{{c1::unsure}} unsure
not yet put into use
{{c1::unused}} unused
not normal or usual
{{c1::unusually}} unusually
anyone who
{{c1::whoever}} whoever
being happy to do something
{{c1::willingness}} willingness
weather that is stormy or gusty
{{c1::windy}} windy
happening every 12 months
{{c1::yearly}} yearly
special manner of oral expression
{{c1::accent}} accent
available, easy to reach
{{c1::accessible}} accessible
therefore, so
{{c1::accordingly}} accordingly
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in a way that takes effort and action
something that connects to something to make it usable
{{c1::adapter}} adapter
something one should do, or is good to do
{{c1::advisable}} advisable
someone who gives an opinion on what to do
{{c1::advisor}} advisor
related to giving advice or an opinion on what to do
{{c1::advisory}} advisory
to entertain
{{c1::amuse}} amuse
someone who gives a message publicly
{{c1::announcer}} announcer
to bother or irritate
{{c1::annoy}} annoy
a type of fruit from trees that is green, red, or yellow
{{c1::apple}} apple
to show thanks for something or someone
{{c1::appreciation}} appreciation
not awake, in sleep
{{c1::asleep}} asleep
certainty or full confidence
{{c1::assurance}} assurance
someone who waits on or tends to the needs of another
{{c1::attendant}} attendant
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someone present (at a meeting or event)
{{c1::attendee}} attendee
the power to give orders and make decisions
{{c1::authority}} authority
done without thinking
{{c1::automatic}} automatic
Being present and able to be used
to cook things inside the oven
{{c1::bake}} bake
someone who bakes for a living
{{c1::baker}} baker
a place where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are made and sold
{{c1::bakery}} bakery
a container made of pieces of wood
{{c1::basket}} basket
something that produces electric energy
{{c1::battery}} battery
a long thin green vegetable
{{c1::bean}} bean
a large piece of cloth used to cover someone or something
{{c1::blanket}} blanket
to stop a vehicle by pressing a pedal
{{c1::brake}} brake
to widen
{{c1::broaden}} broaden
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an insect
{{c1::bug}} bug
a kind of soft spread for bread, made from cow's milk
{{c1::butter}} butter
a box-like crate usually made of steel
{{c1::cage}} cage
to add, subtract, multiply, divide etc.
{{c1::calculation}} calculation
a device that does math for you
{{c1::calculator}} calculator
the person in charge of a ship or airplane
{{c1::captain}} captain
a wagon or truck used to for transport
{{c1::cart}} cart
uncertain, unplanned
{{c1::casual}} casual
the thing that covers the room up high
{{c1::ceiling}} ceiling
a form of measurement, e.g. there are 100 cm in a meter
{{c1::centimeter}} centimeter
to cheer on, shout encouragement
{{c1::cheer}} cheer
to cut short, snip
{{c1::clip}} clip
a piece of thin material
{{c1::cloth}} cloth
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weather where the sky is filled with clouds
{{c1::cloudy}} cloudy
a hint, a tip
{{c1::clue}} clue
trade, business, industry
{{c1::commerce}} commerce
frequently, usually
the act of making something more difficult
{{c1::complication}} complication
shampoo-like substance used after washing hair
{{c1::conditioner}} conditioner
something that holds things
{{c1::container}} container
a builder
{{c1::contractor}} contractor
a machine that makes paper copies
{{c1::copier}} copier
the act of making something right
{{c1::correction}} correction
to do something the right way
the state of having talent and imagination
{{c1::creativity}} creativity
like a patio or terrace
{{c1::deck}} deck
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make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
{{c1::decorate}} decorate
the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
{{c1::decoration}} decoration
to do with a specific area or unit in an organization
{{c1::departmental}} departmental
worth having or wanting
{{c1::desirable}} desirable
to be in urgent need of something
{{c1::desperate}} desperate
someone who designs and builds properties
{{c1::developer}} developer
have supper
eat dinner
{{c1::dine}} dine
a small, informal restaurant
{{c1::diner}} diner
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
{{c1::directory}} directory
what is felt when someone does not fulfill your expectations
{{c1::disappointment}} disappointment
strong feelings of dislike
{{c1::disgust}} disgust
jump in or swim under water
{{c1::dive}} dive
a sliding compartment you keep things in
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{{c1::drawer}} drawer
a musical instrument you hit with wooden sticks
{{c1::drum}} drum
of good value
{{c1::economical}} economical
related to use of income and money
{{c1::economically}} economically
an expert in the science of economics
to save money, avoid waste
{{c1::economize}} economize
a newspaper article written by the editor
{{c1::editorial}} editorial
to do with electricity
{{c1::electrical}} electrical
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
{{c1::electrician}} electrician
a large animal with a long trunk and big ears found in Africa and Asia
{{c1::elephant}} elephant
to be lively, full of energy
{{c1::energetic}} energetic
the act of participating in something
{{c1::engagement}} engagement
related to natural surroundings
{{c1::environmentally}} environmentally
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provide with abilities or tools
{{c1::equip}} equip
the state of being very, very good
{{c1::excellence}} excellence
the state of being used to, or comfortable with something
{{c1::familiarity}} familiarity
to get to know better
{{c1::familiarize}} familiarize
broken, not perfect
{{c1::faulty}} faulty
to be seen as good or positive
{{c1::favorable}} favorable
to upset someone
{{c1::frustrate}} frustrate
to cook in a pan
{{c1::fry}} fry
a place where you keep your car
{{c1::garage}} garage
a place that sells food items
{{c1::grocery}} grocery
the act of showing the way
{{c1::guidance}} guidance
useful
{{c1::handy}} handy
damaging, hurtful
{{c1::harmful}} harmful
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the act of pausing uncertainly
{{c1::hesitation}} hesitation
something you do in your spare time for fun
{{c1::hobby}} hobby
a document that shows who a person is, e.g. passport, driver's licence
{{c1::identification}} identification
a signal or a warning
{{c1::indicator}} indicator
apart from others
powerful
look over carefully
{{c1::inspect}} inspect
a formal or official examination of something
{{c1::inspection}} inspection
a high ranking police officer
{{c1::inspector}} inspector
to teach
{{c1::instruct}} instruct
someon who teaches for a living
{{c1::instructor}} instructor
concentrate closely
{{c1::intently}} intently
to stop something or someone in the middle of something
{{c1::interrupt}} interrupt
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something that comes before the main event, e.g. introductory speech
{{c1::introductory}} introductory
to be of great worth
{{c1::invaluable}} invaluable
occuring at unexpected times
{{c1::irregular}} irregular
push down hard
{{c1::jam}} jam
pants made from denim
{{c1::jeans}} jeans
the natural liquid from a plant or fruit
{{c1::juice}} juice
younger, lower in rank
{{c1::junior}} junior
a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters
{{c1::kilometer}} kilometer
to know much about a topic
{{c1::knowledgeable}} knowledgeable
where you do experiments
{{c1::lab}} lab
an artificial source of light
{{c1::lamp}} lamp
a narrow road
{{c1::lane}} lane
the grassy area in your garden
{{c1::lawn}} lawn
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long in time or size
{{c1::lengthy}} lengthy
a person who works with books in a library
{{c1::librarian}} librarian
not as heavy as
{{c1::lighter}} lighter
someone or something that is not heavy
{{c1::lightweight}} lightweight
something that covers your face
{{c1::mask}} mask
to learn and remember things
{{c1::memorize}} memorize
kitchen appliance that cooks food quickly
{{c1::microwave}} microwave
machine used to cut grass
{{c1::mower}} mower
a long, thin piece of metal used to hold pieces of wood together banged in with a hammer
{{c1::nail}} nail
something that happens
done by the government or office in charge
{{c1::officially}} officially
in working order
{{c1::operational}} operational
a choice, something you do not have to do
{{c1::optional}} optional
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to do with planning and managing
{{c1::organizational}} organizational
someone who plans things for a living
{{c1::organizer}} organizer
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
{{c1::oven}} oven
a flat, round cooking container used for frying
{{c1::pan}} pan
an entertainer like an actor or a singer
{{c1::performer}} performer
a magazine made and available on a regular basis
{{c1::periodical}} periodical
every so often, at regular times
{{c1::periodically}} periodically
an animal you keep in the house to play with
{{c1::pet}} pet
round, covered pastrywith a filling like cherry or apple
{{c1::pie}} pie
to fill in a hole
{{c1::plug}} plug
to make something shine with a cloth
{{c1::polish}} polish
being kind to others
{{c1::polite}} polite
to make the environment dirty
{{c1::pollute}} pollute
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the state of being liked by many people
{{c1::popularity}} popularity
useful or worthwhile, e.g. a productive meeting
{{c1::productive}} productive
the amount of work done
{{c1::productivity}} productivity
to do with your work or job
{{c1::professionally}} professionally
a guess about future events, e.g. sales or income
{{c1::projection}} projection
someone who takes care of others with money, food, home
{{c1::provider}} provider
someone who buys things

buyer
{{c1::purchaser}} purchaser
to stop doing something
{{c1::quit}} quit
a beam of light from the sun
{{c1::ray}} ray
to put into a new order
{{c1::rearrange}} rearrange
to make someone feel certain of something
{{c1::reassure}} reassure
directions for baking or cooking something
to redo the inside of a house with new colors and furniture
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{{c1::redecorate}} redecorate
the recommendation of someone or something
{{c1::referral}} referral
an electric box that cools food
{{c1::refrigerator}} refrigerator
the act of resting
{{c1::relaxation}} relaxation
the state of being trustworthy
{{c1::reliability}} reliability
to move to a new location
{{c1::relocate}} relocate
the act of moving something to a new location
{{c1::relocation}} relocation
something that makes you remember something
{{c1::reminder}} reminder
to take away and put in another place
{{c1::removal}} removal
many times
{{c1::repeatedly}} repeatedly
to do something over and over again
{{c1::repetition}} repetition
to put something/someone in place of something/someone else
{{c1::replacement}} replacement
to set a new time for something
{{c1::reschedule}} reschedule
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to put something on hold for use later, e.g. car, hotel room
{{c1::reservation}} reservation
food made of mainly leaves or lettuce and vegetables
{{c1::salad}} salad
two pieces of bread with a filling inside, e.g. meat or jam
{{c1::sandwich}} sandwich
the view of natural surroundings
{{c1::scenery}} scenery
happening at a certain time of the year only
{{c1::seasonal}} seasonal
someone looking for something
{{c1::seeker}} seeker
to do things one at a time, not together
to use a needle and thread
{{c1::sew}} sew
the state of being almost the same
{{c1::similarity}} similarity
to do something easily with no trouble
{{c1::smoothly}} smoothly
something you wear on your foot to keep you warm
{{c1::sock}} sock
a liquid meal, usually hot
{{c1::soup}} soup
a special detail or necessity for something
{{c1::specification}} specification
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to send tiny drops of liquid into the air
{{c1::spray}} spray
in a slow and even manner
{{c1::steadily}} steadily
a big piece of meat or fish
{{c1::steak}} steak
the feeling that something is not right
{{c1::suspicious}} suspicious
short form of the word 'technology'
{{c1::tech}} tech
to try to get someone to do something they should not
{{c1::tempt}} tempt
a round red fruit, usually thought of as a vegetable
{{c1::tomato}} tomato
the ink in the computer or printer
{{c1::toner}} toner
a big cloth used for drying after a shower or swim
{{c1::towel}} towel
to do things the way they used to be done
a flat plate used to carry things, usually coffee or tea
{{c1::tray}} tray
when someone or something is not being watched
{{c1::unattended}} unattended
not ready for use
{{c1::unavailable}} unavailable
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not well known
{{c1::unfamiliar}} unfamiliar
without end
{{c1::unlimited}} unlimited
not nice, not comfortable
{{c1::unpleasant}} unpleasant
to pull out an electrical cord from its socket
{{c1::unplug}} unplug
not trustworthy
{{c1::unreliable}} unreliable
to do something that is the right thing to do
{{c1::wisely}} wisely
the fur of sheep
{{c1::wool}} wool
to take in or soak up
{{c1::absorb}} absorb
to give something that is needed
{{c1::accommodate}} accommodate
something you achieve
{{c1::accomplishment}} accomplishment
to slowly get more and more of something, e.g. wealth
the state of being exact and correct
{{c1::accuracy}} accuracy
when something is done correctly
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to do with the management of an office
{{c1::administrative}} administrative
the person who manages an office
{{c1::administrator}} administrator
entrance into something
{{c1::admission}} admission
positive, meaning 'yes'
{{c1::affirmative}} affirmative
wide awake, aware
{{c1::alert}} alert
to assign (usually people or money) to something
another option
{{c1::alternatively}} alternatively
every 12 months
{{c1::annually}} annually
saying you are sorry for something
{{c1::apology}} apology
to give a general number as a guess
{{c1::approximate}} approximate
someone who designs buildings
{{c1::architect}} architect
to do with the design of buildings
{{c1::architectural}} architectural
a part or a feature
{{c1::aspect}} aspect
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to gather people together
{{c1::assemble}} assemble
when people are gathered together
{{c1::assembly}} assembly
a project or task
{{c1::assignment}} assignment
to do with sports
{{c1::athletic}} athletic
to check something is correct, usually related to accounts in business
{{c1::audit}} audit
a person who checks to make sure things are correct
{{c1::auditor}} auditor
the permission given to do something
{{c1::authorization}} authorization
to give permission for something
{{c1::authorize}} authorize
small microbes that often make you sick
{{c1::bacteria}} bacteria
a good deal, a good price
{{c1::bargain}} bargain
a long, usually wooden, seat found mainly in parks
{{c1::bench}} bench
a piece of furniture with shelves to store things
{{c1::cabinet}} cabinet
when something is not going to happen after all
{{c1::cancellation}} cancellation
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a person being considered for a job or position in office
{{c1::candidate}} candidate
the person in charge of a meeting
{{c1::chairperson}} chairperson
when the weather is cold and causing you to shiver
{{c1::chilly}} chilly
a set path you move along
{{c1::circuit}} circuit
to move around in a circle
{{c1::circulate}} circulate
to distribute in a wide area, e.g. newspaper
{{c1::circulation}} circulation
to explain or make clear
{{c1::clarify}} clarify
someone who pays for a service
{{c1::client}} client
a place you go when sick, like a mini-hospital
{{c1::clinic}} clinic
the act of working together
{{c1::collaboration}} collaboration
to give money for a service
{{c1::compensate}} compensate
a person who leads
{{c1::conductor}} conductor
an event where people exchange ideas
{{c1::conference}} conference
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something that verifies something is true
{{c1::confirmation}} confirmation
to give permission
{{c1::consent}} consent
to a large degree
{{c1::considerably}} considerably
doing something the same way every time
{{c1::consistently}} consistently
a meeting between two people
{{c1::consultation}} consultation
the act of eating
{{c1::consumption}} consumption
someone who is part of a contest
{{c1::contestant}} contestant
to do with the mainland
{{c1::continental}} continental
to say the opposite of
{{c1::contradict}} contradict
the opposite of something
{{c1::contradiction}} contradiction
to give a message to someone
{{c1::convey}} convey
to work together nicely
{{c1::cooperate}} cooperate
to organize or manage
{{c1::coordinate}} coordinate
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someone whose job is to organize things
{{c1::coordinator}} coordinator
communication by letter
{{c1::correspondence}} correspondence
someone who helps people with problems for a living
{{c1::counselor}} counselor
details used to make a decision
{{c1::criteria}} criteria
a long, relaxing holiday on a ship
{{c1::cruise}} cruise
the act of being faithful to someone or something
{{c1::dedication}} dedication
to give others tasks to do
{{c1::delegate}} delegate
something that tells you more about it
{{c1::descriptive}} descriptive
to name or select someone for something
{{c1::designate}} designate
to destroy completely
{{c1::devastate}} devastate
to make something not work
{{c1::disable}} disable
the act of having a difference of opinion
{{c1::disagreement}} disagreement
the act of getting rid of something
{{c1::disposal}} disposal
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to get rid of something
{{c1::dispose}} dispose
to interrupt and cause chaos
{{c1::disrupt}} disrupt
the act of interrupting and causing chaos
{{c1::disruption}} disruption
the act of circulating things in a wide area
{{c1::distribution}} distribution
someone who sells or sends things to different areas
{{c1::distributor}} distributor
the act of showing proof in writing
{{c1::documentation}} documentation
to give money to a cause or charity
{{c1::donate}} donate
the money that is given to a cause or charity
{{c1::donation}} donation
the amount of medicine taken at one time
{{c1::dose}} dose
to bore a hole into something
{{c1::drill}} drill
to be excited to help or do something
{{c1::eager}} eager
the state of working properly or as expected
{{c1::effectiveness}} effectiveness
to do something well in a little amount of time
{{c1::efficiently}} efficiently
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to do something using electronics
{{c1::electronically}} electronically
to raise or make higher
{{c1::elevate}} elevate
a machine that takes people to different floors in a building
{{c1::elevator}} elevator
the act of being excited about something
{{c1::enthusiasm}} enthusiasm
a person who is crazy about something, e.g. a sports enthusiast
{{c1::enthusiast}} enthusiast
to show excitement for something
{{c1::enthusiastic}} enthusiastic
to do something with excitement and energy
{{c1::enthusiastically}} enthusiastically
to be clear or obvious
{{c1::evident}} evident
beyond excellent
{{c1::exceptional}} exceptional
way too much of something
{{c1::excessive}} excessive
only available to a certain group
{{c1::exclusive}} exclusive
offered only to a certain group
{{c1::exclusively}} exclusively
a person who travels to unknown places
{{c1::explorer}} explorer
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material, cloth
{{c1::fabric}} fabric
to help or make easier
{{c1::facilitate}} facilitate
an instructor or professor at university
{{c1::faculty}} faculty
the taste of something, e.g. sweet, sour
{{c1::flavor}} flavor
the ability to adapt or change easily
{{c1::flexibility}} flexibility
officially
to promote or bring about
{{c1::foster}} foster
someone who starts a business or organization
{{c1::founder}} founder
to give willingly and freely
{{c1::generous}} generous
resources or things bought or sold
{{c1::goods}} goods
the ceremony upon finishing a degree or program
{{c1::graduation}} graduation
to do with a picture or image
{{c1::graphic}} graphic
images or pictures
{{c1::graphics}} graphics
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something that is dangerous
{{c1::hazard}} hazard
to be dangerous
{{c1::hazardous}} hazardous
a major road connecting cities
{{c1::highway}} highway
in a perfect world
{{c1::ideally}} ideally
not making any sense, lack of reasoning
{{c1::illogical}} illogical
the effect one thing makes on another
{{c1::impact}} impact
not suitable for use in a given situation
{{c1::inappropriate}} inappropriate
not working well or quickly
{{c1::inefficient}} inefficient
to make bigger
{{c1::inflate}} inflate
something listed in a recipe, e.g. flour, sugar
{{c1::ingredient}} ingredient
to ask about
{{c1::inquire}} inquire
to put into or add into
{{c1::insert}} insert
the thing or person that encourages you to do something
{{c1::inspiration}} inspiration
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the act of connecting or inputting something
{{c1::installation}} installation
like a school or college
{{c1::institute}} institute
not enough
{{c1::insufficient}} insufficient
to engage with others
{{c1::interactive}} interactive
to take part in something that is not your business
{{c1::interfere}} interfere
around the world
{{c1::internationally}} internationally
someone who translates from one language to another
{{c1::interpreter}} interpreter
the idea or creation of something new
{{c1::invention}} invention
not related to the topic, not important
an airplane
{{c1::jet}} jet
to drip water or other liquid
{{c1::leak}} leak
to rent
{{c1::lease}} lease
an instructor or professor
{{c1::lecturer}} lecturer
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the main area of a hotel just inside the entrance
{{c1::lobby}} lobby
to do with reason
{{c1::logical}} logical
to stay true or faithful
{{c1::loyal}} loyal
the act of being faithful to someone or something
{{c1::loyalty}} loyalty
a person who fixes machinery for a living
{{c1::mechanic}} mechanic
to do with machines
{{c1::mechanical}} mechanical
related to different forms of communication, e.g. radio, TV, newspapers etc.
{{c1::media}} media
to bring two things together to make one
{{c1::merge}} merge
when one company buys another company to create one big company
{{c1::merger}} merger
soft, gentle, not strong in nature
{{c1::mild}} mild
a change made on something
{{c1::modification}} modification
to suggest someone for to do or be something
{{c1::nominate}} nominate
the state of being suggested for something
{{c1::nomination}} nomination
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to have to do
{{c1::obligate}} obligate
to make someone have to do something
{{c1::oblige}} oblige
to get
{{c1::obtain}} obtain
the state of living in a place
{{c1::occupancy}} occupancy
a person who lives in a place, e.g. renter, tenant
{{c1::occupant}} occupant
profession or job
{{c1::occupation}} occupation
something that makes you familiar with a place
{{c1::orientation}} orientation
to ignore, to not notice
{{c1::overlook}} overlook
many sheets of paper glued together for writing
{{c1::pad}} pad
a strong spice (black or white)
{{c1::pepper}} pepper
for ever
{{c1::permanently}} permanently
to happen before something else
{{c1::precede}} precede
a guess about the future
{{c1::prediction}} prediction
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able to make money
{{c1::profitable}} profitable
not allowed
{{c1::prohibit}} prohibit
important, significant
{{c1::prominent}} prominent
to do with encouraging sales
{{c1::promotional}} promotional
done right away, immediately
{{c1::promptly}} promptly
possible in the future, e.g. prospective client
{{c1::prospective}} prospective
to print and distribute
{{c1::publish}} publish
something you do not understand
{{c1::puzzle}} puzzle
the act of greeting people
{{c1::reception}} reception
someone who works at the front desk, e.g. secretary
{{c1::receptionist}} receptionist
a less successful time in the economy
{{c1::recession}} recession
a person who hires people for businesses
{{c1::recruiter}} recruiter
the act of hiring people for businesses
{{c1::recruitment}} recruitment
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to make stronger
to take something away from someone
{{c1::relieve}} relieve
not very willing to do something
{{c1::reluctant}} reluctant
to make one or more copies of something
{{c1::reproduce}} reproduce
to look like, similar to
the house or place you live
{{c1::residence}} residence
an area where people live
{{c1::residential}} residential
to quit one's job
{{c1::resignation}} resignation
someone who replies to something
{{c1::respondent}} respondent
to continue or start again
{{c1::resume}} resume
a store that sells something
{{c1::retailer}} retailer
to move back or withdraw from a place
{{c1::retreat}} retreat
someone who checks written work
{{c1::reviewer}} reviewer
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to change or rewrite something
{{c1::revision}} revision
to make a new, big change in society
{{c1::revolutionize}} revolutionize
something said by people but not necessarily true
{{c1::rumor}} rumor
another branch of an office elsewhere
{{c1::satellite}} satellite
a figure or statue
{{c1::sculpture}} sculpture
very soon
{{c1::shortly}} shortly
in a quiet manner
{{c1::silently}} silently
to accidentally empty a container, e.g. spill a glass of milk
{{c1::spill}} spill
math related to data collection
{{c1::statistics}} statistics
in a way carefully thought about
{{c1::strategic}} strategic
in a strong manner, in a manner that follows the rules
{{c1::strictly}} strictly
to give financial help
{{c1::subsidize}} subsidize
a great deal, amount
{{c1::substantially}} substantially
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living area outside the city
{{c1::suburb}} suburb
the leader, someone higher than you in rank
{{c1::superior}} superior
to watch over and manage
{{c1::supervise}} supervise
the person who is in charge
{{c1::supervisor}} supervisor
like a plan or scheme
{{c1::tactic}} tactic
not for ever, for a short while
{{c1::temporarily}} temporarily
to be carefully and completely done, e.g. a thorough search
{{c1::thorough}} thorough
to do something carefully with attention to detail
{{c1::thoroughly}} thoroughly
excitement
{{c1::thrill}} thrill
a measurement equalling 2000 pounds
{{c1::ton}} ton
an exchange between two people
{{c1::transaction}} transaction
something that is changed into another language
{{c1::translation}} translation
the person who changes something into another language
{{c1::translator}} translator
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the message sent from one to another
{{c1::transmission}} transmission
to send a message to someone
{{c1::transmit}} transmit
extraordinary or excellent
{{c1::tremendous}} tremendous
a hole one can travel through
{{c1::tunnel}} tunnel
not clearly marked or known
{{c1::unspecified}} unspecified
very important, needing attention now
{{c1::urgent}} urgent
to do something right away
{{c1::urgently}} urgently
usefulness
{{c1::utility}} utility
just, fair, right
{{c1::valid}} valid
to break the rule or law
{{c1::violate}} violate
the act of breaking a rule or law
{{c1::violation}} violation
the act of taking something away or out of something, e.g. bank withdrawal
{{c1::withdrawal}} withdrawal
on or in a moving vehicle, e.g. aboard the boat
{{c1::aboard}} aboard
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missing, not present
{{c1::absent}} absent
a person responsible for the money in a business
{{c1::accountant}} accountant
to get used to
{{c1::accustom}} accustom
to start or begin something
{{c1::activate}} activate
to stay with or follow , e.g. adhere to rules
{{c1::adhere}} adhere
next to, beside
{{c1::adjacent}} adjacent
to manage an office
{{c1::administer}} administer
similar, almost the same
{{c1::alike}} alike
another option
{{c1::alternate}} alternate
a beginner, not a professional, done for pleasure not for pay
{{c1::amateur}} amateur
somebody who represents somehting, usually a country
{{c1::ambassador}} ambassador
hard-working, wanting to achieve much
{{c1::ambitious}} ambitious
a date to remember
{{c1::anniversary}} anniversary
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very old item, usually furniture or jewellery
{{c1::antique}} antique
relating to
{{c1::applicable}} applicable
a person who submits papers in order to do something, e.g. job applicant
{{c1::applicant}} applicant
an evaluation
{{c1::appraisal}} appraisal
a place where documents are kept for a long time
{{c1::archive}} archive
to get or achieve
{{c1::attain}} attain
lawyer
{{c1::attorney}} attorney
where things are sold to highest payer
{{c1::auction}} auction
real, not fake
{{c1::authentic}} authentic
car
{{c1::auto}} auto
long name for 'car'
{{c1::automobile}} automobile
to wait for, or expect, something to happen
{{c1::await}} await
a colorful round object made of rubber that is filled with air
{{c1::balloon}} balloon
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to have no more money
{{c1::bankrupt}} bankrupt
the act of having no more money to pay bills
{{c1::bankruptcy}} bankruptcy
a sports game with a bat and ball
{{c1::baseball}} baseball
the level under the ground floor
{{c1::basement}} basement
to speak or do something for someone else, e.g. on behalf of…
{{c1::behalf}} behalf
good for you, positive effect
{{c1::beneficial}} beneficial
a vehicle with two wheels and pedals
{{c1::bicycle}} bicycle
someone's life story
{{c1::biography}} biography
the study of nature
{{c1::biology}} biology
extra, usually in the form of money
{{c1::bonus}} bonus
someone who buys and sells thing for a percentage of sales
{{c1::broker}} broker
the shape of a teardrop, e.g. light bulb
{{c1::bulb}} bulb
in big amount
{{c1::bulk}} bulk
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taxi
{{c1::cab}} cab
a small house in the forest
{{c1::cabin}} cabin
something you hang on the wall that has the months of the year on it
{{c1::calendar}} calendar
place where university buildings are
the things carried in the hold of an airplane or on a truck
{{c1::cargo}} cargo
to make and deliver food
{{c1::cater}} cater
the person who makes food and delivers it for a living
{{c1::caterer}} caterer
a warning to be careful
{{c1::caution}} caution
to be careful
{{c1::cautious}} cautious
someone famous
{{c1::celebrity}} celebrity
a piece of paper stating you did something
{{c1::certificate}} certificate
written proof that you did something or that something is good enough
{{c1::certification}} certification
to state something is real or correct
{{c1::certify}} certify
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a person who cooks for a living
{{c1::chef}} chef
the study of chemicals
{{c1::chemistry}} chemistry
for a long time
{{c1::chronic}} chronic
a movie theatre
{{c1::cinema}} cinema
to put into a category
{{c1::classify}} classify
someone who works at a counter
{{c1::clerk}} clerk
to press a button
{{c1::click}} click
when something is closed for good
{{c1::closure}} closure
to travel a long way to work and back
{{c1::commute}} commute
someone who travels a long way to work and back
{{c1::commuter}} commuter
tightly packed in a small size
{{c1::compact}} compact
to go well with
{{c1::compatible}} compatible
to collect or gather data
{{c1::compile}} compile
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the act of obeying rules
{{c1::compliance}} compliance
to obey a rule
the act of understanding
{{c1::comprehension}} comprehension
something that needs to be kept secret
{{c1::confidential}} confidential
to be like others
{{c1::conform}} conform
to tell someone 'good job' on a happy occasion
{{c1::congratulate}} congratulate
the act of congratulating
{{c1::congratulation}} congratulation
opposite to
{{c1::contrary}} contrary
the state of being easy
{{c1::convenience}} convenience
to be easy to do
{{c1::convenient}} convenient
in a manner that is easy
{{c1::conveniently}} conveniently
when you cannot copy work
{{c1::copyright}} copyright
electric cable
{{c1::cord}} cord
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no electric cable needed
{{c1::cordless}} cordless
something unusual you dress up in, e.g. for Hallowe'en
{{c1::costume}} costume
a kindness to someone
{{c1::courtesy}} courtesy
when something must be finished
to minus or take away
{{c1::deduct}} deduct
the act of taking away, usually money
{{c1::deduction}} deduction
something that is faulty
{{c1::defect}} defect
when something is not working
{{c1::defective}} defective
need to handle with care
{{c1::delicate}} delicate
to leave
{{c1::depart}} depart
the act of leaving
{{c1::departure}} departure
the state of needing someone
{{c1::dependence}} dependence
the place you want to be at the end of a journey
{{c1::destination}} destination
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to remove from something
{{c1::detach}} detach
to become worse in state
{{c1::deteriorate}} deteriorate
to figure out what is wrong
{{c1::diagnose}} diagnose
a drawing explaining something
{{c1::diagram}} diagram
to make a phone call by pressing the buttons
{{c1::dial}} dial
a very valuable gem
{{c1::diamond}} diamond
to throw away
{{c1::discard}} discard
to send out
{{c1::dispatch}} dispatch
to take your focus away from something
{{c1::distract}} distract
the act of taking your focus away from something
{{c1::distraction}} distraction
money received as a bonus
{{c1::dividend}} dividend
the place where boats get tied up
{{c1::dock}} dock
a film about a real life or event
{{c1::documentary}} documentary
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boring
not exciting
{{c1::dull}} dull
how long something takes
{{c1::duration}} duration
energetic
{{c1::dynamic}} dynamic
fine or beautiful
{{c1::elegant}} elegant
able to be chosen
{{c1::eligible}} eligible
the office of an ambassador
{{c1::embassy}} embassy
to surround fully
{{c1::enclose}} enclose
to register for something
{{c1::enroll}} enroll
the act of registering for something
{{c1::enrollment}} enrollment
a business person who starts companies
{{c1::entrepreneur}} entrepreneur
to go with someone
{{c1::escort}} escort
morals or belief system
{{c1::ethics}} ethics
to make people leave an area
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{{c1::evacuate}} evacuate
in equal ways
{{c1::evenly}} evenly
an exception to the rule
{{c1::exemption}} exemption
to leave
{{c1::exit}} exit
from another country
{{c1::exotic}} exotic
excellent knowledge on something
the cost for a ride, e.g. bus, or taxi
{{c1::fare}} fare
to send using a fax machine
{{c1::fax}} fax
a big boat that carries people and cars
{{c1::ferry}} ferry
to do with money
{{c1::fiscal}} fiscal
something that is faulty in otherwise perfect person/thing
{{c1::flaw}} flaw
a group of ships travelling together
{{c1::fleet}} fleet
white powder from wheat used in baking
{{c1::flour}} flour
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a cloud of white filled with small water droplets
{{c1::fog}} fog
to not allow
{{c1::forbid}} forbid
eating utensil
{{c1::fork}} fork
a place for open discussion
{{c1::forum}} forum
one of many branches of a business you buy, e.g.KFC
{{c1::franchise}} franchise
to put furniture in
{{c1::furnish}} furnish
a type of measurement equal to 3.78 liters
{{c1::gallon}} gallon
general
{{c1::generic}} generic
type of art, literature, or film, e.g. romance
{{c1::genre}} genre
something you wear on your hand to keep warm
{{c1::glove}} glove
to talk about someone behind his/her back
{{c1::gossip}} gossip
an image that shows data
{{c1::graph}} graph
like a barbeque, something you cook on
{{c1::grill}} grill
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tools or equipment
{{c1::hardware}} hardware
something you wear to protect your head
{{c1::helmet}} helmet
a strong often deadly storm that begins over the water
{{c1::hurricane}} hurricane
the act of moving from one country to another for good
{{c1::immigration}} immigration
in a hurry, not calm
{{c1::impatient}} impatient
something that causes trouble or discomfort
{{c1::inconvenience}} inconvenience
not in a straight way
{{c1::indirect}} indirect
to guess something with given information
{{c1::infer}} infer
the act of guessing something with given information
{{c1::inference}} inference
relaxed, casual - often used to describe clothes or an event
{{c1::informal}} informal
liquid found in pens
{{c1::ink}} ink
to be creative and come up with new ideas
{{c1::innovative}} innovative
very important, necessary as part of the whole thing
{{c1::integral}} integral
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to bother
{{c1::irritate}} irritate
a kind of music
{{c1::jazz}} jazz
gold, silver, stones etc. you wear for decoration, e.g. necklace
{{c1::jewelry}} jewelry
the part of computer that you type on
{{c1::keyboard}} keyboard
a box of tools or equipment
{{c1::kit}} kit
something you use to climb up high
{{c1::ladder}} ladder
the person who owns the place you rent
{{c1::landlord}} landlord
dirty clothes that need washing
{{c1::laundry}} laundry
something for fun or relaxing
{{c1::leisure}} leisure
in the same way
a place to relax
{{c1::lounge}} lounge
to make use of as much as possible
the time between two events
{{c1::meantime}} meantime
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a person who sells things for a living
{{c1::merchant}} merchant
to deserve praise
{{c1::merit}} merit
a type of substance found in nature
{{c1::mineral}} mineral
to make less important or smaller
{{c1::minimize}} minimize
something built to honor someone
{{c1::monument}} monument
something which you need
{{c1::necessity}} necessity
the study of food and health
{{c1::nutrition}} nutrition
to leave out or not say
{{c1::omit}} omit
still happening
{{c1::ongoing}} ongoing
to make a choice
{{c1::opt}} opt
being positive about the future
{{c1::optimistic}} optimistic
many musicians with different instruments playing one musical piece
{{c1::orchestra}} orchestra
a set of clothes like a uniform
{{c1::outfit}} outfit
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a store that sells things at a discount
{{c1::outlet}} outlet
a view point
{{c1::outlook}} outlook
the fixed cost of a business, e.g. rent
{{c1::overhead}} overhead
from one day to the next
{{c1::overnight}} overnight
to supervise
{{c1::oversee}} oversee
a small carton or package
{{c1::packet}} packet
walk or march
{{c1::parade}} parade
the right to be the only one who is allowed to make a thing
{{c1::patent}} patent
to accept suffering without getting angry
{{c1::patience}} patience
someone who gives support with time, money or effort
{{c1::patron}} patron
a demand for a particular action, usually signed by a lot of people
{{c1::petition}} petition
A doctor of medicine
the science of how things like heat and light work
{{c1::physics}} physics
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medicine in the form of a capsule that you swallow
{{c1::pill}} pill
soft cushion to rest your head on when you go to bed
{{c1::pillow}} pillow
a collection of investments that someone owns
{{c1::portfolio}} portfolio
a large printed picture or notice to stick on a wall
{{c1::poster}} poster
put off until a later time
{{c1::postpone}} postpone
The first action that comes before a more important one
{{c1::preliminary}} preliminary
an extra payment added to the cost
{{c1::premium}} premium
to formally tell someone what to do
{{c1::prescribe}} prescribe
doctor's written order for medicine
{{c1::prescription}} prescription
very important and well thought of
{{c1::prestigious}} prestigious
the advertising message to let people know about a product or event
{{c1::publicity}} publicity
a set of questions to find out what people think about something
{{c1::questionnaire}} questionnaire
a stand or shelf to put things on
{{c1::rack}} rack
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proof of payment
{{c1::receipt}} receipt
the person who receives something
{{c1::recipient}} recipient
leisure
{{c1::recreation}} recreation
what you do for relaxation in your free time
{{c1::recreational}} recreational
happens again
{{c1::recur}} recur
to find another use for something that is going to be put in the trash
{{c1::recycle}} recycle
a factory where raw materials are taken to be made pure
{{c1::refinery}} refinery
to put new life or energy into
{{c1::refresh}} refresh
a small amount of food and drink served as a light meal
{{c1::refreshment}} refreshment
a practice session in preparation for a public performance
{{c1::rehearsal}} rehearsal
practise so that you get better at doing it
{{c1::rehearse}} rehearse
to go and get something back
{{c1::retrieve}} retrieve
the stretchy material that elastic bands are made of
{{c1::rubber}} rubber
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a small loose floor covering
{{c1::rug}} rug
acceptable
{{c1::satisfactory}} satisfactory
an amount of money given to an able student to help pay for their studies
{{c1::scholarship}} scholarship
not very often
{{c1::seldom}} seldom
a discussion session or class led by a teacher, or expert
{{c1::seminar}} seminar
your name written in your own handwriting
{{c1::signature}} signature
with honesty
{{c1::sincerely}} sincerely
a simple, quickly made drawing
{{c1::sketch}} sketch
the part of a garment that covers some, or all, of the arm
{{c1::sleeve}} sleeve
a narrow opening
{{c1::slot}} slot
a block of material used for washing or cleaning
{{c1::soap}} soap
fly quickly up into the air
{{c1::soar}} soar
ball game played by two teams who try to score goals without handling the ball
{{c1::soccer}} soccer
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to do with the sun, like sunlight or the heat from the sun
{{c1::solar}} solar
the person you are married to
{{c1::spouse}} spouse
a pile of things placed one on top of the other
{{c1::stack}} stack
sports ground surrounded by rows of seats where people go to watch events
{{c1::stadium}} stadium
a work of art, usually a model of a person or animal, made from hard material
{{c1::statue}} statue
guide the direction of
{{c1::steer}} steer
the reason or prompt that causes something to happen
a line or band of a different color
{{c1::stripe}} stripe
to pay money to receive a service or product regularly
{{c1::subscribe}} subscribe
someone who pays money to receive a service or product regularly
{{c1::subscriber}} subscriber
the amount of money that you pay to receive a service or product regularly
{{c1::subscription}} subscription
a set of connecting rooms, usually in a hotel
{{c1::suite}} suite
very good
{{c1::superb}} superb
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a label
{{c1::tag}} tag
exchanging audio, visual or digital information at a distance, electronically
{{c1::telecommunication}} telecommunication someone who pays rent for the use of property like land
or rooms
{{c1::tenant}} tenant
the place where a transport line ends, like the final train station on the line
{{c1::terminal}} terminal
bring to an end
{{c1::terminate}} terminate
the end of something
{{c1::termination}} termination
the taking and keeping of something that does not belong to you
{{c1::theft}} theft
a thin slab of material, often made of clay, used for covering roofs and floors
{{c1::tile}} tile
hot and humid like the climate near the equator
{{c1::tropical}} tropical
the amount of money that a business makes in an amount of time
{{c1::turnover}} turnover
to improve what was old or outdated
{{c1::upgrade}} upgrade
to confirm that something is acceptable
{{c1::validate}} validate
the person who is selling something
{{c1::vendor}} vendor
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the place that an event is happening
{{c1::venue}} venue
spoken
{{c1::verbal}} verbal
confirm the truth of
{{c1::verify}} verify
a natural substance found in food and drink that your body needs to be healthy
{{c1::vitamin}} vitamin
a man whose job it is to bring meals to your table in a restaurant or cafe
{{c1::waiter}} waiter
a woman whose job it is to bring meals to your the table in a restaurant or cafe
{{c1::waitress}} waitress
an electoral district, a small area within which the people can all vote for the same thing
{{c1::ward}} ward
a building where a large number of things are stored while they are waiting to be sold
{{c1::warehouse}} warehouse a large mamal that lives in the sea
{{c1::whale}} whale
partner in crime
{{c1::accessory}} accessory
long narrow area for walking between rows of something
{{c1::aisle}} aisle
condition that means you get ill if you come into contact with a particular material
{{c1::allergy}} allergy
more than enough of
{{c1::ample}} ample
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an extra bit of information at the end of a book or document
{{c1::appendix}} appendix
a machine or device that does a particular task
{{c1::appliance}} appliance
someone who is learning a trade by working with an expert
{{c1::apprentice}} apprentice
a curved line, like part of a circle
{{c1::arc}} arc
To make a process that does a task over and over again by machine
{{c1::automate}} automate
a small piece of material with your name and details on that you wear to show who you are
{{c1::badge}} badge
a small floor area with a wall or fence round it that is joined to the outside of a building
{{c1::balcony}} balcony a game played by two teams who try to score goals by throwing the ball
{{c1::basketball}} basketball
a small paper book that gives information about a product or service
{{c1::brochure}} brochure
a short news report
{{c1::bulletin}} bulletin
a very sweet food, made from sugar and other things, that is good to eat
{{c1::candy}} candy
giving free money or help of some kind to someone who needs it
{{c1::charitable}} charitable
a showy or noisy performance
{{c1::circus}} circus
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hitting your hands together to make a noise to show you enjoyed something
{{c1::clap}} clap
make smooth by getting the knots out of
{{c1::comb}} comb
a part of a closed area that has been separated from a bigger one
{{c1::compartment}} compartment
saying something nice about someone
{{c1::compliment}} compliment
it does not cost anything, it is free
{{c1::complimentary}} complimentary
a blockage
something that blocks it up
{{c1::congestion}} congestion
following one after the other
{{c1::consecutive}} consecutive
makes something look better without changing it too much
{{c1::cosmetic}} cosmetic
a machine used to move and lift heavy things
{{c1::crane}} crane
a pad to make something more comfortable
{{c1::cushion}} cushion
remove
{{c1::delete}} delete
a person who looks after your teeth for a living
{{c1::dentist}} dentist
sweet food you eat after your main meal
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{{c1::dessert}} dessert
how you solve problems by working out what is wrong
{{c1::diagnostic}} diagnostic
an unexpected difference between two things that needs to be explained
{{c1::discrepancy}} discrepancy
to make someone not pleased with what you have done
{{c1::dissatisfy}} dissatisfy
very seriously
{{c1::drastically}} drastically
a period of time when there is very little rainfall
{{c1::drought}} drought
make an exact copy
{{c1::duplicate}} duplicate
very long lasting
{{c1::durable}} durable
when the ground shakes due to the natural movement of rocks underground
{{c1::earthquake}} earthquake
to push something deep inside something else
{{c1::embed}} embed
to remove or delete
{{c1::erase}} erase
the end of a period of time
{{c1::expiration}} expiration
Come to an end
{{c1::expire}} expire
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based on true information
{{c1::factual}} factual
goodbye
{{c1::farewell}} farewell
fix together firmly
{{c1::fasten}} fasten
what you feel when you are very, very tired
{{c1::fatigue}} fatigue
a piece of equipment, like a bath, that is permanently fixed to a building
{{c1::fixture}} fixture
illness that you catch from other people, that gives you a fever for a few days
{{c1::flu}} flu
comes and goes stronger and weaker
{{c1::fluctuate}} fluctuate
a man-made spray of water that shoots upwards
{{c1::fountain}} fountain
goods that are transported from one place to another
{{c1::freight}} freight
a large ship that is used to transport goods
{{c1::freighter}} freighter
something made of material that you can wear, like pants or a dress
{{c1::garment}} garment
a machine that makes electricity
{{c1::generator}} generator
a small measurement of weight
{{c1::gram}} gram
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stubstance that can be used to stick things together
{{c1::gum}} gum
building with equipment you can use to exercise your body
{{c1::gym}} gym
building with equipment you can use to exercise your body
{{c1::gymnasium}} gymnasium
someone who gains access to a computer system without permission
{{c1::hacker}} hacker
a flat round cake of minced beef that is fried and then eaten in a bread roll
{{c1::hamburger}} hamburger
walk a long way
{{c1::hike}} hike
someone who likes to go for long walks in their leisure time
{{c1::hiker}} hiker
very important and urgent
{{c1::imperative}} imperative
lay yourself open to something as a result of your actions
{{c1::incur}} incur
where two paths cross each other
{{c1::intersection}} intersection
detailed list of everything included
{{c1::inventory}} inventory
a gentle run
{{c1::jog}} jog
the reporting of news
{{c1::journalism}} journalism
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useless item
trash
{{c1::junk}} junk
a small design used by a company as its symbol
{{c1::logo}} logo
very large building containing lots of stores and restaurants
{{c1::mall}} mall
something that has to be done
{{c1::mandatory}} mandatory
rub the body in a special way that makes it feel better
{{c1::massage}} massage
a substance used to make an illness or condition get better
{{c1::medication}} medication
a written reminder to do somethng
{{c1::memo}} memo
person who carries a piece of information to someone else
{{c1::messenger}} messenger
device used by singers and public speakers to make their voice louder
{{c1::microphone}} microphone
a device that makes very small things look bigger so you can study them closer
{{c1::microscope}} microscope
a device that lets you send information from one computer to another
{{c1::modem}} modem
the confidence in how a group of people all feel, usually at a difficult time
{{c1::morale}} morale
a small winged insect that bites
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{{c1::mosquito}} mosquito
the middle of the day
{{c1::noon}} noon
officially tell someone some information
{{c1::notify}} notify
A shape that looks like an egg
{{c1::oval}} oval
a general summary of a subject
something wrapped in paper so that it can be sent, or delivered somewhere
{{c1::parcel}} parcel
official document containing information about you, that allows you to enter other countries
{{c1::passport}} passport shaped and dried dough, made from flour and water, often used in Italian
cooking
{{c1::pasta}} pasta
a food made of flour, fat and water and baked with other food inside it
{{c1::pastry}} pastry
a person who is walking on the street
{{c1::pedestrian}} pedestrian
relating to the preparation and making of medicine
{{c1::pharmaceutical}} pharmaceutical
a packed meal to take with you and eaten in the open air
{{c1::picnic}} picnic
a round piece of baked dough, covered with tomato, cheese and other ingredients
{{c1::pizza}} pizza
it sounds like it could be true
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{{c1::plausible}} plausible
to force your way through something
{{c1::plow}} plow
someone connects and mends water pipes for a living
{{c1::plumber}} plumber
something that is small and easy to carry
{{c1::portable}} portable
make known generally
{{c1::publicize}} publicize
a small bag women use to carry personal items
{{c1::purse}} purse
question, inquire
{{c1::query}} query
the person who oversees something to make sure that the rules are followed
{{c1::referee}} referee
what is left over
{{c1::remainder}} remainder
restore to a previous or better condition
{{c1::renovate}} renovate
the process of being restored to a previous or better condition
{{c1::renovation}} renovation
the state of being well known
{{c1::renown}} renown
when people get together to meet up after not meeting for a long time
{{c1::reunion}} reunion
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a store where you can get a particular service, like getting your hair styled
{{c1::salon}} salon
a long, narrow piece of material you wear round your neck to keep you warm
{{c1::scarf}} scarf
ongoing, happening more than once in a particular order
{{c1::serial}} serial
travel back and forth between two points
{{c1::shuttle}} shuttle
shows a sign that it has an important meaning
{{c1::signify}} signify
glide over the surface as if you are sliding on ice
{{c1::skate}} skate
Small amount of food eaten between meals
{{c1::snack}} snack
a long soft seat with a back, big enough for at least two people to sit on
{{c1::sofa}} sofa
a place you can go to relax and improve your health, or how you look
{{c1::spa}} spa
a person who watches something happening
{{c1::spectator}} spectator
the desire to direct bad feeling towards someone
{{c1::spite}} spite
a device that plays sound through two or more speakers
{{c1::stereo}} stereo
the act of formally delivering a document, for a decision to be made about it
{{c1::submission}} submission
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move from one website to another on the internet
{{c1::surf}} surf
a warm item of clothing worn over the arms and upper body, made of wool,
{{c1::sweater}} sweater
a small flat solid cake of some substance
{{c1::tablet}} tablet
adjust something to fit a specific need or market
{{c1::tailor}} tailor
someone who is trained with special skills to do practical work
{{c1::technician}} technician
someone aged between the ages of thirteen and nineteen
{{c1::teen}} teen
very great or wonderful
{{c1::terrific}} terrific
put things in their correct place
{{c1::tidy}} tidy
a small cost or fee you pay to use a service
{{c1::toll}} toll
pull something along
{{c1::tow}} tow
on the move from one place to another
{{c1::transit}} transit
something, like an organization, that covers a similar range of things
{{c1::umbrella}} umbrella
to call attention to
{{c1::underline}} underline
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the usual or customary way in which something is used
{{c1::usage}} usage
empty
{{c1::vacant}} vacant
a holiday or break from work
{{c1::vacation}} vacation
a completely empty space
{{c1::vacuum}} vacuum
a jug or urn to put cut flowers in, to make a room look pretty
{{c1::vase}} vase
someone who does not eat meat or fish
{{c1::vegetarian}} vegetarian
small wooden instrument with four strings for making music
{{c1::violin}} violin
travel permit that allows you to enter a particular country for a period of time
{{c1::visa}} visa
a piece of paper that you can use to buy goods or to get them at a reduced price
{{c1::voucher}} voucher
a small case that can fit in a pocket, used by men to hold money and credit cards
{{c1::wallet}} wallet
a means of communication that uses radio waves instead of wires
{{c1::wireless}} wireless
useful
there is some value to it
{{c1::worthwhile}} worthwhile
a crease or fold
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{{c1::wrinkle}} wrinkle
a park where many different types of live animals are kept
{{c1::zoo}} zoo
put up with
{{c1::abide}} abide
approval and great praise
{{c1::acclaim}} acclaim
Something, like a swimming pool in a town, that makes life more comfortable and enjoyable.
{{c1::amenity}} amenity a try out done by a performer to test whether they have the skills to do the job
{{c1::audition}} audition
a formal meal given for a lot of people
{{c1::banquet}} banquet
meal that has been cooked on a grill, outdoors
{{c1::barbecue}} barbecue
earlier in time
{{c1::beforehand}} beforehand
a drawing or plan to show what the finished thing will look like
{{c1::blueprint}} blueprint
an enclosed space like a cubicle, stall or stand
{{c1::booth}} booth
a small case with a handle usually used for carrying business papers
{{c1::briefcase}} briefcase
look or leaf through casually, like looking through a book without really reading it
{{c1::browse}} browse
a meal consisting of a number of different dishes from which people serve themselves
{{c1::buffet}} buffet
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a person makes and mends things made of wood for a liviing
{{c1::carpenter}} carpenter
a piece of the equipment that is a sealed unit, and that can be taken out and replaced
{{c1::cartridge}} cartridge a small cupboard
{{c1::closet}} closet
a tightening or squeezing movement
{{c1::contraction}} contraction
a piece of paper that you can use to buy goods or to get them at a reduced price
{{c1::coupon}} coupon
gets bigger by more and more being added to it
{{c1::cumulative}} cumulative
knock down
completely destroy
{{c1::demolish}} demolish
relating to teeth
{{c1::dental}} dental
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
{{c1::diploma}} diploma
cut off or detach
{{c1::disconnect}} disconnect
the downside of something
{{c1::drawback}} drawback
a unit of money used in a number of European countries
{{c1::euro}} euro
a journey taken for pleasure
{{c1::excursion}} excursion
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someone whose job it is to put out fires or save people from dangerous situations
{{c1::firefighter}} firefighter a small stick-like object that, when lit with a flame, goes off with a bang and
flashes of colored light
{ {c1::firework}} firework able to speak a language easily and with confidence
{{c1::fluent}} fluent
a file or covering to keep papers in
{{c1::folder}} folder
working for yourself, not for an employer
{{c1::freelance}} freelance
trash
something that is worthless
{{c1::garbage}} garbage
a book that gives intructions on how to do something
{{c1::handbook}} handbook
hold back from acting because you are uncertain or undecided
{{c1::hesitant}} hesitant
welcoming, friendly behavior you show to visitors or guests
{{c1::hospitality}} hospitality
how much dampness their is in the air
{{c1::humidity}} humidity
how you keep yourself and your surroundings clean and so that you stay healthy
{{c1::hygiene}} hygiene
includes everything
{{c1::inclusive}} inclusive
the act of being introduced into
{{c1::induction}} induction
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tells you a lot of useful facts about somethiing
{{c1::informative}} informative
a stuent or trainee who is doing a job, often without pay, to get work experience
{{c1::intern}} intern
a position or placement for someone to learn a job through work, sometimes without pay
{{c1::internship}} internship a unit of weight

one kilogram is about the same weight as 2.2 pounds
{{c1::kilogram}} kilogram
a unit of measurement for liquids
{{c1::liter}} liter
a small cupboard you can store personal items in securely for a period of time
{{c1::locker}} locker
Bags and cases that you carry your clothes in when you go on a journey
{{c1::luggage}} luggage
A written note or message to remind you or someone else to do something
{{c1::memorandum}} memorandum
personal advisor or teacher
{{c1::mentor}} mentor
goods for sale
{{c1::merchandise}} merchandise
smaller than is usual for a particular type of thing
{{c1::mini}} mini
a short sleep, often taken during the daytime
{{c1::nap}} nap
a piece of jewelery, or decoration, worn around the neck
{{c1::necklace}} necklace
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too many people in too small a space
{{c1::overcrowd}} overcrowd
a small paper leaflet or booklet that tells you about a single subject
{{c1::pamphlet}} pamphlet
take short sharp breaths through your mouth, noisily
{{c1::pant}} pant
the total amount of money paid in wages
{{c1::payroll}} payroll
a person whose job it is to prepare medicines
{{c1::pharmacist}} pharmacist
a store where medicines are prepared and sold
{{c1::pharmacy}} pharmacy
a chance to see something before it becomes generally available
{{c1::preview}} preview
referring back to itself
{{c1::reflexive}} reflexive
give back money that has already been paid
{{c1::refund}} refund
money that can be returned if you change your mind about a purchase
{{c1::refundable}} refundable
give back the money for an expense that has been paid out
{{c1::reimburse}} reimburse
the money that is given to cover the cost of an expense that has been paid out
{{c1::reimbursement}} reimbursement the pipes that carry water and waste away from toilets
{{c1::sewer}} sewer
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to move quickly above the surface without touching it
{{c1::skim}} skim
a computer program worksheet or table that you enter information onto
{{c1::spreadsheet}} spreadsheet
short thin piece of wire that is punched through sheets of paper to fasten them together
{{c1::staple}} staple make smoother and more efficient
{{c1::streamline}} streamline
garbage or waste
something worthless
{{c1::trash}} trash
the sum of money charged for teaching by a college or university
{{c1::tuition}} tuition
a type of fish that lives in the sea, and is good to eat
{{c1::tuna}} tuna
happening now
{{c1::underway}} underway
job or position that needs to be filled
{{c1::vacancy}} vacancy
to give up or do without
{{c1::waive}} waive
the promise to repair or replace a product if it ceases to work properly
{{c1::warranty}} warranty
the basic unit of money in Japan
{{c1::yen}} yen
the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
{{c1::auditorium}} auditorium
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any liquid suitable for drinking
{{c1::beverage}} beverage
a brush with a long handle used for sweeping the dirt from the floor
{{c1::broom}} broom
a box made of cardboard or plastic in which things like milk and juice are sold
{{c1::carton}} carton
a shipment of goods for delivery
{{c1::consignment}} consignment
relating to cooking
{{c1::culinary}} culinary
make or change something to suit the customer's particular needs
{{c1::customize}} customize
stop doing it
{{c1::discontinue}} discontinue
Device used to put out fires
{{c1::extinguisher}} extinguisher
Senior worker who controls other workers
{{c1::foreman}} foreman
regular, what you always do
{{c1::habitual}} habitual
the rise and fall of the voice when speaking
{{c1::intonation}} intonation
a written request for payment for the goods and services listed
{{c1::invoice}} invoice
a formal meal eaten in the middle of the day
{{c1::luncheon}} luncheon
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forget where you have put it
{{c1::misplace}} misplace
people who are poor and do not have enough to live on
{{c1::needy}} needy
past the date you should do something

late
{{c1::overdue}} overdue
a secret word or phrase needed to prove who you are
{{c1::password}} password
to punish someone
{{c1::penalize}} penalize
change something so that it is tailored to a particular person's needs
{{c1::personalize}} personalize
a machine that makes exact copies of documents
{{c1::photocopier}} photocopier
an exact copy of a document made with a photographic machine
{{c1::photocopy}} photocopy
skill and experience
{{c1::proficiency}} proficiency
an amount of money given back to you as part of the deal when you buy goods or services
{{c1::rebate}} rebate
change or improve the plan of how a thing is made
{{c1::redesign}} redesign
take away from
a tunnel under the road for people to walk through
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{{c1::subway}} subway
person who works in a bank, who pays out and takes in money
{{c1::teller}} teller
a flavoring used in ice cream and other sweet foods to make them taste good
{{c1::vanilla}} vanilla
starting over again, a fresh start
{{c1::anew}} anew
uneasy, worried
{{c1::apprehensive}} apprehensive
clothing
{{c1::attire}} attire
of or relating to motor vehicles
{{c1::automotive}} automotive
a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier
{{c1::cafeteria}} cafeteria
the person whose job it is to take the money you pay for goods or services
{{c1::cashier}} cashier
a small, flat, round, dry, sweet cake-like snack
{{c1::cookie}} cookie
Person paid to carry and deliver documents
{{c1::courier}} courier
a record of an amount of money taken out of an account
{{c1::debit}} debit
small, fried, very sweet piece of dough covered in sugar and good to eat
{{c1::donut}} donut
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fuel used in most motor vehicles
{{c1::gasoline}} gasoline
telephone line that gives direct, fast access
{{c1::hotline}} hotline
a detailed plan of what will happen on a journey
{{c1::itinerary}} itinerary
to be older than
{{c1::outdated}} outdated
saying it again but putting the same meaning into different words
{{c1::paraphrase}} paraphrase
an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen
{{c1::projector}} projector
change or alter nearly everything to make it look different
{{c1::remodel}} remodel
a statement that has been reworded
{{c1::restatement}} restatement
any materials needed for writing and printing
{{c1::stationery}} stationery
an agent whose job it is to buy and sell stocks and bonds
{{c1::stockbroker}} stockbroker
happening soon
{{c1::upcoming}} upcoming
leave empty
move out of
{{c1::vacate}} vacate
a system of exercise to give control over your mind and body
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{{c1::yoga}} yoga
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
{{c1::considerate}} considerate
a breakdown or failure in the system
{{c1::malfunction}} malfunction
a Finnish steam bath

steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
{{c1::sauna}} sauna
a ballgame for two teams who try to hit a large ball backwards and forwards across a central net
{ {c1::volleyball}} volleyball a group discussion to come up with a lot of ideas very quickly
{{c1::brainstorm}} brainstorm
a building that has lots of apartments in it, all owned and lived in by different people
{{c1::condominium}} condominium rich and superior in quality
{{c1::deluxe}} deluxe
a moving stairway
{{c1::escalator}} escalator
speed up the progress of
{{c1::expedite}} expedite
a formal way of saying 'as a result of this'
{{c1::hereby}} hereby
arriving on time
{{c1::punctual}} punctual
a type of car that has seats for four people
{{c1::sedan}} sedan
one of two divisions of the school year
{{c1::semester}} semester
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unwanted e-mail, usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk
{{c1::spam}} spam
To offer something for sale or to sell something
{{c1::vend}} vend
phone that connects to the system by radio so that you can use it anywhere
{{c1::cellphone}} cellphone
to hand over too much money
{{c1::overpay}} overpay
a person who sells, rents out or manages property for a living
{{c1::realtor}} realtor
articles used for washing and taking care of your body
{{c1::toiletry}} toiletry
the person in a hotel whose job it is to arrange things for the guests
{{c1::concierge}} concierge
to ask for too much money for goods or service
{{c1::overcharge}} overcharge
a failure in the power system so that there is no electricity available
{{c1::outage}} outage
someone who works in a law company but who has not trained as a lawyer
{{c1::paralegal}} paralegal
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' needs
{{c1::purser}} purser
to enter a computer website account
{{c1::login}} login
there is a choice about when to start and finish working a set number of hours
{{c1::flextime}} flextime
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To take legal action against someone
{{c1::sue}} sue
the amount of money charged for traveling by airplane
{{c1::airfare}} airfare
a powered vehicle that flys through the air to its destination
{{c1::airplane}} airplane
the place where you go to get on a plane
{{c1::airport}} airport
a bag with shoulder straps worn on the back
{{c1::backpack}} backpack
large room used mainly for dancing
{{c1::ballroom}} ballroom
a room where there is a bath and/or a shower
{{c1::bathroom}} bathroom
the day in the year on which a person was born
{{c1::birthday}} birthday
a room where the board of directors of a company hold meetings
{{c1::boardroom}} boardroom
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
{{c1::bookcase}} bookcase
A place where you go to buy books
{{c1::bookstore}} bookstore
a man who works in commercial or industrial business, especially an owner or executive
{{c1::businessman}} businessman a person who works in commercial or industrial business, especially

an owner or executive
{{c1::businessperson} } businessperson the latest time that you must vacate a hotel room
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{{c1::checkout}} checkout
a hamburger with melted cheese on it
{{c1::cheeseburger}} cheeseburger
Someone studying in your class with you
{{c1::classmate}} classmate
a book that gives directions on how to prepare and cook food
{{c1::cookbook}} cookbook
land outside of cities and towns, that does not have buildings on it
{{c1::countryside}} countryside
The time between when the sun rises and when it goes down
not nightime
{{c1::daytime}} daytime
the working area of a computer screen when no programs are open
{{c1::desktop}} desktop
a machine that cleans dirty dishes
{{c1::dishwasher}} dishwasher
Someone whose job it is to stand at entrance to a hotel to let people go in and out
{{c1::doorman}} doorman
transfer a file or program onto your computer
{{c1::download}} download
reduce in size or number
{{c1::downsize}} downsize
on a lower floor of a building
{{c1::downstairs}} downstairs
the business or central part of a city or town
{{c1::downtown}} downtown
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a drop in the success of a business or the economy
{{c1::downturn}} downturn
information given to the provider about how good or bad the goods or services were
{{c1::feedback}} feedback
something you wear on your feet, such as shoes or boots
{{c1::footwear}} footwear
to get money from people for a partular project
{{c1::fundraise}} fundraise
escape or leave very quickly
{{c1::getaway}} getaway
a passage or corridor that other rooms open out of
{{c1::hallway}} hallway
always puts a lot of effort into the task or job
{{c1::hardworking}} hardworking
pain in the head
{{c1::headache}} headache
a set of small speakers that fit into each ear so that only you can hear the sound
{{c1::headphone}} headphone the business of providing medical services to a community or individuals
{{c1::healthcare}} healthcare
not bought from a store

made at home
{{c1::homemade}} homemade
someone who owns the house that they live in
{{c1::homeowner}} homeowner
the work a teacher gives to students to be done outside of school
{{c1::homework}} homework
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someone whose job it is to take care of and clean another person's house
{{c1::housekeeper}} housekeeper
just arriving
{{c1::incoming}} incoming
a computer small enough to carry and to use in your lap
{{c1::laptop}} laptop
the act of ending a worker's job because there is not enough work, or not enough money to pay for it
{ {c1::layoff}} layoff the plan of how it is set out
{{c1::layout}} layout
the printing at the top of a letter that tells you the name and details of the company sending it
{ {c1::letterhead}} letterhead the person whose job it is to keep people safe at the beach or at pool
{{c1::lifeguard}} lifeguard
the way that you live

the things that you usually do
The time between when a person is born and when they die
{{c1::lifetime}} lifetime
The usual time for eating the midday meal
{{c1::lunchtime}} lunchtime
12 o'clock at night
{{c1::midnight}} midnight
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
{{c1::motorcycle}} motorcycle
report or open letter giving information of interest to a special group
{{c1::newsletter}} newsletter
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a small structure where newspapers and magazines are sold
{{c1::newsstand}} newsstand
not yet completed
{{c1::outstanding}} outstanding
work done in addition to regular working hours
{{c1::overtime}} overtime
a book that has a cover made of paper
{{c1::paperback}} paperback
the written work to do with any particular job
{{c1::paperwork}} paperwork
the piece of paper that tells a worker how much they have earned
{{c1::paycheck}} paycheck
grains of maize that have been heated up until they explode

good to eat as a snack
{{c1::popcorn}} popcorn a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
{{c1::postcard}} postcard
read for errors
{{c1::proofread}} proofread
transport system of tracks ,stations and trains
{{c1::railway}} railway
a water-resistant coat
{{c1::raincoat}} raincoat
Water that falls from the clouds in the sky, in little drops
{{c1::rainfall}} rainfall
room in a building which contains one or more toilets for public use
{{c1::restroom}} restroom
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a man whose job it is to get people to buy things from his company
{{c1::salesman}} salesman
men and women whose job it is get people to buy things from their company
{{c1::salespeople}} salespeople
a man or woman whose job it is get people to buy things from their company
{{c1::salesperson}} salesperson
things you can eat as food that live in the sea
{{c1::seafood}} seafood
a place right by the ocean where people can go to relax and have fun
{{c1::seaside}} seaside
an area where goods for sale are set out so people can look at them
{{c1::showroom}} showroom
the area that runs alonside a road for people to walk on
{{c1::sidewalk}} sidewalk
go to visit places of interest
{{c1::sightsee}} sightsee
a flat board with small wheels on the bottom that you move by pushing on the ground with one foot
{ {c1::skateboard}} skateboard At some unspecified time in the future
{{c1::someday}} someday
one man or woman who speaks officially for the rest of the group
{{c1::spokesperson}} spokesperson
someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
{{c1::stockholder}} stockholder
a room where things can be kept when they are not being used
{{c1::storeroom}} storeroom
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A large bag like container for carrying clothes when traveling
{{c1::suitcase}} suitcase
a cream spread on the skin that protects your skin from the sun
{{c1::sunscreen}} sunscreen
a large self-service store selling food and household items
{{c1::supermarket}} supermarket
the buying out of one company by another
{{c1::takeover}} takeover
a book of facts to be used for the study of a particular subject
{{c1::textbook}} textbook
an extreme weather condition with rain, wind, thunder and lightening
{{c1::thunderstorm}} thunderstorm
a series of related events arranged in the order they happen, and displayed in a row
{{c1::timeline}} timeline a list of events and when they are going to happen
{{c1::timetable}} timetable
the trade or brand name
{{c1::trademark}} trademark
below the surface
{{c1::underground}} underground
on a higher level of the building
{{c1::upstairs}} upstairs
meeting carried out over the internet
{{c1::videoconference}} videoconference
a connecting passage or path for pedestrians to move along
{{c1::walkway}} walkway
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information shown on the screen of an internet website about a particular subject
{{c1::webpage}} webpage
a set of internet pages that give information about a particular person or organization
{{c1::website}} website All the working days in a week, usually Monday to Friday
{{c1::weekday}} weekday
a seat, that has wheels, that allows a person who cannot walk to move about
{{c1::wheelchair}} wheelchair
animals and plants that live in the natural world
{{c1::wildlife}} wildlife
a file containing information about a particular subject, and relatated problems to be solved by the
student
{ {c1::workbook}} workbook all the people that a company employs
{{c1::workforce}} workforce
the location where you do your job
{{c1::workplace}} workplace
a building or room where things are made or repaired
{{c1::workshop}} workshop
Spanning or reaching across the whole earth
{{c1::worldwide}} worldwide
a small device for telling the time that you wear on your lower arm
{{c1::wristwatch}} wristwatch
a long, thin stick or post
{{c1::pole}} pole
a person that works with you in the same workplace
{{c1::coworker}} coworker
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the main office of an organization
{{c1::headquarter}} headquarter
State of being healthy

not ill
{{c1::wellness}} wellness
harshly
{{c1::sharply}} sharply
a book that explains how to do something
{{c1::manual}} manual
gradual move forward
{{c1::advancement}} advancement
short for 'madam', a polite way to address a woman
{{c1::ma'am}} ma'am
small amount of food eaten before the main meal
{{c1::appetizer}} appetizer
a test to see that all is as it should be
{{c1::checkup}} checkup
helping to keep well in body and mind
{{c1::healthful}} healthful
take care of all business related to a household
{{c1::housekeep}} housekeep
the hour of the day
{{c1: 'clock}} o'clock
someone who pays money to have the use of something for a period of time
{{c1::renter}} renter
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a small device used to fix papers together with a small thin piece of wire called a staple
{{c1::stapler}} stapler wrap around with something, so as to cover or enclose
{{c1::bound}} bound
an incorrect option offered in a multiple choice question
{{c1::distractor}} distractor
Frozen food made of cream, very sweet and good to eat
{{c1::ice cream}} ice cream
Person whose job it is to fixe things when they are broken
{{c1::repairperson}} repairperson
without official permission
{{c1::unauthorized}} unauthorized
to mistakenly recognise something

to think that it is something else
{{c1::misidentify}} misidentify
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besides other than or in addition to

chairman person (especially a man) who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or event

mental of or relating to the mind

speciﬁcally for a particular reason, purpose, etc.

professor a teacher of high rank in a university or college

personality the way you are as a person

construct to build or create something

joint a point where two bones meet in the body

via by going through, by way of

constant things happening always or at a regular rate

coast the land along or near a sea or ocean

expectation when you expect something to happen

witness : a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen

tone the quality of a sound, especially of someone's voice

seriously in a serious way; not joking

honor respect that is given to someone who is admired

ourselves the reﬂexive form of the pronoun 'we'

disk a ﬂat, round shape or object; a CD or DVD

northern located in or toward the north

chemical something relating to chemistry

somehow in a way that is not known or certain

vision the ability to see, sight, eyesight

impose to make someone to do or endure something

variation a diﬀerence in amount or quality

formal requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners

tip the end of something that is usually long and thin

instruction something that you have been told to do

chart a table or diagram that shows information

mission an important job, usually traveling somewhere

east the direction where the sun rises

derive to take, obtain or get from something

ordinary normal or usual : not unusual, diﬀerent, or special

critic a person who gives opinions about something

helpful useful; willing to help

anywhere in, at, or to any place

lean to bend or move from a straight position

glance to look somewhere for a short time

ideal exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person

silence a lack of sound or noise

disappear to stop being visible : to pass out of sight

representation speaking or doing something oﬃcially for another person

shut to close (something)

legislation a law or a set of laws

employer a person or company that pays people to work for them

widely including a lot of diﬀerent places, people, subjects, etc.

ancient very old : having lived or existed for a very long time

illustrate explain with examples to make easier to understand

faith strong belief or trust in someone or something

observation when someone watches someone or something carefully

reject to refuse, deny to believe, accept, or consider

imply to express in an indirect way

ban to oﬃcially say that someone must not do something

implement to put something in place

command to give (someone) an order

somewhat in a small amount or degree; to some degree

regional relating to a region (= particular area)

temporary continuing for a limited time, not permanent