4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

about

	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

above

	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. a favorable omen
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

abreast

	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

abroad

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

abrogation

	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

abruptly

	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. at or in or to any place
	ad. in addition
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

abstraction

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

accent

	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

acceptable

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

acceptance

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

accordance

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

according

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

accordingly

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

accrued

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

accumulative

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

accustom

	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

ache

	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

aching

	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. at or in or to any place

acknowledgment

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

acre

	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

acrobat

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

acrobatics

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a favorable omen

act

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

action

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

active

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

activity

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

actor

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

actress

	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a female actor
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

actuality

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

add

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

addition

	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

adequately

	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. a favorable omen
	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

adjective

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

adjustable

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

admirable

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. completely enveloping

advantage

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

advantageous

	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

adverb

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. in addition
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

adverbial

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

advertising

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. completely enveloping
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

advice

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

advise

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

adviser

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

aeroplane

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

affair

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

afloat

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

aforesaid

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

afraid

	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

africa

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction

african

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

after

	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

afternoon

	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

afterward

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

again

	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. anew
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

age

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

aggravation

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

aggression

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body

ago

	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

agonize

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

agree

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

agreeably

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

agreed

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

agricultural

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ahead

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

aids

	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

aimless

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	ad. anew

airline

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

airliner

	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	n. a female actor
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

airmail

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

airplane

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

airport

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

airway

	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

alarming

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

alas

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. by bad luck
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

alcohol

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

alcoholic

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. by bad luck
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. an expert who gives advice

alcoholism

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

ale

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

algebra

	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

alienation

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

alive

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

all

	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	ad. in addition
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow

allied

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

allocation

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

allotment

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (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)

allow

	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. the month following March and preceding May

almost

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

aloud

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

alphabet

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

also

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. in addition
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

altogether

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

always

	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	ad. in addition

ambient

	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. completely enveloping

america

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else

american

	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

amplifier

100

	n. a female actor
	n. a favorable omen
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

amusement

101

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

analogue

102

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

ancient

103

	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. a female actor
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

angel

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	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

anger

105

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

angle

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	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

angry

107

	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

animal

108

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

annoyance

109

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

another

110

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

answer

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	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	a. completely enveloping
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

ant

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	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

antecedent

113

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

antonymous

114

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction

anxiously

115

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

any

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	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

anyway

117

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

anywhere

118

	ad. at or in or to any place
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia

apartment

119

	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a favorable omen

apparently

120

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

appear

121

	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

appearance

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	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

applause

123

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

apple

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	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. in addition
	n. a female actor

appreciably

125

	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

apprize

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	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. an expert who gives advice

approximation

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	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

april

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	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

arabian

129

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

arabic

130

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

arbitrate

131

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

arbitration

132

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (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)
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

archaeologist

133

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arctic

134

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

argument

135

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

aristocratic

136

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

arm

137

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

armchair

138

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

army

139

	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	ad. in an arrogant manner

around

140

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

arrival

141

	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

arrive

142

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

arrogantly

143

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare

arrow

144

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	ad. by bad luck
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

art

145

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

artist

146

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

artistic

147

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. an expert who gives advice

148

	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	ad. to the same degree (often followed by `as') n. a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and real...
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

asean

149

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

ash

150

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats

ashore

151

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	ad. towards the shore from the water

ashtray

152

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...

asia

153

	n. a female actor
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

asian

154

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	n. a female actor

ask

155

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

asleep

156

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. a favorable omen
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

ass

157

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	ad. in addition
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

assassinate

158

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

assassinator

159

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

assertion

160

	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow

associative

161

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

astonishment

162

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astronaut

163

	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

164

	n. a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium n. 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. in addition

athletic

165

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

atlantic

166

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

atmospheric

167

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

attentively

168

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	ad. quickly and without warning

attributable

169

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a. capable of being attributed

attribution

170

	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

attributive

171

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

aunt

172

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

aural

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	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

auspice

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	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a favorable omen
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

australia

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	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (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)
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	ad. in addition

australian

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	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

autumn

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	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

availability

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	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

await

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	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

awake

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	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

awaken

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	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

award

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	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

away

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	ad. by bad luck
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

awesome

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	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

awfully

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	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

awkwardness

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	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

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	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

axial

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	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

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