4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	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. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

about

	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. a female actor
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

above

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

abreast

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	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
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

abroad

	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	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 a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

abrogation

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

abruptly

	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

abstraction

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

accent

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

acceptable

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

acceptance

	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	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. 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. frightening because of an awareness of danger

accordance

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

according

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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

accordingly

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

accrued

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

accumulative

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

accurately

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

accustom

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

ache

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

aching

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

acknowledgment

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

acre

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

acrobat

	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. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	ad. to a noticeable degree

acrobatics

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

act

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	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

action

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	a. completely enveloping

active

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

activity

	ad. at or in or to any place
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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

actor

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

actress

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a female actor
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

actuality

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	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. the quality of being at hand when needed

add

	ad. in addition
	a. completely enveloping
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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

addition

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

adequately

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

adjustable

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

admirable

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	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. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

advantage

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

advantageous

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

adverb

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	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
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

adverbial

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

advertising

	a. completely enveloping
	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
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

advice

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

advise

	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	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 act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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

adviser

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. an expert who gives advice
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

aeroplane

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

affair

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	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 usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

afloat

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

aforesaid

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

afraid

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

africa

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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. in addition

african

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. an expert who gives advice
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

after

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

afternoon

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	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 part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

afterward

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

again

	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. anew
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

age

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

aggravation

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

aggression

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

ago

	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
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

agonize

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

agree

	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

agreeably

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

agreed

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

agricultural

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ahead

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	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

aids

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	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. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

aimless

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

airline

	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 commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

airliner

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	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
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

airmail

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

airplane

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

airport

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

airway

	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. 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
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

alarming

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

alas

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	ad. by bad luck
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

alcohol

	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
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

alcoholic

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

alcoholism

	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	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...

ale

	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. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

algebra

	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 mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	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...
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

alienation

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

alive

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

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
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	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. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern

allied

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

allocation

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

allotment

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

allow

	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
	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 suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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

almost

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	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

aloud

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	n. a female actor

alphabet

	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

also

	ad. in addition
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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 ...

altogether

	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. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

always

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	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

ambient

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	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
	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. completely enveloping

america

	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. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	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

american

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

amplifier

100

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	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

amusement

101

	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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

analogue

102

	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
	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 Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	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)

ancient

103

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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 Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture

angel

104

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	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. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

anger

105

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

angle

106

	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

angry

107

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	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
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

animal

108

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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 native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

annoyance

109

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a favorable omen
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

another

110

	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

answer

111

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	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
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

ant

112

	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. completely enveloping

antecedent

113

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	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. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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

antonymous

114

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

anxiously

115

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

any

116

	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. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	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...

anyway

117

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

anywhere

118

	ad. at or in or to any place
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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

apartment

119

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a female actor
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

apparently

120

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	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 psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

appear

121

	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. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

appearance

122

	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 commercial airplane that carries passengers
	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
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

applause

123

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

apple

124

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

appreciably

125

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

apprize

126

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

approximation

127

	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. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. the month following March and preceding May

april

128

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

arabian

129

	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 share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

arabic

130

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	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

arbitrate

131

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. an expert who gives advice
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

arbitration

132

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	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 declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	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

archaeologist

133

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

arctic

134

	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 native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. at or in or to any place
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

argument

135

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

aristocratic

136

	a. completely enveloping
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. towards the shore from the water

arm

137

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

armchair

138

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	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
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

army

139

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

around

140

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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

arrival

141

	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. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

arrive

142

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	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
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

arrogantly

143

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

arrow

144

	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. 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. 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
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

art

145

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

artist

146

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	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 mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

artistic

147

	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. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	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

148

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

asean

149

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	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

ash

150

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	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. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

ashore

151

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

ashtray

152

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

asia

153

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	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
	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

asian

154

	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
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

ask

155

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	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

asleep

156

	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
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	ad. to a noticeable degree

ass

157

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. in addition
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool

assassinate

158

	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. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

assassinator

159

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	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 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
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

assertion

160

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	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. 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

associative

161

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

astonishment

162

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	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...

astronaut

163

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

164

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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

athletic

165

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	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. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

atlantic

166

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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

	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	ad. at or in or to any place
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

attentively

168

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

attributable

169

	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...
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. completely enveloping

attribution

170

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	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. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	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

attributive

171

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	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

aunt

172

	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 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. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

aural

173

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. a favorable omen
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

auspice

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	n. a favorable omen
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

australia

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	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	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

australian

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	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 act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

autumn

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	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

availability

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	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

await

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	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

awake

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	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning 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

awaken

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	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

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 word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

away

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	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...
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

awesome

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	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

awfully

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	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

awkwardness

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	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. 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. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

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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. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

axial

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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
	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

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