4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

about

	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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. chair with a support on each side for arms

above

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

abreast

	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
	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. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

abroad

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

abrogation

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	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

abruptly

	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

abstraction

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	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 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. covered with water

accent

	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	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
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

acceptable

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. by bad luck
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

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)
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

accordance

	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

according

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

accordingly

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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

accrued

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	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 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

accumulative

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	a. capable of being attributed
	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. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	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. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	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)
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

ache

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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 ...

aching

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

acknowledgment

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

acre

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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 usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

acrobat

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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
	ad. anew
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

acrobatics

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

act

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	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

action

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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

active

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

activity

	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	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

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

actress

	n. a female actor
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

actuality

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

add

	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. 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. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

addition

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

adequately

	ad. anew
	ad. at or in or to any place
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

adjective

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

adjustable

	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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

admirable

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

advantage

	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

advantageous

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

adverb

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. a female actor
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

adverbial

	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. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	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 or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

advertising

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. a favorable omen
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

advice

	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 proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

advise

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

adviser

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	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 expert who gives advice
	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

aeroplane

	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. quickly and without warning
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

affair

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

afloat

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	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
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

aforesaid

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

afraid

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

africa

	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
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	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 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

african

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	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
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

after

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

afternoon

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

afterward

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

again

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. anew

age

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

aggravation

	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. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

aggression

	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. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

ago

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

agonize

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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

agree

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

agreeably

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	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 enjoyable manner
	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

agreed

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

agricultural

	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ahead

	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. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	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 demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

aids

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

aimless

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

airline

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

airliner

	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. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

airmail

	a. completely enveloping
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

airplane

	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	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. 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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

airport

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

airway

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

alarming

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

alas

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	ad. by bad luck
	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. anew

alcohol

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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

	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. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	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 anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

alcoholism

	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

ale

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	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. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	a. completely enveloping

algebra

	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
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	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

alienation

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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)
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

alive

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

all

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	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 demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	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

allied

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. anew
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

allocation

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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 share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

allotment

	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. 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 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 act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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 mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

almost

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

aloud

	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. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

alphabet

	ad. in addition
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

also

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

altogether

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. a favorable omen

always

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

ambient

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. completely enveloping
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

america

	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
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	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...

american

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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 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. 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

amplifier

100

	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

amusement

101

	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 feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

analogue

102

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	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. 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 word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

ancient

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	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	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. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

angel

104

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. a favorable omen
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

anger

105

	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. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

angle

106

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. an expert who gives advice

angry

107

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	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 the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

animal

108

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	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. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

annoyance

109

	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. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

another

110

	n. a female actor
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

answer

111

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

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
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

antecedent

113

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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 aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

antonymous

114

	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. a favorable omen
	a. completely enveloping
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

anxiously

115

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. capable of being attributed

any

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	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

anyway

117

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

anywhere

118

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	ad. at or in or to any place

apartment

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	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

apparently

120

	ad. quickly and without warning
	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
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	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

appear

121

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	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
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

appearance

122

	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
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

applause

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	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

apple

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	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	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

appreciably

125

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. to a noticeable degree

apprize

126

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

approximation

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	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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

april

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	n. the month following March and preceding May
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

arabian

129

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

arabic

130

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

arbitrate

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	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

arbitration

132

	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

archaeologist

133

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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. the state of actually existing objectively

arctic

134

	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

argument

135

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	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. 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. 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

aristocratic

136

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. a favorable omen
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

arm

137

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	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. the month following March and preceding May
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

armchair

138

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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 relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

army

139

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

around

140

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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 female actor
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

arrival

141

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

arrive

142

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

arrogantly

143

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

arrow

144

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

art

145

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	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
	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

artist

146

	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 territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	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 person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

artistic

147

	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

148

	ad. in addition
	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
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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...

asean

149

	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. 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. 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. 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

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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 act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	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

ashore

151

	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. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. towards the shore from the water

ashtray

152

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

asia

153

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	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. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

asian

154

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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

ask

155

	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 season when the leaves fall from the trees
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

asleep

156

	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. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	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
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

ass

157

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	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
	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

assassinate

158

	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
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

assassinator

159

	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. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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

assertion

160

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

associative

161

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

astonishment

162

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	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. 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 feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astronaut

163

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

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
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

athletic

165

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

atlantic

166

	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	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. 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

atmospheric

167

	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

attentively

168

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

attributable

169

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

attribution

170

	ad. anew
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

attributive

171

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	ad. quickly and without warning
	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
	ad. in an arrogant manner

aunt

172

	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

aural

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	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

auspice

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	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. a favorable omen
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

australia

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	n. a favorable omen
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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. 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 ...

australian

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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. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

autumn

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	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	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
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

availability

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	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

await

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	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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

awake

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	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

awaken

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	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. 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 up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

award

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	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of 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

away

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	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	a. completely enveloping
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

awfully

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	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 short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

awkwardness

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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. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

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	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

axial

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	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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

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