4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

about

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

above

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

abreast

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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 act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

abroad

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

abrogation

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

abruptly

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	ad. quickly and without warning

abstraction

	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

accent

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	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. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	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 suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

acceptable

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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 act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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)
	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
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

accordance

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

according

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

accordingly

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

accrued

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

accumulative

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	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. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

accustom

	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

ache

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun

aching

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	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...

acknowledgment

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

acre

	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
	ad. in addition
	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 feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

acrobat

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	a. capable of being attributed
	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. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

acrobatics

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

act

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

action

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

active

	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. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

activity

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. capable of being attributed

actor

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

actress

	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. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a female actor
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

actuality

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

add

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	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. 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. 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

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	ad. by bad luck
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

adequately

	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. in addition

adjective

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

adjustable

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

admirable

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

advantage

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

advantageous

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	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. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

adverb

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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

adverbial

	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. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	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

advertising

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

advice

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

advise

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

adviser

	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

aeroplane

	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
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

affair

	ad. by bad luck
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

afloat

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

aforesaid

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

afraid

	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 or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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

africa

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	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. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

african

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

after

	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	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

afternoon

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

afterward

	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

again

	ad. anew
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

age

	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. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

aggravation

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 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. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

aggression

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

ago

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	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

agonize

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

agree

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

agreeably

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. by bad luck
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	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)

agreed

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

agricultural

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

ahead

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

aids

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

aimless

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

airline

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

airliner

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

airmail

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. completely enveloping
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

airplane

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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 or to any place
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

airport

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

airway

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	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. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

alarming

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	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. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

alas

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	ad. by bad luck

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. 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 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 general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

alcoholic

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

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 commercial airplane that carries passengers
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

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
	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 a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. the month following March and preceding May

algebra

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

alienation

	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. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

alive

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

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. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	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

allied

	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
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

allocation

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	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

allotment

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

allow

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	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 share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	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

almost

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	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. 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 action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

aloud

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	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)

alphabet

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

also

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

altogether

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

always

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	ad. in addition
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

ambient

	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
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

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...
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

american

	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	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 athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

amplifier

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	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

amusement

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	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. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

analogue

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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
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

ancient

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	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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 action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

angel

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	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

anger

105

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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 strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

angle

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	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	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

angry

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	ad. to a noticeable degree
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

animal

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	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	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

annoyance

109

	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 public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

another

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	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	ad. by bad luck

answer

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	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

ant

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	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. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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

antecedent

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	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	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 public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	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

antonymous

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	a. completely enveloping
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. the month following March and preceding May

anxiously

115

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

any

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	ad. by bad luck
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

anyway

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	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

anywhere

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	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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)

apartment

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	a. capable of being attributed

apparently

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	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

appear

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	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

appearance

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	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	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. capable of being attributed
	ad. in an enjoyable manner

applause

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	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

apple

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	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

appreciably

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	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. to a noticeable degree

apprize

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	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

approximation

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	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. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

april

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	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. completely enveloping

arabian

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

arabic

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	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

arbitrate

131

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. the month following March and preceding May

arbitration

132

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

archaeologist

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	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arctic

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	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. completely enveloping
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

argument

135

	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
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

aristocratic

136

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

arm

137

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	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 state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

armchair

138

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

army

139

	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. 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 person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

around

140

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

arrival

141

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

arrive

142

	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. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	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

arrogantly

143

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

arrow

144

	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

art

145

	ad. quickly and without warning
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

artist

146

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

artistic

147

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	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
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger

148

	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. 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...
	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 passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

asean

149

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. 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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

ash

150

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats

ashore

151

	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

ashtray

152

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	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

asia

153

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. the 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

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	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. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ask

155

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer 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

asleep

156

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

ass

157

	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

assassinate

158

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

assassinator

159

	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 elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	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. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

assertion

160

	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. 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 feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

associative

161

	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 native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

astonishment

162

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	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. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astronaut

163

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

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 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 quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

athletic

165

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

atlantic

166

	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. 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 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. 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

atmospheric

167

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. by bad luck

attentively

168

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

attributable

169

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. capable of being attributed
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

attribution

170

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	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 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. 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

attributive

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	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a favorable omen

aunt

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	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

aural

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	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

auspice

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	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. a favorable omen
	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

australia

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	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	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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	ad. by bad luck
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. in addition
	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. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	ad. towards the shore from the water

availability

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	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

await

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	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

awake

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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
	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. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

awaken

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	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

award

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	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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

away

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	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. anew

awfully

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	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

awkwardness

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	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. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

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	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

axial

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	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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