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
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

about

	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	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

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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. 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...

abreast

	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

abroad

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	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 act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

abrogation

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

abruptly

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. quickly and without warning

abstraction

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	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 general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare

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
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

	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
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

acceptable

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. a favorable omen

acceptance

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

accordance

	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
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	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

according

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	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. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

accordingly

	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. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

accrued

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	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. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

accumulative

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

accurately

	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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	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 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 ...

accustom

	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. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

ache

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

aching

	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

acknowledgment

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

acre

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

acrobat

	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

acrobatics

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

act

	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 sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

action

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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 creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

active

	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. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. in an enjoyable manner

activity

	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 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 word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

actor

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

actress

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a female actor
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. the 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)

actuality

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	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

add

	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	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
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

addition

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

adequately

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

adjective

	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

adjustable

	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

admirable

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

advantage

	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	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

advantageous

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. anew

adverb

	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 word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

adverbial

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	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 declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

advertising

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

advice

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

advise

	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
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

adviser

	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

aeroplane

	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)
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	ad. to a noticeable degree

affair

	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern

afloat

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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

aforesaid

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	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

afraid

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

africa

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	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

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

after

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

afternoon

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

afterward

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

again

	ad. anew
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

age

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	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 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 era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

aggravation

	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
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

aggression

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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. 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

ago

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	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 dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

agonize

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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. 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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

agree

	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

agreeably

	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	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

agreed

	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 sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

agricultural

	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	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 era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

ahead

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

aids

	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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

aimless

	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. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

airline

	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 commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

airliner

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

airmail

	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. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

airplane

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	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

airport

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	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. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

airway

	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
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

alarming

	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

alas

	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. by bad luck
	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. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

alcohol

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

alcoholic

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

alcoholism

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	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. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

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. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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

algebra

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

alienation

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	ad. anew
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

alive

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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

all

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

allied

	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. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

allocation

	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
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

allotment

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	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 act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	ad. in an arrogant manner

allow

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

almost

	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
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

aloud

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

alphabet

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

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. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

altogether

	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. completely enveloping

always

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

ambient

	a. completely enveloping
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

america

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

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

amplifier

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	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

amusement

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	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

analogue

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	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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 creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

ancient

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	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

angel

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	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	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

anger

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	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

angle

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	ad. towards the shore from the water
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

angry

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	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

animal

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	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. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. capable of being attributed

annoyance

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

another

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	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

answer

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	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

ant

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	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	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. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

antecedent

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	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	ad. quickly and without warning
	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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	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

anxiously

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	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

any

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	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

anyway

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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)
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	ad. anew
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

anywhere

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	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	ad. at or in or to any place
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

apartment

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	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. chair with a support on each side for arms
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

apparently

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	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	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. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

appear

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	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

appearance

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	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

applause

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	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

apple

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	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	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. anew

appreciably

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	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

apprize

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	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

approximation

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	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	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. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

april

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	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

arabian

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	ad. by bad luck
	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. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

arabic

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

arbitrate

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	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

arbitration

132

	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)
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

archaeologist

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	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

arctic

134

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

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
	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

aristocratic

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	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

arm

137

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

armchair

138

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

army

139

	a. capable of being attributed
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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

around

140

	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 action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

arrival

141

	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

arrive

142

	n. a female actor
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

arrogantly

143

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

arrow

144

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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. 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...

art

145

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

artist

146

	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	ad. 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. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

artistic

147

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

148

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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...
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

asean

149

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 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. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

ash

150

	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 part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

ashore

151

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

ashtray

152

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	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 receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

asia

153

	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. 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 receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

asian

154

	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

ask

155

	ad. anew
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

asleep

156

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

ass

157

	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger

assassinate

158

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

assassinator

159

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	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

assertion

160

	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

associative

161

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

astonishment

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	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astronaut

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	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

164

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

athletic

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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
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	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. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

atlantic

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	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. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

atmospheric

167

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

attentively

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	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	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. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

attributable

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	n. a favorable omen
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. capable of being attributed

attribution

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	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

attributive

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	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

aunt

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	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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

aural

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	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

auspice

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	n. a favorable omen
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

australia

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	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	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. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	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. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

autumn

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	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

availability

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	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. a female actor
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

await

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	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	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
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

awake

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	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

awaken

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	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

award

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	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	n. 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. 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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	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. any of various alternatives; some other
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. a 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

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

awfully

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	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

awkwardness

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

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	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

axial

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	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. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

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