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. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	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)

about

	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 of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

above

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

abreast

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	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. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

abroad

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

abrogation

	n. a female actor
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

abruptly

	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

abstraction

	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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

accent

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	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. 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. of words: having opposite meanings

	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. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	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

acceptable

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

acceptance

	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	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. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

accordance

	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 declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

according

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	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

accordingly

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	ad. anew
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

accrued

	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

accumulative

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

accurately

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	ad. in an arrogant manner

ache

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	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

aching

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	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 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

acknowledgment

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

acre

	ad. anew
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

acrobat

	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. 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 aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

acrobatics

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

act

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	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. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

action

	ad. quickly and without warning
	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. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

active

	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 person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

activity

	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

actor

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

actress

	ad. in addition
	n. a female actor
	ad. by bad luck
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

actuality

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	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 state of actually existing objectively

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. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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 airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

addition

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

adequately

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	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

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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 arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

adjustable

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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 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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

admirable

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

advantage

	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

advantageous

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	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. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

adverb

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

adverbial

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	ad. to a noticeable degree

advertising

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	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 public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

advice

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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 noticeable degree

advise

	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	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 ...

adviser

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

aeroplane

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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 receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

affair

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

afloat

	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

aforesaid

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

afraid

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. an expert who gives advice

africa

	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. an expert who gives advice
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	ad. towards the shore from the water

african

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

after

	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

afternoon

	ad. anew
	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. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

afterward

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

again

	n. a female actor
	ad. anew
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

age

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	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

aggravation

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

aggression

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

ago

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

agonize

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	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. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

agree

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

agreeably

	n. an expert who gives advice
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. the month following March and preceding May

agreed

	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

agricultural

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of 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. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

ahead

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

aids

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	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. completely enveloping

aimless

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

airline

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

airliner

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

airmail

	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

airplane

	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

airport

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

airway

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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 passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

alarming

	a. capable of being attributed
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

alas

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

alcohol

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	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 or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

alcoholic

	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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

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...
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	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 dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

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. 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 elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

algebra

	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
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

alienation

	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 person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

alive

	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

all

	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 state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by

allied

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

allocation

	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 circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

allotment

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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 sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. the month following March and preceding May

allow

	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	ad. anew
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

almost

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

aloud

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

alphabet

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

also

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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
	ad. in addition

altogether

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	ad. in addition

always

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

ambient

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. completely enveloping
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

america

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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...
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

american

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	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. completely enveloping

amplifier

100

	ad. at or in or to any place
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

amusement

101

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	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. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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

analogue

102

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

ancient

103

	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

angel

104

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

anger

105

	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

angle

106

	n. a favorable omen
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

angry

107

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

animal

108

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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

annoyance

109

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

another

110

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

answer

111

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

ant

112

	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. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	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. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

antecedent

113

	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. 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
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

antonymous

114

	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

anxiously

115

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

any

116

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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

anyway

117

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

anywhere

118

	ad. at or in or to any place
	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. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

apartment

119

	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
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	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

apparently

120

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

appear

121

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a favorable omen
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

appearance

122

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

applause

123

	ad. in addition
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

apple

124

	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
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

appreciably

125

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	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 large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	ad. to a noticeable degree

apprize

126

	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

approximation

127

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

april

128

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

arabian

129

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

arabic

130

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

arbitrate

131

	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
	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. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

arbitration

132

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

archaeologist

133

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. completely enveloping

arctic

134

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

aristocratic

136

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

arm

137

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

armchair

138

	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
	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. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

army

139

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

around

140

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

arrival

141

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	a. capable of being attributed

arrive

142

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

arrogantly

143

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. a female actor
	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. in an arrogant manner

arrow

144

	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	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. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

art

145

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

artist

146

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. completely enveloping

artistic

147

	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

148

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	ad. to the same degree (often followed by `as') n. a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and real...
	n. a female actor

asean

149

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism

ash

150

	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 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. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

ashore

151

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

ashtray

152

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

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. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

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
	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. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

ask

155

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

asleep

156

	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	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 declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

ass

157

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

assassinate

158

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

assassinator

159

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

assertion

160

	n. a female actor
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

associative

161

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

astonishment

162

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astronaut

163

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

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. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. at or in or to any place
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

athletic

165

	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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

atlantic

166

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

atmospheric

167

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

attentively

168

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

attributable

169

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

attribution

170

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

attributive

171

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

aunt

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	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

aural

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	a. completely enveloping
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

auspice

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	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a favorable omen

australia

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	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

australian

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	ad. in addition
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	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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	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

availability

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	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	ad. in addition
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

await

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	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. look forward to the probable occurrence of

awake

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	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

awaken

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	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

award

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	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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 usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

away

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	ad. anew
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. a favorable omen
	ad. towards the shore from the water

awfully

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	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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

awkwardness

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

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	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. capable of being attributed
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

axial

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	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

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