4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	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 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. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

about

	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

above

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

abreast

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. 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. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

abroad

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

abrogation

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

abruptly

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. quickly and without warning

abstraction

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	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 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

accent

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	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. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	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

acceptable

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	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. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

acceptance

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

accordance

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

according

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

accordingly

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

accrued

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

accumulative

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

accustom

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

ache

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	ad. at or in or to any place
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

aching

	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

acknowledgment

	ad. by bad luck
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

acre

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. relating to 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. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

acrobat

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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 state of actually existing objectively

acrobatics

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

act

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	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. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

action

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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

active

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

activity

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

actor

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

actress

	n. a female actor
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	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

actuality

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

add

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

addition

	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 quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

adequately

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

adjustable

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

admirable

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	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 dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

advantage

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

advantageous

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. towards the shore from the water

adverb

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

adverbial

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

advertising

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

advice

	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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

advise

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

adviser

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

aeroplane

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	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

affair

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

afloat

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	a. capable of being attributed
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

aforesaid

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	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

afraid

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

africa

	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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 rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

african

	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. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

after

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	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 share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

afternoon

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

afterward

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

again

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	ad. anew

age

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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. with anxiety or apprehension

aggravation

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

aggression

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. completely enveloping
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

ago

	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

agonize

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

agree

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	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. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

agreeably

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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 Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

agreed

	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 appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

agricultural

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	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

ahead

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

aids

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

aimless

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	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. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

airline

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	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 English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

airliner

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

airmail

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

airplane

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

airport

	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. in addition
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

airway

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

alarming

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

alas

	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. quickly and without warning
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. by bad luck

alcohol

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation

alcoholic

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

alcoholism

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	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. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

ale

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	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 quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

algebra

	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 mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

alienation

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

alive

	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. 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. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. the month following March and preceding May

all

	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

allied

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	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. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

allocation

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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 addition

allotment

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

allow

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

almost

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. a female actor

aloud

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. by bad luck

alphabet

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

also

	ad. in addition
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

altogether

	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

always

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	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. 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 ...
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

ambient

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. completely enveloping
	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

america

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	n. a 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

american

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	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. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

amplifier

100

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

amusement

101

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

analogue

102

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	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

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
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

angel

104

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

anger

105

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	a. completely enveloping
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

angle

106

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

angry

107

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	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 ...

animal

108

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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 native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

annoyance

109

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	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 general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

another

110

	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

answer

111

	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 performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

ant

112

	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

antecedent

113

	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 favorable omen
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

antonymous

114

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

anxiously

115

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

any

116

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

anyway

117

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

anywhere

118

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

apartment

119

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

apparently

120

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

appear

121

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	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 creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

appearance

122

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

applause

123

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

apple

124

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

appreciably

125

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

apprize

126

	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

approximation

127

	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
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

april

128

	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the month following March and preceding May

arabian

129

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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 season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

arabic

130

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

arbitrate

131

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

arbitration

132

	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)

archaeologist

133

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arctic

134

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

argument

135

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. at or in or to any place
	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 discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program

aristocratic

136

	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. in an arrogant manner

arm

137

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

armchair

138

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

army

139

	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

around

140

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

arrival

141

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	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. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

arrive

142

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	ad. in an arrogant manner

arrogantly

143

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

arrow

144

	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 ...
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

art

145

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	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 state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

artist

146

	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

artistic

147

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

148

	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	ad. to the same degree (often followed by `as') n. a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and real...
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

asean

149

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism

ash

150

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

ashore

151

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

ashtray

152

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 public promotion of some product or service
	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
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

asian

154

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	n. an 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 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

ask

155

	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
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

asleep

156

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	ad. at or in or to any place
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

ass

157

	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	ad. to a noticeable degree

assassinate

158

	n. a favorable omen
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

assassinator

159

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

assertion

160

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	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 athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

associative

161

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	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
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	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

astonishment

162

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	ad. to a noticeable degree

astronaut

163

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

164

	n. a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium n. 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

athletic

165

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

atlantic

166

	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

atmospheric

167

	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. 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. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

attentively

168

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

attributable

169

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. capable of being attributed

attribution

170

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

attributive

171

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

aunt

172

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

aural

173

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	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. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

auspice

174

	n. a favorable omen
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

australia

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	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

australian

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	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 native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	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

autumn

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	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

availability

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	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	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. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

await

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	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

awake

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	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
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

awaken

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	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

award

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	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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. 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...

away

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	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	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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	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. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

awfully

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	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

awkwardness

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	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

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	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

axial

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	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

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