v. connect or join together; combine
E.g. The public is likely to associate a word or mark with a given company.
a. very wonderful; of a nature to excite astonishment; surprising greatly
E.g. What I find a bit astonishing is that folks encourage others to do the same.
n. nonbeliever; one who denies the existence of god
E.g. The view that children are born atheist is relatively recent.
a. of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small
E.g. Iran was never pursuing an atomic bomb, Iran's Oil Minister said in a press conference here.
n. offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
E.g. A national newspaper received an anonymous phone call warning about the attack just minutes before the first device exploded.
v. relate to particular cause or source; ascribe; explain
E.g. I attribute her success in science to the encouragement she received from her parents.
a. perceptible; heard or perceptible by the ear
E.g. He turned his head slightly, his lips moving in a phrase audible only to the Caverna.
v. take part in a trial performance; evaluate in a trial performance
E.g. She scheduled to audition for a role on Broadway.
v. make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity
E.g. Armies augment their forces by calling up reinforcements.
a. not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
E.g. It is authentic, genuine, and a true and correct copy of the original.
v. prove genuine; establish authenticity of
E.g. An expert was needed to authenticate the original Van Gogh painting, distinguishing it from its imitation.
a. of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life
E.g. They compiled an autobiographical history of the movement.
a. mechanical; automatic; accomplished without the intervention of a human operator
E.g. Engineers strive to combine automated devices with mathematical and organizational tools to create complex systems.
a. mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
E.g. There were several bursts of automatic fire.
a. of or relating to motor vehicles; moving by itself; self-propelling
E.g. We provide unique automotive tools and supplies, as well as expert advice and solutions.
n. radically new or original; cutting edge
E.g. It collects news, reviews, image galleries, and texts concerning avant-garde culture and contemporary art in Tokyo.
v. prevent; turn or cause to turn off or away
E.g. She had to avert her eyes from the dead cat on the highway.
n. person's regular business or occupation; hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit
E.g. For the past several years I've made an avocation study of Jesus and his followers in their historical context.
n. realization; consciousness; having knowledge of
E.g. Organ donation awareness is high in the Pennsylvania due largely to effective education by state governments.
n. person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home
E.g. But as a parent, how can you be sure your local pre-teen or teenager is a good baby-sitter?
n. trunks, bags, parcels, and suitcases in which one carries one's belongings while traveling; luggage
E.g. When you fully engage in the present, there is no room for baggage from the past or fear of the future.
a. mild and pleasant; fragrant
E.g. A balmy breeze refreshed us after the sultry blast.
n. official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
E.g. Opponents say the ban will prompt smokers to eat in nearby Los Angeles, which still allows people to light up if they're outdoors.
n. orchestra; team; strip; ribbon; belt; unite; ally
E.g. The band, made up of four previously unknown young actors, have provoked hysteria across Asia since starring in the Taiwanese TV series.
n. person in charge of the bank in a gambling game; one who owns or is an executive in a bank
E.g. This fact sheet offers suggestions on how to develop good relationships with your banker and other lenders.
a. penniless, without any money; financially ruined
E.g. But opposition leaders say he's morally bankrupt and must now step down.
a. lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing
E.g. Silent in bare feet, he swiftly crossed the cold marble floor, sliding into bed just as the door creaked open.
n. obstacle; structure built to bar passage; boundary or limit
E.g. Study says police must undo community distrust, which it calls a barrier to outreach.
n. small piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing
E.g. They started riding towards the store; then up gets one of the boys, draws a steady bead over the wood-rank.
n. nib ;horny projecting mouth of a bird
E.g. Size, shape, and strength of chick beak is impacted when the gene is manipulated.
n. ray of light; long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
E.g. During a severe earthquake, each beam will absorb the shock by crumpling, thereby preventing serious damage to the tower.
v. perform; conduct oneself in a proper way
E.g. How we behave is up to us, but Nikolai believes that everything is predetermined by one's particular circumstances.
ad. lower in place, with something directly over or on; under; underneath; below
E.g. That my mother had married him against the wishes of her friends, who considered the match beneath her.
ad. over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than
E.g. I reckon she had a name besides Mrs. Macalister, but I never was allowed to use it.
n. liquids for drinking, usually excluding water; refreshment
E.g. How fragrant was the steam of the beverage, and the scent of the toast!
n. preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment; influence in unfair way
E.g. Now that I can daily watch their news reports on Star Choice, I can tell you that the bias is as deep there as anywhere.
n. one who writes a book about somebody's life
E.g. A young English biographer is working on a book about the late writer, John Coetzee.
n. one who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
E.g. The blacksmith is the biggest and strongest man for forty miles round
v. proclaim as with a trumpet; spread news about
E.g. We should blaze the truth to block any room of rumors.
a. light up by or as by fire or flame; of tremendous intensity or fervor
E.g. On the other side, someone had painted many of the occupied buildings in blazing colors: pink, yellow, and minty green.