4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

about

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	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 commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	ad. quickly and without warning

above

	ad. in addition
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

abreast

	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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 proposal for an appropriate course of action

abroad

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. in addition
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

abrogation

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

abruptly

	ad. quickly and without warning
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	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
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

abstraction

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

accent

	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. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

acceptable

	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. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

acceptance

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft

accordance

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

according

	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

accordingly

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	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. 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 initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

accrued

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accumulative

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. capable of being attributed
	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. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

ache

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	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. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

aching

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

acknowledgment

	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 short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

acre

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

acrobat

	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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 athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

acrobatics

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	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

act

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

action

	ad. by bad luck
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

active

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

activity

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) n. an organic process that takes place in the body
	n. a 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

actor

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

actress

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. a female actor
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

actuality

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

add

	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

addition

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. a female actor
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

adequately

	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	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. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

adjustable

	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. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

admirable

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

advantage

	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	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. any of various alternatives; some other
	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

advantageous

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	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

adverb

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. a favorable omen

adverbial

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	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
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

advertising

	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. a 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 public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

advice

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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 murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

advise

	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb

adviser

	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

aeroplane

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

affair

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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 usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	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

afloat

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

aforesaid

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

afraid

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

africa

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

african

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

after

	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. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

afternoon

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	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

afterward

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	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. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

again

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. anew
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

age

	ad. anew
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

aggravation

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

aggression

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

ago

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

agonize

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun

agree

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	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. in an arrogant manner

agreeably

	n. a female actor
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	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

agreed

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

agricultural

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	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 female actor

ahead

	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
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

aids

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

aimless

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

airline

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

airliner

	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

airmail

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

airplane

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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

airport

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

airway

	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	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. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

alarming

	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

alas

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

alcohol

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	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. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	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

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

alcoholism

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	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 act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

ale

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

algebra

	ad. anew
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

alienation

	a. capable of being attributed
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

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
	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 to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

all

	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. 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 public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

allied

	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	ad. anew
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

allocation

	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

allotment

	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	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 share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

allow

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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. quickly and without warning

almost

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. capable of being attributed
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

aloud

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

also

	ad. in addition
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

altogether

	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. in an arrogant manner
	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 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

always

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

ambient

	a. completely enveloping
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

america

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	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...

american

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

amplifier

100

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	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. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

amusement

101

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

analogue

102

	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	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

ancient

103

	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. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	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

angel

104

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	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
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

anger

105

	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

angle

106

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

angry

107

	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. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	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. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

animal

108

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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

annoyance

109

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

another

110

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

answer

111

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. completely enveloping
	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. 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
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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

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 word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

antonymous

114

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

anxiously

115

	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. 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
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. in an enjoyable manner

any

116

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	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. 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

anyway

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	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	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

anywhere

118

	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. an expert who gives advice
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

apartment

119

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	v. 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 suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

apparently

120

	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. in addition
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

appear

121

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

appearance

122

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

applause

123

	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

apple

124

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	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

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. any of various alternatives; some other

apprize

126

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

approximation

127

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	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. 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...

april

128

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. the month following March and preceding May

arabian

129

	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
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

arabic

130

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	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

arbitrate

131

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

arbitration

132

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

archaeologist

133

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	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 anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arctic

134

	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 the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	ad. anew

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
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

aristocratic

136

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. completely enveloping
	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 creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

arm

137

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	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
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a female actor

armchair

138

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

army

139

	n. an expert who gives advice
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	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. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

around

140

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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. 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

arrival

141

	n. a female actor
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	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 trained to travel in a spacecraft

arrive

142

	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

arrogantly

143

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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

arrow

144

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	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. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

art

145

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a favorable omen
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

artist

146

	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

artistic

147

	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

148

	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 word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

asean

149

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	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. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

ash

150

	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

ashore

151

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

ashtray

152

	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. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

asia

153

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	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 part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

asian

154

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	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
	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 native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture

ask

155

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	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 in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

asleep

156

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	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. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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

ass

157

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

assassinate

158

	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. a public promotion of some product or service
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

assassinator

159

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

assertion

160

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

associative

161

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	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

astonishment

162

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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

astronaut

163

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

164

	n. a female actor
	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
	ad. in addition
	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

athletic

165

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

atlantic

166

	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

atmospheric

167

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. a female actor
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

attentively

168

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

attributable

169

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. capable of being attributed

attribution

170

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and 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
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

attributive

171

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

aunt

172

	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

aural

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	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

auspice

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	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a favorable omen
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by

australia

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	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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. 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 initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

australian

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	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

autumn

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	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	ad. anew
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

availability

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	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. an expert who gives advice
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

await

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	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	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

awake

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	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

awaken

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	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	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. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

award

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	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	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. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

away

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	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. in addition
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. the act of 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)

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

awfully

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	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

awkwardness

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	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

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	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	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

axial

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	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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