4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	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
	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. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

above

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. in addition

abreast

	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	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

abroad

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	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 usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

abrogation

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

abruptly

	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. quickly and without warning

abstraction

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

accent

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

acceptable

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	ad. in an enjoyable manner

acceptance

	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 n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	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 passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

accordance

	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. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	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

according

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	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 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. (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
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

accrued

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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

accumulative

	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate 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
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	n. a favorable omen
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

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
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. towards the shore from the water

aching

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

acknowledgment

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

acre

	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

acrobat

	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
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

acrobatics

	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

act

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

action

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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

active

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

activity

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	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 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
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

actor

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

actress

	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
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. a female actor

actuality

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

add

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	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

addition

	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
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

adequately

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

adjustable

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

admirable

	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. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

advantage

	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 female actor
	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

advantageous

	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

adverb

	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	n. a favorable omen

adverbial

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	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. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	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

advertising

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	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)

advice

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

advise

	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

adviser

	n. an expert who gives advice
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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

aeroplane

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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 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 territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

affair

	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
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

afloat

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	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. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

aforesaid

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

afraid

	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 located in the atmosphere
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

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
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

african

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	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 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. 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

after

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

afternoon

	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. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

afterward

	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

again

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. anew
	ad. towards the shore from the water

age

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	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. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

aggravation

	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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. 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...

aggression

	ad. in addition
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

ago

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

agonize

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers

agree

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	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. quickly and without warning

agreeably

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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)

agreed

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	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
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

agricultural

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ahead

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

aids

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

aimless

	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 quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

airline

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a female actor

airliner

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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 commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

airmail

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

airplane

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

airport

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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 expert who gives advice

airway

	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

alarming

	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. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

alas

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. by bad luck

alcohol

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

alcoholic

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

alcoholism

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	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. 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...

ale

	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

algebra

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	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

alienation

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

alive

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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. to a noticeable degree

all

	ad. anew
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by

allied

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

allocation

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

allotment

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

allow

	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 era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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 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

almost

	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. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

aloud

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

alphabet

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	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
	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
	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. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

altogether

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	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

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. completely enveloping
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

ambient

	a. completely enveloping
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

america

	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. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

american

	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 performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	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 English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas

amplifier

100

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	n. the month following March and preceding May

amusement

101

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

analogue

102

	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. 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 public promotion of some product or service
	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

ancient

103

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	ad. by bad luck
	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. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

angel

104

	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. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

anger

105

	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

angle

106

	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

angry

107

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

animal

108

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

annoyance

109

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

another

110

	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	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

answer

111

	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. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

ant

112

	n. a favorable omen
	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. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

antecedent

113

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	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. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

antonymous

114

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

anxiously

115

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

any

116

	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
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft

anyway

117

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	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. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

anywhere

118

	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

apartment

119

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

apparently

120

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

appear

121

	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 in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

appearance

122

	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	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 feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

applause

123

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

apple

124

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	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

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	ad. to a noticeable degree

apprize

126

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

approximation

127

	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	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. an expert who gives advice
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the month following March and preceding May

arabian

129

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go 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
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

arabic

130

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	a. completely enveloping

arbitrate

131

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

arbitration

132

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

archaeologist

133

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

arctic

134

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. a favorable omen
	a. capable of being attributed

argument

135

	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	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. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

aristocratic

136

	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. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

arm

137

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	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...

armchair

138

	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

army

139

	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 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 month following March and preceding May
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

around

140

	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. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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 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)

arrival

141

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

arrive

142

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arrogantly

143

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	ad. anew

arrow

144

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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 mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

art

145

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

artist

146

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

artistic

147

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	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

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...
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

asean

149

	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

ash

150

	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

ashore

151

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. towards the shore from the water

ashtray

152

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

asia

153

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

asian

154

	n. a native or inhabitant of Asia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

ask

155

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	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 a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else

asleep

156

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

ass

157

	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

assassinate

158

	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

assassinator

159

	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

assertion

160

	a. completely enveloping
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

associative

161

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or 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. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

astonishment

162

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astronaut

163

	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	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

164

	ad. by bad luck
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	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. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

athletic

165

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

atlantic

166

	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	n. a 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. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. anew

atmospheric

167

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

attentively

168

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

attributable

169

	a. capable of being attributed
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

attribution

170

	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

attributive

171

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

aunt

172

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

aural

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	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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

auspice

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	n. a favorable omen
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

australia

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	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	ad. in an enjoyable manner

australian

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	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	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 declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	ad. quickly and without warning

autumn

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	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	n. a 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. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	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
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

await

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	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

awake

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	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	a. completely enveloping
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

awaken

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

award

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	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	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

away

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	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

awfully

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	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

awkwardness

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	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. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the month following March and preceding May

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	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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

axial

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	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

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