4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

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
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

above

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

abreast

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a mark to indicate a direction or relation n. a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	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

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	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. 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 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
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

abruptly

	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
	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

abstraction

	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. an expert who gives advice

accent

	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. 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. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

acceptable

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

acceptance

	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

accordance

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner

according

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

accordingly

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	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. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

accrued

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

accumulative

	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	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. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

accurately

	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. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

ache

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval

aching

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

acknowledgment

	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

acre

	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
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

acrobat

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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

acrobatics

	ad. in addition
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

act

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

action

	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. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

active

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

activity

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	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

actor

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

actress

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. a female actor
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

actuality

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a female actor
	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

add

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	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. 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

addition

	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	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. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

adequately

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

adjustable

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

admirable

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

advantage

	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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 elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

advantageous

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	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

adverb

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. completely enveloping
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

adverbial

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

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

advertising

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

advice

	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. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

advise

	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. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	ad. in addition
	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...

adviser

	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 expert who gives advice
	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	a. completely enveloping

aeroplane

	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 aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

affair

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

afloat

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

aforesaid

	ad. at or in or to any place
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	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

afraid

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

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. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

african

	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. 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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

after

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

afternoon

	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. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

afterward

	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

again

	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. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. anew
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

age

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

aggravation

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

aggression

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

ago

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	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

agonize

	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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 native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

agree

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

agreeably

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

agreed

	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

agricultural

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	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. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ahead

	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. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

aids

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

aimless

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

airline

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

airliner

	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 commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

airmail

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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

airplane

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

airport

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	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 sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

airway

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

alarming

	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

alas

	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. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	ad. by bad luck
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

alcohol

	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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 person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

alcoholic

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

alcoholism

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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 strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)

ale

	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

algebra

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	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. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

alienation

	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

alive

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

all

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

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. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. in addition

allotment

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

allow

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	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. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

almost

	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. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

aloud

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

alphabet

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	ad. anew
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

also

	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. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	ad. in addition

altogether

	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. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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 or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

always

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	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 any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

ambient

	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	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. completely enveloping

america

	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a 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. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

american

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	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. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

amplifier

100

	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. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

amusement

101

	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 feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

analogue

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	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	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. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

ancient

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	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
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

angel

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	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

anger

105

	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. 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. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

angle

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	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	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 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 word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

angry

107

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger

animal

108

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

annoyance

109

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

another

110

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

answer

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	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

ant

112

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

antecedent

113

	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 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. 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. 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

antonymous

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	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

anxiously

115

	n. a favorable omen
	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. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

any

116

	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

anyway

117

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness

anywhere

118

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	ad. at or in or to any place
	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

apartment

119

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	ad. in addition
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

apparently

120

	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

appear

121

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	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. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

appearance

122

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

applause

123

	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. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

apple

124

	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. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

appreciably

125

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

apprize

126

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

approximation

127

	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	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 approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

april

128

	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. covered with water
	n. the month following March and preceding May
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

arabian

129

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

arabic

130

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

arbitrate

131

	ad. anew
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa

arbitration

132

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	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. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

archaeologist

133

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

arctic

134

	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. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

argument

135

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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. 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

aristocratic

136

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

arm

137

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

armchair

138

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	ad. at or in or to any place

army

139

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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

around

140

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	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. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

arrival

141

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

arrive

142

	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	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. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

arrogantly

143

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	ad. in an arrogant manner

arrow

144

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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 arrogant manner

art

145

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

artist

146

	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	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

artistic

147

	ad. by bad luck
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past

148

	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. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

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. 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. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

ash

150

	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	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. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

ashore

151

	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. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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. towards the shore from the water

ashtray

152

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	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 performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

asia

153

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	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. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

asian

154

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. in addition
	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

ask

155

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

asleep

156

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	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 short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

ass

157

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	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. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool

assassinate

158

	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. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

assassinator

159

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

assertion

160

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

associative

161

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

astonishment

162

	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. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	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 deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	ad. at or in or to any place

164

	n. a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium n. 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

athletic

165

	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. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

atlantic

166

	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

atmospheric

167

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

attentively

168

	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
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

attributable

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	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
	a. capable of being attributed
	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. frightening because of an awareness of danger

attribution

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	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

attributive

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	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. a female actor

aunt

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	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	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. at or in or to any place
	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

aural

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	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

auspice

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	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. a favorable omen

australia

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	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. a female actor
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

australian

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	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
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	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

autumn

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	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms n. an intense persistent desire to drink alcohol...
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

availability

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	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. in addition
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

await

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	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	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

awake

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	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	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. look forward to the probable occurrence of

awaken

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	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

award

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	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 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
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

away

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	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	ad. by bad luck

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

awfully

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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
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

awkwardness

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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. towards the shore from the water
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

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	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

axial

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	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. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

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