4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	v. 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. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction

about

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

above

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	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
	n. a favorable omen

abreast

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	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

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	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. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

abrogation

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	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

abruptly

	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	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. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

abstraction

	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	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
	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. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

acceptable

	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. of 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
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

acceptance

	n. a favorable omen
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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)

accordance

	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 nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

according

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by

accordingly

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

accrued

	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition

accumulative

	n. a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent n. any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

accurately

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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 murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

ache

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

aching

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

acknowledgment

	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. a public promotion of some product or service

acre

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

acrobat

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

acrobatics

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

act

	ad. in addition
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	ad. anew

action

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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

active

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

activity

	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. chair with a support on each side for arms
	ad. at or in or to any place
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

actor

	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. an expert who gives advice

actress

	n. a female actor
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

actuality

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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 murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

add

	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	n. the 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. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

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
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

adequately

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

adjective

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	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

adjustable

	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

admirable

	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. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern

advantage

	ad. anew
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

advantageous

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

adverb

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun

adverbial

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. in addition

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

advertising

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	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. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

advice

	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
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

advise

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	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
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

adviser

	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

aeroplane

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

affair

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern

afloat

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

aforesaid

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
	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 state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

afraid

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	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

africa

	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

african

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

after

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	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

afternoon

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

afterward

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

again

	ad. anew
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	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. an expert who gives advice

age

	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing

aggravation

	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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

aggression

	ad. quickly and without warning
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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

ago

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	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

agonize

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') a. completely given to or absorbed by
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

agree

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

agreeably

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	ad. in addition
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

agreed

	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

agricultural

	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

ahead

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

aids

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification

aimless

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	ad. anew
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

airline

	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure

airliner

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

airmail

	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. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

airplane

	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. an expert who gives advice
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active

airport

	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	n. a person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

airway

	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. by bad luck
	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)

alarming

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension

alas

	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. an expert who gives advice
	ad. by bad luck

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
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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

alcoholic

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

alcoholism

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	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. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

ale

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	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. 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. 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

algebra

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol

alienation

	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	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
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

alive

	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

all

	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. a favorable omen

allied

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

allocation

	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

allotment

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

allow

	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 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. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. the state of actually existing objectively

almost

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

aloud

	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

alphabet

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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. to a noticeable degree
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	ad. in addition
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

altogether

	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	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 action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

ambient

	a. completely enveloping
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

america

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

american

	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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 person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

amplifier

100

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	ad. anew
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

amusement

101

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

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. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume

ancient

103

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	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 feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
	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

	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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

angle

106

	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

angry

107

	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

animal

108

	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

annoyance

109

	ad. anew
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

another

110

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

answer

111

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	ad. in addition

ant

112

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

antecedent

113

	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. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	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

114

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	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

anxiously

115

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. anew
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

any

116

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	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 mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person

anyway

117

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

anywhere

118

	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	ad. at or in or to any place

apartment

119

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

apparently

120

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

appear

121

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	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. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

appearance

122

	ad. anew
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

applause

123

	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older

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
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

appreciably

125

	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	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

apprize

126

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	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 creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

approximation

127

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)

april

128

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something

arabian

129

	n. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa n. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

arabic

130

	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published

arbitrate

131

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

arbitration

132

	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. the 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 commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

archaeologist

133

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	a. capable of being attributed
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity

arctic

134

	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

argument

135

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	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 action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility

aristocratic

136

	n. an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

arm

137

	a. capable of being attributed
	n. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) n. the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

armchair

138

	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. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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

army

139

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	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 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 murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

around

140

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

arrival

141

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	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 month following March and preceding May

arrive

142

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

arrogantly

143

	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

arrow

144

	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. the month following March and preceding May
	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

art

145

	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given

artist

146

	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

artistic

147

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	ad. by bad luck
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

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...
	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 feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

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. 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. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

ash

150

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	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. capable of being attributed

ashore

151

	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. increase the value of v. make aware of
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. the month following March and preceding May

ashtray

152

	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

asia

153

	n. the nations of the Asian continent collectively n. the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	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

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
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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 season when the leaves fall from the trees

ask

155

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to

asleep

156

	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

ass

157

	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

assassinate

158

	ad. at or in or to any place
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

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. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	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. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner

assertion

160

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	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 declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

associative

161

	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. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

astonishment

162

	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

astronaut

163

	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
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	ad. in an arrogant manner

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
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

athletic

165

	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a female actor
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

atlantic

166

	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	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. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

atmospheric

167

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	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. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth n. the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

attentively

168

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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

attributable

169

	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. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage
	a. capable of being attributed
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone

attribution

170

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

attributive

171

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

aunt

172

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

aural

173

	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

auspice

174

	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 dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. a favorable omen
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

australia

175

	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
	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 strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

australian

176

	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
	v. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

autumn

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	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	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 state of actually existing objectively
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees

availability

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	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

await

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	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
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case

awake

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	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

awaken

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	ad. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

award

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	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	ad. by bad luck
	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. anew

away

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	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	n. the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment n. (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)

awesome

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	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

awfully

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	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. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	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

awkwardness

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

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	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important

axial

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	n. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery v. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
	n. 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
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

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