4000 IELTS General Words List

4000 IELTS General Words

Group (1) - Matching Quizzes

able

	a. completely enveloping
	a. have the skills and qualifications to do things well a. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. a favorable omen

about

	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	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

above

	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	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 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

abreast

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction

abroad

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. in addition
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

abrogation

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

abruptly

	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	ad. quickly and without warning
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness

abstraction

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

accent

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. the 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. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

acceptable

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. a female actor
	a. adequate for the purpose a. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

acceptance

	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	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
	ad. in addition
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

according

	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	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. 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 or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

accordingly

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	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
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

accrued

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer

accumulative

	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 person who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	a. increasing by successive addition a. marked by acquiring or amassing
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

accurately

	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

accustom

	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

ache

	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

aching

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

acknowledgment

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	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. bestow a quality on v. make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

acre

	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. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge ad. alongside each other, facing in the same direction
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

acrobat

	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	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
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

acrobatics

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. quickly and without warning
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

act

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	v. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	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

action

	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. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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

active

	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	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
	ad. in addition

activity

	ad. at or in or to any place
	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	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. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

actor

	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 who acts and gets things done n. a theatrical performer
	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

actress

	n. a female actor
	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. 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 performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

actuality

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

add

	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	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. 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
	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

addition

	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

adequately

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	ad. to a noticeable degree

adjective

	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 word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. a commercial airplane that carries passengers
	ad. at or in or to any place

adjustable

	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone

admirable

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	a. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration a. inspiring admiration or approval
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I

advantage

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. an expert who gives advice
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

advantageous

	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
	n. an expert who gives advice

adverb

	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	n. a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

adverbial

	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
	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. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

advertising

	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services
	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. chair with a support on each side for arms
	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

advice

	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed

advise

	v. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	ad. in addition

adviser

	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	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 ...

aeroplane

	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger

affair

	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

afloat

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

aforesaid

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	n. a favorable omen
	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. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

afraid

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source

africa

	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	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 distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	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

african

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

after

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	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. behind or in the rear ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere

afternoon

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell

afterward

	ad. happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

again

	ad. anew
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	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. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

age

	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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

aggravation

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive

aggression

	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	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. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action

ago

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

agonize

	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish

agree

	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	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. towards the shore from the water
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

agreeably

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a public promotion of some product or service
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

agreed

	n. a favorable omen
	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. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together

agricultural

	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 favorable omen
	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
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

ahead

	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time

aids

	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

aimless

	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	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. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

airline

	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	n. an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

airliner

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	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 commercial airplane that carries passengers
	ad. in an arrogant manner

airmail

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

airplane

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms

airport

	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

airway

	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
	ad. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	n. an expert who gives advice
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

alarming

	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

alas

	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. by bad luck
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

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
	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	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. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

alcoholic

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

alcoholism

	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	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. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction ad. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

ale

	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	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. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. a public promotion of some product or service n. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services

algebra

	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

alienation

	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. by bad luck
	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

alive

	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit
	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. perform on a stage or theater v. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern

all

	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. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

allied

	a. related by common characteristics or ancestry a. of or relating to or denoting the Allies in World War I
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher
	v. come into the possession of v. grow by addition
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

allocation

	a. capable of being attributed
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	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 receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

allotment

	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. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

allow

	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	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
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

almost

	ad. anew
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

aloud

	ad. in addition
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs

alphabet

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	n. the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly n. separation resulting from hostility
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	a. capable of erupting a. having life or vigor or spirit

also

	ad. in addition
	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 general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples n. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

altogether

	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 strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

always

	ad. at any time or in any event ad. without variation or change, in every case
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

ambient

	a. completely enveloping
	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	ad. by bad luck
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo

america

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. North America and South America and Central America n. North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independenc...

american

	ad. with anxiety or apprehension
	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. make a proposal, declare a plan for something v. inform (somebody) of something
	n. the English language as used in the United States a. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas

amplifier

100

	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

amusement

101

	n. a feeling of delight at being entertained n. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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. terminate v. chop or split with an ax

analogue

102

	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. a female actor
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

ancient

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	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	n. the 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

angel

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	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	n. spiritual being attendant upon God n. person of exceptional holiness
	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

anger

105

	ad. in accordance with ad. (sentence connectors) because of the reason given
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry

angle

106

	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	v. make psychologically or physically used (to something)
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly

angry

107

	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger

animal

108

	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan n. a share set aside for a specific purpose
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain

annoyance

109

	n. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed n. the act of troubling or annoying someone
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	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
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

another

110

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	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

answer

111

	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever

ant

112

	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	n. 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. 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

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	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
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

antonymous

114

	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. of words: having opposite meanings
	v. put in effect n. the state of being active
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

anxiously

115

	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	a. 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. with anxiety or apprehension
	ad. at an earlier place ad. in or to a place that is higher

any

116

	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input n. something having the property of being analogous to something else
	n. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	ad. in a place across an ocean ad. far away from home or one's usual surroundings

anyway

117

	ad. used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement ad. in any way whatsoever
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	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

anywhere

118

	a. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples n. a native or inhabitant of Africa
	ad. at or in or to any place
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	a. of words: having opposite meanings

apartment

119

	n. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
	n. a proposal for an appropriate course of action
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

apparently

120

	n. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	ad. strictly correctly ad. with few mistakes

appear

121

	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. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

appearance

122

	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top
	n. a word that expresses an attribute of something n. the word class that qualifies nouns

applause

123

	n. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	n. an expert who gives advice
	a. relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean n. the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
	n. a 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

apple

124

	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
	a. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	n. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits n. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

appreciably

125

	ad. to a noticeable degree
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	ad. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction

apprize

126

	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 commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	v. increase the value of v. make aware of

approximation

127

	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 favorable omen
	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. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

april

128

	n. the month following March and preceding May
	n. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) n. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
	ad. in an enjoyable manner
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

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. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain a. causing a dull and steady pain
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arabic

130

	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. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	n. the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects a. relating to or characteristic of Arabs
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

arbitrate

131

	v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
	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. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

arbitration

132

	n. a quantity that is added n. a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	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. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

archaeologist

133

	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
	v. cause to agonize v. suffer agony or anguish
	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

arctic

134

	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	v. present with a bias v. seek indirectly
	a. of or relating to the Arctic n. a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	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

argument

135

	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	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
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

aristocratic

136

	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear

arm

137

	v. prepare oneself for a military confrontation n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm
	ad. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights

armchair

138

	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. disposed to take action or effectuate change a. in operation

army

139

	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	n. a large number of people united for some specific purpose n. the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
	n. the state of being acceptable and accepted n. (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)
	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

around

140

	ad. from appearances alone ad. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
	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. in circumference ad. used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction
	ad. in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

arrival

141

	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. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	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 territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean

arrive

142

	a. capable of being attributed
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	n. the part of the day between noon and evening n. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
	v. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress v. succeed in a big way; get to the top

arrogantly

143

	n. chair with a support on each side for arms
	n. the state of actually existing objectively
	v. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause v. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	ad. in an arrogant manner

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. a public promotion of some product or service
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture

art

145

	n. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance v. become angry
	v. have a desire for something or someone who is not present n. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing

artist

146

	n. a female actor
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

artistic

147

	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	n. the act of appearing in public view n. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

148

	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. an era of history having some distinctive feature v. make older
	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. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water

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
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger

ash

150

	v. convert into ashes n. strong elastic wood of any of various ash trees; used for furniture and tool handles and sporting goods such as baseball bats
	n. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	a. giving an advantage a. appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
	v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

ashore

151

	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	ad. towards the shore from the water
	n. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship n. a vaguely specified concern
	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious

ashtray

152

	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. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
	v. come into sight or view v. be issued or published
	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes

asia

153

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	n. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal n. (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program
	a. belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire n. a very old person
	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

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. at or in the front ad. toward the future; forward in time
	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 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

ask

155

	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	n. the month following March and preceding May

asleep

156

	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 the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state
	n. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

ass

157

	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. 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. hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse n. a pompous fool
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

assassinate

158

	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	n. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

assassinator

159

	n. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
	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
	a. marked by the appetites and passions of the body n. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

assertion

160

	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. 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. gone by; or in the past ad. in the past
	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 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
	n. a share set aside for a specific purpose n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

astonishment

162

	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
	a. addicted to alcohol a. characteristic of or containing alcohol
	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)

astronaut

163

	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 relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) v. to stress, single out as important
	n. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft
	v. be liable or accountable v. understand the meaning of

164

	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis
	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
	a. of or relating to or functioning as an adverb n. a word or group of words function as an adverb
	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

athletic

165

	a. having a sturdy and well proportioned body a. relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
	n. a favorable omen
	ad. by bad luck
	n. an exasperated feeling of annoyance n. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse

atlantic

166

	v. increase the value of v. make aware of
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	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. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers n. a hose that carries air under pressure
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
	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

attentively

168

	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. benefit resulting from some event or action n. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
	ad. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) ad. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts)
	a. relating to rural matters a. relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

attributable

169

	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. anew
	v. make a request or demand for something to somebody v. direct or put; seek an answer to
	ad. in the sleep of death ad. into a sleeping state

attribution

170

	n. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing n. assigning to a cause or source
	a. any of various alternatives; some other
	a. relating to or located in the atmosphere
	n. letters and packages that are transported by aircraft v. send or transport by airmail

attributive

171

	a. capable of being attributed
	a. (followed by `to') in agreement with or accordant with a. (followed by `to') as reported or stated by
	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 adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

aunt

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	a. aimlessly drifting a. covered with water
	n. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated
	n. the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

aural

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	n. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage n. a statement acknowledging something or someone
	a. relating to or characterized by an aura a. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
	a. characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
	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 ...

auspice

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	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior
	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. a favorable omen
	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

australia

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	n. a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony n. the smallest continent; between ...
	n. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
	ad. with attention; in an attentive manner
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

australian

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	n. informal terms for nakedness ad. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
	n. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger a. feeling or showing anger
	n. a native or inhabitant of Australia a. of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages

autumn

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	n. the season when the leaves fall from the trees
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. a territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru n. a town and port in northwestern Israel in the eastern Mediterranean
	n. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft n. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

availability

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	a. capable of being attributed
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	n. the quality of being at hand when needed
	a. aimlessly drifting a. continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

await

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	v. be in accord; be in agreement v. go together
	n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
	ad. using the voice; not silently ad. with relatively high volume
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of

awake

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	a. frightening because of an awareness of danger
	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	a. not in a state of sleep; completely conscious a. mentally perceptive and responsive
	v. murder; especially of socially prominent persons v. destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation

awaken

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	v. stop sleeping v. cause to become awake or conscious
	a. filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement a. having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
	a. of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
	n. the act of initiating hostilities n. deliberately unfriendly behavior

award

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	n. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture
	ad. in an arrogant manner
	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. put in effect n. the state of being active

away

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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
	a. relating to or characteristic of art or artists a. aesthetically pleasing
	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 passages through which air enters and leaves the body n. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)

awesome

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	a. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
	n. a favorable omen
	ad. in an arrogant manner

awfully

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	n. a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
	ad. used as intensifiers ad. in a terrible manner
	ad. to any degree or extent a. one or some or every or all without specification
	a. capable of being changed so as to match or fit a. capable of being regulated

awkwardness

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	n. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training n. trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	n. the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
	v. look forward to the probable occurrence of
	ad. towards the shore from the water

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	n. the act of arriving at a certain place n. someone who arrives (or has arrived)
	v. terminate v. chop or split with an ax
	n. concurrence of opinion n. the act of granting rights
	a. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

axial

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	n. the creation of beautiful or significant things n. the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
	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 word class that qualifies verbs or clauses n. a word that modifies something other than a noun
	a. relating to or attached to the axis a. situated on or along or in the direction of an axis

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