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  1. detail
    a small part considered separately from the whole
  2. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
  3. sign
    a visible clue that something has happened or is present
  4. somebody
    a human being
  5. magazine
    a periodic publication containing articles and pictures
  6. hotel
    a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
  7. soldier
    an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
  8. reflect
    throw or bend back from a surface
  9. heavy
    of comparatively great physical weight or density
  10. sexual
    of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
  11. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
  12. bag
    a flexible container with a single opening
  13. heat
    a form of energy transferred by a difference in temperature
  14. fall
    descend freely under the influence of gravity
  15. marriage
    the state of being a couple voluntarily joined for life
  16. tough
    substantially made or constructed
  17. sing
    produce tones with the voice
  18. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
  19. purpose
    what something is used for
  20. exist
    have a presence
  21. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
  22. skin
    a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
  23. agent
    a representative who acts on behalf of others
  24. owner
    a person who owns something
  25. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
  26. gas
    state of matter distinguished from solid and liquid states
  27. down
    in a lower place or position
  28. ahead
    at or in the front
  29. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
  30. commercial
    connected with or engaged in the exchange of goods
  31. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  32. cancer
    a malignant growth caused by uncontrolled cell division
  33. test
    standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
  34. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
  35. reality
    the state of being actual
  36. coach
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
  37. step
    the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
  38. Mrs
    a form of address for a married woman
  39. yard
    enclosed land around a house or other building
  40. beat
    hit repeatedly
  41. violence
    a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction
  42. total
    the whole amount
  43. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
  44. investment
    laying out money or capital in an enterprise
  45. discussion
    an extended communication dealing with a particular topic
  46. finger
    any of the terminal members of the hand
  47. garden
    a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
  48. notice
    the act of paying attention
  49. collection
    the act of gathering something together
  50. modern
    ahead of the times
  51. task
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
  52. partner
    a person who is a member of a cooperative relationship
  53. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
  54. civil
    of or occurring between or among citizens of the state
  55. kitchen
    a room equipped for preparing meals
  56. consumer
    a person who uses goods or services
  57. shot
    the act of firing a projectile
  58. budget
    a summary of intended expenditures
  59. wish
    an expression of some desire or inclination
  60. painting
    creating a picture with paints
  61. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
  62. safe
    free from danger or the risk of harm
  63. agreement
    harmony of people's opinions, actions, or characters
  64. capital
    a large alphabetic character used in writing or printing
  65. mouth
    the opening through which food is taken in
  66. victim
    an unfortunate person who suffers from adverse circumstances
  67. newspaper
    a daily or weekly publication with articles and advertisements
  68. instead
    in place of, or as an alternative to
  69. threat
    declaration of an intention to inflict harm on another
  70. responsibility
    the social force that binds you to a course of action
  71. smile
    a facial expression with the corners of the mouth turned up
  72. attorney
    a professional person authorized to practice law
  73. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
  74. account
    a record or narrative description of past events
  75. interesting
    catching or holding your attention
  76. break
    destroy the integrity of
  77. audience
    a gathering of spectators or listeners at a performance
  78. rich
    possessing material wealth
  79. dinner
    the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
  80. figure
    alternate name for the body of a human being
  81. vote
    a choice made by counting people in favor of alternatives
  82. western
    lying toward or situated in the west
  83. relate
    give an account of
  84. travel
    change location
  85. debate
    a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
  86. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  87. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
  88. majority
    the main part
  89. none
    not at all or in no way
  90. front
    the side that is forward or prominent
  91. born
    brought into existence
  92. admit
    declare to be true or accept the reality of
  93. senior
    advanced in years
  94. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
  95. wind
    air moving from high pressure to low pressure
  96. key
    metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated
  97. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as an occupation
  98. mission
    an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
  99. fast
    acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly
  100. alone
    isolated from others
  101. customer
    someone who pays for goods or services
  102. suffer
    undergo or be subjected to
  103. speech
    communication by word of mouth
  104. successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
  105. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  106. participant
    someone who is involved in an activity
  107. southern
    situated in or oriented toward the south
  108. fresh
    recently made, produced, or harvested
  109. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
  110. no
    quantifier
  111. forest
    a large, densely wooded area filled with trees and plants
  112. video
    broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
  113. global
    involving the entire earth
  114. Senate
    the upper house of the United States Congress
  115. reform
    make changes for improvement to remove abuse and injustices
  116. access
    the right to enter
  117. restaurant
    a building where people go to eat
  118. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
  119. publish
    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
  120. cost
    be priced at
  121. relation
    the state or quality of having something in common
  122. like
    having the same or similar characteristics
  123. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  124. own
    belonging to or on behalf of a specified person
  125. bird
    warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate with feathers and wings
  126. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
  127. credit
    an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments
  128. critical
    of a serious examination and judgment of something
  129. corner
    the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
  130. concerned
    feeling or showing worry about something
  131. recall
    bring to mind
  132. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  133. stare
    look at with fixed eyes
  134. safety
    being certain that adverse effects will not be caused
  135. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
  136. neighborhood
    an area within a city or town that has distinctive features
  137. original
    preceding all others in time
  138. act
    behave in a certain manner
  139. troop
    a group of soldiers
  140. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
  141. directly
    without turning aside from your course
  142. hurt
    be the source of pain
  143. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
  144. immediately
    without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
  145. track
    a line or route along which something travels or moves
  146. basic
    reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible
  147. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  148. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
  149. sky
    the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
  150. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
  151. absolutely
    totally and definitely; without question
  152. plane
    an unbounded two-dimensional shape
  153. nobody
    no person or no one
  154. achieve
    gain with effort
  155. object
    a tangible and visible entity
  156. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
  157. labor
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
  158. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
  159. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
  160. client
    someone who pays for goods or services
  161. powerful
    having great force or effect
  162. perfect
    being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
  163. nine
    the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
  164. therefore
    as a result; from that fact or reason
  165. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  166. announce
    make known
  167. conversation
    the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas
  168. examine
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  169. touch
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
  170. please
    give enjoyment to
  171. attend
    be present
  172. completely
    with everything necessary
  173. vote
    a choice made by counting people in favor of alternatives
  174. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
  175. sleep
    a natural and periodic state of rest
  176. turn
    move around an axis or a center
  177. involved
    connected by participation or association or use
  178. investigation
    an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
  179. nuclear
    constituting the core or central part
  180. researcher
    a scientist devoted to systematic investigation
  181. press
    put pressure or force upon something
  182. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
  183. spirit
    the vital principle or animating force within living things
  184. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
  185. replace
    put something back where it belongs
  186. British
    of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
  187. encourage
    inspire with confidence
  188. lot
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
  189. lot
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
  190. lot
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
  191. lot
    anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
  192. argument
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  193. by
    so as to pass a given point
  194. once
    on one occasion
  195. camp
    temporary lodgings in the country for travelers
  196. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
  197. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  198. afternoon
    the part of the day between noon and evening
  199. AM
    modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier wave
  200. weekend
    a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday
  201. dozen
    the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
  202. possibility
    capability of existing or happening or being true
  203. along
    in line with a length or direction
  204. insurance
    protection against future loss
  205. department
    a specialized division of a large organization
  206. battle
    a hostile meeting of opposing military forces
  207. beginning
    the act of starting something
  208. date
    the specified day of the month
  209. generally
    usually; as a rule
  210. African
    a native or inhabitant of Africa
  211. very
    being the exact same one; not any other:
  212. sorry
    feeling or expressing regret
  213. crisis
    a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
  214. complete
    having all necessary qualities
  215. fan
    a device for creating a current of air by movement
  216. stick
    a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
  217. define
    show the form or outline of
  218. easily
    with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
  219. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
  220. hole
    an opening into or through something
  221. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
  222. vision
    the ability to see
  223. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
  224. normal
    being approximately average or within certain limits
  225. Chinese
    of or pertaining to China or its peoples or cultures
  226. ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
  227. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
  228. stone
    a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
  229. slowly
    without speed
  230. scale
    an ordered reference standard
  231. bit
    a small piece or quantity of something
  232. university
    an institution of higher learning that grants degrees
  233. introduce
    bring something new to an environment
  234. driver
    someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle
  235. attempt
    make an effort
  236. park
    a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
  237. spot
    a point located with respect to surface features of some region
  238. lack
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
  239. ice
    water frozen in the solid state
  240. boat
    a small vessel for travel on water
  241. drink
    take in liquids
  242. sun
    the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
  243. front
    the side that is forward or prominent
  244. distance
    the property created by the space between two objects
  245. wood
    the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
  246. handle
    touch, lift, or hold
  247. truck
    an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
  248. return
    go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
  249. mountain
    a land mass that projects well above its surroundings
  250. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
  251. supposed
    required or under orders
  252. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
  253. winter
    the coldest season of the year
  254. village
    a settlement smaller than a town
  255. Soviet
    of or relating to or characteristic of the former Soviet Union or its people
  256. refuse
    show unwillingness towards
  257. sales
    income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
  258. roll
    move by turning over or rotating
  259. communication
    the activity of conveying information
  260. run
    move fast by using one's feet
  261. screen
    partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
  262. gain
    obtain
  263. resident
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
  264. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  265. gold
    a soft yellow malleable ductile metallic element
  266. club
    a formal association of people with similar interests
  267. future
    the time yet to come
  268. farm
    workplace or land used for growing crops or raising animals
  269. potential
    existing in possibility
  270. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
  271. middle
    an area that is approximately central within some larger region
  272. European
    of or relating to or characteristic of Europe
  273. presence
    current existence
  274. independent
    free from external control and constraint
  275. district
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
  276. shape
    a perceptual structure
  277. reader
    a person who can read; a literate person
  278. Ms
    a form of address for a woman
  279. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  280. crowd
    a large number of things or people considered together
  281. Christian
    a religious person who believes Jesus is the savior
  282. express
    communicate beliefs or opinions
  283. apartment
    a home in a building divided into separate dwellings
  284. willing
    the act of making a choice
  285. strength
    the property of being physically or mentally powerful
  286. previous
    just preceding something else in time or order
  287. band
    an unofficial association of people or groups
  288. obviously
    unmistakably
  289. horse
    solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
  290. interested
    showing curiosity or fascination or concern
  291. target
    a reference point to shoot at
  292. prison
    a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
  293. ride
    sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
  294. guard
    watch over or shield from danger or harm
  295. terms
    status with respect to the relations between people or groups
  296. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
  297. reporter
    a person who investigates or communicates news stories
  298. deliver
    bring to a destination
  299. text
    the words of something written
  300. share
    assets belonging to an individual person or group
  301. tool
    an implement used to perform a task or job
  302. wild
    wild, free, and not controlled or touched by humans
  303. vehicle
    a conveyance that transports people or objects
  304. observe
    watch attentively
  305. flight
    an instance of traveling by air
  306. inside
    relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
  307. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
  308. understanding
    the condition of someone who knows and comprehends
  309. average
    an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
  310. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  311. advantage
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
  312. quick
    moving rapidly and lightly
  313. light
    electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
  314. leadership
    the status of being in charge
  315. earn
    acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
  316. pound
    16 ounces avoirdupois
  317. basis
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun
  318. bright
    emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
  319. operate
    perform as expected when applied
  320. guest
    a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
  321. sample
    a small part intended as representative of the whole
  322. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
  323. tiny
    very small
  324. block
    obstruct
  325. protection
    the activity of shielding someone or something
  326. settle
    become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet
  327. feed
    provide as food
  328. collect
    gather
  329. additional
    further or extra
  330. while
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some action
  331. highly
    to a great degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
  332. identity
    the characteristics by which a thing or person is known
  333. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  334. mostly
    in large part; mainly or chiefly
  335. lesson
    the significance of a story or event
  336. faith
    complete confidence in a person or plan, etc.
  337. river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
  338. promote
    assign to a higher position
  339. living
    pertaining to living persons
  340. present
    happening or existing now
  341. count
    determine the number or amount of
  342. marry
    become someone's spouse
  343. tomorrow
    the day after today
  344. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
  345. path
    an established line of travel or access
  346. ear
    the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
  347. shop
    a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
  348. folk
    people in general (often used in the plural)
  349. order
    logical arrangement of different elements
  350. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  351. survive
    continue in existence after
  352. lift
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  353. border
    the boundary of a surface
  354. competition
    the act of contending with others for rewards or resources
  355. jump
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  356. gather
    assemble or get together
  357. limit
    as far as something can go
  358. fit
    meeting adequate standards for a purpose
  359. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
  360. cry
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  361. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
  362. worth
    the quality of being desirable or valuable
  363. associate
    bring or come into action
  364. critic
    a person engaged in the analysis and interpretation of art
  365. warm
    having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
  366. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  367. result
    something that follows as a consequence
  368. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
  369. failure
    an act that does not succeed
  370. annual
    occurring every year
  371. French
    of or pertaining to France or the people of France
  372. Christmas
    a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ
  373. comment
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion
  374. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
  375. affair
    a vaguely specified social event
  376. approach
    move towards
  377. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  378. regular
    conforming to a standard or pattern
  379. spread
    distribute or disperse widely
  380. chairman
    the officer who leads the meetings of an organization
  381. baseball
    a ball game between two teams of nine players
  382. soft
    yielding readily to pressure or weight
  383. ignore
    refuse to acknowledge
  384. egg
    animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
  385. measure
    determine the dimensions of something or somebody
  386. belief
    any cognitive content held as true
  387. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
  388. murder
    unlawful premeditated killing of a human being
  389. gift
    something acquired without compensation
  390. religion
    a strong belief in supernatural powers that control destiny
  391. review
    look at again; examine again
  392. editor
    the person who determines the final content of a text
  393. past
    earlier than the present time; no longer current
  394. engage
    consume all of one's attention or time
  395. coffee
    a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
  396. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
  397. speed
    a rate at which something happens
  398. cross
    a marking that consists of lines that intersect each other
  399. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
  400. anyway
    in any way whatsoever
  401. threaten
    utter intentions of injury or punishment against
  402. commit
    engage in or perform
  403. female
    of the sex that produces eggs from which offspring develop
  404. youth
    a person who is not yet old
  405. wave
    (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
  406. move
    change location
  407. afraid
    filled with fear or apprehension
  408. quarter
    one of four equal parts
  409. background
    the part of a scene behind objects in the front
  410. native
    belonging to one by birth
  411. broad
    having great extent from one side to the other
  412. wonderful
    extraordinarily good or great
  413. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  414. apparently
    seemingly; as far as one can tell
  415. slightly
    to a small degree or extent
  416. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
  417. twice
    two times
  418. suit
    a set of garments for outerwear of the same fabric and color
  419. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  420. growing
    relating to or suitable for growth
  421. blow
    be in motion due to some air or water current
  422. construction
    the act of building something
  423. kind
    having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
  424. intelligence
    the ability to comprehend
  425. destroy
    do away with; cause the ruin or undoing of
  426. cook
    transform by heating
  427. connection
    a relation between things or events
  428. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
  429. burn
    destroy by fire
  430. shoe
    footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
  431. view
    the visual percept of a region
  432. grade
    a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
  433. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
  434. committee
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
  435. mistake
    a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or inattention
  436. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
  437. smile
    a facial expression with the corners of the mouth turned up
  438. location
    the act of putting something in a certain place
  439. clothes
    apparel in general
  440. Indian
    of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
  441. quiet
    characterized by an absence of agitation or activity
  442. dress
    put on clothes
  443. promise
    a verbal commitment agreeing to do something in the future
  444. aware
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  445. neighbor
    a person who lives near another
  446. complete
    having all necessary qualities
  447. drive
    operate or control a vehicle
  448. function
    what something is used for
  449. bone
    rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  450. active
    characterized by energetic movement
  451. extend
    stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope
  452. chief
    the head of a tribe or clan
  453. average
    an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual
  454. combine
    put or add together
  455. wine
    fermented juice (of grapes especially)
  456. below
    in or to a place that is lower
  457. cool
    neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
  458. voter
    a citizen who has a legal right to vote
  459. mean
    denote or connote
  460. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
  461. learning
    the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
  462. bus
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
  463. hell
    any place of pain and turmoil
  464. dangerous
    involving or causing risk; liable to hurt or harm
  465. remind
    put in the mind of someone
  466. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong
  467. category
    a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations
  468. relatively
    by comparison to something else
  469. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
  470. key
    metal device that allows a lock's mechanism to be rotated
  471. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  472. visit
    the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
  473. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  474. fire
    the process of combustion of inflammable materials
  475. negative
    characterized by denial or opposition or resistance
  476. following
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
  477. historical
    of or relating to the study of recorded time
  478. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
  479. tour
    a route all the way around a particular place or area
  480. depend
    be determined by something else
  481. photo
    a picture taken with a camera or phone that shows people or scenes
  482. finding
    something that is discovered
  483. grab
    take or seize suddenly
  484. direct
    proceeding without interruption
  485. classroom
    a room in a school where lessons take place
  486. contact
    the act of touching physically
  487. justice
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  488. participate
    be involved in
  489. daily
    of or belonging to or occurring every day
  490. fair
    free from favoritism, bias, or deception
  491. pair
    a set of two similar things considered as a unit
  492. famous
    widely known and esteemed
  493. exercise
    the activity of exerting muscles to keep fit
  494. knee
    hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
  495. flower
    reproductive organ of plants especially if showy or colorful
  496. tape
    a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
  497. hire
    engage or hire for work
  498. familiar
    a friend who is frequently in the company of another
  499. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  500. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
  501. fully
    to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely;
  502. cut
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  503. will
    the capability of conscious choice and decision
  504. actor
    a performer in theater, television, or film
  505. birth
    the time when something begins (especially life)
  506. search
    look or seek
  507. tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  508. democracy
    the orientation of those who favor government by the people
  509. eastern
    lying toward or situated in the east
  510. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
  511. yesterday
    the day immediately before today
  512. circle
    a plane curve with every point equidistant from the center
  513. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  514. progress
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
  515. next
    immediately following in time or order
  516. front
    the side that is forward or prominent
  517. bottom
    the lower side of anything
  518. island
    a land mass that is surrounded by water
  519. exchange
    the act of changing one thing for another thing
  520. clean
    free from dirt or impurities
  521. studio
    workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
  522. train
    educate for a future role or function
  523. lady
    a polite name for any woman
  524. colleague
    an associate that one works with
  525. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  526. neck
    the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
  527. lean
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  528. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
  529. plastic
    synthetic material that can be molded into objects
  530. tall
    great in vertical dimension; high in stature
  531. plate
    dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten
  532. hate
    the emotion of intense dislike
  533. otherwise
    in another and different manner
  534. writing
    symbols imprinted on a surface to represent sounds or words
  535. press
    put pressure or force upon something
  536. male
    being the sex that performs the fertilizing function
  537. start
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  538. alive
    possessing life
  539. expression
    the communication of your beliefs or opinions
  540. football
    a team sport played with an oval or round ball
  541. intend
    have in mind as a purpose
  542. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
  543. chicken
    a domestic bird bred for meat or eggs
  544. army
    a permanent organization of a nation's military land forces
  545. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
  546. theater
    a building where performances can be presented
  547. shut
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  548. map
    a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface
  549. extra
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  550. session
    a meeting for execution of a group's functions
  551. danger
    the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
  552. welcome
    the state of being received with pleasure
  553. domestic
    of or relating to the home
  554. lots
    a large number or amount
  555. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
  556. rain
    water falling in drops from vapor in the atmosphere
  557. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  558. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
  559. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
  560. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  561. northern
    situated in or oriented toward the north
  562. nod
    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
  563. paint
    a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
  564. fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
  565. leaf
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  566. direct
    proceeding without interruption
  567. dry
    free from liquid or moisture
  568. Russian
    of or pertaining to or characteristic of Russia or its people or culture or language
  569. instruction
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
  570. fight
    be engaged in a contest or struggle
  571. pool
    a small body of standing water or other liquid
  572. climb
    go up or advance
  573. sweet
    having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
  574. lead
    take somebody somewhere
  575. engine
    motor that converts energy into work or motion
  576. fourth
    following the third position
  577. salt
    white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food
  578. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  579. importance
    the quality of being significant or worthy of note
  580. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
  581. fat
    a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue
  582. ticket
    a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
  583. software
    written programs operating on a computer system
  584. disappear
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  585. corporate
    of or belonging to a business firm
  586. strange
    unusual or out of the ordinary
  587. lip
    either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
  588. reading
    written material intended to be read
  589. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
  590. mental
    involving the mind or an intellectual process
  591. increasingly
    advancing in amount or intensity
  592. lunch
    a midday meal
  593. educational
    relating to the process of instruction
  594. somewhere
    in or at or to some place
  595. farmer
    a person who works growing crops or raising animals
  596. above
    in or to a place that is higher
  597. sugar
    a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener
  598. planet
    a celestial body that revolves around the sun
  599. favorite
    preferred above all others and treated with partiality
  600. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
  601. obtain
    come into possession of
  602. enemy
    a personal foe
  603. greatest
    highest in quality
  604. complex
    complicated in structure
  605. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  606. athlete
    a person trained to compete in sports
  607. invite
    ask someone in a friendly way to do something
  608. repeat
    say or state again
  609. carefully
    taking care or paying attention
  610. soul
    the immaterial part of a person
  611. scientific
    consistent with systematic study of the physical world
  612. impossible
    not capable of happening or being done or dealt with
  613. panel
    sheet that forms a distinct section of something
  614. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  615. mom
    informal terms for a mother
  616. married
    joined in matrimony
  617. alone
    isolated from others
  618. instrument
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
  619. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
  620. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
  621. presidential
    relating to a president or presidency
  622. emotional
    of or pertaining to feelings
  623. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  624. bear
    be pregnant with
  625. pocket
    a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
  626. thin
    of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite
  627. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
  628. surprise
    come upon or take unawares
  629. poll
    the counting of votes (as in an election)
  630. proposal
    the act of making a suggestion
  631. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  632. half
    one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
  633. breath
    the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
  634. sight
    the ability to see; the visual faculty
  635. cover
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
  636. balance
    harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole
  637. adopt
    take into one's family
  638. minority
    being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
  639. straight
    having no deviations
  640. attempt
    make an effort
  641. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
  642. works
    performance of moral or religious acts
  643. teaching
    the activities of educating or instructing
  644. belong
    be owned by; be in the possession of
  645. aid
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need
  646. advice
    a proposal for an appropriate course of action
  647. okay
    good or acceptable
  648. photograph
    a picture taken with a camera or phone that shows people or scenes
  649. empty
    holding or containing nothing
  650. regional
    characteristic of a particular area
  651. trail
    a path or track
  652. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  653. code
    a set of rules or principles or laws
  654. somehow
    in some unspecified way or manner
  655. organize
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  656. jury
    a body of citizens sworn to give a verdict in a court of law
  657. breast
    either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman
  658. Iraqi
    a native or inhabitant of Iraq
  659. human
    a person; a hominid with a large brain and articulate speech
  660. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  661. theme
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  662. storm
    a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
  663. union
    the state of being joined or united or linked
  664. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
  665. desk
    a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
  666. fear
    an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
  667. thanks
    an acknowledgment of appreciation
  668. fruit
    the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
  669. under
    below some quantity or limit
  670. expensive
    high in price or charging high prices
  671. yellow
    yellow color or pigment
  672. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
  673. prime
    of or relating to the first or originating agent
  674. shadow
    a dark shape created by an object blocking a source of light
  675. struggle
    strenuous effort
  676. conclude
    bring to a close
  677. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
  678. dance
    taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music
  679. limit
    as far as something can go
  680. like
    having the same or similar characteristics
  681. regulation
    the act of bringing to uniformity
  682. being
    the state or fact of existing
  683. last
    coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
  684. ring
    a toroidal shape
  685. largely
    mainly or chiefly
  686. shift
    move very slightly
  687. revenue
    the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
  688. mark
    a distinguishing symbol
  689. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
  690. county
    the largest administrative district within a state
  691. appearance
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
  692. package
    a wrapped container
  693. difficulty
    an effort that is inconvenient
  694. bridge
    structure allowing passage across a river or other obstacle
  695. recommend
    express a good opinion of
  696. obvious
    easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
  697. train
    educate for a future role or function
  698. basically
    in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
  699. e-mail
    (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
  700. generate
    bring into existence
  701. anymore
    at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative
  702. propose
    present for consideration, examination, or criticism
  703. thinking
    endowed with the capacity to reason
  704. possibly
    to a degree possible of achievement or by possible means
  705. trend
    a general tendency to change, as of opinion
  706. visitor
    someone who visits
  707. loan
    the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
  708. currently
    at this time or period
  709. comfortable
    providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief
  710. investor
    someone who commits capital to gain financial returns
  711. but
    and nothing more
  712. profit
    the advantageous quality of being beneficial
  713. angry
    feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility
  714. crew
    an organized group of workers
  715. deep
    having great spatial extension downward or inward
  716. accident
    an unfortunate mishap
  717. male
    being the sex that performs the fertilizing function
  718. meal
    any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times
  719. hearing
    the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
  720. traffic
    vehicles or pedestrians traveling in a particular locality
  721. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
  722. notion
    a general inclusive concept
  723. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
  724. prefer
    like better; value more highly
  725. truly
    in accordance with fact or reality
  726. earth
    the third planet from the sun
  727. Japanese
    of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language
  728. chest
    the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
  729. search
    look or seek
  730. thick
    not thin
  731. cash
    money in the form of bills or coins
  732. museum
    a building for collecting and displaying valuable objects
  733. beauty
    the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
  734. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
  735. unique
    the single one of its kind
  736. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  737. internal
    located inward
  738. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
  739. link
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
  740. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
  741. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  742. select
    pick out or choose from a number of alternatives
  743. root
    underground plant organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
  744. nose
    the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract
  745. declare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
  746. outside
    the region that is outside of something
  747. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  748. actual
    existing in fact
  749. bottle
    a vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids
  750. hardly
    almost not
  751. setting
    the physical position of something
  752. launch
    propel with force
  753. dress
    put on clothes
  754. file
    record in a public office or in a court of law
  755. sick
    affected by impairment of normal physical or mental function
  756. outcome
    something that results
  757. ad
    a public promotion of some product or service
  758. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
  759. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
  760. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
  761. duty
    the social force that obliges you to behave in a certain way
  762. sheet
    any broad thin expanse or surface
  763. ensure
    make certain of
  764. Catholic
    of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
  765. extremely
    to the greatest possible degree
  766. extent
    the point or degree to which something extends
  767. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
  768. mix
    mix together different elements
  769. long-term
    relating to or extending over a relatively long time
  770. slow
    not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
  771. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  772. zone
    an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts
  773. wake
    stop sleeping
  774. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
  775. airport
    an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
  776. chief
    the head of a tribe or clan
  777. brown
    of a color similar to that of wood or earth
  778. standard
    a basis for comparison
  779. shirt
    a garment worn on the upper half of the body
  780. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  781. warn
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
  782. ultimately
    as the end result of a succession or process
  783. cat
    feline mammal usually having thick soft fur
  784. contribution
    a voluntary gift made to some worthwhile cause
  785. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
  786. estate
    extensive landed property retained by the owner
  787. guide
    someone employed to conduct others
  788. circumstance
    the set of facts that surround a situation or event
  789. snow
    water falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
  790. English
    of or relating to England or its culture or people
  791. politician
    a leader engaged in civil administration
  792. steal
    take without the owner's consent
  793. pursue
    follow in an effort to capture
  794. slip
    move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
  795. percentage
    a proportion in relation to a whole
  796. meat
    the flesh of animals used as food
  797. funny
    an account of an amusing incident
  798. neither
    used to indicate something also does not apply
  799. soil
    material in the top layer of the surface of the earth
  800. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
  801. surgery
    science treating disease or injury by operative procedures
  802. correct
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
  803. Jewish
    of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
  804. blame
    an accusation that one is responsible for some misdeed
  805. estimate
    judge tentatively
  806. due
    that which is deserved or owed
  807. basketball
    a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players
  808. late
    at or toward an end or late period or stage of development
  809. golf
    a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes
  810. investigate
    conduct an inquiry of
  811. crazy
    affected with madness or insanity
  812. significantly
    in an important manner
  813. chain
    a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
  814. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  815. branch
    a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant
  816. combination
    the act of bringing things together to form a new whole
  817. just
    and nothing more
  818. frequently
    many times at short intervals
  819. governor
    the head of a state authority
  820. relief
    the act of reducing something unpleasant
  821. user
    someone who employs or takes advantage of something
  822. dad
    an informal term for a father
  823. kick
    drive or propel with the foot
  824. part
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
  825. manner
    how something is done or how it happens
  826. ancient
    belonging to times long past
  827. silence
    the state of being quiet (as when no one is speaking)
  828. rating
    standing or position on a scale
  829. golden
    made from or covered with gold
  830. motion
    the act of changing location from one place to another
  831. German
    of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
  832. gender
    properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of sex
  833. solve
    find the answer to or understand the meaning of
  834. fee
    a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
  835. landscape
    an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
  836. used
    previously owned by another
  837. bowl
    a round vessel that is open at the top
  838. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
  839. long
    primarily spatial sense
  840. official
    of or relating to a place of business
  841. forth
    forward in time, order, or degree
  842. frame
    the internal structure that gives an artifact its shape
  843. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
  844. except
    prevent from being included or considered or accepted
  845. conservative
    resistant to change
  846. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
  847. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
  848. hall
    an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
  849. trust
    belief in the honesty and reliability of others
  850. ocean
    a large body of water that is part of the hydrosphere
  851. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
  852. row
    an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
  853. producer
    someone who manufactures something
  854. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
  855. meanwhile
    at the same time but in another place
  856. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  857. division
    the act of partitioning
  858. confirm
    strengthen
  859. fix
    restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  860. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
  861. mirror
    polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
  862. tooth
    hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates
  863. smart
    characterized by quickness and ease in learning
  864. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
  865. entirely
    to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
  866. rely
    have confidence or faith in
  867. topic
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  868. complain
    express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  869. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
  870. variable
    something that is likely to change
  871. back
    the posterior part of a human (or animal) body
  872. range
    a variety of different things or activities
  873. telephone
    electronic equipment that transmits sound over distances
  874. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
  875. attract
    exert a force on
  876. confidence
    belief in yourself and your abilities
  877. bedroom
    a room used primarily for sleeping
  878. secret
    not openly made known
  879. debt
    the state of owing something, especially money
  880. rare
    especially good, remarkable, or superlative
  881. tank
    a large vessel for holding gases or liquids
  882. nurse
    one skilled in caring for young children or the sick
  883. coverage
    the extent to which something is included or discussed
  884. opposition
    being against something that you disapprove or disagree with
  885. aside
    on or to one side
  886. anywhere
    at or in or to any place
  887. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
  888. file
    record in a public office or in a court of law
  889. pleasure
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
  890. master
    a person who has authority over others
  891. era
    a period marked by distinctive character
  892. requirement
    necessary activity
  893. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
  894. stand
    be standing; be upright
  895. fun
    activities that are enjoyable or amusing
  896. expectation
    belief about the future
  897. wing
    a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
  898. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
  899. now
    at the present moment
  900. clear
    readily apparent to the mind
  901. struggle
    strenuous effort
  902. mean
    denote or connote
  903. somewhat
    to a small degree or extent
  904. pour
    cause to run
  905. stir
    move an implement through
  906. judgment
    the act of assessing a person or situation or event
  907. clean
    free from dirt or impurities
  908. except
    prevent from being included or considered or accepted
  909. beer
    an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting a cereal with hops
  910. English
    of or relating to England or its culture or people
  911. reference
    the act of consulting
  912. tear
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  913. doubt
    the state of being unsure of something
  914. grant
    let have
  915. seriously
    in a solemn manner
  916. account
    a record or narrative description of past events
  917. minister
    a person authorized to conduct religious worship
  918. totally
    to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
  919. hero
    someone who fights for a cause
  920. industrial
    of or relating to commercial enterprise
  921. cloud
    a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
  922. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
  923. winner
    a person with a record of successes
  924. volume
    the property of something that is great in magnitude
  925. travel
    change location
  926. seed
    small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
  927. surprised
    taken unawares and feeling wonder or astonishment
  928. rest
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
  929. fashion
    the latest and most admired style in clothes or behavior
  930. pepper
    climber having dark red berries when fully ripe
  931. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
  932. busy
    actively or fully engaged or occupied
  933. intervention
    the act of putting something between two things
  934. copy
    a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
  935. tip
    the extreme end of something, especially something pointed
  936. below
    in or to a place that is lower
  937. cheap
    relatively low in price or charging low prices
  938. aim
    point or cause to go towards
  939. cite
    make reference to
  940. welfare
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  941. vegetable
    any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower
  942. gray
    of an achromatic color intermediate between white and black
  943. dish
    a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
  944. beach
    an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
  945. improvement
    the act of making something better
  946. everywhere
    to or in any or all places
  947. opening
    an open or empty space in or between things
  948. overall
    involving only main features
  949. divide
    a serious disagreement between two groups of people
  950. initial
    occurring at the beginning
  951. terrible
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  952. oppose
    be against
  953. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
  954. route
    an established line of travel or access
  955. multiple
    having or involving more than one part or entity
  956. essential
    basic and fundamental
  957. question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
  958. league
    an association of states or individuals for common action
  959. criminal
    someone who has committed a punishable act
  960. careful
    exercising caution or showing attention
  961. core
    the center of an object
  962. upper
    higher in place or position
  963. rush
    act or move at high speed
  964. necessarily
    in such a manner as could not be otherwise
  965. specifically
    in distinction from others
  966. tired
    depleted of strength or energy
  967. rise
    move upward
  968. tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  969. employ
    put into service
  970. holiday
    leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
  971. dance
    taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music
  972. vast
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
  973. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  974. household
    a social unit living together in a residence
  975. fewer
    quantifier meaning a smaller number of
  976. abortion
    termination of pregnancy
  977. apart
    separated or at a distance in place or position or time
  978. witness
    someone who sees an event and reports what happened
  979. match
    a formal contest in which people or teams compete
  980. barely
    in a sparse or scanty way
  981. sector
    a particular aspect of life or activity
  982. representative
    serving to typify
  983. lack
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
  984. beneath
    in or to a place that is lower
  985. black
    being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness
  986. incident
    a single distinct event
Created on Fri Apr 27 23:05:04 EDT 2012 (updated Fri Apr 27 23:15:32 EDT 2012)

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