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  1. able
    having the necessary means or skill to do something
  2. ability
    the quality of having the means or skills to do something
  3. disabled
    people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
  4. enable
    provide the means to perform some task
  5. unable
    lacking necessary physical or mental ability
  6. absorb
    take in a liquid
  7. absorbent
    having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)
  8. absorbing
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  9. absorbed
    retained without reflection
  10. acquaintance
    personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  11. acquaint
    cause to come to know personally
  12. act
    behave in a certain manner
  13. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
  14. active
    characterized by energetic movement
  15. activate
    put in motion
  16. activist
    a reformer who works to achieve social or political change
  17. activity
    any specific behavior
  18. transact
    conduct business
  19. transaction
    conducting business within or between groups
  20. interact
    do something together or with others
  21. interaction
    mutual or reciprocal dealings or influence
  22. react
    show a response to something
  23. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
  24. actor
    a performer in theater, television, or film
  25. actress
    a female actor
  26. act
    behave in a certain manner
  27. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  28. actual
    existing in fact
  29. actually
    in fact
  30. exact
    marked by strict and complete accordance with fact
  31. agency
    the state of being in action or exerting power
  32. agent
    a representative who acts on behalf of others
  33. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  34. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  35. adopt
    take into one's family
  36. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  37. opt
    select as an alternative over another
  38. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  39. optional
    possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
  40. optimist
    a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
  41. optimistic
    hopeful that the best will happen in the future
  42. add
    join or combine or unite with others
  43. addition
    the arithmetic operation of summing
  44. additional
    further or extra
  45. advance
    move forward
  46. advance
    move forward
  47. advanced
    situated ahead or going before
  48. advance
    move forward
  49. advancement
    the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
  50. advantage
    the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
  51. advantageous
    giving a benefit
  52. disadvantage
    the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
  53. adventure
    a wild and exciting undertaking
  54. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  55. advice
    a proposal for an appropriate course of action
  56. advise
    give advice to
  57. advisable
    worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
  58. advisory
    an announcement that usually warns the public of some threat
  59. age
    how long something has existed
  60. aged
    having attained a specific age;
  61. teenager
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
  62. agree
    consent or assent to a condition
  63. agreeable
    pleasing to one's own tastes, feelings, or nature
  64. agreement
    harmony of people's opinions, actions, or characters
  65. disagree
    be of different opinions
  66. agriculture
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
  67. cultivate
    adapt something wild to the environment
  68. cultivation
    production of food by preparing the land to grow crops
  69. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
  70. cultural
    relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society
  71. air
    a mixture of gases required for breathing
  72. aircraft
    a vehicle that can fly
  73. airplane
    a fixed-wing aircraft powered by propellers or jets
  74. airfield
    a place where planes take off and land
  75. airport
    an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
  76. airline
    a commercial business that provides scheduled flights
  77. airway
    the passages through which air enters and leaves the body
  78. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  79. aeroplane
    an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
  80. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
  81. allowance
    the act of permitting
  82. ally
    a friendly nation
  83. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  84. rally
    gather or bring together
  85. alphabet
    a set of characters that are used to write a language
  86. alphabetical
    arranged in order according to the alphabet
  87. alter
    cause to change; make different
  88. alternative
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  89. amaze
    affect with wonder
  90. amazing
    inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
  91. amazement
    the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
  92. ambulance
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
  93. ambition
    a strong drive for success
  94. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
  95. ambassador
    a diplomat of the highest rank
  96. embassy
    a building where diplomats live or work
  97. analyse
    break down into components or essential features
  98. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
  99. analytic
    using or skilled in using analysis
  100. analytically
    by virtue of analysis
  101. ancient
    belonging to times long past
  102. ancestor
    someone from whom you are descended
  103. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  104. anticipate
    regard something as probable or likely
  105. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  106. angle
    the space between two lines or planes that intersect
  107. triangle
    a three-sided polygon
  108. ankle
    the part of the body between the foot and the lower leg
  109. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  110. angry
    feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility
  111. anger
    the state of being very annoyed
  112. answer
    a statement made to reply to a question or criticism
  113. swear
    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  114. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
  115. anxiety
    a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune
  116. appear
    come into sight or view
  117. appearance
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
  118. disappear
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  119. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  120. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  121. Word
    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity
  122. apply
    employ for a particular purpose
  123. appliance
    a small mechanical device or tool
  124. applicant
    a person who requests or seeks something
  125. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  126. applicable
    having relevance
  127. applied
    concerned with concrete problems or data
  128. approach
    move towards
  129. approximate
    not quite exact or correct
  130. approximately
    imprecise but fairly close to correct
  131. argue
    have a disagreement about something
  132. argument
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  133. army
    a permanent organization of a nation's military land forces
  134. arm
    a human limb
  135. disarm
    take away the weapons from; render harmless
  136. alarm
    a device signaling the occurrence of some undesirable event
  137. arrange
    put into a proper or systematic order
  138. arrangement
    an orderly grouping considered as a unit
  139. range
    a variety of different things or activities
  140. rank
    relative status
  141. arrive
    reach a destination
  142. arrival
    the act of coming to a certain place
  143. art
    the creation of beautiful or significant things
  144. artist
    person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
  145. artistic
    relating to the products of human creativity
  146. artful
    not straightforward or candid
  147. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
  148. craft
    the skilled practice of a practical occupation
  149. handicraft
    a work produced by manual labor
  150. aircraft
    a vehicle that can fly
  151. spacecraft
    a vehicle or device able to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere
  152. assistant
    a person who contributes to the furtherance of an effort
  153. assist
    give help; be of service
  154. assistance
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need
  155. consist
    have its essential character
  156. consistent
    the same throughout in structure or composition
  157. consistency
    uniformity or stability in arrangement, behavior, or quality
  158. exist
    have a presence
  159. existence
    the state or fact of being
  160. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
  161. persist
    refuse to stop
  162. persistence
    the act of continuing or repeating
  163. resist
    withstand the force of something
  164. resistance
    any mechanical force that tends to slow or oppose motion
  165. resistant
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
  166. resistor
    an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
  167. atmosphere
    the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
  168. sphere
    a round three-dimensional closed surface
  169. hemisphere
    half of a round, three-dimensional shape
  170. atom
    the smallest component of an element
  171. atomic
    relating to the smallest component of an element
  172. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
  173. tack
    a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
  174. attach
    be in contact with
  175. detach
    cause to become separated
  176. attend
    be present
  177. attendance
    the act of being present at a meeting or event
  178. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
  179. author
    a person who writes professionally
  180. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  181. authoritative
    of recognized power or excellence
  182. authorize
    grant permission or clearance for
  183. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
  184. auto
    a motor vehicle with four wheels
  185. automate
    operate or make run by machines rather than human action
  186. automatic
    operating with minimal human intervention
  187. automobile
    a motor vehicle with four wheels
  188. background
    the part of a scene behind objects in the front
  189. backward
    at or to or toward the back or rear
  190. bad
    having undesirable or negative qualities
  191. badly
    to a severe or serious degree
  192. worse
    inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
  193. worst
    the least favorable outcome
  194. bag
    a flexible container with a single opening
  195. baggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  196. handbag
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
  197. bake
    cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
  198. baker
    someone who prepares bread or cake
  199. bakery
    a workplace where breads and cakes and pastries are produced
  200. ball
    an object with a spherical shape
  201. balloon
    a small thin inflatable rubber bag
  202. ballot
    a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
  203. belly
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  204. bullet
    a projectile that is fired from a gun
  205. basketball
    a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players
  206. baseball
    a ball game between two teams of nine players
  207. softball
    a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer
  208. volleyball
    a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
  209. ballet
    a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers
  210. bank
    financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
  211. banker
    a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
  212. banking
    engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
  213. bankrupt
    financially ruined
  214. bankruptcy
    a legal process for a corporation declared to be insolvent
  215. bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood
  216. barrel
    a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
  217. barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
  218. embarrass
    cause to feel self-conscious
  219. bare
    lacking its natural or customary covering
  220. bare
    lacking its natural or customary covering
  221. barely
    in a sparse or scanty way
  222. base
    lowest support of a structure
  223. basis
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun
  224. basic
    reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible
  225. basically
    in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
  226. basement
    the lowermost portion of a structure below ground level
  227. bath
    a large open container filled with water to wash the body
  228. bathe
    clean one's body by immersion into water
  229. be
    have a specified quality or characteristic
  230. being
    the state or fact of existing
  231. bear
    be pregnant with
  232. born
    brought into existence
  233. birth
    the time when something begins (especially life)
  234. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
  235. beat
    hit repeatedly
  236. bat
    a club used for hitting a ball in various games
  237. batter
    strike violently and repeatedly
  238. battery
    a collection of related things intended for use together
  239. battle
    a hostile meeting of opposing military forces
  240. combat
    the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  241. debate
    a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
  242. beautiful
    pleasing to the senses
  243. beauty
    the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
  244. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
  245. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  246. excuse
    a defense of some offensive behavior
  247. bed
    a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
  248. embed
    fix or set securely or deeply
  249. before
    at or in the front
  250. fore
    situated at or toward the front
  251. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
  252. first
    preceding all others in time or space or degree
  253. foremost
    ranking above all others
  254. forehead
    the part of the face above the eyes
  255. forecast
    a prediction about how something will develop
  256. forth
    forward in time, order, or degree
  257. forward
    at or to or toward the front
  258. beg
    make a solicitation or entreaty for something
  259. beggar
    an impoverished person who lives by asking for charity
  260. begin
    set in motion, cause to start
  261. beginner
    someone new to a field or activity
  262. beginning
    the act of starting something
  263. end
    either extremity of something that has length
  264. ending
    the act of ending something
  265. endless
    having no known beginning and presumably no end
  266. behind
    in or to or toward the rear
  267. hind
    located at or near the back of an animal
  268. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  269. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
  270. belief
    any cognitive content held as true
  271. below
    in or to a place that is lower
  272. low
    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
  273. lower
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  274. beneath
    in or to a place that is lower
  275. underneath
    on the lower or downward side; on the underside of
  276. bicycle
    a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
  277. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
  278. cyclist
    a person who rides a bike
  279. recycle
    use again after processing
  280. encyclopedia
    a reference work containing articles on various topics
  281. circle
    a plane curve with every point equidistant from the center
  282. circular
    having a circular shape
  283. circulate
    move through a system and return to the starting point
  284. circulation
    the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels
  285. circuit
    a journey or route all the way around a place or area
  286. circumstance
    the set of facts that surround a situation or event
  287. bit
    a small piece or quantity of something
  288. bite
    to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
  289. biting
    causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation
  290. bitter
    causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
  291. blackboard
    sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
  292. board
    a stout length of sawn timber
  293. aboard
    on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
  294. cupboard
    a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
  295. keyboard
    set of levers that can be pressed, as on a piano or computer
  296. board
    a stout length of sawn timber
  297. border
    the boundary of a surface
  298. blanket
    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
  299. blank
    (of a surface) not written or printed on
  300. blind
    unable to see
  301. blend
    mix together different elements
  302. blood
    the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart
  303. bloody
    having or covered with or accompanied by blood
  304. bleed
    lose blood from one's body
  305. blow
    be in motion due to some air or water current
  306. blast
    a sudden, loud sound
  307. boil
    change from a liquid to vapor
  308. boiler
    a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
  309. book
    an object consisting of a number of pages bound together
  310. booklet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
  311. bookmark
    a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place
  312. handbook
    a concise reference book providing specific information
  313. notebook
    a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
  314. textbook
    a book prepared for use in schools or colleges
  315. bow
    something curved in shape
  316. elbow
    hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
  317. rainbow
    an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
  318. bracket
    either of two punctuation marks used to enclose text
  319. brace
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
  320. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  321. brandy
    distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
  322. brand
    a name given to a product or service
  323. break
    destroy the integrity of
  324. breakdown
    the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
  325. breakthrough
    the act of making an important discovery
  326. outbreak
    a sudden occurrence or increase of something undesirable
  327. brake
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
  328. breath
    the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
  329. breathe
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
  330. brief
    of short duration or distance
  331. abbreviate
    shorten
  332. abbreviation
    shortening something by omitting parts of it
  333. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  334. bring
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
  335. upbringing
    helping someone grow up to be a member of the community
  336. broad
    having great extent from one side to the other
  337. abroad
    to or in a foreign country
  338. broadcast
    disseminate over the airwaves, as in radio or television
  339. broaden
    make wider
  340. breadth
    the extent of something from side to side
  341. brute
    resembling a beast
  342. brutal
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  343. brutality
    the trait of extreme cruelty
  344. build
    make by combining materials and parts
  345. building
    the act of constructing something
  346. shipbuilding
    the construction of ships
  347. bump
    an impact (as from a collision)
  348. dump
    a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
  349. dumpling
    a small ball or strip of boiled or steamed dough
  350. lump
    a compact mass
  351. stump
    the base part that remains after a tree has been felled
  352. pump
    a device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
  353. stump
    the base part that remains after a tree has been felled
  354. thump
    a heavy dull sound
  355. burn
    destroy by fire
  356. burner
    an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
  357. sunburn
    redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
  358. busy
    actively or fully engaged or occupied
  359. business
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
  360. calculate
    make a mathematical computation
  361. calculator
    a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
  362. calculation
    determination by mathematical or logical methods
  363. calculus
    mathematics involving derivatives and integrals of function
  364. calendar
    a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year
  365. call
    utter a sudden loud cry
  366. recall
    bring to mind
  367. so-called
    doubtful or suspect
  368. challenge
    a call to engage in a contest or fight
  369. reconcile
    come to terms
  370. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
  371. counsel
    something that provides direction or advice
  372. consult
    seek information from
  373. consultant
    an expert who gives advice
  374. camp
    temporary lodgings in the country for travelers
  375. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
  376. campus
    a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
  377. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  378. canal
    long and narrow strip of water for boats or for irrigation
  379. channel
    a deep and relatively narrow body of water
  380. candle
    stick of wax with a wick in the middle
  381. kindle
    catch fire
  382. candidate
    someone who is considered for something
  383. candy
    a rich sweet made of flavored sugar often with fruit or nuts
  384. cane
    a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
  385. canoe
    a small, light boat propelled with a paddle
  386. capable
    having ability
  387. capability
    the quality of being able to do something
  388. incapable
    lacking ability
  389. capital
    a large alphabetic character used in writing or printing
  390. capital
    a large alphabetic character used in writing or printing
  391. cape
    a sleeveless garment worn over the shoulders
  392. captain
    the leader of a group of people
  393. chapter
    a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
  394. escape
    run away from confinement
  395. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
  396. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
  397. cabbage
    a vegetable grown for its edible leaves or flowers
  398. cabin
    a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area
  399. cabinet
    a storage compartment for clothes and valuables
  400. car
    a motor vehicle with four wheels
  401. carry
    physically move while supporting, by vehicle, hands, or body
  402. carrier
    a person or firm transporting people or goods or messages
  403. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  404. carpenter
    a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
  405. carriage
    a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
  406. cart
    a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
  407. caravan
    a procession traveling together in single file
  408. van
    a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
  409. cargo
    goods carried by a large vehicle
  410. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
  411. discharge
    remove the unbalanced electricity from
  412. chariot
    a two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle
  413. card
    thin cardboard, usually rectangular
  414. discard
    anything that is cast aside
  415. postcard
    a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
  416. cartoon
    a humorous or satirical drawing in a newspaper or magazine
  417. chart
    a visual display of data or information
  418. charter
    a document creating an institution and specifying its rights
  419. care
    providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
  420. careful
    exercising caution or showing attention
  421. careless
    marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought
  422. caring
    feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
  423. Medicare
    federally administered health care for older individuals
  424. chary
    characterized by great caution
  425. charity
    an institution set up to provide help to the needy
  426. charitable
    relating to or characterized by voluntary giving
  427. cure
    a medicine or therapy that treats disease or relieves pain
  428. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
  429. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
  430. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
  431. curiosity
    a state in which you want to learn more about something
  432. secure
    free from danger or risk
  433. security
    the state of being free from danger or injury
  434. case
    an occurrence of something
  435. briefcase
    a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
  436. suitcase
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
  437. cassette
    a flat case holding magnetic tape for playing sound or video
  438. cash
    money in the form of bills or coins
  439. cashier
    a person responsible for receiving payments for goods
  440. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
  441. casually
    in an unconcerned manner
  442. occasion
    an event that occurs at a critical time
  443. occasional
    occurring from time to time
  444. occasionally
    now and then or here and there
  445. cast
    put or send forth
  446. broadcast
    disseminate over the airwaves, as in radio or television
  447. forecast
    a prediction about how something will develop
  448. podcast
    a digital audio file made available on the internet
  449. telecast
    a television broadcast
  450. catch
    take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of
  451. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
  452. purchase
    acquire by means of a financial transaction
  453. cautious
    showing careful forethought
  454. caution
    judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  455. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
  456. celebrate
    have a festivity
  457. celebrated
    widely known and esteemed
  458. celebrity
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
  459. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
  460. cellular
    relating to cells
  461. seal
    fastener consisting of a resin that is plastic when warm
  462. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  463. cellar
    a room that is partly or wholly below ground level
  464. cent
    a fractional monetary unit of several countries
  465. cent
    a fractional monetary unit of several countries
  466. century
    a period of 100 years
  467. percent
    a proportion in relation to a whole
  468. percentage
    a proportion in relation to a whole
  469. centigrade
    temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees
  470. centimetre
    a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
  471. center
    an area that is in the middle of some larger region
  472. central
    in or near an inner area
  473. centralise
    concentrate legal power in one main governmental authority
  474. concentrate
    make denser, stronger, or purer
  475. concentration
    the spatial property of being crowded together
  476. certainly
    definitely or positively
  477. certain
    established beyond doubt or question; definitely known
  478. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  479. certainty
    the state of being sure about something
  480. certificate
    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
  481. certify
    provide evidence for
  482. change
    become different in some particular way
  483. exchange
    the act of changing one thing for another thing
  484. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
  485. characteristic
    typical or distinctive
  486. characterize
    be typical of
  487. charming
    pleasing or delighting
  488. charm
    attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
  489. chief
    the head of a tribe or clan
  490. achieve
    gain with effort
  491. achievement
    the action of accomplishing something
  492. child
    a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age
  493. childhood
    the state of a child between infancy and adolescence
  494. childish
    indicating a lack of maturity
  495. childlike
    befitting a young child
  496. choose
    pick out from a number of alternatives
  497. choice
    the act of selecting
  498. chop
    cut with a hacking tool
  499. chip
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  500. Christmas
    a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ
  501. Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
  502. Christian
    a religious person who believes Jesus is the savior
  503. city
    a large and densely populated urban area
  504. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
  505. citizenship
    membership in a state with rights and duties
  506. civil
    of or occurring between or among citizens of the state
  507. civilian
    a nonmilitary citizen
  508. civilize
    raise to a more advanced stage of development
  509. civilization
    a society in an advanced state of social development
  510. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
  511. exclaim
    utter aloud, often with surprise, horror, or joy
  512. proclaim
    declare formally
  513. class
    a collection of things sharing a common attribute
  514. classic
    of recognized authority or excellence
  515. classical
    of the most highly developed stage of an early civilization
  516. classify
    arrange or order by categories
  517. classification
    the basic cognitive process of arranging into categories
  518. classmate
    an acquaintance that you go to school with
  519. mate
    a person's partner in marriage
  520. match
    a formal contest in which people or teams compete
  521. matchless
    eminent beyond or above comparison
  522. clean
    free from dirt or impurities
  523. cleanly
    in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
  524. clear
    readily apparent to the mind
  525. clearance
    vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  526. clearing
    a treeless tract of land in the middle of a wooded area
  527. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
  528. clarity
    the quality of being coherent and easily understood
  529. declare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
  530. declaration
    a statement that is emphatic and explicit
  531. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
  532. closet
    a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
  533. disclose
    expose to view as by removing a cover
  534. enclose
    surround completely
  535. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
  536. inclusion
    the act of making a part of something
  537. inclusive
    encompassing much or everything
  538. exclude
    prevent from entering; shut out
  539. exclusion
    a deliberate act of omission
  540. exclusive
    admitting or accepting only a particular group
  541. conclude
    bring to a close
  542. conclusion
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
  543. closely
    in a close relation or position in time or space
  544. cloth
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  545. clothes
    apparel in general
  546. clothe
    provide with clothes or put clothes on
  547. clothing
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
  548. cock
    adult male chicken
  549. cocktail
    an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
  550. peacock
    a male bird with a colorful fan-like tail
  551. chick
    young bird especially of domestic fowl
  552. chicken
    a domestic bird bred for meat or eggs
  553. chuck
    throw carelessly
  554. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  555. colony
    a group of organisms of the same type living together
  556. colonial
    relating to a body of people who settle far from home
  557. colonialist
    a believer in colonialism
  558. colonist
    one who settles or establishes a settlement in a new region
  559. combine
    put or add together
  560. combination
    the act of bringing things together to form a new whole
  561. come
    move toward, travel toward
  562. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
  563. outcome
    something that results
  564. become
    come into existence
  565. overcome
    win a victory over
  566. welcome
    the state of being received with pleasure
  567. comfort
    a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
  568. comfortable
    providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief
  569. comforting
    providing freedom from worry
  570. command
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  571. commander
    an official who can give orders or control others
  572. demand
    request urgently and forcefully
  573. demanding
    requiring more than usually expected or thought due
  574. committee
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
  575. commit
    engage in or perform
  576. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  577. commission
    the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
  578. common
    having no special distinction or quality
  579. commune
    share or interact intimately with
  580. communism
    a theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
  581. communist
    relating to socialism that abolishes private ownership
  582. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
  583. communicate
    transfer to another
  584. communication
    the activity of conveying information
  585. telecommunication
    (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance
  586. immune
    of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  587. Word
    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity
  588. company
    an institution created to conduct business
  589. accompany
    go or travel along with
  590. companion
    a friend who is frequently with another
  591. pan
    shallow container made of metal
  592. panel
    sheet that forms a distinct section of something
  593. compare
    examine and note the similarities or differences of
  594. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
  595. comparable
    able to be described as similar
  596. comparative
    involving the examination of similarities and differences
  597. compel
    force somebody to do something
  598. expel
    eliminate
  599. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  600. impulse
    an impelling force or strength
  601. pulse
    the steady movement of the body's blood-pumping organ
  602. compete
    engage in a contest or measure oneself against others
  603. competition
    the act of contending with others for rewards or resources
  604. competitive
    involving rivalry over something
  605. competent
    properly or sufficiently qualified, capable, or efficient
  606. competence
    the quality of being adequately or well qualified
  607. complain
    express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  608. complaint
    an expression of grievance or resentment
  609. complete
    having all necessary qualities
  610. incomplete
    not total or final
  611. complement
    something added to embellish or make perfect
  612. complementary
    serving to fill out, enhance, or supply what is lacking
  613. supplement
    an additional component that improves capability
  614. supplementary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  615. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
  616. accomplish
    achieve with effort
  617. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  618. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
  619. microcomputer
    a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
  620. computerize
    provide with computers
  621. compute
    make a mathematical calculation
  622. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
  623. deputy
    a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
  624. reputation
    the general estimation that the public has for a person
  625. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
  626. concerned
    feeling or showing worry about something
  627. confidence
    belief in yourself and your abilities
  628. confident
    having or marked by assurance
  629. confidential
    given in secret
  630. connect
    fasten or put together two or more pieces
  631. connection
    a relation between things or events
  632. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
  633. considerable
    large in number, amount, extent, or degree
  634. considerate
    showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
  635. consideration
    the process of giving careful thought to something
  636. contain
    hold or have within
  637. container
    any object that can be used to hold things
  638. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  639. contents
    a list of divisions and the pages on which they start
  640. contented
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  641. continue
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition
  642. continual
    occurring without interruption
  643. continuous
    moving in time or space without interruption
  644. continuity
    uninterrupted connection or union
  645. cool
    neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
  646. chill
    coldness due to a cold environment
  647. chilly
    appreciably or disagreeably cold
  648. copper
    a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
  649. cop
    uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  650. copy
    a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
  651. copyright
    the exclusive right to sell a work
  652. cope
    come to terms with
  653. cord
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
  654. cordless
    not having a light insulated conductor for household use
  655. chord
    a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously
  656. cost
    be priced at
  657. costly
    having a high price
  658. count
    determine the number or amount of
  659. account
    a record or narrative description of past events
  660. accountant
    someone who maintains and audits financial records
  661. accounting
    a system that gives quantitative information about finances
  662. countdown
    marking the time until an event by counting in reverse order
  663. counter
    a calculator recording the number of times something happens
  664. discount
    an amount or percentage deducted
  665. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
  666. countryside
    rural regions
  667. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
  668. encounter
    come together
  669. contradict
    prove negative; show to be false
  670. contradiction
    opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
  671. contrary
    exact opposition
  672. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  673. control
    power to direct or determine
  674. controversy
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  675. controversial
    marked by or capable of causing disagreement
  676. courage
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain
  677. discourage
    try to prevent; show opposition to
  678. encourage
    inspire with confidence
  679. encouragement
    the act of giving hope or support to someone
  680. course
    a connected series of events or actions or developments
  681. intercourse
    the act of engaging in sexual intercourse
  682. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
  683. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
  684. current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
  685. currency
    the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
  686. incur
    make oneself subject to
  687. occur
    come to pass
  688. occurrence
    an instance of something happening
  689. concur
    happen simultaneously
  690. recur
    happen or occur again
  691. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  692. courtroom
    a room in which a lawcourt sits
  693. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
  694. courtesy
    a considerate and respectful manner
  695. cover
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
  696. coverage
    the extent to which something is included or discussed
  697. discover
    determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  698. uncover
    make visible
  699. recover
    regain or make up for
  700. recovery
    return to an original state
  701. cow
    female of domestic cattle
  702. cowboy
    a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
  703. coward
    a person who shows fear or timidity
  704. cowardly
    lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
  705. crack
    a narrow opening
  706. clash
    crash together with violent impact
  707. crash
    break violently or noisily
  708. crush
    compress with force, out of natural shape or condition
  709. Word
    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity
  710. create
    bring into existence
  711. creative
    having the ability or power to invent or make something
  712. creation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  713. creator
    a person who grows or makes or invents things
  714. creature
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  715. recreate
    make anew
  716. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  717. concrete
    capable of being perceived by the senses
  718. credit
    an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments
  719. credible
    capable of being believed
  720. incredible
    amazing; extraordinarily good or great
  721. creep
    move slowly
  722. cripple
    deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
  723. crime
    an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
  724. criminal
    someone who has committed a punishable act
  725. discriminate
    marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
  726. discrimination
    unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
  727. critical
    of a serious examination and judgment of something
  728. critic
    a person engaged in the analysis and interpretation of art
  729. crisis
    a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something
  730. criticism
    a serious examination and judgment of something
  731. criticize
    find fault with; point out real or perceived flaws
  732. cross
    a marking that consists of lines that intersect each other
  733. across
    to the opposite side
  734. crossing
    a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect
  735. crossroads
    a crisis situation when a critical decision must be made
  736. crucify
    kill by nailing onto a cross
  737. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
  738. cruise
    travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing
  739. custom
    accepted or habitual practice
  740. accustomed
    commonly used or practiced; usual
  741. customary
    commonly used or practiced
  742. customer
    someone who pays for goods or services
  743. costume
    attire characteristic of a country, time, or social class
  744. cut
    separate with or as if with an instrument
  745. haircut
    the act of cutting the hair
  746. shortcut
    a route shorter than the usual one
  747. damn
    something of little value
  748. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  749. danger
    the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
  750. dangerous
    involving or causing risk; liable to hurt or harm
  751. endanger
    pose a threat to
  752. dare
    a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
  753. daring
    a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
  754. date
    the specified day of the month
  755. out-of-date
    old; no longer valid or fashionable
  756. up-to-date
    reflecting the latest information or changes
  757. update
    modernize
  758. December
    the last (12th) month of the year
  759. decade
    a period of 10 years
  760. decimal
    a number in a system based on ten
  761. dean
    an administrator at a university or college
  762. decide
    reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something
  763. decision
    a position or opinion reached after consideration
  764. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
  765. decided
    recognizable; marked
  766. insecticide
    a chemical used to kill bugs
  767. suicide
    the act of killing yourself
  768. concise
    expressing much in few words
  769. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
  770. precision
    the quality of being exact
  771. scissors
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
  772. decorate
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  773. decoration
    the act of adorning something
  774. decent
    socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
  775. deep
    having great spatial extension downward or inward
  776. deeply
    to a great depth;far down
  777. depth
    the extent downward or backward or inward
  778. dip
    immerse briefly into a liquid
  779. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
  780. defence
    the act of shielding someone or something against attack
  781. defensive
    an attitude of excessive sensitivity to criticism
  782. offend
    cause to feel resentment or indignation
  783. offence
    a lack of politeness
  784. offensive
    unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
  785. delight
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
  786. delighted
    greatly pleased
  787. delightful
    greatly pleasing or entertaining
  788. democracy
    the orientation of those who favor government by the people
  789. democrat
    an advocate of rule by and for the people
  790. democratic
    based upon the principles of social equality
  791. epidemic
    a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
  792. dense
    having high compaction or concentration
  793. condense
    cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid
  794. density
    the amount per unit size
  795. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  796. denial
    renunciation of one's own interests in favor of others
  797. depend
    be determined by something else
  798. dependent
    a person who relies on another person for support
  799. dependence
    the state of relying on someone or something else
  800. independent
    free from external control and constraint
  801. independence
    freedom from control or influence of another or others
  802. describe
    give a statement representing something
  803. description
    the act of depicting something
  804. prescribe
    issue commands or orders for
  805. prescription
    the action of issuing authoritative rules or directions
  806. manuscript
    the form of a literary work submitted for publication
  807. script
    something written by hand
  808. scrape
    cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  809. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  810. desirable
    worth having or seeking or achieving
  811. desirous
    having or expressing an inclination to want something
  812. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
  813. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
  814. develop
    progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
  815. envelop
    enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
  816. envelope
    a flat container for a letter or thin package
  817. devote
    dedicate
  818. vote
    a choice made by counting people in favor of alternatives
  819. dialog
    a conversation between two persons
  820. catalog
    a complete list of things, usually arranged systematically
  821. logic
    the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
  822. logical
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  823. psychology
    the science of mental life
  824. psychological
    mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
  825. apology
    an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
  826. apologize
    acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
  827. apologetic
    offering or expressing regret
  828. Word
    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity
  829. dictation
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  830. dictate
    a guiding principle
  831. dictator
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  832. dictionary
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  833. diction
    the manner in which something is expressed in words
  834. addict
    to cause to become dependent
  835. addicted
    compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
  836. contradict
    prove negative; show to be false
  837. contradiction
    opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
  838. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
  839. dedicate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  840. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
  841. indication
    the act of pointing out by name
  842. index
    alphabetical listing of names and topics with page numbers
  843. die
    lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
  844. dead
    no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
  845. deadly
    causing or capable of causing death
  846. death
    the permanent end of all life functions in an organism
  847. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
  848. difference
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
  849. differ
    be dissimilar or unlike
  850. differentiate
    acquire a distinct character
  851. indifferent
    marked by a lack of interest
  852. confer
    present
  853. conference
    a prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion
  854. infer
    conclude by reasoning
  855. inference
    a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
  856. offer
    present for acceptance or rejection
  857. prefer
    like better; value more highly
  858. preferable
    more desirable than another
  859. preference
    the right or chance to choose
  860. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
  861. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
  862. reference
    the act of consulting
  863. suffer
    undergo or be subjected to
  864. suffering
    feelings of mental or physical pain
  865. transfer
    move from one place to another
  866. transference
    the act of moving something from one form to another
  867. difficult
    requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish
  868. difficulty
    an effort that is inconvenient
  869. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  870. facilitate
    make easier
  871. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
  872. dig
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  873. ditch
    a long narrow excavation in the earth
  874. direct
    proceeding without interruption
  875. directly
    without turning aside from your course
  876. indirect
    not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
  877. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
  878. director
    someone who manages an organization
  879. directory
    an alphabetical list of names and contact information
  880. erect
    upright in position or posture
  881. dirty
    soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
  882. dirt
    the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
  883. disappoint
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
  884. disappointing
    not up to expectations
  885. disappointment
    dissatisfaction when expectations are not realized
  886. discuss
    consider or examine in speech or writing
  887. discussion
    an extended communication dealing with a particular topic
  888. dismiss
    stop associating with
  889. missile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
  890. emit
    give off, send forth, or discharge
  891. emission
    the act of causing to flow forth
  892. omit
    leave undone or leave out
  893. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
  894. submit
    yield to the control of another
  895. submission
    the act of surrendering power to another
  896. transmit
    send from one person or place to another
  897. transmission
    communication by means of sent signals
  898. distinguish
    mark as different
  899. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
  900. distinct
    constituting a separate entity or part
  901. distinctive
    of a feature that helps to identify a person or thing
  902. distinguishable
    capable of being perceived as different or distinct
  903. distinguished
    standing above others in character or attainment
  904. extinguish
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
  905. extinct
    no longer in existence
  906. extinction
    the state of being no longer in existence
  907. instinct
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to stimuli
  908. disturb
    trouble deeply
  909. disturbance
    activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
  910. divide
    a serious disagreement between two groups of people
  911. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
  912. subdivide
    form into subdivisions
  913. division
    the act of partitioning
  914. widow
    a woman whose husband is dead, especially if not remarried
  915. do
    engage in
  916. undo
    cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
  917. deed
    a legal document to effect a transfer of property
  918. indeed
    in truth (often tends to intensify)
  919. dog
    a canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
  920. dog-eared
    worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down
  921. door
    a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
  922. indoor
    located, suited for, or taking place within a building
  923. outdoor
    pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities
  924. double
    consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
  925. duple
    consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
  926. diploma
    a document certifying the completion of a course of study
  927. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
  928. multiple
    having or involving more than one part or entity
  929. multiply
    combine by adding the same number repeatedly
  930. doubt
    the state of being unsure of something
  931. doubtful
    fraught with uncertainty
  932. undoubtedly
    certainly
  933. drama
    a work intended for performance by actors on a stage
  934. dramatic
    characteristic of a stage performance
  935. dramatics
    the art of writing and producing plays
  936. draw
    cause to move by pulling
  937. drawer
    a boxlike container in a piece of furniture
  938. drawing
    a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
  939. draw
    cause to move by pulling
  940. draft
    a current of air
  941. drag
    pull, as against a resistance
  942. dragon
    a mythological creature with a reptile body and wings
  943. dress
    put on clothes
  944. dressmaker
    someone who makes or mends dresses
  945. hairdresser
    someone who cuts or beautifies hair
  946. undress
    get undressed
  947. drink
    take in liquids
  948. drunk
    someone who is intoxicated
  949. drunken
    given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
  950. drive
    operate or control a vehicle
  951. driver
    someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle
  952. drift
    be in motion due to some air or water current
  953. drop
    let fall to the ground
  954. drip
    flowing in drops
  955. dry
    free from liquid or moisture
  956. dryer
    an appliance that removes moisture
  957. drier
    a substance that promotes drying
  958. drought
    a shortage of rainfall
  959. durable
    existing for a long time
  960. duration
    the period of time during which something continues
  961. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
Created on Sun Sep 02 00:32:30 EDT 2012 (updated Sun Sep 02 01:02:59 EDT 2012)

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