Noun-noun collocations

organ in many arachnids containing many thin folds of membrane resembling the leaves of a book

a white crystalline oxide

an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)

the admissible arrangement of sounds in words

a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas

a matrix giving the correlations between all pairs of data sets

the right granted by a court to a parent (or other relative) who is deprived of custody of a child to visit the child on a regular basis

a unit of measurement of volume or capacity

a clamp for holding pipe that is to be cut or threaded

equipment for playing the game of badminton

a chloride used as an antidote for nerve gases such as sarin or VX

any physical or psychological disturbance (as sweating or depression) experienced by a drug addict when deprived of the drug

a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together

any of various acid dyes; used for dyeing wool scarlet red

the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)

an accessory for a computer

a small piece of tortilla

an envelope with a transparent panel that reveals the address on the enclosure

a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals

a measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline

mottled or spotted bean of southwestern United States

a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape

an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground

a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish

the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness

a valve in a carburetor that consists of a disc that turns and acts as a throttle

a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

a license authorizing the bearer to fish during a specified period of time

an explosive gas (ClO2) used chiefly in bleaching paper or starch or soap or flour and in water purification

creating a butt joint by welding

dispenser of liquid soap

thin piece of cornmeal dough fried

the equation representing the relation between selected values of one variable (x) and observed values of the other (y); it permits the prediction of the most probable values of y

erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or stress

adjacent to the nasal cavities

a thin plastic film made of saran that sticks to itself

a unit of academic credit

the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word

an oil from peanuts; used in cooking and making soap

a storage site that delays the flow of water downstream

record with a tape recorder

hydraulic brake in which friction is applied to both sides of a spinning disk by the brake pads

a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary

a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream

metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

either of two fine mutually perpendicular lines that cross in the focus plane of an optical instrument and are use for sighting or calibration

the tender fleshy center of the immature artichoke flower

a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting

a main in a sewage system

rubber ball used in playing squash

a clerk who does boring paperwork

a proposed route of travel

a horizontal bar a few inches from a wall for holding towels

a chair for feeding a very young child

any weapon usable in biological warfare

raise money for a cause or project

a payment made by one person for the support of another

hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico

a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

the use of regression to make quantitative predictions of one variable from the values of another

minute arachnid sometimes found in old papers

a long fillet of fish breaded and fried

a small metal weapon

a plain hand-drawn letter

an eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard

a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board

a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition

oil from sunflower seeds

an animal oil obtained by pressing tallow

microscope consisting of an optical instrument that magnifies the image of an object

a small racket with a long handle used for playing squash

a component of an automobile

a covered spoon with perforations

washer that prevents a nut from loosening

a sensory epithelial cell present in the organ of Corti

an impure form of copper having a black blistered surface

a brokerage firm dealing in commodities

an implant for cosmetic purposes to replace a breast that has been surgically removed

a mat serving as table linen for an individual place setting

a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity

a clear colorless volatile liquid (alcohol) used as a solvent and antiseptic

seed of the broad-bean plant

a nonflammable liquid used as a solvent and paint remover and refrigerant

the terminal structure of an axon that does not end at a synapse

a camera lens having a wider than normal angle of view

division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page

a valve or gate that controls the flow of water

a license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages

(mathematics) a condition specified for the solution to a set of differential equations

equipment used in boxing

form of psychotherapy for children that uses play situations for diagnosis or treatment

semisweet whole-wheat cracker

a college student who is teaching under the supervision of a certified teacher in order to qualify for a degree in education

artifacts used in making your toilet

a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday

an oil derived from wood pulp and used in making soaps or lubricants

a component of an automobile

black substance containing char in the form of carbonized bone; used as a black pigment

a gift voucher that can be exchanged for books costing up to an amount given on the voucher

mail consisting of large numbers of identical items (circulars or advertisements) sent to individual addresses at less than 1st-class rates and paid for in one lot

a bag into which secret documents are placed before being burned

a cartridge that contains ink and can be replaced

a restraint incorporated into the ignition switch to prevent the use of a vehicle by persons who do not have the key

edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe

a drawstring used to close the mouth of a purse

a stool that has one or two steps that fold under the seat

a table that has a drop-leaf to enlarge its surface

tropical American bean with red flowers and mottled black beans similar to Phaseolus vulgaris but perennial; a preferred food bean in Great Britain

the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients

any of several methods for reducing correlational data to a smaller number of dimensions or factors; beginning with a correlation matrix a small number of components or factors are extracted that are regarded as the basic variables that account for the interrelations observed in the data

found off Atlantic coast of North America

the liquid parts of the body

small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers

a disposable plate made of cardboard

the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes

protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders

a very thin fiber made of glass that functions as a waveguide for light; used in bundles to transmit images

a press for extracting juice from garlic

an image that is generated by a computer

a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool

the removal of asbestos from a public building

a boot reaching halfway up to the knee

(electronics) a curve representing the output-to-input ratio of a transducer as a function of frequency

a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golf club

variety of pea plant producing peas having thin flat edible pods

an impairment in understanding spoken language that is not attributable to hearing loss

the volume of a piece of wood 1 foot square and 1 inch thick

bed linen consisting of a decorative cover for a pillow

water containing a substantial proportion of deuterium atoms, used in nuclear reactors

any of various sprouted beans: especially mung beans or lentils or edible soybeans

a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits

a product made from animal material

a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding

milk and butter and cheese

a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle

a unit of academic credit

having a computer act exactly like a terminal

a measuring instrument that measures the amount of ionizing radiation

(computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive

a roll of toilet paper

a short road giving access to an expressway

a colorless poisonous corrosive liquid made by the action of sulphuric acid on calcium fluoride; solutions in water are hydrofluoric acid

a coffee maker that forces live steam under pressure through dark roasted coffee grounds

determining a person's blood type by serological methods

a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents

steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion

the therapeutic use of X rays

a tool used with workers' hands

plant grown for its stout stalks of edible small green heads resembling diminutive cabbages

any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers

a meeting at which basketball players receive special evaluation and instruction

flask with double walls separated by vacuum

a crystalline salt used like potassium iodide

a cardboard suitable for making posters

the lowest energy state of an atom or other particle

an Italian variety of cherry tomato that is shaped like a plum

an oval sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue

a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air

an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed

a branch of knowledge

a discussion among participants who have an agreed topic

a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole

a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent

a common mineral that has a pale yellow color

electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa

rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential

a pad worn by football players and hockey goalkeepers

the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word

greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads

a thick sweet and pungent Chinese condiment

a holder with sockets for candles

a sack for holding customer's groceries

a tool driven by a motor

beds built one above the other

a fixture providing artificial light

a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument

jumble of incoherent speech as sometimes heard in schizophrenia

rations issued for United States troops in the field

(frequently plural) expenses incurred by an employee in the performance of the job and usually reimbursed by the employer

wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets

attractive wrapping paper suitable for wrapping gifts

a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground

a light comfortable shoe designed for vigorous walking

inability to perceive written words

a device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device

fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh

a window shade that rolls up out of the way

small paper bag holding a measure of tea

a drink resembling coffee that is sometimes substituted for it

the layer of slower flow of a fluid past a surface

a gun that fires gas shells

a close-fitting pullover shirt

a program (as an operating system or compiler or utility program) that controls some aspect of the operation of a computer

a musical instrument that is played by means of a keyboard

a thermometer that is inserted into the center of a roast

a game that is played on a table

a written promise to repay a debt

electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound

an agency (usually a bank) that is appointed by a corporation to keep records of its stock and bond owners and to resolve problems about certificates

a light concrete building block made with cinder aggregate

non-negotiable government bond

the source of lymph and lymphocytes

a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study

omnivorous ant of tropical and subtropical America that can inflict a painful sting

a program in a program library

a coiled bedspring in a frame that is covered with cloth

(computer science) a computer file that contains data that serve as input to a device or program

one of the traditional categories of words intended to reflect their functions in a grammatical context

a bale of hay

orange-hued cadmium yellow pigment

a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut

duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio

a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects

assets in the form of material possessions

a paper jacket for a book

any animals kept for use or profit

provide with headquarters

a grant of federal money to state and local governments to support social welfare programs

a course of study leading to an academic degree

a medium that disseminates via telecommunications

a white crystalline powder used chiefly in medicines

vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements

pastry used to hold pie fillings

seed of any oil palm

a solid white bitter salt used in manufacturing glass and paper and dyes and pharmaceuticals

an elongated contractile cell that forms the muscles of the body

bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body

strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution

a poisonous gas or liquid (CH3Br) used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc.

any of the monovalent metals of group I of the periodic table (lithium or sodium or potassium or rubidium or cesium or francium)

articles of commerce

a sport that is played outdoors

small sofa that seats two people

a rack for displaying containers filled with spices

an employee who works on an assembly line

a cassette that contains magnetic tape

a mug intended for serving coffee

a work of art of some artistic value

a small towel used to dry the hands or face

a deliquescent salt that is soluble in water

alcohol used as antifreeze or a solvent

the right to vote

any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball

an unattached counter in a kitchen that permits access from all sides

covering consisting of a plate used to cover over or close in a chamber or receptacle

any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

oil from seeds of the safflower plant

a boot with a high arch and fancy stitching

a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling ground pepper

omnidirectional antenna comprising the part of a radio receiver by means of which radio signals are received

plant bearing small red to yellow fruit

a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities

any of several oxides of nitrogen formed by the action of nitric acid on oxidizable materials; present in car exhausts

small oval seeds of the sesame plant

an operation moving an organ from one organism to another

a bubble of air

albumin occurring in blood serum

transmitter that is part of a television system

the limits of the area occupied by a city or town

a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across

a steel with a relatively large component of manganese

(computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'

sausage containing ground liver

recognition by a college or university that a course of studies has been successfully completed; typically measured in semester hours

mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil

an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds

skate consisting of a boot with a steel blade fitted to the sole

a defect that is present at birth

demand for payment in accordance with an insurance policy

a ballot that is cast while absent

a circular ring for holding up a curtain

excess of cost over budget

an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen

the study of the mechanics of fluids

custard sprinkled with sugar and broiled

an important municipal official

one of the pads that apply friction to both sides of the brake disk

small crystals of ice

the opportunity cost of the funds employed as the result of an investment decision; the rate of return that a business could earn if it chose another investment with equivalent risk

a state that does not respect other states in its international actions

a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view

sports that involve bodies of water

wood or plastic fastener

secondary importance

a city district where development receives special tax advantages

landing an aircraft

a chain that transmits the power from the pedals to the rear wheel of a bicycle

a rack for holding plates to dry after they have been washed

boxing equipment consisting of big and padded coverings for the fists of the fighters; worn for the sport of boxing

a star that has collapsed under its own gravity

the principles and methods of instruction

a bag in which the body of a dead soldier is placed

dilute sulfuric acid used in storage batteries

a British peer whose title lapses at death

an area where many people have died

a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

a rack for displaying magazines

barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic

an electronic memory device

plant producing peas usually eaten fresh rather than dried

microscopy with the use of electron microscopes

information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

a small portable drill held and operated by hand

making an area of water more useful

(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer

computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it

someone who teaches mathematics

(computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program

electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength

search the internet using the Google search engine

bedclothes that provide a cover for a mattress

seed of the cacao tree

a workplace (usually a pond) where fish are raised for food

a hinged leaf on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket

a waxy substance obtained from plants

someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards

a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task

kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food

feature of an artifact that is added to insure a user's safety

a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work

a home appliance used in preparing food

any of the four outermost planets in the solar system

plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers

a kitchen utensil used to cut a sheet of cookie dough into desired shapes before baking

a test of the performance of a new product

someone who is regarded as an authority by someone else

any tar obtained by the destructive distillation of wood

lotion applied to the body after bathing

the academic department responsible for teaching and research in anthropology

gluten prepared from wheat

facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage

a security guard at a bank

decoration that is hung on a wall or over a window

an orange-red salt used in making dyes and in photography

fitting consisting of threaded pieces of pipe for joining pipes together

having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness

merchandise consisting of a computer program that is offered for sale

one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb

chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden

a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price

a transient shower of meteors when a meteor swarm enters the earth's atmosphere

community of organisms with several interrelated food chains

small part of a cigarette that is left after smoking

electrostatic printer that focuses a laser beam to form images that are transferred to paper electrostatically

a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills

any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation

part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

building where medicine is practiced

a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent

any game designed to exercise the intellect

a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls

a check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be

any of the cells making up the skin

a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions

a small table knife with a spatula blade used for eating fish

a report that explains or justifies or recommends some particular policy

a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together

a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

the right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period

a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water

someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles

a variety of black bass

a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase

a cell of sleepers

a set of related records kept together

a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

broad ski for skimming over water towed by a speedboat

a digestible substance used to give color to food

a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter

a fungus disease of cranberries

a hamper that holds dirty clothes to be washed or wet clothes to be dried

a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation

a shell fired by artillery

a sign visible from the street

a filter that removes impurities from the oil used to lubricate an internal-combustion engine

paneling that forms part of a wall

a heater that burns gas for heat

a black sausage containing pig's blood and other ingredients

property or belongings that are tangible

a visit in an official capacity to examine a site to determine its suitability for some enterprise

someone who pulls or tugs or drags in an effort to move something

an appliance that does a particular job in the home

the part of a slot machine that serves as a receptacle for the coins

inexpensive supervised lodging

inflammation of the middle ear; common in children

a breach serious enough to destroy the value of the contract and to give a basis for an action for breach of contract

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design

a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability

a file maintained in computer-readable form

a tract of land set aside for picnicking

a fan that moves air out of an enclosure

(computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time

a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity

a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images

a small compact portable computer

an extra component of a machine or other apparatus

a fire engine carrying ladders

anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause

a sudden attack of fear

a ticket issued for parking in a restricted place

place on a highway providing garage services and eating and toilet facilities

a person who takes drugs

a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat

examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies

set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings

a person who engages in or attempts to engage in sexual activities or inappropriate conduct with a minor, violating the minor's rights and well-being

a person with temporary permission to work in another country

(baseball) a special rule (as in baseball) dealing with situations that arise due to the nature of the playing grounds

an obsolete firearm that was loaded through the muzzle

an applicant who is being considered for a job

a queue of people waiting to pay for purchases

a habit-forming drug that is not addictive but its use may lead to the use of other addictive drugs

heater consisting of a self-contained unit to warm a room

a worktable with adjustable top

equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails

a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing

a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats

a leader or ruler who is chosen by a despot to head a government

a cotter consisting of a split pin that is secured (after passing through a hole) by splitting the ends apart

very large towel to dry yourself after swimming

edible seed of any of several nut pines especially some pinons of southwestern North America

the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold

a device that preserves information for retrieval

photographic film used to make X-ray pictures

an elongated contractile cell that forms the muscles of the body

sugar-glazed jellied candy

a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans

a plant bearing sweet, mild red peppers

a class in which you learn to draw or paint

respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing

office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

an atom of carbon

any tree of the genus Macadamia

an arrangement of events used as a measure of duration

an outdoor sale of used personal or household items held on the seller's premises

a truck for collecting domestic refuse

a disposable towel made of absorbent paper

any page in the sports section of a newspaper

the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers

a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically

a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary

an effort to give scientific support for the truth of the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis

a drill for penetrating rock

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

a harrow with a series of disks set on edge at an angle

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

a program that observes and regulates and controls or verifies the operations of a data-processing system

a card on which data can be recorded in the form of punched holes

the provision of health care

a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey

an ornament worn around the ankle

an item of factual information derived from measurement or research

a sport that necessarily involves body contact between opposing players

a periodic statement prepared by a bank for each client

someone who sets the plan pursued by an organization

a trading card with a picture of a baseball player and information about his playing record

a composition intended to indicate a student's progress during a school term

producing two offspring at a time

a rock and adobe dwelling built on sheltered ledges in the sides of a cliff

a military officer who is not assigned to active duty

a sofa that can be converted into a bed

aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family

a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities

a table service for one person

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

a person who uses computers for work or entertainment or communication or business

wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America

a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat

any regulation or policy that restricts international trade

grow teeth; cut the baby teeth

a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks

psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis

the floor or bottom of a wagon or truck or trailer

someone who gives blood to be used for transfusions

an ester of acetic acid

glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool

a towel for drying dishes

a person who manufactures food products

a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games

a psychometric test of intelligence

a euphemism for defecation

a drug that suppresses appetite

any of several sorghums cultivated primarily for grain

a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable

a bottle for holding soft drinks

an unstable salt used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant

salad composed primarily of chopped canned tuna fish

the boundary line between two pieces of property

a small punch press mounted on a workbench

a dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish

native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties

a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee

a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts

someone addicted to heroin

a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom

turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine

a registered nurse who has received special training and can perform many of the duties of a physician

a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

a disposable cup made of paper; for holding drinks

a mutual fund that invests in the stocks that are the basis of a well-known stock or bond index

a colorless flammable gas used as a local surface anesthetic

souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

a woman policeman

a dryer that dries clothes wet from washing

the expense of maintaining property

tiny bits of lemon peel

the most highly proteinaceous vegetable known

horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball

a long narrow sandy island running parallel to the shore

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

a photograph of someone's face

a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food

dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books

a colorless corrosive gas (HCl)

small tree of China and Vietnam bearing anise-scented star-shaped fruit used in food and medicinally as a carminative

idle or foolish and irrelevant talk

a piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart

a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid

a rack consisting of one or more bars on which towels can be hung

spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer

a sudden acute episode of intense anxiety and feelings of panic

a can for holding soft drinks

a polymer of vinyl chloride used instead of rubber in electric cables

the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)

a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children

display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor

the leg of a pair of trousers

a student who continues studies after graduation

change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other

device that transfers heat from one liquid to another without allowing them to mix

an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles

a document authorizing the holder to construct a building of a particular kind on a particular lot

a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics

an endless saw consisting of a toothed metal band that is driven around two wheels

a pile in a row of piles driven side by side to retain earth or prevent seepage

small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors

a board of officials that are not judicial but are appointed to hear appeals

a large window with a single pane

a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent

an article reporting news

a house that is one of a row of identical houses situated side by side and sharing common walls

the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it

a line on a graph indicating a statistical trend

a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn

human blood cells that have the same antigens

radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves

a theater at which dinner is included in the price of admission

someone who travels by airplane

a military submarine designed and armed to attack enemy shipping

a Australasian tree valued for its timber and scented oil

the value set on taxable property

apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a building

tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits

the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers

a system for communicating

bearings containing small metal balls

a radio wave used to transmit and receive messages

a saw used with one hand for cutting wood

beef loin muscle

meter for measuring the quantity of water passing through a particular outlet

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey

a piece of harmonized music

a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals

the powdery remains of chocolate liquor after cocoa butter is removed; used in baking and in low fat and low calorie recipes and as a flavoring for ice cream

a commercial mix for making a cake

a brace worn to support the back

plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised

an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray

a protest march against war and in favor of peace

electronic equipment for playing back magnetic tapes

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

aromatic anis-scented seeds

a large black bass

a warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to apprehend an offender and bring that person to court

a policeman who rides a motorcycle

a physiological test to determine whether a woman is pregnant

a card sent to express personal greetings

an outdoor sale of used personal or household items held on the seller's premises

an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed

the amplitude level of the undesired background noise

a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution

facility for providing natural-gas service

thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes

a bowl for serving soup

any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom

a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar

a place for light meals (usually near a kitchen)

the edible seed of a pumpkin

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

a cell that is part of a malignant tumor

a mercantile establishment consisting of a row of various stores and business and restaurants along a road or busy street; usually opening on a parking lot

a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth

an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects

a poll of voters as they leave the voting place

a comfortable upholstered armchair

someone who administers a business

small sofa that seats two people

an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice

an electric cord used to extend the length of a power cord

an additive to food intended to improve its flavor or appearance or shelf-life

(computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization

oil obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap

lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head

an option to buy

a cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance

dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea

an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline

hazard to the health of those exposed to it

a bar of chocolate candy

a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war

a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement

someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities

a center where research is done

the organic circulation of carbon from the atmosphere into organisms and back again

a strong glue

an important influential person

electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes

any of numerous sauces for spaghetti or other kinds of pasta

a process whereby the degree of hotness of a body changes

a cooperative practice of pairing two or more people together for mutual assistance or safety (especially in recreational swimming)

system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization

a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory

a kitchen appliance used to heat and cook food

a safety restraint in an automobile

a heater and storage tank to supply heated water

cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk

a mixture of clays and chemicals and water

a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles

common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature

a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle

low space beneath a floor of a building

a program designed to teach literacy skills

radiation coming from sources other than those being observed

paper that has lines to permit drawing graphs

movement of military units to a new location

the number of red and white corpuscles in a blood sample

a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse

a place where food is contributed and made available to those in need

a variety of black bass

edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe

a textile machine that makes knitted fabrics

a camera lens that magnifies the image

a lawyer who specializes in defending clients before a court of law

any game involving the formation or alteration or discovery of words

electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound

effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide

meat from a loin of pork

a pump that moves air in or out of something

a room equipped for informal entertaining

an aircraft landing made entirely by means of instruments

knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese

a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

the rate charged daily for a hotel room

the fee charged for admission

insurance benefits paid in case of disability

a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

an item in an appropriation bill

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

a large vessel for holding gases or liquids

a car in which policemen cruise the streets

bearings containing small metal balls

an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m

learning to use a language

food for light meals or for eating between meals

a private firm that maintains consumer credit data files and provides credit information to authorized users for a fee

a lamp that stands on the floor

a program for defending a country against its enemies

a planned community for residents who have retired from an active working life

armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket

a small sea creature with a soft body in a spiny shell

a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth

astronomical telescope that picks up electromagnetic radiations in the radio-frequency range from extraterrestrial sources

the most important person in a group or undertaking

a threadlike extension of a nerve cell

a person you come to know by frequent friendly correspondence

a valve in a container in which pressure can build up

a depository for storing sperm

a game suitable for playing in a parlor

a conical flask with a wide base and narrow neck

a bag in which students carry their books

a mass of woven steel fibers used as an abrasive

the normal degeneration and death of living cells

a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing

glass made with plates of plastic or resin or other material between two sheets of glass to prevent shattering

a chemical substance that repels insects

a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

a capacious bag or basket

edible seed of sunflowers

a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic)

a can that holds beer

either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets

a person who wields power and influence

code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

a list of groceries to be purchased

paper suitable for drawing and making cutouts

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that one is too fat despite being emaciated

shared travel arrangement where people take turns driving others

a terminal that serves bus passengers

an excavation where root vegetables are stored

the rate of shrinkage in size or number

leaves eaten as cooked greens

a shallow and rectangular briefcase

a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete

inflammation of the ear

cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose

a set of implements used to manicure

a relation between different business enterprises

a ditch for carrying off excess water or sewage

a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of commercial activity

statement of charges for telephone service

portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain

a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in an individual workspace

a very white crystalline salt that occurs naturally as magnesite or as dolomite

a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions

a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad

a human female employed to do housework

a boundary line created by a fence

a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)

a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded

any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire

a card certifying the bearer's right to use the library

easy chair having wings on each side of a high back

a draft drawn by a bank against funds deposited in another bank

a colorless nonflammable liquid used as a solvent for fats and oils; because of its toxicity its use as a cleaning fluid or fire extinguisher has declined

psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior

a rotary implement for sharpening the point on pencils

a numerical value assigned to a letter grade received in a course taken at a college or university multiplied by the number of credit hours awarded for the course

driving a bovine herd (as cows or bulls or steers)

a system of classifying into files

a military unit that is part of an army

any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)

a ticket good for a trip on an airplane

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

a hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes)

either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane

a cooling system used in industry to cool hot water (by partial evaporation) before reusing it as a coolant

any of numerous sauces for spaghetti or other kinds of pasta

a drug that suppresses appetite

(computer science) the use of microcomputers with graphics capacity to produce printed materials

the branch of social psychology that studies the psychodynamics of interaction in social groups

a salt of the hypothetical dichromic acid

a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing

a device for charging or recharging batteries

training a young child to use the toilet

chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage

a series of values of a variable at successive times

an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

(ecology) a hierarchy of food chains with the principal predator at the top; each level preys on the level below

the point of view of a camera

a thick wooden slab formed by bonding together thick laminated strips of unpainted hardwood

a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

a disease or disorder of the blood

a portable stereo

a service provided (at a club or restaurant or airport etc.) whereby a patron leaves a car at the entrance and an attendant parks and retrieves it

barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages

cell that produces electricity by oxidation of fuel

the amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold

a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow

(computer science) the space available on a magnetic disk

large mackerel with long pointed snout

a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments on

simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane

fabric made to look like leather

pie made of pecans and sugar and corn syrup and butter and eggs

lettuce with long dark-green spoon-shaped leaves

a mattress that can be stored flat and inflated for use

large Pacific salmon valued as food

teaching people to speak and understand a foreign language

machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically

an announcer who reads sports news or describes sporting events

(bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms

a region whose population is affected by a general disaster

facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage

an inflated ball used in playing soccer

a hole that allows the passage of air

fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond

insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents

an oil formed through distillation of petroleum of intermediate boiling range and viscosity

a woodworker who specializes in making furniture

a strip of motion picture film used in a telecast

low-growing plants planted in deep shade or on a steep slope where turf is difficult to grow

toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place

a firm that sells and buys cars

a card certifying the identity of the bearer

a candy shaped as a bar

greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads

the operation of gathering information about an enemy

a strap attached to a hat

a system for classifying things

a traveler whose expenses are paid by the business he works for

steel who characteristics are determined by the addition of other elements in addition to carbon

control from ground stations of airplanes in flight by means of messages transmitted to the pilot electronically

a kitchen appliance for baking waffles

angle that resembles the hind leg of a dog

the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane

a kitchen appliance with interchangeable blades

a bottle for holding wine

any implement that is used to make something sharper

a bathroom or kitchen fixture for holding a bar of soap

a camera lens that magnifies the image

the place where the root of a tooth enters the pulp cavity

wine containing not more than 14 percent alcohol usually served with a meal

the order of words in a text

organic compounds containing an amino group and acid group

any of the automatic rifles or semiautomatic rifles with large magazines designed for military use

a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food

that branch of jurisprudence that studies the rights and obligations of parties entering into contracts

a community where many commuters live

a shop where pizzas are made and sold

an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA

cattle that are reared for their milk

an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

for venison: brown sauce with sauteed vegetables and trimmings and marinade and plenty of pepper

a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases

a small knife with a dull blade

a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern

the juice of grapefruits

a simple bookkeeping system

a program for restoring someone to good health

a block of material used in construction work

a form to use when paying your taxes

a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room

a cylindrical metal home appliance that heats a lock of hair that has been curled around it

pork loin muscle

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

a bag made of plastic or strong paper

an indicator that orients you generally

a beam of light generated by a laser

an explosive device hidden underground

a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks

a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle

any of numerous animals inhabiting the sea including e.g. fishes and molluscs and many mammals

plant bearing buff-colored squash having somewhat bottle-shaped fruit with fine-textured edible flesh and a smooth thin rind

a store that sells only one kind of merchandise

a code (a series of characters or digits) that must be entered in some way (typed or dialed or spoken) to get the use of something (a telephone line or a computer or a local area network etc.)

a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece

a fire-resistant door that can be closed to stop the spread of a fire

contemporaries of the same status

mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockey

the head of a department

a concentration camp where prisoners are likely to die

a plate from which a diner eats during the main course of a meal

a business that makes its facilities available to others for a fee; achieves economy of scale

a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information

a passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth

a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period

an effect that imitates a sound called for in the script of a play

large and light ball; for play at the seaside

a person who uses snuff

(stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to buy a certain security

phosphate of sodium

holder of a ticket (for admission or for passage)

adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted

any disorder or disease of the brain

a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne

a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation

inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior

someone who has been convicted of a sex crime

someone who guards prisoners

a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

a card expressing a birthday greeting

an imaginary line in a field of force

lightweight single-breasted jacket

a car in which policemen cruise the streets

any of various tropical Asian palm trees the trunks of which yield sago

a pit whose floor is incandescent lava

a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines

an overnight party of girls who dress in nightclothes and pass the night talking

a fund that a customer has entrusted to a securities brokerage

a recording of both the visual and audible components

a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum

feather growing from the tail (uropygium) of a bird

a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s

a musician who plays or composes jazz music

any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service

a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat

a viscous glass consisting of sodium silicate in solution

a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected

a seat in a car

a definite stable energy that a physical system can have

a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work

a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand

a network of facilities and people who interact and remain in informal communication for mutual assistance; a network that enables you to live in a certain style

a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly

a padded helmet worn by people riding bicycles or motorcycles; protects the head in case of accidents

a formally arranged gathering

dishware consisting of a small cup for serving a boiled egg

a newspaper written and published by students in a school

any of several therapeutic approaches in which a family is treated as a whole

the movement of the eyes

a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

a heap of manure and vegetation and other organic residues that are decaying to become compost

care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair

detector that gives a signal when it detects the presence of metal; used to detect the presence of stray bits of metal in food products or to find buried metal

a category of taxpayers based on the amount of their income

a bottle that holds beer

abnormal protrusion of the breastbone caused by rickets

a game played on a specially designed board

someone who teaches art

the common bean plant grown for the beans rather than the pods (especially a variety with large red kidney-shaped beans)

the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle

(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

someone employed to provide social services

a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability

a person skilled at systems analysis

one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country

machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it

the ratio of the width to the height of a tv picture

the act of reducing spending

a wedge used to get out of sand traps

European moth introduced into North America

television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam

a fast car that competes in races

an application that provides the user with tools needed to write and edit and format text and to send it to a printer

a developed system of roots

a bar where diners can assemble a salad to their own taste

any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts

the tableware used in serving a meal

bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs

a structure of vertical and horizontal rods where children can climb and play

the wing of a chicken

a cut of beef from the flank of the animal

the plane that is in the foreground of a drawing or painting

a device on vehicles that measures how fast one is going

oil from the germs of corn grains

the name of a street

an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft

the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill

a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt

a witness who has knowledge not normally possessed by the average person concerning the topic that he is to testify about

any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas

a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs

a recording made on magnetic tape

a disorder of the normal eating routine

novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end

a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

(golf) the head of the club which strikes the ball

guitar whose steel strings are twanged while being pressed with a movable steel bar for a glissando effect

of or relating to a fisheye lens

a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used

grown for its thickened edible aromatic root

violence exhibited by drivers in traffic

an inner circle of unofficial advisors to the head of a government

the characteristic bodily form of a mature organism

a change in a person's physical sexual characteristics

a bath in which you add something to foam and scent the bath water

a clever thinker

a mechanical device for recording and counting votes mechanically

the organization of classes within a society

sports equipment used in playing golf

a personal loan to purchase an automobile

malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe

green beans with strings that must be removed

a balm applied to the lips

a large handbag that can be carried by a strap looped over the shoulder

a high boot made of rubber

a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids

medical practice that provides health care regardless of age or sex while placing emphasis on the family unit

a decorative arrangement of flowers

a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer

an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs

a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement

(physics) a theory that explains a physical phenomenon in terms of a field and the manner in which it interacts with matter or with other fields

the address at which a business is located

effects (as nosebleed or nausea) of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at high altitudes

(economics) a theory of competition stated in terms of gains and losses among opposing players

booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom

designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily

a tumor in the brain

a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded

German chemist (1825-1909)

a yellow-white fat from cocoa beans

a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving

linen or cotton articles for a bed

scale drawing of a horizontal section through a building at a given level; contrasts with elevation

a scientist who specializes in the theory of computation and the design of computers

garden tool for mowing grass on lawns

law intended to promote free competition in the market place by outlawing monopolies

pigment of cadmium sulfide and barium sulfate varying in hue from lemon yellow to orange

an editor who prepares text for publication

having irreversible loss of brain function as indicated by a persistent flat electroencephalogram

a bit used in drilling for oil

powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano

a sulfide having the unpleasant smell of rotten eggs

a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage

a keyboard that is a data input device for computers

an overnight boardinghouse with breakfast

(acoustics) a wave that transmits sound

tall pole supporting telephone wires

a person who controls an organization dealing in illegal drugs

a sport that involves competition between teams of players

someone who teaches science

the state of being conditional

an adviser about alarm systems to prevent burglaries

a worker who melts substances (metal or wax etc.)

any surgical procedure involving the eyes

a clandestine military or paramilitary team who murder political dissidents or petty criminals (usually with the government's tacit approval)

a framework in which a picture is mounted

a television system that transmits over cables

paint applied with a spray gun

white sauce with grated cheese

a nerve cell in the brain

drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially

a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco

a lesson in playing the piano

any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing

a kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically

a device that displays signals on a computer screen

a mattress containing springs in a rigid frame

pain in the chest

a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region

a species of fish

a thorough physical examination

a short road giving access to an expressway

an agency to collects news reports for newspapers and distributes it electronically

a group excursion for firsthand examination

a ridge of sand created by the wind

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

the part of the body between the foot and the lower leg

a sting inflicted by a bee

someone suspected of committing murder

electronic equipment for playing cassettes

a flush iron cover for a manhole (as in a street)

may reach 400 pounds; worldwide in tropics

a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant)

a tag showing the name of the person who wears it

the content of a particular field of knowledge

an area of the ozone layer (near the poles) that is seasonally depleted of ozone

the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery

one thousandth (1/1,000) gram

a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course

a room in a school where lessons take place

a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area

a platform where trucks or trains can be loaded or unloaded

a building containing offices where work is done

game equipment on which pinball is played

a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view

compartment on the dashboard of a car

(economics) that part of the balance of payments recording a nation's outflow and inflow of financial securities

(archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs

the heading or caption of a newspaper article

a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily

a skilled worker whose job is to repair things

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

low-lying wet land that is frequently flooded with saltwater

a pin in the form of a clasp

diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria

embryo of the wheat kernel

wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns

a scar where the umbilical cord was attached

material derived from plants

rape in which the rapist is known to the victim

the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage

a time period when you are required to work

a hospital room for the care of patients immediately after surgery

an attractive young woman hired to attend parties and entertain men

a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution

(geology) line determined by the intersection of a geological fault and the earth's surface

cable used to distribute electricity

predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

one related by blood or origin

any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule

protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying

a tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked

novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end

a shoe with pairs of rollers fixed to the sole

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

truck whose contents can be emptied without handling

a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it

the daily written record of events in a police station

a disease or disorder of the blood

a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants

a stone used for paving

a person who is important by virtue of the people or votes they control

a theater where films are shown

a device for converting a power supply to a voltage required by particular equipment

a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket

a camp providing care and activities for children during the daytime

flavoring made from almonds macerated in alcohol

a penal institution for political prisoners who are used as forced labor

a railcar where passengers ride

an unmanned aircraft that is a self-contained bomb

a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot

an illicit cartel formed to control the production and distribution of narcotic drugs

bush or tall-growing bean plant having large flat edible seeds

a manager who supervises the sales activity for a district

a loan to buy some personal item

the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust

(particle physics) a theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings

a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline

equipment needed to participate in a particular sport

the juice of cranberries (always diluted and sweetened)

a message transmitted by telephone

a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown

a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

a workman in a mill or factory

the cost of long-term improvements

a game played against a computer

dessert mousse made with chocolate

a terminal that serves air travelers or air freight

any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech

a clock mounted on a wall

the route taken when delivering newspapers every day

a system that provides a propelling or driving force

a bicycle with a sturdy frame and fat tires

a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia

any of various plants of the species Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata producing squashes that have hard rinds and mature in the fall

a closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group

a covering for a floor

the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems

the flow of air

the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin

a bond with a credit rating of BB or lower

a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket

insurance purchased by physicians and hospitals to cover the cost of being sued for malpractice

floating leaves of a water lily

a holder or proprietor of land

any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree

a mechanism for keeping something cool

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

a system for extinguishing fires

(NaNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

the expense of maintaining property

a film made at home by an amateur photographer

a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe

a dress suitable for formal occasions

a sport that is played outdoors

a large black bass

belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt

armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket

an open-air street market for inexpensive or secondhand articles

a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity

any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions

a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily

any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms

a mechanical device that cleans the windshield

a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair

a lamp that sits on a table

a mortuary where those who knew the deceased can come to pay their last respects

a ring given to the bride at the wedding

data processing using sophisticated data search capabilities and statistical algorithms to discover patterns and correlations in large preexisting databases; a way to discover new meaning in data

the inability of a bank to meet its credit obligations

a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion

a system that keeps air cool and dry

a turbine that is driven by the wind

oil used to lubricate the moving parts of a motor

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

engraving consisting of a block of wood with a design cut into it; used to make prints

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

your identity as it is experienced with regard to your individuality as male or female, both male and female, or neither; awareness normally begin in infancy and is reinforced during adolescence

a towel with the ends sewn together, hung on a roller

a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles

any device serving as a source of illumination

a truck equipped to hoist and pull wrecked cars

a wooden board where meats or vegetables can be cut

an athlete who plays lacrosse

an athlete who plays hockey

a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers

money deposited in a bank or some similar institution

confinement to bed continuously

a counter (as in a hotel) where guests are received

a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts

an executive in a business corporation

electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark

a robber of banks

a space where an automobile can be parked

important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks

a valve to control one-way flow of blood

fabric woven of metallic wire

oil obtained from sesame seeds

activity planned as a test or trial

a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak)

a company that processes and sells food

an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil

a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary

a worker who peels the skins from fruits and vegetables

a magazine devoted to reports of current events

shale from which oil can be obtained by heating

a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

a not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed; unless several vertebrae are affected or there is myelomeningocele there are few symptoms; can be diagnosed by amniocentesis

design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots

a roadside service station that caters to truck drivers

a likeness in which left and right are reversed

a computer intended for use in the home

a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air

vegetable oil made from rapeseed

a snow-covered slope for skiing

an agency to collects news reports for newspapers and distributes it electronically

(computer science) a network of computers

an offer of marriage

a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9)

a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building

a coach of baseball players

loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes

the branch of astronomy that detects and studies the radio waves emitted by celestial bodies

a place where something ends or is complete

a jar in which cookies are kept

a residential area of similar dwellings built by property developers and usually under a single management

a handcart that holds groceries or other goods while shopping

an oxide of copper

an abortion-inducing drug developed in France

a phosphate of calcium; a main constituent of animal bones

a loan on real estate that is usually secured by a mortgage

yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants

a pump worked by hand

a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system

an area where many people go for recreation

a soporific drug in the form of a pill

spicy sweet and sour sauce usually based on catsup or chili sauce

the outer covering of an animal

a news story of major importance

utility to warm a building

furniture intended for use in a bedroom

a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center

an arrangement according to rank

line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes

hunting ducks

a place where food is dispensed to the needy

a telephone connection

material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation

a simulation of a military operation intended to train military commanders or to demonstrate a situation or to test a proposed strategy

short hair growing over a person's body

something surprising and revealing

a snack taken during a break in the work day

white liquid obtained from compressing fresh coconut meat

visual impairment involving a loss of peripheral vision

a railway car where passengers' bags are carried

the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body

a narcotics addict

a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain

a guide who leads others on a tour

a surgeon who beautifies the body (especially the face)

a machine that drives piling into the ground

a blanket (or toy) that a child carries around in order to reduce anxiety

shuttle consisting of a bus that travels between two points

food prepared for cats

a small homemade bomb usually contained in a metal pipe

a band that plays instruments made from the heads of oil drums (Caribbean Islands)

a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt)

the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen

a malignant growth caused by uncontrolled cell division

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated

a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles

a tract of land used for burials

an abnormal red blood cell that has a crescent shape and an abnormal form of hemoglobin

a newsworthy event

chop cut from a lamb

a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles

reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound

a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka

a strap that keeps you safe in a vehicle

kale that has smooth leaves

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

a garden for growing herbs

an uncontrolled fire that consumes brush and shrubs and bushes

insurance or pension money payable to a beneficiary of a deceased

a gun that propels a projectile by compressed air

a guidebook describing natural objects of some type that might be encountered in the field

a thin curved glass or plastic lens designed to fit over the cornea in order to correct vision or to deliver medication

a racket used to play tennis

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

a therapist who treats speech defects and disorders

primary social group; parents and children

an addiction to heroin

a pipeline used to transport natural gas

any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs

a towel for drying dishes

the transmission of light signals via glass fibers

showy North American duck that nests in hollow trees

a long flexible fishing rod used in fly fishing

alloy steel that is suitable for making tools

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

the section of a newspaper that reports on sports

the juice of pineapples (usually bottled or canned)

the growing of vegetables or flowers for market

a semitransparent paper that is used for tracing drawings

a spatula used by artists for mixing or applying or scraping off oil paints

the academic department responsible for teaching music and music appreciation

a stocking that is filled with small Christmas presents

the white part of an egg

the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed

a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks

turbine in which steam strikes blades and makes them turn

a hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters)

a tax on the estate of the deceased person

a calculus formed in the kidney

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

stag party held for a bachelor

nourishing at the breast

tree bearing edible fruit

the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction

graduated cup used to measure liquid or granular ingredients

a compressor that takes in air at atmospheric pressure and delivers it at a higher pressure

a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses

fights on foot with small arms

a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water

an athlete who plays soccer

a program broadcast by television

the address of the sender of a letter or parcel indicating where it should be returned if it cannot be delivered

an oil from peanuts; used in cooking and making soap

milk flavored with chocolate syrup

an area that includes places where several people can sit

a wheeled vehicle with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel

an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form

the length of time you can concentrate on some idea or activity

a hearing held by the US Senate to gather information on whether to approve or reject candidates for high federal office who are nominated by the president

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players

a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance

long bean-like fruit; seeds are used as flavoring

any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew

litigation to settle custody of the children of a divorced couple

the collection and removal of garbage

a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water

the season when travel is most active and rates are highest

from crude petroleum

the source of trained people from which workers can be hired

the pressure exerted by a gas

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

someone who paints signs and billboards etc.

a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in

the sport or pastime of scaling rock masses on mountain sides (especially with the help of ropes and special equipment)

an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

soup that contains small noodles in the shape of letters of the alphabet

Italian sociologist and economist whose theories influenced the development of fascism in Italy (1848-1923)

a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass

a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling

promotion by means of an argument and demonstration

discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience

detailed record of the background of a person or group under study or treatment

a route followed by traders (usually in caravans)

a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle

a car in which policemen cruise the streets

pleasing but intellectually undemanding visual images

a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line

freshwater food fish common throughout central United States

the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it

a public utility providing local transportation

a lot where cars are parked

a style of expressing yourself in writing

conversion of the information encoded in a gene first into messenger RNA and then to a protein

ball about the size of a fist used in playing tennis

an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction

belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt

heavy ball used in physical training

a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper

a container with an open top

a percentage of a bill added in payment for service

a woman who bears a child for a couple where the wife is unable to do so

diplomacy in which the nations threaten to use force in order to obtain their objectives

the framework that supports a window

someone who abuses

a television station and its programs

a program devoted to current events, often using interviews and commentary

the officer of the court who supervises probationers

small grey seed of a poppy flower

a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry

activity of controlling a crowd

a human female employed to do housework

conviction for murder

any of various pale or ashy mosses of the genus Sphagnum whose decomposed remains form peat

someone who sells or arranges trips or tours for customers

an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs

the current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market

a vehicle that is protected by armor plate

T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows)

the tissue in the bodies of animals

the branch of physics based on quantum theory

a producer of motion pictures

a folding chair for use outdoors

a short account of the news

a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee

a knife used for eating at dining table

a place for storing whole blood or blood plasma

the pump in the cooling system of an automobile that cause the water to circulate

sauce made with unsweetened chocolate or cocoa and sugar and water

an attack by ground troops

a legal action brought against parties who are charged with limiting free competition in the market place

human blood cells that have the same antigens

a military vehicle (usually armored) for transporting military personnel and their equipment

a group of associated research workers in a university or library or laboratory

a racetrack that is not paved

a judgment rendered by the court prior to a verdict because no material issue of fact exists and one party or the other is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law

an offender who violates international law during times of war

a lawyer specializing in actions for divorce or annulment

the season when basketball is played

a supporting structure of the shoulder consisting of the muscles and tendons that attach the arm to the shoulder joint and enable the arm to move

a graphic or vivid verbal description

a specialist in cardiology

a nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent

the academic department responsible for teaching history

a procedure for operating something or for dealing with a given situation

allergic reaction to a substance ingested in food

an educator who works at a college or university

description of the responsibilities associated with a given job

a form to use when making an application

a license authorizing the holder to sell alcoholic beverages

a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol

paint in which a drying oil is the vehicle

the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information

an area where fast food is sold

a galvanized wire network with a hexagonal mesh

one whose business is the management of funerals

a bed in which flowers are growing

the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom

either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings

third-class mail consisting of advertising and often addressed to `resident' or `occupant'

a category of physique

the engine that powers and aircraft

the bottom of a lake

intersection of a railway and a road on the same level

a store that sells alcoholic beverages for consumption elsewhere

the passages through which air enters and leaves the body

a white salt (CaSO4)

a version of American football in which the ball carrier is touched rather than tackled

normal tonicity of the muscles

a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules

someone in charge of a client's account for an advertising agency or brokerage or other service business

combined costs of raw material and labor incurred in producing goods

a company that makes and sells pharmaceuticals

someone who bites

a state police officer

an item in a newspaper

a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects

a supervisor of slaves at work

a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice

a business that manufactures and sells computers

a piece of land where waste materials are dumped

a dish used for serving food

thick concentrated tomato puree

new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process

a hotel receptionist

the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; avoids the need for a carburetor

a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids

a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor's degree

clock used to record the hours that people work

the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

an analyst of conditions affecting a particular industry

a farm where dairy products are produced

time during which some action is awaited

phenomenon at a liquid's surface from intermolecular forces

golf equipment consisting of a bag for carrying golf clubs and balls

a board appointed to advise the chief administrator

a power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity

a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field

a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work

a terminal that serves bus passengers

a brake operated by hand

a wall unit containing sound and television systems

a substance used in washing to make things softer

a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another

any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid

a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid

a woman who associates with or marries a rich man in order to get valuables from him through gifts or a divorce settlement

payment for insurance

an exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

a police officer who investigates crimes

flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage)

a ship designed to carry cargo

a hired hand on a ranch

a hired hand on a farm

a recorder appointed by a committee to prepare reports of the meetings

(medicine) any of various liquids sold as medicine (as by a travelling medicine show) but medically worthless

a liquid exhibiting properties of a crystal that are not shown by ordinary liquids

the amount of tax owed

a thin delicate material resembling paper

a stock made with beef

a loan made by a bank

an attack by armed planes on a surface target

a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement

a song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture

a practice range for target practice

a characteristic that attracts tourists

a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone

front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere

a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

a period of time during which someone or something is tested

form of the common beet having a sweet white root from which sugar is obtained

a lawyer who specializes in defending clients before a court of law

a refinery for petroleum

a board that hangs on a wall; displays announcements

an editor who is responsible for illustrations and layouts in printed matter

a candy made by spinning sugar that has been boiled to a high temperature

a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive

insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents

social insurance for the disabled

the door of a car

a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company

a particular instance of buying or selling

a fireproof metal strongbox for storing valuables

a secret (method or device or formula) that gives a manufacturer an advantage over the competition

a gathering of people holding a rap session

an evaluation by a rating company of the probability that a particular bond issue will default

permitting easy removal of adherent food particles

any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom

an indictment charging someone with murder

a hospital ward that provides care for women during pregnancy and childbirth and for newborn infants

a connected series of events that form a story or part of a story

secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy)

the act of making less strict

a number usually of 3 digits assigned to a telephone area as in the United States and Canada

a speculator who makes money available for innovative projects (especially in high technology)

a contractor concerned with the development and manufacture of systems of defense

a government controlled by an outside authority or nation

the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus

the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended

the hinged seat on a toilet

tomatoes and onions and peppers (sweet or hot) simmered with vinegar and sugar and various seasonings

ore containing lead

a card on which are printed the person's name and business affiliation

a shop that sells miscellaneous articles appropriate as gifts

creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something

an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen

care for the skin

a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette

the act of reducing budgeted expenditures

a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear

a musician who plays the guitar

research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses

a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards

blood obtained from the umbilical cord at birth

(physics) a physical theory that certain properties occur only in discrete amounts (quanta)

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded

someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people

a conversation over the telephone

any of various doughs for bread

a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic

the branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illness

fair organized by publishers or booksellers to promote the sale of books

(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute

sugar and water and sometimes corn syrup boiled together

the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate

control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed

income received from rental properties

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

a star who plays leading roles in the cinema

a sport that many people find entertaining to watch

main (a pipe or conduit) for conveying water

may reach 400 pounds; worldwide in tropics

the pictorial representation and manipulation of data by a computer

a flag that leads troops into battle

sports implement consisting of a stick used by hockey players to move the puck

a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work

a device for cutting cans open

the rhythm of a beating heart

a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells

any of various usually bushy plants producing fruit that is eaten while immature and before the rind or seeds harden

insurance that provides protection from claims arising from injuries or damage to other people or property

a dance party featuring country dancing

a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system

a person who works at a specific occupation

a bus used to transport children to or from school

thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil

wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America

misrepresentation or alteration of the true results of an election

office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

a closely cropped haircut; usually for men

a person who has received a degree from a school

a member of a flight crew

composed of distinct particles

a square ring where boxers fight

the current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market

wrapping consisting of a very thin transparent sheet of plastic

the location of the target that is to be hit

salt of potassium

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

a military or naval pilot of fighter planes

the branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions

the level of education that college students are assumed to have attained

egg-shaped tropical fruit of certain passionflower vines

sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep

food traditionally eaten by African-Americans in the South

a pale yellow to red-brown fatty oil obtained from seal blubber; used in making soap and dressing leather and as a lubricant

counter tube that detects ionizing radiations

the larger than expected generation in United States born shortly after World War II

a child's coin bank (often shaped like a pig)

a cooperative depository financial institution whose members can obtain loans from their combined savings

a cap with a bill

an article reporting news

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model

an expression that has become memorable through popular usage

water frozen in the solid state

glucose in the bloodstream

an army unit usually consisting of five companies

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

someone who reports news stories via television

a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air

a boy serving as an acolyte

a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath

a genre of art dealing with the depiction of natural scenery

mail that expresses the writer's dislike or hatred

the dregs remaining after brewing coffee

the act of engaging in sexual intercourse

a worker who belongs to a trade union

a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose

the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process

any day on which school is in session

the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals

a government employee whose job is to spy on other countries

a barroom in a hotel or restaurant where cocktails are served

facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage

an academy for training police officers

someone who is a member of a club

the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors

a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning

a hole made by a bullet passing through it

activity planned as a test or trial

equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails

weapons considered collectively

a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

the amount by which taxes are increased

a grenade designed to be thrown by hand

dried leaf of the bay laurel

a newspaper written and published by students in a school

medical practice that provides health care regardless of age or sex while placing emphasis on the family unit

someone who teaches students to play the piano

the buckle used to fasten a belt

a solid white bitter salt used in manufacturing glass and paper and dyes and pharmaceuticals

large-mouthed Arctic whale

a lens that focuses the image in a camera

hunter of deer

usually inexpensive bar

a leguminous plant grown for its edible seeds and pods

a tumor in the brain

a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating

a bar that serves only wine

a ticket good for several trips or to attend a season of entertainments; sold at a reduced rate

the court on which basketball is played

the paved surface of a paved roadway

a critic of theatrical performances

written material intended to be read

a shade of blue tinged with green

the bony enclosing wall of the chest

an elasticized rope

a booth in which a person can cast a private vote

a hall or barroom featuring beer and (usually) entertainment

a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it

a form of Christian theology (developed by South American Roman Catholics) that emphasizes social and political liberation as the anticipation of ultimate salvation

any meat that is minced and spiced and cooked as patties or used to fill sausages

a mark ($) written before a number to indicate that it stands for the number of dollars

genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged

a white salt used in dry cells

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

a company that makes and sells automobiles

an electronic memory device

a compound of an oxide with water

low table where magazines can be placed and coffee or cocktails are served

a cloud of dust suspended in the air

a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move

a game played with playing cards

a store selling a limited variety of food and household items

an implement used in baseball by the batter

a port city in northeastern Greece on an inlet of the Aegean Sea; second largest city of Greece

a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes

a disparaging term for an appointee

a photograph made with a telephoto lens

dehydrated milk

a structure resembling a tunnel where air is blown at known velocities for testing parts of aircraft

an adhesive label

any of several rodents of North American prairies living in large complex burrows having a barking cry

a passkey with much of the bit filed away so that it can open different locks

the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air

chocolate made from chocolate liquor with sugar and cocoa butter and powdered milk solids and vanilla and (usually) lecithin; the most common form of chocolate for eating; used in chocolate candy and baking and coatings

a riot caused by hatred for one another of members of different races in the same community

a river and all of its tributaries

a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound

an interview to determine whether an applicant is suitable for a position of employment

a terrorist bombing carried out by someone who does not hope to survive it

a government's policy controlling foreign trade

a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk

a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly

a physiological need for sexual activity

the weaponry available for the defense of a region

a worker skilled in building offices or dwellings etc.

an agent who sells insurance

a place where animals breed

a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it

an industry that is growing rapidly

a company that makes and sells automobiles

a military area where combat forces operate

the second letter of the Greek alphabet

any fat obtained from animals

someone buying a house

someone who attends concerts

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

the conservation of water resources

a sudden large increase or advance

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

series of machines and workers that build step-by-step

a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper

a magazine published for and read by members of a particular trade group

a lighter for cigars or cigarettes

control over the growth of population; a government program

an enclosed firing range with targets for rifle or handgun practice

any ore from which uranium can be extracted

the number on the license plate that identifies the car that bears it

soft decayed area in a tooth

a man's white shirt for evening wear

a company that makes and sells musical recordings

a copy of the official document giving details of a person's birth

any of various small flat sweet cakes

a historian of art

a religious person who goes to church regularly

a factory where manufactured parts are assembled into a finished product

an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages

a baked loaf of ground meat

a swindling sleight-of-hand game

a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

a playhouse built in the branches of a tree

a period of time spent traveling

spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer

a star runner

a weapon designed to disable a victim temporarily by delivering a nonlethal high-voltage electric shock

a bag made of thin plastic material

hunting deer

makers and sellers of fashionable clothing

the period between infection and the appearance of symptoms of the disease

a filmed audition of an actor or actress

a glass for drinking water

hard smooth-textured cheese

termination of pregnancy

mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable

the act of inspecting or verifying

a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area

extraneous noise contaminating sound measurements that cannot be separated from the desired signal

a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler

any of numerous small insects whose larvae feed on fruits

a microscope that is similar in purpose to a light microscope but achieves much greater resolving power by using a parallel beam of electrons to illuminate the object instead of a beam of light

a badge award to Boy Scouts in recognition of special projects

a firm of accountants who provide accounting and auditing services for a fee

any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet

camp for training military recruits

a vessel in which blood circulates

a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)

a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air

a system for controlling the operation of another system

the ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight)

gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure

an airfield without normal airport facilities

international negotiations conducted by a mediator who frequently flies back and forth between the negotiating parties

a lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group

large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors

an experimental public school for kindergarten through grade 12; created and organized by teachers and parents and community leaders; operates independently of other schools

a shallow container used to culture bacteria

a system of classifying according to quality or merit or amount

a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium

skin diving with scuba apparatus

a particular kind of product or merchandise

someone who collects taxes for the government

a comprehensive view of the world and human life

the age at which is legal for a person to buy alcoholic beverages

a natural pond or pool from which animals drink regularly

accusations exchanged among people who refuse to accept sole responsibility for some undesirable event

(computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions

a program for setting taxes

a stew made with beef

business concerns collectively

(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance

nonvolatile storage that can be electrically erased and programmed anew

the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned

a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business

(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance

someone who advises about the use of communication media

an economy that relies on market forces to determine prices

activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise

the ratio gross profits divided by net sales

a rigid layer of polysaccharides enclosing a plant membrane

television and video equipment designed to reproduce in the home the experience of being in a movie theater

manner or conduct of a physician in the presence of a patient

a female prostitute who can be hired by telephone

gear used in fishing

a small metal weapon

a service at which people sing hymns and pray together

a shirt with short sleeves designed for comfort and casual wear

the work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

marmalade made from oranges

nausea early in the day

a prodigy whose talents are recognized during childhood

instrument of torture consisting of a hollow iron frame shaped like the human body and lined with spikes to impale the victim

malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort

a printed advertisement that is published in a newspaper

meat from a cow that has been mashed into very small pieces

a card (usually plastic) that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of purchases charged directly to the holder's bank account

cabinet that holds medicines and toiletries

a kind of chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles

treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions

automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel

increase in price

an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction

the amount a salary is increased

a document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser

an incident that attracts great public attention

test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying

a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes

a relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green

a small hard ball used in playing golf

get married

water used for a bath

competition (real or figurative) for popular support

a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk

a game played in a swimming pool by two teams of swimmers who try to throw an inflated ball into the opponents' goal

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails

someone studying to be an artist

(psychoanalysis) an unconscious urge to die

wild sheep of mountainous regions of western North America having massive curled horns

intense competition in which competitors cut retail prices to gain business

a car in which policemen cruise the streets

a written evaluation of a student's scholarship and deportment

the body of laws governing taxation

the baseball playing field

drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth

a low plain adjacent to a river that is formed chiefly of river sediment and is subject to flooding

a car kept in dealers' stock for regular sales

a sleeping room in a motel

those in a business who are responsible for sales

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players

someone who designs clothing

the editor of a newspaper

a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water

an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed

a camp where space for house trailers can be rented

game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played

a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive

a performance of rock music

the rate at which the heart beats

foil made of aluminum

an agency that designs advertisement to call public attention to its clients

an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen

a building that houses a branch of government

a privately employed group hired to protect the security of a business or industry

a button to push in order to summon help in case of an emergency

relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption

vulgar slang for anus

a small group of indispensable persons or things

a language designed for programming computers

a mission to capture or defend something

a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises

the educator who has executive authority for a school

a market in which a commodity is bought or sold for immediate delivery or delivery in the very near future

food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing

a firm that conducts auctions

needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

a terminal that serves bus passengers

a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work

a building on a college campus dedicated to social and organizational activities of the student body

work time spent at the location of or in the presence of other people

a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring

an early viewing of something not yet released to the public

an atom of hydrogen

a columnist who writes for newspapers

(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely

a train that runs in a subway system

a place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness

a tree planted or valued chiefly for its shade from sunlight

an impromptu jazz concert

consent reluctantly

cut of beef suitable for simmering in liquid in a closed pot

the collection of taxes

a telephone call to a radio station or a television station in which the caller participates in the on-going program

a financial institution (often affiliated with a holding company or manufacturer) that makes loans to individuals or businesses

someone who processes things

an educational institution

a ship built to carry passengers

carbonated drink containing extracts of roots and herbs

a raft to use if a ship must be abandoned in an emergency