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  1. education
    activities that impart knowledge or skill
    Later, they moved to Italy and Albert continued his education at Aarau, Switzerland and in 1896 he entered the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich to be trained as a teacher in physics and mathematics.
  2. federal
    of a government with central and regional authorities
    Later, they moved to Italy and Albert continued his education at Aarau, Switzerland and in 1896 he entered the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich to be trained as a teacher in physics and mathematics.
  3. physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    Later, they moved to Italy and Albert continued his education at Aarau, Switzerland and in 1896 he entered the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich to be trained as a teacher in physics and mathematics.
  4. gain
    obtain
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  5. diploma
    a document certifying the completion of a course of study
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  6. acquired
    gotten through environmental forces
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  7. citizenship
    membership in a state with rights and duties
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  8. technical
    of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  9. assistant
    a person who contributes to the furtherance of an effort
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  10. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
    In 1901, the year he gained his diploma, he acquired Swiss citizenship and, as he was unable to find a teaching post, he accepted a position as technical assistant in the Swiss Patent Office.
  11. obtain
    come into possession of
    In 1905 he obtained his doctor's degree.
  12. degree
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series
    In 1905 he obtained his doctor's degree.
  13. remarkable
    unusual or striking
    During his stay at the Patent Office, and in his spare time, he produced much of his remarkable work and in 1908 he was appointed Privatdozent in Berne.
  14. appoint
    assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
    During his stay at the Patent Office, and in his spare time, he produced much of his remarkable work and in 1908 he was appointed Privatdozent in Berne.
  15. professor
    a member of the faculty at a college or university
    In 1909 he became Professor Extraordinary at Zurich, in 1911 Professor of Theoretical Physics at Prague, returning to Zurich in the following year to fill a similar post.
  16. extraordinary
    highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
    In 1909 he became Professor Extraordinary at Zurich, in 1911 Professor of Theoretical Physics at Prague, returning to Zurich in the following year to fill a similar post.
  17. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
    In 1909 he became Professor Extraordinary at Zurich, in 1911 Professor of Theoretical Physics at Prague, returning to Zurich in the following year to fill a similar post.
  18. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    In 1909 he became Professor Extraordinary at Zurich, in 1911 Professor of Theoretical Physics at Prague, returning to Zurich in the following year to fill a similar post.
  19. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    In 1914 he was appointed Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Physical Institute and Professor in the University of Berlin.
  20. institute
    set up or lay the groundwork for
    In 1914 he was appointed Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Physical Institute and Professor in the University of Berlin.
  21. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
    He became a German citizen in 1914 and remained in Berlin until 1933 when he renounced his citizenship for political reasons and emigrated to America to take the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at Princeton*.
  22. renounce
    turn away from; give up
    He became a German citizen in 1914 and remained in Berlin until 1933 when he renounced his citizenship for political reasons and emigrated to America to take the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at Princeton*.
  23. political
    involving or characteristic of governing or social power
    He became a German citizen in 1914 and remained in Berlin until 1933 when he renounced his citizenship for political reasons and emigrated to America to take the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at Princeton*.
  24. emigrate
    leave one's country of residence for a new one
    He became a German citizen in 1914 and remained in Berlin until 1933 when he renounced his citizenship for political reasons and emigrated to America to take the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics at Princeton*.
  25. retire
    withdraw from active participation
    He became a United States citizen in 1940 and retired from his post in 1945.
  26. figure
    alternate name for the body of a human being
    After World War II, Einstein was a leading figure in the World Government Movement, he was offered the Presidency of the State of Israel, which he declined, and he collaborated with Dr. Chaim Weizmann in establishing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  27. decline
    grow worse
    After World War II, Einstein was a leading figure in the World Government Movement, he was offered the Presidency of the State of Israel, which he declined, and he collaborated with Dr. Chaim Weizmann in establishing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  28. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
    After World War II, Einstein was a leading figure in the World Government Movement, he was offered the Presidency of the State of Israel, which he declined, and he collaborated with Dr. Chaim Weizmann in establishing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  29. establish
    set up or found
    After World War II, Einstein was a leading figure in the World Government Movement, he was offered the Presidency of the State of Israel, which he declined, and he collaborated with Dr. Chaim Weizmann in establishing the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
  30. problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
    Einstein always appeared to have a clear view of the problems of physics and the determination to solve them.
  31. determination
    the act of finding out the properties of something
    Einstein always appeared to have a clear view of the problems of physics and the determination to solve them.
  32. solve
    find the answer to or understand the meaning of
    Einstein always appeared to have a clear view of the problems of physics and the determination to solve them.
  33. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    He had a strategy of his own and was able to visualize the main stages on the way to his goal.
  34. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible
    He had a strategy of his own and was able to visualize the main stages on the way to his goal.
  35. goal
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
    He had a strategy of his own and was able to visualize the main stages on the way to his goal.
  36. major
    greater in scope or effect
    He regarded his major achievements as mere stepping-stones for the next advance.
  37. achievement
    the action of accomplishing something
    He regarded his major achievements as mere stepping-stones for the next advance.
  38. advance
    move forward
    He regarded his major achievements as mere stepping-stones for the next advance.
  39. scientific
    consistent with systematic study of the physical world
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  40. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  41. inadequacy
    a lack of competence
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  42. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  43. relativity
    the quality of having significance vis-a-vis something else
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  44. attempt
    make an effort
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  45. reconcile
    come to terms
    At the start of his scientific work, Einstein realized the inadequacies of Newtonian mechanics and his special theory of relativity stemmed from an attempt to reconcile the laws of mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field.
  46. classical
    of the most highly developed stage of an early civilization
    He dealt with classical problems of statistical mechanics and problems in which they were merged with quantum theory: this led to an explanation of the Brownian movement of molecules.
  47. statistical
    of or relating to the interpretation of quantitative data
    He dealt with classical problems of statistical mechanics and problems in which they were merged with quantum theory: this led to an explanation of the Brownian movement of molecules.
  48. merge
    mix together different elements
    He dealt with classical problems of statistical mechanics and problems in which they were merged with quantum theory: this led to an explanation of the Brownian movement of molecules.
  49. quantum
    the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property
    He dealt with classical problems of statistical mechanics and problems in which they were merged with quantum theory: this led to an explanation of the Brownian movement of molecules.
  50. explanation
    making something understandable
    He dealt with classical problems of statistical mechanics and problems in which they were merged with quantum theory: this led to an explanation of the Brownian movement of molecules.
  51. molecule
    the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
    He dealt with classical problems of statistical mechanics and problems in which they were merged with quantum theory: this led to an explanation of the Brownian movement of molecules.
  52. investigate
    conduct an inquiry of
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  53. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  54. property
    something owned
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  55. low
    less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  56. radiation
    the act of spreading outward from a central source
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  57. density
    the amount per unit size
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  58. observation
    the act of taking a patient look
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  59. foundation
    the basis on which something is grounded
    He investigated the thermal properties of light with a low radiation density and his observations laid the foundation of the photon theory of light.
  60. postulate
    maintain or assert
    In his early days in Berlin, Einstein postulated that the correct interpretation of the special theory of relativity must also furnish a theory of gravitation and in 1916 he published his paper on the general theory of relativity.
  61. interpretation
    the act of expressing something in an artistic performance
    In his early days in Berlin, Einstein postulated that the correct interpretation of the special theory of relativity must also furnish a theory of gravitation and in 1916 he published his paper on the general theory of relativity.
  62. furnish
    provide with objects or articles that make a room usable
    In his early days in Berlin, Einstein postulated that the correct interpretation of the special theory of relativity must also furnish a theory of gravitation and in 1916 he published his paper on the general theory of relativity.
  63. publish
    prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
    In his early days in Berlin, Einstein postulated that the correct interpretation of the special theory of relativity must also furnish a theory of gravitation and in 1916 he published his paper on the general theory of relativity.
  64. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    During this time he also contributed to the problems of the theory of radiation and statistical mechanics.
  65. embark
    go on board
    In the 1920's, Einstein embarked on the construction of unified field theories, although he continued to work on the probabilistic interpretation of quantum theory, and he persevered with this work in America.
  66. construction
    the act of building something
    In the 1920's, Einstein embarked on the construction of unified field theories, although he continued to work on the probabilistic interpretation of quantum theory, and he persevered with this work in America.
  67. unified
    formed or joined into a whole
    In the 1920's, Einstein embarked on the construction of unified field theories, although he continued to work on the probabilistic interpretation of quantum theory, and he persevered with this work in America.
  68. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
    In the 1920's, Einstein embarked on the construction of unified field theories, although he continued to work on the probabilistic interpretation of quantum theory, and he persevered with this work in America.
  69. development
    a process in which something passes to a different stage
    He contributed to statistical mechanics by his development of the quantum theory of a monatomic gas and he has also accomplished valuable work in connection with atomic transition probabilities and relativistic cosmology.
  70. accomplished
    highly skilled
    He contributed to statistical mechanics by his development of the quantum theory of a monatomic gas and he has also accomplished valuable work in connection with atomic transition probabilities and relativistic cosmology.
  71. valuable
    having worth or merit
    He contributed to statistical mechanics by his development of the quantum theory of a monatomic gas and he has also accomplished valuable work in connection with atomic transition probabilities and relativistic cosmology.
  72. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
    He contributed to statistical mechanics by his development of the quantum theory of a monatomic gas and he has also accomplished valuable work in connection with atomic transition probabilities and relativistic cosmology.
  73. probability
    a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur
    He contributed to statistical mechanics by his development of the quantum theory of a monatomic gas and he has also accomplished valuable work in connection with atomic transition probabilities and relativistic cosmology.
  74. retirement
    the state of being withdrawn from one's business
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  75. unification
    the act of making or becoming a single entity
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  76. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  77. opposite
    being directly across from each other
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  78. approach
    move towards
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  79. majority
    the main part
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  80. physicist
    a scientist trained in the science of matter and energy
    After his retirement he continued to work towards the unification of the basic concepts of physics, taking the opposite approach, geometrisation, to the majority of physicists.
  81. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    Einstein's researches are, of course, well chronicled and his more important works include Special Theory of Relativity (1905), Relativity (English translations, 1920 and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916), Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement (1926), and The Evolution of Physics (1938).
  82. chronicle
    a record or narrative description of past events
    Einstein's researches are, of course, well chronicled and his more important works include Special Theory of Relativity (1905), Relativity (English translations, 1920 and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916), Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement (1926), and The Evolution of Physics (1938).
  83. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    Einstein's researches are, of course, well chronicled and his more important works include Special Theory of Relativity (1905), Relativity (English translations, 1920 and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916), Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement (1926), and The Evolution of Physics (1938).
  84. translation
    rendering in another language with the same meaning
    Einstein's researches are, of course, well chronicled and his more important works include Special Theory of Relativity (1905), Relativity (English translations, 1920 and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916), Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement (1926), and The Evolution of Physics (1938).
  85. investigation
    an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
    Einstein's researches are, of course, well chronicled and his more important works include Special Theory of Relativity (1905), Relativity (English translations, 1920 and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916), Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement (1926), and The Evolution of Physics (1938).
  86. evolution
    sequence of events involved in the development of a species
    Einstein's researches are, of course, well chronicled and his more important works include Special Theory of Relativity (1905), Relativity (English translations, 1920 and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916), Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement (1926), and The Evolution of Physics (1938).
  87. philosophy
    the rational investigation of existence and knowledge
    (1933), My Philosophy (1934), and Out of My Later Years (1950) are perhaps the most important.
  88. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    Albert Einstein received honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine and philosophy from many European and American universities.
  89. honorary
    given as an award without the normal duties
    Albert Einstein received honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine and philosophy from many European and American universities.
  90. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
    Albert Einstein received honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine and philosophy from many European and American universities.
  91. lecture
    a speech that is open to the public
    During the 1920's he lectured in Europe, America and the Far East and he was awarded Fellowships or Memberships of all the leading scientific academies throughout the world.
  92. award
    give, especially as an honor
    During the 1920's he lectured in Europe, America and the Far East and he was awarded Fellowships or Memberships of all the leading scientific academies throughout the world.
  93. fellowship
    the state of being with someone
    During the 1920's he lectured in Europe, America and the Far East and he was awarded Fellowships or Memberships of all the leading scientific academies throughout the world.
  94. academy
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
    During the 1920's he lectured in Europe, America and the Far East and he was awarded Fellowships or Memberships of all the leading scientific academies throughout the world.
  95. throughout
    from first to last
    During the 1920's he lectured in Europe, America and the Far East and he was awarded Fellowships or Memberships of all the leading scientific academies throughout the world.
  96. numerous
    amounting to a large indefinite number
    He gained numerous awards in recognition of his work, including the Copley Medal of the Royal Society of London in 1925, and the Franklin Medal of the Franklin Institute in 1935.
  97. recognition
    identifying something or someone by remembering
    He gained numerous awards in recognition of his work, including the Copley Medal of the Royal Society of London in 1925, and the Franklin Medal of the Franklin Institute in 1935.
  98. society
    an extended group having a distinctive cultural organization
    He gained numerous awards in recognition of his work, including the Copley Medal of the Royal Society of London in 1925, and the Franklin Medal of the Franklin Institute in 1935.
  99. inevitably
    in such a manner as could not be otherwise
    Einstein's gifts inevitably resulted in his dwelling much in intellectual solitude and, for relaxation, music played an important part in his life.
  100. dwelling
    housing that someone is living in
    Einstein's gifts inevitably resulted in his dwelling much in intellectual solitude and, for relaxation, music played an important part in his life.
  101. intellectual
    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
    Einstein's gifts inevitably resulted in his dwelling much in intellectual solitude and, for relaxation, music played an important part in his life.
  102. solitude
    a state of social isolation
    Einstein's gifts inevitably resulted in his dwelling much in intellectual solitude and, for relaxation, music played an important part in his life.
  103. relaxation
    freedom from activity
    Einstein's gifts inevitably resulted in his dwelling much in intellectual solitude and, for relaxation, music played an important part in his life.
  104. dissolve
    pass into a solution
    He married Mileva Maric in 1903 and they had a daughter and two sons; their marriage was dissolved in 1919 and in the same year he married his cousin, Elsa Löwenthal, who died in 1936.
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