Most Common 10000 English Words List

Welcome to Words All, your comprehensive resource for mastering the English language. With a solid foundation of 2,500 to 3,000 words, you can grasp 90% of everyday English conversations, read newspapers and magazine articles, and understand workplace communications.

The remaining 10% can be picked up from context or by asking questions. However, it’s crucial to focus on learning the right vocabulary to maximize your efficiency. The list below might seem extensive, but once you confidently use these 10,000 words, your English vocabulary will be fully functional.

This list is particularly useful for those preparing for English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL, as it covers a broad range of words essential for achieving a high score. Additionally, it can aid in improving your professional communication skills, enhance your understanding of English media, and support your general language learning journey.

Use Cases:

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  4. Social Interactions: Enhancing your vocabulary can boost your confidence in social settings, making it easier to make friends, participate in discussions, and understand various social contexts.
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Worddefinition
a the 1st letter of the English alphabet
aa basaltic lava having a rough, broken surface
aaa aaa battery
aaron a brother of Moses and high priest of the Hebrews
ab an abdominal muscle
abandoned left without needed protection, care, or support
abc alphabet
aberdeenadministrative area bordering the North Sea in northeastern Scotland area 2439 square miles (6318 square kilometers)
abilities the quality or state of being able
ability the quality or state of being able
able having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something
aboriginal being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
abortion the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus: such as
about reasonably close to
above in the sky : overhead
abraham an Old Testament patriarch regarded by Jews as the founder of the Hebrew people through his son Isaac and by Muslims as the founder of the Arab peoples through his son Ishmael
abroad beyond the boundaries of one's country : in or to a foreign country
absabsolute
absence a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent
absent not present at a usual or expected place : missing
absolute free from imperfection : perfect
absolutely in an absolute manner: such as
absorption the process of absorbing something or of being absorbed
abstract disassociated from any specific instance
abstracts disassociated from any specific instance
abucirca 936–circa 1013 Spanish Arab physician and medical writer
abuse a corrupt practice or custom
acaccount
academic of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
academics of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
academy a school usually above the elementary level
accaccusative
accent an effort in speech to stress one syllable over adjacent syllables
accept to receive (something offered) willingly
acceptable capable or worthy of being accepted
acceptance the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
accepted regarded favorably : given approval or acceptance
accepting able or willing to accept something or someone : inclined to regard something or someone with acceptance rather than with hostility or fear
accepts to receive (something offered) willingly
access permission, liberty, or ability to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place or to approach or communicate with a person or thing
accessed permission, liberty, or ability to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place or to approach or communicate with a person or thing
accessibility capable of being reached
accessible capable of being reached
accessing permission, liberty, or ability to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place or to approach or communicate with a person or thing
accessories an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
accessory an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
accident an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance
accidents an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance
accommodate to provide with something desired, needed, or suited
accommodation something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as
accommodations something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as
accompanied to go with as an associate or companion
accompanying existing or occurring in association with or as a byproduct of something else
accomplish to bring about (a result) by effort
accomplished proficient as the result of practice or training
accordance agreement, conformity
according to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
accordingly in accordance : correspondingly
account a record of debit (see debit entry 2 sense 1a) and credit (see credit entry 1 sense 2d) entries to cover transactions involving a particular item or a particular person or concern
accountability the quality or state of being accountable
accounting the system of recording and summarizing business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results
accounts a record of debit (see debit entry 2 sense 1a) and credit (see credit entry 1 sense 2d) entries to cover transactions involving a particular item or a particular person or concern
accreditation to give official authorization to or approval of:
accredited to give official authorization to or approval of:
accuracy freedom from mistake or error : correctness
accurate free from error especially as the result of care
accurately in an accurate manner : without mistakes or errors
accused one charged with an offense
ace a die face marked with one spot
acer a widely distributed genus of trees and shrubs (family Aceraceae) having simple or compound leaves, polygamous or dioecious flowers, and winged fruits see box elder, maple
achieve to succeed at reaching or accomplishing (a goal, result, etc.) especially through effort
achieved brought to or marked by a high degree of development or refinement : finished
achievement the act of achieving something
achievements the act of achieving something
achieving to succeed at reaching or accomplishing (a goal, result, etc.) especially through effort
acid a sour substance
acids a sour substance
acknowledge to recognize the rights, authority, or status of
acknowledged generally recognized, accepted, or admitted
acne a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
acoustic of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sounds
acquire to get as one's own:
acquired gained by or as a result of effort or experience
acquisition the act of acquiring something
acquisitions the act of acquiring something
acre a field especially of arable land or pastureland
acres a field especially of arable land or pastureland
acrobat one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the body
across from one side to the opposite side of : over, through
acrylic of or relating to acrylic acid or its derivatives
act the doing of a thing : deed
acting the art or practice of representing a character on a stage or before cameras
action a thing done : deed
actions a thing done : deed
activated to make active or more active: such as
activation to make active or more active: such as
active characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation
actively characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation
activists one who advocates or practices activism : a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
activities the quality or state of being active : behavior or actions of a particular kind
activity the quality or state of being active : behavior or actions of a particular kind
actor one that acts : doer
actors one that acts : doer
actress a woman or girl who is an actor
acts a book in the New Testament narrating the beginnings of the Christian church
actual existing in fact or reality
actually in act or in fact : really
acute characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
ad advertisement sense 1
ada a structured computer programming language
adam the first man and father by Eve of Cain and Abel
adamsAnsel Easton 1902–1984 American photographer
adaptation something that is adapted
adapted suited by nature, character, or design to a particular use, purpose, or situation
adapter one that adapts
adapters one that adapts
adaptive providing, contributing to, or marked by adaptation : arising as a result of adaptation
adaptor one that adapts
add to join or unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement
added existing or occurring as an increase or addition : additional, further
addiction a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
adding to join or unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement
addition a part added (as to a building or residential section)
additional more than is usual or expected : added
additionally in or by way of addition : furthermore
additions a part added (as to a building or residential section)
address to mark directions for delivery on
addressed to mark directions for delivery on
addresses to mark directions for delivery on
addressing to mark directions for delivery on
adds to join or unite so as to bring about an increase or improvement
adelaidecity in Australia; capital of South Australia population 1,103,979
adequate sufficient for a specific need or requirement
adjacent not distant : nearby
adjust to bring to a more satisfactory state:
adjustable to bring to a more satisfactory state:
adjusted accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements
adjustment the act or process of adjusting
adjustments the act or process of adjusting
adminadministration; administrative
administered to manage or supervise the execution, use, or conduct of
administration performance of executive duties : management
administrative of or relating to administration or an administration : relating to the management of a company, school, or other organization
administrator a person legally vested with the right of administration of an estate
administrators a person legally vested with the right of administration of an estate
admission an act of admitting : the fact or state of being admitted: such as
admissions an act of admitting : the fact or state of being admitted: such as
admit to allow scope for : permit
admitted to allow scope for : permit
adobe a brick or building material of sun-dried earth and straw
adolescent a young person who is developing into an adult : one who is in the state of adolescence
adopt to take (someone or something) by choice into a relationship
adopted having been adopted: such as
adoption the act or process of adopting someone or something: such as
adrianname of 6 popes especially IV (
ads advertisement sense 1
adslasymmetric digital subscriber line
adult fully developed and mature : grown-up
adults fully developed and mature : grown-up
advance to accelerate the growth or progress of
advanced far on in time or course
advancement the action of advancing : the state of being advanced:
advances to accelerate the growth or progress of
advantage superiority of position or condition
advantages superiority of position or condition
adventure an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks
adventures an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks
adverse acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
advert to turn the mind or attention
advertise to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice
advertisement a public notice
advertisements a public notice
advertiser to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice
advertisers to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice
advertising the action of calling something to the attention of the public especially by paid announcements
advice recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct : counsel
advise to give (someone) a recommendation about what should be done : to give advice to
advised thought out : considered
advisor someone who gives advice
advisors someone who gives advice
advisory having or exercising power to advise
advocacy the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate entry 2) something
advocate one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
adware computer software that is provided usually for free but contains advertisements
ae one
aerial of, relating to, or occurring in the air or atmosphere
aerospace space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond
afaffix
affair commercial, professional, public, or personal business
affairs commercial, professional, public, or personal business
affect to produce an effect upon (someone or something):
affected having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt : given to or marked by affectation
affecting evoking a strong emotional response
affects to produce an effect upon (someone or something):
affiliate to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch
affiliated closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position
affiliates to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch
affiliation the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
afford to manage to bear without serious detriment
affordable able to be afforded : having a cost that is not too high
afghanistanlandlocked country in western Asia east of Iran; capital Kabul area 251,827 square miles (652,230 square kilometers), population 34,941,000
afraid filled with fear or apprehension
africacontinent of the eastern hemisphere straddling the Equator, separated from Europe by the Strait of Gibraltar, and adjoining Asia at the Sinai Peninsula area 11,677,239 square miles (30,244,049 square kilometers)
african a native or inhabitant of Africa
after following in time or place : afterward, behind, later
afternoon the part of day between noon and sunset
afterwards at a later or succeeding time : subsequently, thereafter
ag of or relating to agriculture
again in return : back
against in opposition or hostility to
age the time of life at which some particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests
aged grown old: such as
agencies the office or function of an agent (see agent sense 4)
agency the office or function of an agent (see agent sense 4)
agenda a list or outline of things to be considered or done
agent one that acts or exerts power
agents one that acts or exerts power
ages the time of life at which some particular qualification, power, or capacity arises or rests
aggregate formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective: such as
aggressive tending toward or exhibiting aggression
ago earlier than the present time
agree to concur in (something, such as an opinion) : admit, concede
agreed to concur in (something, such as an opinion) : admit, concede
agreement harmony of opinion, action, or character : concord
agreements harmony of opinion, action, or character : concord
agrees to concur in (something, such as an opinion) : admit, concede
agricultural of, relating to, used in, or concerned with agriculture
agriculture the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock and in varying degrees the preparation and marketing of the resulting products
ah to exclaim in amazement, joy, or surprise
ahead in a forward direction or position : forward
ai three-toed sloth
aid to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end
aids a disease of the human immune system that is characterized cytologically especially by reduction in the numbers of CD4-bearing helper T cells to 20 percent or less of normal thereby rendering the subject highly vulnerable to life-threatening conditions (such as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia) and to some (such as Kaposi's sarcoma) that become life-threatening and that is caused by infection with HIV commonly transmitted in infected blood especially during illicit intravenous drug use and in bodily secretions (such as semen) during sexual intercourse
aim to direct a course
aimed to direct a course
aims to direct a course
air the mixture of invisible odorless tasteless gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the earth
aircraft a vehicle (such as an airplane or balloon) for traveling through the air
airfare fare for travel by airplane
airline an air transportation system including its equipment, routes, operating personnel, and management
airlines an air transportation system including its equipment, routes, operating personnel, and management
airplane a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings from which it derives most of its lift
airport a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
airports a place from which aircraft operate that usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and often serves as a terminal
ajadministrative judge
akAlaska
akaalso known as
alaluminum
ala a wing or a winglike anatomic part or process (see process entry 1 sense 4)
alabamariver 315 miles (507 kilometers) long in southern Alabama flowing southwest into the Tensaw and Mobile rivers see tallapoosa
alan a large dog used to hunt wild animals
alarm a call to arms
alaskastate (territory 1912–59) of the U.S. in northwestern North America bounded by the Arctic and Pacific oceans and bordering on Canada; capital Juneau area 591,004 square miles (1,530,700 square kilometers), making it by far the largest state, population 710,231
albaniaancient country of Europe in the eastern Caucasus region on the western side of the Caspian Sea
albanycity in southwestern Georgia population 77,434
albertCarl Bert 1908–2000 American politician
albertaprovince of western Canada located north of Montana; capital Edmonton; most populous city is Calgary; area 247,136 square miles (640,082 square kilometers), population 3,290,350
album a book for holding a collection of items (such as photographs, stamps, or coins) on pages that are initially blank
albums a book for holding a collection of items (such as photographs, stamps, or coins) on pages that are initially blank
albuquerquecity (the state's most populous) in central New Mexico population 545,852
alcohol ethanol especially when considered as the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors
alert watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency
alerts watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency
alexander an iced cocktail made from crème de cacao, sweet cream, and gin or brandy
alexandriacity in central Louisiana population 47,723
alfred849–899 the Great king of Wessex (871–899)
algebra a generalization of arithmetic in which letters representing numbers are combined according to the rules of arithmetic
algeriacountry in northwestern Africa bordering on the Mediterranean Sea; capital Algiers area 919,595 square miles (2,381,740 square kilometers), population 41,657,000
algorithm a procedure for solving a mathematical problem (as of finding the greatest common divisor) in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation
algorithms a procedure for solving a mathematical problem (as of finding the greatest common divisor) in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation
aliMuhammad 1942–2016 originally Cassius Marcellus Clay American boxer
alias an assumed or additional name that a person sometimes uses
alice suitable to a world of fantasy or illusion : unreal
alien belonging or relating to another person, place, or thing : strange
align to bring into line or alignment
alignment the act of aligning or state of being aligned
alike in the same manner, form, or degree : equally
alive having life : not dead or inanimate
all the whole amount, quantity, or extent of
allah god sense 1a
allan parasitic jaeger
alleged accused but not proven or convicted
allenEthan 1738–1789 American Revolutionary soldier
allergy altered bodily reactivity (such as hypersensitivity) to an antigen in response to a first exposure
alliance the state of being allied : the action of allying
allied having or being in close association : connected
allocated to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
allocation to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
allow permit
allowance a sum granted as a reimbursement or bounty or for expenses
allowed permit
allowing permit
allows permit
alloy the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
almost very nearly but not exactly or entirely
alone separated from others : isolated
along in a line matching the length or direction of
alot to a considerable degree or extent : much, lots
alpha the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
alphabetical arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet
alpine a plant native to alpine or boreal regions that is often grown for ornament
already prior to a specified or implied past, present, or future time : by this time : previously
also likewise sense 1
altalternate
alter to make different without changing into something else
altered made different in some way
alternate occurring or succeeding by turns
alternative offering or expressing a choice
alternatively offering or expressing a choice
alternatives offering or expressing a choice
although in spite of the fact that : even though
alto countertenor
aluminium aluminum
aluminum a silver-white metallic chemical element with atomic number 13 that has good electrical and thermal conductivity, high reflectivity, and resistance to oxidation
alumni a person who has attended or has graduated from a particular school, college, or university
always at all times : invariably
amAmerica; American
amateur one who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession
amazing causing astonishment, great wonder, or surprise
amazon a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
ambassador an official envoy
amber a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin that takes a fine polish and is used chiefly in making ornamental objects (such as beads)
ambient existing or present on all sides : encompassing
amdage-related macular degeneration
amend to put right
amended changed or modified especially to make a correction or improvement
amendment the process of altering or amending a law or document (such as a constitution) by parliamentary or constitutional procedure
amendments the process of altering or amending a law or document (such as a constitution) by parliamentary or constitutional procedure
amenities something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
americaeither continent (North America or South America) of the western hemisphere
american an American Indian of North America or South America
americans an American Indian of North America or South America
amino relating to, being, or containing an amine group
among in or through the midst of : surrounded by
amongst in or through the midst of : surrounded by
amount to be the same in meaning or effect as
amounts to be the same in meaning or effect as
amp ampere
amplifier one that amplifies
amsterdamcity, port on a river, and official capital of the Netherlands population 735,526
an a entry 2
ana of each an equal quantity
anaheim a long tapered green usually mild chili pepper
anal of, relating to, situated near, or involving the anus
analog of, relating to, or being a mechanism or device in which information is represented by continuously variable physical quantities
analysis a detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features : a thorough study
analyst a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis
analysts a person who analyzes or who is skilled in analysis
analytical of or relating to analysis or analytics
analyze to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
analyzed to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
anatomy a branch of morphology that deals with the structure of organisms
anchor a device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
ancient having had an existence of many years
and if
andale the good things of life : pleasure, enjoyment
andersonCarl David 1905–1991 American physicist
andorralandlocked country of southwestern Europe in the eastern Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain; a republic whose capital is
andrea1486–1530 Andrea d'Agnolo Florentine painter
andreaszone of geologic faults in California extending from the northern coast toward the head of the Gulf of California
andrew a person who clowns publicly
andrewsRoy Chapman 1884–1960 American naturalist
andy handyman sense 1
angel a spiritual being serving as a divine messenger and intermediary and often as a special protector of an individual or nation
angelaSaint 1474?–1540 Italian religious and founder of Ursuline order
angelesunincorporated urban center in southwestern California population 126,496
angels a spiritual being serving as a divine messenger and intermediary and often as a special protector of an individual or nation
anger a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism (see antagonism sense 1b)
angle a corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space
angolacountry in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic coast south of the mouth of the Congo River; until 1975 a dependency of Portugal; capital Luanda area 481,354 square miles (1,246,700 square kilometers), population 30,356,000
angry feeling or showing anger
animal any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (such as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (such as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor responses to stimulation
animals any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (such as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (such as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor responses to stimulation
animated endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
animation the act of animating : the state of being animate or animated
anime a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes
annannals
anna a former monetary unit of Burma, India, and Pakistan equal to ¹/₁₆ rupee
anne1665–1714 daughter of James II queen of Great Britain (1702–14)
annex to incorporate (an additional geographic area) within the domain of a country, state, etc.
annie a free ticket
anniversary the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event
annotated provided with explanatory notes or comments
annotation a note added by way of comment or explanation
announce to make known publicly : proclaim
announced to make known publicly : proclaim
announcement the act of announcing something or of being announced
announcements the act of announcing something or of being announced
announces to make known publicly : proclaim
annoying causing vexation or irritation : causing annoyance : irritating
annual covering the period of a year
annually once a year : each year
anonymous of unknown authorship or origin
another different or distinct from the one first considered
answer something spoken or written in reply to a question
answered something spoken or written in reply to a question
answering something spoken or written in reply to a question
answers something spoken or written in reply to a question
ant any of a family (Formicidae) of colonial hymenopterous insects with a complex social organization and various castes performing special duties
antarcticacontinent around the South Pole; a plateau covered by a great ice cap and mountain peaks area about 5,500,000 square miles (14,300,000 square kilometers)
antenna one of a pair of slender, movable, segmented sensory organs on the head of insects, myriapods, and crustaceans see insect illustration
anthonySaint circa 250–355 Egyptian monk
anthropology the science of human beings
anti one that is opposed
antibodies any of a large number of proteins of high molecular weight that are produced normally by specialized B cells after stimulation by an antigen and act specifically against the antigen in an immune response, that are produced abnormally by some cancer cells, and that typically consist of four subunits including two heavy chains and two light chains
antibody any of a large number of proteins of high molecular weight that are produced normally by specialized B cells after stimulation by an antigen and act specifically against the antigen in an immune response, that are produced abnormally by some cancer cells, and that typically consist of four subunits including two heavy chains and two light chains
anticipated expected or looked-forward to
antiguaisland of the British West Indies in the Leewards area 108 square miles (281 square kilometers); with Barbuda it forms the independent nation of Antigua and Barbuda
antique existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
antiques existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
antivirus used to protect a computer from viruses : antiviral
antonioriver about 200 miles (322 kilometers) long in southern Texas flowing southeast into the Gulf of Mexico
anxiety apprehensive uneasiness or nervousness usually over an impending or anticipated ill : a state of being anxious
any one or some indiscriminately of whatever kind:
anybody any person : anyone
anymore any longer
anyone any person at all
anything any thing whatever : any such thing
anytime at any time whatever
anyway in any way whatever : anywise
anywhere at, in, or to any place or point
aolabsent over leave
apapostle
apache a member of a group of Indigenous peoples of the southwestern U.S.
apart at a little distance
apartment a room or set of rooms fitted especially with housekeeping facilities and usually leased as a dwelling
apartments a room or set of rooms fitted especially with housekeeping facilities and usually leased as a dwelling
apiapplication programming interface
apollo the Greek and Roman god of sunlight, prophecy, music, and poetry
app application sense 3
apparatus a set of materials or equipment designed for a particular use
apparel personal attire : clothing of a particular kind
apparent open to view : visible
apparently it seems apparent
appeal a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
appeals a legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court
appear to be or come in sight
appearance external show : semblance
appeared to be or come in sight
appearing to be or come in sight
appears to be or come in sight
appendix appendage
apple the fleshy, usually rounded red, yellow, or green edible pome fruit of a usually cultivated tree (genus Malus) of the rose family
appliance an act of applying
appliances an act of applying
applicable capable of or suitable for being applied : appropriate
applicant one who applies
applicants one who applies
application an act of applying:
applications an act of applying:
applied put to practical use
applies to put to use especially for some practical purpose
apply to put to use especially for some practical purpose
applying to put to use especially for some practical purpose
appointed chosen for a particular job
appointment an arrangement for a meeting : engagement
appointments an arrangement for a meeting : engagement
appraisal an act or instance of appraising something or someone
appreciate to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
appreciated to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
appreciation a feeling or expression of admiration, approval, or gratitude
approach to draw closer to : near
approaches to draw closer to : near
appropriate especially suitable or compatible : fitting
appropriations an act or instance of appropriating something
approval an act or instance of approving something : approbation
approve to have or express a favorable opinion of
approved to have or express a favorable opinion of
approxapproximate; approximately
approximate nearly correct or exact : close in value or amount but not precise
approximately in an approximate manner
apps application sense 3
aprApril
april the fourth month of the Gregorian calendar
apt unusually fitted or qualified : ready
aqua water
aquarium a container (such as a glass tank) or an artificial pond in which living aquatic animals or plants are kept
aquatic growing or living in or frequenting water
ar the letter r
arab a member of an Arabic-speaking people
arabiapeninsula of southwestern Asia about 1200 miles (1930 kilometers) long and 1300 miles (2090 kilometers) wide including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, and the Persian Gulf States; in early times divided into
arabic a Semitic language originally of the Arabs of the Hejaz and Nejd that is now the prevailing speech of a wide region of southwestern Asia and northern Africa
arbitrary existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
arbitration the action of arbitrating
arc the apparent path described above and below the horizon by a celestial body (such as the sun)
arcade a long arched building or gallery
arch a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
architect a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
architects a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
architectural of or relating to architecture : conforming to the rules of architecture
architecture the art or science of building
archive a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
archived filed or collected in or as if in an archive
archives a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
arctic of, relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region near it
are a unit of area equal to 100 square meters see Metric System Table
area the surface included within a set of lines
areas the surface included within a set of lines
arena an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
argargent
argentinacountry of southern South America between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Pilcomayo River; a federal republic whose capital is Buenos Aires area 1,073,518 square miles (2,780,400 square kilometers), population 44,694,000
argue to give reasons for or against something : reason
argued to give reasons for or against something : reason
argument the act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing : argumentation
arguments the act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing : argumentation
arise to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention
arising to begin to occur or to exist : to come into being or to attention
arizonastate of the southwestern U.S. bordering on Mexico; capital Phoenix area 113,909 square miles (296,163 square kilometers), population 6,392,017
arkansasriver 1450 miles (2334 kilometers) long in the southwest central U.S. rising in central Colorado and flowing east and southeast through southern Kansas, northeastern Oklahoma, and Arkansas into the Mississippi River
arlingtontown in eastern Massachusetts northwest of Boston population 42,844
arm a human upper limb
armed furnished with weapons
armeniaformer kingdom of western Asia in a mountainous region southeast of the Black Sea and southwest of the Caspian Sea; area now divided between Armenia, Turkey, and Iran
armor defensive covering for the body
arms a human upper limb
armstrongLance 1971–     American cyclist
army a large organized body of armed personnel trained for war especially on land
arnoldBenedict 1741–1801 American Revolutionary general and traitor
around in a circle or in circumference
arrange to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment
arranged to put into a proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment
arrangement the state of being arranged : order
arrangements the state of being arranged : order
array to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
arrest seize, capture
arrested seize, capture
arrival the act of arriving
arrivals the act of arriving
arrive to reach a destination
arrived to reach a destination
arrives to reach a destination
arrow a missile shot from a bow and usually having a slender shaft, a pointed head, and feathers at the butt
art skill acquired by experience, study, or observation
arthritis inflammation of joints due to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
arthur a legendary king of the Britons whose story is based on traditions of a sixth century military leader
article a distinct often numbered section of a writing
articles a distinct often numbered section of a writing
artificial humanly contrived (see contrive sense 1b) often on a natural model : man-made
artist a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination
artistic of, relating to, or characteristic of art or artists
artists a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination
arts skill acquired by experience, study, or observation
artwork an artistic production
arubainternally self-governing Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of northwestern Venezuela; chief town Oranjestad area 69 square miles (179 square kilometers), population 69,000
as to the same degree or amount
asbestos any of several minerals (such as chrysotile) that readily separate into long flexible fibers, that cause asbestosis and have been implicated as causes of certain cancers, and that have been used especially formerly as fireproof insulating materials
ascii a code for representing alphanumeric information
ash any of a genus (Fraxinus) of trees of the olive family with pinnate leaves, thin furrowed bark, and gray branchlets
ashleyriver 40 miles (64 kilometers) long in southern South Carolina flowing southeast into Charleston harbor
asiacontinent of the eastern hemisphere north of the equator forming a single landmass with Europe (the conventional dividing line between Asia and Europe being the Ural Mountains and the main range of the Caucasus Mountains) and bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the south; has numerous large offshore islands, including Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Malay Archipelago, Taiwan, the Japanese chain, and Sakhalin area 17,139,445 square miles (44,391,162 square kilometers)
asian of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent of Asia or its people
aside to or toward the side
asin a month of the Hindu year
ask to call on for an answer
asked to call on for an answer
asking to call on for an answer
asks to call on for an answer
asnasparagine; asparaginyl
asp aspen
aspect a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded
aspects a particular status or phase in which something appears or may be regarded
ass any of several hardy gregarious (see gregarious sense 1a) African or Asian perissodactyl mammals (genus Equus) smaller than the horse and having long ears
assault a violent physical or verbal attack
assembled to bring together (as in a particular place or for a particular purpose)
assembly a company of persons gathered for deliberation and legislation, worship, or entertainment
assess to determine the rate or amount of (something, such as a tax, charge, or fine)
assessed to determine the rate or amount of (something, such as a tax, charge, or fine)
assessing to determine the rate or amount of (something, such as a tax, charge, or fine)
assessment the action or an instance of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something : appraisal
assessments the action or an instance of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something : appraisal
asset the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies
assets the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies
assign to transfer (property) to another especially in trust or for the benefit of creditors
assigned to transfer (property) to another especially in trust or for the benefit of creditors
assignment the act of assigning something
assignments the act of assigning something
assist to give usually supplementary support or aid to
assistance the act of helping or assisting someone or the help supplied : aid
assistant a person who assists someone : helper
assisted to give usually supplementary support or aid to
assists to give usually supplementary support or aid to
associate to join as a partner, friend, or companion
associated joined together often in a working relationship
associates to join as a partner, friend, or companion
association the act of associating
associations the act of associating
assume to take to or upon oneself : undertake
assumed not true or real : deliberately pretended or feigned
assumes to take to or upon oneself : undertake
assuming having or showing the attitude of someone who assumes something that should not be assumed : pretentious, presumptuous
assumption a taking to or upon oneself
assumptions a taking to or upon oneself
assurance the state of being assured: such as
assure to make sure or certain : convince
assured characterized by certainty or security : guaranteed
asthma a chronic lung disorder that is marked by recurring episodes of airway obstruction (as from bronchospasm) manifested by labored breathing accompanied especially by wheezing and coughing and by a sense of constriction in the chest, and that is triggered by hyperreactivity to various stimuli (such as allergens or rapid change in air temperature)
astrology the divination of the supposed influences of the stars and planets on human affairs and terrestrial events by their positions and aspects
astronomy the study of objects and matter outside the earth's atmosphere and of their physical and chemical properties
at a monetary subunit of the kip see kip at Money Table
ata a predominantly pagan people near Mount Apo in central Mindanao, Philippines
ate a Greek goddess personifying foolhardy and ruinous impulse
athenscity and capital of Greece near the Saronic Gulf population 748,110
athletes a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina
athletic of or relating to athletes or athletics
athletics exercises, sports, or games engaged in by athletes
ati an indigenous people of Panay, Philippines
atlantacity in northwest central Georgia, the state capital population 420,003
atlantic of, relating to, or found in, on, or near the Atlantic Ocean
atlas a Titan who for his part in the Titans' revolt against the gods is forced by Zeus to support the heavens on his shoulders
atmatmosphere; atmospheric
atmosphere the gaseous envelope of a celestial body (such as a planet)
atmospheric of, relating to, or occurring in the atmosphere
atom the smallest particle of an element that can exist either alone or in combination
atomic of, relating to, or concerned with atoms
attach to take by legal authority especially under a writ
attached connected or joined to something
attachment a seizure by legal process
attachments a seizure by legal process
attack to set upon or work against forcefully
attacked to set upon or work against forcefully
attacks to set upon or work against forcefully
attempt to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
attempted having been tried without success
attempting to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
attempts to make an effort to do, accomplish, solve, or effect
attend to be present at : to go to
attendance the act or fact of attending something or someone
attended to be present at : to go to
attending serving as a physician or surgeon on the staff of a hospital or similar health-care facility and having primary responsibility over the treatment of a patient and often supervising treatment given by interns, residents, and fellows
attention the act or state of applying the mind to something
attitude the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure : posture
attitudes the arrangement of the parts of a body or figure : posture
attorney one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf
attorneys one who is legally appointed to transact business on another's behalf
attract to cause to approach or adhere: such as
attraction the act, process, or power of attracting
attractions the act, process, or power of attracting
attractive arousing interest or pleasure : charming
attribute a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
attributes a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
auauthor
auburn of the color auburn
aucklandcity and port on Hauraki Gulf and the Tasman Sea in northern New Zealand on the North Island population 404,658
auction a sale of property to the highest bidder
auctions a sale of property to the highest bidder
audaudit; auditor
audi hear the other side (of the argument)
audience a group of listeners or spectators
audio of or relating to acoustic, mechanical, or electrical frequencies corresponding to normally audible sound waves which are of frequencies approximately from 15 to 20,000 hertz
audit a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
auditor a person authorized to examine and verify accounts
augaugmentative
august marked by majestic dignity or grandeur
aurora dawn
ausAustria; Austrian
austinAlfred 1835–1913 English poet; laureate (1896–1913)
australiacontinent of the eastern hemisphere southeast of Asia and south of the Equator area 2,948,366 square miles (7,665,751 square kilometers)
australian of, relating to, or characteristic of the continent or commonwealth of Australia, its inhabitants, or the languages spoken there
austrialandlocked country of central Europe in and north of the eastern Alps mountain system with the Danube River crossing it in the north; a republic; capital Vienna area 32,383 square miles (83,871 square kilometers), population 8,793,000
authentic not false or imitation : real, actual
authentication an act, process, or method of showing something (such as an identity, a piece of art, or a financial transaction) to be real, true, or genuine : the act or process of authenticating something
author the writer of a literary work (such as a book)
authorities power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior
authority power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior
authorization the act of authorizing
authorized endowed with authority
authors the writer of a literary work (such as a book)
auto automobile
automated operated automatically
automatic largely or wholly involuntary
automatically largely or wholly involuntary
automation the technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically
automobile a usually four-wheeled automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation
automobiles a usually four-wheeled automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation
automotive self-propelled
autos automobile
autumn the season between summer and winter comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of September, October, and November or as reckoned astronomically extending from the September equinox to the December solstice
avavenue
availability the quality or state of being available
available present or ready for immediate use
avatar an electronic image (as in a video game) that represents and may be manipulated by a computer user
ave an expression of greeting or of leave-taking : hail, farewell
avenue a way of access : route
average a single value (such as a mean, mode, or median) that summarizes or represents the general significance of a set of unequal values
avgaverage
avi a computer file format that contains audio and video data and is used to play back the audio and video data simultaneously
aviation the operation of aircraft
avoid to keep away from : shun
avoiding to keep away from : shun
avonEarl of see Anthony eden
awactual weight
award to confer or bestow as being deserved or merited or needed
awarded to confer or bestow as being deserved or merited or needed
awards to confer or bestow as being deserved or merited or needed
aware having or showing realization, perception, or knowledge
awareness the quality or state of being aware : knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists
away on the way : along
awesome inspiring awe
awful extremely disagreeable or objectionable
axis a straight line about which a body or a geometric figure rotates or may be supposed to rotate
aye yes
azazimuth
azerbaijanregion of northwestern Iran; chief city Tabriz
b the second letter of the English alphabet
babarium
babe infant, baby
babes infant, baby
babies an extremely young child
baby an extremely young child
bachelor a young knight who follows the banner of another
back the rear part of the human body especially from the neck to the end of the spine
backed the rear part of the human body especially from the neck to the end of the spine
background the scenery or ground behind something
backgrounds the scenery or ground behind something
backing something forming a back
backup one that serves as a substitute or support
bacon a side of a pig cured and smoked
bacteria bacterium
bacterial of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bad failing to reach an acceptable standard : poor
badge a device or token especially of membership in a society or group
badly in a bad manner
bag a usually flexible container that may be closed for holding, storing, or carrying something: such as
baghdadcity and capital of Iraq on the Tigris River population 3,841,268
bags a usually flexible container that may be closed for holding, storing, or carrying something: such as
bahamasislands in the Atlantic southeast of Florida; an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1973; capital Nassau area 5359 square miles (13,880 square kilometers), population 332,600 see turks and caicos
bahrainislands in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Arabia
bailey the outer wall of a castle or any of several walls surrounding the keep
baker a person who makes breads, cakes, pastries, etc.
baking to cook by dry heat especially in an oven
balance physical equilibrium
balanced being in a state of balance : having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated, considered, etc.
bald lacking a natural or usual covering (as of hair, vegetation, or nap)
baliisland of Indonesia off eastern Java area 2147 square miles (5582 square kilometers), population 3,890,757
ball a round or roundish body or mass: such as
ballet a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere
balloon a nonporous bag of light material that can be inflated especially with air or gas: such as
ballot a small ball used in secret voting
balls a round or roundish body or mass: such as
baltimoreDavid 1938–     American microbiologist
ban to prohibit especially by legal means
banana an elongated usually tapering tropical fruit with soft pulpy flesh enclosed in a soft usually yellow rind
band something that confines or constricts while allowing a degree of movement
bands something that confines or constricts while allowing a degree of movement
bandwidth a range within a band of wavelengths, frequencies, or energies
bang to strike sharply : bump
bangkok a hat woven of fine palm fiber in the Philippines
bangladeshcountry of southern Asia east of India in the area where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers empty into the Bay of Bengal; a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations since 1971; capital Dhaka area 57,321 square miles (148,460 square kilometers), population 159,453,000 see east pakistan
bank a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
banking the business of a bank or a banker
bankruptcy the quality or state of being bankrupt
banksSir Joseph 1743–1820 English naturalist
banned to prohibit especially by legal means
banner a piece of cloth attached by one edge to a staff and used by a leader (such as a monarch or feudal lord) as a standard (see standard entry 1 sense 1)
banners a piece of cloth attached by one edge to a staff and used by a leader (such as a monarch or feudal lord) as a standard (see standard entry 1 sense 1)
baptist one that baptizes
bar a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
barbadosisland of the British West Indies in the Lesser Antilles east of the Windward group; a dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1966; capital Bridgetown area 166 square miles (430 square kilometers), population 293,100
barbara winter cress
barbie barbecue sense 2
barcelonaprovince of northeastern Spain in Catalonia on the Mediterranean Sea area 2986 square miles (7734 square kilometers), population 5,522,565
bare lacking a natural, usual, or appropriate covering
barely in a meager manner : plainly
bargain an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
bargains an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
barn a usually large building for the storage of farm products or feed and usually for the housing of farm animals or farm equipment
barnesformer municipal borough of southeastern England, now part of Richmond
barrel a round bulging vessel of greater length than breadth that is usually made of staves bound with hoops and has flat ends of equal diameter
barrier something material that blocks or is intended to block passage
barriers something material that blocks or is intended to block passage
barryJeanne Bécu 1743–1793 Comtesse du Barry mistress of Louis XV of France
bars a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
base the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
baseball a game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players each on a large field having four bases that mark the course a runner must take to score
based having a specified type of base or basis
baseline a line serving as a basis
basement the part of a building that is wholly or partly below ground level
basic of, relating to, or forming the base or essence : fundamental
basically at a basic level : in fundamental disposition or nature
basics of, relating to, or forming the base or essence : fundamental
basin an open usually circular vessel with sloping or curving sides used typically for holding water for washing
basis the bottom of something considered as its foundation
basket a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers)
basketball a usually indoor court game between two teams of usually five players each who score by tossing an inflated ball through a raised goal
baskets a receptacle made of interwoven material (such as osiers)
bass any of numerous edible marine or freshwater bony fishes (especially families Centrarchidae, Serranidae, and Percichthyidae of the order Perciformes)
bat a stout solid stick : club
batch the quantity baked at one time : baking
bath a washing or soaking (as in water or steam) of all or part of the body
bathroom a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
bathrooms a room containing a bathtub or shower and usually a sink and toilet
baths a washing or soaking (as in water or steam) of all or part of the body
batman an orderly of a British military officer
batteries a ballet movement consisting of beating together the feet or calves of the legs during a leap
battery the act of beating someone or something with successive blows : the act of battering (see batter entry 1 sense 1)
battle a hostile encounter between opposing military forces
battlefield a place where a battle is fought
bay reddish brown
bb a shot pellet 0.18 inch in diameter for use in a shotgun cartridge
bbcBritish Broadcasting Corporation
bbsbulletin board system
bcbefore Christ
bdbarrels per day
bdsm sexual activity involving such practices as the use of physical restraints, the granting and relinquishing of control, and the infliction of pain
be to equal in meaning : have the same connotation as : symbolize
beach shore pebbles : shingle
beaches shore pebbles : shingle
beads prayer
beam a long piece of heavy often squared timber suitable for use in construction
bean fava bean
beans fava bean
bear any of a family (Ursidae of the order Carnivora) of large heavy mammals of America and Eurasia that have long shaggy hair, rudimentary tails, and plantigrade feet and feed largely on fruit, plant matter, and insects as well as on flesh
bearing the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear entry 2 sense 2f) oneself
bears any of a family (Ursidae of the order Carnivora) of large heavy mammals of America and Eurasia that have long shaggy hair, rudimentary tails, and plantigrade feet and feed largely on fruit, plant matter, and insects as well as on flesh
beast a four-footed mammal as distinguished from a human being, a lower vertebrate, and an invertebrate
beat to strike repeatedly:
beats to strike repeatedly:
beautiful having qualities of beauty : exciting aesthetic pleasure
beautifully in a beautiful manner : in a way that excites aesthetic pleasure
beauty the quality or group of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind : loveliness
beaver either of two large semiaquatic herbivorous rodents comprising a family (Castoridae including Castor canadensis of North America and C. fiber of Eurasia), having webbed hind feet and a broad flat scaly tail, and constructing dams and partially submerged lodges
became to come into existence
because for the reason that : since
become to come into existence
becomes to come into existence
becoming suitable, fitting
bed a piece of furniture on or in which to lie and sleep
bedding bedclothes
bedfordcity in southern Indiana noted for the mining of limestone population 13,413
bedroom a room furnished with a bed and intended primarily for sleeping
bedrooms a room furnished with a bed and intended primarily for sleeping
bedsBedfordshire
bee any of numerous hymenopterous insects (superfamily Apoidea) that differ from the related wasps especially in the heavier hairier body and in having sucking as well as chewing mouthparts, that feed on pollen and nectar, and that store both and often also honey see africanized bee, bumblebee, carpenter bee, honeybee, sweat bee
beef the flesh of an adult domestic bovine (such as a steer or cow) used as food
beencompare be sense auxiliary verb 5
beer a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage that is usually made from malted cereal grain (especially barley), is flavored with hops, and typically contains less than a 5% alcohol content compare ale, craft beer, lager entry 1, malt liquor sense 2
before in advance : ahead
began to do the first part of an action : go into the first part of a process : start
begin to do the first part of an action : go into the first part of a process : start
beginner one that begins something
beginners one that begins something
beginning the point at which something begins : start
begins to do the first part of an action : go into the first part of a process : start
begun to do the first part of an action : go into the first part of a process : start
behalf interest, benefit
behavior the way in which someone conducts oneself or behaves (see behave sense 1)
behavioral of or relating to behavior : pertaining to reactions made in response to social stimuli
behind in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from
beijingmunicipality constituting a special administrative unit in northeastern China and serving as the national capital population 10,819,407
being the quality or state of having existence
beings the quality or state of having existence
belaruslandlocked country of north central Europe; capital Minsk area 80,155 square miles (207,600 square kilometers), population 9,528,000
belfastdistrict of eastern Northern Ireland, established 1974 area 54 square miles (140 square kilometers), population 283,746
belgiumcountry of western Europe bordering on the North Sea and comprising the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders and the French-speaking region of Wallonia; a constitutional monarchy; capital Brussels area 11,787 square miles (30,528 square kilometers), population 11,571,000
belief a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
beliefs a state or habit of mind in which trust or confidence is placed in some person or thing
believe to consider to be true or honest
believed to consider to be true or honest
believes to consider to be true or honest
belizecountry of Central America bordering on the Caribbean Sea at the base of the Yucatán Peninsula; an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations; capital Belmopan area 8867 square miles (22,966 square kilometers), population 385,900
bell a hollow metallic device that gives off a reverberating sound when struck
belle a popular and attractive girl or woman
belly abdomen sense 1
belong to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous
belongs to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous
below in or to a lower place
belt a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing or a means of carrying something (such as tools)
belts a strip of flexible material worn especially around the waist as an item of clothing or a means of carrying something (such as tools)
ben within
bench a long seat for two or more persons
benchmark something that serves as a standard by which others may be measured or judged
bend to constrain or strain to tension by curving
beneath in or to a lower position : below
beneficial producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit entry 1 sense 1)
benefit something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
benefits something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
benjamin a hundred dollar bill
bennett(Enoch) Arnold 1867–1931 English novelist
benz related to benzene or benzoic acid
berkeleyGeorge 1685–1753 Irish bishop and philosopher
berlinIrving Israel Isidore Beilin 1888–1989 American (Russian-born) composer
bermudaislands in the western Atlantic east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; a self-governing British colony; capital Hamilton area 20 square miles (52 square kilometers), population 71,328
bernardClaude 1813–1878 French physiologist
berry a pulpy and usually edible fruit (such as a strawberry, raspberry, or checkerberry) of small size irrespective of its structure
beside by the side of
besides other than, except
best excelling all others
bestiality sexual relations between a human being and a lower animal
bestsellers a popular product and especially a book whose sales are among the highest of its class
bet something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue : wager
beta the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
beth the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table
better greater than half
betting something that is laid, staked, or pledged typically between two parties on the outcome of a contest or a contingent issue : wager
betty a dessert made of alternate layers of fruit and buttered crumbs, sugar, and spices baked in a large baking dish or in individual dishes
between by the common action of : jointly engaging
beverage a drinkable liquid
beverages a drinkable liquid
beverlycity northeast of Boston in northeastern Massachusetts population 39,502
beyond on or to the farther side : farther
bgbackground
bhutanlandlocked country of Asia in the Himalayas on the northeastern border of India; capital Thimphu area 14,824 square miles (38,394 square kilometers), population 766,400
bi bisexual
bias an inclination of temperament or outlook
bible the sacred scriptures of Christians comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament
biblical of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible (see bible sense 1)
bibliographic the history, identification, or description of writings or publications
bibliography the history, identification, or description of writings or publications
bicycle a vehicle with two wheels tandem, handlebars for steering, a saddle seat, and pedals by which it is propelled
bid to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
bidder to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
bidding to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
bids to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
big large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent
bigger large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent
biggest large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent
bike bicycle
bikes bicycle
bikini a two-piece bathing suit worn by women that does not cover the midriff see also string bikini, tankini
bill the jaws of a bird together with their horny covering
billing advertising or public promotion (as of a product or personality)
billion a number equal to 1,000 million see Table of Numbers
bills the jaws of a bird together with their horny covering
billy a metal or enamelware pail or pot with a lid and wire bail
bin a box, frame, crib, or enclosed place used for storage
binary something made of two things or parts
bind to make secure by tying
binding the action of one that binds
bingo a game of chance played with cards having numbered squares corresponding to numbers drawn at random (as by a game host or computer program) and won by covering five such squares in a row
bio a biography or biographical sketch
biodiversity biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals
biographies a usually written history of a person's life
biography a usually written history of a person's life
biolbiologic; biological; biologist; biology
biological of or relating to biology or to life and living processes
biology a branch of knowledge that deals with living organisms and vital processes
bios a software element of a computer operating system that allows the CPU to communicate with connected input and output devices (such as a keyboard or a monitor)
biotechnology the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals)
bird the young of a feathered vertebrate
birds the young of a feathered vertebrate
birminghamcity in north central Alabama population 212,237
birth the emergence of a new individual from the body of its parent see also date of birth
birthday the day of a person's birth
bishop someone having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision over others: such as
bit the biting or cutting edge or part of a tool
bitch the female of the dog or some other carnivorous mammals
bite to seize especially with teeth or jaws so as to enter, grip, or wound
bits the biting or cutting edge or part of a tool
biz business
bizarre strikingly out of the ordinary: such as
bkbank
blbale
black having the very dark color of the night sky or the eye's pupil : of the color black (see black entry 2 sense 2)
blackberry the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family
blackjack a card game the object of which is to be dealt cards having a higher count than those of the dealer up to but not exceeding 21
blacks having the very dark color of the night sky or the eye's pupil : of the color black (see black entry 2 sense 2)
blade leaf sense 1a(1)
blades leaf sense 1a(1)
blah silly or pretentious chatter or nonsense
blairTony 1953–     Anthony Charles Lynton Blair British prime minister (1997–2007)
blakeEugene Carson 1906–1985 American clergyman
blame to find fault with : censure
blank colorless
blanket a large usually oblong piece of woven fabric used as a bed covering
blast a violent gust of wind
bleeding an act, instance, or result of being bled or the process by which something is bled: as
blend mix
bless to hallow or consecrate by religious rite or word
blessed held in reverence : venerated
blind sightless
blink to look glancingly : peep
block a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose
blocked affected by a psychological block
blocking a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose
blocks a compact usually solid piece of substantial material especially when worked or altered to serve a particular purpose
blog a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer
blogger a person who writes for and maintains a blog
bloggers a person who writes for and maintains a blog
blogging a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer
blogs a website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos, and photographs provided by the writer
blond of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color
blonde of a flaxen, golden, light auburn, or pale yellowish-brown color
blood the fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins of a vertebrate animal carrying nourishment and oxygen to and bringing away waste products from all parts of the body
bloody containing or made up of blood
bloom a mass of wrought iron from the forge or puddling furnace
blow to be in motion
blowing to be in motion
blowjob an act of fellatio
blue of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue entry 2 sense 1)
blues low spirits : melancholy
blvdboulevard
bmbeam
boback order
board a piece of sawed lumber of little thickness and a length greatly exceeding its width
boards a piece of sawed lumber of little thickness and a length greatly exceeding its width
boat a small vessel for travel on water
boating a small vessel for travel on water
boats a small vessel for travel on water
bob to strike with a quick light blow : rap
bobby police officer
bodies the main part of a plant or animal body especially as distinguished from limbs and head : trunk
body the main part of a plant or animal body especially as distinguished from limbs and head : trunk
bold fearless before danger : intrepid
bolivialandlocked country (a republic) in west central South America; administrative capital La Paz, constitutional capital Sucre area about 424,164 square miles (1,098,581 square kilometers), population 11,306,000
bolt a lightning stroke
bomb an explosive device fused to detonate under specified conditions
bon broad bean
bond something that binds or restrains : fetter
bondage a state of being bound usually by compulsion (as of law): such as
bondsBarry (Lamar) 1964–     American baseball player
bone one of the hard parts of the skeleton of a vertebrate
bones one of the hard parts of the skeleton of a vertebrate
bonus something in addition to what is expected or strictly due: such as
boob a stupid awkward person : simpleton
boobs a stupid awkward person : simpleton
book a set of written sheets of skin or paper or tablets of wood or ivory
booking the act of one that books
bookings the act of one that books
bookmark a marker for finding a place in a book
bookmarks a marker for finding a place in a book
books a set of written sheets of skin or paper or tablets of wood or ivory
bookstore a place of business where books are the main item offered for sale
bool any of various objects with a curve or bend (such as a semicircular handle, the bow of a key or scissors)
boolean of, relating to, or being a logical combinatorial system (such as Boolean algebra) that represents symbolically relationships (such as those implied by the logical operators AND, OR, and NOT) between entities (such as sets, propositions, or on-off computer circuit elements)
boom to make a deep hollow sound
boost to push or shove up from below
boot deliverance
booth a temporary shelter for livestock or field workers
boots a person who shines shoes especially in a hotel
booty plunder taken (as in war)
border an outer part or edge
borders an outer part or edge
bored filled with or characterized by boredom
boring causing weariness and restlessness through lack of interest : causing boredom : tiresome
born brought forth by or as if by birth
borough a medieval fortified group of houses forming a town with special duties and privileges
bosniaregion of southern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula south of the Sava River, west of the Drina River, and east of the Dinaric Alps comprising the northern and central parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina population 2,371,603
boss a person who exercises control or authority
boston a variation of whist played with two decks of cards
both the one as well as the other
bother to annoy especially by petty provocation : irk
botswanalandlocked country in southern Africa north of the Molopo River; an independent republic since 1966, formerly the British protectorate of
bottle a rigid or semirigid container typically of glass or plastic having a comparatively narrow neck or mouth and usually no handle
bottles a rigid or semirigid container typically of glass or plastic having a comparatively narrow neck or mouth and usually no handle
bottom the underside of something
bought store sense 2
boulder a detached and rounded or much-worn mass of rock
boulevard a broad often landscaped thoroughfare
bound fastened by or as if by a band : confined
boundaries something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent
boundary something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent
bouquet flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch : nosegay
boutique a small shop dealing in fashionable clothing or accessories
bow to cease from competition or resistance : submit, yield
bowl a concave usually nearly hemispherical vessel : a rounded container that is usually larger than a cup
bowling any of several games in which balls are rolled on a green or down an alley at an object or group of objects
box a rigid typically rectangular container with or without a cover
boxed placed or enclosed in a box
boxes a rigid typically rectangular container with or without a cover
boxing the art of attack and defense with the fists practiced as a sport
boy a male child from birth to adulthood
boys a male child from birth to adulthood
bpbaptized
brbranch
bra brassiere
bracelet an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist
bracelets an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist
bracket an overhanging member that projects from a structure (such as a wall) and is usually designed to support a vertical load or to strengthen an angle
brad a thin nail of the same thickness throughout but tapering in width and having a slight projection at the top of one side instead of a head
bradfordGamaliel 1863–1932 American biographer
bradleyFrancis Herbert 1846–1924 English philosopher
brain the portion of the vertebrate central nervous system enclosed in the skull and continuous with the spinal cord through the foramen magnum that is composed of neurons and supporting and nutritive structures (such as glia) and that integrates sensory information from inside and outside the body in controlling autonomic function (such as heartbeat and respiration), in coordinating and directing correlated motor responses, and in the process of learning compare forebrain, hindbrain, midbrain
brake a device for arresting or preventing the motion of a mechanism usually by means of friction
brakes a device for arresting or preventing the motion of a mechanism usually by means of friction
branch a natural subdivision of a plant stem
branches a natural subdivision of a plant stem
brand a charred piece of wood
brandoncity on the Assiniboine River in southwestern Manitoba, Canada population 46,061
brands a charred piece of wood
bras brassiere
brass an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions
brave having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
brazilcountry extending from north of the Equator to south of the Tropic of Capricorn in eastern South America, the continent's largest and most populous nation; a federal republic; capital Brasília area 3,287,957 square miles (8,515,770 square kilometers), population 208,847,000
braziliancountry extending from north of the Equator to south of the Tropic of Capricorn in eastern South America, the continent's largest and most populous nation; a federal republic; capital Brasília area 3,287,957 square miles (8,515,770 square kilometers), population 208,847,000
breach infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
bread a usually baked and leavened food made of a mixture whose basic constituent is flour or meal
break to separate into parts with suddenness or violence
breakdown the action or result of breaking down: such as
breakfast the first meal of the day especially when taken in the morning
breaking a style of hip-hop dance in which soloists perform acrobatic moves that often involve touching various parts of the body (such as the back or head) to the ground : breakdancing
breaks to separate into parts with suddenness or violence
breast either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals
breasts either of the pair of mammary glands extending from the front of the chest in pubescent and adult human females and some other mammals
breath air filled with a fragrance or odor
breathing either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
breed to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
breeding the action or process of bearing or generating
breeds to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
brian941–1014 king of Ireland (1002–14)
brick a handy-sized unit of building or paving material typically being rectangular and about 2¹/₄ × 3³/₄ × 8 inches (57 × 95 × 203 millimeters) and made of moist clay hardened by heat
bridal a marriage festival or ceremony
bride a woman just married or about to be married
bridge a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle (such as a river)
bridgesRobert Seymour 1844–1930 English poet; poet laureate (1913–30)
brief short in duration, extent, or length
briefing an act or instance of giving precise instructions or essential information
briefly in a brief way
briefs short in duration, extent, or length
bright radiating or reflecting light : shining, sparkling
brightontown and resort on the English Channel in East Sussex, southern England population 133,400
brilliant very bright : glittering
bring to convey, lead, carry, or cause to come along with one toward the place from which the action is being regarded
bringing to convey, lead, carry, or cause to come along with one toward the place from which the action is being regarded
brings to convey, lead, carry, or cause to come along with one toward the place from which the action is being regarded
brisbanecity, port, and capital of Queensland, Australia population 1,874,427
bristolcity in west central Connecticut west-southwest of Hartford population 60,477
britainthe island of Great Britain
britannica British peace
british the Celtic language of the ancient Britons
broad having ample extent from side to side or between limits
broadband operating at, responsive to, or comprising a wide band of frequencies
broadcast to scatter or sow (seed or something similar) over a broad area
broadcasting to scatter or sow (seed or something similar) over a broad area
broader having ample extent from side to side or between limits
broadway the New York commercial theater and amusement world
brochure pamphlet, booklet
brochures pamphlet, booklet
broke penniless
broken violently separated into parts : shattered
broker one who acts as an intermediary: such as
brokers one who acts as an intermediary: such as
bronze to give the appearance of bronze to
brook creek sense 1
brooklynformer city (1834–98) at the southwestern end of Long Island and now a borough of New York City population 2,504,700
brooksGwendolyn Elizabeth 1917–2000 American poet
brother a male who has the same parents as another or one parent in common with another
brothers a male who has the same parents as another or one parent in common with another
brown having the color of wood or chocolate
browse to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse entry 2 sense 1)
browser one that browses
browsers one that browses
browsing to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse entry 2 sense 1)
bruceSir David 1855–1931 British physician and bacteriologist
bruneiindependent sultanate and former British protectorate in northwestern Borneo divided into two noncontiguous parts, both of which border on the South China Sea and are surrounded on three sides by Malaysia; capital Bandar Seri Begawan area 2226 square miles (5765 square kilometers), population 450,600
brunette a person having brown hair
brunswickcity in northeastern Ohio south-southwest of Cleveland population 34,255
brush brushwood
brusselscity and capital of Belgium population 163,210
brutal suitable to one who lacks intelligence, sensitivity, or compassion : befitting a brute: such as
bryanWilliam Jennings 1860–1925 American lawyer and politician
bryantWilliam Cullen 1794–1878 American poet and editor
bsbachelor of science
bt a preparation of a bacterium (Bacillus thuringiensis) often modified by genetic engineering for use as a biopesticide against insects and especially lepidopteran larvae
bubble a small globule that is typically hollow and light: such as
buck dollar sense 3b
bucksBuckinghamshire
budapestcity and capital of Hungary; comprised of formerly separate towns on either side of the Danube River which were united in 1872 population 2,008,546
buddy companion, partner
budget a usually leather pouch, wallet, or pack
budgets a usually leather pouch, wallet, or pack
buffalo any of several wild bovids: such as
buffer any of various devices or pieces of material for reducing shock or damage due to contact
bug any of an order (Hemiptera and especially its suborder Heteroptera) of insects (such as an assassin bug or chinch bug) that have sucking mouthparts, forewings thickened at the base, and incomplete metamorphosis and are often economic pests
bugs any of an order (Hemiptera and especially its suborder Heteroptera) of insects (such as an assassin bug or chinch bug) that have sucking mouthparts, forewings thickened at the base, and incomplete metamorphosis and are often economic pests
build to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole : construct
builder one that builds
builders one that builds
building a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)
buildings a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling)
builds to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole : construct
built formed as to physique or bodily contours
bulgariacountry in southeastern Europe on the Black Sea; a republic; capital Sofia area 42,811 square miles (110,879 square kilometers), population 7,058,000
bulgarian a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria
bulk magnitude
bull a male bovine
bullet a round or elongated missile (as of lead) to be fired from a firearm
bulletin a brief public notice issuing usually from an authoritative source
bumper a brimming cup or glass
bunch protuberance, swelling
bundle a group of things fastened together for convenient handling
bunny rabbit
burden something that is carried : load
bureau writing desk
buried to dispose of by depositing in or as if in the earth
burke to suppress quietly or indirectly
burlingtoncity in southeastern Iowa on the Mississippi River population 25,663
burn to consume fuel and give off heat, light, and gases
burner one that burns: such as
burning being on fire
burnsKenneth Lauren 1953–     American filmmaker
burst to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within
burtonHarold Hitz 1888–1964 American jurist
bus a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule
buses a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule
bush shrub
business a usually commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood : trade, line
businesses a usually commercial or mercantile activity engaged in as a means of livelihood : trade, line
busty having a large bust
busy engaged in action : occupied
but except for the fact
butler a manservant having charge of the wines and liquors
butt buttocks
butter a solid emulsion of fat globules, air, and water made by churning milk or cream and used as food
butterfly any of numerous slender-bodied diurnal lepidopteran insects including one superfamily (Papilionoidea) with broad often brightly colored wings and usually another superfamily comprising the skippers
button a small knob or disk secured to an article (as of clothing) and used as a fastener by passing it through a buttonhole or loop
buttons a small knob or disk secured to an article (as of clothing) and used as a fastener by passing it through a buttonhole or loop
butts buttocks
buy to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase
buyer one who buys something
buyers to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase
buying to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase
buys to acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of by payment especially of money : purchase
buzz to make a low continuous humming sound like that of a bee
bwbacteriological warfare; biological warfare
by in proximity to : near
bye the position of a participant in a tournament who advances to the next round without playing
byte a unit of computer information or data-storage capacity that consists of a group of eight bits and that is used especially to represent an alphanumeric character compare word entry 1 sense 10
bytes a unit of computer information or data-storage capacity that consists of a group of eight bits and that is used especially to represent an alphanumeric character compare word entry 1 sense 10
c the 3rd letter of the English alphabet
cacirca
cab an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about two quarts (2.2 liters)
cabin a private room on a ship or boat
cabinet a case or cupboard usually having doors and shelves
cabinets a case or cupboard usually having doors and shelves
cable a strong rope especially of 10 inches (25 centimeters) or more in circumference
cables a strong rope especially of 10 inches (25 centimeters) or more in circumference
cache a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
cached a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
cad a bus conductor
cadillacAntoine de la Mothe, sieur de 1658–1730 French founder of Detroit
cafe a usually small and informal establishment serving various refreshments (such as coffee)
cage a box or enclosure having some openwork for confining or carrying animals (such as birds)
cake a breadlike food made from a dough or batter that is usually fried or baked in small flat shapes and is often unleavened
cakes a breadlike food made from a dough or batter that is usually fried or baked in small flat shapes and is often unleavened
calsmall calorie
calcium a metallic chemical element of the alkaline-earth group that occurs naturally only in combination and is essential to cellular functions in all known organisms see Chemical Elements Table
calculate to determine by mathematical processes
calculated apt, likely
calculation the process or an act of calculating
calculations the process or an act of calculating
calculator one that calculates: such as
calculators one that calculates: such as
calendar a system for fixing the beginning, length, and divisions of the civil year and arranging days and longer divisions of time (such as weeks and months) in a definite order see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
calendars a system for fixing the beginning, length, and divisions of the civil year and arranging days and longer divisions of time (such as weeks and months) in a definite order see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
calgarycity on the Bow River in southern Alberta, Canada population 1,096,833
calibration the act or process of calibrating : the state of being calibrated
califCalifornia
californiastate of the southwestern U.S. on the Pacific, the nation's most populous state; capital Sacramento area 158,706 square miles (411,048 square kilometers), population 37,253,956
call to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout
called to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout
calling a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence
calls to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout
calm a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water
calvinJohn 1509–1564 originally
cam a rotating or sliding piece (such as an eccentric wheel or a cylinder with an irregular shape) in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa
cambodiacountry of southeastern Asia bordering on the Gulf of Thailand and lying mostly in the basin of the lower Mekong River; capital Phnom Penh area 69,898 square miles (181,035 square kilometers), population 16,450,000
cambridgecity in eastern England; capital of Cambridgeshire and site of Cambridge University population 92,772 see also cantabrigian sense 1
camcorder a small portable combined camera and video recording device
camcorders a small portable combined camera and video recording device
came a slender grooved lead rod used to hold together panes of glass especially in a stained-glass window
camel either of two large ruminant (see ruminant entry 1) mammals (genus Camelus) that have one or two large humps of stored fat on the back and are used as draft and saddle animals in desert regions especially of Africa and Asia:
camera a device that consists of a lightproof chamber with an aperture fitted with a lens and a shutter through which the image of an object is projected onto a surface for recording (as on a photosensitive film or an electronic sensor) or for translation into electrical impulses (as for television broadcast)
cameras a device that consists of a lightproof chamber with an aperture fitted with a lens and a shutter through which the image of an object is projected onto a surface for recording (as on a photosensitive film or an electronic sensor) or for translation into electrical impulses (as for television broadcast)
cameronDavid (William Donald) 1966–     British prime minister (2010–16)
cameroonmassif about 13,350 feet (4069 meters) high in the western part of the country of Cameroon
camp a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
campaign a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
campaigns a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
campbellAlexander 1788–1866 American (Irish-born) founder of Disciples of Christ
camping a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
camps a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
campus the grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school
cams a rotating or sliding piece (such as an eccentric wheel or a cylinder with an irregular shape) in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa
can be physically or mentally able to
canadacountry of northern North America between the Pacific, Atlantic, and Arctic oceans including Newfoundland and the Arctic islands north of the mainland and sharing a nearly 4000 mile (more than 6400 kilometer) border with the U.S.; an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations; capital Ottawa area 3,855,103 square miles (9,984,670 square kilometers), population 35,882,000
canadian a native or inhabitant of Canada
canal a tubular anatomical passage or channel : duct
canberracity and capital of Australia in the Australian Capital Territory southwest of Sydney population 355,596
cancel to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time
cancellation the act or an instance of canceling
cancelled to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time
cancer a northern zodiacal constellation between Gemini and Leo
candidate one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award
candidates one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award
candle a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes)
candles a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes)
candy crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup
cannon a large, heavy gun usually mounted on a carriage
canon a regulation or dogma decreed by a church council
cant the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
canvas a firm closely woven cloth usually of linen, hemp, or cotton used for clothing and formerly much used for tents and sails
canyon a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
cap a head covering especially with a visor and no brim
capabilities the quality or state of being capable
capability the quality or state of being capable
capable susceptible
capacity legal competency (see competence sense 1) or fitness
cape a point or extension of land jutting out into water as a peninsula or as a projecting point
capital of or conforming to the series A, B, C, etc. rather than a, b, c, etc.
capitol a building in which a state legislative body meets
capscapitals
captain a military leader : the commander of a unit or a body of troops
capture an act or instance of capturing: such as
captured an act or instance of capturing: such as
car a vehicle moving on wheels: such as
carb carburetor
carbon a nonmetallic chemical element with atomic number 6 that readily forms compounds with many other elements and is a constituent of organic compounds in all known living tissues
card playing card
cardiac of, relating to, situated near, or acting on the heart
cardiffadministrative area of southern Wales area 54 square miles (140 square kilometers)
cardiovascular of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
cards playing card
care suffering of mind : grief
career a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
careers a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
careful marked by wary caution or prudence
carefully marked by wary caution or prudence
careyGeorge Leonard 1935–     Lord Carey archbishop of Canterbury (1991–2002)
cargo the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle : freight
caribbean of or relating to the Caribs, the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea
caring feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others
carl a man of the common people
carlo of, relating to, or involving the use of random sampling techniques and often the use of computer simulation to obtain approximate solutions to mathematical or physical problems especially in terms of a range of values each of which has a calculated probability of being the solution
carlosDon 1788–1855 infante and pretender to Spanish throne
carmen song, poem, incantation
carnival a season or festival of merrymaking before Lent
carol an old round dance with singing
carolinaEnglish colony 1663–1729 on the east coast of North America, divided 1729 into North Carolina and South Carolina (the
caroline of or relating to Charles
carpet a heavy often tufted fabric used as a floor covering
carried to move while supporting : transport
carrier one that carries : bearer, messenger
carriers one that carries : bearer, messenger
carries to move while supporting : transport
carrollCharles 1737–1832 Carroll of Carrollton American patriot
carry to move while supporting : transport
carrying to move while supporting : transport
cars a vehicle moving on wheels: such as
cart a heavy usually horse-drawn 2-wheeled vehicle used for farming or transporting freight
carterElliott Cook 1908–2012 American composer
cartoon a preparatory design, drawing, or painting (as for a fresco)
cartoons a preparatory design, drawing, or painting (as for a fresco)
cartridge a case or container that holds a substance, device, or material which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that usually can be easily changed: such as
cartridges a case or container that holds a substance, device, or material which is difficult, troublesome, or awkward to handle and that usually can be easily changed: such as
cascertificate of advanced study
casa dwelling
case a set of circumstances or conditions
cases a set of circumstances or conditions
cash ready money
cashiers to dismiss from service
casino a building or room used for social amusements
casinos a building or room used for social amusements
cassette casket sense 1
cast to cause to move or send forth by throwing
casting something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
castle a large fortified building or set of buildings
casual subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
cat a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and mice
catalog list, register
catalogs list, register
catalogue list, register
catalyst a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
catch to capture or seize especially after pursuit
categories any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong
category any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong
catering to provide a supply of food
cathedral of, relating to, or containing a cathedra
catherinename of 1st, 5th, and 6th wives of Henry VIII of England Catherine of Aragon 1485-1536; Catherine Howard 1520?-1542;
catholic roman catholic
cats a carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) long domesticated as a pet and for catching rats and mice
cattle domesticated quadrupeds held as property or raised for use
caught pregnant
cause a reason for an action or condition : motive
caused a reason for an action or condition : motive
causes a reason for an action or condition : motive
causing a reason for an action or condition : motive
caution warning, admonishment
cave a natural chamber or series of chambers in the earth or in the side of a hill or cliff
cayman any of several Central and South American crocodilians (genera Caiman, Melanosuchus, and Paleosuchus) similar to alligators
cbcumulonimbus
cbsColumbia Broadcasting System
cc to send someone a copy of (an email, letter, or memo)
ccd charge-coupled device
cdcandela
cdna a DNA that is complementary to a given RNA which serves as a template for synthesis of the DNA in the presence of reverse transcriptase
cdscandela
cdtcentral daylight time
cecerium
cedar any of a genus (Cedrus) of usually tall coniferous trees (such as the cedar of Lebanon or the deodar) of the pine family noted for their fragrant durable wood
ceiling the overhead inside lining of a room
celebrate to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites
celebration to perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites
celebrities the state of being celebrated : fame
celebrity the state of being celebrated : fame
celebs celebrity sense 2
cell a small religious house dependent on a monastery or convent
cells a transparent sheet of celluloid on which objects are drawn or painted in the making of animated cartoons
cellular of, relating to, or consisting of cells
celtic of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or their languages
cement concrete
cemetery a burial ground
census a count of the population and a property evaluation in early Rome
cent a monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ of a basic unit of value (such as dollar, euro, rand) see birr, dollar, euro, leone, lilangeni, nakfa, rand, rupee, shilling at Money Table
center the point around which a circle or sphere is described
centered having a center
centers the point around which a circle or sphere is described
central containing or constituting a center
cents a monetary unit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ of a basic unit of value (such as dollar, euro, rand) see birr, dollar, euro, leone, lilangeni, nakfa, rand, rupee, shilling at Money Table
centuries a period of 100 years
century a period of 100 years
ceo the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business
ceramic of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature
ceremony a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention
certain fixed, settled
certainly in a manner that is certain : with certainty
certificate a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something
certificates a document containing a certified statement especially as to the truth of something
certification the act of certifying : the state of being certified
certified having earned certification
cest cestus entry 1
cet whale
cfcalf
cfrcase fatality rate; case fatality ratio
cgcentigram
cgicomputer-generated images; computer-generated imagery
chchain
chad small pieces of paper or cardboard produced in punching paper tape or data cards
chain a series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used for various purposes (such as support, restraint, transmission of mechanical power, or measurement)
chains a series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used for various purposes (such as support, restraint, transmission of mechanical power, or measurement)
chair a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person
chairman a person and especially a man who serves as chairperson
chairs a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person
challenge to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn
challenged presented with difficulties (as by a disability)
challenges to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn
challenging arousing competitive interest, thought, or action
chamber room
chambersRobert 1802–1871 Scottish publisher and editor
champagne a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France
champion a winner of first prize or first place in competition
champions a winner of first prize or first place in competition
championship designation as champion
championships designation as champion
chanchannel
chance something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause
chancellor the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
chances something that happens unpredictably without discernible human intention or observable cause
change to make different in some particular : alter
changed to make different in some particular : alter
changes to make different in some particular : alter
changing to make different in some particular : alter
channel the bed where a natural stream of water runs
channels the bed where a natural stream of water runs
chaos a state of utter confusion
chapel a subordinate or private place of worship: such as
chapter a main division of a book
chapters a main division of a book
char any of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
character one of the attributes (see attribute entry 1 sense 1) or features that make up and distinguish an individual
characteristic a distinguishing trait, quality, or property
characteristics a distinguishing trait, quality, or property
characterization the act of characterizing
characterized to describe the character (see character entry 1 sense 1a) or quality of
characters one of the attributes (see attribute entry 1 sense 1) or features that make up and distinguish an individual
charge to fix or ask as fee or payment
charged possessing or showing strong emotion
charger a large flat dish or platter
chargers a large flat dish or platter
charges to fix or ask as fee or payment
charging to fix or ask as fee or payment
charitable full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
charity generosity and helpfulness especially toward the needy or suffering
charles1771–1847 archduke of Austria
charleston a lively ballroom dance in which the knees are twisted in and out and the heels are swung sharply outward on each step
charlie fool
charlotte a dessert consisting of a filling (as of fruit, whipped cream, or custard) layered with or placed in a mold lined with strips of bread, ladyfingers, or biscuits
charm the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
charming extremely pleasing or delightful : entrancing
charms the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
chart map: such as
charter a written instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) or contract (such as a deed) executed in due form
charts map: such as
chase the hunting of wild animals
chassis the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
chat chatter, prattle
cheap charging or obtainable at a low price
cheaper charging or obtainable at a low price
cheapest charging or obtainable at a low price
cheat to deprive of something valuable by the use of deceit or fraud
cheats to deprive of something valuable by the use of deceit or fraud
check to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
checked to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
checking to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
checklist a list of things to be checked or done
checkout the action or an instance of checking out
checks to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
cheese a food consisting of the coagulated, compressed, and usually ripened curd of milk separated from the whey
chef a skilled professional cook
chelseacity in eastern Massachusetts northeast of Boston population 35,177
chemchemical; chemist; chemistry
chemical of, relating to, used in, or produced by chemistry or the phenomena of chemistry
chemicals of, relating to, used in, or produced by chemistry or the phenomena of chemistry
chemistry a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo
chen a genus (or subgenus of Anser) of geese having the adult plumage chiefly white see snow goose
cherry any of numerous trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family that bear pale yellow to deep red or blackish smooth-skinned drupes enclosing a smooth seed and that include some cultivated for their fruits or ornamental flowers compare sour cherry, sweet cherry
chess a game for 2 players each of whom moves 16 pieces according to fixed rules across a checkerboard and tries to checkmate the opponent's king
chest a container for storage or shipping
chestercity on the Delaware River west-southwest of Philadelphia in southeastern Pennsylvania population 33,972
chi the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
chicagoriver in Chicago, Illinois, having a northern branch and a southern branch and originally flowing east into Lake Michigan but now flowing south through the southern branch and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal into the Des Plaines River
chick a domestic chicken
chicken the common domestic fowl (Gallus gallus) especially when young
chicks a domestic chicken
chief accorded highest rank or office
child a young person especially between infancy and puberty
childhood the state or period of being a child
children a young person especially between infancy and puberty
chile a hot pepper of any of a group of cultivars (Capsicum annuum annuum group longum) noted for their pungency
china porcelain
chinese a native or inhabitant of China
chip a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
chips a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
chomountain 26,906 feet (8201 meters) high in the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet; 6th highest in the world
chocolate a beverage made by mixing chocolate with water or milk
choice the act of choosing : selection
choices the act of choosing : selection
choir an organized company of singers (as in a church service)
cholesterol a waxy, fat-like substance C27H46O that is found in the cells, tissues, and body fluids of humans and animals and that serves as a component of cell membranes and functions as a precursor of vitamin D and steroid hormones (such as cortisol and estrogen)
choose to select freely and after consideration
choosing to select freely and after consideration
chorus a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
chose to select freely and after consideration
chosen one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person
christ messiah
christian one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
christianity the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies
christians one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
christina1626–1689 daughter of Gustav II Adolph queen of Sweden (1632–54)
christine1364–circa 1430 French poet
christmas a Christian feast on December 25 or among some Eastern Orthodox Christians on January 7 that commemorates the birth of Christ and is usually observed as a legal holiday
christopherWarren Minor 1925–2011 U.S. Secretary of State (1993–97)
chrome chromium
chronic continuing or occurring again and again for a long time
chronicle a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
chronicles either of two historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture
chryslerWalter (Percy) 1875–1940 American auto manufacturer
chubby somewhat fat : plump
chuck cluck
church a building for public and especially Christian worship
churches a building for public and especially Christian worship
cicirrus
ciacompany
cigarette a slender roll of cut tobacco enclosed in paper and meant to be smoked
cigarettes a slender roll of cut tobacco enclosed in paper and meant to be smoked
cincinnaticity on the Ohio River in southwestern Ohio population 296,943
cinema motion picture
cingular annular
ciochief information officer
circircle; circular
circle ring, halo
circles ring, halo
circuit a usually circular line encompassing an area
circuits a usually circular line encompassing an area
circular having the form of a circle : round
circulation orderly movement through a circuit
circumstances a condition, fact, or event accompanying, conditioning, or determining another : an essential or inevitable concomitant
circus a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles (such as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in ancient times chariot racing)
cisco any of various whitefishes (genus Coregonus) that have a large mouth with a long and often projecting lower jaw
citation an official summons to appear (as before a court)
citations an official summons to appear (as before a court)
cite to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
cited to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
cities an inhabited place of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village
citizen a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it
citizens a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it
citizenship the status of being a citizen
city an inhabited place of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village
civic of or relating to a citizen, a city, citizenship, or community affairs
civil of or relating to citizens
civilian a specialist in Roman or modern civil law
civilization a relatively high level of cultural and technological development
cjchief justice
clcentiliter
claim to ask for especially as a right
claimed to ask for especially as a right
claims to ask for especially as a right
claire a small enclosed pond for growing or observing the growth of oysters
clan a Celtic group especially in the Scottish Highlands comprising a number of households whose heads claim descent from a common ancestor
claracity in western California northwest of San Jose population 116,468
clarity the quality of being clear: such as
clark1850–1921
clarkeSir Arthur C(harles) 1917–2008 British author
class a body of students meeting regularly to study the same subject
classes a body of students meeting regularly to study the same subject
classic serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value
classical standard, classic
classics serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value
classification the act or process of classifying
classified divided into classes or placed in a class
classifieds divided into classes or placed in a class
classroom a place where classes meet
clause a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a member of a complex (see complex entry 2 sense 1b(2)) or compound (see compound entry 3 sense 3b) sentence
clay an earthy material that is plastic when moist but hard when fired, that is composed mainly of fine particles of hydrous aluminum silicates and other minerals, and that is used for brick, tile, and pottery
clean free from dirt or pollution
cleaner one whose work is cleaning
cleaners one whose work is cleaning
cleaning free from dirt or pollution
cleanup an act or instance of cleaning
clear bright, luminous
clearance an act or process of clearing: such as
cleared bright, luminous
clearing the act or process of making or becoming clear
clearly in a clear manner
clerk cleric
cleveland(Stephen) Grover 1837–1908 22nd and 24th president of the U.S. (1885–89; 1893–97)
click to strike, move, or produce with a click
clicking to strike, move, or produce with a click
clicks to strike, move, or produce with a click
client one that is under the protection of another : dependent
clients one that is under the protection of another : dependent
cliff a very steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock, earth, or ice : precipice
climate a region of the earth having specified climatic conditions
climb to go upward with gradual or continuous progress : rise, ascend
climbing to go upward with gradual or continuous progress : rise, ascend
clinic a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed
clinical of, relating to, or conducted in or as if in a clinic: such as
clinics a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed
clintonBill 1946–     William J(efferson), husband of Hillary Rodham Clinton American politician; 42nd president of the U.S. (1993–2001)
clip encompass
clips encompass
clock a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
clocks a device other than a watch for indicating or measuring time commonly by means of hands moving on a dial
clone the aggregate of genetically identical cells or organisms asexually produced by or from a single progenitor cell or organism
close to move so as to bar passage through something
closed not open
closely to move so as to bar passage through something
closer one that closes
closes to move so as to bar passage through something
closest to move so as to bar passage through something
closing a concluding part (as of a speech)
closure an act of closing : the condition of being closed
cloth a pliable material made usually by weaving, felting, or knitting natural or synthetic fibers and filaments
clothes clothing
clothing items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body
cloud a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon
clouds a visible mass of particles of condensed vapor (such as water or ice) suspended in the atmosphere of a planet (such as the earth) or moon
cloudy of, relating to, or resembling cloud
club a heavy usually tapering staff especially of wood wielded as a weapon
clubs a heavy usually tapering staff especially of wood wielded as a weapon
cluster a number of similar things that occur together: such as
clusters a number of similar things that occur together: such as
cmcentimeter
cmsagency of the Department of Health and Human Services charged with administering the Medicare and Medicaid programs and certain parts of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare provides health insurance coverage for people age 65 and over, people under 65 who have certain disabilities, and people who are undergoing certain treatments for kidney disease. Medicaid, which is jointly financed by state and federal governments but is administered by the states, covers health-care expenses for needy families, and most states also cover the needy elderly, blind, and disabled who are enrolled in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program as well as eligible children and low-income pregnant women.
cncopernicium
cnnCable News Network
cocompany
coach a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver
coaches a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver
coaching a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver
coal a piece of glowing carbon or charred wood : ember
coalition the act of coalescing : union
coast the land near a shore : seashore
coastal the land near a shore : seashore
coat an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
coated an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use
coating cloth for coats
cock the adult male of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus) : rooster
cocks the adult male of the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus) : rooster
cod any of various bottom-dwelling fishes (family Gadidae, the cod family) that usually occur in cold marine waters and often have barbels and three dorsal fins: such as
code a systematic statement of a body of law
codes a systematic statement of a body of law
coding a systematic statement of a body of law
coffee a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant
cognitive of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
cohenLeonard (Norman) 1934–2016 Canadian singer and songwriter
coin corner, cornerstone, quoin
coins corner, cornerstone, quoin
col saddle sense 3
cold having or being a temperature that is uncomfortably low for humans
cole any of several brassicas
colin the bobwhite or any of several related New World game birds
collaboration to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
collaborative to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
collapse to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely : fall into a jumbled or flattened mass through the force of external pressure
collar a band, strip, or chain worn around the neck: such as
colleague an associate or coworker typically in a profession or in a civil or ecclesiastical office and often of similar rank or status : a fellow worker or professional
colleagues an associate or coworker typically in a profession or in a civil or ecclesiastical office and often of similar rank or status : a fellow worker or professional
collect a short prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion
collectables suitable for being collected
collected gathered together
collectible suitable for being collected
collectibles suitable for being collected
collecting a short prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion
collection the act or process of collecting
collections the act or process of collecting
collective denoting a number of persons or things considered as one group or whole
collector one that collects: such as
collectors one that collects: such as
college a body of clergy living together and supported by a foundation
colleges a body of clergy living together and supported by a foundation
collins a tall iced drink of soda water, sugar, lemon or lime juice, and liquor (such as gin)
cologne a perfumed liquid composed of alcohol and fragrant oils
colombiacountry of northwestern South America bordering on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and crossed by the Equator in the southern part; capital Bogotá area 439,736 square miles (1,138,910 square kilometers), population 48,169,000
colon the part of the large intestine that extends from the cecum to the rectum
colonial of, relating to, or characteristic of a colony
colony an area over which a foreign nation or state extends or maintains control
color a phenomenon of light (such as red, brown, pink, or gray) or visual perception that enables one to differentiate otherwise identical objects
coloradoriver 1450 miles (2334 kilometers) long in the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico rising in northern Colorado and flowing southwest into the Gulf of California
colored having color
colors a phenomenon of light (such as red, brown, pink, or gray) or visual perception that enables one to differentiate otherwise identical objects
columbia the United States
columbusChristopher or Italian Cristoforo
column a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page
columnists one who writes a newspaper or magazine column
columns a vertical arrangement of items printed or written on a page
comcomedy; comic
combat a fight or contest between individuals or groups
combination a result or product of combining
combinations a result or product of combining
combine to bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characters : merge
combined a skiing competition combining two separate events (such as a downhill race and a slalom race)
combines to bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characters : merge
combining to bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characters : merge
combo a usually small jazz or dance band
come to move toward something : approach
comedy a medieval narrative that ends happily
comes to move toward something : approach
comfort to give strength and hope to : cheer
comic of, relating to, or marked by comedy
comics of, relating to, or marked by comedy
coming an act or instance of arriving
commcommand; commandant; commander; commanding
command to direct authoritatively : order
commander one in an official position of command or control: such as
commands to direct authoritatively : order
comment commentary
commentary an explanatory treatise
commented commentary
comments commentary
commerce social intercourse : interchange of ideas, opinions, or sentiments
commercial occupied with or engaged in commerce or work intended for commerce
commission a formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties
commissioner a person with a commission: such as
commissioners a person with a commission: such as
commissions a formal written warrant granting the power to perform various acts or duties
commit to carry into action deliberately : perpetrate
commitment an agreement or pledge to do something in the future
commitments an agreement or pledge to do something in the future
committed placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committee a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter
committees a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter
commodities an economic good: such as
commodity an economic good: such as
common of or relating to a community at large : public
commonly of or relating to a community at large : public
commons of or relating to a community at large : public
commonwealth a nation, state, or other political unit: such as
communicate to convey knowledge of or information about : make known
communication a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
communications a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
communist an adherent or advocate of communism
communities a unified body of individuals: such as
community a unified body of individuals: such as
comp a complimentary ticket
compact predominantly formed or filled : composed, made
companies association with another : fellowship
companion one that accompanies another : comrade, associate
company association with another : fellowship
comparable capable of or suitable for comparison
comparative of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison in a language that denotes increase in the quality, quantity, or relation expressed by an adjective or adverb
compare to represent as similar : liken
compared to represent as similar : liken
comparing to represent as similar : liken
comparison the act or process of comparing: such as
comparisons the act or process of comparing: such as
compatibility capable of existing together in harmony
compatible capable of existing together in harmony
compensation the act of compensating : the state of being compensated
compete to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry
competent proper or rightly pertinent
competing in a state of rivalry or competition (as for position, profit, or a prize)
competition the act or process of competing : rivalry: such as
competitions the act or process of competing : rivalry: such as
competitive relating to, characterized by, or based on competition
competitors one that competes: such as
compilation the act or process of compiling
compile to compose out of materials from other documents
compiled gathered together especially from various sources
compiler one that compiles
complaint expression of grief, pain, or dissatisfaction
complaints expression of grief, pain, or dissatisfaction
complement something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
complete having all necessary parts, elements, or steps
completed having all necessary parts, elements, or steps
completely having all necessary parts, elements, or steps
completing having all necessary parts, elements, or steps
completion the act or process of completing
complex a whole made up of complicated or interrelated parts
complexity something complex
compliance the act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
compliant ready or disposed to comply : submissive
complicated consisting of parts intricately combined
complications complexity, intricacy
complimentary expressing praise or admiration : expressing or containing a compliment
comply to conform, submit, or adapt (as to a regulation or to another's wishes) as required or requested
component a constituent part : ingredient
components a constituent part : ingredient
composed free from agitation : calm
composer one that composes
composite made up of distinct parts or elements
composition the act or process of composing
compound something formed by a union of elements or parts
compounds something formed by a union of elements or parts
comprehensive covering completely or broadly : inclusive
compressed pressed together : reduced in size or volume (as by pressure)
compression the act, process, or result of compressing
compromise settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
computation the act or action of computing : calculation
computational the act or action of computing : calculation
compute to determine especially by mathematical means
computed to determine especially by mathematical means
computer one that computes
computers one that computes
computing to determine especially by mathematical means
con something (such as a ruse) used deceptively to gain another's confidence
concentrate to bring or direct toward a common center or objective : focus
concentration the act or process of concentrating : the state of being concentrated
concentrations the act or process of concentrating : the state of being concentrated
concept something conceived in the mind : thought, notion
concepts something conceived in the mind : thought, notion
conceptual of, relating to, or consisting of concepts
concern to relate to : be about
concerned anxious, worried
concerning relating to : regarding
concerns to relate to : be about
concert a public performance (as of music or dancing)
concerts a public performance (as of music or dancing)
conclude to bring to an end especially in a particular way or with a particular action
concluded to bring to an end especially in a particular way or with a particular action
conclusion a reasoned judgment : inference
conclusions a reasoned judgment : inference
concord a state of agreement : harmony
concrete naming a real thing or class of things
condition a premise upon which the fulfillment of an agreement depends : stipulation
conditional subject to, implying, or dependent upon a condition
conditioning the process of training to become physically fit by a regimen of exercise, diet, and rest
conditions a premise upon which the fulfillment of an agreement depends : stipulation
condo condominium sense 3: such as
condos condominium sense 3: such as
conduct to direct or take part in the operation or management of
conducted to direct or take part in the operation or management of
conducting to direct or take part in the operation or management of
confconference
conference a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern
conferences a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern
conferencing the holding of conferences especially by means of an electronic communications system
confidence a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
confident full of conviction : certain
confidential intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person, group, or class : private, secret
confidentiality intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person, group, or class : private, secret
configuration relative arrangement of parts or elements: such as
configure to set up for operation especially in a particular way
configured to set up for operation especially in a particular way
configuring to set up for operation especially in a particular way
confirm to give approval to : ratify
confirmation an act or process of confirming: such as
confirmed marked by long continuance and likely to persist
conflict fight, battle, war
conflicts fight, battle, war
confused being perplexed or disconcerted
confusion an act or instance of confusing
congoriver 2900 miles (4666 kilometers) long in central Africa flowing north, west, and southwest into the Atlantic at the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola see lualaba
congratulations a congratulatory expression
congress the act or action of coming together and meeting
congressional the act or action of coming together and meeting
conjunction an uninflected linguistic form that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words
connect to become joined
connected joined or linked together
connecticutriver 407 miles (655 kilometers) long in the northeastern U.S. rising in northern New Hampshire and flowing south along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont, through Massachusetts and Connecticut, and into Long Island Sound
connecting to become joined
connection the act of connecting : the state of being connected: such as
connections the act of connecting : the state of being connected: such as
connectivity the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected
connector to become joined
connectors to become joined
consconsecrated
conscious having mental faculties not dulled by sleep, faintness, or stupor : awake
consciousness the quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself
consecutive following one after the other in order : successive
consensus general agreement : unanimity
consent to give assent or approval : agree
consequence a conclusion derived through logic : inference
consequences a conclusion derived through logic : inference
consequently as a result : in view of the foregoing : accordingly
conservation a careful preservation and protection of something
conservative of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism
consider to think about carefully: such as
considerable worth consideration : significant
consideration continuous and careful thought
considerations continuous and careful thought
considered matured by extended deliberative thought
considering in view of : taking into account
considers to think about carefully: such as
consist lie, reside
consistency agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
consistent marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction
consistently marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction
consisting lie, reside
consists lie, reside
console an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
consoles an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
consolidated joined together into a coherent, compact, or unified whole
consolidation the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
consortium an agreement, combination, or group (as of companies) formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member
conspiracy the act of conspiring together
constconstant
constant marked by firm steadfast resolution or faithfulness : exhibiting constancy of mind or attachment
constantly without variation, deviation, or change : always
constitute make up, form, compose
constitutes make up, form, compose
constitution the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
constitutional relating to, inherent in, or affecting the constitution of body or mind
constraint the act of constraining
constraints the act of constraining
construct to make or form by combining or arranging parts or elements : build
constructed to make or form by combining or arranging parts or elements : build
construction the act or result of construing, interpreting, or explaining
consult to have regard to : consider
consultancy the act or an instance of consulting : consultation
consultant one who consults another
consultants one who consults another
consultation council, conference
consulting providing professional or expert advice
consumer one that consumes: such as
consumers one that consumes: such as
consumption the act or process of consuming
contact union or junction of surfaces
contacted union or junction of surfaces
contacting union or junction of surfaces
contacts union or junction of surfaces
contain to keep within limits: such as
contained restrained
container one that contains: such as
containers one that contains: such as
containing to keep within limits: such as
contains to keep within limits: such as
contamination a process of contaminating : a state of being contaminated
contemporary marked by characteristics of the present period : modern, current
content something contained
contents something contained
contest strive, vie
contests strive, vie
context the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
continent one of the six or seven great divisions of land on the globe
continental of, relating to, or characteristic of a continent
continually in a continual manner : without stopping or interruption
continue to maintain without interruption a condition, course, or action
continued lasting or extending without interruption
continues to maintain without interruption a condition, course, or action
continuing continuous, constant
continuity uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
continuous marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence
continuously in a continuous manner : without interruption
contract a binding agreement between two or more persons or parties
contracting a binding agreement between two or more persons or parties
contractor one that contracts or is party to a contract: such as
contractors one that contracts or is party to a contract: such as
contracts a binding agreement between two or more persons or parties
contrary a fact or condition incompatible with another : opposite
contrast to set off in contrast : compare or appraise in respect to differences
contribute to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share
contributed to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share
contributing to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share
contribution the act of contributing: such as
contributions the act of contributing: such as
contributor someone or something that contributes something or that contributes to something
contributors someone or something that contributes something or that contributes to something
control to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate
controlled restrained
controller comptroller sense 1
controllers comptroller sense 1
controlling inclined to control others' behavior : domineering
controls to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate
controversial of, relating to, or arousing controversy
controversy a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views : dispute
convenience fitness or suitability for performing an action or fulfilling a requirement
convenient suited to personal comfort or to easy performance
convention agreement, contract
conventional formed by agreement or compact
conventions agreement, contract
convergence the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity
conversation oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas
conversations oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas
conversion the act of converting : the process of being converted
convert to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
converted to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
converter one that converts: such as
convertible capable of being converted
convicted having been convicted
conviction the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
convinced to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade
cook a person who prepares food for eating
cookbook a book of cooking directions and recipes
cooked a person who prepares food for eating
cookie a small flat or slightly raised cake
cookies a small flat or slightly raised cake
cooking the act of preparing food for eating especially by heating : the act of cooking food
cool moderately cold : lacking in warmth
cooler one that cools: such as
cooling moderately cold : lacking in warmth
cooper one that makes or repairs wooden casks or tubs
cooperation the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
cooperative marked by cooperation
coordinate equal in rank, quality, or significance
coordinated able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
coordinates equal in rank, quality, or significance
coordination the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well
coordinator one who coordinates something
cop police officer
cope to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
copied an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work (such as a letter, a painting, a table, or a dress)
copies an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work (such as a letter, a painting, a table, or a dress)
copper a metallic chemical element that is easily formed into sheets and wires and is one of the best known conductors of heat and electricity see Chemical Elements Table
copy an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work (such as a letter, a painting, a table, or a dress)
copying an imitation, transcript, or reproduction of an original work (such as a letter, a painting, a table, or a dress)
copyright the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work)
copyrighted the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work)
copyrights the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (such as a literary, musical, or artistic work)
coral the calcareous or horny skeletal deposit produced by anthozoan or rarely hydrozoan polyps
cord a long slender flexible material usually consisting of several strands (as of thread or yarn) woven or twisted together
cordless having no cord
core a central and often foundational part usually distinct from the enveloping part by a difference in nature
cork the elastic tough outer tissue of the cork oak that is used especially for stoppers and insulation
corn a small hard particle : grain
cornellEric Allin 1961–     American physicist
corner the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet : angle
corners the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet : angle
cornwallcity on the Saint Lawrence River in southeastern Ontario, Canada population 46,340
corpcorporal
corporate formed into an association and endowed by law with the rights and liabilities of an individual : incorporated
corporation a group of merchants or traders united in a trade guild (see guild sense 1)
corporations a group of merchants or traders united in a trade guild (see guild sense 1)
corps an organized subdivision of the military establishment
corpus the body of a human or animal especially when dead
correct to make or set right : amend
corrected to make or set right : amend
correction the action or an instance of correcting: such as
corrections the action or an instance of correcting: such as
correctly to make or set right : amend
correlation the state or relation of being correlated
correspondence communication by letters or email
corresponding having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets)
corruption dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers) : depravity
coscompanies
cosmetic of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion : beautifying
cosmetics of, relating to, or making for beauty especially of the complexion : beautifying
cost the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price
costa rib entry 1 sense 1a
costs the amount or equivalent paid or charged for something : price
costume the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry, and apparel of a period, country, or class
costumes the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry, and apparel of a period, country, or class
cottage the dwelling of a farm laborer or small farmer
cottages the dwelling of a farm laborer or small farmer
cotton a soft usually white fibrous substance composed of the hairs surrounding the seeds of various erect freely branching tropical plants (genus Gossypium) of the mallow family
council an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion
councils an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion
counsel advice given especially as a result of consultation
counseling professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
count to indicate or name by units or groups so as to find the total number of units involved : number
counted to indicate or name by units or groups so as to find the total number of units involved : number
counter a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games
counters a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games
counties the domain of a count
counting to indicate or name by units or groups so as to find the total number of units involved : number
countries an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region
country an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region
counts to indicate or name by units or groups so as to find the total number of units involved : number
county the domain of a count
couple two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
coupled two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
couples two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
coupon a statement of due interest to be cut from a bearer bond when payable and presented for payment
coupons a statement of due interest to be cut from a bearer bond when payable and presented for payment
courage mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
courier messenger: such as
course the act or action of moving in a path from point to point
courses the act or action of moving in a path from point to point
court the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
courtesy behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior
courts the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
cove a recessed place : concavity: such as
cover to guard from attack
coverage something that covers: such as
covered to guard from attack
covering something that covers or conceals
covers to guard from attack
cow the mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
cowboy one who tends cattle or horses
cox coxswain
cpcompare
cpu the component of a computer system that performs the system's basic operations (such as processing data), that exchanges data with the system's memory or peripherals, and that manages the system's other components
crcenter
crack to make a very sharp explosive sound
cradle a bed or cot for a baby usually on rockers or pivots
craft skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
crafts skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
craig crag entry 1
crap defecate
craps a gambling game played with two dice
crash to break violently and noisily : smash
crawforddefile in the White Mountains of north central New Hampshire traversed by the Saco River
crazy not mentally sound : marked by thought or action that lacks reason : insane sense 1b
cream the yellowish part of milk containing from 18 to about 40 percent butterfat
create to bring into existence
created to bring into existence
creates to bring into existence
creating to bring into existence
creation the act of creating
creations the act of creating
creative marked by the ability or power to create : given to creating
creativity the ability to create
creator one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
creature something created either animate or inanimate: such as
creatures something created either animate or inanimate: such as
credit reliance on the truth or reality of something
credits reliance on the truth or reality of something
creek a natural stream of water normally smaller than and often tributary to a river
crest a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
crew a band or force of armed men
cricket any of a family (Gryllidae) of leaping orthopteran insects noted for the chirping notes produced by the male by rubbing together specially modified parts of the forewings
crime an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government
crimes an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government
criminal relating to, involving, or being a crime
crisis the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever
criteria a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
criterion a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
critical inclined to criticize severely and unfavorably
criticism the act of criticizing usually unfavorably
critics one who engages often professionally in the analysis, evaluation, or appreciation of works of art or artistic performances
croatiaindependent country in southeastern Europe including Slavonia, most of Istria, and the Dalmatian coast on the Adriatic Sea; a constituent republic of Yugoslavia 1946–91; capital Zagreb area 21,851 square miles (56,594 square kilometers), population 4,270,000
crop a pouched enlargement of the esophagus of many birds that serves as a receptacle for food and for its preliminary maceration
crops a pouched enlargement of the esophagus of many birds that serves as a receptacle for food and for its preliminary maceration
cross a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
crossing the act or action of crossing: such as
crossword a puzzle in which words are filled into a pattern of numbered squares in answer to correspondingly numbered clues and in such a way that the words read across and down
crowd to press on : hurry
crown a reward of victory or mark of honor
crucial important, significant
crude marked by the primitive, gross, or elemental or by uncultivated simplicity or vulgarity
cruise to sail about touching at a series of ports
cruises to sail about touching at a series of ports
cruzJuana Inés de la 1651–1695 originally Juana Inés de Asbaje Mexican religious and poet
cry to utter loudly : shout
crystal quartz that is transparent or nearly so and that is either colorless or only slightly tinged
cscase; cases
csscytokine storm syndrome
cstcentral standard time
ctcarat
cucubic
cubaisland in the West Indies north of the Caribbean Sea and south of the U.S. (Florida) area 41,620 square miles (107,800 square kilometers)
cube the regular solid of six equal square sides see Volume Formulas Table
cubic having the form of a cube : cubical
cuisine manner of preparing food : style of cooking
cult a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious (see spurious sense 2)
cultural of or relating to culture or culturing
culture the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group
cultures the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group
cum along with being : and
cumulative increasing by successive additions
cunt the female genital organs
cup an open usually bowl-shaped drinking vessel
cups an open usually bowl-shaped drinking vessel
cure spiritual charge : care
curious marked by desire to investigate and learn
currencies circulation as a medium of exchange
currency circulation as a medium of exchange
current occurring in or existing at the present time
currently at the present time
curriculum the courses offered by an educational institution
cursor a movable item used to mark a position: such as
curtisCharles 1860–1936 vice president of the U.S. (1929–33)
curve bent or formed into a curve
curves bent or formed into a curve
custody immediate charge and control (as over a ward or a suspect) exercised by a person or an authority
custom a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual
customer one that purchases a commodity or service
customers one that purchases a commodity or service
customize to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
customized to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications
customs a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual
cut to penetrate with or as if with an edged instrument
cute clever or shrewd often in an underhanded manner
cuts to penetrate with or as if with an edged instrument
cutting something cut or cut off or out: such as
cvconvertible
cvschorionic villus sampling
cwcountry and western
cyber of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)
cycle an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed
cycles an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed
cycling an interval of time during which a sequence of a recurring succession of events or phenomena is completed
cylinder the surface traced by a straight line moving parallel to a fixed straight line and intersecting a fixed planar closed curve
cyprusisland in the eastern Mediterranean south of Turkey
czCanal Zone
czech a native or inhabitant of western Czechoslovakia (Bohemia or Moravia) or the Czech Republic
d the 4th letter of the English alphabet
dadeka-
dad a male parent : father entry 1 sense 1
daddy father sense 1a
daily occurring, made, or acted upon every day
dairy a room, building, or establishment where milk is kept and butter or cheese is made
daisy a composite plant (as of the genera Bellis or Chrysanthemum) having a flower head with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in one or a few whorls: such as
dakota a member of an Indigenous people of the northern Mississippi River valley
dale valley, vale
dallasGeorge Mifflin 1792–1864 vice president of the U.S. (1845–49)
dam a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials (such as soil or snow)
damage loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
damaged loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
damages loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
dame a woman of rank, station, or authority: such as
damn to condemn to a punishment or fate
dan a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
danaCharles Anderson 1819–1897 American newspaper editor
dance to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)
dancing to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)
danger exposure or liability to injury, pain, harm, or loss
dangerous involving possible injury, pain, harm, or loss : characterized by danger
daniel the Jewish hero of the Book of Daniel who as an exile in Babylon interprets dreams, gives accounts of apocalyptic visions, and is divinely delivered from a den of lions
danish of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, the Danes, or the Danish language
dans a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
dare to be sufficiently courageous to
dark devoid or partially devoid of light : not receiving, reflecting, transmitting, or radiating light
darkness the quality or state of being dark: such as
darwinCharles Robert 1809–1882 English naturalist
dasdeka-
dash to move with sudden speed
datdative
data factual information (such as measurements or statistics) used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation
database a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer)
databases a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer)
date the brown, oblong edible fruit of a palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
dated provided with a date
dates the brown, oblong edible fruit of a palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
dating the brown, oblong edible fruit of a palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
daughter a female offspring especially of human parents
daughters a female offspring especially of human parents
david a Hebrew shepherd who became the second king of Israel in succession to Saul according to biblical accounts
davidsonJo 1883–1952 American sculptor
davis1908–1989 originally Ruth Elizabeth Davis American actress
dawn to begin to grow light as the sun rises
day the time of light between one night and the next
days in the daytime repeatedly : on any day
daytoncity in southwestern Ohio on the Miami River population 141,527
dbdecibel
dc a medical procedure in which the uterine cervix is dilated and a curette is inserted into the uterus to scrape away the endometrium (as for the diagnosis or treatment of abnormal bleeding or for surgical abortion during the early part of the second trimester of pregnancy) : dilation and curettage
dddated
dedefensive end
dead deprived of life : no longer alive
deadline a line drawn within or around a prison that a prisoner passes at the risk of being shot
deadly likely to cause or capable of producing death
deaf having total or partial hearing loss
deal to concern oneself or itself
dealer to concern oneself or itself
dealers to concern oneself or itself
dealing method of business : manner of conduct
deals to concern oneself or itself
dealt to concern oneself or itself
dean the head of the chapter of a collegiate or cathedral church
dear highly valued : precious
death a permanent cessation of all vital (see vital sense 2a) functions : the end of life
deaths a permanent cessation of all vital (see vital sense 2a) functions : the end of life
debate a contention by words or arguments
deborah a Hebrew prophetess who rallied the Israelites in their struggles against the Canaanites
debt something owed : obligation
debug to remove insects from
debut a first appearance
decdeceased
decade a group or set of 10
decades a group or set of 10
december the 12th month of the Gregorian calendar
decent marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill
decide to make a final choice or judgment about
decided unquestionable
decimal numbered or proceeding by tens:
decision the act or process of deciding
decisions the act or process of deciding
deck a platform in a ship serving usually as a structural element and forming the floor for its compartments
declaration the act of declaring : announcement
declare to make known formally, officially, or explicitly
declared to make known formally, officially, or explicitly
decline to become less in amount
declined to become less in amount
decor a stage setting
decorating to add honor to
decorative serving to decorate
decrease to grow progressively less (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
decreased to grow progressively less (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
dedicated devoted to a cause, ideal, or purpose : zealous
dee the letter d
deemed to come to think or judge : consider
deep extending far from some surface or area: such as
deeper extending far from some surface or area: such as
deeply extending far from some surface or area: such as
deer any of various slender-legged, even-toed, ruminant mammals (family Cervidae, the deer family) having usually brownish fur and deciduous antlers borne by the males of nearly all and by the females only of the caribou : cervid
defdefendant; defense
default failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
defeat to win victory over : beat
defects an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming, flaw
defend to drive danger or attack away from
defendant a person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought : someone who is being sued or accused of committing a crime
defense the act or action of defending
defensive serving to defend or protect
deferred withheld for or until a stated time
deficit deficiency in amount or quality
define to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of
defined to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of
defines to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of
defining to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of
definitely in a definite way : in a way free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity
definition a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
definitions a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
degree a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification
degrees a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification
deldelegate; delegation
delaware a member of an Indigenous people originally of the Delaware and lower Hudson river valleys
delay the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed
delayed the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed
delays the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed
delegation the act of empowering to act for another
delete to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
deleted to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
delhiunion territory of northern India west of Uttar Pradesh; capital Delhi area 573 square miles (1484 square kilometers), population 16,787,941
delicious affording great pleasure : delightful
delight a high degree of gratification or pleasure : joy
deliver to set free
delivered to set free
delivering to set free
delivers to set free
delivery the act or manner of delivering something
dell a secluded hollow or small valley usually covered with trees or turf
delta the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
deluxe notably luxurious, elegant, or expensive
demdemonstrative
demand an act of demanding or asking especially with authority
demanding requiring much time, effort, or attention : exacting
demands an act of demanding or asking especially with authority
demo demonstration sense 1b
democracy government by the people
democrat an adherent of democracy
democratic of, relating to, or favoring democracy (see democracy sense 1)
democrats an adherent of democracy
demographic the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
demonstrate to show clearly
demonstrated to show clearly
demonstrates to show clearly
demonstration an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
den the lair of a wild usually predatory animal
denial refusal to satisfy a request or desire
denied to declare (something) to be untrue
denmarkcountry of northern Europe occupying most of the Jutland Peninsula and adjacent islands in the Baltic and North seas; a kingdom; capital Copenhagen area 16,639 square miles (43,094 square kilometers), population 5,810,000
dense marked by compactness or crowding together of parts
density the quality or state of being dense
dental of or relating to the teeth or dentistry
dentists one who is skilled in and licensed to practice the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and mouth and who makes and inserts false teeth
denvercity in northeast central Colorado in the western Great Plains east of the Front Range population 600,158
deny to declare (something) to be untrue
department a distinct sphere : province
departmental a distinct sphere : province
departments a distinct sphere : province
departure the act or an instance of departing
depend to be determined, based, or contingent (see contingent entry 1 sense 1)
dependence the quality or state of being dependent
dependent determined or conditioned by another : contingent
depending to be determined, based, or contingent (see contingent entry 1 sense 1)
depends to be determined, based, or contingent (see contingent entry 1 sense 1)
deployment the act or movement of deploying or the state of being deployed: such as
deposit to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge
deposits to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge
depot a place for storing goods or motor vehicles
depression an act of depressing or a state of being depressed: such as
deptdepartment
depth a deep place in a body of water
deputy a person appointed as a substitute with power to act
derderivation; derivative
derby any of several horse races held annually and usually restricted to three-year-olds
derived being, possessing, or marked by a character (such as the large brain in humans) not present in the ancestral form
des de- sense 6
descending to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one
describe to represent or give an account of in words
described to represent or give an account of in words
describes to represent or give an account of in words
describing to represent or give an account of in words
description an act of describing
descriptions an act of describing
desert arid land with usually sparse vegetation
deserve to be worthy of : merit
design to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise, contrive
designated to indicate and set apart for a specific purpose, office, or duty
designation the act of indicating or identifying
designed to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise, contrive
designer one that designs: such as
designers one that designs: such as
designing practicing forethought
designs to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan : devise, contrive
desirable having pleasing qualities or properties : attractive
desire to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for
desired to long or hope for : exhibit or feel desire for
desk a table, frame, or case with a sloping or horizontal surface especially for writing and reading and often with drawers, compartments, and pigeonholes
desktop the top surface of a desk
desktops the top surface of a desk
desperate having lost hope
despite in spite of
destination the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined
destinations the purpose for which something is predetermined or destined
destiny something to which a person or thing is destined : fortune
destroy to ruin the structure, organic existence, or condition of
destroyed to ruin the structure, organic existence, or condition of
destruction the state or fact of being destroyed : ruin
detail extended treatment of or attention to particular items
detailed marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts
details extended treatment of or attention to particular items
detect to discover the true character of
detected to discover the true character of
detection the act of detecting : the state or fact of being detected
detective fitted for or used in detecting something
detector one that detects: such as
determination a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
determine to fix conclusively or authoritatively
determined having reached a decision : firmly resolved
determines to fix conclusively or authoritatively
determining to fix conclusively or authoritatively
detroitriver 31 miles (50 kilometers) long in Ontario and southeastern Michigan connecting Lake Erie and Lake Saint Clair
deutsch German spoken
deutsche the basic monetary unit of West Germany from 1948 to 1990 and of reunited Germany from 1990 to 2001
deutschlandcountry of central Europe bordering on the North and Baltic seas; capital Berlin area 137,847 square miles (357,022 square kilometers), population 80,458,000
devdeviation
develdevelopment
develop to set forth or make clear by degrees or in detail : expound
developed having a relatively high level of industrialization and standard of living
developer one that develops: such as
developers one that develops: such as
developing underdeveloped sense 2
development the act, process, or result of developing
developmental of, relating to, or being development
developments the act, process, or result of developing
develops to set forth or make clear by degrees or in detail : expound
deviant straying or deviating especially from an accepted norm (see norm sense 2)
deviation an act or instance of deviating: such as
device something devised or contrived: such as
devices something devised or contrived: such as
devil the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Christian belief as the tempter of humankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell
devon any of an English breed of vigorous red cattle used for meat and milk
devoted characterized by loyalty and devotion
dfdamage free
dgdecigram
dh designated hitter sense 1
didrill instructor
diabetes any of various abnormal conditions characterized by the secretion and excretion of excessive amounts of urine
diagnosis the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
diagnostic of, relating to, or used in diagnosis
diagram a graphic design that explains rather than represents
dial the face of a sundial
dialog a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing
dialogue a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing
diameter a chord (see chord entry 3 sense 2) passing through the center of a figure or body
diamond native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral, that is usually nearly colorless, that when transparent and free from flaws is highly valued as a precious stone, and that is used industrially especially as an abrasive
diamonds native crystalline carbon that is the hardest known mineral, that is usually nearly colorless, that when transparent and free from flaws is highly valued as a precious stone, and that is used industrially especially as an abrasive
diana an ancient Italian goddess of the forest and of childbirth who was identified with the moon goddess Artemis by the Romans
diane a blue disazo organic pigment
diary a record of events, transactions, or observations kept daily or at frequent intervals : journal
dice die sense 1
dick penis
dicks penis
dictionaries a reference source in print or electronic form containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, etymologies, meanings, and syntactic and idiomatic uses
dictionary a reference source in print or electronic form containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, etymologies, meanings, and syntactic and idiomatic uses
die to pass from physical life : expire
died to pass from physical life : expire
diegoisland in the Indian Ocean, the chief island of Chagos Archipelago
dies to pass from physical life : expire
diesel diesel engine
diet food and drink regularly provided or consumed
dietary of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
diff difference
differ to be unlike or distinct in nature, form, or characteristics
difference the quality or state of being dissimilar or different
differences the quality or state of being dissimilar or different
different partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality : dissimilar
differential of, relating to, or constituting a difference : distinguishing
differently in a different manner
difficult hard to do, make, or carry out : arduous
difficulties the quality or state of being hard to do, deal with, or understand : the quality or state of being difficult
difficulty the quality or state of being hard to do, deal with, or understand : the quality or state of being difficult
diffs difference
dig to break up, turn, or loosen (earth) with an implement
digest a summation or condensation of a body of information: such as
digit any of the Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and usually the symbol 0
digital of, relating to, or utilizing devices constructed or working by the methods or principles of electronics : electronic
dildo an object resembling a penis used for sexual stimulation
dildos an object resembling a penis used for sexual stimulation
dim emitting or having a limited or insufficient amount of light
dimension measure in one direction
dimensional measure in one direction
dimensions measure in one direction
dining to take dinner
dinner the principal meal of the day
dip to plunge or immerse momentarily or partially under the surface (as of a liquid) so as to moisten, cool, or coat
diploma an official or state document : charter
dirdirection
direct to cause to turn, move, or point undeviatingly or to follow a straight course
directed subject to supervision or regulation
direction guidance or supervision of action or conduct : management
directions guidance or supervision of action or conduct : management
directive serving or intended to guide, govern, or influence
directly in a direct manner
director one who directs: such as
directories serving to direct
directors one who directs: such as
directory serving to direct
dirt excrement
dirty not clean or pure
dis to treat with disrespect or contempt : insult
disabilities a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions
disability a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions
disable to make ineffective or inoperative
disabled impaired or limited by a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition : affected by disability
disagree to fail to agree
disappointed defeated in expectation or hope
disaster a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, or destruction
disc the seemingly flat figure of a celestial body
discharge to relieve of a charge, load, or burden:
disciplinary of or relating to discipline
discipline control gained by enforcing obedience or order
disciplines control gained by enforcing obedience or order
disclaimer a denial or disavowal of legal claim : relinquishment of or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate
disclaimers a denial or disavowal of legal claim : relinquishment of or formal refusal to accept an interest or estate
disclose to make known or public
disclosure the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure
disco a nightclub for dancing to live and recorded music
discount a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as
discounted a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as
discounts a reduction made from the gross (see gross entry 1 sense 3b) amount or value of something: such as
discover to make known or visible : expose
discovered to make known or visible : expose
discovery the act or process of discovering
discrete constituting a separate entity : individually distinct
discretion individual choice or judgment
discrimination prejudiced or prejudicial outlook, action, or treatment
discs the seemingly flat figure of a celestial body
discuss to talk about
discussed to talk about
discusses to talk about
discussing to talk about
discussion consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate
discussions consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate
disease a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms : sickness, malady
diseases a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms : sickness, malady
dish a more or less concave vessel from which food is served
dishes a more or less concave vessel from which food is served
disk the seemingly flat figure of a celestial body
disks the seemingly flat figure of a celestial body
disneyWalter Elias 1901–1966 American film producer
disorder to disturb the order of
disorders to disturb the order of
dispatch to send off or away with promptness or speed
dispatched to send off or away with promptness or speed
display to place or spread (something) for people to see
displayed to place or spread (something) for people to see
displaying to place or spread (something) for people to see
displays to place or spread (something) for people to see
disposal the power or authority to make use of as one chooses : the power or authority to dispose of something
disposition prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination
dispute to engage in argument : debate
disputes to engage in argument : debate
distdistance
distance the quality or state of being distant: such as
distances the quality or state of being distant: such as
distant separated in space : away
distinct distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete sense 1) or not the same : separate
distinction the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
distinguished marked by eminence, distinction (see distinction sense 4), or excellence
distribute to divide among several or many : apportion
distributed characterized by a statistical distribution of a particular kind
distribution the act or process of distributing
distributions the act or process of distributing
distributor one that distributes
distributors one that distributes
district a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes)
districts a territorial division (as for administrative or electoral purposes)
disturbed experiencing or exhibiting emotional disturbance or agitation : having a mental disability or illness
divdivided
dive to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst
diverse differing from one another : unlike
diversity the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety
divide to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups
divided separated into parts or pieces
dividend an individual share of something distributed: such as
divine of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god entry 1 sense 1) or a god (see god entry 1 sense 2)
diving to plunge into water intentionally and especially headfirst
division the act or process of dividing : the state of being divided
divisions the act or process of dividing : the state of being divided
divorce the action or an instance of legally dissolving (see dissolve entry 1 sense 1d) a marriage
diy do-it-yourself
dj disc jockey
dkdark
dldeciliter
dm a private message sent on social media (as on the Twitter online message service) to a specific individual or group
dna any of various nucleic acids that are usually the molecular basis of heredity, are constructed of a double helix held together by hydrogen bonds between purine and pyrimidine bases (see base entry 1 sense 6b) which project inward from two chains containing alternate links of deoxyribose and phosphate, and that in eukaryotes are localized chiefly in cell nuclei compare recombinant dna
do to bring to pass : carry out
doc doctor
dock a place (such as a wharf or platform) for the loading or unloading of materials
docs doctor
doctor an eminent theologian declared a sound expounder of doctrine by the Roman Catholic Church
doctors an eminent theologian declared a sound expounder of doctrine by the Roman Catholic Church
doctrine a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
document proof, evidence
documentary being or consisting of documents : contained or certified in writing
documentation the act or an instance of furnishing or authenticating with documents
documented proof, evidence
documents proof, evidence
dodDepartment of Defense
dodge an act of evading by sudden bodily movement
doe the adult female of various mammals (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo) of which the male is called buck
dog a carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet, occurs in a variety of sizes, colors, and coat types, and is sometimes trained to perform special tasks (such as herding, guarding, or acting as a service animal)
dogs a carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet, occurs in a variety of sizes, colors, and coat types, and is sometimes trained to perform special tasks (such as herding, guarding, or acting as a service animal)
doing the act of performing or executing : action
doll a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
dollar taler
dollars taler
dolls a small-scale figure of a human being used especially as a child's plaything
domdomestic
domain complete and absolute (see absolute sense 3) ownership of land
domains complete and absolute (see absolute sense 3) ownership of land
dome a stately building : mansion
domestic living near or about human habitations
dominant commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
dominican a member of a mendicant order of friars founded by St. Dominic in 1215 and dedicated especially to preaching
don to put on (an article of clothing)
donate to make a gift of
donated to make a gift of
donation the act or an instance of donating: such as
donations the act or an instance of donating: such as
done arrived at or brought to an end
donna an Italian woman especially of rank
donor one that gives, donates, or presents something
donors one that gives, donates, or presents something
doom a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
door a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
doors a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
dos the operating system of a computer that can be stored on and run off of a computer disk drive
dosage the addition of an ingredient or the application of an agent in a measured dose
dose the measured quantity of a therapeutic agent to be taken at one time
dot a small spot : speck entry 1
double having a twofold relation or character : dual
doubt to call into question the truth of : to be uncertain or in doubt about
douglas1844–1900 8th Marquess and Earl of
dovercity in central Delaware population 36,047
dow to be able or capable
down toward or in a lower physical position
download an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
downloadable an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
downloaded an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
downloading an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
downloads an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
downtown of, relating to, or located in the lower part or business center of a city or town
dozen a group of 12
dozens a group of 12
dp a displaced person
dpidots per inch
drdebtor
draft the act of drawing or pulling in a net
drag something used to drag (see drag entry 2) with
dragon a huge serpent
drain to draw off (liquid) gradually or completely
drainage the act, process, or mode of draining
drama a composition (see composition sense 5a) in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance : play compare closet drama
dramatic of or relating to drama
dramatically of or relating to drama
draw to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
drawing an act or instance of drawing
drawings an act or instance of drawing
drawn showing the effects of tension, pain, or illness : haggard
draws to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
dream a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
dreams a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
dress to make or set straight
dressed to make or set straight
dresses to make or set straight
dressing the act or process of one who dresses
drewJohn 1827–1862 American (Irish-born) actor
dried free or relatively free from a liquid and especially water
drill to fix something in the mind or habit pattern of by repetitive instruction
drilling drill entry 6
drink swallow, imbibe
drinking swallow, imbibe
drinks swallow, imbibe
drive to frighten or prod (game, cattle, etc.) into moving in a desired direction
driven having a compulsive or urgent quality
driver one that drives: such as
drivers one that drives: such as
drives to frighten or prod (game, cattle, etc.) into moving in a desired direction
driving communicating force
drop the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass
dropped designed to extend or begin lower than normal
drops the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass
drove a group of animals driven or moving in a body
drug a substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication
drugs a substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication
drum a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow shell or cylinder with a drumhead stretched over one or both ends that is beaten with the hands or with some implement (such as a stick or wire brush)
drums a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow shell or cylinder with a drumhead stretched over one or both ends that is beaten with the hands or with some implement (such as a stick or wire brush)
drunk having the faculties impaired by alcohol
dry free or relatively free from a liquid and especially water
dryer something that extracts or absorbs moisture
dsdouble-stranded
dscdoctor of science
dsldigital subscriber line
dtdaylight time
du, etc. for many names beginning with these elements see the specific family names
dual denoting reference to two
dubaisheikhdom on the Persian Gulf, a member of the United Arab Emirates area 1500 square miles (3885 square kilometers), population 1,790,000
dublincity in western California east-southeast of Oakland population 46,036
duck any of various swimming birds (family Anatidae, the duck family) in which the neck and legs are short, the feet typically webbed, the bill often broad and flat, and the sexes usually different from each other in plumage
dude a man extremely fastidious in dress and manner : dandy
due owed or owing as a debt
dui the act or crime of driving a vehicle while affected by alcohol or drugs
duke a sovereign male ruler of a continental European duchy
dumb lacking intelligence : stupid
dump to let (something) fall in or as if in a heap or mass
duncanIsadora 1877–1927 American dancer
duo duet
duplicate consisting of or existing in two corresponding or identical parts or examples
durable able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration in quality or value
duration continuance in time
durham shorthorn
during throughout the duration of
dust fine particles of matter (as of earth)
dutch with each person paying his or her own way
duties conduct due to parents and superiors : respect
duty conduct due to parents and superiors : respect
dvGod willing
dvd an optical disc using a high-capacity format and containing especially a video recording (such as a movie) or computer data
dvds an optical disc using a high-capacity format and containing especially a video recording (such as a movie) or computer data
dx dilation and extraction
dying approaching death
dylanBob 1941–     originally Robert Allen Zimmerman American singer and songwriter
dynamic marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
dynamics a branch of mechanics (see mechanics sense 1) that deals with forces and their relation primarily to the motion but sometimes also to the equilibrium (see equilibrium sense 2) of bodies
e the 5th letter of the English alphabet
eaeach
each being one of two or more distinct individuals having a similar relation and often constituting an aggregate
eagle any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight
eagles any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight
ear the characteristic vertebrate organ of hearing and equilibrium consisting in the typical mammal of a sound-collecting outer ear separated by the tympanic membrane from a sound-transmitting middle ear that in turn is separated from a sensory inner ear by membranous fenestrae
earl a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
earlier near the beginning of a period of time
earliest near the beginning of a period of time
early near the beginning of a period of time
earn to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
earned to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
earning to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
earnings something (such as wages) earned
earrings an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
ears the characteristic vertebrate organ of hearing and equilibrium consisting in the typical mammal of a sound-collecting outer ear separated by the tympanic membrane from a sound-transmitting middle ear that in turn is separated from a sensory inner ear by membranous fenestrae
earth the fragmental material composing part of the surface of the globe
earthquake a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin
ease the state of being comfortable: such as
easier causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort
easily in an easy manner : without difficulty
east to, toward, or in the east
easter a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon
eastern of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated East
easy causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort
eat to take in through the mouth as food : ingest, chew, and swallow in turn
eating used for eating
eau a watery solution (as of perfume)
ebony a hard heavy blackish wood yielded by various tropical chiefly southeast Asian trees (genus Diospyros of the family Ebenaceae, the ebony family)
ebook a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device
ebooks a book composed in or converted to digital format for display on a computer screen or handheld device
ecEuropean Community; European Communities
echo the repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves
eclipse the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
eco habitat or environment
ecological of or relating to the science of ecology
ecology a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
ecommerce commerce conducted via the Internet
economic of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
economics a social science concerned chiefly with description and analysis of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
economies the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
economy the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
ecuadorcountry of western South America bordering on the Pacific and crossed by the Equator; a republic with its capital at Quito area 109,484 square miles (283,561 square kilometers), population 16,499,000
ed education
eden paradise sense 2
edgar a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in mystery-novel writing
edge the cutting side of a blade
edges the cutting side of a blade
edinburghDuke of see philip
edit to prepare (something, such as literary material) for publication or public presentation
edited to prepare (something, such as literary material) for publication or public presentation
editing to prepare (something, such as literary material) for publication or public presentation
edition the form or version in which a text is published
editions the form or version in which a text is published
editor someone who edits especially as an occupation
editorial of or relating to an editor or editing
editorials of or relating to an editor or editing
editors someone who edits especially as an occupation
edmontoncity in Canada; capital of Alberta on the North Saskatchewan River population 812,201
edsspecialist in education
edteastern daylight time
educated having an education
education the action or process of educating or of being educated
educational the action or process of educating or of being educated
educators one skilled in teaching : teacher
edwardname of 8 post-Norman English (British) kings I 1239–1307 (reigned 1272–1307); II 1284–1327 (reigned 1307–27); III 1312–1377 (reigned 1327–77); IV 1442–1483 (reigned 1461–70; 1471–83); V 1470–1483 (reigned 1483); VI 1537–1553 (reigned 1547–53) son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour; VII 1841–1910 (reigned 1901–10) Albert Edward, son of Victoria; VIII 1894–1972 (reigned 1936; abdicated) Duke of Windsor, son of George V
edwardsJonathan 1703–1758 American theologian
eeelectrical engineer
ef the letter f
effect something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) : result, outcome
effective producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
effectively in an effective manner
effectiveness producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
effects something that inevitably follows an antecedent (such as a cause or agent) : result, outcome
efficiency the quality or degree of being efficient
efficient productive of desired effects
efficiently in an efficient manner : with success, competence, or adequate effect
effort conscious exertion of power : hard work
efforts conscious exertion of power : hard work
egfor example
egg the hard-shelled reproductive body produced by a bird and especially by the common domestic chicken
eggs the hard-shelled reproductive body produced by a bird and especially by the common domestic chicken
egyptcountry of northeastern Africa bordering on the Mediterranean and Red seas and site of an early and long enduring civilization of the ancient world; capital Cairo area 386,662 square miles (1,001,450 square kilometers), population 99,413,000 see united arab republic
egyptian of, relating to, or characteristic of Egypt or the Egyptians
ehstandard oxidation-reduction potential
eight a number that is one more than seven see Table of Numbers
either being the one and the other of two : each
ejaculation an act of ejaculating
el the letter l
elder elderberry sense 2
elderly rather old
elect carefully selected : chosen
elected carefully selected : chosen
election an act or process of electing
elections an act or process of electing
electoral of or relating to an elector
electric of, relating to, or operated by electricity
electrical of, relating to, or operated by electricity
electricity a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons
electro electricity
electron an elementary particle consisting of a charge of negative electricity equal to about 1.602 × 10−19 coulomb and having a mass when at rest of about 9.109 × 10−31 kilogram or about ¹/₁₈₃₆ that of a proton
electronic of or relating to electrons
electronics a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
elegant marked by elegance
element any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe
elementary of, relating to, or dealing with the simplest elements or principles of something
elements any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe
elephant a thickset, usually extremely large, nearly hairless, herbivorous mammal (family Elephantidae, the elephant family) that has a snout elongated into a muscular trunk and two incisors in the upper jaw developed especially in the male into long ivory tusks:
elevation the height to which something is elevated: such as
eleven a number that is one more than 10 see Table of Numbers
eligibility the quality or state of being eligible : fitness or suitability to be chosen, selected, or allowed to do something
eligible qualified to participate or be chosen
eliminate to put an end to or get rid of : remove
elimination the act, process, or an instance of eliminating or discharging: such as
elite the choice part : cream
elizabethname of 2 English (British) queens I 1533–1603 daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn (reigned 1558–1603); II 1926–2022 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; daughter of George VI (reigned 1952–2022)
elliottMaxine 1868–1940 originally Jessie Dermot American actress
ellisAlexander John 1814–1890 originally surname Sharpe English philologist
else in a different manner or place or at a different time
elsewhere in or to another place
em the letter m
email a means or system for transmitting messages electronically (as between computers on a network)
emails a means or system for transmitting messages electronically (as between computers on a network)
embassy a body of diplomatic representatives
embedded occurring as a grammatical constituent (such as a verb phrase or clause) within a like constituent
emerald a rich green variety of beryl prized as a gemstone
emergency an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
emerging newly formed or prominent : emergent sense 4
emirates the state or jurisdiction of an emir
emission an act or instance of emitting : emanation
emissions an act or instance of emitting : emanation
emmasee ack emma, pip emma
emotional of or relating to emotion
emotions a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body
emperor the sovereign or supreme male monarch of an empire
emphasis force or intensity of expression that gives impressiveness or importance to something
empire a major political unit having a territory of great extent or a number of territories or peoples under a single sovereign authority
empirical originating in or based on observation or experience
employ to make use of (someone or something inactive)
employed to make use of (someone or something inactive)
employee one employed by another usually for wages or salary and in a position below the executive level
employees one employed by another usually for wages or salary and in a position below the executive level
employer one that employs or makes use of something or somebody
employers one that employs or makes use of something or somebody
employment use, purpose
empty containing nothing
en the width of a piece of type half the width of an em
enable to provide with the means or opportunity
enabled to provide with the means or opportunity
enables to provide with the means or opportunity
enabling to provide with the means or opportunity
enclosed closed in or fenced off
enclosure the act or action of enclosing : the quality or state of being enclosed
encoding to convert (something, such as a body of information) from one system of communication into another
encounter to meet as an adversary or enemy
encountered to meet as an adversary or enemy
encourage to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten
encouraged to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten
encourages to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten
encouraging giving hope or promise
encryption the act or process of encrypting something : a conversion of something (such as data) into a code or cipher
encyclopedia a work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or treats comprehensively a particular branch of knowledge usually in articles arranged alphabetically often by subject
end the part of an area that lies at the boundary
endangered being or relating to an endangered species
ended the part of an area that lies at the boundary
ending something that constitutes an end: such as
endless being or seeming to be without end
endorsed to write on the back of
endorsement the act or process of endorsing
ends the part of an area that lies at the boundary
enemies one that is antagonistic to another
enemy one that is antagonistic to another
energy dynamic quality
enforcement to give force to : strengthen
engengine
engage to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
engaged involved in activity : occupied, busy
engagement an arrangement to meet or be present at a specified time and place
engaging tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
engine a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion
engineer a member of a military group devoted to engineering work
engineering the activities or function of an engineer
engineers a member of a military group devoted to engineering work
engines a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion
englandcountry of southern Great Britain; a division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; capital London area 50,333 square miles (130,362 square kilometers), population 53,012,456
english of, relating to, or characteristic of England, the English people, or the English language
enhance heighten, increase
enhanced heighten, increase
enhancement heighten, increase
enhancements heighten, increase
enhancing heighten, increase
enjoy to have a good time
enjoyed to have a good time
enjoying to have a good time
enlarge to make larger : extend
enlargement an act or instance of enlarging : the state of being enlarged
enormous marked by extraordinarily great size, number, or degree
enough occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations
enrolled to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
enrollment to insert, register, or enter in a list, catalog, or roll
ensemble a group producing a single effect: such as
ensure to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee
ensures to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee
ensuring to make sure, certain, or safe : guarantee
ent a physician specializing in medical conditions of the ear, nose, throat, and neck : otolaryngologist
enter to go or come in
entered to go or come in
entering to go or come in
enterprise a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
enterprises a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
enters to go or come in
entertaining providing entertainment : diverting
entertainment amusement or diversion provided especially by performers
entire having no element or part left out : whole
entirely to the full or entire extent : completely
entities being, existence
entitled having a right to certain benefits or privileges
entity being, existence
entrance power or permission to enter : admission
entrepreneur one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
entrepreneurs one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
entries the right or privilege of entering : entrée
entry the right or privilege of entering : entrée
envelope a flat usually paper container (as for a letter)
environment the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded
environmental the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded
environments the circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded
enzyme any of numerous complex proteins that are produced by living cells and catalyze specific biochemical reactions at body temperatures
eos the Greek goddess of dawn compare aurora
ep a music recording that is typically longer than a single (see single entry 2 sense 1c(2)) and shorter than a full-length album
epaeicosapentaenoic acid
epic a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
episode a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as
episodes a usually brief unit of action in a dramatic or literary work: such as
eqequal
equal of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another
equality the quality or state of being equal
equally in an equal or uniform manner : evenly
equation the act or process of equating
equations the act or process of equating
equilibrium a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
equipment the set of articles or physical resources serving to equip a person or thing: such as
equipped to furnish for service or action by appropriate provisioning
equity justice according to natural law or right
equivalent equal in force, amount, or value
ererbium
era a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned
eric a payment imposed for homicide in medieval Irish law upon the slayer and his kin consisting of a fixed price for the life of the slain and the honor price of the slayer : blood fine compare cro , galanas, wergild
ericssonJohn 1803–1889 American (Swedish-born) engineer and inventor
erikthe Red 10th century Norwegian navigator and explorer
erotic of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
erotica literary or artistic works having an erotic theme or quality
error an act or condition of ignorant or imprudent deviation from a code of behavior
errors an act or condition of ignorant or imprudent deviation from a code of behavior
eseinsteinium
escape to get away (as by flight)
escort a person or group of persons accompanying another to give protection or as a courtesy
escorts a person or group of persons accompanying another to give protection or as a courtesy
especially specially sense 1
espnEntertainment and Sports Programming Network
essay an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its subject from a limited or personal point of view
essays an analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its subject from a limited or personal point of view
essence the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being
essential of, relating to, or constituting essence : inherent
essentially in essence : fundamentally
essentials of, relating to, or constituting essence : inherent
essex2nd Earl of see devereux
estestablished
establish to institute (something, such as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement
established accepted and recognized or followed by many people
establishing to institute (something, such as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement
establishment something established: such as
estate state, condition
estates state, condition
estimate to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of
estimated to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of
estimates to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of
estimation judgment, opinion
estoniacountry of northern Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea; one of the Baltic Provinces of Russia 1721–1917, an independent republic 1918–40, a constituent republic (
etethyl
etcet cetera
eternal having infinite duration : everlasting
ethernet a computer network architecture consisting of various specified local-area network protocols, devices, and connection methods
ethical of or relating to ethics
ethics a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values
ethiopiaancient country in northeastern Africa bordering on the Red Sea and extending from southern Egypt to northern (present-day) Ethiopia
ethnic of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
eueuropium
eugene1663–1736 François-Eugène de Savoie-Carignan prince of Savoy and Austrian general
eurEurope; European
euro the common basic monetary unit of most countries of the European Union
europecontinent of the eastern and northern hemispheres that has the Atlantic Ocean to its west, the Arctic Ocean to its north, Asia to its east, and Africa and the Mediterranean and Black seas to its south area 3,997,929 square miles (10,354,636 square kilometers)
european of, relating to, or characteristic of Europe or its people
euros the common basic monetary unit of most countries of the European Union
evelectron volt
evaextravehicular activity
evalevaluation
evaluate to determine or fix the value of
evaluated to determine or fix the value of
evaluating to determine or fix the value of
evaluation the act or result of evaluating
evaluations the act or result of evaluating
evanescence the process or fact of evanescing
evansSir Arthur John 1851–1941 English archaeologist
eve evening
even having a horizontal surface : flat
evening the latter part and close of the day and early part of the night
event something that happens : occurrence
events something that happens : occurrence
eventually at an unspecified later time : in the end
ever always
every being each individual or part of a group without exception
everybody everyone
everyday encountered or used routinely or typically : ordinary
everyone every person : everybody
everything all that exists
everywhere in or to every place or part
evidence an outward sign : indication
evident clear to the vision or understanding
evil morally reprehensible : sinful, wicked
evolution descent with modification from preexisting species : cumulative inherited change in a population of organisms through time leading to the appearance of new forms : the process by which new species or populations of living things develop from preexisting forms through successive generations
ex one that formerly held a specified position or place
exact to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
exactly in a manner or measure or to a degree or number that strictly conforms to a fact or condition
exam examination
examination the act or process of examining : the state of being examined
examinations the act or process of examining : the state of being examined
examine to inspect closely
examined to inspect closely
examines to inspect closely
examining to inspect closely
example one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated
examples one that serves as a pattern to be imitated or not to be imitated
exams examination
exceed to be greater than or superior to
excel to be superior to : surpass in accomplishment or achievement
excellence the quality of being excellent
excellent very good of its kind : eminently good : first-class
except with the exclusion or exception of
exception the act of excepting : exclusion
exceptional forming an exception : rare
exceptions the act of excepting : exclusion
excerpt a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
excess the state or an instance of surpassing usual, proper, or specified limits : superfluity
excessive exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal
exchange the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another : trade
exchanges the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another : trade
excited having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement
excitement something that excites or rouses
exciting producing excitement
exclude to prevent or restrict the entrance of
excluded to prevent or restrict the entrance of
excluding to prevent or restrict the entrance of
exclusion the act or an instance of excluding
exclusive excluding or having power to exclude
exclusively in an exclusive manner : in a way limited to a single person, group, category, method, etc.
excuse to make apology for
exec executive officer
execute to carry (something) out fully : to put (something) completely into effect
executed to carry (something) out fully : to put (something) completely into effect
execution the act or process of executing : performance
executive of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
executives of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
exempt free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
exemption the act of exempting or state of being exempt : immunity
exercise the act of bringing into play or realizing in action : use
exercises the act of bringing into play or realizing in action : use
exhaust to consume entirely : use up
exhibit to submit (something, such as a document) to a court or officer in course of proceedings
exhibition an act or instance of exhibiting
exhibitions an act or instance of exhibiting
exhibits to submit (something, such as a document) to a court or officer in course of proceedings
exist to have real being whether material or spiritual
existed to have real being whether material or spiritual
existence the state or fact of having being especially independently of human consciousness and as contrasted with nonexistence
existing to have real being whether material or spiritual
exists to have real being whether material or spiritual
exit a departure from a stage
exotic introduced from another country : not native to the place where found
expexpense
expand to open up : unfold
expanded extended
expanding to open up : unfold
expansion expanse
expect to consider probable or certain
expectations the act or state of expecting : anticipation
expected to consider probable or certain
expects to consider probable or certain
expenditure the act or process of expending
expenditures the act or process of expending
expense financial burden or outlay : cost
expenses financial burden or outlay : cost
expensive involving high cost or sacrifice
experience direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge
experienced made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
experiences direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge
experiencing direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge
experiment test, trial
experimental of, relating to, or based on experience or experiment
experiments test, trial
expert one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject
expertise the skill of an expert
experts one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject
expiration the last emission of breath : death
expired dead, deceased
expires to breathe one's last breath : die
explain to make known
explained to make known
explaining to make known
explains to make known
explanation the act or process of explaining
explicit fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
explicitly in an explicit manner : clearly and without any vagueness or ambiguity
exploration the act or an instance of exploring
explore to investigate, study, or analyze : look into
explorer one that explores
exploring to investigate, study, or analyze : look into
explosion the act or an instance of exploding
expo exposition sense 3
export to carry away : remove
exports to carry away : remove
exposed open to view
exposure the fact or condition of being exposed: such as
express to represent in words : state
expressed to represent in words : state
expression an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (such as words) : utterance
expressions an act, process, or instance of representing in a medium (such as words) : utterance
extextension
extend to spread or stretch forth : unbend
extended drawn out in length especially of time
extending to spread or stretch forth : unbend
extends to spread or stretch forth : unbend
extension the action of extending : state of being extended
extensions the action of extending : state of being extended
extensive having wide or considerable extent
extent the range over which something extends : scope
exterior being on an outside surface : situated on the outside
external capable of being perceived outwardly
extra more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional
extract to draw forth (as by research)
extraction the act or process of extracting something
extraordinary going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary
extras more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional
extreme existing in a very high degree
extremely in an extreme manner
eye a specialized light-sensitive sensory structure of animals that in nearly all vertebrates, most arthropods, and some mollusks is the image-forming organ of sight
eyed having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number
eyes a specialized light-sensitive sensory structure of animals that in nearly all vertebrates, most arthropods, and some mollusks is the image-forming organ of sight
ezEzra
f the 6th letter of the English alphabet
fa the fourth note of the major scale in solfège
fabric structure, building
fabrics structure, building
fabulous resembling or suggesting a fable : of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature
face the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
faced the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
faces the front part of the head that in humans extends from the forehead to the chin and includes the mouth, nose, cheeks, and eyes
facial of or relating to the face
facilitate to make (something) easier
facilities the quality of being easily performed
facility the quality of being easily performed
facing a lining at the edge especially of a garment
fact something that has actual existence
factor one who acts or transacts business for another: such as
factors one who acts or transacts business for another: such as
factory a station where factors reside and trade
facts something that has actual existence
faculty ability, power: such as
fail to lose strength : weaken
failed to lose strength : weaken
failing a usually slight or insignificant defect in character, conduct, or ability
fails to lose strength : weaken
failure omission of occurrence or performance
failures omission of occurrence or performance
fair marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism
fairfieldcity in western California northeast of Berkeley population 105,321
fairly in a handsome manner
fairy a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having diminutive human form and magic powers
faith allegiance to duty or a person : loyalty
fake not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit, sham
fall to descend freely by the force of gravity
fallen to descend freely by the force of gravity
falling to descend freely by the force of gravity
falls to descend freely by the force of gravity
FALSE not genuine
fame public estimation : reputation
familiar a member of the household of a high official
families the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children
family the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children
famous widely known
fan any of various devices for winnowing grain
fancy to have a fancy (see fancy entry 2 sense 1) for : like
fans any of various devices for winnowing grain
fantastic based on fantasy (see fantasy entry 1 sense 2) : not real
fantasy the power or process of creating especially unrealistic or improbable mental images in response to psychological need
faq a document (as on a website) that provides answers to a list of typical questions that users might ask regarding a particular subject
faqs a document (as on a website) that provides answers to a list of typical questions that users might ask regarding a particular subject
far at or to a considerable distance in space
fare get along, succeed
fares get along, succeed
farm a sum or due fixed in amount and payable at fixed intervals
farmer a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income
farmers a person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of income
farming the practice of agriculture or aquaculture
farms a sum or due fixed in amount and payable at fixed intervals
fascinating extremely interesting or charming : captivating
fashion the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
fast firmly fixed
faster firmly fixed
fastest firmly fixed
fat notable for having an unusual amount of fat:
fatal causing death
fate the will or principle or determining cause by which things in general are believed to come to be as they are or events to happen as they do : destiny
father a male parent
fathers a male parent
fatty containing fat especially in unusual amounts
fault weakness, failing
favor friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior
favorite one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking
favorites one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking
favors friendly regard shown toward another especially by a superior
fax facsimile sense 2
fbiFederal Bureau of Investigation
fcfire control
fccFederal Communications Commission
fdfire department
fdaFood and Drug Administration
feiron
fear an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger
fears an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger
feat a deed notable especially for courage
feature the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
featured having facial features of a particular kind
features the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
featuring the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
febFebruary
february the second month of the Gregorian calendar
fedfederal; federation
federal of or constituting a form of government in which power is distributed between a central authority and a number of constituent territorial units
federation an encompassing political or societal entity formed by uniting smaller or more localized entities: such as
fee an estate in land held in feudal law from a lord on condition of homage and service
feed to give food to
feedback the transmission of evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the original or controlling source
feeding the act or process of eating or being fed
feeds to give food to
feel to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality
feeling the one of the basic physical senses of which the skin contains the chief end organs and of which the sensations of touch and temperature are characteristic : touch
feelings the one of the basic physical senses of which the skin contains the chief end organs and of which the sensations of touch and temperature are characteristic : touch
feels to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality
fees an estate in land held in feudal law from a lord on condition of homage and service
fell skin, hide, pelt
fellow comrade, associate
fellowship companionship, company
felt a cloth made of wool and fur often mixed with natural or synthetic fibers through the action of heat, moisture, chemicals, and pressure
female of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to bear young or produce eggs
females of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to bear young or produce eggs
fence a means of protection : defense
ferry to carry by boat over a body of water
festival of, relating to, appropriate to, or set apart as a festival
festivals of, relating to, appropriate to, or set apart as a festival
fetish an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
fever a rise of body temperature above the normal
few not many persons or things
fewer a smaller number of persons or things
fffolios
fgfield goal
fifor instance
fiber a thread or a structure or object resembling a thread: such as
fiction something invented by the imagination or feigned
field an open land area free of woods and buildings
fieldsW.C. 1880–1946 originally Claude William Dukenfield American actor
fifteen a number that is one more than fourteen see Table of Numbers
fifth one that is number five in a series
fifty a number equal to five times 10 see Table of Numbers
fig an oblong or pear-shaped syconium fruit of a tree (genus Ficus) of the mulberry family
fight to contend in battle or physical combat
fighter one that fights: such as
fighters one that fights: such as
fighting designed, intended, or trained to fight in combat
figure a number symbol : numeral, digit
figured adorned with, formed into, or marked with a figure
figures a number symbol : numeral, digit
fijiislands in the southwestern Pacific east of Vanuatu constituting (with Rotuma Island) an independent dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations; capital Suva (on Viti Levu) area 7056 square miles (18,274 square kilometers), population 926,300
file a tool usually of hardened steel with cutting ridges for forming or smoothing surfaces especially of metal
filed a tool usually of hardened steel with cutting ridges for forming or smoothing surfaces especially of metal
files a tool usually of hardened steel with cutting ridges for forming or smoothing surfaces especially of metal
filing an act or instance of using a file
fill to put into as much as can be held or conveniently contained
filled to put into as much as can be held or conveniently contained
filling an act or instance of filling
film a thin skin or membranous covering : pellicle
films a thin skin or membranous covering : pellicle
filter a porous article or mass (as of paper or sand) through which a gas or liquid is passed to separate out matter in suspension
filtering a porous article or mass (as of paper or sand) through which a gas or liquid is passed to separate out matter in suspension
filters a porous article or mass (as of paper or sand) through which a gas or liquid is passed to separate out matter in suspension
fin an external membranous process of an aquatic animal (such as a fish) used in propelling or guiding the body see fish illustration
final not to be altered or undone
finally after a prolonged time : at the end of period of time
finals not to be altered or undone
finance money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual
finances money or other liquid resources of a government, business, group, or individual
financial relating to finance or financiers
financing the act or process or an instance of raising or providing funds
find to come upon often accidentally : encounter
finder one that finds
finding the act of one that finds
findings the act of one that finds
finds to come upon often accidentally : encounter
fine all right
finest police officers
finger any of the five terminating members of the hand : a digit of the forelimb
fingering the act or method of using the fingers in playing an instrument
fingers any of the five terminating members of the hand : a digit of the forelimb
finish to come to an end : terminate
finished entirely done
finishing to come to an end : terminate
finite having definite or definable limits
finlandcountry of northern Europe bordering on the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland and extending north of the Arctic Circle; a republic with its capital at Helsinki area 130,559 square miles (338,145 square kilometers), population 5,537,000
finnish of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or Finnish
fire the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
fired using a specified fuel
fireplace a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth
fires the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
firewall a wall constructed to prevent the spread of fire
firm securely or solidly fixed in place
firms securely or solidly fixed in place
firmware computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (such as a read-only memory)
first preceding all others in time, order, or importance: such as
fiscal of or relating to taxation, public revenues, or public debt
fish an aquatic animal
fisher someone or something that fishes
fisheries the occupation, industry, or season of taking fish or other sea animals (such as sponges, shrimp, or seals) : fishing
fishing the sport or business of catching fish
fist the hand clenched with the fingers doubled into the palm and the thumb doubled inward across the fingers
fisting the hand clenched with the fingers doubled into the palm and the thumb doubled inward across the fingers
fit acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
fitness the quality or state of being fit
fits acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
fitted fit, suitable
fitting of a kind appropriate to the situation : suitable
five a number that is one more than four see Table of Numbers
fix to make firm, stable, or stationary
fixed securely placed or fastened : stationary
fixes to make firm, stable, or stationary
fixtures the act or process of fixing : the state of being fixed
flflanker
flaFlorida
flag any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
flags any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
flame the glowing gaseous part of a fire
flash rush, dash
flashers one that flashes: such as
flashing sheet metal used in waterproofing (as at roof valleys or hips or the angle between a chimney and a roof)
flat lying at full length or spread out upon the ground : prostrate
flavor odor, fragrance
fleece the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
fleet a number of warships under a single command
flesh the soft parts of the body of an animal and especially of a vertebrate
flex to bend especially repeatedly
flexibility capable of being flexed : pliant
flexible capable of being flexed : pliant
flight an act or instance of passing through the air by the use of wings
flights an act or instance of passing through the air by the use of wings
flip to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
float an act or instance of floating
floating buoyed on or in a fluid
flood a rising and overflowing of a body of water especially onto normally dry land
floor the level base of a room
flooring floor, base
floors the level base of a room
floppy tending to flop
floral of, relating to, or depicting flowers
florencecommune in central Italy on the Arno River; capital of the region of Tuscany population 358,079
floridastate of the southeastern U.S. bordering on the Atlantic, the Straits of Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico; capital Tallahassee area 58,664 square miles (151,940 square kilometers), population 18,801,310
florist a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
florists a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
flour a product consisting of finely milled wheat
flow to issue or move in a stream
flower the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit : blossom
flowers the specialized part of an angiospermous plant that occurs singly or in clusters, possesses whorls of often colorful petals or sepals, and bears the reproductive structures (such as stamens or pistils) involved in the development of seeds and fruit : blossom
flows to issue or move in a stream
flu influenza
fluid having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass and that easily yield to pressure : capable of flowing
flush to fly away suddenly
flux a flowing of fluid from the body: such as
fly to move in or pass through the air with wings
flyer one that flies
flying moving or capable of moving in the air
fmfathom
fofolio
foam a light frothy mass of fine bubbles formed in or on the surface of a liquid or from a liquid: such as
focal of, relating to, being, or having a focus
focus a center of activity, attraction, or attention
focused a center of activity, attraction, or attention
focuses a center of activity, attraction, or attention
focusing a center of activity, attraction, or attention
fog vapor condensed to fine particles of water suspended in the lower atmosphere that differs from cloud only in being near the ground
fold to lay one part over another part of
folder one that folds
folders one that folds
folding capable of being folded into a more compact shape
folk people generally
folks people generally
follow to go, proceed, or come after
followed to go, proceed, or come after
following being next in order or time
follows to go, proceed, or come after
font a receptacle for baptismal water
fonts a receptacle for baptismal water
food material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy
foods material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy
fool a person lacking in judgment or prudence
foot the terminal part of the vertebrate (see vertebrate entry 1) leg upon which an individual stands
footage recorded video material
football any of several games played between two teams on a usually rectangular field having goalposts or goals at each end and whose object is to get the ball over a goal line, into a goal, or between goalposts by running, passing, or kicking: such as
footwear wearing apparel (such as shoes or boots) for the feet
for as being or constituting
forbes cholera morbus
forbidden not permitted or allowed
force strength or energy exerted or brought to bear : cause of motion or change : active power
forced compelled by force or necessity : involuntary
forces strength or energy exerted or brought to bear : cause of motion or change : active power
ford a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
forecast to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data
forecasts to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data
foreign situated outside a place or country
forest a dense growth of trees and underbrush covering a large tract
forestry forestland
forests a dense growth of trees and underbrush covering a large tract
forever for a limitless time
forge a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
forget to lose the remembrance of : be unable to think of or recall
forgot to lose the remembrance of : be unable to think of or recall
forgotten to lose the remembrance of : be unable to think of or recall
fork an implement with two or more prongs used especially for taking up (as in eating), pitching, or digging
form the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material
formal belonging to or constituting the form or essence of a thing
format the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed)
formation an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form : development
formats the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed)
formatting the shape, size, and general makeup (as of something printed)
formed organized in a way characteristic of living matter
former coming before in time
formerly at an earlier time : previously
forming the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material
forms the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material
formula a set form of words for use in a ceremony or ritual
fort a strong or fortified place
forth onward in time, place, or order : forward
fortune a very large sum of money
forty a number equal to four times 10 see Table of Numbers
forum the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
forums the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
forward near, being at, or belonging to the forepart
forwarding near, being at, or belonging to the forepart
fossil preserved from a past geologic age
foster having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
foul offensive to the senses : loathsome
found having all usual, standard, or reasonably expected equipment
foundation the act of founding
foundations the act of founding
founded having all usual, standard, or reasonably expected equipment
founder one that founds or establishes
fountain the source from which something proceeds or is supplied
four a number that is one more than three see Table of Numbers
fourth one that is number four in a series
fox any of various carnivorous (see carnivorous sense 1) mammals (especially genus Vulpes) of the dog family related to but smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail
fpfreezing point
frfather
fraction a numerical representation (such as ³/₄, ⁵/₈, or 3.234) indicating the quotient of two numbers
fragrance a sweet or delicate odor (as of fresh flowers, pine trees, or perfume)
fragrances a sweet or delicate odor (as of fresh flowers, pine trees, or perfume)
frame the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : physique, figure
framed having a frame : set in a frame
frames the physical makeup of an animal and especially a human body : physique, figure
framework a basic conceptional structure (as of ideas)
framing frame, framework
franceAnatole 1844–1924 pseudonym of Jacques-Anatole-François Thibault French novelist and satirist
franchise the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
francis1936–     originally Jorge Mario Bergoglio pope (2013–  )
franciscocity and port on
frank marked by free, forthright, and sincere expression
frankfurtcity on the Main River in western Germany population 667,925
franklin a medieval English landowner of free but not noble birth
fraserJames Earle 1876–1953 American sculptor
fraud deceit, trickery
frederickcity southeast of Hagerstown in northern Maryland population 65,239
free not costing or charging anything
freedom the quality or state of being free: such as
freelance of, relating to, or being a freelancer : independent
freely in a free manner: such as
freeware software that is available for use at no cost or for a nominal usually voluntary fee
freeze to become congealed into ice by cold
freight the compensation paid for the transportation of goods
french of, relating to, or characteristic of France, its people, or their language
frequencies the fact or condition of occurring frequently
frequency the fact or condition of occurring frequently
frequent to associate with, be in, or resort to often or habitually
frequently at frequent or short intervals
fresh having its original qualities unimpaired: such as
friFriday
friday the sixth day of the week
fridge refrigerator
friend one attached to another by affection or esteem
friendly of, relating to, or befitting a friend: such as
friends one attached to another by affection or esteem
friendship the state of being friends
frog any of various largely aquatic leaping anuran amphibians (such as ranids) that have slender bodies with smooth moist skin and strong long hind legs with webbed feet compare toad
front forehead
frontier a border between two countries
frontpage printed on the front page of a newspaper
frost the process of freezing
frozen treated, affected, or crusted over by freezing
fruit a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton)
fruits a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton)
fsfemtosecond
ftfeaturing
ftp a system for transferring computer files especially via the Internet
fu a mythical lion-dog used as a decorative motif in Far Eastern art
fuck copulate
fucked in a hopeless situation or position
fucking damned
fuel a material used to produce heat or power by burning
fuji a spun silk clothing fabric in plain weave originally made in Japan
full containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
fully in a full manner or degree : completely
fun what provides amusement or enjoyment
function professional or official position : occupation
functional of, connected with, or being a function
functionality the quality or state of being functional
functioning professional or official position : occupation
functions professional or official position : occupation
fund a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective
fundamental serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
fundamentals serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
funded a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective
funding a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective
fundraising the organized activity of raising funds (as for an institution or political cause)
funds a sum of money or other resources whose principal or interest is set apart for a specific objective
funeral of, relating to, or constituting a funeral
funk a strong offensive smell
funky having an offensive odor : foul
funny affording light mirth and laughter : amusing
fur to cover, line, trim, or clothe with fur
furnished supplied with furniture
furnishings an article or accessory of dress
furniture equipment that is necessary, useful, or desirable: such as
further farther sense 1
furthermore in addition to what precedes : besides
fusion the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
future that is to be
futures that is to be
fuzzy marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz
fwfresh water
fwdforeword
fx special effects
fyfiscal year
g the 7th letter of the English alphabet
gagauge
gabriel one of the four archangels named in Hebrew tradition
gadgets an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty
gage a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
gain resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit
gained resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit
gains resources or advantage acquired or increased : profit
galaxy milky way galaxy
gale a strong current of air:
galleries a roofed promenade : colonnade
gallery a roofed promenade : colonnade
gambling the practice or activity of betting : the practice of risking money or other stakes in a game or bet
game a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
games a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
gaming the practice or activity of playing games for stakes : gambling
gamma the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
gang group: such as
gangbang to participate in a gang bang
gap a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense)
gaps a break in a barrier (such as a wall, hedge, or line of military defense)
garage a shelter or repair shop for automotive vehicles
garbage food waste
garciaAntonio 1813–1884 Spanish dramatist
garden a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated
gardening the act, activity, or pastime of planning and cultivating gardens
gardens a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated
garlic a European allium (Allium sativum) widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cookery
garyElbert Henry 1846–1927 American industrialist
gas a fluid (such as air) that has neither independent shape nor volume but tends to expand indefinitely
gasoline a volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel especially for internal combustion engines and usually blended from several products of natural gas and petroleum
gate an opening in a wall or fence
gatesBill 1955–     William Henry Gates III American computer software manufacturer
gateway an opening for a gate
gather to bring together : collect
gathered to bring together : collect
gathering a coming together of people in a group (as for social, religious, or political purposes) : assembly, meeting
gauge a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
gay of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex
gays of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex
gazette newspaper
gb sarin
gcgas chromatograph; gas chromatography
gdgood
gdpgross domestic product
gegilt edges
gear clothing, garments
geek a person often of an intellectual bent who is disliked
gel a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
gem jewel
gen generation sense 1
gender a subclass within a grammatical class (such as noun, pronoun, adjective, or verb) of a language that is partly arbitrary but also partly based on distinguishable characteristics (such as shape, social rank, manner of existence, or sex) and that determines agreement with and selection of other words or grammatical forms see also natural gender
gene a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is located usually on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance controlling the transmission and expression of one or more traits by specifying the structure of a particular polypeptide and especially a protein or controlling the function of other genetic material
genealogy an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
general involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole
generally in a general manner: such as
generate to bring into existence: such as
generated to bring into existence: such as
generates to bring into existence: such as
generating to bring into existence: such as
generation a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor
generations a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor
generator one that generates: such as
generators one that generates: such as
generic relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
generous liberal in giving : openhanded
genes a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is located usually on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance controlling the transmission and expression of one or more traits by specifying the structure of a particular polypeptide and especially a protein or controlling the function of other genetic material
genesis the origin or coming into being of something
genetic relating to or determined by the origin, development, or causal antecedents of something
genetics a branch of biology that deals with the heredity and variation of organisms
geneva a highly aromatic bitter gin originally made in the Netherlands
genius an attendant spirit of a person or place
genome one haploid set of chromosomes with the genes they contain
genre a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
genres a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
gentle free from harshness, sternness, or violence
gentleman a man of noble or gentle (see gentle entry 1 sense 4a) birth
gently free from harshness, sternness, or violence
genuine actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character
geo earth : ground : soil
geographic of or relating to geography
geographical of or relating to geography
geography a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface
geological of, relating to, or based on geology
geology a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks
geometry a branch of mathematics that deals with the measurement, properties, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids
george either of two of the insignia of the British Order of the Garter
georgiastate of the southeastern U.S. bordering on the Atlantic; capital Atlanta area 58,910 square miles (152,577 square kilometers), population 9,687,653 see also georgian entry 3
german a native or inhabitant of Germany
germanycountry of central Europe bordering on the North and Baltic seas; capital Berlin area 137,847 square miles (357,022 square kilometers), population 80,458,000
get to gain possession of
gets to gain possession of
getting to gain possession of
gg a fluorescent brightener
ghanaancient empire of western Africa in what is now western Mali; flourished in the 4th–13th centuries
ghost the seat of life or intelligence : soul
ghzgigahertz
gigill
giant a legendary humanlike being of great stature and strength
giants a legendary humanlike being of great stature and strength
gibraltar an impregnable stronghold
gibson a martini garnished with a cocktail onion
gif a computer file format for the compression and storage of visual digital information
gift a notable capacity, talent, or endowment
gifts a notable capacity, talent, or endowment
gig a job usually for a specified time
gilbert the centimeter-gram-second unit of magnetomotive force equivalent to 10/4π ampere-turn
girl a female child from birth to adulthood
girlfriend a female friend
girls a female child from birth to adulthood
gisgill
give to make a present of
given particular, specified
gives to make a present of
giving to make a present of
glgreatest length
glad experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy
glance to take a quick look at something
glasgowEllen (Anderson Gholson) 1873–1945 American novelist
glass any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization: such as
glasses any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization: such as
glen a secluded narrow valley
glennJohn 1921–2016 John Herschel Glenn, Jr. American astronaut and politician
global of, relating to, or involving the entire world : worldwide
globe something spherical or rounded: such as
glory praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : renown
glossary a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
gloves a covering for the hand having separate sections for each of the fingers and the thumb and often extending part way up the arm
glow to shine with or as if with an intense heat
glucose a crystalline sugar C6H12O6
gmgram
gmtGreenwich Mean Time
gnome maxim, aphorism
gnu wildebeest
go to move on a course : proceed
goal the end toward which effort is directed : aim
goals the end toward which effort is directed : aim
goat any of various hollow-horned ruminant mammals (especially of the genus Capra) related to the sheep but of lighter build and with backwardly arching horns, a short tail, and usually straight hair
god the supreme or ultimate reality: such as
gods the supreme or ultimate reality: such as
goesHugo van der circa 1440–1482 Dutch painter
going an act or instance of going
gold a yellow metallic element that occurs naturally in pure form and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and electronics see Chemical Elements Table
golden consisting of, relating to, or containing gold
golf a game in which a player using special clubs attempts to sink a ball with as few strokes as possible into each of the 9 or 18 successive holes on a course
gone lost, ruined
good of a favorable character or tendency
goods of a favorable character or tendency
google to use the Google search engine to obtain information about (someone or something) on the World Wide Web
gordonCharles George 1833–1885 Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha British soldier
gore a small usually triangular piece of land
gorgeous splendidly or showily brilliant or magnificent
gospel the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation
gossip godparent
gothic of, relating to, or resembling the Goths, their civilization, or their language
goto relied on and regularly turned to for expert knowledge, skill, or performance
gourmet a connoisseur of food and drink
govgovernment; governor
governance the act or process of governing or overseeing the control and direction of something (such as a country or an organization) : government
governing to exercise continuous sovereign authority over
government the body of persons that constitutes the governing authority of a political unit or organization: such as
governmental the body of persons that constitutes the governing authority of a political unit or organization: such as
governments the body of persons that constitutes the governing authority of a political unit or organization: such as
governor one that governs: such as
govtgovernment
gpgroup
gps a navigational system using satellite signals to fix the location of a radio receiver on or above the earth's surface
grgrade
grab to take or seize by or as if by a sudden motion or grasp
grace unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification
grad graduate
grade a level of study in an elementary, middle, or secondary school that is completed by a student during one year
grades a level of study in an elementary, middle, or secondary school that is completed by a student during one year
gradually moving, changing, or developing by fine or often imperceptible degrees
graduate to receive an academic degree or diploma
graduated marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
graduates to receive an academic degree or diploma
graduation a mark on an instrument or vessel indicating degrees or quantity
grahamJohn 1648–1689 Graham of Claverhouse; Bonnie Dundee; 1st Viscount of Dundee Scottish Jacobite
grain a single small hard seed
grammar the study of the classes of words, their inflections (see inflection sense 2), and their functions and relations in the sentence
grams any of several leguminous plants (such as a chickpea) grown especially for their seed
grand having more importance than others : foremost
grande a usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability
granny grandmother sense 1
grant to consent to carry out for a person : allow fulfillment of
granted to consent to carry out for a person : allow fulfillment of
grants to consent to carry out for a person : allow fulfillment of
graph a diagram (such as a series of one or more points, lines, line segments, curves, or areas) that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables
graphic of or relating to the pictorial arts
graphical of or relating to the pictorial arts
graphics of or relating to the pictorial arts
graphs a diagram (such as a series of one or more points, lines, line segments, curves, or areas) that represents the variation of a variable in comparison with that of one or more other variables
grasgenerally recognized as safe; generally regarded as safe
grass herbage suitable or used for grazing animals
grateful appreciative of benefits received
gratis without charge or recompense : free
gratuit gratuitous act
grave an excavation (see excavation sense 2) for burial of a body
gravity dignity or sobriety of bearing
gray of the color gray
great notably large in size : huge
greater consisting of a central city together with adjacent areas that are naturally or administratively connected with it
greatest notably large in size : huge
greatly to a great extent or degree : very much
greececountry in southern Europe comprised of a jagged peninsula at the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula and several hundred islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas; with a prominent history dating to ancient times, today it is a republic with its capital at Athens area 50,949 square miles (131,957 square kilometers), population 10,762,000
greek a native or inhabitant of ancient or modern Greece
green of the color green
greeneGraham 1904–1991 British novelist
greenhouse a usually permanent climate-controlled structure enclosed (as by glass or multiple layers of plastic) and used usually year-round for the cultivation or protection of tender plants
greensborocity in north central North Carolina population 296,666
greeting a salutation at meeting
greetings a salutation at meeting
gregorySaint 240–332 the Illuminator apostle and founder of the Armenian Church
grenadaisland of British West Indies in the southern Windward Islands; together with the southern Grenadines is an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1974; capital Saint George's area 133 square miles (344 square kilometers), population 112,200
grey of the color gray
grid grating
griffin a mythical animal typically having the head, forepart, and wings of an eagle and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion
grill to broil on a grill
grip to seize or hold firmly
grocery the food and supplies sold by a grocer
groove a long narrow channel or depression
gross glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
ground the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars)
grounds the surface of a planet (such as the earth or Mars)
groundwater water within the earth especially that supplies wells and springs
group two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition
groups two or more figures forming a complete unit in a composition
grove a small wood without underbrush
grow to spring up and develop to maturity
growing increasing in size or amount
grown fully grown : mature
grows to spring up and develop to maturity
growth a stage in the process of growing : size
gsgeneral staff
gsmglobal system for mobile communications
gstGreenwich sidereal time
gtgreat
guamisland in the southern Marianas; unincorporated U.S. territory containing extensive U.S. military facilities; capital Hagåtña area 209 square miles (541 square kilometers), population 159,358
guarantee guarantor
guaranteed assured with a guarantee (see guarantee entry 2 sense 3) : protected or promised by a guarantee
guarantees guarantor
guard one assigned to protect or oversee another: such as
guardian someone or something that guards : custodian
guards one assigned to protect or oversee another: such as
guatemalacountry in Central America south of Mexico bordering on the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea; a republic area 42,042 square miles (108,889 square kilometers), population 16,581,000
guess to form an opinion of from little or no evidence
guest a person entertained in one's house
guestbook a book of blank pages in which visitors or guests at an event (such as a wedding or funeral) or a place (such as an art gallery) sign their names
guests a person entertained in one's house
guigraphical user interface
guidance the act or process of guiding
guide one that leads or directs another's way
guided one that leads or directs another's way
guidelines a line by which one is guided: such as
guides one that leads or directs another's way
guild an association of people with similar interests or pursuits
guilty justly chargeable with or responsible for a usually grave breach of conduct or a crime
guinea an English gold coin issued from 1663 to 1813 and fixed in 1717 at 21 shillings
guitar a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers
guitars a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers
gulf a part of an ocean or sea extending into the land
gun a piece of ordnance usually with high muzzle velocity and comparatively flat trajectory
guns a piece of ordnance usually with high muzzle velocity and comparatively flat trajectory
guru a personal religious teacher and spiritual guide in Hinduism
guy man, fellow
guyanacountry in northern South America on the Atlantic coast; a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations since 1970 capital Georgetown area 83,000 square miles (214,969 square kilometers), population 740,700
guys man, fellow
gym gymnasium
h the 8th letter of the English alphabet
hahectare
habitat the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
habits a settled tendency or usual manner of behavior
hack to cut or sever with repeated irregular or unskillful blows
hacker one that hacks
hair a slender threadlike outgrowth of the epidermis of an animal
hairy covered with hair or hairlike material
haitisee hispaniola
half either of two equal parts that compose something
halifaxEarl of 1881–1959 Edward Frederick Lindley Wood English statesman and diplomat
hall the castle or house of a medieval king or noble
halloween October 31 observed especially with dressing up in disguise, trick-or-treating, and displaying jack-o'-lanterns during the evening
halo a circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon and resulting from refraction or reflection of light by ice particles in the atmosphere
ham the hollow of the knee
hamburgcity and port on the Elbe River in northern Germany 68 miles (109 kilometers) from its mouth; a state of the Federal Republic of Germany 1948–90 and of reunified Germany since then area 288 square miles (749 square kilometers), population 1,706,696
hamiltonAlexander 1755–1804 American statesman
hammer a hand tool consisting of a solid head set crosswise on a handle and used for pounding
hampshire any of a British breed of large hornless black-faced mutton-producing sheep
hamptonWade 1751?–1835 American general
hand the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey
handbags suitcase
handbook a book capable of being conveniently carried as a ready reference : manual
handed having a hand or hands especially of a specified kind or number
handheld held in the hand
handhelds held in the hand
handjob an act of stimulating the genitals manually usually to orgasm
handjobs an act of stimulating the genitals manually usually to orgasm
handle a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand
handled a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand
handles a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand
handling the action of one that handles something
handmade made by hand or by a hand process
hands the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey
handy conveniently near
hang to fasten to some elevated point without support from below : suspend
hanging situated or lying on steeply sloping ground
hansenLars Peter 1952–     American economist
happen to occur by chance
happened to occur by chance
happening something that happens : occurrence
happens to occur by chance
happiness a state of well-being and contentment : joy
happy favored by luck or fortune : fortunate
harassment exhaust, fatigue
harbor a place of security and comfort : refuge
hard not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure
hardcore of, relating to, or being part of a hard core
hardcover having rigid boards on the sides covered in cloth or paper
harder not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure
hardly by a narrow margin of time : only just
hardware ware (such as fittings, cutlery, tools, utensils, or parts of machines) made of metal
hardwood the wood of an angiospermous tree as distinguished from that of a coniferous tree
harleyRobert 1661–1724 1st Earl of Oxford English statesman
harm physical or mental damage : injury
harmful of a kind likely to be damaging : injurious
harmony the combination of simultaneous musical notes in a chord
haroldname of 2 kings of the English I died 1040
harper a harp player
harrisBarbara Clementine 1930–2020 American bishop (1989–2002)
harrisonBenjamin 1833–1901 grandson of William Henry Harrison 23rd president of the U.S. (1889–93)
harry to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
hart the male of the red deer especially when over five years old : stag compare hind
hartfordcity in north central Connecticut on the Connecticut River population 124,775
harvardJohn 1607–1638 American clergyman and benefactor
harvest the season for gathering in agricultural crops
harveyGeorge Brinton McClellan 1864–1928 American journalist
hash to chop (food, such as meat and potatoes) into small pieces
hat a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim
hate intense hostility and aversion usually deriving from fear, anger, or sense of injury
hats a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown and brim
have to hold or maintain as a possession, privilege, or entitlement
haven harbor, port
having to hold or maintain as a possession, privilege, or entitlement
hawaiigroup of islands in the central Pacific belonging to the U.S.
hawaiian a native or resident of Hawaii
hawk any of numerous diurnal birds of prey belonging to a suborder (Falcones of the order Falconiformes) and including all the smaller members of this group
hay herbage and especially grass mowed and cured for fodder
hayesHelen 1900–1993 Helen Hayes Brown American actress
hazard a source of danger
hazardous involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
hazards a source of danger
hbhemoglobin
hcHoly Communion
hdhead
hdtvhigh-definition television
he that male one who is neither speaker nor hearer
head the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
headed having a head or a heading
header one that removes heads
headers one that removes heads
heading something that forms or serves as a head
headline words set at the head of a passage or page to introduce or categorize
headlines words set at the head of a passage or page to introduce or categorize
headphones an earphone held over the ear by a band worn on the head
headquarters a place from which a commander performs the functions of command
heads the upper or anterior division of the animal body that contains the brain, the chief sense organs, and the mouth
headset a support framework with attached electronic devices that is worn on the head: such as
healing to make free from injury or disease : to make sound or whole
health the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
healthcare efforts made to maintain, restore, or promote someone's physical, mental, or emotional well-being especially when performed by trained and licensed professionals
healthy enjoying good health
hear to perceive or become aware of by the ear
heardisland in the southern Indian Ocean southeast of Kerguelen at 53°10′ south, 74°10′ east; administered by Australia
hearing the process, function, or power of perceiving sound
hearings the process, function, or power of perceiving sound
heart a hollow muscular organ of vertebrate animals that by its rhythmic contraction acts as a force pump maintaining the circulation of the blood
hearts a hollow muscular organ of vertebrate animals that by its rhythmic contraction acts as a force pump maintaining the circulation of the blood
heat to become warm or hot
heated marked by anger or passion
heater one that heats
heath a tract of wasteland
heather heath sense 2a
heating to become warm or hot
heaven the expanse of space that seems to be over the earth like a dome : firmament
heavily to a great degree : severely
heavy having great weight
hebrew the Semitic language of the ancient Hebrews
heel the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch
height the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance : the highest part : summit
heights the part that rises or extends upward the greatest distance : the highest part : summit
helen the wife of Menelaus whose abduction by Paris brings about the Trojan War
helenacity in west central Montana population 28,190
helicopter an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
hell a nether world in which the dead continue to exist : hades
hello an expression or gesture of greeting
helmet a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor see armor illustration
help to give assistance or support to (someone) : to provide (someone) with something that is useful or necessary in achieving an end
helped to give assistance or support to (someone) : to provide (someone) with something that is useful or necessary in achieving an end
helpful of service or assistance : useful
helping a portion of food : serving
helps to give assistance or support to (someone) : to provide (someone) with something that is useful or necessary in achieving an end
hence from this place : away
hendersonArthur 1863–1935 British labor leader and statesman
henry the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of inductance equal to the self-inductance of a circuit or the mutual inductance of two circuits in which the variation of one ampere per second results in an induced electromotive force of one volt
hepatitis inflammation of the liver
her of or relating to her or herself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action
herald an official at a tournament of arms (see arm entry 3 sense 1a) with duties including the making of announcements and the marshaling of combatants
herb a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
herbal a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties
herbs a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
here in or at this place
hereby by this means
herein in this
heritage property that descends to an heir
hero a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability
heroes a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability
herself that identical female one
hhHer Highness; His Highness
hiHawaii
hidden being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
hide to put out of sight : secrete
hierarchy a division of angels
high rising or extending upward a great distance : taller than average, usual, or expected
higher rising or extending upward a great distance : taller than average, usual, or expected
highest rising or extending upward a great distance : taller than average, usual, or expected
highland elevated or mountainous land
highlight something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
highlighted something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
highlights something (such as an event or detail) that is of major significance or special interest
highly in or to a high place, level, or rank
highs rising or extending upward a great distance : taller than average, usual, or expected
highway a public way
highways a public way
hiking to go on a hike
hill a usually rounded natural elevation of land lower than a mountain
hills a usually rounded natural elevation of land lower than a mountain
hiltonConrad Nicholson 1887–1979 American hotelier
himself that identical male one
hindu an adherent of Hinduism
hint a statement that expresses indirectly what one prefers not to say explicitly
hints a statement that expresses indirectly what one prefers not to say explicitly
hip the laterally projecting region of each side of the lower or posterior part of the mammalian trunk formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and upper part of the femur together with the fleshy parts covering them
hire payment for the temporary use of something
hired payment for the temporary use of something
hiring payment for the temporary use of something
his of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action
hispanic of, relating to, or being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S.
histhistorian; historical; history
historic historical: such as
historical of, relating to, or having the character of history
history tale, story
hit to reach with or as if with a sudden blow
hits to reach with or as if with a sudden blow
hitting to reach with or as if with a sudden blow
hiv either of two retroviruses that infect and destroy helper T cells of the immune system causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS
hlhectoliter
ho whore sense 1
hobbies a small Old World falcon (Falco subbuteo) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
hobby a small Old World falcon (Falco subbuteo) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
hockey field hockey
hold to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal
holder a person that holds: such as
holders a person that holds: such as
holding land held especially by a vassal or tenant
holdings land held especially by a vassal or tenant
holds to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal
hole an opening through something : perforation
holes an opening through something : perforation
holiday holy day
holidays on holidays repeatedly : on any holiday
holland a cotton or linen fabric in plain weave usually heavily sized or glazed and used for window shades, bookbinding, and clothing
hollow having an indentation or inward curve : concave, sunken
holly any of a genus (Ilex of the family Aquifoliaceae, the holly family) of trees and shrubs
hollywood the American motion-picture industry
holmesOliver Wendell 1809–1894 American physician and author
holocaust a sacrifice (see sacrifice entry 1 sense 2) consumed by fire
holy exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness
home one's place of residence : domicile
homeland native land : fatherland
homeless having no home or permanent place of residence
homepage the page typically encountered first on a website that usually contains links to the other pages of the site
homes one's place of residence : domicile
hometown the city or town where one was born or grew up
homework piecework done at home for pay
hon honey sense 2a
honda a metal, knotted, or spliced eye at one end of a lariat through which the other end is passed to form a running noose or lasso
hondurascountry in Central America bordering on the Caribbean and the Gulf of Fonseca; a republic with its capital at Tegucigalpa area 43,278 square miles (112,090 square kilometers), population 9,183,000
honest free from fraud or deception : legitimate, truthful
honey a sweet viscid material elaborated out of the nectar of flowers in the honey sac of various bees
hong a commercial establishment or house of foreign trade in China
honolulumost populous city, port, and capital of Hawaii population 390,738
honor good name or public esteem : reputation
honors good name or public esteem : reputation
hood a flexible covering for the head and neck
hook a curved or bent device for catching, holding, or pulling
hop to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leaps
hope to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true
hoped to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true
hopefully in a way that expresses desire with an expectation of fulfillment : in a hopeful manner
hopes to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true
hoping to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true
hopkins1861–1947 English biochemist
horizon the line where the earth seems to meet the sky : the apparent junction of earth and sky
horizontal of or relating to the apparent junction of earth and sky : situated near the horizon
hormone a product of living cells that circulates in body fluids (such as blood) or sap and produces a specific often stimulatory effect on the activity of cells usually remote from its point of origin
horn one of the usually paired bony processes that arise from the head of many ungulates and that are found in some extinct mammals and reptiles: such as
horny of or made of horn (see horn sense 1d)
horrible marked by or arousing painful and intense fear, dread, dismay, or aversion : marked by or arousing horror
horror painful and intense fear, dread, or dismay
horse a large solid-hoofed herbivorous ungulate mammal (Equus caballus, family Equidae, the horse family) domesticated since prehistoric times and used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding
horses a large solid-hoofed herbivorous ungulate mammal (Equus caballus, family Equidae, the horse family) domesticated since prehistoric times and used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding
hose a cloth leg covering that sometimes covers the foot
hospital a charitable institution for the needy, aged, infirm, or young
hospitality hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition
hospitals a charitable institution for the needy, aged, infirm, or young
host a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially
hosted a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially
hostel inn
hostels inn
hosting a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially
hosts a person who receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially
hot having a relatively high temperature
hotel an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and various personal services for the public : inn
hotels an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals, entertainment, and various personal services for the public : inn
hottest having a relatively high temperature
hour a time or office for daily liturgical devotion
hourly at or during every hour
hours a time or office for daily liturgical devotion
house a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families : home
household those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family
households those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family
houses a building that serves as living quarters for one or a few families : home
housewares furnishings for a house
housewives a married woman in charge of a household
housing shelter, lodging
houstonSamuel 1793–1863 American general; president of the Republic of Texas (1836–38; 1841–44)
how in what manner or way
howardCatherine see catherine
however in whatever manner or way that
howto giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)
hphorsepower
hqheadquarters
hrhere
hsat bedtime
htheight
html a markup language that is used to create documents on the World Wide Web incorporating text, graphics, sound, video, and hyperlinks
httphypertext transfer protocol; hypertext transport protocol
hu an ancient Tatar people of northwest China related to the Hsiung-Nu
hub the central part of a circular object (such as a wheel or propeller)
hudsonHenry died 1611 English navigator and explorer
huge very large or extensive: such as
hughcirca 938–996 king of France (987–996)
hughesCharles Evans 1862–1948 American jurist; chief justice U.S. Supreme Court (1930–41)
hugoVictor (-Marie) 1802–1885 French poet, novelist, and dramatist
hull the outer covering of a fruit or seed
human of, relating to, or characteristic of humans (see human entry 2)
humanitarian a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
humanities compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition : the quality or state of being humane
humanity compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition : the quality or state of being humane
humans of, relating to, or characteristic of humans (see human entry 2)
humidity a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity
humor that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
hundred a number equal to 10 times 10 see Table of Numbers
hundreds a number equal to 10 times 10 see Table of Numbers
hung unable to reach a decision or verdict
hungarian a native or inhabitant of Hungary : magyar
hungarylandlocked country in central Europe; formerly a kingdom, since 1946 a republic; capital Budapest area 35,918 square miles (93,028 square kilometers), population 9,826,000
hunger a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient
hungry feeling an uneasy or painful sensation from lack of food : feeling hunger
hunt to pursue for food or in sport
hunter a person who hunts game
hunting the act of one that hunts
huntingtonCollis Potter 1821–1900 American railroad builder
hurricane a tropical cyclone with winds of 74 miles (119 kilometers) per hour or greater that is usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning, and that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes
hurt to inflict with physical pain : wound
husband a male partner in a marriage
hwyhighway
hybrid an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
hydraulic operated, moved, or effected by means of water
hydrocodone a habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C18H21NO3·C4H6O6 usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or cough suppressant
hydrogen a nonmetallic gaseous chemical element with atomic number 1 that is the simplest and lightest of the elements and that is used especially in the processing of fossil fuels and the synthesis of ammonia
hygiene a science of the establishment and maintenance of health
hypothesis an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument
hypothetical involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
hzhertz
i the 9th letter of the English alphabet
iaIowa
ian a entry 2
ibm an intercontinental ballistic missile
ic immediate constituent
ice frozen water
icelandisland between the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Greenland and just south of the Arctic Circle; a republic, formerly (1380–1918) belonging to Denmark, later (1918–44) an independent kingdom in personal union with Denmark; capital Reykjavik area 39,769 square miles (103,000 square kilometers), population 343,500
icon a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
icons a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
ictinflammation of connective tissue
id the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is completely unconscious and is the source of psychic energy derived from instinctual needs and drives compare ego, superego
idahostate of the northwestern U.S. bordering on British Columbia, Canada; capital Boise area 83,557 square miles (217,248 square kilometers), population 1,567,582
ideintegrated drive electronics
idea a formulated thought or opinion
ideal of, relating to, or embodying an ideal
ideas a formulated thought or opinion
identical being the same : selfsame
identification an act of identifying : the state of being identified
identified to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something)
identifier one that identifies
identifies to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something)
identify to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something)
identifying to perceive or state the identity of (someone or something)
identity the distinguishing character or personality of an individual : individuality
idle not occupied or employed: such as
idol an object of extreme devotion
ids the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is completely unconscious and is the source of psychic energy derived from instinctual needs and drives compare ego, superego
iethat is
ieeeThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
if in the event that
ignore to refuse to take notice of
ignored to refuse to take notice of
iiindorsement irregular
iii hiv-1
ilIllinois
ill not in good health
illegal not according to or authorized by law : unlawful, illicit
illinois a confederation of Algonquian-speaking Indigenous peoples of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin
illness sickness sense 2
illustrated to provide with visual features intended to explain or decorate
illustration something that serves to illustrate: such as
illustrations something that serves to illustrate: such as
im to send an instant message to
image a visual representation of something: such as
images a visual representation of something: such as
imagination the act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never before wholly perceived in reality
imagine to form a mental image of (something not present)
imaging the action or process of using specialized techniques (such as ultrasound, tomography, or radiography) to produce an image of something that is not visible to the naked eye (such as internal bodily organs or the Earth's subsurface)
immediate occurring, acting, or accomplished without loss or interval of time : instant
immediately without interval of time : straightway
immigrants one that immigrates: such as
immigration an act or instance of immigrating
immune not susceptible or responsive
immunology a science that deals with the immune system and the cell-mediated and humoral aspects of immunity and immune responses
impact an impinging or striking especially of one body against another
impacts an impinging or striking especially of one body against another
impaired being in an imperfect or weakened state or condition: such as
imperial of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
implement a device used in the performance of a task : tool, utensil
implementation an act or instance of implementing something : the process of making something active or effective
implemented a device used in the performance of a task : tool, utensil
implementing a device used in the performance of a task : tool, utensil
implications something implied: such as
implied to express indirectly
implies to express indirectly
import to bring from a foreign or external source: such as
importance the quality or state of being important : consequence
important marked by or indicative of significant worth or consequence : valuable in content or relationship
importantly in an important way
imported to bring from a foreign or external source: such as
imports to bring from a foreign or external source: such as
impose to establish or apply by authority
imposed to establish or apply by authority
impossible incapable of being or of occurring
impressed to affect especially forcibly or deeply : gain the admiration or interest of
impression the effect produced by impressing: such as
impressive making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration
improve to enhance in value or quality : make better
improved to enhance in value or quality : make better
improvement the act or process of improving
improvements the act or process of improving
improving to enhance in value or quality : make better
in into sense 1
inappropriate not appropriate : unsuitable
inbox a box or tray (as on a desk) for holding incoming interoffice mail
incincomplete
incentive something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
incentives something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
incest sexual intercourse between persons so closely related that they are forbidden by law to marry
inch a unit of length equal to ¹/₃₆ yard see Weights and Measures Table
inches a unit of length equal to ¹/₃₆ yard see Weights and Measures Table
incidence rate of occurrence or influence
incident an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
incidents an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
inclinclude; included; including; inclusive
include to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group
included to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group
includes to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group
including to take in or comprise as a part of a whole or group
inclusion the act of including : the state of being included
inclusive broad in orientation or scope
income a gain or recurrent benefit usually measured in money that derives from capital or labor
incoming taking a new place or position especially as part of a succession
incomplete not complete : unfinished: such as
incorporate to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
incorporated united in one body
incorrect not true : wrong
increase to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
increased made or become greater : augmented
increases to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
increasing to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity)
increasingly to an increasing degree
incredible too extraordinary and improbable to be believed
incurred to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
indindependent
indeed without any question : truly, undeniably
independence the quality or state of being independent
independent not dependent: such as
independently not dependent: such as
index a list (as of bibliographical information or citations to a body of literature) arranged usually in alphabetical order of some specified datum (such as author, subject, or keyword): such as
indexed a list (as of bibliographical information or citations to a body of literature) arranged usually in alphabetical order of some specified datum (such as author, subject, or keyword): such as
indexes a list (as of bibliographical information or citations to a body of literature) arranged usually in alphabetical order of some specified datum (such as author, subject, or keyword): such as
indialarge peninsular region that is usually referred to as a subcontinent and is located in southern Asia south of the Himalayas between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea; occupied by the countries India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and formerly often considered to include Burma (but not Ceylon)
indian a native or inhabitant of India or of the East Indies
indianastate of the east central U.S. that has the Ohio River as its southern boundary and borders on Lake Michigan in the northwest; capital Indianapolis area 36,291 square miles (94,357 square kilometers), population 6,483,802
indianapoliscity in central Indiana population 820,445
indians a native or inhabitant of India or of the East Indies
indicate to point out or point to
indicated to point out or point to
indicates to point out or point to
indicating to point out or point to
indication something that serves to indicate
indicator one that indicates: such as
indicators one that indicates: such as
indie one that is independent
indigenous produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
indirect not direct: such as
individual of, relating to, or distinctively associated with an individual
individually of, relating to, or distinctively associated with an individual
individuals of, relating to, or distinctively associated with an individual
indonesiacountry in southeastern Asia in the Malay Archipelago comprising Sumatra, Java, southern and eastern Borneo, Sulawesi, western Timor, western New Guinea, the Moluccas, and many adjacent smaller islands; formerly
indonesian a native or inhabitant of the Republic of Indonesia
indoor of or relating to the interior of a building
induced to move by persuasion or influence
induction the act or process of inducting (as into office)
industrial of or relating to industry
industries manufacturing activity as a whole
industry manufacturing activity as a whole
inexpensive reasonable in price : cheap
infinfantry
infant a child in the first period of life
infants a child in the first period of life
infected having an infection : contaminated with an infective agent (such as a bacterium or virus)
infection the state produced by the establishment of one or more pathogenic agents (such as a bacteria, protozoans, or viruses) in or on the body of a suitable host
infections the state produced by the establishment of one or more pathogenic agents (such as a bacteria, protozoans, or viruses) in or on the body of a suitable host
infectious producing or capable of producing infection
infinite extending indefinitely : endless
inflation an act of inflating : a state of being inflated: such as
influence the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway
influenced the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway
influences the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway
info information
inform to communicate knowledge to
informal marked by the absence of formality or ceremony
information knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
informational knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction
informative imparting knowledge : instructive
informed having information
infrared situated outside the visible spectrum at its red end
infrastructure the system of public works of a country, state, or region
ing action or process
ingredients something that enters into a compound or is a component part of any combination or mixture : constituent
inherited to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law at the ancestor's death
initial of or relating to the beginning : incipient
initially at the beginning : at first
initiated to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
initiative an introductory step
initiatives an introductory step
injection an act or instance of injecting
injured to inflict bodily hurt on
injuries hurt, damage, or loss sustained
injury hurt, damage, or loss sustained
ink a colored usually liquid material for writing and printing
inkjet of, relating to, or being a printer in which electrically charged droplets of ink are sprayed onto the paper
inline having the parts or units arranged in a straight line
inn an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travelers
inner situated farther in
innocent free from legal guilt or fault
innovation a new idea, method, or device : novelty
innovations a new idea, method, or device : novelty
innovative characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
inns an establishment for the lodging and entertaining of travelers
input something that is put in: such as
inputs something that is put in: such as
inquire to put a question : seek for information by questioning
inquiries a request for information
inquiry a request for information
insinches
insects any of a class (Insecta) of arthropods (such as bugs or bees) with well-defined head, thorax, and abdomen, only three pairs of legs, and typically one or two pairs of wings
insert to put or thrust in
inserted to put or thrust in
insertion something that is inserted: such as
inside an interior or internal part or place : the part within
insider a person recognized or accepted as a member of a group, category, or organization: such as
insight the power or act of seeing into a situation : penetration
insights the power or act of seeing into a situation : penetration
inspection the act of inspecting
inspections the act of inspecting
inspector a person employed to inspect something
inspiration an inspiring agent or influence
inspired outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
install to set up for use or service
installation the act of installing : the state of being installed
installations the act of installing : the state of being installed
installed to set up for use or service
installing to set up for use or service
instance a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events
instances a step, stage, or situation viewed as part of a process or series of events
instant an infinitesimal space of time
instantly without the least delay : immediately
instead as a substitute or equivalent
institute something that is instituted: such as
institutes something that is instituted: such as
institution an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
institutional of or relating to an institution
institutions an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
instruction an outline or manual of technical procedure : directions
instructional an outline or manual of technical procedure : directions
instructions an outline or manual of technical procedure : directions
instructor one that instructs : teacher
instructors one that instructs : teacher
instrument a device used to produce music
instrumental serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool
instrumentation the arrangement or composition of music for instruments especially for a band or orchestra
instruments a device used to produce music
insulin a protein pancreatic hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that is essential especially for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood and that when insufficiently produced results in diabetes mellitus
insurance coverage by contract whereby one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril
insured a person whose life or property is insured
intintelligence
intake an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure
integer any of the natural numbers, the negatives of these numbers, or zero
integral essential to completeness : constituent
integrate to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
integrated marked by the unified control of all aspects of production from raw materials through distribution of finished products
integrating to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
integration the act or process or an instance of integrating
integrity firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
intel useful information concerning a subject of interest (such as an enemy) : intelligence
intellectual of or relating to the intellect or its use
intelligence the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying situations : reason
intelligent having or indicating a high or satisfactory degree of intelligence and mental capacity
intend to have in mind as a purpose or goal : plan
intended expected to be such in the future
intense existing in an extreme degree
intensity the quality or state of being intense
intensive of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification: such as
intent a usually clearly formulated or planned intention : aim
intention what one intends to do or bring about
inter to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
interact to act upon one another
interaction mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interactions mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interactive mutually or reciprocally active
interest a feeling that accompanies or causes special attention to something or someone : concern
interested having the attention engaged
interesting holding the attention : arousing interest
interests a feeling that accompanies or causes special attention to something or someone : concern
interface the place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
interfaces the place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
interference the act or process of interfering
interim an intervening time : interval
interior lying, occurring, or functioning within the limiting boundaries : inner
intermediate being or occurring at the middle place, stage, or degree or between extremes
internal existing or situated within the limits or surface of something: such as
international of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations
internationally of, relating to, or affecting two or more nations
internet an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world
internship an advanced student or graduate usually in a professional field (such as medicine or teaching) gaining supervised practical experience (as in a hospital or classroom)
interpretation the act or the result of interpreting : explanation
interpreted having the meaning explained or translated
interracial of, involving, or designed for members of different races (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
intersection a place or area where two or more things (such as streets) intersect
interstate of, connecting, or existing between two or more states especially of the U.S.
interval a space of time between events or states
intervals a space of time between events or states
intervention the act or an instance of intervening
interventions the act or an instance of intervening
interview a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee)
interviews a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee)
intimate marked by a warm friendship developing through long association
intlinternational
into in the direction of
intranet a network operating like the World Wide Web but having access restricted to a limited group of authorized users (such as employees of a company)
intro introduction
introduce to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: such as
introduced to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: such as
introduces to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: such as
introducing to lead to or make known by a formal act, announcement, or recommendation: such as
introduction something that introduces: such as
introductory of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
invalid not valid:
invasion an act of invading
invention something invented: such as
inventory an itemized list of current assets: such as
invest to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
investigate to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigated to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigation to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigations to observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry
investigator one who investigates something: such as
investigators one who investigates something: such as
investing to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
investment the outlay of money usually for income or profit : capital outlay
investments the outlay of money usually for income or profit : capital outlay
investor to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
investors to commit (money) in order to earn a financial return
invisible incapable by nature of being seen : not perceptible by vision
invitation the act of inviting
invitations the act of inviting
invite to request the presence or participation of
invited to request the presence or participation of
invoice an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill
involve to engage as a participant
involved having a part in something : included in something
involvement the act or an instance of involving someone or something
involves to engage as a participant
involving to engage as a participant
io a maiden loved by Zeus and changed by him into a heifer so that she might escape the jealous rage of Hera
ion an atom or group of atoms that carries a positive or negative electric charge as a result of having lost or gained one or more electrons
iowariver 291 miles (468 kilometers) long in the state of Iowa flowing southeast into the Mississippi River
ip intellectual property
ipsinches per second
iriridium
ira a retirement savings account in which income taxes on certain deposits and on all gains are deferred until withdrawals are made
irancountry in southwestern Asia bordering in the north on the Caspian Sea and in the south on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman; an Islamic republic since 1979, formerly an empire; capital Tehran area 636,372 square miles (1,648,195 square kilometers), population 83,025,000
iraqcountry in southwestern Asia in Mesopotamia that has a small border on the Persian Gulf; a republic since 1958, formerly a kingdom; capital Baghdad area 169,235 square miles (438,317 square kilometers), population 40,194,000
iraqicountry in southwestern Asia in Mesopotamia that has a small border on the Persian Gulf; a republic since 1958, formerly a kingdom; capital Baghdad area 169,235 square miles (438,317 square kilometers), population 40,194,000
ircInternal Revenue Code
irelandisland in western Europe in the Atlantic, one of the British Isles area 32,052 square miles (83,015 square kilometers)
irish natives or inhabitants of Ireland or their descendants especially when of Celtic speech or culture
iron a silver-white malleable ductile magnetic heavy metallic element that readily rusts in moist air, occurs in pure form in meteorites and combined in most igneous rocks, is the most abundant element on Earth by mass, and is vital to biological processes see Chemical Elements Table
irrigation the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth
irsInternal Revenue Service
isisland; isle
isaIsaiah
isaac the son of Abraham and father of Jacob according to the account in Genesis
isbnInternational Standard Book Number
islam the religious faith of Muslims including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Muhammad as his prophet
islamic the religious faith of Muslims including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Muhammad as his prophet
island a tract of land surrounded by water and smaller than a continent
islands a tract of land surrounded by water and smaller than a continent
isle island
isoInternational Organization for Standardization; International Standards Organization
isolated occurring alone or once : unique
isolation the action of isolating : the condition of being isolated
ispInternet service provider
israel jacob sense 2
israeli of or relating to the people or the republic of Israel
issnInternational Standard Serial Number
issue a vital or unsettled matter
issued a vital or unsettled matter
issues a vital or unsettled matter
ist one that performs a (specified) action
istanbulcity in northwestern Turkey partly in Europe and partly in Asia on the Bosporus and the Sea of Marmara; capital of Turkey before its independence in 1923 and earlier capital of the Ottoman Empire population 12,500,000
it that one
italiapeninsula 760 miles (1223 kilometers) long in southern Europe projecting into the Mediterranean between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
italian a native or inhabitant of Italy
italic of or relating to a type style with characters that slant upward to the right (as in "these words are italic") compare roman
italypeninsula 760 miles (1223 kilometers) long in southern Europe projecting into the Mediterranean between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian seas
item a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article
items a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article
its of or relating to it or itself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action
itself that identical one compare it sense 1
iv an apparatus used to administer a fluid (as of medication, blood, or nutrients) intravenously
ivory the hard creamy-white modified dentine that composes the tusks of a tusked mammal (such as an elephant, walrus, or narwhal)
ix a clotting factor that activates factor VIII and whose deficiency is associated with hemophilia
j the 10th letter of the English alphabet
jajoint account
jack a game played with a set of small objects that are tossed, caught, and moved in various figures
jacket a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets
jackets a garment for the upper body usually having a front opening, collar, lapels, sleeves, and pockets
jacksonAndrew 1767–1845 American general; 7th president of the U.S. (1829–37)
jacksonvillecity in central Arkansas northeast of Little Rock population 28,364
jacob a son of Isaac and Rebekah, the twin brother of Esau, and heir of God's promise of blessing to Abraham
jade either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish:
jaguar a large cat (Panthera onca) chiefly of Central and South America that is larger and stockier than the leopard and is brownish yellow or buff with black spots
jail a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
jake a sexually immature male wild turkey under two years old
jam a food made by boiling fruit and sugar to a thick consistency
jamaicaisland of the West Indies in the Greater Antilles south of Cuba; a dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1962; formerly a British colony; capital Kingston area 4244 square miles (10,991 square kilometers), population 2,812,000
james an apostle, son of Zebedee, and brother of the apostle John according to the Gospel accounts
janJanuary
jane girl, woman
january the first month of the Gregorian calendar
japan of, relating to, or originating in Japan : of a kind or style characteristic of Japanese workmanship
japanese a native or inhabitant of Japan
jar a widemouthed container made typically of earthenware or glass
jason a legendary Greek hero distinguished for his successful quest of the Golden Fleece
java coffee
jay a predominantly fawn-colored Old World bird (Garrulus glandarius) of the crow family with a black-and-white crest and wings marked with black, white, and blue
jazz American music developed especially from ragtime and blues and characterized by propulsive syncopated rhythms, polyphonic ensemble playing, varying degrees of improvisation, and often deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre
jcjunior college
jddoctor of jurisprudence; doctor of law
je something (such as an appealing quality) that cannot be adequately described or expressed
jean a durable twilled cotton cloth used especially for sportswear and work clothes
jeansSir James Hopwood 1877–1946 English physicist, astronomer, and author
jeep a small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, ¹/₄-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. Army in World War II
jeffersonThomas 1743–1826 vice president of the U.S. (1797–1801); 3rd president of the U.S. (1801–09)
jeffreyLord Francis 1773–1850 Scottish critic and jurist
jenny a female bird
jerry german
jersey any of various close-fitting usually circular-knitted garments especially for the upper body
jerusalemcity in southwestern Asia northwest of the Dead Sea; divided 1948–67 between Jordan (old city) and Israel (new city); capital of Israel since 1950 and formerly the capital of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah; old city under Israeli control since 1967 population 765,000
jesse the father of David, king of Israel, according to the account in I Samuel
jesus the Jewish religious teacher whose life, death, and resurrection as reported by the Evangelists are the basis of the Christian message of salvation
jet an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
jets an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
jewel a precious stone : gem
jewellery ornamental pieces (such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets) that are made of materials which may or may not be precious (such as gold, silver, glass, and plastic), are often set with genuine or imitation gems, and are worn for personal adornment
jewelry ornamental pieces (such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets) that are made of materials which may or may not be precious (such as gold, silver, glass, and plastic), are often set with genuine or imitation gems, and are worn for personal adornment
jewish of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews
jews a person belonging to a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people
jill a female ferret
jim racial segregation and discrimination enforced by laws, customs, and practices in especially the southern states of the U.S. from the end of Reconstruction in 1877 until the mid-20th century
jimmy a short crowbar
jjjudges
jo sweetheart, dear
joan a country girl
job a regular remunerative position
jobsSteven Paul 1955–2011 American computer entrepreneur
joe fellow, guy
joel the traditionally assumed author of the book of Joel
john toilet
johnny fellow, guy
johnsJasper 1930–     American artist
johnson penis
johnstonAlbert Sidney 1803–1862 American Confederate general
join to put or bring together so as to form a unit
joined to put or bring together so as to form a unit
joining the act or an instance of joining one thing to another : juncture
joins to put or bring together so as to form a unit
joint the point of contact between elements of an animal skeleton with the parts that surround and support it
joke something said or done to provoke laughter
jokes something said or done to provoke laughter
jonJonah; Jonas
jonathan a son of Saul and friend of David according to the account in I Samuel
jones to have a strong desire or craving for something
jordanDavid Starr 1851–1931 American biologist and educator
jose a scale insect (Quadraspidiotus perniciosus) probably of Asian origin that is naturalized in the U.S. and is destructive to fruit trees
joseph a son of Jacob who according to the account in Genesis rose to high political office in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers
josh to engage in banter : joke
joshua the divinely commissioned successor of Moses and military leader of the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan according to the account in the book of Joshua
journal a daily newspaper
journalism the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media
journalist a person engaged in journalism
journalists a person engaged in journalism
journals a daily newspaper
journey something suggesting travel or passage from one place to another
joy the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight
joyceJames (Augustine Aloysius) 1882–1941 Irish writer
jpjet propulsion
jpeg a computer file format for the compression and storage of digital images
jrjunior
js the 10th letter of the English alphabet
juan a legendary Spaniard proverbial for his seduction of women
judge one who makes judgments: such as
judges a narrative and historical book of Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
judgment the process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing
judicial of or relating to a judgment, the function of judging, the administration of justice, or the judiciary
judy girl
juice the extractable fluid contents of cells or tissues
julJuly
juliancirca 331–363 Flavius Claudius Julianus, the Apostate Roman emperor (361–363)
julietown in southern Quebec, Canada, east of Montreal population 30,104
july the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar
jump to spring into the air : leap
jumping to spring into the air : leap
jun the chon of North Korea
junction an act of joining : the state of being joined
june the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar
jungle an impenetrable thicket or tangled mass of tropical vegetation
junior less advanced in age : younger
junk old iron, glass, paper, or other waste that may be used again in some form
jurisdiction the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
jury a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them
just having a basis in or conforming to fact or reason : reasonable
justice the maintenance or administration of what is just especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments
justify to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable
justinSaint circa 100–circa 165 Justin (the) Martyr church father
juvenile physiologically immature or undeveloped : young
k the 11th letter of the English alphabet
kacathode
kai a people on the Huon gulf, Territory of New Guinea
kansasriver 169 miles (272 kilometers) long in the eastern part of the state of Kansas flowing east into the Missouri River see smoky hill
karaoke a device that plays instrumental accompaniments for a selection of songs to which the user sings along and that records the user's singing with the music
karen a member of a group of peoples of eastern and southern Myanmar
karl a colored solution of pyridine, sulfur dioxide, iodine, and anhydrous methanol that reacts quantitatively with water to form a colorless solution and is used to determine the amount of water in numerous substances
karma the force generated by a person's actions held in Hinduism and Buddhism to perpetuate transmigration and in its ethical consequences to determine the nature of the person's next existence
kate hawfinch
kay the letter k
kazakhstancountry in northwest central Asia extending from the Caspian Sea to the Altai Mountains and containing Lake Balkhash and parts of the Aral Sea; a constituent republic of the Soviet Union 1936–91; capital Astana area 1,052,090 square miles (2,724,900 square kilometers), population 18,745,000
kbkilobar
keen intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind
keep to retain in one's possession or power
keeping conformity
keeps to retain in one's possession or power
kellyEllsworth 1923–2015 American artist
ken the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
kennedyAnthony M(cLeod) 1936–     American jurist
kennyElizabeth 1880–1952 Sister Kenny Australian nurse and physiotherapist
keno a game resembling bingo
kentRockwell 1882–1971 American painter and illustrator
kentuckyriver 259 miles (417 kilometers) long in the north central part of the state of Kentucky flowing northwest into the Ohio River
kenyarepublic in eastern Africa bordering on the Indian Ocean to the east and Lake Victoria to the west, crossed by the Equator, and having the Great Rift Valley running north–south through its western part; a member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British crown colony and protectorate; capital Nairobi area 224,081 square miles (580,367 square kilometers), population 48,398,000
kernel the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
kerry any of an Irish breed of small hardy black dairy cattle
key a usually metal instrument that is used to open a lock or to start or access a mechanism
keyboard a bank of keys on a musical instrument (such as a piano) that usually consists of seven white and five raised black keys to the octave
keyboards a bank of keys on a musical instrument (such as a piano) that usually consists of seven white and five raised black keys to the octave
keys a usually metal instrument that is used to open a lock or to start or access a mechanism
keyword a word that is a key: such as
keywords a word that is a key: such as
kgkeg
kick to strike out with the foot or feet
kid a young person
kidney one of a pair of vertebrate organs situated in the body cavity near the spinal column that excrete waste products of metabolism, in humans are bean-shaped organs about 4¹/₂ inches (11¹/₂ centimeters) long lying behind the peritoneum in a mass of fatty tissue, and consist chiefly of nephrons by which urine is secreted, collected, and discharged into a main cavity from which it is conveyed by the ureter to the bladder
kids a young person
kill to deprive of life : cause the death of
killed being or containing a virus that has been inactivated (as by chemicals) so that it is no longer infectious
killer one that kills
killing the act of one that kills
kills to deprive of life : cause the death of
kilometers a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters see Metric System Table
kim1925–2009 president of South Korea (1998–2003)
kinase any of various enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from a high-energy phosphate-containing molecule (such as ATP) to a substrate compare protein kinase
kind a group united by common traits or interests : category
kinds a group united by common traits or interests : category
king a male monarch of a major territorial unit
kingdom a politically organized community or major territorial unit having a monarchical form of government headed by a king or queen
kings either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
kingstoncity on the Hudson River in southeastern New York population 23,893
kirk church
kiss to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting
kissing to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting
kit a collection of articles usually for personal use
kitchen a place (such as a room) with cooking facilities
kits a collection of articles usually for personal use
kitty cat sense 1a
klein a one-sided surface that is formed by passing the narrow end of a tapered tube through the side of the tube and flaring this end out to join the other end
kmkilometer
knee a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella
knife a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle
knight a mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior
knights a mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior
knit to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
knitting the action or method of one that knits
knives a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle
knock to strike something with a sharp blow
know to perceive directly : have direct cognition of
knowing having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence
knowledge the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association
known generally recognized
knows to perceive directly : have direct cognition of
ko knockout entry 1
kodak to take photographs with a Kodak camera
kongspecial administrative region of China on the southeast coast east of the mouth of the Zhu River where it empties into the South China Sea; includes
koreapeninsula 600 miles (966 kilometers) long and 135 miles (217 kilometers) wide in eastern Asia between the Yellow Sea and the East Sea (Sea of Japan) with Korea Strait to the south and China to the north
korean a native or inhabitant of Korea
krugerBarbara 1945–     American artist
ksKansas
kuwaitcountry in southwestern Asia in Arabia at the head of the Persian Gulf; a sheikhdom, before 1961 under British protection area 6880 square miles (17,818 square kilometers), population 4,207,000
kwkilowatt
kyKentucky
kyle channel, sound, strait
l the 12th letter of the English alphabet
la the sixth note of the major scale in solfège
lab laboratory
label a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description
labeled a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description
labels a slip (as of paper or cloth) inscribed and affixed to something for identification or description
labor expenditure of physical or mental effort especially when difficult or compulsory
laboratories a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis
laboratory a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis
labs laboratory
lace to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
lack to be deficient or missing
ladder a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step
laden carrying a load or burden
ladies ladies' room
lady a woman having proprietary rights or authority especially as a feudal superior
lafayetteMarquis de 1757–1834 Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier French general and statesman
lake a considerable inland body of standing water
lakes a considerable inland body of standing water
lamb a young sheep
lambda the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
lamp any of various devices for producing light or sometimes heat: such as
lamps any of various devices for producing light or sometimes heat: such as
lan local area network
lancastercity in southwestern California northeast of Los Angeles population 156,633
lance a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
land the solid part of the surface of the earth
landing an act or process of one that lands
lands the solid part of the surface of the earth
landscape a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery
landscapes a picture representing a view of natural inland scenery
lane a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
lanes a narrow passageway between fences or hedges
langlanguage
language the words, their pronunciation, and the methods of combining them used and understood by a community
languages the words, their pronunciation, and the methods of combining them used and understood by a community
lankacountry in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India; coextensive with the island of Ceylon; capital Colombo area 25,332 square miles (65,610 square kilometers), population 22,577,000
lap a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
laptop of a size and design that makes operation and use on one's lap convenient compare desktop
laptops of a size and design that makes operation and use on one's lap convenient compare desktop
large exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big
largely in a large manner
larger exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big
largest exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big
larry a long-handled hoe usually with a perforated blade that is used especially for mixing mortar
las the sixth note of the major scale in solfège
laser a device that utilizes the natural oscillations of atoms or molecules between energy levels for generating a beam of coherent electromagnetic radiation usually in the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared regions of the spectrum
last to continue in time
lasting existing or continuing a long while : enduring
lat a broad, flat muscle of the middle and lower back : latissimus dorsi
late coming or remaining after the due, usual, or proper time
lately of late : recently
later at some time subsequent to a given time : subsequently, afterward
latest last
latex a milky usually white fluid that is produced by cells of various seed plants (as of the milkweed, spurge, and poppy families) and is the source of rubber, gutta-percha, chicle, and balata
latin of, relating to, or composed in Latin
latina a woman or girl who is a native or inhabitant of Latin America
latinas a woman or girl who is a native or inhabitant of Latin America
latino a native or inhabitant of Latin America
latitude angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
latter belonging to a subsequent time or period : more recent
latviaindependent country in north central Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea and indented by the Gulf of Riga; an independent republic 1918–40, a constituent republic (
lauderdalecity on the Atlantic in southeastern Florida population 165,521
laugh to show emotion (such as mirth, joy, or scorn) with a chuckle or explosive vocal sound
laughing to show emotion (such as mirth, joy, or scorn) with a chuckle or explosive vocal sound
launch to throw forward : hurl
launched to throw forward : hurl
launches to throw forward : hurl
laundry a room for doing the family wash
laura a monastery of an Eastern church
law a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe sense 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority
lawn an open space between woods : glade
lawrenceDavid 1888–1973 American journalist
laws a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe sense 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority
lawsuit a suit in law : a case before a court
lawyer one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise as to legal rights and obligations in other matters
lawyers one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise as to legal rights and obligations in other matters
lay to beat or strike down with force
layer one that lays something (such as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs)
layers one that lays something (such as a worker who lays brick or a hen that lays eggs)
layout the plan or design or arrangement of something laid out: such as
lazy disinclined to activity or exertion : not energetic or vigorous
lbpound
lclowercase
lcd an electronic display (as of the time in a digital watch) that consists of segments of a liquid crystal whose reflectivity varies according to the voltage applied to them
ldload
leleading edge
lead to guide on a way especially by going in advance
leader something that leads: such as
leaders something that leads: such as
leadership the office or position of a leader
leading coming or ranking first : foremost
leads to guide on a way especially by going in advance
leaf a lateral (see lateral entry 1 sense 2) outgrowth from a plant stem that is typically a flattened expanded variably shaped greenish organ, constitutes a unit of the foliage, and functions primarily in food manufacture by photosynthesis
league any of various units of distance from about 2.4 to 4.6 statute miles (3.9 to 7.4 kilometers)
lean to incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position
learn to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
learned characterized by or associated with learning : erudite
learners to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
learning the act or experience of one that learns
lease a contract by which one conveys real estate, equipment, or facilities for a specified term and for a specified rent
leasing the act of lying
least lowest in importance or position
leather animal skin dressed for use
leave bequeath, devise
leaving bequeath, devise
lebanoncountry in southwestern Asia bordering on the Mediterranean Sea; a republic since 1944, formerly (1920–44) a French mandate; capital Beirut area 4015 square miles (10,400 square kilometers), population 6,100,000
lecture a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction
lectures a discourse given before an audience or class especially for instruction
led a semiconductor diode that emits light when a voltage is applied to it and that is used especially in electronic devices (as for an indicator light)
lee protecting shelter
leedscity on the Aire River in West Yorkshire, northern England population 475,000
left of, relating to, situated on, or being the side of the body in which the heart is mostly located
leg a limb of an animal used especially for supporting the body and for walking: such as
legacy a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
legal of or relating to law
legally in a legal manner : in accordance with the law
legend a story coming down from the past
legendary of, relating to, or characteristic of legend or a legend
legends a story coming down from the past
legislation the action of legislating
legislative having the power or performing the function of legislating
legislature a body of persons having the power to legislate
legitimate lawfully begotten
legs a limb of an animal used especially for supporting the body and for walking: such as
leisure freedom provided by the cessation of activities
lemon an acid fruit that is botanically a many-seeded pale yellow oblong berry produced by a small thorny citrus tree (Citrus limon) and that has a rind from which an aromatic oil is extracted
lender to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned
lenders to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned
lending to give for temporary use on condition that the same or its equivalent be returned
length the longer or longest dimension of an object
lens a piece of transparent material (such as glass) that has two opposite regular surfaces either both curved or one curved and the other plane and that is used either singly or combined in an optical instrument for forming an image by focusing rays of light
lenses a piece of transparent material (such as glass) that has two opposite regular surfaces either both curved or one curved and the other plane and that is used either singly or combined in an optical instrument for forming an image by focusing rays of light
leo a northern constellation east of Cancer
leoncity in the state of Guanajuato, central Mexico population 1,436,480
leonard a regenerative electrical system by which variations in motor speeds for all loads carried by a motor are obtained without rheostatic losses in the main circuit
leonethe basic monetary unit of Sierra Leone see Money Table
leslocal excitatory state
lesbian of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
lesbians of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to other women or between women
less constituting a more limited number or amount
lesser of less size, quality, degree, or significance : of lower status
lesson a passage from sacred writings read in a service of worship
lessons a passage from sacred writings read in a service of worship
let to cause to : make
lets to cause to : make
letter a symbol usually written or printed representing a speech sound and constituting a unit of an alphabet
letters a symbol usually written or printed representing a speech sound and constituting a unit of an alphabet
letting to cause to : make
leuthe basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table
level a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube
levels a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube
levy the imposition or collection of an assessment
lewis an iron dovetailed tenon that is made in sections, can be fitted into a dovetail mortise, and is used in hoisting large stones
lexingtoncity in north central Kentucky east-southeast of Frankfort combined city/county population 295,803
lflightface
lglarge
lilithium
liabilities the quality or state of being liable
liability the quality or state of being liable
liable obligated according to law or equity (see equity sense 3) : responsible
lib liberation sense 2
liberal of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts
liberiacountry on the Atlantic coast in western Africa that was established by people formerly enslaved in the U.S.; a republic; capital Monrovia area 43,000 square miles (111,369 square kilometers), population 4,810,000
liberty the quality or state of being free:
librarian a specialist in the care or management of a library
libraries a place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials (such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept for use but not for sale
library a place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials (such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept for use but not for sale
libs liberation sense 2
licence permission to act
license permission to act
licensed having a valid license required to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity
licenses permission to act
licensing permission to act
licking a sound thrashing : drubbing
lid a movable cover for the opening of a hollow container (such as a vessel or box)
lie to be or to stay at rest in a horizontal position : be prostrate : rest, recline
liechtensteinlandlocked country in western Europe between Switzerland and Austria bordering on the Rhine River; a principality; capital Vaduz area 62 square miles (160 square kilometers), population 38,500
lies to be or to stay at rest in a horizontal position : be prostrate : rest, recline
life the quality that distinguishes a vital and functional being from a dead body
lifestyle the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture
lifetime the duration of the existence of a living being (such as a person or an animal) or a thing (such as a star or a subatomic particle)
lift to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate
light something that makes vision possible
lighter a large usually flat-bottomed barge used especially in unloading or loading ships
lighting illumination
lightning the flashing of light produced by a discharge of atmospheric electricity
lights the lungs especially of a slaughtered animal
lightweight one of less than average weight
like to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in : enjoy
liked to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in : enjoy
likelihood the chance that something will happen : probability
likely having a high probability of occurring or being true : very probable
likes to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in : enjoy
likewise in like manner : similarly
lime birdlime
limit something that bounds, restrains, or confines
limitation an act or instance of limiting
limitations an act or instance of limiting
limited confined within limits : restricted
limiting functioning as a limit : restrictive
limits something that bounds, restrains, or confines
limousines a large luxurious often chauffeur-driven sedan that usually has a glass partition separating the driver's seat from the passenger compartment
lincoln any of an English breed of long-wooled mutton-type sheep
lindacity in southwestern California population 64,234
lindsayHoward 1889–1968 American dramatist and actor
line a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
linear of, relating to, resembling, or having a graph that is a line and especially a straight line : straight
lined a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
lines a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
lingerie women's intimate apparel
link a connecting structure: such as
linked marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage
linking a connecting structure: such as
links sand hills especially along the seashore
lion a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male
lions a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male
lip either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech essential to certain articulations
lips either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech essential to certain articulations
liquid flowing freely like water
lisa either of two gray mullets (Mugil cephalus or M. curema) of the tropical western Atlantic highly regarded as table fishes
list a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
listed a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
listen to pay attention to sound
listening to pay attention to sound
listing an act or instance of making or including in a list
listings an act or instance of making or including in a list
listprice the basic price of an item as published in a catalog, price list, or advertisement before any discounts are taken
lists a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
lit literature
lite light entry 4 sense 9a
literacy the quality or state of being literate
literally in a literal sense or manner: such as
literary of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature
literature writings in prose or verse
lithuaniacountry in north central Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea; remnant of a medieval principality extending from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea; a republic 1918–40, a constituent republic
litigation the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
little not big: such as
live to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant
lived to be alive : have the life of an animal or plant
liver a large very vascular glandular organ of vertebrates that secretes bile and causes important changes in many of the substances contained in the blood (as by converting sugars into glycogen which it stores up until required and by forming urea)
liverpoolcity and port on the estuary of the Mersey River in Merseyside, northwestern England population 509,000
livestock animals kept or raised for use or pleasure
living having life
lllines
llclimited liability company
lloyd relating to a process for roasting and sintering fine ores whereby the ore is ignited in a thin layer on a traveling grate which passes over a suction box
llplimited liability partnership
lmlumen
lnlane
loliaison officer
load the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means
loaded carrying a load
loading a cargo, weight, or stress placed on something
loads the quantity that can be carried at one time by a specified means
loan money lent at interest
loans money lent at interest
lobby a corridor or hall connected with a larger room or series of rooms and used as a passageway or waiting room: such as
loc to form into dreadlocks
local characterized by or relating to position in space : having a definite spatial form or location
locale a place or locality especially when viewed in relation to a particular event or characteristic
locally with respect to a particular place or situation
locate to establish oneself or one's business : settle
located to establish oneself or one's business : settle
location a position or site occupied or available for occupancy or marked by some distinguishing feature : situation
locations a position or site occupied or available for occupancy or marked by some distinguishing feature : situation
locator one that locates something (such as a mining claim or the course of a road)
lock a tuft, tress, or ringlet of hair
locked to form into dreadlocks
locking to form into dreadlocks
locks to form into dreadlocks
lodge to provide temporary quarters for
lodging a place to live : dwelling
log a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
logancity north of Ogden in northern Utah population 48,174
logged heavy, sluggish
logging a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
logic a science that deals with the principles and criteria of validity of inference and demonstration : the science of the formal principles of reasoning
logical of, relating to, involving, or being in accordance with logic
login to establish communication and initiate interaction with a computer or system
logistics the aspect of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military matériel, facilities, and personnel
logo logotype sense 1
logos the divine wisdom manifest in the creation, government, and redemption of the world and often identified with the second person of the Trinity
logs a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
lollaugh out loud; laughing out loud
lolita a precociously seductive girl
londonJohn Griffith 1876–1916 Jack London American writer
lone having no company : solitary
lonely being without company : lone
long extending for a considerable distance
longer extending for a considerable distance
longest extending for a considerable distance
longitude angular distance measured on a great circle of reference from the intersection of the adopted zero meridian with this reference circle to the similar intersection of the meridian passing through the object
look to make sure or take care (that something is done)
looked to make sure or take care (that something is done)
looking to make sure or take care (that something is done)
looks to make sure or take care (that something is done)
lookup an act, process, or instance of looking something up (as in a reference work or listing)
loop a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked
loops a curving or doubling of a line so as to form a closed or partly open curve within itself through which another line can be passed or into which a hook may be hooked
loose not rigidly fastened or securely attached
lopezCarlos Antonio 1790–1862 president of Paraguay (1844–62)
lord one having power and authority over others:
losline of scrimmage
lose to bring to destruction
losing resulting in or likely to result in defeat
loss destruction, ruin
losses destruction, ruin
lost not made use of, won, or claimed
lot an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
lots much
lottery a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
lotus a fruit eaten by the lotus-eaters and considered to cause indolence and dreamy contentment
lou amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
loud marked by intensity or volume of sound
louisname of 18 kings of France especially I 778–840 (reigned 814–840); V (le Fainéant) 967–987 (reigned—last Carolingian—986–987); IX (Saint) 1214–1270 (reigned 1226–70); XI 1423–1483 (reigned 1461–83); XII 1462–1515 (reigned 1498–1515); XIII 1601–1643 (reigned 1610–43); XIV 1638–1715 (reigned 1643–1715); XV 1710–1774 (reigned 1715–74); XVI 1754–1793 (reigned 1774–92; guillotined); XVII 1785–1795 (nominally reigned 1793–95); XVIII 1755–1824 (reigned 1814–15; 1815–24)
louise email sense 2
louisianastate of the southern U.S. that includes the vast delta through which the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico; capital Baton Rouge area 48,523 square miles (126,160 square kilometers), population 4,533,372
louisvillecity on the Ohio River in northern Kentucky population 597,337
lounge to act or move idly or lazily : loaf
love strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
loved strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
lovely delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace : attractive
lover a person in love
lovers a person in love
loves strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
loving affectionate
low having a small upward extension or elevation
lower to look sullen : frown
lowest having a small upward extension or elevation
lows having a small upward extension or elevation
lp a microgroove phonograph record designed to be played at 33¹/₃ revolutions per minute
lsleft side
ltlight
ltdlimited
lulutetium
lucasGeorge Walton, Jr. 1944–     American filmmaker
lucia a pyramidal California evergreen tree (Abies venusta) with spiny pointed leaves and cones that have long spines protruding from the scale bracts
luck a force that brings good fortune or adversity
lucky having good luck
lucy luce
luggage something that is lugged
luisvalley in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico along the upper Rio Grande between the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo mountains
luke a Gentile physician and companion of the apostle Paul traditionally identified as the author of the third Gospel in the New Testament and of the book of Acts
lunch a usually light meal
lung one of the usually paired compound saccular thoracic organs that constitute the basic respiratory organs of an air-breathing vertebrate
lutherMartin 1483–1546 German Reformation leader
luxembourgprovince of southeastern Belgium in Wallonia; capital Arlon area 1706 square miles (4418 square kilometers), population 275,700
luxury a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment
lying marked by or containing untrue statements : false
lynncity in northeastern Massachusetts
lyric a lyric composition
lyrics a lyric composition
m the 13th letter of the English alphabet
ma mother
mac mackintosh
macedoniaregion of southern Europe in the Balkan Peninsula in northeastern Greece, the former Yugoslav section of North Macedonia, and southwestern Bulgaria including territory of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia (or
machine a mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device for performing a task
machinery machines in general or as a functioning unit
machines a mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device for performing a task
macintosh raincoat
macro being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent
mad arising from, indicative of, or marked by mental disorder
madagascarisland located in the western Indian Ocean off southeastern Africa and noted for its unique flora and fauna; formerly a French territory; became a republic of the French Community as the
made fictitious, invented
madisonDolley 1768–1849 née (Dorothea) Payne; wife of James Madison American socialite
madness the quality or state of being mad: such as
madonna lady
madridprovince of central Spain in northwestern New Castile area 3087 square miles (7995 square kilometers), population 6,421,874
maemaster of arts in education
mag magazine
magazine a print periodical containing miscellaneous pieces (such as articles, stories, poems) and often illustrated
magazines a print periodical containing miscellaneous pieces (such as articles, stories, poems) and often illustrated
magic the use of means (such as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces
magical of, relating to, characterized by, or producing magic : magic
magnet lodestone
magnetic possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract
magnificent great in deed or exalted in place
magnitude great size or extent
mai a slow Japanese folk or theater dance featuring hand gestures
maiden an unmarried girl or woman : maid
mail material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system
mailed material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system
mailing mail sent at one time to multiple addressees by a sender (as for promotional purposes)
mailman a man who delivers mail
mails material (such as letters and packages) sent or carried in a postal system
main physical strength : force
maineSir Henry James Sumner 1822–1888 English jurist
mainland a continent or the main part of a continent as distinguished from an offshore island or sometimes from a cape or peninsula
mainly in a forceful manner
mainstream a prevailing current or direction of activity or influence
maintain to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline
maintained to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline
maintaining to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline
maintains to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline
maintenance the act of maintaining : the state of being maintained : support
major greater in dignity, rank, importance, or interest
majority a number or percentage equaling more than half of a total
make to bring into being by forming, shaping, or altering material : fashion
maker one that makes: such as
makers one that makes: such as
makes to bring into being by forming, shaping, or altering material : fashion
makeup the way in which the parts or ingredients of something are put together : composition
making the act or process of forming, causing, doing, or coming into being
malawicountry in southeastern Africa bordering on Lake Malawi, but otherwise landlocked; formerly a British protectorate; an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations since 1964; a republic since 1966; capital Lilongwe area 45,747 square miles (118,484 square kilometers), population 19,843,000
malaysiamalay archipelago
maldiveslow-lying islands (atolls) in the Indian Ocean south of the Laccadive Islands; a sultanate under British protection until 1965; now an independent member of the Commonwealth of Nations; capital Male area 115 square miles (298 square kilometers), population 392,500
male of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to produce relatively small, usually motile gametes which fertilize the eggs of a female
males of, relating to, or being the sex that typically has the capacity to produce relatively small, usually motile gametes which fertilize the eggs of a female
malifederation 1959–60 of Senegal and the Sudanese Republic
mall an alley used for pall-mall
malpractice a dereliction of professional duty or a failure to exercise an ordinary degree of professional skill or learning by one (such as a physician) rendering professional services which results in injury, loss, or damage
maltagroup of islands in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily; a republic of the Commonwealth of Nations; capital Valletta area 122 square miles (316 square kilometers), population 449,000
mambo a ballroom dance of Cuban origin that resembles the rumba and the cha-cha
man an individual human
manage to handle or direct with a degree of skill: such as
managed to handle or direct with a degree of skill: such as
management the act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (such as a business)
manager one that manages: such as
managers one that manages: such as
managing to handle or direct with a degree of skill: such as
manchestercity in northwestern England east-northeast of Liverpool made accessible to the Irish Sea
mandate an authoritative command
mandatory required by a law or rule : obligatory
manga Japanese comic books and graphic novels considered collectively as a genre
manhattan a cocktail consisting typically of whiskey, vermouth, and bitters
manitobaprovince of south central Canada bordering the United States (North Dakota and Minnesota) to the south and Hudson Bay to the northeast; capital Winnipeg area 213,255 square miles (552,330 square kilometers), population 1,208,268
manner a characteristic or customary mode of acting : custom
manor the house or hall of an estate : mansion
manual of, relating to, or involving the hands
manually by hand and not by machine : by manual methods
manuals of, relating to, or involving the hands
manufacture something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
manufactured something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
manufacturer one that manufactures
manufacturers one that manufactures
manufacturing something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery
many consisting of or amounting to a large but indefinite number
map a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area
maple any of a genus (Acer of the family Aceraceae, the maple family) of chiefly deciduous trees or shrubs with opposite leaves and a fruit of two united samaras
mapping the act or process of making a map
maps a representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area
mar to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
marathon a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers)
marble limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism, that ranges from granular to compact in texture, that is capable of taking a high polish, and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture
marc the residue remaining after a fruit has been pressed
march a border region : frontier
marco an Asiatic wild sheep with exceptionally large horns that is considered to be a variety (Ovis ammon poli) of the argali or to constitute a distinct species (O. poli)
marcusRudolph Arthur 1923–     American (Canadian-born) chemist
mardi Shrove Tuesday often observed (as in New Orleans) with parades and festivities
margaretof Angoulême 1492–1549 queen of Henry II of NavarreFrench writer
margin the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
marie1875–1938 queen of Romania (1914–27); queen dowager (1927–38)
marijuana the psychoactive dried resinous flower buds and leaves of the female hemp or cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa or C. indica) that contain high levels of THC and are smoked, vaped, or ingested (as in baked goods) especially for their intoxicating effect : cannabis
marina a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities
marine of or relating to the sea
marionFrancis 1732?–1795 the Swamp Fox American general in Revolution
maritime of, relating to, or bordering on the sea
mark a boundary land
marked having an identifying mark
marker one that marks
markers one that marks
market a meeting together of people for the purpose of trade by private purchase and sale and usually not by auction
marketing the act or process of selling or purchasing in a market
marketplace an open square or place in a town where markets or public sales are held
markets a meeting together of people for the purpose of trade by private purchase and sale and usually not by auction
marking the act, process, or an instance of making or giving a mark
marks a boundary land
marriage the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law
married being in the state of matrimony : wedded
mars the Roman god of war compare ares
marshallAlfred 1842–1924 English economist
mart a coming together of people to buy and sell : fair entry 2 sense 1
martha a sister of Lazarus and Mary and friend of Jesus
martial of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
martin a small Eurasian bird (Delichon urbica) of the swallow family with a forked tail, bluish-black head and back, and white rump and underparts
marvel one that causes wonder or astonishment
mary the mother of Jesus
marylandstate in the eastern U.S. on both sides of Chesapeake Bay and bordering the Atlantic; capital Annapolis area 10,460 square miles (27,091 square kilometers), population 5,773,552
mas mother
mask a cover or partial cover for the face used for disguise
mason a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
mass the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist sense 1) especially in accordance with the traditional Latin rite (see rite sense 1)
massachusettsstate on the Atlantic in the northeastern U.S.; capital Boston area 8284 square miles (21,456 square kilometers), population 6,547,629
massage manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
massive forming or consisting of a large mass:
master a male teacher
masters competing in, relating to, or being a competition for athletes over a specified age (such as 40)
masturbating to practice masturbation
masturbation erotic stimulation especially of one's own genital (see genital sense 2) organs commonly resulting in orgasm and achieved by manual (see manual entry 1 sense 1) or other bodily contact exclusive of sexual intercourse, by instrumental manipulation (see manipulate sense 1), occasionally by sexual fantasies, or by various combinations of these agencies
mat a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
match a person or thing equal or similar to another
matched a person or thing equal or similar to another
matches a person or thing equal or similar to another
matching going together well : suitably paired or used together
mate checkmate sense 2
material relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter
materials relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter
maternity the quality or state of being a mother : motherhood
math mathematics
mathematical of, relating to, or according with mathematics
mathematics the science of numbers and their operations (see operation sense 5), interrelations, combinations, generalizations, and abstractions and of space (see space entry 1 sense 7) configurations and their structure, measurement, transformations, and generalizations
mating checkmate sense 2
matrix something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
mats a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
mattMatthew
matter a subject under consideration
matters a subject under consideration
matthew an apostle traditionally identified as the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament
mattress a fabric case filled with resilient material (such as cotton, hair, feathers, foam rubber, or an arrangement of coiled springs) used either alone as a bed or on a bedstead
mature based on slow careful consideration
mauiisland in the state of Hawaii northwest of the island of Hawaii area 728 square miles (1893 square kilometers), population 154,834
mauritiusisland in the Indian Ocean in the central Mascarenes located east of Madagascar; constitutes with Rodrigues and other dependencies a dominion of the Commonwealth of Nations; capital Port Louis area 788 square miles (2040 square kilometers), population 1,364,000
max maximum sense 1
maximize to increase to a maximum
maximum the greatest quantity or value attainable or attained
may have permission to
maybe perhaps
mayor an official elected or appointed to act as chief executive or nominal head of a city, town, or borough
mazda the Supreme Being represented as a deity of goodness and light in Zoroastrianism
mbmillibar
mbamaster of business administration
mcmegacycle
mcdonaldArthur (Bruce) 1943–     Canadian physicist
mdMaryland
memethyl
meal an act or the time of eating a portion of food to satisfy appetite
meals an act or the time of eating a portion of food to satisfy appetite
mean to have in the mind as a purpose : intend
meaning the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport
meaningful having a meaning or purpose
means to have in the mind as a purpose : intend
meant to have in the mind as a purpose : intend
meanwhile the time before something happens or before a specified period ends : meantime
measure an adequate or due portion
measured marked by due proportion
measurement the act or process of measuring
measurements the act or process of measuring
measures an adequate or due portion
measuring an adequate or due portion
meat food
mechanical of or relating to machinery (see machinery sense 1) or tools
mechanics a branch of physical science that deals with energy and forces and their effect on bodies
mechanism a piece of machinery (see machinery sense 1)
mechanisms a piece of machinery (see machinery sense 1)
med medical
medal a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture
media mass media
median a medial (see medial sense 2b) part (such as a vein or nerve)
medicaid a program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford regular medical service and financed by the state and federal governments
medical of, relating to, or concerned with physicians or the practice of medicine
medicare a government program of medical care especially for the aged
medication the act or process of medicating
medications the act or process of medicating
medicine a substance or preparation used in treating disease
medicines a substance or preparation used in treating disease
medieval of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages
meditation a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
mediterranean of, relating to, or characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea
medium something in a middle position
meet to come into the presence of for the first time : to be introduced to or become acquainted with
meeting an act or process of coming together: such as
meetings an act or process of coming together: such as
meets to come into the presence of for the first time : to be introduced to or become acquainted with
meetup an informal meeting or get-together
mega vast
mel an Indian religious festival or fair : a gathering of people
melbournecity and port on Port Phillip Bay in southeastern Australia metropolitan area population 3,707,530
melissa a genus of Old World mints having clusters of small white or yellowish flowers and including the lemon balm (M. officinalis)
mem the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table
member a body part or organ: such as
members a body part or organ: such as
membership the state or status of being a member
membrane a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
memo a usually brief written message or report : memorandum
memorabilia things that are remarkable and worthy of remembrance
memorial serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
memories the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms
memory the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms
memphiscity on the Mississippi River in southwestern Tennessee population 646,889
men menstruation
mens criminal intent
ment concrete result, object, or agent of a (specified) action
mental of or relating to the mind
mention the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner
mentioned the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner
mentor a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
menu a list of the dishes that may be ordered (as in a restaurant) or that are to be served (as at a banquet)
menus a list of the dishes that may be ordered (as in a restaurant) or that are to be served (as at a banquet)
merchandise the commodities or goods that are bought and sold in business : wares
merchant a buyer and seller of commodities for profit : trader
merchants a buyer and seller of commodities for profit : trader
mercury a Roman god of commerce, eloquence, travel, cunning, and theft who serves as messenger to the other gods compare hermes
mercy compassion or forbearance (see forbearance sense 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power
mere being nothing more than
merely nothing more than : only
merge to cause to combine, unite, or coalesce (see coalesce sense 2)
merger the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
merit a praiseworthy quality : virtue
merry full of gaiety or high spirits : mirthful
mesa an isolated relatively flat-topped natural elevation usually more extensive than a butte and less extensive than a plateau
mesh one of the openings between the threads or cords of a net
mess a quantity of food:
message a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
messages a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
messaging a communication in writing, in speech, or by signals
messenger one who bears a message or does an errand: such as
metmeteorological; meteorology
meta showing or suggesting an explicit awareness of itself or oneself as a member of its category : cleverly self-referential
metabolism the sum of the processes in the buildup and destruction of protoplasm
metadata data that provides information about other data
metal any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat, form cations by loss of electrons, and yield basic oxides and hydroxides
metallic of, relating to, or being a metal
metals any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat, form cations by loss of electrons, and yield basic oxides and hydroxides
meter systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm sense 1) in verse:
meters systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm sense 1) in verse:
method a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as
methodology a body of methods, rules, and postulates employed by a discipline : a particular procedure or set of procedures
methods a procedure or process for attaining an object: such as
metric a part of prosody that deals with metrical (see metrical sense 1) structure
metro subway sense b
metropolitan the primate of an ecclesiastical province
mexican a native or inhabitant of Mexico
mexicocountry in southern North America south of the U.S. (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California), north of Guatemala and Belize, and between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific; a republic; capital Mexico City area 758,449 square miles (1,964,375 square kilometers), population 125,959,000 see also mexican sense 1a
meyerAnnie 1867–1951 née Nathan American educator and writer
mfmezzo forte
mfgmanufacturing
mgmilligram
mhmedal of honor
mhzmegahertz
mi the third note of the major scale in solfège
mia missing in action
miami a member of an Indigenous people originally of Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana
mic microphone
michael one of the four archangels named in Hebrew tradition
michelHartmut 1948–     German biochemist
michiganstate in the northern U.S. in the Great Lakes region including an upper (northwestern) peninsula and a lower (southeastern) peninsula and having a border on all of the Great Lakes except Lake Ontario; capital Lansing area 58,527 square miles (151,585 square kilometers), population 9,883,640
micro very small
microphone an instrument whereby sound waves are caused to generate or modulate an electric current usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound (such as speech or music)
microwave a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
mid being the part in the middle or midst
middle equally distant from the extremes : medial, central
midi a dress, skirt, or coat that usually extends to the mid-calf
midlandsthe central counties of England
midnight the middle of the night
midwestregion of indefinite boundaries in the north central U.S. including the area around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River valley
might the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group)
mighty possessing might : powerful
migration the act, process, or an instance of migrating
mike microphone
mil thousand
milancommune located on a fertile plain in northern Italy population 1,242,123
mild gentle in nature or behavior
mile any of various units of distance: such as
mileage an allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile
miles any of various units of distance: such as
milf a sexually attractive older woman and especially one who has children
milfs a sexually attractive older woman and especially one who has children
military of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war
milk a fluid secreted by the mammary glands of females for the nourishment of their young
mill a building provided with machinery for processing and especially for grinding grain into flour
millennium the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation sense 3) 20 during which holiness is to prevail and Christ is to reign on earth
miller one that operates a mill
million a number equal to 1,000 times 1,000 see Table of Numbers
millions a number equal to 1,000 times 1,000 see Table of Numbers
mills thousand
miltonJohn 1608–1674 English poet
milwaukeecity and port on Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin population 594,833
mime an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
minminim
mind recollection, memory
minds recollection, memory
mine my
mineral ore
minerals ore
mines my
mini something small of its kind: such as
miniature a copy on a much reduced scale
minimal relating to or being a minimum: such as
minimize to reduce or keep to a minimum
minimum the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible
mining the process or business of working mines
minister agent
ministers agent
ministries ministration
ministry ministration
minneapoliscity in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi River just west of St. Paul population 383,578
minnesotariver 332 miles (534 kilometers) long in the southern part of the state of Minnesota flowing from Big Stone Lake to the Mississippi River
minor inferior in importance, size, or degree : comparatively unimportant
minority the smaller in number of two groups constituting a whole
mint any of a family (Lamiaceae synonym Labiatae, the mint family) of aromatic plants with a square stem and a 4-lobed ovary which produces four one-seeded nutlets in fruit
minus diminished by : less
minute the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
minutes the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
miracle an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
mirror a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
mirrors a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
miscmiscellaneous
miscellaneous consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
miss to fail to hit, reach, or contact
missed to fail to hit, reach, or contact
missile capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
missing absent
mission a specific task with which a person or a group is charged
missions a specific task with which a person or a group is charged
mississippiriver 2340 miles (3765 kilometers) long in the central U.S. flowing from north central Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana and flowing through or forming a border of ten states see itasca, lake
missouririver 2466 miles (3968 kilometers) long in the western U.S. flowing from southwestern Montana into the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri see three forks
mistake to blunder in the choice of
mistakes to blunder in the choice of
mistress a woman who has power, authority, or ownership: such as
mit thread
mitchellJoni 1943–     originally Roberta Joan Anderson Canadian singer and songwriter
mix to combine or blend into one mass
mixed combining characteristics of more than one kind
mixer one that mixes: such as
mixing to combine or blend into one mass
mixture the act, the process, or an instance of mixing
mlmilliliter
mlbMajor League Baseball
mlsMajor League Soccer
mmmeasures
mnmanganese
momonth
mobile capable of moving or being moved : movable
mobiles capable of moving or being moved : movable
mobility the quality or state of being mobile or movable
mod of, relating to, or being the characteristic style of 1960s British youth culture
mode an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval sense 2)
model a usually miniature representation of something
modeling a usually miniature representation of something
modelling a usually miniature representation of something
models a usually miniature representation of something
modem a device that converts signals produced by one type of device (such as a computer) to a form compatible with another (such as a telephone) and that is used especially to transmit and receive information between computers via landlines
modems a device that converts signals produced by one type of device (such as a computer) to a form compatible with another (such as a telephone) and that is used especially to transmit and receive information between computers via landlines
moderate avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits
moderator someone who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: such as
moderators someone who presides over an assembly, meeting, or discussion: such as
modern of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past : contemporary
modes an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval sense 2)
modification the limiting of a statement : qualification
modifications the limiting of a statement : qualification
modified to make less extreme : moderate
modify to make less extreme : moderate
mods of, relating to, or being the characteristic style of 1960s British youth culture
modular of, relating to, or based on a module or a modulus
module a standard or unit of measurement
modules a standard or unit of measurement
moisture liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
mold a cavity in which a substance is shaped: such as
moldovalandlocked country in eastern Moldavia region; formerly (as
molecular of, relating to, consisting of, or produced by molecules
molecules the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property sense 1a) of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms (see atom sense 1a)
mom a female parent : mother
moment a minute portion or point of time : instant
moments a minute portion or point of time : instant
momentum a property (see property sense 1a) of a moving body that the body has by virtue of its mass (see mass entry 2 sense 1c) and motion and that is equal to the product of the body's mass and velocity
moms a female parent : mother
monmonetary
monacotiny country in southern Europe on the Mediterranean coast of France; a principality noted for casino gambling and tourism area .77 square mile (2 square kilometers), population 30,700
monday the second day of the week
monetary of or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
money something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment: such as
mongoliaregion of eastern Asia east of the Altai Mountains including independent Mongolia, the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, and Russia's Tyva Republic; includes the Gobi Desert
monicacity in southwestern California adjacent to Los Angeles on
monitor a student appointed to assist a teacher
monitored a student appointed to assist a teacher
monitoring a student appointed to assist a teacher
monitors a student appointed to assist a teacher
monkey a nonhuman primate mammal with the exception usually of the lemurs and tarsiers
mono monophonic reproduction
monroeJames 1758–1831 5th president of U.S. (1817–25)
monster an animal of strange or terrifying shape
montanastate in the northwestern U.S. bordering on Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, Canada; capital Helena area 147,138 square miles (381,087 square kilometers), population 989,415
monte a card game in which players select any two of four cards turned face up in a layout and bet that one of them will be matched before the other as cards are dealt one at a time from the pack
montgomeryBernard Law 1887–1976 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein British field marshal
month a measure of time corresponding nearly to the period of the moon's revolution and amounting to approximately 4 weeks or 30 days or ¹/₁₂ of a year
monthly a monthly periodical
months a measure of time corresponding nearly to the period of the moon's revolution and amounting to approximately 4 weeks or 30 days or ¹/₁₂ of a year
montrealcity and port on the Saint Lawrence River in southern Quebec, Canada, population 1,649,519
mood a conscious state of mind or predominant emotion : feeling
moon the earth's natural satellite (see satellite sense 1a) that shines by the sun's reflected light, revolves about the earth from west to east in about 29¹/₂ days with reference to the sun or about 27¹/₃ days with reference to the stars, and has a diameter of 2160 miles (3475 kilometers), a mean distance from the earth of about 238,900 miles (384,400 kilometers), and a mass about one eightieth that of the earth
mooreGeorge 1852–1933 Irish author
moral of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior : ethical
more greater
moreover in addition to what has been said : besides
morgan a unit of inferred distance between genes on a chromosome that is used in constructing genetic maps and is equal to the distance for which the frequency of crossing over between specific pairs of genes is 100 percent
morning dawn
morocco a fine leather from goatskin tanned with sumac
morris a vigorous English dance traditionally performed by men wearing costumes and bells
morrisonRobert 1782–1834 Scottish missionary
mortality the quality or state of being mortal
mortgage a conveyance (see conveyance sense 2a) of or lien against property (as for securing a loan) that becomes void upon payment or performance according to stipulated terms
mortgages a conveyance (see conveyance sense 2a) of or lien against property (as for securing a loan) that becomes void upon payment or performance according to stipulated terms
moscowriver 315 miles (507 kilometers) long in west central Russia in Europe flowing east into the Oka River
moses a Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery and at Mt. Sinai delivered the Law establishing God's covenant with them
moss bog, swamp
most greatest in quantity, extent, or degree
mostly for the greatest part : mainly
motel an establishment which provides lodging and parking and in which the rooms are usually accessible from an outdoor parking area
motels an establishment which provides lodging and parking and in which the rooms are usually accessible from an outdoor parking area
mother a female parent
motherboard the main circuit board especially of a microcomputer
mothers a female parent
motion an act, process, or instance of changing place : movement
motivated provided with a motive : having an incentive or a strong desire to do well or succeed in some pursuit
motivation the act or process of motivating
motor one that imparts motion
motorcycle an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motorcycles an automotive vehicle with two in-line wheels
motors one that imparts motion
mount a high hill : mountain
mountain a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
mountains a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
mounted a high hill : mountain
mounting mount entry 3 sense 2
mounts a high hill : mountain
mouse any of numerous small rodents (as of the genus Mus) with pointed snout, rather small ears, elongated body, and slender tail
mouth the natural opening through which food passes into the body of an animal and which in vertebrates is typically bounded externally by the lips and internally by the pharynx and encloses the tongue, gums, and teeth
move to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion
moved to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion
movement the act or process of moving
movements the act or process of moving
movers one that moves or sets something in motion
moves to go or pass to another place or in a certain direction with a continuous motion
movie a recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch on a screen or television : motion picture
movies a recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch on a screen or television : motion picture
moving marked by or capable of movement
mozambiquechannel of the Indian Ocean 950 miles (1529 kilometers) long in southeastern Africa between Madagascar and Mozambique
mp a member of the military police
mpeg any of a group of computer file formats for the compression and storage of digital video and audio data
mpegs any of a group of computer file formats for the compression and storage of digital video and audio data
mpgmiles per gallon
mphmiles per hour
mrmilliroentgen
mrna messenger rna
msmillisecond
msgmessage
msnmaster of science in nursing
mtmount; mountain
mu the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
much great in quantity, amount, extent, or degree
mud a slimy sticky mixture of solid material with a liquid and especially water
mug a cylindrical drinking cup
multi many : multiple : much
multimedia using, involving, or encompassing several media
multiple consisting of, including, or involving more than one
mumbaicity and port in western India; capital of Maharashtra and of the former Bombay state metropolitan area population 11,914,398
munichcity on the Isar River in southern Germany population 1,348,335
municipal of or relating to the internal affairs of a major political unit (such as a nation)
municipality a primarily urban political unit having corporate (see corporate sense 1a) status and usually powers of self-government
murder the crime of unlawfully and unjustifiably killing a person
murphy any of various confidence games
murray(George) Gilbert Aimé 1866–1957 British classical scholar
muscle a body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion
muscles a body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion
museum an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value
museums an institution devoted to the procurement, care, study, and display of objects of lasting interest or value
music vocal, instrumental, or mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony
musical of or relating to music
musician a composer, conductor, or performer of music
musicians a composer, conductor, or performer of music
muslim an adherent of Islam
muslims an adherent of Islam
must be commanded or requested to
mustang a small hardy naturalized horse of U.S. western plains directly descended from horses brought in by the Spaniards
mutual directed by each toward the other or the others
mvmillivolt
mwmilliwatt
mx a mobile ICBM having up to 10 independently targeted nuclear warheads
my of or relating to me or myself especially as possessor, agent, object of an action, or familiar person
myanmarcountry in southeastern Asia located on the Bay of Bengal and crossed by the Tropic of Cancer; administrative capital Naypyidaw, historic capital Yangon area 261,228 square miles (676,578 square kilometers), population 55,623,000
myerscity on the estuary of the Caloosahatchee River in southwestern Florida population 62,298
myrtle a common evergreen bushy shrub (Myrtus communis of the family Myrtaceae, the myrtle family) of southern Europe with oval to lance-shaped shiny leaves, fragrant white or rosy flowers, and black berries
myself that identical one that is I
mysterious of, relating to, or constituting mystery
mystery something not understood or beyond understanding : enigma
myth a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon
n the 14th letter of the English alphabet
nasodium
nail a horny sheath protecting the upper end of each finger and toe of humans and most other primates
nails a horny sheath protecting the upper end of each finger and toe of humans and most other primates
naked not covered by clothing : nude
name a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing
named a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing
namely that is to say : to wit
names a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing
namibiacountry on the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern Africa that is bisected by the Tropic of Capricorn; capital Windhoek area 318,261 square miles (824,292 square kilometers), population 2,533,000
nancycity on the Meurthe River in northeastern France population 105,421
nano one billionth (10−9) part of
naplescity and port on the
narrative something that is narrated : story, account
narrow of slender width
nasaNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
nascarNational Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
nashvillecity on the Cumberland River in north central Tennessee population 601,222
nasty disgustingly filthy
natnational
nathanGeorge Jean 1882–1958 American editor and drama critic
nation nationality sense 5a
national of or relating to a nation
nationally of or relating to a nation
nations nationality sense 5a
nationwide extending throughout a nation
native inborn, innate
natoNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization
natural based on an inherent sense of right and wrong
naturally by nature : by natural character or ability
naturals based on an inherent sense of right and wrong
nature the external world in its entirety
naughty guilty of disobedience or misbehavior
navnaval
naval of or relating to ships or shipping
navigate to travel by water : sail
navigation the act or practice of navigating
navigator one that navigates or is qualified to navigate
navy a group of ships : fleet
nbniobium
nbaNational Basketball Association
nbcNational Broadcasting Company
ncno charge
ncaaNational Collegiate Athletic Association
ndno date
neneon
near at, within, or to a short distance or time
nearby close at hand
nearest at, within, or to a short distance or time
nearly in a close manner or relationship
nebraskastate in the central U.S.; capital Lincoln area 77,355 square miles (200,349 square kilometers), population 1,826,341
nec it is tossed by the waves but does not sink
necessarily of necessity : unavoidably
necessary absolutely needed : required
necessity the quality or state of being necessary
neck the part of an animal that connects the head with the body
necklace an ornament worn around the neck
need necessary duty : obligation
needed necessary duty : obligation
needle a small slender usually steel instrument that has an eye for thread or surgical sutures at one end and that is used for sewing
needs of necessity : necessarily
negative marked by denial, prohibition, or refusal
negotiation the action or process of negotiating or being negotiated
negotiations the action or process of negotiating or being negotiated
neighbor one living or located near another
neighborhood neighborly relationship
neighbors one living or located near another
neither not either
nelson a wrestling hold marked by the application of leverage against an opponent's arm, neck, and head compare full nelson, half nelson
neo new : recent
neon a nonmetallic chemical element that is found in minute amounts in air and is used especially in electric lamps, in lasers, and as a cryogenic refrigerant see Chemical Elements Table
nepallandlocked country in Asia on the northeast border of India in the Himalayas; capital Kathmandu area 56,827 square miles (147,181 square kilometers), population 29,718,000
nerve sinew, tendon
nervous timid, apprehensive
nest a bed or receptacle prepared by an animal and especially a bird for its eggs and young
nested a bed or receptacle prepared by an animal and especially a bird for its eggs and young
net an open-meshed fabric twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
netherlandslow countries
network a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings
networking the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions
networks a fabric or structure of cords or wires that cross at regular intervals and are knotted or secured at the crossings
neural of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system
neutral one that is neutral
nevadastate in the Great Basin of the western U.S.; capital Carson City area 110,567 square miles (286,368 square kilometers), population 2,700,551
never not ever : at no time
nevertheless in spite of that : however
new having recently come into existence : recent, modern
newarkcity in western California southeast of San Francisco population 42,573
newbie a person who has recently started a particular activity : beginner, novice, newcomer
newcastlecity and port at the mouth of the Hunter River in eastern New South Wales, Australia metropolitan area population 308,308
newer having recently come into existence : recent, modern
newest having recently come into existence : recent, modern
newfoundland any of a breed of very large heavy highly intelligent black, black-and-white, brown, or gray dogs having a thick coat and probably developed in Newfoundland
newly lately, recently
newportcity and port on Narragansett Bay on southwestern Rhode Island in the southeastern part of the state of Rhode Island population 24,672
news a report of recent events
newsletter a small publication (such as a leaflet or newspaper) containing news of interest chiefly to a special group
newsletters a small publication (such as a leaflet or newspaper) containing news of interest chiefly to a special group
newspaper a paper that is printed and distributed usually daily or weekly and that contains news, articles of opinion, features, and advertising
newspapers a paper that is printed and distributed usually daily or weekly and that contains news, articles of opinion, features, and advertising
newton the unit of force in the meter-kilogram-second system equal to the force required to impart an acceleration of one meter per second per second to a mass of one kilogram
next immediately adjacent (as in place, rank, or time)
nflNational Football League
ngnanogram
nhnihonium
nhlNational Hockey League
nhsNational Health Service
ninickel
niagara an overwhelming flood : torrent
nicaragualake about 100 miles (160 kilometers) long in southern Nicaragua
nice polite, kind
nicholasSaint 4th century Christian prelate
nick a small notch, groove, or chip
nickel a silver-white hard malleable ductile metallic element capable of a high polish and resistant to corrosion that is used chiefly in alloys and as a catalyst see Chemical Elements Table
nickname a usually descriptive name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to a person, place, or thing
nigerriver 2600 miles (4184 kilometers) long in western Africa flowing north from the Fouta Djallon region in Guinea, northeast through Mali, and southeast through Niger, then forming the border between Niger and Benin, and finally flowing southeast then south through Nigeria and into the Gulf of Guinea
nigeriacountry in western Africa which borders on the Gulf of Guinea, is a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, and was formerly a colony and protectorate; capital Abuja area 356,669 square miles (923,768 square kilometers), population 203,453,000
night the time from dusk to dawn when no sunlight is visible
nightlife the activity of or entertainment provided for pleasure-seekers at night (as in nightclubs)
nightmare an evil spirit formerly thought to oppress people during sleep
nights in the nighttime repeatedly : on any night
nike the Greek goddess of victory
nil nothing, zero
nine a number that is one more than eight see Table of Numbers
nipple the protuberance of a mammary gland upon which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which milk is drawn
nipples the protuberance of a mammary gland upon which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which milk is drawn
nirvana the final beatitude (see beatitude sense 1a) that transcends suffering, karma, and samsara and is sought especially in Buddhism through the extinction of desire and individual consciousness
nitrogen a nonmetallic chemical element with atomic number 7 that under standard conditions is a colorless, odorless, inert gas, that constitutes 78 percent of the Earth's atmosphere, and that is used especially in the industrial synthesis of ammonia, as a component of inert atmospheres, and in liquid form as a refrigerant
njNew Jersey
nlNational League
nmnanometer
nnnames
no not
noble possessing outstanding qualities : illustrious
nobody no person : not anybody
node a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)
nodes a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)
noise sound entry 1
nominated designate, name
nomination the act, process, or an instance of nominating
nominations the act, process, or an instance of nominating
non not : other than : reverse of : absence of
none not any
nonprofit not conducted or maintained for the purpose of making a profit
noon midday
nor neither
norfolkcity in northeastern Nebraska population 24,210
norm an authoritative standard : model
normal conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern : characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine
normally conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern : characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine
norman a native or inhabitant of Normandy:
north to, toward, or in the north
northeast to, toward, or in the northeast
northern of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated North
northwest to, toward, or in the northwest
nortonCharles Eliot 1827–1908 American author and educator
norwaycountry of northern Europe in Scandinavia bordering on the Atlantic and Arctic oceans and straddling the Arctic Circle; a kingdom; capital Oslo area 125,021 square miles (323,802 square kilometers), population 5,372,000
norwegian a native or inhabitant of Norway
nosnumbers
nose the part of the face that bears the nostrils and covers the anterior part of the nasal cavity
not a logical operator (see operator sense 3a) that produces a statement that is the inverse (see inverse entry 2 sense 3a) of an input statement
note to notice or observe with care
notebook a book for notes or memoranda
notebooks a book for notes or memoranda
noted well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated
notes to notice or observe with care
nothing not any thing : no thing
notice warning or intimation of something : announcement
noticed warning or intimation of something : announcement
notices warning or intimation of something : announcement
notification the act or an instance of notifying
notifications the act or an instance of notifying
notified to give formal notice to
notify to give formal notice to
notion an individual's conception or impression of something known, experienced, or imagined
notre we must cultivate our garden : we must tend to our own affairs
nottinghamcity on the Trent River in north central England that is the capital of Nottinghamshire population 289,000
novNovember
nova a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
novel new and not resembling something formerly known or used
novels new and not resembling something formerly known or used
novelty something new or unusual
november the 11th month of the Gregorian calendar
now at the present time or moment
nowhere not in or at any place
npno pagination
nrnear
nsnanosecond
nswNew South Wales
ntNew Territories
ntscNational Television Standards Committee
nu the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
nuclear of, relating to, or constituting a nucleus
nude lacking something essential especially to legal validity
nudist the practice of going nude especially in sexually mixed groups and during periods of time spent at specially secluded places
nudity lacking something essential especially to legal validity
nuke a nuclear weapon
null having no legal or binding force : invalid
number a sum of units : total
numbers the mainly narrative fourth book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
numeric numerical
numerical of or relating to numbers
numerous consisting of great numbers of units or individuals
nurse a person who cares for the sick or infirm
nursery attentive care : fosterage
nurses a person who cares for the sick or infirm
nursing the profession of a nurse
nut a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel
nutrition the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
nutritional the act or process of nourishing or being nourished
nuts enthusiastic, keen
nvNevada
nwnorthwest
nyNew York
nycNew York City
nylon any of numerous strong tough elastic synthetic polyamide materials that are fashioned into fibers, filaments, bristles, or sheets and used especially in textiles and plastics
nzNew Zealand
o the 15th letter of the English alphabet
oak any of a genus (Quercus) of trees or shrubs of the beech family that produce acorns
oaklandcity and port on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco in western California population 390,724
oaks any of a genus (Quercus) of trees or shrubs of the beech family that produce acorns
oasis a fertile or green area in an arid region (such as a desert)
obhe died; she died
obesity a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
obituaries a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
objobject; objective
object something material that may be perceived by the senses
objective expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
objectives expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
objects something material that may be perceived by the senses
obligation the action of obligating oneself to a course of action (as by a promise or vow)
obligations the action of obligating oneself to a course of action (as by a promise or vow)
observation an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law
observations an act or instance of observing a custom, rule, or law
observe to conform one's action or practice to (something, such as a law, rite, or condition) : comply with
observed to conform one's action or practice to (something, such as a law, rite, or condition) : comply with
observer one that observes: such as
obtain to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
obtained to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
obtaining to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
obvious easily discovered, seen, or understood
obviously in an obvious manner
ocoff center
occasion a favorable opportunity or circumstance
occasional of or relating to a particular occasion
occasionally on occasion : now and then
occasions a favorable opportunity or circumstance
occupation an activity in which one engages
occupational of or relating to a job or occupation
occupations an activity in which one engages
occupied to engage the attention or energies of
occur to be found or met with : appear
occurred to be found or met with : appear
occurrence something that occurs
occurring to be found or met with : appear
occurs to be found or met with : appear
ocean the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth
octOctober
october the 10th month of the Gregorian calendar
odd differing markedly from the usual, ordinary, or accepted : peculiar
odds the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
oeoersted
oecdOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development
oem one that produces complex equipment (such as a computer system) from components usually bought from other manufacturers
of by
off from a place or position
offense something that outrages the moral or physical senses
offensive making attack : aggressive
offer to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
offered to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
offering the act of one who offers
offerings the act of one who offers
offers to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
office a special duty, charge, or position conferred by an exercise of governmental authority and for a public purpose : a position of authority to exercise a public function and to receive whatever emoluments may belong to it
officer agent
officers agent
offices a special duty, charge, or position conferred by an exercise of governmental authority and for a public purpose : a position of authority to exercise a public function and to receive whatever emoluments may belong to it
official one who holds or is invested (see invest entry 2 sense 1) with an office : officer
officially one who holds or is invested (see invest entry 2 sense 1) with an office : officer
officials one who holds or is invested (see invest entry 2 sense 1) with an office : officer
offline not connected to or served by a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system
offset to place over against something : balance
offshore from the shore : seaward
often many times : frequently
og someone or something that is an original or originator and especially one that is highly respected or regarded
oh zero
ohioriver 981 miles (1578 kilometers) long in the eastern part of the U.S. flowing west from the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers in western Pennsylvania, forming the boundaries between Ohio and West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, Indiana and Kentucky, and Illinois and Kentucky, and then flowing into the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illinois
oil any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth
oils any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth
ok all right
okay all right
oklahomastate in the south central U.S.; capital Oklahoma City area 69,956 square miles (181,186 square kilometers), population 3,751,351
ol chemical compound (such as an alcohol or phenol) containing hydroxyl
old dating from the remote past : ancient
older dating from the remote past : ancient
oldest dating from the remote past : ancient
olive a Mediterranean evergreen tree (Olea europaea of the family Oleaceae, the olive family) cultivated for its drupaceous fruit that is an important food and source of oil
oliver the close friend of Roland in the Charlemagne legends
olympic olympian entry 2 sense 1
olympics an ancient Panhellenic festival held every fourth year and made up of contests of sports, music, and literature with the victor's prize a crown of wild olive
olympus a mountain in Thessaly that in Greek mythology is the abode of the gods
om a mantra consisting of the sound \ˈōm\ and used in contemplation of ultimate reality
omaha a member of an Indigenous people of northeastern Nebraska
omancountry in Asia in southeastern Arabia bordering on the Arabian Sea; a sultanate; capital Muscat area 119,499 square miles (309,500 square kilometers), population 4,613,000
omega the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
omissions something neglected or left undone
on of
once one time and no more
one being a single unit or thing
ones being a single unit or thing
ongoing being actually in process
onion a widely cultivated Asian herbaceous plant (Allium cepa) of the amaryllis family that has a pungent edible bulb and that is closely related to the garlic, chive, and leek
online connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet)
only unquestionably the best : peerless
ons of
ontarioprovince of eastern Canada between the Great Lakes and Hudson Bay and bordering on the United States (New York, Michigan, and Minnesota); capital Toronto area 350,814 square miles (908,608 square kilometers), population 12,851,821
onto to a position on
oo the 15th letter of the English alphabet
op a set of planned actions for a particular purpose
open having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides
opened having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides
opening an act or instance of making or becoming open
openings an act or instance of making or becoming open
opens having no enclosing or confining barrier : accessible on all or nearly all sides
opera a drama set to music and made up of vocal pieces with orchestral accompaniment and orchestral overtures (see overture entry 1 sense 2) and interludes (see interlude sense 2)
operate to perform a function : exert power or influence
operated to perform a function : exert power or influence
operates to perform a function : exert power or influence
operating of, relating to, or used for or in operations
operation performance of a practical work or of something involving the practical application of principles or processes
operational of or relating to operation or to an operation
operations performance of a practical work or of something involving the practical application of principles or processes
operator one that operates: such as
operators one that operates: such as
opinion a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
opinions a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter
opponent one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict)
opponents one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict)
opportunities a favorable juncture of circumstances
opportunity a favorable juncture of circumstances
opposed set or placed in opposition : contrary
opposite set over against something that is at the other end or side of an intervening (see intervene sense 4) line or space
opposition a configuration (see configuration sense 1b) in which one celestial (see celestial entry 1 sense 2) body is opposite another (such as the sun) in the sky or in which the elongation (see elongation sense 1) is near or equal to 180 degrees
opt to make a choice
optical of or relating to the science of optics
optics a science that deals with the genesis and propagation of light, the changes that it undergoes and produces, and other phenomena closely associated with it
optimal most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
optimization an act, process, or methodology of making something (such as a design, system, or decision) as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible
optimize to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible
optimum the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
option an act of choosing
optional involving an option : not compulsory
options an act of choosing
or either
oracle a person (such as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak
oral uttered by the mouth or in words : spoken
orange a globose berry with a yellowish to reddish-orange rind and a sweet edible pulp
orbit the bony socket of the eye
orchestra the circular space used by the chorus in front of the proscenium in an ancient Greek theater
order to put in order : arrange
ordered characterized by order: such as
ordering to put in order : arrange
orders to put in order : arrange
ordinance an authoritative decree or direction : order
ordinary of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events : routine, usual
oregonthe Columbia River
orgorganic
organ a differentiated structure (such as a heart, kidney, leaf, or stem) consisting of cells and tissues and performing some specific function in an organism
organic of, relating to, yielding, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides
organisms a complex structure of interdependent and subordinate elements whose relations and properties are largely determined by their function in the whole
organization the act or process of organizing or of being organized
organizational of or relating to an organization : involving organization
organizations the act or process of organizing or of being organized
organize to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate
organized having a formal organization to coordinate and carry out activities
organizer a person or thing that organizes something: such as
organizing to form into a coherent unity or functioning whole : integrate
orgasm intense or paroxysmal excitement
orgy secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
oriental of, relating to, or situated in the Orient : eastern
orientation the act or process of orienting or of being oriented
oriented intellectually, emotionally, or functionally directed
origin ancestry, parentage
original of, relating to, or constituting an origin or beginning : initial
originally by origin or derivation : inherently
origins ancestry, parentage
orlandoVittorio Emanuele 1860–1952 Italian statesman
orleanscommune in north central France on the Loire River south-southwest of Paris population 114,167
os bone
otoccupational therapist; occupational therapy
other being the one (as of two or more) remaining or not included
others being the one (as of two or more) remaining or not included
otherwise something or anything else : something to the contrary
ottawa a member of an Indigenous people of Michigan and southern Ontario
ought possess
our of or relating to us or ourselves or ourself especially as possessors or possessor, agents or agent, or objects or object of an action
ours that which belongs to us
ourselves those identical ones that are we
out in a direction away from the inside or center
outcome something that follows as a result or consequence
outcomes something that follows as a result or consequence
outdoor of or relating to the outdoors
outdoors outside a building : in or into the open air
outer existing independent of mind : objective
outlet a place or opening through which something is let out : exit, vent
outline a line that marks the outer limits of an object or figure : boundary
outlined a line that marks the outer limits of an object or figure : boundary
outlook a place offering a view
output something produced: such as
outputs something produced: such as
outreach to surpass in reach
outside a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary: such as
outsourcing to procure (something, such as some goods or services needed by a business or organization) from outside sources and especially from foreign or nonunion suppliers : to contract for work, jobs, etc., to be done by outside or foreign workers
outstanding standing out : projecting
oval an oval figure or object
oven a chamber used for baking, heating, or drying
over across a barrier or intervening (see intervene sense 4) space
overall all over sense 1
overcome to get the better of : surmount
overhead above one's head : aloft
overnight on the evening before
overseas beyond or across the sea
overview a general survey : summary
owenRobert 1771–1858 Welsh social reformer
own belonging to oneself or itself
owned belonging to oneself or itself
owner a person who owns something : one who has the legal or rightful title to something : one to whom property belongs
owners a person who owns something : one who has the legal or rightful title to something : one to whom property belongs
ownership the state, relation, or fact of being an owner
owns belonging to oneself or itself
oxford a low shoe laced or tied over the instep
oxide a binary compound of oxygen with a more electropositive element or group
oxygen a chemical element with atomic number 8 that constitutes 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere, that is capable of combining with all elements except some noble gases, that is active in physiological processes of almost all known organisms, and that is involved especially in combustion
ozounce; ounces
ozone a triatomic very reactive form of oxygen that is a bluish irritating gas of pungent odor, that is a major air pollutant in the lower atmosphere but a beneficial component of the upper atmosphere, and that is used for oxidizing, bleaching, disinfecting, and deodorizing
p the 16th letter of the English alphabet
pa father
pacPacific
pace rate of movement
pacific tending to lessen conflict : conciliatory
pack a bundle arranged for convenience in carrying especially on the back
package the act or process of packing
packages the act or process of packing
packaging an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as
packed compressed
packet a small bundle or parcel
packets a small bundle or parcel
packing the action or process of packing something
packs a bundle arranged for convenience in carrying especially on the back
pad a thin flat mat or cushion: such as
pads a thin flat mat or cushion: such as
page one of the leaves of a publication or manuscript
pages one of the leaves of a publication or manuscript
paid marked by the receipt of pay
pain a localized or generalized unpleasant bodily sensation or complex of sensations that causes mild to severe physical discomfort and emotional distress and typically results from bodily disorder (such as injury or disease)
painful feeling or giving pain
paint to apply color, pigment, or paint to
paintball a game in which two teams try to capture each other's flag while defending their own using compressed-air guns that shoot paint-filled pellets
painted to apply color, pigment, or paint to
painting a product of painting
paintings a product of painting
pair two corresponding things designed for use together
pairs two corresponding things designed for use together
pakistancountry in southern Asia bordering the Arabian Sea; originally comprising two parts—West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)—separated by about 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of northern India; a dominion 1947–56, an Islamic republic since 1956, and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations 1956–72; formed from parts of former British India; capital Islamabad area 307,374 square miles (796,095 square kilometers), population 207,863,000 see east pakistan, west pakistan
pal a close friend
palace the official residence of a chief of state (such as a monarch or a president)
pale deficient in color or intensity of color : pallid
palestineregion in southwestern Asia bordering on the eastern Mediterranean population 3,764,000
palestinianregion in southwestern Asia bordering on the eastern Mediterranean population 3,764,000
palm any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
palmer a person wearing two crossed palm leaves as a sign of a pilgrimage made to the Holy Land
pam the jack of clubs in loo played with 5-card hands
pan a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
panama a lightweight hat of natural-colored straw hand-plaited of narrow strips from the young leaves of the jipijapa
panel a schedule containing names of persons summoned as jurors
panels a schedule containing names of persons summoned as jurors
panic of, relating to, or resembling the mental or emotional state believed induced by the god Pan
panties a woman's or child's undergarment covering the lower trunk and made with closed crotch
pants an outer garment covering each leg separately and usually extending from the waist to the ankle
pantyhose a usually sheer close-fitting one-piece undergarment that covers the body from the waist down and has a panty-style top
paper a felted sheet of usually vegetable fibers laid down on a fine screen from a water suspension
paperback a book with a flexible paper binding
paperbacks a book with a flexible paper binding
papers a felted sheet of usually vegetable fibers laid down on a fine screen from a water suspension
papuasee new guinea sense 1
par the established value of the monetary unit of one country expressed in terms of the monetary unit of another country using the same metal as the standard of value
para any of several monetary units of the Turkish Empire
parade a public procession (see procession entry 1 sense 1a) usually to mark a holiday or event
paradise eden sense 2
paragraph a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line
paragraphs a subdivision of a written composition that consists of one or more sentences, deals with one point or gives the words of one speaker, and begins on a new usually indented line
paraguaylandlocked country in central South America traversed by the Paraguay River and bisected by the Tropic of Capricorn; a republic; capital Asunción area 157,048 square miles (406,752 square kilometers), population 7,026,000
parallel extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant sense 1), and not meeting
parameter an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
parameters an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
parcel a tract or plot of land
parent one that begets or brings forth offspring
parental one that begets or brings forth offspring
parenting the raising of a child by its parents
parents one that begets or brings forth offspring
paris a son of Priam whose abduction of Helen leads to the Trojan War
parish the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
park an enclosed piece of ground stocked with game and held by royal prescription or grant
parkerCharlie 1920–1955 Charles Parker, Jr.; Bird or Yardbird American jazz musician
parking an enclosed piece of ground stocked with game and held by royal prescription or grant
parksRosa 1913–2005 née McCauley American civil rights activist
parliament a formal conference for the discussion of public affairs
parliamentary of or relating to a parliament
part one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole
partial of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
partially to some extent : in some degree
participant one that participates
participants one that participates
participate partake
participated partake
participating partake
participation the act of participating
particle a minute quantity or fragment
particles a minute quantity or fragment
particular of, relating to, or being a single person or thing
particularly in a particular manner : in detail
parties a person or group taking one side of a question, dispute, or contest
partition the action of parting : the state of being parted : division
partly in some measure or degree : partially
partner one associated with another especially in an action : associate, colleague
partners one associated with another especially in an action : associate, colleague
partnership the state of being a partner : participation
partnerships the state of being a partner : participation
parts one of the often indefinite or unequal subdivisions into which something is or is regarded as divided and which together constitute the whole
party a person or group taking one side of a question, dispute, or contest
pas the right of precedence
paso entremés
pass move, proceed, go
passage a way of exit or entrance : a road, path, channel, or course by which something passes
passed move, proceed, go
passenger wayfarer
passengers wayfarer
passes move, proceed, go
passing the act of one that passes or causes to pass
passion the sufferings of Christ between the night of the Last Supper and his death
passive acted upon by an external agency
passport a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to one of its citizens that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements, and that requests protection for the citizen while abroad
password something that enables one to pass or gain admission: such as
passwords something that enables one to pass or gain admission: such as
past ago
pasta paste in processed form (such as macaroni) or in the form of fresh dough (such as ravioli)
paste a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
pastor a spiritual overseer
pat a light blow especially with the hand or a flat instrument
patch a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot
patches a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot
patent open to public inspection
patents open to public inspection
path a trodden way
pathology the study of the essential nature of diseases and especially of the structural and functional changes produced by them
paths a trodden way
patient bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint
patients bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint
patio courtyard
patrickSaint flourished 5th century a.d. apostle and patron saint of Ireland
patrol the action of traversing a district or beat or of going the rounds along a chain of guards for observation or the maintenance of security
pattern a form or model proposed for imitation : exemplar
patterns a form or model proposed for imitation : exemplar
paul an early Christian apostle and missionary and author of several New Testament epistles
pavilion a large often sumptuous tent
pay to make due return to for services rendered or property delivered
payable that may, can, or must be paid
payday a regular day on which wages are paid
paying to make due return to for services rendered or property delivered
payment the act of paying
payments the act of paying
payroll a paymaster's or employer's list of those entitled to pay and of the amounts due to each
pays to make due return to for services rendered or property delivered
pbpaperback
pcparsec
pciperipheral component interconnect
pcsparsec
pctpercent; percentage
pdpaid
pda a small handheld device equipped with a microprocessor that is used especially for storing and organizing personal information (such as addresses and schedules)
pdas a small handheld device equipped with a microprocessor that is used especially for storing and organizing personal information (such as addresses and schedules)
pdf a computer file format for the transmission of a multimedia document that is not intended to be edited further and appears unaltered in most computer environments
pdtPacific daylight time
pe the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table
peace a state of tranquility or quiet: such as
peaceful peaceable sense 1
peak a pointed or projecting part of a garment
pearl a dense variously colored and usually lustrous concretion formed of concentric layers of mother-of-pearl as an abnormal growth within the shell of some mollusks and used as a gem
peas a variable annual Eurasian vine (Pisum sativum) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
pediatric of, relating to, or specializing in pediatrics or its practice
pee the letter p
peeing the letter p
peer one that is of equal standing with another : equal
peers one that is of equal standing with another : equal
pen to shut in or as if in a pen
penalties the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense
penalty the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense
pencil an artist's brush
pendant something suspended: such as
pending during
penetration the power to penetrate
penguin any of various erect short-legged flightless aquatic birds (family Spheniscidae) of the southern hemisphere
peninsula a portion of land nearly surrounded by water and connected with a larger body by an isthmus
penis a male erectile organ of copulation by which urine and semen are discharged from the body and that develops from the same embryonic mass of tissue as the clitoris
pennPennsylvania
pennsylvaniastate in the northeastern U.S. that has the Delaware River as its eastern border and borders on Lake Erie in the northwest; capital Harrisburg area 45,333 square miles (117,866 square kilometers), population 12,702,379
penny a monetary unit of the United Kingdom formerly equal to ¹/₂₄₀ pound but now equal to ¹/₁₀₀ pound
pens to shut in or as if in a pen
pension a fixed sum paid regularly to a person:
pensions a fixed sum paid regularly to a person:
people human beings making up a group or assembly or linked by a common interest
peoples human beings making up a group or assembly or linked by a common interest
pepper either of two pungent products from the fruit of an Indian plant (Piper nigrum) that are used chiefly as condiments:
per by the means or agency of : through
perceived regarded in a specified way
percent one part in a hundred
percentage a part of a whole expressed in hundredths
perception a result of perceiving : observation
perfect being entirely without fault or defect : flawless
perfectly in a perfect manner
perform to adhere to the terms of : fulfill
performance the execution of an action
performances the execution of an action
performed to adhere to the terms of : fulfill
performer to adhere to the terms of : fulfill
performing of, relating to, or constituting an art (such as drama) that involves public performance
performs to adhere to the terms of : fulfill
perfume the scent of something sweet-smelling
perhaps possibly but not certainly : maybe
period the completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a single action : conclusion
periodic occurring or recurring at regular intervals
periodically at regular intervals of time
periods the completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a single action : conclusion
peripheral of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
peripherals of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
perlMartin (Lewis) 1927–2014 American physicist
permanent continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change : stable
permission the act of permitting
permissions the act of permitting
permit to consent to expressly or formally
permits to consent to expressly or formally
permitted to consent to expressly or formally
perry fermented pear juice often made sparkling
persian one of the people of Persia: such as
persistent existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously: such as
person human, individual
personal of, relating to, or affecting a particular person : private, individual
personality the quality or state of being a person
personalized personify
personally in person
personals of, relating to, or affecting a particular person : private, individual
personnel a body of persons usually employed (as in a factory or organization)
persons human, individual
perspective a mental view or prospect
perspectives a mental view or prospect
perthcity on the Swan River in southwestern Australia that is the capital of the state of Western Australia area population 1,728,867 see fremantle
perucountry in western South America on the Pacific coast south of the Equator; a republic; capital Lima area 496,225 square miles (1,285,216 square kilometers), population 31,331,000
pest an epidemic disease associated with high mortality
pet a pampered and usually spoiled child
pete safe sense 1b
peter to diminish gradually and come to an end : give out
petersburgcity in southeast central Virginia south of Richmond population 32,420
petersonRoger Tory 1908–1996 American ornithologist
petite having a small trim figure
petition a formal written request made to an authority or organized body (such as a court)
petroleum an oily flammable bituminous liquid that may vary from almost colorless to black, occurs in many places in the upper strata of the earth, is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons with small amounts of other substances, and is prepared for use as gasoline, naphtha, or other products by various refining processes
pets a pampered and usually spoiled child
pfpersonal foul
pgpage
ph a measure of acidity and alkalinity of a solution that is a number on a scale on which a value of 7 represents neutrality and lower numbers indicate increasing acidity and higher numbers increasing alkalinity and on which each unit of change represents a tenfold change in acidity or alkalinity and that is the negative logarithm of the effective hydrogen-ion concentration or hydrogen-ion activity in gram equivalents per liter of the solution
phantom something apparent to sense but with no substantial existence : apparition
pharmaceutical of, relating to, or engaged in pharmacy or the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals
pharmaceuticals of, relating to, or engaged in pharmacy or the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals
pharmacies the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs
pharmacology the science of drugs including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology
pharmacy the art, practice, or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs
phase a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes
phases a particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes
phd the academic degree, title, or rank of doctor of philosophy
phenomenon an observable fact or event
phentermine an anorectic drug C10H15N used in the form of its hydrochloride to treat obesity
phi the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
philPhilippians
philadelphiacity and port on the Delaware River in southeastern Pennsylvania population 1,526,006
philip1639?–1676
philippinescountry in eastern Asia comprising the Philippine Islands; a republic; once a Spanish possession and (1898–1946) a U.S. possession; capital Manila land area 115,831 square miles (300,000 square kilometers), population 105,893,000
phillips of, relating to, or being a screw having a head with a cross slot or the corresponding screwdriver
philosophy all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts
phoenix a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
phone a device by which sound (such as speech) is converted into electrical impulses and transmitted (as by wire or radio waves) to one or more specific receivers (see receiver sense d(1)) : telephone
phones a device by which sound (such as speech) is converted into electrical impulses and transmitted (as by wire or radio waves) to one or more specific receivers (see receiver sense d(1)) : telephone
photo photograph
photograph a picture or likeness obtained by photography
photographer one who practices photography
photographers one who practices photography
photographic relating to, obtained by, or used in photography
photographs a picture or likeness obtained by photography
photography the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light on a sensitive surface (such as film or an optical sensor)
photos photograph
photoshop to alter (a digital image) with Photoshop software or other image-editing software especially in a way that distorts reality (as for deliberately deceptive purposes)
phppacking-house products
phrase a characteristic manner or style of expression : diction
phrases a characteristic manner or style of expression : diction
physphysical
physical of or relating to natural science
physically in a physical manner : in accord with physical laws
physician a person trained in the art of healing
physicians a person trained in the art of healing
physics a science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions
physiology a branch of biology that deals with the functions and activities of life or of living matter (such as organs, tissues, or cells) and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved compare anatomy
pi the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
piano at a soft volume : soft
pic photograph
pick to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument
picked pointed, peaked
picking to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument
picks to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument
pickup one that is picked up: such as
picnic an excursion or outing with food usually provided by members of the group and eaten in the open
pics photograph
picture a design or representation made by various means (such as painting, drawing, or photography)
pictures a design or representation made by various means (such as painting, drawing, or photography)
pie a dessert consisting of a filling (as of fruit or custard) in a pastry shell or topped with pastry or both
piece a part of a whole: such as
pieces a part of a whole: such as
pierce to run into or through as a pointed weapon does : stab
pierrecity and capital of South Dakota on the Missouri River in the central part of the state population 13,646
pig a young domesticated swine usually weighing less than 120 pounds (50 kilograms) compare hog sense 1a
pike pikestaff sense 1
pill to come off in flakes or scales : peel
pillow a support for the head of a reclining person
pills to come off in flakes or scales : peel
pilot one employed to steer a ship : helmsman
pin a piece of solid material (such as wood or metal) used especially for fastening things together or as a support by which one thing may be suspended from another
pine any of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
ping a sharp sound like that of a striking bullet
pink a ship with a narrow overhanging stern
pinspersons in need of supervision
pioneer a member of a military unit usually of construction engineers
pipe a tubular wind instrument
pipeline a line of pipe with pumps, valves, and control devices for conveying liquids, gases, or finely divided solids
pipes a tubular wind instrument
pirates one who commits or practices piracy
piss urinate
pissing urinate
pit a hole, shaft, or cavity in the ground
pitch a black or dark viscous substance obtained as a residue in the distillation of organic materials and especially tars
pittsburghcity in southwestern Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers where they form the Ohio River population 305,704
pixel any of the small discrete elements that together constitute an image (as on a television or digital screen)
pixels any of the small discrete elements that together constitute an image (as on a television or digital screen)
pizza a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked
pjpolice justice
pkpark
plprofit and loss
place physical environment : space
placed physical environment : space
placement an act or instance of placing: such as
places physical environment : space
placing physical environment : space
plain lacking ornament : undecorated
plains of or relating to Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains or to their culture
plaintiff a person who brings a legal action compare defendant
plan a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as
plane airplane
planes airplane
planet any of the large bodies that revolve around the sun in the solar system
planets any of the large bodies that revolve around the sun in the solar system
planned a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as
planner a person who plans something
planners a person who plans something
planning the act or process of making or carrying out plans
plans a drawing or diagram drawn on a plane: such as
plant to put or set in the ground for growth
plants to put or set in the ground for growth
plasma a green faintly translucent quartz
plastic a plastic substance
plastics a plastic substance
plate a smooth flat thin piece of material
plates a smooth flat thin piece of material
platform a flat horizontal surface that is usually higher than the adjoining area: such as
platforms a flat horizontal surface that is usually higher than the adjoining area: such as
platinum a precious grayish-white noncorroding ductile malleable heavy metallic element that fuses with difficulty and is used especially in chemical ware and apparatus, as a catalyst, and in dental and jewelry alloys see Chemical Elements Table
play swordplay
playback an act or instance of reproducing recorded sound or pictures often immediately after recording
playboy a man who lives a life devoted chiefly to the pursuit of pleasure
played swordplay
player one that plays: such as
players one that plays: such as
playing swordplay
playlist a list of recordings to be played on the air by a radio station
plays swordplay
plaza a public square in a city or town
plcpublic limited company
pleasant having qualities that tend to give pleasure : agreeable
please to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction
pleased to afford or give pleasure or satisfaction
pleasure desire, inclination
pledge a bailment of a chattel as security for a debt or other obligation without involving transfer of title
plenty an adequate or more than adequate number or amount of something : a number or amount of something that is enough for a particular purpose
plot a small area of planted ground
plots a small area of planted ground
plug a piece used to fill a hole : stopper
plugin designed to be connected to an electric circuit by plugging in
plugins designed to be connected to an electric circuit by plugging in
plumbing the act of using a plumb
plus algebraically positive
plymouthtown on
pmphase modulation
pnpromissory note
poby mouth; orally
pocket a small bag carried by a person : purse
pockets a small bag carried by a person : purse
pod an elongated dry fruit that develops from one or more carpels of a flower, splits open along a seam, and contains seeds that may be attached to the wall of the pod : seedpod
podcast a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
podcasts a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet
poem a composition in verse
poems a composition in verse
poet one who writes poetry : a maker of verses
poetry metrical writing : verse
point an individual detail : item
pointed having a point
pointer the two stars in the Big Dipper a line through which points to the North Star
pointing an individual detail : item
points an individual detail : item
poker one that pokes
polandcountry in east central Europe bordering on the Baltic Sea; in the medieval period a kingdom, at one time extending to the lower Dnieper; partitioned 1772, 1793, and 1795 among Russia, Prussia, and Austria; again a kingdom 1815–30; lost autonomy 1830–1918; since 1918 a republic; capital Warsaw area 120,728 square miles (312,685 square kilometers), population 38,421,000
polar of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
pole a long slender usually cylindrical object (such as a length of wood)
police the department of government concerned primarily with maintenance of public order, safety, and health and enforcement of laws and possessing executive, judicial, and legislative powers
policies prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs
policy prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs
polish to make smooth and glossy usually by friction : burnish
polished subjected to polishing : made smooth and glossy by or as if by polishing
political of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of government
politicians a person experienced in the art or science of government
politics the art or science of government
poll head
polls head
pollution the action of polluting
polo a game played by teams of players on horseback using mallets with long flexible handles to drive a wooden ball through goalposts
poly a polymerized plastic or something made of this
polyester any of a group of polymers that consist basically of repeated units of an ester and are used especially in making fibers or plastics
polymer a chemical compound or mixture of compounds formed by polymerization and consisting essentially of repeating structural units
polyphonic of, relating to, or marked by polyphony
pond a body of water usually smaller than a lake
pontiaccirca 1720–1769 Ottawa Indian chief
pool a small and rather deep body of usually fresh water
pools a small and rather deep body of usually fresh water
poor lacking material possessions
pop to strike or knock sharply : hit
pope a prelate who as bishop of Rome is the head of the Roman Catholic Church
popular of or relating to the general public
popularity the quality or state of being popular
population the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
populations the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region
porportrait
porcelain a hard, fine-grained, sonorous, nonporous, and usually translucent and white ceramic ware that consists essentially of kaolin, quartz, and a feldspathic rock and is fired at a high temperature
pork the fresh or salted flesh of swine when dressed for food
porn pornography
porno pornography
port a place where ships may ride secure from storms : haven
portable capable of being carried or moved about
portal door, entrance
porter a person stationed at a door or gate to admit or assist those entering
portfolio a hinged cover or flexible case for carrying loose papers, pictures, or pamphlets
portion an individual's part or share of something: such as
portions an individual's part or share of something: such as
portlandcity and port on Casco Bay in southwestern Maine population 66,194
portrait picture
portraits picture
ports a place where ships may ride secure from storms : haven
portsmouthcity and port on the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern New Hampshire population 20,779
portugalcountry in southwestern Europe in the western Iberian Peninsula bordering on the Atlantic Ocean; a kingdom before 1910; now a republic; capital Lisbon area (not including the Azores and Madeira) 35,383 square miles (91,642 square kilometers), population 10,355,000
portuguese a native or inhabitant of Portugal
posposition
pose to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
posing to set forth or offer for attention or consideration
position an act of placing or arranging: such as
positioning an act of placing or arranging: such as
positions an act of placing or arranging: such as
positive formally laid down or imposed : prescribed
possess to have and hold as property : own
possession the act of having or taking into control
possibilities the condition or fact of being possible
possibility the condition or fact of being possible
possible being within the limits of ability, capacity, or realization
possibly in a possible manner : by any possibility
post a piece (as of timber or metal) fixed firmly in an upright position especially as a stay or support : pillar, column
postage the fee for postal service
postal of or relating to the mails or the post office
postcard postal card sense 1
postcards postal card sense 1
posted a piece (as of timber or metal) fixed firmly in an upright position especially as a stay or support : pillar, column
poster a usually large printed sheet that often contains pictures and is posted in a public place (as to promote something)
posters a usually large printed sheet that often contains pictures and is posted in a public place (as to promote something)
posting the act of transferring an entry or item from a book of original entry to the proper account in a ledger
postings the act of transferring an entry or item from a book of original entry to the proper account in a ledger
posts a piece (as of timber or metal) fixed firmly in an upright position especially as a stay or support : pillar, column
pot a usually rounded metal or earthen container used chiefly for domestic purposes (as in cooking or for holding liquids or growing plants)
potato sweet potato
potatoes sweet potato
potential existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality
potentially in a potential or possible state or condition
potter one that makes pottery
pottery a place where clayware is made and fired
poultry domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat
pound any of various units of mass and weight
pounds any of various units of mass and weight
pour to cause to flow in a stream
poverty the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions
powder to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder
powellAdam Clayton 1908–1972 American clergyman and politician
power ability to act or produce an effect
powered ability to act or produce an effect
powerful having great power, prestige, or influence
powerpoint a device in a wall into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
powersHiram 1805–1873 American sculptor
pppages
ppcto take leave
ppmpages per minute
prpair
practical of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
practice carry out, apply
practices carry out, apply
practitioner one who practices
practitioners one who practices
praguecity on the Vltava River in Bohemia, Czech Republic, that is the capital of the Czech Republic and formerly the capital of Czechoslovakia population 1,169,106
prairie land in or predominantly in grass
praise to express a favorable judgment of : commend
pray entreat, implore
prayer an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought
prayers an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought
pre earlier than : prior to : before
preceding existing, coming, or occurring immediately before in time or place
precious of great value or high price
precipitation the quality or state of being precipitate : hastiness
precise exactly or sharply defined or stated
precisely in a precise manner : exactly
precision the quality or state of being precise : exactness
predict to declare or indicate in advance
predicted to declare or indicate in advance
prediction an act of predicting
predictions an act of predicting
prefer to promote or advance to a rank or position
preference the act of preferring : the state of being preferred
preferences the act of preferring : the state of being preferred
preferred liked better or best : used or wanted in preference to others
prefers to promote or advance to a rank or position
prefix to fix or appoint beforehand
pregnancy the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning)
pregnant containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid
preliminary coming before and usually forming a necessary prelude to something else
premier first in position, rank, or importance
premiere a first performance or exhibition
premises a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
premium a reward or recompense for a particular act
prep preparation
prepaid to pay or pay the charge on in advance
preparation the action or process of making something ready for use or service or of getting ready for some occasion, test, or duty
prepare to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity
prepared subjected to a special process or treatment
preparing to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity
prerequisite something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function
prescribed to lay down a rule : dictate
prescription the establishment of a claim of title to something under common law usually by use and enjoyment for a period fixed by statute
presence the fact or condition of being present (see present entry 3)
present something presented : gift
presentation the act of presenting
presentations the act of presenting
presented something presented : gift
presenting something presented : gift
presently at once
presents something presented : gift
preservation the act, process, or result of preserving something: such as
preserve to keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction : protect
president an official chosen to preside over a meeting or assembly
presidential of, relating to, or befitting a president or a president's authority
press a crowd or crowded condition : throng
pressed a crowd or crowded condition : throng
pressing urgently important : critical
pressure the burden of physical or mental distress
prestonformer town in Ontario, Canada see cambridge sense 3
pretty artful, clever
prevprevious; previously
prevent to keep from happening or existing
preventing to keep from happening or existing
prevention the act of preventing or hindering
preview to see beforehand
previews to see beforehand
previous going before in time or order : prior
previously going before in time or order : prior
price the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
priced having a specified price
prices the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
pricing the amount of money given or set as consideration for the sale of a specified thing
pride the quality or state of being proud: such as
priest someone who is authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God
primarily for the most part : chiefly
primary first in order of time or development : primitive
prime the second of the canonical hours
prince monarch, king
princess a woman having sovereign power
princetonborough north-northeast of Trenton in west central New Jersey; site of Princeton University population 12,307
principal most important, consequential, or influential : chief
principle a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption
principles a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption
print a mark made by pressure : impression
printable capable of being printed or of being printed from
printed a mark made by pressure : impression
printer one that prints: such as
printers one that prints: such as
printing the act or product of one that prints
prints a mark made by pressure : impression
prior earlier in time or order
priorities the quality or state of being prior
priority the quality or state of being prior
prison a state of confinement or captivity
prisoner a person deprived of liberty and kept under involuntary restraint, confinement, or custody
prisoners a person deprived of liberty and kept under involuntary restraint, confinement, or custody
privacy the quality or state of being apart from company or observation : seclusion
private intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person, group, or class
privilege a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : prerogative
privileges a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : prerogative
prix prize
prize something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
prizes something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
pro an argument or evidence in affirmation
probability the chance that a given event will occur
probably insofar as seems reasonably true, factual, or to be expected : without much doubt
probe a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
problem a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution
problems a question raised for inquiry, consideration, or solution
procproceedings
procedure a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
procedures a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting
proceed to come forth from a source : issue
proceeding legal action
proceedings legal action
proceeds the total amount brought in
process progress, advance
processed having been subjected to a special process or treatment (as in the course of manufacture)
processes progress, advance
processing progress, advance
processor one that processes
processors one that processes
procurement the act or process of procuring
produce to offer to view or notice
produced to offer to view or notice
producer one that produces
producers one that produces
produces to offer to view or notice
producing to offer to view or notice
product the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions
production something produced : product
productions something produced : product
productive having the quality or power of producing especially in abundance
productivity the quality or state of being productive
products the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions
prof professor
profession the act of taking the vows of a religious community
professional of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession
professionals of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession
professor one that professes, avows, or declares
profile a representation of something in outline
profiles a representation of something in outline
profit a valuable return : gain
profits a valuable return : gain
program a public notice
programme to arrange or furnish a program of or for : bill
programmer one that programs: such as
programmers one that programs: such as
programmes a public notice
programming the planning, scheduling, or performing of a program
programs a public notice
progress a royal journey marked by pomp and pageant
progressive of, relating to, or characterized by progress
prohibited not permitted : forbidden by authority
project a specific plan or design : scheme
projected a specific plan or design : scheme
projection a systematic presentation of intersecting coordinate lines on a flat surface upon which features from a curved surface (as of the earth or the celestial sphere) may be mapped
projector one that plans a project
projectors one that plans a project
projects a specific plan or design : scheme
prominent standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
promise a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified
promised a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified
promises a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified
promising full of promise : likely to succeed or to yield good results
promo a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance
promote to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
promoted to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
promotes to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
promoting to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
promotion the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
promotional the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
promotions the act or fact of being raised in position or rank : preferment
prompt to move to action : incite
promptly in a prompt manner : without delay : very quickly or immediately
proof the cogency of evidence that compels acceptance by the mind of a truth or a fact
proper referring to one individual only
properly in a proper manner:
properties a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to an individual or thing
property a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to an individual or thing
prophet one who utters divinely inspired revelations: such as
proportion harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole : balance, symmetry
proposal an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
proposals an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
propose to form or put forward a plan or intention
proposed to form or put forward a plan or intention
proposition something offered for consideration or acceptance : proposal
proprietary one that possesses, owns, or holds exclusive right to something
pros in front
prospect exposure sense 3b
prospective relating to or effective in the future
prospects exposure sense 3b
prostate prostate gland
protProtestant
protect to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
protected to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
protecting to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
protection the act of protecting : the state of being protected
protective to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
protein any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (such as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)
proteins any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (such as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)
protest a solemn declaration of opinion and usually of dissent: such as
protocol an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
protocols an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
prototype an original model on which something is patterned : archetype
proud feeling or showing pride: such as
proudly feeling or showing pride: such as
prove to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic)
proved to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic)
proven to establish the existence, truth, or validity of (as by evidence or logic)
provide to supply or make available (something wanted or needed)
provided on condition that : with the understanding : if
providence divine guidance or care
provider one that provides
providers one that provides
provides to supply or make available (something wanted or needed)
providing on condition that : in case
province a country or region brought under the control of the ancient Roman government
provinces a country or region brought under the control of the ancient Roman government
provincial the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
provision the act or process of providing
provisions the act or process of providing
proxy the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
pspicosecond
psi the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
pstPacific standard time
psychiatry a branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
psychological of or relating to psychology
psychology the science of mind and behavior
ptpart
ptyproprietary
pub public house sense 2
public exposed to general view : open
publication the act or process of publishing
publications the act or process of publishing
publicity the quality or state of being public
publicly in a manner observable by or in a place accessible to the public : openly
publish to make generally known
published produced or released for distribution in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
publisher one that publishes something
publishers one that publishes something
publishing the business or profession of the commercial production and issuance of literature, information, musical scores or sometimes recordings, or art
pubs public house sense 2
puertocity and port on the Gulf of Honduras in eastern Guatemala population 39,088
pull to exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force
pulled prepared after being cooked to tenderness by being pulled apart into pieces or shreds
pulling to exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force
pulse the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
pump a device that raises, transfers, delivers, or compresses fluids or that attenuates gases especially by suction or pressure or both
pumps a device that raises, transfers, delivers, or compresses fluids or that attenuates gases especially by suction or pressure or both
punch a tool usually in the form of a short rod of steel that is variously shaped at one end for different operations (such as forming, perforating, embossing, or cutting)
punishment the act of punishing
punk a usually petty gangster, hoodlum, or ruffian
pupils a child or young person in school or in the charge of a tutor or instructor : student
puppy a young domestic dog
purchase to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
purchased to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
purchases to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
purchasing to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
pure unmixed with any other matter
purple having a color between red and blue : of the color purple
purpose something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention
purposes something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention
purse a small bag for money
pursuant prosecutor
pursue to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat
pursuit the act of pursuing
push to press against with force in order to drive or impel
pushed to press against with force in order to drive or impel
pushing marked by ambition, energy, enterprise, and initiative
pussy cat
put to place in a specified position or relationship : lay
puts to place in a specified position or relationship : lay
putting to place in a specified position or relationship : lay
puzzle to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
puzzles to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
pvcpolyvinyl chloride
python any of various large constricting snakes
q the 17th letter of the English alphabet
qatarcountry in eastern Arabia on a peninsula projecting into the Persian Gulf; an independent emirate; capital Doha area 4473 square miles (11,586 square kilometers), population 2,364,000
qcquality control
qldQueensland
qtquantity
qtyquantity
quad quadrangle
qualification a restriction in meaning or application : a limiting modification
qualifications a restriction in meaning or application : a limiting modification
qualified fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
qualify to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
qualifying to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
qualities peculiar and essential character : nature
quality peculiar and essential character : nature
quantitative of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity
quantities an indefinite amount or number
quantity an indefinite amount or number
quantum quantity, amount
quarter one of four equal parts into which something is divisible : a fourth part
quarterly in heraldic quarters or quarterings
quarters one of four equal parts into which something is divisible : a fourth part
queQuebec
quebecprovince of eastern Canada extending from Hudson Bay to the Gaspé Peninsula and bordering the U.S. states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York area 523,763 square miles (1,356,547 square kilometers), population 7,903,001
queen the wife or widow of a king
queensborough of New York City on Long Island that is the site of both of New York City's major airports, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia population 2,230,722
queenslandstate of northeastern Australia bordering on the Coral Sea, Torres Strait, and the Gulf of Carpentaria; capital Brisbane area 667,000 square miles (1,727,530 square kilometers), population 4,332,739
queries question, inquiry
query question, inquiry
quest a jury of inquest
question an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
questionnaire a set of questions for obtaining statistically useful or personal information from individuals
questions an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
queue a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
qui alert, lookout
quick acting or capable of acting with speed: such as
quickly acting or capable of acting with speed: such as
quiet the quality or state of being quiet (see quiet entry 2) : tranquility
quilt a bed coverlet of two layers of cloth filled with padding (such as down or batting) held in place by ties or stitched designs
quit give up sense 1
quite wholly, completely
quiz an eccentric person
quizzes an eccentric person
quotations something that is quoted
quote to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment
quoted to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment
quotes to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment
r the 18th letter of the English alphabet
rarange
rabbit any of a family (Leporidae) of long-eared short-tailed lagomorph mammals with long hind legs:
race any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry
races any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry
rachel a wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin
racial of, relating to, or based on a race (see race entry 1 sense 1a)
racing the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
rack a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed
racks a framework, stand, or grating on or in which articles are placed
radar a device or system consisting usually of a synchronized radio transmitter and receiver that emits radio waves and processes their reflections for display and is used especially for detecting and locating objects (such as aircraft) or surface features (as of a planet)
radiation the action or process of radiating
radical of, relating to, or proceeding from a root: such as
radio of, relating to, or operated by radiant energy
radios of, relating to, or operated by radiant energy
radius a line segment extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or bounding surface
rage violent and uncontrolled anger
raid a hostile or predatory incursion
rail a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
railroad a permanent road having a line of rails fixed to ties and laid on a roadbed and providing a track for cars or equipment drawn by locomotives or propelled by self-contained motors
railway railroad
rain water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere
rainbow an arc or circle that exhibits in concentric bands the colors of the spectrum and that is formed opposite the sun by the refraction and reflection of the sun's rays in raindrops, spray, or mist
raise to cause or help to rise to a standing position
raised having a pattern or design projecting from a background : done in relief
raises to cause or help to rise to a standing position
raising to cause or help to rise to a standing position
raleighSir Walter 1554–1618 English courtier, navigator, and historian
rally to muster for a common purpose
ralph vomit
ram a male sheep
ranch a large farm for raising horses, beef cattle, or sheep
randthe basic monetary unit of South Africa see Money Table
random lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
randy having a coarse manner
range a series of things in a line : row
rangers the keeper of a British royal park or forest
ranges a series of things in a line : row
ranging a series of things in a line : row
rank relative standing or position
ranked relative standing or position
ranking having a high position: such as
rankings having a high position: such as
ranks relative standing or position
rap a sharp blow or knock
rape unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against a person's will or with a person who is beneath a certain age or incapable of valid consent because of mental illness, mental deficiency, intoxication, unconsciousness, or deception compare sexual assault, statutory rape
rapid marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence
rapidly marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence
rapids marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence
rare seldom occurring or found : uncommon
rarely not often : seldom
rat any of numerous rodents (Rattus and related genera) differing from the related mice especially by considerably larger size
rate a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else
rated a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else
rates a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else
rather with better reason or more propriety : more properly
rating a classification according to grade
ratings a classification according to grade
ratio the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
rational having reason or understanding
ratios the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
raw not cooked
ray any of an order (Rajiformes) of usually marine cartilaginous fishes (such as stingrays and skates) having the body flattened dorsoventrally, the eyes on the upper surface, and enlarged pectoral fins fused with the head
rays any of an order (Rajiformes) of usually marine cartilaginous fishes (such as stingrays and skates) having the body flattened dorsoventrally, the eyes on the upper surface, and enlarged pectoral fins fused with the head
rbrhythm and blues
rcRed Cross
rdresearch and development
re the second note of the major scale in solfège
reach to stretch out : extend
reached to stretch out : extend
reaches to stretch out : extend
reaching to stretch out : extend
reaction the act or process or an instance of reacting
reactions the act or process or an instance of reacting
read to receive or take in the sense of (letters, symbols, etc.) especially by sight or touch
reader one that reads
readers one that reads
readily in a ready manner: such as
reading the act of reading
readings the act of reading
reads to receive or take in the sense of (letters, symbols, etc.) especially by sight or touch
ready prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action
real having objective independent existence
realistic of, relating to, or marked by literary or artistic realism : accurately representing what is natural or real
reality the quality or state of being real
realize to bring into concrete existence : accomplish
realized to bring into concrete existence : accomplish
really in reality : actually
realm kingdom sense 3
realty real estate sense 1
rear to erect by building : construct
reason a statement offered in explanation or justification
reasonable being in accordance with reason
reasonably being in accordance with reason
reasoning the use of reason
reasons a statement offered in explanation or justification
rebate to reduce the force or activity of : diminish
rebates to reduce the force or activity of : diminish
rebel opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler
rebound to spring back on or as if on collision or impact with another body
recreceived
recall cancel, revoke
receipt a writing acknowledging the receiving of goods or money
receive to come into possession of : acquire
received generally accepted : common
receiver one that receives: such as
receivers one that receives: such as
receives to come into possession of : acquire
receiving to come into possession of : acquire
recent having lately come into existence : new, fresh
recently during a recent period of time : lately
reception the act or action or an instance of receiving: such as
receptor receiver: such as
receptors receiver: such as
recipe prescription sense 4a
recipes prescription sense 4a
recipient one that receives : receiver
recipients one that receives : receiver
recognition the action of recognizing : the state of being recognized: such as
recognize to acknowledge formally: such as
recognized to acknowledge formally: such as
recommend to present (something) as worthy of acceptance or trial
recommendation the act of recommending
recommendations the act of recommending
recommended introduced or mentioned as being fit or worthy
recommends to present (something) as worthy of acceptance or trial
reconstruction the action of reconstructing : the act or process of rebuilding, repairing, or restoring something
record to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of
recorded to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of
recorder the chief judicial magistrate of some British cities and boroughs
recorders the chief judicial magistrate of some British cities and boroughs
recording the process of recording something
recordings the process of recording something
records to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of
recover to get back : regain
recovered to get back : regain
recovery the act, process, or an instance of recovering
recreation refreshment of strength and spirits after work
recreational of, relating to, or characteristic of recreation
recruiting to fill up the number of with new members : reinforce
recruitment the action or process of recruiting
recycling to pass again through a series of changes or treatments: such as
red of the color red
redeem to buy back : repurchase
redhead a person having red hair
reduce to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
reduced to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
reduces to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
reducing to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
reduction the act or process of reducing : the state of being reduced
reductions the act or process of reducing : the state of being reduced
reed any of various tall grasses with slender often prominently jointed stems that grow especially in wet areas
reef a part of a sail taken in or let out in regulating size
reel a revolvable device on which something flexible is wound: such as
ref a referee in a game or sport
refer to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group
reference the act of referring or consulting
referenced the act of referring or consulting
references the act of referring or consulting
referral the act, action, or an instance of referring
referrals the act, action, or an instance of referring
referred subjectively localized in one region of the body though originating in another region
referring to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group
refers to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group
refinance to renew or reorganize the financing of something : to provide for (an outstanding indebtedness) by making or obtaining another loan or a larger loan on fresh terms
refine to free (something, such as metal, sugar, or oil) from impurities or unwanted material
refined free from impurities
reflect to prevent passage of and cause to change direction
reflected to prevent passage of and cause to change direction
reflection an instance of reflecting
reflections an instance of reflecting
reflects to prevent passage of and cause to change direction
reform to put or change into an improved form or condition
reforms to put or change into an improved form or condition
refresh to restore strength and animation to : revive
refrigerator something that refrigerates
refugees one that flees
refund to give or put back
refurbished to brighten or freshen up : renovate
refuse to express oneself as unwilling to accept
refused to express oneself as unwilling to accept
reg regulation
regard a protective interest : care
regarded a protective interest : care
regarding with respect to : concerning
regardless despite everything
regards a protective interest : care
reggae popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat
regime regimen sense 1
region an administrative area, division, or district
regional affecting a particular region : localized
regions an administrative area, division, or district
register a written record containing regular entries of items or details
registered having the owner's name entered in a register
registrar an official recorder or keeper of records: such as
registration the act of registering
registry registration, enrollment
regression the act or an instance of regressing
regular constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline
regularly in a regular manner
regulated to govern or direct according to rule
regulation the act of regulating : the state of being regulated
regulations the act of regulating : the state of being regulated
regulatory to govern or direct according to rule
rehab the action or process of rehabilitating : rehabilitation
rehabilitation the action, process, or result of rehabilitating or of being rehabilitated: such as
reidThomas 1710–1796 Scottish philosopher
reject to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use
rejected not given approval or acceptance
relreleased
relate to give an account of : tell
related connected by reason of an established or discoverable relation
relates to give an account of : tell
relating to give an account of : tell
relation the act of telling or recounting : account
relations the act of telling or recounting : account
relationship the state of being related or interrelated
relationships the state of being related or interrelated
relative a word referring grammatically to an antecedent
relatively to a relative degree or extent : somewhat
relatives a word referring grammatically to an antecedent
relax to make less tense or rigid : slacken
relaxation the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed
relay a supply (as of horses) arranged beforehand for successive relief
release to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude
released to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude
releases to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude
relevance relation to the matter at hand
relevant having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
reliability the quality or state of being reliable
reliable suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable
reliance the act of relying : the state of being reliant
relief a payment made by a male feudal tenant to his lord on succeeding to an inherited estate
religion a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
religions a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
religious relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
reload to load again: such as
relocation to locate again : establish or lay out in a new place
rely to be dependent
relying to be dependent
remain to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up
remainder an interest or estate in property that follows and is dependent on the termination of a prior intervening possessory estate created at the same time by the same instrument
remained to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up
remaining left over after a part has been destroyed, taken, used, or lost
remains to be a part not destroyed, taken, or used up
remark the act of remarking : notice
remarkable worthy of being or likely to be noticed especially as being uncommon or extraordinary
remarks the act of remarking : notice
remedies a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease
remedy a medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease
remember to bring to mind or think of again
remembered to bring to mind or think of again
remind to put in mind of something : cause to remember
reminder one that reminds: such as
remix to mix again
remote separated by an interval or space greater than usual
removable to change the location, position, station, or residence of
removal the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed
remove to change the location, position, station, or residence of
removed distant in degree of relationship
removing to change the location, position, station, or residence of
renaissance the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science
render to melt down
rendered to melt down
rendering to melt down
renew to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection
renewable capable of being renewed
renewal the act or process of renewing : repetition
renoJanet 1938–2016 U.S. attorney general (1993–2001)
rent property (such as a house) rented or for rent
rental an amount paid or collected as rent
rentals an amount paid or collected as rent
rep reputation
repair to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix
repairs to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken : fix
repeat to say or state again
repeated renewed or recurring again and again
replace to restore to a former place or position
replaced to restore to a former place or position
replacement the action or process of replacing : the state of being replaced
replacing to restore to a former place or position
replica an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
replication answer, reply
replied to respond in words or writing
replies to respond in words or writing
reply to respond in words or writing
report common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
reported common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
reporter one that reports: such as
reporters one that reports: such as
reporting common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
reports common talk or an account spread by common talk : rumor
repository a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
represent to bring clearly before the mind : present
representation one that represents: such as
representations to bring clearly before the mind : present
representative serving to represent
representatives serving to represent
represented to bring clearly before the mind : present
representing to bring clearly before the mind : present
represents to bring clearly before the mind : present
reprint to print again : make a reprint of
reprints to print again : make a reprint of
reproduce to produce again: such as
reproduced to produce again: such as
reproduction the act or process of reproducing
reproductive of, relating to, or capable of reproduction
republic a government having a chief of state who is not a monarch and who in modern times is usually a president
republican one that favors or supports a republican form of government
republicans one that favors or supports a republican form of government
reputation overall quality or character as seen or judged by people in general
request the act or an instance of asking for something
requested the act or an instance of asking for something
requesting the act or an instance of asking for something
requests the act or an instance of asking for something
require to claim or ask for by right and authority
required stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided
requirement something required:
requirements something required:
requires to claim or ask for by right and authority
requiring to claim or ask for by right and authority
res a particular thing : matter
rescue to free from confinement, danger, or evil : save, deliver
research studious inquiry or examination
researcher studious inquiry or examination
researchers studious inquiry or examination
reseller to sell (something) again
reservation an act of reserving something: such as
reservations an act of reserving something: such as
reserve to hold in reserve : keep back
reserved restrained in words and actions
reserves to hold in reserve : keep back
reservoir a place where something is kept in store: such as
reset to set again or anew
residence the act or fact of dwelling in a place for some time
resident living in a place for some length of time : residing
residential used as a residence or by residents
residents living in a place for some length of time : residing
resist to exert force in opposition
resistance an act or instance of resisting : opposition
resistant giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
resolution the act or process of resolving: such as
resolutions the act or process of resolving: such as
resolve to deal with successfully : clear up
resolved to deal with successfully : clear up
resort one that affords aid or refuge : resource
resorts one that affords aid or refuge : resource
resource a source of supply or support : an available means
resources a source of supply or support : an available means
respect a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
respected a relation or reference to a particular thing or situation
respective particular, separate
respectively in the order given
respiratory the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
respond an engaged pillar supporting an arch or closing a colonnade or arcade
responded an engaged pillar supporting an arch or closing a colonnade or arcade
respondent one who responds: such as
respondents one who responds: such as
responding an engaged pillar supporting an arch or closing a colonnade or arcade
response an act of responding
responses an act of responding
responsibilities the quality or state of being responsible: such as
responsibility the quality or state of being responsible: such as
responsible liable to be called on to answer
rest repose, sleep
restaurant a business establishment where meals or refreshments may be purchased
restaurants a business establishment where meals or refreshments may be purchased
restoration an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: such as
restore give back, return
restored give back, return
restrict to confine within bounds : restrain
restricted subject or subjected to restriction: such as
restriction something that restricts: such as
restrictions something that restricts: such as
restructuring to change the makeup, organization, or pattern of
result to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
resulted to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
resulting to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
results to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
resume to assume or take again : reoccupy
resumes to assume or take again : reoccupy
retail to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer
retailer to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer
retailers to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer
retain to keep in possession or use
retained to keep in possession or use
retention the act of retaining : the state of being retained
retired secluded
retirement an act of retiring : the state of being retired
retreat an act or process of withdrawing especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
retrieval an act or process of retrieving
retrieve to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
retrieved to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
retro relating to, reviving, or being the styles and especially the fashions of the past : fashionably nostalgic or old-fashioned
return to go back or come back again
returned to go back or come back again
returning to go back or come back again
returns to go back or come back again
reunion an act of reuniting : the state of being reunited
rev a revolution of a motor
reveal to make known through divine inspiration
revealed to make known through divine inspiration
reveals to make known through divine inspiration
revelation an act of revealing or communicating divine truth
revenge to avenge (oneself or another) usually by retaliating in kind or degree
revenue the total income produced by a given source
revenues the total income produced by a given source
reverse opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition
review a formal military inspection
reviewed a formal military inspection
reviewer one that reviews
reviewing a formal military inspection
reviews a formal military inspection
revised an act of revising : revision
revision an act of revising
revisions an act of revising
revolution the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course
revolutionary of, relating to, or constituting a revolution
reward to give a reward to or for
rewards to give a reward to or for
reynoldsSir Joshua 1723–1792 English painter
rfrutherfordium
rfcradio-frequency choke
rgroentgenium
rh of, relating to, or being an Rh factor
rhode any of a U.S. breed of general-purpose domestic chickens having a long heavy body, smooth yellow or reddish legs, and rich brownish-red plumage
rhythm an ordered recurrent alternation of strong and weak elements in the flow of sound and silence in speech
rirefractive index
ribbon a flat or tubular narrow closely woven fabric (as of silk or rayon) used for trimmings or knitting
ricacountry of Central America between Nicaragua and Panama and between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific; a republic with its capital at San José area 19,730 square miles (51,100 square kilometers), population 4,987,000
rice the starchy seeds of an annual southeast Asian cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that are cooked and used for food
rich having abundant possessions and especially material wealth
richardname of 3 kings of England I (
richardsonHenry Handel 1870–1946 pseudonym of Ethel Florence Lindesay Richardson Australian novelist
richmondcity in western California on San Francisco Bay north-northwest of Oakland population 103,701
rick a stack (as of hay) in the open air
ricoRacketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (Act)
rid to make free : relieve, disencumber
ride to sit and travel on the back of an animal that one directs
rider one that rides
riders one that rides
rides to sit and travel on the back of an animal that one directs
ridge an elevated body part or structure
riding the action or state of one that rides
right righteous, upright
rights righteous, upright
rim brink
ring a circular band for holding, connecting, hanging, pulling, packing, or sealing
rings a circular band for holding, connecting, hanging, pulling, packing, or sealing
ringtone the sound made by a cell phone to signal an incoming call
ringtones the sound made by a cell phone to signal an incoming call
rioradar intercept officer
rip to tear or split apart or open
ripe fully grown and developed : mature
rise to assume an upright position especially from lying, kneeling, or sitting
rising insurrection, uprising
risk possibility of loss or injury : peril
risks possibility of loss or injury : peril
river a natural stream of water of usually considerable volume
riversLarry 1923–2002 originally Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg American artist
riverside the side or bank of a river
rjroad junction
rlradiolocation
rmroom
rnradon
rna any of various nucleic acids that contain ribose and uracil as structural components and are associated with the control of cellular chemical activities compare messenger rna, ribosomal rna, transfer rna
ro an artificial language intended to be international that rejects all existing words and roots and is based on analysis and classification of ideas
road roadstead
roads roadstead
rob to take something away from by force : steal from
robert a low annual or biennial geranium (Geranium robertianum) with small reddish-purple flowers
robertsSir Charles George Douglas 1860–1943 Canadian poet
robertsonWilliam 1721–1793 Scottish historian
robin a small chiefly European thrush (Erithacus rubecula) resembling a warbler and having a brownish-olive back and orangish face and breast
robinsonEdwin Arlington 1869–1935 American poet
robot a machine that resembles a living creature in being capable of moving independently (as by walking or rolling on wheels) and performing complex actions (such as grasping and moving objects)
robots a machine that resembles a living creature in being capable of moving independently (as by walking or rolling on wheels) and performing complex actions (such as grasping and moving objects)
robust having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
rochestercity in southeastern Minnesota population 106,769
rock to move back and forth in or as if in a cradle
rocket any of several plants of the mustard family: such as
rocks to move back and forth in or as if in a cradle
rocky abounding in or consisting of rocks
rod a straight slender stick growing on or cut from a tree or bush
rogersCarl Ranson 1902–1987 American psychologist
roland a stalwart defender of the Christians against the Saracens in the Charlemagne legends who is killed at Roncesvalles
role a character assigned or assumed
roles a character assigned or assumed
roll a written document that may be rolled up : scroll
rolled a written document that may be rolled up : scroll
roller a revolving cylinder over or on which something is moved or which is used to press, shape, spread, or smooth something
rolling not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances
rolls a written document that may be rolled up : scroll
rom a member of a traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India and now live chiefly in Europe and in smaller numbers throughout the world : romani
roman a native or resident of Rome
romance a medieval tale based on legend, chivalric love and adventure, or the supernatural
romaniacountry in southeastern Europe bordering on the Black Sea; capital Bucharest area 92,043 square miles (238,391 square kilometers), population 21,457,000
romantic consisting of or resembling a romance
romecity and capital of Italy on the Tiber River population 2,617,175
roof the cover of a building
room an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something
roommate one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
roommates one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
rooms an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something
root the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves
roots the usually underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support, and differs from a stem especially in lacking nodes, buds, and leaves
rope a large stout cord of strands of fibers or wire twisted or braided together
rosaSalvator 1615–1673 Italian painter and poet
rose any of a genus (Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers having five petals in the wild state but being often double or partly double under cultivation
roses any of a genus (Rosa of the family Rosaceae, the rose family) of usually prickly shrubs with pinnate leaves and showy flowers having five petals in the wild state but being often double or partly double under cultivation
rossBetsy 1752–1836 née Griscom reputed maker of 1st American flag
roster a roll or list of personnel
rotary turning on an axis like a wheel
rotation the action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center
rouge any of various cosmetics for coloring the cheeks or lips red
rough marked by inequalities, ridges, or projections on the surface : coarse
roughly in a rough manner: such as
roulette a gambling game in which players bet on which compartment of a revolving wheel a small ball will come to rest in
round having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center
rounds having every part of the surface or circumference equidistant from the center
route a traveled way : highway
router one that routs: such as
routers one that routs: such as
routes a traveled way : highway
routine a regular course of procedure
routines a regular course of procedure
routing a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
rover pirate
row to propel a boat by means of oars
rows to propel a boat by means of oars
roycity in northern Utah southwest of Ogden population 36,884
royal of kingly ancestry
royalty royal status or power : sovereignty
rpReceived Pronunciation
rpg a computer language that generates programs from the user's specifications especially to produce business reports
rpmrevolutions per minute
rrrest and recreation; rest and recuperation; rest and relaxation
rsReceived Standard
rss a computer document format that enables updates to websites to be easily distributed
rtright
ruruthenium
rubber one that rubs
ruby a precious stone that is a red corundum
rug lap robe
rugby a football game in which play is continuous without time-outs or substitutions, interference and forward passing are not permitted, and kicking, dribbling, lateral passing, and tackling are featured
rugs lap robe
rule a prescribed guide for conduct or action
ruled a prescribed guide for conduct or action
rules a prescribed guide for conduct or action
ruling an official or authoritative decision, decree, statement, or interpretation (as by a judge on a point of law)
run to go faster than a walk
runner one that runs : racer
running the action of running
runs to go faster than a walk
rural of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture
rush any of various monocotyledonous often tufted marsh plants (as of the genera Juncus and Luzula of the family Juncaceae, the rush family) with cylindrical often hollow stems which are used in bottoming chairs and plaiting mats
russellBertrand Arthur William 1872–1970 3rd Earl Russell grandson of John Russell English mathematician and philosopher
russiaindependent country in eastern Europe and northern Asia bordering on the Arctic and Pacific oceans and on the Baltic and Black seas and covering the largest area of any country in the world; capital Moscow area 6,601,668 square miles (17,098,242 square kilometers), population 142,123,000
russian a native or inhabitant of Russia
ruth compassion for the misery of another
rv recreational vehicle
rwradiological warfare; radiological weapon
rwandalandlocked country in east central Africa; a republic; capital Kigali area 10,169 square miles (26,338 square kilometers), population 12,187,000 see ruanda-urundi
rx a doctor's prescription
ryan(Lynn) Nolan, Jr. 1947–     American baseball player
s the 19th letter of the English alphabet
saSaturday
sacramentoriver 382 miles (615 kilometers) long in northern California flowing south into Suisun Bay
sacred dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity
sacrifice an act of offering to a deity something precious
sad affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness : downcast
safari the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
safe free from harm or risk : unhurt
safely free from harm or risk : unhurt
safer free from harm or risk : unhurt
safety the condition of being safe from undergoing or causing hurt, injury, or loss
sage one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
said aforementioned
sail an extent of fabric (such as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through water
sailing the technical skill of managing a ship : navigation
saint one officially recognized especially through canonization as preeminent for holiness
saints one officially recognized especially through canonization as preeminent for holiness
sake end, purpose
salad any of various usually cold dishes: such as
salaries fixed compensation paid regularly for services
salary fixed compensation paid regularly for services
sale the act of selling
salemcity and port on the Atlantic in northeastern Massachusetts northeast of Lynn population 41,340
sales of, relating to, or used in selling
sally an action of rushing or bursting forth
salmon a large anadromous salmonid fish (Salmo salar) of the North Atlantic noted as a game and food fish
salon an elegant apartment or living room (as in a fashionable home)
salt a crystalline compound NaCl that consists of sodium chloride, is abundant in nature, and is used especially to season or preserve food or in industry
salvadorel salvador
salvation deliverance from the power and effects of sin
samSamuel
samba a Brazilian dance of African origin with a basic pattern of step-close-step-close and characterized by a dip and spring upward at each beat of the music
same resembling in every relevant respect
samoaislands in the southwest central Pacific Ocean north of the Tonga Islands that are divided at longitude 171° west into American, or Eastern, Samoa and independent Samoa area 1209 square miles (3143 square kilometers) see american samoa
sample a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality : specimen
samples a representative part or a single item from a larger whole or group especially when presented for inspection or shown as evidence of quality : specimen
sampling the act, process, or technique of selecting a suitable sample
samuel the early Hebrew judge who successively anointed Saul and David king
san a member of any of the indigenous and traditionally hunter-gatherer peoples of southern Africa who are considered the oldest inhabitants of the region
sand a loose granular material that results from the disintegration of rocks, consists of particles smaller than gravel but coarser than silt, and is used in mortar, glass, abrasives, and foundry molds
sandra zander
sandwich two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between
sandy consisting of or containing sand : full of sand
sans without
santa a plump, white-bearded, red-suited, and jolly old man in modern folklore who delivers presents to children at Christmastime
saocity southeast of São Paulo in southeastern Brazil population 759,000
sap the fluid part of a plant
sapphire a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red
sara a people on the Shari river in central Africa
sarah the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
sassodium aluminum sulfate in the anhydrous form
saskatchewanriver 340 miles (547 kilometers) long in south central Canada formed by the confluence in central Saskatchewan of two branches rising in the Rockies in Alberta, the
satsatellite
satellite a celestial body orbiting another of larger size
satin a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back
satisfaction the payment through penance of the temporal punishment incurred by a sin
satisfactory giving satisfaction : adequate
satisfied pleased or content with what has been experienced or received
satisfy to carry out the terms of (something, such as a contract) : discharge
saturday the seventh day of the week
saturn a Roman god of agriculture and father by Ops of Jupiter
sauce a condiment or relish for food
saudicountry in southwestern Asia between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf and occupying most of Arabia; capital Riyadh area 830,000 square miles (2,149,690 square kilometers), population 33,091,000
savage not domesticated or under human control : untamed
savannahriver 314 miles (505 kilometers) long in eastern Georgia flowing southeast to the Atlantic and forming the Georgia-South Carolina boundary
save to deliver from sin
saved set aside, stored, or preserved for later use
saver to deliver from sin
saves to deliver from sin
saving preservation from danger or destruction : deliverance
savings preservation from danger or destruction : deliverance
saw a hand or power tool or a machine used to cut hard material (such as wood, metal, or bone) and equipped usually with a toothed blade or disk
say to express in words : state
saying something said
says to express in words : state
sbsubstantive
scscene
scale an instrument or machine for weighing
scales an instrument or machine for weighing
scan to read or mark so as to show metrical structure
scanned to read or mark so as to show metrical structure
scanner one that scans: such as
scanners one that scans: such as
scanning to read or mark so as to show metrical structure
scary causing fright : alarming
scenario an outline or synopsis of a play
scenarios an outline or synopsis of a play
scene one of the subdivisions of a play: such as
scenes one of the subdivisions of a play: such as
scenic of or relating to the stage, a stage setting, or stage representation
schedule program
scheduled program
schedules program
scheduling program
schema a diagrammatic presentation
scheme a plan or program of action
schemes a plan or program of action
scholar a person who attends a school or studies under a teacher : pupil
scholars a person who attends a school or studies under a teacher : pupil
scholarship a grant-in-aid to a student (as by a college or foundation)
scholarships a grant-in-aid to a student (as by a college or foundation)
school an organization that provides instruction: such as
schools an organization that provides instruction: such as
sciscience; scientific
science knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method
sciences knowledge or a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method
scientific of, relating to, or exhibiting the methods or principles of science
scientist a person learned in science and especially natural science : a scientific investigator
scientists a person learned in science and especially natural science : a scientific investigator
scoop a large ladle
scope intention, object
score twenty
scored twenty
scores twenty
scoring twenty
scotia a concave molding used especially in classical architecture in the bases of columns
scotlandcountry in northern Great Britain bordering on the North Sea and the Atlantic; a division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; capital Edinburgh area 29,797 square miles (77,174 square kilometers), population 5,295,403
scott1795?–1858 enslaved American who in 1846 filed a lawsuit for his freedom and lost
scottish of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, Scots, or the Scots
scout to explore an area to obtain information (as about an enemy)
scratch to scrape or dig with the claws or nails
screen a protective or ornamental device (such as a movable partition) shielding an area from heat or drafts or from view
screening the act or process of one that screens
screens a protective or ornamental device (such as a movable partition) shielding an area from heat or drafts or from view
screensaver a computer program that usually displays various images on the screen of a computer that is on but not in use
screensavers a computer program that usually displays various images on the screen of a computer that is on but not in use
screenshot an image that shows the contents of a computer display
screenshots an image that shows the contents of a computer display
screw a simple machine of the inclined plane type consisting of a spirally grooved solid cylinder and a correspondingly grooved hollow cylinder into which it fits
script something written : text
scripting something written : text
scripts something written : text
scroll a roll (as of papyrus, leather, or parchment) for writing a document
scsismall computer system interface
scuba an apparatus utilizing a portable supply of compressed gas (such as air) supplied at a regulated pressure and used for breathing while swimming underwater
sculpture the action or art of processing (as by carving, modeling, or welding) plastic or hard materials into works of art
sdsine die
seselenium
sea a great body of salt water that covers much of the earth
seafood edible marine fish and shellfish
seal any of numerous carnivorous marine mammals (families Phocidae and Otariidae) that live chiefly in cold regions and have limbs modified into webbed flippers adapted primarily to swimming
sealed any of numerous carnivorous marine mammals (families Phocidae and Otariidae) that live chiefly in cold regions and have limbs modified into webbed flippers adapted primarily to swimming
search to look into or over carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something: such as
searched to look into or over carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something: such as
searches to look into or over carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something: such as
searching to look into or over carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something: such as
seas a great body of salt water that covers much of the earth
season a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
seasonal of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
seasons a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
seat a special chair of one in eminence
seating material for covering or upholstering seats
seats a special chair of one in eminence
seattlecity and port in western Washington between Puget Sound and Lake Washington population 608,660
sec moderately dry
second next to the first in place or time
secondary of second rank, importance, or value
seconds next to the first in place or time
secret kept from knowledge or view : hidden
secretariat the office of secretary
secretary one employed to handle correspondence and manage routine and detail work for a superior
secrets kept from knowledge or view : hidden
section the action or an instance of cutting or separating by cutting
sections the action or an instance of cutting or separating by cutting
sector a geometric figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
sectors a geometric figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle
secure free from danger
secured free from danger
securely free from danger
securities the quality or state of being secure: such as
security the quality or state of being secure: such as
see to perceive by the eye
seed the grains or ripened ovules of plants used for sowing
seeds the grains or ripened ovules of plants used for sowing
seeing inasmuch as
seek to resort to : go to
seeker to resort to : go to
seekers to resort to : go to
seeking to resort to : go to
seeks to resort to : go to
seem to appear to the observation or understanding
seemed to appear to the observation or understanding
seems to appear to the observation or understanding
sees to perceive by the eye
segment a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes: such as
segments a portion cut off from a geometric figure by one or more points, lines, or planes: such as
select chosen from a number or group by fitness or preference
selected select
selecting chosen from a number or group by fitness or preference
selection the act or process of selecting : the state of being selected
selections the act or process of selecting : the state of being selected
selective of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
self an individual's typical character or behavior
sell to deliver or give up in violation of duty, trust, or loyalty and especially for personal gain : betray
seller one that offers for sale
sellers one that offers for sale
selling to deliver or give up in violation of duty, trust, or loyalty and especially for personal gain : betray
sells to deliver or give up in violation of duty, trust, or loyalty and especially for personal gain : betray
semester either of the two usually 18-week periods of instruction into which an academic year is often divided
semi semifinal
semiconductor any of a class of solids (such as germanium or silicon) whose electrical conductivity is between that of a conductor and that of an insulator in being nearly as great as that of a metal at high temperatures and nearly absent at low temperatures
seminar a group of advanced students studying under a professor with each doing original research and all exchanging results through reports and discussions
seminars a group of advanced students studying under a professor with each doing original research and all exchanging results through reports and discussions
sena traditional monetary subunit of the yen see yen at Money Table
senate an assembly or council usually possessing high deliberative and legislative functions: such as
senator a member of a senate
senators a member of a senate
send to cause to go: such as
sender to cause to go: such as
sending to cause to go: such as
sends to cause to go: such as
senegalriver 1015 miles (1633 kilometers) long in western Africa flowing from Fouta Djallon northwest and west into the Atlantic
senior a person older than another
seniors a person older than another
sense a meaning conveyed or intended : import, signification
sensitive sensory sense 2
sensitivity the quality or state of being sensitive: such as
sensor a device that responds to a physical stimulus (such as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control)
sensors a device that responds to a physical stimulus (such as heat, light, sound, pressure, magnetism, or a particular motion) and transmits a resulting impulse (as for measurement or operating a control)
senta former monetary subunit equal to ¹/₁₀₀ kroon
sentence a word, clause, or phrase or a group of clauses or phrases forming a syntactic unit which expresses an assertion, a question, a command, a wish, an exclamation, or the performance of an action, that in writing usually begins with a capital letter and concludes with appropriate end punctuation, and that in speaking is distinguished by characteristic patterns of stress, pitch, and pauses
sentences a word, clause, or phrase or a group of clauses or phrases forming a syntactic unit which expresses an assertion, a question, a command, a wish, an exclamation, or the performance of an action, that in writing usually begins with a capital letter and concludes with appropriate end punctuation, and that in speaking is distinguished by characteristic patterns of stress, pitch, and pauses
seosearch engine optimization
sepseparate; separated
separate to set or keep apart : disconnect, sever
separated to set or keep apart : disconnect, sever
separately in a separate manner or by separate means : not together with someone or something else
separation the act or process of separating : the state of being separated
sept a branch of a family
september the ninth month of the Gregorian calendar
seqsequel
sequence a hymn in irregular meter between the gradual and Gospel in masses for special occasions (such as Easter)
sequences a hymn in irregular meter between the gradual and Gospel in masses for special occasions (such as Easter)
serserial
serbialandlocked country in southern Europe; capital Belgrade area 29,913 square miles (77,474 square kilometers), population 7,078,000
serial of, relating to, consisting of, or arranged in a series, rank, or row
series a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession
serious thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner : sober
seriously in a sincere manner : earnestly
serum the watery, clear portion of an animal fluid:
serve to be a servant
served to be a servant
server one that serves food or drink
servers one that serves food or drink
serves to be a servant
service the occupation or function of serving
services the occupation or function of serving
serving a helping of food or drink
session a meeting or series of meetings of a body (such as a court or legislature) for the transaction of business
sessionsRoger Huntington 1896–1985 American composer
set to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
sets to cause to sit : place in or on a seat
setting the manner, position, or direction in which something is set
settings the manner, position, or direction in which something is set
settle to place so as to stay
settled to place so as to stay
settlement the act or process of settling
setup carriage of the body
seven a number that is one more than six see Table of Numbers
seventh one that is number seven in a series
several separate or distinct from one another
severe strict in judgment, discipline, or government
sewing the act, method, or occupation of one that sews
sex either of the two major forms of individuals that occur in many species and that are distinguished respectively as female or male especially on the basis of their reproductive organs and structures
sexual of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes
sexuality the quality or state of being sexual:
sexually of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes
sexy sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
sfsforzando
sgseaborgium
shshipping and handling
shade comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
shades comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
shadow the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light
shadows the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light
shaft the long handle of a spear or similar weapon
shake to move irregularly to and fro
shakespeareWilliam 1564–1616 English dramatist and poet
shall will have to : must
shame a painful emotion caused by consciousness of guilt, shortcoming, or impropriety
shanghai to put aboard a ship by force often with the help of liquor or a drug
shannonClaude Elwood 1916–2001 American mathematician and computer scientist
shape form, create
shaped form, create
shapes form, create
share to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others
shared used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals
shareholders one that holds or owns a share in property
shares to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others
shareware software with usually limited capability or incomplete documentation which is available for trial use at little or no cost but which can be upgraded upon payment of a fee to the author
sharing to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others
shark any of numerous mostly marine cartilaginous fishes of medium to large size that have a fusiform body, lateral branchial clefts, and a tough usually dull gray skin roughened by minute tubercles and are typically active predators sometimes dangerous to humans
sharonAriel 1928–2014 Israeli soldier and politician; prime minister of Israel (2001–06)
sharp adapted to cutting or piercing: such as
shaved having the hair cut close to the skin
shaw copse, thicket
she that female one who is neither speaker nor hearer
shed to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
sheep any of various hollow-horned typically gregarious ruminant mammals (genus Ovis) related to the goats but stockier and lacking a beard in the male
sheer unqualified, utter
sheet a broad piece of cloth
sheets a broad piece of cloth
sheffieldcity in South Yorkshire, northern England population 518,000
shelf a thin flat usually long and narrow piece of material (such as wood) fastened horizontally (as on a wall) at a distance from the floor to hold objects
shell a hard rigid usually largely calcareous covering or support of an animal
shelter something that covers or affords protection
shepherd a person who tends sheep
sheriff an important official of a shire or county charged primarily with judicial duties (such as executing the processes and orders of courts and judges)
shermanJames Schoolcraft 1855–1912 vice president of the U.S. (1909–12)
shield a broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm
shift to exchange for or replace by another : change
shine to emit rays of light
ship a large seagoing vessel
shipment the act or process of shipping
shipments the act or process of shipping
shipped a large seagoing vessel
shipping passage on a ship
ships a large seagoing vessel
shirt a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
shirts a garment for the upper part of the body: such as
shit bodily waste discharged through the anus : feces, excrement
shock a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance
shoe an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (such as leather)
shoes an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (such as leather)
shoot to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
shooting the act of shooting a gun
shop a handicraft establishment : atelier
shopper one who shops
shoppers one who shops
shopping a handicraft establishment : atelier
shops a handicraft establishment : atelier
shore the land bordering a usually large body of water
short having little length
shortcuts a route more direct than the one ordinarily taken
shorter having little length
shortly in a few words : briefly
shorts having little length
shot an action of shooting
shots an action of shooting
should ought to
shoulder the laterally projecting part of the human body formed of the bones and joints with their covering tissue by which the arm is connected with the trunk
show to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit
showcase a glazed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting wares in a store or articles in a museum
showed to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit
shower a fall of rain of short duration
showers a fall of rain of short duration
showing an act or an instance of putting something (such as an artist's work) on view : display
shown to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit
shows to cause or permit to be seen : exhibit
shut to move into position to close an opening
shuttle a device used in weaving for passing the thread of the weft between the threads of the warp
si ti entry 1
sic intentionally so written
sick affected with disease or ill health : ailing
side the right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body
sides the right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body
sie small one : one affectionately regarded
siemens a unit of conductance in the meter-kilogram-second system equivalent to one ampere per volt
sierra a range of mountains especially with a serrated or irregular outline
sigsignature
sight something that is seen : spectacle
sigma the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
sign a motion or gesture by which a thought is expressed or a command or wish made known
signal sign, indication
signals sign, indication
signature the act of signing one's name to something
signatures the act of signing one's name to something
signed having a sign
significance something that is conveyed as a meaning often obscurely or indirectly
significant having meaning
significantly in a significant manner : to a significant degree
signing a motion or gesture by which a thought is expressed or a command or wish made known
signs a motion or gesture by which a thought is expressed or a command or wish made known
signup to sign one's name (as to a contract) in order to obtain, do, or join something
silence forbearance from speech or noise : muteness
silent making no utterance : not speaking or making noise
silicon a tetravalent nonmetallic element with atomic number 14 that occurs combined as the most abundant element next to oxygen in the earth's crust and is used especially in semiconductors, in ferrosilicon for steelmaking, and in other alloys
silk a fine continuous protein fiber produced by various insect larvae usually for cocoons
silly exhibiting or indicative of a lack of common sense or sound judgment
silver a very malleable metallic chemical element with atomic number 47 that is capable of a high degree of polish, has the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any substance, and that is used especially in jewelry and tableware, in electronics, and as an antimicrobial see Chemical Elements Table
simsimulation; simulator
similar having characteristics in common : strictly comparable
similarly having characteristics in common : strictly comparable
simon peter
simple free from guile : innocent
simplified to make simple or simpler: such as
simply without ambiguity : clearly
simpsonO(renthal) J(ames) 1947–     American football player
simsChristopher A(lbert) 1942–     American economist
simulation the act or process of simulating
simulations the act or process of simulating
simultaneously existing or occurring at the same time : exactly coincident
sin an offense against religious or moral law
since from a definite past time until now
sing to produce musical tones by means of the voice
singaporeisland of the Malay Archipelago in the South China Sea off the southern end of the Malay Peninsula area 278 square miles (719 square kilometers), population 5,996,000
singer one that sings
singhManmohan 1932–     prime minister of India (2004–14)
singing to produce musical tones by means of the voice
single not married
singles not married
sink to go to the bottom : submerge
sip to take a sip of something especially repeatedly
sir a man entitled to be addressed as sir
sister a female who has one or both parents in common with another
sisters a female who has one or both parents in common with another
sit to rest on the buttocks or haunches
site the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (such as a building, town, or monuments)
sitemap a map showing the locations of features (such as buildings or parking) on a site
sites the spatial location of an actual or planned structure or set of structures (such as a building, town, or monuments)
sitting the act of one that sits
situated having a site, situation, or location : located
situation the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings
situations the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings
six a number that is one more than five see Table of Numbers
sixth one that is number six in a series
size physical magnitude, extent, or bulk : relative or proportionate dimensions
sized having a specified size or bulk
sizes physical magnitude, extent, or bulk : relative or proportionate dimensions
skSaskatchewan
skating the act, art, or sport of gliding on skates
ski one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used especially for gliding over snow
skiing the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis
skill the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
skilled having acquired mastery of or skill in something (such as a technique or a trade)
skills the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance
skin the integument of an animal (such as a fur-bearing mammal or a bird) separated from the body usually with its hair or feathers
skins the integument of an animal (such as a fur-bearing mammal or a bird) separated from the body usually with its hair or feathers
skip to move or proceed with leaps and bounds or with a skip
skirt a free-hanging part of an outer garment or undergarment extending from the waist down
skirts a free-hanging part of an outer garment or undergarment extending from the waist down
skustock-keeping unit
sky the upper atmosphere or expanse of space that constitutes an apparent great vault or arch over the earth
skype to use the Skype service to make calls (see call entry 2 sense 8) with enabled video support
slslightly
slave someone captured, sold, or born into chattel slavery
sleep the natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living things that is marked by the absence of wakefulness and by the loss of consciousness of one's surroundings, is accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and changes in brain activity and physiological functioning, is made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep, and is usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery of vital bodily and mental functions
sleeping the natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living things that is marked by the absence of wakefulness and by the loss of consciousness of one's surroundings, is accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and changes in brain activity and physiological functioning, is made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep, and is usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery of vital bodily and mental functions
sleeps the natural, easily reversible periodic state of many living things that is marked by the absence of wakefulness and by the loss of consciousness of one's surroundings, is accompanied by a typical body posture (such as lying down with the eyes closed), the occurrence of dreaming, and changes in brain activity and physiological functioning, is made up of cycles of non-REM sleep and REM sleep, and is usually considered essential to the restoration and recovery of vital bodily and mental functions
sleeve a part of a garment covering an arm
slide to move smoothly along a surface : slip
slides to move smoothly along a surface : slip
slideshow a presentation of photographic slides (see slide entry 2 sense 5b) projected on a surface or displayed on a screen one after another
slight having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
slightly having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
slim of small diameter or thickness in proportion to the height or length : slender
slip to move with a smooth sliding motion
slope that slants : sloping
slot a narrow opening or groove : slit, notch
slots a narrow opening or groove : slit, notch
slovak a member of a Slavic people of Slovakia
slovakialandlocked country in central Europe; capital Bratislava area 18,933 square miles (49,035 square kilometers), population 5,445,000
sloveniacountry on the Gulf of Venice in southern Europe north and west of Croatia; capital Ljubljana area 7827 square miles (20,273 square kilometers), population 2,102,000
slow mentally dull : stupid
slowly in a slow manner : not quickly, fast, early, rashly, or readily
slut a promiscuous person : someone who has many sexual partners
sluts a promiscuous person : someone who has many sexual partners
smsmall
small having comparatively little size or slight dimensions
smaller having comparatively little size or slight dimensions
smart having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent, bright
smell to perceive the odor or scent of through stimuli affecting the olfactory nerves : get the odor or scent of with the nose
smile to have, produce, or exhibit a smile
smith a worker in metals : blacksmith
smoke the gaseous products of burning materials especially of organic origin made visible by the presence of small particles of carbon
smoking the gaseous products of burning materials especially of organic origin made visible by the presence of small particles of carbon
smooth having a continuous even surface
sms a technology for sending short text messages between mobile phones
sntin
snake any of numerous limbless scaled reptiles (suborder Serpentes synonym Ophidia) with a long tapering body and with salivary glands often modified to produce venom which is injected through grooved or tubular fangs
snap to make a sudden closing of the jaws : seize something sharply with the mouth
snapshot a casual photograph made typically by an amateur with a small handheld camera
snow precipitation in the form of small white ice crystals formed directly from the water vapor of the air at a temperature of less than 32°F (0°C)
snowboard a board like a wide ski ridden in a surfing position downhill over snow
so in a manner or way indicated or suggested
soap a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids
socsocial
soccer a game played on a field between two teams of 11 players each with the object to propel a round ball into the opponent's goal by kicking or by hitting it with any part of the body except the hands and arms
social involving allies or confederates
societies companionship or association with one's fellows : friendly or intimate intercourse : company
society companionship or association with one's fellows : friendly or intimate intercourse : company
sociology the science of society, social institutions, and social relationships
socket an opening or hollow that forms a holder for something
socks a low shoe or slipper
sodium a silver-white soft waxy ductile element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature in combined form and is very active chemically see Chemical Elements Table
sofa a long upholstered seat usually with arms and a back and often convertible into a bed
soft pleasing or agreeable to the senses : bringing ease, comfort, or quiet
softball a sport similar to baseball played on a small diamond with a ball that is larger than a baseball and that is pitched underhand
software something used or associated with and usually contrasted with hardware: such as
soil to stain or defile morally : corrupt
sol the fifth note of the major scale in solfège
solar of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
soldier one engaged in military service and especially in the army
soldiers one engaged in military service and especially in the army
sole being the only one
solely to the exclusion of all else
solid being without an internal cavity
solo a musical composition for a single voice or instrument with or without accompaniment
solomon a son of David and 10th century b.c. king of Israel proverbial for his wisdom
solution an action or process of solving a problem
solutions an action or process of solving a problem
solve to find a solution, explanation, or answer for
solved to find a solution, explanation, or answer for
solving to find a solution, explanation, or answer for
soma an intoxicating juice from a plant of disputed identity that was used in ancient India as an offering to the gods and as a drink of immortality by worshippers in Vedic ritual and worshipped in personified form as a Vedic god
somaliacountry in eastern Africa bordering on the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean and crossed by the Equator in the far south; capital Mogadishu area 246,201 square miles (637,657 square kilometers), population 11,259,000
some being an unknown, undetermined, or unspecified unit or thing
somebody one or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity
somehow in one way or another not known or designated : by some means
someone some person : somebody
somerset somersault
something some indeterminate or unspecified thing
sometimes at times : now and then : occasionally
somewhat something
somewhere in, at, from, or to a place unknown or unspecified
son a human male offspring especially of human beings
song the act or art of singing
songs the act or art of singing
sonic utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
sons a human male offspring especially of human beings
soon without undue time lapse : before long
soonest without undue time lapse : before long
sophisticated deprived of native or original simplicity: such as
sorry feeling sorrow or sympathy
sort a group set up on the basis of any characteristic in common : class, kind
sorted a group set up on the basis of any characteristic in common : class, kind
sorts a group set up on the basis of any characteristic in common : class, kind
sought to resort to : go to
soul the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life
souls the immaterial essence, animating principle, or actuating cause of an individual life
sound a particular auditory impression : tone
sounds a particular auditory impression : tone
soundtrack a track (as on a motion-picture film or television videotape) that carries the sound record
soup a liquid food especially with a meat, fish, or vegetable stock as a base and often containing pieces of solid food
source a generative force : cause
sources a generative force : cause
south to, toward, or in the south
southamptoncity and port on
southeast to, toward, or in the southeast
southern of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated South
southwest to, toward, or in the southwest
soviet an elected governmental council in a Communist country
soxsulfur oxide
spspecial
spa a mineral spring
space a period of time
spaces a period of time
spaincountry in southwestern Europe that occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula and borders on the Atlantic Ocean (including the Bay of Biscay and the Gulf of Cadiz) and the Mediterranean Sea area 195,124 square miles (505,370 square kilometers), population 49,331,000
spam unsolicited usually commercial messages (such as emails, text messages, or Internet postings) sent to a large number of recipients or posted in a large number of places
span the distance from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger of a spread hand
spanish the Romance language of the largest part of Spain and of the countries colonized by Spaniards
spank to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand
spanking remarkable of its kind
spare not being used
spas a mineral spring
spatial relating to, occupying, or having the character of space
speak to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice : talk
speaker one that speaks
speakers one that speaks
speaking that speaks : capable of speech
speaks to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice : talk
spears a thrusting or throwing weapon with long shaft and sharp head or blade
spec specification
special distinguished by some unusual quality
specialist one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or field of study
specialists one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or field of study
specialized characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization
specializing to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity, field, or practice
specially in a special manner
specials distinguished by some unusual quality
specialties a distinctive mark or quality
specialty a distinctive mark or quality
species kind, sort
specific constituting or falling into a specifiable category
specifically in a specific manner : in a definite and exact way : with precision
specification the act or process of specifying
specifications the act or process of specifying
specifics constituting or falling into a specifiable category
specified to name or state explicitly or in detail
specifies to name or state explicitly or in detail
specify to name or state explicitly or in detail
specs glasses, spectacles
spectacular of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational
spectrum a continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
speech the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
speeches the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
speed rate of motion: such as
speeds rate of motion: such as
spell to name the letters of in order
spelling the forming of words from letters according to accepted usage : orthography
spencer a short waist-length jacket
spend to use up or pay out : expend
spending to use up or pay out : expend
spent used up : consumed
sperm semen
sphere the apparent surface of the heavens of which half forms the dome of the visible sky
spice any of various aromatic vegetable products (such as pepper or nutmeg) used to season or flavor foods
spider any of an order (Araneae synonym Araneida) of arachnids having a short, usually unsegmented abdomen linked to the cephalothorax by the pedicel, chelicerae modified into poison fangs, and two or more pairs of spinnerets at the posterior end of the abdomen for spinning threads of silk for various uses (as in making cocoons for their eggs or webs to catch prey)
spies to watch secretly usually for hostile purposes
spin to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
spine spinal column
spirit an animating or vital principle held to give life to physical organisms
spirits an animating or vital principle held to give life to physical organisms
spiritual of, relating to, consisting of, or affecting the spirit : incorporeal
spirituality something that in ecclesiastical law belongs to the church or to a cleric as such
split to divide lengthwise usually along a grain or seam or by layers
spoke any of the small radiating bars inserted in the hub of a wheel to support the rim
spoken delivered by word of mouth : oral
spokesman a person who speaks as the representative of another or others often in a professional capacity
sponsor one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
sponsored one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
sponsors one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
sponsorship one who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation and undertakes responsibility for the person's religious education or spiritual welfare
sport to amuse oneself : frolic
sporting of, relating to, used, or suitable for sport
sports to amuse oneself : frolic
spot a taint on character or reputation : fault
spotlight a projected spot of light used to illuminate brilliantly a person, object, or group on a stage
spots a taint on character or reputation : fault
spouse married person : husband, wife
spray a usually flowering branch or shoot
spread to open or expand over a larger area
spreading to open or expand over a larger area
spring dart, shoot
springer a stone or other solid laid at the impost of an arch see arch illustration
springfieldcity on the Sangamon River in central Illinois population 116,250
springscity in the municipality of Ekurhuleni, province of Gauteng, in the northeastern part of the Republic of South Africa
sprint to run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
spy to watch secretly usually for hostile purposes
spyware software that is installed in a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge and that transmits information about the user's activities
sqsquadron
squad a small organized group of military personnel
square an instrument having at least one right angle and two straight edges used especially to lay out or test right angles
squirt to come forth in a sudden rapid stream from a narrow opening : spurt
squirting to come forth in a sudden rapid stream from a narrow opening : spurt
srsenior
ssscilicet
sslLicentiate of Sacred Scriptures
ststanza
stability the quality, state, or degree of being stable: such as
stable a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed
stack a large usually conical pile (as of hay, straw, or grain in the sheaf) left standing in the field for storage
stadium a large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events
staff a long stick carried in the hand for support in walking
staffing a long stick carried in the hand for support in walking
stage one of a series of positions or stations one above the other : step
stages one of a series of positions or stations one above the other : step
stainless free from stain or stigma
stakeholders a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
stamp to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
stamps to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
stan an extremely or excessively enthusiastic and devoted fan
stand to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
standard a conspicuous object (such as a banner) formerly carried at the top of a pole and used to mark a rallying point especially in battle or to serve as an emblem
standards a conspicuous object (such as a banner) formerly carried at the top of a pole and used to mark a rallying point especially in battle or to serve as an emblem
standing not yet cut or harvested
standings not yet cut or harvested
stands to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
stanford an intelligence test prepared at Stanford University as a revision of the Binet-Simon scale and commonly used with children
stanleyEdward George Geoffrey Smith 1799–1869 Earl of Derby British statesman
star a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
starring a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
stars a natural luminous body visible in the sky especially at night
start to move suddenly and violently : spring
started to move suddenly and violently : spring
starter a person who initiates or sets going: such as
starting to move suddenly and violently : spring
starts to move suddenly and violently : spring
startup the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
stat statistic
state mode or condition of being
stated fixed, regular
statement something stated: such as
statements something stated: such as
states mode or condition of being
statewide affecting or extending throughout all parts of a state
static exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
stating mode or condition of being
station the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain
stationery materials (such as paper, pens, and ink) for writing or typing
stations the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain
statistical of, relating to, based on, or employing the principles of statistics
statistics a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data
stats statistic
status position or rank in relation to others
statute a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
statutes a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
statutory of or relating to statutes
stay a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast
stayed a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast
staying a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast
stays a large strong rope usually of wire used to support a mast
stdstandard
stesaint (female)
steady direct or sure in movement : unfaltering
steal to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as a habitual or regular practice
steam a vapor arising from a heated substance
steel commercial iron that contains carbon in any amount up to about 1.7 percent as an essential alloying constituent, is malleable when under suitable conditions, and is distinguished from cast iron by its malleability and lower carbon content
steering a male bovine animal and especially a domestic ox (Bos taurus) castrated before sexual maturity compare stag sense 3
stem the main trunk of a plant
step a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as
stephencirca 1097–1154 king of England (1135–54)
steps a rest for the foot in ascending or descending: such as
stereo stereotype
sterling British money
stevestevedore
steven voice
stevensJohn 1749–1838 American inventor
stewart1753–1828 Scottish philosopher
stick a woody piece or part of a tree or shrub: such as
sticker one that pierces with a point
stickers one that pierces with a point
sticks a woody piece or part of a tree or shrub: such as
sticky adhesive
still devoid of or abstaining from motion
stock a store or supply accumulated or available
stockholmcity and port on Mälaren Lake in eastern Sweden population 896,500
stockings a usually knit close-fitting covering for the foot and leg
stocks a store or supply accumulated or available
stomach a saclike expansion of the digestive tract of a vertebrate that is located between the esophagus and duodenum and typically consists of a simple often curved sac with an outer serous covering, a strong muscular wall that contracts rhythmically, and an inner mucous membrane lining that contains gastric glands
stone a concretion of earthy or mineral matter:
stonesriver 60 miles (96 kilometers) long in central Tennessee flowing northwest into the Cumberland River
stop to close by filling or obstructing
stopped to close by filling or obstructing
stopping to close by filling or obstructing
stops to close by filling or obstructing
storage space or a place for storing
store lay away, accumulate
stored lay away, accumulate
stores lay away, accumulate
stories an account of incidents or events
storm a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning
story an account of incidents or events
strsteamer
straight free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities
strain lineage, ancestry
strand the land bordering a body of water : shore, beach
strange different from what is usual, ordinary, or expected : odd
stranger one who is strange: such as
strap a narrow usually flat strip or thong of a flexible material and especially leather used for securing, holding together, or wrapping
strategic of, relating to, or marked by strategy
strategies the science and art of employing the political, economic, psychological, and military forces of a nation or group of nations to afford the maximum support to adopted policies in peace or war
strategy the science and art of employing the political, economic, psychological, and military forces of a nation or group of nations to afford the maximum support to adopted policies in peace or war
stream a body of running water (such as a river or creek) flowing on the earth
streaming the act, the process, or an instance of streaming data (see stream entry 2 sense transitive 3) or of accessing data that is being streamed
streams a body of running water (such as a river or creek) flowing on the earth
street a thoroughfare especially in a city, town, or village that is wider than an alley or lane and that usually includes sidewalks
streets by a considerable margin
strength the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance
strengthen to make stronger
strengthening to make stronger
strengths the quality or state of being strong : capacity for exertion or endurance
stress constraining force or influence: such as
stretch to extend (one's limbs, one's body, etc.) in a reclining position
strict stringent in requirement or control
strictly stringent in requirement or control
strike to take a course : go
strikes to take a course : go
striking attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities
string a cord usually used to bind, fasten, or tie
strings a cord usually used to bind, fasten, or tie
strip to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from
stripes a stroke or blow with a rod or lash
strips to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from
stroke to rub gently in one direction
strong having or marked by great physical power
stronger having or marked by great physical power
strongly in a strong manner
struck closed by or subjected to a labor strike
structstructure
structural of or relating to the physical makeup of a plant or animal body
structure the action of building : construction
structured of, relating to, or being a method of computer programming in which each step of the solution to a problem is contained in a separate subprogram
structures the action of building : construction
struggle to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition
stuart of or relating to the Scottish royal house to which belonged the rulers of Scotland from 1371 to 1603 and of Great Britain from 1603 to 1649 and from 1660 to 1714
stud a group of animals and especially horses kept primarily for breeding
student scholar, learner
students scholar, learner
studied carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
studies a state of contemplation : reverie
studio the working place of a painter, sculptor, or photographer
studios the working place of a painter, sculptor, or photographer
study a state of contemplation : reverie
studying a state of contemplation : reverie
stuff materials, supplies, or equipment used in various activities: such as
stuffed materials, supplies, or equipment used in various activities: such as
stunning causing astonishment or disbelief
stupid slow of mind : obtuse
style a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed
styles a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed
stylish having style
stylus an instrument for writing, marking, or incising: such as
susensation unit
sub substitute
subcommittee a subdivision of a committee usually organized for a specific purpose
subdivision an act or instance of subdividing
subject one that is placed under authority or control: such as
subjects one that is placed under authority or control: such as
sublime to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
submission a legal agreement to submit to the decision of arbitrators
submissions a legal agreement to submit to the decision of arbitrators
submit to yield to governance or authority
submitted to yield to governance or authority
submitting to yield to governance or authority
subscribe to write (one's name) underneath : sign
subscriber to write (one's name) underneath : sign
subscribers to write (one's name) underneath : sign
subscription the act of signing one's name (as in attesting or witnessing a document)
subscriptions the act of signing one's name (as in attesting or witnessing a document)
subsection a subdivision or a subordinate division of a section
subsequent following in time, order, or place
subsequently at a later or subsequent time
subsidiaries furnishing aid or support : auxiliary
subsidiary furnishing aid or support : auxiliary
substance essential nature : essence
substances essential nature : essence
substantial consisting of or relating to substance
substantially consisting of or relating to substance
substitute a person or thing that takes the place or function of another
subtle delicate, elusive
suburban an outlying part of a city or town
succeed to come next after another in office or position or in possession of an estate
success degree or measure of succeeding
successful resulting or terminating in success
successfully resulting or terminating in success
such of a kind or character to be indicated or suggested
suck to draw (something, such as liquid) into the mouth through a suction force produced by movements of the lips and tongue
sucking not yet weaned
sucks to draw (something, such as liquid) into the mouth through a suction force produced by movements of the lips and tongue
sudanregion of northern Africa between the Atlantic and the upper Nile River south of the Sahara Desert including the basins of Lake Chad and the Niger River and the upper Nile
sudden happening or coming unexpectedly
suddenly happening or coming unexpectedly
sue to seek justice or right from (a person) by legal process
suffer to submit to or be forced to endure
suffered to submit to or be forced to endure
suffering the state or experience of one that suffers
sufficient enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end
sufficiently enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end
sugar a sweet crystallizable material that consists wholly or essentially of sucrose, is colorless or white when pure tending to brown when less refined, is obtained commercially from sugarcane or sugar beet and less extensively from sorghum, maples, and palms, and is important as a source of dietary carbohydrate and as a sweetener and preservative of other foods
suggest to mention or imply as a possibility
suggested to mention or imply as a possibility
suggesting to mention or imply as a possibility
suggestion the act or process of suggesting
suggestions the act or process of suggesting
suggests to mention or imply as a possibility
suicide the act or an instance of taking one's own life voluntarily and intentionally
suit a set of garments: such as
suitable adapted to a use or purpose
suite retinue
suited a set of garments: such as
suites retinue
suits a set of garments: such as
sullivanSir Arthur Seymour 1842–1900 English composer
sum an indefinite or specified amount of money
summaries comprehensive
summary comprehensive
summer the season between spring and autumn comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of June, July, and August or as reckoned astronomically extending from the June solstice to the September equinox
summit top, apex
sun the luminous celestial body around which the earth and other planets revolve, from which they receive heat and light, which is composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, and which has a mean distance from earth of about 93,000,000 miles (150,000,000 kilometers), a linear diameter of 864,000 miles (1,390,000 kilometers), and a mass 332,000 times greater than earth
sunday the first day of the week : the Christian analogue of the Jewish Sabbath
sunglasses a convex lens for converging the sun's rays
sunny marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine
sunrise the apparent rising of the sun above the horizon
sunset the apparent descent of the sun below the horizon
sunshine the sun's light or direct rays
super of high grade or quality
superb marked to the highest degree by grandeur, excellence, brilliance, or competence
superintendent one who has executive oversight and charge
superior situated higher up : upper
supervision the action, process, or occupation of supervising
supervisor one that supervises
supervisors one that supervises
supplement something that completes or makes an addition
supplemental serving to supplement
supplements something that completes or makes an addition
supplied the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available
supplier the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available
suppliers the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available
supplies the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available
supply the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available
support to endure bravely or quietly : bear
supported to endure bravely or quietly : bear
supporters one that supports or acts as a support: such as
supporting to endure bravely or quietly : bear
supports to endure bravely or quietly : bear
suppose to lay down tentatively as a hypothesis, assumption, or proposal
supposed pretended
supreme highest in rank or authority
sur over : super-
sure marked by or given to feelings of confident certainty
surely in a sure manner:
surf the swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore
surface the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body
surfaces the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body
surfing the sport of riding the surf especially on a surfboard
surge to rise and fall actively : toss
surgeon a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
surgeons a medical specialist who practices surgery : a physician trained and qualified to perform surgical procedures
surgery a branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions requiring or amenable to operative or manual procedures
surgical of or relating to surgeons or surgery
surname an added name derived from occupation or other circumstance : nickname sense 1
surplus the amount that remains when use or need is satisfied
surprise an attack made without warning
surprised feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
surprising of a nature that excites surprise
surrey a four-wheel two-seated horse-drawn pleasure carriage
surround to enclose on all sides : envelop
surrounded to enclose on all sides : envelop
surrounding to enclose on all sides : envelop
surveillance close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
survey to examine as to condition, situation, or value : appraise
surveys to examine as to condition, situation, or value : appraise
survival the act or fact of living or continuing longer than another person or thing
survive to remain alive or in existence : live on
survivor to remain alive or in existence : live on
survivors to remain alive or in existence : live on
susan lazy susan
suspect regarded or deserving to be regarded with suspicion : suspected
suspected regarded or deserving to be regarded with suspicion : suspected
suspended to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
suspension the act of suspending : the state or period of being suspended: such as
sussexformer county of southeastern England bordering on the English Channel see east sussex, west sussex
sustainability capable of being sustained
sustainable capable of being sustained
sustained maintained at length without interruption or weakening : lasting, prolonged
suzukiAkira 1930–     Japanese chemist
svsaves
swswitch
swap to give in trade : barter
swedencountry (a kingdom) in northern Europe on the peninsula of Scandinavia west of the Baltic Sea; capital Stockholm area 173,860 square miles (450,295 square kilometers), population 10,041,000
swedish the North Germanic language spoken in Sweden and a part of Finland
sweet being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is usually pleasing to the taste and typically induced by sugars (as sucrose or glucose) compare bitter entry 1 sense 1a, salty entry 1 sense 1b, sour entry 1 sense 1, umami entry 2
swift moving or capable of moving with great speed
swim to propel oneself in water by natural means (such as movements of the limbs, fins, or tail)
swimming that swims
swing to cause to move vigorously through a wide arc or circle
swingers one that swings: such as
swiss a native or inhabitant of Switzerland
switch a slender flexible whip, rod, or twig
switched a slender flexible whip, rod, or twig
switches a slender flexible whip, rod, or twig
switching a slender flexible whip, rod, or twig
switzerlandlandlocked country (a federal republic) in western Europe in the Alps; capital Bern area 15,937 square miles (41,277 square kilometers), population 8,293,000
sword a weapon (such as a cutlass or rapier) with a long blade for cutting or thrusting that is often used as a symbol of honor or authority
sydneycity and port on Port Jackson in southeastern Australia population 3,908,642
symbol an authoritative summary of faith or doctrine : creed
symbols an authoritative summary of faith or doctrine : creed
sympathy an affinity, association, or relationship between persons or things wherein whatever affects one similarly affects the other
symphony consonance of sounds
symposium a convivial party (as after a banquet in ancient Greece) with music and conversation
symptoms subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance
sync synchronize
syndicate a council or body of syndics
syndication an act or instance of forming a syndicate or bringing something under the control of a syndicate
syndrome a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality or condition
synopsis a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : abstract
syntax the way in which linguistic elements (such as words) are put together to form constituents (such as phrases or clauses)
synthesis the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
synthetic relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
syracusecity in central New York near Oneida Lake population 145,170
syriaancient region of southwestern Asia bordering on the Mediterranean Sea and covering modern Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan
syssystem
system a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole
systematic relating to or consisting of a system
systems a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole
t the 20th letter of the English alphabet
ta thanks
tab a short projecting device: such as
table a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs
tables a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs
tablet a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
tablets a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
tabs a short projecting device: such as
tackle a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : gear
tactics the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat
tag a loose hanging piece of cloth : tatter
tagged a loose hanging piece of cloth : tatter
tags a loose hanging piece of cloth : tatter
tahoe a large cutthroat trout (Salmo clarkii henshawi) found in Lake Tahoe and neighboring regions
tail the rear end or a process or prolongation of the rear end of the body of an animal
taiwanisland in the Pacific off the southeast coast east of Fujian, China area 13,892 square miles (35,980 square kilometers), population 23,340,000
take to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
takes to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
taking to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
tale a usually imaginative narrative of an event : story
talent a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
talented a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
tales a usually imaginative narrative of an event : story
talk to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words or sign language : converse
talked to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words or sign language : converse
talking to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words or sign language : converse
talks to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words or sign language : converse
tall high in stature
tamil a Dravidian language of Tamil Nadu state, India, and of northern and eastern Sri Lanka
tampacity in western Florida on
tan to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
tank a usually large receptacle for holding, transporting, or storing liquids (such as water or fuel)
tanks a usually large receptacle for holding, transporting, or storing liquids (such as water or fuel)
tanzaniarepublic in eastern Africa just south of the Equator that was formed in 1964 by the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar; legislative capital Dodoma, historic capital Dar es Salaam area 365,755 square miles (947,300 square kilometers), population 55,451,000
tap to strike lightly especially with a slight sound
tape a narrow flexible strip or band: such as
tapes a narrow flexible strip or band: such as
tar a dark brown or black bituminous usually odorous viscous liquid obtained by destructive distillation of organic material (such as wood, coal, or peat)
target a mark to shoot at
targeted a mark to shoot at
targets a mark to shoot at
tariff a schedule of duties imposed by a government on imported or in some countries exported goods
task a usually assigned piece of work often to be finished within a certain time
tasks a usually assigned piece of work often to be finished within a certain time
taste to ascertain the flavor of by taking a little into the mouth
tattoo a mark, figure, design, or word intentionally fixed or placed on the skin:
tax a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
taxation the action of taxing
taxes a charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes
taxi taxicab
taylor1825–1878 American writer
tbtablespoon; tablespoonful
tbato be announced
tctechnetium
tcptraffic control post
tdtardive dyskinesia
tetellurium
tea a widely cultivated shrub (Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) native to China, northern India, and southeastern Asia and having glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers
teach to cause to know something
teacher one that teaches
teachers one that teaches
teaches to cause to know something
teaching the act, practice, or profession of a teacher
team a number of persons associated together in work or activity: such as
teams a number of persons associated together in work or activity: such as
tear to separate parts of or pull apart by force : rend
tears to separate parts of or pull apart by force : rend
tech technician
technical having special and usually practical knowledge especially of a mechanical or scientific subject
technician a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation
technique the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
techniques the manner in which technical details are treated (as by a writer) or basic physical movements are used (as by a dancer)
techno electronic dance music that features a fast beat and synthesized sounds usually without vocals or a conventional popular song structure
technological of, relating to, or characterized by technology
technologies the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering sense 2
technology the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering sense 2
ted to spread or turn from the swath and scatter (new-mown grass) for drying
teddy chemise sense 1
tee the letter t
teen a teenage person : teenager
teenage of, being, relating to, or intended for teenagers
teens the numbers 13 to 19 inclusive
teltelephone
telecom telecommunication
telecommunications communication at a distance (as by telephone)
telephone a device by which sound (such as speech) is converted into electrical impulses and transmitted (as by wire or radio waves) to one or more specific receivers (see receiver sense d(1)) : phone
telephony the use or operation of an apparatus (such as a telephone) for transmission of sounds as electrical signals between widely removed points
telescope a usually tubular optical instrument for viewing distant objects by means of the refraction of light rays through a lens or the reflection of light rays by a concave mirror compare reflector, refractor
television an electronic system of transmitting transient images of fixed or moving objects together with sound over a wire or through space by apparatus that converts light and sound into electrical waves and reconverts them into visible light rays and audible sound
televisions an electronic system of transmitting transient images of fixed or moving objects together with sound over a wire or through space by apparatus that converts light and sound into electrical waves and reconverts them into visible light rays and audible sound
tell to relate in detail : narrate
telling carrying great weight and producing a marked effect : effective, expressive
tells to relate in detail : narrate
temp temperature sense 1a
temperature degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale
temperatures degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale
template a gauge, pattern, or mold (such as a thin plate or board) used as a guide to the form of a piece being made
templates a gauge, pattern, or mold (such as a thin plate or board) used as a guide to the form of a piece being made
temple a building for religious practice: such as
temporal of or relating to time as opposed to eternity
temporarily during a limited time
temporary lasting for a limited time
ten a number that is one more than nine see Table of Numbers
tenant one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
tend to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
tender marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond, loving
tennesseeriver 652 miles (1049 kilometers) long in the eastern U.S. in Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky, flowing into the Ohio River
tennis an indoor or outdoor game that is played with rackets and a light elastic ball by two players or pairs of players on a level court (as of clay or grass) divided by a low net
tension inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
tent a collapsible shelter of fabric (such as nylon or canvas) stretched and sustained by poles and used for camping outdoors or as a temporary building
term a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject
terminal leading ultimately to death : fatal
terminals leading ultimately to death : fatal
termination end in time or existence : conclusion
terminology the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
terms a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject
terrace a relatively level paved or planted area adjoining a building
terrain a geographic area
terrible extremely bad: such as
territories a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
territory a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
terror a state of intense or overwhelming fear
terrorism the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
terrorist an advocate or practitioner of terrorism as a means of coercion
terrorists an advocate or practitioner of terrorism as a means of coercion
terry the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
test a means of testing: such as
testament a tangible proof or tribute
tested subjected to or qualified through testing
testimonials a statement testifying to benefits received
testimony a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official
testing requiring maximum effort or ability
tests a means of testing: such as
texTexas
texas a structure on the awning deck of a steamer that contains the officers' cabins and has the pilothouse in front or on top
text the original words and form of a written or printed work
textbook a book used in the study of a subject: such as
textbooks a book used in the study of a subject: such as
textile cloth sense 1a
textiles cloth sense 1a
texts the original words and form of a written or printed work
texture the visual or tactile surface characteristics and appearance of something
tftask force
tftthin-film transistor
thThursday
thai tai sense 2
thailandcountry (a kingdom) in southeastern Asia on the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea; capital Bangkok area 198,117 square miles (513,120 square kilometers), population 68,616,000
than rather than
thank to express gratitude to
thanks kindly or grateful thoughts : gratitude
thanksgiving thanksgiving day
that the person, thing, or idea indicated, mentioned, or understood from the situation
the than before : than otherwise
theater a building or area for dramatic performances
theaters a building or area for dramatic performances
theatre a building or area for dramatic performances
thee thyself
theft the act of stealing
their of or relating to them or themselves especially as possessors, agents, or objects of an action
them they sense 1
theme a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation
themes a subject or topic of discourse or of artistic representation
themselves those identical ones that are they compare they sense 1
then at that time
theology the study of religious faith, practice, and experience
theorem a formula, proposition, or statement in mathematics or logic deduced or to be deduced from other formulas or propositions
theoretical existing only in theory : hypothetical
theories a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena
theory a plausible or scientifically acceptable general principle or body of principles offered to explain phenomena
therapeutic of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative, medicinal
therapist an individual specializing in the therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
therapy therapeutic medical treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
there in or at that place
thereafter after that
thereby by that : by that means
therefore for that reason : consequently
thereof of that or it
thermal of, relating to, or caused by heat
thesaurus a book of words or of information about a particular field or set of concepts
thesis a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
they those ones : those people, animals, or things
thick having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite
thickness the smallest of three dimensions
thin having little extent from one surface to its opposite
thing an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated
things an object or entity not precisely designated or capable of being designated
think to form or have in the mind
thinking the action of using one's mind to produce thoughts
thinks to form or have in the mind
third being next after the second in place or time
thirty a number equal to three times 10 see Table of Numbers
this the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned
thomas an apostle who demanded proof of Jesus' resurrection
thompsonBenjamin 1753–1814 Count
thomson1892–1975 son of Sir J.J. Thomson English physicist
thong a strip especially of leather or hide
thongs a strip especially of leather or hide
thorough carried through to completion : exhaustive
thoroughly in a complete or thorough manner
thou the one addressed
though in spite of the fact that : while
thought something that is thought: such as
thoughts something that is thought: such as
thousand a number equal to 10 times 100 see Table of Numbers
thousands a number equal to 10 times 100 see Table of Numbers
thread a filament, a group of filaments twisted together, or a filamentous length formed by spinning and twisting short textile fibers into a continuous strand
threaded a filament, a group of filaments twisted together, or a filamentous length formed by spinning and twisting short textile fibers into a continuous strand
threads a filament, a group of filaments twisted together, or a filamentous length formed by spinning and twisting short textile fibers into a continuous strand
threat an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
threatened having an uncertain chance of continued survival
threatening expressing or suggesting a threat of harm, danger, etc.
threats an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
three a number that is one more than 2 see Table of Numbers
threesome a group of three persons or things : trio
threshold the plank, stone, or piece of timber that lies under a door : sill
thriller one that thrills
throat the part of the neck in front of the spinal column
through by way of
throughout all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of
throw to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm
throwing to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm
thrown to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm
throws to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm
thuThursday
thumb the short thick digit of the human hand that is analogous in position to the big toe and differs from the other fingers in having only two phalanges, allowing greater freedom of movement, and being opposable to each of them
thumbnail the nail of the thumb
thumbnails the nail of the thumb
thumbs the short thick digit of the human hand that is analogous in position to the big toe and differs from the other fingers in having only two phalanges, allowing greater freedom of movement, and being opposable to each of them
thunder the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge
thursday the fifth day of the week
thus in this or that manner or way
thy of or relating to thee or thyself especially as possessor or agent or as object of an action
ti the seventh tone of the major scale in solfège
ticket a certificate or token showing that a fare or admission fee has been paid
tickets a certificate or token showing that a fare or admission fee has been paid
tide the alternate rising and falling of the surface of the ocean and of water bodies (such as gulfs and bays) connected with the ocean that occurs usually twice a day and is the result of differing gravitational forces exerted at different parts of the earth by another body (such as the moon or sun)
tie to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie
tied to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie
tier a row, rank, or layer of articles
ties to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie
tiffany a sheer silk gauze formerly used for clothing and trimmings
tiger a large Asian carnivorous mammal (Panthera tigris) of the cat family having a usually tawny coat transversely striped with black
tigers a large Asian carnivorous mammal (Panthera tigris) of the cat family having a usually tawny coat transversely striped with black
tight having elements close together
til sesame
tile a flat or curved piece of fired clay, stone, or concrete used especially for roofs, floors, or walls and often for ornamental work
tiles a flat or curved piece of fired clay, stone, or concrete used especially for roofs, floors, or walls and often for ornamental work
till until
timTimothy
timber growing trees or their wood
time the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues : duration
timeline a table listing important events for successive years within a particular historical period
timely coming early or at the right time
timer one that times: such as
times multiplied by
timing placement or occurrence in time
timothy a European perennial grass (Phleum pratense) that has long cylindrical spikes and is widely grown for hay in the U.S.
tin a soft faintly bluish-white lustrous low-melting crystalline metallic element with atomic number 50 that is malleable and ductile at ordinary temperatures and that is used especially in containers, as a protective coating, in tinfoil, and in soft solders and alloys
tiny very small or diminutive : minute
tip overturn, upset
tips overturn, upset
tire to become weary
tired drained of strength and energy : fatigued often to the point of exhaustion
tires to become weary
tissue a piece of soft absorbent tissue paper used especially as a handkerchief or for removing cosmetics
tit teat
titanium a silvery-gray light strong metallic element with atomic number 22 obtained from ilmenite and rutile and used especially in alloys, refractory materials, pigments, and medical and dental devices see Chemical Elements Table
titans any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods
title the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
titled having a title especially of nobility
titles the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
tits teat
tmthulium
tmptemperature
tnton
to before
tobacco any of a genus (Nicotiana) of chiefly American plants of the nightshade family with viscid foliage and tubular flowers
tobagoisland of the southeastern West Indies; chief town Scarborough area 116 square miles (302 square kilometers), population 60,874
today on or for this day
toddSir Alexander Robertus 1907–1997 British chemist
toddler a person who toddles
toe one of the terminal members of the vertebrate foot
together in or into one place, mass, collection, or group
toilet a fixture that consists usually of a water-flushed bowl and seat and is used for defecation and urination
token a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
tokyocity in southeastern Honshu, Japan, on
tolerance capacity to endure pain or hardship : endurance, fortitude, stamina
toll a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
tom the male of various animals: such as
tomato the usually large, rounded, edible, pulpy berry of an herb (genus Solanum) of the nightshade family native to South America that is typically red but may be yellow, orange, green, or purplish in color and is eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable
tomatoes the usually large, rounded, edible, pulpy berry of an herb (genus Solanum) of the nightshade family native to South America that is typically red but may be yellow, orange, green, or purplish in color and is eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable
tommy a British soldier
tomorrow on or for the day after today
ton any of various units of weight:
tone vocal or musical sound of a specific quality
toner one that tones or is a source of tones: such as
tones vocal or musical sound of a specific quality
tongue a fleshy movable muscular process of the floor of the mouths of most vertebrates that bears sensory end organs and small glands and functions especially in taking and swallowing food and in humans as a speech organ
tonight on this present night or the night following this present day
tons any of various units of weight:
tony marked by an aristocratic or high-toned manner or style
too besides, also
tool a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task
toolbar a strip of icons on a computer display providing quick access to certain functions
toolbox a chest for tools
toolkit a set of tools
tools a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task
tooth one of the hard bony appendages that are borne on the jaws or in many of the lower vertebrates on other bones in the walls of the mouth or pharynx and serve especially for the prehension and mastication of food and as weapons of offense and defense
top the highest point, level, or part of something : summit, crown
topic the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse
topics the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse
topless wearing no clothing on the upper body
tops topmost in quality, ability, popularity, or importance
torontocity and port on Lake Ontario in southern eastern Canada population 2,615,060
torture the infliction of intense pain (as from burning, crushing, or wounding) to punish, coerce, or afford sadistic pleasure
total comprising or constituting a whole : entire
totally in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely
totals comprising or constituting a whole : entire
touch to bring a bodily part into contact with especially so as to perceive through the tactile sense : handle or feel gently usually with the intent to understand or appreciate
touched emotionally stirred (as with gratitude)
tough difficult to accomplish, resolve, endure, or deal with
tour a journey for business, pleasure, or education often involving a series of stops and ending at the starting point
touring participation in a tour
tourism the practice of traveling for recreation
tourist one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture
tournament a series of games or contests that make up a single unit of competition (as on a professional golf tour), the championship playoffs of a league or conference, or an invitational event
tournaments a series of games or contests that make up a single unit of competition (as on a professional golf tour), the championship playoffs of a league or conference, or an invitational event
tourscommune on the Loire River in northwest central France population 134,817
toward in the direction of
towards in the direction of
tower a building or structure typically higher than its diameter and high relative to its surroundings that may stand apart (such as a campanile) or be attached (such as a church belfry) to a larger structure and that may be fully walled in or of skeleton framework (such as an observation or transmission tower)
towers a building or structure typically higher than its diameter and high relative to its surroundings that may stand apart (such as a campanile) or be attached (such as a church belfry) to a larger structure and that may be fully walled in or of skeleton framework (such as an observation or transmission tower)
town a compactly settled area usually larger than a village but smaller than a city
towns a compactly settled area usually larger than a village but smaller than a city
township town sense 5
toxic containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
toy something for a child to play with
toyotacity in southern Honshu, Japan population 421,487
toys something for a child to play with
tptitle page
trtranslated; translation; translator
trace a minute and often barely detectable amount or indication
track a footprint whether recent or fossil
tracked traveling on endless metal belts instead of wheels
tracker a footprint whether recent or fossil
tracking the assigning of students to a curricular track
tracks a footprint whether recent or fossil
tract a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
tractor a 4-wheeled or tracklaying automotive vehicle used especially for drawing farm equipment
tracycity in central California south-southwest of Stockton population 82,922
trade the business of buying and selling or bartering commodities : commerce
trademark a device (such as a word) pointing distinctly to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and legally reserved to the exclusive use of the owner as maker or seller
trademarks a device (such as a word) pointing distinctly to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and legally reserved to the exclusive use of the owner as maker or seller
trader a person whose business is buying and selling or barter: such as
trades the business of buying and selling or bartering commodities : commerce
trading the business of buying and selling or bartering commodities : commerce
tradition an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom)
traditional of or relating to tradition : consisting of or derived from tradition
traditions an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom)
traffic the vehicles, pedestrians, ships, or planes moving along a route
tragedy a disastrous event : calamity
trail to hang down so as to drag along or sweep the ground
trailer a nonautomotive vehicle designed to be hauled by road: such as
trailers a nonautomotive vehicle designed to be hauled by road: such as
trails to hang down so as to drag along or sweep the ground
train a connected line of railroad cars with or without a locomotive
trained a connected line of railroad cars with or without a locomotive
trainer a person who trains someone or something: such as
trainers a person who trains someone or something: such as
training the act, process, or method of one that trains
trains a connected line of railroad cars with or without a locomotive
tramadol a synthetic opioid analgesic administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C16H25NO2·HCl to treat moderate to severe pain
trance stupor, daze
tranny transmission sense 3
trans transgender
transaction something transacted
transactions something transacted
transcript a written, printed, or typed copy
transcription an act, process, or instance of transcribing
transcripts a written, printed, or typed copy
transexual transgender : of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is opposite the sex the person was identified as having at birth
transfer to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift
transferred to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift
transfers to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : move, shift
transform to change in composition or structure
transformation an act, process, or instance of transforming or being transformed
transit conveyance of persons or things from one place to another
transition a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
translate to turn into one's own or another language
translated to turn into one's own or another language
translation an act, process, or instance of translating: such as
translations an act, process, or instance of translating: such as
translator to turn into one's own or another language
transmission an act, process, or instance of transmitting
transmit to send or convey from one person or place to another : forward
transmitted to send or convey from one person or place to another : forward
transparency the quality or state of being transparent
transparent having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
transport to transfer or convey from one place to another
transportation an act, process, or instance of transporting or being transported
transsexual transgender : of, relating to, or being a person whose gender identity is opposite the sex the person was identified as having at birth
trap a device for taking game or other animals
trash something worth little or nothing: such as
trauma an injury (such as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent
travel to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey
traveler one that travels: such as
travelers one that travels: such as
traveling going to different places instead of staying in one place
traveller one that travels: such as
travelling to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey
travels to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey
travesti in drag
travis a partition between stable stalls
tray an open receptacle with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
treasure wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
treasurer an officer entrusted with the receipt, care, and disbursement of funds: such as
treasures wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
treasury a place in which stores of wealth are kept
treat to deal with in speech or writing : expound
treated to deal with in speech or writing : expound
treating to deal with in speech or writing : expound
treatment the act or manner or an instance of treating someone or something: such as
treatments the act or manner or an instance of treating someone or something: such as
treaty an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation:
tree a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part
trees a woody perennial plant having a single usually elongate main stem generally with few or no branches on its lower part
trek to make one's way arduously
tremendous notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence
trend a prevailing tendency or inclination : drift
trends a prevailing tendency or inclination : drift
tri three : having three elements or parts
trial the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue
trials the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue
triangle a polygon having three sides compare spherical triangle
tribal of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe
tribe a social group composed chiefly of numerous families, clans, or generations having a shared ancestry and language
tribes a social group composed chiefly of numerous families, clans, or generations having a shared ancestry and language
tribunal a court or forum of justice
tribune a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
tribute something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
trick a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud
tricks a crafty procedure or practice meant to deceive or defraud
tried found good, faithful, or trustworthy through experience or testing
tries to make an attempt
trigger a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
trim to remove by or as if by cutting
trinidadisland of the southeastern West Indies, largest and most populous island of Trinidad and Tobago, located off the coast of northeastern Venezuela population 1,208,282
trinity the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead according to Christian dogma
trio a musical composition for three voice parts or three instruments
trip to catch the foot against something so as to stumble
triple to make three times as great or as many
trips to catch the foot against something so as to stumble
triumph a victory or conquest by or as if by military force
trivia unimportant matters : trivial facts or details
troops a group of soldiers
tropical of, relating to, occurring in, or suitable for use in the tropics
trouble the quality or state of being troubled especially mentally
troubleshooting to operate or serve as a troubleshooter
trout any of various salmonid food and sport fishes that are mostly smaller than the typical salmons and are anadromous or restricted to cool clear fresh water:
troy expressed in troy weight
truck a wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles: such as
trucks a wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles: such as
TRUE being in accordance with the actual state of affairs
truly in all sincerity : sincerely
trunk the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
trust assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
trusted assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
trustee a natural or legal person to whom property is legally committed to be administered for the benefit of a beneficiary (such as a person or a charitable organization)
trustees a natural or legal person to whom property is legally committed to be administered for the benefit of a beneficiary (such as a person or a charitable organization)
trusts assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
truth the body of real things, events, and facts : actuality
try to make an attempt
trying severely straining the powers of endurance
tstennessine
tsunami a great sea wave produced especially by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption : tidal wave
ttteetotaller
tuTuesday
tub a small round container in which a product is sold
tube any of various usually cylindrical structures or devices: such as
tubes any of various usually cylindrical structures or devices: such as
tucsoncity in southeastern Arizona population 520,116
tueTuesday
tuesday the third day of the week
tuition the price of or payment for instruction
tulsacity on the Arkansas River in northeastern Oklahoma population 391,906
tumor an abnormal benign or malignant new growth of tissue that possesses no physiological function and arises from uncontrolled usually rapid cellular proliferation
tune a pleasing succession of musical tones : melody
tuner one that tunes
tunes a pleasing succession of musical tones : melody
tuning a pleasing succession of musical tones : melody
tunisiacountry in northern Africa bordering on the Mediterranean Sea capital Tunis area 63,170 square miles (163,610 square kilometers), population 11,516,000
tunnel a covered passageway
turbo turbine
turkey a large North American gallinaceous bird (Meleagris gallopavo) that is domesticated in most parts of the world
turkish of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish
turn to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve
turned to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve
turner one that turns or is used for turning
turning the act or course of one that turns
turns to cause to move around an axis or a center : make rotate or revolve
turtle any of an order (Testudines synonym Chelonia) of terrestrial, freshwater, and marine reptiles that have a toothless horny beak and a shell of bony dermal plates usually covered with horny shields enclosing the trunk and into which the head, limbs, and tail usually may be withdrawn
tutorial a paper, book, film, or computer program that provides practical information about a specific subject
tutorials a paper, book, film, or computer program that provides practical information about a specific subject
tv television
tvs television
twelve a number equal to one more than 11 see Table of Numbers
twenty a number equal to two times 10 see Table of Numbers
twice on two occasions
twin either of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy
twinks wink, twinkle
twins either of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy
twist to unite by winding
twisted mentally or emotionally unsound or disturbed : sick
two being one more than one in number
txTexas
ty quality : condition : degree
tylerAnne 1941–     American writer
type a particular kind, class, or group
types a particular kind, class, or group
typical combining or exhibiting the essential characteristics of a group
typically on a typical occasion : in typical circumstances
typing a particular kind, class, or group
u the 21st letter of the English alphabet
ucuppercase
ugandarepublic in eastern Africa north of Lake Victoria capital Kampala area 93,065 square miles (241,038 square kilometers), population 40,854,000
ugly offensive to the sight : hideous
uiunemployment insurance
ukUnited Kingdom
ukrainecountry in eastern Europe on the northern coast of the Black Sea; capital Kyiv area 233,032 square miles (603,550 square kilometers), population 43,952,000
ulupper left
ultimate last in a progression or series : final
ultimately in the end : fundamentally
ultra going beyond others or beyond due limit : extreme
unUnited Nations
una with soft pedal depressed
unable not able : incapable: such as
unauthorized not authorized : without authority or permission
unavailable not available: such as
uncertainty the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt
uncle the brother of one's father or mother
und a late 18th century German literary movement characterized by works containing rousing action and high emotionalism that often deal with the individual's revolt against society
undefined not defined: such as
under in or into a position below or beneath something
undergraduate a student at a college or university who has not received a first and especially a bachelor's degree
underground beneath the surface of the earth
underlying lying beneath or below
understand to grasp the meaning of
understanding a mental grasp : comprehension
understood fully apprehended
undertake to take upon oneself : set about : attempt
undertaken to take upon oneself : set about : attempt
underwear clothing or an article of clothing worn next to the skin and under other clothing
undo to open or loose by releasing a fastening
une it's worse than a crime, it's a blunder
unemployment the state of being unemployed : involuntary idleness of workers
unexpected not expected : unforeseen
unfortunately it is unfortunate
uni one : single
unified brought together as one
uniform having always the same form, manner, or degree : not varying or variable
union an act or instance of uniting or joining two or more things into one: such as
unions an act or instance of uniting or joining two or more things into one: such as
unique being the only one : sole
unit the first and least natural number : one
united made one : combined
units the first and least natural number : one
unity the quality or state of not being multiple : oneness
univuniversity
universal including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
universe the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated : cosmos: such as
universities an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees
university an institution of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and research and authorized to grant academic degrees
unknown not known or not well-known
unless except on the condition that : under any other circumstance than
unlike not like: such as
unlikely not likely : improbable
unlimited lacking any controls : unrestricted
unlock to unfasten the lock of
unnecessary not necessary
unsigned not signed: such as
unsubscribe to stop subscribing to an email mailing list : to choose to no longer receive email communications (such as newsletters or advertisements) from a company or organization
until to
untitled having no title or right to rule
unto to
unusual not usual : uncommon, rare
unwrap to remove the wrapping from : disclose
up in or into a higher position or level
upcUniversal Product Code
upcoming happening or appearing soon : forthcoming, approaching
update to bring up to date
updated to bring up to date
updates to bring up to date
updating to bring up to date
upgrade an upward grade or slope
upgrades an upward grade or slope
upgrading an upward grade or slope
upload to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet
uploaded to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet
upon on
upper higher in physical position, rank, or order
upsuninterruptible power supply
upset to thicken and shorten (something, such as a heated bar of iron) by hammering on the end : swage
ur urine
urban of, relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a city
urge to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
urgent calling for immediate attention : pressing
uricanton of central Switzerland south of Lake of Lucerne; capital Altdorf area 415 square miles (1079 square kilometers), population 35,500
url the address of a resource (such as a document or website) on the Internet that consists of a communications protocol followed by the name or address of a computer on the network and that often includes additional locating information (such as directory and file names)
urls the address of a resource (such as a document or website) on the Internet that consists of a communications protocol followed by the name or address of a computer on the network and that often includes additional locating information (such as directory and file names)
uruguayriver about 1000 miles (1609 kilometers) long in southeastern South America rising in Brazil and flowing into the Río de la Plata
usUnited States
usaUnited States Army
usage firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
usb a standardized serial computer interface that allows simplified attachment of peripherals especially in a daisy chain
uscUnited States Code
usdaUnited States Department of Agriculture
use to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ
used having been used before
useful capable of being put to use
user someone who uses something: such as
username a sequence of characters that identifies a user (such as on a computer system, website, or social media platform)
users someone who uses something: such as
usesUnited States Employment Service
usgsUnited States Geological Survey
using to put into action or service : avail oneself of : employ
uspsUnited States Postal Service
usual accordant with usage, custom, or habit : normal
usually according to the usual or ordinary course of things : most often : as a rule : customarily, ordinarily
ut a syllable used for the first note in the diatonic scale in an early solmization system and later replaced by do
utahstate in the western U.S.; capital Salt Lake City area 84,899 square miles (219,888 square kilometers), population 2,763,885
utcCoordinated Universal Time
utilities fitness for some purpose or worth to some end
utility fitness for some purpose or worth to some end
utilization to make use of : turn to practical use or account
utilize to make use of : turn to practical use or account
uvultraviolet
uwunderwriter
uzbekistancountry in west central Asia east of the Amu Dar'ya capital Tashkent area 172,742 square miles (447,400 square kilometers), population 30,024,000
v the 22nd letter of the English alphabet
vaVirginia
vacancies a vacant office, post, or tenancy
vacation a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation
vacations a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation
vaccine a preparation that is administered (as by injection) to stimulate the body's immune response against a specific infectious agent or disease: such as
vacuum emptiness of space
vagina a canal in a female mammal that leads from the uterus to the external orifice of the genital canal
valvalue; valued
valentine a sweetheart chosen or complimented on Valentine's Day
valid having legal efficacy or force
validation an act, process, or instance of validating
validity the quality or state of being valid: such as
valley an elongate depression of the earth's surface usually between ranges of hills or mountains
valuable having monetary value
valuation the act or process of valuing
value the monetary worth of something : market price
valued having a value or values especially of a specified kind or number
values the monetary worth of something : market price
valve any of numerous mechanical devices by which the flow of liquid, gas, or loose material in bulk may be started, stopped, or regulated by a movable part that opens, shuts, or partially obstructs one or more ports or passageways
valves any of numerous mechanical devices by which the flow of liquid, gas, or loose material in bulk may be started, stopped, or regulated by a movable part that opens, shuts, or partially obstructs one or more ports or passageways
vampire the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
van a usually enclosed wagon or motortruck used for transportation of goods or animals
vancouverGeorge 1757–1798 English navigator
vanilla vanilla bean
varvariable
variable able or apt to vary : subject to variation or changes
variables able or apt to vary : subject to variation or changes
variance the fact, quality, or state of being variable or variant : difference, variation
variation the act or process of varying : the state or fact of being varied
variations the act or process of varying : the state or fact of being varied
varied various, diverse
varies to make a partial change in : make different in some attribute or characteristic
variety the quality or state of having different forms or types : multifariousness
various of an indefinite number greater than one
vary to make a partial change in : make different in some attribute or characteristic
varying to make a partial change in : make different in some attribute or characteristic
vast very great in size, amount, degree, intensity, or especially in extent or range
vat a large vessel (such as a cistern, tub, or barrel) especially for holding liquors in an immature state or preparations for dyeing or tanning
vatican the papal headquarters in Rome
vault an arched structure of masonry usually forming a ceiling or roof
vbverb; verbal
vcventure capital; venture capitalist
vcr a device that uses videocassettes for recording and playing back videotapes
ve have
vector a quantity that has magnitude and direction and that is commonly represented by a directed line segment whose length represents the magnitude and whose orientation in space represents the direction
vegaslas vegas
vegetable a usually herbaceous plant (such as the cabbage, bean, or potato) grown for an edible part that is usually eaten as part of a meal
vegetables a usually herbaceous plant (such as the cabbage, bean, or potato) grown for an edible part that is usually eaten as part of a meal
vegetarian a person who does not eat meat : someone whose diet consists wholly of vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, and sometimes eggs or dairy products
vegetation plant life or total plant cover (as of an area)
vehicle a means of carrying or transporting something
vehicles a means of carrying or transporting something
velocity quickness of motion : speed
velvet a clothing and upholstery fabric (as of silk, rayon, or wool) characterized by a short soft dense warp pile
vendor one that vends : seller
vendors one that vends : seller
venezuelacountry (a republic) bordering the Caribbean Sea in northern South America; capital Caracas area 352,144 square miles (912,050 square kilometers), population 31,869,000
venicecity and port in northeastern Italy; capital of Veneto, on islands in
venture to proceed especially in the face of danger
ventures to proceed especially in the face of danger
venue locale sense 1
venues locale sense 1
ver springtime
verbal of, relating to, or consisting of words
verde a soup that is a puree of potatoes and greens served with smoked sausages
verification the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified
verified to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
verify to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
vermontstate in the northeastern U.S. bordering on Quebec, Canada; capital Montpelier area 9609 square miles (24,983 square kilometers), population 625,741
vernonEdward 1684–1757 English admiral
verse a line of metrical writing
version an account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another account
versions an account or description from a particular point of view especially as contrasted with another account
versus against
vertex the top of the head
vertical perpendicular to the plane of the horizon or to a primary axis : upright
very to a high degree : exceedingly
vessel a container (such as a cask, bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something
vessels a container (such as a cask, bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something
veteran a former member of the armed forces
veterans a former member of the armed forces
veterinary of, relating to, practicing, or being the science and art of prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals
vgvery good
viVirgin Islands
via by way of
vibrator one that vibrates or causes vibration: such as
vibrators one that vibrates or causes vibration: such as
vicvicinity
vice moral depravity or corruption : wickedness
victim one that is acted on and usually adversely affected by a force or agent
victims one that is acted on and usually adversely affected by a force or agent
victor one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner
victoria a low four-wheeled pleasure carriage for two with a folding top and a raised seat in front for the driver
victorian of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Queen Victoria of England or the art, letters, or tastes of her time
victory the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist
vid a video recording : video
video a recording of an image or of moving images
videos a recording of an image or of moving images
vids a video recording : video
viennacity on the Danube River in northeastern Austria population 1,700,000
vietnamcountry in southeastern Asia in Indochina bordering the Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea, and Gulf of Thailand; capital Hanoi area 127,881 square miles (331,210 square kilometers), population 97,040,000
vietnamese a native or inhabitant of Vietnam
view extent or range of vision : sight
viewed extent or range of vision : sight
viewer one that views: such as
viewers one that views: such as
viewing an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
views extent or range of vision : sight
vii1403–1461 king of France (1422–61)
viii a glycoprotein clotting factor of blood plasma that is essential for blood clotting and is absent or inactive in hemophilia A
viking one of the pirate Norsemen plundering the coasts of Europe in the 8th to 10th centuries
villa a country estate
village a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town
villages a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town
villas a country estate
vincent sister of charity
vintage a season's yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard
vinyl a monovalent radical CH2=CH derived from ethylene by removal of one hydrogen atom
violation the act of violating : the state of being violated: such as
violations the act of violating : the state of being violated: such as
violence the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy
violent marked by the use of usually harmful or destructive physical force
violin a bowed stringed instrument having four strings tuned at intervals of a fifth and a usual range from G below middle C upward for more than 4¹/₂ octaves and having a shallow body, shoulders at right angles to the neck, a fingerboard without frets, and a curved bridge
vip a person of great influence or prestige
viral of, relating to, or caused by a virus
virgin a person who has not had sexual intercourse
virginiastate in the eastern U.S. bordering Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic; capital Richmond area 40,767 square miles (105,586 square kilometers), population 8,001,024
virtual being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
virtually almost entirely : nearly
virtue conformity to a standard of right : morality
virus any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
viruses any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
visa an endorsement made on a passport by the proper authorities denoting that it has been examined and that the bearer may proceed
visibility the quality or state of being visible
visible capable of being seen
vision the act or power of seeing : sight
visit to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy
visited to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy
visiting invited to join or attend an institution (such as a university) for a limited time
visitor one that visits
visitors one that visits
visits to pay a call on as an act of friendship or courtesy
vista a distant view through or along an avenue or opening : prospect
visual of, relating to, or used in vision
vital of the utmost importance
vitamin any of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
vitamins any of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
vocabulary a list or collection of words or of words and phrases usually alphabetically arranged and explained or defined : lexicon
vocal uttered by the voice : oral
vocals uttered by the voice : oral
vocational of, relating to, or concerned with a vocation
voice sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx
voices sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx
void of no legal force or effect : null
voipVoice over Internet Protocol
volvolcano
volleyball a game played by volleying an inflated ball over a net
volt the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to the difference of potential between two points in a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between these two points is equal to one watt and equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of one ohm when one ampere is flowing through it
voltage electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts
volume the degree of loudness or the intensity of a sound
volumes the degree of loudness or the intensity of a sound
voluntary proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent
volunteer a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service: such as
volunteers a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service: such as
von a genetic blood disorder marked by prolonged, excessive, or abnormal bleeding that commonly results in recurrent nosebleeds, heavy menstrual flow, and bleeding from the gums, is caused by deficient or defective von Willebrand factor, and typically occurs in a mild form that is less serious than hemophilia
vote to cast or conduct a vote
voted to cast or conduct a vote
voters one that votes or has the legal right to vote
votes to cast or conduct a vote
voting to cast or conduct a vote
voyeur someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
vpvarious places
vpn a private computer network that functions over a public network : virtual private network
vsverse
vtVermont
vulnerability capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
vulnerable capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
w the 23rd letter of the English alphabet
waWashington
wage a payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
wages a payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
wagner1813–1883 German composer
wagon a usually four-wheeled vehicle for transporting bulky commodities and drawn originally by animals
wait to stay in place in expectation of : await
waiting to stay in place in expectation of : await
waiver the act of intentionally relinquishing or abandoning a known right, claim, or privilege
wake to be or remain awake
walwalnut
walescountry in southwestern Great Britain, a division of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland bordering on the Irish Sea, Saint George's Channel, and the Celtic Sea; capital Cardiff area 8016 square miles (20,761 square kilometers), population 3,063,456
walk to move along on foot : advance by steps
walked to move along on foot : advance by steps
walker one that walks: such as
walking the action of one that walks
walks to move along on foot : advance by steps
wall a high thick masonry structure forming a long rampart or an enclosure chiefly for defense
wallaceAlfred Russel 1823–1913 English naturalist
wallet a bag for carrying miscellaneous articles while traveling
wallpaper decorative paper for the walls of a room
wallpapers decorative paper for the walls of a room
walls a high thick masonry structure forming a long rampart or an enclosure chiefly for defense
walnut the furrowed nut of any of a genus (Juglans of the family Juglandaceae, the walnut family) of deciduous trees
walt tending to list : unsteady, crank entry 9
walterBruno 1876–1962 originally
wan suggestive of poor health : sickly, pallid
wang a Chinese ruler before the 3d century b.c. or a Chinese prince of high rank after the 3d century b.c.
want to be needy or destitute
wanted to be needy or destitute
wanting not present or in evidence : absent
wants to be needy or destitute
war a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations
warcraft the art of war : knowledge and skill in the conduct of military operations
ward the action or process of guarding
ware manufactured articles, products of art or craft, or farm produce : goods
warehouse a structure or room for the storage of merchandise or commodities
warm having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate degree
warming having or giving out heat to a moderate or adequate degree
warned to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or evil
warnerCharles Dudley 1829–1900 American editor and essayist
warning the act of warning : the state of being warned
warnings the act of warning : the state of being warned
warrant sanction, authorization
warranties a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
warranty a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
warren a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
warrior a person engaged or experienced in warfare
warriors a person engaged or experienced in warfare
wars a state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations
wash to cleanse by or as if by the action of liquid (such as water)
washer a flat thin ring or a perforated plate used in joints or assemblies to ensure tightness, prevent leakage, or relieve friction
washing the act or action of one that cleanses with water
washington1856–1915 American educator
waste a sparsely settled or barren region : desert
watch to keep vigil as a devotional exercise
watched to keep vigil as a devotional exercise
watches to keep vigil as a devotional exercise
watching to keep vigil as a devotional exercise
water the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an odorless, tasteless, very slightly compressible liquid oxide of hydrogen H2O which appears bluish in thick layers, freezes at 0° C and boils at 100° C, has a maximum density at 4° C and a high specific heat, is feebly ionized to hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, and is a poor conductor of electricity and a good solvent
waterproof impervious to water
watersEthel 1896–1977 American actress and singer
watershed a dividing ridge between drainage areas : divide entry 2
watsonJames Dewey 1928–     American geneticist
watt the absolute meter-kilogram-second unit of power equal to the work done at the rate of one joule per second or to the power produced by a current of one ampere across a potential difference of one volt : ¹/₇₄₆ horsepower
wattsGeorge Frederic 1817–1904 English painter and sculptor
wav a usually uncompressed lossless computer file format used for the storage of digital audio data
wave to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute
waves to motion with the hands or with something held in them in signal or salute
wax a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
way a thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place
wayneAnthony 1745–1796 Mad Anthony American general in Revolution
ways way sense 6
wbweber
wcwater closet
we I and the rest of a group that includes me : you and I : you and I and another or others : I and another or others not including you
weak lacking strength: such as
wealth abundance of valuable material possessions or resources
weapon something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
weapons something (such as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
wear to bear or have on the person
wearing intended for wear
weather the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
web a fabric on a loom or in process of being removed from a loom
webcam a camera used in transmitting live images over the World Wide Web
webcams a camera used in transmitting live images over the World Wide Web
webcast a transmission of sound and images (as of an event) via the World Wide Web
weblog blog
weblogs blog
webmaster a person responsible for the creation or maintenance of a website especially for a company or organization
webmasters a person responsible for the creation or maintenance of a website especially for a company or organization
webpage page entry 1 sense 2a
website a group of World Wide Web pages usually containing hyperlinks to each other and made available online by an individual, company, educational institution, government, or organization
websites a group of World Wide Web pages usually containing hyperlinks to each other and made available online by an individual, company, educational institution, government, or organization
webster weaver sense 1
wed to take for wife or husband by a formal ceremony : marry
wedding a marriage ceremony usually with its accompanying festivities : nuptials
weddings a marriage ceremony usually with its accompanying festivities : nuptials
wednesday the fourth day of the week
weed a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth
week any of a series of 7-day cycles used in various calendars
weekend the end of the week : the period between the close of one work or school week and the start of the next
weekends on weekends repeatedly : on any weekend
weekly every week : once a week : by the week
weeks any of a series of 7-day cycles used in various calendars
weight the amount that a thing weighs
weighted made heavy : loaded
weights the amount that a thing weighs
weird of strange or extraordinary character : odd, fantastic
welcome to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
welding to become or be capable of being welded
welfare the state of doing well especially in respect to good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity
well an issue of water from the earth : a pool fed by a spring
wellington a boot having a loose top with the front usually coming to or above the knee
wellness the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
wellsHerbert George 1866–1946 English novelist and historian
welsh to avoid payment
wendy a small house for children to play in
wesleyCharles 1707–1788 brother of John Wesley English Methodist preacher and hymn writer
west to, toward, or in the west
western coming from the west
westminsterborough of west central Greater London, England population 219,000
wet consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water)
whale any of various very large, aquatic, marine mammals (order Cetacea) that have a torpedo-shaped body with a thick layer of blubber, paddle-shaped forelimbs but no hind limbs, a horizontally flattened tail, and nostrils that open externally at the top of the head
what who sense 1
whatever anything or everything that
wheat a cereal grain that yields a fine white flour used chiefly in breads, baked goods (such as cakes and crackers), and pastas (such as macaroni or spaghetti), and is important in animal feeds
wheel a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle
wheels a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle
when at what time
whenever at any or every time that
where at, in, or to what place
whereas while on the contrary
wherever at, in, or to any or all places that
whether which one of the two
which being what one or ones out of a group
while a period of time especially when short and marked by the occurrence of an action or a condition : time
whilst while
white having the color of new snow or milk
who what or which person or persons
whole free of wound or injury : unhurt
wholesale the sale of commodities in quantity usually for resale (as by a retail merchant)
whore a person who engages in sexual intercourse for pay : prostitute
whose of or relating to whom or which especially as possessor or possessors
why for what cause, reason, or purpose
wiwhen issued
wichitacity on the Arkansas River in south central Kansas population 382,368
wicked morally very bad : evil
wide having great extent : vast
widely over or through a wide area
wider having great extent : vast
widescreen of or relating to a projected picture whose aspect ratio is substantially greater than 1.33:1
widespread widely diffused or prevalent
width the horizontal measurement taken at right angles to the length : breadth
wife woman
wiki a website that allows visitors to make changes, contributions, or corrections
wild living in a state of nature and not ordinarily tame or domesticated
wilderness a tract or region uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings
wildlife living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated
wileyHarvey Washington 1844–1930 American chemist and reformer
will desire, wish
williamname of 4 kings of England I (the Conqueror) circa 1028–1087 (reigned 1066–87); II (
williamsHank 1923–1953 Hiram King Williams American singer and guitarist
willing inclined or favorably disposed in mind : ready
willow any of a genus (Salix of the family Salicaceae, the willow family) of trees and shrubs bearing catkins of apetalous flowers and including forms of value for wood, osiers, or tanbark and a few ornamentals
wilsonAugust 1945–2005 originally Frederick August Kittel American playwright
win to get possession of by effort or fortune
wind a natural movement of air of any velocity
window an opening especially in the wall of a building for admission of light and air that is usually closed by casements or sashes containing tra