Nouns Containing E
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are | 1. a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters More Definitions → |
have | 1. a person who possesses great material wealth More Definitions → |
new | More Definitions → |
more | More Definitions → |
home | 1. where you live at a particular time 2. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
page | 1. one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains 2. a boy who is employed to run errands More Definitions → |
search | 1. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone 2. an investigation seeking answers More Definitions → |
free | 1. people who are free More Definitions → |
one | 1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number 2. a single person or thing More Definitions → |
other | More Definitions → |
time | 1. an instance or single occasion for some event 2. a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something More Definitions → |
site | 1. the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located) 2. physical position in relation to the surroundings More Definitions → |
he | 1. the 5th letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
news | 1. information about recent and important events 2. information reported in a newspaper or news magazine More Definitions → |
use | 1. the act of using 2. what something is used for More Definitions → |
there | 1. a location other than here; that place; location, medial pronoun; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, distal; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, singular, distal More Definitions → |
see | 1. the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located More Definitions → |
here | 1. the present location; this place; location, proximal pronoun; demonstrative pronoun, location; quantifier: demonstrative determiner, singular, proximal More Definitions → |
business | 1. a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it 2. the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects More Definitions → |
web | 1. an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving 2. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim More Definitions → |
help | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose More Definitions → |
get | 1. a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent More Definitions → |
view | 1. a way of regarding situations or topics etc. 2. the visual percept of a region More Definitions → |
services | 1. performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others More Definitions → |
like | 1. a similar kind 2. a kind of person More Definitions → |
service | 1. work done by one person or group that benefits another 2. an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance More Definitions → |
price | 1. the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold) 2. the amount of money needed to purchase something More Definitions → |
date | 1. the specified day of the month 2. a participant in a date More Definitions → |
people | 1. (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively 2. the body of citizens of a state or country More Definitions → |
name | 1. a language unit by which a person or thing is known 2. a person's reputation More Definitions → |
over | 1. (cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch More Definitions → |
state | 1. the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation 2. the way something is with respect to its main attributes More Definitions → |
year | 1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days 2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity More Definitions → |
1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in More Definitions → | |
health | 1. a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease 2. the general condition of body and mind More Definitions → |
re | 1. the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization More Definitions → |
next | More Definitions → |
make | 1. a recognizable kind 2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly More Definitions → |
system | 1. instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity 2. a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole More Definitions → |
number | 1. the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals 2. a concept of quantity involving zero and units More Definitions → |
message | 1. a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled 2. content communicating a message; what something is about More Definitions → |
best | 1. the supreme effort one can make 2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others More Definitions → |
software | 1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory More Definitions → |
then | 1. that time; that moment More Definitions → |
video | 1. the visible part of a television transmission 2. a recording of both the visual and audible components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program) More Definitions → |
well | 1. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine 2. a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid More Definitions → |
review | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation 2. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) More Definitions → |
years | 1. a late time of life 2. a prolonged period of time More Definitions → |
order | 1. (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed 2. a degree in a continuum of size or quantity More Definitions → |
read | 1. something that is read More Definitions → |
need | 1. a condition requiring relief 2. anything that is necessary but lacking More Definitions → |
user | 1. a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something 2. a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically More Definitions → |
set | 1. a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used 2. (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols More Definitions → |
general | 1. a general officer of the highest rank 2. the head of a religious order or congregation More Definitions → |
research | 1. systematic investigation to establish facts 2. a search for knowledge More Definitions → |
university | 1. the body of faculty and students at a university 2. establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching More Definitions → |
life | 1. a characteristic state or mode of living 2. the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities More Definitions → |
management | 1. the act of managing something 2. those in charge of running a business More Definitions → |
great | 1. a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field More Definitions → |
hotel | 1. a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services More Definitions → |
real | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
item | 1. a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list 2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole More Definitions → |
international | More Definitions → |
center | 1. an area that is approximately central within some larger region 2. the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher More Definitions → |
store | 1. a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services 2. a supply of something available for future use More Definitions → |
travel | 1. the act of going from one place to another 2. a movement through space that changes the location of something More Definitions → |
development | 1. act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining 2. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) More Definitions → |
report | 1. a written document describing the findings of some individual or group 2. the act of informing by verbal report More Definitions → |
member | 1. one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization) 2. anything that belongs to a set or class More Definitions → |
details | 1. true confidential information More Definitions → |
line | 1. a formation of people or things one beside another 2. a mark that is long relative to its width More Definitions → |
terms | 1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups 2. the amount of money needed to purchase something More Definitions → |
send | More Definitions → |
type | 1. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing 2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) More Definitions → |
office | 1. place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed 2. an administrative unit of government More Definitions → |
education | 1. the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill 2. knowledge acquired by learning and instruction More Definitions → |
design | 1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) 2. an arrangement scheme More Definitions → |
take | 1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property 2. the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption More Definitions → |
internet | 1. a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange More Definitions → |
address | 1. (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored 2. the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with More Definitions → |
area | 1. a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 2. a subject of study More Definitions → |
phone | 1. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds 2. (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language More Definitions → |
subject | 1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion 2. something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation More Definitions → |
between | More Definitions → |
code | 1. a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones) 2. a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy More Definitions → |
even | 1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) More Definitions → |
check | 1. a written order directing a bank to pay money 2. an appraisal of the state of affairs More Definitions → |
special | 1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising 2. a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant More Definitions → |
website | 1. a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web; a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web More Definitions → |
index | 1. a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number 2. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time More Definitions → |
being | 1. the state or fact of existing 2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently More Definitions → |
file | 1. a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together 2. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other More Definitions → |
open | 1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water 2. where the air is unconfined More Definitions → |
technology | 1. the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment 2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems More Definitions → |
case | 1. an occurrence of something 2. a special set of circumstances More Definitions → |
project | 1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted 2. a planned undertaking More Definitions → |
same | More Definitions → |
version | 1. an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint 2. something a little different from others of the same type More Definitions → |
section | 1. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) 2. a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope More Definitions → |
house | 1. a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families 2. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments More Definitions → |
security | 1. the state of being free from danger or injury 2. defense against financial failure; financial independence More Definitions → |
game | 1. a contest with rules to determine a winner 2. a single play of a sport or other contest More Definitions → |
power | 1. possession of controlling influence 2. (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second) More Definitions → |
while | 1. a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition More Definitions → |
care | 1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something 2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger More Definitions → |
network | 1. an interconnected system of things or people 2. (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs More Definitions → |
computer | 1. a machine for performing calculations automatically 2. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) More Definitions → |
three | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips More Definitions → |
place | 1. a point located with respect to surface features of some region 2. any area set aside for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
end | 1. either extremity of something that has length 2. the point in time at which something ends More Definitions → |
access | 1. the right to enter 2. the right to obtain or make use of or take advantage of something (as services or membership) More Definitions → |
current | 1. a flow of electricity through a conductor 2. a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes) More Definitions → |
media | 1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information 2. the surrounding environment More Definitions → |
water | 1. binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent 2. the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) More Definitions → |
size | 1. the physical magnitude of something (how big it is) 2. the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing) More Definitions → |
personal | 1. a short newspaper article about a particular person or group More Definitions → |
guide | 1. someone employed to conduct others 2. someone who shows the way by leading or advising More Definitions → |
directory | 1. an alphabetical list of names and addresses 2. (computer science) a listing of the files stored in memory (usually on a hard disk) More Definitions → |
change | 1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 2. a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event More Definitions → |
white | 1. the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black) 2. the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water More Definitions → |
text | 1. the words of something written 2. a passage from the Bible that is used as the subject of a sermon More Definitions → |
rate | 1. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit 2. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis More Definitions → |
government | 1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit 2. the act of governing; exercising authority More Definitions → |
children | 1. a young person of either sex 2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age More Definitions → |
return | 1. document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability 2. a coming to or returning home More Definitions → |
times | 1. a more or less definite period of time now or previously present 2. an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed More Definitions → |
level | 1. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality 2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group More Definitions → |
profile | 1. an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics 2. an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side) More Definitions → |
love | 1. a strong positive emotion of regard and affection 2. any object of warm affection or devotion More Definitions → |
image | 1. an iconic mental representation 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
department | 1. a specialized division of a large organization 2. the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France) More Definitions → |
title | 1. a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with 2. the name of a work of art or literary composition etc. More Definitions → |
description | 1. a statement that represents something in words 2. the act of describing something More Definitions → |
insurance | 1. promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company 2. written contract or certificate of insurance More Definitions → |
property | 1. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone 2. a basic or essential property shared by all members of a class More Definitions → |
money | 1. the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender 2. wealth reckoned in terms of money More Definitions → |
content | 1. the state of being contented with your situation in life 2. (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something More Definitions → |
private | 1. an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines More Definitions → |
little | 1. a small amount or duration More Definitions → |
save | 1. (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring More Definitions → |
reply | 1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 2. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange More Definitions → |
customer | 1. someone who pays for goods or services More Definitions → |
compare | 1. qualities that are comparable More Definitions → |
college | 1. the body of faculty and students of a college 2. an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university More Definitions → |
value | 1. a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed 2. the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable More Definitions → |
article | 1. nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication 2. one of a class of artifacts More Definitions → |
source | 1. the place where something begins, where it springs into being 2. a document (or organization) from which information is obtained More Definitions → |
press | 1. the state of demanding notice or attention 2. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines More Definitions → |
sale | 1. a particular instance of selling 2. the general activity of selling More Definitions → |
course | 1. education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings 2. a connected series of events or actions or developments More Definitions → |
process | 1. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result 2. (psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents More Definitions → |
teen | 1. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity More Definitions → |
credit | 1. approval 2. money available for a client to borrow More Definitions → |
science | 1. a particular branch of scientific knowledge 2. ability to produce solutions in some problem domain More Definitions → |
men | 1. an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman) 2. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force More Definitions → |
west | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point More Definitions → |
sales | 1. income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time More Definitions → |
left | 1. location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east 2. those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare More Definitions → |
team | 1. a cooperative unit (especially in sports) 2. two or more draft animals that work together to pull something More Definitions → |
estate | 1. everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities 2. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use More Definitions → |
thread | 1. a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving 2. any long object resembling a thin line More Definitions → |
week | 1. any period of seven consecutive days 2. hours or days of work in a calendar week More Definitions → |
category | 1. a collection of things sharing a common attribute 2. a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme More Definitions → |
note | 1. a brief written record 2. a short personal letter More Definitions → |
large | 1. a garment size for a large person More Definitions → |
gallery | 1. spectators at a golf or tennis match 2. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
table | 1. a set of data arranged in rows and columns 2. a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs More Definitions → |
register | 1. an official written record of names or events or transactions 2. (music) the timbre that is characteristic of a certain range and manner of production of the human voice or of different pipe organ stops or of different musical instruments More Definitions → |
market | 1. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold 2. the customers for a particular product or service More Definitions → |
series | 1. similar things placed in order or happening one after another 2. a serialized set of programs More Definitions → |
model | 1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process 2. a type of product More Definitions → |
yes | 1. an affirmative More Definitions → |
second | 1. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites 2. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
movie | 1. a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement More Definitions → |
better | 1. something superior in quality or condition or effect 2. someone who bets More Definitions → |
medical | 1. a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person More Definitions → |
test | 1. trying something to find out about it 2. any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc More Definitions → |
friend | 1. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust 2. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance More Definitions → |
come | 1. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract More Definitions → |
server | 1. a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) 2. (court games) the player who serves to start a point More Definitions → |
feedback | 1. the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output 2. response to an inquiry or experiment More Definitions → |
street | 1. a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings 2. the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel More Definitions → |
comment | 1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information 2. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material More Definitions → |
person | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential 2. a human body (usually including the clothing) More Definitions → |
below | More Definitions → |
mobile | 1. sculpture suspended in midair whose delicately balanced parts can be set in motion by air currents More Definitions → |
less | More Definitions → |
payment | 1. a sum of money paid or a claim discharged 2. the act of paying money More Definitions → |
equipment | 1. an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service More Definitions → |
student | 1. a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution 2. someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs More Definitions → |
let | 1. a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again More Definitions → |
legal | More Definitions → |
above | 1. an earlier section of a written text More Definitions → |
side | 1. a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location 2. one of two or more contesting groups More Definitions → |
problem | 1. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved 2. a question raised for consideration or solution More Definitions → |
red | 1. red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood 2. emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries More Definitions → |
give | 1. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length More Definitions → |
memory | 1. something that is remembered 2. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered More Definitions → |
performance | 1. a dramatic or musical entertainment 2. the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment More Definitions → |
quote | 1. a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else 2. a passage or expression that is quoted or cited More Definitions → |
language | 1. a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols 2. (language) communication by word of mouth More Definitions → |
sell | 1. the activity of persuading someone to buy More Definitions → |
experience | 1. the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities 2. the content of direct observation or participation in an event More Definitions → |
rates | 1. a local tax on property More Definitions → |
key | 1. metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated 2. something crucial for explaining More Definitions → |
field | 1. a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed 2. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
few | 1. a small elite group More Definitions → |
east | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point More Definitions → |
paper | 1. a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses 2. an essay (especially one written as an assignment) More Definitions → |
single | 1. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base 2. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number More Definitions → |
age | 1. how long something has existed 2. an era of history having some distinctive feature More Definitions → |
example | 1. an item of information that is typical of a class or group 2. a representative form or pattern More Definitions → |
latest | 1. the most recent news or development More Definitions → |
question | 1. an instance of questioning 2. the subject matter at issue More Definitions → |
poker | 1. fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire 2. any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand More Definitions → |
browse | 1. vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat 2. reading superficially or at random More Definitions → |
issue | 1. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled 2. one of a series published periodically More Definitions → |
range | 1. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: 2. the limits within which something can be effective More Definitions → |
seller | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
result | 1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem More Definitions → |
offer | 1. the verbal act of offering 2. something offered (as a proposal or bid) More Definitions → |
blue | 1. blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime 2. blue clothing More Definitions → |
easy | More Definitions → |
given | 1. an assumption that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
event | 1. something that happens at a given place and time 2. a special set of circumstances More Definitions → |
release | 1. merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) 2. the act of liberating someone or something More Definitions → |
request | 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. the verbal act of requesting More Definitions → |
picture | 1. a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface 2. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface More Definitions → |
possible | 1. something that can be done 2. an applicant who might be suitable More Definitions → |
professional | 1. a person engaged in one of the learned professions 2. an athlete who plays for pay More Definitions → |
future | 1. the time yet to come 2. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the future More Definitions → |
space | 1. the unlimited expanse in which everything is located 2. an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things) More Definitions → |
committee | 1. a special group delegated to consider some matter 2. a self-constituted organization to promote something More Definitions → |
meeting | 1. a formally arranged gathering 2. a small informal social gathering More Definitions → |
interest | 1. a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something 2. a reason for wanting something done More Definitions → |
keep | 1. the financial means whereby one lives 2. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress More Definitions → |
share | 1. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group 2. any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate More Definitions → |
garden | 1. a plot of ground where plants are cultivated 2. the flowers or vegetables or fruits or herbs that are cultivated in a garden More Definitions → |
reference | 1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
learning | 1. the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge 2. profound scholarly knowledge More Definitions → |
energy | 1. (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs 2. forceful exertion More Definitions → |
delivery | 1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) 2. the event of giving birth More Definitions → |
net | 1. a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange 2. a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects More Definitions → |
term | 1. a word or expression used for some particular thing 2. a limited period of time More Definitions → |
welcome | 1. the state of being welcome 2. a greeting or reception More Definitions → |
central | 1. a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication More Definitions → |
president | 1. an executive officer of a firm or corporation 2. the chief executive of a republic More Definitions → |
notice | 1. an announcement containing information about an event 2. the act of noticing or paying attention More Definitions → |
head | 1. the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains 2. a single domestic animal More Definitions → |
cell | 1. any small compartment 2. (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals More Definitions → |
self | 1. your consciousness of your own identity 2. a person considered as a unique individual More Definitions → |
archive | 1. a depository containing historical records and documents More Definitions → |
once | More Definitions → |
entertainment | 1. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
agreement | 1. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises 2. compatibility of observations More Definitions → |
least | 1. something that is of no importance More Definitions → |
society | 1. an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization 2. a formal association of people with similar interests More Definitions → |
safety | 1. the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions 2. a safe place More Definitions → |
trade | 1. the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services 2. the skilled practice of a practical occupation More Definitions → |
edition | 1. the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published 2. all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time More Definitions → |
marketing | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money 2. the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service More Definitions → |
tell | More Definitions → |
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green | 1. green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass 2. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area More Definitions → |
close | 1. the temporal end; the concluding time 2. the last section of a communication More Definitions → |
drive | 1. the act of applying force to propel something 2. a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine More Definitions → |
specific | 1. a fact about some part (as opposed to general) 2. a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease More Definitions → |
several | More Definitions → |
collection | 1. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 2. a publication containing a variety of works More Definitions → |
limited | 1. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops More Definitions → |
means | 1. to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end 2. considerable capital (wealth or income) More Definitions → |
director | 1. someone who controls resources and expenditures 2. member of a board of directors More Definitions → |
beach | 1. an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake More Definitions → |
due | 1. that which is deserved or owed 2. a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership) More Definitions → |
electronics | 1. the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices More Definitions → |
five | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one 2. a team that plays basketball More Definitions → |
period | 1. an amount of time 2. the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon More Definitions → |
database | 1. an organized body of related information More Definitions → |
weather | 1. the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation More Definitions → |
average | 1. a statistic describing the location of a distribution 2. (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities More Definitions → |
technical | 1. a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it 2. (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play More Definitions → |
region | 1. the extended spatial location of something 2. a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve More Definitions → |
record | 1. anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events 2. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove More Definitions → |
conference | 1. a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda) 2. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members More Definitions → |
environment | 1. the totality of surrounding conditions 2. the area in which something exists or lives More Definitions → |
calendar | 1. a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year 2. a list or register of events (appointments or social events or court cases etc) More Definitions → |
style | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period More Definitions → |
statement | 1. a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc 2. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true More Definitions → |
update | 1. information or data that updates 2. the act of bringing someone or something up to date More Definitions → |
early | More Definitions → |
resource | 1. available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed 2. a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed More Definitions → |
present | 1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech 2. something presented as a gift More Definitions → |
document | 1. writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) 2. anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks More Definitions → |
material | 1. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object 2. information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form More Definitions → |
written | More Definitions → |
federal | More Definitions → |
centre | 1. an area that is approximately central within some larger region 2. a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure More Definitions → |
cheap | More Definitions → |
finance | 1. the commercial activity of providing funds and capital 2. the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets More Definitions → |
true | 1. proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment More Definitions → |
minutes | 1. a written account of what transpired at a meeting More Definitions → |
reading | 1. the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message 2. a particular interpretation or performance More Definitions → |
cover | 1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something 2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed More Definitions → |
edit | More Definitions → |
percent | 1. a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred); ten percent More Definitions → |
getting | 1. the act of acquiring something More Definitions → |
tech | 1. a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences More Definitions → |
meet | 1. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held More Definitions → |
en | 1. half the width of an em More Definitions → |
player | 1. a person who participates in or is skilled at some game 2. someone who plays a music as a profession More Definitions → |
subscribe | More Definitions → |
feel | 1. an intuitive awareness 2. the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people More Definitions → |
everything | 1. all things that are of importance to a person More Definitions → |
commercial | 1. a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television More Definitions → |
weight | 1. the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity 2. sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms More Definitions → |
heart | 1. the locus of feelings and intuitions 2. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body More Definitions → |
advertising | 1. a public promotion of some product or service 2. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services More Definitions → |
treatment | 1. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) 2. the management of someone or something More Definitions → |
newsletter | 1. report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group More Definitions → |
archives | 1. collection of records especially about an institution More Definitions → |
knowledge | 1. the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning More Definitions → |
magazine | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it 2. product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object More Definitions → |
error | 1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention 2. inadvertent incorrectness More Definitions → |
camera | 1. equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) 2. television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam More Definitions → |
clear | 1. the state of being free of suspicion 2. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water More Definitions → |
chapter | 1. a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled 2. any distinct period in history or in a person's life More Definitions → |
protection | 1. the activity of protecting someone or something 2. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury More Definitions → |
wide | More Definitions → |
beauty | 1. the qualities that give pleasure to the senses 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
manager | 1. someone who controls resources and expenditures 2. (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team More Definitions → |
step | 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. the distance covered by a step More Definitions → |
engineering | 1. the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry 2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems More Definitions → |
simple | 1. any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties 2. a person lacking intelligence or common sense More Definitions → |
none | 1. a canonical hour that is the ninth hour of the day counting from sunrise 2. a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier More Definitions → |
wireless | 1. medium for communication 2. transmission by radio waves More Definitions → |
license | 1. a legal document giving official permission to do something 2. freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech) More Definitions → |
lake | 1. a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land 2. a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal More Definitions → |
whole | 1. all of something including all its component elements or parts 2. an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity More Definitions → |
corporate | More Definitions → |
method | 1. a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) 2. an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed More Definitions → |
purchase | 1. the acquisition of something for payment 2. something acquired by purchase More Definitions → |
active | 1. chemical agent capable of activity 2. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb More Definitions → |
response | 1. a result 2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent More Definitions → |
practice | 1. a customary way of operation or behavior 2. systematic training by multiple repetitions More Definitions → |
hardware | 1. major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile) 2. instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal More Definitions → |
figure | 1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
fire | 1. the event of something burning (often destructive) 2. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy More Definitions → |
enough | 1. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose More Definitions → |
death | 1. the event of dying or departure from life 2. the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism More Definitions → |
speed | 1. distance travelled per unit time 2. a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens More Definitions → |
face | 1. the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear 2. the feelings expressed on a person's face More Definitions → |
effects | 1. property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business More Definitions → |
yellow | 1. yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons More Definitions → |
increase | 1. a quantity that is added 2. a change resulting in an increase More Definitions → |
base | 1. installation from which a military force initiates operations 2. lowest support of a structure More Definitions → |
near | More Definitions → |
storage | 1. the act of storing something 2. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
shoes | 1. a particular situation More Definitions → |
entry | 1. an item inserted in a written record 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
nature | 1. the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized 2. a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe More Definitions → |
mean | 1. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n More Definitions → |
agency | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties More Definitions → |
western | 1. a sandwich made from a western omelet More Definitions → |
income | 1. the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time More Definitions → |
force | 1. a powerful effect or influence 2. (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity More Definitions → |
employment | 1. the state of being employed or having a job 2. the occupation for which you are paid More Definitions → |
overall | 1. (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps) 2. a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work More Definitions → |
river | 1. a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek) More Definitions → |
package | 1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together 2. a wrapped container More Definitions → |
contents | 1. (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something 2. a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start More Definitions → |
engine | 1. motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work 2. something used to achieve a purpose More Definitions → |
regional | More Definitions → |
institute | 1. an association organized to promote art or science or education More Definitions → |
double | 1. a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base 2. a stand-in for movie stars to perform dangerous stunts More Definitions → |
screen | 1. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing 2. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight More Definitions → |
exchange | 1. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another 2. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one) More Definitions → |
electronic | More Definitions → |
season | 1. a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field 2. one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions More Definitions → |
someone | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential More Definitions → |
printer | 1. someone whose occupation is printing 2. (computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing More Definitions → |
effective | More Definitions → |
effect | 1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 2. an outward appearance More Definitions → |
selection | 1. the act of choosing or selecting 2. an assortment of things from which a choice can be made More Definitions → |
menu | 1. a list of dishes available at a restaurant 2. the dishes making up a meal More Definitions → |
volume | 1. the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object 2. the property of something that is great in magnitude More Definitions → |
mortgage | 1. a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan More Definitions → |
hope | 1. a specific instance of feeling hopeful 2. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled More Definitions → |
silver | 1. a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography 2. coins made of silver More Definitions → |
inside | 1. the region that is inside of something 2. the inner or enclosed surface of something More Definitions → |
role | 1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play More Definitions → |
came | More Definitions → |
executive | 1. a person responsible for the administration of a business 2. persons who administer the law More Definitions → |
lower | 1. the lower of two berths More Definitions → |
necessary | 1. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
jewelry | 1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) More Definitions → |
fine | 1. money extracted as a penalty More Definitions → |
names | 1. verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument More Definitions → |
homepage | 1. the opening page of a web site; also, the first page opened when a web browser is launched (default or start-up page) More Definitions → |
advice | 1. a proposal for an appropriate course of action More Definitions → |
career | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained 2. the general progression of your working or professional life More Definitions → |
rental | 1. property that is leased or rented out or let 2. the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) More Definitions → |
decision | 1. the act of making up your mind about something 2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration More Definitions → |
leave | 1. the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty 2. permission to do something More Definitions → |
teens | 1. the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20 2. all the numbers that end in -teen More Definitions → |
middle | 1. an area that is approximately central within some larger region 2. an intermediate part or section More Definitions → |
move | 1. the act of deciding to do something 2. the act of changing your residence or place of business More Definitions → |
cable | 1. a telegram sent abroad 2. a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power More Definitions → |
values | 1. beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something) More Definitions → |
object | 1. a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow 2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) More Definitions → |
lesbian | 1. a female homosexual More Definitions → |
appropriate | More Definitions → |
machine | 1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks 2. an efficient person More Definitions → |
length | 1. the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place 2. continuance in time More Definitions → |
score | 1. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) 2. a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages More Definitions → |
client | 1. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer 2. someone who pays for goods or services More Definitions → |
sample | 1. a small part of something intended as representative of the whole 2. items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population More Definitions → |
investment | 1. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit 2. money that is invested with an expectation of profit More Definitions → |
sent | 1. 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia More Definitions → |
culture | 1. a particular society at a particular time and place 2. the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group More Definitions → |
lead | 1. an advantage held by a competitor in a race 2. evidence pointing to a possible solution More Definitions → |
choice | 1. the person or thing chosen or selected 2. the act of choosing or selecting More Definitions → |
went | More Definitions → |
registration | 1. the act of enrolling 2. the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time More Definitions → |
consumer | 1. a person who uses goods or services More Definitions → |
outside | 1. the region that is outside of something 2. the outer side or surface of something More Definitions → |
furniture | 1. furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy More Definitions → |
channel | 1. a path over which electrical signals can pass 2. a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through More Definitions → |
letter | 1. a written message addressed to a person or organization 2. the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech More Definitions → |
mode | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. a particular functioning condition or arrangement More Definitions → |
structure | 1. a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts 2. the manner of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts More Definitions → |
summer | 1. the warmest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox 2. the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty More Definitions → |
degree | 1. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality 2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process More Definitions → |
super | 1. a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector More Definitions → |
male | 1. an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) 2. a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies More Definitions → |
matter | 1. a vaguely specified concern 2. some situation or event that is thought about More Definitions → |
multiple | 1. the product of a quantity by an integer More Definitions → |
editor | 1. a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine) 2. (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data More Definitions → |
cause | 1. events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something 2. a justification for something existing or happening More Definitions → |
potential | 1. the inherent capacity for coming into being 2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts More Definitions → |
idea | 1. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about 2. your intention; what you intend to do More Definitions → |
female | 1. an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) 2. a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies More Definitions → |
responsible | More Definitions → |
cancer | 1. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream More Definitions → |
numbers | 1. an illegal daily lottery More Definitions → |
reason | 1. a rational motive for a belief or action 2. an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
browser | 1. a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular 2. a program used to view HTML documents More Definitions → |
answer | 1. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem More Definitions → |
voice | 1. the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech 2. the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract More Definitions → |
friendly | 1. troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces More Definitions → |
schedule | 1. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to 2. an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur More Definitions → |
purpose | 1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 2. what something is used for More Definitions → |
feature | 1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something 2. the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin More Definitions → |
bed | 1. a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep 2. a plot of ground in which plants are growing More Definitions → |
police | 1. the force of policemen and officers More Definitions → |
independent | 1. a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics) 2. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
medicine | 1. the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques 2. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease More Definitions → |
deal | 1. a particular instance of buying or selling 2. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each More Definitions → |
safe | 1. strongbox where valuables can be safely kept 2. a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests More Definitions → |
unique | More Definitions → |
survey | 1. a detailed critical inspection 2. short descriptive summary (of events) More Definitions → |
telephone | 1. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds 2. transmitting speech at a distance More Definitions → |
ready | 1. poised for action More Definitions → |
feed | 1. food for domestic livestock More Definitions → |
regular | 1. a regular patron 2. a soldier in the regular army More Definitions → |
operations | 1. financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records More Definitions → |
evidence | 1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief 2. an indication that makes something evident More Definitions → |
favorite | 1. something regarded with special favor or liking 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
understand | More Definitions → |
master | 1. an artist of consummate skill 2. a person who has general authority over others More Definitions → |
valley | 1. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river More Definitions → |
sea | 1. a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land 2. anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume More Definitions → |
improve | More Definitions → |
connection | 1. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) 2. the state of being connected More Definitions → |
publisher | 1. a firm in the publishing business 2. a person engaged in publishing periodicals or books or music More Definitions → |
earth | 1. the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on 2. the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface More Definitions → |
transfer | 1. the act of moving something from one location to another 2. someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another More Definitions → |
kitchen | 1. a room equipped for preparing meals More Definitions → |
wedding | 1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed 2. the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony More Definitions → |
overview | 1. a general summary of a subject More Definitions → |
disease | 1. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning More Definitions → |
perfect | 1. a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect) More Definitions → |
express | 1. mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system 2. public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops More Definitions → |
distance | 1. the property created by the space between two objects or points 2. a distant region More Definitions → |
tree | 1. a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms 2. a figure that branches from a single root More Definitions → |
assessment | 1. the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth 2. an amount determined as payable More Definitions → |
ensure | More Definitions → |
el | 1. a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level More Definitions → |
extra | 1. a minor actor in crowd scenes 2. an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) More Definitions → |
interface | 1. (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) 2. (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system More Definitions → |
budget | 1. a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose 2. a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them More Definitions → |
success | 1. an event that accomplishes its intended purpose 2. an attainment that is successful More Definitions → |
operation | 1. the state of being in effect or being operative 2. a business especially one run on a large scale More Definitions → |
wine | 1. fermented juice (of grapes especially) 2. a red as dark as red wine More Definitions → |
horse | 1. solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times 2. a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs More Definitions → |
vote | 1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative 2. the opinion of a group as determined by voting More Definitions → |
owner | 1. (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business 2. a person who owns something More Definitions → |
retail | 1. the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale More Definitions → |
useful | More Definitions → |
manufacturer | 1. a business engaged in manufacturing some product 2. someone who manufactures something More Definitions → |
rule | 1. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior 2. something regarded as a normative example More Definitions → |
mother | 1. a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother) 2. a stringy slimy substance consisting of yeast cells and bacteria; forms during fermentation and is added to cider or wine to produce vinegar More Definitions → |
programme | 1. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event 2. an integrated course of academic studies More Definitions → |
strategy | 1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action 2. the branch of military science dealing with military command and the planning and conduct of a war More Definitions → |
feet | 1. the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint 2. a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard More Definitions → |
agent | 1. an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect 2. a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations More Definitions → |
modern | 1. a contemporary person 2. a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes More Definitions → |
senior | 1. an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation 2. a person who is older than you are More Definitions → |
teaching | 1. the profession of a teacher 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
testing | 1. the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works 2. an examination of the characteristics of something More Definitions → |
charge | 1. an impetuous rush toward someone or something 2. (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense More Definitions → |
enterprise | 1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) 2. an organization created for business ventures More Definitions → |
entire | 1. uncastrated adult male horse More Definitions → |
leading | 1. the activity of leading 2. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing More Definitions → |
metal | 1. any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. 2. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten More Definitions → |
positive | 1. the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution 2. a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject More Definitions → |
fitness | 1. the quality of being suitable 2. good physical condition; being in shape or in condition More Definitions → |
alternative | 1. one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen More Definitions → |
processing | 1. preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure More Definitions → |
responsibility | 1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force 2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities More Definitions → |
resolution | 1. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote 2. the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together More Definitions → |
guest | 1. a visitor to whom hospitality is extended 2. a customer of a hotel or restaurant etc. More Definitions → |
relations | 1. mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups More Definitions → |
session | 1. a meeting for execution of a group's functions 2. the time during which a school holds classes More Definitions → |
republic | 1. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them 2. a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch More Definitions → |
century | 1. a period of 100 years 2. ten 10s More Definitions → |
academic | 1. an educator who works at a college or university More Definitions → |
assistance | 1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do More Definitions → |
grade | 1. a body of students who are taught together 2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group More Definitions → |
filter | 1. device that removes something from whatever passes through it 2. an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it More Definitions → |
vehicle | 1. a conveyance that transports people or objects 2. a medium for the expression or achievement of something More Definitions → |
longer | 1. a person with a strong desire for something More Definitions → |
northern | More Definitions → |
behind | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
panel | 1. sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something 2. a committee appointed to judge a competition More Definitions → |
default | 1. loss due to not showing up 2. act of failing to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
deep | 1. the central and most intense or profound part 2. a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor More Definitions → |
rest | 1. something left after other parts have been taken away 2. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) More Definitions → |
protein | 1. any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes More Definitions → |
partner | 1. a person's partner in marriage 2. an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest More Definitions → |
disclaimer | 1. (law) a voluntary repudiation of a person's legal claim to something 2. denial of any connection with or knowledge of More Definitions → |
membership | 1. the body of members of an organization or group 2. the state of being a member More Definitions → |
eye | 1. the organ of sight 2. good discernment (either visually or as if visually) More Definitions → |
sense | 1. a general conscious awareness 2. the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted More Definitions → |
stage | 1. any distinct time period in a sequence of events 2. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process More Definitions → |
internal | More Definitions → |
race | 1. any competition 2. a contest of speed More Definitions → |
target | 1. a reference point to shoot at 2. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence More Definitions → |
character | 1. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) 2. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something More Definitions → |
maintenance | 1. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order 2. means of maintenance of a family or group More Definitions → |
maybe | More Definitions → |
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southern | More Definitions → |
winter | 1. the coldest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox More Definitions → |
battery | 1. group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place 2. a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series More Definitions → |
pressure | 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) 2. a force that compels More Definitions → |
debt | 1. the state of owing something (especially money) 2. money or goods or services owed by one person to another More Definitions → |
medium | 1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information 2. the surrounding environment More Definitions → |
television | 1. broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects 2. a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points More Definitions → |
core | 1. a small group of indispensable persons or things 2. the center of an object More Definitions → |
break | 1. some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity 2. an unexpected piece of good luck More Definitions → |
dance | 1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication 2. a party of people assembled for dancing More Definitions → |
papers | 1. writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) More Definitions → |
fee | 1. a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services 2. an interest in land capable of being inherited More Definitions → |
reader | 1. a person who enjoys reading 2. someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication More Definitions → |
device | 1. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose 2. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect More Definitions → |
rent | 1. a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service 2. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart More Definitions → |
remote | 1. a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance More Definitions → |
external | 1. outward features More Definitions → |
apple | 1. fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh 2. native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits More Definitions → |
theory | 1. a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
remove | 1. degree of figurative distance or separation More Definitions → |
surface | 1. the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary 2. the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object More Definitions → |
variety | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. noticeable heterogeneity More Definitions → |
repair | 1. the act of putting something in working order again 2. a formal way of referring to the condition of something More Definitions → |
steel | 1. an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range 2. a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard More Definitions → |
understanding | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises More Definitions → |
beginning | 1. the event consisting of the start of something 2. the time at which something is supposed to begin More Definitions → |
desktop | 1. the top of a desk 2. (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear More Definitions → |
sector | 1. a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle 2. a social group that forms part of the society or the economy More Definitions → |
jersey | 1. a close-fitting pullover shirt 2. a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric More Definitions → |
father | 1. a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father) 2. the founder of a family More Definitions → |
electric | 1. a car that is powered by electricity More Definitions → |
officer | 1. any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command 2. someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust More Definitions → |
driver | 1. the operator of a motor vehicle 2. someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle More Definitions → |
dead | 1. people who are no longer living 2. a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense More Definitions → |
respect | 1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point 2. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) More Definitions → |
restaurant | 1. a building where people go to eat More Definitions → |
mike | 1. device for converting sound waves into electrical energy More Definitions → |
teacher | 1. a person whose occupation is teaching 2. a personified abstraction that teaches More Definitions → |
eyes | 1. opinion or judgment More Definitions → |
relationship | 1. a relation between people; (`relationship' is often used where `relation' would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of `relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness) 2. a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection) More Definitions → |
peace | 1. the state prevailing during the absence of war 2. harmonious relations; freedom from disputes More Definitions → |
creative | More Definitions → |
benefit | 1. financial assistance in time of need 2. something that aids or promotes well-being More Definitions → |
progress | 1. gradual improvement or growth or development 2. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) More Definitions → |
devices | 1. an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices' More Definitions → |
beyond | More Definitions → |
goes | 1. a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) 2. street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine More Definitions → |
museum | 1. a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value More Definitions → |
wife | 1. a married woman; a man's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
evaluation | 1. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of 2. an appraisal of the value of something More Definitions → |
former | 1. the first of two or the first mentioned of two More Definitions → |
implementation | 1. the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order 2. the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect More Definitions → |
ten | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system 2. one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face More Definitions → |
zone | 1. a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features 2. any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude More Definitions → |
complex | 1. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts 2. a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated More Definitions → |
die | 1. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers 2. a device used for shaping metal More Definitions → |
literature | 1. creative writing of recognized artistic value 2. the humanistic study of a body of literature More Definitions → |
parent | 1. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian 2. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained More Definitions → |
setting | 1. the context and environment in which something is set 2. the state of the environment in which a situation exists More Definitions → |
scale | 1. an ordered reference standard 2. relative magnitude More Definitions → |
economy | 1. the system of production and distribution and consumption 2. the efficient use of resources More Definitions → |
frame | 1. the framework for a pair of eyeglasses 2. a single one of a series of still transparent pictures forming a cinema, television or video film More Definitions → |
definition | 1. a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol 2. clarity of outline More Definitions → |
secretary | 1. a person who is head of an administrative department of government 2. an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization More Definitions → |
employee | 1. a worker who is hired to perform a job More Definitions → |
chief | 1. a person who is in charge 2. a person who exercises control over workers More Definitions → |
detail | 1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole 2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole More Definitions → |
pet | 1. a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
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clean | 1. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead More Definitions → |
justice | 1. the quality of being just or fair 2. judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments More Definitions → |
bible | 1. a book regarded as authoritative in its field More Definitions → |
basket | 1. a container that is usually woven and has handles 2. the quantity contained in a basket More Definitions → |
weekly | 1. a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year) More Definitions → |
demand | 1. an urgent or peremptory request 2. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services More Definitions → |
suite | 1. a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected 2. apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel) More Definitions → |
square | 1. (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon 2. the product of two equal terms More Definitions → |
attention | 1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others 2. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something More Definitions → |
advance | 1. a movement forward 2. a change for the better; progress in development More Definitions → |
diet | 1. a prescribed selection of foods 2. a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) More Definitions → |
gear | 1. a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion 2. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed More Definitions → |
lee | 1. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind More Definitions → |
difference | 1. the quality of being unlike or dissimilar 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
selling | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
piece | 1. a separate part of a whole 2. an item that is an instance of some type More Definitions → |
sheet | 1. any broad thin expanse or surface 2. paper used for writing or printing More Definitions → |
seven | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one 2. one of four playing cards in a deck with seven pips on the face More Definitions → |
elements | 1. violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements) More Definitions → |
species | 1. (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed 2. a specific kind of something More Definitions → |
module | 1. one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind 2. detachable compartment of a spacecraft More Definitions → |
resort | 1. a hotel located in a resort area 2. a frequently visited place More Definitions → |
certificate | 1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts 2. a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends More Definitions → |
minister | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship 2. a person appointed to a high office in the government More Definitions → |
documentation | 1. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence 2. program listings or technical manuals describing the operation and use of programs More Definitions → |
forest | 1. the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area 2. land that is covered with trees and shrubs More Definitions → |
coverage | 1. the total amount and type of insurance carried 2. the extent to which something is covered More Definitions → |
couple | 1. a pair who associate with one another 2. a pair of people who live together More Definitions → |
chance | 1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances 2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another More Definitions → |
ending | 1. the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) 2. the act of ending something More Definitions → |
emergency | 1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action 2. a state in which martial law applies More Definitions → |
developing | 1. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible More Definitions → |
lives | 1. a characteristic state or mode of living 2. the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities More Definitions → |
currency | 1. the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used 2. general acceptance or use More Definitions → |
leather | 1. an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning More Definitions → |
determine | More Definitions → |
temperature | 1. the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity) 2. the somatic sensation of cold or heat More Definitions → |
patient | 1. a person who requires medical care 2. the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause More Definitions → |
stone | 1. a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter 2. building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose More Definitions → |
commerce | 1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) 2. social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc. More Definitions → |
perhaps | More Definitions → |
satellite | 1. man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon 2. a person who follows or serves another More Definitions → |
village | 1. a community of people smaller than a town 2. a settlement smaller than a town More Definitions → |
amateur | 1. someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime 2. an athlete who does not play for pay More Definitions → |
ex | 1. a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband 2. a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife More Definitions → |
met | More Definitions → |
coffee | 1. a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans 2. any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans More Definitions → |
buyer | 1. a person who buys More Definitions → |
poster | 1. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement 2. someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards More Definitions → |
edge | 1. the boundary of a surface 2. a line determining the limits of an area More Definitions → |
ice | 1. water frozen in the solid state 2. the frozen part of a body of water More Definitions → |
balance | 1. a state of equilibrium 2. equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account More Definitions → |
graduate | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) 2. a measuring instrument for measuring fluid volume; a glass container (cup or cylinder or flask) whose sides are marked with or divided into amounts More Definitions → |
architecture | 1. an architectural product or work 2. the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings More Definitions → |
label | 1. a brief description given for purposes of identification 2. trade name of a company that produces musical recordings More Definitions → |
sec | 1. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites 2. ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
recommend | More Definitions → |
league | 1. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members 2. an association of states or organizations or individuals for common action More Definitions → |
waste | 1. any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted 2. useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly More Definitions → |
minute | 1. a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour 2. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
provider | 1. someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity 2. someone who provides the means for subsistence More Definitions → |
effort | 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something 2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work More Definitions → |
phase | 1. any distinct time period in a sequence of events 2. (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary More Definitions → |
letters | 1. the literary culture 2. scholarly attainment More Definitions → |
professor | 1. someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university More Definitions → |
context | 1. discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event More Definitions → |
apparel | 1. clothing in general More Definitions → |
crime | 1. (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act 2. an evil act not necessarily punishable by law More Definitions → |
breast | 1. the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen 2. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman More Definitions → |
religion | 1. a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny 2. an institution to express belief in a divine power More Definitions → |
permission | 1. approval to do something 2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization More Definitions → |
surgery | 1. the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures 2. a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted More Definitions → |
heat | 1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature 2. the presence of heat More Definitions → |
generation | 1. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age 2. group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent More Definitions → |
chemical | 1. material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules More Definitions → |
component | 1. an abstract part of something 2. something determined in relation to something that includes it More Definitions → |
exercise | 1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit 2. the act of using More Definitions → |
guarantee | 1. a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications 2. an unconditional commitment that something will happen or that something is true More Definitions → |
leader | 1. a person who rules or guides or inspires others 2. a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers More Definitions → |
congress | 1. a meeting of elected or appointed representatives 2. a national legislative assembly More Definitions → |
fuel | 1. a substance that can be consumed to produce energy More Definitions → |
paperback | 1. a book with paper covers More Definitions → |
1. a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles 2. an enclosed space More Definitions → | |
rose | 1. any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses 2. pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began More Definitions → |
freedom | 1. the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints 2. immunity from an obligation or duty More Definitions → |
argument | 1. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
competition | 1. a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers 2. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants More Definitions → |
premium | 1. payment for insurance 2. the amount that something in scarce supply is valued above its nominal value More Definitions → |
fresh | More Definitions → |
attorney | 1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice More Definitions → |
upgrade | 1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 2. software that provides better performance than an earlier version did More Definitions → |
stream | 1. a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth 2. dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas More Definitions → |
hearing | 1. (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence 2. an opportunity to state your case and be heard More Definitions → |
therapy | 1. (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) More Definitions → |
upper | 1. the higher of two berths 2. piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot More Definitions → |
prime | 1. a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself 2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity More Definitions → |
steps | 1. a flight of stairs or a flight of steps 2. the course along which a person has walked or is walking in More Definitions → |
creek | 1. a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) More Definitions → |
reporting | 1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television More Definitions → |
essential | 1. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
affiliate | 1. a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization 2. a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization More Definitions → |
defense | 1. (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies 2. protection from harm More Definitions → |
heavy | 1. an actor who plays villainous roles 2. a serious (or tragic) role in a play More Definitions → |
recovery | 1. return to an original state 2. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury More Definitions → |
merchant | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
comprehensive | 1. an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge More Definitions → |
expert | 1. a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully More Definitions → |
universal | 1. (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages 2. (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class More Definitions → |
presentation | 1. the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) 2. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view More Definitions → |
orange | 1. round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees 2. orange color or pigment; any of a range of colors between red and yellow More Definitions → |
compliance | 1. acting according to certain accepted standards 2. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others More Definitions → |
theme | 1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion 2. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work More Definitions → |
marine | 1. a soldier who serves both on shipboard and on land More Definitions → |
improvement | 1. a change for the better; progress in development 2. the act of improving something More Definitions → |
challenge | 1. a demanding or stimulating situation 2. a call to engage in a contest or fight More Definitions → |
acceptance | 1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true 2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception More Definitions → |
intended | More Definitions → |
hire | 1. a newly hired employee 2. the act of hiring something or someone More Definitions → |
election | 1. a vote to select the winner of a position or political office 2. the act of selecting someone or something; the exercise of deliberate choice More Definitions → |
serve | 1. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play More Definitions → |
multimedia | 1. transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) More Definitions → |
manage | More Definitions → |
corner | 1. a place off to the side of an area 2. the point where two lines meet or intersect More Definitions → |
element | 1. an abstract part of something 2. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system More Definitions → |
abuse | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment 2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt More Definitions → |
separate | 1. a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication 2. a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments More Definitions → |
quarter | 1. one of four equal parts 2. a district of a city having some distinguishing character More Definitions → |
procedure | 1. a particular course of action intended to achieve a result 2. a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work More Definitions → |
leadership | 1. the activity of leading 2. the body of people who lead a group More Definitions → |
religious | 1. a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience More Definitions → |
breakfast | 1. the first meal of the day (usually in the morning) More Definitions → |
developer | 1. someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use) 2. photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film More Definitions → |
avenue | 1. a line of approach 2. a wide street or thoroughfare More Definitions → |
domestic | 1. a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household More Definitions → |
reach | 1. the limits within which something can be effective 2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: More Definitions → |
moment | 1. a particular point in time 2. an indefinitely short time More Definitions → |
sequence | 1. serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern 2. a following of one thing after another in time More Definitions → |
opening | 1. an open or empty space in or between things 2. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise More Definitions → |
damage | 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse 2. loss of military equipment More Definitions → |
reserve | 1. formality and propriety of manner 2. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose More Definitions → |
produce | 1. fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market More Definitions → |
counter | 1. table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted 2. game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games More Definitions → |
failure | 1. an act that fails 2. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose More Definitions → |
weekend | 1. a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday More Definitions → |
bridge | 1. a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. 2. a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected More Definitions → |
native | 1. an indigenous person who was born in a particular place 2. a person born in a particular place or country More Definitions → |
movement | 1. a change of position that does not entail a change of location 2. the act of changing location from one place to another More Definitions → |
baseball | 1. a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs 2. a ball used in playing baseball More Definitions → |
equal | 1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group More Definitions → |
adventure | 1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) More Definitions → |
offering | 1. something offered (as a proposal or bid) 2. money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes More Definitions → |
leaders | 1. the body of people who lead a group More Definitions → |
variable | 1. something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation 2. a quantity that can assume any of a set of values More Definitions → |
advertisement | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
yesterday | 1. the day immediately before today 2. the recent past More Definitions → |
wholesale | 1. the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers More Definitions → |
extension | 1. a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt 2. act of expanding in scope; making more widely available More Definitions → |
senate | 1. assembly possessing high legislative powers More Definitions → |
brother | 1. a male with the same parents as someone else 2. a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group) More Definitions → |
gene | 1. (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity More Definitions → |
portable | 1. a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried More Definitions → |
pattern | 1. a perceptual structure 2. a customary way of operation or behavior More Definitions → |
theatre | 1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
laser | 1. an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light More Definitions → |
direction | 1. a line leading to a place or point 2. the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves More Definitions → |
basketball | 1. a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop 2. an inflated ball used in playing basketball More Definitions → |
evening | 1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) 2. a later concluding time period More Definitions → |
assembly | 1. a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit 2. the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
taxes | 1. a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism 2. the surgical procedure of manually restoring a displaced body part More Definitions → |
mouse | 1. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails 2. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye More Definitions → |
dream | 1. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep 2. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake More Definitions → |
flower | 1. a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms 2. reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts More Definitions → |
felt | 1. a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers More Definitions → |
personnel | 1. group of people willing to obey orders 2. the department responsible for hiring and training and placing employees and for setting policies for personnel management More Definitions → |
em | 1. a quad with a square body 2. a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing More Definitions → |
advantage | 1. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position 2. (tennis) first point scored after deuce More Definitions → |
hello | 1. an expression of greeting More Definitions → |
brief | 1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case 2. a condensed written summary or abstract More Definitions → |
eight | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one 2. one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face More Definitions → |
alert | 1. condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action 2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger More Definitions → |
integration | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community 2. the act of combining into an integral whole More Definitions → |
interview | 1. the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists 2. a conference (usually with someone important) More Definitions → |
framework | 1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process 2. the underlying structure More Definitions → |
queen | 1. the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs 2. a female sovereign ruler More Definitions → |
credits | 1. a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film) More Definitions → |
handle | 1. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it More Definitions → |
sweet | 1. a dish served as the last course of a meal 2. a food rich in sugar More Definitions → |
desk | 1. a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments More Definitions → |
criteria | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
vice | 1. moral weakness 2. a specific form of evildoing More Definitions → |
associate | 1. a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
behavior | 1. manner of acting or controlling yourself 2. the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances More Definitions → |
revenue | 1. the entire amount of income before any deductions are made 2. government income due to taxation More Definitions → |
measure | 1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify More Definitions → |
bear | 1. massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws 2. an investor with a pessimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to fall and so sells now in order to buy later at a lower price More Definitions → |
festival | 1. a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration 2. an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) More Definitions → |
ocean | 1. a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere 2. anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume More Definitions → |
depth | 1. the extent downward or backward or inward 2. degree of psychological or intellectual profundity More Definitions → |
vintage | 1. a season's yield of wine from a vineyard 2. the oldness of wines More Definitions → |
concept | 1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances More Definitions → |
eligible | More Definitions → |
checkout | 1. the act of inspecting or verifying 2. the latest time for vacating a hotel room More Definitions → |
reality | 1. all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you 2. the state of being actual or real More Definitions → |
destination | 1. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
faster | More Definitions → |
intelligence | 1. the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience 2. a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy More Definitions → |
route | 1. an established line of travel or access 2. an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation More Definitions → |
battle | 1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war 2. an energetic attempt to achieve something More Definitions → |
anime | 1. a hard copal derived from an African tree 2. any of various resins or oleoresins More Definitions → |
query | 1. an instance of questioning More Definitions → |
partnership | 1. the members of a business venture created by contract 2. a cooperative relationship between people or groups who agree to share responsibility for achieving some specific goal More Definitions → |
editorial | 1. an article giving opinions or perspectives More Definitions → |
expression | 1. the feelings expressed on a person's face 2. expression without words More Definitions → |
equity | 1. the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it 2. the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation More Definitions → |
speech | 1. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience 2. (language) communication by word of mouth More Definitions → |
wire | 1. ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc 2. a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance More Definitions → |
replacement | 1. the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another 2. someone who takes the place of another person More Definitions → |
tape | 1. a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening 2. a recording made on magnetic tape More Definitions → |
judge | 1. a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice 2. an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality More Definitions → |
economics | 1. the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management More Definitions → |
cent | 1. a fractional monetary unit of several countries 2. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit More Definitions → |
compatible | More Definitions → |
apartment | 1. a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house More Definitions → |
height | 1. the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
zero | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number More Definitions → |
speaker | 1. someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous) 2. electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance More Definitions → |
recreation | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation More Definitions → |
designer | 1. a person who specializes in interior design 2. someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) More Definitions → |
marriage | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) 2. two people who are married to each other More Definitions → |
secret | 1. something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on) 2. information known only to a special group More Definitions → |
negative | 1. a reply of denial 2. a piece of photographic film showing an image with light and shade or colors reversed More Definitions → |
theater | 1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented 2. the art of writing and producing plays More Definitions → |
assets | 1. anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company More Definitions → |
lawyer | 1. a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice More Definitions → |
married | 1. a person who is married More Definitions → |
beta | 1. the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
lingerie | 1. women's underwear and nightclothes More Definitions → |
legislation | 1. law enacted by a legislative body 2. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
serving | 1. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal 2. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone More Definitions → |
wear | 1. impairment resulting from long use 2. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
breaking | 1. the act of breaking something More Definitions → |
combined | More Definitions → |
ultimate | 1. the finest or most superior quality of its kind More Definitions → |
representative | 1. a person who represents others 2. an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose More Definitions → |
frequency | 1. the number of occurrences within a given time period 2. the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations More Definitions → |
extreme | 1. the furthest or highest degree of something 2. the point located farthest from the middle of something More Definitions → |
forecast | 1. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop More Definitions → |
singles | 1. badminton played with one person on each side 2. tennis played with one person on each side More Definitions → |
cycle | 1. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs 2. a series of poems or songs on the same theme More Definitions → |
rise | 1. a growth in strength or number or importance 2. the act of changing location in an upward direction More Definitions → |
sleep | 1. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended 2. a torpid state resembling deep sleep More Definitions → |
creation | 1. the human act of creating 2. an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone More Definitions → |
scene | 1. the place where some action occurs 2. an incident (real or imaginary) More Definitions → |
hunter | 1. someone who hunts game 2. a person who searches for something More Definitions → |
writer | 1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) 2. a person who is able to write and has written something More Definitions → |
violence | 1. an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) 2. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
academy | 1. a secondary school (usually private) 2. an institution for the advancement of art or science or literature More Definitions → |
gender | 1. a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness 2. the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles More Definitions → |
permanent | 1. a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals More Definitions → |
agriculture | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise 2. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock More Definitions → |
dell | 1. a small wooded hollow More Definitions → |
cleaning | 1. the act of making something clean More Definitions → |
infrastructure | 1. the basic structure or features of a system or organization 2. the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area More Definitions → |
exclusive | 1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization More Definitions → |
seat | 1. a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) 2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
vendor | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
regulation | 1. an authoritative command 2. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior More Definitions → |
reduction | 1. the act of decreasing or reducing something 2. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent More Definitions → |
recording | 1. a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded 2. the act of making a record (especially an audio record) More Definitions → |
cape | 1. a strip of land projecting into a body of water 2. a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter More Definitions → |
meaning | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified 2. the idea that is intended More Definitions → |
secondary | 1. the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen 2. coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil More Definitions → |
mine | 1. excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted 2. explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel More Definitions → |
henry | 1. a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second More Definitions → |
ticket | 1. a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment) 2. a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. More Definitions → |
guess | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 2. an estimate based on little or no information More Definitions → |
prevention | 1. the act of preventing More Definitions → |
soccer | 1. a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal More Definitions → |
presence | 1. the state of being present; current existence 2. the immediate proximity of someone or something More Definitions → |
healthcare | 1. the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession More Definitions → |
viewing | 1. the display of a motion picture 2. a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial More Definitions → |
increasing | More Definitions → |
scheme | 1. an elaborate and systematic plan of action 2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery More Definitions → |
preview | 1. an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future 2. a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public More Definitions → |
manner | 1. how something is done or how it happens 2. a way of acting or behaving More Definitions → |
amendment | 1. the act of amending or correcting 2. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.) More Definitions → |
despite | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. contemptuous disregard More Definitions → |
strength | 1. the property of being physically or mentally strong 2. capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war More Definitions → |
turkey | 1. large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food 2. a person who does something thoughtless or annoying More Definitions → |
proper | More Definitions → |
delta | 1. a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water 2. an object shaped like an equilateral triangle More Definitions → |
fear | 1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) 2. an anxious feeling More Definitions → |
seeking | 1. the act of searching for something 2. an attempt to acquire or gain something More Definitions → |
phoenix | 1. a large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa 2. a legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years More Definitions → |
convention | 1. a large formal assembly 2. something regarded as a normative example More Definitions → |
daughter | 1. a female human offspring More Definitions → |
ordering | 1. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements 2. the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement More Definitions → |
appeal | 1. earnest or urgent request 2. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates More Definitions → |
cruise | 1. an ocean trip taken for pleasure More Definitions → |
certification | 1. the act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on 2. confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence More Definitions → |
beat | 1. a regular route for a sentry or policeman 2. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart More Definitions → |
household | 1. a social unit living together More Definitions → |
adobe | 1. the clay from which adobe bricks are made 2. sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates More Definitions → |
tea | 1. a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water 2. a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes More Definitions → |
dress | 1. a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice 2. clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion More Definitions → |
dealer | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold 2. a firm engaged in trading More Definitions → |
contemporary | 1. a person of nearly the same age as another More Definitions → |
exposure | 1. vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain 2. the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience More Definitions → |
hide | 1. the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) 2. body covering of a living animal More Definitions → |
signature | 1. your name written in your own handwriting 2. a distinguishing style More Definitions → |
refer | More Definitions → |
miller | 1. someone who works in a mill (especially a grain mill) 2. machine tool in which metal that is secured to a carriage is fed against rotating cutters that shape it More Definitions → |
clothes | 1. clothing in general More Definitions → |
newspaper | 1. a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements 2. a business firm that publishes newspapers More Definitions → |
layer | 1. single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance 2. a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another More Definitions → |
removal | 1. the act of removing 2. dismissal from office More Definitions → |
trademark | 1. a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something 2. a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product More Definitions → |
nine | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one 2. a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together More Definitions → |
interior | 1. the region that is inside of something 2. the inner or enclosed surface of something More Definitions → |
relative | 1. a person related by blood or marriage 2. an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) More Definitions → |
identity | 1. the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity 2. the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known More Definitions → |
conversion | 1. an event that results in a transformation 2. a change in the units or form of an expression: More Definitions → |
feeling | 1. the experiencing of affective and emotional states 2. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed More Definitions → |
serial | 1. a serialized set of programs 2. a periodical that appears at scheduled times More Definitions → |
relief | 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced 2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) More Definitions → |
revision | 1. the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) 2. the act of rewriting something More Definitions → |
influence | 1. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc 2. causing something without any direct or apparent effort More Definitions → |
importance | 1. the quality of being important and worthy of note 2. a prominent status More Definitions → |
planet | 1. (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction 2. a person who follows or serves another More Definitions → |
webmaster | 1. a technician who designs or maintains a website More Definitions → |
recipe | 1. directions for making something More Definitions → |
permit | 1. a legal document giving official permission to do something 2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization More Definitions → |
seeing | 1. perception by means of the eyes 2. normal use of the faculty of vision More Definitions → |
tennis | 1. a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court More Definitions → |
prescription | 1. directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions 2. a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist More Definitions → |
bedroom | 1. a room used primarily for sleeping More Definitions → |
empty | 1. a container that has been emptied More Definitions → |
instance | 1. an occurrence of something 2. an item of information that is typical of a class or group More Definitions → |
hole | 1. an opening into or through something 2. an opening deliberately made in or through something More Definitions → |
ride | 1. a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) 2. a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement More Definitions → |
bureau | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes More Definitions → |
represent | More Definitions → |
conservation | 1. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change 2. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources More Definitions → |
ideal | 1. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain 2. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal More Definitions → |
specs | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
dinner | 1. the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday 2. a party of people assembled to have dinner together More Definitions → |
stress | 1. the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) 2. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense More Definitions → |
cream | 1. the best people or things in a group 2. the part of milk containing the butterfat More Definitions → |
yeah | More Definitions → |
marketplace | 1. the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold 2. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up More Definitions → |
evil | 1. morally objectionable behavior 2. that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune More Definitions → |
shape | 1. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) 2. the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance More Definitions → |
evolution | 1. a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) 2. (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms More Definitions → |
remains | 1. any object that is left unused or still extant 2. a relic that has been excavated from the soil More Definitions → |
greatest | More Definitions → |
euro | 1. the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies More Definitions → |
operator | 1. (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation 2. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine More Definitions → |
generic | 1. wine that does not meet the minimum qualifications and standards for use of a designation by appellation of origin (where the grapes are grown) or by varietal content; may only be labeled by proprietary (made-up) name, by general color (such as `vin rouge', `vino rosso', `rotwein', `red wine', etc.), or by general class (as `vin ordinaire', `vin de table', `vino da tavola', `tafelwein', `table wine', etc.) 2. any product that can be sold without a brand name More Definitions → |
encyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
usage | 1. the act of using 2. accepted or habitual practice More Definitions → |
census | 1. a periodic count of the population More Definitions → |
peak | 1. the most extreme possible amount or value 2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity More Definitions → |
wheel | 1. a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) 2. a handwheel that is used for steering More Definitions → |
poetry | 1. literature in metrical form 2. any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling More Definitions → |
angel | 1. spiritual being attendant upon God 2. person of exceptional holiness More Definitions → |
bell | 1. a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck 2. a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed More Definitions → |
keeping | 1. conformity or harmony 2. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
preparation | 1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose 2. a substance prepared according to a formula More Definitions → |
attempt | 1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something 2. the act of attacking More Definitions → |
accordance | 1. concurrence of opinion 2. the act of granting rights More Definitions → |
noise | 1. sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound) 2. the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience More Definitions → |
climate | 1. the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time 2. the prevailing psychological state More Definitions → |
sister | 1. a female person who has the same parents as another person 2. a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group More Definitions → |
establish | More Definitions → |
extent | 1. the point or degree to which something extends 2. the distance or area or volume over which something extends More Definitions → |
ben | 1. a mountain or tall hill More Definitions → |
lane | 1. a narrow way or road 2. a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic More Definitions → |
mathematics | 1. a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement More Definitions → |
compensation | 1. something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors More Definitions → |
export | 1. commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country More Definitions → |
employer | 1. a person or firm that employs workers More Definitions → |
percentage | 1. a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred); ten percent 2. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group More Definitions → |
concern | 1. something that interests you because it is important or affects you 2. an anxious feeling More Definitions → |
heritage | 1. practices that are handed down from the past by tradition 2. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors More Definitions → |
trouble | 1. a source of difficulty 2. an angry disturbance More Definitions → |
spread | 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures More Definitions → |
audience | 1. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance 2. the part of the general public interested in a source of information, entertainment, or a product/service More Definitions → |
participate | More Definitions → |
specialist | 1. an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning 2. practices one branch of medicine More Definitions → |
affect | 1. the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion More Definitions → |
investigation | 1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities 2. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
helping | 1. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal More Definitions → |
bike | 1. a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame 2. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals More Definitions → |
plate | 1. (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score 2. a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic More Definitions → |
blonde | 1. a person with fair skin and hair 2. a light grayish yellow to near white More Definitions → |
proceedings | 1. (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked 2. a written account of what transpired at a meeting More Definitions → |
favourite | 1. a competitor thought likely to win 2. a special loved one More Definitions → |
seek | 1. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk More Definitions → |
equivalent | 1. a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc 2. the atomic weight of an element that has the same combining capacity as a given weight of another element; the standard is 8 for oxygen More Definitions → |
chemistry | 1. the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions 2. the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object More Definitions → |
neighborhood | 1. a surrounding or nearby region 2. people living near one another More Definitions → |
agenda | 1. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to 2. a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting) More Definitions → |
template | 1. a model or standard for making comparisons More Definitions → |
prince | 1. a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) More Definitions → |
circle | 1. ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point 2. an unofficial association of people or groups More Definitions → |
anywhere | More Definitions → |
wet | 1. wetness caused by water More Definitions → |
circumstances | 1. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) 2. a person's financial situation (good or bad) More Definitions → |
investor | 1. someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns More Definitions → |
identification | 1. the act of designating or identifying something 2. evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing More Definitions → |
leaving | 1. the act of departing More Definitions → |
wildlife | 1. all living things (except people) that are undomesticated More Definitions → |
speaking | 1. the utterance of intelligible speech 2. delivering an address to a public audience More Definitions → |
respond | More Definitions → |
exit | 1. an opening that permits escape or release 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
wave | 1. one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water) 2. a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon More Definitions → |
guidance | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action 2. the act of guiding or showing the way More Definitions → |
mesh | 1. the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles 2. contact by fitting together More Definitions → |
enforcement | 1. the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to More Definitions → |
hardcover | 1. a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers More Definitions → |
dean | 1. an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college 2. a man who is the senior member of a group More Definitions → |
setup | 1. equipment designed to serve a specific function 2. the way something is organized or arranged More Definitions → |
celebrity | 1. a widely known person 2. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed More Definitions → |
channels | 1. official routes of communication More Definitions → |
appendix | 1. supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book 2. a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch More Definitions → |
blues | 1. a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes 2. a state of depression More Definitions → |
chocolate | 1. a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot 2. a food made from roasted ground cacao beans More Definitions → |
scope | 1. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: 2. the state of the environment in which a situation exists More Definitions → |
supplier | 1. someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity More Definitions → |
requirement | 1. required activity 2. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
authorities | 1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit More Definitions → |
dental | 1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge More Definitions → |
border | 1. a line that indicates a boundary 2. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary More Definitions → |
ancient | 1. a very old person 2. a person who lived in ancient times More Definitions → |
debate | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) More Definitions → |
pregnancy | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus More Definitions → |
leisure | 1. time available for ease and relaxation 2. freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity More Definitions → |
notebook | 1. a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda 2. a small compact portable computer More Definitions → |
explorer | 1. someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) More Definitions → |
disabled | 1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped More Definitions → |
concert | 1. a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging More Definitions → |
retirement | 1. the state of being retired from one's business or occupation 2. withdrawal from your position or occupation More Definitions → |
scores | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
efficiency | 1. the ratio of the output to the input of any system 2. skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort More Definitions → |
comedy | 1. light and humorous drama with a happy ending 2. a comic incident or series of incidents More Definitions → |
efficient | More Definitions → |
commitment | 1. the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose 2. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action More Definitions → |
specialty | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
jean | 1. a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric More Definitions → |
carrier | 1. someone whose employment involves carrying something 2. a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something More Definitions → |
meter | 1. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) 2. any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity More Definitions → |
wonder | 1. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising 2. something that causes feelings of wonder More Definitions → |
hell | 1. any place of pain and turmoil 2. a cause of difficulty and suffering More Definitions → |
reform | 1. a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses 2. a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices More Definitions → |
lens | 1. a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images 2. (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood More Definitions → |
discovery | 1. the act of discovering something 2. something that is discovered More Definitions → |
classified | 1. a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type More Definitions → |
confidence | 1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities 2. a feeling of trust (in someone or something) More Definitions → |
alliance | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest More Definitions → |
leaves | 1. the period of time during which you are absent from work or duty 2. permission to do something More Definitions → |
engineer | 1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems 2. the operator of a railway locomotive More Definitions → |
lifestyle | 1. a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes More Definitions → |
clearance | 1. the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them 2. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something More Definitions → |
inventory | 1. a detailed list of all the items in stock 2. the merchandise that a shop has on hand More Definitions → |
converter | 1. a device for changing one substance or form or state into another More Definitions → |
babe | 1. a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk More Definitions → |
becoming | More Definitions → |
objective | 1. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) 2. the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed More Definitions → |
crew | 1. the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.) 2. an organized group of workmen More Definitions → |
legs | 1. staying power More Definitions → |
relation | 1. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together 2. sexual activity between individuals, especially the insertion of a man's penis into a woman's vagina until orgasm and ejaculation occur More Definitions → |
genre | 1. a kind of literary or artistic work 2. a style of expressing yourself in writing More Definitions → |
slide | 1. a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study 2. (geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc. More Definitions → |
volunteer | 1. (military) a person who freely enlists for service 2. a person who performs voluntary work More Definitions → |
rear | 1. the back of a military formation or procession 2. the side of an object that is opposite its front More Definitions → |
parameter | 1. a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves 2. any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance More Definitions → |
adapter | 1. a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance 2. device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible More Definitions → |
processor | 1. a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market 2. someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.) More Definitions → |
node | 1. a connecting point at which several lines come together 2. any thickened enlargement More Definitions → |
contribute | More Definitions → |
hockey | 1. a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net 2. a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled hockey sticks More Definitions → |
mile | 1. a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters 2. a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude More Definitions → |
threads | 1. informal terms for clothing More Definitions → |
supreme | More Definitions → |
recognition | 1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged 2. the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering More Definitions → |
ref | 1. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play More Definitions → |
estimate | 1. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth 2. a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody More Definitions → |
encourage | More Definitions → |
inspection | 1. a formal or official examination More Definitions → |
cancel | 1. a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat More Definitions → |
territory | 1. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes 2. an area of knowledge or interest More Definitions → |
delay | 1. time during which some action is awaited 2. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time More Definitions → |
outlet | 1. a place of business for retailing goods 2. receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices More Definitions → |
initiative | 1. readiness to embark on bold new ventures 2. the first of a series of actions More Definitions → |
novel | 1. an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story 2. a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction More Definitions → |
execution | 1. putting a condemned person to death 2. the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it More Definitions → |
winner | 1. the contestant who wins the contest 2. a gambler who wins a bet More Definitions → |
episode | 1. a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events 2. a brief section of a literary or dramatic work that forms part of a connected series More Definitions → |
examination | 1. the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) 2. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge More Definitions → |
potter | 1. a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them in a kiln More Definitions → |
bulletin | 1. a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast) More Definitions → |
universe | 1. everything that exists anywhere 2. (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn More Definitions → |
candidate | 1. a politician who is running for public office 2. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.) More Definitions → |
patent | 1. a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention 2. an official document granting a right or privilege More Definitions → |
eating | 1. the act of consuming food More Definitions → |
perspective | 1. a way of regarding situations or topics etc. 2. the appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer More Definitions → |
lodge | 1. a formal association of people with similar interests 2. small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener More Definitions → |
messenger | 1. a person who carries a message More Definitions → |
tournament | 1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner 2. a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize More Definitions → |
consideration | 1. the process of giving careful thought to something 2. information that should be kept in mind when making a decision More Definitions → |
sterling | 1. British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK More Definitions → |
kernel | 1. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone 2. a single whole grain of a cereal More Definitions → |
catalogue | 1. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically 2. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things More Definitions → |
chosen | 1. one who is the object of choice; who is given preference 2. an exclusive group of people More Definitions → |
demo | 1. a visual presentation showing how something works More Definitions → |
hate | 1. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action More Definitions → |
terminal | 1. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods 2. a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves More Definitions → |
behalf | 1. as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as `on behalf of' rather than `in behalf of') 2. for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive) More Definitions → |
rice | 1. grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished 2. annual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses; seed used for food; straw used for paper More Definitions → |
reservation | 1. a district that is reserved for particular purpose 2. a statement that limits or restricts some claim More Definitions → |
gourmet | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) More Definitions → |
empire | 1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised 2. a group of countries under a single authority More Definitions → |
resume | 1. short descriptive summary (of events) 2. a summary of your academic and work history More Definitions → |
twenty | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one 2. a United States bill worth 20 dollars More Definitions → |
raise | 1. the amount a salary is increased 2. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) More Definitions → |
illegal | More Definitions → |
expansion | 1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope 2. a function expressed as a sum or product of terms More Definitions → |
premier | 1. the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom 2. the person who is head of government (in several countries) More Definitions → |
consent | 1. permission for something to happen More Definitions → |
performing | 1. the performance of a part or role in a drama More Definitions → |
keyboard | 1. device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like 2. holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung More Definitions → |
contest | 1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants 2. a struggle between rivals More Definitions → |
chamber | 1. a natural or artificial enclosed space 2. an enclosed volume in the body More Definitions → |
guinea | 1. a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings 2. a west African bird having dark plumage mottled with white; native to Africa but raised for food in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
muscle | 1. one of the contractile organs of the body 2. animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells More Definitions → |
implement | 1. instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end More Definitions → |
tower | 1. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building 2. anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower More Definitions → |
chicken | 1. the flesh of a chicken used for food 2. a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl More Definitions → |
temporary | 1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis More Definitions → |
shower | 1. a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you 2. washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle More Definitions → |
sending | 1. the act of causing something to go (especially messages) More Definitions → |
dear | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment 2. a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) More Definitions → |
sufficient | More Definitions → |
shell | 1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun 2. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals More Definitions → |
province | 1. the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation 2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities More Definitions → |
awareness | 1. having knowledge of 2. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness More Definitions → |
governor | 1. the head of a state government 2. a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) More Definitions → |
beer | 1. a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops More Definitions → |
measurement | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
spyware | 1. computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent More Definitions → |
reliable | More Definitions → |
northwest | 1. the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point 2. the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees More Definitions → |
finder | 1. someone who comes upon something after searching 2. someone who is the first to observe something More Definitions → |
democracy | 1. the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives 2. a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them More Definitions → |
wallpaper | 1. a decorative paper for the walls of rooms More Definitions → |
merchandise | 1. items for sale to the individual consumer 2. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups More Definitions → |
resistance | 1. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with 2. any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion More Definitions → |
memorial | 1. a recognition of meritorious service 2. a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority More Definitions → |
insert | 1. a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication 2. an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted More Definitions → |
gateway | 1. an entrance that can be closed by a gate More Definitions → |
charlotte | 1. a mold lined with cake or crumbs and filled with fruit or whipped cream or custard More Definitions → |
romance | 1. a relationship between two lovers 2. an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure) More Definitions → |
instrument | 1. a device that requires skill for proper use 2. the means whereby some act is accomplished More Definitions → |
heaven | 1. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
cellular | More Definitions → |
diabetes | 1. a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst More Definitions → |
superior | 1. one of greater rank or station or quality 2. the head of a religious community More Definitions → |
intellectual | 1. a person who uses the mind creatively More Definitions → |
spending | 1. the act of spending or disbursing money 2. money paid out; an amount spent More Definitions → |
magnetic | More Definitions → |
interaction | 1. a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting 2. (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons More Definitions → |
listening | 1. the act of hearing attentively More Definitions → |
registry | 1. an official written record of names or events or transactions More Definitions → |
massive | More Definitions → |
treat | 1. something considered choice to eat 2. an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight More Definitions → |
header | 1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about 2. horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window More Definitions → |
poverty | 1. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions More Definitions → |
echo | 1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves 2. a reply that repeats what has just been said More Definitions → |
experimental | More Definitions → |
revolution | 1. a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving 2. the overthrow of a government by those who are governed More Definitions → |
earnings | 1. the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) 2. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
mystery | 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained 2. a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie More Definitions → |
landscape | 1. an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view 2. painting depicting an expanse of natural scenery More Definitions → |
dependent | 1. a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) More Definitions → |
mechanical | More Definitions → |
journey | 1. the act of traveling from one place to another More Definitions → |
banner | 1. long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising 2. a newspaper headline that runs across the full page More Definitions → |
charter | 1. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation 2. a contract to hire or lease transportation More Definitions → |
cooperation | 1. joint operation or action 2. the practice of cooperating More Definitions → |
blogger | 1. a person who keeps and updates a blog More Definitions → |
diversity | 1. noticeable heterogeneity 2. the condition or result of being changeable More Definitions → |
reverse | 1. a relation of direct opposition 2. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed More Definitions → |
deposit | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating 2. matter that has been deposited by some natural process More Definitions → |
seminar | 1. any meeting for an exchange of ideas 2. a course offered for a small group of advanced students More Definitions → |
accessibility | 1. the quality of being at hand when needed 2. the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with More Definitions → |
sensitive | 1. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead More Definitions → |
router | 1. a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery 2. (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks More Definitions → |
concrete | 1. a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water More Definitions → |
editing | 1. putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form More Definitions → |
folder | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover 2. covering that is folded over to protect the contents More Definitions → |
completion | 1. (American football) a successful forward pass in football 2. a concluding action More Definitions → |
pulse | 1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) 2. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart More Definitions → |
technique | 1. a practical method or art applied to some particular task 2. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity More Definitions → |
calculate | More Definitions → |
metro | 1. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) More Definitions → |
anniversary | 1. the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
specification | 1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work 2. naming explicitly More Definitions → |
pearl | 1. a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel 2. a shade of white the color of bleached bones More Definitions → |
accident | 1. an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury 2. anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause More Definitions → |
accessory | 1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing 2. a supplementary component that improves capability More Definitions → |
resident | 1. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there 2. a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital More Definitions → |
airline | 1. a hose that carries air under pressure 2. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers More Definitions → |
representation | 1. a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image 2. a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something More Definitions → |
regard | 1. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point 2. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) More Definitions → |
strike | 1. a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions 2. an attack that is intended to seize or inflict damage on or destroy an objective More Definitions → |
afternoon | 1. the part of the day between noon and evening 2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good afternoon More Definitions → |
threat | 1. something that is a source of danger 2. a warning that something unpleasant is imminent More Definitions → |
controller | 1. someone who maintains and audits business accounts 2. a person who directs and restrains More Definitions → |
ownership | 1. the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others 2. the act of having and controlling property More Definitions → |
legislative | More Definitions → |
trailer | 1. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind 2. an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future More Definitions → |
castle | 1. a large and stately mansion 2. a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack More Definitions → |
antique | 1. an elderly man 2. any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity More Definitions → |
exam | 1. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge More Definitions → |
residence | 1. any address at which you dwell more than temporarily 2. the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president) More Definitions → |
density | 1. the amount per unit size 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
hundred | 1. ten 10s More Definitions → |
strange | More Definitions → |
mention | 1. a remark that calls attention to something or someone 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
grey | 1. any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey 2. a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black More Definitions → |
parallel | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else 2. an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator More Definitions → |
stable | 1. a farm building for housing horses or other livestock More Definitions → |
opera | 1. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes 2. a building where musical dramas are performed More Definitions → |
lesson | 1. a unit of instruction 2. punishment intended as a warning to others More Definitions → |
cinema | 1. a medium that disseminates moving pictures 2. a theater where films are shown More Definitions → |
asset | 1. a useful or valuable quality More Definitions → |
reaction | 1. (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others 2. an idea evoked by some experience More Definitions → |
stainless | 1. steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion More Definitions → |
aged | 1. people who are old collectively More Definitions → |
exception | 1. a deliberate act of omission 2. an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization More Definitions → |
recommendation | 1. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable 2. something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable More Definitions → |
recruitment | 1. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) More Definitions → |
berlin | 1. a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats More Definitions → |
siemens | 1. a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm More Definitions → |
capture | 1. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property 2. a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field More Definitions → |
plane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets 2. (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape More Definitions → |
seed | 1. a small hard fruit 2. a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa More Definitions → |
programmes | More Definitions → |
desire | 1. the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state 2. an inclination to want things More Definitions → |
expertise | 1. skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge More Definitions → |
mechanism | 1. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
jewellery | 1. an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) More Definitions → |
welfare | 1. governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need 2. something that aids or promotes well-being More Definitions → |
peer | 1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group 2. a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage More Definitions → |
bottle | 1. a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped 2. the quantity contained in a bottle More Definitions → |
massage | 1. kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
rubber | 1. an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products 2. any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber More Definitions → |
meat | 1. the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food 2. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone More Definitions → |
legend | 1. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events 2. brief description accompanying an illustration More Definitions → |
grace | 1. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence 2. elegance and beauty of movement or expression More Definitions → |
monster | 1. an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts 2. someone that is abnormally large and powerful More Definitions → |
bone | 1. rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates 2. the porous calcified substance from which bones are made More Definitions → |
detection | 1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
inner | More Definitions → |
entity | 1. that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) More Definitions → |
gate | 1. a movable barrier in a fence or wall 2. a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs More Definitions → |
holder | 1. a holding device 2. a person who holds something More Definitions → |
moderator | 1. any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors 2. in the Presbyterian church, the officer who presides over a synod or general assembly More Definitions → |
settlement | 1. a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government 2. a community of people smaller than a town More Definitions → |
valuable | 1. something of value More Definitions → |
tone | 1. the quality of a person's voice 2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages More Definitions → |
ethics | 1. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong 2. the philosophical study of moral values and rules More Definitions → |
forever | More Definitions → |
heating | 1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature 2. utility to warm a building More Definitions → |
leg | 1. a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle 2. a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion More Definitions → |
neck | 1. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body 2. a narrow elongated projecting strip of land More Definitions → |
stereo | 1. reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound 2. two photographs taken from slightly different angles that appear three-dimensional when viewed together More Definitions → |
taste | 1. the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus 2. a strong liking More Definitions → |
dealing | 1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others 2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
liberal | 1. a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties 2. a person who favors an economic theory of laissez-faire and self-regulating markets More Definitions → |
tube | 1. conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases 2. electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope More Definitions → |
cache | 1. a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) 2. a secret store of valuables or money More Definitions → |
belt | 1. endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys 2. a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) More Definitions → |
jacket | 1. a short coat 2. an outer wrapping or casing More Definitions → |
determination | 1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation 2. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose More Definitions → |
oracle | 1. an authoritative person who divines the future 2. a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible More Definitions → |
lease | 1. property that is leased or rented out or let 2. a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment More Definitions → |
excess | 1. a quantity much larger than is needed 2. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits More Definitions → |
disaster | 1. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune 2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune More Definitions → |
console | 1. a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall 2. a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system) More Definitions → |
seats | 1. an area that includes places where several people can sit More Definitions → |
voltage | 1. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts 2. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts More Definitions → |
angle | 1. the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians 2. a biased way of looking at or presenting something More Definitions → |
betting | More Definitions → |
liberty | 1. immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence 2. freedom of choice More Definitions → |
era | 1. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event 2. a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods More Definitions → |
convert | 1. a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief More Definitions → |
commissioner | 1. a government administrator 2. a member of a commission More Definitions → |
garage | 1. an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles 2. a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired More Definitions → |
reliability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
attachment | 1. a feeling of affection for a person or an institution 2. a supplementary part or accessory More Definitions → |
pleasure | 1. a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
eagle | 1. any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight 2. (golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole More Definitions → |
nurse | 1. one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician) 2. a woman who is the custodian of children More Definitions → |
prayer | 1. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) 2. reverent petition to a deity More Definitions → |
appointment | 1. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position 2. a meeting arranged in advance More Definitions → |
hurricane | 1. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale) More Definitions → |
quiet | 1. a period of calm weather 2. an untroubled state; free from disturbances More Definitions → |
postage | 1. the charge for mailing something 2. a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that postal fees have been paid More Definitions → |
producer | 1. someone who manufactures something 2. someone who finds financing for and supervises the making and presentation of a show (play or film or program or similar work) More Definitions → |
cheese | 1. a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk 2. erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States More Definitions → |
jet | 1. an airplane powered by one or more jet engines 2. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) More Definitions → |
underground | 1. a secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force 2. an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) More Definitions → |
maker | 1. a person who makes things 2. a business engaged in manufacturing some product More Definitions → |
principle | 1. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct 2. a rule or standard especially of good behavior More Definitions → |
semester | 1. one of two divisions of an academic year 2. half a year; a period of 6 months More Definitions → |
fetish | 1. a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body 2. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers More Definitions → |
appearance | 1. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing 2. the event of coming into sight More Definitions → |
smoke | 1. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas 2. a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion More Definitions → |
apache | 1. a Parisian gangster More Definitions → |
cake | 1. a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) 2. small flat mass of chopped or ground food More Definitions → |
fellow | 1. a boy or man 2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another More Definitions → |
lounge | 1. an upholstered seat for more than one person 2. a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait More Definitions → |
semi | 1. one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament 2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together More Definitions → |
cafe | 1. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold More Definitions → |
valentine | 1. a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day More Definitions → |
ken | 1. range of what one can know or understand 2. the range of vision More Definitions → |
pen | 1. a writing implement with a point from which ink flows 2. an enclosure for confining livestock More Definitions → |
investing | 1. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit More Definitions → |
shoe | 1. footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material 2. (card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time More Definitions → |
terrorism | 1. the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear More Definitions → |
ethnic | 1. a person who is a member of an ethnic group More Definitions → |
parliament | 1. a legislative assembly in certain countries 2. a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards More Definitions → |
seal | 1. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters 2. a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents More Definitions → |
citizen | 1. a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community More Definitions → |
vertical | 1. something that is oriented vertically 2. a vertical structural member as a post or stake More Definitions → |
corrections | 1. the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders 2. the social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole More Definitions → |
prize | 1. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery 2. goods or money obtained illegally More Definitions → |
absolute | 1. something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative More Definitions → |
substance | 1. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists 2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience More Definitions → |
pipe | 1. a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco 2. a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc. More Definitions → |
lecture | 1. a speech that is open to the public 2. a lengthy rebuke More Definitions → |
concentration | 1. the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume 2. the spatial property of being crowded together More Definitions → |
interpretation | 1. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something 2. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance More Definitions → |
deck | 1. any of various platforms built into a vessel 2. street name for a packet of illegal drugs More Definitions → |
worker | 1. a person who works at a specific occupation 2. a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) More Definitions → |
temple | 1. place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity 2. the flat area on either side of the forehead More Definitions → |
waters | 1. the serous fluid in which the embryo is suspended inside the amnion More Definitions → |
promise | 1. a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future 2. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future More Definitions → |
exhibition | 1. the act of exhibiting 2. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display More Definitions → |
ridge | 1. a long narrow natural elevation or striation 2. any long raised strip More Definitions → |
cabinet | 1. a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display 2. persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers More Definitions → |
modem | 1. (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line More Definitions → |
dose | 1. a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time 2. the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time More Definitions → |
collect | 1. a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England More Definitions → |
bet | 1. the money risked on a gamble 2. the act of gambling More Definitions → |
vector | 1. a variable quantity that can be resolved into components 2. a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction More Definitions → |
buffer | 1. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH 2. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict More Definitions → |
purple | 1. a color between red and blue 2. (in ancient Rome) position of imperial status More Definitions → |
existence | 1. the state or fact of existing 2. everything that exists anywhere More Definitions → |
commentary | 1. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material More Definitions → |
pipeline | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. a pipe used to transport liquids or gases More Definitions → |
attribute | 1. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished 2. an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity More Definitions → |
everyday | More Definitions → |
exhibit | 1. an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
trend | 1. a general direction in which something tends to move 2. general line of orientation More Definitions → |
sierra | 1. a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline) 2. a Spanish mackerel of western North America More Definitions → |
visible | More Definitions → |
desert | 1. (usually plural) a person's deservingness of or entitlement to reward or punishment 2. arid land with little or no vegetation More Definitions → |
mercury | 1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures 2. temperature measured by a mercury thermometer More Definitions → |
worse | 1. something inferior in quality or condition or effect More Definitions → |
fundamental | 1. any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business 2. the lowest tone of a harmonic series More Definitions → |
escape | 1. the act of escaping physically 2. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy More Definitions → |
somewhat | More Definitions → |
receiver | 1. set that receives radio or tv signals 2. (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties More Definitions → |
progressive | 1. a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going 2. a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties More Definitions → |
glance | 1. a quick look More Definitions → |
arcade | 1. a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns More Definitions → |
impossible | 1. something that cannot be done More Definitions → |
fiber | 1. a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn 2. coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients; its bulk stimulates intestinal peristalsis More Definitions → |
depression | 1. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity 2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment More Definitions → |
covering | 1. a natural object that covers or envelops 2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) More Definitions → |
judgment | 1. an opinion formed by judging something 2. the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event More Definitions → |
modeling | 1. sculpture produced by molding 2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied More Definitions → |
tissue | 1. part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function 2. a soft thin (usually translucent) paper More Definitions → |
memorabilia | 1. a record of things worth remembering More Definitions → |
cartridge | 1. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun 2. a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required More Definitions → |
explanation | 1. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. 2. thought that makes something comprehensible More Definitions → |
subsection | 1. a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided More Definitions → |
electricity | 1. a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons 2. energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor More Definitions → |
spectrum | 1. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave 2. a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities More Definitions → |
pottery | 1. ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln 2. the craft of making earthenware More Definitions → |
emphasis | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
aspect | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a characteristic to be considered More Definitions → |
workplace | 1. a place where work is done More Definitions → |
closer | 1. a person who closes something 2. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game More Definitions → |
heights | 1. a high place More Definitions → |
infection | 1. the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms 2. (phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound More Definitions → |
expense | 1. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) 2. a detriment or sacrifice More Definitions → |
grove | 1. a small growth of trees without underbrush 2. garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth More Definitions → |
eligibility | 1. the quality or state of being eligible More Definitions → |
venture | 1. any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome 2. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits More Definitions → |
healing | 1. the natural process by which the body repairs itself More Definitions → |
princess | 1. a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) More Definitions → |
entering | 1. a movement into or inward 2. the act of entering More Definitions → |
packet | 1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together 2. (computer science) a message or message fragment More Definitions → |
involvement | 1. the act of sharing in the activities of a group 2. a connection of inclusion or containment More Definitions → |
placement | 1. the spatial property of the way in which something is placed 2. contact established between applicants and prospective employees More Definitions → |
subsequent | More Definitions → |
fell | 1. the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) 2. seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges More Definitions → |
motorcycle | 1. a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame More Definitions → |
disclosure | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
establishment | 1. the act of forming or establishing something 2. an organization founded and united for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
nelson | 1. any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck More Definitions → |
te | 1. the syllable naming the seventh (subtonic) note of any musical scale in solmization More Definitions → |
murder | 1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being More Definitions → |
senator | 1. a member of a senate More Definitions → |
yield | 1. production of a certain amount 2. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property More Definitions → |
digest | 1. a periodical that summarizes the news 2. something that is compiled (as into a single book or file) More Definitions → |
rescue | 1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
undergraduate | 1. a university student who has not yet received a first degree More Definitions → |
losses | 1. something lost (especially money lost at gambling) More Definitions → |
reducing | 1. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent 2. loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer More Definitions → |
ear | 1. the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium 2. good hearing More Definitions → |
baker | 1. someone who bakes commercially 2. someone who bakes bread or cake More Definitions → |
conservative | 1. a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas More Definitions → |
effectiveness | 1. power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect 2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects More Definitions → |
ebony | 1. a very dark black 2. hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys More Definitions → |
tie | 1. neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front 2. a social or business relationship More Definitions → |
walker | 1. a person who travels by foot 2. a shoe designed for comfortable walking More Definitions → |
demonstrate | More Definitions → |
atmosphere | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade More Definitions → |
beast | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a cruelly rapacious person More Definitions → |
experiment | 1. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation 2. the testing of an idea More Definitions → |
overseas | More Definitions → |
dodge | 1. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade 2. a quick evasive movement More Definitions → |
counsel | 1. a lawyer who pleads cases in court 2. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
federation | 1. an organization formed by merging several groups or parties 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
assignment | 1. a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) 2. the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another More Definitions → |
absence | 1. the state of being absent 2. failure to be present More Definitions → |
cluster | 1. a grouping of a number of similar things More Definitions → |
surprise | 1. the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you 2. a sudden unexpected event More Definitions → |
sublime | More Definitions → |
counseling | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
palace | 1. a large and stately mansion 2. the governing group of a kingdom More Definitions → |
globe | 1. the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on 2. an object with a spherical shape More Definitions → |
copper | 1. a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor 2. a copper penny More Definitions → |
medication | 1. (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease 2. the act of treating with medicines or remedies More Definitions → |
warehouse | 1. a storehouse for goods and merchandise More Definitions → |
shareware | 1. software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual etc. More Definitions → |
rep | 1. informal abbreviation of `representative' 2. a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs More Definitions → |
receipt | 1. the act of receiving 2. an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made More Definitions → |
configure | More Definitions → |
southwest | 1. the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point More Definitions → |
pride | 1. a feeling of self-respect and personal worth 2. satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements More Definitions → |
independence | 1. freedom from control or influence of another or others 2. the successful ending of the American Revolution More Definitions → |
reporter | 1. a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories More Definitions → |
metabolism | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life More Definitions → |
chile | 1. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency More Definitions → |
plenty | 1. a full supply 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
sentence | 1. a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language 2. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed More Definitions → |
excellence | 1. the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree 2. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels More Definitions → |
wealth | 1. the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money 2. the quality of profuse abundance More Definitions → |
somewhere | 1. an indefinite or unknown location More Definitions → |
recognize | More Definitions → |
quest | 1. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria 2. the act of searching for something More Definitions → |
screening | 1. the display of a motion picture 2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh More Definitions → |
toe | 1. one of the digits of the foot 2. the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes More Definitions → |
lifetime | 1. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) More Definitions → |
pioneer | 1. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art 2. one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory More Definitions → |
acres | 1. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use More Definitions → |
venue | 1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) 2. in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held More Definitions → |
thermal | 1. rising current of warm air More Definitions → |
behaviour | 1. the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances 2. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
telling | 1. an act of narration 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
wake | 1. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) 2. the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward More Definitions → |
traveler | 1. a person who changes location More Definitions → |
segment | 1. one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object 2. one of the parts into which something naturally divides More Definitions → |
enemy | 1. an opposing military force 2. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) More Definitions → |
puzzle | 1. a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution 2. a game that tests your ingenuity More Definitions → |
republican | 1. an advocate of a republic (usually in opposition to a monarchy) More Definitions → |
latter | 1. the second of two or the second mentioned of two More Definitions → |
repeat | 1. an event that repeats More Definitions → |
syndrome | 1. a complex of concurrent things 2. a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease More Definitions → |
attendance | 1. the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) 2. the frequency with which a person is present More Definitions → |
penalty | 1. the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty 2. a payment required for not fulfilling a contract More Definitions → |
glasses | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
builder | 1. a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action 2. a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country More Definitions → |
terry | 1. a pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; used to make bath towels and bath robes More Definitions → |
ease | 1. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort 2. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state More Definitions → |
arena | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand More Definitions → |
announcement | 1. a formal public statement 2. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen More Definitions → |
outcome | 1. something that results 2. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon More Definitions → |
appreciate | More Definitions → |
lovely | 1. a very pretty girl who works as a photographer's model More Definitions → |
clause | 1. (grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence 2. a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will) More Definitions → |
smile | 1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement More Definitions → |
broker | 1. a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission More Definitions → |
charger | 1. formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle 2. a device that can hold a rechargeable battery by means of an electrical cable More Definitions → |
pine | 1. a coniferous tree 2. straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus More Definitions → |
divorce | 1. the legal dissolution of a marriage More Definitions → |
shopper | 1. someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy 2. a commercial agent who shops at the competitor's store in order to compare their prices and merchandise with those of the store that employs her More Definitions → |
customize | More Definitions → |
tiger | 1. a fierce or audacious person 2. large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered More Definitions → |
sensor | 1. any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner More Definitions → |
telecom | 1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically More Definitions → |
deputy | 1. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies 2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent More Definitions → |
governance | 1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something 2. the act of governing; exercising authority More Definitions → |
den | 1. the habitation of wild animals 2. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws More Definitions → |
catering | 1. providing food and services More Definitions → |
finger | 1. any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb) 2. the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure More Definitions → |
camcorder | 1. a portable television camera and videocassette recorder More Definitions → |
bread | 1. food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked 2. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
incident | 1. a single distinct event 2. a public disturbance More Definitions → |
lie | 1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth 2. position or manner in which something is situated More Definitions → |
conversation | 1. the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. More Definitions → |
decrease | 1. a change downward 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
chest | 1. the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates 2. box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy More Definitions → |
pension | 1. a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working More Definitions → |
precision | 1. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance More Definitions → |
damages | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury More Definitions → |
reserves | 1. civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army More Definitions → |
reproduction | 1. the process of generating offspring 2. recall that is hypothesized to work by storing the original stimulus input and reproducing it during recall More Definitions → |
sole | 1. the underside of footwear or a golf club 2. lean flesh of any of several flatfish More Definitions → |
franchise | 1. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place 2. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area More Definitions → |
recorder | 1. equipment for making records 2. someone responsible for keeping records More Definitions → |
rehabilitation | 1. the restoration of someone to a useful place in society 2. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation More Definitions → |
defence | 1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires 2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring More Definitions → |
refund | 1. money returned to a payer 2. the act of returning money received previously More Definitions → |
reception | 1. the manner in which something is greeted 2. a formal party of people; as after a wedding More Definitions → |
wise | 1. a way of doing or being More Definitions → |
insider | 1. an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations More Definitions → |
hearts | 1. a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades More Definitions → |
geography | 1. study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation More Definitions → |
appearing | 1. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action More Definitions → |
integrity | 1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting 2. moral soundness More Definitions → |
eve | 1. the day before 2. the period immediately before something More Definitions → |
carter | 1. someone whose work is driving carts More Definitions → |
legacy | 1. (law) a gift of personal property by will More Definitions → |
danger | 1. the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury 2. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury More Definitions → |
phrase | 1. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence 2. a short musical passage More Definitions → |
paradise | 1. any place of complete bliss and delight and peace More Definitions → |
intermediate | 1. a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained More Definitions → |
emotional | More Definitions → |
leaf | 1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants 2. a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book) More Definitions → |
diesel | 1. an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil More Definitions → |
combine | 1. harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field 2. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service More Definitions → |
overnight | More Definitions → |
preliminary | 1. a minor match preceding the main event 2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows More Definitions → |
introduce | More Definitions → |
generator | 1. an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas 2. engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction More Definitions → |
suspension | 1. a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
correction | 1. the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right 2. a quantity that is added or subtracted in order to increase the accuracy of a scientific measure More Definitions → |
authentication | 1. a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity 2. validating the authenticity of something or someone More Definitions → |
communicate | More Definitions → |
supplement | 1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end 2. a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) More Definitions → |
meal | 1. the food served and eaten at one time 2. any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times More Definitions → |
machinery | 1. machines or machine systems collectively 2. a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions More Definitions → |
unlike | More Definitions → |
equation | 1. a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
dimension | 1. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) 2. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished More Definitions → |
warren | 1. a series of connected underground tunnels occupied by rabbits 2. an overcrowded residential area More Definitions → |
reviewer | 1. someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication 2. a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day More Definitions → |
quarterly | 1. a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year) More Definitions → |
devil | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a word used in exclamations of confusion More Definitions → |
cherry | 1. wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry 2. any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood More Definitions → |
continental | More Definitions → |
alternate | 1. someone who takes the place of another person More Definitions → |
achievement | 1. the action of accomplishing something More Definitions → |
webcam | 1. a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet More Definitions → |
funeral | 1. a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated More Definitions → |
pee | 1. liquid excretory product 2. informal terms for urination More Definitions → |
passenger | 1. a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it More Definitions → |
socket | 1. a bony hollow into which a structure fits 2. receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted More Definitions → |
silent | More Definitions → |
egg | 1. animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds 2. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food More Definitions → |
orientation | 1. the act of orienting 2. an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
theft | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
talent | 1. natural abilities or qualities 2. a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity More Definitions → |
flexibility | 1. the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped 2. the quality of being adaptable or variable More Definitions → |
seeker | 1. someone making a search or inquiry 2. a missile equipped with a device that is attracted toward some kind of emission (heat or light or sound or radio waves) More Definitions → |
offset | 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin 2. a compensating equivalent More Definitions → |
elite | 1. a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status More Definitions → |
deadline | 1. the point in time at which something must be completed More Definitions → |
witness | 1. someone who sees an event and reports what happened 2. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) More Definitions → |
powder | 1. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized 2. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks More Definitions → |
entrance | 1. something that provides access (to get in or get out) 2. a movement into or inward More Definitions → |
gnome | 1. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure 2. a short pithy saying expressing a general truth More Definitions → |
declaration | 1. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written) 2. (law) unsworn statement that can be admitted in evidence in a legal transaction More Definitions → |
noble | 1. a titled peer of the realm More Definitions → |
rev | 1. rate of revolution of a motor More Definitions → |
gospel | 1. an unquestionable truth 2. folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) More Definitions → |
shore | 1. the land along the edge of a body of water 2. a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support More Definitions → |
loose | More Definitions → |
recipient | 1. a person who receives something 2. the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause More Definitions → |
illness | 1. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism More Definitions → |
athletics | 1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition 2. a contest between athletes More Definitions → |
southeast | 1. the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the southeastward compass point More Definitions → |
teenage | More Definitions → |
triple | 1. a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base 2. a set of three similar things considered as a unit More Definitions → |
cooper | 1. a craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs More Definitions → |
destruction | 1. the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists 2. an event that completely destroys something More Definitions → |
disorder | 1. a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning 2. a condition in which things are not in their expected places More Definitions → |
routine | 1. an unvarying or habitual method or procedure 2. a short performance that is part of a longer program More Definitions → |
conventional | More Definitions → |
wearing | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively 2. the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment More Definitions → |
firewall | 1. (colloquial) the application of maximum thrust 2. (computing) a security system consisting of a combination of hardware and software that limits the exposure of a computer or computer network to attack from crackers; commonly used on local area networks that are connected to the internet More Definitions → |
median | 1. the number midway between the two middle numbers in a series containing an even or odd number of items More Definitions → |
scanner | 1. someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables 2. an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer More Definitions → |
adjustment | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
hero | 1. a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength 2. the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem More Definitions → |
integer | 1. any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero More Definitions → |
bachelor | 1. a man who has never been married 2. a knight of the lowest order; could display only a pennon More Definitions → |
attitude | 1. a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways 2. the arrangement of the body and its limbs More Definitions → |
carpet | 1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) 2. a natural object that resembles or suggests a carpet More Definitions → |
genetics | 1. the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms More Definitions → |
collective | 1. members of a cooperative enterprise More Definitions → |
enrollment | 1. the act of enrolling 2. the body of people (such as students) who register or enroll at the same time More Definitions → |
duke | 1. a British peer of the highest rank 2. a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank More Definitions → |
pace | 1. the rate of moving (especially walking or running) 2. the distance covered by a step More Definitions → |
wage | 1. something that remunerates More Definitions → |
collector | 1. a person who collects things 2. a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) More Definitions → |
observation | 1. the act of making and recording a measurement 2. the act of observing; taking a patient look More Definitions → |
torture | 1. extreme mental distress 2. unbearable physical pain More Definitions → |
restoration | 1. the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state 2. getting something back again More Definitions → |
convenience | 1. the state of being suitable or opportune 2. the quality of being useful and convenient More Definitions → |
container | 1. any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) More Definitions → |
defendant | 1. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused More Definitions → |
warner | 1. someone who gives a warning to others More Definitions → |
supervisor | 1. one who supervises or has charge and direction of 2. a program that controls the execution of other programs More Definitions → |
liver | 1. large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes 2. liver of an animal used as meat More Definitions → |
brochure | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover More Definitions → |
petition | 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. reverent petition to a deity More Definitions → |
recall | 1. a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) 2. a call to return More Definitions → |
antenna | 1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals 2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ More Definitions → |
departure | 1. the act of departing 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
belief | 1. any cognitive content held as true 2. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed More Definitions → |
shoulder | 1. the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm 2. a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg More Definitions → |
decor | 1. decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior More Definitions → |
diameter | 1. the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference 2. a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface) More Definitions → |
bidder | 1. someone who makes an offer 2. someone who makes a bid at cards More Definitions → |
singer | 1. a person who sings More Definitions → |
herald | 1. (formal) a person who announces important news 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
literacy | 1. the ability to read and write More Definitions → |
intervention | 1. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) 2. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries More Definitions → |
fed | More Definitions → |
invite | 1. a colloquial expression for invitation More Definitions → |
reed | 1. tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites 2. a vibrator consisting of a thin strip of stiff material that vibrates to produce a tone when air streams over it More Definitions → |
moderate | 1. a person who takes a position in the political center More Definitions → |
terror | 1. an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety 2. a person who inspires fear or dread More Definitions → |
younger | More Definitions → |
mice | 1. any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails 2. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye More Definitions → |
opposite | 1. a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other 2. a relation of direct opposition More Definitions → |
temp | 1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis More Definitions → |
assurance | 1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities 2. a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something More Definitions → |
clerk | 1. an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) 2. a salesperson in a store More Definitions → |
happening | 1. an event that happens More Definitions → |
outline | 1. the line that appears to bound an object 2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
jeans | 1. (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear More Definitions → |
metropolitan | 1. in the Eastern Orthodox Church this title is given to a position between bishop and patriarch; equivalent to archbishop in western Christianity 2. a person who lives in a metropolis More Definitions → |
verification | 1. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 2. (law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement More Definitions → |
sleeping | 1. the state of being asleep 2. quiet and inactive restfulness More Definitions → |
beam | 1. a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather 2. long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction More Definitions → |
gardening | 1. the cultivation of plants More Definitions → |
orchestra | 1. a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players 2. seating on the main floor in a theater More Definitions → |
sunset | 1. the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon 2. atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun More Definitions → |
lottery | 1. something that is regarded as a chance event 2. players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots More Definitions → |
aside | 1. a line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
licence | 1. excessive freedom; lack of due restraint 2. freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech) More Definitions → |
essay | 1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition 2. a tentative attempt More Definitions → |
discipline | 1. a branch of knowledge 2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice More Definitions → |
dialogue | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
handheld | More Definitions → |
trace | 1. a just detectable amount 2. an indication that something has been present More Definitions → |
pe | 1. the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
photographer | 1. someone who takes photographs professionally More Definitions → |
messaging | 1. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer More Definitions → |
intent | 1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 2. the intended meaning of a communication More Definitions → |
spoke | 1. support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim 2. one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder More Definitions → |
engagement | 1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war 2. a meeting arranged in advance More Definitions → |
weird | More Definitions → |
tee | 1. the starting place for each hole on a golf course 2. support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff More Definitions → |
refinance | More Definitions → |
blade | 1. especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole 2. a dashing young man More Definitions → |
oxygen | 1. a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust More Definitions → |
cookie | 1. any of various small flat sweet cakes 2. the cook on a ranch or at a camp More Definitions → |
arrangement | 1. the thing arranged or agreed to 2. an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging More Definitions → |
pointer | 1. a mark to indicate a direction or relation 2. an indicator as on a dial More Definitions → |
stretch | 1. a large and unbroken expanse or distance 2. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out More Definitions → |
cooperative | 1. a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners 2. an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it More Definitions → |
sleeve | 1. the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm 2. small case into which an object fits More Definitions → |
cleaner | 1. a preparation used in cleaning something 2. the operator of dry-cleaning establishment More Definitions → |
cricket | 1. leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together 2. a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs More Definitions → |
beef | 1. cattle that are reared for their meat 2. meat from an adult domestic bovine More Definitions → |
feeding | 1. the act of consuming food 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
stroke | 1. (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand 2. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam More Definitions → |
measuring | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
headquarters | 1. (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise 2. the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command More Definitions → |
personality | 1. the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual 2. a person of considerable prominence More Definitions → |
roulette | 1. a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure 2. a wheel with teeth for making a row of perforations More Definitions → |
decline | 1. change toward something smaller or lower 2. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline More Definitions → |
facilitate | More Definitions → |
subscriber | 1. someone who expresses strong approval 2. someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication More Definitions → |
valve | 1. a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it 2. device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone More Definitions → |
feelings | 1. emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) More Definitions → |
knife | 1. edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle 2. a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point More Definitions → |
shelf | 1. a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects 2. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water More Definitions → |
bookstore | 1. a shop where books are sold More Definitions → |
freeware | 1. software that is provided without charge More Definitions → |
outer | More Definitions → |
commonwealth | 1. the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico) 2. a politically organized body of people under a single government More Definitions → |
pharmaceutical | 1. drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment More Definitions → |
workforce | 1. the force of workers available More Definitions → |
twelve | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one More Definitions → |
founder | 1. inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse 2. a person who founds or establishes some institution More Definitions → |
decade | 1. a period of 10 years 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system More Definitions → |
dispute | 1. a disagreement or argument about something important 2. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
excerpt | 1. a passage selected from a larger work More Definitions → |
steam | 1. water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
discharge | 1. the sudden giving off of energy 2. the act of venting More Definitions → |
ace | 1. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number 2. one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face More Definitions → |
acute | 1. a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation More Definitions → |
perfume | 1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant 2. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor More Definitions → |
methodology | 1. the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline 2. the system of methods followed in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
somebody | 1. a human being; person, singular, assertive existential pronoun; pronoun, person, singular; quantifier: assertive existential More Definitions → |
reputation | 1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor 2. notoriety for some particular characteristic More Definitions → |
resistant | More Definitions → |
recycling | 1. used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products 2. the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products More Definitions → |
curve | 1. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes 2. a line on a graph representing data More Definitions → |
creator | 1. a person who grows or makes or invents things More Definitions → |
amber | 1. a deep yellow color 2. a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry More Definitions → |
tracker | 1. someone who tracks down game More Definitions → |
passage | 1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next 2. a section of text; particularly a section of medium length More Definitions → |
headset | 1. receiver consisting of a pair of headphones More Definitions → |
camel | 1. cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions More Definitions → |
wrestling | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down More Definitions → |
suicide | 1. the act of killing yourself 2. a person who kills himself intentionally More Definitions → |
gathering | 1. a group of persons together in one place 2. the social act of assembling More Definitions → |
projection | 1. a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations 2. the projection of an image from a film onto a screen More Definitions → |
juice | 1. the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking 2. energetic vitality More Definitions → |
chase | 1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture 2. a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time More Definitions → |
sauce | 1. flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food More Definitions → |
fame | 1. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed 2. favorable public reputation More Definitions → |
extract | 1. a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water) 2. a passage selected from a larger work More Definitions → |
payable | 1. a liability account showing how much is owed for goods and services purchased on credit More Definitions → |
courtesy | 1. a courteous or respectful or considerate act 2. a courteous or respectful or considerate remark More Definitions → |
automobile | 1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine More Definitions → |
northeast | 1. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees 2. the direction corresponding to the northeastward compass point More Definitions → |
bracelet | 1. a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist 2. jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration More Definitions → |
eggs | 1. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food More Definitions → |
juvenile | 1. a young person, not fully developed More Definitions → |
injection | 1. the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure 2. any solution that is injected (as into the skin) More Definitions → |
protective | More Definitions → |
cassette | 1. a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video More Definitions → |
mistake | 1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
eliminate | More Definitions → |
mineral | 1. solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition More Definitions → |
sunglasses | 1. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun More Definitions → |
steering | 1. the act of guiding or showing the way 2. the act of setting and holding a course More Definitions → |
beads | 1. several beads threaded together on a string More Definitions → |
fortune | 1. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another 2. a large amount of wealth or prosperity More Definitions → |
preference | 1. a strong liking 2. a predisposition in favor of something More Definitions → |
threshold | 1. the starting point for a new state or experience 2. the smallest detectable sensation More Definitions → |
cemetery | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
planner | 1. a person who makes plans 2. a notebook for recording appointments and things to be done, etc. More Definitions → |
exploration | 1. to travel for the purpose of discovery 2. a careful systematic search More Definitions → |
stem | 1. (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed 2. a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ More Definitions → |
translate | More Definitions → |
costume | 1. the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball 2. unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place More Definitions → |
killer | 1. someone who causes the death of a person or animal 2. the causal agent resulting in death More Definitions → |
tune | 1. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence 2. the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch More Definitions → |
compression | 1. an increase in the density of something 2. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together More Definitions → |
seasonal | 1. a worker who finds employment only in certain seasons More Definitions → |
farmer | 1. a person who operates a farm More Definitions → |
slave | 1. a person who is owned by someone 2. someone who works as hard as a slave More Definitions → |
trek | 1. a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers) 2. any long and difficult trip More Definitions → |
encoding | 1. the activity of converting data or information into code More Definitions → |
heroes | 1. a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength 2. the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem More Definitions → |
cosmetic | 1. a toiletry designed to beautify the body More Definitions → |
terrorist | 1. a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities More Definitions → |
ethical | More Definitions → |
struggle | 1. an energetic attempt to achieve something 2. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) More Definitions → |
suffering | 1. a state of acute pain 2. misery resulting from affliction More Definitions → |
neutral | 1. one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute More Definitions → |
fisher | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish 2. large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal More Definitions → |
prospective | More Definitions → |
bedding | 1. coverings that are used on a bed 2. material used to provide a bed for animals More Definitions → |
heading | 1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies More Definitions → |
bearing | 1. relevant relation or interconnection 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies More Definitions → |
spectacular | 1. a lavishly produced performance More Definitions → |
connector | 1. an instrumentality that connects More Definitions → |
haven | 1. a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary 2. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo More Definitions → |
tablet | 1. a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription 2. a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge More Definitions → |
underwear | 1. undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments More Definitions → |
cottage | 1. a small house with a single story More Definitions → |
considerable | More Definitions → |
byte | 1. a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information More Definitions → |
toner | 1. a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print 2. a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image More Definitions → |
nose | 1. the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals 2. a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) More Definitions → |
latex | 1. a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air 2. a water-base paint that has a latex binder More Definitions → |
alien | 1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country 2. anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found More Definitions → |
pantyhose | 1. a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings More Definitions → |
complexity | 1. the quality of being intricate and compounded More Definitions → |
resolve | 1. the trait of being resolute 2. a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote More Definitions → |
documentary | 1. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
thesis | 1. an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument 2. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
ceiling | 1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space 2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds More Definitions → |
legislature | 1. persons who make or amend or repeal laws More Definitions → |
gen | 1. informal term for information More Definitions → |
procurement | 1. the act of getting possession of something More Definitions → |
fleet | 1. group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership 2. group of motor vehicles operating together under the same ownership More Definitions → |
referral | 1. a person whose case has been referred to a specialist or professional group 2. a recommendation to consult the (professional) person or group to whom one has been referred More Definitions → |
surveillance | 1. close observation of a person or group (usually by the police) More Definitions → |
substitute | 1. a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another 2. an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced More Definitions → |
turner | 1. a tumbler who is a member of a turnverein 2. a lathe operator More Definitions → |
gel | 1. a colloid in a more solid form than a sol 2. jellylike substance used in hair styling More Definitions → |
omega | 1. the ending of a series or sequence 2. the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
termination | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. a place where something ends or is complete More Definitions → |
saver | 1. someone who saves something from danger or violence 2. someone who saves (especially money) More Definitions → |
regime | 1. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit 2. (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet) More Definitions → |
breath | 1. the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing 2. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration More Definitions → |
amenities | 1. things that make you comfortable and at ease More Definitions → |
cole | 1. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head 2. coarse curly-leafed cabbage More Definitions → |
candle | 1. stick of wax with a wick in the middle 2. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin More Definitions → |
colored | More Definitions → |
tale | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program 2. a trivial lie More Definitions → |
projector | 1. an optical device for projecting a beam of light 2. an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen More Definitions → |
comparative | 1. the comparative form of an adjective or adverb More Definitions → |
herbal | 1. tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs More Definitions → |
retailer | 1. a merchant who sells goods at retail More Definitions → |
renewal | 1. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation 2. the act of renewing More Definitions → |
genealogy | 1. successive generations of kin 2. the study or investigation of ancestry and family history More Definitions → |
expenditure | 1. money paid out; an amount spent 2. the act of spending money for goods or services More Definitions → |
connectivity | 1. the property of being connected or the degree to which something has connections More Definitions → |
hacker | 1. someone who plays golf poorly 2. a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm More Definitions → |
fake | 1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be 2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
collaborative | More Definitions → |
cure | 1. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
commander | 1. an officer in command of a military unit 2. someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others More Definitions → |
suggestion | 1. an idea that is suggested 2. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection More Definitions → |
soldier | 1. an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army 2. a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony More Definitions → |
interval | 1. a definite length of time marked off by two instants 2. a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints More Definitions → |
reset | 1. device for resetting instruments or controls More Definitions → |
investigate | More Definitions → |
spare | 1. an extra component of a machine or other apparatus 2. an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle More Definitions → |
deer | 1. distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers More Definitions → |
tongue | 1. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity 2. a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language More Definitions → |
monkey | 1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians) 2. one who is playfully mischievous More Definitions → |
filename | 1. (computer science) the name given to a computer file in order to distinguish it from other files; may contain an extension that indicates the type of file More Definitions → |
honey | 1. a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees 2. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
analyses | 1. an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole 2. the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations More Definitions → |
significance | 1. the quality of being significant 2. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred More Definitions → |
scenario | 1. an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work) 2. a setting for a work of art or literature More Definitions → |
gauge | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. 2. accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared More Definitions → |
oven | 1. kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting More Definitions → |
intensive | 1. a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies More Definitions → |
deviant | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
correspondence | 1. communication by the exchange of letters 2. compatibility of observations More Definitions → |
supervision | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
cheat | 1. weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous 2. weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat More Definitions → |
bronze | 1. an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin 2. a sculpture made of bronze More Definitions → |
separation | 1. the state of lacking unity 2. coming apart More Definitions → |
testimony | 1. a solemn statement made under oath 2. an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact More Definitions → |
suspect | 1. someone who is under suspicion 2. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused More Definitions → |
sender | 1. someone who transmits a message 2. set used to broadcast radio or tv signals More Definitions → |
celebration | 1. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event 2. any joyous diversion More Definitions → |
adjacent | More Definitions → |
spouse | 1. a person's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
exotic | More Definitions → |
viewer | 1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) 2. an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies More Definitions → |
reaching | 1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out 2. accomplishment of an objective More Definitions → |
receptor | 1. a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response 2. an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation More Definitions → |
premises | 1. land and the buildings on it More Definitions → |
perry | 1. a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider More Definitions → |
offensive | 1. the action of attacking an enemy More Definitions → |
imperial | 1. a small tufted beard worn by Emperor Napoleon III 2. a piece of luggage carried on top of a coach More Definitions → |
dozen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one More Definitions → |
benjamin | 1. gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation More Definitions → |
deployment | 1. the distribution of forces in preparation for battle or work More Definitions → |
teeth | 1. hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense 2. something resembling the tooth of an animal More Definitions → |
directive | 1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity More Definitions → |
mate | 1. the officer below the master on a commercial ship 2. a fellow member of a team More Definitions → |
starter | 1. an electric motor for starting an engine 2. a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning More Definitions → |
butter | 1. an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use 2. a fighter who strikes the opponent with his head More Definitions → |
pepper | 1. climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam 2. any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers More Definitions → |
weapon | 1. any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting 2. a means of persuading or arguing More Definitions → |
luggage | 1. cases used to carry belongings when traveling More Definitions → |
burden | 1. an onerous or difficult concern 2. weight to be borne or conveyed More Definitions → |
chef | 1. a professional cook More Definitions → |
isle | 1. a small island More Definitions → |
maple | 1. wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring 2. any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone More Definitions → |
grocery | 1. a marketplace where groceries are sold 2. (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer More Definitions → |
offshore | More Definitions → |
governing | 1. the act of governing; exercising authority More Definitions → |
depot | 1. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods 2. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
pie | 1. dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top More Definitions → |
blend | 1. an occurrence of thorough mixing 2. a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings More Definitions → |
attending | 1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others 2. the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) More Definitions → |
emission | 1. the act of emitting; causing to flow forth 2. a substance that is emitted or released More Definitions → |
spec | 1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work More Definitions → |
realty | 1. property consisting of houses and land More Definitions → |
apparent | More Definitions → |
traveling | 1. the act of going from one place to another More Definitions → |
probe | 1. an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities 2. a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities More Definitions → |
biotechnology | 1. the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes 2. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments More Definitions → |
toilet | 1. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets 2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination More Definitions → |
outreach | 1. the act of reaching out More Definitions → |
debug | More Definitions → |
dale | 1. an open river valley (in a hilly area) More Definitions → |
explicit | More Definitions → |
peeing | 1. informal terms for urination More Definitions → |
newton | 1. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes More Definitions → |
sept | 1. people descended from a common ancestor More Definitions → |
exceptional | More Definitions → |
anxiety | 1. (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic 2. a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune More Definitions → |
ceramic | 1. an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures More Definitions → |
precious | More Definitions → |
necklace | 1. jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women) More Definitions → |
composite | 1. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts 2. considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers More Definitions → |
cedar | 1. any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars 2. durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests More Definitions → |
designing | 1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) More Definitions → |
footwear | 1. clothing worn on a person's feet 2. covering for a person's feet More Definitions → |
peoples | 1. the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group More Definitions → |
spider | 1. predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey 2. a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine More Definitions → |
sensitivity | 1. (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation 2. the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences More Definitions → |
preservation | 1. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger 2. the condition of being (well or ill) preserved More Definitions → |
interim | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
divine | 1. a clergyman or other person in religious orders More Definitions → |
streaming | 1. the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell More Definitions → |
chose | More Definitions → |
intensity | 1. the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation) 2. high level or degree; the property of being intense More Definitions → |
syndicate | 1. a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities 2. an association of companies for some definite purpose More Definitions → |
wellness | 1. a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease More Definitions → |
pole | 1. a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic 2. one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions More Definitions → |
shield | 1. a protective covering or structure 2. armor carried on the arm to intercept blows More Definitions → |
harvest | 1. the yield from plants in a single growing season 2. the consequence of an effort or activity More Definitions → |
membrane | 1. a thin pliable sheet of material 2. a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants More Definitions → |
constitute | More Definitions → |
desperate | 1. a person who is frightened and in need of help More Definitions → |
demonstration | 1. a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view 2. a show of military force or preparedness More Definitions → |
governmental | More Definitions → |
bend | 1. a circular segment of a curve 2. movement that causes the formation of a curve More Definitions → |
chrome | 1. another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments More Definitions → |
brake | 1. a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle 2. any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants More Definitions → |
exterior | 1. the region that is outside of something 2. the outer side or surface of something More Definitions → |
greeting | 1. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) More Definitions → |
ecology | 1. the environment as it relates to living organisms 2. the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment More Definitions → |
glen | 1. a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains) More Definitions → |
synthesis | 1. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) 2. the combination of ideas into a complex whole More Definitions → |
olive | 1. small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil 2. evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits More Definitions → |
unemployment | 1. the state of being unemployed or not having a job More Definitions → |
enhancement | 1. an improvement that makes something more agreeable More Definitions → |
clone | 1. a person who is almost identical to another 2. a group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction More Definitions → |
velocity | 1. distance travelled per unit time More Definitions → |
relay | 1. the act of passing something along from one person or group to another 2. a crew of workers who relieve another crew More Definitions → |
tears | 1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) More Definitions → |
baseline | 1. an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared 2. the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line More Definitions → |
petroleum | 1. a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons More Definitions → |
lover | 1. a person who loves someone or is loved by someone 2. an ardent follower and admirer More Definitions → |
retention | 1. the act of retaining something 2. the power of retaining and recalling past experience More Definitions → |
wondering | More Definitions → |
ferry | 1. a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule 2. transport by boat or aircraft More Definitions → |
profession | 1. the body of people in a learned occupation 2. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences) More Definitions → |
seating | 1. an area that includes places where several people can sit 2. the service of ushering people to their seats More Definitions → |
collecting | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
tire | 1. hoop that covers a wheel More Definitions → |
electron | 1. an elementary particle with negative charge More Definitions → |
friendship | 1. the state of being friends (or friendly) More Definitions → |
heather | 1. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the Northern Hemisphere 2. interwoven yarns of mixed colors producing muted greyish shades with flecks of color More Definitions → |
motel | 1. a motor hotel More Definitions → |
treasury | 1. the funds of a government or institution or individual 2. the government department responsible for collecting and managing and spending public revenues More Definitions → |
observer | 1. a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses 2. an expert who observes and comments on something More Definitions → |
sunshine | 1. the rays of the sun 2. moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities More Definitions → |
ceremony | 1. a formal event performed on a special occasion 2. any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way More Definitions → |
homework | 1. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) More Definitions → |
advertiser | 1. someone whose business is advertising More Definitions → |
encryption | 1. the activity of converting data or information into code More Definitions → |
silence | 1. the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) 2. the absence of sound More Definitions → |
soviet | 1. an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) More Definitions → |
possession | 1. the act of having and controlling property 2. anything owned or possessed More Definitions → |
treaty | 1. a written agreement between two states or sovereigns More Definitions → |
trainer | 1. one who trains other persons or animals 2. simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane More Definitions → |
lemon | 1. yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh 2. a strong yellow color More Definitions → |
darkness | 1. absence of light or illumination 2. an unilluminated area More Definitions → |
joke | 1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter 2. activity characterized by good humor More Definitions → |
respondent | 1. the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent 2. someone who responds More Definitions → |
statute | 1. an act passed by a legislative body More Definitions → |
shelter | 1. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger 2. protective covering that provides protection from the weather More Definitions → |
chapel | 1. a place of worship that has its own altar 2. a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar More Definitions → |
manufacture | 1. the organized action of making of goods and services for sale 2. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
vulnerability | 1. the state of being vulnerable or exposed 2. susceptibility to injury or attack More Definitions → |
celebrate | More Definitions → |
appliance | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job 2. durable goods for home or office use More Definitions → |
mixture | 1. (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) 2. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients More Definitions → |
bench | 1. a long seat for more than one person 2. a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) More Definitions → |
rider | 1. a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) 2. a clause that is appended to a legislative bill More Definitions → |
scheduling | 1. setting an order and time for planned events More Definitions → |
therapeutic | 1. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
sheep | 1. woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat 2. a timid defenseless simpleton who is readily preyed upon More Definitions → |
architect | 1. someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings) More Definitions → |
nursery | 1. a child's room for a baby More Definitions → |
microwave | 1. a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data 2. kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food More Definitions → |
relocation | 1. the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) 2. the act of changing your residence or place of business More Definitions → |
tender | 1. something that can be used as an official medium of payment 2. someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another More Definitions → |
paste | 1. any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency 2. a hard, brilliant lead glass that is used in making artificial jewelry More Definitions → |
discretion | 1. freedom to act or judge on one's own 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
preserve | 1. a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone 2. a reservation where animals are protected More Definitions → |
poem | 1. a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines More Definitions → |
easter | 1. a wind from the east More Definitions → |
repository | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping 2. a person to whom a secret is entrusted More Definitions → |
praise | 1. an expression of approval and commendation 2. offering words of homage as an act of worship More Definitions → |
veteran | 1. a serviceman who has seen considerable active service 2. a person who has served in the armed forces More Definitions → |
showcase | 1. a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect 2. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home More Definitions → |
integral | 1. the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x) More Definitions → |
prairie | 1. a treeless grassy plain More Definitions → |
reunion | 1. a party of former associates who have come together again 2. the act of coming together again More Definitions → |
composer | 1. someone who composes music, usually as a profession More Definitions → |
bean | 1. any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food 2. any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans More Definitions → |
pixel | 1. (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) More Definitions → |
bubble | 1. a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide) 2. a speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control More Definitions → |
millennium | 1. a span of 1000 years 2. (New Testament) in the Book of Revelation it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness More Definitions → |
tribune | 1. (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests 2. the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne More Definitions → |
vessel | 1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates 2. a craft designed for water transportation More Definitions → |
mem | 1. the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
equality | 1. the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status 2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced More Definitions → |
wages | 1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing More Definitions → |
fellowship | 1. an association of people who share common beliefs or activities 2. the state of being with someone More Definitions → |
tunnel | 1. a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars) 2. a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter More Definitions → |
wheat | 1. annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains 2. grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour More Definitions → |
beaver | 1. the soft brown fur of the beaver 2. a full beard More Definitions → |
distribute | More Definitions → |
compiler | 1. a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes) 2. (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program More Definitions → |
enlargement | 1. the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope 2. the state of being enlarged More Definitions → |
bases | 1. installation from which a military force initiates operations 2. lowest support of a structure More Definitions → |
accused | 1. a defendant in a criminal proceeding More Definitions → |
bee | 1. any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species 2. a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions More Definitions → |
bride | 1. a woman who has recently been married 2. a woman participant in her own marriage ceremony More Definitions → |
brunette | 1. a person with dark (brown) hair More Definitions → |
parade | 1. a ceremonial procession including people marching 2. an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things More Definitions → |
trigger | 1. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun 2. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen More Definitions → |
cholesterol | 1. an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues More Definitions → |
differential | 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 2. a quality that differentiates between similar things More Definitions → |
terrible | More Definitions → |
pendant | 1. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) 2. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling More Definitions → |
scientist | 1. a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences More Definitions → |
fever | 1. a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection 2. a state of nervous excitement More Definitions → |
cuisine | 1. the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared More Definitions → |
theorem | 1. a proposition deducible from basic postulates 2. an idea accepted as a demonstrable truth More Definitions → |
pope | 1. the head of the Roman Catholic Church More Definitions → |
jeep | 1. a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain More Definitions → |
cattle | 1. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age More Definitions → |
rover | 1. someone who leads a wandering unsettled life 2. an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement More Definitions → |
treasure | 1. accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. 2. art highly prized for its beauty or perfection More Definitions → |
reload | More Definitions → |
flame | 1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke More Definitions → |
elderly | 1. people who are old collectively More Definitions → |
extraordinary | More Definitions → |
tile | 1. a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces 2. a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing More Definitions → |
spell | 1. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation 2. a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) More Definitions → |
coordinate | 1. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis More Definitions → |
annex | 1. an addition that extends a main building More Definitions → |
freight | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle 2. transporting goods commercially at rates cheaper than express rates More Definitions → |
rebate | 1. a refund of some fraction of the amount paid 2. a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together More Definitions → |
eclipse | 1. one celestial body obscures another More Definitions → |
shuttle | 1. badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers 2. public transport that consists of a bus or train or airplane that flies back and forth between two points More Definitions → |
aggregate | 1. the whole amount 2. material such as sand or gravel used with cement and water to make concrete, mortar, or plaster More Definitions → |
knee | 1. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella 2. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee More Definitions → |
prep | 1. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) More Definitions → |
butler | 1. a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table More Definitions → |
courier | 1. a person who carries a message More Definitions → |
collapse | 1. an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion 2. a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in More Definitions → |
techno | 1. a style of fast heavy electronic dance music usually without vocals More Definitions → |
beverage | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
tribute | 1. something given or done as an expression of esteem 2. payment by one nation for protection by another More Definitions → |
immune | 1. a person who is immune to a particular infection More Definitions → |
forestry | 1. the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber More Definitions → |
genesis | 1. a coming into being More Definitions → |
barrier | 1. a structure or object that impedes free movement 2. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective More Definitions → |
bicycle | 1. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals More Definitions → |
letting | 1. property that is leased or rented out or let More Definitions → |
particle | 1. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything 2. a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions More Definitions → |
perception | 1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept 2. a way of conceiving something More Definitions → |
ordinance | 1. an authoritative command 2. a statute enacted by a city government More Definitions → |
chess | 1. weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat 2. a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king More Definitions → |
reveal | More Definitions → |
dive | 1. a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall 2. a headlong plunge into water More Definitions → |
offense | 1. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others 2. a feeling of anger caused by being offended More Definitions → |
protest | 1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection 2. the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent More Definitions → |
invention | 1. the creation of something in the mind 2. a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation More Definitions → |
nickname | 1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) 2. a descriptive name for a place or thing More Definitions → |
technician | 1. someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process 2. someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique More Definitions → |
enquiry | 1. an instance of questioning 2. a search for knowledge More Definitions → |
closure | 1. approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap 2. a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body More Definitions → |
timber | 1. the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material 2. a beam made of wood More Definitions → |
registrar | 1. a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company 2. the administrator responsible for student records More Definitions → |
steady | 1. a person loved by another person More Definitions → |
cancellation | 1. the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement 2. the speech act of revoking or annulling or making void More Definitions → |
screw | 1. someone who guards prisoners 2. a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole More Definitions → |
blame | 1. an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed 2. a reproach for some lapse or misdeed More Definitions → |
geneva | 1. gin made in the Netherlands More Definitions → |
veterinary | 1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
intake | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) 2. an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container More Definitions → |
relevance | 1. the relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
incentive | 1. a positive motivational influence 2. an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output More Definitions → |
butterfly | 1. diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings 2. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down More Definitions → |
mechanics | 1. the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference 2. the technical aspects of doing something More Definitions → |
geek | 1. a carnival performer who does disgusting acts 2. a person with an unusual or odd personality More Definitions → |
uncle | 1. the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt 2. a source of help and advice and encouragement More Definitions → |
defining | 1. any process serving to define the shape of something More Definitions → |
reflection | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration 2. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface More Definitions → |
hormone | 1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect More Definitions → |
meanwhile | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
proprietary | 1. an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits More Definitions → |
medieval | More Definitions → |
porcelain | 1. ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic More Definitions → |
innocent | 1. a person who lacks knowledge of evil More Definitions → |
consensus | 1. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole More Definitions → |
cordless | More Definitions → |
intention | 1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions 2. (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal More Definitions → |
retro | 1. a fashion reminiscent of the past More Definitions → |
semiconductor | 1. a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities 2. a conductor made with semiconducting material More Definitions → |
anger | 1. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance 2. the state of being angry More Definitions → |
happiness | 1. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy 2. emotions experienced when in a state of well-being More Definitions → |
bizarre | More Definitions → |
identifier | 1. a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it More Definitions → |
doe | 1. mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck' More Definitions → |
exempt | More Definitions → |
geometry | 1. the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces More Definitions → |
impression | 1. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed 2. an outward appearance More Definitions → |
correlation | 1. a reciprocal relation between two or more things 2. a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation) More Definitions → |
refuse | 1. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) More Definitions → |
fragrance | 1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant 2. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property More Definitions → |
replica | 1. copy that is not the original; something that has been copied More Definitions → |
tribe | 1. a social division of (usually preliterate) people 2. a federation (as of American Indians) More Definitions → |
transparent | More Definitions → |
nuke | 1. the warhead of a missile designed to deliver an atom bomb More Definitions → |
exhaust | 1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products 2. system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged More Definitions → |
roller | 1. a grounder that rolls along the infield 2. a long heavy sea wave as it advances towards the shore More Definitions → |
triangle | 1. a three-sided polygon 2. something approximating the shape of a triangle More Definitions → |
oriental | More Definitions → |
reward | 1. a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing 2. payment made in return for a service rendered More Definitions → |
hydrogen | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe More Definitions → |
advocate | 1. a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea 2. a lawyer who pleads cases in court More Definitions → |
genome | 1. the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism More Definitions → |
medal | 1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
sage | 1. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom 2. aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc More Definitions → |
knives | 1. edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle 2. a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point More Definitions → |
indie | 1. a pop group not affiliated with a major record company 2. an independent film company not associated with an established studio More Definitions → |
bones | 1. (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance More Definitions → |
breed | 1. a special variety of domesticated animals within a species 2. a special type More Definitions → |
detector | 1. any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner 2. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave More Definitions → |
respiratory | More Definitions → |
transexual | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation 2. a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex More Definitions → |
mainstream | 1. the prevailing current of thought More Definitions → |
invoice | 1. an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered More Definitions → |
subcommittee | 1. a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose More Definitions → |
gather | 1. sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching 2. the act of gathering something More Definitions → |
maternity | 1. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother More Definitions → |
embassy | 1. a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work 2. an ambassador and his entourage collectively More Definitions → |
cave | 1. a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea More Definitions → |
proceeds | 1. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property More Definitions → |
arrest | 1. the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) 2. the state of inactivity following an interruption More Definitions → |
volleyball | 1. a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands 2. an inflated ball used in playing volleyball More Definitions → |
liabilities | 1. anything that is owed to someone else More Definitions → |
tolerance | 1. the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions 2. a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior More Definitions → |
creativity | 1. the ability to create More Definitions → |
inspector | 1. a high ranking police officer 2. an investigator who observes carefully More Definitions → |
snake | 1. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous 2. a deceitful or treacherous person More Definitions → |
lending | 1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned More Definitions → |
reminder | 1. a message that helps you remember something 2. an experience that causes you to remember something More Definitions → |
riverside | 1. the bank of a river More Definitions → |
karaoke | 1. singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs) More Definitions → |
berry | 1. any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves 2. a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or aggregate (blackberry or raspberry) More Definitions → |
integrate | More Definitions → |
screenshot | More Definitions → |
confident | More Definitions → |
terrace | 1. usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence 2. a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) More Definitions → |
bacteria | 1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants More Definitions → |
seafood | 1. edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc More Definitions → |
finite | More Definitions → |
kidney | 1. either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine More Definitions → |
moisture | 1. wetness caused by water More Definitions → |
roster | 1. a list of names More Definitions → |
timer | 1. a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end 2. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed More Definitions → |
vegetable | 1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant 2. any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower More Definitions → |
verse | 1. literature in metrical form 2. a piece of poetry More Definitions → |
humanities | 1. studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills) More Definitions → |
alignment | 1. an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty 2. the spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines More Definitions → |
rocket | 1. any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine 2. a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion More Definitions → |
bullet | 1. a projectile that is fired from a gun 2. a high-speed passenger train More Definitions → |
lace | 1. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) 2. a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns More Definitions → |
latitude | 1. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself 2. freedom from normal restraints in conduct More Definitions → |
consciousness | 1. an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation 2. having knowledge of More Definitions → |
mistress | 1. an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man 2. a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict) More Definitions → |
encounter | 1. a minor short-term fight 2. a casual or unexpected convergence More Definitions → |
priest | 1. a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders 2. a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion More Definitions → |
queue | 1. a line of people or vehicles waiting for something 2. (information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted More Definitions → |
trance | 1. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation 2. a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep More Definitions → |
locale | 1. the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) More Definitions → |
bundle | 1. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together 2. a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing More Definitions → |
hammer | 1. the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled 2. a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking More Definitions → |
runner | 1. someone who imports or exports without paying duties 2. someone who travels on foot by running More Definitions → |
spelling | 1. forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage More Definitions → |
strengthen | More Definitions → |
infrared | 1. the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum; electromagnetic wave frequencies below the visible range 2. electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves More Definitions → |
seventh | 1. position seven in a countable series of things 2. one part in seven equal parts More Definitions → |
belly | 1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis 2. a protruding abdomen More Definitions → |
quarters | 1. housing available for people to live in More Definitions → |
sculpture | 1. a three-dimensional work of plastic art 2. creating figures or designs in three dimensions More Definitions → |
mere | 1. a small pond of standing water More Definitions → |
elder | 1. a person who is older than you are 2. any of numerous shrubs or small trees of temperate and subtropical Northern Hemisphere having white flowers and berrylike fruit More Definitions → |
punishment | 1. the act of punishing, or the infliction of a penalty More Definitions → |
appreciation | 1. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
providence | 1. the guardianship and control exercised by a deity 2. a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures More Definitions → |
restriction | 1. a principle that limits the extent of something 2. an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) More Definitions → |
incorporate | More Definitions → |
treasurer | 1. an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds More Definitions → |
essence | 1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience 2. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted More Definitions → |
lightweight | 1. a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds 2. someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous More Definitions → |
synthetic | 1. a compound made artificially by chemical reactions More Definitions → |
testament | 1. a profession of belief 2. a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die More Definitions → |
expo | 1. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display More Definitions → |
newbie | 1. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
wilderness | 1. (politics) a state of disfavor 2. a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition More Definitions → |
debut | 1. the act of beginning something new 2. the presentation of a debutante in society More Definitions → |
proceeding | 1. (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked More Definitions → |
cube | 1. a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces 2. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides More Definitions → |
uncertainty | 1. being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance 2. the state of being unsure of something More Definitions → |
breakdown | 1. the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue 2. a mental or physical breakdown More Definitions → |
marker | 1. some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something 2. a distinguishing symbol More Definitions → |
reconstruction | 1. the activity of constructing something again 2. an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence More Definitions → |
encouraging | More Definitions → |
airfare | 1. the fare charged for traveling by airplane More Definitions → |
beneficial | More Definitions → |
vaccine | 1. immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies More Definitions → |
fate | 1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future 2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events More Definitions → |
penny | 1. a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound 2. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit More Definitions → |
porter | 1. a person employed to carry luggage and supplies 2. someone who guards an entrance More Definitions → |
jungle | 1. a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival 2. a place where hoboes camp More Definitions → |
alpine | More Definitions → |
prediction | 1. the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) 2. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
thesaurus | 1. a book containing a classified list of synonyms More Definitions → |
battlefield | 1. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
spice | 1. aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative 2. any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food More Definitions → |
cooler | 1. a refrigerator for cooling liquids 2. an iced drink especially white wine and fruit juice More Definitions → |
overhead | 1. the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes 2. (computer science) the processing time required by a device prior to the execution of a command More Definitions → |
prospect | 1. the possibility of future success 2. belief about (or mental picture of) the future More Definitions → |
shipment | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle 2. the act of sending off something More Definitions → |
breeding | 1. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression 2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) More Definitions → |
tension | 1. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense 2. the physical condition of being stretched or strained More Definitions → |
tier | 1. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group 2. any one of two or more competitors who tie one another More Definitions → |
earl | 1. a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount More Definitions → |
envelope | 1. a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. 2. any wrapper or covering More Definitions → |
homeland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
bailey | 1. the outer courtyard of a castle 2. the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle More Definitions → |
cleaners | 1. shop where dry cleaning is done More Definitions → |
eternal | More Definitions → |
cite | 1. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
remarkable | More Definitions → |
boulevard | 1. a wide street or thoroughfare More Definitions → |
metric | 1. a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them 2. a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds) More Definitions → |
actress | 1. a female actor More Definitions → |
mess | 1. a state of confusion and disorderliness 2. informal terms for a difficult situation More Definitions → |
accommodate | More Definitions → |
premiere | 1. the first public performance of a play or movie More Definitions → |
lender | 1. someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters More Definitions → |
shade | 1. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body 2. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color More Definitions → |
dietary | 1. a regulated daily food allowance More Definitions → |
sudden | More Definitions → |
precipitation | 1. the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time 2. the process of forming a chemical precipitate More Definitions → |
approximate | More Definitions → |
rope | 1. a strong line 2. street names for flunitrazepam More Definitions → |
programmer | 1. a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs More Definitions → |
chronicle | 1. a record or narrative description of past events More Definitions → |
grave | 1. death of a person 2. a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone) More Definitions → |
legitimate | More Definitions → |
burner | 1. an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse) 2. the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking More Definitions → |
investigator | 1. a scientist who devotes himself to doing research 2. someone who investigates More Definitions → |
gentle | More Definitions → |
hose | 1. socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) 2. man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet More Definitions → |
nightlife | 1. the entertainment available to people seeking nighttime diversion 2. the activity of people seeking nighttime diversion (as at the theater, a nightclub, etc.) More Definitions → |
footage | 1. film that has been shot 2. a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done More Definitions → |
entrepreneur | 1. someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it More Definitions → |
freelance | 1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
cigarette | 1. finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking More Definitions → |
characteristic | 1. a prominent attribute or aspect of something 2. a distinguishing quality; a feature that can be used to identify something More Definitions → |
headline | 1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article More Definitions → |
narrative | 1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program More Definitions → |
defeat | 1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest 2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals More Definitions → |
insured | 1. a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy; a person who contracts for an insurance policy that indemnifies him against loss of property or life or health etc. More Definitions → |
harper | 1. someone who plays the harp More Definitions → |
livestock | 1. any animals kept for use or profit More Definitions → |
exemption | 1. immunity from an obligation or duty 2. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.) More Definitions → |
tenant | 1. someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else 2. a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease) More Definitions → |
shake | 1. building material used as siding or roofing 2. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream More Definitions → |
algebra | 1. the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations More Definitions → |
yea | 1. yes More Definitions → |
mercy | 1. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice 2. a disposition to be kind and forgiving More Definitions → |
sunrise | 1. the first light of day 2. atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun More Definitions → |
timeline | 1. a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom) More Definitions → |
fence | 1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area 2. a dealer in stolen property More Definitions → |
infinite | 1. the unlimited expanse in which everything is located More Definitions → |
shame | 1. a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt 2. a state of dishonor More Definitions → |
revolutionary | 1. a radical supporter of political or social revolution More Definitions → |
telephony | 1. transmitting speech at a distance More Definitions → |
mesa | 1. flat tableland with steep edges More Definitions → |
remedy | 1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil 2. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
breathing | 1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation More Definitions → |
thickness | 1. the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width 2. indistinct articulation More Definitions → |
genius | 1. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality 2. unusual mental ability More Definitions → |
aerospace | 1. the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole More Definitions → |
fighter | 1. someone who fights (or is fighting) 2. a high-speed military or naval airplane designed to destroy enemy aircraft in the air More Definitions → |
flesh | 1. the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
retreat | 1. (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat 2. a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet More Definitions → |
democrat | 1. an advocate of democratic principles More Definitions → |
marble | 1. a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material 2. a small ball of glass that is used in various games More Definitions → |
surrey | 1. a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats More Definitions → |
briefing | 1. detailed instructions, as for a military operation More Definitions → |
accreditation | 1. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards) More Definitions → |
blackberry | 1. large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus 2. bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle More Definitions → |
meditation | 1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature 2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) More Definitions → |
microphone | 1. device for converting sound waves into electrical energy More Definitions → |
instrumental | More Definitions → |
shed | 1. an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage More Definitions → |
memo | 1. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
tide | 1. the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon 2. something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea) More Definitions → |
invisible | More Definitions → |
magnet | 1. (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field 2. a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts More Definitions → |
reel | 1. a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector 2. music composed for dancing a reel More Definitions → |
sheer | More Definitions → |
cylinder | 1. a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases) 2. a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line More Definitions → |
acre | 1. a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries More Definitions → |
revenge | 1. action taken in return for an injury or offense More Definitions → |
finances | 1. assets in the form of money More Definitions → |
smell | 1. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form 2. any property detected by the olfactory system More Definitions → |
pest | 1. a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal 2. any epidemic disease with a high death rate More Definitions → |
sticker | 1. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf 2. an adhesive label More Definitions → |
reef | 1. a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water 2. one of several strips across a sail that can be taken in or rolled up to lessen the area of the sail that is exposed to the wind More Definitions → |
divide | 1. a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) 2. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems More Definitions → |
garbage | 1. food that is discarded (as from a kitchen) 2. a worthless message More Definitions → |
beth | 1. the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
peninsula | 1. a large mass of land projecting into a body of water More Definitions → |
schema | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
quizzes | 1. an examination consisting of a few short questions More Definitions → |
prefix | 1. an affix that is added in front of the word More Definitions → |
barrel | 1. a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired 2. a cylindrical container that holds liquids More Definitions → |
nerve | 1. any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body 2. the courage to carry on More Definitions → |
deficit | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required 2. a deficiency or failure in neurological or mental functioning More Definitions → |
boulder | 1. a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin More Definitions → |
metadata | 1. data about data More Definitions → |
texture | 1. the feel of a surface or a fabric 2. the essential quality of something More Definitions → |
somerset | 1. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return More Definitions → |
acknowledge | More Definitions → |
thunder | 1. a deep prolonged loud noise 2. a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning More Definitions → |
tent | 1. a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs) 2. a web that resembles a tent or carpet More Definitions → |
questionnaire | 1. a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information More Definitions → |
modelling | 1. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied 2. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) More Definitions → |
miniature | 1. painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts) 2. a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size More Definitions → |
dare | 1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy More Definitions → |
interstate | 1. one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States More Definitions → |
aerial | 1. a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer 2. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals More Definitions → |
consequence | 1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual More Definitions → |
rebel | 1. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) 2. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action More Definitions → |
systematic | More Definitions → |
makeup | 1. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance 2. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event More Definitions → |
textile | 1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers More Definitions → |
magnitude | 1. the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small) 2. a number assigned to the ratio of two quantities; two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other; the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10 More Definitions → |
earthquake | 1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity 2. a disturbance that is extremely disruptive More Definitions → |
wicked | More Definitions → |
roommate | 1. an associate who shares a room with you More Definitions → |
slope | 1. an elevated geological formation 2. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal More Definitions → |
reggae | 1. popular music originating in the West Indies; repetitive bass riffs and regular chords played on the off beat by a guitar More Definitions → |
poet | 1. a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) More Definitions → |
surname | 1. the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name) More Definitions → |
theology | 1. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth 2. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings More Definitions → |
evident | More Definitions → |
epic | 1. a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds More Definitions → |
organizer | 1. a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise 2. someone who enlists workers to join a union More Definitions → |
allergy | 1. hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity More Definitions → |
sake | 1. Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot 2. a reason for wanting something done More Definitions → |
merit | 1. any admirable quality or attribute 2. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance) More Definitions → |
enzyme | 1. any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions More Definitions → |
tackle | 1. the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team 2. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails More Definitions → |
amplifier | 1. electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it More Definitions → |
retrieve | More Definitions → |
lean | 1. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical More Definitions → |
bye | 1. an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent 2. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
dude | 1. an informal form of address for a man 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
monte | 1. a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time More Definitions → |
blessed | More Definitions → |
leone | 1. the basic unit of money in Sierra Leone; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
transsexual | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation 2. a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex More Definitions → |
citizenship | 1. the status of a citizen with rights and duties 2. conduct as a citizen More Definitions → |
excuse | 1. a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. 2. a note explaining an absence More Definitions → |
basement | 1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage 2. the ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture More Definitions → |
girlfriend | 1. any female friend 2. a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved More Definitions → |
cheque | 1. a written order directing a bank to pay money More Definitions → |
hierarchy | 1. a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system 2. the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body More Definitions → |
reject | 1. the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality More Definitions → |
beats | 1. a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop) More Definitions → |
merry | More Definitions → |
gore | 1. coagulated blood from a wound 2. a piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails More Definitions → |
complement | 1. a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction 2. a complete number or quantity More Definitions → |
passive | 1. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb More Definitions → |
cage | 1. an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept 2. something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement More Definitions → |
checklist | 1. a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted More Definitions → |
courage | 1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear More Definitions → |
gazette | 1. a newspaper or official journal More Definitions → |
extraction | 1. the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
elevation | 1. the event of something being raised upward 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
textbook | 1. a book prepared for use in schools or colleges More Definitions → |
prerequisite | 1. something that is required in advance More Definitions → |
frontier | 1. a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country 2. an international boundary or the area (often fortified) immediately inside the boundary More Definitions → |
settle | 1. a long wooden bench with a back More Definitions → |
hypothesis | 1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
derby | 1. a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim More Definitions → |
regression | 1. an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely 2. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state More Definitions → |
doctrine | 1. a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school More Definitions → |
scenic | More Definitions → |
renewable | More Definitions → |
intersection | 1. a point where lines intersect 2. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
sewing | 1. joining or attaching by stitches 2. needlework on which you are working with needle and thread More Definitions → |
consistency | 1. the property of holding together and retaining its shape 2. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts More Definitions → |
lighter | 1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire 2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires More Definitions → |
rage | 1. a feeling of intense anger 2. a state of extreme anger More Definitions → |
supplemental | More Definitions → |
travelling | 1. the act of going from one place to another More Definitions → |
talented | More Definitions → |
spreading | 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate More Definitions → |
steal | 1. an advantageous purchase 2. a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch) More Definitions → |
parcel | 1. a wrapped container 2. the allotment of some amount by dividing something More Definitions → |
fifteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one More Definitions → |
incidence | 1. the relative frequency of occurrence of something 2. the striking of a light beam on a surface More Definitions → |
boutique | 1. a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry More Definitions → |
tuner | 1. an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals 2. someone who tunes a musical instrument More Definitions → |
toddler | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk More Definitions → |
homeless | 1. someone unfortunate without housing 2. poor people who unfortunately do not have a home to live in More Definitions → |
horrible | More Definitions → |
metallic | 1. a fabric made of a yarn that is partly or entirely of metal 2. a yarn made partly or entirely of metal More Definitions → |
acne | 1. an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones More Definitions → |
interference | 1. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries 2. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding More Definitions → |
atmospheric | More Definitions → |
pressing | 1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure 2. a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press More Definitions → |
gasoline | 1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines More Definitions → |
trader | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold More Definitions → |
allowance | 1. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) 2. a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses More Definitions → |
denial | 1. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) 2. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true More Definitions → |
designation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
gem | 1. art highly prized for its beauty or perfection 2. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry More Definitions → |
duplicate | 1. something additional of the same kind 2. a copy that corresponds to an original exactly More Definitions → |
criterion | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged More Definitions → |
badge | 1. an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) 2. any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank) More Definitions → |
heath | 1. a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers 2. a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation More Definitions → |
trustee | 1. a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit 2. members of a governing board More Definitions → |
realm | 1. a domain in which something is dominant 2. the domain ruled by a king or queen More Definitions → |
jenny | 1. female donkey More Definitions → |
helmet | 1. armor plate that protects the head 2. a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows More Definitions → |
elephant | 1. five-toed pachyderm 2. the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 More Definitions → |
nickel | 1. a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite 2. a United States coin worth one twentieth of a dollar More Definitions → |
geology | 1. a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks More Definitions → |
wallet | 1. a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money More Definitions → |
drainage | 1. emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it More Definitions → |
vegetarian | 1. eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products More Definitions → |
rouge | 1. makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks More Definitions → |
yeast | 1. a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey 2. any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division More Definitions → |
clearing | 1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area 2. the act of freeing from suspicion More Definitions → |
vegetation | 1. all the plant life in a particular region or period 2. the process of growth in plants More Definitions → |
bite | 1. a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person 2. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful More Definitions → |
reliance | 1. certainty based on past experience 2. the state of relying on something More Definitions → |
gilbert | 1. a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns More Definitions → |
phenomenon | 1. any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning 2. a remarkable development More Definitions → |
ensemble | 1. a group of musicians playing or singing together 2. a cast other than the principals More Definitions → |
assured | More Definitions → |
weed | 1. any plant that crowds out cultivated plants 2. a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning More Definitions → |
accent | 1. distinctive manner of oral expression 2. special importance or significance More Definitions → |
eleven | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one 2. a team that plays football More Definitions → |
wives | 1. a married woman; a man's partner in marriage More Definitions → |
ambient | More Definitions → |
mileage | 1. distance measured in miles 2. the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned More Definitions → |
prostate | 1. a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen More Definitions → |
pledge | 1. a deposit of personal property as security for a debt 2. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group More Definitions → |
vampire | 1. (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living More Definitions → |
nitrogen | 1. a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues More Definitions → |
xerox | 1. a copy made by a xerographic copier More Definitions → |
dice | 1. a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers More Definitions → |
merger | 1. the combination of two or more commercial companies 2. an occurrence that involves the production of a union More Definitions → |
integrating | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
remark | 1. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information 2. explicit notice More Definitions → |
dozens | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
reasoning | 1. thinking that is coherent and logical More Definitions → |
replacing | 1. the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another More Definitions → |
researcher | 1. a scientist who devotes himself to doing research More Definitions → |
watershed | 1. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems 2. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet More Definitions → |
equilibrium | 1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another 2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates More Definitions → |
privilege | 1. a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all 2. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) More Definitions → |
estimation | 1. a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) 2. the respect with which a person is held More Definitions → |
fleece | 1. the wool of a sheep or similar animal 2. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing More Definitions → |
pediatric | More Definitions → |
fare | 1. an agenda of things to do 2. the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance More Definitions → |
dressing | 1. savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type 2. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables More Definitions → |
sperm | 1. the male reproductive cell; the male gamete More Definitions → |
dame | 1. informal terms for a (young) woman 2. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
herb | 1. a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests 2. aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities More Definitions → |
ate | More Definitions → |
breach | 1. a failure to perform some promised act or obligation 2. an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) More Definitions → |
whale | 1. a very large person; impressive in size or qualities 2. any of the larger cetacean mammals having a streamlined body and breathing through a blowhole on the head More Definitions → |
traveller | 1. a person who changes location More Definitions → |
tomatoes | 1. mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable 2. native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties More Definitions → |
benchmark | 1. a standard by which something can be measured or judged 2. a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point More Definitions → |
stationery | 1. paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes More Definitions → |
idle | 1. the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling More Definitions → |
momentum | 1. an impelling force or strength 2. the product of a body's mass and its velocity More Definitions → |
emerald | 1. a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone 2. a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem More Definitions → |
desirable | More Definitions → |
ballet | 1. a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers 2. music written for a ballet More Definitions → |
bumper | 1. a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast) 2. a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage More Definitions → |
afterwards | More Definitions → |
webpage | 1. a document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser More Definitions → |
shine | 1. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light More Definitions → |
explosion | 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of exploding or bursting More Definitions → |
briefs | 1. (used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts) More Definitions → |
cove | 1. a small inlet 2. small or narrow cave in the side of a cliff or mountain More Definitions → |
ozone | 1. a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation) More Definitions → |
opponent | 1. a contestant that you are matched against 2. someone who offers opposition More Definitions → |
serum | 1. an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates More Definitions → |
champagne | 1. a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there More Definitions → |
decimal | 1. a proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 2. a number in the decimal system More Definitions → |
deviation | 1. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm 2. the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function More Definitions → |
superintendent | 1. a person who directs and manages an organization 2. a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector More Definitions → |
hostel | 1. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers 2. inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips) More Definitions → |
housewives | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
employ | 1. the state of being employed or having a job More Definitions → |
penguin | 1. short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers More Definitions → |
miracle | 1. any amazing or wonderful occurrence 2. a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent More Definitions → |
reprint | 1. a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale 2. a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication More Definitions → |
flex | 1. the act of flexing More Definitions → |
yearly | 1. a reference book that is published regularly once every year More Definitions → |
penetration | 1. an attack that penetrates into enemy territory 2. clear or deep perception of a situation More Definitions → |
belle | 1. a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals More Definitions → |
retrieval | 1. (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory 2. the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory More Definitions → |
marvel | 1. something that causes feelings of wonder More Definitions → |
prototype | 1. a standard or typical example More Definitions → |
petite | 1. a garment size for short or slender women More Definitions → |
terrain | 1. a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential More Definitions → |
yen | 1. a yearning for something or to do something 2. the basic unit of money in Japan; equal to 100 sen More Definitions → |
empirical | More Definitions → |
dependence | 1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else 2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) More Definitions → |
beginner | 1. someone new to a field or activity 2. a person who founds or establishes some institution More Definitions → |
polyester | 1. any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant 2. a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer More Definitions → |
deaf | 1. people who have severe hearing impairments More Definitions → |
sapphire | 1. a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone 2. a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem More Definitions → |
kinase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme More Definitions → |
remainder | 1. something left after other parts have been taken away 2. the part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor More Definitions → |
sheriff | 1. the principal law-enforcement officer in a county More Definitions → |
mime | 1. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression 2. a performance using gestures and body movements without words More Definitions → |
neighbor | 1. a person who lives (or is located) near another 2. a nearby object of the same kind More Definitions → |
elect | 1. an exclusive group of people More Definitions → |
concentrate | 1. the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore 2. a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water More Definitions → |
intimate | 1. someone to whom private matters are confided More Definitions → |
reproductive | More Definitions → |
chevy | More Definitions → |
refrigerator | 1. white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures More Definitions → |
exclusion | 1. the state of being excluded 2. the state of being excommunicated More Definitions → |
keen | 1. a funeral lament sung with loud wailing More Definitions → |
flyer | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. someone who travels by air More Definitions → |
dosage | 1. the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time 2. a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time More Definitions → |
customise | More Definitions → |
variance | 1. an event that departs from expectations 2. discord that splits a group More Definitions → |
needle | 1. the leaf of a conifer 2. a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument More Definitions → |
cathedral | 1. any large and important church 2. the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese More Definitions → |
brakes | 1. a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle More Definitions → |
destiny | 1. an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future 2. the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events More Definitions → |
madness | 1. obsolete terms for legal insanity 2. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain More Definitions → |
token | 1. an individual instance of a type of symbol 2. something serving as a sign of something else More Definitions → |
sacrifice | 1. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. 2. personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective) More Definitions → |
convergence | 1. the occurrence of two or more things coming together 2. the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit More Definitions → |
levy | 1. a charge imposed and collected 2. the act of drafting into military service More Definitions → |
numeric | More Definitions → |
emperor | 1. the male ruler of an empire 2. red table grape of California More Definitions → |
malpractice | 1. professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage 2. a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct More Definitions → |
necessity | 1. the condition of being essential or indispensable 2. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
rendering | 1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. 2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious More Definitions → |
obesity | 1. more than average fatness More Definitions → |
vertex | 1. the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure 2. the highest point (of something) More Definitions → |
hepatitis | 1. inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin More Definitions → |
waterproof | 1. any fabric impervious to water 2. a water-resistant coat More Definitions → |
waiver | 1. a formal written statement of relinquishment More Definitions → |
pale | 1. a wooden strip forming part of a fence More Definitions → |
delight | 1. a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction 2. something or someone that provides a source of happiness More Definitions → |
bacterial | More Definitions → |
undertake | More Definitions → |
tear | 1. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart 2. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking More Definitions → |
jewel | 1. a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry 2. a person who is as brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry More Definitions → |
teddy | 1. plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) 2. a woman's sleeveless undergarment More Definitions → |
convertible | 1. a car that has top that can be folded or removed 2. a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) More Definitions → |
stranger | 1. anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found 2. an individual that one is not acquainted with More Definitions → |
tragedy | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity More Definitions → |
nest | 1. a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young 2. a kind of gun emplacement More Definitions → |
dryer | 1. an appliance that removes moisture More Definitions → |
velvet | 1. a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back More Definitions → |
secretariat | 1. an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations More Definitions → |
nowhere | 1. an insignificant place More Definitions → |
gale | 1. a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale More Definitions → |
adolescent | 1. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity More Definitions → |
mattress | 1. a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed More Definitions → |
reservoir | 1. a large or extra supply of something 2. lake used to store water for community use; a lake (natural or artificial) used to store water and used as a source of water More Definitions → |
occurrence | 1. an event that happens 2. an instance of something occurring More Definitions → |
mixer | 1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity 2. club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol More Definitions → |
demographic | 1. a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.) More Definitions → |
drove | 1. a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together 2. a moving crowd More Definitions → |
washer | 1. someone who washes things for a living 2. seal consisting of a flat disk placed to prevent leakage More Definitions → |
upset | 1. an unhappy and worried mental state 2. the act of disturbing the mind or body More Definitions → |
springer | 1. the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs 2. a cow about to give birth More Definitions → |
rebound | 1. a movement back from an impact 2. a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration More Definitions → |
mentor | 1. a wise and trusted guide and advisor More Definitions → |
elimination | 1. the act of removing or getting rid of something 2. the bodily process of discharging waste matter More Definitions → |
hypothetical | 1. a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc. More Definitions → |
helicopter | 1. an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades More Definitions → |
pencil | 1. a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood 2. graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication More Definitions → |
freeze | 1. the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid 2. weather cold enough to cause freezing More Definitions → |
performer | 1. an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience More Definitions → |
sphere | 1. a particular environment or walk of life 2. any spherically shaped artifact More Definitions → |
lance | 1. a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon 2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish More Definitions → |
ladder | 1. steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down 2. ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress More Definitions → |
bleeding | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel More Definitions → |
characterization | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features More Definitions → |
likelihood | 1. the probability of a specified outcome More Definitions → |
purse | 1. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) 2. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse More Definitions → |
fundamentals | 1. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
compromise | 1. a middle way between two extremes 2. an accommodation in which both sides make concessions More Definitions → |
dome | 1. a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward 2. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
leu | 1. the basic unit of money in Moldova 2. the basic unit of money in Romania More Definitions → |
expiration | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
peripheral | 1. electronic equipment external to the circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer More Definitions → |
negotiation | 1. a discussion intended to produce an agreement 2. the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms More Definitions → |
crest | 1. the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave 2. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) More Definitions → |
confidentiality | 1. the state of being secret 2. discretion in keeping secret information More Definitions → |
welding | 1. fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure More Definitions → |
heel | 1. the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation 2. the back part of the human foot More Definitions → |
fridge | 1. a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor More Definitions → |
blanket | 1. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed 2. anything that covers More Definitions → |
surge | 1. a sudden forceful flow 2. a sudden or abrupt strong increase More Definitions → |
advert | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
defensive | 1. an attitude of defensiveness More Definitions → |
practitioner | 1. someone who practices a learned profession More Definitions → |
groove | 1. a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record) 2. a settled and monotonous routine that is hard to escape More Definitions → |
revelation | 1. the speech act of making something evident 2. an enlightening or astonishing disclosure More Definitions → |
delegation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
greenhouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
transparency | 1. permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation 2. the quality of being clear and transparent More Definitions → |
heater | 1. device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room 2. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity More Definitions → |
descending | More Definitions → |
spine | 1. the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord 2. any sharply pointed projection More Definitions → |
feat | 1. a notable achievement More Definitions → |
thriller | 1. a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie More Definitions → |
hunger | 1. a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation 2. strong desire for something (not food or drink) More Definitions → |
detective | 1. a police officer who investigates crimes 2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public More Definitions → |
surgeon | 1. a physician who specializes in surgery More Definitions → |
cement | 1. concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement 2. a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar More Definitions → |
fireplace | 1. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built More Definitions → |
endorsement | 1. a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) 2. a speech seconding a motion More Definitions → |
missile | 1. a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control 2. a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled More Definitions → |
intranet | 1. a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software More Definitions → |
persistent | More Definitions → |
prophet | 1. an authoritative person who divines the future 2. someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God More Definitions → |
bracket | 1. a category falling within certain defined limits 2. either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material More Definitions → |
oxide | 1. any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical More Definitions → |
colleague | 1. an associate that one works with 2. a person who is member of one's class or profession More Definitions → |
enclosure | 1. a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose 2. the act of enclosing something inside something else More Definitions → |
dividend | 1. that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly 2. a number to be divided by another number More Definitions → |
glucose | 1. a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy More Definitions → |
turtle | 1. a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar 2. any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming More Definitions → |
ware | 1. articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: `silverware', `software' 2. items for sale to the individual consumer More Definitions → |
hometown | 1. the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence More Definitions → |
collectible | 1. things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) More Definitions → |
jade | 1. a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite 2. a woman adulterer More Definitions → |
keno | 1. a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards More Definitions → |
biodiversity | 1. the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole) More Definitions → |
excitement | 1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up More Definitions → |
verbal | More Definitions → |
novelty | 1. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel 2. originality by virtue of being new and surprising More Definitions → |
pose | 1. affected manners intended to impress others 2. a posture assumed by models for photographic or artistic purposes More Definitions → |
therapist | 1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy More Definitions → |
relaxation | 1. (physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers 2. (physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance More Definitions → |
render | 1. a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls More Definitions → |
sen | 1. a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel More Definitions → |
erotica | 1. creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire More Definitions → |
temporal | 1. the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb More Definitions → |
forge | 1. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping 2. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
brave | 1. a North American Indian warrior 2. people who are brave More Definitions → |
nightmare | 1. a situation resembling a terrifying dream 2. a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream More Definitions → |
airplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
telescope | 1. a magnifier of images of distant objects More Definitions → |
viewers | 1. the audience reached by television More Definitions → |
asbestos | 1. a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer More Definitions → |
savage | 1. a member of an uncivilized people 2. a cruelly rapacious person More Definitions → |
advancement | 1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something 2. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) More Definitions → |
harassment | 1. a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
gage | 1. street names for marijuana 2. a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. More Definitions → |
urge | 1. an instinctive motive 2. a strong restless desire More Definitions → |
potatoes | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland 2. annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous More Definitions → |
replication | 1. the act of making copies 2. (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division More Definitions → |
neon | 1. a colorless odorless gaseous element that gives a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts More Definitions → |
creature | 1. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement 2. a living being More Definitions → |
internship | 1. the position of a medical intern More Definitions → |
evanescence | 1. the event of fading and gradually vanishing from sight More Definitions → |
stripes | 1. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service More Definitions → |
firmware | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
cope | 1. brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall 2. a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions More Definitions → |
shepherd | 1. a clergyman who watches over a group of people 2. a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock More Definitions → |
cradle | 1. a baby bed with sides and rockers 2. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence More Definitions → |
chancellor | 1. the person who is head of government (in several countries) 2. the honorary or titular head of a university More Definitions → |
lime | 1. a caustic substance produced by heating limestone 2. a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide More Definitions → |
controversy | 1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
legendary | More Definitions → |
polymer | 1. a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers More Definitions → |
hygiene | 1. a condition promoting sanitary practices 2. the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health More Definitions → |
virtue | 1. the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong 2. any admirable quality or attribute More Definitions → |
bouquet | 1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present 2. a pleasingly sweet olfactory property More Definitions → |
mandate | 1. a document giving an official instruction or command 2. a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves More Definitions → |
departmental | More Definitions → |
terminology | 1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
gentleman | 1. a man of refinement 2. a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer More Definitions → |
fibre | 1. a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn 2. any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) More Definitions → |
reproduce | More Definitions → |
shades | 1. (plural) something that reminds you of someone or something 2. (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun More Definitions → |
indices | 1. a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number 2. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time More Definitions → |
threatening | More Definitions → |
spokesman | 1. a male spokesperson More Definitions → |
prisoner | 1. a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war More Definitions → |
crude | 1. a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons More Definitions → |
maiden | 1. an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) 2. (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored More Definitions → |
myrtle | 1. widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers 2. any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Myrtus More Definitions → |
cleanup | 1. a very large profit 2. (baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team) More Definitions → |
bother | 1. an angry disturbance 2. something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness More Definitions → |
conceptual | More Definitions → |
compute | More Definitions → |
redhead | 1. someone who has red hair 2. North American diving duck with a grey-and-black body and reddish-brown head More Definitions → |
continent | 1. one of the large landmasses of the earth More Definitions → |
longitude | 1. the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich More Definitions → |
resist | More Definitions → |
pike | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic 2. highly valued northern freshwater fish with lean flesh More Definitions → |
insertion | 1. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted 2. the act of putting one thing into another More Definitions → |
instrumentation | 1. an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end 2. the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation More Definitions → |
strengthening | 1. becoming stronger 2. the act of increasing the strength of something More Definitions → |
cologne | 1. a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol More Definitions → |
ranger | 1. an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest 2. a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids More Definitions → |
theta | 1. the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
infringement | 1. an act that disregards an agreement or a right 2. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
bent | 1. a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way 2. grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens More Definitions → |
subjective | More Definitions → |
stake | 1. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something 2. a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) More Definitions → |
ethnicity | 1. an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties More Definitions → |
rifle | 1. a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore More Definitions → |
severity | 1. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather 2. something hard to endure More Definitions → |
notable | 1. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others More Definitions → |
warfare | 1. the waging of armed conflict against an enemy 2. an active struggle between competing entities More Definitions → |
retailing | 1. the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers More Definitions → |
embroidery | 1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail 2. decorative needlework More Definitions → |
interpret | More Definitions → |
licensee | 1. someone to whom a license is granted More Definitions → |
countryside | 1. rural regions More Definitions → |
bisexual | 1. a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes More Definitions → |
fatigue | 1. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work 2. used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress More Definitions → |
sewer | 1. a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water 2. misfortune resulting in lost effort or money More Definitions → |
detention | 1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) 2. a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home More Definitions → |
complementary | 1. either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments) More Definitions → |
bitter | 1. English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft) 2. the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
memorandum | 1. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
vet | 1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine 2. a person who has served in the armed forces More Definitions → |
distinctive | More Definitions → |
oversight | 1. an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something 2. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
resin | 1. any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules More Definitions → |
allies | 1. an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy More Definitions → |
linen | 1. a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant 2. a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish More Definitions → |
ascending | 1. the act of changing location in an upward direction More Definitions → |
decay | 1. the process of gradually becoming inferior 2. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current More Definitions → |
underwater | More Definitions → |
eighth | 1. position eight in a countable series of things 2. one part in eight equal parts More Definitions → |
usher | 1. an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber 2. someone employed to conduct others More Definitions → |
phenomena | 1. any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning 2. a remarkable development More Definitions → |
buffet | 1. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers 2. a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves More Definitions → |
deciding | 1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision More Definitions → |
skate | 1. sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs 2. large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins More Definitions → |
granite | 1. plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz 2. something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness) More Definitions → |
masses | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball 2. the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field More Definitions → |
athlete | 1. a person trained to compete in sports More Definitions → |
bead | 1. a small ball with a hole through the middle 2. a shape that is spherical and small More Definitions → |
preschool | 1. an educational institution for children too young for elementary school More Definitions → |
leak | 1. an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape 2. soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi More Definitions → |
adviser | 1. an expert who gives advice More Definitions → |
compelling | More Definitions → |
booklet | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover More Definitions → |
voter | 1. a citizen who has a legal right to vote More Definitions → |
reimbursement | 1. compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc. More Definitions → |
turnover | 1. the ratio of the number of workers that had to be replaced in a given time period to the average number of workers 2. a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling More Definitions → |
urine | 1. liquid excretory product More Definitions → |
towel | 1. a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping More Definitions → |
ginger | 1. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems 2. dried ground gingerroot More Definitions → |
imagery | 1. the ability to form mental images of things or events More Definitions → |
chromosome | 1. a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order More Definitions → |
flies | 1. (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) More Definitions → |
competence | 1. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually More Definitions → |
inadequate | More Definitions → |
crane | 1. lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis 2. large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world More Definitions → |
governed | 1. the body of people who are citizens of a particular government More Definitions → |
investigating | 1. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
rotten | More Definitions → |
garnet | 1. any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive More Definitions → |
coupe | 1. a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment More Definitions → |
erosion | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively 2. condition in which the earth's surface is worn away by the action of water and wind More Definitions → |
abundance | 1. the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply 2. (physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present More Definitions → |
carpenter | 1. a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects More Definitions → |
fertility | 1. the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year 2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring More Definitions → |
primer | 1. an introductory textbook 2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
crescent | 1. any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters More Definitions → |
freshman | 1. a first-year undergraduate 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
negotiate | More Definitions → |
exploit | 1. a notable achievement More Definitions → |
boyfriend | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman More Definitions → |
illustrate | More Definitions → |
patience | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a card game played by one person More Definitions → |
spike | 1. a transient variation in voltage or current 2. sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes More Definitions → |
drawer | 1. a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out 2. the person who writes a check or draft instructing the drawee to pay someone else More Definitions → |
ingredient | 1. a component of a mixture or compound 2. an abstract part of something More Definitions → |
spectra | 1. an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave 2. a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities More Definitions → |
expedition | 1. a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country 2. an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
pile | 1. a collection of objects laid on top of each other 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
operative | 1. a person secretly employed in espionage for a government 2. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations More Definitions → |
caller | 1. a social or business visitor 2. an investor who buys a call option More Definitions → |
prosecution | 1. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior 2. the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant More Definitions → |
het | More Definitions → |
receipts | 1. the entire amount of income before any deductions are made More Definitions → |
goodbye | 1. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
defect | 1. an imperfection in a bodily system 2. a failing or deficiency More Definitions → |
goddess | 1. a female deity More Definitions → |
wade | More Definitions → |
beloved | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
beating | 1. the act of overcoming or outdoing 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
appellant | 1. the party who appeals a decision of a lower court More Definitions → |
offence | 1. the action of attacking an enemy 2. the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score More Definitions → |
sedan | 1. a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors 2. a closed litter for one passenger More Definitions → |
leap | 1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards 2. an abrupt transition More Definitions → |
covenant | 1. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action 2. (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return More Definitions → |
archaeology | 1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures More Definitions → |
refill | 1. a prescription drug that is provided again 2. a commercial product that refills a container with its appropriate contents More Definitions → |
banquet | 1. a ceremonial dinner party for many people 2. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed More Definitions → |
statue | 1. a sculpture representing a human or animal More Definitions → |
jumper | 1. a person who jumps 2. an athlete who competes at jumping More Definitions → |
harness | 1. a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) 2. stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart More Definitions → |
transmitter | 1. someone who transmits a message 2. any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease More Definitions → |
freeman | 1. a person who is not a serf or a slave More Definitions → |
denim | 1. (used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear 2. a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric More Definitions → |
emotion | 1. any strong feeling More Definitions → |
residual | 1. something left after other parts have been taken away 2. (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing More Definitions → |
asterisk | 1. a star-shaped character * used in printing More Definitions → |
kindergarten | 1. a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school More Definitions → |
wounded | 1. people who are wounded More Definitions → |
derivative | 1. the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx 2. a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound More Definitions → |
postgraduate | 1. a student who continues studies after graduation More Definitions → |
glove | 1. the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball 2. handwear: covers the hand and wrist More Definitions → |
wastewater | 1. water mixed with waste matter More Definitions → |
prejudice | 1. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation More Definitions → |
probable | 1. an applicant likely to be chosen More Definitions → |
issuance | 1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) More Definitions → |
rem | 1. (roentgen equivalent man) the dosage of ionizing radiation that will cause the same amount of injury to human tissue as 1 roentgen of X-rays More Definitions → |
decoration | 1. something used to beautify 2. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event More Definitions → |
counselor | 1. someone who gives advice about problems 2. someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp More Definitions → |
sooner | More Definitions → |
waterfront | 1. the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water More Definitions → |
tenure | 1. the term during which some position is held 2. the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands More Definitions → |
weber | 1. a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells More Definitions → |
biotech | 1. the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes More Definitions → |
elk | 1. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America 2. large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male More Definitions → |
brent | 1. small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward More Definitions → |
definitive | More Definitions → |
accession | 1. a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group) 2. (civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement More Definitions → |
regulator | 1. any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. 2. an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest More Definitions → |
carriage | 1. a railcar where passengers ride 2. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses More Definitions → |
terminate | More Definitions → |
postcode | 1. a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail More Definitions → |
anchorage | 1. a fee for anchoring 2. place for vessels to anchor More Definitions → |
greens | 1. any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables More Definitions → |
neat | More Definitions → |
stern | 1. the rear part of a ship 2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
lacrosse | 1. a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal More Definitions → |
dentist | 1. a person qualified to practice dentistry More Definitions → |
debit | 1. an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing More Definitions → |
raven | 1. large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail More Definitions → |
defeated | 1. people who are defeated More Definitions → |
dwelling | 1. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
slice | 1. a share of something 2. a serving that has been cut from a larger portion More Definitions → |
aspen | 1. any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind More Definitions → |
lemma | 1. a subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition 2. the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae More Definitions → |
sensing | 1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists 2. becoming aware of something via the senses More Definitions → |
mediation | 1. a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party 2. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
primitive | 1. a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization 2. a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived More Definitions → |
ecosystem | 1. a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment More Definitions → |
pause | 1. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something 2. temporary inactivity More Definitions → |
demon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a cruel wicked and inhuman person More Definitions → |
handler | 1. one who trains or exhibits animals 2. an agent who handles something or someone More Definitions → |
chandler | 1. a retail dealer in provisions and supplies 2. a maker (and seller) of candles and soap and oils and paints More Definitions → |
concurrent | More Definitions → |
adhesive | 1. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together More Definitions → |
altitude | 1. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface 2. the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) More Definitions → |
closet | 1. a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space 2. a toilet in Britain More Definitions → |
rogue | 1. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel More Definitions → |
scripture | 1. any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group More Definitions → |
dye | 1. a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair More Definitions → |
alphabet | 1. a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language 2. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) More Definitions → |
shelves | 1. a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects 2. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water More Definitions → |
tailored | More Definitions → |
insect | 1. small air-breathing arthropod 2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect More Definitions → |
grief | 1. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) 2. something that causes great unhappiness More Definitions → |
sweat | 1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands 2. agitation resulting from active worry More Definitions → |
ventilation | 1. the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air 2. a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air More Definitions → |
lateral | 1. a pass to a receiver upfield from the passer More Definitions → |
quake | 1. shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity More Definitions → |
alley | 1. a narrow street with walls on both sides 2. a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins More Definitions → |
telegraph | 1. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) More Definitions → |
newsroom | 1. the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical 2. an office in which news is processed by a newspaper or news agency or television or radio station More Definitions → |
monument | 1. a structure erected to commemorate persons or events 2. an important site that is marked and preserved as public property More Definitions → |
taxpayer | 1. someone who pays taxes More Definitions → |
dew | 1. water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air More Definitions → |
lavender | 1. any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivated 2. a pale purple color More Definitions → |
breeze | 1. a slight wind (usually refreshing) 2. any undertaking that is easy to do More Definitions → |
cert | 1. an absolute certainty More Definitions → |
deficiency | 1. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable 2. lack of an adequate quantity or number More Definitions → |
booster | 1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. 2. someone who is an active supporter and advocate More Definitions → |
taxable | More Definitions → |
progression | 1. a series with a definite pattern of advance 2. a movement forward More Definitions → |
saddle | 1. a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal 2. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) More Definitions → |
torrent | 1. a heavy rain 2. a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) More Definitions → |
dentistry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth More Definitions → |
fedora | 1. a hat made of felt with a creased crown More Definitions → |
odyssey | 1. a long wandering and eventful journey More Definitions → |
spite | 1. feeling a need to see others suffer 2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty More Definitions → |
guideline | 1. a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters 2. a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action More Definitions → |
tendency | 1. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others 2. an inclination to do something More Definitions → |
freezer | 1. electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time More Definitions → |
embrace | 1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) 2. the state of taking in or encircling More Definitions → |
liner | 1. (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter 2. a protective covering that protects an inside surface More Definitions → |
initiate | 1. someone new to a field or activity 2. someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field More Definitions → |
elevated | 1. a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level More Definitions → |
daemon | 1. an evil supernatural being 2. a person who is part mortal and part god More Definitions → |
hotline | 1. a telefone line that provides direct and prompt information or advice to the caller in relation to a specific subject More Definitions → |
critique | 1. an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) 2. a serious examination and judgment of something More Definitions → |
coefficient | 1. a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic More Definitions → |
transvestite | 1. someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
servant | 1. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) 2. in a subordinate position More Definitions → |
terrier | 1. any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground More Definitions → |
biochemistry | 1. the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry More Definitions → |
equatorial | 1. a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it More Definitions → |
sediment | 1. matter that has been deposited by some natural process More Definitions → |
lea | 1. a unit of length of thread or yarn 2. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock More Definitions → |
voucher | 1. someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement 2. a document that serves as evidence of some expenditure More Definitions → |
honeymoon | 1. a holiday taken by a newly married couple 2. the early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political More Definitions → |
percussion | 1. the act of playing a percussion instrument 2. the act of exploding a percussion cap More Definitions → |
glue | 1. cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive More Definitions → |
wheelchair | 1. a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant More Definitions → |
cone | 1. any cone-shaped artifact 2. a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point More Definitions → |
epidemiology | 1. the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease More Definitions → |
pentagon | 1. a five-sided polygon More Definitions → |
diabetic | 1. someone who has diabetes More Definitions → |
prevalence | 1. the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread 2. (epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population More Definitions → |
fragment | 1. a piece broken off or cut off of something else 2. a broken piece of a brittle artifact More Definitions → |
lecturer | 1. a public lecturer at certain universities 2. someone who lectures professionally More Definitions → |
bucket | 1. a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top 2. the quantity contained in a bucket More Definitions → |
steak | 1. a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish More Definitions → |
subset | 1. a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set More Definitions → |
authorize | More Definitions → |
zombie | 1. a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force 2. (voodooism) a spirit or supernatural force that reanimates a dead body More Definitions → |
recruit | 1. a recently enlisted soldier 2. any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) More Definitions → |
dessert | 1. a dish served as the last course of a meal More Definitions → |
dissertation | 1. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
enthusiasm | 1. a feeling of excitement 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
bounce | 1. the quality of a substance that is able to rebound 2. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards More Definitions → |
weakness | 1. a flaw or weak point 2. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act More Definitions → |
drake | 1. adult male of a wild or domestic duck More Definitions → |
laurel | 1. any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family 2. (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory More Definitions → |
ambulance | 1. a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals More Definitions → |
impairment | 1. the occurrence of a change for the worse 2. a symptom of reduced quality or strength More Definitions → |
scooter | 1. a motorboat resembling a motor scooter 2. child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot More Definitions → |
molecule | 1. (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound 2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
dedication | 1. complete and wholehearted fidelity 2. a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose More Definitions → |
cheerleader | 1. an enthusiastic and vocal supporter 2. someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event More Definitions → |
substrate | 1. the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment 2. a surface on which an organism grows or is attached More Definitions → |
piercing | More Definitions → |
efficacy | 1. capacity or power to produce a desired effect More Definitions → |
freshwater | 1. water that is not salty More Definitions → |
prestige | 1. a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc. More Definitions → |
cocaine | 1. a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive More Definitions → |
pinnacle | 1. (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
tucker | 1. a sewer who tucks 2. a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress More Definitions → |
belonging | 1. happiness felt in a secure relationship More Definitions → |
pear | 1. sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties 2. Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties More Definitions → |
supplementary | More Definitions → |
clue | 1. a slight indication 2. evidence that helps to solve a problem More Definitions → |
scream | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
pirate | 1. someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own 2. someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation More Definitions → |
beck | 1. a beckoning gesture More Definitions → |
semantics | 1. the study of language meaning 2. the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text More Definitions → |
beige | 1. a very light brown More Definitions → |
offender | 1. a person who transgresses moral or civil law More Definitions → |
waterloo | 1. a final crushing defeat More Definitions → |
executable | More Definitions → |
restart | More Definitions → |
tome | 1. a (usually) large and scholarly book More Definitions → |
overstock | More Definitions → |
homer | 1. a base hit on which the batter scores a run 2. an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs More Definitions → |
dependency | 1. the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else 2. being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) More Definitions → |
dioxide | 1. an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
genus | 1. a general kind of something 2. (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species More Definitions → |
cutter | 1. someone who cuts or carves stone 2. someone who carves the meat More Definitions → |
aperture | 1. a device that controls amount of light admitted 2. a natural opening in something More Definitions → |
elastic | 1. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together 2. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material More Definitions → |
melody | 1. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence 2. the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes More Definitions → |
torque | 1. a twisting force More Definitions → |
renting | 1. the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) More Definitions → |
neglect | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
woven | More Definitions → |
barber | 1. a hairdresser who cuts hair and shaves beards as a trade More Definitions → |
degradation | 1. changing to a lower state (a less respected state) 2. a low or downcast state More Definitions → |
childcare | 1. a service involving care for other people's children More Definitions → |
umbrella | 1. a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy 2. a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets More Definitions → |
abbey | 1. a church associated with a monastery or convent 2. a convent ruled by an abbess More Definitions → |
refugee | 1. an exile who flees for safety More Definitions → |
discourse | 1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing 2. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) More Definitions → |
headache | 1. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness 2. pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs More Definitions → |
hex | 1. an evil spell More Definitions → |
undertaking | 1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted 2. the trade of a funeral director More Definitions → |
slavery | 1. the state of being under the control of another person 2. the practice of owning slaves More Definitions → |
credibility | 1. the quality of being believable or trustworthy More Definitions → |
deed | 1. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it 2. something that people do or cause to happen More Definitions → |
mechanic | 1. a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools 2. someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles More Definitions → |
rejection | 1. the act of rejecting something 2. the state of being rejected More Definitions → |
dissemination | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. the property of being diffused or dispersed More Definitions → |
shareholder | 1. someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation More Definitions → |
defective | More Definitions → |
deletion | 1. any process whereby sounds or words are left out of spoken words or phrases 2. (genetics) the loss or absence of one or more nucleotides from a chromosome More Definitions → |
beacon | 1. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance 2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes More Definitions → |
elective | 1. a course that the student can select from among alternatives More Definitions → |
forensic | More Definitions → |
quartet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one 2. four performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
ceramics | 1. the art of making and decorating pottery More Definitions → |
suspense | 1. apprehension about what is going to happen 2. an uncertain cognitive state More Definitions → |
freestyle | 1. a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use More Definitions → |
commencement | 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin 2. an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred More Definitions → |
smartphone | 1. a mobile phone with more advanced computing capability and connectivity than basic feature phones More Definitions → |
eager | 1. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) More Definitions → |
hypertension | 1. a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater) More Definitions → |
servicing | 1. the act of mating by male animals More Definitions → |
strawberry | 1. sweet fleshy red fruit 2. any of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry More Definitions → |
counselling | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
elevator | 1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building 2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend More Definitions → |
feast | 1. a ceremonial dinner party for many people 2. something experienced with great delight More Definitions → |
redemption | 1. (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil 2. repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock) More Definitions → |
bonnie | More Definitions → |
painter | 1. an artist who paints 2. a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint More Definitions → |
cooker | 1. a utensil for cooking More Definitions → |
ankle | 1. a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus More Definitions → |
peso | 1. the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos 2. the basic unit of money in the Philippines; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
banker | 1. a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank 2. the person in charge of the bank in a gambling game More Definitions → |
vent | 1. a hole for the escape of gas or air 2. external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate More Definitions → |
protector | 1. a person who cares for persons or property More Definitions → |
voyage | 1. an act of traveling by water 2. a journey to some distant place More Definitions → |
colonel | 1. a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general More Definitions → |
acceleration | 1. an increase in rate of change 2. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed More Definitions → |
sketch | 1. preliminary drawing for later elaboration 2. a brief literary description More Definitions → |
deduction | 1. a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket 2. an amount or percentage deducted More Definitions → |
dancer | 1. a performer who dances professionally 2. a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball) More Definitions → |
brokerage | 1. a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller 2. the business of a broker; charges a fee to arrange a contract between two parties More Definitions → |
overtime | 1. work done in addition to regular working hours 2. playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie More Definitions → |
resonance | 1. an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation 2. a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system More Definitions → |
fiesta | 1. an elaborate party (often outdoors) More Definitions → |
vase | 1. an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers More Definitions → |
flute | 1. a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown 2. a tall narrow wineglass More Definitions → |
cease | 1. (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end More Definitions → |
perfection | 1. the state of being without a flaw or defect 2. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept More Definitions → |
altogether | 1. informal terms for nakedness More Definitions → |
feasibility | 1. the quality of being doable More Definitions → |
pier | 1. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats 2. (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows) More Definitions → |
cote | 1. a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons) More Definitions → |
superman | 1. a person with great powers and abilities 2. street name for lysergic acid diethylamide More Definitions → |
chairperson | 1. the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization More Definitions → |
leverage | 1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever 2. strategic advantage; power to act effectively More Definitions → |
hedge | 1. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes 2. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change More Definitions → |
fender | 1. a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud 2. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track More Definitions → |
violet | 1. any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers 2. a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum More Definitions → |
rue | 1. European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy 2. leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy More Definitions → |
handset | 1. telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle More Definitions → |
maxwell | 1. a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss More Definitions → |
inheritance | 1. hereditary succession to a title or an office or property 2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner More Definitions → |
oblique | 1. any grammatical case other than the nominative 2. a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso More Definitions → |
maintainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
elf | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous More Definitions → |
advent | 1. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) More Definitions → |
exploitation | 1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful 2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
surrender | 1. acceptance of despair 2. a verbal act of admitting defeat More Definitions → |
arsenal | 1. all the weapons and equipment that a country has 2. a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms More Definitions → |
stripe | 1. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material 2. a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service More Definitions → |
limousine | 1. large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur More Definitions → |
affirmative | 1. a reply of affirmation More Definitions → |
keynote | 1. the principal theme in a speech or literary work 2. a fundamental or central idea More Definitions → |
petitioner | 1. one praying humbly for something 2. someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right More Definitions → |
residency | 1. the act of dwelling in a place 2. the position of physician who is receiving special training in a hospital (usually after completing an internship) More Definitions → |
niche | 1. a position particularly well suited to the person who or organization which occupies it 2. a small concavity More Definitions → |
credentials | 1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts More Definitions → |
locker | 1. a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock 2. a fastener that locks or closes More Definitions → |
expectation | 1. belief about (or mental picture of) the future 2. anticipating with confidence of fulfillment More Definitions → |
curse | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group More Definitions → |
interrupt | 1. a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out More Definitions → |
liberation | 1. the act of liberating someone or something 2. the attempt to achieve equal rights or status More Definitions → |
grandfather | 1. the father of your father or mother More Definitions → |
blessing | 1. the formal act of approving 2. a desirable state More Definitions → |
lumber | 1. the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material 2. an implement used in baseball by the batter More Definitions → |
rationale | 1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) More Definitions → |
presidency | 1. the tenure of a president 2. the office and function of president More Definitions → |
delicate | More Definitions → |
sightseeing | 1. going about to look at places of interest More Definitions → |
bakery | 1. a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
lieutenant | 1. a commissioned military officer 2. an officer in a police force More Definitions → |
widget | 1. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known 2. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job More Definitions → |
suede | 1. leather with a napped surface 2. a fabric made to resemble suede leather More Definitions → |
observatory | 1. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena 2. a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings More Definitions → |
preventive | 1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease 2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome More Definitions → |
peach | 1. cultivated in temperate regions 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
selector | 1. a person who chooses or selects out 2. a switch that is used to select among alternatives More Definitions → |
diaper | 1. garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement 2. a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures More Definitions → |
duplex | 1. a house with two units sharing a common wall 2. an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase More Definitions → |
delegate | 1. a person appointed or elected to represent others More Definitions → |
analyzer | 1. an instrument that performs analyses More Definitions → |
congestion | 1. excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part 2. excessive crowding More Definitions → |
stove | 1. a kitchen appliance used for cooking food 2. any heating apparatus More Definitions → |
accidental | 1. a musical notation that makes a note sharp or flat or natural although that is not part of the key signature More Definitions → |
refuge | 1. a safe place 2. something or someone turned to for assistance or security More Definitions → |
nutrient | 1. any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue 2. any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
freak | 1. a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
jasper | 1. an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone More Definitions → |
newborn | 1. a baby from birth to four weeks More Definitions → |
trousers | 1. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately More Definitions → |
stein | 1. a mug intended for serving beer More Definitions → |
shortage | 1. the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required 2. an acute insufficiency More Definitions → |
goodness | 1. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful 2. moral excellence or admirableness More Definitions → |
fuller | 1. a workman who fulls (cleans and thickens) freshly woven cloth for a living More Definitions → |
metrics | 1. the study of poetic meter and the art of versification More Definitions → |
keeper | 1. someone in charge of other people 2. one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals More Definitions → |
inevitable | 1. an unavoidable event More Definitions → |
etiquette | 1. rules governing socially acceptable behavior More Definitions → |
rookie | 1. an awkward and inexperienced youth More Definitions → |
theatrical | 1. a performance of a play More Definitions → |
wheeler | 1. someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels 2. the man at the outermost end of the rank in wheeling More Definitions → |
onset | 1. the beginning or early stages 2. (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) More Definitions → |
interpreter | 1. someone who mediates between speakers of different languages 2. someone who uses art to represent something More Definitions → |
reconciliation | 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations 2. getting two things to correspond More Definitions → |
parser | 1. a computer program that divides code up into functional components More Definitions → |
respects | 1. (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem More Definitions → |
plaque | 1. (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body 2. a memorial made of brass More Definitions → |
scenery | 1. the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale 2. the appearance of a place More Definitions → |
silicone | 1. any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation More Definitions → |
collateral | 1. a security pledged for the repayment of a loan More Definitions → |
learner | 1. someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs 2. works for an expert to learn a trade More Definitions → |
scoreboard | 1. a large board for displaying the score of a contest (and some other information) More Definitions → |
proliferation | 1. growth by the rapid multiplication of parts 2. a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons) More Definitions → |
lighthouse | 1. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships More Definitions → |
brightness | 1. the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white 2. intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty More Definitions → |
hike | 1. a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure 2. an increase in cost More Definitions → |
bore | 1. a person who evokes boredom 2. a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) More Definitions → |
depreciation | 1. a decrease in price or value 2. decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use More Definitions → |
enjoyment | 1. the pleasure felt when having a good time 2. act of receiving pleasure from something More Definitions → |
correspond | More Definitions → |
slate | 1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate 2. thin layers of rock used for roofing More Definitions → |
screaming | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
peel | 1. the rind of a fruit or vegetable More Definitions → |
cue | 1. an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech 2. evidence that helps to solve a problem More Definitions → |
simultaneous | More Definitions → |
debris | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up More Definitions → |
peg | 1. a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface 2. small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. More Definitions → |
footnote | 1. a printed note placed below the text on a printed page More Definitions → |
sweater | 1. a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body 2. a person who perspires More Definitions → |
canoe | 1. small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle More Definitions → |
sovereign | 1. a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right More Definitions → |
correspondent | 1. someone who communicates by means of letters 2. a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media More Definitions → |
bake | More Definitions → |
laughter | 1. the sound of laughing 2. the activity of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth or scorn More Definitions → |
ignorance | 1. the lack of knowledge or education More Definitions → |
explosive | 1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck More Definitions → |
inventor | 1. someone who is the first to think of or make something More Definitions → |
horoscope | 1. a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets 2. a diagram of the positions of the planets and signs of the zodiac at a particular time and place More Definitions → |
prosperity | 1. an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment 2. the condition of prospering; having good fortune More Definitions → |
pedal | 1. a sustained bass note 2. a lever that is operated with the foot More Definitions → |
tote | 1. a capacious bag or basket More Definitions → |
passionate | More Definitions → |
breakthrough | 1. a productive insight 2. making an important discovery More Definitions → |
administer | More Definitions → |
disposable | 1. an item that can be disposed of after it has been used More Definitions → |
copier | 1. apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material More Definitions → |
literal | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind More Definitions → |
overlap | 1. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena 2. the property of partial coincidence in time More Definitions → |
handsome | More Definitions → |
foreclosure | 1. the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default More Definitions → |
goose | 1. web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks 2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool More Definitions → |
espresso | 1. strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans More Definitions → |
judgement | 1. the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision 2. an opinion formed by judging something More Definitions → |
cruiser | 1. a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters 2. a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer More Definitions → |
esteem | 1. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) 2. a feeling of delighted approval and liking More Definitions → |
cascade | 1. a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls 2. a succession of stages or operations or processes or units More Definitions → |
hen | 1. adult female chicken 2. adult female bird More Definitions → |
homeowner | 1. someone who owns a home More Definitions → |
ancestry | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline More Definitions → |
nucleus | 1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 2. the positively charged dense center of an atom More Definitions → |
verb | 1. the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence 2. a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence More Definitions → |
tec | 1. a police officer who investigates crimes More Definitions → |
objection | 1. the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest 2. the speech act of objecting More Definitions → |
phosphate | 1. a salt of phosphoric acid 2. carbonated drink with fruit syrup and a little phosphoric acid More Definitions → |
sentinel | 1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event More Definitions → |
vest | 1. a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat 2. a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body More Definitions → |
economist | 1. an expert in the science of economics More Definitions → |
meridian | 1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development 2. an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator More Definitions → |
regret | 1. sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment More Definitions → |
stakes | 1. the money risked on a gamble More Definitions → |
brigade | 1. army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions More Definitions → |
movable | 1. personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) More Definitions → |
doubles | 1. badminton played with two players on each side 2. tennis played with two players on each side More Definitions → |
litter | 1. the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal 2. rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places) More Definitions → |
outerwear | 1. clothing for use outdoors More Definitions → |
executing | 1. putting a condemned person to death More Definitions → |
jelly | 1. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods 2. a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit More Definitions → |
grandmother | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
renovation | 1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring 2. the state of being restored to its former good condition More Definitions → |
greenwood | 1. woodlands in full leaf More Definitions → |
petrol | 1. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines More Definitions → |
accelerator | 1. a pedal that controls the throttle valve 2. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine More Definitions → |
recognise | More Definitions → |
hostile | 1. troops belonging to the enemy's military forces More Definitions → |
fringe | 1. the outside boundary or surface of something 2. a part of the city far removed from the center More Definitions → |
planetary | More Definitions → |
tungsten | 1. a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite More Definitions → |
ego | 1. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others 2. your consciousness of your own identity More Definitions → |
influenza | 1. an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease More Definitions → |
rude | More Definitions → |
viewpoint | 1. a mental position from which things are viewed 2. a place from which something can be viewed More Definitions → |
peptide | 1. amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein More Definitions → |
sweatshirt | 1. cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity More Definitions → |
hassle | 1. an angry disturbance 2. disorderly fighting More Definitions → |
conception | 1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances 2. the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon More Definitions → |
unemployed | 1. people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group) More Definitions → |
docket | 1. (law) the calendar of a court; the list of cases to be tried or a summary of the court's activities 2. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to More Definitions → |
amusement | 1. a feeling of delight at being entertained 2. an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention More Definitions → |
overflow | 1. a large flow 2. the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity More Definitions → |
geometric | More Definitions → |
deli | 1. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products More Definitions → |
willingness | 1. cheerful compliance More Definitions → |
intern | 1. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience More Definitions → |
congregation | 1. a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church 2. an assemblage of people or animals or things collected together More Definitions → |
regiment | 1. army unit smaller than a division, which can be divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions. More Definitions → |
cheer | 1. a cry or shout of approval 2. the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom More Definitions → |
clutter | 1. a confused multitude of things 2. unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen More Definitions → |
predator | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty 2. any animal that lives by preying on other animals More Definitions → |
vine | 1. a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface More Definitions → |
vale | 1. a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river More Definitions → |
deceased | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
grape | 1. any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters 2. any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries More Definitions → |
deeds | 1. performance of moral or religious acts More Definitions → |
inequality | 1. lack of equality More Definitions → |
educator | 1. someone who educates young people More Definitions → |
premature | More Definitions → |
pesticide | 1. a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects) More Definitions → |
interfere | More Definitions → |
shuffle | 1. the act of mixing cards haphazardly 2. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet More Definitions → |
wardrobe | 1. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes 2. collection of clothing belonging to one person More Definitions → |
racer | 1. someone who drives racing cars at high speeds 2. a fast car that competes in races More Definitions → |
sweep | 1. a wide scope 2. someone who cleans soot from chimneys More Definitions → |
outpatient | 1. a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated More Definitions → |
bladder | 1. a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas) 2. a bag that fills with air More Definitions → |
shooter | 1. a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles 2. a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot) More Definitions → |
neighbourhood | 1. a surrounding or nearby region 2. people living near one another More Definitions → |
cheating | 1. a deception for profit to yourself More Definitions → |
fade | 1. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer 2. gradually ceasing to be visible More Definitions → |
fluorescent | 1. a lighting fixture that uses a fluorescent lamp More Definitions → |
cookware | 1. a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking More Definitions → |
regeneration | 1. (biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs 2. feedback in phase with (augmenting) the input More Definitions → |
differentiation | 1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes 2. the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function More Definitions → |
nonsense | 1. a message that seems to convey no meaning 2. ornamental objects of no great value More Definitions → |
gradient | 1. a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension 2. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal More Definitions → |
chemotherapy | 1. the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness) More Definitions → |
expose | 1. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud More Definitions → |
boxer | 1. someone who fights with his fists for sport 2. a workman employed to pack things into containers More Definitions → |
diazepam | 1. a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning More Definitions → |
weigh | More Definitions → |
rodeo | 1. an exhibition of cowboy skills 2. an enclosure for cattle that have been rounded up More Definitions → |
clerical | More Definitions → |
voyager | 1. a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea) More Definitions → |
sampler | 1. an observation station that is set up to make sample observations of something 2. someone who samples food or drink for its quality More Definitions → |
moose | 1. large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in Europe and `moose' in North America More Definitions → |
timetable | 1. a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place 2. a schedule of times of arrivals and departures More Definitions → |
checker | 1. an attendant who checks coats or baggage 2. one who checks the correctness of something More Definitions → |
conscience | 1. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions 2. conformity to one's own sense of right conduct More Definitions → |
enthusiast | 1. an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity 2. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
meantime | 1. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
revival | 1. bringing again into activity and prominence 2. an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion More Definitions → |
disappear | More Definitions → |
lever | 1. a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum 2. a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum More Definitions → |
regency | 1. the period of time during which a regent governs 2. the office of a regent More Definitions → |
footer | 1. (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet 2. a person who travels by foot More Definitions → |
specimen | 1. an example regarded as typical of its class 2. a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes More Definitions → |
panther | 1. a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis 2. a leopard in the black color phase More Definitions → |
ghetto | 1. formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live 2. any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or stereotyping More Definitions → |
examiner | 1. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications 2. an investigator who observes carefully More Definitions → |
vineyard | 1. a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced More Definitions → |
meadow | 1. a piece of land covered or mostly covered with grass; a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay More Definitions → |
feeder | 1. an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening 2. someone who consumes food for nourishment More Definitions → |
mercer | 1. a dealer in textiles (especially silks) More Definitions → |
listener | 1. someone who listens attentively More Definitions → |
chloride | 1. any compound containing a chlorine atom 2. any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing the chloride ion) More Definitions → |
influential | More Definitions → |
beneficiary | 1. the recipient of funds or other benefits 2. the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause More Definitions → |
reactor | 1. an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit 2. (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements More Definitions → |
biker | 1. a person who rides a bicycle More Definitions → |
fidelity | 1. accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal 2. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
flew | More Definitions → |
peanut | 1. underground pod of the peanut vine 2. widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground More Definitions → |
ale | 1. a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume More Definitions → |
trumpet | 1. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves More Definitions → |
solitaire | 1. a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself 2. extinct flightless bird related to the dodo More Definitions → |
decreasing | More Definitions → |
freezing | 1. the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid More Definitions → |
dishwasher | 1. a machine for washing dishes 2. someone who washes dishes More Definitions → |
emergence | 1. the gradual beginning or coming forth 2. the becoming visible More Definitions → |
feminist | 1. a supporter of feminism More Definitions → |
apex | 1. the highest point (of something) 2. the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars More Definitions → |
twentieth | 1. position 20 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
transient | 1. one who stays for only a short time 2. (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load More Definitions → |
gadget | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job More Definitions → |
leukemia | 1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
reign | 1. a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful 2. the period during which a monarch is sovereign More Definitions → |
deco | 1. a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s; marked by stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production More Definitions → |
ticker | 1. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body 2. a small portable timepiece More Definitions → |
coke | 1. carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal 2. street names for cocaine More Definitions → |
remover | 1. a solvent that removes a substance (usually from a surface) 2. someone who works for a company that moves furniture More Definitions → |
sensible | More Definitions → |
novice | 1. someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows 2. someone new to a field or activity More Definitions → |
spreadsheet | 1. a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen More Definitions → |
lowering | 1. the act of causing to become less 2. the act of causing something to move to a lower level More Definitions → |
cane | 1. a stick that people can lean on to help them walk 2. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane More Definitions → |
pediatrics | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children More Definitions → |
scattering | 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly 2. the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions More Definitions → |
elbow | 1. hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped 2. a sharp bend in a road or river More Definitions → |
detailing | 1. an individualized description of a particular instance More Definitions → |
swimwear | 1. tight fitting garment worn for swimming More Definitions → |
applet | 1. a Java application; an application program that uses the client's web browser to provide a user interface More Definitions → |
revise | 1. the act of rewriting something More Definitions → |
proficiency | 1. the quality of having great facility and competence 2. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity More Definitions → |
consolidate | More Definitions → |
antigen | 1. any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies) More Definitions → |
procedural | More Definitions → |
refusal | 1. the act of refusing 2. a message refusing to accept something that is offered More Definitions → |
suppression | 1. the failure to develop some part or organ 2. the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation More Definitions → |
weaver | 1. a craftsman who weaves cloth 2. finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests More Definitions → |
readiness | 1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) 2. prompt willingness More Definitions → |
secular | 1. someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person More Definitions → |
majesty | 1. impressiveness in scale or proportion More Definitions → |
fishery | 1. a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold More Definitions → |
pewter | 1. any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead) More Definitions → |
distress | 1. psychological suffering 2. a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) More Definitions → |
homosexual | 1. someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex More Definitions → |
garment | 1. an article of clothing More Definitions → |
barbecue | 1. meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce 2. a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit More Definitions → |
cerebral | More Definitions → |
indexing | 1. the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve More Definitions → |
displacement | 1. act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics 2. an event in which something is displaced without rotation More Definitions → |
spacecraft | 1. a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun More Definitions → |
telecommunication | 1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically 2. (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance More Definitions → |
plea | 1. a humble request for help from someone in authority 2. (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) More Definitions → |
preparedness | 1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) More Definitions → |
stretching | 1. act of expanding by lengthening or widening 2. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent More Definitions → |
systemic | More Definitions → |
deductible | 1. (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax) 2. a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount More Definitions → |
forecasting | 1. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
specialize | More Definitions → |
prey | 1. a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence 2. animal hunted or caught for food More Definitions → |
deposition | 1. the natural process of laying down a deposit of something 2. (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office More Definitions → |
pavement | 1. the paved surface of a thoroughfare 2. material used to pave an area More Definitions → |
pedestrian | 1. a person who travels by foot More Definitions → |
fencing | 1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area 2. material for building fences More Definitions → |
artery | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body 2. a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic More Definitions → |
conditioner | 1. exercise that conditions the body 2. a trainer of athletes More Definitions → |
inlet | 1. an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) 2. an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container More Definitions → |
stimulate | More Definitions → |
stealth | 1. avoiding detection by moving carefully More Definitions → |
nucleotide | 1. a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) More Definitions → |
ness | 1. a strip of land projecting into a body of water More Definitions → |
repayment | 1. the act of returning money received previously 2. payment of a debt or obligation More Definitions → |
pertinent | More Definitions → |
promoter | 1. someone who is an active supporter and advocate 2. a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments More Definitions → |
collegiate | More Definitions → |
interchange | 1. a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams 2. mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information) More Definitions → |
interoperability | 1. (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks) More Definitions → |
emphasize | More Definitions → |
believing | 1. the cognitive process that leads to convictions More Definitions → |
pseudo | 1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
steep | 1. a steep place (as on a hill) More Definitions → |
creed | 1. any system of principles or beliefs 2. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group More Definitions → |
elegance | 1. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste 2. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics) More Definitions → |
volatile | 1. a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor More Definitions → |
throne | 1. the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc. 2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination More Definitions → |
magnesium | 1. a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine) More Definitions → |
unfortunate | 1. a person who suffers misfortune More Definitions → |
territorial | 1. nonprofessional soldier member of a territorial military unit 2. a territorial military unit More Definitions → |
methyl | 1. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane More Definitions → |
competitor | 1. the contestant you hope to defeat More Definitions → |
tempo | 1. (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played 2. the rate of some repeating event More Definitions → |
slayer | 1. someone who causes the death of a person or animal More Definitions → |
tester | 1. someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications 2. a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed) More Definitions → |
purchaser | 1. a person who buys More Definitions → |
symmetry | 1. (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane 2. balance among the parts of something More Definitions → |
negligence | 1. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances 2. the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern More Definitions → |
helper | 1. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 2. a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) More Definitions → |
aromatherapy | 1. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage More Definitions → |
appetite | 1. a feeling of craving something More Definitions → |
sensation | 1. an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation 2. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
piper | 1. someone who plays the bagpipe More Definitions → |
sewage | 1. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains More Definitions → |
endowment | 1. natural abilities or qualities 2. the capital that provides income for an institution More Definitions → |
defender | 1. a person who cares for persons or property 2. a fighter who holds out against attack More Definitions → |
wretch | 1. performs some wicked deed 2. someone you feel sorry for More Definitions → |
evergreen | 1. a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year More Definitions → |
feather | 1. branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds 2. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
sore | 1. an open skin infection More Definitions → |
sixteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one More Definitions → |
successor | 1. a person who follows next in order 2. a thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone More Definitions → |
sickness | 1. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism 2. defectiveness or unsoundness More Definitions → |
underneath | More Definitions → |
tenth | 1. a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts 2. position ten in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
prosecutor | 1. a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state More Definitions → |
grandchildren | 1. a child of your son or daughter More Definitions → |
capsule | 1. a small container 2. a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside More Definitions → |
eternity | 1. time without end 2. a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife More Definitions → |
mesothelioma | 1. a form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust More Definitions → |
weighing | 1. careful consideration More Definitions → |
eff | More Definitions → |
aide | 1. an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer 2. someone who acts as assistant More Definitions → |
revealing | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
resurrection | 1. a revival from inactivity and disuse More Definitions → |
lieu | 1. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another More Definitions → |
decree | 1. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) More Definitions → |
tuberculosis | 1. infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages) More Definitions → |
daytime | 1. the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside More Definitions → |
elaborate | More Definitions → |
gamble | 1. money that is risked for possible monetary gain 2. a risky act or venture More Definitions → |
descent | 1. a movement downward 2. properties attributable to your ancestry More Definitions → |
gravel | 1. rock fragments and pebbles More Definitions → |
shutter | 1. a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure 2. a hinged blind for a window More Definitions → |
residue | 1. matter that remains after something has been removed 2. something left after other parts have been taken away More Definitions → |
whistler | 1. someone who makes a loud high sound 2. large North American mountain marmot More Definitions → |
designate | More Definitions → |
scent | 1. a distinctive odor that is pleasant 2. an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced More Definitions → |
sequel | 1. something that follows something else 2. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it More Definitions → |
wolves | 1. any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs 2. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women More Definitions → |
exquisite | More Definitions → |
herpes | 1. viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane 2. any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin More Definitions → |
meg | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros More Definitions → |
streak | 1. an unbroken series of events 2. a distinctive characteristic More Definitions → |
ounce | 1. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound 2. a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound or 16 drams or 28.349 grams More Definitions → |
thirteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one More Definitions → |
compressor | 1. a mechanical device that compresses gasses 2. an electronic device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal. More Definitions → |
stance | 1. standing posture 2. a rationalized mental attitude More Definitions → |
remembering | 1. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered More Definitions → |
exodus | 1. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment More Definitions → |
compartment | 1. a space into which an area is subdivided 2. a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area More Definitions → |
dove | 1. any of numerous small pigeons 2. someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations More Definitions → |
pretend | 1. the enactment of a pretense More Definitions → |
amnesty | 1. a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment 2. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense More Definitions → |
borrower | 1. someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent More Definitions → |
fairness | 1. conformity with rules or standards 2. ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty More Definitions → |
opener | 1. the first event in a series 2. a person who unfastens or unwraps or opens More Definitions → |
wee | 1. a short time More Definitions → |
turbine | 1. rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate More Definitions → |
swivel | 1. a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin More Definitions → |
cleanliness | 1. the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections 2. diligence in keeping clean More Definitions → |
insurer | 1. a financial institution that sells insurance More Definitions → |
inverse | 1. something inverted in sequence or character or effect More Definitions → |
verdict | 1. (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment More Definitions → |
nominee | 1. a politician who is running for public office More Definitions → |
lister | 1. assessor who makes out the tax lists 2. moldboard plow with a double moldboard designed to move dirt to either side of a central furrow More Definitions → |
rhetoric | 1. using language effectively to please or persuade 2. high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation More Definitions → |
impulse | 1. an instinctive motive 2. a sudden desire More Definitions → |
beetle | 1. insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings 2. a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually wooden); used to drive wedges or ram down paving stones or for crushing or beating or flattening or smoothing More Definitions → |
hummer | 1. a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words 2. (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity More Definitions → |
reciprocal | 1. something (a term or expression or concept) that has an inverse relation to something else 2. (mathematics) one of a pair of numbers whose product is 1: the reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2; the multiplicative inverse of 7 is 1/7 More Definitions → |
accelerate | More Definitions → |
hatred | 1. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action More Definitions → |
questioning | 1. a request for information More Definitions → |
manifest | 1. a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane More Definitions → |
petty | 1. larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) More Definitions → |
hyperlink | 1. a link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen More Definitions → |
getaway | 1. the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration 2. a rapid escape (as by criminals) More Definitions → |
zeppelin | 1. a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs More Definitions → |
encore | 1. an extra or repeated performance; usually given in response to audience demand More Definitions → |
destructive | More Definitions → |
sophomore | 1. a second-year undergraduate More Definitions → |
warehousing | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
apprentice | 1. works for an expert to learn a trade More Definitions → |
obscure | More Definitions → |
napoleon | 1. a rectangular piece of pastry with thin flaky layers and filled with custard cream More Definitions → |
wavelength | 1. the distance (measured in the direction of propagation) between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave 2. a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding More Definitions → |
trolley | 1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity More Definitions → |
blocker | 1. a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play 2. a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process More Definitions → |
itinerary | 1. an established line of travel or access 2. a guidebook for travelers More Definitions → |
beard | 1. the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face 2. a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses More Definitions → |
percentile | 1. (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total More Definitions → |
linkage | 1. an associative relation 2. (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) More Definitions → |
wedge | 1. any shape that is triangular in cross section 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
ripper | 1. a murderer who slashes the victims with a knife More Definitions → |
chateau | 1. an impressive country house (or castle) in France More Definitions → |
homestead | 1. the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family 2. land acquired from the United States public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law More Definitions → |
competitiveness | 1. an aggressive willingness to compete More Definitions → |
burger | 1. a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients More Definitions → |
changer | 1. a person who changes something 2. an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention More Definitions → |
sergeant | 1. any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal 2. a lawman with the rank of sergeant More Definitions → |
melt | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid More Definitions → |
cypress | 1. wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus 2. any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones More Definitions → |
prospectus | 1. a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise 2. a catalog listing the courses offered by a college or university More Definitions → |
encouragement | 1. the expression of approval and support 2. the act of giving hope or support to someone More Definitions → |
directorate | 1. a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution More Definitions → |
interpreting | 1. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious More Definitions → |
serenity | 1. a disposition free from stress or emotion 2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety More Definitions → |
ore | 1. a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined 2. a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona More Definitions → |
attainment | 1. the act of achieving an aim 2. arrival at a new stage More Definitions → |
cooperate | More Definitions → |
dreaming | 1. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake 2. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep More Definitions → |
fortunate | More Definitions → |
hype | 1. blatant or sensational promotion More Definitions → |
grease | 1. a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery) 2. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
premise | 1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn More Definitions → |
epidemic | 1. a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time More Definitions → |
rite | 1. an established ceremony prescribed by a religion 2. any customary observance or practice More Definitions → |
underworld | 1. the criminal class 2. (religion) the world of the dead More Definitions → |
lattice | 1. an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions 2. small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted More Definitions → |
realization | 1. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly 2. making real or giving the appearance of reality More Definitions → |
replay | 1. something (especially a game) that is played again 2. the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape More Definitions → |
dilemma | 1. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options More Definitions → |
rebuilding | 1. building again More Definitions → |
tangible | More Definitions → |
placebo | 1. an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug 2. (Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead More Definitions → |
comet | 1. (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit More Definitions → |
berg | 1. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier More Definitions → |
corrective | 1. a device for treating injury or disease More Definitions → |
competency | 1. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually More Definitions → |
muse | 1. the source of an artist's inspiration More Definitions → |
fowler | 1. someone who hunts wild birds for food More Definitions → |
contingent | 1. a gathering of persons representative of some larger group 2. a temporary military unit More Definitions → |
nanotechnology | 1. the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules) More Definitions → |
solvent | 1. a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances 2. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem More Definitions → |
toggle | 1. any instruction that works first one way and then the other; it turns something on the first time it is used and then turns it off the next time 2. a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions More Definitions → |
amplitude | 1. (physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave 2. the property of copious abundance More Definitions → |
aesthetic | 1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful More Definitions → |
completeness | 1. the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed 2. (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that a contradiction arises if any proposition is introduced that cannot be derived from the axioms of the system More Definitions → |
irregular | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment 2. merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name More Definitions → |
barker | 1. someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers 2. informal terms for dogs More Definitions → |
eighteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one More Definitions → |
incremental | More Definitions → |
redistribute | More Definitions → |
outbreak | 1. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) More Definitions → |
curved | More Definitions → |
milestone | 1. stone post at side of a road to show distances 2. a significant event in your life (or in a project) More Definitions → |
lien | 1. the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged 2. a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses More Definitions → |
prose | 1. ordinary writing as distinguished from verse 2. matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression More Definitions → |
incidental | 1. (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified 2. an item that is incidental More Definitions → |
vein | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart 2. a distinctive style or manner More Definitions → |
swear | More Definitions → |
equestrian | 1. a man skilled in equitation More Definitions → |
wetland | 1. a low area where the land is saturated with water More Definitions → |
fourteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one More Definitions → |
skeleton | 1. something reduced to its minimal form 2. a scandal that is kept secret More Definitions → |
exporter | 1. a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale) More Definitions → |
honesty | 1. the quality of being honest 2. southeastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration More Definitions → |
davenport | 1. a small decorative writing desk 2. a large sofa usually convertible into a bed More Definitions → |
ornament | 1. something used to beautify More Definitions → |
refrigeration | 1. the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes 2. deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes More Definitions → |
microscope | 1. magnifier of the image of small objects More Definitions → |
decker | 1. (often used in combinations) something constructed with multiple levels More Definitions → |
extern | 1. a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there More Definitions → |
kitten | 1. young domestic cat More Definitions → |
dent | 1. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) 2. a depression scratched or carved into a surface More Definitions → |
checksum | 1. a digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data; used to check whether errors have occurred in transmission or storage More Definitions → |
stealing | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully 2. avoiding detection by moving carefully More Definitions → |
lethal | More Definitions → |
probate | 1. a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate 2. the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements More Definitions → |
terrestrial | More Definitions → |
incense | 1. a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned 2. the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned More Definitions → |
rosemary | 1. widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery 2. extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats More Definitions → |
millionaire | 1. a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars More Definitions → |
turquoise | 1. a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate 2. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
horde | 1. a vast multitude 2. a nomadic community More Definitions → |
paperwork | 1. work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. More Definitions → |
teenager | 1. a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity More Definitions → |
succession | 1. a following of one thing after another in time 2. a group of people or things arranged or following in order More Definitions → |
lineup | 1. (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat 2. a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification More Definitions → |
glacier | 1. a slowly moving mass of ice More Definitions → |
pueblo | 1. a communal village built by Indians in the southwestern United States More Definitions → |
worksheet | 1. a sheet of paper with multiple columns; used by an accountant to assemble figures for financial statements 2. a piece of paper recording work planned or done on a project More Definitions → |
aftermath | 1. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) 2. the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual More Definitions → |
override | 1. a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device 2. the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something More Definitions → |
lame | 1. someone who doesn't understand what is going on 2. a fabric interwoven with threads of metal More Definitions → |
squeeze | 1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly 2. a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high More Definitions → |
pep | 1. liveliness and energy More Definitions → |
farewell | 1. an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting 2. the act of departing politely More Definitions → |
ashes | 1. the residue that remains when something is burned 2. any of various deciduous pinnate-leaved ornamental or timber trees of the genus Fraxinus More Definitions → |
spectroscopy | 1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra More Definitions → |
gemstone | 1. a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry More Definitions → |
cellar | 1. the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage 2. an excavation where root vegetables are stored More Definitions → |
prone | More Definitions → |
fuse | 1. an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded 2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
lobster | 1. flesh of a lobster 2. any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae More Definitions → |
preteen | 1. a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age) More Definitions → |
issuer | 1. an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.) More Definitions → |
furnace | 1. an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc. More Definitions → |
doubled | More Definitions → |
ideology | 1. an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation 2. imaginary or visionary theorization More Definitions → |
cutlery | 1. a cutting implement; a tool for cutting 2. tableware implements for cutting and eating food More Definitions → |
brewing | 1. the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast More Definitions → |
scare | 1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events 2. a sudden attack of fear More Definitions → |
thief | 1. a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it More Definitions → |
feminine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female More Definitions → |
imprisonment | 1. putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment 2. the state of being imprisoned More Definitions → |
pitcher | 1. (baseball) the person who does the pitching 2. an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring More Definitions → |
prophecy | 1. knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source) 2. a prediction uttered under divine inspiration More Definitions → |
unisex | More Definitions → |
elm | 1. any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees 2. hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture More Definitions → |
facsimile | 1. an exact copy or reproduction 2. duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio More Definitions → |
ethanol | 1. the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline More Definitions → |
subtitle | 1. translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen 2. secondary or explanatory title More Definitions → |
chestnut | 1. wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea 2. any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur More Definitions → |
substantive | 1. any word or group of words functioning as a noun More Definitions → |
spear | 1. a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon 2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish More Definitions → |
referee | 1. (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play 2. someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication More Definitions → |
transporter | 1. a long truck for carrying motor vehicles 2. a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships More Definitions → |
detecting | 1. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator More Definitions → |
resale | 1. the selling of something purchased More Definitions → |
digestive | 1. any substance that promotes digestion More Definitions → |
entertain | More Definitions → |
sesame | 1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil More Definitions → |
hep | More Definitions → |
electromagnetic | More Definitions → |
housewife | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
pursued | 1. a person who is being chased More Definitions → |
corvette | 1. a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer More Definitions → |
misuse | 1. improper or excessive use More Definitions → |
helix | 1. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle 2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops More Definitions → |
speculation | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence 2. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) More Definitions → |
dixie | 1. a large metal pot (12 gallon camp kettle) for cooking; used in military camps More Definitions → |
legion | 1. archaic terms for army 2. association of ex-servicemen More Definitions → |
fulfillment | 1. a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires 2. the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc) More Definitions → |
assertion | 1. a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary) 2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something More Definitions → |
allergic | More Definitions → |
overland | More Definitions → |
backbone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. fortitude and determination More Definitions → |
sausage | 1. highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings 2. a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon More Definitions → |
matte | 1. a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted 2. the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss More Definitions → |
slaughter | 1. the killing of animals (as for food) 2. a sound defeat More Definitions → |
enlightenment | 1. education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge 2. (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and suffering and individual consciousness More Definitions → |
zebra | 1. any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines More Definitions → |
arithmetic | 1. the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations More Definitions → |
enrichment | 1. act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding 2. a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth More Definitions → |
buckle | 1. fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong 2. a shape distorted by twisting or folding More Definitions → |
fetch | 1. the action of fetching More Definitions → |
divers | More Definitions → |
speedway | 1. road where high speed driving is allowed 2. a racetrack for racing automobiles or motorcycles More Definitions → |
upside | 1. the highest or uppermost side of anything More Definitions → |
boiler | 1. sealed vessel where water is converted to steam 2. a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid More Definitions → |
anticipate | More Definitions → |
recruiter | 1. someone who supplies members or employees 2. an official who enlists personnel for military service More Definitions → |
unite | More Definitions → |
debtor | 1. a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt More Definitions → |
shear | 1. (physics) a deformation of an object in which parallel planes remain parallel but are shifted in a direction parallel to themselves 2. a large edge tool that cuts sheet metal by passing a blade through it More Definitions → |
sovereignty | 1. government free from external control 2. royal authority; the dominion of a monarch More Definitions → |
supermarket | 1. a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods More Definitions → |
cleansing | 1. the act of making something clean More Definitions → |
helpdesk | 1. a service that provides information and assistance to the users of a computer network More Definitions → |
archery | 1. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow More Definitions → |
precursor | 1. a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction) 2. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another More Definitions → |
mates | 1. a pair of people who live together More Definitions → |
matrices | 1. (mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules 2. (geology) a mass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded More Definitions → |
etiology | 1. the cause of a disease 2. the philosophical study of causation More Definitions → |
cereal | 1. grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet 2. foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses More Definitions → |
comprehension | 1. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) 2. the relation of comprising something More Definitions → |
resolving | 1. analysis into clear-cut components More Definitions → |
hospice | 1. a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order) 2. a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill More Definitions → |
exhibitor | 1. someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see More Definitions → |
augmentation | 1. the amount by which something becomes greater 2. the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original) More Definitions → |
assortment | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type More Definitions → |
sportswear | 1. attire worn for sport or for casual wear More Definitions → |
recap | 1. a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion 2. a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads More Definitions → |
jabber | 1. rapid and indistinct speech More Definitions → |
subwoofer | 1. a loudspeaker that is designed to reproduce very low bass frequencies More Definitions → |
neurology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system 2. (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders More Definitions → |
alteration | 1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another 2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) More Definitions → |
trainee | 1. someone who is being trained More Definitions → |
centennial | 1. the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
bluegrass | 1. any of various grasses of the genus Poa 2. a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars More Definitions → |
hazel | 1. Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts 2. the fine-grained wood of a hazelnut tree (genus Corylus) and the hazel tree (Australian genus Pomaderris) More Definitions → |
wipe | 1. the act of rubbing or wiping More Definitions → |
ledger | 1. a record in which commercial accounts are recorded 2. an accounting journal as a physical object More Definitions → |
scarlet | 1. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge More Definitions → |
referendum | 1. a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate More Definitions → |
depths | 1. (plural) the deepest and most remote part More Definitions → |
loader | 1. a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port 2. an attendant who loads guns for someone shooting game More Definitions → |
followers | 1. a group of followers or enthusiasts More Definitions → |
latency | 1. (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head 2. the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it More Definitions → |
rupee | 1. the basic unit of money in Sri Lanka; equal to 100 cents 2. the basic unit of money in Seychelles; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
demolition | 1. an event that completely destroys something 2. the act of demolishing More Definitions → |
empowerment | 1. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant More Definitions → |
felony | 1. a serious crime (such as murder or arson) More Definitions → |
veronica | 1. any plant of the genus Veronica More Definitions → |
acupuncture | 1. treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin More Definitions → |
acknowledgement | 1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged 2. a statement acknowledging something or someone More Definitions → |
redevelopment | 1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring More Definitions → |
masterpiece | 1. the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman 2. an outstanding achievement More Definitions → |
cellphone | 1. a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver More Definitions → |
donkey | 1. the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 2. domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn More Definitions → |
mare | 1. female equine animal 2. a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon More Definitions → |
stole | 1. a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women More Definitions → |
avalanche | 1. a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain 2. a sudden appearance of an overwhelming number of things More Definitions → |
kite | 1. a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value 2. a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float More Definitions → |
thunderbird | 1. (mythology) the spirit of thunder and lightning believed by some Native Americans to take the shape of a great bird More Definitions → |
heap | 1. a collection of objects laid on top of each other 2. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
erection | 1. an erect penis 2. a structure that has been erected More Definitions → |
disturbance | 1. activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption 2. an unhappy and worried mental state More Definitions → |
exile | 1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country 2. a person who is expelled from home or country by authority More Definitions → |
cashier | 1. an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money 2. a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant) More Definitions → |
eats | 1. informal terms for a meal More Definitions → |
flea | 1. any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap More Definitions → |
neuroscience | 1. the scientific study of the nervous system More Definitions → |
blender | 1. an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods More Definitions → |
blaster | 1. a workman employed to blast with explosives More Definitions → |
remediation | 1. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil More Definitions → |
decoder | 1. the kind of intellectual who converts messages from a code to plain text 2. a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language More Definitions → |
genocide | 1. systematic killing of a racial or cultural group More Definitions → |
glitter | 1. the quality of shining with a bright reflected light 2. the occurrence of a small flash or spark More Definitions → |
sidebar | 1. (law) a courtroom conference between the lawyers and the judge that is held out of the jury's hearing 2. a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story More Definitions → |
winery | 1. an establishment where wine is made More Definitions → |
contingency | 1. a possible event or occurrence or result 2. the state of being contingent on something More Definitions → |
overlay | 1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior 2. a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface More Definitions → |
herd | 1. a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans 2. a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra More Definitions → |
handicapped | 1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped More Definitions → |
dispersion | 1. spreading widely or driving off 2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume More Definitions → |
persistence | 1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time 2. persistent determination More Definitions → |
liter | 1. a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) More Definitions → |
submarine | 1. a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
axe | 1. an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle More Definitions → |
archer | 1. a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow More Definitions → |
warmer | 1. device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room More Definitions → |
orient | 1. the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia More Definitions → |
rave | 1. a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played 2. an extravagantly enthusiastic review More Definitions → |
islander | 1. an inhabitant of an island More Definitions → |
inference | 1. the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation More Definitions → |
transformer | 1. an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage More Definitions → |
jerk | 1. a dull stupid fatuous person 2. an abrupt spasmodic movement More Definitions → |
tavern | 1. a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks More Definitions → |
lambert | 1. a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter More Definitions → |
epilepsy | 1. a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions More Definitions → |
goggles | 1. (plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes More Definitions → |
foregoing | More Definitions → |
crossover | 1. the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis 2. a voter who is registered as a member of one political party but who votes in the primary of another party More Definitions → |
specificity | 1. the quality of being specific rather than general 2. the quality of being specific to a particular organism More Definitions → |
certainty | 1. the state of being certain 2. something that is certain More Definitions → |
osteoporosis | 1. abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women More Definitions → |
jukebox | 1. a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin More Definitions → |
fracture | 1. breaking of hard tissue such as bone 2. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
nexus | 1. the means of connection between things linked in series 2. a connected series or group More Definitions → |
nineteenth | 1. position 19 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
melting | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid More Definitions → |
clarence | 1. a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers More Definitions → |
garner | 1. a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed More Definitions → |
buster | 1. an informal form of address for a man 2. a robust child More Definitions → |
allowable | More Definitions → |
karate | 1. a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent More Definitions → |
carte | 1. a list of dishes available at a restaurant More Definitions → |
endurance | 1. the power to withstand hardship or stress 2. a state of surviving; remaining alive More Definitions → |
teaspoon | 1. as much as a teaspoon will hold 2. a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram More Definitions → |
philosopher | 1. a specialist in philosophy 2. a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity More Definitions → |
rectangle | 1. a parallelogram with four right angles More Definitions → |
queer | 1. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
wrapper | 1. a loose dressing gown for women 2. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped More Definitions → |
drummer | 1. someone who plays a drum More Definitions → |
supper | 1. a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime 2. a social gathering where a light evening meal is served More Definitions → |
seminary | 1. a private place of education for the young 2. a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis More Definitions → |
presenter | 1. someone who presents a message of some sort (as a petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.) 2. an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) More Definitions → |
emulation | 1. ambition to equal or excel 2. (computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another More Definitions → |
fortress | 1. a fortified defensive structure More Definitions → |
sermon | 1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 2. a moralistic rebuke More Definitions → |
menopause | 1. the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends More Definitions → |
eclectic | 1. someone who selects according to the eclectic method More Definitions → |
headphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
pigeon | 1. wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs More Definitions → |
binder | 1. a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves 2. something used to bind separate particles together or facilitate adhesion to a surface More Definitions → |
keystone | 1. a central cohesive source of support and stability 2. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault More Definitions → |
cheek | 1. either side of the face below the eyes 2. an impudent statement More Definitions → |
workspace | 1. space allocated for your work (as in an office) More Definitions → |
perpetual | More Definitions → |
subsystem | 1. a system that is part of some larger system More Definitions → |
caffeine | 1. a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects More Definitions → |
clustering | 1. a grouping of a number of similar things More Definitions → |
glimpse | 1. a quick look 2. a brief or incomplete view More Definitions → |
innocence | 1. the quality of innocent naivete 2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil More Definitions → |
tertiary | More Definitions → |
calorie | 1. unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure More Definitions → |
inconvenience | 1. an inconvenient discomfort 2. a difficulty that causes anxiety More Definitions → |
graphite | 1. used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors More Definitions → |
stroller | 1. someone who walks at a leisurely pace 2. a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around More Definitions → |
bowel | 1. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus More Definitions → |
dungeon | 1. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress 2. a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined More Definitions → |
shire | 1. a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county 2. British breed of large heavy draft horse More Definitions → |
skyline | 1. the outline of objects seen against the sky 2. the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet More Definitions → |
corpse | 1. the dead body of a human being More Definitions → |
barrels | 1. the amount that many barrels might hold More Definitions → |
analogue | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else More Definitions → |
perimeter | 1. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary 2. a line enclosing a plane areas More Definitions → |
brewer | 1. someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water 2. the owner or manager of a brewery More Definitions → |
rewrite | 1. something that has been written again More Definitions → |
vending | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
aggregation | 1. several things grouped together or considered as a whole 2. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
prentice | 1. works for an expert to learn a trade More Definitions → |
vegan | 1. a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products; may also avoid using animal products (e.g. leather) More Definitions → |
congressman | 1. a member of the United States House of Representatives More Definitions → |
recombinant | 1. a cell or organism in which genetic recombination has occurred More Definitions → |
superstar | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
closeout | 1. a sale intended to dispose of all remaining stock More Definitions → |
synergy | 1. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects More Definitions → |
eta | 1. the 7th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
harvesting | 1. the gathering of a ripened crop More Definitions → |
weeds | 1. a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning More Definitions → |
inflatable | More Definitions → |
fixture | 1. an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household) 2. a regular patron More Definitions → |
glassware | 1. an article of tableware made of glass More Definitions → |
clergy | 1. in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity) More Definitions → |
coursework | 1. work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's grade in the course More Definitions → |
salvage | 1. property or goods saved from damage or destruction 2. the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction More Definitions → |
repeating | 1. the act of doing or performing again More Definitions → |
oyster | 1. marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters 2. edible body of any of numerous oysters More Definitions → |
massacre | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people More Definitions → |
imperative | 1. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior 2. some duty that is essential and urgent More Definitions → |
stakeholder | 1. someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner More Definitions → |
beg | More Definitions → |
lantern | 1. light in a transparent protective case More Definitions → |
evangelical | More Definitions → |
ruler | 1. a person who rules or commands 2. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths More Definitions → |
seventy | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven More Definitions → |
problematic | More Definitions → |
decomposition | 1. the analysis of a vector field 2. in a decomposed state More Definitions → |
supporter | 1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. 2. someone who supports or champions something More Definitions → |
skincare | 1. care for the skin More Definitions → |
conquest | 1. the act of conquering 2. success in mastering something difficult More Definitions → |
heroin | 1. a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush More Definitions → |
whistle | 1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture 2. the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle More Definitions → |
sulfate | 1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid More Definitions → |
fertilizer | 1. any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile More Definitions → |
amethyst | 1. a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
concerto | 1. a composition for orchestra and a soloist More Definitions → |
apologize | More Definitions → |
restraint | 1. the act of controlling by restraining someone or something 2. discipline in personal and social activities More Definitions → |
eddy | 1. a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself More Definitions → |
parole | 1. a promise 2. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group More Definitions → |
ninety | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine More Definitions → |
stewardship | 1. the position of steward More Definitions → |
regulating | 1. the act of controlling or directing according to rule More Definitions → |
exporting | 1. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country More Definitions → |
scheduler | 1. computer hardware that arranges jobs to be done by the computer in an appropriate order More Definitions → |
bending | 1. movement that causes the formation of a curve 2. the property of being bent or deflected More Definitions → |
cornerstone | 1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained 2. a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies More Definitions → |
recycle | More Definitions → |
shave | 1. the act of removing hair with a razor More Definitions → |
artillery | 1. large but transportable armament 2. an army unit that uses big guns More Definitions → |
precedence | 1. status established in order of importance or urgency 2. preceding in time More Definitions → |
manipulate | More Definitions → |
conformance | 1. correspondence in form or appearance More Definitions → |
damned | 1. people who are condemned to eternal punishment More Definitions → |
collaborate | More Definitions → |
lei | 1. the basic unit of money in Moldova 2. the basic unit of money in Romania More Definitions → |
tentative | More Definitions → |
authenticity | 1. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
resignation | 1. acceptance of despair 2. the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.) More Definitions → |
fraternity | 1. a social club for male undergraduates 2. people engaged in a particular occupation More Definitions → |
tapestry | 1. something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy 2. a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery More Definitions → |
converse | 1. a proposition obtained by conversion More Definitions → |
gardener | 1. someone who takes care of a garden 2. someone employed to work in a garden More Definitions → |
escrow | 1. a written agreement (or property or money) delivered to a third party or put in trust by one party to a contract to be returned after fulfillment of some condition More Definitions → |
anthem | 1. a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school) 2. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) More Definitions → |
inferior | 1. one of lesser rank or station or quality 2. a character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character More Definitions → |
deb | 1. a young woman making her debut into society More Definitions → |
jockey | 1. someone employed to ride horses in horse races 2. an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus More Definitions → |
indicative | 1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact More Definitions → |
incumbent | 1. the official who holds an office More Definitions → |
upholstery | 1. covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture 2. the craft of upholstering More Definitions → |
aggression | 1. a disposition to behave aggressively 2. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack More Definitions → |
peek | 1. a secret look More Definitions → |
temptation | 1. something that seduces or has the quality to seduce 2. the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid More Definitions → |
roe | 1. fish eggs or egg-filled ovary; having a grainy texture 2. eggs of female fish More Definitions → |
restrictive | More Definitions → |
aquaculture | 1. rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food More Definitions → |
spruce | 1. light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork 2. any coniferous tree of the genus Picea More Definitions → |
cortex | 1. the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum 2. the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal More Definitions → |
entitlement | 1. right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits) More Definitions → |
compensate | More Definitions → |
loser | 1. a contestant who loses the contest 2. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently More Definitions → |
hemisphere | 1. half of the terrestrial globe 2. half of a sphere More Definitions → |
clover | 1. a plant of the genus Trifolium More Definitions → |
kindness | 1. the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic 2. tendency to be kind and forgiving More Definitions → |
neutron | 1. an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus More Definitions → |
swelling | 1. an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement 2. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings More Definitions → |
folklore | 1. the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture More Definitions → |
siege | 1. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack More Definitions → |
exercising | 1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit More Definitions → |
redwood | 1. the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees 2. wood of either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae More Definitions → |
enamel | 1. hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth 2. a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection More Definitions → |
butte | 1. a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides More Definitions → |
bomber | 1. a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight 2. a person who plants bombs More Definitions → |
songwriter | 1. a composer of words or music for popular songs More Definitions → |
disadvantage | 1. the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position More Definitions → |
coaster | 1. a resident of a coastal area 2. someone who coasts More Definitions → |
pedigree | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. line of descent of a purebred animal More Definitions → |
forgiveness | 1. compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive 2. the act of excusing a mistake or offense More Definitions → |
axle | 1. a shaft on which a wheel rotates More Definitions → |
puppet | 1. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer 2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else More Definitions → |
testosterone | 1. a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics More Definitions → |
surveying | 1. the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map More Definitions → |
biochemical | More Definitions → |
mirage | 1. an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects 2. something illusory and unattainable More Definitions → |
seaside | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort More Definitions → |
precinct | 1. a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes More Definitions → |
soluble | More Definitions → |
pineapple | 1. a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics 2. large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated More Definitions → |
freeway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
peculiar | More Definitions → |
descendants | 1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor More Definitions → |
safeguard | 1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. 2. a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war More Definitions → |
obsession | 1. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will 2. an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone More Definitions → |
redistribution | 1. distributing again More Definitions → |
censorship | 1. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy 2. deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances More Definitions → |
treadmill | 1. an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place 2. a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps More Definitions → |
fiberglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
personalize | More Definitions → |
rebellion | 1. refusal to accept some authority or code or convention 2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
regent | 1. members of a governing board 2. someone who rules during the absence or incapacity or minority of the country's monarch More Definitions → |
vinegar | 1. sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative 2. dilute acetic acid More Definitions → |
vie | More Definitions → |
fisherman | 1. someone whose occupation is catching fish More Definitions → |
misery | 1. a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune 2. a feeling of intense unhappiness More Definitions → |
limerick | 1. a humorous verse form of 5 anapestic lines with a rhyme scheme aabba More Definitions → |
envy | 1. a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another 2. spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
sweeping | 1. the act of cleaning with a broom More Definitions → |
mailer | 1. a person who mails something 2. an advertisement that is sent by mail More Definitions → |
preface | 1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book More Definitions → |
grievance | 1. a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation 2. an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice More Definitions → |
sentiment | 1. tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion 2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty More Definitions → |
deception | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. the act of deceiving More Definitions → |
diver | 1. someone who works underwater 2. someone who dives (into water) More Definitions → |
disappointment | 1. a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized 2. an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone More Definitions → |
plateau | 1. a relatively flat highland More Definitions → |
dexter | More Definitions → |
ringer | 1. a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation) 2. a person who is almost identical to another More Definitions → |
zipper | 1. a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab More Definitions → |
palette | 1. the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art 2. board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used More Definitions → |
blaze | 1. a strong flame that burns brightly 2. a cause of difficulty and suffering More Definitions → |
wreck | 1. something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation 2. an accident that destroys a ship at sea More Definitions → |
robbery | 1. larceny by threat of violence 2. plundering during riots or in wartime More Definitions → |
jasmine | 1. any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia More Definitions → |
crochet | 1. needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle More Definitions → |
challenger | 1. the contestant you hope to defeat More Definitions → |
increment | 1. a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important 2. the amount by which something increases More Definitions → |
uptake | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) 2. a process of taking up or using up or consuming More Definitions → |
ape | 1. any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all 2. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
gee | 1. a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated More Definitions → |
diversion | 1. an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
overweight | 1. the property of excessive fatness More Definitions → |
trekking | More Definitions → |
reversal | 1. a change from one state to the opposite state 2. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating More Definitions → |
shoreline | 1. a boundary line between land and water More Definitions → |
tandem | 1. an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another 2. a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two seats More Definitions → |
deliberate | More Definitions → |
roundtable | 1. a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views More Definitions → |
dementia | 1. mental deterioration of organic or functional origin More Definitions → |
barley | 1. a grain of barley 2. cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain More Definitions → |
potent | More Definitions → |
mastering | 1. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of 2. the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made More Definitions → |
nerves | 1. an uneasy psychological state 2. control of your emotions More Definitions → |
guidebook | 1. something that offers basic information or instruction More Definitions → |
kylie | 1. an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex More Definitions → |
chimney | 1. a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building 2. a glass flue surrounding the wick of an oil lamp More Definitions → |
realism | 1. the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth 2. the state of being actual or real More Definitions → |
disconnect | 1. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
sherry | 1. dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif More Definitions → |
madame | 1. title used for a married Frenchwoman More Definitions → |
departing | More Definitions → |
maze | 1. complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost 2. something jumbled or confused More Definitions → |
remuneration | 1. something that remunerates 2. the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses More Definitions → |
bohemian | 1. a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life More Definitions → |
receivable | More Definitions → |
rode | More Definitions → |
evacuation | 1. the act of removing the contents of something 2. the act of evacuating; leaving a place in an orderly fashion; especially for protection More Definitions → |
thematic | More Definitions → |
reinforce | More Definitions → |
inception | 1. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events More Definitions → |
draper | 1. a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods) More Definitions → |
subversion | 1. destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity 2. the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government More Definitions → |
zeta | 1. the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
benny | 1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil More Definitions → |
dinnerware | 1. the tableware (plates and platters and serving bowls etc.) used in serving a meal More Definitions → |
sclerosis | 1. any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue More Definitions → |
homosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex More Definitions → |
carbohydrate | 1. an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain More Definitions → |
medicinal | More Definitions → |
estrogen | 1. a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics More Definitions → |
eighty | 1. the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight More Definitions → |
obedience | 1. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person 2. the trait of being willing to obey More Definitions → |
plague | 1. a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal 2. any epidemic disease with a high death rate More Definitions → |
canine | 1. one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars 2. any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles More Definitions → |
schizophrenia | 1. any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact More Definitions → |
brewery | 1. a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation More Definitions → |
lineage | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. the kinship relation between an individual and the individual's progenitors More Definitions → |
brew | 1. drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling More Definitions → |
kern | 1. the part of a metal type that projects beyond its body More Definitions → |
dominance | 1. superior development of one side of the body 2. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
sealing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water More Definitions → |
despair | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well More Definitions → |
fore | 1. front part of a vessel or aircraft More Definitions → |
commodore | 1. a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral More Definitions → |
supernatural | 1. supernatural forces and events and beings collectively More Definitions → |
magenta | 1. a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta More Definitions → |
prelude | 1. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows 2. music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera More Definitions → |
limestone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals More Definitions → |
impedance | 1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms More Definitions → |
manpower | 1. the force of workers available More Definitions → |
chalet | 1. a Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style More Definitions → |
hopper | 1. funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below 2. someone who hops More Definitions → |
specialization | 1. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose 2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career More Definitions → |
luncheon | 1. a midday meal More Definitions → |
filler | 1. used for filling cracks or holes in a surface 2. 100 filler equal 1 forint in Hungary More Definitions → |
smiley | 1. an emoticon of a smiling face More Definitions → |
zenith | 1. the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
genomics | 1. the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences) More Definitions → |
tenor | 1. the adult male singing voice above baritone 2. the pitch range of the highest male voice More Definitions → |
plenary | More Definitions → |
cello | 1. a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing More Definitions → |
sweepstakes | 1. a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants More Definitions → |
celestial | More Definitions → |
merlin | 1. small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry More Definitions → |
kinetics | 1. the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies More Definitions → |
seizure | 1. a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease 2. the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property More Definitions → |
mute | 1. a deaf person who is unable to speak 2. a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument More Definitions → |
beanie | 1. a small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen More Definitions → |
protestant | More Definitions → |
metre | 1. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) 2. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse More Definitions → |
segmentation | 1. (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum 2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart More Definitions → |
courthouse | 1. a government building that houses the offices of a county government 2. a building that houses judicial courts More Definitions → |
robe | 1. any loose flowing garment 2. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions More Definitions → |
multitude | 1. a large indefinite quantity 2. a large gathering of people More Definitions → |
housekeeping | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
captive | 1. a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war 2. an animal that is confined More Definitions → |
kettle | 1. a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid 2. the quantity a kettle will hold More Definitions → |
baggage | 1. cases used to carry belongings when traveling 2. a worthless or immoral woman More Definitions → |
satire | 1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn 2. a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others More Definitions → |
overload | 1. an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power 2. an excessive burden More Definitions → |
crate | 1. a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping 2. the quantity contained in a crate More Definitions → |
affection | 1. a positive feeling of liking More Definitions → |
reversible | 1. a garment (especially a coat) that can be worn inside out (with either side of the cloth showing) More Definitions → |
bookshelf | 1. a shelf on which to keep books More Definitions → |
wandering | 1. travelling about without any clear destination More Definitions → |
beech | 1. any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions 2. wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles More Definitions → |
expat | 1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country More Definitions → |
raider | 1. someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) 2. a corporate investor who intends to take over a company by buying a controlling interest in its stock and installing new management More Definitions → |
constituency | 1. the body of voters who elect a representative for their area More Definitions → |
rocker | 1. an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle 2. a performer or composer or fan of rock music More Definitions → |
enrolment | 1. the act of enrolling More Definitions → |
sawyer | 1. one who is employed to saw wood 2. any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers More Definitions → |
tense | 1. a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time More Definitions → |
prudential | More Definitions → |
devotion | 1. feelings of ardent love 2. commitment to some purpose More Definitions → |
leaning | 1. an inclination to do something 2. a natural inclination More Definitions → |
paddle | 1. small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games 2. a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel More Definitions → |
anterior | 1. a tooth situated at the front of the mouth More Definitions → |
dealership | 1. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area More Definitions → |
finale | 1. the closing section of a musical composition 2. the temporal end; the concluding time More Definitions → |
decal | 1. either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface More Definitions → |
nausea | 1. the state that precedes vomiting 2. disgust so strong it makes you feel sick More Definitions → |
clarinet | 1. a single-reed instrument with a straight tube More Definitions → |
gigabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 megabytes or 10^9 (1,000,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes More Definitions → |
mover | 1. workman employed by a moving company 2. (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion More Definitions → |
erica | 1. any plant of the genus Erica More Definitions → |
rainforest | 1. a forest with heavy annual rainfall More Definitions → |
diocese | 1. the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop More Definitions → |
thistle | 1. any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves More Definitions → |
shrine | 1. a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person More Definitions → |
attendant | 1. someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another 2. a person who is present and participates in a meeting More Definitions → |
memoir | 1. an account of the author's personal experiences 2. an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic More Definitions → |
redundancy | 1. repetition of messages to reduce the probability of errors in transmission 2. the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded More Definitions → |
roadside | 1. edge of a way or road or path More Definitions → |
dispose | More Definitions → |
detox | 1. the hospital ward or clinic in which patients are detoxified More Definitions → |
skateboard | 1. a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot More Definitions → |
reflex | 1. an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus More Definitions → |
urgency | 1. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity 2. pressing importance requiring speedy action More Definitions → |
keypad | 1. a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard More Definitions → |
emulator | 1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
dolce | More Definitions → |
pane | 1. sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors 2. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
grinder | 1. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States 2. grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars More Definitions → |
sneak | 1. a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible 2. someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions More Definitions → |
octet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one 2. eight performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
avoidance | 1. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening More Definitions → |
vibe | 1. a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively More Definitions → |
endeavor | 1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) 2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something More Definitions → |
creole | 1. a mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages More Definitions → |
meth | 1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant More Definitions → |
trendy | More Definitions → |
settling | 1. a gradual sinking to a lower level More Definitions → |
inpatient | 1. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated More Definitions → |
badger | 1. sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere More Definitions → |
gratitude | 1. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation More Definitions → |
impress | 1. the act of coercing someone into government service More Definitions → |
ageing | 1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age More Definitions → |
containment | 1. a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully 2. (physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor More Definitions → |
sectional | 1. a piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together More Definitions → |
fashionable | More Definitions → |
traverse | 1. a horizontal beam that extends across something 2. a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it More Definitions → |
vengeance | 1. the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life More Definitions → |
miner | 1. laborer who works in a mine More Definitions → |
constituent | 1. an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system 2. a member of a constituency; a citizen who is represented in a government by officials for whom he or she votes More Definitions → |
sponge | 1. a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used 2. someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily More Definitions → |
sect | 1. a subdivision of a larger religious group 2. a dissenting clique More Definitions → |
diner | 1. a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) 2. a passenger car where food is served in transit More Definitions → |
overdose | More Definitions → |
mole | 1. spicy sauce often containing chocolate 2. the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
butcher | 1. a retailer of meat 2. a brutal indiscriminate murderer More Definitions → |
engraving | 1. a print made from an engraving 2. a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved More Definitions → |
hamlet | 1. a community of people smaller than a village 2. a settlement smaller than a town More Definitions → |
excursion | 1. a journey taken for pleasure 2. wandering from the main path of a journey More Definitions → |
grange | 1. an outlying farm More Definitions → |
retriever | 1. a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game More Definitions → |
vortex | 1. the shape of something rotating rapidly 2. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) More Definitions → |
awe | 1. an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration 2. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something More Definitions → |
equine | 1. hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck More Definitions → |
requisite | 1. anything indispensable More Definitions → |
retrospective | 1. an exhibition of a representative selection of an artist's life work More Definitions → |
anesthesia | 1. loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
regal | More Definitions → |
cabbage | 1. any of various types of cabbage 2. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
spectator | 1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) 2. a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel More Definitions → |
circumstance | 1. a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity 2. the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event More Definitions → |
signage | 1. signs collectively (especially commercial signs or posters) More Definitions → |
numbering | 1. a numbered list More Definitions → |
infertility | 1. the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate More Definitions → |
sidewalk | 1. walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway More Definitions → |
breaker | 1. a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone 2. waves breaking on the shore More Definitions → |
collage | 1. a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image 2. any collection of diverse things More Definitions → |
refinement | 1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality 2. the result of improving something More Definitions → |
squirrel | 1. a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail 2. the fur of a squirrel More Definitions → |
blueprint | 1. something intended as a guide for making something else 2. photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc. More Definitions → |
langley | 1. unit of solar radiation More Definitions → |
surveyor | 1. an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures 2. someone who conducts a statistical survey More Definitions → |
maize | 1. tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times 2. a strong yellow color More Definitions → |
extinction | 1. no longer active; extinguished 2. no longer in existence More Definitions → |
dermatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases More Definitions → |
lied | 1. a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano More Definitions → |
premiership | 1. the office of premier More Definitions → |
swell | 1. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea 2. a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) More Definitions → |
obstacle | 1. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted 2. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) More Definitions → |
fluorescence | 1. light emitted during absorption of radiation of some other (invisible) wavelength More Definitions → |
kosher | 1. food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law More Definitions → |
mantle | 1. the cloak as a symbol of authority 2. the layer of the earth between the crust and the core More Definitions → |
driveway | 1. a road leading up to a private house More Definitions → |
gesture | 1. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling 2. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals More Definitions → |
mandrake | 1. the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic 2. a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers More Definitions → |
camper | 1. someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation 2. a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling More Definitions → |
merging | 1. the act of joining together as one 2. a flowing together More Definitions → |
breadth | 1. the capacity to understand a broad range of topics 2. the extent of something from side to side More Definitions → |
merchandising | 1. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups 2. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
registrant | 1. a person who is formally entered (along with others) in a register (and who obtains certain rights thereby) More Definitions → |
reorganization | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) 2. an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government More Definitions → |
concession | 1. a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business 2. the act of conceding or yielding More Definitions → |
manners | 1. social deportment More Definitions → |
academia | 1. the academic world More Definitions → |
viper | 1. venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw More Definitions → |
descriptor | 1. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something 2. a piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system More Definitions → |
thieves | 1. a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it More Definitions → |
preaching | 1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 2. a moralistic rebuke More Definitions → |
repeal | 1. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation More Definitions → |
hemp | 1. a plant fiber 2. any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs More Definitions → |
proficient | More Definitions → |
pelican | 1. large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish More Definitions → |
apocalypse | 1. a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil More Definitions → |
litre | 1. a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints) More Definitions → |
usefulness | 1. the quality of being of practical use More Definitions → |
installment | 1. a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals 2. a part of a broadcast serial More Definitions → |
spindle | 1. (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle 2. a piece of wood that has been turned on a lathe; used as a baluster, chair leg, etc. More Definitions → |
heavens | 1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
diarrhea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
flare | 1. a shape that spreads outward 2. a sudden burst of flame More Definitions → |
couture | 1. high fashion designing and dressmaking More Definitions → |
foliage | 1. the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants 2. (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament More Definitions → |
fife | 1. a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band More Definitions → |
summarize | More Definitions → |
exposition | 1. a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic 2. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display More Definitions → |
brace | 1. a support that steadies or strengthens something else 2. two items of the same kind More Definitions → |
mayhem | 1. the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person 2. violent and needless disturbance More Definitions → |
polymerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of new DNA and RNA from an existing strand of DNA or RNA More Definitions → |
octave | 1. a feast day and the seven days following it 2. a musical interval of eight tones More Definitions → |
rutherford | 1. a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second More Definitions → |
precedent | 1. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time 2. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions More Definitions → |
biosynthesis | 1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism More Definitions → |
metaphor | 1. a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity More Definitions → |
wonderland | 1. a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder 2. an imaginary realm of marvels or wonders More Definitions → |
jubilee | 1. a special anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
cyclone | 1. (meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the southern 2. a violent rotating windstorm More Definitions → |
perennial | 1. (botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more More Definitions → |
seventeen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one More Definitions → |
cleavage | 1. the state of being split or cleft 2. the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules More Definitions → |
brethren | 1. a male with the same parents as someone else 2. a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group) More Definitions → |
embodiment | 1. a new personification of a familiar idea 2. a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept More Definitions → |
toilette | 1. the act of dressing and preparing yourself More Definitions → |
mastery | 1. great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity 2. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
thermometer | 1. measuring instrument for measuring temperature More Definitions → |
cranberry | 1. any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries 2. very tart red berry used for sauce or juice More Definitions → |
steer | 1. an indication of potential opportunity 2. castrated bull More Definitions → |
vogue | 1. the popular taste at a given time 2. a current state of general acceptance and use More Definitions → |
spaghetti | 1. spaghetti served with a tomato sauce 2. pasta in the form of long strings More Definitions → |
whisper | 1. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords 2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
boogie | 1. an instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano) More Definitions → |
confession | 1. an admission of misdeeds or faults 2. a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party More Definitions → |
benedict | 1. a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor) More Definitions → |
zaire | 1. the basic unit of money in Zaire More Definitions → |
leopard | 1. the pelt of a leopard 2. large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots More Definitions → |
flowering | 1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms 2. a developmental process More Definitions → |
jingle | 1. a metallic sound 2. a comic verse of irregular measure More Definitions → |
fishes | 1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills 2. the flesh of fish used as food More Definitions → |
whiskey | 1. a liquor made from fermented mash of grain More Definitions → |
enactment | 1. the passing of a law by a legislative body 2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body More Definitions → |
laminate | 1. a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers More Definitions → |
earring | 1. jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe More Definitions → |
aggregator | 1. a person who collects things More Definitions → |
embryo | 1. (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium 2. an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life More Definitions → |
ergonomic | More Definitions → |
iteration | 1. (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated 2. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained More Definitions → |
dispenser | 1. a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts 2. a person who dispenses More Definitions → |
mule | 1. hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile 2. a slipper that has no fitting around the heel More Definitions → |
sheikh | 1. the leader of an Arab village or family More Definitions → |
cessation | 1. a stopping More Definitions → |
motive | 1. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior 2. a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music More Definitions → |
acreage | 1. an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming) More Definitions → |
sunflower | 1. any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays More Definitions → |
duel | 1. a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor 2. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups) More Definitions → |
fingerprint | 1. a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations 2. a generic term for any identifying characteristic More Definitions → |
bethel | 1. a house of worship (especially one for sailors) More Definitions → |
reinforcement | 1. a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission 2. information that makes more forcible or convincing More Definitions → |
leveraging | 1. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) More Definitions → |
psychotherapy | 1. the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods 2. the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means More Definitions → |
guessing | 1. an estimate based on little or no information More Definitions → |
saxophone | 1. a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore More Definitions → |
mead | 1. made of fermented honey and water More Definitions → |
throttle | 1. a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine 2. a pedal that controls the throttle valve More Definitions → |
steroid | 1. any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects 2. any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs More Definitions → |
horticulture | 1. the cultivation of plants More Definitions → |
sympathetic | More Definitions → |
streamline | More Definitions → |
messiah | 1. any expected deliverer More Definitions → |
pleasing | 1. the act of one who pleases More Definitions → |
figurine | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
cyberspace | 1. a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange More Definitions → |
expiry | 1. a coming to an end of a contract period 2. the event of dying or departure from life More Definitions → |
waterfall | 1. a steep descent of the water of a river More Definitions → |
persecution | 1. the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) More Definitions → |
burgess | 1. a citizen of an English borough More Definitions → |
gaze | 1. a long fixed look More Definitions → |
fries | 1. strips of potato fried in deep fat More Definitions → |
chlorine | 1. a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water) More Definitions → |
initialize | More Definitions → |
rye | 1. the seed of the cereal grass 2. hardy annual cereal grass widely cultivated in northern Europe where its grain is the chief ingredient of black bread and in North America for forage and soil improvement More Definitions → |
acetate | 1. a salt or ester of acetic acid 2. a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate More Definitions → |
entirety | 1. the state of being total and complete More Definitions → |
marcel | 1. a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron More Definitions → |
terminator | 1. someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) More Definitions → |
portage | 1. the cost of carrying or transporting 2. overland track between navigable waterways More Definitions → |
serif | 1. a short line at the end of the main strokes of a character More Definitions → |
characterize | More Definitions → |
yearbook | 1. a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students 2. a reference book that is published regularly once every year More Definitions → |
aerosol | 1. a cloud of solid or liquid particles in a gas 2. a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas) More Definitions → |
hostage | 1. a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms More Definitions → |
cracker | 1. a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet 2. a poor White person in the southern United States More Definitions → |
compliment | 1. a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration More Definitions → |
storey | 1. a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale More Definitions → |
contention | 1. a point asserted as part of an argument 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
galore | More Definitions → |
axes | 1. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions 2. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged More Definitions → |
haze | 1. atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility 2. confusion characterized by lack of clarity More Definitions → |
exponential | 1. a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent More Definitions → |
toaster | 1. someone who who drinks to the health of someone or the success of some venture 2. a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread More Definitions → |
rehearsal | 1. a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert) 2. (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory More Definitions → |
lure | 1. qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward 2. anything that serves as an enticement More Definitions → |
incompatible | More Definitions → |
emblem | 1. special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. 2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea More Definitions → |
overlapping | 1. covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) More Definitions → |
equivalence | 1. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced 2. essential equality and interchangeability More Definitions → |
miserable | More Definitions → |
revocation | 1. the state of being cancelled or annulled 2. the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done More Definitions → |
chesterfield | 1. an overstuffed davenport with upright armrests 2. a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar More Definitions → |
pea | 1. seed of a pea plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a pea plant More Definitions → |
schematic | 1. diagram of an electrical or mechanical system More Definitions → |
medina | 1. the ancient quarter of many cities in northern Africa More Definitions → |
pneumatic | More Definitions → |
sniper | 1. a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place More Definitions → |
vertices | 1. the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure 2. the highest point (of something) More Definitions → |
additive | 1. something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine More Definitions → |
professionalism | 1. the expertness characteristic of a professional person More Definitions → |
libertarian | 1. an advocate of libertarianism 2. someone who believes the doctrine of free will More Definitions → |
washable | More Definitions → |
fundraiser | 1. someone who solicits financial contributions 2. a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money More Definitions → |
braces | 1. an appliance that corrects dental irregularities More Definitions → |
teamwork | 1. cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective) More Definitions → |
deficient | More Definitions → |
moderation | 1. quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes 2. a change for the better More Definitions → |
timberland | 1. land that is covered with trees and shrubs More Definitions → |
chopper | 1. a grounder that bounces high in the air 2. informal terms for a human `tooth' More Definitions → |
nitrate | 1. any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid) More Definitions → |
surcharge | 1. an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill) More Definitions → |
malware | 1. malicious software, designed to break into a system More Definitions → |
crises | 1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty 2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something More Definitions → |
comforter | 1. a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune 2. a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies More Definitions → |
cashmere | 1. a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat 2. the wool of the Kashmir goat More Definitions → |
horsepower | 1. a unit of power equal to 746 watts More Definitions → |
algae | 1. primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves More Definitions → |
dissent | 1. (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority 2. a difference of opinion More Definitions → |
prenatal | More Definitions → |
contempt | 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous More Definitions → |
hem | 1. the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down 2. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. More Definitions → |
edible | 1. any substance that can be used as food More Definitions → |
scorecard | 1. (golf) a record of scores (as in golf) More Definitions → |
drawers | 1. underpants worn by men 2. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women More Definitions → |
acme | 1. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development 2. the highest point (of something) More Definitions → |
leakage | 1. the discharge of a fluid from some container More Definitions → |
chemist | 1. a scientist who specializes in chemistry 2. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
reclamation | 1. the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation 2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course More Definitions → |
rove | More Definitions → |
propane | 1. colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel More Definitions → |
appendices | 1. supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book 2. a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch More Definitions → |
collagen | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling More Definitions → |
refining | 1. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) More Definitions → |
coyote | 1. small wolf native to western North America 2. someone who smuggles illegal immigrants into the United States (usually across the Mexican border) More Definitions → |
makeover | 1. an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance 2. a complete reconstruction and renovation of something More Definitions → |
breeder | 1. a person who breeds animals More Definitions → |
electrode | 1. a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit More Definitions → |
pollen | 1. the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant More Definitions → |
valet | 1. a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer More Definitions → |
spoiler | 1. a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning 2. someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) More Definitions → |
watering | 1. shedding tears 2. wetting with water More Definitions → |
baroque | 1. elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century More Definitions → |
posterior | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. a tooth situated at the back of the mouth More Definitions → |
excise | 1. a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) More Definitions → |
inmate | 1. one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital) 2. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated More Definitions → |
posture | 1. the arrangement of the body and its limbs 2. characteristic way of bearing one's body More Definitions → |
septic | More Definitions → |
wrench | 1. a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments 2. a jerky pulling movement More Definitions → |
amelia | 1. congenital absence of an arm or leg More Definitions → |
indictment | 1. a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense 2. an accusation of wrongdoing More Definitions → |
checkpoint | 1. a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance More Definitions → |
lakeside | 1. the shore of a lake More Definitions → |
interconnection | 1. a state of being connected reciprocally 2. (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.) More Definitions → |
excavation | 1. the act of digging 2. the site of an archeological exploration More Definitions → |
ultraviolet | 1. radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays More Definitions → |
pneumonia | 1. respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants More Definitions → |
monastery | 1. the residence of a religious community More Definitions → |
bovine | 1. any of various members of the genus Bos More Definitions → |
dislike | 1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group 2. a feeling of aversion or antipathy More Definitions → |
interruption | 1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity 2. some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity More Definitions → |
hypertext | 1. machine-readable text that is not sequential but is organized so that related items of information are connected More Definitions → |
soybean | 1. a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food 2. erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia More Definitions → |
emu | 1. large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller 2. any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism More Definitions → |
dynamite | 1. an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp More Definitions → |
tease | 1. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) 2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
motley | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. a garment made of motley (especially a court jester's costume) More Definitions → |
dwell | More Definitions → |
weaving | 1. creating fabric More Definitions → |
metropolis | 1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts 2. people living in a large densely populated municipality More Definitions → |
diligence | 1. conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation 2. persevering determination to perform a task More Definitions → |
splitter | 1. a worker who splits fish and removes the backbone 2. a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics More Definitions → |
arterial | More Definitions → |
injustice | 1. an unjust act 2. the practice of being unjust or unfair More Definitions → |
manifesto | 1. a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government) More Definitions → |
pedestal | 1. a support or foundation 2. a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) More Definitions → |
entropy | 1. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome 2. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work More Definitions → |
widening | 1. an increase in width 2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park More Definitions → |
snooker | 1. a form of pool played with 15 red balls and six balls of other colors and a cue ball More Definitions → |
underwood | 1. the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest More Definitions → |
saline | 1. an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water More Definitions → |
longevity | 1. duration of service 2. the property of being long-lived More Definitions → |
importer | 1. someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country) More Definitions → |
allegro | 1. a brisk and lively tempo 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner More Definitions → |
backstage | 1. a stage area out of sight of the audience More Definitions → |
awakening | 1. the act of waking More Definitions → |
prescribe | More Definitions → |
greed | 1. excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves 2. reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
sparkle | 1. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance 2. the occurrence of a small flash or spark More Definitions → |
gasket | 1. seal consisting of a ring for packing pistons or sealing a pipe joint More Definitions → |
refrain | 1. the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers More Definitions → |
wander | More Definitions → |
firearm | 1. a portable gun More Definitions → |
ante | 1. (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot More Definitions → |
pantie | 1. short underpants for women or children More Definitions → |
covert | 1. a flock of coots 2. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something More Definitions → |
crater | 1. a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano 2. a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb More Definitions → |
bred | More Definitions → |
fostering | 1. encouragement; aiding the development of something 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
birthplace | 1. the place where someone was born 2. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence More Definitions → |
bleed | More Definitions → |
reverend | 1. a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church More Definitions → |
goblet | 1. a drinking glass with a base and stem 2. a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup More Definitions → |
doctorate | 1. one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university More Definitions → |
ancestor | 1. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) More Definitions → |
believer | 1. a supporter who accepts something as true 2. a person who has religious faith More Definitions → |
peacock | 1. European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot 2. male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots More Definitions → |
rollover | 1. the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty More Definitions → |
hopeful | 1. an ambitious and aspiring young person More Definitions → |
predecessor | 1. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office) 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
hare | 1. swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes 2. flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food More Definitions → |
adequacy | 1. the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: 2. the quality of being sufficient for the end in view More Definitions → |
peanuts | 1. an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount More Definitions → |
breakers | 1. waves breaking on the shore More Definitions → |
prevalent | More Definitions → |
muller | 1. a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation 2. a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone More Definitions → |
mosque | 1. (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret More Definitions → |
fudge | 1. soft creamy candy More Definitions → |
extractor | 1. an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components 2. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension More Definitions → |
horseback | 1. the back of a horse 2. a narrow ridge of hills More Definitions → |
earnest | 1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract More Definitions → |
sander | 1. a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor More Definitions → |
confederate | 1. someone who assists in a plot 2. a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) More Definitions → |
blending | 1. the act of blending components together thoroughly 2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades More Definitions → |
weave | 1. pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric More Definitions → |
speeding | 1. changing location rapidly More Definitions → |
creditor | 1. a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists More Definitions → |
skateboarding | 1. the sport of skating on a skateboard More Definitions → |
teller | 1. an official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly) 2. an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money More Definitions → |
veil | 1. a garment that covers the head and face 2. a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms More Definitions → |
peck | 1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons More Definitions → |
helm | 1. steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered 2. (figurative) a position of leadership More Definitions → |
preserves | 1. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar More Definitions → |
appraiser | 1. one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things 2. one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity More Definitions → |
hustler | 1. a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets 2. a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties More Definitions → |
secretion | 1. the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance 2. a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell More Definitions → |
separator | 1. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension More Definitions → |
kennel | 1. outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog More Definitions → |
pastel | 1. any of various pale or light colors More Definitions → |
differentiate | More Definitions → |
uninsured | More Definitions → |
susceptibility | 1. the state of being susceptible; easily affected More Definitions → |
gorge | 1. a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) 2. a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) More Definitions → |
righteousness | 1. adhering to moral principles More Definitions → |
opaque | More Definitions → |
caterpillar | 1. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth More Definitions → |
chew | 1. a wad of something chewable as tobacco 2. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow More Definitions → |
teak | 1. hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding 2. tall East Indian timber tree now planted in western Africa and tropical America for its hard durable wood More Definitions → |
migraine | 1. a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men More Definitions → |
undermine | More Definitions → |
methane | 1. a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel More Definitions → |
pager | 1. an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged More Definitions → |
correctness | 1. conformity to fact or truth 2. the quality of conformity to social expectations More Definitions → |
shaker | 1. a person who wields power and influence 2. a container in which something can be shaken More Definitions → |
concierge | 1. a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter More Definitions → |
screenplay | 1. a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets More Definitions → |
unabridged | 1. a dictionary that has not been shortened by the omitting terms or definitions; a comprehensive dictionary More Definitions → |
dickens | 1. a word used in exclamations of confusion More Definitions → |
endpoint | 1. a place where something ends or is complete More Definitions → |
juniper | 1. desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista 2. wood of a coniferous shrub or small tree with berrylike cones More Definitions → |
repetition | 1. an event that repeats 2. the act of doing or performing again More Definitions → |
labelling | More Definitions → |
heartland | 1. the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that is important to a country or to a culture More Definitions → |
cafeteria | 1. a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier More Definitions → |
fielding | 1. (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field More Definitions → |
dune | 1. a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans More Definitions → |
homelessness | 1. the state or condition of having no home (especially the state of living in the streets) More Definitions → |
tumble | 1. an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end 2. a sudden drop from an upright position More Definitions → |
stare | 1. a fixed look with eyes open wide More Definitions → |
waveform | 1. the shape of a wave illustrated graphically by plotting the values of the period quantity against time More Definitions → |
helium | 1. a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas) More Definitions → |
whitewater | 1. frothy water as in rapids or waterfalls More Definitions → |
tableware | 1. articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware) More Definitions → |
adhesion | 1. abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen 2. a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures More Definitions → |
aesthetics | 1. (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art) More Definitions → |
smoker | 1. a person who smokes tobacco 2. a party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only) More Definitions → |
hypotheses | 1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations 2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena More Definitions → |
aisle | 1. a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods) 2. passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores More Definitions → |
sludge | 1. the precipitate produced by sewage treatment 2. any thick, viscous matter More Definitions → |
altering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
bunker | 1. a hazard on a golf course 2. a large container for storing fuel More Definitions → |
heavyweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 201 pounds 2. a wrestler who weighs more than 214 pounds More Definitions → |
pasture | 1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock 2. bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle More Definitions → |
cruelty | 1. a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering 2. feelings of extreme heartlessness More Definitions → |
comptroller | 1. someone who maintains and audits business accounts More Definitions → |
creatine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates both in the free form and as phosphocreatine; supplies energy for muscle contraction More Definitions → |
souvenir | 1. something of sentimental value 2. a reminder of past events More Definitions → |
relativity | 1. (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts 2. the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else More Definitions → |
cucumber | 1. a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit 2. cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons More Definitions → |
epoxy | 1. a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates More Definitions → |
watercolor | 1. a painting produced with watercolors 2. a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists More Definitions → |
effluent | 1. water mixed with waste matter More Definitions → |
sadness | 1. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being 2. the state of being sad More Definitions → |
periodical | 1. a publication that appears at fixed intervals More Definitions → |
dime | 1. a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar 2. street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars More Definitions → |
accomplishment | 1. the action of accomplishing something 2. an ability that has been acquired by training More Definitions → |
barred | More Definitions → |
skinner | 1. a person who prepares or deals in animal skins 2. a worker who drives mules More Definitions → |
counterpart | 1. a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another 2. a duplicate copy More Definitions → |
diode | 1. a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier 2. a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction More Definitions → |
indulgence | 1. an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires 2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone More Definitions → |
aloe | 1. succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa More Definitions → |
staple | 1. (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant 2. a natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn More Definitions → |
dealings | 1. social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') 2. mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups More Definitions → |
pathetic | More Definitions → |
conservatory | 1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts 2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
adherence | 1. faithful support for a cause or political party or religion 2. the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition More Definitions → |
grille | 1. small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted 2. grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator More Definitions → |
tyre | 1. hoop that covers a wheel More Definitions → |
scarves | 1. a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration 2. a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end More Definitions → |
cavalier | 1. a gallant or courtly gentleman More Definitions → |
rinse | 1. a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint 2. the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing More Definitions → |
repertoire | 1. the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation 2. a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule More Definitions → |
emeritus | 1. a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties More Definitions → |
ulster | 1. loose long overcoat of heavy fabric; usually belted More Definitions → |
macroeconomic | More Definitions → |
weld | 1. European mignonette cultivated as a source of yellow dye; naturalized in North America 2. a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together More Definitions → |
venom | 1. toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions) 2. feeling a need to see others suffer More Definitions → |
immersion | 1. sinking until covered completely with water 2. (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse More Definitions → |
merchantability | 1. the state of being fit for market; ready to be bought or sold More Definitions → |
speciality | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
attacker | 1. someone who attacks More Definitions → |
catcher | 1. (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher 2. the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws More Definitions → |
ether | 1. the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies 2. any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom More Definitions → |
crusade | 1. a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end More Definitions → |
rumble | 1. a loud low dull continuous noise 2. a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage More Definitions → |
inverter | 1. an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current More Definitions → |
heroic | 1. a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter More Definitions → |
formulate | More Definitions → |
assessor | 1. an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it More Definitions → |
blockbuster | 1. a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block) 2. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) More Definitions → |
pathfinder | 1. someone who can find paths through unexplored territory More Definitions → |
homogeneous | More Definitions → |
windshield | 1. transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle More Definitions → |
fern | 1. any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores More Definitions → |
convection | 1. the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion 2. (meteorology) the vertical movement of heat or other properties by massive motion within the atmosphere More Definitions → |
debugger | 1. a program that helps in locating and correcting programming errors More Definitions → |
lore | 1. knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote More Definitions → |
faucet | 1. a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir More Definitions → |
midget | 1. a person who is markedly small More Definitions → |
experimentation | 1. the testing of an idea 2. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation More Definitions → |
saltwater | 1. water containing salts More Definitions → |
endeavour | 1. a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) 2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something More Definitions → |
herring | 1. valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled 2. commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific More Definitions → |
expectancy | 1. an expectation 2. something expected (as on the basis of a norm) More Definitions → |
deterioration | 1. a symptom of reduced quality or strength 2. process of changing to an inferior state More Definitions → |
anemia | 1. a deficiency of red blood cells 2. a lack of vitality More Definitions → |
coincidence | 1. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental 2. the quality of occupying the same position or area in space More Definitions → |
neighbour | 1. a person who lives (or is located) near another 2. a nearby object of the same kind More Definitions → |
raspberry | 1. woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries 2. red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries More Definitions → |
enumeration | 1. a numbered list 2. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order More Definitions → |
nuisance | 1. (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive 2. a bothersome annoying person More Definitions → |
jive | 1. a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz More Definitions → |
latent | More Definitions → |
hector | More Definitions → |
nicotine | 1. an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide More Definitions → |
comeback | 1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 2. return by a celebrity to some previously successful activity More Definitions → |
brotherhood | 1. the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings 2. people engaged in a particular occupation More Definitions → |
downtime | 1. a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) More Definitions → |
takeover | 1. a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force 2. a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation More Definitions → |
wicker | 1. slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork 2. work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches) More Definitions → |
nephew | 1. a son of your brother or sister More Definitions → |
naive | More Definitions → |
remembrance | 1. the ability to recall past occurrences 2. a recognition of meritorious service More Definitions → |
disregard | 1. lack of attention and due care 2. willful lack of care and attention More Definitions → |
hanger | 1. a worker who hangs something 2. anything from which something can be hung More Definitions → |
foreman | 1. a person who exercises control over workers 2. a man who is foreperson of a jury More Definitions → |
allegiance | 1. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action 2. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) More Definitions → |
mainframe | 1. a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room 2. (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing More Definitions → |
echoes | 1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves 2. a reply that repeats what has just been said More Definitions → |
heartbeat | 1. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart 2. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
blazer | 1. lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school More Definitions → |
alchemy | 1. the way two individuals relate to each other 2. a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times More Definitions → |
linden | 1. soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork 2. any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber More Definitions → |
audible | 1. a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
colleen | 1. an Irish girl More Definitions → |
lexicon | 1. a language user's knowledge of words 2. a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them More Definitions → |
apprenticeship | 1. the position of apprentice More Definitions → |
convex | More Definitions → |
surfer | 1. someone who engages in surfboarding More Definitions → |
breakout | 1. an escape from jail More Definitions → |
polytechnic | 1. a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences More Definitions → |
salute | 1. an act of honor or courteous recognition 2. a formal military gesture of respect More Definitions → |
penthouse | 1. an apartment located on the top floors of a building More Definitions → |
ascension | 1. a movement upward; rise above the ground 2. (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon More Definitions → |
feminism | 1. a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women 2. the movement aimed at equal rights for women More Definitions → |
indispensable | More Definitions → |
firefly | 1. tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots 2. nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs More Definitions → |
tabletop | 1. the top horizontal work surface of a table More Definitions → |
wholesaler | 1. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers More Definitions → |
emporium | 1. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain More Definitions → |
departed | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
forefront | 1. the part in the front or nearest the viewer 2. the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field More Definitions → |
particulate | 1. a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant) More Definitions → |
blindness | 1. the state of being blind or lacking sight More Definitions → |
creep | 1. someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric 2. a slow longitudinal movement or deformation More Definitions → |
plaster | 1. a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings 2. any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs More Definitions → |
quarterback | 1. (football) the person who plays quarterback 2. (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team More Definitions → |
overture | 1. orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio 2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows More Definitions → |
scrabble | 1. an aimless drawing More Definitions → |
frenzy | 1. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
decoding | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text More Definitions → |
sleeper | 1. a rester who is sleeping 2. a spy or saboteur or terrorist planted in an enemy country who lives there as a law-abiding citizen until activated by a prearranged signal More Definitions → |
elemental | More Definitions → |
teal | 1. a blue-green color or pigment 2. any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America More Definitions → |
jerking | 1. an abrupt spasmodic movement More Definitions → |
interconnect | More Definitions → |
predicate | 1. (logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula 2. one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements More Definitions → |
recurrence | 1. happening again (especially at regular intervals) More Definitions → |
purifier | 1. an apparatus for removing impurities More Definitions → |
sharper | 1. a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games More Definitions → |
supervise | More Definitions → |
ire | 1. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance 2. belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
halogen | 1. any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions More Definitions → |
silhouette | 1. an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow) 2. a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color More Definitions → |
maestro | 1. an artist of consummate skill More Definitions → |
forte | 1. an asset of special worth or utility 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed loudly More Definitions → |
holster | 1. a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun 2. a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools More Definitions → |
fiddle | 1. bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow More Definitions → |
caliber | 1. a degree or grade of excellence or worth 2. diameter of a tube or gun barrel More Definitions → |
apostle | 1. an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform More Definitions → |
contraception | 1. birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery More Definitions → |
underage | More Definitions → |
wen | 1. a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked More Definitions → |
logger | 1. a person who fells trees More Definitions → |
greet | More Definitions → |
weekday | 1. any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday) More Definitions → |
homecoming | 1. an annual school or university reunion for graduates 2. a coming to or returning home More Definitions → |
openness | 1. without obstructions to passage or view 2. characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one's actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive More Definitions → |
grower | 1. someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil More Definitions → |
unpredictable | More Definitions → |
chatter | 1. noisy talk 2. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine More Definitions → |
lettuce | 1. informal terms for money 2. any of various plants of the genus Lactuca More Definitions → |
oppression | 1. the act of subjugating by cruelty 2. the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: More Definitions → |
yielding | 1. a verbal act of admitting defeat 2. the act of conceding or yielding More Definitions → |
beau | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
subordinate | 1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another 2. a word that is more specific than a given word More Definitions → |
articulate | More Definitions → |
ecstasy | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. a state of elated bliss More Definitions → |
sweetheart | 1. a person loved by another person 2. any well-liked individual More Definitions → |
mediator | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
modernization | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior 2. a modernized version (as of a play) More Definitions → |
consulate | 1. diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul More Definitions → |
businessman | 1. a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) More Definitions → |
commuter | 1. a passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another 2. someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city More Definitions → |
orthopedic | More Definitions → |
disagreement | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions More Definitions → |
tyrosine | 1. an amino acid found in most proteins; a precursor of several hormones More Definitions → |
theses | 1. an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument 2. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree More Definitions → |
casserole | 1. food cooked and served in a casserole 2. large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served More Definitions → |
clubhouse | 1. a building that is occupied by a social club More Definitions → |
crackers | More Definitions → |
greyhound | 1. a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog More Definitions → |
hinge | 1. a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other 2. a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend More Definitions → |
maven | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
commute | 1. a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work More Definitions → |
hustle | 1. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property 2. a rapid active commotion More Definitions → |
subroutine | 1. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program More Definitions → |
transcend | More Definitions → |
hertz | 1. the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz) More Definitions → |
atheist | 1. someone who does not believe in the existence of a god More Definitions → |
firefighter | 1. a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires More Definitions → |
preacher | 1. someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel More Definitions → |
intangible | 1. assets that are saleable though not material or physical More Definitions → |
compassionate | More Definitions → |
blower | 1. a device that produces a current of air 2. a fan run by an electric motor More Definitions → |
reusable | More Definitions → |
timeliness | 1. being at the right time 2. timely convenience More Definitions → |
obstetrics | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother More Definitions → |
homicide | 1. the killing of a human being by another human being More Definitions → |
pandemic | 1. an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world More Definitions → |
fetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
compliments | 1. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare More Definitions → |
cider | 1. a beverage made from juice pressed from apples More Definitions → |
noncommercial | More Definitions → |
segregation | 1. (genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes 2. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups More Definitions → |
superannuation | 1. a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work 2. the property of being out of date and not current More Definitions → |
overcast | 1. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds 2. gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover More Definitions → |
remake | 1. creation that is created again or anew More Definitions → |
braille | 1. a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals More Definitions → |
forehead | 1. the part of the face above the eyes 2. the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits More Definitions → |
maverick | 1. someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action 2. an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it More Definitions → |
intellect | 1. knowledge and intellectual ability 2. the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination More Definitions → |
videotape | 1. a video recording made on magnetic tape 2. a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound More Definitions → |
digestion | 1. the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat 2. the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body More Definitions → |
deprivation | 1. a state of extreme poverty 2. the disadvantage that results from losing something More Definitions → |
foreword | 1. a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book More Definitions → |
glide | 1. a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant 2. the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it More Definitions → |
transverse | More Definitions → |
piedmont | 1. a gentle slope leading from the base of a mountain to a region of flat land More Definitions → |
menace | 1. something that is a source of danger 2. a threat or the act of threatening More Definitions → |
statesman | 1. a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs More Definitions → |
leaflet | 1. a thin triangular flap of a heart valve 2. part of a compound leaf More Definitions → |
geisha | 1. a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing More Definitions → |
briefcase | 1. a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books More Definitions → |
unseen | 1. a belief that there is a realm controlled by a divine spirit More Definitions → |
addendum | 1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end More Definitions → |
impotence | 1. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble 2. an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate More Definitions → |
medley | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources More Definitions → |
cadet | 1. a military trainee (as at a military academy) More Definitions → |
temper | 1. a sudden outburst of anger 2. a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling More Definitions → |
stew | 1. agitation resulting from active worry 2. food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables More Definitions → |
hereafter | 1. life after death 2. the time yet to come More Definitions → |
accumulate | More Definitions → |
mariner | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
collier | 1. someone who works in a coal mine More Definitions → |
fragmentation | 1. separating something into fine particles 2. the disintegration of social norms governing behavior and thought and social relationships More Definitions → |
generosity | 1. the trait of being willing to give your money or time 2. acting generously More Definitions → |
splinter | 1. a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal More Definitions → |
morale | 1. a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose 2. the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed More Definitions → |
solder | 1. an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces More Definitions → |
trench | 1. a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth 2. a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor More Definitions → |
persuasion | 1. the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action 2. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty More Definitions → |
stripper | 1. a chemical compound used to remove paint or varnish 2. a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books More Definitions → |
adrenaline | 1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action More Definitions → |
revolt | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
meteorology | 1. predicting what the weather will be 2. the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) More Definitions → |
applause | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
tweak | 1. a squeeze with the fingers More Definitions → |
farmhouse | 1. house for a farmer and family More Definitions → |
eater | 1. someone who consumes food for nourishment 2. any green goods that are good to eat More Definitions → |
slider | 1. a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction 2. someone who races the luge More Definitions → |
lettering | 1. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something More Definitions → |
manure | 1. any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material More Definitions → |
secrecy | 1. the trait of keeping things secret 2. the condition of being concealed or hidden More Definitions → |
hillside | 1. the side or slope of a hill More Definitions → |
laundering | 1. washing clothes and bed linens More Definitions → |
piles | 1. venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter 2. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
abbreviation | 1. a shortened form of a word or phrase 2. shortening something by omitting parts of it More Definitions → |
bezel | 1. a sloping edge on a cutting tool More Definitions → |
arsenic | 1. a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide (rat poison) and weed killer 2. a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and in various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar More Definitions → |
doomed | 1. people who are destined to die soon More Definitions → |
underline | 1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) More Definitions → |
uptime | 1. a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is functioning and available for use More Definitions → |
nuclei | 1. a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction 2. the positively charged dense center of an atom More Definitions → |
overhaul | 1. periodic maintenance on a car or machine 2. the act of improving by renewing and restoring More Definitions → |
indemnity | 1. protection against future loss 2. legal exemption from liability for damages More Definitions → |
lev | 1. the basic unit of money in Bulgaria More Definitions → |
weir | 1. a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow 2. a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish More Definitions → |
phenotype | 1. what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment More Definitions → |
epoch | 1. a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event 2. (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded More Definitions → |
resistor | 1. an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current More Definitions → |
fable | 1. a deliberately false or improbable account 2. a short moral story (often with animal characters) More Definitions → |
snowmobile | 1. tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front More Definitions → |
batter | 1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting 2. a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking More Definitions → |
weighting | 1. (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance More Definitions → |
pallet | 1. the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art 2. a portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it More Definitions → |
tanner | 1. a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970 2. a craftsman who tans skins and hides More Definitions → |
compress | 1. a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) More Definitions → |
tread | 1. a step in walking or running 2. the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire More Definitions → |
legitimacy | 1. lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law 2. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
velcro | More Definitions → |
plunge | 1. a brief swim in water 2. a steep and rapid fall More Definitions → |
chaser | 1. a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture 2. a drink to follow immediately after another drink More Definitions → |
vantage | 1. place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective) 2. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position More Definitions → |
boredom | 1. the feeling of being bored by something tedious More Definitions → |
crosse | 1. a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse More Definitions → |
overdrive | 1. the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration 2. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power More Definitions → |
depletion | 1. the act of decreasing something markedly 2. the state of being depleted More Definitions → |
flatbed | 1. freight car without permanent sides or roof 2. an open truck bed or trailer with no sides; used to carry large heavy objects More Definitions → |
otter | 1. the fur of an otter 2. freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur More Definitions → |
recess | 1. a state of abeyance or suspended business 2. a small concavity More Definitions → |
carbonate | 1. a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) More Definitions → |
discriminate | More Definitions → |
crocodile | 1. large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters More Definitions → |
paralegal | 1. a person with specialized training who assists lawyers More Definitions → |
spokesperson | 1. an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose More Definitions → |
turbulence | 1. unstable flow of a liquid or gas 2. instability in the atmosphere More Definitions → |
yell | 1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition 2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) More Definitions → |
dresser | 1. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes 2. a person who dresses in a particular way More Definitions → |
rake | 1. a dissolute man in fashionable society 2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane More Definitions → |
ornamental | 1. any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value More Definitions → |
riches | 1. an abundance of material possessions and resources More Definitions → |
collectable | 1. things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique) More Definitions → |
intervene | More Definitions → |
dread | 1. fearful expectation or anticipation More Definitions → |
catchment | 1. a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area) More Definitions → |
voicemail | 1. a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed More Definitions → |
serpent | 1. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous 2. a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited More Definitions → |
parentheses | 1. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
contextual | More Definitions → |
playhouse | 1. plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of More Definitions → |
superficial | More Definitions → |
dyer | 1. someone whose job is to dye cloth More Definitions → |
daycare | 1. childcare during the day while parents work More Definitions → |
ode | 1. a lyric poem with complex stanza forms More Definitions → |
larvae | 1. the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose More Definitions → |
dyke | 1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine 2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea More Definitions → |
snorkeling | 1. skin diving with a snorkel More Definitions → |
qualifier | 1. a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition 2. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb More Definitions → |
alleviate | More Definitions → |
seam | 1. joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces 2. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface More Definitions → |
riddle | 1. a difficult problem 2. a coarse sieve (as for gravel) More Definitions → |
coastline | 1. the outline of a coast More Definitions → |
cabaret | 1. a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink 2. a series of acts at a night club More Definitions → |
deformation | 1. a change for the worse 2. alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it More Definitions → |
recession | 1. the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year 2. a small concavity More Definitions → |
assembler | 1. a program to convert assembly language into machine language More Definitions → |
nozzle | 1. a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged 2. informal terms for the nose More Definitions → |
needy | 1. needy people collectively More Definitions → |
retardation | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. the extent to which something is delayed or held back More Definitions → |
supervising | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
tweed | 1. thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland 2. (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth More Definitions → |
magistrate | 1. a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses) More Definitions → |
everlasting | 1. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color More Definitions → |
pigment | 1. dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.) 2. any substance whose presence in plant or animal tissues produces a characteristic color More Definitions → |
argentine | 1. any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes More Definitions → |
endocrine | 1. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect 2. any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
genie | 1. (Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals More Definitions → |
geophysics | 1. geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth More Definitions → |
coherence | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts More Definitions → |
slater | 1. any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats More Definitions → |
chandelier | 1. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling More Definitions → |
carver | 1. makes decorative wooden panels 2. an artist who creates sculptures More Definitions → |
intercept | 1. the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis More Definitions → |
shellfish | 1. meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean) 2. invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell More Definitions → |
ascertain | More Definitions → |
veto | 1. a vote that blocks a decision 2. the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature) More Definitions → |
trajectory | 1. the path followed by an object moving through space More Definitions → |
epsilon | 1. the 5th letter of the Greek alphabet More Definitions → |
bureaucracy | 1. nonelective government officials 2. a government that is administered primarily by bureaus that are staffed with nonelective officials More Definitions → |
reflector | 1. device that reflects radiation 2. optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece More Definitions → |
nerd | 1. an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious 2. an intelligent but single-minded expert in a particular technical field or profession More Definitions → |
godfather | 1. any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism 2. someone having a relation analogous to that of a male sponsor to his godchild More Definitions → |
regimen | 1. (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet) More Definitions → |
bender | 1. a tool for bending 2. revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party More Definitions → |
mermaid | 1. half woman and half fish; lives in the sea More Definitions → |
concordance | 1. a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole 2. agreement of opinions More Definitions → |
sire | 1. a title of address formerly used for a man of rank and authority 2. the founder of a family More Definitions → |
confinement | 1. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child 2. the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them More Definitions → |
conserve | 1. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar More Definitions → |
abatement | 1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 2. the act of abating More Definitions → |
melanoma | 1. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes More Definitions → |
householder | 1. someone who owns a home More Definitions → |
shaver | 1. an adult male who shaves 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
overlook | 1. a high place affording a good view More Definitions → |
polyethylene | 1. a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation More Definitions → |
graveyard | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
bourne | 1. an archaic term for a boundary 2. an archaic term for a goal or destination More Definitions → |
revert | More Definitions → |
flatware | 1. tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece 2. silverware eating utensils More Definitions → |
eyeglasses | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
enigma | 1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained 2. a difficult problem More Definitions → |
parenthood | 1. the state of being a parent More Definitions → |
inferno | 1. any place of pain and turmoil 2. a very intense and uncontrolled fire More Definitions → |
outset | 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin More Definitions → |
adept | 1. someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field More Definitions → |
conveyor | 1. a person who conveys (carries or transmits) 2. a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory) More Definitions → |
versatility | 1. having a wide variety of skills More Definitions → |
solver | 1. a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution More Definitions → |
depository | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
outrage | 1. a feeling of righteous anger 2. a wantonly cruel act More Definitions → |
veterinarian | 1. a doctor who practices veterinary medicine More Definitions → |
afterward | More Definitions → |
disseminate | More Definitions → |
discourage | More Definitions → |
whey | 1. the serum or watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in making cheese 2. watery part of milk produced when raw milk sours and coagulates More Definitions → |
endocrinology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions More Definitions → |
ester | 1. organic compound formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water More Definitions → |
servo | 1. control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system More Definitions → |
demise | 1. the time when something ends More Definitions → |
mower | 1. garden tool for mowing grass on lawns More Definitions → |
swine | 1. stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals More Definitions → |
heron | 1. grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill More Definitions → |
derrick | 1. a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered 2. a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom More Definitions → |
germ | 1. anything that provides inspiration for later work 2. a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism More Definitions → |
envoy | 1. a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador 2. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else More Definitions → |
stencil | 1. a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below More Definitions → |
accompaniment | 1. an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another 2. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts More Definitions → |
derivation | 1. the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues) 2. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
warden | 1. the chief official in charge of a prison More Definitions → |
refinery | 1. an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance More Definitions → |
indent | 1. an order for goods to be exported or imported 2. the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line More Definitions → |
forgetting | More Definitions → |
guesthouse | 1. a house separate from the main house; for housing guests More Definitions → |
encompass | More Definitions → |
duvet | 1. a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider More Definitions → |
spade | 1. a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it 2. a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot More Definitions → |
glare | 1. a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted 2. an angry stare More Definitions → |
looney | 1. someone deranged and possibly dangerous More Definitions → |
mentality | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations 2. mental ability More Definitions → |
microprocessor | 1. integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system More Definitions → |
repression | 1. a state of forcible subjugation 2. (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious More Definitions → |
reaper | 1. someone who helps to gather the harvest 2. farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields More Definitions → |
embracing | 1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) More Definitions → |
begging | 1. a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person) More Definitions → |
paisley | 1. a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes More Definitions → |
telemarketing | 1. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales More Definitions → |
headlight | 1. a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive More Definitions → |
orderly | 1. a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer 2. a male hospital attendant who has general duties that do not involve the medical treatment of patients More Definitions → |
wafer | 1. a small adhesive disk of paste; used to seal letters 2. a small thin crisp cake or cookie More Definitions → |
hover | More Definitions → |
quarantine | 1. enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease 2. isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease More Definitions → |
showtime | 1. the time at which something is supposed to begin More Definitions → |
detrimental | More Definitions → |
oceanfront | 1. land bordering an ocean More Definitions → |
flange | 1. a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object More Definitions → |
subsistence | 1. minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting 2. a means of surviving More Definitions → |
foe | 1. an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) 2. a personal enemy More Definitions → |
citadel | 1. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle More Definitions → |
wrinkle | 1. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface 2. a minor difficulty More Definitions → |
adolescence | 1. the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood 2. in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood More Definitions → |
hearth | 1. an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built 2. home symbolized as a part of the fireplace More Definitions → |
enlightened | 1. people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity More Definitions → |
estimator | 1. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) More Definitions → |
penetrate | More Definitions → |
stride | 1. a step in walking or running 2. the distance covered by a step More Definitions → |
catastrophe | 1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune 2. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune More Definitions → |
greatness | 1. the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence 2. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
electrician | 1. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines More Definitions → |
bleach | 1. the whiteness that results from removing the color from something 2. an agent that makes things white or colorless More Definitions → |
ferret | 1. musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct 2. domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits More Definitions → |
wolverine | 1. musteline mammal of northern Eurasia 2. stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal More Definitions → |
marseille | 1. strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedspreads More Definitions → |
foreground | 1. the part of a scene that is near the viewer 2. (computer science) a window for an active application More Definitions → |
raffle | 1. a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money More Definitions → |
shredder | 1. a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them) More Definitions → |
incapable | More Definitions → |
acknowledgment | 1. the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged 2. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage More Definitions → |
embedding | More Definitions → |
lube | 1. a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery More Definitions → |
launcher | 1. armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket 2. a device that launches aircraft from a warship More Definitions → |
caregiver | 1. a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability 2. a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult More Definitions → |
inversion | 1. the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer 2. abnormal condition in which an organ is turned inward or inside out (as when the upper part of the uterus is pulled into the cervical canal after childbirth) More Definitions → |
presumption | 1. an assumption that is taken for granted 2. (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed More Definitions → |
excitation | 1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up 2. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland More Definitions → |
salesman | 1. a man salesperson More Definitions → |
confederation | 1. the state of being allied or confederated 2. a union of political organizations More Definitions → |
heller | 1. 100 halers equal 1 koruna Slovakia 2. 100 halers equal 1 koruna in Czech Republic More Definitions → |
replicate | More Definitions → |
wrangler | 1. someone who argues noisily or angrily 2. a cowboy who takes care of the saddle horses More Definitions → |
defiance | 1. intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude 2. a hostile challenge More Definitions → |
cytochrome | 1. (biochemistry) a class of hemoprotein whose principal biological function is electron transfer (especially in cellular respiration) More Definitions → |
vertigo | 1. a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall More Definitions → |
fluent | More Definitions → |
rhyme | 1. correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds) 2. a piece of poetry More Definitions → |
giveaway | 1. a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group 2. an unintentional disclosure More Definitions → |
renter | 1. someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else 2. an owner of property who receives payment for its use by another person More Definitions → |
eros | 1. a desire for sexual intimacy More Definitions → |
booker | 1. someone who engages a person or company for performances More Definitions → |
diversification | 1. the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered) 2. the condition of being varied More Definitions → |
storyline | 1. the plot of a book or play or film More Definitions → |
organiser | 1. someone who enlists workers to join a union 2. a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise More Definitions → |
submitter | 1. someone who yields to the will of another person or force 2. someone who submits something (as an application for a job or a manuscript for publication etc.) for the judgment of others More Definitions → |
manifestation | 1. a clear appearance 2. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing More Definitions → |
cameo | 1. engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) More Definitions → |
attire | 1. clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion More Definitions → |
leach | 1. the process of leaching More Definitions → |
typewriter | 1. hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time More Definitions → |
monoxide | 1. an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
outage | 1. the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation 2. a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers) More Definitions → |
coulter | 1. a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil More Definitions → |
pilgrimage | 1. a journey to a sacred place More Definitions → |
gluten | 1. a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough More Definitions → |
orthopaedic | More Definitions → |
eighteenth | 1. position 18 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
ascent | 1. an upward slope or grade (as in a road) 2. a movement upward; rise above the ground More Definitions → |
notepad | 1. a pad of paper for keeping notes More Definitions → |
golfer | 1. someone who plays the game of golf More Definitions → |
receivables | 1. money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts More Definitions → |
chewing | 1. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow More Definitions → |
cirque | 1. a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake More Definitions → |
navel | 1. a scar where the umbilical cord was attached 2. the center point or middle of something More Definitions → |
sucker | 1. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of 2. a shoot arising from a plant's roots More Definitions → |
frightening | 1. the act of inspiring with fear More Definitions → |
sable | 1. an artist's brush made of sable hairs 2. the expensive dark brown fur of the marten More Definitions → |
retarded | 1. people collectively who are mentally retarded More Definitions → |
epithelial | More Definitions → |
singleton | 1. a single object (as distinguished from a pair) 2. a set containing a single member More Definitions → |
spaniel | 1. any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears More Definitions → |
groupware | 1. software that can be used by a group of people who are working on the same information but may be distributed in space More Definitions → |
jeopardy | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune More Definitions → |
aeronautics | 1. the theory and practice of navigation through air or space More Definitions → |
sera | 1. an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates More Definitions → |
hardness | 1. the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale 2. a quality of water that contains dissolved mineral salts that prevent soap from lathering More Definitions → |
mater | 1. an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously More Definitions → |
filmmaker | 1. a producer of motion pictures More Definitions → |
sandstone | 1. a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.) More Definitions → |
rooster | 1. adult male chicken More Definitions → |
dictate | 1. an authoritative rule 2. a guiding principle More Definitions → |
joker | 1. a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes 2. a person who does something thoughtless or annoying More Definitions → |
trimmer | 1. a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs 2. a machine that trims timber More Definitions → |
bookkeeping | 1. the activity of recording business transactions More Definitions → |
abdomen | 1. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis 2. the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm More Definitions → |
poke | 1. tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous 2. someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind More Definitions → |
inefficient | More Definitions → |
parasite | 1. an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host 2. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage More Definitions → |
therapeutics | 1. branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
kicker | 1. a player who kicks the football More Definitions → |
protease | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
horseshoe | 1. game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes 2. U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof More Definitions → |
constellation | 1. an arrangement of parts or elements 2. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth More Definitions → |
recital | 1. the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events 2. performance of music or dance especially by soloists More Definitions → |
bedtime | 1. the time you go to bed More Definitions → |
reminiscent | More Definitions → |
dope | 1. street names for marijuana 2. an ignorant or foolish person More Definitions → |
doubletree | 1. a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast More Definitions → |
skipper | 1. a student who fails to attend classes 2. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship More Definitions → |
responsiveness | 1. responsive to stimulation 2. the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events More Definitions → |
testimonial | 1. something that serves as evidence 2. something given or done as an expression of esteem More Definitions → |
gazetteer | 1. a journalist who writes for a gazette 2. a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas) More Definitions → |
psychedelic | More Definitions → |
rhinestone | 1. an imitation diamond made from rock crystal or glass or paste More Definitions → |
staggering | More Definitions → |
hoe | 1. a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle 2. A sexually loose woman More Definitions → |
bookseller | 1. the proprietor of a bookstore More Definitions → |
uterus | 1. a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus More Definitions → |
emergent | More Definitions → |
authenticate | More Definitions → |
platter | 1. a large shallow dish used for serving food 2. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove More Definitions → |
chamberlain | 1. the treasurer of a municipal corporation 2. an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman More Definitions → |
steamboat | 1. a boat propelled by a steam engine More Definitions → |
pageant | 1. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes 2. a rich and spectacular ceremony More Definitions → |
integrator | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure More Definitions → |
trombone | 1. a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide More Definitions → |
hosiery | 1. socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear) More Definitions → |
reptile | 1. any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms More Definitions → |
camouflage | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. fabric dyed with splotches of green and brown and black and tan; intended to make the wearer of a garment made of this fabric hard to distinguish from the background More Definitions → |
firebird | 1. the male is bright red with black wings and tail 2. eastern subspecies of northern oriole More Definitions → |
teasing | 1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances 2. playful vexation More Definitions → |
emphasizing | 1. the act of giving special importance or significance to something More Definitions → |
delinquent | 1. a young offender More Definitions → |
nestle | 1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace More Definitions → |
boxers | 1. underpants worn by men More Definitions → |
imperfect | 1. a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going More Definitions → |
disguise | 1. an outward semblance that misrepresents the true nature of something 2. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity More Definitions → |
eleventh | 1. position 11 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
barbeque | 1. meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce 2. a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire; especially a whole animal carcass roasted on a spit More Definitions → |
lapse | 1. a mistake resulting from inattention 2. a break or intermission in the occurrence of something More Definitions → |
phenomenal | More Definitions → |
hepatic | 1. any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses More Definitions → |
kindred | 1. group of people related by blood or marriage More Definitions → |
reconsider | More Definitions → |
aquifer | 1. underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc More Definitions → |
renegade | 1. someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw 2. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. More Definitions → |
hue | 1. the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength More Definitions → |
amends | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. something done or paid in expiation of a wrong More Definitions → |
finer | More Definitions → |
polyurethane | 1. any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber More Definitions → |
nineteen | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one More Definitions → |
hamburger | 1. a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients 2. beef that has been ground More Definitions → |
reactivity | 1. responsive to stimulation 2. ready susceptibility to chemical change More Definitions → |
storefront | 1. the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows More Definitions → |
scatter | 1. a haphazard distribution in all directions 2. the act of scattering More Definitions → |
steward | 1. someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else 2. the ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements More Definitions → |
codeine | 1. derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain) More Definitions → |
wellbeing | 1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous More Definitions → |
sine | 1. ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
holiness | 1. the quality of being holy More Definitions → |
sherlock | 1. someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations More Definitions → |
comprehend | More Definitions → |
exon | 1. sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures More Definitions → |
outsource | More Definitions → |
pamphlet | 1. a small book usually having a paper cover 2. a brief treatise on a subject of interest; published in the form of a booklet More Definitions → |
clipper | 1. (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform) 2. a fast sailing ship used in former times More Definitions → |
choke | 1. a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current 2. a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine More Definitions → |
tuxedo | 1. semiformal evening dress for men More Definitions → |
blueberry | 1. any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries 2. sweet edible dark-blue berries of either low-growing or high-growing blueberry plants More Definitions → |
imperialism | 1. a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries 2. a political orientation that advocates imperial interests More Definitions → |
halter | 1. rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading 2. a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging More Definitions → |
ley | 1. a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock More Definitions → |
hamster | 1. short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches More Definitions → |
ergonomics | 1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments More Definitions → |
novelist | 1. one who writes novels More Definitions → |
faceplate | 1. a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component) More Definitions → |
packer | 1. a workman employed to pack things into containers 2. a wholesaler in the meat-packing business More Definitions → |
etching | 1. an impression made from an etched plate 2. an etched plate made with the use of acid More Definitions → |
sprinkle | 1. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby 2. the act of sprinkling or splashing water More Definitions → |
meme | 1. a cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation) More Definitions → |
payer | 1. a person who pays money for something More Definitions → |
laborer | 1. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor More Definitions → |
watcher | 1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) 2. a guard who keeps watch More Definitions → |
surreal | More Definitions → |
raster | 1. the rectangular formation of parallel scanning lines that guide the electron beam on a television screen or a computer monitor More Definitions → |
credential | 1. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts More Definitions → |
palate | 1. the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities More Definitions → |
incontinence | 1. involuntary urination or defecation 2. indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures More Definitions → |
masculine | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to males or to objects classified as male More Definitions → |
constable | 1. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff 2. a police officer of the lowest rank More Definitions → |
upstate | More Definitions → |
glaze | 1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods 2. a glossy finish on a fabric More Definitions → |
newcomer | 1. any new participant in some activity 2. a recent arrival More Definitions → |
unmarried | More Definitions → |
pelvic | More Definitions → |
monochrome | 1. painting done in a range of tones of a single color 2. a black-and-white photograph or slide More Definitions → |
gynecology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women More Definitions → |
simplex | More Definitions → |
misdemeanor | 1. a crime less serious than a felony More Definitions → |
aerobics | 1. exercise that increases the need for oxygen More Definitions → |
commemorative | 1. an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person More Definitions → |
comedian | 1. a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts 2. an actor in a comedy More Definitions → |
whitening | 1. changing to a lighter color More Definitions → |
depicting | 1. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
ordnance | 1. military supplies 2. large but transportable armament More Definitions → |
hydrochloride | 1. a complex consisting of an organic base in association with hydrogen chloride More Definitions → |
verge | 1. a region marking a boundary 2. the limit beyond which something happens or changes More Definitions → |
twelfth | 1. position 12 in a countable series of things 2. one part in twelve equal parts More Definitions → |
dagger | 1. a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing 2. a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used More Definitions → |
preamble | 1. a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) More Definitions → |
lauder | 1. someone who communicates high praise More Definitions → |
soldering | 1. fastening firmly together More Definitions → |
grantee | 1. a recipient of a grant 2. someone to whom the title of property is transferred More Definitions → |
enhancer | 1. anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities More Definitions → |
nomenclature | 1. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline More Definitions → |
visualize | More Definitions → |
rendezvous | 1. a meeting planned at a certain time and place 2. a place where people meet More Definitions → |
turntable | 1. a circular horizontal platform that rotates a phonograph record while it is being played 2. a revolving tray placed on a dining table More Definitions → |
reformation | 1. improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs 2. rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course More Definitions → |
fluoride | 1. a salt of hydrofluoric acid More Definitions → |
trooper | 1. a soldier in a motorized army unit 2. a mounted police officer More Definitions → |
compendium | 1. a publication containing a variety of works 2. a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work More Definitions → |
monotone | 1. an unchanging intonation 2. a single tone repeated with different words or different rhythms (especially in rendering liturgical texts) More Definitions → |
locomotive | 1. a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks More Definitions → |
eldorado | 1. an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers More Definitions → |
conservancy | 1. a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river 2. the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc. More Definitions → |
famine | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death More Definitions → |
dielectric | 1. a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity More Definitions → |
elliptical | More Definitions → |
electrophoresis | 1. the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode More Definitions → |
sprinkler | 1. mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden More Definitions → |
imbalance | 1. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium 2. lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something More Definitions → |
persuasive | More Definitions → |
bearer | 1. someone whose employment involves carrying something 2. a messenger who bears or presents More Definitions → |
dizziness | 1. a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall More Definitions → |
brilliance | 1. a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
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disappearance | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation 2. the event of passing out of sight More Definitions → |
pickle | 1. vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar 2. informal terms for a difficult situation More Definitions → |
dieting | 1. the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) More Definitions → |
quaker | 1. one who quakes and trembles with (or as with) fear More Definitions → |
tangent | 1. a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point 2. ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
tempest | 1. a violent commotion or disturbance 2. (literary) a violent wind More Definitions → |
xenon | 1. a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts More Definitions → |
rockers | 1. originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers More Definitions → |
palliative | 1. remedy that alleviates pain without curing More Definitions → |
beep | 1. a short high tone produced as a signal or warning More Definitions → |
confluence | 1. a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers) 2. a flowing together More Definitions → |
yelling | 1. uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement More Definitions → |
discrepancy | 1. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions 2. an event that departs from expectations More Definitions → |
peasant | 1. a country person 2. one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers More Definitions → |
coliseum | 1. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
ephedra | 1. jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds More Definitions → |
citrate | 1. a salt or ester of citric acid More Definitions → |
saucer | 1. something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate 2. a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table More Definitions → |
curvature | 1. (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal 2. the rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve More Definitions → |
dreamer | 1. someone who is dreaming 2. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations More Definitions → |
estuary | 1. the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix More Definitions → |
subpoena | 1. a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court More Definitions → |
spectacle | 1. something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight) 2. an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale More Definitions → |
waiter | 1. a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) 2. a person who waits or awaits More Definitions → |
glucosamine | 1. an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides More Definitions → |
nutshell | 1. the shell around the kernel of a nut More Definitions → |
spinner | 1. someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads) 2. board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game More Definitions → |
sufficiency | 1. sufficient resources to provide comfort and meet obligations 2. an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose More Definitions → |
solitude | 1. a state of social isolation 2. the state or situation of being alone More Definitions → |
destroyer | 1. a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship 2. a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to More Definitions → |
undesirable | 1. one whose presence is undesirable More Definitions → |
platelet | 1. tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting More Definitions → |
parsley | 1. annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves 2. aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food More Definitions → |
setback | 1. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating More Definitions → |
reflux | 1. an abnormal backward flow of body fluids 2. the outward flow of the tide More Definitions → |
jurisprudence | 1. the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do 2. the collection of rules imposed by authority More Definitions → |
elves | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous 2. an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere More Definitions → |
turnkey | 1. someone who guards prisoners More Definitions → |
revolver | 1. a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets) 2. a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings More Definitions → |
mountaineering | 1. the activity of climbing a mountain More Definitions → |
screwdriver | 1. a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw 2. a cocktail made with vodka and orange juice More Definitions → |
intermediary | 1. a negotiator who acts as a link between parties More Definitions → |
rosewood | 1. hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork 2. any of those hardwood trees of the genus Dalbergia that yield rosewood--valuable cabinet woods of a dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black More Definitions → |
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phosphatase | 1. any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates More Definitions → |
perpendicular | 1. a straight line at right angles to another line 2. a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting More Definitions → |
carousel | 1. a conveyer belt that carries luggage to be claimed by air travelers 2. a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride on for amusement More Definitions → |
hedgehog | 1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur 2. small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines More Definitions → |
thermostat | 1. a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat More Definitions → |
wheeling | 1. propelling something on wheels More Definitions → |
polypropylene | 1. a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material More Definitions → |
wager | 1. the act of gambling 2. the money risked on a gamble More Definitions → |
purge | 1. the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge 2. an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements More Definitions → |
skater | 1. someone who skates More Definitions → |
interpolation | 1. a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted 2. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known More Definitions → |
adjournment | 1. the termination of a meeting 2. the act of postponing to another time or place More Definitions → |
rampage | 1. violently angry and destructive behavior More Definitions → |
cavern | 1. any large dark enclosed space 2. a large cave or a large chamber in a cave More Definitions → |
guerrilla | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
persona | 1. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
poser | 1. a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not 2. a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor More Definitions → |
powerhouse | 1. a highly energetic and indefatigable person 2. a team considered to be the best of its class More Definitions → |
deodorant | 1. a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors More Definitions → |
compulsive | 1. a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things More Definitions → |
catheter | 1. a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open More Definitions → |
stopper | 1. an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down 2. a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply More Definitions → |
disarmament | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms More Definitions → |
interviewer | 1. a person who conducts an interview More Definitions → |
gastroenterology | 1. the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases More Definitions → |
melon | 1. any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh 2. any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers More Definitions → |
tablespoon | 1. as much as a tablespoon will hold 2. a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving More Definitions → |
manganese | 1. a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals More Definitions → |
siren | 1. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive 2. a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound More Definitions → |
oceanography | 1. the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans More Definitions → |
bile | 1. a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats More Definitions → |
iodine | 1. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks) 2. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic More Definitions → |
phoebe | 1. small dun-colored North American flycatcher More Definitions → |
krone | 1. the basic unit of money in Norway 2. the basic unit of money in Denmark More Definitions → |
aegis | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
liberalism | 1. a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution 2. an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market More Definitions → |
supplementation | 1. a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) 2. the act of supplementing More Definitions → |
heir | 1. a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another 2. a person who inherits some title or office More Definitions → |
eccentric | 1. a person with an unusual or odd personality 2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) More Definitions → |
predictor | 1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) 2. information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events More Definitions → |
salmonella | 1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
watermark | 1. a line marking the level reached by a body of water 2. a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture; visible when paper is held up to the light More Definitions → |
forage | 1. bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle 2. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
dyslexia | 1. impaired ability to learn to read More Definitions → |
dopamine | 1. a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension More Definitions → |
multiplier | 1. the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied More Definitions → |
pebble | 1. a small smooth rounded rock More Definitions → |
flasher | 1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals 2. an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display) More Definitions → |
evangelism | 1. zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel More Definitions → |
denomination | 1. a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith 2. a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money More Definitions → |
lesion | 1. any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part 2. an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) More Definitions → |
tickle | 1. a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking 2. the act of tickling More Definitions → |
progesterone | 1. a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy More Definitions → |
acquaintance | 1. personal knowledge or information about someone or something 2. a relationship less intimate than friendship More Definitions → |
ethyl | 1. the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom More Definitions → |
caramel | 1. firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk 2. burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food More Definitions → |
immunodeficiency | 1. immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced More Definitions → |
pancreas | 1. a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin More Definitions → |
blouse | 1. a top worn by women More Definitions → |
receptionist | 1. a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors More Definitions → |
feline | 1. any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws More Definitions → |
ulcer | 1. a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue More Definitions → |
slew | 1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent More Definitions → |
synchronize | More Definitions → |
crossfire | 1. a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions 2. fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross More Definitions → |
duet | 1. two items of the same kind 2. two performers or singers who perform together More Definitions → |
intolerance | 1. impatience with annoyances 2. unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs More Definitions → |
spandex | 1. an elastic synthetic fabric More Definitions → |
zephyr | 1. a slight wind (usually refreshing) More Definitions → |
tearing | 1. shedding tears More Definitions → |
ethic | 1. the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group 2. a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct More Definitions → |
indefinite | More Definitions → |
superiority | 1. the quality of being superior 2. the quality of being at a competitive advantage More Definitions → |
ambience | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. the atmosphere of an environment More Definitions → |
genet | 1. agile Old World viverrine having a spotted coat and long ringed tail More Definitions → |
nemesis | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
confessional | 1. a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions More Definitions → |
evaporation | 1. the process of becoming a vapor 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
devise | 1. a will disposing of real property 2. (law) a gift of real property by will More Definitions → |
checkers | 1. a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces More Definitions → |
spokeswoman | 1. a female spokesperson More Definitions → |
baccalaureate | 1. a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies 2. an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies More Definitions → |
wreath | 1. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
enema | 1. an injection of a liquid through the anus to stimulate evacuation; sometimes used for diagnostic purposes More Definitions → |
easement | 1. (law) the privilege of using something that is not your own (as using another's land as a right of way to your own land) 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
goalie | 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring More Definitions → |
cookery | 1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat More Definitions → |
uniqueness | 1. the quality of being one of a kind More Definitions → |
policeman | 1. a member of a police force More Definitions → |
cartilage | 1. tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults More Definitions → |
broadcaster | 1. someone who broadcasts on radio or television 2. a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions More Definitions → |
turnpike | 1. (from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid 2. an expressway on which tolls are collected More Definitions → |
elasticity | 1. the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed More Definitions → |
gutter | 1. a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater 2. misfortune resulting in lost effort or money More Definitions → |
flannel | 1. a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing 2. bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body More Definitions → |
volcanoes | 1. a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt 2. a mountain formed by volcanic material More Definitions → |
grapefruit | 1. citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp 2. large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half More Definitions → |
steamer | 1. a clam that is usually steamed in the shell 2. a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it More Definitions → |
barometer | 1. an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure More Definitions → |
barge | 1. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) More Definitions → |
crystalline | More Definitions → |
resid | 1. oil products that remain after petroleum has been distilled More Definitions → |
lessee | 1. a tenant who holds a lease More Definitions → |
respite | 1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort 2. a pause from doing something (as work) More Definitions → |
peacekeeping | 1. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) More Definitions → |
provocative | More Definitions → |
interferon | 1. an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus More Definitions → |
responder | 1. someone who responds More Definitions → |
forensics | 1. scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes More Definitions → |
daphne | 1. any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
serine | 1. a sweetish crystalline amino acid involved in the synthesis by the body of cysteine More Definitions → |
meteor | 1. (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere 2. a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode More Definitions → |
veneer | 1. coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood 2. an ornamental coating to a building More Definitions → |
selenium | 1. a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite) More Definitions → |
snare | 1. something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares 2. a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head More Definitions → |
parachute | 1. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall More Definitions → |
glider | 1. aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces More Definitions → |
revising | 1. editing that involves writing something again More Definitions → |
nurture | 1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
leash | 1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
adrenal | 1. either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney More Definitions → |
sixties | 1. the decade from 1960 to 1969 2. the time of life between 60 and 70 More Definitions → |
impeachment | 1. a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office More Definitions → |
carbide | 1. a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element More Definitions → |
dissolve | 1. (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out More Definitions → |
modifier | 1. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb 2. a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising More Definitions → |
biennial | 1. (botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete; flowering biennials usually bloom and fruit in the second season More Definitions → |
readership | 1. the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.) More Definitions → |
cohesion | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. (botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals) More Definitions → |
reconnaissance | 1. the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy) More Definitions → |
groundbreaking | 1. the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project More Definitions → |
transducer | 1. an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another More Definitions → |
serotonin | 1. a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory More Definitions → |
ligne | 1. a linear unit (1/40 inch) used to measure diameter of buttons More Definitions → |
beagle | 1. a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound More Definitions → |
condenser | 1. an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge 2. an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid More Definitions → |
apartheid | 1. a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa More Definitions → |
hurdles | 1. a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles More Definitions → |
geese | 1. web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks 2. a man who is a stupid incompetent fool More Definitions → |
condemnation | 1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable 2. (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building) More Definitions → |
mecca | 1. a place that attracts many visitors More Definitions → |
regatta | 1. a meeting for boat races More Definitions → |
abandonment | 1. the act of giving something up 2. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility More Definitions → |
attenuation | 1. weakening in force or intensity 2. the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density More Definitions → |
seduction | 1. enticing someone astray from right behavior 2. an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone More Definitions → |
grapevine | 1. gossip spread by spoken communication 2. any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries More Definitions → |
nebula | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
obsessive | 1. a person who has obsessions More Definitions → |
junkie | 1. a narcotics addict 2. someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction More Definitions → |
mace | 1. an official who carries a mace of office 2. spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed More Definitions → |
taper | 1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point 2. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) More Definitions → |
synagogue | 1. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation More Definitions → |
allure | 1. the power to entice or attract through personal charm More Definitions → |
intestine | 1. the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus More Definitions → |
stalker | 1. someone who walks with long stiff strides 2. someone who stalks game More Definitions → |
reclaim | More Definitions → |
richness | 1. the property of being extremely abundant 2. abundant wealth More Definitions → |
revue | 1. a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians More Definitions → |
smear | 1. slanderous defamation 2. a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope More Definitions → |
detachment | 1. avoiding emotional involvement 2. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection More Definitions → |
bestseller | 1. a book that has had a large and rapid sale More Definitions → |
pore | 1. any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas) 2. any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal More Definitions → |
radiance | 1. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface 2. the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light More Definitions → |
downside | 1. a negative aspect of something that is generally positive More Definitions → |
reissue | 1. a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale More Definitions → |
striker | 1. a forward on a soccer team 2. someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating More Definitions → |
tensor | 1. a generalization of the concept of a vector 2. any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm More Definitions → |
whitehead | 1. a small whitish lump in the skin due to a clogged sebaceous gland More Definitions → |
tracer | 1. an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods 2. an instrument used to make tracings More Definitions → |
allegation | 1. (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law) 2. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove More Definitions → |
synthesizer | 1. an intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods 2. (music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments More Definitions → |
serge | 1. a twilled woolen fabric More Definitions → |
morphine | 1. an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
conjecture | 1. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) 2. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence More Definitions → |
restitution | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. the act of restoring something to its original state More Definitions → |
repeater | 1. a person who repeats 2. someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) More Definitions → |
ancestral | More Definitions → |
wartime | 1. a period of time during which there is armed conflict More Definitions → |
geriatric | More Definitions → |
tanker | 1. a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk 2. a soldier who drives a tank More Definitions → |
rector | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
immature | More Definitions → |
discontinue | More Definitions → |
disparate | More Definitions → |
ineligible | More Definitions → |
homeopathy | 1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated More Definitions → |
insolvency | 1. the lack of financial resources More Definitions → |
earthly | More Definitions → |
affective | More Definitions → |
liberalization | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
forfeiture | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
genotype | 1. a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution 2. the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism More Definitions → |
rewind | More Definitions → |
recourse | 1. act of turning to for assistance 2. something or someone turned to for assistance or security More Definitions → |
equinox | 1. either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length 2. (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic More Definitions → |
appropriateness | 1. appropriate conduct; doing the right thing 2. the quality of being specially suitable More Definitions → |
solstice | 1. either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator More Definitions → |
plume | 1. anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness 2. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament More Definitions → |
cheesecake | 1. made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust 2. a photograph of an attractive woman in minimal attire More Definitions → |
murderer | 1. a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) More Definitions → |
billet | 1. a short personal letter 2. lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home) More Definitions → |
pretending | 1. the act of giving a false appearance More Definitions → |
revoke | 1. the mistake of not following suit when able to do so More Definitions → |
intruder | 1. someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission More Definitions → |
chevron | 1. V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service 2. an inverted V-shaped charge More Definitions → |
reinsurance | 1. sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured More Definitions → |
energizer | 1. someone who imparts energy and vitality and spirit to other people 2. a device that supplies electrical energy More Definitions → |
acetaminophen | 1. an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets) More Definitions → |
contraceptive | 1. an agent or device intended to prevent conception More Definitions → |
necrosis | 1. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
interrogation | 1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply 2. a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder More Definitions → |
flamenco | 1. guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco 2. a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet More Definitions → |
osprey | 1. large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years More Definitions → |
disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation More Definitions → |
flammable | More Definitions → |
biometrics | 1. a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis More Definitions → |
inertia | 1. a disposition to remain inactive or inert 2. (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force More Definitions → |
misunderstanding | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
deity | 1. any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force More Definitions → |
alchemist | 1. one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone More Definitions → |
calender | 1. a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers More Definitions → |
potency | 1. the power or right to give orders or make decisions 2. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects More Definitions → |
peril | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune 2. a state of danger involving risk More Definitions → |
teaser | 1. a worker who teases wool 2. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity) More Definitions → |
resultant | 1. the final point in a process 2. something that results More Definitions → |
iterative | 1. the aspect of the verb that expresses the repetition of an action More Definitions → |
neuron | 1. a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses More Definitions → |
celery | 1. widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked 2. stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning More Definitions → |
pedagogy | 1. the principles and methods of instruction 2. the profession of a teacher More Definitions → |
reconcile | More Definitions → |
severance | 1. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) 2. the act of severing More Definitions → |
numeracy | 1. skill with numbers and mathematics More Definitions → |
sleepwear | 1. garments designed to be worn in bed More Definitions → |
retina | 1. the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve More Definitions → |
tempting | More Definitions → |
retinal | 1. either of two yellow to red retinal pigments formed from rhodopsin by the action of light More Definitions → |
sheath | 1. a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) 2. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part More Definitions → |
screenwriter | 1. someone who writes screenplays More Definitions → |
degeneration | 1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality 2. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
emery | 1. a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) More Definitions → |
allele | 1. (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character More Definitions → |
intrigue | 1. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends 2. a clandestine love affair More Definitions → |
eczema | 1. generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages More Definitions → |
veg | 1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant More Definitions → |
roadster | 1. an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat 2. a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
dialect | 1. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people More Definitions → |
pave | 1. a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows More Definitions → |
confetti | 1. small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding) More Definitions → |
veggie | 1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant More Definitions → |
chameleon | 1. a changeable or inconstant person 2. lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue More Definitions → |
abode | 1. any address at which you dwell more than temporarily 2. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
abrasive | 1. a substance that abrades or wears down More Definitions → |
insecurity | 1. the state of being subject to danger or injury 2. the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure More Definitions → |
backpacker | 1. a hiker who wears a backpack More Definitions → |
eradication | 1. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
quintet | 1. a musical composition for five performers 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one More Definitions → |
ambiance | 1. a particular environment or surrounding influence 2. the atmosphere of an environment More Definitions → |
suitcase | 1. a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes More Definitions → |
fucker | 1. a stupid despised man More Definitions → |
embarrassment | 1. the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public 2. the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) More Definitions → |
wiper | 1. a worker who wipes 2. contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet More Definitions → |
retaliation | 1. action taken in return for an injury or offense More Definitions → |
inquirer | 1. someone who asks a question More Definitions → |
dreadful | More Definitions → |
metaphysics | 1. the philosophical study of being and knowing More Definitions → |
respiration | 1. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs 2. a single complete act of breathing in and out More Definitions → |
rapper | 1. someone who performs rap music 2. a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door More Definitions → |
absentee | 1. one that is absent or not in residence More Definitions → |
canister | 1. a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm 2. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour More Definitions → |
stiffness | 1. the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend 2. the property of moving with pain or difficulty More Definitions → |
shipper | 1. someone who ships goods 2. a company in the business of shipping freight More Definitions → |
reductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance More Definitions → |
perch | 1. support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird) 2. a linear measure of 16.5 feet More Definitions → |
craven | 1. an abject coward More Definitions → |
divergence | 1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point 2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm More Definitions → |
kitchenware | 1. hardware utensils for use in a kitchen More Definitions → |
homage | 1. respectful deference More Definitions → |
microelectronics | 1. the branch of electronics that deals with miniature components More Definitions → |
surety | 1. something clearly established 2. property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation More Definitions → |
deregulation | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
carpentry | 1. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood More Definitions → |
staircase | 1. a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps More Definitions → |
cutler | 1. a dealer in cutlery More Definitions → |
sweetie | 1. a person loved by another person More Definitions → |
electorate | 1. the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote More Definitions → |
gecko | 1. any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless More Definitions → |
despatch | 1. an official report (usually sent in haste) 2. the property of being prompt and efficient More Definitions → |
fugitive | 1. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation 2. someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice More Definitions → |
enzymology | 1. the branch of biochemistry dealing with the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes More Definitions → |
picker | 1. a person who chooses or selects out 2. someone who gathers crops or fruits etc. More Definitions → |
criticize | More Definitions → |
livelihood | 1. the financial means whereby one lives More Definitions → |
iceberg | 1. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier 2. lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head More Definitions → |
christening | 1. giving a Christian name at baptism More Definitions → |
jealousy | 1. a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival) 2. zealous vigilance More Definitions → |
plumber | 1. a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances More Definitions → |
codex | 1. an official list of chemicals or medicines etc. 2. an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) More Definitions → |
dole | 1. a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given 2. money received from the state More Definitions → |
noodle | 1. a ribbonlike strip of pasta 2. informal terms for a human head More Definitions → |
bangle | 1. jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration 2. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing More Definitions → |
peat | 1. partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried More Definitions → |
proprietor | 1. (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business More Definitions → |
filibuster | 1. a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes 2. (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches More Definitions → |
facet | 1. a distinct feature or element in a problem 2. a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) More Definitions → |
redneck | 1. a poor White person in the southern United States More Definitions → |
encapsulation | 1. the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule) 2. the process of enclosing (as in a capsule) More Definitions → |
planter | 1. the owner or manager of a plantation 2. a worker who puts or sets seeds or seedlings into the ground More Definitions → |
reindeer | 1. Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called `reindeer' in Eurasia and `caribou' in North America More Definitions → |
beachfront | 1. a strip of land running along a beach More Definitions → |
telegram | 1. a message transmitted by telegraph More Definitions → |
verve | 1. an energetic style More Definitions → |
spree | 1. a brief indulgence of your impulses More Definitions → |
brute | 1. a cruelly rapacious person 2. a living organism characterized by voluntary movement More Definitions → |
trimester | 1. a period of three months; especially one of the three three-month periods into which human pregnancy is divided 2. one of three divisions of an academic year More Definitions → |
warbler | 1. a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song 2. a small active songbird More Definitions → |
lancet | 1. an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance 2. a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions More Definitions → |
antelope | 1. graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks More Definitions → |
terminus | 1. a place where something ends or is complete 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
perm | 1. a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals More Definitions → |
spectrometry | 1. the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra More Definitions → |
snippet | 1. a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off) More Definitions → |
permeability | 1. the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion) More Definitions → |
enclosing | 1. the act of enclosing something inside something else More Definitions → |
deacon | 1. a Protestant layman who assists the minister 2. a cleric ranking just below a priest in Christian churches; one of the Holy Orders More Definitions → |
skillet | 1. a pan used for frying foods More Definitions → |
bookcase | 1. a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books More Definitions → |
neoprene | 1. a synthetic rubber that is resistant to oils and aging; used in waterproof products More Definitions → |
offeror | 1. someone who presents something to another for acceptance or rejection More Definitions → |
assembling | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
consignment | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle 2. the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) More Definitions → |
ginseng | 1. aromatic root of ginseng plants 2. Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers More Definitions → |
detergent | 1. a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering 2. a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension More Definitions → |
reconsideration | 1. a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision 2. thinking again about a choice previously made More Definitions → |
grenade | 1. a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile More Definitions → |
bartender | 1. an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar More Definitions → |
maneuver | 1. a military training exercise 2. a plan for attaining a particular goal More Definitions → |
sienna | 1. an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment More Definitions → |
calves | 1. young of domestic cattle 2. the muscular back part of the shank More Definitions → |
reimburse | More Definitions → |
devotional | 1. a short religious service More Definitions → |
endemic | 1. a disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location 2. a plant that is native to a certain limited area More Definitions → |
tourney | 1. a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner More Definitions → |
wren | 1. any of several small active brown birds of the Northern Hemisphere with short upright tails; they feed on insects More Definitions → |
hamper | 1. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) 2. a basket usually with a cover More Definitions → |
masquerade | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks 2. a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party More Definitions → |
sensational | More Definitions → |
smoother | 1. a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor More Definitions → |
expulsion | 1. the act of forcing out someone or something 2. squeezing out by applying pressure More Definitions → |
generalization | 1. reasoning from detailed facts to general principles 2. an idea or conclusion having general application More Definitions → |
specialise | More Definitions → |
strobe | 1. scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary More Definitions → |
waffle | 1. pancake batter baked in a waffle iron More Definitions → |
arrowhead | 1. the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow More Definitions → |
ripple | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid 2. (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value More Definitions → |
paycheck | 1. a check issued in payment of wages or salary More Definitions → |
sweeper | 1. an employee who sweeps (floors or streets etc.) 2. a cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet More Definitions → |
keepsake | 1. something of sentimental value More Definitions → |
measles | 1. an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children More Definitions → |
upbeat | 1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous 2. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) More Definitions → |
amenity | 1. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions More Definitions → |
estradiol | 1. the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer More Definitions → |
betrayal | 1. an act of deliberate betrayal 2. the quality of aiding an enemy More Definitions → |
heed | 1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) More Definitions → |
stabilize | More Definitions → |
radiotherapy | 1. (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance More Definitions → |
collie | 1. a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland More Definitions → |
newsflash | 1. a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story More Definitions → |
spleen | 1. a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses 2. a feeling of resentful anger More Definitions → |
allotment | 1. a share set aside for a specific purpose 2. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
recombination | 1. (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles 2. (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents More Definitions → |
empress | 1. a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor More Definitions → |
whence | More Definitions → |
photometry | 1. measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity) More Definitions → |
sabre | 1. a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle 2. a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back More Definitions → |
ingestion | 1. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating) More Definitions → |
mindset | 1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations More Definitions → |
tore | 1. commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column More Definitions → |
shielding | 1. the act of shielding from harm 2. a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay More Definitions → |
heterosexual | 1. a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
serene | More Definitions → |
neutrino | 1. an elementary, electrically neutral particle with a very small mass More Definitions → |
felicity | 1. pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression) 2. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy More Definitions → |
isotope | 1. one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons More Definitions → |
preventative | 1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease 2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome More Definitions → |
splendor | 1. a quality that outshines the usual 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
temperate | More Definitions → |
crore | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million More Definitions → |
rebirth | 1. after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body 2. a second or new birth More Definitions → |
deserving | More Definitions → |
diagnoses | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
exponent | 1. a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea 2. someone who expounds and interprets or explains More Definitions → |
desperation | 1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent 2. desperate recklessness More Definitions → |
setter | 1. one who sets written material into type 2. a long-haired dog formerly trained to crouch on finding game but now to point More Definitions → |
monumental | More Definitions → |
facade | 1. the face or front of a building 2. a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant More Definitions → |
literate | 1. a person who can read and write More Definitions → |
booze | 1. an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented More Definitions → |
bikers | 1. originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers More Definitions → |
adjective | 1. a word that expresses an attribute of something 2. the word class that qualifies nouns More Definitions → |
disciple | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another More Definitions → |
cipher | 1. a message written in a secret code 2. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number More Definitions → |
arrears | 1. the state of being behind in payments 2. an unpaid overdue debt More Definitions → |
cleanser | 1. a preparation used in cleaning something More Definitions → |
hearty | More Definitions → |
entertainer | 1. a person who tries to please or amuse More Definitions → |
dependant | 1. a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support) More Definitions → |
weeping | 1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) More Definitions → |
ephedrine | 1. white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma More Definitions → |
closeup | 1. a photograph taken at close range More Definitions → |
herbicide | 1. a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth More Definitions → |
cheddar | 1. hard smooth-textured cheese; originally made in Cheddar in southwestern England More Definitions → |
corset | 1. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment More Definitions → |
gopher | 1. a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman) 2. any of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops More Definitions → |
digger | 1. a laborer who digs 2. a machine for excavating More Definitions → |
lorazepam | 1. tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia More Definitions → |
fluke | 1. a stroke of luck 2. a barb on a harpoon or arrow More Definitions → |
espionage | 1. the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets More Definitions → |
glade | 1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area More Definitions → |
pendulum | 1. an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity More Definitions → |
gangster | 1. a criminal who is a member of gang More Definitions → |
thinner | 1. a diluting agent More Definitions → |
caste | 1. social status or position conferred by a system based on class 2. (Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity More Definitions → |
businessmen | 1. the body of individuals who manage businesses More Definitions → |
psyche | 1. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason 2. the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life More Definitions → |
eraser | 1. an implement used to erase something More Definitions → |
requiem | 1. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person More Definitions → |
lures | 1. qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward 2. anything that serves as an enticement More Definitions → |
ethylene | 1. a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic More Definitions → |
devastation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed More Definitions → |
spectrometer | 1. spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer More Definitions → |
heroine | 1. the main good female character in a work of fiction 2. a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds More Definitions → |
outsole | 1. the outer sole of a shoe or boot that is the bottom of the shoe and makes contact with the ground More Definitions → |
inset | 1. a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one 2. an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted More Definitions → |
indifferent | More Definitions → |
cadence | 1. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse 2. the close of a musical section More Definitions → |
frosted | More Definitions → |
rattle | 1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) 2. a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken More Definitions → |
oatmeal | 1. porridge made of rolled oats 2. meal made from rolled or ground oats More Definitions → |
sidekick | 1. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities More Definitions → |
rewriting | 1. editing that involves writing something again More Definitions → |
unrest | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a feeling of restless agitation More Definitions → |
outsider | 1. someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group 2. a contestant (human or animal) not considered to have a good chance to win More Definitions → |
abstinence | 1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) 2. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite More Definitions → |
poodle | 1. an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs More Definitions → |
sitter | 1. an organism (person or animal) that sits 2. a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home More Definitions → |
kelvin | 1. the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
clientele | 1. customers collectively More Definitions → |
ledge | 1. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water More Definitions → |
nectar | 1. a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators 2. fruit juice especially when undiluted More Definitions → |
raceway | 1. a canal for a current of water 2. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
strife | 1. lack of agreement or harmony 2. bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension More Definitions → |
esprit | 1. liveliness of mind or spirit More Definitions → |
treason | 1. a crime that undermines the offender's government 2. disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior More Definitions → |
methamphetamine | 1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant More Definitions → |
supremacy | 1. power to dominate or defeat More Definitions → |
mulberry | 1. any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry 2. sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus More Definitions → |
coder | 1. a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs More Definitions → |
anorexia | 1. a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite More Definitions → |
niece | 1. a daughter of your brother or sister More Definitions → |
irresponsible | More Definitions → |
heartburn | 1. a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder More Definitions → |
empathy | 1. understanding and entering into another's feelings More Definitions → |
observable | More Definitions → |
denominator | 1. the divisor of a fraction More Definitions → |
nugget | 1. a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth More Definitions → |
procession | 1. (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost 2. the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation More Definitions → |
eyewitness | 1. a spectator who can describe what happened More Definitions → |
tenancy | 1. an act of being a tenant or occupant More Definitions → |
rupture | 1. state of being torn or burst open 2. a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) More Definitions → |
angelica | 1. any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels 2. candied stalks of the angelica plant More Definitions → |
heterogeneity | 1. the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind More Definitions → |
bodied | More Definitions → |
watercraft | 1. skill in the management of boats 2. a craft designed for water transportation More Definitions → |
cellulose | 1. a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers More Definitions → |
cathode | 1. a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device 2. the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current More Definitions → |
seriousness | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the quality of arousing fear or distress More Definitions → |
loneliness | 1. the state of being alone in solitary isolation 2. sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned More Definitions → |
pulley | 1. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope More Definitions → |
confectionery | 1. candy and other sweets considered collectively 2. a confectioner's shop More Definitions → |
regrets | 1. a polite refusal of an invitation More Definitions → |
twister | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts More Definitions → |
sequoia | 1. wood of either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae 2. either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae More Definitions → |
marquee | 1. large and often sumptuous tent 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
resilience | 1. the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit 2. an occurrence of rebounding or springing back More Definitions → |
thermodynamics | 1. the branch of physics concerned with the conversion of different forms of energy More Definitions → |
commercialization | 1. the act of commercializing something; involving something in commerce More Definitions → |
indemnify | More Definitions → |
thinker | 1. an important intellectual 2. someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision) More Definitions → |
tesla | 1. a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter More Definitions → |
sled | 1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow More Definitions → |
elan | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. distinctive and stylish elegance More Definitions → |
unleaded | More Definitions → |
conveyance | 1. document effecting a property transfer 2. the transmission of information More Definitions → |
mesquite | 1. any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar More Definitions → |
kroner | 1. the basic unit of money in Norway 2. the basic unit of money in Denmark More Definitions → |
tortoise | 1. usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid areas except Australia and Antarctica More Definitions → |
cultivate | More Definitions → |
meningitis | 1. infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord) usually caused by a bacterial infection; symptoms include headache and stiff neck and fever and nausea More Definitions → |
asteroid | 1. any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) More Definitions → |
padre | 1. a chaplain in one of the military services More Definitions → |
lees | 1. the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage More Definitions → |
foresight | 1. providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future 2. seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing More Definitions → |
peppermint | 1. herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring 2. red gum tree of Tasmania More Definitions → |
reagent | 1. a chemical agent for use in chemical reactions More Definitions → |
interleukin | 1. any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system More Definitions → |
interception | 1. the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving 2. (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team More Definitions → |
assignee | 1. (law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred) More Definitions → |
valance | 1. a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing More Definitions → |
rendition | 1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. 2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious More Definitions → |
barren | 1. an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation More Definitions → |
embargo | 1. a government order imposing a trade barrier More Definitions → |
condensation | 1. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams 2. the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state More Definitions → |
commentator | 1. an expert who observes and comments on something 2. a writer who reports and analyzes events of the day More Definitions → |
tailgate | 1. a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading More Definitions → |
sheen | 1. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light More Definitions → |
specter | 1. a mental representation of some haunting experience 2. a ghostly appearing figure More Definitions → |
escalation | 1. an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy More Definitions → |
assent | 1. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something More Definitions → |
medic | 1. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves 2. a medical practitioner in the armed forces More Definitions → |
paternity | 1. the state of being a father 2. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father More Definitions → |
excelsior | 1. thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing More Definitions → |
seine | 1. a large fishnet that hangs vertically, with floats at the top and weights at the bottom More Definitions → |
lapel | 1. lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar More Definitions → |
hangover | 1. disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) 2. an official who remains in office after his term More Definitions → |
capitalize | More Definitions → |
archipelago | 1. a group of many islands in a large body of water More Definitions → |
peep | 1. the short weak cry of a young bird 2. a secret look More Definitions → |
pecan | 1. wood of a pecan tree 2. tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts More Definitions → |
congratulate | More Definitions → |
benzene | 1. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds More Definitions → |
topper | 1. a worker who makes or adds the top to something 2. a worker who cuts tops off (of trees or vegetables etc.) More Definitions → |
arse | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. vulgar slang for anus More Definitions → |
osteoarthritis | 1. chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age More Definitions → |
legislator | 1. someone who makes or enacts laws More Definitions → |
palmetto | 1. any of several low-growing palms with fan-shaped leaves More Definitions → |
telco | 1. a public utility that provides telephone service More Definitions → |
genera | 1. a general kind of something 2. (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species More Definitions → |
chime | 1. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument More Definitions → |
mischief | 1. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others 2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil More Definitions → |
argent | 1. a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance More Definitions → |
delinquency | 1. nonpayment of a debt when due 2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring More Definitions → |
sentimental | More Definitions → |
pew | 1. long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation More Definitions → |
waitress | 1. a woman waiter More Definitions → |
oversize | More Definitions → |
cheetah | 1. long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game More Definitions → |
remit | 1. the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with 2. (law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) More Definitions → |
bonnet | 1. a hat tied under the chin 2. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine More Definitions → |
stumble | 1. an unsteady uneven gait 2. an unintentional but embarrassing blunder More Definitions → |
hatchery | 1. a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs) More Definitions → |
promenade | 1. a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year 2. a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk More Definitions → |
exhaustion | 1. extreme fatigue 2. serious weakening and loss of energy More Definitions → |
heirloom | 1. (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance 2. something that has been in a family for generations More Definitions → |
luxe | More Definitions → |
oboe | 1. a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece More Definitions → |
hematology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs More Definitions → |
bourgeois | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise 2. a member of the middle class More Definitions → |
expressway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic More Definitions → |
lobe | 1. (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part 2. (botany) a part into which a leaf is divided More Definitions → |
prosecute | More Definitions → |
motorbike | 1. small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars More Definitions → |
thatcher | 1. someone skilled in making a roof from plant stalks or foliage More Definitions → |
battlefront | 1. the line along which opposing armies face each other More Definitions → |
indebtedness | 1. an obligation to pay money to another party 2. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor More Definitions → |
scramble | 1. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle 2. rushing about hastily in an undignified way More Definitions → |
adversary | 1. someone who offers opposition More Definitions → |
revere | 1. a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side More Definitions → |
eruption | 1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material 2. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible More Definitions → |
gentry | 1. the most powerful members of a society More Definitions → |
insurgency | 1. an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict More Definitions → |
rambler | 1. a person who takes long walks in the country 2. a person whose speech or writing is not well organized More Definitions → |
fermentation | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
refurbishment | 1. the state of being restored to its former good condition More Definitions → |
incompetent | 1. someone who is not competent to take effective action More Definitions → |
reinstall | More Definitions → |
lander | 1. a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet More Definitions → |
lancer | 1. (formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance More Definitions → |
sorcerer | 1. one who practices magic or sorcery More Definitions → |
motherhood | 1. the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother More Definitions → |
methanol | 1. a light volatile flammable poisonous liquid alcohol; used as an antifreeze and solvent and fuel and as a denaturant for ethyl alcohol More Definitions → |
miscellany | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things 2. an anthology of short literary pieces and poems and ballads etc. More Definitions → |
bridesmaid | 1. an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding More Definitions → |
partridge | 1. flesh of either quail or grouse 2. heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds More Definitions → |
newmarket | 1. a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century More Definitions → |
zee | 1. the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet More Definitions → |
wildfire | 1. a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration More Definitions → |
bedside | 1. space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person) More Definitions → |
heuristic | 1. a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem More Definitions → |
legality | 1. lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute More Definitions → |
urea | 1. the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics More Definitions → |
joiner | 1. a person who likes to join groups 2. a woodworker whose work involves making things by joining pieces of wood More Definitions → |
pliers | 1. a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws More Definitions → |
arrogance | 1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors More Definitions → |
bleak | More Definitions → |
fieldwork | 1. a temporary fortification built by troops in the field More Definitions → |
drudge | 1. one who works hard at boring tasks 2. a laborer who is obliged to do menial work More Definitions → |
bootleg | 1. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash 2. the part of a boot above the instep More Definitions → |
syringe | 1. a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids More Definitions → |
leftist | 1. a person who belongs to the political left More Definitions → |
tequila | 1. Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant More Definitions → |
granger | 1. a person who operates a farm More Definitions → |
subsurface | More Definitions → |
zeal | 1. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) 2. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end More Definitions → |
underscore | 1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter) More Definitions → |
glutamine | 1. a crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins; important in protein metabolism More Definitions → |
tablature | 1. a musical notation indicating the fingering to be used More Definitions → |
spiegel | 1. pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel More Definitions → |
fertilization | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
gearbox | 1. the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed More Definitions → |
ceremonial | 1. a formal event performed on a special occasion More Definitions → |
sonnet | 1. a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme More Definitions → |
intercom | 1. a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc More Definitions → |
splice | 1. a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together 2. joint made by overlapping two ends and joining them together More Definitions → |
campfire | 1. a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) More Definitions → |
relapse | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state More Definitions → |
diskette | 1. a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer More Definitions → |
contender | 1. the contestant you hope to defeat More Definitions → |
bolster | 1. a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows More Definitions → |
malice | 1. feeling a need to see others suffer 2. the quality of threatening evil More Definitions → |
syllable | 1. a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme More Definitions → |
sweating | 1. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid More Definitions → |
racquet | 1. a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games More Definitions → |
trident | 1. a spear with three prongs More Definitions → |
lemonade | 1. sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice More Definitions → |
steakhouse | 1. a restaurant that specializes in steaks More Definitions → |
propeller | 1. a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water More Definitions → |
capacitance | 1. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored 2. an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge More Definitions → |
vibes | 1. a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound More Definitions → |
funnel | 1. a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends 2. a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth More Definitions → |
gent | 1. informal abbreviation of `gentleman' 2. a boy or man More Definitions → |
republication | 1. something that has been published again; a fresh publication (as of a literary work) 2. the act of publishing again More Definitions → |
freshness | 1. the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated 2. originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel More Definitions → |
lathe | 1. machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool More Definitions → |
hippie | 1. someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle More Definitions → |
summertime | 1. the warmest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox More Definitions → |
marbles | 1. a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass) 2. the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception More Definitions → |
undecided | More Definitions → |
correlate | 1. either of two or more related or complementary variables More Definitions → |
epiphany | 1. a divine manifestation More Definitions → |
halves | 1. one of two equal parts of a divisible whole 2. one of two divisions into which some games or performances are divided: the two divisions are separated by an interval More Definitions → |
melancholy | 1. a feeling of thoughtful sadness 2. a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed More Definitions → |
viewfinder | 1. optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest More Definitions → |
observance | 1. the act of observing; taking a patient look 2. a formal event performed on a special occasion More Definitions → |
teapot | 1. pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle More Definitions → |
squire | 1. young nobleman attendant on a knight 2. an English country landowner More Definitions → |
ache | 1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain More Definitions → |
counterfeit | 1. a copy that is represented as the original More Definitions → |
pathogen | 1. any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism) More Definitions → |
overwrite | More Definitions → |
revitalization | 1. bringing again into activity and prominence More Definitions → |
yoke | 1. fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment 2. an oppressive power More Definitions → |
resonant | More Definitions → |
sweetness | 1. the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth 2. the property of tasting as if it contains sugar More Definitions → |
rearing | 1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
glutamate | 1. a salt or ester of glutamic acid More Definitions → |
indifference | 1. unbiased impartial unconcern 2. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions More Definitions → |
telephoto | 1. a photograph made with a telephoto lens More Definitions → |
stale | More Definitions → |
borderline | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
fourteenth | 1. position 14 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
eldest | 1. the offspring who came first in the order of birth More Definitions → |
remnant | 1. a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists 2. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold More Definitions → |
unequal | More Definitions → |
sturgeon | 1. large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone More Definitions → |
haste | 1. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner More Definitions → |
simmer | 1. temperature just below the boiling point More Definitions → |
waterway | 1. a navigable body of water 2. a conduit through which water flows More Definitions → |
equalizer | 1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion 2. a weight that balances another weight More Definitions → |
berth | 1. a job in an organization 2. a place where a craft can be made fast More Definitions → |
fundamentalist | 1. an adherent of fundamentalist principles 2. a supporter of fundamentalism More Definitions → |
resemblance | 1. similarity in appearance or external or superficial details More Definitions → |
hackney | 1. a carriage for hire 2. a compact breed of harness horse More Definitions → |
leveling | 1. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface 2. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
saber | 1. a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle 2. a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back More Definitions → |
medallion | 1. any of various large ancient Greek coins 2. a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) More Definitions → |
lexis | 1. all of the words in a language; all word forms having meaning or grammatical function More Definitions → |
rapture | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. a state of elated bliss More Definitions → |
sunbeam | 1. a ray of sunlight More Definitions → |
beading | 1. ornamentation with beads 2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture More Definitions → |
robustness | 1. the property of being strong and healthy in constitution 2. the characteristic of being strong enough to withstand intellectual challenge More Definitions → |
interplay | 1. reciprocal action and reaction More Definitions → |
lager | 1. a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons 2. a general term for beer made with bottom fermenting yeast (usually by decoction mashing); originally it was brewed in March or April and matured until September More Definitions → |
projecting | More Definitions → |
ratchet | 1. mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction More Definitions → |
depiction | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
hurdle | 1. a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races 2. an obstacle that you are expected to overcome More Definitions → |
encyclopaedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
errata | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind More Definitions → |
ridley | 1. a marine turtle More Definitions → |
trey | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of four playing cards in a deck having three pips More Definitions → |
babel | 1. a confusion of voices and other sounds More Definitions → |
alerting | 1. a state of readiness to respond 2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger More Definitions → |
primate | 1. a senior clergyman and dignitary 2. any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet More Definitions → |
surrogate | 1. someone who takes the place of another person 2. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others More Definitions → |
harlequin | 1. a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte) More Definitions → |
prominence | 1. the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent 2. relative importance or fame More Definitions → |
netting | 1. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave 2. creating nets More Definitions → |
methadone | 1. synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction More Definitions → |
hermitage | 1. the abode of a hermit More Definitions → |
foyer | 1. a large entrance or reception room or area More Definitions → |
azure | 1. a light shade of blue More Definitions → |
doorstep | 1. the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway More Definitions → |
woe | 1. misery resulting from affliction 2. intense mournfulness More Definitions → |
dieter | 1. a person who diets More Definitions → |
centerpiece | 1. the central or most important feature 2. something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) More Definitions → |
wavelet | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid More Definitions → |
pathogenesis | 1. the origination and development of a disease More Definitions → |
reinstatement | 1. the condition of being reinstated 2. the act of restoring someone to a previous position More Definitions → |
hostess | 1. a woman host 2. a woman innkeeper More Definitions → |
weep | More Definitions → |
dipole | 1. a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance 2. an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center More Definitions → |
posse | 1. a temporary police force More Definitions → |
mosquitoes | 1. two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals More Definitions → |
agribusiness | 1. a large-scale farming enterprise More Definitions → |
hesitation | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. a certain degree of unwillingness More Definitions → |
pixie | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous 2. creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas More Definitions → |
bereavement | 1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one More Definitions → |
workbench | 1. a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic More Definitions → |
westward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 270 degrees More Definitions → |
racquetball | 1. the ball used in playing the game of racquetball 2. a game played on a handball court with short-handled rackets More Definitions → |
hitchhiker | 1. a person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles More Definitions → |
sinner | 1. a person who sins (without repenting) More Definitions → |
auspices | 1. kindly endorsement and guidance 2. a favorable omen More Definitions → |
ergo | More Definitions → |
melee | 1. a noisy riotous fight More Definitions → |
countess | 1. female equivalent of a count or earl More Definitions → |
pleading | 1. (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding More Definitions → |
grabber | 1. an unpleasant person who grabs inconsiderately More Definitions → |
peridot | 1. a pale green variety of chrysolite; used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
vowel | 1. a speech sound made with the vocal tract open 2. a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel More Definitions → |
dermatitis | 1. inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters More Definitions → |
reluctance | 1. (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance) 2. a certain degree of unwillingness More Definitions → |
inconsistency | 1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time 2. the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts More Definitions → |
newsstand | 1. a stall where newspapers and other periodicals are sold More Definitions → |
dossier | 1. a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record) More Definitions → |
treble | 1. the pitch range of the highest female voice More Definitions → |
galley | 1. a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading 2. (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars More Definitions → |
shovel | 1. a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle 2. the quantity a shovel can hold More Definitions → |
entail | 1. land received by fee tail 2. the act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple More Definitions → |
nighttime | 1. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside More Definitions → |
peroxide | 1. a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels 2. an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O- More Definitions → |
cicero | 1. a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em More Definitions → |
scribe | 1. informal terms for journalists 2. someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts More Definitions → |
sleigh | 1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow More Definitions → |
formulae | 1. a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement 2. directions for making something More Definitions → |
fen | 1. 100 fen equal 1 yuan in China 2. low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water More Definitions → |
frontage | 1. the extent of land abutting on a street or water 2. the direction in which something (such as a building) faces More Definitions → |
blister | 1. a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint) 2. (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin More Definitions → |
centenary | 1. the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
guile | 1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception 2. the quality of being crafty More Definitions → |
lacquer | 1. a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish 2. a hard glossy coating More Definitions → |
bale | 1. a large bundle bound for storage or transport More Definitions → |
fishnet | 1. a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in More Definitions → |
selves | 1. your consciousness of your own identity 2. a person considered as a unique individual More Definitions → |
whispering | 1. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind 2. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords More Definitions → |
sprite | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers More Definitions → |
keel | 1. a projection or ridge that suggests a keel 2. the median ridge on the breastbone of birds that fly More Definitions → |
oxidase | 1. any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation More Definitions → |
atheism | 1. a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods More Definitions → |
caterer | 1. someone who provides food and service (as for a party) More Definitions → |
dateline | 1. an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian 2. a line at the beginning of a news article giving the date and place of origin of the news dispatch More Definitions → |
remission | 1. an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) 2. a payment of money sent to a person in another place More Definitions → |
perturbation | 1. an unhappy and worried mental state 2. (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly More Definitions → |
angler | 1. a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage 2. a fisherman who uses a hook and line More Definitions → |
midterm | 1. the middle of the gestation period 2. middle of an academic term or a political term in office More Definitions → |
campsite | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent More Definitions → |
marketer | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
augment | More Definitions → |
gelatin | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin 2. an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods More Definitions → |
shedding | 1. the process whereby something is shed 2. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales More Definitions → |
adenosine | 1. (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP More Definitions → |
eucalyptus | 1. wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber 2. a tree of the genus Eucalyptus More Definitions → |
conservatism | 1. a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes More Definitions → |
cripple | 1. someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back More Definitions → |
lifeline | 1. a crease on the palm; its length is said by palmists to indicate how long you will live 2. support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection) More Definitions → |
conjugate | 1. a mixture of two partially miscible liquids A and B produces two conjugate solutions: one of A in B and another of B in A More Definitions → |
seer | 1. a person with unusual powers of foresight 2. an observer who perceives visually More Definitions → |
sabotage | 1. a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged More Definitions → |
suppressor | 1. someone who suppresses 2. a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene) More Definitions → |
aptitude | 1. inherent ability More Definitions → |
seniority | 1. higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service 2. the property of being long-lived More Definitions → |
equator | 1. an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles 2. a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts More Definitions → |
midwifery | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother 2. assisting women at childbirth More Definitions → |
receptacle | 1. a container that is used to put or keep things in 2. enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts More Definitions → |
tangerine | 1. a variety of mandarin orange, known in Telugu and Portugal as kamala kaya and in Australia as a mandarin 2. any of various deep orange mandarins grown in the United States and southern Africa More Definitions → |
puberty | 1. the time of life when sex glands become functional More Definitions → |
crawler | 1. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage 2. a person who crawls or creeps along the ground More Definitions → |
bends | 1. pain resulting from rapid change in pressure More Definitions → |
dongle | 1. (computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software More Definitions → |
pence | 1. a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound 2. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit More Definitions → |
intrusive | More Definitions → |
thyme | 1. any of various mints of the genus Thymus 2. leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables More Definitions → |
caveat | 1. a warning against certain acts 2. (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing More Definitions → |
bedrock | 1. solid unweathered rock lying beneath surface deposits of soil 2. principles from which other truths can be derived More Definitions → |
repurchase | 1. the act of purchasing back something previously sold More Definitions → |
orthopedics | 1. the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints More Definitions → |
lice | 1. wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals 2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect More Definitions → |
garter | 1. a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) More Definitions → |
appetizer | 1. food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course) More Definitions → |
disbursement | 1. amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) 2. the act of spending or disbursing money More Definitions → |
telemetry | 1. automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other means More Definitions → |
renewing | More Definitions → |
consumable | More Definitions → |
depressive | 1. someone suffering psychological depression More Definitions → |
stabilizer | 1. a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state 2. airfoil consisting of a device for stabilizing an aircraft More Definitions → |
rune | 1. any character from an ancient Germanic alphabet used in Scandinavia from the 3rd century to the Middle Ages More Definitions → |
welt | 1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions 2. a raised or strengthened seam More Definitions → |
veal | 1. meat from a calf More Definitions → |
thunderstorm | 1. a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning More Definitions → |
retrospect | 1. contemplation of things past More Definitions → |
tightening | 1. the act of making something tighter More Definitions → |
sensibility | 1. mental responsiveness and awareness 2. refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions More Definitions → |
bebop | 1. an early form of modern jazz (originating around 1940) More Definitions → |
dazzle | 1. brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily More Definitions → |
dangle | More Definitions → |
repentance | 1. remorse for your past conduct More Definitions → |
chased | 1. a person who is being chased More Definitions → |
merle | 1. common black European thrush More Definitions → |
prefecture | 1. the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire) 2. the office of prefect More Definitions → |
murine | 1. a rodent that is a member of the family Muridae More Definitions → |
entomology | 1. the branch of zoology that studies insects More Definitions → |
rodent | 1. relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing More Definitions → |
racket | 1. a loud and disturbing noise 2. an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit More Definitions → |
putter | 1. a golfer who is putting 2. the iron normally used on the putting green More Definitions → |
recursion | 1. (mathematics) an expression such that each term is generated by repeating a particular mathematical operation; also, the repeated application or execution of a pattern, function or definition; an expression that is recursive More Definitions → |
sickle | 1. an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle More Definitions → |
creeping | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
kerosene | 1. a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters More Definitions → |
restorative | 1. a medicine that strengthens and invigorates 2. a device for treating injury or disease More Definitions → |
sunscreen | 1. a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn More Definitions → |
stature | 1. high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement 2. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot More Definitions → |
sentry | 1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event More Definitions → |
pel | 1. (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) More Definitions → |
fireman | 1. play in which children pretend to put out a fire 2. a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) More Definitions → |
formative | 1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function More Definitions → |
werewolf | 1. a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again More Definitions → |
patronage | 1. the act of providing approval and support 2. customers collectively More Definitions → |
fodder | 1. soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire 2. coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop More Definitions → |
impetus | 1. a force that moves something along 2. the act of applying force suddenly More Definitions → |
inbred | More Definitions → |
rabies | 1. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain More Definitions → |
readability | 1. the quality of written language that makes it easy to read and understand 2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read More Definitions → |
gearing | 1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed More Definitions → |
freeing | 1. the act of liberating someone or something More Definitions → |
redress | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil More Definitions → |
coupler | 1. a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects More Definitions → |
seaman | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
cayenne | 1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red 2. ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum More Definitions → |
treatise | 1. a formal exposition More Definitions → |
montage | 1. a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image More Definitions → |
hedging | 1. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change 2. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement More Definitions → |
waterfowl | 1. freshwater aquatic bird More Definitions → |
technologist | 1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems More Definitions → |
tinker | 1. a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts 2. formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living More Definitions → |
arginine | 1. a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
skepticism | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge More Definitions → |
eighties | 1. the decade from 1880 to 1889 2. the decade from 1980 to 1989 More Definitions → |
freehold | 1. an estate held in fee simple or for life 2. tenure by which land is held in fee simple or for life More Definitions → |
forester | 1. someone trained in forestry More Definitions → |
injector | 1. a contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.) 2. An injector, ejector, steam ejector, steam injector, eductor-jet pump or thermocompressor is a type of pump. More Definitions → |
announcer | 1. someone who proclaims a message publicly 2. reads news, commercials on radio or television More Definitions → |
disgrace | 1. a state of dishonor More Definitions → |
rein | 1. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse 2. any means of control More Definitions → |
realisation | 1. a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer 2. coming to understand something clearly and distinctly More Definitions → |
divider | 1. a taxonomist who classifies organisms into many groups on the basis of relatively minor characteristics 2. a person who separates something into parts or groups More Definitions → |
giraffe | 1. tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa More Definitions → |
hemorrhage | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel More Definitions → |
ointment | 1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation 2. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin More Definitions → |
lefty | 1. a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right 2. a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand More Definitions → |
occidental | More Definitions → |
masthead | 1. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. 2. the title of a newspaper or magazine; usually printed on the front page and on the editorial page More Definitions → |
adultery | 1. extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations More Definitions → |
seventeenth | 1. position 17 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
temperament | 1. your usual mood 2. excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly) More Definitions → |
healer | 1. a person skilled in a particular type of therapy More Definitions → |
hive | 1. a teeming multitude 2. a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees More Definitions → |
circulate | More Definitions → |
newt | 1. small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia More Definitions → |
sycamore | 1. variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree 2. any of several trees of the genus Platanus having thin pale bark that scales off in small plates and lobed leaves and ball-shaped heads of fruits More Definitions → |
halftime | 1. an intermission between the first and second half of a game More Definitions → |
tenderness | 1. a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling 2. a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) More Definitions → |
smelling | 1. the act of perceiving the odor of something More Definitions → |
alder | 1. wood of any of various alder trees; resistant to underwater rot; used for bridges etc 2. north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant More Definitions → |
trucker | 1. someone who drives a truck as an occupation More Definitions → |
deuce | 1. a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number More Definitions → |
exhibitionism | 1. extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself 2. the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals More Definitions → |
riser | 1. a person who rises (especially from bed) 2. a vertical pipe in a building More Definitions → |
cleric | 1. a clergyman or other person in religious orders More Definitions → |
brownie | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous 2. square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts More Definitions → |
ensign | 1. a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade 2. an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality More Definitions → |
teleconference | 1. a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television More Definitions → |
blockade | 1. a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy 2. prevents access or progress More Definitions → |
asymmetry | 1. (mathematics) a lack of symmetry More Definitions → |
quotient | 1. the ratio of two quantities to be divided 2. the number obtained by division More Definitions → |
primrose | 1. any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads More Definitions → |
torpedo | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
evaluator | 1. an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality More Definitions → |
muffler | 1. a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise 2. a scarf worn around the neck More Definitions → |
objectivity | 1. judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices More Definitions → |
massager | 1. someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation More Definitions → |
magnetism | 1. attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force 2. the branch of science that studies magnetism More Definitions → |
speculate | More Definitions → |
craze | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal 2. state of violent mental agitation More Definitions → |
rapporteur | 1. a recorder appointed by a committee to prepare reports of the meetings More Definitions → |
salesperson | 1. a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) More Definitions → |
superfamily | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group ranking below an order but above a family More Definitions → |
deportation | 1. the act of expelling a person from their native land 2. the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien More Definitions → |
hibernate | More Definitions → |
roper | 1. a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) 2. a cowboy who uses a lasso to rope cattle or horses More Definitions → |
playmate | 1. a companion at play More Definitions → |
covariance | 1. (statistics) the mean value of the product of the deviations of two variates from their respective means More Definitions → |
bobble | 1. the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball More Definitions → |
seasoning | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts 2. the act of adding a seasoning to food More Definitions → |
airfield | 1. a place where planes take off and land More Definitions → |
conveying | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another More Definitions → |
citrine | 1. semiprecious yellow quartz resembling topaz More Definitions → |
neoplasm | 1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose More Definitions → |
calumet | 1. a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace) More Definitions → |
pellet | 1. a small rounded mass of a substance 2. a solid missile discharged from a firearm More Definitions → |
doggie | 1. informal terms for dogs More Definitions → |
lymphocyte | 1. an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection More Definitions → |
fumes | 1. gases ejected from an engine as waste products More Definitions → |
eel | 1. the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled 2. voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins More Definitions → |
totem | 1. a clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object 2. emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians) More Definitions → |
rethink | 1. thinking again about a choice previously made More Definitions → |
affluent | 1. an affluent person; a person who is financially well off 2. a branch that flows into the main stream More Definitions → |
ell | 1. an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building More Definitions → |
lonesome | More Definitions → |
determinant | 1. a determining or causal element or factor 2. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself More Definitions → |
reckoning | 1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities 2. a bill for an amount due More Definitions → |
concurrence | 1. agreement of results or opinions 2. acting together, as agents or circumstances or events More Definitions → |
muster | 1. a gathering of military personnel for duty 2. compulsory military service More Definitions → |
labourer | 1. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor More Definitions → |
gauntlet | 1. to offer or accept a challenge 2. a glove of armored leather; protects the hand More Definitions → |
hitter | 1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting 2. someone who hits More Definitions → |
telluride | 1. any binary compound of tellurium with other more electropositive elements More Definitions → |
apnea | 1. transient cessation of respiration More Definitions → |
crusader | 1. a disputant who advocates reform More Definitions → |
asker | 1. someone who asks a question More Definitions → |
modernity | 1. the quality of being current or of the present More Definitions → |
fret | 1. agitation resulting from active worry 2. a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion More Definitions → |
relic | 1. an antiquity that has survived from the distant past 2. something of sentimental value More Definitions → |
slipper | 1. low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors 2. a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction More Definitions → |
prioritize | More Definitions → |
ethos | 1. (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era More Definitions → |
solenoid | 1. a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil More Definitions → |
argyle | 1. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm 2. a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland More Definitions → |
underdog | 1. one at a disadvantage and expected to lose More Definitions → |
commune | 1. the smallest administrative district of several European countries 2. a body of people or families living together and sharing everything More Definitions → |
neutrality | 1. nonparticipation in a dispute or war 2. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement More Definitions → |
euthanasia | 1. the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) More Definitions → |
trembling | 1. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
reconstruct | More Definitions → |
nudge | 1. a slight push or shake More Definitions → |
seeming | More Definitions → |
rosebud | 1. the bud of a rose 2. (a literary reference to) a pretty young girl More Definitions → |
hemoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues More Definitions → |
andromeda | 1. broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers 2. any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers More Definitions → |
sixteenth | 1. position 16 in a countable series of things 2. one part in sixteen equal parts More Definitions → |
landowner | 1. a holder or proprietor of land More Definitions → |
trampoline | 1. gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling More Definitions → |
swearing | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury More Definitions → |
hornet | 1. large stinging paper wasp More Definitions → |
dispatcher | 1. the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition 2. employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service More Definitions → |
placer | 1. an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral More Definitions → |
lingering | 1. the act of tarrying More Definitions → |
heaps | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
inert | More Definitions → |
seventies | 1. the decade from 1970 to 1979 2. the time of life between 70 and 80 More Definitions → |
foreigner | 1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country 2. someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group More Definitions → |
undergrad | 1. a university student who has not yet received a first degree More Definitions → |
jitter | 1. small rapid variations in a waveform resulting from fluctuations in the voltage supply or mechanical vibrations or other sources 2. a small irregular movement More Definitions → |
barter | 1. an equal exchange More Definitions → |
supernova | 1. a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process More Definitions → |
feminization | 1. the process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration More Definitions → |
extremist | 1. a person who holds extreme views More Definitions → |
consequent | More Definitions → |
evasion | 1. a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth 2. the deliberate act of failing to pay money More Definitions → |
tonne | 1. a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms More Definitions → |
caster | 1. a worker who casts molten metal into finished products 2. a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling powdered sugar More Definitions → |
wicket | 1. cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket 2. a small arch used as croquet equipment More Definitions → |
manicure | 1. professional care for the hands and fingernails More Definitions → |
medial | More Definitions → |
shingles | 1. eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia More Definitions → |
screener | 1. a guard at an airport who checks passengers or their luggage at a security checkpoint More Definitions → |
internationalization | 1. the act of bringing something under international control More Definitions → |
pancake | 1. a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle More Definitions → |
emf | 1. the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts More Definitions → |
lunchtime | 1. the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch More Definitions → |
lowercase | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case More Definitions → |
cadre | 1. a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement 2. a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion More Definitions → |
jaeger | 1. rapacious seabird that pursues weaker birds to make them drop their prey More Definitions → |
troubleshoot | More Definitions → |
overthrow | 1. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) 2. the act of disturbing the mind or body More Definitions → |
electrolyte | 1. a solution that conducts electricity More Definitions → |
firestone | 1. a piece of flint that is struck to light a fire 2. a sandstone that withstands intense heat; used to line fireplaces and furnaces and kilns More Definitions → |
letterhead | 1. a sheet of stationery with name and address of the organization printed at the top More Definitions → |
polypeptide | 1. a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids More Definitions → |
velour | 1. heavy fabric that resembles velvet More Definitions → |
bachelorette | 1. a young unmarried woman who lives alone More Definitions → |
saucepan | 1. a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling More Definitions → |
hacienda | 1. a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries 2. the main house on a ranch or large estate More Definitions → |
pizzeria | 1. a shop where pizzas are made and sold More Definitions → |
airspace | 1. the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth 2. the atmosphere above a nation that is deemed to be under its jurisdiction More Definitions → |
convertor | 1. a device for changing one substance or form or state into another More Definitions → |
hives | 1. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs More Definitions → |
ordinate | 1. the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis More Definitions → |
resentment | 1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will More Definitions → |
relevancy | 1. the relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
peri | 1. a beautiful and graceful girl 2. (Persian folklore) a supernatural being descended from fallen angels and excluded from paradise until penance is done More Definitions → |
toothpaste | 1. a dentifrice in the form of a paste More Definitions → |
fastener | 1. a person who fastens or makes fast 2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place More Definitions → |
gambler | 1. a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events 2. someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement More Definitions → |
dissection | 1. cutting so as to separate into pieces 2. a minute and critical analysis More Definitions → |
categorization | 1. a group of people or things arranged by class or category 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
nightingale | 1. European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song More Definitions → |
contemplate | More Definitions → |
sacrament | 1. a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction More Definitions → |
eliminator | 1. an agent that eliminates something More Definitions → |
gazebo | 1. a small roofed building affording shade and rest More Definitions → |
shortening | 1. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods 2. act of decreasing in length More Definitions → |
cocker | 1. a small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England More Definitions → |
presto | More Definitions → |
broadening | 1. the act of making something wider 2. the action of making broader More Definitions → |
telex | 1. a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter More Definitions → |
detoxification | 1. a treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol intended to remove the physiological effects of the addictive substances 2. treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties (normally a function of the liver) More Definitions → |
harden | More Definitions → |
beltway | 1. a highway that encircles an urban area so that traffic does not have to pass through the center More Definitions → |
eyebrow | 1. the arch of hair above each eye More Definitions → |
lessor | 1. someone who grants a lease More Definitions → |
equalization | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
annexation | 1. incorporation by joining or uniting 2. the formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation More Definitions → |
speakerphone | 1. a telephone with a microphone and loudspeaker; can be used without picking up a handset; several people can participate in a call at the same time More Definitions → |
extrusion | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 2. squeezing out by applying pressure More Definitions → |
defamation | 1. a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
proteomics | 1. the branch of genetics that studies the full set of proteins encoded by a genome More Definitions → |
cartel | 1. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service More Definitions → |
wiener | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll More Definitions → |
sexton | 1. an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects More Definitions → |
postmaster | 1. the person in charge of a post office More Definitions → |
lifespan | 1. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death) More Definitions → |
cysteine | 1. an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine More Definitions → |
spectre | 1. a ghostly appearing figure 2. a mental representation of some haunting experience More Definitions → |
camisole | 1. a short sleeveless undergarment for women 2. a short negligee More Definitions → |
refractory | 1. lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace More Definitions → |
counsellor | 1. someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp 2. someone who gives advice about problems More Definitions → |
smother | 1. a confused multitude of things 2. a stifling cloud of smoke More Definitions → |
remand | 1. the act of sending an accused person back into custody to await trial (or the continuation of the trial) More Definitions → |
spammer | 1. someone who sends unwanted email (often in bulk) More Definitions → |
penicillin | 1. any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases More Definitions → |
physique | 1. constitution of the human body 2. alternative names for the body of a human being More Definitions → |
grader | 1. a judge who assigns grades to something More Definitions → |
cheering | 1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators More Definitions → |
emancipation | 1. freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child More Definitions → |
duchess | 1. the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right More Definitions → |
commemorate | More Definitions → |
snapper | 1. (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback 2. flesh of any of various important food fishes of warm seas More Definitions → |
bravery | 1. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear 2. feeling no fear More Definitions → |
sincerity | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical More Definitions → |
hairless | More Definitions → |
offbeat | 1. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure) More Definitions → |
relish | 1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment 2. spicy or savory condiment More Definitions → |
belongings | 1. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone More Definitions → |
eviction | 1. action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved 2. the expulsion of someone (such as a tenant) from the possession of land by process of law More Definitions → |
lire | 1. the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents 2. the basic unit of money in Turkey More Definitions → |
filament | 1. a very slender natural or synthetic fiber 2. the stalk of a stamen More Definitions → |
fluency | 1. powerful and effective language 2. skillfulness in speaking or writing More Definitions → |
agate | 1. an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles More Definitions → |
incline | 1. an elevated geological formation 2. an inclined surface connecting two levels More Definitions → |
scorer | 1. a player who makes a score in a game or contest 2. a logger who marks trees to be felled More Definitions → |
thoroughbred | 1. a well-bred person 2. a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares More Definitions → |
oneness | 1. the quality of being united into one More Definitions → |
climber | 1. a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants 2. someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior More Definitions → |
commonplace | 1. a trite or obvious remark More Definitions → |
cruces | 1. the most important point More Definitions → |
lactose | 1. a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk More Definitions → |
feral | More Definitions → |
neurosurgery | 1. any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves) More Definitions → |
truce | 1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms More Definitions → |
vertebrate | 1. animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium More Definitions → |
physiotherapy | 1. therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities More Definitions → |
prepayment | 1. payment in advance More Definitions → |
petal | 1. part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored More Definitions → |
mite | 1. a slight but appreciable amount 2. any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods More Definitions → |
cervix | 1. the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body 2. necklike opening to the uterus More Definitions → |
annoyance | 1. the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed 2. anger produced by some annoying irritation More Definitions → |
prostitute | 1. a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money More Definitions → |
elixir | 1. a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste 2. hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold More Definitions → |
sewerage | 1. waste matter carried away in sewers or drains 2. a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water More Definitions → |
reverence | 1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something 2. a reverent mental attitude More Definitions → |
eggplant | 1. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow 2. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable More Definitions → |
avenger | 1. someone who takes vengeance More Definitions → |
centurion | 1. (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers More Definitions → |
propagate | More Definitions → |
marguerite | 1. tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum 2. perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum More Definitions → |
dressage | 1. maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider More Definitions → |
coercion | 1. the act of compelling by force of authority 2. using force to cause something to occur More Definitions → |
refresher | 1. a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day 2. a drink that refreshes More Definitions → |
rubble | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up More Definitions → |
proponent | 1. a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea More Definitions → |
woodpecker | 1. bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects More Definitions → |
bioethics | 1. the branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences More Definitions → |
redo | More Definitions → |
adder | 1. a person who adds numbers 2. a machine that adds numbers More Definitions → |
weakening | 1. becoming weaker 2. the act of reducing the strength of something More Definitions → |
waterman | 1. someone who drives or rides in a boat More Definitions → |
multiplex | 1. communicates two or more signals over a common channel 2. a movie theater that has several different auditoriums in the same building More Definitions → |
salient | 1. (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy More Definitions → |
beehive | 1. any workplace where people are very busy 2. a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree More Definitions → |
censor | 1. someone who censures or condemns 2. a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable More Definitions → |
aeon | 1. (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe 2. the longest division of geological time More Definitions → |
enquirer | 1. someone who asks a question More Definitions → |
tombstone | 1. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
choreography | 1. a show involving artistic dancing 2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes More Definitions → |
vixen | 1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper 2. a female fox More Definitions → |
extravaganza | 1. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment More Definitions → |
commandment | 1. something that is commanded 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
circumference | 1. the size of something as given by the distance around it 2. the boundary line encompassing an area or object More Definitions → |
underestimate | 1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value More Definitions → |
pheasant | 1. large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere 2. flesh of a pheasant; usually braised More Definitions → |
weasel | 1. a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky 2. small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck More Definitions → |
venerable | More Definitions → |
illuminate | More Definitions → |
octane | 1. any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent More Definitions → |
bulge | 1. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings More Definitions → |
brittle | 1. caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets More Definitions → |
watermelon | 1. an African melon 2. large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp More Definitions → |
elongation | 1. the quality of being elongated 2. an addition to the length of something More Definitions → |
alderman | 1. a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council) More Definitions → |
evangelist | 1. a preacher of the Christian gospel More Definitions → |
louvre | 1. one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain More Definitions → |
noncompliance | 1. the failure to obey More Definitions → |
swimmer | 1. a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets 2. a person who travels through the water by swimming More Definitions → |
babysitter | 1. a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home More Definitions → |
marge | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
pes | 1. the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint More Definitions → |
hone | 1. a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors 2. a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc. More Definitions → |
deliverable | 1. something that can be provided as the product of development More Definitions → |
badness | 1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency 2. used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather More Definitions → |
miscarriage | 1. failure of a plan 2. a natural loss of the products of conception More Definitions → |
lakeshore | 1. the shore of a lake More Definitions → |
edema | 1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities More Definitions → |
convent | 1. a religious residence especially for nuns 2. a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together More Definitions → |
priesthood | 1. the body of ordained religious practitioners More Definitions → |
midwives | 1. a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies More Definitions → |
dispersal | 1. the act of dispersing or diffusing something More Definitions → |
snowflake | 1. a crystal of snow 2. white Arctic bunting More Definitions → |
squeak | 1. a short high-pitched noise 2. something achieved (or escaped) by a narrow margin More Definitions → |
sterilization | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
chenille | 1. a soft tufted cord used in embroidery 2. a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads More Definitions → |
dehydration | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. depletion of bodily fluids More Definitions → |
incarceration | 1. the state of being imprisoned More Definitions → |
pronounce | More Definitions → |
incompleteness | 1. the state of being crude and incomplete and imperfect More Definitions → |
aquamarine | 1. a transparent variety of beryl that is blue green in color 2. a shade of blue tinged with green More Definitions → |
sedimentation | 1. the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating More Definitions → |
optometry | 1. the practice of an optometrist More Definitions → |
attendee | 1. a person who is present and participates in a meeting More Definitions → |
slime | 1. any thick, viscous matter More Definitions → |
baroness | 1. a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron More Definitions → |
bromide | 1. any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; formerly used as a sedative but now generally replaced by safer drugs 2. a trite or obvious remark More Definitions → |
leapfrog | 1. advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors 2. a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over More Definitions → |
thermoplastic | 1. a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled More Definitions → |
lament | 1. a cry of sorrow and grief 2. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person More Definitions → |
descendant | 1. a person considered as descended from some ancestor More Definitions → |
deterrent | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress More Definitions → |
screwing | 1. slang for sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
prologue | 1. an introduction to a play More Definitions → |
kilometer | 1. a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) More Definitions → |
libel | 1. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person 2. the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks More Definitions → |
ellipse | 1. a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it More Definitions → |
fryer | 1. flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying 2. A kitchen appliance for deep frying; its size depends on intended use. More Definitions → |
jest | 1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter 2. activity characterized by good humor More Definitions → |
centrifugal | More Definitions → |
tetra | 1. brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes More Definitions → |
retrofit | 1. a component or accessory added to something after it has been manufactured 2. the act of adding a component or accessory to something that did not have it when it was manufactured More Definitions → |
cytokine | 1. any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system More Definitions → |
cinematography | 1. the act of making a film More Definitions → |
wannabe | 1. an ambitious and aspiring young person More Definitions → |
carnage | 1. the savage and excessive killing of many people More Definitions → |
skier | 1. someone who skis More Definitions → |
storyteller | 1. someone who tells a story 2. someone who tells lies More Definitions → |
ingenuity | 1. the power of creative imagination 2. the property of being ingenious More Definitions → |
ischemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
rheumatology | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints More Definitions → |
coroner | 1. a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes More Definitions → |
selectivity | 1. the property of being selective More Definitions → |
elaboration | 1. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail 2. the result of improving something More Definitions → |
hectic | More Definitions → |
raiser | 1. a bridge partner who increases the partner's bid 2. someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil More Definitions → |
periphery | 1. the outside boundary or surface of something More Definitions → |
contemplation | 1. a long and thoughtful observation 2. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
plethora | 1. extreme excess More Definitions → |
cabriolet | 1. small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood More Definitions → |
retiree | 1. someone who has retired from active working More Definitions → |
buckeye | 1. the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut 2. tree having palmate leaves and large clusters of white to red flowers followed by brown shiny inedible seeds More Definitions → |
dollhouse | 1. a house so small that it is likened to a child's plaything 2. a small model of a house used as a toy by children More Definitions → |
stereotype | 1. a conventional or formulaic conception or image More Definitions → |
escalade | 1. an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification) More Definitions → |
breakaway | 1. the act of breaking away or withdrawing from More Definitions → |
concurrency | 1. agreement of results or opinions 2. acting together, as agents or circumstances or events More Definitions → |
repellent | 1. a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water 2. a chemical substance that repels animals More Definitions → |
sorcery | 1. the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world More Definitions → |
emulsion | 1. (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids 2. a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin More Definitions → |
fielder | 1. a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat 2. a member of the cricket team that is fielding rather than batting More Definitions → |
biosphere | 1. the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist More Definitions → |
federalism | 1. the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units More Definitions → |
cryogenic | More Definitions → |
parable | 1. a short moral story (often with animal characters) 2. (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message More Definitions → |
exchanger | 1. one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country More Definitions → |
preseason | 1. a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation More Definitions → |
bumble | More Definitions → |
deadlock | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible More Definitions → |
placenta | 1. that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form 2. the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus More Definitions → |
deriving | 1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
sniffer | 1. a person who sniffs More Definitions → |
quadrangle | 1. a four-sided polygon 2. a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings More Definitions → |
eradicate | More Definitions → |
bioscience | 1. any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms More Definitions → |
likeness | 1. similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things 2. picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing More Definitions → |
shred | 1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount 2. a small piece of cloth More Definitions → |
skew | More Definitions → |
modernism | 1. genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres 2. the quality of being current or of the present More Definitions → |
remittance | 1. a payment of money sent to a person in another place More Definitions → |
sieve | 1. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles More Definitions → |
alienation | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. separation resulting from hostility More Definitions → |
wye | 1. the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet More Definitions → |
binge | 1. any act of immoderate indulgence 2. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking More Definitions → |
hexadecimal | More Definitions → |
caprice | 1. a sudden desire More Definitions → |
headboard | 1. a vertical board or panel forming the head of a bedstead More Definitions → |
superstition | 1. an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear More Definitions → |
hysterectomy | 1. surgical removal of the uterus More Definitions → |
pharmacokinetics | 1. the study of the action of drugs in the body: method and rate of excretion; duration of effect; etc. More Definitions → |
shove | 1. the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something) More Definitions → |
leftover | 1. a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists More Definitions → |
arboretum | 1. a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition More Definitions → |
flake | 1. a crystal of snow 2. a person with an unusual or odd personality More Definitions → |
pate | 1. liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned 2. the top of the head More Definitions → |
vignette | 1. a brief literary description 2. a photograph whose edges shade off gradually More Definitions → |
shears | 1. large scissors with strong blades More Definitions → |
homebrew | 1. an alcoholic beverage (especially beer) made at home More Definitions → |
pheromone | 1. a chemical substance secreted externally by some animals (especially insects) that influences the physiology or behavior of other animals of the same species More Definitions → |
fireball | 1. an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding) 2. a highly energetic and indefatigable person More Definitions → |
tabernacle | 1. (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation More Definitions → |
decorator | 1. a person who specializes in interior decoration 2. someone who decorates More Definitions → |
westerly | 1. the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth More Definitions → |
modernisation | 1. making modern in appearance or behavior More Definitions → |
liberalisation | 1. the act of making less strict More Definitions → |
midwife | 1. a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies More Definitions → |
regularity | 1. a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles 2. the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate More Definitions → |
paramedic | 1. a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment More Definitions → |
potable | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
oncogene | 1. a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells More Definitions → |
antidepressant | 1. any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects More Definitions → |
jester | 1. a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages More Definitions → |
recount | 1. an additional (usually a second) count; especially of the votes in a close election More Definitions → |
proline | 1. an amino acid that is found in many proteins (especially collagen) More Definitions → |
dearest | 1. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment More Definitions → |
bowler | 1. a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket 2. a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins More Definitions → |
disbelief | 1. doubt about the truth of something 2. a rejection of belief More Definitions → |
baritone | 1. a male singer 2. the second lowest adult male singing voice More Definitions → |
recollection | 1. the ability to recall past occurrences 2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) More Definitions → |
fastening | 1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place 2. the act of fastening things together More Definitions → |
jeweler | 1. someone who makes jewelry 2. someone in the business of selling jewelry More Definitions → |
insecticide | 1. a chemical used to kill insects More Definitions → |
spline | 1. a flexible strip (wood or rubber) used in drawing curved lines 2. a thin strip (wood or metal) More Definitions → |
letterman | 1. an athlete who has earned a letter in a school sport More Definitions → |
exclamation | 1. an abrupt excited utterance 2. a loud complaint or protest or reproach More Definitions → |
ascendant | 1. position or state of being dominant or in control 2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) More Definitions → |
breakup | 1. the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) 2. coming apart More Definitions → |
goggle | More Definitions → |
cremation | 1. the incineration of a dead body More Definitions → |
banter | 1. light teasing repartee More Definitions → |
coffeehouse | 1. a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold More Definitions → |
granddaughter | 1. a female grandchild More Definitions → |
progeny | 1. the immediate descendants of a person More Definitions → |
fuselage | 1. the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo) More Definitions → |
ballerina | 1. a female ballet dancer More Definitions → |
paseo | 1. a path set aside for walking More Definitions → |
clique | 1. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose More Definitions → |
torment | 1. unbearable physical pain 2. extreme mental distress More Definitions → |
emigration | 1. migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another) More Definitions → |
eft | 1. a newt in its terrestrial stage of development More Definitions → |
endometriosis | 1. the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea More Definitions → |
belvedere | 1. densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn 2. a gazebo sited to command a fine view More Definitions → |
tenet | 1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof More Definitions → |
acetyl | 1. the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-) More Definitions → |
boomer | 1. a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s More Definitions → |
fifteenth | 1. position 15 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
chute | 1. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall 2. sloping channel through which things can descend More Definitions → |
bohemia | 1. a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style More Definitions → |
daredevil | 1. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person More Definitions → |
ogre | 1. a cruel wicked and inhuman person 2. (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings More Definitions → |
stampede | 1. a headlong rush of people on a common impulse 2. a wild headlong rush of frightened animals (horses or cattle) More Definitions → |
whine | 1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way More Definitions → |
streptococcus | 1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis More Definitions → |
undies | 1. women's underwear More Definitions → |
nonresident | 1. someone who does not live in a particular place More Definitions → |
guerilla | 1. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
squeezing | 1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly More Definitions → |
serendipity | 1. good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries More Definitions → |
follower | 1. a person who accepts the leadership of another 2. someone who travels behind or pursues another More Definitions → |
landslide | 1. an overwhelming electoral victory 2. a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff More Definitions → |
degenerate | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
misrepresentation | 1. a misleading falsehood 2. a willful perversion of facts More Definitions → |
duffel | 1. a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings 2. a coarse heavy woolen fabric More Definitions → |
wrestler | 1. combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground More Definitions → |
hermit | 1. one retired from society for religious reasons 2. one who lives in solitude More Definitions → |
matchmaker | 1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others More Definitions → |
bulletproof | More Definitions → |
stenosis | 1. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway More Definitions → |
reciprocity | 1. a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence 2. mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges More Definitions → |
crease | 1. an angular or rounded shape made by folding 2. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface More Definitions → |
econometric | More Definitions → |
perseverance | 1. persistent determination 2. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior More Definitions → |
paediatric | More Definitions → |
confines | 1. a bounded scope More Definitions → |
centrum | 1. the main body of a vertebra More Definitions → |
corrosive | 1. a substance having the tendency to cause corrosion (such a strong acids or alkali) More Definitions → |
heparin | 1. a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery More Definitions → |
connective | 1. an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences 2. an instrumentality that connects More Definitions → |
bonfire | 1. a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration More Definitions → |
aversion | 1. a feeling of intense dislike 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
chauffeur | 1. a man paid to drive a privately owned car More Definitions → |
wasteland | 1. an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation More Definitions → |
plotter | 1. a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action 2. a clerk who marks data on a chart More Definitions → |
doodle | 1. an aimless drawing More Definitions → |
parchment | 1. a superior paper resembling sheepskin 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
stacker | 1. a laborer who builds up a stack or pile More Definitions → |
forfeit | 1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty 2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something More Definitions → |
retainer | 1. a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone 2. a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) More Definitions → |
hardening | 1. abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue 2. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization More Definitions → |
barbell | 1. a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting More Definitions → |
restroom | 1. a toilet that is available to the public More Definitions → |
delft | 1. a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration More Definitions → |
grieving | More Definitions → |
grunge | 1. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
easing | 1. a change for the better 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
picket | 1. a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event 2. a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack More Definitions → |
margarine | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
beet | 1. biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop 2. round red root vegetable More Definitions → |
brine | 1. water containing salts 2. a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling More Definitions → |
sneaker | 1. a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole 2. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police More Definitions → |
glycoprotein | 1. a conjugated protein having a carbohydrate component More Definitions → |
armoire | 1. a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons More Definitions → |
hydroxide | 1. a compound of an oxide with water 2. a chemical compound containing the hydroxyl group More Definitions → |
cellulite | 1. lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. More Definitions → |
twinkle | 1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash 2. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance More Definitions → |
shifter | 1. a stagehand responsible for moving scenery 2. a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears More Definitions → |
geld | More Definitions → |
nickelodeon | 1. a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin More Definitions → |
tending | 1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something More Definitions → |
ordeal | 1. a severe or trying experience 2. a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence More Definitions → |
astronomer | 1. a physicist who studies astronomy More Definitions → |
hernia | 1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes More Definitions → |
incompetence | 1. lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications 2. inability of a part or organ to function properly More Definitions → |
flicker | 1. a momentary flash of light 2. North American woodpecker More Definitions → |
pullover | 1. a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head More Definitions → |
rouse | More Definitions → |
harvester | 1. someone who helps to gather the harvest 2. farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields More Definitions → |
spiel | 1. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) More Definitions → |
stemming | More Definitions → |
obstructive | More Definitions → |
interlude | 1. an intervening period or episode 2. a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance More Definitions → |
atherosclerosis | 1. a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries More Definitions → |
demography | 1. the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations More Definitions → |
freedman | 1. a person who has been freed from slavery More Definitions → |
reprise | More Definitions → |
meow | 1. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) More Definitions → |
decentralization | 1. the social process in which population and industry moves from urban centers to outlying districts 2. the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments More Definitions → |
cardholder | 1. a person who holds a credit card or debit card 2. a player who holds a card or cards in a card game More Definitions → |
peavey | 1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs More Definitions → |
fluoxetine | 1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain More Definitions → |
quicksilver | 1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures More Definitions → |
omen | 1. a sign of something about to happen More Definitions → |
stipend | 1. a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose More Definitions → |
snorkel | 1. breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water 2. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time More Definitions → |
amulet | 1. a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease More Definitions → |
alternator | 1. an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) More Definitions → |
underwriter | 1. a banker who deals chiefly in underwriting new securities 2. an agent who sells insurance More Definitions → |
panhandle | 1. a relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area 2. the handle of a pan More Definitions → |
indemnification | 1. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury 2. an act of compensation for actual loss or damage or for trouble and annoyance More Definitions → |
complexion | 1. the coloring of a person's face 2. a combination that results from coupling or interlinking More Definitions → |
grouse | 1. flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil 2. popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet More Definitions → |
hideaway | 1. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws 2. an area where you can be alone More Definitions → |
cyanide | 1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN 2. an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid More Definitions → |
mousse | 1. a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream 2. a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin More Definitions → |
provenance | 1. where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence More Definitions → |
fanfare | 1. a gaudy outward display 2. (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments More Definitions → |
mapper | 1. a clerk who marks data on a chart More Definitions → |
deafness | 1. partial or complete loss of hearing More Definitions → |
laureate | 1. someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath More Definitions → |
contemporaries | 1. all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age More Definitions → |
vigilance | 1. the process of paying close and continuous attention 2. vigilant attentiveness More Definitions → |
pantheon | 1. all the gods of a religion 2. a monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes More Definitions → |
epithelium | 1. membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body More Definitions → |
bitterness | 1. a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will 2. a rough and bitter manner More Definitions → |
webbing | 1. something forming a web (as between the toes of birds) 2. a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts More Definitions → |
bribery | 1. the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage More Definitions → |
flinders | 1. bits and splinters and fragments More Definitions → |
nutmeg | 1. East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace 2. hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground More Definitions → |
fiddler | 1. a musician who plays the violin 2. someone who manipulates in a nervous or unconscious manner More Definitions → |
headlamp | 1. a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive More Definitions → |
operand | 1. a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed More Definitions → |
puddle | 1. a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry 2. a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid More Definitions → |
reeve | 1. female ruff More Definitions → |
grandeur | 1. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand 2. the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct More Definitions → |
whereabouts | 1. the general location where something is More Definitions → |
reclining | 1. the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position More Definitions → |
ephemera | 1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form 2. something transitory; lasting a day More Definitions → |
umpire | 1. an official at a baseball game 2. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue More Definitions → |
wearable | 1. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
weaponry | 1. weapons considered collectively More Definitions → |
esquire | 1. (Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood More Definitions → |
landline | 1. a telephone line that travels over terrestrial circuits More Definitions → |
wherefore | 1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' More Definitions → |
cholera | 1. an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food More Definitions → |
midsummer | 1. June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point More Definitions → |
deflection | 1. a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
propensity | 1. an inclination to do something 2. a natural inclination More Definitions → |
kingfisher | 1. nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish More Definitions → |
walleye | 1. strabismus in which one or both eyes are directed outward 2. pike-like freshwater perches More Definitions → |
bagel | 1. (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust More Definitions → |
vendetta | 1. a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other More Definitions → |
clutches | 1. the act of grasping More Definitions → |
amaze | More Definitions → |
petrochemical | 1. any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas More Definitions → |
easel | 1. an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas) More Definitions → |
gable | 1. the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof More Definitions → |
thirteenth | 1. position 13 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
tendon | 1. a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment More Definitions → |
fermi | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one quadrillionth of a meter More Definitions → |
newsreader | 1. someone who reads out broadcast news bulletin More Definitions → |
bellows | 1. (used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument More Definitions → |
deceit | 1. the quality of being fraudulent 2. a misleading falsehood More Definitions → |
venting | 1. the act of venting More Definitions → |
shekel | 1. the basic unit of money in Israel More Definitions → |
diocesan | 1. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese More Definitions → |
readout | 1. the output of a computer in readable form 2. the information displayed or recorded on an electronic device More Definitions → |
gunner | 1. a serviceman in the artillery More Definitions → |
verso | 1. left-hand page 2. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design More Definitions → |
absorbent | 1. a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance More Definitions → |
cleft | 1. a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) 2. a long narrow cleft More Definitions → |
interceptor | 1. a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft More Definitions → |
yeti | 1. a large hairy humanoid creature said to live in the Himalayas More Definitions → |
foursome | 1. four people considered as a unit 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
mathematician | 1. a person skilled in mathematics More Definitions → |
angiotensin | 1. any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels More Definitions → |
spitfire | 1. a highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman) More Definitions → |
manatee | 1. sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded More Definitions → |
restructure | More Definitions → |
resettlement | 1. the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind) More Definitions → |
greenway | 1. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city More Definitions → |
sens | 1. street names for marijuana More Definitions → |
bower | 1. a framework that supports climbing plants More Definitions → |
extremity | 1. an external body part that projects from the body 2. an extreme condition or state (especially of adversity or disease) More Definitions → |
latte | 1. strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk More Definitions → |
prudence | 1. discretion in practical affairs 2. knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress More Definitions → |
shopped | More Definitions → |
hypnotherapy | 1. the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy More Definitions → |
gingerbread | 1. cake flavored with ginger More Definitions → |
forearm | 1. the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist More Definitions → |
seaport | 1. a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo More Definitions → |
sideshow | 1. a subordinate incident of little importance relative to the main event 2. a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus) More Definitions → |
classifier | 1. a person who creates classifications 2. a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class to which the counted item belongs More Definitions → |
emptiness | 1. the state of containing nothing 2. having an empty stomach More Definitions → |
neuropathy | 1. any pathology of the peripheral nerves More Definitions → |
shoemaker | 1. a person who makes or repairs shoes More Definitions → |
invader | 1. someone who enters by force in order to conquer More Definitions → |
alphanumeric | More Definitions → |
troupe | 1. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) More Definitions → |
archdiocese | 1. the diocese of an archbishop More Definitions → |
orbiter | 1. man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon More Definitions → |
deepening | 1. a process of becoming deeper and more profound More Definitions → |
repatriation | 1. the act of returning to the country of origin More Definitions → |
watercolour | 1. water-soluble pigment 2. a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists More Definitions → |
bottleneck | 1. a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel 2. the narrow part of a bottle near the top More Definitions → |
burnside | 1. facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off) More Definitions → |
applique | 1. a decorative design made of one material sewn over another More Definitions → |
dishonesty | 1. the quality of being dishonest 2. lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing More Definitions → |
goalkeeper | 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring More Definitions → |
boomerang | 1. a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower 2. a miscalculation that recoils on its maker More Definitions → |
birdie | 1. (golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole 2. badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers More Definitions → |
interlock | 1. a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting 2. the act of interlocking or meshing More Definitions → |
sharpness | 1. a quick and penetrating intelligence 2. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice More Definitions → |
esophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
hickey | 1. a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne 2. a temporary red mark on a person's skin resulting from kissing or sucking by their lover More Definitions → |
termite | 1. whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood More Definitions → |
ibuprofen | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic More Definitions → |
drugstore | 1. a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold More Definitions → |
lysine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein More Definitions → |
macroeconomics | 1. the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy More Definitions → |
ponce | 1. a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses 2. someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) More Definitions → |
perjury | 1. criminal offense of making false statements under oath More Definitions → |
kaleidoscope | 1. a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes 2. an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors More Definitions → |
generality | 1. an idea or conclusion having general application 2. the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability More Definitions → |
absorber | 1. (physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation More Definitions → |
hectare | 1. (abbreviated `ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters) More Definitions → |
netball | 1. a team game that resembles basketball; a soccer ball is to be thrown so that it passes through a ring on the top of a post More Definitions → |
stonewall | More Definitions → |
respirator | 1. a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration 2. a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases More Definitions → |
countertop | 1. the top side of a counter More Definitions → |
sequin | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing More Definitions → |
polymerization | 1. a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound More Definitions → |
apprehension | 1. fearful expectation or anticipation 2. the cognitive condition of someone who understands More Definitions → |
shale | 1. a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay More Definitions → |
maidenhead | 1. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin More Definitions → |
adversity | 1. a state of misfortune or affliction 2. a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event More Definitions → |
randomness | 1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work 2. the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan More Definitions → |
caliper | 1. an instrument for measuring the distance between two points More Definitions → |
anode | 1. a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device 2. the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current More Definitions → |
aneurysm | 1. a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall More Definitions → |
egress | 1. (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse 2. the becoming visible More Definitions → |
crepe | 1. paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations 2. small very thin pancake More Definitions → |
sheepskin | 1. tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing 2. skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on More Definitions → |
heresy | 1. any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position 2. a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion More Definitions → |
contestant | 1. a person who participates in competitions 2. a person who dissents from some established policy More Definitions → |
anesthesiology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics More Definitions → |
guise | 1. an artful or simulated semblance More Definitions → |
fullness | 1. completeness over a broad scope 2. the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing More Definitions → |
melatonin | 1. hormone secreted by the pineal gland More Definitions → |
ebb | 1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) 2. the outward flow of the tide More Definitions → |
bloke | 1. a boy or man More Definitions → |
pennant | 1. the award given to the champion 2. a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) More Definitions → |
levee | 1. a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court) 2. a pier that provides a landing place on a river More Definitions → |
lurker | 1. someone waiting in concealment More Definitions → |
populace | 1. people in general considered as a whole More Definitions → |
deliberation | 1. (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question 2. careful consideration More Definitions → |
soles | 1. the underside of footwear or a golf club 2. lean flesh of any of several flatfish More Definitions → |
jetty | 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away More Definitions → |
luster | 1. a quality that outshines the usual 2. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light More Definitions → |
overrun | 1. too much production or more than expected More Definitions → |
causeway | 1. a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand More Definitions → |
fundamentalism | 1. a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth 2. the strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc. More Definitions → |
conglomerate | 1. a composite rock made up of particles of varying size 2. a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization More Definitions → |
rerun | 1. a program that is broadcast again More Definitions → |
handshake | 1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) More Definitions → |
extradition | 1. the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty) More Definitions → |
jerky | 1. meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun More Definitions → |
proportionate | More Definitions → |
deliverance | 1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
formaldehyde | 1. a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol More Definitions → |
detriment | 1. a damage or loss More Definitions → |
welder | 1. joins pieces of metal by welding them together More Definitions → |
switcher | 1. a person who administers punishment by wielding a switch or whip More Definitions → |
mangrove | 1. a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building More Definitions → |
juicer | 1. a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess) 2. a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit More Definitions → |
echelon | 1. status in a society or organization 2. a body of troops arranged in a line More Definitions → |
arranger | 1. a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise 2. a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance More Definitions → |
metallurgy | 1. the science and technology of metals More Definitions → |
salter | 1. someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods 2. someone who makes or deals in salt More Definitions → |
econometrics | 1. the application of mathematics and statistics to the study of economic and financial data More Definitions → |
expatriate | 1. a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country More Definitions → |
twenties | 1. the time of life between 20 and 30 2. the decade from 1920 to 1929 More Definitions → |
calibre | 1. a degree or grade of excellence or worth 2. diameter of a tube or gun barrel More Definitions → |
germination | 1. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow 2. the origin of some development More Definitions → |
lipoprotein | 1. a conjugated protein having a lipid component; the principal means for transporting lipids in the blood More Definitions → |
planetarium | 1. a building housing an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling 2. an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome More Definitions → |
fumble | 1. (sports) dropping the ball More Definitions → |
proverb | 1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people More Definitions → |
mercenary | 1. a person hired to fight for another country than their own More Definitions → |
reis | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
sess | 1. street names for marijuana More Definitions → |
speck | 1. a very small spot 2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
searcher | 1. someone making a search or inquiry 2. a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items More Definitions → |
tourmaline | 1. a mineral that is a complex borosilicate and hydroxide of aluminum containing iron and magnesium and calcium and lithium and sodium; it is usually black but occurs in transparent colored forms that are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
rudder | 1. a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes 2. (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel More Definitions → |
anaesthesia | 1. loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
bluebird | 1. fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies 2. blue North American songbird More Definitions → |
decadent | 1. a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally or artistically) More Definitions → |
transferase | 1. any of various enzymes that move a chemical group from one compound to another compound More Definitions → |
memoranda | 1. a written proposal or reminder 2. a written proposal or reminder More Definitions → |
steaming | More Definitions → |
uppercase | 1. one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis More Definitions → |
metrology | 1. the scientific study of measurement More Definitions → |
connexion | 1. a connecting shape 2. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) More Definitions → |
stoneware | 1. ceramic ware that is fired in high heat and vitrified and nonporous More Definitions → |
decency | 1. the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality 2. the quality of being polite and respectable More Definitions → |
glycine | 1. the simplest amino acid found in proteins and the principal amino acid in sugar cane More Definitions → |
gestation | 1. the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans) 2. the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus More Definitions → |
apologise | More Definitions → |
plenum | 1. a meeting of a legislative body at which all members are present 2. an enclosed space in which the air pressure is higher than outside More Definitions → |
geologist | 1. a specialist in geology More Definitions → |
existential | More Definitions → |
hysteria | 1. state of violent mental agitation 2. excessive or uncontrollable fear More Definitions → |
rounder | 1. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained 2. a tool for rounding corners or edges More Definitions → |
insistence | 1. continual and persistent demands 2. the state of demanding notice or attention More Definitions → |
centering | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back More Definitions → |
answerer | 1. someone who responds More Definitions → |
stoner | 1. an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill) More Definitions → |
repost | 1. A post on social media that has already been posted More Definitions → |
bisque | 1. a thick cream soup made from shellfish More Definitions → |
touchstone | 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated More Definitions → |
flue | 1. flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor 2. organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip More Definitions → |
lucerne | 1. important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop More Definitions → |
emir | 1. an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia) More Definitions → |
loudspeaker | 1. electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance More Definitions → |
excretion | 1. the bodily process of discharging waste matter 2. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body More Definitions → |
breakage | 1. the quantity broken 2. reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use More Definitions → |
apportionment | 1. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan More Definitions → |
homemaker | 1. a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income More Definitions → |
misfortune | 1. unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event 2. an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes More Definitions → |
categorize | More Definitions → |
foreskin | 1. a fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris 2. a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis More Definitions → |
reflexology | 1. the study of reflex action as it relates to the behavior of organisms 2. massage to relieve tension by finger pressure; based on the belief that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head that are connected to every part of the body More Definitions → |
incandescent | More Definitions → |
sweats | 1. garment consisting of sweat pants and a sweatshirt More Definitions → |
capstone | 1. a final touch; a crowning achievement; a culmination 2. a stone that forms the top of wall or building More Definitions → |
federalist | 1. an advocate of federalism More Definitions → |
prosthetic | More Definitions → |
firewood | 1. wood used for fuel More Definitions → |
serenade | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form 2. a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman More Definitions → |
microfiche | 1. small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material More Definitions → |
gatekeeper | 1. someone who controls access to something 2. someone who guards an entrance More Definitions → |
bittersweet | 1. poisonous perennial Old World vine having violet flowers and oval coral-red berries; widespread weed in North America 2. twining shrub of North America having yellow capsules enclosing scarlet seeds More Definitions → |
mycobacterium | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
fresco | 1. a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster 2. a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster More Definitions → |
auteur | 1. a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works More Definitions → |
mildew | 1. the process of becoming mildewed 2. a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter More Definitions → |
fulfilment | 1. a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires 2. the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc) More Definitions → |
caretaker | 1. a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person) 2. an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily More Definitions → |
mystique | 1. an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing More Definitions → |
gentile | 1. a person who does not acknowledge your god 2. a person who is not a member of one's own religion; used in this sense by Mormons and Hindus More Definitions → |
trouser | 1. a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers More Definitions → |
sepia | 1. a shade of brown with a tinge of red 2. rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes More Definitions → |
valence | 1. (biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate 2. (chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent) More Definitions → |
disobedience | 1. the failure to obey 2. the trait of being unwilling to obey More Definitions → |
nephrology | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders More Definitions → |
damper | 1. a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace 2. a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations More Definitions → |
slumber | 1. a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended 2. a dormant or quiescent state More Definitions → |
bane | 1. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
pelvis | 1. the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates 2. a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter More Definitions → |
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creamer | 1. a small pitcher for serving cream More Definitions → |
columbine | 1. a plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains More Definitions → |
ridicule | 1. language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
intersect | More Definitions → |
peeling | 1. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales More Definitions → |
levis | 1. a popular brand of jeans More Definitions → |
repertory | 1. a storehouse where a stock of things is kept 2. the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation More Definitions → |
conveyancing | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another More Definitions → |
fifties | 1. the decade from 1950 to 1959 2. the time of life between 50 and 60 More Definitions → |
silverware | 1. tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel More Definitions → |
battleship | 1. large and heavily armoured warship More Definitions → |
rebuttal | 1. the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument 2. (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder More Definitions → |
underside | 1. the lower side of anything More Definitions → |
archeology | 1. the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures More Definitions → |
giggle | 1. a foolish or nervous laugh More Definitions → |
hyperactivity | 1. a condition characterized by excessive restlessness and movement More Definitions → |
seagull | 1. mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs More Definitions → |
deforestation | 1. the state of being clear of trees 2. the removal of trees More Definitions → |
annealing | 1. hardening something by heat treatment More Definitions → |
glittering | More Definitions → |
casket | 1. box in which a corpse is buried or cremated 2. small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables More Definitions → |
dickey | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
detour | 1. a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked) More Definitions → |
carpeting | 1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) More Definitions → |
defunct | More Definitions → |
resection | 1. surgical removal of part of a structure or organ More Definitions → |
facelift | 1. plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised 2. a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes More Definitions → |
dodger | 1. a shifty deceptive person 2. small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly southern) More Definitions → |
springtime | 1. the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring More Definitions → |
euphoria | 1. a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation More Definitions → |
popper | 1. a container of stimulant drug (amyl nitrate or butyl nitrite) 2. a container for cooking popcorn More Definitions → |
equilibria | 1. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another 2. a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates More Definitions → |
requester | 1. one praying humbly for something More Definitions → |
hemlock | 1. poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium 2. large branching biennial herb native to Eurasia and Africa and adventive in North America having large fernlike leaves and white flowers; usually found in damp habitats; all parts extremely poisonous More Definitions → |
stringer | 1. a member of a squad on a team 2. a worker who strings More Definitions → |
combustible | 1. a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power More Definitions → |
farce | 1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations 2. mixture of ground raw chicken and mushrooms with pistachios and truffles and onions and parsley and lots of butter and bound with eggs More Definitions → |
drowsiness | 1. a very sleepy state More Definitions → |
metastasis | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
greenbelt | 1. a belt of parks or rural land surrounding a town or city More Definitions → |
auctioneer | 1. an agent who conducts an auction More Definitions → |
reorder | 1. a repeated order for the same merchandise More Definitions → |
manger | 1. a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed More Definitions → |
yearning | 1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need More Definitions → |
drone | 1. stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen 2. an unchanging intonation More Definitions → |
spire | 1. a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top More Definitions → |
edging | 1. border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) More Definitions → |
decontamination | 1. the removal of contaminants More Definitions → |
antidote | 1. a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison More Definitions → |
caricature | 1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect More Definitions → |
stead | 1. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another More Definitions → |
recoil | 1. the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired 2. a movement back from an impact More Definitions → |
eyepiece | 1. combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments More Definitions → |
daze | 1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally 2. confusion characterized by lack of clarity More Definitions → |
mezzanine | 1. first or lowest balcony 2. intermediate floor just above the ground floor More Definitions → |
zed | 1. the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet More Definitions → |
humidifier | 1. an appliance designed to add moisture to the air in a building More Definitions → |
intensify | More Definitions → |
syringes | 1. a primitive wind instrument consisting of several parallel pipes bound together 2. the vocal organ of a bird More Definitions → |
reproducible | More Definitions → |
puncture | 1. loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object 2. a small hole made by a sharp object More Definitions → |
canteen | 1. a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers 2. sells food and personal items to personnel at an institution or school or camp etc. More Definitions → |
nineties | 1. the decade from 1890 to 1899 2. the decade from 1990 to 1999 More Definitions → |
disinfection | 1. treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms More Definitions → |
perfusion | 1. pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels) More Definitions → |
requisition | 1. the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use 2. an official form on which a request is made More Definitions → |
enchantment | 1. a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual 2. a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation More Definitions → |
smoothie | 1. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner 2. a thick smooth drink consisting of fresh fruit pureed with ice cream or yoghurt or milk More Definitions → |
covey | 1. a small collection of people 2. a small flock of grouse or partridge More Definitions → |
roadrunner | 1. speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas More Definitions → |
adrenergic | 1. drug that has the effects of epinephrine More Definitions → |
caldera | 1. a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression More Definitions → |
techie | 1. a technician who is highly proficient and enthusiastic about some technical field (especially computing) More Definitions → |
wrestle | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat More Definitions → |
aster | 1. any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers 2. star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis More Definitions → |
overkill | 1. the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required 2. any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal More Definitions → |
wince | 1. the facial expression of sudden pain 2. a reflex response to sudden pain More Definitions → |
friendliness | 1. a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company 2. a friendly disposition More Definitions → |
trickle | 1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid More Definitions → |
disapprove | More Definitions → |
erratic | More Definitions → |
familiarize | More Definitions → |
insufficiency | 1. a lack of competence 2. (pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally More Definitions → |
neurobiology | 1. the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system More Definitions → |
diamante | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing 2. fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones More Definitions → |
fairytale | 1. a story about fairies; told to amuse children 2. an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse More Definitions → |
mitre | 1. joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner 2. the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made More Definitions → |
tonnage | 1. a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship More Definitions → |
centerline | 1. a line that bisects a plane figure More Definitions → |
continuance | 1. the act of continuing an activity without interruption 2. the period of time during which something continues More Definitions → |
histone | 1. a simple protein containing mainly basic amino acids; present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids More Definitions → |
grudge | 1. a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation More Definitions → |
interstitial | More Definitions → |
fondue | 1. cubes of meat or seafood cooked in hot oil and then dipped in any of various sauces 2. hot cheese or chocolate melted to the consistency of a sauce into which bread or fruits are dipped More Definitions → |
windscreen | 1. transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle More Definitions → |
wetting | 1. the act of making something wet 2. a euphemism for urination More Definitions → |
supersonic | More Definitions → |
photosynthesis | 1. synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants) More Definitions → |
straighten | More Definitions → |
precaution | 1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. 2. the trait of practicing caution in advance More Definitions → |
geriatrics | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people More Definitions → |
critter | 1. a regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals) More Definitions → |
endoscopy | 1. visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope More Definitions → |
lumen | 1. a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions 2. a cavity or passage in a tubular organ More Definitions → |
forgery | 1. a copy that is represented as the original 2. criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud More Definitions → |
superpower | 1. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world More Definitions → |
recliner | 1. an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it More Definitions → |
adjuster | 1. one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement More Definitions → |
jumble | 1. a confused multitude of things 2. small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie More Definitions → |
gawker | 1. a spectator who stares stupidly without intelligent awareness More Definitions → |
magneto | 1. a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine More Definitions → |
sealant | 1. a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) More Definitions → |
scarecrow | 1. an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds More Definitions → |
extracurricular | More Definitions → |
utterance | 1. the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication More Definitions → |
brocade | 1. thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern More Definitions → |
seaweed | 1. plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae More Definitions → |
candlelight | 1. the light provided by a burning candle More Definitions → |
votive | More Definitions → |
antler | 1. deciduous horn of a member of the deer family More Definitions → |
nance | 1. offensive term for a homosexual man More Definitions → |
babble | 1. gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby More Definitions → |
diversify | More Definitions → |
quaternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
needlepoint | 1. lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern 2. embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry More Definitions → |
excellency | 1. an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels More Definitions → |
shoebox | 1. a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment) 2. an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes More Definitions → |
trove | 1. treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) More Definitions → |
kremlin | 1. citadel of a Russian town More Definitions → |
filer | 1. a party who files a notice with a law court 2. a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization More Definitions → |
apologetics | 1. the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines More Definitions → |
threonine | 1. a colorless crystalline amino acid found in protein; occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; an essential component of human nutrition More Definitions → |
encephalitis | 1. inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use) More Definitions → |
steed | 1. (literary) a spirited horse for state of war More Definitions → |
subspace | 1. a space that is contained within another space More Definitions → |
cleats | 1. shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles More Definitions → |
millet | 1. any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine 2. small seed of any of various annual cereal grasses especially Setaria italica More Definitions → |
invert | More Definitions → |
vermilion | 1. a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge More Definitions → |
checkbook | 1. a book issued to holders of checking accounts More Definitions → |
dexterity | 1. adroitness in using the hands More Definitions → |
dieses | 1. a character used in printing to indicate a third cross reference or footnote after the asterisk and the dagger have been used More Definitions → |
reincarnation | 1. embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance or a person in another form) 2. a second or new birth More Definitions → |
scrape | 1. a harsh noise made by scraping 2. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off More Definitions → |
hombre | 1. an informal term for a youth or man More Definitions → |
resumption | 1. beginning again More Definitions → |
clove | 1. aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice 2. moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves More Definitions → |
illiterate | 1. a person unable to read More Definitions → |
heartbreak | 1. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) More Definitions → |
mallet | 1. a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball 2. a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc. More Definitions → |
leech | 1. carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end 2. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage More Definitions → |
giver | 1. someone who devotes himself completely 2. person who makes a gift of property More Definitions → |
discontent | 1. a longing for something better than the present situation More Definitions → |
battleground | 1. a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought More Definitions → |
seedling | 1. young plant or tree grown from a seed More Definitions → |
mouthpiece | 1. a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person 2. an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks More Definitions → |
elmwood | 1. hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture More Definitions → |
predictability | 1. the quality of being predictable More Definitions → |
adenocarcinoma | 1. malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium More Definitions → |
ecotourism | 1. tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature More Definitions → |
fueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
adventurer | 1. a person who enjoys taking risks 2. someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) More Definitions → |
orthopaedics | 1. the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints More Definitions → |
mayflower | 1. low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers More Definitions → |
curfew | 1. the time that the curfew signal is sounded 2. a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions More Definitions → |
crusher | 1. a device that crushes something More Definitions → |
robber | 1. a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence More Definitions → |
conveniences | 1. things that make you comfortable and at ease More Definitions → |
drinker | 1. a person who drinks liquids 2. a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess) More Definitions → |
modeler | 1. a person who creates models More Definitions → |
fillet | 1. a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef 2. a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish More Definitions → |
creationism | 1. the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis More Definitions → |
mayonnaise | 1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar More Definitions → |
scavenger | 1. a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities 2. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others More Definitions → |
aleph | 1. the 1st letter of the Hebrew alphabet More Definitions → |
mastermind | 1. someone who creates new things 2. someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality More Definitions → |
acceptability | 1. satisfactoriness by virtue of conforming to approved standards More Definitions → |
permutation | 1. an event in which one thing is substituted for another 2. the act of changing the arrangement of a given number of elements More Definitions → |
ketchup | 1. thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes More Definitions → |
emphysema | 1. an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age More Definitions → |
epistemology | 1. the philosophical theory of knowledge More Definitions → |
rejuvenation | 1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored 2. the act of restoring to a more youthful condition More Definitions → |
amine | 1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals More Definitions → |
woofer | 1. a loudspeaker that reproduces lower audio frequency sounds More Definitions → |
millimeter | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter More Definitions → |
feud | 1. a bitter quarrel between two parties More Definitions → |
prune | 1. dried plum More Definitions → |
scouse | 1. a stew of meat and vegetables and hardtack that is eaten by sailors More Definitions → |
decompression | 1. restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display 2. relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure) More Definitions → |
galena | 1. soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead More Definitions → |
weaning | 1. the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal More Definitions → |
snowshoe | 1. a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot More Definitions → |
arable | More Definitions → |
backside | 1. the side of an object that is opposite its front 2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
parallelism | 1. similarity by virtue of corresponding More Definitions → |
candlewood | 1. any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light More Definitions → |
vernacular | 1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) 2. the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language) More Definitions → |
painkiller | 1. a medicine used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
myeloma | 1. a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow More Definitions → |
auntie | 1. the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle More Definitions → |
wildflower | 1. wild or uncultivated flowering plant More Definitions → |
merino | 1. white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality More Definitions → |
jello | 1. fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder More Definitions → |
shearer | 1. a workman who uses shears to cut leather or metal or textiles 2. a skilled worker who shears the wool off of sheep or other animals More Definitions → |
returnable | More Definitions → |
resuscitation | 1. the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness More Definitions → |
regenerate | More Definitions → |
titre | 1. the concentration of a solution as determined by titration More Definitions → |
tumbler | 1. a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc. 2. a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom More Definitions → |
meltdown | 1. severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping 2. a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown More Definitions → |
rainwater | 1. drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds More Definitions → |
comrade | 1. a friend who is frequently in the company of another 2. used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement More Definitions → |
porcupine | 1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur More Definitions → |
bacterium | 1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants More Definitions → |
sideline | 1. a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field 2. an auxiliary line of merchandise More Definitions → |
metamorphosis | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
ligament | 1. a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs 2. any connection or unifying bond More Definitions → |
serialization | 1. publication in serial form More Definitions → |
wanderer | 1. someone who leads a wandering unsettled life 2. a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine More Definitions → |
eigenvalue | 1. (mathematics) any number such that a given square matrix minus that number times the identity matrix has a zero determinant More Definitions → |
seacoast | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
conductance | 1. a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance More Definitions → |
chancery | 1. a court with jurisdiction in equity 2. an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records; a court of public records More Definitions → |
panzer | 1. an armored vehicle or tank More Definitions → |
tweeter | 1. a loudspeaker that reproduces higher audio frequency sounds More Definitions → |
executor | 1. a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will More Definitions → |
faerie | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
stinger | 1. a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy 2. a remark capable of wounding mentally More Definitions → |
drier | 1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) 2. an appliance that removes moisture More Definitions → |
cubicle | 1. small room in which a monk or nun lives 2. small individual study area in a library More Definitions → |
auger | 1. a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes 2. hand tool for boring holes More Definitions → |
mongoose | 1. agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents More Definitions → |
sulfide | 1. a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive More Definitions → |
delusion | 1. (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary 2. a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea More Definitions → |
jogger | 1. someone who runs a steady slow pace (usually for exercise) More Definitions → |
verity | 1. conformity to reality or actuality 2. an enduring or necessary ethical or religious or aesthetic truth More Definitions → |
turret | 1. a small tower extending above a building 2. a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation More Definitions → |
reinvestment | 1. a second or subsequent investment in the same thing. More Definitions → |
chatterbox | 1. orchid growing along streams or ponds of western North America having leafy stems and 1 greenish-brown and pinkish flower in the axil of each upper leaf 2. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker More Definitions → |
polystyrene | 1. a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic More Definitions → |
tetanus | 1. an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages 2. a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses More Definitions → |
caribe | 1. small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals More Definitions → |
hiker | 1. a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure) More Definitions → |
strategist | 1. an expert in strategy (especially in warfare) More Definitions → |
sulphate | 1. a salt or ester of sulphuric acid More Definitions → |
tamper | 1. a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.) More Definitions → |
heathen | 1. a person who does not acknowledge your god More Definitions → |
winger | 1. (sports) player in wing position More Definitions → |
domicile | 1. (law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time 2. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
optimise | More Definitions → |
peregrine | 1. a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry More Definitions → |
guilder | 1. the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents 2. formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
mend | 1. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) 2. the act of putting something in working order again More Definitions → |
sealer | 1. a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface) 2. an official who affixes a seal to a document More Definitions → |
softening | 1. the process of becoming softer More Definitions → |
waterproofing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water 2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof More Definitions → |
riel | 1. the basic unit of money in Cambodia; equal to 100 sen More Definitions → |
invertebrate | 1. any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification More Definitions → |
grate | 1. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire 2. a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something More Definitions → |
exorcism | 1. freeing from evil spirits More Definitions → |
teammate | 1. a fellow member of a team More Definitions → |
sequencer | 1. (chemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer 2. computer hardware that sorts data or programs into a predetermined sequence More Definitions → |
grandparent | 1. a parent of your father or mother More Definitions → |
mew | 1. the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this) 2. the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America More Definitions → |
worsening | 1. process of changing to an inferior state 2. changing something with the result that it becomes worse More Definitions → |
metalworking | 1. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
fiend | 1. a cruel wicked and inhuman person 2. an evil supernatural being More Definitions → |
drapery | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds More Definitions → |
decedent | 1. someone who is no longer alive More Definitions → |
muzzle | 1. the open circular discharging end of a gun 2. forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose More Definitions → |
entrant | 1. a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
schoolhouse | 1. a building where young people receive education More Definitions → |
lactate | 1. a salt or ester of lactic acid More Definitions → |
retribution | 1. a justly deserved penalty 2. the act of correcting for your wrongdoing More Definitions → |
skeptic | 1. someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs More Definitions → |
slander | 1. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name More Definitions → |
fireside | 1. an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room) 2. home symbolized as a part of the fireplace More Definitions → |
suffrage | 1. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment More Definitions → |
kinesiology | 1. the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement More Definitions → |
tern | 1. small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail More Definitions → |
taupe | 1. a greyish brown More Definitions → |
seawater | 1. water containing salts More Definitions → |
kneeling | 1. supporting yourself on your knees More Definitions → |
negation | 1. a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement 2. the speech act of negating More Definitions → |
jute | 1. a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks More Definitions → |
bookshelves | 1. a shelf on which to keep books More Definitions → |
trespass | 1. a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages 2. entry to another's property without right or permission More Definitions → |
glycerol | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
leaping | 1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards More Definitions → |
infernal | 1. an inhabitant of Hell More Definitions → |
commemoration | 1. a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something 2. a recognition of meritorious service More Definitions → |
interdependence | 1. a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups) More Definitions → |
serpentine | More Definitions → |
wrecking | 1. the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled 2. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined More Definitions → |
pique | 1. tightly woven fabric with raised cords 2. a sudden outburst of anger More Definitions → |
forecaster | 1. someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) More Definitions → |
quickie | 1. hurried repair More Definitions → |
journeyman | 1. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft More Definitions → |
enlighten | More Definitions → |
trier | 1. one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case 2. one who tries More Definitions → |
arbitrage | 1. a kind of hedged investment meant to capture slight differences in price; when there is a difference in the price of something on two different markets the arbitrageur simultaneously buys at the lower price and sells at the higher price More Definitions → |
prowess | 1. a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation More Definitions → |
signet | 1. a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially) More Definitions → |
trumpets | 1. pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids More Definitions → |
sedation | 1. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent 2. the administration of a sedative agent or drug More Definitions → |
roughness | 1. a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven 2. the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses More Definitions → |
ancients | 1. people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe) More Definitions → |
cauliflower | 1. a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds 2. compact head of white undeveloped flowers More Definitions → |
tornadoes | 1. a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground 2. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive More Definitions → |
eon | 1. the longest division of geological time 2. an immeasurably long period of time More Definitions → |
mozzarella | 1. mild white Italian cheese More Definitions → |
sectarian | 1. a member of a sect More Definitions → |
republish | More Definitions → |
atonement | 1. compensation for a wrong 2. the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity) More Definitions → |
chisel | 1. an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge More Definitions → |
hyperplasia | 1. abnormal increase in number of cells More Definitions → |
redness | 1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat 2. red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood More Definitions → |
dreamland | 1. a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination More Definitions → |
orphanage | 1. the condition of being a child without living parents 2. a public institution for the care of orphans More Definitions → |
erasure | 1. a correction made by erasing 2. a surface area where something has been erased More Definitions → |
freelancer | 1. a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them More Definitions → |
glimmer | 1. a flash of light (especially reflected light) 2. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
materiel | 1. equipment and supplies of a military force More Definitions → |
coenzyme | 1. a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes More Definitions → |
afterlife | 1. life after death More Definitions → |
tampering | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
counterpoint | 1. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies More Definitions → |
chiller | 1. excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones More Definitions → |
interment | 1. the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave More Definitions → |
breadcrumb | 1. crumb of bread; used especially for coating or thickening More Definitions → |
sucrose | 1. a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent More Definitions → |
modesty | 1. freedom from vanity or conceit 2. formality and propriety of manner More Definitions → |
banshee | 1. (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death More Definitions → |
zest | 1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment 2. a tart spicy quality More Definitions → |
fisheye | More Definitions → |
wayside | 1. edge of a way or road or path More Definitions → |
gerontology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old people More Definitions → |
predation | 1. an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding 2. the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey More Definitions → |
infestation | 1. the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites 2. a swarm of insects that attack plants More Definitions → |
linearity | 1. the property of having one dimension More Definitions → |
sprayer | 1. a worker who applies spray to a surface 2. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist More Definitions → |
lustre | 1. a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain 2. a quality that outshines the usual More Definitions → |
ecstatic | More Definitions → |
carotene | 1. an orange isomer of an unsaturated hydrocarbon found in many plants; is converted into vitamin A in the liver 2. yellow or orange-red fat-soluble pigments in plants More Definitions → |
blasphemy | 1. blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred) 2. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
countenance | 1. the appearance conveyed by a person's face 2. formal and explicit approval More Definitions → |
methionine | 1. a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition More Definitions → |
ooze | 1. any thick, viscous matter 2. the process of seeping More Definitions → |
striptease | 1. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music 2. a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music More Definitions → |
amnesia | 1. partial or total loss of memory More Definitions → |
capote | 1. a long overcoat with a hood that can be pulled over the head 2. a long cloak with a hood that can be pulled over the head More Definitions → |
fume | 1. a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas More Definitions → |
accretion | 1. an increase by natural growth or addition 2. something contributing to growth or increase More Definitions → |
bullpen | 1. a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game 2. a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily More Definitions → |
circumvent | More Definitions → |
negotiator | 1. someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement) More Definitions → |
takeoff | 1. a departure; especially of airplanes 2. the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne More Definitions → |
wiggle | 1. the act of wiggling More Definitions → |
henna | 1. a reddish brown dye used especially on hair More Definitions → |
bribe | 1. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment More Definitions → |
interlocking | 1. contact by fitting together 2. the act of interlocking or meshing More Definitions → |
headband | 1. a band worn around or over the head More Definitions → |
outperform | More Definitions → |
shimmer | 1. a weak and tremulous light More Definitions → |
tremor | 1. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) 2. a small earthquake More Definitions → |
aerodynamic | More Definitions → |
invalidate | More Definitions → |
attractiveness | 1. the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts 2. sexual allure More Definitions → |
lisle | 1. a fabric woven with lisle thread 2. a strong tightly twisted cotton thread (usually made of long-staple cotton) More Definitions → |
fiance | 1. a man who is engaged to be married More Definitions → |
vulture | 1. any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion 2. someone who attacks in search of booty More Definitions → |
ventral | More Definitions → |
retard | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence More Definitions → |
weekender | 1. someone who vacations on a weekend 2. a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend trip More Definitions → |
transponder | 1. electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply More Definitions → |
shingle | 1. building material used as siding or roofing 2. coarse beach gravel of small waterworn stones and pebbles (or a stretch of shore covered with such gravel) More Definitions → |
choker | 1. someone who kills by strangling 2. an unfortunate person who is unable to perform effectively because of nervous tension or agitation More Definitions → |
conquering | 1. the act of conquering More Definitions → |
spaceship | 1. a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction) More Definitions → |
cretaceous | More Definitions → |
mousepad | 1. a small portable pad that provides traction for the ball of a computer mouse More Definitions → |
oregano | 1. aromatic Eurasian perennial 2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets More Definitions → |
drizzle | 1. very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower More Definitions → |
playtime | 1. time for play or diversion More Definitions → |
remorse | 1. a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) More Definitions → |
deferral | 1. a state of abeyance or suspended business 2. act of putting off to a future time More Definitions → |
feces | 1. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels More Definitions → |
fella | 1. a boy or man More Definitions → |
mountaineer | 1. someone who climbs mountains More Definitions → |
stockpile | 1. something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose 2. a storage pile accumulated for future use More Definitions → |
meteorite | 1. stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface More Definitions → |
lucifer | 1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction More Definitions → |
phage | 1. a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria More Definitions → |
spectacles | 1. (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision More Definitions → |
knitwear | 1. knitted clothing More Definitions → |
expedient | 1. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one More Definitions → |
artichoke | 1. Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head 2. a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart More Definitions → |
leasehold | 1. land or property held under a lease More Definitions → |
livery | 1. uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs 2. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another More Definitions → |
recapture | 1. a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount 2. the act of taking something back More Definitions → |
chevalier | 1. a gallant or courtly gentleman More Definitions → |
hairdressing | 1. a toiletry for the hair 2. care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair More Definitions → |
microcomputer | 1. a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time More Definitions → |
milieu | 1. the environmental condition More Definitions → |
discipleship | 1. the position of disciple More Definitions → |
magnifier | 1. a scientific instrument that magnifies an image More Definitions → |
knuckles | 1. (used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand More Definitions → |
intermission | 1. the act of suspending activity temporarily 2. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something More Definitions → |
nutcracker | 1. a compound lever used to crack nuts open 2. any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects More Definitions → |
amazement | 1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising More Definitions → |
medusa | 1. one of two forms that coelenterates take: it is the free-swimming sexual phase in the life cycle of a coelenterate; in this phase it has a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and tentacles More Definitions → |
keg | 1. the quantity contained in a keg 2. small cask or barrel More Definitions → |
indentation | 1. a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) 2. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion More Definitions → |
ahem | 1. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. More Definitions → |
retardant | 1. any agent that retards or delays or hinders More Definitions → |
barrage | 1. the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) 2. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
tenderloin | 1. a city district known for its vice and high crime rate 2. the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column More Definitions → |
esplanade | 1. a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore More Definitions → |
etymology | 1. a history of a word 2. the study of the sources and development of words More Definitions → |
shrinkage | 1. process or result of becoming less or smaller 2. the amount by which something shrinks More Definitions → |
manslaughter | 1. homicide without malice aforethought More Definitions → |
calibrate | More Definitions → |
skyscraper | 1. a very tall building with many stories More Definitions → |
needlework | 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread 2. work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle More Definitions → |
submersible | 1. an apparatus intended for use under water 2. a warship designed to operate under water More Definitions → |
condensate | 1. a product of condensation 2. atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold More Definitions → |
chuckle | 1. a soft partly suppressed laugh More Definitions → |
dissident | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy More Definitions → |
stent | 1. a slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis More Definitions → |
vermillion | More Definitions → |
specialisation | 1. (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function 2. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose More Definitions → |
mantel | 1. shelf that projects from wall above fireplace More Definitions → |
lek | 1. the basic unit of money in Albania More Definitions → |
winder | 1. a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism) 2. mechanical device used to wind another device that is driven by a spring (as a clock) More Definitions → |
deterrence | 1. a negative motivational influence 2. a communication that makes you afraid to try something More Definitions → |
hatchet | 1. weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians 2. a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood) More Definitions → |
amphetamine | 1. a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression More Definitions → |
kilometre | 1. a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles) More Definitions → |
creeper | 1. any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping 2. a person who crawls or creeps along the ground More Definitions → |
illegitimate | 1. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents More Definitions → |
curie | 1. a unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second More Definitions → |
transcendental | More Definitions → |
fructose | 1. a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits More Definitions → |
complicate | More Definitions → |
extinguisher | 1. a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires More Definitions → |
fledgling | 1. any new participant in some activity 2. young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying More Definitions → |
traversal | 1. taking a zigzag path on skis 2. travel across More Definitions → |
midfield | 1. (sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse) More Definitions → |
hypersensitivity | 1. pathological sensitivity 2. extreme sensitivity More Definitions → |
redshift | 1. (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding More Definitions → |
prosthesis | 1. corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body More Definitions → |
reasonableness | 1. the state of having good sense and sound judgment 2. goodness of reason and judgment More Definitions → |
knuckle | 1. a joint of a finger when the fist is closed More Definitions → |
kelp | 1. large brown seaweeds having fluted leathery fronds More Definitions → |
taker | 1. one who accepts an offer 2. one who takes a bet or wager More Definitions → |
placeholder | 1. a person authorized to act for another 2. a symbol in a logical or mathematical expression that can be replaced by the name of any member of specified set More Definitions → |
tupelo | 1. pale soft wood of a tupelo tree especially the water gum 2. any of several gum trees of swampy areas of North America More Definitions → |
assemblage | 1. a group of persons together in one place 2. a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose More Definitions → |
backseat | 1. a secondary or inferior position or status 2. a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) More Definitions → |
submenu | 1. a secondary menu that appears while you are holding the cursor over an item on the primary menu More Definitions → |
sandpiper | 1. any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers More Definitions → |
paleontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
sledge | 1. a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow 2. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
stepper | 1. a professional dancer 2. a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps More Definitions → |
leftovers | 1. food remaining from a previous meal More Definitions → |
urethane | 1. an ester of carbamic acid More Definitions → |
entourage | 1. the group following and attending to some important person More Definitions → |
realist | 1. a philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them 2. a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly More Definitions → |
geochemistry | 1. the chemistry of the earth's crust More Definitions → |
reflectivity | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface 2. the ability to reflect beams or rays More Definitions → |
pervert | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
withers | 1. the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals More Definitions → |
bagged | More Definitions → |
synthesize | More Definitions → |
deviate | 1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior More Definitions → |
hostilities | 1. fighting; acts of overt warfare More Definitions → |
atelier | 1. a studio especially for an artist or designer More Definitions → |
imperialist | 1. a believer in imperialism More Definitions → |
kiddie | 1. informal term for a young child More Definitions → |
venturi | 1. a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor) More Definitions → |
sundries | 1. miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified More Definitions → |
linebacker | 1. a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen 2. (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
verifier | 1. someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement More Definitions → |
solace | 1. the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment 2. comfort in disappointment or misery More Definitions → |
projectile | 1. a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled 2. any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine More Definitions → |
mutagenesis | 1. an event capable of causing a mutation More Definitions → |
palatine | 1. any of various important officials in ancient Rome 2. (Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands More Definitions → |
freebie | 1. something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme) More Definitions → |
publicize | More Definitions → |
analyser | 1. an instrument that performs analyses More Definitions → |
ruffle | 1. a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim 2. a high tight collar More Definitions → |
rectifier | 1. electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current 2. a person who corrects or sets right More Definitions → |
rivet | 1. ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) 2. heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together More Definitions → |
spreader | 1. a hand tool for spreading something 2. a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions More Definitions → |
perpetrator | 1. someone who perpetrates wrongdoing More Definitions → |
cornea | 1. the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera More Definitions → |
kitchenette | 1. small kitchen More Definitions → |
numerology | 1. the study of the supposed occult influence of numbers on human affairs More Definitions → |
normalize | More Definitions → |
sisterhood | 1. the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings 2. an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest More Definitions → |
lightening | 1. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped 2. changing to a lighter color More Definitions → |
tamoxifen | 1. an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer More Definitions → |
overturn | 1. the act of upsetting something 2. an improbable and unexpected victory More Definitions → |
triplet | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one 2. one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy More Definitions → |
ingress | 1. (astronomy) the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse 2. the act of entering More Definitions → |
tentacle | 1. something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold 2. any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion More Definitions → |
prednisone | 1. a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant More Definitions → |
salespeople | 1. a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) More Definitions → |
dengue | 1. an infectious disease of the tropics transmitted by mosquitoes and characterized by rash and aching head and joints More Definitions → |
incineration | 1. the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes More Definitions → |
materialism | 1. a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters 2. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality More Definitions → |
funnies | 1. a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book More Definitions → |
payee | 1. a person to whom money is paid More Definitions → |
cinematographer | 1. a photographer who operates a movie camera More Definitions → |
ventilator | 1. a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air 2. a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure More Definitions → |
moveable | More Definitions → |
housekeeper | 1. a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household More Definitions → |
pediatrician | 1. a specialist in the care of babies More Definitions → |
sidestep | 1. a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) More Definitions → |
preemption | 1. the judicial principle asserting the supremacy of federal over state legislation on the same subject 2. the right of a government to seize or appropriate something (as property) More Definitions → |
pseudoephedrine | 1. poisonous crystalline alkaloid occurring with ephedrine and isomorphic with it More Definitions → |
stockholder | 1. someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation More Definitions → |
synapse | 1. the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle More Definitions → |
multiplexer | 1. a device that can interleave two or more activities More Definitions → |
buttermilk | 1. residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture More Definitions → |
naproxen | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain More Definitions → |
hipster | 1. someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle More Definitions → |
testis | 1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens More Definitions → |
gemma | 1. small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual More Definitions → |
moonstone | 1. a transparent or translucent gemstone with a pearly luster; some specimens are orthoclase feldspar and others are plagioclase feldspar More Definitions → |
strep | 1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis More Definitions → |
handover | 1. act of relinquishing property or authority etc More Definitions → |
softness | 1. the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded 2. poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury) More Definitions → |
salamander | 1. any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed 2. reptilian creature supposed to live in fire More Definitions → |
marque | 1. a name given to a product or service More Definitions → |
systematics | 1. the science of systematic classification More Definitions → |
scourge | 1. a whip used to inflict punishment 2. something causing misery or death More Definitions → |
bandage | 1. a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body More Definitions → |
apogee | 1. a final climactic stage 2. apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth More Definitions → |
patten | 1. footwear usually with wooden soles More Definitions → |
outrigger | 1. a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull More Definitions → |
enclave | 1. an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it More Definitions → |
licorice | 1. deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots 2. a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant More Definitions → |
seashore | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
marinade | 1. mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking More Definitions → |
brigadier | 1. a general officer ranking below a major general More Definitions → |
stratosphere | 1. the atmospheric layer between the troposphere and the mesosphere More Definitions → |
dyeing | 1. the use of dye to change the color of something permanently More Definitions → |
absinthe | 1. aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe 2. strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise More Definitions → |
hegemony | 1. the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others More Definitions → |
bungee | 1. an elasticized rope More Definitions → |
vellum | 1. a heavy creamy-colored paper resembling parchment 2. fine parchment prepared from the skin of a young animal e.g. a calf or lamb More Definitions → |
dismantle | More Definitions → |
bequest | 1. (law) a gift of personal property by will More Definitions → |
eavesdropping | More Definitions → |
redeemer | 1. someone who redeems or buys back (promissory notes or merchandise or commercial paper etc.) More Definitions → |
numerator | 1. the dividend of a fraction More Definitions → |
resurgence | 1. bringing again into activity and prominence More Definitions → |
chaise | 1. a long chair; for reclining 2. a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse More Definitions → |
metastases | 1. the spreading of a disease (especially cancer) to another part of the body More Definitions → |
carburetor | 1. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion More Definitions → |
indigent | More Definitions → |
trellis | 1. latticework used to support climbing plants More Definitions → |
jeopardize | More Definitions → |
someplace | More Definitions → |
antibacterial | 1. any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth More Definitions → |
extremism | 1. any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies More Definitions → |
fluctuate | More Definitions → |
recitation | 1. written matter that is recited from memory 2. a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance More Definitions → |
macrophage | 1. a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream More Definitions → |
alleviation | 1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
liege | 1. a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord 2. a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service More Definitions → |
jellyfish | 1. large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles 2. any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans More Definitions → |
candlestick | 1. a holder with sockets for candles More Definitions → |
reflectance | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface More Definitions → |
sheik | 1. the leader of an Arab village or family 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
girdle | 1. an encircling or ringlike structure 2. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers More Definitions → |
siamese | 1. an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building More Definitions → |
supercomputer | 1. a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time More Definitions → |
javelin | 1. an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible 2. a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events More Definitions → |
bouncer | 1. a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting More Definitions → |
phenol | 1. any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds; molecule contains one or more hydroxyl groups 2. a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally More Definitions → |
eastward | 1. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees More Definitions → |
histamine | 1. amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions More Definitions → |
bedlam | 1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder More Definitions → |
entree | 1. the principal dish of a meal 2. the right to enter More Definitions → |
grasshopper | 1. terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping 2. a cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao) More Definitions → |
rheumatic | 1. a person suffering with rheumatism More Definitions → |
piety | 1. righteousness by virtue of being pious More Definitions → |
folate | 1. a B vitamin that is essential for cell growth and reproduction More Definitions → |
plexus | 1. a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels More Definitions → |
modernist | 1. an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles More Definitions → |
parenthesis | 1. either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material 2. a message that departs from the main subject More Definitions → |
daybreak | 1. the first light of day More Definitions → |
unveiling | 1. putting on display for the first time 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
firebox | 1. a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned More Definitions → |
synopses | 1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
diarrhoea | 1. frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor More Definitions → |
deadwood | 1. a branch or a part of a tree that is dead 2. someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded More Definitions → |
emporia | 1. a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain More Definitions → |
gleaming | 1. a flash of light (especially reflected light) 2. an appearance of reflected light More Definitions → |
dominoes | 1. any of several games played with small rectangular blocks 2. a loose hooded cloak worn with a half mask as part of a masquerade costume More Definitions → |
sledding | 1. the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh 2. advancing toward a goal More Definitions → |
lakefront | 1. land bordering a lake More Definitions → |
excision | 1. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage 2. surgical removal of a body part or tissue More Definitions → |
basset | 1. smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears More Definitions → |
limiter | 1. (electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform) More Definitions → |
pretext | 1. something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason 2. an artful or simulated semblance More Definitions → |
deference | 1. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard 2. courteous regard for people's feelings More Definitions → |
limelight | 1. a focus of public attention 2. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting More Definitions → |
eld | 1. a late time of life 2. a time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises More Definitions → |
caress | 1. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) More Definitions → |
mauve | 1. a moderate purple More Definitions → |
pedicure | 1. professional care for the feet and toenails More Definitions → |
spore | 1. a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion More Definitions → |
paraphrase | 1. rewording for the purpose of clarification More Definitions → |
flounder | 1. flesh of any of various American and European flatfish 2. any of various European and non-European marine flatfish More Definitions → |
epilogue | 1. a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play 2. a short passage added at the end of a literary work More Definitions → |
epistle | 1. a specially long, formal letter More Definitions → |
acetone | 1. the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics More Definitions → |
alanine | 1. a crystalline amino acid that occurs in many proteins More Definitions → |
finesse | 1. subtly skillful handling of a situation More Definitions → |
blitzkrieg | 1. a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment More Definitions → |
converging | 1. the act of converging (coming closer) More Definitions → |
bloodstream | 1. the blood flowing through the circulatory system More Definitions → |
underpinning | More Definitions → |
resistivity | 1. a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms More Definitions → |
eminence | 1. high status importance owing to marked superiority 2. a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament More Definitions → |
bombardier | 1. a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery 2. the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target More Definitions → |
flatter | More Definitions → |
thesauri | 1. a book containing a classified list of synonyms More Definitions → |
dimmer | 1. a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination More Definitions → |
dredge | 1. a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed More Definitions → |
reassurance | 1. the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence More Definitions → |
nervousness | 1. the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters 2. an uneasy psychological state More Definitions → |
quarrel | 1. an angry dispute 2. an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges More Definitions → |
millennia | 1. a span of 1000 years 2. (New Testament) in the Book of Revelation it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness More Definitions → |
transitive | 1. a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical More Definitions → |
connoisseur | 1. an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts More Definitions → |
idealism | 1. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality 2. impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are More Definitions → |
molybdenum | 1. a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel More Definitions → |
liqueur | 1. strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal More Definitions → |
pastime | 1. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) More Definitions → |
contravention | 1. coming into conflict with More Definitions → |
bugle | 1. a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares 2. any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover More Definitions → |
biosafety | 1. safety from exposure to infectious agents More Definitions → |
mullet | 1. highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet 2. freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide More Definitions → |
canfield | 1. a form of solitaire that involves gambling More Definitions → |
metformin | 1. an antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucophage) prescribed to treat type II diabetes More Definitions → |
cosmetology | 1. the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin More Definitions → |
emitter | 1. the electrode in a transistor where electrons originate More Definitions → |
trotter | 1. foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food 2. a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing More Definitions → |
subversive | 1. a radical supporter of political or social revolution More Definitions → |
devolution | 1. the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality 2. the delegation of authority (especially from a central to a regional government) More Definitions → |
corkscrew | 1. a bottle opener that pulls corks More Definitions → |
reunification | 1. the act of coming together again More Definitions → |
vise | 1. a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place More Definitions → |
comer | 1. someone with a promising future 2. someone who arrives (or has arrived) More Definitions → |
tillage | 1. arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops 2. the cultivation of soil for raising crops More Definitions → |
easterly | 1. a wind from the east More Definitions → |
hawker | 1. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) 2. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry More Definitions → |
supermodel | 1. a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity More Definitions → |
toughness | 1. enduring strength and energy 2. the property of being big and strong More Definitions → |
disrespect | 1. an expression of lack of respect 2. a disrespectful mental attitude More Definitions → |
lifeguard | 1. an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents More Definitions → |
uncovering | 1. the removal of covering 2. the act of discovering something More Definitions → |
refreshment | 1. snacks and drinks served as a light meal 2. activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation More Definitions → |
lute | 1. a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid 2. chordophone consisting of a plucked instrument having a pear-shaped body, a usually bent neck, and a fretted fingerboard More Definitions → |
rosette | 1. an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor 2. rhizoctinia disease of potatoes More Definitions → |
coexistence | 1. existing peacefully together More Definitions → |
anesthetic | 1. a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations More Definitions → |
redox | 1. a reversible chemical reaction in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse is a reduction More Definitions → |
convalescent | 1. a person who is recovering from illness More Definitions → |
mackerel | 1. flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish 2. any of various fishes of the family Scombridae More Definitions → |
leprosy | 1. chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae More Definitions → |
fitter | 1. someone who fits a garment to a particular person More Definitions → |
jamboree | 1. a gay festivity More Definitions → |
geranium | 1. any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae More Definitions → |
leaching | 1. the process of leaching More Definitions → |
concourse | 1. a large gathering of people 2. a wide hallway in a building where people can walk More Definitions → |
confine | More Definitions → |
yardage | 1. distance measured in the aggregate number of yards More Definitions → |
neve | 1. the upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice More Definitions → |
expander | 1. an electronic device that increases the dynamic range of the audio signal. More Definitions → |
electrolysis | 1. (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions 2. removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root More Definitions → |
peroxidase | 1. any of a group of enzymes (occurring especially in plant cells) that catalyze the oxidation of a compound by a peroxide More Definitions → |
wearer | 1. a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory More Definitions → |
spotter | 1. a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots 2. a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers) More Definitions → |
propriety | 1. correct or appropriate behavior More Definitions → |
declarative | 1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact More Definitions → |
semaphore | 1. an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms More Definitions → |
hearsay | 1. gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth More Definitions → |
standardize | More Definitions → |
recyclable | More Definitions → |
knickers | 1. (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee 2. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women More Definitions → |
overflowing | More Definitions → |
androgen | 1. male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics More Definitions → |
pacemaker | 1. a leading instance in its field 2. a specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat More Definitions → |
yonder | More Definitions → |
virulence | 1. extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease) 2. extreme hostility More Definitions → |
heretic | 1. a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church 2. a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion) More Definitions → |
boarder | 1. a tenant in someone's house 2. someone who forces their way aboard ship More Definitions → |
antineoplastic | 1. any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function More Definitions → |
bevel | 1. two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees 2. a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size More Definitions → |
strapless | 1. a woman's garment that exposes the shoulders and has no shoulder straps More Definitions → |
whitefish | 1. any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring 2. flesh of salmon-like or trout-like cold-water fish of cold lakes of the Northern Hemisphere More Definitions → |
ejection | 1. the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
handlebar | 1. the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle More Definitions → |
lesbianism | 1. female homosexuality More Definitions → |
croquet | 1. a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg More Definitions → |
soundness | 1. a state or condition free from damage or decay 2. the quality of being prudent and sensible More Definitions → |
marquise | 1. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess 2. permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. More Definitions → |
coriander | 1. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley 2. dried coriander seeds used whole or ground More Definitions → |
manipulative | More Definitions → |
hypnotize | More Definitions → |
eyelid | 1. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye More Definitions → |
centerfold | 1. a magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature More Definitions → |
sucre | 1. the basic unit of money in Ecuador; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
affine | 1. (anthropology) kin by marriage More Definitions → |
menstruation | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
emptying | 1. the act of removing the contents of something More Definitions → |
reiterate | More Definitions → |
reliever | 1. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) 2. a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies More Definitions → |
indenture | 1. a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) 2. formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt More Definitions → |
trailblazer | 1. someone who marks a trail by leaving blazes on trees 2. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art More Definitions → |
coney | 1. black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins 2. any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes More Definitions → |
ern | 1. bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland More Definitions → |
shocker | 1. a shockingly bad person 2. a sensational message (in a film or play or novel) More Definitions → |
refrigerant | 1. any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator) More Definitions → |
shearing | 1. removing by cutting off or clipping More Definitions → |
presidio | 1. a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings More Definitions → |
yew | 1. wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows 2. any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves More Definitions → |
delirium | 1. state of violent mental agitation 2. a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations More Definitions → |
heroism | 1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) More Definitions → |
barrister | 1. a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution More Definitions → |
weirdness | 1. strikingly out of the ordinary More Definitions → |
glycogen | 1. one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body More Definitions → |
vane | 1. mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind 2. a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it More Definitions → |
detainee | 1. some held in custody More Definitions → |
toluene | 1. a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels More Definitions → |
mane | 1. long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck 2. growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being More Definitions → |
rosacea | 1. a skin disease of adults (more often women) in which blood vessels of the face enlarge resulting in a flushed appearance More Definitions → |
transgendered | 1. a person who has undergone a sex change operation More Definitions → |
bayonet | 1. a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon More Definitions → |
environs | 1. the area in which something exists or lives 2. an outer adjacent area of any place More Definitions → |
chore | 1. a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee More Definitions → |
crockery | 1. tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively More Definitions → |
counterterrorism | 1. a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism More Definitions → |
pertussis | 1. a disease of the respiratory mucous membrane More Definitions → |
enticing | More Definitions → |
embankment | 1. a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection More Definitions → |
quadruple | 1. a set of four similar things considered as a unit 2. a quantity that is four times as great as another More Definitions → |
shortcake | 1. very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream More Definitions → |
equipping | 1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
counteract | More Definitions → |
tetracycline | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections More Definitions → |
flipper | 1. a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater) 2. the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming More Definitions → |
eyeball | 1. the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye More Definitions → |
outfitter | 1. someone who sells men's clothes 2. a shop that provides equipment for some specific purpose More Definitions → |
telefax | More Definitions → |
preservative | 1. a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition More Definitions → |
rhea | 1. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan 2. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia More Definitions → |
telecommuting | 1. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem More Definitions → |
culvert | 1. a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway More Definitions → |
spanner | 1. a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt More Definitions → |
firehouse | 1. a station housing fire apparatus and firemen More Definitions → |
intolerant | More Definitions → |
discredit | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
grotesque | 1. art characterized by an incongruous mixture of parts of humans and animals interwoven with plants More Definitions → |
waveguide | 1. a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar More Definitions → |
crucible | 1. a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions More Definitions → |
generalize | More Definitions → |
sexist | 1. a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women More Definitions → |
embryology | 1. the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms More Definitions → |
styrene | 1. a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene More Definitions → |
alumnae | 1. a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) More Definitions → |
misconception | 1. an incorrect conception More Definitions → |
triage | 1. sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need for or likely benefit from medical treatment or food More Definitions → |
protege | 1. a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career More Definitions → |
beak | 1. beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles) 2. horny projecting mouth of a bird More Definitions → |
settler | 1. a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country 2. a negotiator who settles disputes More Definitions → |
silencer | 1. short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing 2. a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise More Definitions → |
rabble | 1. a disorderly crowd of people 2. disparaging terms for the common people More Definitions → |
allergen | 1. any substance that can cause an allergy More Definitions → |
insurgent | 1. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) 2. a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment More Definitions → |
gallbladder | 1. a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion More Definitions → |
nightwear | 1. garments designed to be worn in bed More Definitions → |
sconce | 1. a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather 2. a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate More Definitions → |
impressionist | 1. an artist who follows the theories of Impressionism More Definitions → |
follies | 1. a revue with elaborate costuming More Definitions → |
seizing | 1. small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together 2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) More Definitions → |
molasses | 1. thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining More Definitions → |
tablecloth | 1. a covering spread over a dining table More Definitions → |
delineation | 1. a graphic or vivid verbal description 2. a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects More Definitions → |
schooner | 1. a large beer glass 2. sailing vessel used in former times More Definitions → |
analgesic | 1. a medicine used to relieve pain More Definitions → |
numbness | 1. partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction 2. the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally More Definitions → |
acetylcholine | 1. a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems More Definitions → |
buzzer | 1. a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed 2. a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound More Definitions → |
rawhide | 1. untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes More Definitions → |
sequestration | 1. the act of segregating or sequestering 2. the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions More Definitions → |
follicle | 1. any small spherical group of cells containing a cavity More Definitions → |
inspectorate | 1. a body of inspectors More Definitions → |
sorter | 1. a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) 2. a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes More Definitions → |
centrifuge | 1. an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension More Definitions → |
debacle | 1. a sudden and violent collapse 2. flooding caused by a tumultuous breakup of ice in a river during the spring or summer More Definitions → |
bennet | 1. avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers 2. North American white-flowered avens More Definitions → |
undress | 1. partial or complete nakedness More Definitions → |
gauze | 1. (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings 2. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave More Definitions → |
hypoglycemia | 1. abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet More Definitions → |
revaluation | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
subterranean | More Definitions → |
villager | 1. one who has lived in a village most of their life More Definitions → |
fixer | 1. someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee) 2. a chemical compound that sets or fixes something (as a dye or a photographic image) More Definitions → |
condensing | 1. the act of increasing the density of something More Definitions → |
baguette | 1. narrow French stick loaf More Definitions → |
tangle | 1. a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven 2. something jumbled or confused More Definitions → |
sceptre | 1. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter 2. a ceremonial or emblematic staff More Definitions → |
confederacy | 1. a union of political organizations 2. a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose More Definitions → |
matinee | 1. a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon) More Definitions → |
plunder | 1. goods or money obtained illegally More Definitions → |
midweek | 1. the middle of a week More Definitions → |
bustle | 1. a rapid active commotion 2. a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt More Definitions → |
shredding | More Definitions → |
taekwondo | 1. a Korean martial art similar to karate More Definitions → |
shattering | 1. the act of breaking something into small pieces More Definitions → |
inhaler | 1. a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion More Definitions → |
retraining | 1. training for a new occupation More Definitions → |
shudder | 1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright 2. an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) More Definitions → |
eyesight | 1. normal use of the faculty of vision More Definitions → |
infidelity | 1. the quality of being unfaithful More Definitions → |
ideograph | 1. a graphic character that indicates the meaning of a thing without indicating the sounds used to say it More Definitions → |
weatherproof | More Definitions → |
pease | 1. seed of a pea plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a pea plant More Definitions → |
dreary | More Definitions → |
duffle | 1. a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings 2. a coarse heavy woolen fabric More Definitions → |
scraper | 1. any of various hand tools for scraping More Definitions → |
dryness | 1. the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) 2. moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs More Definitions → |
wreckage | 1. the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked More Definitions → |
noes | 1. a negative More Definitions → |
conqueror | 1. someone who is victorious by force of arms More Definitions → |
deteriorate | More Definitions → |
filet | 1. a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef 2. a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish More Definitions → |
infidel | 1. a person who does not acknowledge your god More Definitions → |
volley | 1. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms 2. a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces More Definitions → |
larceny | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
phenomenology | 1. a philosophical doctrine proposed by Edmund Husserl based on the study of human experience in which considerations of objective reality are not taken into account More Definitions → |
cred | 1. credibility among young fashionable urban individuals More Definitions → |
youngster | 1. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
bridle | 1. headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control 2. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess More Definitions → |
revamp | More Definitions → |
herbarium | 1. a collection of dried plants that are mounted and systematically classified for study More Definitions → |
stretcher | 1. a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting 2. a mechanical device used to make something larger (as shoes or gloves) by stretching it More Definitions → |
chamomile | 1. Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis More Definitions → |
intimidate | More Definitions → |
tiller | 1. a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass 2. someone who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of crops) More Definitions → |
orifice | 1. an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity More Definitions → |
rubella | 1. a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester More Definitions → |
beryl | 1. the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems More Definitions → |
forerunner | 1. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another 2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
billionaire | 1. a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars More Definitions → |
leucine | 1. a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins More Definitions → |
jobless | More Definitions → |
democratization | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
terracotta | 1. a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware More Definitions → |
saute | 1. a dish of sauteed food More Definitions → |
certiorari | 1. a common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case More Definitions → |
satchel | 1. luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap More Definitions → |
revel | 1. unrestrained merrymaking More Definitions → |
suture | 1. an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull) 2. a seam used in surgery More Definitions → |
gripe | 1. informal terms for objecting More Definitions → |
choreographer | 1. someone who creates new dances More Definitions → |
alabaster | 1. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving 2. a hard compact kind of calcite More Definitions → |
reinstate | More Definitions → |
flier | 1. someone who travels by air 2. someone who operates an aircraft More Definitions → |
reformer | 1. a disputant who advocates reform 2. an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel More Definitions → |
marmalade | 1. a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits More Definitions → |
ravine | 1. a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) More Definitions → |
revitalize | More Definitions → |
leer | 1. a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls 2. a suggestive or sneering look or grin More Definitions → |
nave | 1. the central area of a church More Definitions → |
racetrack | 1. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
atenolol | 1. an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.) More Definitions → |
riveting | More Definitions → |
biweekly | 1. a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year) More Definitions → |
decanter | 1. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water More Definitions → |
leek | 1. plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum 2. related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves More Definitions → |
shortness | 1. the property of being of short spatial extent 2. the condition of being short of something More Definitions → |
subspecies | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species More Definitions → |
prerogative | 1. a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) More Definitions → |
broiler | 1. an oven or part of a stove used for broiling 2. flesh of a small young chicken not over 2 1/2 lb suitable for broiling More Definitions → |
abscess | 1. symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue More Definitions → |
paraphernalia | 1. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. More Definitions → |
heretofore | More Definitions → |
memento | 1. a reminder of past events More Definitions → |
reflexive | 1. a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent More Definitions → |
insoluble | More Definitions → |
sepsis | 1. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues More Definitions → |
choline | 1. a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat More Definitions → |
diffuser | 1. baffle that distributes sound waves evenly 2. optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly More Definitions → |
rouble | 1. the basic unit of money in Russia More Definitions → |
eidos | 1. (anthropology) the distinctive expression of the cognitive or intellectual character of a culture or a social group More Definitions → |
truffle | 1. any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe 2. edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber More Definitions → |
amphitheatre | 1. a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) 2. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
flutter | 1. the act of moving back and forth 2. abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block More Definitions → |
acumen | 1. a tapering point 2. shrewdness shown by keen insight More Definitions → |
blockage | 1. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction 2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube More Definitions → |
shiver | 1. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement 2. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright More Definitions → |
shatter | More Definitions → |
cliche | 1. a trite or obvious remark More Definitions → |
dandelion | 1. any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls More Definitions → |
nuance | 1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude More Definitions → |
pretrial | 1. (law) a conference held before the trial begins to bring the parties together to outline discovery proceedings and to define the issues to be tried; more useful in civil than in criminal cases More Definitions → |
classmate | 1. an acquaintance that you go to school with More Definitions → |
catechism | 1. a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views 2. an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers More Definitions → |
horseman | 1. a man skilled in equitation 2. a person who breeds and cares for horses More Definitions → |
oscilloscope | 1. electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities More Definitions → |
slacker | 1. a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime) More Definitions → |
informer | 1. one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority More Definitions → |
freer | More Definitions → |
extrapolation | 1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values 2. an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations More Definitions → |
fennel | 1. any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems 2. aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads More Definitions → |
telemark | 1. a turn made in skiing; the outside ski is placed ahead and turned gradually inwards More Definitions → |
exertion | 1. use of physical or mental energy; hard work More Definitions → |
flywheel | 1. regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine More Definitions → |
chimera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination More Definitions → |
handkerchief | 1. a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory More Definitions → |
splendour | 1. a quality that outshines the usual 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
tassel | 1. adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end More Definitions → |
baffled | 1. people who are frustrated and perplexed More Definitions → |
oligonucleotide | 1. (biochemistry) a polynucleotide whose molecules contain relatively few nucleotides More Definitions → |
refraction | 1. the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another 2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent More Definitions → |
convener | 1. the member of a group whose duty it is to convene meetings More Definitions → |
typeface | 1. a specific size and style of type within a type family More Definitions → |
disintegration | 1. in a decomposed state 2. a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system More Definitions → |
changeover | 1. an event that results in a transformation More Definitions → |
theologian | 1. someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology More Definitions → |
decryption | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text More Definitions → |
renown | 1. the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed More Definitions → |
perpetuate | More Definitions → |
beggar | 1. a pauper who lives by begging More Definitions → |
cuddle | 1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace More Definitions → |
downer | 1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
transferee | 1. (law) someone to whom a title or property is conveyed 2. someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another More Definitions → |
declination | 1. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline 2. a downward slope or bend More Definitions → |
sheepdog | 1. any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep More Definitions → |
cameraman | 1. a photographer who operates a movie camera More Definitions → |
dwarves | 1. a person who is markedly small 2. a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure More Definitions → |
cakewalk | 1. a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake 2. an easy accomplishment More Definitions → |
artiste | 1. a public performer (a dancer or singer) More Definitions → |
slicer | 1. a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers) 2. a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade More Definitions → |
repose | 1. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) 2. the absence of mental stress or anxiety More Definitions → |
temperance | 1. the trait of avoiding excesses 2. abstaining from excess More Definitions → |
risque | More Definitions → |
helpfulness | 1. the property of providing useful assistance 2. friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition More Definitions → |
centaur | 1. (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse More Definitions → |
pinhole | 1. a small puncture that might have been made by a pin More Definitions → |
bioengineering | 1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments More Definitions → |
alveolar | 1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge More Definitions → |
passe | More Definitions → |
anecdote | 1. short account of an incident (especially a biographical one) More Definitions → |
exorcist | 1. one of the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church 2. someone who practices exorcism More Definitions → |
biofeedback | 1. a training program in which a person is given information about physiological processes (heart rate or blood pressure) that is not normally available with the goal of gaining conscious control of them More Definitions → |
pseudonym | 1. a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role More Definitions → |
douche | 1. a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas 2. irrigation with a jet of water or medicated solution into or around a body part (especially the vagina) to treat infections or cleanse from odorous contents More Definitions → |
snooper | 1. a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others More Definitions → |
firepower | 1. (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target More Definitions → |
keystroke | 1. the stroke of a key; one depression of a key on a keyboard More Definitions → |
rancher | 1. a person who owns or operates a ranch More Definitions → |
flathead | 1. food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards 2. pallid bottom-dwelling flat-headed fish with large eyes and a duck-like snout More Definitions → |
headcount | 1. number of people in a particular group More Definitions → |
panache | 1. distinctive and stylish elegance 2. a feathered plume on a helmet More Definitions → |
hallelujah | 1. a shout or song of praise to God More Definitions → |
bombardment | 1. the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) 2. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
siesta | 1. a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries) More Definitions → |
pelagic | More Definitions → |
weightlifting | 1. bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights More Definitions → |
fingerprinting | 1. the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification More Definitions → |
trample | 1. the sound of heavy treading or stomping More Definitions → |
caspase | 1. any of a group of proteases that mediate apoptosis More Definitions → |
wattage | 1. the product of voltage and current More Definitions → |
puke | 1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible 2. the matter ejected in vomiting More Definitions → |
inefficiency | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency More Definitions → |
travelogue | 1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling More Definitions → |
thirties | 1. the time of life between 30 and 40 2. the decade from 1930 to 1939 More Definitions → |
swipe | 1. a sweeping stroke or blow More Definitions → |
upkeep | 1. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order 2. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence More Definitions → |
glee | 1. great merriment 2. malicious satisfaction More Definitions → |
downgrade | 1. the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends More Definitions → |
universalist | More Definitions → |
megabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobytes or 10^6 (1,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 kibibytes or 2^20 (1,048,576) bytes More Definitions → |
grapple | 1. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope 2. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam More Definitions → |
greenery | 1. green foliage More Definitions → |
proverbial | More Definitions → |
honeycomb | 1. a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae 2. a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees More Definitions → |
denier | 1. a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon 2. any of various former European coins of different denominations More Definitions → |
etcetera | 1. additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same; entity, other pronoun; pronoun, entity; quantifier: other More Definitions → |
nitrite | 1. the radical -NO2 or any compound containing it (such as a salt or ester of nitrous acid) More Definitions → |
mouser | 1. a cat proficient at mousing More Definitions → |
impediment | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 2. any structure that makes progress difficult More Definitions → |
pesto | 1. a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil More Definitions → |
ponderosa | 1. common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature More Definitions → |
wheelbase | 1. the distance from the center of a car's front wheel to the rear axle More Definitions → |
monomer | 1. a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers More Definitions → |
refueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
ramble | 1. an aimless amble on a winding course More Definitions → |
quartile | 1. (statistics) any of three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts each containing one quarter of the scores More Definitions → |
hexagon | 1. a six-sided polygon More Definitions → |
altimeter | 1. an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation More Definitions → |
sharpener | 1. any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper More Definitions → |
erg | 1. a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter More Definitions → |
racecourse | 1. a course over which races are run More Definitions → |
extraterrestrial | 1. a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere More Definitions → |
duster | 1. a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand 2. a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles More Definitions → |
phylogeny | 1. (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms More Definitions → |
signer | 1. someone who can use sign language to communicate 2. someone who signs and is bound by a document More Definitions → |
nourishment | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of nourishing More Definitions → |
loophole | 1. an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation 2. a small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons More Definitions → |
retrograde | More Definitions → |
exaggeration | 1. extravagant exaggeration 2. the act of making something more noticeable than usual More Definitions → |
reproducibility | 1. the quality of being reproducible More Definitions → |
archangel | 1. an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy 2. a biennial cultivated herb; its stems are candied and eaten and its roots are used medicinally More Definitions → |
abalone | 1. any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior More Definitions → |
acceptor | 1. (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated 2. the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures More Definitions → |
precondition | 1. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else 2. an assumption that is taken for granted More Definitions → |
gossamer | 1. a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture 2. filaments from a web that was spun by a spider More Definitions → |
hairdresser | 1. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
consumerism | 1. the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial 2. a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers More Definitions → |
plover | 1. any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers More Definitions → |
solute | 1. the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state More Definitions → |
exhibitionist | 1. someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals 2. someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention More Definitions → |
selfishness | 1. stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others More Definitions → |
reactionary | 1. an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism More Definitions → |
hammering | 1. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) More Definitions → |
monologue | 1. speech you make to yourself 2. a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation) More Definitions → |
amphitheater | 1. a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) 2. an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held More Definitions → |
masse | 1. a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball More Definitions → |
rearrange | More Definitions → |
overheating | 1. excessive heating More Definitions → |
copywriter | 1. a person employed to write advertising or publicity copy More Definitions → |
desirability | 1. the quality of being worthy of desiring 2. attractiveness to the opposite sex More Definitions → |
bodybuilder | 1. someone who does special exercises to develop a brawny musculature More Definitions → |
ravel | 1. a row of unravelled stitches More Definitions → |
flycatcher | 1. any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing 2. large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing More Definitions → |
decoy | 1. a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) 2. something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed More Definitions → |
bombshell | 1. an entertainer who has a sensational effect 2. a shocking surprise More Definitions → |
kale | 1. informal terms for money 2. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head More Definitions → |
authorise | More Definitions → |
eyeglass | 1. lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles More Definitions → |
cyberpunk | 1. a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism 2. a writer of science fiction set in a lawless subculture of an oppressive society dominated by computer technology More Definitions → |
waterside | 1. land bordering a body of water More Definitions → |
grime | 1. anything regarded as making something unclean More Definitions → |
extortion | 1. an exorbitant charge 2. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority) More Definitions → |
juke | 1. a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox 2. (football) a deceptive move made by a football player More Definitions → |
schnauzer | 1. old German breed of sturdy black or greyish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs More Definitions → |
earphone | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
hypermedia | 1. a multimedia system in which related items of information are connected and can be presented together More Definitions → |
illiteracy | 1. ignorance resulting from not reading 2. an inability to read More Definitions → |
addressee | 1. one to whom something is addressed More Definitions → |
preponderance | 1. superiority in power or influence 2. a superiority in numbers or amount More Definitions → |
generalist | 1. a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests More Definitions → |
huckleberry | 1. any of various dark-fruited as distinguished from blue-fruited blueberries 2. any of several shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia bearing small berries resembling blueberries More Definitions → |
expectant | More Definitions → |
joinery | 1. fine woodwork done by a joiner 2. the craft of a joiner More Definitions → |
azalea | 1. any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors More Definitions → |
magnetics | 1. the branch of science that studies magnetism More Definitions → |
halide | 1. a salt of any halogen acid More Definitions → |
metabolite | 1. any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) More Definitions → |
headgear | 1. clothing for the head 2. the hoist at the pithead of a mine More Definitions → |
insole | 1. the inner sole of a shoe or boot where the foot rests More Definitions → |
predicament | 1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one More Definitions → |
ephemeral | 1. anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form More Definitions → |
overwhelm | More Definitions → |
injectable | More Definitions → |
shaper | 1. a person who makes things 2. a machine tool for shaping metal or wood More Definitions → |
cheater | 1. someone who leads you to believe something that is not true More Definitions → |
clematis | 1. any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers More Definitions → |
leger | 1. a record in which commercial accounts are recorded More Definitions → |
demeanor | 1. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
sounder | 1. a device for making soundings More Definitions → |
pancreatitis | 1. inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain More Definitions → |
immunohistochemistry | 1. an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase) More Definitions → |
filigree | 1. delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire) More Definitions → |
stench | 1. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant More Definitions → |
wickedness | 1. morally objectionable behavior 2. absence of moral or spiritual values More Definitions → |
trigonometry | 1. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions More Definitions → |
campanile | 1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building More Definitions → |
regress | 1. the reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence 2. returning to a former state More Definitions → |
closeness | 1. a feeling of being intimate and belonging together 2. the quality of being close and poorly ventilated More Definitions → |
celiac | More Definitions → |
cybernetics | 1. (biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems) More Definitions → |
obscenity | 1. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner 2. an offensive or indecent word or phrase More Definitions → |
heartache | 1. intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) More Definitions → |
bookmaker | 1. a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books 2. a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) More Definitions → |
necessitate | More Definitions → |
locket | 1. a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace More Definitions → |
desolation | 1. the state of being decayed or destroyed 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
gander | 1. mature male goose More Definitions → |
bastille | 1. a jail or prison (especially one that is run in a tyrannical manner) More Definitions → |
magnetometer | 1. a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields More Definitions → |
mnemonic | 1. a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall More Definitions → |
invariance | 1. the quality of being resistant to variation 2. the nature of a quantity or property or function that remains unchanged when a given transformation is applied to it More Definitions → |
faithfulness | 1. the quality of being faithful More Definitions → |
heraldry | 1. the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies 2. emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms More Definitions → |
resonator | 1. a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves 2. an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude More Definitions → |
finisher | 1. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game 2. a racing driver who finishes a race More Definitions → |
mademoiselle | 1. small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico More Definitions → |
thermos | 1. vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks More Definitions → |
varietal | 1. a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape More Definitions → |
epidural | 1. regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery More Definitions → |
teardrop | 1. anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring) 2. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands More Definitions → |
tableau | 1. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) 2. any dramatic scene More Definitions → |
numeral | 1. a symbol used to represent a number 2. a word expressing a number. More Definitions → |
therm | 1. a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units More Definitions → |
sprocket | 1. roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through 2. thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain More Definitions → |
disorderly | More Definitions → |
frigate | 1. a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries 2. a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser More Definitions → |
instalment | 1. a part of a broadcast serial 2. a part of a published serial More Definitions → |
bicentennial | 1. the 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
mineralogy | 1. the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them More Definitions → |
harrier | 1. a persistent attacker 2. a hound that resembles a foxhound but is smaller; used to hunt rabbits More Definitions → |
sentient | More Definitions → |
strainer | 1. a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through More Definitions → |
whitetail | 1. common North American deer; tail has a white underside More Definitions → |
overpayment | 1. a payment larger than needed or expected 2. the act of paying too much More Definitions → |
fleer | 1. contempt expressed by mockery in looks or words 2. someone who flees from an uncongenial situation More Definitions → |
gunfire | 1. the act of shooting a gun More Definitions → |
posterity | 1. all of the offspring of a given progenitor 2. all future generations More Definitions → |
metronome | 1. clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music More Definitions → |
grouper | 1. flesh of a saltwater fish similar to sea bass 2. usually solitary bottom sea basses of warm seas More Definitions → |
moped | 1. a motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine More Definitions → |
refrigerate | More Definitions → |
encroachment | 1. any entry into an area not previously occupied 2. entry to another's property without right or permission More Definitions → |
seaboard | 1. the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort More Definitions → |
southerly | 1. a wind from the south More Definitions → |
kinematics | 1. the branch of mechanics concerned with motion without reference to force or mass More Definitions → |
personalise | More Definitions → |
bodice | 1. part of a dress above the waist More Definitions → |
opiate | 1. a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative More Definitions → |
ragtime | 1. music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano) More Definitions → |
zinfandel | 1. dry fruity red wine from California More Definitions → |
interlink | More Definitions → |
greening | 1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored More Definitions → |
dike | 1. (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine 2. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea More Definitions → |
semicolon | 1. a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period More Definitions → |
substantiate | More Definitions → |
fortitude | 1. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage More Definitions → |
sheeting | 1. fabric from which bed sheets are made More Definitions → |
snooze | 1. sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed) More Definitions → |
kestrel | 1. small North American falcon 2. small Old World falcon that hovers in the air against a wind More Definitions → |
armament | 1. weaponry used by military or naval force 2. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
hypertensive | 1. a person who has abnormally high blood pressure More Definitions → |
workwear | 1. heavy-duty clothes for manual or physical work More Definitions → |
smoothness | 1. a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch 2. powerful and effective language More Definitions → |
trinket | 1. cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing More Definitions → |
transpose | 1. a matrix formed by interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix More Definitions → |
neutralize | More Definitions → |
microeconomics | 1. the branch of economics that studies the economy of consumers or households or individual firms More Definitions → |
telly | 1. an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen More Definitions → |
expanse | 1. a wide scope 2. the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary More Definitions → |
blackwater | 1. any of several human or animal diseases characterized by dark urine resulting from rapid breakdown of red blood cells More Definitions → |
hippies | 1. a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s; advocated universal love and peace and communes and long hair and soft drugs; favored acid rock and progressive rock music More Definitions → |
arles | 1. money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract More Definitions → |
kea | 1. large brownish-green New Zealand parrot More Definitions → |
neocon | 1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism More Definitions → |
mussel | 1. black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine 2. marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc. More Definitions → |
concealment | 1. the condition of being concealed or hidden 2. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something More Definitions → |
stapler | 1. a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together More Definitions → |
undertaker | 1. one whose business is the management of funerals More Definitions → |
gurney | 1. a metal stretcher with wheels More Definitions → |
bathe | 1. the act of swimming for pleasure or recreation More Definitions → |
spearhead | 1. someone who leads or initiates an activity (attack or campaign etc.) 2. the leading military unit in an attack More Definitions → |
reticulum | 1. any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels) 2. the second compartment of the stomach of a ruminant More Definitions → |
dulcimer | 1. a stringed instrument used in American folk music; an elliptical body and a fretted fingerboard and three strings 2. a trapezoidal zither whose metal strings are struck with light hammers More Definitions → |
lifter | 1. an athlete who lifts barbells 2. a thief who steals goods that are in a store More Definitions → |
ogle | More Definitions → |
scrooge | 1. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend More Definitions → |
aeroplane | 1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets More Definitions → |
fatherhood | 1. the kinship relation between an offspring and the father 2. the status of a religious leader More Definitions → |
bellow | 1. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) More Definitions → |
magnetization | 1. the extent or degree to which something is magnetized 2. the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) More Definitions → |
busses | 1. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport 2. the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar More Definitions → |
baldness | 1. the condition of having no hair on the top of the head More Definitions → |
birdhouse | 1. a shelter for birds More Definitions → |
desertification | 1. the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land More Definitions → |
propylene | 1. a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
toffee | 1. caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets More Definitions → |
thundering | More Definitions → |
succulent | 1. a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs More Definitions → |
moderne | More Definitions → |
moustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
calorimeter | 1. a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat More Definitions → |
stiletto | 1. a small dagger with a tapered blade More Definitions → |
teacup | 1. as much as a teacup will hold 2. a cup from which tea is drunk More Definitions → |
cabinetry | 1. the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) More Definitions → |
secession | 1. an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s 2. formal separation from an alliance or federation More Definitions → |
ember | 1. a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering More Definitions → |
perishable | 1. food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated More Definitions → |
islet | 1. a small island More Definitions → |
headway | 1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something 2. forward movement More Definitions → |
subjectivity | 1. judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts More Definitions → |
cobble | 1. rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads More Definitions → |
plunger | 1. someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains 2. someone who dives (into water) More Definitions → |
reviving | More Definitions → |
universality | 1. the quality of being universal; existing everywhere More Definitions → |
veranda | 1. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
hyphen | 1. a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text More Definitions → |
homogeneity | 1. the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature 2. the quality of being of uniform throughout in composition or structure More Definitions → |
vinaigrette | 1. oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic More Definitions → |
brasserie | 1. a small restaurant serving beer and wine as well as food; usually cheap More Definitions → |
peepshow | 1. an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass 2. a short pornographic film shown in a small coin-operated booth More Definitions → |
caper | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis 2. pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces More Definitions → |
prehistory | 1. the time during the development of human culture before the appearance of the written word More Definitions → |
histidine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins that is important for the growth and repair of tissue More Definitions → |
drape | 1. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) 2. the manner in which fabric hangs or falls More Definitions → |
tectonics | 1. the science of architecture 2. the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust More Definitions → |
distributive | More Definitions → |
mews | 1. street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings More Definitions → |
daydream | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake More Definitions → |
bicarbonate | 1. a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate More Definitions → |
grocer | 1. a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies) More Definitions → |
dietitian | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
auberge | 1. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers More Definitions → |
mezzo | 1. a soprano with a voice between soprano and contralto 2. the female singing voice between contralto and soprano More Definitions → |
incarnate | More Definitions → |
novella | 1. a short novel More Definitions → |
bloodshed | 1. the shedding of blood resulting in murder 2. indiscriminate slaughter More Definitions → |
odometer | 1. a meter that shows mileage traversed More Definitions → |
upsetting | More Definitions → |
oxen | 1. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age 2. an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus More Definitions → |
griddle | 1. cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked More Definitions → |
precept | 1. rule of personal conduct 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
rehabilitate | More Definitions → |
pedometer | 1. measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking More Definitions → |
devising | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
barbershop | 1. a shop where men can get their hair cut More Definitions → |
angiogenesis | 1. the formation of new blood vessels More Definitions → |
nematode | 1. unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic More Definitions → |
mockery | 1. showing your contempt by derision 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
northerly | 1. a wind that blows from the north More Definitions → |
passer | 1. a person who passes by casually or by chance 2. a person who passes as a member of a different ethnic or racial group More Definitions → |
secretory | More Definitions → |
reassessment | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
epitaph | 1. an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there 2. a summary statement of commemoration for a dead person More Definitions → |
insurrection | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
periodicity | 1. the quality of recurring at regular intervals More Definitions → |
dependability | 1. the quality of being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
overdraft | 1. a draft in excess of the credit balance More Definitions → |
aeration | 1. the process of exposing to air (so as to purify) 2. the act of charging a liquid with a gas making it effervescent More Definitions → |
antennae | 1. an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals 2. sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ More Definitions → |
chowder | 1. a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes More Definitions → |
headmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school More Definitions → |
pensioner | 1. the beneficiary of a pension fund More Definitions → |
fend | More Definitions → |
beryllium | 1. a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element More Definitions → |
disinfectant | 1. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease More Definitions → |
compressing | 1. applying pressure More Definitions → |
piglet | 1. a young pig More Definitions → |
crumble | More Definitions → |
sketchbook | 1. a book containing sheets of paper on which sketches can be drawn More Definitions → |
lecturing | 1. teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) More Definitions → |
retreated | 1. people who have retreated More Definitions → |
drifter | 1. a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support More Definitions → |
veer | More Definitions → |
woodbine | 1. common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit 2. European twining honeysuckle with fragrant red and yellow-white flowers More Definitions → |
prelim | 1. a minor match preceding the main event 2. an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue More Definitions → |
formalities | 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom More Definitions → |
restatement | 1. a revised statement More Definitions → |
wakeboard | 1. a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat More Definitions → |
blistering | 1. the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin More Definitions → |
thermocouple | 1. a kind of thermometer consisting of two wires of different metals that are joined at both ends; one junction is at the temperature to be measured and the other is held at a fixed lower temperature; the current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference More Definitions → |
masque | 1. a party of guests wearing costumes and masks More Definitions → |
elector | 1. a citizen who has a legal right to vote More Definitions → |
solvency | 1. the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due More Definitions → |
neurotic | 1. a person suffering from neurosis More Definitions → |
leukaemia | 1. malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer More Definitions → |
ukulele | 1. a small guitar having four strings More Definitions → |
paperboard | 1. a cardboard suitable for making posters More Definitions → |
bracken | 1. fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions 2. large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan More Definitions → |
decadence | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities More Definitions → |
sidewinder | 1. small pale-colored desert rattlesnake of southwestern United States; body moves in an s-shaped curve 2. air-to-air missile with infrared homing device More Definitions → |
slugger | 1. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting 2. a boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches More Definitions → |
creeps | 1. a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait 2. a feeling of fear and revulsion More Definitions → |
streetcar | 1. a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity More Definitions → |
stoker | 1. a laborer who tends fires (as on a coal-fired train or steamship) 2. a mechanical device for stoking a furnace More Definitions → |
martingale | 1. a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head 2. spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat More Definitions → |
reclassification | 1. classifying something again (usually in a new category) More Definitions → |
takeaway | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. a concession made by a labor union to a company that is trying to lower its expenditures More Definitions → |
inseparable | More Definitions → |
vestal | 1. a chaste woman More Definitions → |
hematite | 1. the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form More Definitions → |
sprites | 1. atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves) More Definitions → |
incinerator | 1. a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse) More Definitions → |
convening | 1. the act of convening More Definitions → |
fertiliser | 1. any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile More Definitions → |
oilfield | 1. a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells) More Definitions → |
ream | 1. a large quantity of written matter 2. a quantity of paper; 480 or 500 sheets; one ream equals 20 quires More Definitions → |
addenda | 1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end More Definitions → |
keyhole | 1. the hole where a key is inserted More Definitions → |
bowels | 1. the center of the Earth More Definitions → |
cornet | 1. a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves More Definitions → |
schizophrenic | 1. someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia More Definitions → |
reversion | 1. (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee) 2. (genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation) More Definitions → |
greenbrier | 1. a very prickly woody vine of the eastern United States growing in tangled masses having tough round stems with shiny leathery leaves and small greenish flowers followed by clusters of inedible shiny black berries More Definitions → |
superoxide | 1. a metallic oxide containing the univalent anion O2- 2. the univalent anion O2- More Definitions → |
understatement | 1. a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said More Definitions → |
whistleblower | 1. an informant who exposes wrongdoing within an organization in the hope of stopping it More Definitions → |
lodger | 1. a tenant in someone's house More Definitions → |
reducer | 1. a substance capable of bringing about the reduction of another substance as it itself is oxidized; used in photography to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the loose silver 2. pipefitting that joins two pipes of different diameter More Definitions → |
thunderbolt | 1. a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder 2. a shocking surprise More Definitions → |
tightness | 1. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit 2. a tight feeling in some part of the body More Definitions → |
concatenation | 1. the state of being linked together as in a chain; union in a linked series 2. the linking together of a consecutive series of symbols or events or ideas etc More Definitions → |
seascape | 1. a view of the sea 2. a painting of the sea (as distinguished from a landscape) More Definitions → |
horseradish | 1. the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning 2. coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root More Definitions → |
ides | 1. in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month More Definitions → |
arbiter | 1. someone with the power to settle matters at will 2. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue More Definitions → |
hazelnut | 1. any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk 2. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus More Definitions → |
pampering | 1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire More Definitions → |
hater | 1. a person who hates More Definitions → |
surrealism | 1. a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams More Definitions → |
clamshell | 1. the shell of a clam 2. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam More Definitions → |
luminance | 1. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light More Definitions → |
neuter | 1. a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to inanimate objects (neither masculine nor feminine) More Definitions → |
melamine | 1. a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins More Definitions → |
introspection | 1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct More Definitions → |
brevity | 1. the use of brief expressions 2. the attribute of being brief or fleeting More Definitions → |
epitope | 1. the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself More Definitions → |
visage | 1. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) 2. the appearance conveyed by a person's face More Definitions → |
astonishment | 1. the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising More Definitions → |
whittle | More Definitions → |
suppressant | 1. a drug that suppresses appetite More Definitions → |
elitist | 1. someone who believes in rule by an elite group More Definitions → |
housework | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
gunpowder | 1. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks More Definitions → |
contemplative | 1. a person devoted to the contemplative life More Definitions → |
baffle | 1. a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy More Definitions → |
sobriety | 1. the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol 2. moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs More Definitions → |
teleconferencing | 1. a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television More Definitions → |
sprinter | 1. someone who runs a short distance at top speed More Definitions → |
anklets | 1. a sock that reaches just above the ankle More Definitions → |
impasse | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. a street with only one way in or out More Definitions → |
echocardiography | 1. a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart More Definitions → |
sexism | 1. discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
pomegranate | 1. shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit 2. large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind More Definitions → |
leukocyte | 1. blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system More Definitions → |
cotter | 1. a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands 2. a medieval English villein More Definitions → |
peptidase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
bookkeeper | 1. someone who records the transactions of a business More Definitions → |
postmodernism | 1. genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism More Definitions → |
silicate | 1. a salt or ester derived from silicic acid More Definitions → |
extinguishing | 1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning More Definitions → |
zydeco | 1. music of southern Louisiana that combines French dance melodies with Caribbean music and blues More Definitions → |
attache | 1. a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission 2. a shallow and rectangular briefcase More Definitions → |
chemise | 1. a woman's sleeveless undergarment 2. a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist More Definitions → |
shareholding | 1. a holding in the form of shares of corporations More Definitions → |
disconnection | 1. state of being disconnected 2. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding) More Definitions → |
laziness | 1. inactivity resulting from a dislike of work 2. relaxed and easy activity More Definitions → |
typesetting | More Definitions → |
hydrate | 1. any compound that contains water of crystallization More Definitions → |
coolness | 1. calm and unruffled self-assurance 2. the property of being moderately cold More Definitions → |
negativity | 1. the character of the negative electric pole 2. characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands More Definitions → |
shipwreck | 1. a wrecked ship (or a part of one) 2. an irretrievable loss More Definitions → |
buffaloes | 1. large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains 2. meat from an American bison More Definitions → |
doorbell | 1. a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed More Definitions → |
bugger | 1. someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male) More Definitions → |
embolism | 1. an insertion into a calendar 2. occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle) More Definitions → |
roebuck | 1. male roe deer More Definitions → |
highness | 1. the quality of being high or lofty 2. a high degree (of amount or force etc.) More Definitions → |
furtherance | 1. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
rotisserie | 1. an oven or broiler equipped with a rotating spit on which meat cooks as it turns 2. a restaurant that specializes in roasted and barbecued meats More Definitions → |
stillness | 1. (poetic) tranquil silence 2. calmness without winds More Definitions → |
precipitate | 1. a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering More Definitions → |
singlet | 1. a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body More Definitions → |
minster | 1. any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery More Definitions → |
cityscape | 1. a viewpoint toward a city or other heavily populated area 2. painting depicting a city or urban area More Definitions → |
bate | More Definitions → |
tradeoff | 1. an exchange that occurs as a compromise More Definitions → |
firestorm | 1. a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area 2. an outburst of controversy More Definitions → |
pert | More Definitions → |
replenish | More Definitions → |
droplet | 1. a tiny drop More Definitions → |
unwillingness | 1. the trait of being unwilling More Definitions → |
advisement | 1. careful consideration More Definitions → |
turtleneck | 1. a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar More Definitions → |
eloquence | 1. powerful and effective language More Definitions → |
belling | 1. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple More Definitions → |
collider | 1. an accelerator in which two beams of particles are forced to collide head on More Definitions → |
tremble | 1. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement More Definitions → |
decaf | 1. coffee with the caffeine removed More Definitions → |
stateroom | 1. a guest cabin More Definitions → |
nucleoside | 1. a glycoside formed by partial hydrolysis of a nucleic acid More Definitions → |
buttercup | 1. any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus More Definitions → |
aspartame | 1. an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener More Definitions → |
sleuth | 1. a detective who follows a trail More Definitions → |
neem | 1. large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia More Definitions → |
immaterial | More Definitions → |
ethnography | 1. the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies More Definitions → |
bulkhead | 1. a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments More Definitions → |
replenishment | 1. filling again by supplying what has been used up More Definitions → |
dexamethasone | 1. a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation More Definitions → |
magpie | 1. long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call 2. someone who collects things that have been discarded by others More Definitions → |
dimer | 1. a compound whose molecules are composed of two identical monomers More Definitions → |
impersonal | More Definitions → |
proposer | 1. someone who advances a suggestion or proposal 2. (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion More Definitions → |
epitome | 1. a standard or typical example 2. a brief abstract (as of an article or book) More Definitions → |
fleck | 1. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole 2. a small contrasting part of something More Definitions → |
delicatessen | 1. ready-to-eat food products 2. a shop selling ready-to-eat food products More Definitions → |
promulgate | More Definitions → |
regimental | More Definitions → |
erythromycin | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative More Definitions → |
insolvent | 1. someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts More Definitions → |
carmine | 1. a variable color averaging a vivid red More Definitions → |
relinquish | More Definitions → |
stover | 1. the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested More Definitions → |
fiancee | 1. a woman who is engaged to be married More Definitions → |
norepinephrine | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
mediocrity | 1. ordinariness as a consequence of being average and not outstanding 2. a person of second-rate ability or value More Definitions → |
transcendent | More Definitions → |
lichen | 1. any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks 2. any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc. More Definitions → |
newscast | 1. a broadcast of news or commentary on the news More Definitions → |
retinopathy | 1. a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision More Definitions → |
speedup | 1. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed More Definitions → |
minstrel | 1. a singer of folk songs 2. a performer in a minstrel show More Definitions → |
ewe | 1. female sheep More Definitions → |
contentment | 1. happiness with one's situation in life More Definitions → |
exchequer | 1. the funds of a government or institution or individual More Definitions → |
archaeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
falsehood | 1. a false statement 2. the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting More Definitions → |
semifinal | 1. one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament More Definitions → |
deactivate | More Definitions → |
caries | 1. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth More Definitions → |
pleaser | 1. a pleasing entertainer More Definitions → |
disassembly | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
miter | 1. joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner 2. the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made More Definitions → |
talkie | 1. a movie with synchronized speech and singing More Definitions → |
metazoa | 1. any animal of the subkingdom Metazoa; all animals except protozoans and sponges More Definitions → |
neckline | 1. the line formed by the edge of a garment around the neck More Definitions → |
aerodynamics | 1. the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow More Definitions → |
vertebrae | 1. one of the bony segments of the spinal column More Definitions → |
leviathan | 1. the largest or most massive thing of its kind 2. monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament More Definitions → |
eaves | 1. the overhang at the lower edge of a roof More Definitions → |
falconer | 1. a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry More Definitions → |
poetics | 1. study of poetic works More Definitions → |
postponement | 1. time during which some action is awaited 2. act of putting off to a future time More Definitions → |
endothelium | 1. an epithelium of mesoblastic origin; a thin layer of flattened cells that lines the inside of some body cavities More Definitions → |
appointee | 1. an official who is appointed 2. a person who is appointed to a job or position More Definitions → |
juncture | 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made More Definitions → |
panelist | 1. a member of a panel More Definitions → |
bourgeoisie | 1. the social class between the lower and upper classes More Definitions → |
medalist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
recessive | 1. an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical More Definitions → |
redefinition | 1. the act of giving a new definition More Definitions → |
infield | 1. the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate More Definitions → |
mindfulness | 1. the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities More Definitions → |
synapses | 1. the side by side pairing of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes at the start of meiosis More Definitions → |
behemoth | 1. someone that is abnormally large and powerful 2. a person of exceptional importance and reputation More Definitions → |
thrower | 1. a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn 2. someone who projects something (especially by a rapid motion of the arm) More Definitions → |
trike | 1. a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals More Definitions → |
distillery | 1. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation More Definitions → |
disengagement | 1. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection 2. to break off a military action with an enemy More Definitions → |
iodide | 1. a salt or ester of hydriodic acid More Definitions → |
censure | 1. harsh criticism or disapproval 2. the state of being excommunicated More Definitions → |
carbine | 1. light automatic rifle More Definitions → |
credo | 1. any system of principles or beliefs More Definitions → |
centrist | 1. a person who takes a position in the political center More Definitions → |
femur | 1. the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee More Definitions → |
methotrexate | 1. toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis More Definitions → |
separatist | 1. an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union) More Definitions → |
lifeboat | 1. a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship More Definitions → |
thickening | 1. any material used to thicken 2. any thickened enlargement More Definitions → |
lineman | 1. one of the players on the line of scrimmage 2. the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole More Definitions → |
cleaver | 1. a butcher's knife having a large square blade More Definitions → |
overuse | 1. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns More Definitions → |
newsprint | 1. cheap paper made from wood pulp and used for printing newspapers More Definitions → |
admixture | 1. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something 2. an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base More Definitions → |
haulage | 1. the act of drawing or hauling something More Definitions → |
heredity | 1. the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next 2. the total of inherited attributes More Definitions → |
nettle | 1. any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) More Definitions → |
mismanagement | 1. management that is careless or inefficient More Definitions → |
golem | 1. (Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means 2. a mechanism that can move automatically More Definitions → |
conifer | 1. any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones More Definitions → |
phenylalanine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins and needed for growth of children and for protein metabolism in children and adults; abundant in milk and eggs; it is normally converted to tyrosine in the human body More Definitions → |
eyelet | 1. a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar 2. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines More Definitions → |
complacency | 1. the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself More Definitions → |
beeswax | 1. a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs More Definitions → |
sensuality | 1. desire for sensual pleasures More Definitions → |
yelp | 1. a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog) More Definitions → |
goldeneye | 1. a variety of green lacewing 2. large-headed swift-flying diving duck of Arctic regions More Definitions → |
communique | 1. an official report (usually sent in haste) More Definitions → |
polyamide | 1. a polymer containing repeated amide groups More Definitions → |
luge | 1. a racing sled for one or two people More Definitions → |
necromancer | 1. one who practices magic or sorcery 2. one who practices divination by conjuring up the dead More Definitions → |
subcontinent | 1. a large and distinctive landmass (as India or Greenland) that is a distinct part of some continent More Definitions → |
transcriptase | 1. the enzyme that copies DNA into RNA More Definitions → |
aberration | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. a disorder in one's mental state More Definitions → |
specifier | 1. someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent) More Definitions → |
mollie | 1. popular aquarium fish More Definitions → |
subsidize | More Definitions → |
hydrangea | 1. any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea More Definitions → |
chieftain | 1. the leader of a group of people 2. the head of a tribe or clan More Definitions → |
gestalt | 1. a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts More Definitions → |
honeysuckle | 1. shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera 2. shrubby tree with silky foliage and spikes of cylindrical yellow nectarous flowers More Definitions → |
chorale | 1. a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune More Definitions → |
jammer | 1. a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming More Definitions → |
distressing | More Definitions → |
gelding | 1. castrated male horse More Definitions → |
mastectomy | 1. surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor More Definitions → |
jaundice | 1. yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia 2. a rough and bitter manner More Definitions → |
airframe | 1. the framework and covering of an airplane or rocket (excluding the engines) More Definitions → |
beater | 1. a worker who rouses wild game from under cover for a hunter 2. an implement for beating More Definitions → |
crackle | 1. the sharp sound of snapping noises 2. glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface More Definitions → |
rete | 1. a network of intersecting blood vessels or intersecting nerves or intersecting lymph vessels More Definitions → |
carcinogen | 1. any substance that produces cancer More Definitions → |
extermination | 1. complete annihilation 2. the act of exterminating More Definitions → |
watchtower | 1. an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies More Definitions → |
heme | 1. a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds More Definitions → |
speciation | 1. the evolution of a biological species More Definitions → |
emmet | 1. social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers More Definitions → |
fungicide | 1. any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi More Definitions → |
adenovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye More Definitions → |
puree | 1. food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender More Definitions → |
cosine | 1. ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle More Definitions → |
summarise | More Definitions → |
entanglement | 1. an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim More Definitions → |
infiltrate | More Definitions → |
renounce | More Definitions → |
effector | 1. one who brings about a result or event; one who accomplishes a purpose 2. a nerve fiber that terminates on a muscle or gland and stimulates contraction or secretion More Definitions → |
hairstyle | 1. the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) More Definitions → |
sear | More Definitions → |
assimilate | More Definitions → |
wiretap | 1. the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information More Definitions → |
moniker | 1. a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name) More Definitions → |
credence | 1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true 2. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
georgette | 1. a thin silk dress material More Definitions → |
sublet | 1. a lease from one lessee to another More Definitions → |
harem | 1. living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household More Definitions → |
seltzer | 1. naturally effervescent mineral water 2. effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide More Definitions → |
homeostasis | 1. (physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to offset disrupting changes More Definitions → |
deluge | 1. an overwhelming number or amount 2. a heavy rain More Definitions → |
ventricle | 1. one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid 2. a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries More Definitions → |
milkshake | 1. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream More Definitions → |
thrasher | 1. a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw 2. thrush-like American songbird able to mimic other birdsongs More Definitions → |
croupier | 1. someone who collects and pays bets at a gaming table More Definitions → |
venison | 1. meat from a deer used as food More Definitions → |
catheterization | 1. the operation of introducing a catheter into the body More Definitions → |
deflation | 1. (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind 2. a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices More Definitions → |
backstroke | 1. a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back More Definitions → |
enumerate | More Definitions → |
fives | 1. a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls More Definitions → |
diphtheria | 1. acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing More Definitions → |
outfield | 1. the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases More Definitions → |
phenolic | 1. a thermosetting resin More Definitions → |
legalization | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
modernize | More Definitions → |
streamer | 1. light that streams 2. a newspaper headline that runs across the full page More Definitions → |
citizenry | 1. the body of citizens of a state or country More Definitions → |
reproach | 1. a mild rebuke or criticism 2. disgrace or shame More Definitions → |
chimpanzee | 1. intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests More Definitions → |
meson | 1. an elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus; a hadron with a baryon number of 0 More Definitions → |
analgesia | 1. absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness More Definitions → |
cherub | 1. a sweet innocent baby 2. an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child More Definitions → |
lieder | 1. a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano More Definitions → |
trumpeter | 1. a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet 2. (formal) a person who announces important news More Definitions → |
senna | 1. any of various plants of the genus Senna having pinnately compound leaves and showy usually yellow flowers; many are used medicinally More Definitions → |
commendation | 1. an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement 2. a message expressing a favorable opinion More Definitions → |
spelt | 1. hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed More Definitions → |
archetype | 1. something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies More Definitions → |
antiseptic | 1. a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues More Definitions → |
upheaval | 1. a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) 2. a violent disturbance More Definitions → |
rationalize | More Definitions → |
cringe | 1. some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame 2. A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling. More Definitions → |
sugarcane | 1. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice 2. tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar More Definitions → |
gazelle | 1. small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes More Definitions → |
speakeasy | 1. (during prohibition) an illegal barroom More Definitions → |
drivel | 1. a worthless message 2. saliva spilling from the mouth More Definitions → |
cantilever | 1. projecting horizontal beam fixed at one end only More Definitions → |
penchant | 1. a strong liking More Definitions → |
prospector | 1. someone who explores an area for mineral deposits More Definitions → |
financier | 1. a person skilled in large scale financial transactions More Definitions → |
allegory | 1. a short moral story (often with animal characters) 2. a visible symbol representing an abstract idea More Definitions → |
stifle | 1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee More Definitions → |
cerebellum | 1. a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans More Definitions → |
treachery | 1. betrayal of a trust 2. an act of deliberate betrayal More Definitions → |
petting | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
taxidermy | 1. the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance More Definitions → |
portraiture | 1. a word picture of a person's appearance and character 2. the activity of making portraits More Definitions → |
undercut | 1. the material removed by a cut made underneath 2. the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column More Definitions → |
roaster | 1. a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment) 2. a cook who roasts food More Definitions → |
hypertrophy | 1. abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ More Definitions → |
wobble | 1. an unsteady rocking motion More Definitions → |
counterstrike | More Definitions → |
hinterland | 1. a remote and undeveloped area More Definitions → |
housewarming | 1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home More Definitions → |
bleachers | 1. (used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached More Definitions → |
bacteriophage | 1. a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria More Definitions → |
seclusion | 1. the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others 2. the act of secluding yourself from others More Definitions → |
elucidate | More Definitions → |
hauler | 1. a haulage contractor More Definitions → |
headroom | 1. vertical space available to allow easy passage under something 2. the capacity of a system to reproduce loud sounds without distortion More Definitions → |
subtlety | 1. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude 2. the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze More Definitions → |
delicacy | 1. the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance 2. something considered choice to eat More Definitions → |
enlistment | 1. a period of time spent in military service 2. the act of enlisting (as in a military service) More Definitions → |
etna | 1. a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air More Definitions → |
chutney | 1. a spicy condiment made of chopped fruits or vegetables cooked in vinegar and sugar with ginger and spices More Definitions → |
dermatologist | 1. a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin More Definitions → |
casein | 1. a milk protein used in making e.g. plastics and adhesives 2. a water-base paint made with a protein precipitated from milk More Definitions → |
lackey | 1. a male servant (especially a footman) 2. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage More Definitions → |
everyman | 1. the ordinary person More Definitions → |
barricade | 1. a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. 2. a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy More Definitions → |
inquest | 1. an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death More Definitions → |
snipe | 1. Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas; similar to the woodcocks 2. a gunshot from a concealed location More Definitions → |
sagebrush | 1. any of several North American composite subshrubs of the genera Artemis or Seriphidium More Definitions → |
proteome | 1. the full complement of proteins produced by a particular genome More Definitions → |
beaux | 1. a man who is the lover of a man or woman 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance More Definitions → |
guilders | 1. the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents 2. formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
indexer | 1. someone who provides an index More Definitions → |
innkeeper | 1. the owner or manager of an inn More Definitions → |
legato | More Definitions → |
lecithin | 1. a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier More Definitions → |
destitute | More Definitions → |
abuser | 1. someone who abuses More Definitions → |
sevens | 1. a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards More Definitions → |
thane | 1. a feudal lord or baron 2. a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land) More Definitions → |
salve | 1. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation 2. anything that remedies or heals or soothes More Definitions → |
fissure | 1. a long narrow depression in a surface 2. a long narrow cleft More Definitions → |
epinephrine | 1. a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action More Definitions → |
talker | 1. someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous) More Definitions → |
picayune | More Definitions → |
homespun | 1. a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home More Definitions → |
blotter | 1. absorbent paper used to dry ink 2. the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station More Definitions → |
melodrama | 1. an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization More Definitions → |
trapper | 1. someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs) More Definitions → |
makeshift | 1. something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency More Definitions → |
tattered | More Definitions → |
tachometer | 1. measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation More Definitions → |
embarrass | More Definitions → |
nonproliferation | 1. the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons) More Definitions → |
orchestration | 1. an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band 2. the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments More Definitions → |
adipose | More Definitions → |
clemency | 1. good weather with comfortable temperatures 2. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice More Definitions → |
blemish | 1. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) More Definitions → |
deconstruction | 1. a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning More Definitions → |
inductance | 1. an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current 2. an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit More Definitions → |
reallocation | 1. a share that has been allocated again 2. a new apportionment (especially a new apportionment of congressional seats in the United States on the basis of census results) More Definitions → |
teleport | More Definitions → |
whiskers | 1. the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face More Definitions → |
reassignment | 1. assignment to a different duty More Definitions → |
multiprocessor | 1. a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control More Definitions → |
celluloid | 1. highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics 2. a medium that disseminates moving pictures More Definitions → |
lightness | 1. a feeling of joy and pride 2. the property of being comparatively small in weight More Definitions → |
saddlery | 1. gear for a horse 2. workshop where a saddler works More Definitions → |
harbinger | 1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone More Definitions → |
mustache | 1. an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip More Definitions → |
revolutionize | More Definitions → |
beaker | 1. a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry 2. a cup (usually without a handle) More Definitions → |
childbearing | 1. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child More Definitions → |
rejoicing | 1. a feeling of great happiness 2. the utterance of sounds expressing great joy More Definitions → |
heist | 1. the act of stealing 2. robbery at gunpoint More Definitions → |
repaint | More Definitions → |
dickie | 1. a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater 2. a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt More Definitions → |
quiver | 1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright 2. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
coronet | 1. a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign 2. margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof More Definitions → |
arcsec | 1. the inverse function of the secant; the angle that has a secant equal to a given number More Definitions → |
resolute | More Definitions → |
adage | 1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people More Definitions → |
aftercare | 1. care and treatment of a convalescent patient More Definitions → |
wetter | 1. a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved 2. a workman who wets the work in a manufacturing process More Definitions → |
cesarean | 1. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) More Definitions → |
rote | 1. memorization by repetition More Definitions → |
morel | 1. any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap More Definitions → |
budge | More Definitions → |
tenge | 1. 100 tenge equal 1 manat in Turkmenistan 2. the basic unit of money in Kazakhstan More Definitions → |
seatbelt | 1. a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident More Definitions → |
dumbbell | 1. an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle 2. an ignorant or foolish person More Definitions → |
delineate | More Definitions → |
nitride | 1. a compound containing nitrogen and a more electropositive element (such as phosphorus or a metal) More Definitions → |
kneel | 1. supporting yourself on your knees More Definitions → |
rehearing | 1. the act of hearing again More Definitions → |
depositary | 1. a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping More Definitions → |
caveman | 1. someone who lives in a cave More Definitions → |
garret | 1. floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage More Definitions → |
inadequacy | 1. lack of an adequate quantity or number 2. a lack of competence More Definitions → |
ruse | 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) More Definitions → |
eatery | 1. a building where people go to eat More Definitions → |
peony | 1. any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers More Definitions → |
glycerin | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
nucleon | 1. a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus More Definitions → |
presbytery | 1. building reserved for the officiating clergy More Definitions → |
hideout | 1. a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws More Definitions → |
calcite | 1. a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone More Definitions → |
lense | 1. a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images More Definitions → |
rattlesnake | 1. pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken More Definitions → |
twine | 1. a lightweight cord More Definitions → |
assemblyman | 1. someone who is a member of a legislative assembly More Definitions → |
enforcer | 1. one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior More Definitions → |
cytoskeleton | 1. a microscopic network of actin filaments and microtubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells that gives the cell shape and coherence More Definitions → |
amitriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications More Definitions → |
scrubber | 1. a worker who uses a scrub brush to clean a surface (usually a floor or deck) 2. a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning More Definitions → |
reentry | 1. the act of entering again More Definitions → |
ferrite | 1. a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent 2. a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade More Definitions → |
buckwheat | 1. a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour 2. grain ground into flour More Definitions → |
yearling | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk 2. a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth More Definitions → |
agape | 1. (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind 2. selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) More Definitions → |
wrenching | More Definitions → |
doxycycline | 1. an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections More Definitions → |
concealing | 1. the activity of keeping something secret More Definitions → |
tenement | 1. a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards More Definitions → |
discernment | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) More Definitions → |
chalice | 1. a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup More Definitions → |
hypocrite | 1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives More Definitions → |
obsolescence | 1. the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date More Definitions → |
prefect | 1. a chief officer or chief magistrate More Definitions → |
rearrangement | 1. changing an arrangement More Definitions → |
shivering | 1. a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever More Definitions → |
overlord | 1. a person who has general authority over others More Definitions → |
silage | 1. fodder harvested while green and kept succulent by partial fermentation as in a silo More Definitions → |
ejaculate | 1. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract More Definitions → |
bilge | 1. water accumulated in the bilge of a ship 2. where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom More Definitions → |
moraine | 1. accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier More Definitions → |
decimation | 1. destroying or killing a large part of the population More Definitions → |
hypotension | 1. abnormally low blood pressure More Definitions → |
cheep | 1. the short weak cry of a young bird More Definitions → |
superconductivity | 1. the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures More Definitions → |
corrie | 1. a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake More Definitions → |
electrolytic | 1. a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte More Definitions → |
widower | 1. a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried More Definitions → |
quagmire | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot More Definitions → |
theorist | 1. someone who theorizes (especially in science or art) More Definitions → |
strider | 1. a person who walks rapidly with long steps More Definitions → |
indigestion | 1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea More Definitions → |
curative | 1. a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain More Definitions → |
bier | 1. a coffin along with its stand 2. a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial More Definitions → |
delectable | More Definitions → |
proletariat | 1. a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages More Definitions → |
bey | 1. (formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt 2. the governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire More Definitions → |
tempera | 1. pigment mixed with water-soluble glutinous materials such as size and egg yolk More Definitions → |
intermediation | 1. the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement More Definitions → |
neb | 1. a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose 2. horny projecting mouth of a bird More Definitions → |
fresher | 1. a first-year undergraduate More Definitions → |
consummate | More Definitions → |
oxidoreductase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction More Definitions → |
skimmer | 1. a rapid superficial reader 2. a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids More Definitions → |
gooseneck | 1. something in a thin curved form (like the neck of a goose) More Definitions → |
pacer | 1. a horse used to set the pace in racing 2. a horse trained to a special gait in which both feet on one side leave the ground together More Definitions → |
stethoscope | 1. a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body More Definitions → |
freemasonry | 1. a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests More Definitions → |
penitentiary | 1. a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes More Definitions → |
neurotransmitter | 1. a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse More Definitions → |
teething | 1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth More Definitions → |
impatience | 1. a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay 2. a restless desire for change and excitement More Definitions → |
gardenia | 1. any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers More Definitions → |
benevolence | 1. disposition to do good 2. an inclination to do kind or charitable acts More Definitions → |
reprimand | 1. an act or expression of criticism and censure More Definitions → |
socialize | More Definitions → |
viscose | 1. a cellulose ester obtained by treating cellulose with caustic soda 2. a rayon fabric made from viscose (cellulose xanthate) fibers More Definitions → |
fez | 1. a felt cap (usually red) for a man; shaped like a flat-topped cone with a tassel that hangs from the crown More Definitions → |
occupier | 1. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there 2. a member of a military force who is residing in a conquered foreign country More Definitions → |
euchre | 1. a card game similar to ecarte; each player is dealt 5 cards and the player making trump must take 3 tricks to win a hand More Definitions → |
molestation | 1. the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children) 2. the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism More Definitions → |
neutralization | 1. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war 2. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water More Definitions → |
derelict | 1. a person without a home, job, or property 2. a ship abandoned on the high seas More Definitions → |
veracity | 1. unwillingness to tell lies More Definitions → |
energizing | 1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active More Definitions → |
butane | 1. occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels More Definitions → |
bluebonnet | 1. low-growing annual herb of southwestern United States (Texas) having silky foliage and blue flowers; a leading cause of livestock poisoning in the southwestern United States 2. a brimless dark blue Scottish cap with a flat top and a plume on one side More Definitions → |
kamikaze | 1. a fighter plane used for suicide missions by Japanese pilots in World War II 2. a pilot trained and willing to cause a suicidal crash More Definitions → |
juggernaut | 1. a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way More Definitions → |
antecedent | 1. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) 2. a preceding occurrence or cause or event More Definitions → |
foreplay | 1. mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
gargoyle | 1. a spout that terminates in a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal 2. an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal More Definitions → |
legislate | More Definitions → |
bodega | 1. a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries More Definitions → |
superclass | 1. (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class More Definitions → |
absenteeism | 1. habitual absence from work More Definitions → |
sliver | 1. a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal 2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something More Definitions → |
bummer | 1. an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing 2. a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug More Definitions → |
isometric | 1. a line connecting isometric points More Definitions → |
retraction | 1. a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion 2. the act of pulling or holding or drawing a part back More Definitions → |
hydrocortisone | 1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism More Definitions → |
innermost | More Definitions → |
yesteryear | 1. the time that has elapsed More Definitions → |
jalapeno | 1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red 2. hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico More Definitions → |
propellant | 1. any substance that propels More Definitions → |
retort | 1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 2. a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat More Definitions → |
congregate | More Definitions → |
refilling | 1. filling again by supplying what has been used up More Definitions → |
rangefinder | 1. a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object More Definitions → |
exacerbate | More Definitions → |
anemone | 1. any woodland plant of the genus Anemone grown for its beautiful flowers and whorls of dissected leaves 2. marine polyps that resemble flowers but have oral rings of tentacles; differ from corals in forming no hard skeleton More Definitions → |
guesswork | 1. an estimate based on little or no information More Definitions → |
replete | More Definitions → |
inconceivable | More Definitions → |
prelims | 1. written matter preceding the main text of a book More Definitions → |
bristle | 1. a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic 2. a stiff hair More Definitions → |
anklet | 1. a shoe for a child or woman that has a strap around the ankle 2. a sock that reaches just above the ankle More Definitions → |
determinism | 1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will More Definitions → |
panacea | 1. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists More Definitions → |
mitogen | 1. an agent that triggers mitosis More Definitions → |
aerodrome | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
intensification | 1. action that makes something stronger or more extreme 2. the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film) More Definitions → |
mistletoe | 1. American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe 2. Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas More Definitions → |
perforation | 1. a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place 2. a hole made in something More Definitions → |
manageability | 1. the capability of being managed or controlled More Definitions → |
policyholder | 1. a person who holds an insurance policy; usually, the client in whose name an insurance policy is written More Definitions → |
tidewater | 1. low-lying coastal land drained by tidal streams More Definitions → |
gonorrhea | 1. a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra More Definitions → |
listeria | 1. any species of the genus Listeria More Definitions → |
lawmaker | 1. a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws More Definitions → |
supersede | More Definitions → |
moxie | 1. fortitude and determination More Definitions → |
backspace | 1. the typewriter key used for back spacing More Definitions → |
fugue | 1. dissociative disorder in which a person forgets who they are and leaves home to create a new life; during the fugue there is no memory of the former life; after recovering there is no memory for events during the dissociative state 2. a dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days More Definitions → |
dissonance | 1. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters 2. the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience More Definitions → |
hypothermia | 1. subnormal body temperature More Definitions → |
timberline | 1. line marking the upper limit of tree growth in mountains or northern latitudes More Definitions → |
tricycle | 1. a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals More Definitions → |
penne | 1. pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends More Definitions → |
andante | 1. a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed moderately slow More Definitions → |
bannister | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
tiredness | 1. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work More Definitions → |
cocksucker | 1. a person who performs fellatio 2. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous More Definitions → |
breather | 1. a short respite 2. air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time More Definitions → |
methylene | 1. the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane More Definitions → |
wholeness | 1. an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting 2. a state of robust good health More Definitions → |
hindrance | 1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome More Definitions → |
preoccupation | 1. an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention 2. the mental state of being preoccupied by something More Definitions → |
gynaecology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women More Definitions → |
airliner | 1. a commercial airplane that carries passengers More Definitions → |
sateen | 1. a cotton fabric with a satiny finish More Definitions → |
rhododendron | 1. any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers More Definitions → |
underlay | 1. a pad placed under a carpet More Definitions → |
granule | 1. a tiny grain More Definitions → |
shambles | 1. a condition of great disorder 2. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
marten | 1. agile slender-bodied arboreal mustelids somewhat larger than weasels More Definitions → |
admittance | 1. the right to enter 2. the act of admitting someone to enter More Definitions → |
bleep | 1. a short high tone produced as a signal or warning More Definitions → |
howler | 1. a joke that seems extremely funny 2. monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry More Definitions → |
internment | 1. confinement during wartime 2. the act of confining someone in a prison (or as if in a prison) More Definitions → |
porridge | 1. soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick More Definitions → |
symbolize | More Definitions → |
ambler | 1. someone who walks at a leisurely pace More Definitions → |
voyeurism | 1. a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior More Definitions → |
referential | More Definitions → |
repressor | 1. an agent that represses More Definitions → |
backhoe | 1. an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth More Definitions → |
mannequin | 1. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions 2. a life-size dummy used to display clothes More Definitions → |
silliness | 1. a ludicrous folly 2. an impulsive scatterbrained manner More Definitions → |
camellia | 1. any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers More Definitions → |
artifice | 1. a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) More Definitions → |
excavator | 1. a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying 2. a machine for excavating More Definitions → |
progenitor | 1. an ancestor in the direct line More Definitions → |
mote | 1. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything More Definitions → |
forceps | 1. an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) 2. an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies) More Definitions → |
argumentation | 1. a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal 2. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning More Definitions → |
pinstripe | 1. a suit made from a fabric with very thin stripes 2. a fabric with very thin stripes More Definitions → |
hemodialysis | 1. dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure More Definitions → |
egret | 1. any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season More Definitions → |
servitude | 1. state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment More Definitions → |
aqueduct | 1. a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley More Definitions → |
stipulate | More Definitions → |
pacifier | 1. someone who tries to bring peace 2. anything that serves to pacify More Definitions → |
unprofessional | More Definitions → |
paediatrics | 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children More Definitions → |
blunder | 1. an embarrassing mistake More Definitions → |
relativism | 1. (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved More Definitions → |
headstone | 1. the central building block at the top of an arch or vault 2. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
felon | 1. someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime 2. a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail More Definitions → |
encephalopathy | 1. any disorder or disease of the brain More Definitions → |
libretto | 1. the words of an opera or musical play More Definitions → |
prowler | 1. someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions More Definitions → |
epos | 1. a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme 2. a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds More Definitions → |
sizzle | 1. a sizzling noise More Definitions → |
desalination | 1. the removal of salt (especially from sea water) More Definitions → |
copolymer | 1. a polymer consisting of two or more different monomers More Definitions → |
perk | 1. an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) More Definitions → |
daybed | 1. an armless couch; a seat by day and a bed by night 2. a long chair; for reclining More Definitions → |
cobbler | 1. a person who makes or repairs shoes 2. tall sweetened iced drink of wine or liquor with fruit More Definitions → |
manhole | 1. a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure More Definitions → |
eroding | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively More Definitions → |
purebred | 1. a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses More Definitions → |
bergamot | 1. small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy More Definitions → |
infallible | More Definitions → |
loaves | 1. a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating 2. a quantity of food (other than bread) formed in a particular shape More Definitions → |
prosthetics | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts More Definitions → |
quibble | 1. an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections More Definitions → |
klondike | 1. a form of solitaire that begins with seven piles of cards with the top cards facing up; descending sequences of cards of alternating colors are built on these piles; as aces become available they are placed above the seven piles; the object is to build sequences in suit from ace to king as the remaining cards are dealt out one at a time More Definitions → |
applesauce | 1. puree of stewed apples usually sweetened and spiced 2. nonsensical talk or writing More Definitions → |
fibreglass | 1. a covering material made of glass fibers in resins More Definitions → |
betterment | 1. a change for the better; progress in development 2. an improvement that adds to the value of a property or facility More Definitions → |
selva | 1. a rain forest in a tropical area More Definitions → |
snuggle | 1. a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace More Definitions → |
batten | 1. stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber 2. a strip fixed to something to hold it firm More Definitions → |
benefactor | 1. a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) More Definitions → |
blackness | 1. the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) 2. total absence of light More Definitions → |
wether | 1. male sheep especially a castrated one More Definitions → |
instantiate | More Definitions → |
paperweight | 1. a weight used to hold down a stack of papers More Definitions → |
bedspread | 1. decorative cover for a bed More Definitions → |
nocturne | 1. a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) More Definitions → |
fabricate | More Definitions → |
exabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 petabytes or 10^18 bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 pebibytes or 2^60 bytes More Definitions → |
pendragon | 1. the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons More Definitions → |
harmonize | More Definitions → |
vela | 1. a membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms 2. a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking More Definitions → |
crescendo | 1. (music) a gradual increase in loudness More Definitions → |
eyelash | 1. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids More Definitions → |
antifreeze | 1. a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point More Definitions → |
hemodynamic | More Definitions → |
stagecoach | 1. a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns More Definitions → |
academe | 1. the academic world More Definitions → |
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subsidence | 1. an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) 2. a gradual sinking to a lower level More Definitions → |
plastering | 1. the application of plaster More Definitions → |
trailhead | 1. the beginning of a trail More Definitions → |
parentage | 1. the state of being a parent 2. the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents More Definitions → |
mutter | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
brothel | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
sneezing | 1. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose More Definitions → |
payables | 1. money that you currently expect to pay on notes and accounts More Definitions → |
camaraderie | 1. the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability More Definitions → |
termini | 1. a place where something ends or is complete 2. the ultimate goal for which something is done More Definitions → |
tenacity | 1. persistent determination More Definitions → |
denture | 1. a dental appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth More Definitions → |
permanence | 1. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration More Definitions → |
wagoner | 1. the driver of a wagon More Definitions → |
immunotherapy | 1. therapy designed to produce immunity to a disease or to enhance resistance by the immune system More Definitions → |
seta | 1. stalk of a moss capsule 2. a stiff hair or bristle More Definitions → |
subheading | 1. a heading of a subdivision of a text More Definitions → |
extinguish | More Definitions → |
bullied | More Definitions → |
dirge | 1. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person More Definitions → |
pusher | 1. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward 2. an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs More Definitions → |
tingle | 1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright 2. a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings More Definitions → |
heft | 1. the property of being large in mass More Definitions → |
bruise | 1. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration More Definitions → |
staffer | 1. an employee who is a member of a staff of workers (especially a member of the staff that works for the President of the United States) More Definitions → |
rebuke | 1. an act or expression of criticism and censure More Definitions → |
dupe | 1. a person who is tricked or swindled More Definitions → |
vesicle | 1. a small anatomically normal sac or bladderlike structure (especially one containing fluid) More Definitions → |
vigilante | 1. member of a vigilance committee More Definitions → |
lipase | 1. an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream More Definitions → |
cricketer | 1. an athlete who plays cricket More Definitions → |
defibrillator | 1. an electronic device that administers an electric shock of preset voltage to the heart through the chest wall in an attempt to restore the normal rhythm of the heart during ventricular fibrillation More Definitions → |
demonstrator | 1. a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught 2. someone who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer More Definitions → |
edict | 1. a formal or authoritative proclamation 2. a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) More Definitions → |
hysteresis | 1. the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field More Definitions → |
sustenance | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the financial means whereby one lives More Definitions → |
shrew | 1. a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman 2. small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles More Definitions → |
dispensation | 1. an exemption from some rule or obligation 2. a share that has been dispensed or distributed More Definitions → |
devaluation | 1. an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries 2. the reduction of something's value or worth More Definitions → |
nonce | 1. the present occasion More Definitions → |
headrest | 1. a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash 2. a rest for the head More Definitions → |
chaperone | 1. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people More Definitions → |
eurythmics | 1. the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding More Definitions → |
hydride | 1. any binary compound formed by the union of hydrogen and other elements More Definitions → |
plage | 1. the beach at a seaside resort More Definitions → |
firmness | 1. the muscle tone of healthy tissue 2. the trait of being resolute More Definitions → |
perspiration | 1. salty fluid secreted by sweat glands 2. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid More Definitions → |
pauper | 1. a person who is very poor More Definitions → |
environmentalism | 1. the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth 2. the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction More Definitions → |
instep | 1. the arch of the foot 2. the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot More Definitions → |
septum | 1. (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities 2. a partition or wall especially in an ovary More Definitions → |
mediaeval | More Definitions → |
escudo | 1. formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo 2. the basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
petter | 1. a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one More Definitions → |
adenine | 1. (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA More Definitions → |
kiley | 1. an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex More Definitions → |
alexia | 1. inability to perceive written words More Definitions → |
checkup | 1. a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person More Definitions → |
nanotube | 1. a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape More Definitions → |
houseboat | 1. a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling More Definitions → |
lifesaving | 1. saving the lives of drowning persons More Definitions → |
clementine | 1. a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa 2. a mandarin orange of a deep reddish orange color and few seeds More Definitions → |
stanhope | 1. a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat More Definitions → |
placental | 1. mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials More Definitions → |
insemination | 1. the act of sowing (of seeds in the ground or, figuratively, of germs in the body or ideas in the mind, etc.) 2. the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female More Definitions → |
quetzal | 1. the basic unit of money in Guatemala; equal to 100 centavos 2. large trogon of Central America and South America having golden-green and scarlet plumage More Definitions → |
weevil | 1. any of several families of mostly small beetles that feed on plants and plant products; especially snout beetles and seed beetles More Definitions → |
morgue | 1. a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation More Definitions → |
electrification | 1. the activity of thrilling or markedly exciting some person or group 2. the act of providing electricity More Definitions → |
juggle | 1. the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression 2. throwing and catching several objects simultaneously More Definitions → |
composure | 1. steadiness of mind under stress More Definitions → |
yeshiva | 1. an academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts (primarily the Talmud) More Definitions → |
errant | More Definitions → |
proofread | More Definitions → |
heifer | 1. young cow More Definitions → |
acupressure | 1. treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body More Definitions → |
operon | 1. a segment of DNA containing adjacent genes including structural genes and an operator gene and a regulatory gene More Definitions → |
noose | 1. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose 2. a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled More Definitions → |
exemplar | 1. something to be imitated More Definitions → |
waterworks | 1. a public utility that provides water 2. workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community More Definitions → |
anaesthetic | 1. a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations More Definitions → |
isomerase | 1. an enzyme that catalyzes its substrate to an isomeric form More Definitions → |
bookie | 1. a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) More Definitions → |
demarcation | 1. the boundary of a specific area 2. a conceptual separation or distinction More Definitions → |
steeple | 1. a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top More Definitions → |
lumberjack | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a short warm outer jacket More Definitions → |
epidermis | 1. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates More Definitions → |
peptic | More Definitions → |
penance | 1. remorse for your past conduct 2. a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and atonement and absolution More Definitions → |
breaststroke | 1. a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick More Definitions → |
eagerness | 1. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something 2. prompt willingness More Definitions → |
peacemaker | 1. someone who tries to bring peace More Definitions → |
pearly | 1. informal terms for a human `tooth' More Definitions → |
roadhouse | 1. an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling More Definitions → |
microtubule | 1. a microscopically small tubule More Definitions → |
apothecary | 1. a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs More Definitions → |
ribosome | 1. an organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell; they attach to mRNA and move down it one codon at a time and then stop until tRNA brings the required amino acid; when it reaches a stop codon it falls apart and releases the completed protein molecule for use by the cell More Definitions → |
heyday | 1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity More Definitions → |
beaming | More Definitions → |
balancer | 1. an acrobat who balances himself in difficult positions 2. either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight More Definitions → |
chooser | 1. a person who chooses or selects out More Definitions → |
predisposition | 1. susceptibility to a pathogen 2. an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way More Definitions → |
dyslexic | 1. a person who has dyslexia More Definitions → |
wishbone | 1. the furcula of a domestic fowl More Definitions → |
overseer | 1. a person who directs and manages an organization More Definitions → |
chine | 1. cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone 2. backbone of an animal More Definitions → |
crier | 1. a person who weeps 2. (formerly) an official who made public announcements More Definitions → |
squirter | 1. plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water More Definitions → |
protea | 1. any tropical African shrub of the genus Protea having alternate rigid leaves and dense colorful flower heads resembling cones More Definitions → |
decompose | More Definitions → |
moonshine | 1. the light of the Moon 2. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash More Definitions → |
centimeter | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter More Definitions → |
scribble | 1. poor handwriting 2. an aimless drawing More Definitions → |
fete | 1. an elaborate party (often outdoors) 2. an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) More Definitions → |
firework | 1. (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. More Definitions → |
swede | 1. a cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root 2. the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food More Definitions → |
discoverer | 1. someone who is the first to think of or make something 2. someone who is the first to observe something More Definitions → |
adoptee | 1. someone (such as a child) who has been adopted More Definitions → |
grandmaster | 1. a player of exceptional or world class skill in chess or bridge More Definitions → |
bullhead | 1. freshwater sculpin with a large flattened bony-plated head with hornlike spines 2. any of several common freshwater catfishes of the United States More Definitions → |
headland | 1. a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) More Definitions → |
utensil | 1. an implement for practical use (especially in a household) More Definitions → |
puller | 1. someone who applies force so as to cause motion toward herself or himself 2. someone who pulls or tugs or drags in an effort to move something More Definitions → |
ladle | 1. a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another More Definitions → |
teg | 1. two-year-old sheep More Definitions → |
rectification | 1. (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation 2. the conversion of alternating current to direct current More Definitions → |
zeroes | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential 2. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number More Definitions → |
admirer | 1. a person who backs a politician or a team etc. 2. a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves More Definitions → |
wanderlust | 1. very strong or irresistible impulse to travel More Definitions → |
cleat | 1. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping 2. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured More Definitions → |
shite | 1. obscene terms for feces More Definitions → |
immediacy | 1. lack of an intervening or mediating agency 2. immediate intuitive awareness More Definitions → |
casebook | 1. a book in which detailed written records of a case are kept and which are a source of information for subsequent work More Definitions → |
searing | More Definitions → |
detonation | 1. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction 2. the act of detonating an explosive More Definitions → |
headhunter | 1. a recruiter of personnel (especially for corporations) 2. a savage who cuts off and preserves the heads of enemies as trophies More Definitions → |
bereaved | 1. a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved More Definitions → |
bustier | 1. a close-fitting and strapless top without sleeves that is worn by women either as lingerie or for evening dress More Definitions → |
glebe | 1. plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office More Definitions → |
seahorse | 1. either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber 2. small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position More Definitions → |
softener | 1. a substance added to another to make it less hard More Definitions → |
maelstrom | 1. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) More Definitions → |
seraphim | 1. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child More Definitions → |
alopecia | 1. loss of hair (especially on the head) or loss of wool or feathers; in humans it can result from heredity or hormonal imbalance or certain diseases or drugs and treatments (chemotherapy for cancer) More Definitions → |
approver | 1. an authority with power to approve More Definitions → |
werewolves | 1. a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again More Definitions → |
holler | 1. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) 2. a small valley between mountains More Definitions → |
guanine | 1. a purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with cytosine More Definitions → |
cashew | 1. tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted 2. kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted More Definitions → |
bushel | 1. a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches 2. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks More Definitions → |
cypher | 1. a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number 2. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
beholder | 1. a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses More Definitions → |
cursive | 1. rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper More Definitions → |
forties | 1. the time of life between 40 and 50 2. the decade from 1940 to 1949 More Definitions → |
sedition | 1. an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government More Definitions → |
examen | 1. a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) 2. a critical study (as of a writer's work) More Definitions → |
vaudeville | 1. a variety show with songs and comic acts etc. More Definitions → |
bolero | 1. music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance 2. a short jacket; worn mostly by women More Definitions → |
paroxetine | 1. a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil) More Definitions → |
criticise | More Definitions → |
ricochet | 1. a glancing rebound More Definitions → |
aberrant | 1. one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group More Definitions → |
starlet | 1. a young (film) actress who is publicized as a future star 2. a small star More Definitions → |
earner | 1. someone who earn wages in return for their labor More Definitions → |
menagerie | 1. a collection of live animals for study or display 2. the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition More Definitions → |
groupie | 1. an enthusiastic young fan (especially a young woman who follows rock groups around) More Definitions → |
camber | 1. a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road) 2. a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force More Definitions → |
colliery | 1. a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it More Definitions → |
itinerant | 1. a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment More Definitions → |
reelection | 1. election again More Definitions → |
vitreous | More Definitions → |
dolomite | 1. a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate 2. a light colored mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate; a source of magnesium; used as a ceramic and as fertilizer More Definitions → |
afterglow | 1. a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset 2. the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event More Definitions → |
takedown | 1. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position 2. a crushing remark More Definitions → |
dearth | 1. an acute insufficiency 2. an insufficient quantity or number More Definitions → |
conservator | 1. the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) 2. someone appointed by a court to assume responsibility for the interests of a minor or incompetent person More Definitions → |
artefact | 1. a man-made object taken as a whole More Definitions → |
complementarity | 1. a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities 2. the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other More Definitions → |
restlessness | 1. the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active 2. a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay More Definitions → |
burlesque | 1. a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
regaining | 1. getting something back again More Definitions → |
goldfields | 1. small slender woolly annual with very narrow opposite leaves and branches bearing solitary golden-yellow flower heads; southwestern Oregon to Baja California and Arizona; often cultivated More Definitions → |
rickey | 1. a mixed drink made of sweetened lime juice and soda water usually with liquor More Definitions → |
perversion | 1. a curve that reverses the direction of something 2. an aberrant sexual practice More Definitions → |
ethnology | 1. the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics More Definitions → |
havelock | 1. a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun More Definitions → |
lengthening | 1. the act of prolonging something More Definitions → |
charade | 1. a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades 2. making a false outward show More Definitions → |
foolishness | 1. the trait of acting stupidly or rashly 2. the quality of being rash and foolish More Definitions → |
centrifugation | 1. the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge More Definitions → |
reorganisation | 1. the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes) More Definitions → |
dumper | 1. truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity More Definitions → |
elastomer | 1. any of various elastic materials that resemble rubber (resumes its original shape when a deforming force is removed) More Definitions → |
sensitization | 1. the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen) 2. (psychology) the process of becoming highly sensitive to specific events or situations (especially emotional events or situations) More Definitions → |
hyperactive | More Definitions → |
antenatal | More Definitions → |
hemophilia | 1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son More Definitions → |
seepage | 1. the process of seeping More Definitions → |
nonviolence | 1. peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate More Definitions → |
expendable | More Definitions → |
seabed | 1. the bottom of a sea or ocean More Definitions → |
rectory | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
graze | 1. a superficial abrasion 2. the act of grazing More Definitions → |
erythrocyte | 1. a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus More Definitions → |
myelin | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers More Definitions → |
herringbone | 1. a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern 2. a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery More Definitions → |
eyeliner | 1. makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes More Definitions → |
lepidoptera | 1. insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales More Definitions → |
alertness | 1. the process of paying close and continuous attention 2. a state of readiness to respond More Definitions → |
peseta | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos More Definitions → |
searchlight | 1. a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction More Definitions → |
spaceflight | 1. a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere More Definitions → |
stave | 1. (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written 2. one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket More Definitions → |
vertu | 1. love of or taste for fine objects of art 2. artistic quality More Definitions → |
semblance | 1. an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading 2. an erroneous mental representation More Definitions → |
meatloaf | 1. a baked loaf of ground meat More Definitions → |
plasminogen | 1. an inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents More Definitions → |
duce | 1. leader More Definitions → |
reforestation | 1. the restoration (replanting) of a forest that had been reduced by fire or cutting More Definitions → |
zapper | 1. an electrical device that can injure or kill by means of electric currents More Definitions → |
accolade | 1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction More Definitions → |
pentagram | 1. a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon More Definitions → |
sedge | 1. grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers More Definitions → |
tine | 1. prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler More Definitions → |
romper | 1. a person who romps or frolics 2. a one-piece garment for children to wear at play; the lower part is shaped like bloomers More Definitions → |
dweller | 1. a person who inhabits a particular place More Definitions → |
bitumen | 1. any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons More Definitions → |
priestess | 1. a woman priest More Definitions → |
pinscher | 1. any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually cropped More Definitions → |
tadpole | 1. a larval frog or toad More Definitions → |
canter | 1. a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop More Definitions → |
berserk | 1. one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury More Definitions → |
environmentalist | 1. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution More Definitions → |
sneeze | 1. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose More Definitions → |
mistreatment | 1. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly More Definitions → |
phonetics | 1. the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis More Definitions → |
lode | 1. a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks More Definitions → |
iceman | 1. someone who cuts and delivers ice 2. a professional killer More Definitions → |
tithe | 1. a levy of one tenth of something 2. an offering of a tenth part of some personal income More Definitions → |
liberator | 1. someone who releases people from captivity or bondage More Definitions → |
rediscover | More Definitions → |
wavefront | 1. (physics) an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are reached at the same instant by a wave propagating through a medium More Definitions → |
ketone | 1. any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals More Definitions → |
glazer | 1. someone who cuts flat glass to size More Definitions → |
geodesic | 1. (mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere) More Definitions → |
congruence | 1. the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate More Definitions → |
epicenter | 1. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake More Definitions → |
toke | 1. a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette More Definitions → |
debriefing | 1. report of a mission or task More Definitions → |
lentil | 1. round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food 2. the fruit or seed of a lentil plant More Definitions → |
backer | 1. someone who provides financial support for some venture More Definitions → |
albedo | 1. the ratio of reflected to incident light More Definitions → |
eccentricity | 1. strange and unconventional behavior 2. (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis More Definitions → |
beano | 1. a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards More Definitions → |
toiletry | 1. artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) More Definitions → |
transgression | 1. the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle 2. the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata More Definitions → |
neurologist | 1. a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it More Definitions → |
clergyman | 1. a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church More Definitions → |
scape | 1. erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip 2. (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column More Definitions → |
genitalia | 1. external sex organ More Definitions → |
mausoleum | 1. a large burial chamber, usually above ground More Definitions → |
idler | 1. person who does no work More Definitions → |
seidel | 1. a glass for beer More Definitions → |
distillate | 1. a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling More Definitions → |
escalator | 1. a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index) 2. a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt More Definitions → |
periwinkle | 1. chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers 2. commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers More Definitions → |
namesake | 1. a person with the same name as another More Definitions → |
annulment | 1. the state of being cancelled or annulled 2. (law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc) More Definitions → |
reorganize | More Definitions → |
spate | 1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent 2. a sudden forceful flow More Definitions → |
belladonna | 1. perennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries; extensively grown in United States; roots and leaves yield atropine 2. an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna plant that is used medicinally More Definitions → |
dingle | 1. a small wooded hollow More Definitions → |
gleam | 1. an appearance of reflected light 2. a flash of light (especially reflected light) More Definitions → |
recalculate | More Definitions → |
maltreatment | 1. cruel or inhumane treatment More Definitions → |
malaise | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
biceps | 1. any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm) More Definitions → |
tinderbox | 1. a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence 2. a box for holding tinder More Definitions → |
superlative | 1. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) 2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development More Definitions → |
deviance | 1. a state or condition markedly different from the norm 2. deviate behavior More Definitions → |
tetrahedron | 1. any polyhedron having four plane faces More Definitions → |
materialize | More Definitions → |
fondness | 1. a predisposition to like something 2. a positive feeling of liking More Definitions → |
merchandiser | 1. a businessperson engaged in retail trade More Definitions → |
urethra | 1. duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct More Definitions → |
professorship | 1. the position of professor More Definitions → |
emoticon | 1. a representation of a facial expression (as a smile or frown) created by typing a sequence of characters in sending email More Definitions → |
leeward | 1. the direction in which the wind is blowing 2. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind More Definitions → |
tamer | 1. an animal trainer who tames wild animals More Definitions → |
monotype | 1. (biology) a taxonomic group with a single member (a single species or genus) 2. the sole print made by pressing paper against a painted or inked glass or metal plate More Definitions → |
athenaeum | 1. a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning 2. a place where reading materials are available More Definitions → |
displeasure | 1. the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something More Definitions → |
clef | 1. a musical notation written on a staff indicating the pitch of the notes following it More Definitions → |
anaemia | 1. a lack of vitality 2. a deficiency of red blood cells More Definitions → |
trice | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
pretense | 1. the act of giving a false appearance 2. pretending with intention to deceive More Definitions → |
pounder | 1. (used only in combination) something weighing a given number of pounds 2. a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone More Definitions → |
tocopherol | 1. a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body More Definitions → |
eyeshadow | 1. makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes More Definitions → |
shelling | 1. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
observant | More Definitions → |
unhappiness | 1. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being 2. state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief More Definitions → |
cinder | 1. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire More Definitions → |
pelt | 1. the dressed hairy coat of a mammal 2. body covering of a living animal More Definitions → |
laurels | 1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction 2. the state of being honored More Definitions → |
secularism | 1. a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations More Definitions → |
trekker | 1. a traveler who makes a long arduous journey (as hiking through mountainous country) More Definitions → |
neuroblastoma | 1. malignant tumor containing embryonic nerve cells; usually metastasizes quickly More Definitions → |
rejuvenate | More Definitions → |
operatic | More Definitions → |
stile | 1. an upright that is a member in a door or window frame More Definitions → |
recoup | More Definitions → |
warhead | 1. the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents More Definitions → |
adjacency | 1. the attribute of being so near as to be touching More Definitions → |
coinage | 1. coins collectively 2. a newly invented word or phrase More Definitions → |
endgame | 1. the final stages of an extended process of negotiation 2. the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board More Definitions → |
banqueting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
curbside | 1. the side of a sidewalk that is bordered by a curb More Definitions → |
planer | 1. a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood More Definitions → |
hermaphrodite | 1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made More Definitions → |
gavel | 1. a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge More Definitions → |
stoppage | 1. the state of inactivity following an interruption 2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube More Definitions → |
oeuvre | 1. the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it) More Definitions → |
valerian | 1. a plant of the genus Valeriana having lobed or dissected leaves and cymose white or pink flowers More Definitions → |
postulate | 1. (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning More Definitions → |
enrollee | 1. a person who enrolls in (or is enrolled in) a class or course of study More Definitions → |
hammerhead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence 2. the striking part of a hammer More Definitions → |
pendent | 1. an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring) 2. branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling More Definitions → |
edifice | 1. a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place More Definitions → |
vermin | 1. an irritating or obnoxious person 2. any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats More Definitions → |
stalemate | 1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible 2. drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check More Definitions → |
loosening | 1. an occurrence of control or strength weakening 2. the act of making something less tight More Definitions → |
feist | 1. a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog More Definitions → |
dialectic | 1. any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments 2. a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction More Definitions → |
rhinoceros | 1. massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout More Definitions → |
sickening | More Definitions → |
sorbet | 1. an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice More Definitions → |
steeper | 1. a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping More Definitions → |
verandah | 1. a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed) More Definitions → |
buttery | 1. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines 2. a teashop where students in British universities can purchase light meals More Definitions → |
deformity | 1. an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed 2. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen More Definitions → |
optometrist | 1. a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses More Definitions → |
bogey | 1. a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil 2. (golf) a score of one stroke over par on a hole More Definitions → |
pipette | 1. measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube More Definitions → |
interferometer | 1. any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves More Definitions → |
pursuance | 1. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria 2. the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion More Definitions → |
scapegoat | 1. someone who is punished for the errors of others More Definitions → |
nanometer | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter More Definitions → |
aftershock | 1. a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake More Definitions → |
hydrotherapy | 1. the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease More Definitions → |
marionette | 1. a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer More Definitions → |
anathema | 1. a detested person 2. a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication More Definitions → |
dehumidifier | 1. an appliance to extract moisture from the air and make the environment more comfortable More Definitions → |
trifle | 1. a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate 2. a detail that is considered insignificant More Definitions → |
workhorse | 1. machine that performs dependably under heavy use 2. a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor More Definitions → |
diuretic | 1. any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water More Definitions → |
retake | 1. a shot or scene that is photographed again More Definitions → |
quiche | 1. a tart filled with rich unsweetened custard; often contains other ingredients (as cheese or ham or seafood or vegetables) More Definitions → |
evaporate | More Definitions → |
transcriber | 1. a person who translates written messages from one language to another 2. someone who rewrites in a different script More Definitions → |
midwinter | 1. the middle of winter More Definitions → |
purview | 1. the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated More Definitions → |
overpass | 1. bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels More Definitions → |
goaltender | 1. the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal 2. the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring More Definitions → |
speedometer | 1. a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed More Definitions → |
eulogy | 1. a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently 2. a formal expression of praise More Definitions → |
superscript | 1. a character or symbol set or printed or written above and immediately to one side of another character More Definitions → |
proteinase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis More Definitions → |
scrimmage | 1. (American football) practice play between a football team's squads 2. a noisy riotous fight More Definitions → |
privates | 1. external sex organ More Definitions → |
carnivore | 1. a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal 2. any animal that feeds on flesh More Definitions → |
egalitarian | 1. a person who believes in the equality of all people More Definitions → |
mortgagee | 1. the person who accepts a mortgage More Definitions → |
rheumatism | 1. any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues 2. a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint More Definitions → |
devotee | 1. an ardent follower and admirer More Definitions → |
cowardice | 1. the trait of lacking courage More Definitions → |
dosimetry | 1. measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive source More Definitions → |
smelter | 1. an industrial plant for smelting More Definitions → |
phenylephrine | 1. a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion More Definitions → |
cupcake | 1. small cake baked in a muffin tin More Definitions → |
hopelessness | 1. the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success More Definitions → |
errand | 1. a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission More Definitions → |
yeoman | 1. officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch 2. in former times was free and cultivated his own land More Definitions → |
overhang | 1. projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else More Definitions → |
annexe | 1. an addition that extends a main building More Definitions → |
hugger | 1. a person who hugs More Definitions → |
shekels | 1. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
estoppel | 1. a rule of evidence whereby a person is barred from denying the truth of a fact that has already been settled More Definitions → |
emigrant | 1. someone who leaves one country to settle in another More Definitions → |
cytomegalovirus | 1. any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems More Definitions → |
contaminate | More Definitions → |
bassinet | 1. a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed 2. a perambulator that resembles a bassinet More Definitions → |
hibernation | 1. the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter 2. cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals More Definitions → |
erratum | 1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind More Definitions → |
anthracite | 1. a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat More Definitions → |
testes | 1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens More Definitions → |
borer | 1. a drill for penetrating rock 2. any of various insects or larvae or mollusks that bore into wood More Definitions → |
censoring | 1. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy 2. deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances More Definitions → |
oriole | 1. mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black 2. American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow More Definitions → |
chipotle | 1. a ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking More Definitions → |
shiner | 1. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye 2. something that shines (with emitted or reflected light) More Definitions → |
rhesus | 1. of southern Asia; used in medical research More Definitions → |
streptomyces | 1. aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin) More Definitions → |
transcribe | More Definitions → |
tilde | 1. a diacritical mark (~) placed over the letter n in Spanish to indicate a palatal nasal sound or over a vowel in Portuguese to indicate nasalization More Definitions → |
rangeland | 1. land suitable for grazing livestock More Definitions → |
frustrate | More Definitions → |
sideboard | 1. a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity 2. a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib More Definitions → |
wyvern | 1. a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs More Definitions → |
whitey | 1. (slang) offensive names for a White man More Definitions → |
laryngeal | More Definitions → |
outfielder | 1. (baseball) a person who plays in the outfield 2. a fielder in cricket who is stationed in the outfield More Definitions → |
subculture | 1. a social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs More Definitions → |
roselle | 1. East Indian sparsely prickly annual herb or perennial subshrub widely cultivated for its fleshy calyxes used in tarts and jelly and for its bast fiber More Definitions → |
tether | 1. restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal More Definitions → |
hyperbole | 1. extravagant exaggeration More Definitions → |
matcher | 1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others More Definitions → |
sterility | 1. (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms 2. the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate More Definitions → |
neuropsychology | 1. the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes More Definitions → |
sputtering | 1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively More Definitions → |
femininity | 1. the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women More Definitions → |
opulent | More Definitions → |
deferment | 1. act of putting off to a future time More Definitions → |
waders | 1. waterproof hip boots (sometimes extending to the chest) worn by anglers More Definitions → |
nothingness | 1. the state of nonexistence 2. empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk More Definitions → |
hellfire | 1. a place of eternal fire envisaged as punishment for the damned More Definitions → |
cinque | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one More Definitions → |
bowery | More Definitions → |
immovable | 1. property consisting of houses and land More Definitions → |
outlier | 1. a person who lives away from his place of work 2. an extreme deviation from the mean More Definitions → |
fervor | 1. feelings of great warmth and intensity 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up More Definitions → |
innervation | 1. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland 2. the distribution of nerve fibers to an organ or body region More Definitions → |
reefer | 1. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking More Definitions → |
lepton | 1. 100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece 2. an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0 More Definitions → |
dissipate | More Definitions → |
hymen | 1. a fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin More Definitions → |
desorption | 1. changing from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state More Definitions → |
bellflower | 1. any of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
photocopier | 1. a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies More Definitions → |
pessimism | 1. the feeling that things will turn out badly 2. a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things More Definitions → |
mononuclear | More Definitions → |
wheezing | More Definitions → |
ternary | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
footballer | 1. an athlete who plays American football More Definitions → |
immunosuppressive | 1. a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response More Definitions → |
depositor | 1. a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution More Definitions → |
romaine | 1. lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head More Definitions → |
effusion | 1. an unrestrained expression of emotion 2. flow under pressure More Definitions → |
dimensionality | 1. the spatial property of having dimensions More Definitions → |
notoriety | 1. the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality More Definitions → |
centra | 1. the main body of a vertebra More Definitions → |
huddle | 1. (informal) a quick private conference 2. a disorganized and densely packed crowd More Definitions → |
adenoma | 1. a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin More Definitions → |
rooter | 1. an enthusiastic devotee of sports More Definitions → |
faery | 1. a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers 2. the enchanted realm of fairies More Definitions → |
omnipotent | More Definitions → |
poise | 1. a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second 2. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium More Definitions → |
slaughterhouse | 1. a building where animals are butchered More Definitions → |
sphincter | 1. a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening More Definitions → |
etude | 1. a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity More Definitions → |
handicapper | 1. someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race) More Definitions → |
sweetener | 1. something added to foods to make them taste sweeter 2. anything that serves as an enticement More Definitions → |
nailer | 1. a worker who attaches something by nailing it More Definitions → |
riverbank | 1. the bank of a river More Definitions → |
metalware | 1. household articles made of metal (especially for use at table) More Definitions → |
pretzel | 1. glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot More Definitions → |
neutrophil | 1. the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes More Definitions → |
supernatant | 1. the clear liquid that lies above a sediment or precipitate More Definitions → |
imperium | 1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised 2. supreme authority; absolute dominion More Definitions → |
supercharger | 1. compressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
spew | More Definitions → |
deceleration | 1. a decrease in rate of change 2. (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity More Definitions → |
consignee | 1. the person to whom merchandise is delivered over More Definitions → |
aldehyde | 1. any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids More Definitions → |
testicle | 1. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens More Definitions → |
riddance | 1. the act of removing or getting rid of something 2. the act of forcing out someone or something More Definitions → |
greaves | 1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered More Definitions → |
smudge | 1. a smoky fire to drive away insects 2. a blemish made by dirt More Definitions → |
tulle | 1. a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns More Definitions → |
helplessness | 1. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act 2. the state of needing help from something More Definitions → |
accelerometer | 1. an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets More Definitions → |
quadrature | 1. the construction of a square having the same area as some other figure More Definitions → |
herder | 1. someone who drives a herd More Definitions → |
zealot | 1. a fervent and even militant proponent of something More Definitions → |
turmeric | 1. widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye 2. ground dried rhizome of the turmeric plant used as seasoning More Definitions → |
carnelian | 1. a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony More Definitions → |
parietal | More Definitions → |
underpants | 1. an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin More Definitions → |
bidet | 1. a basin for washing genitals and anal area More Definitions → |
cobblestone | 1. rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads More Definitions → |
showplace | 1. a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty More Definitions → |
meteorologist | 1. a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions More Definitions → |
centrality | 1. the property of being central More Definitions → |
taster | 1. someone who samples food or drink for its quality More Definitions → |
dropper | 1. pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time More Definitions → |
xenophobia | 1. a fear of foreigners or strangers More Definitions → |
edelweiss | 1. alpine perennial plant native to Europe having leaves covered with whitish down and small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts More Definitions → |
insides | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
sedative | 1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
transferor | 1. (law) someone who conveys a title or property to another More Definitions → |
bygone | 1. past events to be put aside More Definitions → |
intercession | 1. a prayer to God on behalf of another person 2. the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) More Definitions → |
darkening | 1. changing to a darker color More Definitions → |
shoestring | 1. a lace used for fastening shoes 2. a small amount of money More Definitions → |
doghouse | 1. outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog 2. an idiomatic term for being in disfavor More Definitions → |
grebe | 1. small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet More Definitions → |
flexion | 1. the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 2. deviation from a straight or normal course More Definitions → |
ibex | 1. wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns More Definitions → |
causative | More Definitions → |
loveseat | 1. small sofa that seats two people More Definitions → |
cybersex | 1. sexual arousal involving communication on the internet More Definitions → |
cribbage | 1. a card game (usually for two players) in which each player is dealt six cards and discards one or two More Definitions → |
typescript | 1. typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript More Definitions → |
piste | 1. a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts 2. a ski run densely packed with snow More Definitions → |
vegetarianism | 1. a diet excluding all meat and fish More Definitions → |
reposition | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
ecologist | 1. a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment More Definitions → |
heiress | 1. a female heir More Definitions → |
authenticator | 1. one who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validity More Definitions → |
shyness | 1. a feeling of fear of embarrassment More Definitions → |
angelus | 1. the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited More Definitions → |
linoleum | 1. a floor covering More Definitions → |
woolen | 1. a fabric made from the hair of sheep More Definitions → |
cuticle | 1. the dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail 2. the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates More Definitions → |
levelling | More Definitions → |
shrapnel | 1. shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight More Definitions → |
deuterium | 1. an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen) More Definitions → |
nutter | 1. a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad More Definitions → |
verbosity | 1. an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words More Definitions → |
larder | 1. a supply of food especially for a household 2. a small storeroom for storing foods or wines More Definitions → |
beret | 1. a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth More Definitions → |
truthfulness | 1. the quality of being truthful More Definitions → |
obelisk | 1. a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top 2. a character used in printing to indicate a second cross reference or footnote when the asterisk has already been used More Definitions → |
claret | 1. a dark purplish-red color 2. dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine More Definitions → |
consecration | 1. a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) 2. (religion) sanctification of something by setting it apart (usually with religious rites) as dedicated to God More Definitions → |
forbearance | 1. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence 2. a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting More Definitions → |
apostrophe | 1. address to an absent or imaginary person 2. the mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word More Definitions → |
stepmother | 1. the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage More Definitions → |
centroid | 1. the center of mass of an object of uniform density More Definitions → |
resiliency | 1. an occurrence of rebounding or springing back 2. the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit More Definitions → |
reschedule | More Definitions → |
preempt | 1. a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding More Definitions → |
wipeout | 1. an event that completely destroys something 2. a spill in some sport (as a fall from a bicycle or while skiing or being capsized on a surfboard) More Definitions → |
ionosphere | 1. the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons More Definitions → |
airworthiness | 1. fitness to fly More Definitions → |
foreshore | 1. the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark More Definitions → |
gusset | 1. a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate 2. a metal plate used to strengthen a joist More Definitions → |
mince | 1. food chopped into small bits More Definitions → |
metalwork | 1. the metal parts of something 2. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
teriyaki | 1. beef or chicken or seafood marinated in spicy soy sauce and grilled or broiled More Definitions → |
impoundment | 1. placing private property in the custody of an officer of the law More Definitions → |
fermion | 1. any particle that obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics and is subject to the Pauli exclusion principle More Definitions → |
eugenics | 1. the study of methods of improving genetic qualities by selective breeding (especially as applied to human mating) More Definitions → |
quenching | 1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning More Definitions → |
sandpaper | 1. stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand More Definitions → |
perdition | 1. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment More Definitions → |
hardiness | 1. the property of being strong and healthy in constitution 2. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger More Definitions → |
discontinuance | 1. the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) More Definitions → |
headliner | 1. a performer who receives prominent billing More Definitions → |
superposition | 1. (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another 2. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest More Definitions → |
astrologer | 1. someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon More Definitions → |
dietetics | 1. the scientific study of food preparation and intake More Definitions → |
checkmate | 1. complete victory 2. a chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king More Definitions → |
emphatic | More Definitions → |
nameplate | 1. a plate bearing a name More Definitions → |
chrysanthemum | 1. the flower of a chrysanthemum plant 2. any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated More Definitions → |
fluorine | 1. a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite More Definitions → |
elation | 1. an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression 2. a feeling of joy and pride More Definitions → |
cowbell | 1. a bell hung around the neck of cow so that the cow can be easily located More Definitions → |
epileptic | 1. a person who has epilepsy More Definitions → |
feller | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a boy or man More Definitions → |
earpiece | 1. electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear More Definitions → |
thymidine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of thymine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
tranche | 1. a portion of something (especially money) More Definitions → |
enmity | 1. a state of deep-seated ill-will 2. the feeling of a hostile person More Definitions → |
osteopathy | 1. therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles More Definitions → |
boater | 1. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown 2. someone who drives or rides in a boat More Definitions → |
weirdo | 1. someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric 2. someone deranged and possibly dangerous More Definitions → |
congresswoman | 1. a member of the United States House of Representatives More Definitions → |
cloister | 1. residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery) 2. a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions) More Definitions → |
hygienist | 1. a medical specialist in hygiene More Definitions → |
butternut | 1. North American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye 2. oily egg-shaped nut of an American tree of the walnut family More Definitions → |
crafter | 1. a creator of great skill in the manual arts More Definitions → |
disassemble | More Definitions → |
anise | 1. native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery 2. liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors More Definitions → |
aggressor | 1. someone who attacks 2. a confident assertive person who acts as instigator More Definitions → |
pepperoni | 1. a pork and beef sausage (or a thin slice of this sausage) More Definitions → |
boathouse | 1. a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats More Definitions → |
neurophysiology | 1. the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system More Definitions → |
executioner | 1. an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant More Definitions → |
guillemot | 1. small black or brown speckled auks of northern seas More Definitions → |
interviewee | 1. a person who is interviewed More Definitions → |
diminutive | 1. a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness More Definitions → |
transcendence | 1. a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience 2. the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits More Definitions → |
lilangeni | 1. the basic unit of money in Swaziland; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
trapeze | 1. a swing used by circus acrobats More Definitions → |
cellophane | 1. a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. More Definitions → |
bulldozer | 1. large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground More Definitions → |
ailment | 1. an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining More Definitions → |
sharpie | 1. an alert and energetic person 2. a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games More Definitions → |
perpetuity | 1. the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) More Definitions → |
stepfather | 1. the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage More Definitions → |
currier | 1. a craftsman who curries leather for use More Definitions → |
dinero | 1. informal terms for money More Definitions → |
incurable | 1. a person whose disease is incurable More Definitions → |
mountainside | 1. the side or slope of a mountain More Definitions → |
menthol | 1. a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion 2. a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint More Definitions → |
absorbance | 1. (physics) a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation More Definitions → |
prise | More Definitions → |
cornbread | 1. bread made primarily of cornmeal More Definitions → |
mensch | 1. a decent responsible person with admirable characteristics More Definitions → |
decarboxylase | 1. any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group More Definitions → |
prioritise | More Definitions → |
bagpipe | 1. a tubular wind instrument; the player blows air into a bag and squeezes it out through the drone More Definitions → |
prostrate | More Definitions → |
dribble | 1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid 2. saliva spilling from the mouth More Definitions → |
gobble | 1. the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock More Definitions → |
breech | 1. opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded More Definitions → |
ripening | 1. coming to full development; becoming mature 2. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time More Definitions → |
trebuchet | 1. catapult that uses a swinging arm to throw a projectile More Definitions → |
pyrite | 1. a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color More Definitions → |
parquet | 1. a floor made of parquetry 2. seating on the main floor between the orchestra and the parquet circle More Definitions → |
reparation | 1. compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury 2. (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors More Definitions → |
hovercraft | 1. a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines More Definitions → |
impotent | More Definitions → |
curmudgeon | 1. a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas More Definitions → |
freshener | 1. anything that freshens More Definitions → |
thimble | 1. as much as a thimble will hold 2. a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container More Definitions → |
gramophone | 1. an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically More Definitions → |
lech | 1. man with strong sexual desires More Definitions → |
simmering | 1. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil More Definitions → |
beechwood | 1. wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles More Definitions → |
deactivation | 1. breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges) 2. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
loafer | 1. person who does no work More Definitions → |
retinol | 1. an unsaturated alcohol that occurs in marine fish-liver oils and is synthesized biologically from carotene More Definitions → |
encapsulate | More Definitions → |
triglyceride | 1. glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body More Definitions → |
vena | 1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart More Definitions → |
dipper | 1. a ladle that has a cup with a long handle 2. small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage More Definitions → |
percolation | 1. the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium 2. the act of making coffee in a percolator More Definitions → |
signified | 1. the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted More Definitions → |
sockeye | 1. fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers 2. small salmon with red flesh; found in rivers and tributaries of the northern Pacific and valued as food; adults die after spawning More Definitions → |
exemplify | More Definitions → |
inane | More Definitions → |
becket | 1. (nautical) a short line with an eye at one end and a knot at the other; used to secure loose items on a ship More Definitions → |
berk | 1. a stupid person who is easy to take advantage of More Definitions → |
derail | More Definitions → |
spinster | 1. an elderly unmarried woman 2. someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads) More Definitions → |
crappie | 1. small sunfishes of the genus Pomoxis of central United States rivers 2. small sunfishes of central United States rivers More Definitions → |
prater | 1. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker More Definitions → |
gripes | 1. acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) More Definitions → |
tambourine | 1. a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides More Definitions → |
coinsurance | 1. insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters More Definitions → |
tapering | 1. the act of gradually lowering the size or amount More Definitions → |
luminescence | 1. light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures 2. light from nonthermal sources More Definitions → |
rhizome | 1. a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure More Definitions → |
leprechaun | 1. a mischievous elf in Irish folklore More Definitions → |
screeching | 1. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry 2. sharp piercing cry More Definitions → |
amide | 1. any organic compound containing the group -CONH2 More Definitions → |
psychometric | More Definitions → |
bureaux | 1. an administrative unit of government 2. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes More Definitions → |
expressionism | 1. an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality More Definitions → |
biographer | 1. someone who writes an account of a person's life More Definitions → |
penultimate | 1. the next to last syllable in a word More Definitions → |
leotard | 1. a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance More Definitions → |
bridegroom | 1. a man who has recently been married 2. a man participant in his own marriage ceremony More Definitions → |
accomplice | 1. a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) More Definitions → |
straightener | 1. a device for straightening More Definitions → |
looper | 1. small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae More Definitions → |
morphogenesis | 1. differentiation and growth of the structure of an organism (or a part of an organism) More Definitions → |
irregularity | 1. behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality 2. not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals More Definitions → |
gravestone | 1. a stone that is used to mark a grave More Definitions → |
backwater | 1. a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam 2. a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring More Definitions → |
instrumentality | 1. a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose 2. the quality of being instrumental for some purpose More Definitions → |
decrement | 1. the amount by which something decreases 2. a process of becoming smaller or shorter More Definitions → |
desperado | 1. a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier) More Definitions → |
triplex | More Definitions → |
desecration | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
venturer | 1. a merchant who undertakes a trading venture (especially a venture that sends goods overseas) 2. a person who enjoys taking risks More Definitions → |
lackluster | More Definitions → |
gunmetal | 1. a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water) More Definitions → |
pocketbook | 1. your personal financial means 2. a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money More Definitions → |
automaker | 1. a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles More Definitions → |
peeler | 1. a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music 2. a worker who peels the skins from fruits and vegetables More Definitions → |
forefoot | 1. a front foot of a quadruped More Definitions → |
soreness | 1. a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched) 2. an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress More Definitions → |
boldness | 1. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger 2. impudent aggressiveness More Definitions → |
entrapment | 1. a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials More Definitions → |
advection | 1. (meteorology) the horizontal transfer of heat or other atmospheric properties More Definitions → |
exportation | 1. commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country 2. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country More Definitions → |
misunderstand | More Definitions → |
geyser | 1. a spring that discharges hot water and steam More Definitions → |
nightshade | 1. any of numerous shrubs or herbs or vines of the genus Solanum; most are poisonous though many bear edible fruit More Definitions → |
meddling | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
hydrochlorothiazide | 1. a diuretic drug (trade name Microzide, Esidrix, and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension More Definitions → |
altercation | 1. noisy quarrel More Definitions → |
trustworthiness | 1. the trait of deserving trust and confidence More Definitions → |
pillowcase | 1. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow More Definitions → |
strangeness | 1. unusualness as a consequence of not being well known 2. (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third lightest of all quarks More Definitions → |
tincture | 1. a substance that colors or dyes 2. an indication that something has been present More Definitions → |
kismet | 1. (Islam) the will of Allah More Definitions → |
erecting | 1. the act of building or putting up More Definitions → |
drafter | 1. a writer of a draft More Definitions → |
agave | 1. tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber More Definitions → |
impeller | 1. the blade of a rotor (as in the compressor of a jet engine) More Definitions → |
psychotherapist | 1. a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders More Definitions → |
persevere | More Definitions → |
arabesque | 1. position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose 2. an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design More Definitions → |
vortices | 1. the shape of something rotating rapidly 2. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) More Definitions → |
bacteriology | 1. the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease More Definitions → |
reordering | 1. a rearrangement in a different order More Definitions → |
sociable | 1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity More Definitions → |
scleroderma | 1. an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin More Definitions → |
geopolitics | 1. the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state More Definitions → |
exaggerate | More Definitions → |
speculum | 1. a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument 2. a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior More Definitions → |
medico | 1. a student in medical school 2. a licensed medical practitioner More Definitions → |
sojourner | 1. a temporary resident More Definitions → |
wench | 1. informal terms for a (young) woman More Definitions → |
spontaneity | 1. the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint More Definitions → |
rescission | 1. (law) the act of rescinding; the cancellation of a contract and the return of the parties to the positions they would have had if the contract had not been made More Definitions → |
sympathize | More Definitions → |
ribose | 1. a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid More Definitions → |
bloomer | 1. a flower that blooms in a particular way 2. an embarrassing mistake More Definitions → |
armrest | 1. a support for the arm More Definitions → |
woollen | 1. a fabric made from the hair of sheep More Definitions → |
recidivism | 1. habitual relapse into crime More Definitions → |
rounders | 1. an English ball game similar to baseball More Definitions → |
carafe | 1. a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water More Definitions → |
enteric | More Definitions → |
buccaneer | 1. someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation More Definitions → |
seaplane | 1. an airplane that can land on or take off from water More Definitions → |
winemaking | 1. the craft and science of growing grapes and making wine More Definitions → |
interne | 1. an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience More Definitions → |
theocracy | 1. a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided) 2. the belief in government by divine guidance More Definitions → |
cheeseburger | 1. a hamburger with melted cheese on it More Definitions → |
middleman | 1. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers 2. the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk More Definitions → |
wane | 1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) More Definitions → |
trachea | 1. membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi 2. one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids More Definitions → |
assassinate | More Definitions → |
midge | 1. minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water More Definitions → |
piecemeal | More Definitions → |
collet | 1. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting 2. a cone-shaped chuck used for holding cylindrical pieces in a lathe More Definitions → |
haplotype | 1. (genetics) a combination of alleles (for different genes) that are located closely together on the same chromosome and that tend to be inherited together More Definitions → |
inferiority | 1. the state of being inferior 2. an inferior quality More Definitions → |
repositioning | 1. the act of placing in a new position More Definitions → |
knitter | 1. someone who makes garments (or fabrics) by intertwining yarn or thread More Definitions → |
belting | 1. the material of which belts are made More Definitions → |
transliteration | 1. a transcription from one alphabet to another More Definitions → |
gentleness | 1. the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual 2. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered More Definitions → |
simile | 1. a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as') More Definitions → |
hindering | More Definitions → |
roundhouse | 1. workplace consisting of a circular building for repairing locomotives 2. a hook delivered with an exaggerated swing More Definitions → |
ambivalence | 1. mixed feelings or emotions More Definitions → |
loudness | 1. the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) 2. tasteless showiness More Definitions → |
guillotine | 1. closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill 2. instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people More Definitions → |
bream | 1. flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe 2. flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family Sparidae or the family Bramidae More Definitions → |
reverting | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state More Definitions → |
meander | 1. a bend or curve, as in a stream or river 2. an aimless amble on a winding course More Definitions → |
canker | 1. a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark 2. an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth) More Definitions → |
embellishment | 1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail 2. a superfluous ornament More Definitions → |
biogenesis | 1. production of a chemical compound by a living organism 2. the production of living organisms from other living organisms More Definitions → |
breakwater | 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away More Definitions → |
smuggler | 1. someone who imports or exports without paying duties More Definitions → |
shopkeeper | 1. a merchant who owns or manages a shop More Definitions → |
whiteness | 1. the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black) 2. the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil More Definitions → |
jakes | 1. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
nitrile | 1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN More Definitions → |
gens | 1. family based on male descent More Definitions → |
micrometer | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter 2. caliper for measuring small distances More Definitions → |
exegesis | 1. an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) More Definitions → |
piscine | More Definitions → |
xylene | 1. a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent More Definitions → |
impersonation | 1. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect 2. pretending to be another person More Definitions → |
lycopene | 1. carotenoid that makes tomatoes red; may lower the risk of prostate cancer More Definitions → |
girder | 1. a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure More Definitions → |
backgrounder | 1. a press conference or interview in which a government official explains to reporters the background of an action or policy More Definitions → |
sublease | 1. a lease from one lessee to another More Definitions → |
bickering | 1. a quarrel about petty points More Definitions → |
whaler | 1. a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales 2. a ship engaged in whale fishing More Definitions → |
permanency | 1. the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration More Definitions → |
sleet | 1. partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow) More Definitions → |
zoster | 1. eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia More Definitions → |
laxative | 1. a mild cathartic More Definitions → |
alcove | 1. a small recess opening off a larger room More Definitions → |
wale | 1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions 2. thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship More Definitions → |
winemaker | 1. someone who makes wine More Definitions → |
chelation | 1. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning 2. the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds More Definitions → |
telecast | 1. a television broadcast More Definitions → |
steamship | 1. a ship powered by one or more steam engines More Definitions → |
recounting | 1. an act of narration More Definitions → |
breeches | 1. (used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee More Definitions → |
seashell | 1. the shell of a marine organism More Definitions → |
appellation | 1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others 2. a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown More Definitions → |
fibrinogen | 1. a protein present in blood plasma; converts to fibrin when blood clots More Definitions → |
abbe | 1. a French abbot More Definitions → |
saree | 1. a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body More Definitions → |
cephalexin | 1. a cephalosporin antibiotic (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribed for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract More Definitions → |
achiever | 1. a person with a record of successes More Definitions → |
fille | 1. a young female More Definitions → |
corticosteroid | 1. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response More Definitions → |
revisionist | 1. a Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position More Definitions → |
microbe | 1. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use More Definitions → |
serialize | More Definitions → |
necktie | 1. neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front More Definitions → |
grueling | More Definitions → |
seaward | 1. the direction toward the sea More Definitions → |
nibble | 1. a small byte 2. gentle biting More Definitions → |
albuterol | 1. a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness More Definitions → |
marauder | 1. someone who attacks in search of booty More Definitions → |
untouchable | 1. belongs to lowest social and ritual class in India More Definitions → |
pecker | 1. obscene terms for penis 2. bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects More Definitions → |
adopter | 1. a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child More Definitions → |
backfire | 1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired 2. a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine More Definitions → |
proprietorship | 1. an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits More Definitions → |
antihypertensive | 1. a drug that reduces high blood pressure More Definitions → |
verapamil | 1. a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine More Definitions → |
minter | 1. a skilled worker who coins or stamps money More Definitions → |
viceroy | 1. governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign 2. showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller More Definitions → |
geomorphology | 1. the branch of geology that studies the characteristics and configuration and evolution of rocks and land forms More Definitions → |
divestiture | 1. an order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior 2. the sale by a company of a product line or a subsidiary or a division More Definitions → |
brimstone | 1. an old name for sulfur More Definitions → |
trowel | 1. a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials More Definitions → |
smelt | 1. small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water 2. small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters More Definitions → |
renin | 1. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure More Definitions → |
undersecretary | 1. a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government More Definitions → |
benzyl | 1. the univalent radical derived from toluene More Definitions → |
storehouse | 1. a depository for goods More Definitions → |
cowhide | 1. leather made from the hide of a cow 2. the hide of a cow More Definitions → |
plumage | 1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds More Definitions → |
rapier | 1. a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges More Definitions → |
netiquette | 1. Etiquette practiced or advocated in electronic communication over a computer network. More Definitions → |
cadaver | 1. the dead body of a human being More Definitions → |
captivate | More Definitions → |
meld | 1. a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank More Definitions → |
lyre | 1. a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment More Definitions → |
centralization | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
duress | 1. compulsory force or threat More Definitions → |
bluefish | 1. bluish warm-water marine food and game fish that follow schools of small fishes into shallow waters 2. fatty bluish flesh of bluefish More Definitions → |
banger | 1. (British informal) pork sausage 2. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing More Definitions → |
seething | More Definitions → |
superstructure | 1. structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck More Definitions → |
clerkship | 1. the job of clerk More Definitions → |
deflector | 1. a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc) More Definitions → |
scepticism | 1. the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge More Definitions → |
caboose | 1. the area for food preparation on a ship 2. a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train More Definitions → |
germanium | 1. a brittle grey crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors; occurs in germanite and argyrodite More Definitions → |
buncombe | 1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) More Definitions → |
amylase | 1. any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar More Definitions → |
cybercrime | 1. crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs More Definitions → |
vasectomy | 1. surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible More Definitions → |
repudiation | 1. rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid 2. refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt or honor a contract (especially by public authorities) More Definitions → |
seafront | 1. the waterfront of a seaside town More Definitions → |
dinette | 1. a small area off of a kitchen that is used for dining More Definitions → |
freighter | 1. a cargo ship More Definitions → |
reprinting | 1. a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale More Definitions → |
trine | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one More Definitions → |
hessian | 1. (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot More Definitions → |
carriageway | 1. one of the two sides of a motorway where traffic travels in one direction only usually in two or three lanes More Definitions → |
levant | More Definitions → |
belay | 1. something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured More Definitions → |
petunia | 1. any of numerous tropical herbs having fluted funnel-shaped flowers More Definitions → |
sleaze | 1. tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar More Definitions → |
slippage | 1. a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping 2. decline from a standard level of performance or achievement More Definitions → |
gremlin | 1. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous More Definitions → |
dovetail | 1. a mortise joint formed by interlocking tenons and mortises More Definitions → |
sundae | 1. ice cream served with a topping More Definitions → |
reportage | 1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television More Definitions → |
manoeuvre | 1. a plan for attaining a particular goal 2. a military training exercise More Definitions → |
epistemic | More Definitions → |
apprehend | More Definitions → |
leeway | 1. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift 2. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits More Definitions → |
pigmentation | 1. the deposition of pigment in animals or plants or human beings 2. coloration of living tissues by pigment More Definitions → |
shackle | 1. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner) 2. a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar More Definitions → |
riverbed | 1. a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river More Definitions → |
embezzlement | 1. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else More Definitions → |
destruct | More Definitions → |
beautification | 1. the act of making something more beautiful More Definitions → |
cesium | 1. a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal More Definitions → |
inducement | 1. a positive motivational influence 2. act of bringing about a desired result More Definitions → |
heave | 1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) 2. (geology) a horizontal dislocation More Definitions → |
powerboat | 1. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine More Definitions → |
trundle | 1. a low bed to be slid under a higher bed 2. small wheel or roller More Definitions → |
slowness | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry More Definitions → |
lessening | 1. a change downward More Definitions → |
theophylline | 1. a colorless crystalline alkaloid derived from tea leaves or made synthetically; used in medicine as a bronchial dilator More Definitions → |
cognate | 1. one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another 2. a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language More Definitions → |
mire | 1. a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot 2. deep soft mud in water or slush More Definitions → |
coven | 1. an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches More Definitions → |
sufferer | 1. a person suffering from an illness 2. one who suffers for the sake of principle More Definitions → |
mores | 1. (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group More Definitions → |
elegy | 1. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead More Definitions → |
politeness | 1. a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage 2. the act of showing regard for others More Definitions → |
ampersand | 1. a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and) More Definitions → |
fingertip | 1. the end (tip) of a finger More Definitions → |
willpower | 1. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior More Definitions → |
chandlery | 1. candles and other commodities sold by a chandler 2. a storeroom where candles are kept More Definitions → |
icebreaker | 1. a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation 2. a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere More Definitions → |
nett | More Definitions → |
venter | 1. a speaker who expresses or gives vent to a personal opinion or grievance 2. the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis More Definitions → |
perchlorate | 1. a salt of perchloric acid More Definitions → |
atropine | 1. a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides More Definitions → |
inflection | 1. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function 2. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language More Definitions → |
equating | 1. the act of regarding as equal More Definitions → |
emcee | 1. a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers) More Definitions → |
immunofluorescence | 1. (immunology) a technique that uses antibodies linked to a fluorescent dye in order to study antigens in a sample of tissue More Definitions → |
machete | 1. a large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation More Definitions → |
readmission | 1. the act of admitting someone again More Definitions → |
nephropathy | 1. a disease affecting the kidneys More Definitions → |
menorah | 1. (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival More Definitions → |
wisteria | 1. any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria More Definitions → |
condiment | 1. a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment More Definitions → |
socialite | 1. a socially prominent person More Definitions → |
snore | 1. the rattling noise produced when snoring 2. the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound More Definitions → |
bioremediation | 1. the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems 2. the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances More Definitions → |
rematch | 1. something (especially a game) that is played again More Definitions → |
hatter | 1. someone who makes and sells hats More Definitions → |
splatter | 1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively 2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid More Definitions → |
takeout | 1. prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises 2. (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit More Definitions → |
sorrel | 1. any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis 2. any of certain coarse weedy plants with long taproots, sometimes used as table greens or in folk medicine More Definitions → |
reverie | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake 2. an abstracted state of absorption More Definitions → |
thievery | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
gainer | 1. a person who gains weight 2. a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits) More Definitions → |
ochre | 1. any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment 2. a moderate yellow-orange to orange color More Definitions → |
heartbreaker | 1. a charming person who is irresponsible in emotional relationships 2. a narrow defeat or a defeat at the last minute More Definitions → |
bystander | 1. a nonparticipant spectator More Definitions → |
beachcomber | 1. a vagrant living on a beach More Definitions → |
distiller | 1. someone who distills alcoholic liquors More Definitions → |
varicella | 1. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body More Definitions → |
repulsion | 1. the force by which bodies repel one another 2. intense aversion More Definitions → |
imagines | 1. (psychoanalysis) an idealized image of someone (usually a parent) formed in childhood 2. an adult insect produced after metamorphosis More Definitions → |
resurrect | More Definitions → |
amputee | 1. someone who has had a limb removed by amputation More Definitions → |
exuberance | 1. joyful enthusiasm 2. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval More Definitions → |
endotoxin | 1. a toxin that is confined inside the microorganisms and is released only when the microorganisms are broken down or die More Definitions → |
garnishment | 1. a court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee More Definitions → |
checkerboard | 1. a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors More Definitions → |
stubble | 1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds 2. short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days More Definitions → |
appendicitis | 1. inflammation of the vermiform appendix More Definitions → |
enumerator | 1. someone who collects census data by visiting individual homes More Definitions → |
existentialism | 1. (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves More Definitions → |
quivering | 1. a shaky motion 2. the act of vibrating More Definitions → |
toastmaster | 1. the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet More Definitions → |
peacetime | 1. a period of time during which there is no war More Definitions → |
flattery | 1. excessive or insincere praise More Definitions → |
expropriation | 1. taking out of an owner's hands (especially taking property by public authority) More Definitions → |
millstone | 1. (figurative) something that hinders or handicaps 2. any load that is difficult to carry More Definitions → |
beluga | 1. valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas 2. small northern whale that is white when adult More Definitions → |
drunkenness | 1. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol 2. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms More Definitions → |
bobsled | 1. formerly two short sleds coupled together 2. a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism More Definitions → |
afterthought | 1. thinking again about a choice previously made 2. an addition that was not included in the original plan More Definitions → |
legume | 1. an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae 2. the fruit or seed of any of various bean or pea plants consisting of a case that splits along both sides when ripe and having the seeds attach to one side of the case More Definitions → |
damsel | 1. a young unmarried woman More Definitions → |
decorum | 1. propriety in manners and conduct More Definitions → |
taffeta | 1. a crisp smooth lustrous fabric More Definitions → |
detritus | 1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up 2. loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks More Definitions → |
galactose | 1. a simple sugar found in lactose More Definitions → |
submariner | 1. a member of the crew of a submarine More Definitions → |
earthenware | 1. ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat More Definitions → |
incendiary | 1. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property 2. a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel) More Definitions → |
lenient | More Definitions → |
devilish | More Definitions → |
feedstock | 1. the raw material that is required for some industrial process More Definitions → |
haematology | 1. the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs More Definitions → |
ketamine | 1. a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP More Definitions → |
pantomime | 1. a performance using gestures and body movements without words More Definitions → |
efflux | 1. the process of flowing out More Definitions → |
medulla | 1. a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers 2. lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) More Definitions → |
cedi | 1. the basic unit of money in Ghana More Definitions → |
stearate | 1. an ester of stearic acid. 2. a salt of stearic acid. More Definitions → |
supersymmetry | 1. (physics) a theory that tries to link the four fundamental forces More Definitions → |
zeolite | 1. any of a family of glassy minerals analogous to feldspar containing hydrated aluminum silicates of calcium or sodium or potassium; formed in cavities in lava flows and in plutonic rocks More Definitions → |
silex | 1. a pure form of finely ground silica More Definitions → |
jezebel | 1. a shameless impudent scheming woman More Definitions → |
vireo | 1. any of various small insectivorous American birds chiefly olive-grey in color More Definitions → |
lethargy | 1. a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) 2. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy More Definitions → |
purine | 1. any of several bases that are derivatives of purine 2. a colorless crystalline organic base containing nitrogen; the parent compound of various biologically important substances More Definitions → |
counterpunch | 1. a return punch (especially by a boxer) More Definitions → |
casework | 1. close sociological study of a maladjusted person or family for diagnosis and treatment More Definitions → |
umber | 1. an earth pigment 2. a medium brown to dark-brown color More Definitions → |
mending | 1. garments that must be repaired 2. the act of putting something in working order again More Definitions → |
shakedown | 1. initial adjustments to improve the functioning or the efficiency and to bring to a more satisfactory state 2. a very thorough search of a person or a place More Definitions → |
alternation | 1. successive change from one thing or state to another and back again More Definitions → |
receding | 1. a slow or gradual disappearance 2. the act of becoming more distant More Definitions → |
candelabra | 1. branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights 2. branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights More Definitions → |
strayer | 1. someone who strays or falls behind More Definitions → |
spinnaker | 1. a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind More Definitions → |
megawatt | 1. a unit of power equal to one million watts More Definitions → |
chives | 1. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning 2. cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning More Definitions → |
palisade | 1. fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground More Definitions → |
lemur | 1. large-eyed arboreal prosimian having foxy faces and long furry tails More Definitions → |
nebulae | 1. a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer 2. cloudiness of the urine More Definitions → |
monohydrate | 1. a hydrate that contains one molecule of water per molecule of the compound More Definitions → |
indomethacin | 1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) More Definitions → |
digitizer | 1. device for converting analogue signals into digital signals More Definitions → |
trite | More Definitions → |
mien | 1. dignified manner or conduct More Definitions → |
libertarianism | 1. an ideological belief in freedom of thought, speech and action More Definitions → |
prolapse | 1. the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) More Definitions → |
sixpence | 1. a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970 More Definitions → |
chloramphenicol | 1. an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever) More Definitions → |
repairer | 1. a skilled worker who mends or repairs things More Definitions → |
geodesy | 1. the branch of geology that studies the shape of the earth and the determination of the exact position of geographical points More Definitions → |
innuendo | 1. an indirect (and usually malicious) implication More Definitions → |
attenuator | 1. an electrical device for attenuating the strength of an electrical signal More Definitions → |
rede | More Definitions → |
polysaccharide | 1. any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules More Definitions → |
superhighway | 1. a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic 2. an extensive electronic network (such as the internet) used for the rapid transfer of sound and video and graphics in digital form More Definitions → |
disservice | 1. an act intended to help that turns out badly More Definitions → |
minder | 1. someone (usually in totalitarian countries) who is assigned to watch over foreign visitors 2. a person who looks after babies (usually in the person's own home) while the babys' parents are working More Definitions → |
bumblebee | 1. robust hairy social bee of temperate regions More Definitions → |
highlighter | 1. a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones 2. a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text More Definitions → |
malachite | 1. a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects More Definitions → |
steppe | 1. extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia) More Definitions → |
featherweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds 2. weighs 126-139 pounds More Definitions → |
supergrass | 1. a police informer who implicates many people More Definitions → |
kerb | 1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) More Definitions → |
semiotics | 1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols More Definitions → |
smothering | More Definitions → |
encampment | 1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent 2. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers More Definitions → |
lempira | 1. the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
recast | More Definitions → |
dowel | 1. a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together More Definitions → |
interdiction | 1. authoritative prohibition 2. a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity More Definitions → |
bestial | More Definitions → |
mentation | 1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
privateer | 1. an officer or crew member of a privateer 2. a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation More Definitions → |
grommet | 1. fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines More Definitions → |
assertiveness | 1. aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions More Definitions → |
wetness | 1. the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) More Definitions → |
straddle | 1. a noncommittal or equivocal position 2. a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars More Definitions → |
bindery | 1. a workshop where books are bound More Definitions → |
antithesis | 1. exact opposite 2. the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance More Definitions → |
amoeba | 1. naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion More Definitions → |
accentuate | More Definitions → |
neodymium | 1. a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium More Definitions → |
sortie | 1. a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position 2. (military) an operational flight by a single aircraft (as in a military operation) More Definitions → |
caret | 1. a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text More Definitions → |
neoplasia | 1. the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor More Definitions → |
bromine | 1. a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water More Definitions → |
possessive | 1. the case expressing ownership More Definitions → |
feldspar | 1. any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium More Definitions → |
idealist | 1. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations More Definitions → |
conceit | 1. feelings of excessive pride 2. an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things More Definitions → |
needful | More Definitions → |
campaigner | 1. a politician who is running for public office More Definitions → |
meiosis | 1. (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) 2. understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) More Definitions → |
thicket | 1. a dense growth of bushes More Definitions → |
continence | 1. the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters 2. voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge More Definitions → |
puppetry | 1. the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows 2. a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets) More Definitions → |
stopover | 1. a stopping place on a journey 2. a brief stay in the course of a journey More Definitions → |
stocker | 1. a domestic animal (especially a young steer or heifer) kept as stock until fattened or matured and suitable for a breeding establishment More Definitions → |
aggravate | More Definitions → |
broadleaf | More Definitions → |
lutein | 1. yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks More Definitions → |
depressant | 1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person More Definitions → |
stargazer | 1. someone indifferent to the busy world 2. a physicist who studies astronomy More Definitions → |
cytogenetic | More Definitions → |
testa | 1. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants More Definitions → |
lye | 1. a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide More Definitions → |
pestilence | 1. a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal 2. any epidemic disease with a high death rate More Definitions → |
thoroughfare | 1. a public road from one place to another More Definitions → |
belligerent | 1. someone who fights (or is fighting) More Definitions → |
fingerboard | 1. a guidepost resembling a hand with a pointing index finger 2. a bank of keys on a musical instrument More Definitions → |
deaconess | 1. a woman deacon More Definitions → |
lectin | 1. any of several plant glycoproteins that act like specific antibodies but are not antibodies in that they are not evoked by an antigenic stimulus More Definitions → |
preschooler | 1. a child who attends a preschool or kindergarten More Definitions → |
slasher | 1. someone who slashes another person 2. a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing More Definitions → |
audiotape | 1. a tape recording of sound 2. magnetic tape for use in recording sound More Definitions → |
boniface | 1. the owner or manager of an inn More Definitions → |
watercourse | 1. natural or artificial channel through which water flows 2. a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth More Definitions → |
prostheses | 1. corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body More Definitions → |
privatize | More Definitions → |
phenytoin | 1. an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative More Definitions → |
acetylene | 1. a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis More Definitions → |
accuser | 1. someone who imputes guilt or blame More Definitions → |
banknote | 1. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) More Definitions → |
mercurial | More Definitions → |
metronidazole | 1. antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis More Definitions → |
oilseed | 1. any of several seeds that yield oil More Definitions → |
bestiary | 1. a medieval book (usually illustrated) with allegorical and amusing descriptions of real and fabled animals More Definitions → |
arteriosclerosis | 1. sclerosis of the arterial walls More Definitions → |
permafrost | 1. ground that is permanently frozen More Definitions → |
layette | 1. kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby More Definitions → |
aminotransferase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
cress | 1. any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste 2. pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs More Definitions → |
neuralgia | 1. acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves More Definitions → |
timbre | 1. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) More Definitions → |
transgene | 1. an exogenous gene introduced into the genome of another organism More Definitions → |
experimenter | 1. a research worker who conducts experiments 2. a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas More Definitions → |
endocarditis | 1. inflammation of the endocardium and heart valves More Definitions → |
bedstead | 1. the framework of a bed More Definitions → |
caressing | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
regalia | 1. paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office) 2. especially fine or decorative clothing More Definitions → |
peerage | 1. the peers of a kingdom considered as a group More Definitions → |
derma | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
verbena | 1. any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers More Definitions → |
doublet | 1. a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance More Definitions → |
pretender | 1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses 2. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives More Definitions → |
butterscotch | 1. a hard brittle candy made with butter and brown sugar More Definitions → |
gunslinger | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun More Definitions → |
poltergeist | 1. a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder More Definitions → |
retaliate | More Definitions → |
deafening | More Definitions → |
frostbite | 1. destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene More Definitions → |
wattle | 1. a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards 2. framework consisting of stakes interwoven with branches to form a fence More Definitions → |
magdalen | 1. a reformed prostitute More Definitions → |
regularization | 1. the condition of having been made regular (or more regular) 2. the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular More Definitions → |
spillage | 1. the amount that has spilled 2. the act of allowing a fluid to escape More Definitions → |
hyperthyroidism | 1. an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones More Definitions → |
tinsel | 1. a showy decoration that is basically valueless 2. a thread with glittering metal foil attached More Definitions → |
scrutinize | More Definitions → |
adverb | 1. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses 2. a word that modifies something other than a noun More Definitions → |
breve | 1. a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound More Definitions → |
potentiometer | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces 2. a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets More Definitions → |
sweatshop | 1. factory where workers do piecework for poor pay and are prevented from forming unions; common in the clothing industry More Definitions → |
worthiness | 1. the quality or state of having merit or value More Definitions → |
troposphere | 1. the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude) More Definitions → |
jailhouse | 1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
raver | 1. a participant in a rave dancing party 2. someone who rants and raves; speaks in a violent or loud manner More Definitions → |
hakeem | 1. a Muslim physician More Definitions → |
thiamine | 1. a B vitamin that prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth More Definitions → |
depravity | 1. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles 2. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice More Definitions → |
disagreeable | More Definitions → |
bloodline | 1. the hereditary derivation of an individual 2. ancestry of a purebred animal More Definitions → |
offside | 1. (sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.) More Definitions → |
sprinkles | 1. bits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream More Definitions → |
shrike | 1. any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals More Definitions → |
kine | 1. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age More Definitions → |
calendula | 1. any of numerous chiefly annual herbs of the genus Calendula widely cultivated for their yellow or orange flowers; often used for medicinal and culinary purposes More Definitions → |
gibberish | 1. unintelligible talking More Definitions → |
dozer | 1. large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground More Definitions → |
dreadnought | 1. battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber More Definitions → |
aseptic | More Definitions → |
defamer | 1. one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel More Definitions → |
chateaux | 1. an impressive country house (or castle) in France More Definitions → |
hymenoptera | 1. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing More Definitions → |
adieu | 1. a farewell remark More Definitions → |
gatherer | 1. a person who gathers 2. a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) More Definitions → |
retransmit | More Definitions → |
affluence | 1. abundant wealth More Definitions → |
tumbleweed | 1. any plant that breaks away from its roots in autumn and is driven by the wind as a light rolling mass 2. prickly bushy Eurasian plant; a troublesome weed in central and western United States More Definitions → |
predominance | 1. the state of being predominant over others 2. the quality of being more noticeable than anything else More Definitions → |
mitten | 1. glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together More Definitions → |
recirculation | 1. circulation again More Definitions → |
conceptualization | 1. inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally 2. an elaborated concept More Definitions → |
moiety | 1. one of two (approximately) equal parts 2. one of two basic subdivisions of a tribe More Definitions → |
debunking | 1. the exposure of falseness or pretensions More Definitions → |
connectedness | 1. the state of being connected 2. a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it) More Definitions → |
ampere | 1. a former unit of electric current (slightly smaller than the SI ampere) 2. the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites More Definitions → |
underweight | More Definitions → |
goldenrod | 1. any of numerous chiefly summer-blooming and fall-blooming North American plants especially of the genus Solidago More Definitions → |
lassie | 1. a girl or young woman who is unmarried More Definitions → |
hedonism | 1. the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle 2. an ethical system that evaluates the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good More Definitions → |
pumice | 1. a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive More Definitions → |
travesty | 1. a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations 2. a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way More Definitions → |
pneumatics | 1. the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases More Definitions → |
blather | 1. foolish gibberish More Definitions → |
esker | 1. (geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets More Definitions → |
minefield | 1. a region in which explosives mines have been placed More Definitions → |
derogation | 1. a communication that belittles somebody or something 2. (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law More Definitions → |
quince | 1. small Asian tree with pinkish flowers and pear-shaped fruit; widely cultivated 2. aromatic acid-tasting pear-shaped fruit used in preserves More Definitions → |
incitement | 1. an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating 2. needed encouragement More Definitions → |
bathrobe | 1. a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim More Definitions → |
trickster | 1. someone who plays practical jokes on others 2. someone who leads you to believe something that is not true More Definitions → |
sorceress | 1. a woman sorcerer More Definitions → |
aggressiveness | 1. the quality of being bold and enterprising 2. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack More Definitions → |
montane | More Definitions → |
unconsciousness | 1. a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment More Definitions → |
videocassette | 1. a cassette for videotape More Definitions → |
guacamole | 1. a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings More Definitions → |
delegating | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
heartwood | 1. the older inactive central wood of a tree or woody plant; usually darker and denser than the surrounding sapwood More Definitions → |
improvise | More Definitions → |
helices | 1. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle 2. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops More Definitions → |
objector | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy More Definitions → |
frankfurter | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll More Definitions → |
brindle | More Definitions → |
extenuating | More Definitions → |
lemongrass | 1. an aromatic oil that smells like lemon and is widely used in Asian cooking and in perfumes and medicines 2. a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka More Definitions → |
reprieve | 1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort 2. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something More Definitions → |
seismology | 1. the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies More Definitions → |
radiometer | 1. meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic) More Definitions → |
taurine | 1. a colorless crystalline substance obtained from the bile of mammals More Definitions → |
formalize | More Definitions → |
protectionism | 1. the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition More Definitions → |
phenobarbital | 1. a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative More Definitions → |
diehard | 1. one who adheres to traditional views More Definitions → |
chickenpox | 1. an acute contagious disease caused by herpes varicella zoster virus; causes a rash of vesicles on the face and body More Definitions → |
flagpole | 1. surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors 2. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised More Definitions → |
geezer | 1. a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric More Definitions → |
pokey | 1. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
attestation | 1. the action of bearing witness 2. the evidence by which something is attested More Definitions → |
engraver | 1. a skilled worker who can inscribe designs or writing onto a surface by carving or etching 2. a printmaker who prints from an engraved printing plate More Definitions → |
flaxseed | 1. the seed of flax used as a source of oil More Definitions → |
trawler | 1. a fisherman who use a trawl net 2. a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish More Definitions → |
cadastre | 1. a public register showing the details of ownership and value of land; made for the purpose of taxation More Definitions → |
loge | 1. balcony consisting of the forward section of a theater mezzanine 2. private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance More Definitions → |
timekeeping | 1. the act or process of determining the time More Definitions → |
trickery | 1. verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way 2. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) More Definitions → |
adherent | 1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another More Definitions → |
falter | 1. the act of pausing uncertainly More Definitions → |
rheology | 1. the branch of physics that studies the deformation and flow of matter More Definitions → |
encumbrance | 1. an onerous or difficult concern 2. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) More Definitions → |
forehand | 1. (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash) More Definitions → |
imperfection | 1. the state or an instance of being imperfect More Definitions → |
timepiece | 1. a measuring instrument or device for keeping time More Definitions → |
predominate | More Definitions → |
detonator | 1. a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive More Definitions → |
scalpel | 1. a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery More Definitions → |
hyena | 1. doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion More Definitions → |
wedlock | 1. the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce) More Definitions → |
styler | 1. someone who cuts or beautifies hair More Definitions → |
sextet | 1. a musical composition written for six performers 2. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one More Definitions → |
modeller | 1. a person who creates models More Definitions → |
indecency | 1. the quality of being indecent 2. an indecent or improper act More Definitions → |
lupine | 1. any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers More Definitions → |
nitroglycerin | 1. a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat) More Definitions → |
feasting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
gourde | 1. the basic unit of money in Haiti More Definitions → |
telepathy | 1. apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions More Definitions → |
liquidate | More Definitions → |
babbler | 1. an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker 2. any of various insectivorous Old World birds with a loud incessant song; in some classifications considered members of the family Muscicapidae More Definitions → |
lawlessness | 1. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) 2. illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law More Definitions → |
clonidine | 1. an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches More Definitions → |
pyrene | 1. a pale yellow crystalline hydrocarbon C16H10 extracted from coal tar 2. the small hard nutlet of a drupe or drupelet; the seed and the hard endocarp that surrounds it More Definitions → |
prefab | 1. a prefabricated structure More Definitions → |
beadwork | 1. ornamentation with beads 2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture More Definitions → |
recollect | More Definitions → |
postmortem | 1. discussion of an event after it has occurred 2. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease More Definitions → |
outnumber | More Definitions → |
provocateur | 1. a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts More Definitions → |
muttering | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
whet | More Definitions → |
prefrontal | More Definitions → |
inequity | 1. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards More Definitions → |
doer | 1. a person who acts and gets things done More Definitions → |
pandemonium | 1. a state of extreme confusion and disorder More Definitions → |
cloisonne | 1. enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips More Definitions → |
pleat | 1. any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape More Definitions → |
seep | More Definitions → |
fescue | 1. grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns More Definitions → |
godsend | 1. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) More Definitions → |
creamery | 1. a workplace where dairy products (butter and cheese etc.) are produced or sold More Definitions → |
petticoat | 1. undergarment worn under a skirt More Definitions → |
triennial | 1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
foetus | 1. an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal More Definitions → |
punter | 1. someone who propels a boat with a pole 2. (football) a person who kicks the football by dropping it from the hands and contacting it with the foot before it hits the ground More Definitions → |
atrazine | 1. a synthetic compound derived from triazine that is widely used as an agricultural herbicide More Definitions → |
armistice | 1. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms More Definitions → |
apologetic | More Definitions → |
metical | 1. the basic unit of money in Mozambique; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
leaner | 1. (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake More Definitions → |
artemisia | 1. any of various composite shrubs or herbs of the genus Artemisia having aromatic green or greyish foliage More Definitions → |
slimmer | More Definitions → |
ruble | 1. the basic unit of money in Tajikistan 2. the basic unit of money in Russia More Definitions → |
viticulture | 1. the cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing More Definitions → |
ellipsoid | 1. a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles More Definitions → |
backrest | 1. a support that you can lean against while sitting More Definitions → |
fluttering | 1. the motion made by flapping up and down More Definitions → |
chartreuse | 1. a shade of green tinged with yellow More Definitions → |
brier | 1. tangled mass of prickly plants 2. a thorny stem or twig More Definitions → |
hundredth | 1. position 100 in a countable series of things 2. one part in a hundred equal parts More Definitions → |
circumvention | 1. the act of evading by going around More Definitions → |
bareboat | 1. a vessel (such as a yacht) that can be chartered without a captain or crew or provisions More Definitions → |
screech | 1. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry 2. sharp piercing cry More Definitions → |
regionalism | 1. a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region 2. a foreign policy that defines the international interests of a country in terms of particular geographic areas More Definitions → |
clobber | 1. informal terms for personal possessions More Definitions → |
carelessness | 1. the quality of not being careful or taking pains 2. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances More Definitions → |
broadside | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 2. a speech of violent denunciation More Definitions → |
largemouth | 1. a large black bass; the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye More Definitions → |
tremolo | 1. (music) a tremulous effect produced by rapid repetition of a single tone or rapid alternation of two tones 2. vocal vibrato especially an excessive or poorly controlled one More Definitions → |
craziness | 1. informal terms for insanity 2. the quality of being rash and foolish More Definitions → |
crematorium | 1. a mortuary where corpses are cremated 2. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes More Definitions → |
thrombocytopenia | 1. a blood disease characterized by an abnormally small number of platelets in the blood More Definitions → |
suspender | 1. elastic straps that hold trousers up More Definitions → |
quickness | 1. skillful performance or ability without difficulty 2. intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay More Definitions → |
frenetic | More Definitions → |
misrepresent | More Definitions → |
extrapolate | More Definitions → |
pectin | 1. any of various water-soluble colloidal carbohydrates that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables; used in making fruit jellies and jams More Definitions → |
vagueness | 1. unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning 2. indistinctness of shape or character More Definitions → |
grumble | 1. a loud low dull continuous noise 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
enthalpy | 1. (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure More Definitions → |
tipper | 1. a person who leaves a tip 2. truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity More Definitions → |
hydrocephalus | 1. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological More Definitions → |
ecru | 1. a very light brown More Definitions → |
indecision | 1. doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action 2. the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose More Definitions → |
whetstone | 1. a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives More Definitions → |
wellspring | 1. the source of water for a well 2. an abundant source More Definitions → |
outlander | 1. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country More Definitions → |
cachet | 1. an indication of approved or superior status 2. a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal More Definitions → |
steeplechase | 1. a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump 2. a horse race over an obstructed course More Definitions → |
armature | 1. coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field More Definitions → |
implicate | More Definitions → |
gatefold | 1. an oversize page that is folded in to a book or magazine More Definitions → |
obverse | 1. the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides 2. the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design More Definitions → |
dapper | More Definitions → |
belfry | 1. a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building 2. a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung More Definitions → |
durables | 1. consumer goods that are not destroyed by use More Definitions → |
troubleshooter | 1. a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices) More Definitions → |
plier | 1. someone who plies a trade More Definitions → |
loner | 1. a person who avoids the company or assistance of others More Definitions → |
ellipsis | 1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences More Definitions → |
brownstone | 1. a reddish brown sandstone; used in buildings 2. a row house built of brownstone; reddish brown in color More Definitions → |
outhouse | 1. a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate More Definitions → |
dextrose | 1. an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits More Definitions → |
violoncello | 1. a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing More Definitions → |
insensitivity | 1. the inability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment More Definitions → |
renunciation | 1. rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
headshot | 1. a photograph of a person's head 2. an attempt to put the soccer ball into the net by using the head More Definitions → |
reformist | 1. a disputant who advocates reform More Definitions → |
serviceability | 1. the quality of being able to provide good service More Definitions → |
fireproof | More Definitions → |
quartermaster | 1. an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops More Definitions → |
wintergreen | 1. any of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola 2. creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil More Definitions → |
slammer | 1. a person who closes things violently 2. a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) More Definitions → |
theosophy | 1. a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul More Definitions → |
jitters | 1. extreme nervousness More Definitions → |
perusal | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
endonuclease | 1. a nuclease that cleaves nucleic acids at interior bonds and so produces fragments of various sizes More Definitions → |
persimmon | 1. any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros 2. orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe More Definitions → |
clade | 1. a group of biological taxa or species that share features inherited from a common ancestor More Definitions → |
decoupage | 1. art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer 2. the art of decorating a surface with shapes or pictures and then coating it with varnish or lacquer More Definitions → |
unbelief | 1. a rejection of belief More Definitions → |
poinsettia | 1. tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers More Definitions → |
overtaking | 1. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it More Definitions → |
bellman | 1. someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels More Definitions → |
euphonium | 1. a bass horn (brass wind instrument) that is the tenor of the tuba family More Definitions → |
transference | 1. (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst 2. transferring ownership More Definitions → |
inevitability | 1. the quality of being unavoidable More Definitions → |
sidewall | 1. the side of an automobile tire 2. a wall that forms the side of a structure More Definitions → |
reprisal | 1. a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime More Definitions → |
rafter | 1. one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof 2. someone who travels by raft More Definitions → |
hexane | 1. a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent More Definitions → |
escarpment | 1. a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion 2. a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification More Definitions → |
olivine | 1. a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium More Definitions → |
desegregation | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
megahertz | 1. one million periods per second More Definitions → |
protester | 1. a person who dissents from some established policy 2. someone who participates in a public display of group feeling More Definitions → |
bramble | 1. any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines More Definitions → |
titer | 1. the concentration of a solution as determined by titration More Definitions → |
celibacy | 1. an unmarried status 2. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) More Definitions → |
cornerback | 1. a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers More Definitions → |
decathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of ten different events More Definitions → |
lather | 1. the froth produced by soaps or detergents 2. agitation resulting from active worry More Definitions → |
bureaucrat | 1. an official of a bureaucracy More Definitions → |
gerbil | 1. small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping More Definitions → |
emphases | 1. special importance or significance 2. intensity or forcefulness of expression More Definitions → |
xylophone | 1. a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets More Definitions → |
hermeneutics | 1. the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis More Definitions → |
leatherette | 1. fabric made to look like leather More Definitions → |
polisher | 1. a power tool used to buff surfaces More Definitions → |
telecaster | 1. a television broadcaster More Definitions → |
tole | 1. enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century More Definitions → |
biogeography | 1. dealing with the geographical distribution of animals and plants More Definitions → |
vetting | More Definitions → |
remade | More Definitions → |
erythema | 1. abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation) More Definitions → |
surrealist | 1. an artist who is a member of the movement called surrealism More Definitions → |
ornithine | 1. an amino acid that does not occur in proteins but is important in the formation of urea More Definitions → |
debarment | 1. the state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices) 2. the act of prevention by legal means More Definitions → |
shigella | 1. rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals; can be used as a bioweapon More Definitions → |
winkle | 1. small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked 2. edible marine gastropod More Definitions → |
tracheal | More Definitions → |
wean | More Definitions → |
boldface | 1. a typeface with thick heavy lines More Definitions → |
omelet | 1. beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly More Definitions → |
sheaf | 1. a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing More Definitions → |
refutation | 1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions 2. any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something More Definitions → |
scrambler | 1. a rapid mover; someone who scrambles 2. a lightweight motorcycle equipped with rugged tires and suspension; an off-road motorcycle designed for riding cross country or over unpaved ground More Definitions → |
overestimate | 1. an appraisal that is too high 2. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high More Definitions → |
bathymetry | 1. measuring the depths of the oceans More Definitions → |
enlisting | 1. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) More Definitions → |
swindle | 1. the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme More Definitions → |
jobcentre | 1. a government office in a town where information about available jobs is displayed and where unemployment benefits are administered More Definitions → |
middleweight | 1. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 165 pounds 2. a wrestler who weighs 172-192 pounds More Definitions → |
scaler | 1. an electronic pulse counter used to count pulses that occur too rapidly to be recorded individually More Definitions → |
frieze | 1. an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice 2. a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap More Definitions → |
reactivate | More Definitions → |
yuppie | 1. a young upwardly mobile professional individual; a well-paid middle-class professional who works in a city and has a luxurious life style More Definitions → |
redeployment | 1. the withdrawal and redistribution of forces in an attempt to use them more effectively More Definitions → |
lotte | 1. fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey More Definitions → |
azide | 1. a chemical compound containing the azido group combined with an element or radical More Definitions → |
emplacement | 1. military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon 2. the act of putting something in a certain place More Definitions → |
overcoat | 1. a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter 2. an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish) More Definitions → |
infinitesimal | 1. (mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit More Definitions → |
wrecker | 1. someone who demolishes or dismantles buildings as a job 2. someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks More Definitions → |
telomerase | 1. an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide More Definitions → |
sullen | More Definitions → |
battering | 1. the act of subjecting to strong attack More Definitions → |
beeper | 1. an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged More Definitions → |
thalidomide | 1. a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis More Definitions → |
sequent | More Definitions → |
referent | 1. something referred to; the object of a reference 2. the first term in a proposition; the term to which other terms relate More Definitions → |
oocyte | 1. a female gametocyte that develops into an ovum after two meiotic divisions More Definitions → |
impersonate | More Definitions → |
worsted | 1. a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit" 2. a tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool More Definitions → |
sanguine | 1. a blood-red color 2. chalk of a reddish-brown colour that resembles dried blood More Definitions → |
amaretto | 1. an Italian almond liqueur More Definitions → |
beekeeping | 1. the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey More Definitions → |
mangosteen | 1. East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit 2. two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples More Definitions → |
proliferate | More Definitions → |
encyclical | 1. a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world More Definitions → |
decibel | 1. a logarithmic unit of sound intensity; 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity More Definitions → |
morgen | 1. a South African unit of measure equal to about 2 acres More Definitions → |
dormer | 1. a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window More Definitions → |
carabiner | 1. an oblong metal ring with a spring clip; used in mountaineering to attach a rope to a piton or to connect two ropes More Definitions → |
miscellanea | 1. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things More Definitions → |
pounce | 1. the act of pouncing More Definitions → |
weenie | 1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll More Definitions → |
infomercial | 1. a television commercial presented in the form of a short documentary More Definitions → |
stamper | 1. a workman whose job is to form or cut out by applying a mold or die (either by hand or by operating a stamping machine) 2. someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground More Definitions → |
paneling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
dampening | 1. the act of making something slightly wet More Definitions → |
behest | 1. an authoritative command or request More Definitions → |
silkscreen | 1. a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil More Definitions → |
charmer | 1. someone with an assured and ingratiating manner 2. a person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness) More Definitions → |
uke | 1. a small guitar having four strings More Definitions → |
menage | 1. a social unit living together More Definitions → |
motherland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
indescribable | More Definitions → |
arraignment | 1. a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment More Definitions → |
materiality | 1. relevance requiring careful consideration 2. the quality of being physical; consisting of matter More Definitions → |
scabies | 1. a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation More Definitions → |
momenta | 1. an impelling force or strength 2. the product of a body's mass and its velocity More Definitions → |
workweek | 1. hours or days of work in a calendar week More Definitions → |
oxygenation | 1. the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen More Definitions → |
mange | 1. a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people) More Definitions → |
reintroduction | 1. an act of renewed introduction More Definitions → |
butadiene | 1. a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers More Definitions → |
unfairness | 1. partiality that is not fair or equitable 2. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards More Definitions → |
neurosis | 1. a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction More Definitions → |
supernovae | 1. a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process More Definitions → |
lyceum | 1. a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12 2. a public hall for lectures and concerts More Definitions → |
superhuman | More Definitions → |
conclave | 1. a confidential or secret meeting More Definitions → |
aventail | 1. a medieval hood of mail suspended from a basinet to protect the head and neck More Definitions → |
magnificence | 1. splendid or imposing in size or appearance 2. the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand More Definitions → |
sacramental | More Definitions → |
peddler | 1. someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) 2. an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs More Definitions → |
ugliness | 1. qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses 2. the quality of being wicked More Definitions → |
petrology | 1. the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification More Definitions → |
baseboard | 1. a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor More Definitions → |
quintessence | 1. the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies 2. the purest and most concentrated essence of something More Definitions → |
throes | 1. violent pangs of suffering More Definitions → |
pyrotechnics | 1. (music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music) 2. the craft of making fireworks More Definitions → |
homebound | 1. people who are confined to their homes More Definitions → |
peddling | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
categorisation | 1. a group of people or things arranged by class or category 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
culminate | More Definitions → |
preconception | 1. an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence 2. a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation More Definitions → |
theism | 1. the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods More Definitions → |
floater | 1. spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens 2. a debt instrument with a variable interest rate tied to some other interest rate (e.g. the rate paid by T-bills) More Definitions → |
recluse | 1. one who lives in solitude More Definitions → |
substructure | 1. the basic structure or features of a system or organization 2. lowest support of a structure More Definitions → |
remaking | 1. creation that is created again or anew More Definitions → |
mandible | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
frescoes | 1. a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster 2. a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster More Definitions → |
gentlewoman | 1. a woman of refinement More Definitions → |
cartouche | 1. a cartridge (usually with paper casing) More Definitions → |
kebab | 1. cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables More Definitions → |
cloture | 1. a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body More Definitions → |
ephemeris | 1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year More Definitions → |
refurbish | More Definitions → |
nobleman | 1. a titled peer of the realm More Definitions → |
flatness | 1. the property of having two dimensions 2. a want of animation or brilliance More Definitions → |
debauchery | 1. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity More Definitions → |
extravagance | 1. the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth 2. the trait of spending extravagantly More Definitions → |
buttress | 1. a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building More Definitions → |
eutrophication | 1. excessive nutrients in a lake or other body of water, usually caused by runoff of nutrients (animal waste, fertilizers, sewage) from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life; the decomposition of the plants depletes the supply of oxygen, leading to the death of animal life More Definitions → |
whisker | 1. a very small distance or space 2. a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat More Definitions → |
microeconomic | More Definitions → |
alexandrite | 1. a green variety of chrysoberyl used as a gemstone More Definitions → |
compactness | 1. the spatial property of being crowded together 2. the consistency of a compact solid More Definitions → |
digester | 1. autoclave consisting of a vessel in which plant or animal materials are digested More Definitions → |
lethality | 1. the quality of being deadly More Definitions → |
hearse | 1. a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle More Definitions → |
fluorescein | 1. a yellow dye that is visible even when highly diluted; used as an absorption indicator when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride in order to precipitate silver chloride (turns pink when no chloride ions are left in solution and negative fluorescein ions are then absorbed) More Definitions → |
rebroadcast | 1. a broadcast that repeated at a later time More Definitions → |
calmness | 1. steadiness of mind under stress 2. an absence of strong winds or rain More Definitions → |
cannery | 1. a factory where food is canned More Definitions → |
decompress | More Definitions → |
chasse | 1. (ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading More Definitions → |
logotype | 1. a company emblem or device More Definitions → |
senile | More Definitions → |
autoclave | 1. a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments More Definitions → |
millisecond | 1. one thousandth (10^-3) of a second More Definitions → |
underwrite | More Definitions → |
eschatology | 1. the branch of theology that is concerned with such final things as death and Last Judgment; Heaven and Hell; the ultimate destiny of humankind More Definitions → |
electrochemistry | 1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of electricity and the production of electricity by chemical reactions More Definitions → |
afferent | 1. a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system More Definitions → |
preceptor | 1. teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford) More Definitions → |
underclassman | 1. an undergraduate who is not yet a senior More Definitions → |
gastroenteritis | 1. inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis More Definitions → |
agglomeration | 1. a jumbled collection or mass 2. the act of collecting in a mass; the act of agglomerating More Definitions → |
graver | 1. a tool used by an engraver More Definitions → |
horseshoes | 1. a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it More Definitions → |
keratin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves More Definitions → |
catalase | 1. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water More Definitions → |
goldstone | 1. aventurine spangled densely with fine gold-colored particles More Definitions → |
bauxite | 1. a clay-like mineral; the chief ore of aluminum; composed of aluminum oxides and aluminum hydroxides; used as an abrasive and catalyst More Definitions → |
commercialize | More Definitions → |
underarm | More Definitions → |
coquille | 1. seafood served in a scallop shell 2. a dish in the form of a scallop shell More Definitions → |
gouache | 1. an opaque watercolor prepared with gum 2. a watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum More Definitions → |
enlarger | 1. photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph More Definitions → |
tradesman | 1. a merchant who owns or manages a shop More Definitions → |
retrofitting | More Definitions → |
joule | 1. a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second More Definitions → |
interrogate | More Definitions → |
tuber | 1. a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage More Definitions → |
subjection | 1. forced submission to control by others 2. the act of conquering More Definitions → |
slinger | 1. a person who uses a sling to throw something More Definitions → |
terabyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 gigabytes or 10^12 (1,000,000,000,000) bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 gibibytes or 2^40 (1,099,511,627,776) bytes More Definitions → |
haggle | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
midline | 1. the median plane of the body (or some part of the body) More Definitions → |
indivisible | More Definitions → |
poetical | More Definitions → |
stagger | 1. an unsteady uneven gait More Definitions → |
diatribe | 1. thunderous verbal attack More Definitions → |
businesspeople | 1. people who transact business (especially business executives) More Definitions → |
sleepover | 1. an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children) More Definitions → |
businesswoman | 1. a female businessperson More Definitions → |
slither | More Definitions → |
juggler | 1. a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity More Definitions → |
monoamine | 1. a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) More Definitions → |
preposition | 1. a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word 2. (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached) More Definitions → |
vestibule | 1. a large entrance or reception room or area 2. any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina) More Definitions → |
ameliorate | More Definitions → |
scheming | More Definitions → |
trigeminal | 1. the main sensory nerve of the face and motor nerve for the muscles of mastication More Definitions → |
parliamentarian | 1. an expert in parliamentary rules and procedures More Definitions → |
voile | 1. a light semitransparent fabric More Definitions → |
dismemberment | 1. the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces More Definitions → |
lioness | 1. a female lion More Definitions → |
stairwell | 1. a vertical well around which there is a stairway More Definitions → |
scythe | 1. an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground More Definitions → |
heaving | 1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) 2. breathing heavily (as after exertion) More Definitions → |
flatmate | 1. an associate who shares an apartment with you More Definitions → |
chickadee | 1. any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America More Definitions → |
switchblade | 1. a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button More Definitions → |
ferment | 1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development 2. a substance capable of bringing about fermentation More Definitions → |
envisioning | 1. visual imagery More Definitions → |
bivariate | More Definitions → |
foodie | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) More Definitions → |
flapper | 1. a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress More Definitions → |
aircrew | 1. the crew of an aircraft More Definitions → |
seabird | 1. a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc. More Definitions → |
consternation | 1. fear resulting from the awareness of danger More Definitions → |
boilerplate | 1. standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories 2. thick plate iron used in the production of boilers More Definitions → |
gouge | 1. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) 2. and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves More Definitions → |
wastage | 1. the process of wasting 2. anything lost by wear or waste More Definitions → |
demagnetization | 1. the process of removing magnetization More Definitions → |
yore | 1. time long past More Definitions → |
torpedoes | 1. a professional killer who uses a gun 2. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
acquirer | 1. a person who acquires something (usually permanently) 2. a corporation gaining financial control over another corporation or financial institution through a payment in cash or an exchange of stock More Definitions → |
rower | 1. someone who rows a boat More Definitions → |
rocketry | 1. the branch of engineering science that studies rocket design and operation More Definitions → |
salicylate | 1. a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs) More Definitions → |
magnetosphere | 1. the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field More Definitions → |
expediency | 1. the quality of being suited to the end in view More Definitions → |
acrylamide | 1. a white crystalline amide of propenoic acid can damage the nervous system and is carcinogenic in laboratory animals More Definitions → |
waggoner | 1. the driver of a wagon More Definitions → |
deadbeat | 1. someone who fails to meet a financial obligation More Definitions → |
benzodiazepine | 1. any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency More Definitions → |
repossession | 1. the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default) More Definitions → |
thermostatic | More Definitions → |
cargoes | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle More Definitions → |
publicise | More Definitions → |
parakeet | 1. any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots More Definitions → |
pressman | 1. someone whose occupation is printing 2. a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media More Definitions → |
fiftieth | 1. position 50 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
shearwater | 1. long-winged oceanic bird that in flight skims close to the waves More Definitions → |
skittles | 1. a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins More Definitions → |
snide | More Definitions → |
blarney | 1. flattery designed to gain favor More Definitions → |
magnate | 1. a very wealthy or powerful businessman More Definitions → |
pillage | 1. goods or money obtained illegally 2. the act of stealing valuable things from a place More Definitions → |
teeter | 1. a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end More Definitions → |
caddie | 1. an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player More Definitions → |
ejector | 1. a person who ousts or supplants someone else 2. a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing More Definitions → |
isomer | 1. a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight More Definitions → |
narcolepsy | 1. a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep More Definitions → |
swerve | 1. the act of turning aside suddenly 2. an erratic deflection from an intended course More Definitions → |
lector | 1. someone who reads the lessons in a church service; someone ordained in a minor order of the Roman Catholic Church 2. a public lecturer at certain universities More Definitions → |
brisket | 1. a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef More Definitions → |
sleepiness | 1. a very sleepy state More Definitions → |
chattering | 1. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine 2. the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) More Definitions → |
synchronizer | 1. an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines) More Definitions → |
plummet | 1. the metal bob of a plumb line More Definitions → |
honeydew | 1. the fruit of a variety of winter melon vine; a large smooth greenish-white melon with pale green flesh 2. a sugar-rich sticky liquid, secreted by aphids and some scale insects as they feed on plant sap. More Definitions → |
terrapin | 1. any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water More Definitions → |
easiness | 1. a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry 2. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort More Definitions → |
trepidation | 1. a feeling of alarm or dread More Definitions → |
downbeat | 1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) More Definitions → |
meringue | 1. sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar More Definitions → |
nebulizer | 1. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist More Definitions → |
ragweed | 1. widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity 2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma More Definitions → |
physiotherapist | 1. therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder More Definitions → |
stentor | 1. a speaker with an unusually loud voice 2. any of several trumpet-shaped ciliate protozoans that are members of the genus Stentor More Definitions → |
passageway | 1. a passage between rooms or between buildings 2. a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass More Definitions → |
reestablish | More Definitions → |
parsonage | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
berm | 1. a narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope 2. a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road More Definitions → |
sulphide | 1. a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive More Definitions → |
hake | 1. the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod 2. any of several marine food fishes related to cod More Definitions → |
disillusionment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
thruster | 1. one who intrudes or pushes himself forward 2. a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft More Definitions → |
erudite | More Definitions → |
wester | 1. wind that blows from west to east More Definitions → |
pentacle | 1. a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon More Definitions → |
granulocyte | 1. a leukocyte that has granules in its cytoplasm More Definitions → |
misinterpretation | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
keyboardist | 1. a musician who plays a keyboard instrument More Definitions → |
quantifier | 1. (logic) a word (such as `some' or `all' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition 2. (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as `fifteen' or `many') More Definitions → |
platen | 1. work table of a machine tool 2. the flat plate of a printing press that presses the paper against the type More Definitions → |
recompense | 1. payment or reward (as for service rendered) 2. the act of compensating for service or loss or injury More Definitions → |
technetium | 1. a crystalline metallic element not found in nature; occurs as one of the fission products of uranium More Definitions → |
meatball | 1. ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth More Definitions → |
phoneme | 1. (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language More Definitions → |
colonnade | 1. structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns 2. a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns More Definitions → |
anhydride | 1. a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water More Definitions → |
overburden | 1. the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits 2. an excessive burden More Definitions → |
indexation | 1. a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation More Definitions → |
transferrin | 1. a globulin in blood plasma that carries iron More Definitions → |
stutter | 1. a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds More Definitions → |
reticle | 1. a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument More Definitions → |
ridgeline | 1. a long narrow range of hills More Definitions → |
segue | 1. the act of changing smoothly from one state or situation to another More Definitions → |
mimeo | 1. a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo) More Definitions → |
lounger | 1. someone who wastes time 2. an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it More Definitions → |
beadle | 1. a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function More Definitions → |
remarriage | 1. the act of marrying again More Definitions → |
microcode | 1. (computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory More Definitions → |
cockney | 1. the nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London More Definitions → |
penning | 1. the act of creating written works More Definitions → |
nodule | 1. a small node 2. small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant More Definitions → |
paella | 1. saffron-flavored dish made of rice with shellfish and chicken More Definitions → |
alimentation | 1. a source of materials to nourish the body 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
tunnelling | More Definitions → |
firecracker | 1. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing More Definitions → |
carrefour | 1. a junction where one street or road crosses another More Definitions → |
preemie | 1. an infant that is born prior to 37 weeks of gestation More Definitions → |
homey | More Definitions → |
ornamentation | 1. the state of being ornamented 2. something used to beautify More Definitions → |
refiner | 1. one whose work is to refine a specific thing More Definitions → |
zidovudine | 1. an antiviral drug (trade name Retrovir) used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow More Definitions → |
tourer | 1. someone who travels for pleasure 2. large open car seating four with folding top More Definitions → |
icicle | 1. ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water More Definitions → |
hooves | 1. the foot of an ungulate mammal 2. the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals More Definitions → |
participle | 1. a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses More Definitions → |
galleon | 1. a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries More Definitions → |
libertine | 1. a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained More Definitions → |
wanker | 1. terms of abuse for a masturbator More Definitions → |
esthetic | 1. (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful More Definitions → |
testator | 1. a person who makes a will More Definitions → |
distaste | 1. a feeling of intense dislike More Definitions → |
periscope | 1. an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field More Definitions → |
construe | More Definitions → |
segregate | 1. someone who is or has been segregated More Definitions → |
despotism | 1. dominance through threat of punishment and violence 2. a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) More Definitions → |
fragmentary | More Definitions → |
gladness | 1. experiencing joy and pleasure More Definitions → |
condolence | 1. an expression of sympathy with another's grief More Definitions → |
selflessness | 1. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others 2. acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity More Definitions → |
cistern | 1. a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid 2. a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet More Definitions → |
tableaux | 1. a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting) 2. any dramatic scene More Definitions → |
phaeton | 1. large open car seating four with folding top More Definitions → |
fecundity | 1. the intellectual productivity of a creative imagination 2. the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring More Definitions → |
hijacker | 1. a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it 2. someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination More Definitions → |
relaxant | 1. a drug that relaxes and relieves tension More Definitions → |
tare | 1. an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods 2. any of several weedy vetches grown for forage More Definitions → |
dysentery | 1. an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea More Definitions → |
debenture | 1. the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future 2. a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt More Definitions → |
lysozyme | 1. an enzyme found in saliva and sweat and tears that destroys the cell walls of certain bacteria More Definitions → |
antihistamine | 1. a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site More Definitions → |
curate | 1. a person authorized to conduct religious worship More Definitions → |
watchmaker | 1. someone who makes or repairs watches More Definitions → |
pyridine | 1. a toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor; usually derived from coal More Definitions → |
steamroller | 1. a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way 2. vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements More Definitions → |
wellhead | 1. the source of water for a well 2. a structure built over a well More Definitions → |
miniscule | More Definitions → |
reminisce | More Definitions → |
skyrocket | 1. propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon 2. sends a firework display high into the sky More Definitions → |
aldosterone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance More Definitions → |
rudeness | 1. a manner that is rude and insulting 2. a wild or unrefined state More Definitions → |
patter | 1. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson) 2. a quick succession of light rapid sounds More Definitions → |
commie | 1. a socialist who advocates communism More Definitions → |
beanbag | 1. a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games More Definitions → |
bootie | 1. a slipper that is soft and wool (for babies) More Definitions → |
bummed | More Definitions → |
crone | 1. an ugly evil-looking old woman More Definitions → |
sidecar | 1. a cocktail made of orange liqueur with lemon juice and brandy 2. conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle More Definitions → |
possessor | 1. a person who owns something More Definitions → |
inbreeding | 1. the act of mating closely related individuals More Definitions → |
wintertime | 1. the coldest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox More Definitions → |
fess | 1. (heraldry) an ordinary consisting of a broad horizontal band across a shield More Definitions → |
texting | 1. the act of sending messages via SMS More Definitions → |
laver | 1. edible red seaweeds 2. seaweed with edible translucent crinkly green fronds More Definitions → |
beheading | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
squelch | 1. a crushing remark 2. an electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise More Definitions → |
duodenum | 1. the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum More Definitions → |
creel | 1. a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish More Definitions → |
sett | 1. rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads More Definitions → |
seaway | 1. a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels More Definitions → |
capitalise | More Definitions → |
vicarage | 1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector More Definitions → |
vestry | 1. in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church 2. a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held More Definitions → |
cornmeal | 1. coarsely ground corn More Definitions → |
ascites | 1. accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity More Definitions → |
fosse | 1. ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water More Definitions → |
lignite | 1. intermediate between peat and bituminous coal More Definitions → |
psychedelia | 1. the subculture of users of psychedelic drugs More Definitions → |
decongestant | 1. a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion More Definitions → |
ringside | 1. first row of seating; has an unobstructed view of a boxing or wrestling ring More Definitions → |
wheelbarrow | 1. a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels More Definitions → |
maimed | 1. people who are wounded More Definitions → |
silviculture | 1. the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests More Definitions → |
pater | 1. an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously More Definitions → |
centipede | 1. chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs, the foremost pair being modified as prehensors More Definitions → |
petrel | 1. relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land More Definitions → |
calliope | 1. a musical instrument consisting of a series of steam whistles played from a keyboard More Definitions → |
milepost | 1. stone post at side of a road to show distances More Definitions → |
lavage | 1. washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water More Definitions → |
sheathing | 1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior More Definitions → |
chlorella | 1. any alga of the genus Chlorella More Definitions → |
trestle | 1. a supporting tower used to support a bridge 2. sawhorses used in pairs to support a horizontal tabletop More Definitions → |
neophyte | 1. a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously 2. any new participant in some activity More Definitions → |
souffle | 1. light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit More Definitions → |
rebus | 1. a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words More Definitions → |
paraprofessional | 1. a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional More Definitions → |
repellant | 1. a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water 2. a chemical substance that repels animals More Definitions → |
pergola | 1. a framework that supports climbing plants More Definitions → |
slipcover | 1. a removable fitted cloth covering for upholstered furniture More Definitions → |
brainstem | 1. the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus More Definitions → |
pineal | More Definitions → |
luger | 1. someone who races the luge More Definitions → |
glycerine | 1. a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils More Definitions → |
receivership | 1. the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver 2. a court action that places property under the control of a receiver during litigation so that it can be preserved for the benefit of all More Definitions → |
earache | 1. an ache localized in the middle or inner ear More Definitions → |
cimetidine | 1. a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid More Definitions → |
budgie | 1. small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors More Definitions → |
unwell | More Definitions → |
isothermal | More Definitions → |
herm | 1. a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost More Definitions → |
dispensary | 1. clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed More Definitions → |
striper | 1. a serviceman who wears stripes on the uniform to indicate rank or years of service 2. caught along the Atlantic coast of the United States More Definitions → |
redfish | 1. North Atlantic rockfish 2. large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico More Definitions → |
stockbroker | 1. an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds More Definitions → |
whitewash | 1. a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score 2. wash consisting of lime and size in water; used for whitening walls and other surfaces More Definitions → |
subservient | More Definitions → |
stuffer | 1. a craftsman who stuffs and mounts the skins of animals for display 2. an advertising circular that is enclosed with other material and (usually) sent by mail More Definitions → |
spearfish | 1. any of several large vigorous pelagic fishes resembling sailfishes but with first dorsal fin much reduced; worldwide but rare More Definitions → |
benediction | 1. the act of praying for divine protection 2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection More Definitions → |
curlew | 1. large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill More Definitions → |
seamstress | 1. someone who makes or mends dresses More Definitions → |
relatedness | 1. a particular manner of connectedness More Definitions → |
legionella | 1. the motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease More Definitions → |
transferability | 1. the quality of being transferable or exchangeable More Definitions → |
pinwheel | 1. perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels 2. a wheel that has numerous pins that are set at right angles to its rim More Definitions → |
ellipses | 1. omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences More Definitions → |
woodworker | 1. makes things out of wood More Definitions → |
weariness | 1. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work More Definitions → |
ascendancy | 1. the state that exists when one person or group has power over another More Definitions → |
curtailment | 1. the temporal property of being cut short 2. the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation More Definitions → |
memorization | 1. learning so as to be able to remember verbatim More Definitions → |
blindside | More Definitions → |
spearmint | 1. common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoring More Definitions → |
tinge | 1. a slight but appreciable amount 2. a pale or subdued color More Definitions → |
airspeed | 1. the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying More Definitions → |
defection | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) More Definitions → |
appeasement | 1. the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) More Definitions → |
gleaner | 1. someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters 2. someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully More Definitions → |
erythropoietin | 1. a glycoprotein secreted by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells More Definitions → |
infotainment | 1. a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event More Definitions → |
pecs | 1. either of two large muscles of the chest More Definitions → |
gyroscope | 1. rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction More Definitions → |
nifedipine | 1. calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks More Definitions → |
disorientation | 1. a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug) 2. confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction More Definitions → |
tanager | 1. any of numerous New World woodland birds having brightly colored males More Definitions → |
gasses | 1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container 2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely More Definitions → |
wormhole | 1. hole made by a burrowing worm More Definitions → |
effectuate | More Definitions → |
meatpacking | 1. wholesale packaging of meat for future sale (including slaughtering and processing and distribution to retailers) More Definitions → |
cruse | 1. small jar; holds liquid (oil or water) More Definitions → |
scalper | 1. someone who buys something and resells it at a price far above the initial cost More Definitions → |
hairline | 1. a very thin line 2. the natural margin formed by hair on the head More Definitions → |
gatehouse | 1. a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence More Definitions → |
proletarian | 1. a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) More Definitions → |
workpiece | 1. work consisting of a piece of metal being machined More Definitions → |
exhortation | 1. a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action 2. the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion More Definitions → |
hypothesize | More Definitions → |
ethane | 1. a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel More Definitions → |
puffer | 1. delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver 2. any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers More Definitions → |
wile | 1. the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) More Definitions → |
haemorrhage | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel More Definitions → |
thermistor | 1. a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit More Definitions → |
honeybee | 1. social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces More Definitions → |
saddleback | 1. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) 2. a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end More Definitions → |
candela | 1. the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin More Definitions → |
determinate | More Definitions → |
waterline | 1. a line corresponding to the surface of the water when the vessel is afloat on an even keel; often painted on the hull of a ship More Definitions → |
jell | More Definitions → |
sachet | 1. a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest More Definitions → |
humiliate | More Definitions → |
rouser | 1. someone who rouses others from sleep More Definitions → |
luminaire | 1. an electrical device used to create artificial light by use of an electric lamp; all light fixtures have a fixture body and a light socket to hold the lamp and allow for its replacement More Definitions → |
shriek | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
barrette | 1. a pin for holding women's hair in place More Definitions → |
oleander | 1. an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions More Definitions → |
bungle | 1. an embarrassing mistake More Definitions → |
bentonite | 1. an absorbent aluminum silicate clay formed from volcanic ash More Definitions → |
crozier | 1. a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office More Definitions → |
ferocity | 1. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
withering | 1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) More Definitions → |
procreation | 1. the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring More Definitions → |
cropper | 1. small farmers and tenants More Definitions → |
brucellosis | 1. infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache 2. an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings More Definitions → |
hyperglycemia | 1. abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes More Definitions → |
miser | 1. a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) More Definitions → |
tagger | 1. someone who assigns labels to the grammatical constituents of textual matter 2. someone who appends or joins one thing to another More Definitions → |
entryway | 1. something that provides access (to get in or get out) More Definitions → |
enslavement | 1. the state of being a slave 2. the act of making slaves of your captives More Definitions → |
universalism | 1. the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved More Definitions → |
counterintelligence | 1. intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism More Definitions → |
sheaves | 1. a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing More Definitions → |
godmother | 1. any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism More Definitions → |
polemic | 1. a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) 2. a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) More Definitions → |
celebrant | 1. a person who is celebrating 2. an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist More Definitions → |
perfectionist | 1. a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards More Definitions → |
percussionist | 1. a musician who plays percussion instruments More Definitions → |
distinctiveness | 1. a distinguishing trait 2. utter dissimilarity More Definitions → |
colchicine | 1. an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout More Definitions → |
omelette | 1. beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly More Definitions → |
forgetfulness | 1. tendency to forget 2. unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember More Definitions → |
knocker | 1. (Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person 2. a person who knocks (as seeking to gain admittance) More Definitions → |
underfoot | More Definitions → |
operetta | 1. a short amusing opera More Definitions → |
horsemanship | 1. skill in handling and riding horses More Definitions → |
sherbet | 1. a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white or gelatin More Definitions → |
safekeeping | 1. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
thyroxine | 1. hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells More Definitions → |
vernier | 1. a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale More Definitions → |
nutritive | More Definitions → |
berserker | 1. one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury More Definitions → |
hotbed | 1. a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad) 2. a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants More Definitions → |
inessential | 1. anything that is not essential More Definitions → |
gusher | 1. an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary More Definitions → |
sledgehammer | 1. a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges More Definitions → |
hyperthermia | 1. abnormally high body temperature; sometimes induced (as in treating some forms of cancer) More Definitions → |
pomfret | 1. deep-bodied sooty-black pelagic spiny-finned fish of the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific; valued for food More Definitions → |
cornice | 1. a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing 2. a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall More Definitions → |
overpopulation | 1. too much population More Definitions → |
musket | 1. a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen More Definitions → |
whisperer | 1. one who speaks in a whisper More Definitions → |
tannery | 1. workplace where skins and hides are tanned More Definitions → |
purveyor | 1. someone who supplies provisions (especially food) More Definitions → |
telomere | 1. either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome More Definitions → |
needlecraft | 1. a creation created or assembled by needle and thread 2. work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle More Definitions → |
chemotaxis | 1. movement by a cell or organism in reaction to a chemical stimulus More Definitions → |
pentathlon | 1. an athletic contest consisting of five different events More Definitions → |
naloxone | 1. a potent narcotic antagonist (trade name Narcan) especially effective with morphine More Definitions → |
pretence | 1. a false or unsupportable quality 2. an artful or simulated semblance More Definitions → |
questioner | 1. someone who asks a question More Definitions → |
repute | 1. the state of being held in high esteem and honor More Definitions → |
nakedness | 1. the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind 2. a bleak and desolate atmosphere More Definitions → |
faeces | 1. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels More Definitions → |
generalisation | 1. an idea or conclusion having general application 2. the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances More Definitions → |
dietician | 1. a specialist in the study of diet and nutrition More Definitions → |
lifeblood | 1. the blood considered as the seat of vitality 2. an essential or life-giving force More Definitions → |
tirade | 1. a speech of violent denunciation More Definitions → |
regurgitation | 1. backflow of blood through a defective heart valve 2. recall after rote memorization More Definitions → |
sellout | 1. someone who has sold out 2. an event for which all tickets are sold More Definitions → |
elucidation | 1. an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on 2. an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding More Definitions → |
loungewear | 1. clothing suitable for relaxation More Definitions → |
sweatpants | 1. loose-fitting trousers with elastic cuffs; worn by athletes More Definitions → |
lancers | 1. a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples More Definitions → |
spillover | 1. (economics) any indirect effect of public expenditure More Definitions → |
upsurge | 1. a sudden forceful flow 2. a sudden or abrupt strong increase More Definitions → |
peewee | 1. disparaging terms for small people 2. small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America More Definitions → |
reptilian | 1. any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms More Definitions → |
misnomer | 1. an incorrect or unsuitable name More Definitions → |
conger | 1. large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food More Definitions → |
heckler | 1. someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and questions and objections More Definitions → |
opulence | 1. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living More Definitions → |
unease | 1. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
centigrade | More Definitions → |
tourniquet | 1. bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure More Definitions → |
whippet | 1. small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England More Definitions → |
melodramatic | More Definitions → |
inexperience | 1. lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience More Definitions → |
chicane | 1. a bridge hand that is void of trumps 2. a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file More Definitions → |
rime | 1. ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) 2. correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds) More Definitions → |
feedlot | 1. a building where livestock are fattened for market More Definitions → |
casement | 1. a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side) More Definitions → |
gamelan | 1. a traditional Indonesian ensemble typically including many tuned percussion instruments including bamboo xylophones and wooden or bronze chimes and gongs More Definitions → |
nonsteroidal | 1. an organic compound that does no contain a steroid More Definitions → |
misalignment | 1. the spatial property of things that are not properly aligned More Definitions → |
muddle | 1. a confused multitude of things 2. informal terms for a difficult situation More Definitions → |
racketeering | 1. engaging in a racket More Definitions → |
candidature | 1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
progestin | 1. any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone More Definitions → |
fatherland | 1. the country where you were born More Definitions → |
myasthenia | 1. a chronic progressive disease characterized by chronic fatigue and muscular weakness (especially in the face and neck); caused by a deficiency of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junctions 2. any muscular weakness More Definitions → |
sterol | 1. any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances More Definitions → |
penumbra | 1. a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra More Definitions → |
spermatozoa | 1. the male reproductive cell; the male gamete More Definitions → |
waver | 1. someone who communicates by waving 2. the act of pausing uncertainly More Definitions → |
docent | 1. a teacher at some universities More Definitions → |
herbalist | 1. a therapist who heals by the use of herbs More Definitions → |
acquiescence | 1. acceptance without protest 2. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something More Definitions → |
forename | 1. the name that precedes the surname More Definitions → |
neoliberal | 1. a liberal who subscribes to neoliberalism More Definitions → |
earshot | 1. the range within which a voice can be heard More Definitions → |
rheum | 1. a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose) More Definitions → |
ferritin | 1. a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body More Definitions → |
bluestone | 1. bluish-grey sandstone used for paving and building More Definitions → |
reductive | More Definitions → |
reassembly | 1. assembling again More Definitions → |
leftmost | More Definitions → |
heliport | 1. an airport for helicopters More Definitions → |
pronouncement | 1. an authoritative declaration More Definitions → |
borage | 1. hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach 2. an herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches; young leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked More Definitions → |
deanery | 1. the official residence of a dean 2. the position or office of a dean More Definitions → |
cortisone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone More Definitions → |
respectability | 1. honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation More Definitions → |
commode | 1. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination 2. a tall elegant chest of drawers More Definitions → |
overeating | 1. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
townspeople | 1. the people living in a municipality smaller than a city More Definitions → |
referenda | 1. a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate More Definitions → |
flatulence | 1. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal 2. pompously embellished language More Definitions → |
popsicle | 1. ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick More Definitions → |
airstream | 1. a relatively well-defined prevailing wind 2. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller More Definitions → |
tripe | 1. lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food 2. nonsensical talk or writing More Definitions → |
austerity | 1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
haloperidol | 1. tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome More Definitions → |
euphemism | 1. an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh More Definitions → |
megaphone | 1. a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice More Definitions → |
cantaloupe | 1. a variety of muskmelon vine having fruit with a tan rind and orange flesh 2. the fruit of a cantaloup vine; small to medium-sized melon with yellowish flesh More Definitions → |
aniline | 1. oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines More Definitions → |
prednisolone | 1. a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions More Definitions → |
stabilise | More Definitions → |
conceding | 1. the act of conceding or yielding More Definitions → |
grater | 1. utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese) More Definitions → |
peyote | 1. a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons 2. the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons More Definitions → |
oestrogen | 1. a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics More Definitions → |
caesarean | 1. the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way) More Definitions → |
furosemide | 1. commonly used diuretic (trade name Lasix) used to treat hypertension and edema More Definitions → |
anorexic | 1. a person suffering from anorexia nervosa More Definitions → |
diltiazem | 1. a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure More Definitions → |
reshuffle | 1. a redistribution of something 2. shuffling again More Definitions → |
oxalate | 1. a salt or ester of oxalic acid More Definitions → |
uneasiness | 1. feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable 2. physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) More Definitions → |
freesia | 1. any of several plants of the genus Freesia valued for their one-sided clusters of usually fragrant yellow or white or pink tubular flowers More Definitions → |
dockside | 1. the region adjacent to a boat dock More Definitions → |
feria | 1. a weekday on which no festival or holiday is celebrated 2. (in Spanish speaking regions) a local festival or fair, usually in honor of some patron saint More Definitions → |
escapade | 1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) 2. any carefree episode More Definitions → |
biomedicine | 1. the branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice 2. the branch of medical science that studies the ability of organisms to withstand environmental stress (as in space travel) More Definitions → |
dyne | 1. a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram More Definitions → |
workhouse | 1. a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor 2. a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months More Definitions → |
reseda | 1. any plant of the genus Reseda More Definitions → |
peeve | 1. an annoyed or irritated mood More Definitions → |
polyhedron | 1. a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces More Definitions → |
wrester | 1. someone who obtains something by pulling it violently with twisting movements More Definitions → |
centralize | More Definitions → |
overheat | More Definitions → |
counterclaim | 1. a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action More Definitions → |
fingernail | 1. the nail at the end of a finger More Definitions → |
scone | 1. small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle More Definitions → |
denunciation | 1. a public act of denouncing More Definitions → |
squeal | 1. a high-pitched howl More Definitions → |
brae | 1. a slope or hillside More Definitions → |
perusing | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
reexamination | 1. (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination 2. a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment More Definitions → |
cellist | 1. someone who plays a violoncello More Definitions → |
elderberry | 1. a common shrub with black fruit or a small tree of Europe and Asia; fruit used for wines and jellies 2. berrylike fruit of an elder used for e.g. wines and jellies More Definitions → |
traineeship | 1. financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job More Definitions → |
slicker | 1. a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof 2. a person with good manners and stylish clothing More Definitions → |
abstention | 1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) More Definitions → |
conservationist | 1. someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution More Definitions → |
lifesaver | 1. an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents 2. a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material More Definitions → |
internalization | 1. learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself More Definitions → |
swagger | 1. an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work 2. a proud stiff pompous gait More Definitions → |
windjammer | 1. a large sailing ship More Definitions → |
voltmeter | 1. meter that measures the potential difference between two points More Definitions → |
homeobox | 1. one of various similar homeotic genes that are involved in bodily segmentation during embryonic development More Definitions → |
hellcat | 1. a malicious woman with a fierce temper More Definitions → |
nonproprietary | More Definitions → |
monocyte | 1. a type of granular leukocyte that functions in the ingestion of bacteria More Definitions → |
mandrel | 1. any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts More Definitions → |
valine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults More Definitions → |
promethazine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
frankincense | 1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation More Definitions → |
creosote | 1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic 2. a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood More Definitions → |
crevice | 1. a long narrow depression in a surface 2. a long narrow cleft More Definitions → |
miler | 1. (used only in combinations) the length of something in miles 2. a runner in a one-mile race More Definitions → |
telltale | 1. someone who gossips indiscreetly More Definitions → |
beachwear | 1. clothing to be worn at a beach More Definitions → |
neigh | 1. the characteristic sounds made by a horse More Definitions → |
persecute | More Definitions → |
couturier | 1. someone who designs clothing More Definitions → |
impersonator | 1. someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another More Definitions → |
cliffhanger | 1. a contest whose outcome is uncertain up to the very end 2. an episode that ends in suspense More Definitions → |
rescuer | 1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger 2. someone who saves something from danger or violence More Definitions → |
bookplate | 1. a label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted More Definitions → |
sequelae | 1. any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment More Definitions → |
skinhead | 1. a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent 2. a person whose head is bald or shaved More Definitions → |
excrement | 1. waste matter (as urine or sweat but especially feces) discharged from the body More Definitions → |
remoteness | 1. the property of being remote 2. a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner More Definitions → |
togetherness | 1. affectionate closeness More Definitions → |
hematoma | 1. a localized swelling filled with blood More Definitions → |
splinters | 1. wood in small pieces or splinters More Definitions → |
epithet | 1. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase 2. descriptive word or phrase More Definitions → |
senescence | 1. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age 2. the property characteristic of old age More Definitions → |
contravene | More Definitions → |
elution | 1. the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions More Definitions → |
savagery | 1. the property of being untamed and ferocious 2. the trait of extreme cruelty More Definitions → |
protectionist | 1. an advocate of protectionism More Definitions → |
timekeeper | 1. (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed 2. a clerk who keeps track of the hours worked by employees More Definitions → |
crinkle | 1. a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface More Definitions → |
collegian | 1. a student (or former student) at a college or university More Definitions → |
dyspnea | 1. difficult or labored respiration More Definitions → |
interpolate | More Definitions → |
stomper | 1. someone who walks with a heavy noisy gait or who stamps on the ground More Definitions → |
naphthalene | 1. a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs More Definitions → |
vasopressin | 1. hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules More Definitions → |
claymore | 1. a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders 2. an antipersonnel land mine whose blast is aimed at the oncoming enemy More Definitions → |
hyphenation | 1. division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page 2. connecting syllables and words by hyphens More Definitions → |
toleration | 1. a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations 2. official recognition of the right of individuals to hold dissenting opinions (especially in religion) More Definitions → |
minutiae | 1. a small or minor detail 2. (biometrics, forensics) Any of the major features of a fingerprint that allow prints to be compared. More Definitions → |
caseworker | 1. someone employed to provide social services (especially to the disadvantaged) More Definitions → |
cybernetic | More Definitions → |
exerciser | 1. sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises More Definitions → |
sleight | 1. adroitness in using the hands More Definitions → |
spectrograph | 1. a spectroscope by which spectra can be photographed 2. a photographic record of a spectrum More Definitions → |
velveteen | 1. a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet More Definitions → |
nonpayment | 1. act of failing to meet a financial obligation 2. loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid More Definitions → |
puzzler | 1. a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution More Definitions → |
pianoforte | 1. a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds More Definitions → |
reuptake | 1. a process of using up or consuming again More Definitions → |
thimerosal | 1. a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic More Definitions → |
firmament | 1. the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected More Definitions → |
ribonuclease | 1. a transferase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid More Definitions → |
cerulean | 1. a light shade of blue More Definitions → |
bilberry | 1. erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries 2. erect blueberry of western United States having solitary flowers and somewhat sour berries More Definitions → |
interrelationship | 1. mutual or reciprocal relation or relatedness More Definitions → |
thoroughness | 1. conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task 2. property of being marked by full detail, complete in all respects. More Definitions → |
confessor | 1. a priest who hears confession and gives absolution 2. someone who confesses (discloses information damaging to themselves) More Definitions → |
gooseberry | 1. spiny Eurasian shrub having greenish purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries 2. currant-like berry used primarily in jams and jellies More Definitions → |
ligature | 1. (music) a group of notes connected by a slur 2. character consisting of two or more letters combined into one More Definitions → |
endometrium | 1. (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition More Definitions → |
newness | 1. the quality of being new; the opposite of oldness More Definitions → |
ascetic | 1. someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline More Definitions → |
russet | 1. a reddish brown homespun fabric More Definitions → |
rumen | 1. the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing More Definitions → |
specie | 1. coins collectively More Definitions → |
gilder | 1. someone whose occupation is to apply an overlay of gold or gilt More Definitions → |
hothouse | 1. a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner More Definitions → |
milkweed | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts 2. annual Eurasian sow thistle with soft spiny leaves and rayed yellow flower heads More Definitions → |
patella | 1. a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint More Definitions → |
skein | 1. coils of worsted yarn More Definitions → |
mettle | 1. the courage to carry on More Definitions → |
relegation | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions 2. the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category More Definitions → |
enalapril | 1. an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks More Definitions → |
placket | 1. a piece of cloth sewn under an opening More Definitions → |
inflorescence | 1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms 2. the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk More Definitions → |
demonstrative | 1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent More Definitions → |
levodopa | 1. the levorotatory form of dopa (trade names Bendopa and Brocadopa and Larodopa); as a drug it is used to treat Parkinson's disease More Definitions → |
proteolysis | 1. the hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide bonds More Definitions → |
oriel | 1. a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall More Definitions → |
resorption | 1. the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation More Definitions → |
antimatter | 1. matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal substances More Definitions → |
electromagnetism | 1. magnetism produced by an electric current 2. the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena More Definitions → |
quinine | 1. a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy More Definitions → |
pedophilia | 1. a sexual attraction to children More Definitions → |
thirtieth | 1. position 30 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
illegality | 1. unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute More Definitions → |
olefin | 1. any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon More Definitions → |
beanstalk | 1. stem of a bean plant More Definitions → |
fester | 1. a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus More Definitions → |
immunosuppression | 1. lowering the body's normal immune response to invasion by foreign substances; can be deliberate (as in lowering the immune response to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ) or incidental (as a side effect of radiotherapy or chemotherapy for cancer) More Definitions → |
convexity | 1. the property possessed by a convex shape 2. a shape that curves or bulges outward More Definitions → |
complementation | 1. the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate 2. (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts More Definitions → |
jeweller | 1. someone who makes jewelry 2. someone in the business of selling jewelry More Definitions → |
bluebell | 1. sometimes placed in genus Scilla 2. one of the most handsome prairie wildflowers having large erect bell-shaped bluish flowers; of moist places in prairies and fields from eastern Colorado and Nebraska south to New Mexico and Texas More Definitions → |
embellish | More Definitions → |
disinfect | More Definitions → |
melange | 1. a motley assortment of things More Definitions → |
trilateral | 1. a three-sided polygon More Definitions → |
quarterfinal | 1. one of the four competitions in an elimination tournament whose winners go on to play in the semifinals More Definitions → |
ulceration | 1. a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue 2. the process of ulcer formation; the process of becoming ulcerated More Definitions → |
aftertaste | 1. an afterimage of a taste More Definitions → |
corroborate | More Definitions → |
waker | 1. someone who rouses others from sleep 2. a person who awakes More Definitions → |
philately | 1. the collection and study of postage stamps More Definitions → |
disequilibrium | 1. loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others More Definitions → |
althea | 1. any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea More Definitions → |
sauerkraut | 1. shredded cabbage fermented in brine More Definitions → |
clapper | 1. someone who applauds 2. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity More Definitions → |
settee | 1. a long wooden bench with a back 2. a small sofa More Definitions → |
beautician | 1. someone who works in a beauty parlor More Definitions → |
syntheses | 1. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) 2. the combination of ideas into a complex whole More Definitions → |
gentamicin | 1. an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract More Definitions → |
doubleheader | 1. two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day) More Definitions → |
gunnery | 1. guns collectively More Definitions → |
dyspepsia | 1. a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea More Definitions → |
fluorite | 1. a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine More Definitions → |
annihilate | More Definitions → |
gynecologist | 1. a specialist in gynecology More Definitions → |
tartrate | 1. a salt or ester of tartaric acid More Definitions → |
overexposure | 1. the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time 2. the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience More Definitions → |
neutropenia | 1. leukopenia in which the decrease is primarily in number of neutrophils (the chief phagocytic leukocyte) More Definitions → |
fitment | 1. any of the items furnishing or equipping a room (especially built-in furniture) More Definitions → |
degeneracy | 1. the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities 2. moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles More Definitions → |
neanderthal | More Definitions → |
lemming | 1. any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution More Definitions → |
cyanobacteria | 1. predominantly photosynthetic prokaryotic organisms containing a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll; occur singly or in colonies in diverse habitats; important as phytoplankton More Definitions → |
fertilisation | 1. creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant 2. making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure More Definitions → |
earthwork | 1. an earthen rampart More Definitions → |
retinoblastoma | 1. malignant ocular tumor of retinal cells; usually occurs before the third year of life; composed of primitive small round retinal cells More Definitions → |
serology | 1. the branch of medical science that deals with serums; especially with blood serums and disease More Definitions → |
glasshouse | 1. a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions More Definitions → |
medallist | 1. someone who has won a medal 2. (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament More Definitions → |
splurge | 1. an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.) 2. any act of immoderate indulgence More Definitions → |
adjudicate | More Definitions → |
mousetrap | 1. a trap for catching mice 2. (American football) a play in which a defensive player is allowed to cross the line of scrimmage and then blocked off as the runner goes through the place the lineman vacated More Definitions → |
wheatgrass | 1. a grass of the genus Agropyron More Definitions → |
begonia | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes More Definitions → |
screamer | 1. someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice 2. a sensational newspaper headline More Definitions → |
suet | 1. hard fat around the kidneys and loins in beef and sheep More Definitions → |
impropriety | 1. an improper demeanor 2. the condition of being improper More Definitions → |
expressiveness | 1. the quality of being expressive More Definitions → |
sinker | 1. a small ring-shaped friedcake 2. a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water) More Definitions → |
unpredictability | 1. the quality of being guided by sudden unpredictable impulses 2. the trait of being unpredictably irresolute More Definitions → |
eggnog | 1. a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor More Definitions → |
scepter | 1. the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter 2. a ceremonial or emblematic staff More Definitions → |
scrapie | 1. a fatal disease of sheep characterized by chronic itching and loss of muscular control and progressive degeneration of the central nervous system More Definitions → |
malamute | 1. breed of sled dog developed in Alaska More Definitions → |
rehash | 1. old material that is slightly reworked and used again More Definitions → |
septa | 1. (anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities 2. a partition or wall especially in an ovary More Definitions → |
brainwave | 1. (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph 2. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation More Definitions → |
clavier | 1. a bank of keys on a musical instrument 2. a stringed instrument that has a keyboard More Definitions → |
freestone | 1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh does not adhere to the pit More Definitions → |
earthworm | 1. terrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil; often surfaces when the ground is cool or wet; used as bait by anglers More Definitions → |
antiserum | 1. blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease More Definitions → |
triplicate | 1. one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly More Definitions → |
pectoral | 1. either of two large muscles of the chest 2. an adornment worn on the chest or breast More Definitions → |
sneer | 1. a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls 2. a contemptuous or scornful remark More Definitions → |
stickiness | 1. the property of sticking to a surface More Definitions → |
derision | 1. contemptuous laughter 2. the act of deriding or treating with contempt More Definitions → |
honoree | 1. a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments More Definitions → |
credenza | 1. a kind of sideboard or buffet More Definitions → |
desertion | 1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility 2. the act of giving something up More Definitions → |
eclampsia | 1. a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy More Definitions → |
demotion | 1. act of lowering in rank or position More Definitions → |
signore | 1. an Italian title of respect for a man; equivalent to the English `sir'; used separately (not prefixed to his name) 2. an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name More Definitions → |
fenugreek | 1. annual herb or southern Europe and eastern Asia having off-white flowers and aromatic seeds used medicinally and in curry 2. aromatic seeds used as seasoning especially in curry More Definitions → |
polyphone | 1. a letter that has two or more pronunciations More Definitions → |
restorer | 1. a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture More Definitions → |
pyridoxine | 1. a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch More Definitions → |
coldness | 1. the sensation produced by low temperatures 2. a lack of affection or enthusiasm More Definitions → |
depolarization | 1. a loss of polarity or polarization More Definitions → |
mobster | 1. a criminal who is a member of gang More Definitions → |
oodles | 1. a large number or amount More Definitions → |
brazier | 1. large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times More Definitions → |
internationalist | 1. an advocate of internationalism 2. a member of a socialist or communist international More Definitions → |
godliness | 1. piety by virtue of being a godly person More Definitions → |
prostatectomy | 1. surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland More Definitions → |
vole | 1. any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows More Definitions → |
scrivener | 1. someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts More Definitions → |
subsequence | 1. something that follows something else 2. following in time More Definitions → |
decile | 1. (statistics) any of nine points that divided a distribution of ranked scores into equal intervals where each interval contains one-tenth of the scores More Definitions → |
slipstream | 1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller More Definitions → |
officiate | More Definitions → |
mumble | 1. a soft indistinct utterance More Definitions → |
congeniality | 1. compatibility between persons 2. a congenial disposition More Definitions → |
weatherman | 1. predicts the weather More Definitions → |
streptomycin | 1. an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis More Definitions → |
reevaluate | More Definitions → |
vizier | 1. a high official in a Muslim government (especially in the Ottoman Empire) More Definitions → |
wavering | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes More Definitions → |
surmise | 1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence More Definitions → |
mugger | 1. a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street) More Definitions → |
underbelly | 1. lower side 2. the soft belly or underside of an animal's body More Definitions → |
protectorate | 1. a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty More Definitions → |
materialist | 1. someone with great regard for material possessions 2. someone who thinks that nothing exists but physical matter More Definitions → |
potentiation | 1. (medicine) the synergistic effect of two drugs given simultaneously More Definitions → |
vertebra | 1. one of the bony segments of the spinal column More Definitions → |
democratisation | 1. the action of making something democratic More Definitions → |
newsagent | 1. someone who sells newspapers More Definitions → |
polenta | 1. a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water More Definitions → |
corporeal | More Definitions → |
rummage | 1. a jumble of things to be given away 2. a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion) More Definitions → |
tendonitis | 1. inflammation of a tendon More Definitions → |
professing | 1. an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion More Definitions → |
nestling | 1. young bird not yet fledged 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
leper | 1. a person afflicted with leprosy 2. a pariah who is avoided by others More Definitions → |
dimple | 1. a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached 2. any slight depression in a surface More Definitions → |
starches | 1. foodstuff rich in natural starch (especially potatoes, rice, bread) More Definitions → |
levitation | 1. the phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means 2. movement upward in virtue of lightness More Definitions → |
supine | More Definitions → |
haemoglobin | 1. a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues More Definitions → |
oldie | 1. a song that was formerly popular More Definitions → |
lamenting | More Definitions → |
tater | 1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland More Definitions → |
methylphenidate | 1. central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children More Definitions → |
electrocardiography | 1. diagnostic procedure consisting of recording the activity of the heart electronically with a cardiograph (and producing a cardiogram) More Definitions → |
pyrimidine | 1. any of several basic compounds derived from pyrimidine 2. a heterocyclic organic compound with a penetrating odor More Definitions → |
rifleman | 1. someone skilled in the use of a rifle 2. a soldier whose weapon is a rifle More Definitions → |
marmite | 1. soup cooked in a large pot 2. a large pot especially one with legs used e.g. for cooking soup More Definitions → |
faltering | 1. the act of pausing uncertainly More Definitions → |
triceps | 1. any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii) More Definitions → |
obstetrician | 1. a physician specializing in obstetrics More Definitions → |
gabapentin | 1. an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles More Definitions → |
neonate | 1. a baby from birth to four weeks More Definitions → |
rainmaker | 1. executive who is very successful in bringing in business to his company or firm 2. American Indian medicine man who attempt to make it rain More Definitions → |
fattening | More Definitions → |
drench | More Definitions → |
polythene | 1. a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation More Definitions → |
crocheting | 1. needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle 2. creating a garment of needlework More Definitions → |
idleness | 1. having no employment 2. the quality of lacking substance or value More Definitions → |
arbitrate | More Definitions → |
peritonitis | 1. inflammation of the peritoneum More Definitions → |
lunge | 1. the act of moving forward suddenly 2. (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward More Definitions → |
minuet | 1. a stately court dance in the 17th century 2. a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite More Definitions → |
tetrachloride | 1. any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule More Definitions → |
shuffleboard | 1. a game in which players use long sticks to shove wooden disks onto the scoring area marked on a smooth surface More Definitions → |
sleeplessness | 1. a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep More Definitions → |
swale | 1. a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges) More Definitions → |
reevaluation | 1. the evaluation of something a second time (or more) More Definitions → |
revulsion | 1. intense aversion More Definitions → |
demobilization | 1. act of changing from a war basis to a peace basis including disbanding or discharging troops More Definitions → |
goldenseal | 1. perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves More Definitions → |
secondment | 1. a speech seconding a motion 2. the detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere More Definitions → |
porpoise | 1. any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth More Definitions → |
soleus | 1. a broad flat muscle in the calf of the leg under the gastrocnemius muscle More Definitions → |
ryegrass | 1. any of several annual or perennial Eurasian grasses More Definitions → |
liquefaction | 1. the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid More Definitions → |
germinate | More Definitions → |
farrier | 1. a person who shoes horses More Definitions → |
earnestness | 1. an earnest and sincere feeling 2. the trait of being serious More Definitions → |
tenon | 1. a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint More Definitions → |
undercurrent | 1. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning 2. a current below the surface of a fluid More Definitions → |
steerage | 1. the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship 2. the act of steering a ship More Definitions → |
pacesetter | 1. a leading instance in its field 2. a horse used to set the pace in racing More Definitions → |
novae | 1. a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process More Definitions → |
disrepair | 1. in need of repairs; in need of repair More Definitions → |
ecliptic | 1. the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator More Definitions → |
expandability | 1. A physical property of gases, denoting that they expand to fill their containers. More Definitions → |
melanin | 1. insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers More Definitions → |
irreconcilable | More Definitions → |
essayist | 1. a writer of literary works More Definitions → |
epicurean | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) More Definitions → |
leaver | 1. someone who leaves More Definitions → |
mujahideen | 1. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad More Definitions → |
pollster | 1. someone who conducts surveys of public opinion More Definitions → |
minesweeper | 1. ship equipped to detect and then destroy or neutralize or remove marine mines More Definitions → |
refit | 1. outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts) More Definitions → |
headpiece | 1. the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head 2. a protective helmet for the head More Definitions → |
unwashed | More Definitions → |
figment | 1. a contrived or fantastic idea More Definitions → |
enchanter | 1. a sorcerer or magician More Definitions → |
glazier | 1. someone who cuts flat glass to size More Definitions → |
permeation | 1. the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance 2. mutual penetration; diffusion of each through the other More Definitions → |
playpen | 1. a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play More Definitions → |
heaviness | 1. the property of being comparatively great in weight 2. persisting sadness More Definitions → |
mallee | 1. any of several low-growing Australian eucalypts More Definitions → |
eroticism | 1. a state of anticipation of sexuality 2. the arousal of feelings of sexual desire More Definitions → |
linseed | 1. the seed of flax used as a source of oil More Definitions → |
waistline | 1. the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips More Definitions → |
cuneiform | 1. an ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia and Persia More Definitions → |
lectern | 1. desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer More Definitions → |
backscatter | More Definitions → |
gravitate | More Definitions → |
confiscate | More Definitions → |
mongrel | 1. derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin 2. an inferior dog or one of mixed breed More Definitions → |
vaccinate | More Definitions → |
eventide | 1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) More Definitions → |
glomerulonephritis | 1. nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema More Definitions → |
meagre | More Definitions → |
misspelling | 1. a spelling that is incorrect More Definitions → |
benzoate | 1. any salt or ester of benzoic acid More Definitions → |
grenadier | 1. an infantryman equipped with grenades 2. deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail More Definitions → |
sustainment | 1. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence More Definitions → |
whimper | 1. a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way More Definitions → |
spinel | 1. a hard glassy mineral consisting of an oxide of magnesium and aluminum; occurs in various colors that are used as gemstones More Definitions → |
snowboarder | 1. someone who slides down snow-covered slopes while standing on a snowboard More Definitions → |
counterbalance | 1. a weight that balances another weight 2. equality of distribution More Definitions → |
initialise | More Definitions → |
spectrophotometer | 1. a photometer for comparing two light radiations wavelength by wavelength More Definitions → |
squeegee | 1. T-shaped cleaning implement with a rubber edge across the top; drawn across a surface to remove water (as in washing windows) More Definitions → |
tenfold | More Definitions → |
bluefin | 1. flesh of very large tuna 2. largest tuna; to 1500 pounds; of mostly temperate seas: feed in polar regions but breed in tropics More Definitions → |
concertina | 1. coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle 2. free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds More Definitions → |
desiccant | 1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) More Definitions → |
stewardess | 1. a woman steward on an airplane More Definitions → |
daydreaming | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake More Definitions → |
chancel | 1. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing More Definitions → |
lamprey | 1. primitive eellike freshwater or anadromous cyclostome having round sucking mouth with a rasping tongue More Definitions → |
domestication | 1. adaptation to intimate association with human beings 2. the attribute of having been domesticated More Definitions → |
counterculture | 1. a culture with lifestyles and values opposed to those of the established culture More Definitions → |
appendage | 1. an external body part that projects from the body 2. a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant More Definitions → |
crustacean | 1. any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton More Definitions → |
geographer | 1. an expert on geography More Definitions → |
dendrobium | 1. a plant of the genus Dendrobium having stems like cane and usually showy racemose flowers More Definitions → |
airwave | 1. medium for radio and television broadcasting More Definitions → |
tapper | 1. a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks 2. a person who strikes a surface lightly and usually repeatedly More Definitions → |
clairvoyance | 1. apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses More Definitions → |
lameness | 1. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet 2. an imperfection or defectiveness More Definitions → |
ferrule | 1. a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting More Definitions → |
tightrope | 1. tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground More Definitions → |
infinitive | 1. the uninflected form of the verb More Definitions → |
natriuretic | More Definitions → |
shortbread | 1. very rich thick butter cookie More Definitions → |
cornflower | 1. plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried 2. an annual Eurasian plant cultivated in North America having showy heads of blue or purple or pink or white flowers More Definitions → |
parlance | 1. a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language More Definitions → |
knell | 1. the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something More Definitions → |
startle | 1. a sudden involuntary movement More Definitions → |
exterminate | More Definitions → |
paratrooper | 1. a soldier in the paratroops More Definitions → |
chalcedony | 1. a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz More Definitions → |
cruciate | More Definitions → |
smallholder | 1. a person owning or renting a smallholding More Definitions → |
spiller | 1. an attacker who sheds or spills blood 2. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys) More Definitions → |
bevy | 1. a large gathering of people of a particular type 2. a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground) More Definitions → |
lithosphere | 1. the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle More Definitions → |
bearcat | 1. arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair More Definitions → |
creche | 1. a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for 2. a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem More Definitions → |
reconvene | More Definitions → |
soapstone | 1. a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments More Definitions → |
sardine | 1. small fatty fish usually canned 2. any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned More Definitions → |
nebuchadnezzar | 1. a very large wine bottle holding the equivalent of 20 normal bottles of wine; used especially for display More Definitions → |
meshing | 1. contact by fitting together 2. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals More Definitions → |
meniscus | 1. (anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint 2. (optics) a lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other More Definitions → |
sagamore | 1. a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief) More Definitions → |
quietness | 1. the property of making no sound 2. a state of peace and quiet More Definitions → |
celecoxib | 1. a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract More Definitions → |
subdivide | More Definitions → |
overshadow | More Definitions → |
statuette | 1. a small carved or molded figure More Definitions → |
sextant | 1. a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees 2. a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant More Definitions → |
mealtime | 1. the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten More Definitions → |
irrelevance | 1. the lack of a relation of something to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
nonmember | 1. a person who is not a member More Definitions → |
toothache | 1. an ache localized in or around a tooth More Definitions → |
misstatement | 1. a statement that contains a mistake More Definitions → |
presage | 1. a foreboding about what is about to happen 2. a sign of something about to happen More Definitions → |
reciprocate | More Definitions → |
neonatology | 1. that branch of pediatric medicine concerned with the newborn; the diagnosis and treatment of neonates More Definitions → |
afforestation | 1. the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting) More Definitions → |
disincentive | 1. a negative motivational influence More Definitions → |
maypole | 1. a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day More Definitions → |
maneuverability | 1. the quality of being maneuverable More Definitions → |
praetorian | More Definitions → |
periodontics | 1. the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth More Definitions → |
ouster | 1. a person who ousts or supplants someone else 2. a wrongful dispossession More Definitions → |
refinish | More Definitions → |
aether | 1. a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves More Definitions → |
cholinesterase | 1. an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine (into choline and acetic acid) More Definitions → |
newlywed | 1. someone recently married More Definitions → |
metastable | More Definitions → |
semiotic | More Definitions → |
exterminator | 1. someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) More Definitions → |
misbehavior | 1. improper or wicked or immoral behavior More Definitions → |
acrylate | 1. a salt or ester of propenoic acid More Definitions → |
holotype | 1. the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made More Definitions → |
bowtie | 1. a man's tie that ties in a bow More Definitions → |
syncope | 1. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain 2. (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle') More Definitions → |
instrumentalist | 1. someone who plays a music as a profession More Definitions → |
sternum | 1. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs More Definitions → |
vibraphone | 1. a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound More Definitions → |
desensitization | 1. the process of reducing sensitivity More Definitions → |
undergrowth | 1. the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest More Definitions → |
stipe | 1. supporting stalk or stem-like structure especially of a pistil or fern frond or supporting a mushroom cap More Definitions → |
asbestosis | 1. lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles More Definitions → |
nipper | 1. a young person of either sex 2. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods More Definitions → |
lenticular | More Definitions → |
scoundrel | 1. a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately More Definitions → |
pleurisy | 1. inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer) More Definitions → |
bagger | 1. a workman employed to pack things into containers 2. a machine for putting objects or substances into bags More Definitions → |
exaltation | 1. a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion 2. the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence More Definitions → |
destabilize | More Definitions → |
internationalism | 1. the doctrine that nations should cooperate because their common interests are more important than their differences 2. quality of being international in scope More Definitions → |
smokehouse | 1. a small house where smoke is used to cure meat or fish More Definitions → |
intelligentsia | 1. an educated and intellectual elite More Definitions → |
otherworld | 1. an abstract spiritual world beyond earthly reality More Definitions → |
rube | 1. a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture More Definitions → |
chronometer | 1. an accurate clock (especially used in navigation) More Definitions → |
leishmaniasis | 1. sores resulting from a tropical infection by protozoa of the genus Leishmania which are spread by sandflies More Definitions → |
shrieking | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
enormity | 1. the quality of being outrageous 2. vastness of size or extent More Definitions → |
molester | 1. someone who subjects others to unwanted or improper sexual activities More Definitions → |
ghee | 1. clarified butter used in Indian cookery More Definitions → |
cytosine | 1. a base found in DNA and RNA and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with guanine More Definitions → |
fertilize | More Definitions → |
disengage | More Definitions → |
counterattack | 1. an attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc. 2. (chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board More Definitions → |
electrocardiogram | 1. a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph More Definitions → |
cobblers | 1. nonsense 2. a man's testicles More Definitions → |
smattering | 1. a small number or amount 2. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject More Definitions → |
cloudiness | 1. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds 2. gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover More Definitions → |
backache | 1. an ache localized in the back More Definitions → |
cleverness | 1. the power of creative imagination 2. intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty More Definitions → |
nephritis | 1. an inflammation of the kidney More Definitions → |
toenail | 1. the nail at the end of a toe More Definitions → |
immunogen | 1. any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body More Definitions → |
selectman | 1. a male elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns More Definitions → |
rediscovery | 1. the act of discovering again More Definitions → |
rigger | 1. someone who rigs ships 2. a long slender pointed sable brush used by artists More Definitions → |
gaggle | 1. a flock of geese More Definitions → |
anesthesiologist | 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated More Definitions → |
exacerbation | 1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse 2. violent and bitter exasperation More Definitions → |
pipework | 1. the flues and stops on a pipe organ More Definitions → |
chloroquine | 1. an antimalarial drug used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosus More Definitions → |
pimple | 1. a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne More Definitions → |
precession | 1. the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone 2. the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony) More Definitions → |
sombrero | 1. a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico More Definitions → |
interrogator | 1. a questioner who is excessively harsh More Definitions → |
macaque | 1. short-tailed monkey of rocky regions of Asia and Africa More Definitions → |
headdress | 1. clothing for the head More Definitions → |
spender | 1. someone who spends money prodigally 2. someone who spends money to purchase goods or services More Definitions → |
familiarise | More Definitions → |
dermis | 1. the deep vascular inner layer of the skin More Definitions → |
presentment | 1. an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative 2. a document that must be accepted and paid by another person More Definitions → |
imposter | 1. a person who makes deceitful pretenses More Definitions → |
coverall | 1. a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing More Definitions → |
nookie | 1. slang for sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
perfumery | 1. perfumes in general 2. store where perfumes are sold More Definitions → |
stymie | 1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole 2. a thwarting and distressing situation More Definitions → |
thresh | More Definitions → |
teat | 1. the small projection of a mammary gland More Definitions → |
fruitcake | 1. a whimsically eccentric person 2. a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on More Definitions → |
elitism | 1. the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals More Definitions → |
sultanate | 1. country or territory ruled by a sultan More Definitions → |
helicon | 1. a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician More Definitions → |
adornment | 1. a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness 2. the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting More Definitions → |
zep | 1. a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States More Definitions → |
prematurity | 1. the state of being premature More Definitions → |
entomologist | 1. a zoologist who studies insects More Definitions → |
pinole | 1. meal made of finely ground corn mixed with sugar and spices More Definitions → |
insolence | 1. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties 2. an offensive disrespectful impudent act More Definitions → |
blockhead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence More Definitions → |
anemometer | 1. a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind More Definitions → |
transversal | More Definitions → |
folie | 1. (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness More Definitions → |
retrovirus | 1. any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear RNA molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (RNA to DNA); the virus transcribes its RNA into a cDNA provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell More Definitions → |
flambeau | 1. a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night) More Definitions → |
chattel | 1. personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc) More Definitions → |
wrest | More Definitions → |
skewness | 1. an oblique or slanting asymmetry More Definitions → |
schoolteacher | 1. a teacher in a school below the college level More Definitions → |
framer | 1. someone who makes frames (as for pictures) 2. someone who writes a new law or plan More Definitions → |
afterburner | 1. a device that injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust More Definitions → |
footbridge | 1. a bridge designed for pedestrians More Definitions → |
clothesline | 1. a cord on which clothes are hung to dry More Definitions → |
polyhedra | 1. a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces More Definitions → |
tripper | 1. (slang) someone who has taken a psychedelic drug and is undergoing hallucinations 2. a walker or runner who trips and almost falls More Definitions → |
recto | 1. right-hand page More Definitions → |
overshoot | 1. an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt More Definitions → |
esthetics | 1. (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art) More Definitions → |
skewer | 1. a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted More Definitions → |
ramjet | 1. a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed More Definitions → |
looker | 1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
heterocyclic | 1. a compound containing a heterocyclic ring More Definitions → |
precipice | 1. a very steep cliff More Definitions → |
recalcitrant | More Definitions → |
thoughtfulness | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration 2. kind and considerate regard for others More Definitions → |
harshness | 1. the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions 2. the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses More Definitions → |
yellowfin | 1. may reach 400 pounds; worldwide in tropics More Definitions → |
goer | 1. someone who leaves More Definitions → |
refereeing | 1. the act of umpiring More Definitions → |
empathize | More Definitions → |
sterilisation | 1. the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce) 2. the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) More Definitions → |
utiliser | 1. someone who puts to good use More Definitions → |
commercialism | 1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) More Definitions → |
digestibility | 1. the property of being easy to digest More Definitions → |
riffle | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid 2. shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners More Definitions → |
consumptive | 1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis More Definitions → |
melancholic | 1. someone subject to melancholia More Definitions → |
readjustment | 1. the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances) 2. the act of adjusting something to match a standard More Definitions → |
commoner | 1. a person who holds no title More Definitions → |
reminiscence | 1. a mental impression retained and recalled from the past 2. the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) More Definitions → |
nuclease | 1. general term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units More Definitions → |
descendent | 1. a person considered as descended from some ancestor More Definitions → |
fetishism | 1. a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish) 2. sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs) More Definitions → |
flagstone | 1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones More Definitions → |
genealogist | 1. an expert in genealogy More Definitions → |
pucker | 1. an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth) More Definitions → |
razzle | 1. any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent More Definitions → |
maisonette | 1. a self-contained apartment (usually on two floors) in a larger house and with its own entrance from the outside 2. a small house More Definitions → |
insolent | More Definitions → |
supremacist | 1. a person who advocates the supremacy of some particular group or racial group over all others More Definitions → |
plexiglass | 1. a light transparent weather resistant thermoplastic More Definitions → |
homemaking | 1. the management of a household More Definitions → |
globetrotter | 1. someone who travels widely and often More Definitions → |
comprehensiveness | 1. completeness over a broad scope 2. the capacity to understand a broad range of topics More Definitions → |
beastly | More Definitions → |
letdown | 1. a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized More Definitions → |
nonesuch | 1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal More Definitions → |
legibility | 1. distinctness that makes perception easy 2. a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read More Definitions → |
cyclopedia | 1. a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty More Definitions → |
tardiness | 1. the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time More Definitions → |
businessperson | 1. a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise More Definitions → |
buckler | 1. armor carried on the arm to intercept blows More Definitions → |
visualise | More Definitions → |
peal | 1. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) More Definitions → |
dilettante | 1. an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge More Definitions → |
flyover | 1. bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels 2. a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground More Definitions → |
astrodome | 1. a transparent dome on top of an airplane where the navigator can make celestial observations More Definitions → |
peasantry | 1. the class of peasants More Definitions → |
reactant | 1. a chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction More Definitions → |
letterpress | 1. printing from a plate with raised characters More Definitions → |
racehorse | 1. a horse bred for racing More Definitions → |
lubricate | More Definitions → |
tutelage | 1. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately) 2. attention and management implying responsibility for safety More Definitions → |
stitcher | 1. a garmentmaker who performs the finishing steps More Definitions → |
beatnik | 1. a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior More Definitions → |
shellac | 1. lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white 2. a thin varnish made by dissolving lac in ethanol; used to finish wood More Definitions → |
epidemiologist | 1. a medical scientist who studies the transmission and control of epidemic diseases More Definitions → |
peculiarity | 1. an odd or unusual characteristic 2. a distinguishing trait More Definitions → |
solemnity | 1. a trait of dignified seriousness 2. a solemn and dignified feeling More Definitions → |
bocce | 1. Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court More Definitions → |
stumbler | 1. a walker or runner who trips and almost falls 2. someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence More Definitions → |
bottlenose | 1. any of several dolphins with rounded forehead and well-developed beak; chiefly of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean 2. northern Atlantic beaked whale with a bulbous forehead More Definitions → |
effigy | 1. a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture) More Definitions → |
showerhead | 1. a perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather More Definitions → |
dithering | 1. the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color More Definitions → |
veneration | 1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something 2. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God More Definitions → |
hypochlorite | 1. any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid More Definitions → |
personification | 1. a person who represents an abstract quality 2. representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature More Definitions → |
scuttle | 1. container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire 2. an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship More Definitions → |
magnetite | 1. an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets More Definitions → |
arete | 1. a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains More Definitions → |
confectionary | 1. a confectioner's shop More Definitions → |
eventuality | 1. a possible event or occurrence or result More Definitions → |
raiment | 1. especially fine or decorative clothing More Definitions → |
dower | 1. money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage 2. a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband More Definitions → |
reheat | More Definitions → |
feudalism | 1. the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war More Definitions → |
teleworking | 1. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem More Definitions → |
minuscule | 1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case 2. a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts More Definitions → |
landscaper | 1. someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively More Definitions → |
crotchet | 1. a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook 2. a musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note More Definitions → |
lumbering | 1. the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber More Definitions → |
counterweight | 1. a weight that balances another weight More Definitions → |
disintegrate | More Definitions → |
spoilage | 1. the amount that has spoiled 2. the process of becoming spoiled More Definitions → |
abutment | 1. point of contact between two objects or parts 2. a masonry support that touches and directly receives thrust or pressure of an arch or bridge More Definitions → |
bogie | 1. a bogle or goblin; where used as a proper name, the Devil 2. an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft More Definitions → |
indwelling | More Definitions → |
deforest | More Definitions → |
pilotage | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. the occupation of a pilot More Definitions → |
guanosine | 1. a nucleoside component of DNA; composed of guanine and deoxyribose More Definitions → |
photochemistry | 1. branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light More Definitions → |
circumflex | 1. a diacritical mark (^) placed above a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality More Definitions → |
biplane | 1. old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other More Definitions → |
brunet | 1. a person with dark (brown) hair More Definitions → |
overpower | More Definitions → |
jitterbug | 1. a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s More Definitions → |
diphenhydramine | 1. antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness More Definitions → |
thalassemia | 1. an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
housemate | 1. someone who resides in the same house with you More Definitions → |
escapement | 1. mechanical device that regulates movement More Definitions → |
mangle | 1. clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers More Definitions → |
precis | 1. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory More Definitions → |
nucleoplasm | 1. the protoplasm that constitutes the nucleus of a cell More Definitions → |
nigella | 1. any plant of the genus Nigella More Definitions → |
foreboding | 1. a feeling of evil to come 2. an unfavorable omen More Definitions → |
stoichiometry | 1. (chemistry) the relation between the quantities of substances that take part in a reaction or form a compound (typically a ratio of whole integers) More Definitions → |
imipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression More Definitions → |
caliphate | 1. the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph 2. the office of a caliph More Definitions → |
sepulchre | 1. a chamber that is used as a grave More Definitions → |
visualizer | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual More Definitions → |
aubergine | 1. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable 2. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow More Definitions → |
apostate | 1. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. More Definitions → |
temptress | 1. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive More Definitions → |
osteosarcoma | 1. malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur More Definitions → |
disablement | 1. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness More Definitions → |
oedema | 1. swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities More Definitions → |
gorse | 1. very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe More Definitions → |
louse | 1. wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals 2. a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect More Definitions → |
organelle | 1. a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ More Definitions → |
vespers | 1. the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays More Definitions → |
lobelia | 1. any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia More Definitions → |
kinesis | 1. a movement that is a response to a stimulus but is not oriented with respect to the source of stimulation More Definitions → |
pharyngeal | 1. a consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat More Definitions → |
ileum | 1. the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum More Definitions → |
flugelhorn | 1. a brass instrument resembling a cornet but with a wider bore More Definitions → |
safflower | 1. thistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil More Definitions → |
hypercholesterolemia | 1. the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
resurface | More Definitions → |
nosebleed | 1. bleeding from the nose More Definitions → |
deviousness | 1. the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly 2. the quality of being deceitful and underhanded More Definitions → |
dragnet | 1. a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals) 2. a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths More Definitions → |
edutainment | 1. entertainment that is intended to be educational More Definitions → |
ineligibility | 1. the quality or state of being ineligible More Definitions → |
mnemonics | 1. a method or system for improving the memory More Definitions → |
crankcase | 1. housing for a crankshaft More Definitions → |
vivace | More Definitions → |
ruthenium | 1. a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum More Definitions → |
kameez | 1. a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars) More Definitions → |
hippodrome | 1. a stadium for horse shows or horse races More Definitions → |
nape | 1. the back side of the neck More Definitions → |
stater | 1. any of the various silver or gold coins of ancient Greece 2. a resident of a particular state or group of states More Definitions → |
domine | 1. a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson More Definitions → |
enchilada | 1. tortilla with meat filling baked in tomato sauce seasoned with chili More Definitions → |
sluice | 1. conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate More Definitions → |
rundle | 1. one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder More Definitions → |
maser | 1. an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation More Definitions → |
mangoes | 1. large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit 2. large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed More Definitions → |
teleportation | 1. a hypothetical mode of instantaneous transportation; matter is dematerialized at one place and recreated at another More Definitions → |
soiree | 1. a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) More Definitions → |
creditworthiness | 1. trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing More Definitions → |
pyrophosphate | 1. a salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid More Definitions → |
tortellini | 1. small ring-shaped stuffed pasta More Definitions → |
monger | 1. someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold More Definitions → |
threshing | 1. the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw More Definitions → |
screwball | 1. a whimsically eccentric person 2. a pitch with reverse spin that curves toward the side of the plate from which it was thrown More Definitions → |
intervenor | 1. (law) a party who interposes in a pending proceeding More Definitions → |
stranglehold | 1. complete power over a person or situation 2. a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe More Definitions → |
diplomate | 1. medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group More Definitions → |
endangerment | 1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune More Definitions → |
sumpter | 1. an animal (such as a mule or burro or horse) used to carry loads More Definitions → |
wader | 1. any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food More Definitions → |
conceptualize | More Definitions → |
cavalcade | 1. a procession of people traveling on horseback More Definitions → |
hematocrit | 1. the ratio of the volume occupied by packed red blood cells to the volume of the whole blood as measured by a hematocrit 2. a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood More Definitions → |
equaliser | 1. electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion 2. a weight that balances another weight More Definitions → |
fishbone | 1. a bone of a fish More Definitions → |
bitters | 1. alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots More Definitions → |
concerti | 1. a composition for orchestra and a soloist More Definitions → |
avarice | 1. reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins) 2. extreme greed for material wealth More Definitions → |
rustle | 1. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
ecumenism | 1. a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches) 2. (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity More Definitions → |
personhood | 1. being a person More Definitions → |
reservist | 1. a member of a military reserve More Definitions → |
dewberry | 1. any of several trailing blackberry brambles especially of North America 2. blackberry-like fruits of any of several trailing blackberry bushes More Definitions → |
empiricism | 1. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience 2. the application of empirical methods in any art or science More Definitions → |
effeminate | More Definitions → |
compote | 1. dessert of stewed or baked fruit More Definitions → |
lodgepole | 1. shrubby two-needled pine of coastal northwestern United States; red to yellow-brown bark fissured into small squares More Definitions → |
dregs | 1. sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid More Definitions → |
embarkation | 1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft More Definitions → |
udder | 1. mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats) More Definitions → |
astringent | 1. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals More Definitions → |
neomycin | 1. an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate under the trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery More Definitions → |
poliomyelitis | 1. an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord More Definitions → |
cetacean | 1. large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals More Definitions → |
pinner | 1. a woman's cap with two long flaps pinned on More Definitions → |
barnacle | 1. marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces 2. European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north More Definitions → |
discotheque | 1. a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music More Definitions → |
proteinuria | 1. the presence of excessive protein (chiefly albumin but also globulin) in the urine; usually a symptom of kidney disorder More Definitions → |
sentimentality | 1. falsely emotional in a maudlin way 2. extravagant or affected feeling or emotion More Definitions → |
leva | 1. the basic unit of money in Bulgaria More Definitions → |
perpetuation | 1. the act of prolonging something More Definitions → |
indole | 1. a white or yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound extracted from coal tar and used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavouring agent. More Definitions → |
shiitake | 1. edible east Asian mushroom having a golden or dark brown to blackish cap and an inedible stipe More Definitions → |
calorimetry | 1. measurement of quantities of heat More Definitions → |
silesia | 1. a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings More Definitions → |
tipster | 1. one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) More Definitions → |
rubel | 1. the basic unit of money in Belarus More Definitions → |
tercel | 1. male hawk especially male peregrine or gyrfalcon More Definitions → |
hydrogenation | 1. a chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil More Definitions → |
diluent | 1. a diluting agent More Definitions → |
fizzle | 1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) 2. a complete failure More Definitions → |
grimoire | 1. a manual of black magic (for invoking spirits and demons) More Definitions → |
weft | 1. the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving More Definitions → |
scammer | 1. a person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud More Definitions → |
obliterate | More Definitions → |
pestle | 1. machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores 2. a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone More Definitions → |
biome | 1. a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate More Definitions → |
peppercorn | 1. pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground More Definitions → |
transmittance | 1. the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance More Definitions → |
nepotism | 1. favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) More Definitions → |
flume | 1. a narrow gorge with a stream running through it 2. watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs More Definitions → |
seafaring | 1. the work of a sailor 2. travel by water More Definitions → |
spaceman | 1. a person trained to travel in a spacecraft More Definitions → |
drudgery | 1. hard monotonous routine work More Definitions → |
shrubbery | 1. an area where a number of shrubs are planted 2. a collection of shrubs growing together More Definitions → |
ultramarine | 1. blue pigment made of powdered lapis lazuli 2. a vivid blue to purple-blue color More Definitions → |
thermography | 1. diagnostic technique using a thermograph to record the heat produced by different parts of the body; used to study blood flow and to detect tumors More Definitions → |
ubiquinone | 1. any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration More Definitions → |
meadowlark | 1. North American songbirds having a yellow breast More Definitions → |
edger | 1. a person who puts finishing edges on a garment 2. garden tool for cutting grass around the edges of a yard More Definitions → |
merriment | 1. a gay feeling 2. activities that are enjoyable or amusing More Definitions → |
retinitis | 1. inflammation of the retina More Definitions → |
ringmaster | 1. the person in charge of performances in a circus ring More Definitions → |
boogeyman | 1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children More Definitions → |
huntress | 1. a woman hunter More Definitions → |
redeye | 1. a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep More Definitions → |
frontispiece | 1. an ornamental facade 2. front illustration facing the title page of a book More Definitions → |
deathbed | 1. the last few hours before death 2. the bed on which a person dies More Definitions → |
modernise | More Definitions → |
extrema | 1. the point located farthest from the middle of something 2. the most extreme possible amount or value More Definitions → |
computerization | 1. the control of processes by computer More Definitions → |
waddle | 1. walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other More Definitions → |
bitterroot | 1. showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Montana state flower More Definitions → |
reek | 1. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant More Definitions → |
joyride | 1. a ride in a car taken solely for pleasure More Definitions → |
megabit | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 kilobits or 10^6 (1,000,000) bits More Definitions → |
trazodone | 1. oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative More Definitions → |
monotheism | 1. belief in a single God More Definitions → |
basketry | 1. the craft of basket making More Definitions → |
snicker | 1. a disrespectful laugh More Definitions → |
overstate | More Definitions → |
goatee | 1. a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard More Definitions → |
sterilizer | 1. a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments More Definitions → |
bellarmine | 1. a stoneware drinking jug with a long neck; decorated with a caricature of Cardinal Bellarmine (17th century) More Definitions → |
religiosity | 1. exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal More Definitions → |
underclass | 1. the social class lowest in the social hierarchy More Definitions → |
discouragement | 1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 2. the expression of opposition and disapproval More Definitions → |
vesper | 1. a late afternoon or evening worship service More Definitions → |
parapet | 1. a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony 2. fortification consisting of a low wall More Definitions → |
duelist | 1. a person who fights duels More Definitions → |
chillies | 1. very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency More Definitions → |
apatite | 1. a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus More Definitions → |
crematory | 1. a mortuary where corpses are cremated 2. a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes More Definitions → |
biochemist | 1. someone with special training in biochemistry More Definitions → |
ballgame | 1. a particular situation that is radically different from the preceding situation 2. a field game played with a ball (especially baseball) More Definitions → |
powerlessness | 1. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble More Definitions → |
sharpshooter | 1. an athlete noted for accurate aim 2. someone skilled in shooting More Definitions → |
nominative | 1. the category of nouns serving as the grammatical subject of a verb More Definitions → |
reallocate | More Definitions → |
linemen | 1. the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage More Definitions → |
severing | 1. the act of severing More Definitions → |
ceilidh | 1. an informal social gathering at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing and folk dancing and story telling More Definitions → |
shutterbug | 1. a photography enthusiast More Definitions → |
doubler | 1. an electronic device that doubles the voltage or the frequency of an input signal More Definitions → |
exfoliation | 1. the peeling off in flakes or scales of bark or dead skin 2. a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin More Definitions → |
carper | 1. someone who constantly criticizes in a petty way More Definitions → |
birdcage | 1. a cage in which a bird can be kept More Definitions → |
reenactment | 1. performing a role in an event that occurred at an earlier time More Definitions → |
loggerhead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence 2. very large carnivorous sea turtle; wide-ranging in warm open seas More Definitions → |
peacekeeper | 1. a member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area 2. someone who keeps peace More Definitions → |
watercress | 1. any of several water-loving cresses 2. cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams More Definitions → |
literati | 1. the literary intelligentsia More Definitions → |
gaffer | 1. an elderly man 2. an electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set More Definitions → |
perigee | 1. periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth More Definitions → |
tress | 1. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair More Definitions → |
delphinium | 1. any plant of the genus Delphinium having palmately divided leaves and showy spikes of variously colored spurred flowers; some contain extremely poisonous substances More Definitions → |
isoleucine | 1. an essential amino acid found in proteins; isomeric with leucine More Definitions → |
occlusive | 1. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it More Definitions → |
conjunctive | 1. an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences More Definitions → |
expectorant | 1. a medicine promoting expectoration More Definitions → |
pessimist | 1. a person who expects the worst More Definitions → |
suborder | 1. (biology) taxonomic group that is a subdivision of an order More Definitions → |
cockatiel | 1. small grey Australian parrot with a yellow crested head More Definitions → |
clozapine | 1. an antipsychotic drug (trade name Clozaril) used as a sedative and for treatment-resistant schizophrenia; known to have few side effects More Definitions → |
eggshell | 1. the exterior covering of a bird's egg More Definitions → |
cytogenetics | 1. the branch of biology that studies the cellular aspects of heredity (especially the chromosomes) More Definitions → |
concatenate | More Definitions → |
rapeseed | 1. seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil More Definitions → |
hankering | 1. a yearning for something or to do something More Definitions → |
speeder | 1. a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit More Definitions → |
orchestrate | More Definitions → |
unicycle | 1. a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals More Definitions → |
homeroom | 1. a classroom in which all students in a particular grade (or in a division of a grade) meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher who takes attendance and does other administrative business More Definitions → |
footrest | 1. a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person More Definitions → |
airhead | 1. a flighty scatterbrained simpleton 2. a bridgehead seized by airborne troops More Definitions → |
governess | 1. a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home) More Definitions → |
colander | 1. bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods More Definitions → |
serigraph | 1. a print made using a stencil process in which an image or design is superimposed on a very fine mesh screen and printing ink is squeegeed onto the printing surface through the area of the screen that is not covered by the stencil More Definitions → |
stabiliser | 1. a device for making something stable More Definitions → |
headspace | 1. the volume left at the top of a filled container (bottle or jar or tin) before sealing More Definitions → |
porthole | 1. a window in a ship or airplane 2. an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through More Definitions → |
tweet | 1. a weak chirping sound as of a small bird 2. A post on the social media site Twitter More Definitions → |
cottonseed | 1. seed of cotton plants; source of cottonseed oil More Definitions → |
terrorize | More Definitions → |
osteomyelitis | 1. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection) More Definitions → |
beekeeper | 1. a farmer who keeps bees for their honey More Definitions → |
betaine | 1. a sweet tasting alkaloid that occurs in sugar beets More Definitions → |
gravure | 1. a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print 2. a printing plate used in the process of gravure More Definitions → |
overgrowth | 1. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland 2. a profusion of growth on or over something else More Definitions → |
theremin | 1. an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing More Definitions → |
expletive | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line More Definitions → |
elfin | More Definitions → |
pinhead | 1. an ignorant or foolish person 2. the head of a pin More Definitions → |
demolishing | 1. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
undertow | 1. an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling 2. the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore More Definitions → |
madhouse | 1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum More Definitions → |
loupe | 1. small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists More Definitions → |
influent | More Definitions → |
brigantine | 1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast More Definitions → |
jiggle | 1. a slight irregular shaking motion More Definitions → |
hotelier | 1. an owner or manager of hotels More Definitions → |
intermezzo | 1. a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony 2. a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera More Definitions → |
reassemble | More Definitions → |
legislating | 1. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
bordello | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
genitive | 1. the case expressing ownership More Definitions → |
cuteness | 1. the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman) More Definitions → |
brewpub | 1. a combination brewery and restaurant; beer is brewed for consumption on the premises and served along with food More Definitions → |
marquess | 1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count 2. a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl More Definitions → |
mortise | 1. a square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint More Definitions → |
icebox | 1. white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures More Definitions → |
scouter | 1. an adult member of the Boy Scouts movement More Definitions → |
methicillin | 1. antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections More Definitions → |
plundering | 1. the act of stealing valuable things from a place More Definitions → |
emissary | 1. someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else More Definitions → |
mononucleosis | 1. an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing More Definitions → |
nitrocellulose | 1. a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives More Definitions → |
specialism | 1. the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation 2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career More Definitions → |
tempura | 1. vegetables and seafood dipped in batter and deep-fried More Definitions → |
bobsleigh | 1. formerly two short sleds coupled together 2. a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism More Definitions → |
infielder | 1. (baseball) a person who plays a position in the infield More Definitions → |
interlace | More Definitions → |
stealer | 1. a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it More Definitions → |
farmstead | 1. the buildings and adjacent grounds of a farm 2. a farm together with its buildings More Definitions → |
albacore | 1. relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna 2. large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters More Definitions → |
evocation | 1. imaginative re-creation 2. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations More Definitions → |
doze | 1. a light fitful sleep More Definitions → |
streptococci | 1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis 2. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis More Definitions → |
lampshade | 1. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view More Definitions → |
acetaldehyde | 1. a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs More Definitions → |
morello | 1. any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice 2. cultivated sour cherry with dark-colored skin and juice More Definitions → |
geode | 1. (mineralogy) a hollow rock or nodule with the cavity usually lined with crystals More Definitions → |
grenadine | 1. thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks More Definitions → |
preeclampsia | 1. abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated More Definitions → |
acetylation | 1. the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound More Definitions → |
welterweight | 1. a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase) 2. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds More Definitions → |
salience | 1. the state of being salient More Definitions → |
reverberation | 1. the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves 2. a remote or indirect consequence of some action More Definitions → |
quickening | 1. the process of showing signs of life 2. the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus More Definitions → |
schoolmaster | 1. presiding officer of a school 2. any person (or institution) who acts as an educator More Definitions → |
intersex | 1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made More Definitions → |
cornfield | 1. a field planted with corn More Definitions → |
fretting | More Definitions → |
fetter | 1. a shackle for the ankles or feet More Definitions → |
delimitation | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
bewilderment | 1. confusion resulting from failure to understand More Definitions → |
loveliness | 1. the quality of being good looking and attractive More Definitions → |
baloney | 1. pretentious or silly talk or writing More Definitions → |
intelligibility | 1. the quality of language that is comprehensible More Definitions → |
reintroduce | More Definitions → |
greenback | 1. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) More Definitions → |
precalculus | 1. a college-level algebra and trigonometry course that is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus More Definitions → |
falafel | 1. small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds More Definitions → |
whopper | 1. a gross untruth; a blatant lie 2. something especially big or impressive of its kind More Definitions → |
foreclose | More Definitions → |
banishment | 1. the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) 2. rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone More Definitions → |
tempering | 1. hardening something by heat treatment More Definitions → |
pothole | 1. a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface) More Definitions → |
morsel | 1. a small quantity of anything 2. a small amount of solid food; a mouthful More Definitions → |
leniency | 1. mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant 2. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone More Definitions → |
hegemon | 1. a leading or paramount power More Definitions → |
underpass | 1. an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway More Definitions → |
fountainhead | 1. an abundant source 2. the source of water from which a stream arises More Definitions → |
deflator | 1. a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars More Definitions → |
criterium | 1. a bicycle race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km or 3 miles) More Definitions → |
trapezoid | 1. a quadrilateral with two parallel sides 2. the wrist bone between the trapezium and the capitate bones More Definitions → |
repairman | 1. a skilled worker whose job is to repair things More Definitions → |
fice | 1. a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog More Definitions → |
turpentine | 1. an oleoresin obtained from conifers (especially pines) 2. volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally More Definitions → |
borrelia | 1. cause of e.g. European and African relapsing fever More Definitions → |
personage | 1. another word for person; a person not meriting identification 2. a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events More Definitions → |
nectarine | 1. variety or mutation of the peach bearing fruit with smooth skin and (usually) yellow flesh 2. a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin More Definitions → |
vender | 1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money More Definitions → |
chlorpromazine | 1. a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has antipsychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer More Definitions → |
creaking | 1. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
jetting | More Definitions → |
gape | 1. an expression of openmouthed astonishment 2. a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) More Definitions → |
newsreel | 1. a short film and commentary about current events More Definitions → |
internalize | More Definitions → |
conserves | 1. fruit preserved by cooking with sugar More Definitions → |
megalith | 1. memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe) More Definitions → |
attenuate | More Definitions → |
neurosurgeon | 1. someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain) More Definitions → |
tracheostomy | 1. a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes More Definitions → |
aetiology | 1. the cause of a disease 2. the philosophical study of causation More Definitions → |
epitaxy | 1. growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate More Definitions → |
dither | 1. an excited state of agitation More Definitions → |
exhilaration | 1. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy More Definitions → |
neckwear | 1. articles of clothing worn about the neck More Definitions → |
stonework | 1. masonry done with stone More Definitions → |
comfrey | 1. perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas 2. leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked More Definitions → |
polder | 1. low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands) More Definitions → |
ketch | 1. a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost More Definitions → |
resourcefulness | 1. the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation 2. the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems More Definitions → |
inattention | 1. lack of attention More Definitions → |
redwing | 1. North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings 2. small European thrush having reddish flanks More Definitions → |
redevelop | More Definitions → |
forestall | More Definitions → |
boucle | 1. a fabric of uneven yarn that has an uneven knobby effect More Definitions → |
bayberry | 1. West Indian tree; source of bay rum 2. deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries More Definitions → |
vincristine | 1. periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system More Definitions → |
rickets | 1. childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus More Definitions → |
sone | 1. a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold More Definitions → |
elicitation | 1. stimulation that calls up (draws forth) a particular class of behaviors More Definitions → |
thromboembolism | 1. occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus More Definitions → |
retrenchment | 1. entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense 2. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable More Definitions → |
relapsing | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state More Definitions → |
screed | 1. a long monotonous harangue 2. a long piece of writing More Definitions → |
vastness | 1. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
amniocentesis | 1. (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities More Definitions → |
externality | 1. the quality or state of being outside or directed toward or relating to the outside or exterior More Definitions → |
scherzo | 1. a fast movement (usually in triple time) More Definitions → |
chromate | 1. any salt or ester of chromic acid More Definitions → |
thereabouts | More Definitions → |
weald | 1. an area of open or forested country More Definitions → |
betrothed | 1. the person to whom you are engaged More Definitions → |
bloomers | 1. (used in the plural) underpants worn by women More Definitions → |
sameness | 1. the quality of being alike 2. the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety More Definitions → |
scruples | 1. motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions More Definitions → |
hotness | 1. the presence of heat 2. a state of sexual arousal More Definitions → |
recklessness | 1. the trait of giving little thought to danger More Definitions → |
allspice | 1. aromatic West Indian tree that produces allspice berries 2. deciduous shrubs having aromatic bark; eastern China; southwestern and eastern United States More Definitions → |
finery | 1. elaborate or showy attire and accessories More Definitions → |
geneticist | 1. a biologist who specializes in genetics More Definitions → |
dibble | 1. a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs More Definitions → |
lindane | 1. a white crystalline powder used as an agricultural insecticide More Definitions → |
procrastinate | More Definitions → |
horsetail | 1. perennial rushlike flowerless herbs with jointed hollow stems and narrow toothlike leaves that spread by creeping rhizomes; tend to become weedy; common in Northern Hemisphere; some in Africa and South America More Definitions → |
hipsters | 1. a youth subculture (mostly from the middle class) originating in San Francisco in the 1960s; advocated universal love and peace and communes and long hair and soft drugs; favored acid rock and progressive rock music More Definitions → |
technicality | 1. the state of being technical as in the use of technical terms or methods 2. a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field More Definitions → |
stiffening | 1. the act of becoming stiff 2. the process of becoming stiff or rigid More Definitions → |
spurge | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice More Definitions → |
reappraisal | 1. a new appraisal or evaluation More Definitions → |
parenthetical | 1. an expression in parentheses More Definitions → |
bluegill | 1. important edible sunfish of eastern and central United States More Definitions → |
exacta | 1. a bet that you can pick the first and second finishers in the right order More Definitions → |
uveitis | 1. inflammation of the uvea of the eye More Definitions → |
gangrene | 1. necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) More Definitions → |
earmark | 1. identification mark on the ear of a domestic animal 2. a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something More Definitions → |
conker | 1. the inedible nutlike seed of the horse chestnut More Definitions → |
jetted | More Definitions → |
hyperlipidemia | 1. presence of excess lipids in the blood More Definitions → |
bole | 1. a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment) 2. the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber More Definitions → |
launder | More Definitions → |
defroster | 1. heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane) More Definitions → |
omnipotence | 1. the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power More Definitions → |
irresponsibility | 1. a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions More Definitions → |
pontificate | 1. the government of the Roman Catholic Church More Definitions → |
aerator | 1. an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage) More Definitions → |
multistage | 1. occurring in more than one stage More Definitions → |
beaut | 1. an outstanding example of its kind More Definitions → |
hooter | 1. informal terms for the nose 2. a device on an automobile for making a warning noise More Definitions → |
jailer | 1. someone who guards prisoners More Definitions → |
foursquare | 1. (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon More Definitions → |
receptivity | 1. willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas) More Definitions → |
estrus | 1. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity More Definitions → |
meridional | More Definitions → |
micronutrient | 1. a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals) More Definitions → |
inkwell | 1. a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped More Definitions → |
alstroemeria | 1. any of various South American plants of the genus Alstroemeria valued for their handsome umbels of beautiful flowers More Definitions → |
reorientation | 1. a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs 2. the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented More Definitions → |
corynebacterium | 1. any species of the genus Corynebacterium More Definitions → |
ersatz | 1. an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation More Definitions → |
killdeer | 1. American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry More Definitions → |
plagioclase | 1. any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks More Definitions → |
vermiculite | 1. any of a group of yellow or brown hydrous silicate minerals having a micaceous structure More Definitions → |
menial | 1. a domestic servant More Definitions → |
gamecock | 1. a cock bred and trained for fighting 2. someone who is a very fierce fighter More Definitions → |
temazepam | 1. a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night More Definitions → |
amenorrhea | 1. absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow More Definitions → |
ineffectiveness | 1. lacking the power to be effective More Definitions → |
disjunctive | More Definitions → |
instigate | More Definitions → |
legitimize | More Definitions → |
edification | 1. uplifting enlightenment More Definitions → |
leotards | 1. skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls More Definitions → |
despot | 1. a cruel and oppressive dictator More Definitions → |
travelog | 1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling More Definitions → |
intestate | More Definitions → |
affaire | 1. a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship More Definitions → |
aventurine | 1. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals More Definitions → |
privet | 1. any of various Old World shrubs having smooth entire leaves and terminal panicles of small white flowers followed by small black berries; many used for hedges More Definitions → |
flexor | 1. a skeletal muscle whose contraction bends a joint More Definitions → |
kipper | 1. salted and smoked herring More Definitions → |
trusteeship | 1. a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations 2. the position of trustee More Definitions → |
counterfactual | More Definitions → |
toque | 1. a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs 2. a small round woman's hat More Definitions → |
randomize | More Definitions → |
lateness | 1. quality of coming late or later in time More Definitions → |
synchronise | More Definitions → |
allegretto | 1. a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro 2. a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro More Definitions → |
changeling | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence 2. a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy More Definitions → |
nunnery | 1. the convent of a community of nuns More Definitions → |
forefinger | 1. the finger next to the thumb More Definitions → |
rudiments | 1. a statement of fundamental facts or principles 2. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) More Definitions → |
diverticulitis | 1. inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation More Definitions → |
celibate | 1. an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity More Definitions → |
chinaberry | 1. evergreen of tropical America having pulpy fruit containing saponin which was used as soap by Native Americans 2. tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree More Definitions → |
clatter | 1. a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement) More Definitions → |
awkwardness | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. the quality of an embarrassing situation More Definitions → |
transaminase | 1. a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound) More Definitions → |
seigneur | 1. a man of rank in the ancient regime More Definitions → |
spironolactone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension More Definitions → |
trefoil | 1. any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves 2. a plant of the genus Trifolium More Definitions → |
riptide | 1. a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current 2. a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore More Definitions → |
sundowner | 1. a tramp who habitually arrives at sundown 2. a drink taken at sundown More Definitions → |
speckle | 1. a small contrasting part of something More Definitions → |
copperhead | 1. common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States 2. venomous but sluggish reddish-brown snake of Australia More Definitions → |
entrails | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
torte | 1. rich cake usually covered with cream and fruit or nuts; originated in Austria More Definitions → |
moneymaker | 1. someone who is successful in accumulating wealth 2. a project that generates a continuous flow of money More Definitions → |
masseuse | 1. a female massager More Definitions → |
naltrexone | 1. an oral antagonist against the action of opiates More Definitions → |
ureter | 1. either of a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder More Definitions → |
oscillate | More Definitions → |
birder | 1. a person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitats More Definitions → |
retrial | 1. a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors More Definitions → |
correlative | 1. either of two or more related or complementary variables More Definitions → |
neutering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
hypoglycemic | More Definitions → |
dicker | More Definitions → |
homoeopathy | 1. a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated More Definitions → |
vaporizer | 1. a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation) More Definitions → |
amperage | 1. the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes More Definitions → |
studentship | 1. the position of student More Definitions → |
endodontics | 1. the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp More Definitions → |
stunner | 1. a very attractive or seductive looking woman 2. an unexpected and amazing event More Definitions → |
pyrotechnic | 1. (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. More Definitions → |
fancier | 1. a person having a strong liking for something More Definitions → |
roomie | 1. an associate who shares a room with you More Definitions → |
hemostasis | 1. surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat) More Definitions → |
perplexity | 1. trouble or confusion resulting from complexity More Definitions → |
areola | 1. small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing 2. small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite More Definitions → |
loess | 1. a fine-grained unstratified accumulation of clay and silt deposited by the wind More Definitions → |
giantess | 1. a female giant More Definitions → |
femtosecond | 1. one quadrillionth (10^-15) of a second; one thousandth of a picosecond More Definitions → |
malfeasance | 1. wrongful conduct by a public official More Definitions → |
polluter | 1. a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment More Definitions → |
heroics | 1. ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct More Definitions → |
egger | 1. moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons More Definitions → |
westerner | 1. an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S. More Definitions → |
speedwell | 1. any plant of the genus Veronica More Definitions → |
divalent | More Definitions → |
revisionism | 1. any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx 2. a moderate evolutionary form of Marxism More Definitions → |
harmonise | More Definitions → |
tuberculin | 1. a sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis More Definitions → |
nester | 1. someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it 2. a bird that has built (or is building) a nest More Definitions → |
declarer | 1. the bridge player in contract bridge who wins the bidding and can declare which suit is to be trumps 2. someone who claims to speak the truth More Definitions → |
hearer | 1. someone who listens attentively More Definitions → |
gentrification | 1. the restoration of run-down urban areas by the middle class (resulting in the displacement of low-income residents) More Definitions → |
wildebeest | 1. large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail More Definitions → |
renegotiate | More Definitions → |
determinative | 1. one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases 2. a determining or causal element or factor More Definitions → |
sommelier | 1. a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant More Definitions → |
pimpernel | 1. European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads 2. any of several plants of the genus Anagallis More Definitions → |
countermeasure | 1. an action taken to offset another action More Definitions → |
bisexuality | 1. showing characteristics of both sexes 2. sexual activity with both men and women More Definitions → |
eland | 1. either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes More Definitions → |
proofreader | 1. someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections More Definitions → |
missive | 1. a written message addressed to a person or organization More Definitions → |
republicanism | 1. the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government More Definitions → |
fantasize | More Definitions → |
squatter | 1. someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it 2. someone who settles on land without right or title More Definitions → |
shibboleth | 1. a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual 2. a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people More Definitions → |
jobber | 1. someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers More Definitions → |
stepson | 1. the son of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
breastplate | 1. armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
reliving | 1. a recurrence of a prior experience More Definitions → |
endorphin | 1. a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties More Definitions → |
tubule | 1. a small tube More Definitions → |
patriarchate | 1. the jurisdiction of a patriarch 2. a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line More Definitions → |
polemics | 1. the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors More Definitions → |
doge | 1. formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa More Definitions → |
epicure | 1. a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink) More Definitions → |
sorbent | 1. a material that sorbs another substance; i.e. that has the capacity or tendency to take it up by either absorption or adsorption More Definitions → |
remediate | More Definitions → |
photoelectron | 1. an electron that is emitted from an atom or molecule by an incident photon More Definitions → |
levity | 1. feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness 2. a manner lacking seriousness More Definitions → |
journeying | 1. the act of traveling from one place to another More Definitions → |
speller | 1. someone who spells words 2. an introductory textbook to teach spelling More Definitions → |
oppressor | 1. a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures More Definitions → |
imperia | 1. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised 2. supreme authority; absolute dominion More Definitions → |
hygrometer | 1. measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere More Definitions → |
tussle | 1. disorderly fighting More Definitions → |
wayfarer | 1. a pedestrian who walks from place to place 2. a traveler going on a trip More Definitions → |
forebrain | 1. the anterior portion of the brain; the part of the brain that develops from the anterior part of the neural tube More Definitions → |
reamer | 1. a squeezer with a conical ridged center that is used for squeezing juice from citrus fruit 2. a drill that is used to shape or enlarge holes More Definitions → |
dervish | 1. an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements More Definitions → |
readying | 1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose More Definitions → |
chelate | 1. a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions More Definitions → |
magnesia | 1. a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium More Definitions → |
patronize | More Definitions → |
serf | 1. (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord More Definitions → |
boozer | 1. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually More Definitions → |
phlegm | 1. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions 2. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness More Definitions → |
paddler | 1. someone paddling a canoe More Definitions → |
flanker | 1. a back stationed wide of the scrimmage line; used as a pass receiver 2. a soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military formation More Definitions → |
dissension | 1. disagreement among those expected to cooperate 2. a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters More Definitions → |
hallucinogenic | More Definitions → |
coleslaw | 1. basically shredded cabbage More Definitions → |
overproduction | 1. too much production or more than expected More Definitions → |
necropolis | 1. a tract of land used for burials More Definitions → |
verbiage | 1. overabundance of words 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
ipecac | 1. a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning) More Definitions → |
defile | 1. a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) More Definitions → |
xylem | 1. the woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels More Definitions → |
reales | 1. any rational or irrational number 2. the basic unit of money in Brazil; equal to 100 centavos More Definitions → |
infanticide | 1. a person who murders an infant 2. murdering an infant More Definitions → |
foxglove | 1. any of several plants of the genus Digitalis More Definitions → |
skinheads | 1. a youth subculture that appeared first in England in the late 1960s as a working-class reaction to the hippies; hair was cropped close to the scalp; wore work-shirts and short jeans (supported by suspenders) and heavy red boots; involved in attacks against Asians and football hooliganism More Definitions → |
valse | 1. a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat More Definitions → |
diddley | 1. a small worthless amount More Definitions → |
storeroom | 1. a room in which things are stored More Definitions → |
cornel | 1. a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers More Definitions → |
bleacher | 1. a worker who bleaches (cloth or flour etc.) More Definitions → |
wastebasket | 1. a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish More Definitions → |
unknowable | More Definitions → |
lozenge | 1. a small aromatic or medicated candy 2. a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet More Definitions → |
steelman | 1. a worker engaged in making steel More Definitions → |
topside | 1. (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline More Definitions → |
honeypot | 1. South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes More Definitions → |
separatism | 1. a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups 2. a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists More Definitions → |
oiler | 1. a worker who oils engines or machinery 2. a well that yields or has yielded oil More Definitions → |
ideation | 1. the process of forming and relating ideas More Definitions → |
expelling | 1. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body More Definitions → |
booger | 1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children 2. dried nasal mucus More Definitions → |
milage | 1. distance measured in miles More Definitions → |
driveshaft | 1. a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application More Definitions → |
recuperation | 1. gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury More Definitions → |
concubine | 1. a woman who cohabits with an important man More Definitions → |
dampness | 1. a slight wetness More Definitions → |
silversmith | 1. someone who makes or repairs articles of silver More Definitions → |
pigweed | 1. common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb 2. leaves sometimes used as potherbs; seeds used as cereal; southern United States to Central America; India and China More Definitions → |
teratology | 1. the branch of biology concerned with the development of malformations or serious deviations from the normal type of organism More Definitions → |
mechanization | 1. the condition of having a highly technical implementation 2. the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware More Definitions → |
cordage | 1. the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords 2. the ropes in the rigging of a ship More Definitions → |
nightie | 1. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women More Definitions → |
vexing | More Definitions → |
antisera | 1. blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease More Definitions → |
digression | 1. a message that departs from the main subject 2. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) More Definitions → |
cognizance | 1. having knowledge of 2. range of what one can know or understand More Definitions → |
piquet | 1. a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards 2. a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake More Definitions → |
nearness | 1. the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance More Definitions → |
leftism | 1. the ideology of the political left; belief in or support of the tenets of the political left More Definitions → |
strikeout | 1. an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes More Definitions → |
seraph | 1. an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child More Definitions → |
dressmaker | 1. someone who makes or mends dresses More Definitions → |
reaffirmation | 1. renewed affirmation More Definitions → |
noradrenaline | 1. a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses More Definitions → |
smokescreen | 1. (military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements 2. an action intended to conceal or confuse or obscure More Definitions → |
afterimage | 1. an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased More Definitions → |
debutante | 1. a young woman making her debut into society More Definitions → |
aileron | 1. an airfoil that controls lateral motion More Definitions → |
pipet | 1. measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube More Definitions → |
sputter | 1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively 2. an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage) More Definitions → |
yellowtail | 1. superior food fish of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail 2. game fish of southern California and Mexico having a yellow tail fin More Definitions → |
banister | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
technobabble | 1. technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects More Definitions → |
immigrate | More Definitions → |
athleticism | 1. intense energy More Definitions → |
misreading | 1. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading More Definitions → |
fatigues | 1. military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor More Definitions → |
relaxer | 1. any agent that produces relaxation More Definitions → |
beholding | 1. perception by means of the eyes More Definitions → |
cedarwood | 1. durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests More Definitions → |
phlebotomy | 1. surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis More Definitions → |
cloverleaf | 1. an interchange that does not require left-hand turns More Definitions → |
saucier | More Definitions → |
vetch | 1. any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants More Definitions → |
goiter | 1. abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet More Definitions → |
electrocution | 1. execution by electricity 2. killing by electric shock More Definitions → |
defibrillation | 1. treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator) More Definitions → |
mentee | 1. one who is being mentored More Definitions → |
schemata | 1. an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world 2. a schematic or preliminary plan More Definitions → |
distemper | 1. any of various infectious viral diseases of animals 2. an angry and disagreeable mood More Definitions → |
subterfuge | 1. something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity More Definitions → |
penitent | 1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor) More Definitions → |
lamentation | 1. a cry of sorrow and grief 2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief More Definitions → |
lectureship | 1. the post of lecturer More Definitions → |
seawall | 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away More Definitions → |
knave | 1. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel 2. one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince More Definitions → |
disuse | 1. the state of something that has been unused and neglected More Definitions → |
leveler | 1. a radical who advocates the abolition of social distinctions More Definitions → |
layover | 1. a brief stay in the course of a journey More Definitions → |
ineptitude | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful More Definitions → |
quire | 1. a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets More Definitions → |
handedness | 1. the property of using one hand more than the other More Definitions → |
fascinate | More Definitions → |
baronet | 1. a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight More Definitions → |
atresia | 1. an abnormal condition in which a normal opening or tube in the body (as the urethra) is closed or absent More Definitions → |
oxidizer | 1. a substance that oxidizes another substance More Definitions → |
thieving | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
bacteremia | 1. transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood More Definitions → |
predestination | 1. previous determination as if by destiny or fate 2. (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) More Definitions → |
foreshadowing | 1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand More Definitions → |
trichloroethylene | 1. a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage More Definitions → |
papermaking | 1. the craft of making paper More Definitions → |
coverlet | 1. a decorative bedspread (usually quilted) More Definitions → |
musketeer | 1. a foot soldier armed with a musket More Definitions → |
homogenization | 1. the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition More Definitions → |
neurofibromatosis | 1. autosomal dominant disease characterized by numerous neurofibromas and by spots on the skin and often by developmental abnormalities More Definitions → |
explication | 1. the act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. 2. a detailed explanation of the meaning of something More Definitions → |
scree | 1. a sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff More Definitions → |
breakable | 1. an article that is fragile and easily broken More Definitions → |
gaiety | 1. a gay feeling 2. a festive merry feeling More Definitions → |
acolyte | 1. someone who assists a priest or minister in a liturgical service; a cleric ordained in the highest of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church but not in the Anglican Church or the Eastern Orthodox Churches More Definitions → |
cerise | 1. a red the color of ripe cherries More Definitions → |
uttermost | 1. the greatest possible degree More Definitions → |
headstock | 1. the stationary support in a machine or power tool that supports and drives a revolving part (as a chuck or the spindle on a lathe) More Definitions → |
phoney | 1. a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives More Definitions → |
bunce | 1. a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) More Definitions → |
encephalomyelitis | 1. inflammation of the brain and spinal cord More Definitions → |
expressionist | 1. an artist who is an adherent of expressionism More Definitions → |
hirer | 1. a person responsible for hiring workers More Definitions → |
ravage | 1. (usually plural) a destructive action More Definitions → |
dentin | 1. a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth 2. bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth More Definitions → |
invigorate | More Definitions → |
acrylonitrile | 1. a colorless liquid unsaturated nitrile made from propene More Definitions → |
chlorite | 1. a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal More Definitions → |
patentee | 1. the inventor to whom a patent is issued More Definitions → |
troublemaker | 1. someone who deliberately stirs up trouble More Definitions → |
bellwether | 1. someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity 2. sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell More Definitions → |
defloration | 1. an act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something 2. the act of depriving a woman of her virginity (especially by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse) More Definitions → |
indeterminacy | 1. the quality of being vague and poorly defined More Definitions → |
playfulness | 1. a festive merry feeling 2. a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement More Definitions → |
photometer | 1. measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source 2. photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light More Definitions → |
confluent | 1. a branch that flows into the main stream More Definitions → |
impingement | 1. influencing strongly 2. a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something More Definitions → |
beckon | More Definitions → |
conglomeration | 1. a rounded spherical form 2. a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together More Definitions → |
premonition | 1. a feeling of evil to come 2. an early warning about a future event More Definitions → |
quadriceps | 1. a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg More Definitions → |
crimper | 1. someone who tricks or coerces men into service as sailors or soldiers 2. a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it More Definitions → |
ovine | More Definitions → |
julienne | 1. a vegetable cut into thin strips 2. a clear soup garnished with julienne vegetables More Definitions → |
maleate | 1. a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation More Definitions → |
eavesdrop | More Definitions → |
derailment | 1. an accident in which a train runs off its track More Definitions → |
emirate | 1. the domain controlled by an emir 2. the office of an emir More Definitions → |
ermine | 1. the expensive white fur of the ermine 2. mustelid of Northern Hemisphere in its white winter coat More Definitions → |
inventiveness | 1. the power of creative imagination More Definitions → |
backplate | 1. plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass More Definitions → |
vindicate | More Definitions → |
internode | 1. a segment of a stem between two nodes More Definitions → |
pantheism | 1. (rare) worship that admits or tolerates all gods 2. the doctrine or belief that God is the universe and its phenomena (taken or conceived of as a whole) or the doctrine that regards the universe as a manifestation of God More Definitions → |
jawbreaker | 1. a large round hard candy 2. a word that is hard to pronounce More Definitions → |
klebsiella | 1. a genus of nonmotile rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some cause respiratory and other infections More Definitions → |
bittern | 1. relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes More Definitions → |
asparagine | 1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus) More Definitions → |
ennui | 1. the feeling of being bored by something tedious More Definitions → |
drome | 1. an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo More Definitions → |
halftone | 1. a print obtained from photoengraving 2. an engraving used to reproduce an illustration More Definitions → |
expending | 1. the act of spending money for goods or services More Definitions → |
intentionality | 1. expressive of intentions More Definitions → |
accusative | 1. the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb More Definitions → |
sweltering | More Definitions → |
cohesiveness | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. the property of being cohesive and sticky More Definitions → |
verdigris | 1. a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment 2. a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time More Definitions → |
employable | 1. a person who is qualified and ready to work More Definitions → |
equilibration | 1. stabilization by bringing into equilibrium More Definitions → |
exigent | More Definitions → |
interrogative | 1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply 2. some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood More Definitions → |
squealing | More Definitions → |
trave | 1. a horizontal beam that extends across something More Definitions → |
septicemia | 1. invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection More Definitions → |
quadrilateral | 1. a four-sided polygon More Definitions → |
chaplet | 1. flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes More Definitions → |
clincher | 1. an argument that is conclusive 2. a point or fact or remark that settles something conclusively More Definitions → |
layperson | 1. someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person More Definitions → |
ebon | More Definitions → |
radioisotope | 1. a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially More Definitions → |
centrepiece | 1. the central or most important feature 2. something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) More Definitions → |
ascender | 1. someone who ascends 2. a lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters More Definitions → |
bougainvillea | 1. any of several South American ornamental woody vines of the genus Bougainvillea having brilliant red or purple flower bracts; widely grown in warm regions More Definitions → |
paraplegia | 1. paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma) More Definitions → |
bleat | 1. the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) More Definitions → |
waster | 1. someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently 2. a person who destroys or ruins or lays waste to More Definitions → |
neoliberalism | 1. a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth More Definitions → |
herbivore | 1. any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants More Definitions → |
tailgater | 1. a driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle More Definitions → |
devastate | More Definitions → |
obliteration | 1. destruction by annihilating something 2. the complete destruction of every trace of something More Definitions → |
internist | 1. a specialist in internal medicine More Definitions → |
broadsheet | 1. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution More Definitions → |
cooter | 1. large river turtle of the southern United States and northern Mexico More Definitions → |
pneumothorax | 1. abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis) More Definitions → |
worshipper | 1. a person who has religious faith 2. someone who admires too much to recognize faults More Definitions → |
moisturize | More Definitions → |
bricolage | 1. construction of something by whatever material are available More Definitions → |
endoscope | 1. a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery More Definitions → |
grimace | 1. a contorted facial expression More Definitions → |
unbecoming | More Definitions → |
pannier | 1. either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle) 2. a large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person More Definitions → |
bathhouse | 1. a building containing dressing rooms for bathers 2. a building containing public baths More Definitions → |
tinea | 1. infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches More Definitions → |
squander | More Definitions → |
bonefish | 1. slender silvery marine fish found in tropical mud flats and mangrove lagoons More Definitions → |
fiberboard | 1. wallboard composed of wood chips or shavings bonded together with resin and compressed into rigid sheets More Definitions → |
dace | 1. small European freshwater fish with a slender bluish-green body More Definitions → |
pander | 1. someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) More Definitions → |
underdevelopment | 1. state of inadequate development 2. (photography) inadequate processing of film resulting in inadequate contrast More Definitions → |
insignificance | 1. the quality of having little or no significance More Definitions → |
moderato | More Definitions → |
deceiver | 1. someone who leads you to believe something that is not true More Definitions → |
cartographer | 1. a person who makes maps More Definitions → |
inducer | 1. an agent capable of activating specific genes 2. someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on More Definitions → |
isoproterenol | 1. drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart More Definitions → |
gullet | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
silverback | 1. an adult male gorilla with grey hairs across the back More Definitions → |
vegetal | More Definitions → |
ironside | 1. a man of great strength or bravery More Definitions → |
indirection | 1. indirect procedure or action 2. deceitful action that is not straightforward More Definitions → |
hemochromatosis | 1. pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues; characterized by bronzed skin and enlarged liver and diabetes mellitus and abnormalities of the pancreas and the joints More Definitions → |
vetoes | 1. a vote that blocks a decision 2. the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature) More Definitions → |
menses | 1. the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause More Definitions → |
visualiser | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual More Definitions → |
dyskinesia | 1. abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements More Definitions → |
mesoderm | 1. the middle germ layer that develops into muscle and bone and cartilage and blood and connective tissue More Definitions → |
crewman | 1. any member of a ship's crew 2. a member of a flight crew More Definitions → |
liquorice | 1. deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots 2. a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant More Definitions → |
tailpipe | 1. a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car More Definitions → |
chronicler | 1. someone who writes chronicles More Definitions → |
settlor | 1. (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee More Definitions → |
whitener | 1. an agent that makes things white or colorless More Definitions → |
redbird | 1. the male is bright red with black wings and tail 2. crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male More Definitions → |
coquette | 1. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men More Definitions → |
vermouth | 1. any of several white wines flavored with aromatic herbs; used as aperitifs or in mixed drinks More Definitions → |
cochlea | 1. the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti More Definitions → |
cobweb | 1. a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider 2. filaments from a web that was spun by a spider More Definitions → |
cholecystectomy | 1. surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) More Definitions → |
avocet | 1. long-legged web-footed black-and-white shorebird with slender upward-curving bill More Definitions → |
acetal | 1. any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules More Definitions → |
welter | 1. a confused multitude of things More Definitions → |
retentive | More Definitions → |
embargoes | 1. a government order imposing a trade barrier More Definitions → |
speedboat | 1. a fast motorboat More Definitions → |
bookmobile | 1. a van with shelves of books; serves as a mobile library or bookstore More Definitions → |
deserter | 1. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. 2. a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) More Definitions → |
neatness | 1. the state of being neat and smart and trim 2. the trait of being neat and orderly More Definitions → |
valuer | 1. someone who assesses the monetary worth of possessions More Definitions → |
grosbeak | 1. any of various finches of Europe or America having a massive and powerful bill More Definitions → |
crabmeat | 1. the edible flesh of any of various crabs More Definitions → |
breccia | 1. a rudaceous rock consisting of sharp fragments embedded in clay or sand More Definitions → |
supremo | 1. the most important person in an organization More Definitions → |
hyperparathyroidism | 1. excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone resulting in abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; can affect many systems of the body (especially causing bone resorption and osteoporosis) More Definitions → |
pseudoscience | 1. an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions More Definitions → |
zinger | 1. a striking or amusing or caustic remark More Definitions → |
multiethnic | More Definitions → |
drinkable | 1. any liquid suitable for drinking More Definitions → |
amble | 1. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) More Definitions → |
pejorative | More Definitions → |
fiver | 1. a United States bill worth 5 dollars More Definitions → |
speculator | 1. someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts 2. someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains More Definitions → |
confection | 1. a food rich in sugar 2. the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components More Definitions → |
dander | 1. small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people 2. a feeling of anger and animosity More Definitions → |
wheaten | More Definitions → |
equalisation | 1. the act of making equal or uniform More Definitions → |
bloodstone | 1. green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood More Definitions → |
decapitation | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
tedium | 1. the feeling of being bored by something tedious 2. dullness owing to length or slowness More Definitions → |
seamanship | 1. skill in sailing More Definitions → |
lasagne | 1. baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables 2. very wide flat strips of pasta More Definitions → |
latrine | 1. a public toilet in a military area More Definitions → |
tweezer | 1. a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping More Definitions → |
beeline | 1. the most direct route More Definitions → |
misadventure | 1. an instance of misfortune More Definitions → |
subhead | 1. a heading of a subdivision of a text More Definitions → |
carboxylate | More Definitions → |
servile | More Definitions → |
aper | 1. someone who copies the words or behavior of another More Definitions → |
chickpea | 1. the seed of the chickpea plant 2. Asiatic herb cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds More Definitions → |
secondo | 1. the second or lower part of a duet (especially a piano duet) More Definitions → |
rewriter | 1. someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication More Definitions → |
kilter | 1. in working order More Definitions → |
diadem | 1. an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty More Definitions → |
tittle | 1. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount More Definitions → |
suffocate | More Definitions → |
humerus | 1. bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow More Definitions → |
preserver | 1. a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture 2. a cook who preserves fruits or meat More Definitions → |
stepdaughter | 1. a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
wharves | 1. a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats More Definitions → |
chastisement | 1. verbal punishment 2. a rebuke for making a mistake More Definitions → |
quaternion | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one More Definitions → |
homeboy | 1. a fellow male member of a youth gang 2. a male friend from your neighborhood or hometown More Definitions → |
orientalism | 1. the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations More Definitions → |
abbreviate | More Definitions → |
reconstitute | More Definitions → |
collagenase | 1. any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of collagen and gelatin More Definitions → |
bruiser | 1. a large and strong and heavyset man More Definitions → |
equanimity | 1. steadiness of mind under stress More Definitions → |
stowage | 1. the charge for stowing goods 2. a room in which things are stored More Definitions → |
merganser | 1. large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges More Definitions → |
cofounder | 1. one of a group of founders More Definitions → |
corrigendum | 1. a printer's error; to be corrected More Definitions → |
dynamometer | 1. measuring instrument designed to measure power More Definitions → |
subjunctive | 1. a mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible More Definitions → |
inaugurate | More Definitions → |
nanosecond | 1. one billionth (10^-9) of a second; one thousandth of a microsecond More Definitions → |
stonefly | 1. primitive winged insect with a flattened body; used as bait by fishermen; aquatic gilled larvae are carnivorous and live beneath stones More Definitions → |
percale | 1. a fine closely woven cotton fabric More Definitions → |
hecatomb | 1. a great sacrifice; an ancient Greek or Roman sacrifice of 100 oxen More Definitions → |
legalese | 1. a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law More Definitions → |
midstream | 1. the middle of a stream More Definitions → |
immunogenicity | 1. the property of eliciting an immune response More Definitions → |
musculature | 1. the muscular system of an organism More Definitions → |
forethought | 1. planning or plotting in advance of acting 2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger More Definitions → |
palaeontology | 1. the earth science that studies fossil organisms and related remains More Definitions → |
viscera | 1. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) More Definitions → |
excitability | 1. excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part 2. being easily excited More Definitions → |
madder | 1. Eurasian herb having small yellow flowers and red roots formerly an important source of the dye alizarin More Definitions → |
bronzed | More Definitions → |
basenji | 1. small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark More Definitions → |
costumer | 1. someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade) More Definitions → |
lodgement | 1. bringing a charge or accusation against someone 2. the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily More Definitions → |
firebrand | 1. a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning 2. someone who deliberately foments trouble More Definitions → |
neuroanatomy | 1. the anatomy of the nervous system More Definitions → |
deprecation | 1. a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster 2. the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) More Definitions → |
glimmering | 1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
disbelieve | More Definitions → |
brevet | 1. a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay) More Definitions → |
goldfield | 1. a district where gold is mined More Definitions → |
corticosterone | 1. secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body More Definitions → |
predispose | More Definitions → |
gynecomastia | 1. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives) More Definitions → |
sectarianism | 1. a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination More Definitions → |
endive | 1. widely cultivated herb with leaves valued as salad green; either curly serrated leaves or broad flat ones that are usually blanched 2. variety of endive having leaves with irregular frilled edges More Definitions → |
underpayment | 1. a payment smaller than needed or expected 2. the act of paying less than required More Definitions → |
diopter | 1. a unit of measurement of the refractive power of a lens which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length measured in meters; used by oculists More Definitions → |
repudiate | More Definitions → |
destabilization | 1. an event that causes a loss of equilibrium (as of a ship or aircraft) 2. the action of destabilizing; making something less stable (especially of a government or country or economy) More Definitions → |
lope | 1. a slow pace of running 2. a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop More Definitions → |
tendinitis | 1. inflammation of a tendon More Definitions → |
festering | 1. (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus 2. a fluid product of inflammation More Definitions → |
relinquishing | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
interleave | More Definitions → |
triumvirate | 1. a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority More Definitions → |
stickler | 1. someone who insists on something More Definitions → |
wherewithal | 1. the necessary means (especially financial means) More Definitions → |
triamcinolone | 1. a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent More Definitions → |
paperboy | 1. a boy who sells or delivers newspapers More Definitions → |
rickettsia | 1. any of a group of very small rod-shaped bacteria that live in biting arthropods (as ticks and mites) and cause disease in vertebrate hosts; they cause typhus and other febrile diseases in human beings More Definitions → |
windbreaker | 1. a kind of heavy jacket More Definitions → |
cephalic | More Definitions → |
coherency | 1. the state of cohering or sticking together 2. logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts More Definitions → |
equilateral | 1. a figure whose sides are all equal More Definitions → |
sower | 1. someone who sows More Definitions → |
greeter | 1. a person who greets More Definitions → |
serfdom | 1. the state of a serf More Definitions → |
scuffle | 1. disorderly fighting 2. a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling More Definitions → |
wallflower | 1. any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers 2. perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum More Definitions → |
housebreaking | 1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent More Definitions → |
cygnet | 1. a young swan More Definitions → |
directorship | 1. the position of a director of a business concern More Definitions → |
stockade | 1. fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense 2. a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) More Definitions → |
deconstruct | More Definitions → |
clinker | 1. a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire 2. a hard brick used as a paving stone More Definitions → |
degreaser | 1. a chemical substance that dissolves water-insoluble substances, such as greases and oils. More Definitions → |
penman | 1. informal terms for journalists More Definitions → |
declassification | 1. reduction or removal by the government of restrictions on a classified document or weapon More Definitions → |
henchman | 1. someone who assists in a plot More Definitions → |
balderdash | 1. trivial nonsense More Definitions → |
coalescence | 1. the union of diverse things into one body or form or group; the growing together of parts More Definitions → |
copperplate | 1. a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings 2. a print made from an engraved copperplate More Definitions → |
howitzer | 1. a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range More Definitions → |
interjection | 1. an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion 2. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts More Definitions → |
elastin | 1. a fibrous scleroprotein found in elastic tissues such as the walls of arteries More Definitions → |
neoconservative | 1. a conservative who subscribes to neoconservatism More Definitions → |
wildness | 1. a feeling of extreme emotional intensity 2. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
synergism | 1. the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects 2. the theological doctrine that salvation results from the interaction of human will and divine grace More Definitions → |
chickweed | 1. any of various plants of the genus Stellaria 2. any of various plants related to the common chickweed More Definitions → |
cathouse | 1. a building where prostitutes are available More Definitions → |
kibble | 1. coarsely ground grain in the form of pellets (as for pet food) 2. an iron bucket used for hoisting in wells or mining More Definitions → |
kisser | 1. someone who kisses 2. the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) More Definitions → |
caduceus | 1. an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes More Definitions → |
immunochemistry | 1. the field of chemistry concerned with chemical processes in immunology (such as chemical studies of antigens and antibodies) More Definitions → |
rollerblading | 1. skating using Rollerblades More Definitions → |
ocelot | 1. nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat More Definitions → |
poacher | 1. someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another 2. a cooking vessel designed to poach food (such as fish or eggs) More Definitions → |
meany | 1. a person of mean disposition More Definitions → |
intercede | More Definitions → |
plebiscite | 1. a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance More Definitions → |
ontogeny | 1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level More Definitions → |
courtier | 1. an attendant at the court of a sovereign More Definitions → |
aerobatics | 1. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft More Definitions → |
ambergris | 1. waxy substance secreted by the sperm whale and found floating at sea or washed ashore; used in perfume More Definitions → |
clearness | 1. free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression 2. the quality of clear water More Definitions → |
embroider | More Definitions → |
categorise | More Definitions → |
emollient | 1. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin More Definitions → |
mycobacteria | 1. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases 2. rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases More Definitions → |
terrarium | 1. a vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed More Definitions → |
dative | 1. the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb More Definitions → |
floriculture | 1. the cultivation of flowering plants More Definitions → |
eyewash | 1. lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes More Definitions → |
silverfish | 1. silver-grey wingless insect found in houses feeding on book bindings and starched clothing 2. a silvery variety of Carassius auratus More Definitions → |
guzzler | 1. someone who drinks heavily (especially alcoholic beverages) 2. a drinker who swallows large amounts greedily More Definitions → |
impregnation | 1. material with which something is impregnated 2. the process of totally saturating something with a substance More Definitions → |
maltose | 1. a white crystalline sugar formed during the digestion of starches More Definitions → |
rookery | 1. a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks) More Definitions → |
trivet | 1. a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth 2. a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table More Definitions → |
atheneum | 1. a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning 2. a place where reading materials are available More Definitions → |
vestige | 1. an indication that something has been present More Definitions → |
arteritis | 1. inflammation of an artery More Definitions → |
cheerfulness | 1. the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom 2. a feeling of spontaneous good spirits More Definitions → |
egoism | 1. (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality 2. concern for your own interests and welfare More Definitions → |
transshipment | 1. the transfer from one conveyance to another for shipment More Definitions → |
evangelicalism | 1. stresses the importance of personal conversion and faith as the means of salvation More Definitions → |
blubber | 1. an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil 2. excess bodily weight More Definitions → |
begum | 1. a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan More Definitions → |
pageantry | 1. a rich and spectacular ceremony 2. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes More Definitions → |
disparage | More Definitions → |
phraseology | 1. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
chessboard | 1. a checkerboard used to play chess More Definitions → |
pinkie | 1. the finger farthest from the thumb More Definitions → |
tasse | 1. one of two pieces of armor plate hanging from the fauld to protect the upper thighs More Definitions → |
stirrer | 1. a person who spreads frightening rumors and stirs up trouble 2. an implement used for stirring More Definitions → |
panelling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
bandleader | 1. the leader of a dance band More Definitions → |
undercarriage | 1. framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle More Definitions → |
leaven | 1. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid 2. an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something More Definitions → |
amelioration | 1. the act of relieving ills and changing for the better More Definitions → |
bivalve | 1. marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together More Definitions → |
brome | 1. any of various woodland and meadow grasses of the genus Bromus; native to temperate regions More Definitions → |
acquiesce | More Definitions → |
interconnectedness | 1. a state of being connected reciprocally More Definitions → |
drawbridge | 1. a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it More Definitions → |
locative | 1. the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb 2. A case used to indicate place, or the place where, or wherein. More Definitions → |
hypodermic | 1. a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections More Definitions → |
epicentre | 1. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake More Definitions → |
puppeteer | 1. one who operates puppets or marionettes More Definitions → |
nondescript | 1. a person who is not easily classified and not very interesting More Definitions → |
azathioprine | 1. an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ More Definitions → |
dolmen | 1. a prehistoric megalithic tomb typically having two large upright stones and a capstone More Definitions → |
simpleton | 1. a person lacking intelligence or common sense More Definitions → |
jointer | 1. a long carpenter's plane used to shape the edges of boards so they will fit together More Definitions → |
gaffe | 1. a socially awkward or tactless act More Definitions → |
rejoinder | 1. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) 2. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication More Definitions → |
differentiator | 1. a person who (or that which) differentiates More Definitions → |
condescension | 1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior 2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient More Definitions → |
cellulitis | 1. an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain More Definitions → |
reexamine | More Definitions → |
otherness | 1. the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known More Definitions → |
scrapper | 1. someone who fights (or is fighting) More Definitions → |
phosphoprotein | 1. containing chemically bound phosphoric acid More Definitions → |
ceding | 1. the act of ceding More Definitions → |
halothane | 1. a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures More Definitions → |
corsage | 1. an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present More Definitions → |
sterilize | More Definitions → |
unreliability | 1. the trait of not being dependable or reliable More Definitions → |
relinquishment | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
clothier | 1. a merchant who sells men's clothing More Definitions → |
cession | 1. the act of ceding More Definitions → |
impoverishment | 1. the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions 2. the act of making someone poor More Definitions → |
criminalize | More Definitions → |
nosey | More Definitions → |
chemiluminescence | 1. luminescence resulting from a chemical reaction as the oxidation of luciferin in fireflies More Definitions → |
revelry | 1. unrestrained merrymaking More Definitions → |
metaphase | 1. the second stage of meiosis 2. the second stage of mitosis More Definitions → |
mete | 1. a line that indicates a boundary More Definitions → |
haywire | 1. wire for tying up bales of hay More Definitions → |
lief | More Definitions → |
reinterpretation | 1. a new or different meaning 2. a new or different interpretation More Definitions → |
overage | 1. a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations More Definitions → |
icehouse | 1. a house for storing ice More Definitions → |
sunshade | 1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun 2. a handheld collapsible source of shade More Definitions → |
colter | 1. a sharp steel wedge that precedes the plow and cuts vertically through the soil More Definitions → |
cuttlefish | 1. ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell More Definitions → |
scribbler | 1. informal terms for journalists 2. a writer whose handwriting is careless and hard to read More Definitions → |
fermenting | 1. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
quickstep | 1. military march accompanying quick time 2. a ballroom dance with both quick and slow steps More Definitions → |
sightseer | 1. a tourist who is visiting sights of interest More Definitions → |
reasoner | 1. someone who reasons logically More Definitions → |
drumbeat | 1. the sound made by beating a drum 2. (military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown More Definitions → |
pastiche | 1. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources 2. a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work More Definitions → |
dosimeter | 1. a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity) More Definitions → |
abeyance | 1. temporary cessation or suspension More Definitions → |
kludge | 1. a badly assembled collection of parts hastily assembled to serve some particular purpose More Definitions → |
gentian | 1. any of various plants of the family Gentianaceae especially the genera Gentiana and Gentianella and Gentianopsis More Definitions → |
jibe | 1. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect More Definitions → |
foramen | 1. a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure More Definitions → |
ethology | 1. the branch of zoology that studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats More Definitions → |
mesmerize | More Definitions → |
intensifier | 1. a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies More Definitions → |
eastwards | More Definitions → |
pinafore | 1. a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing More Definitions → |
assemblywoman | 1. a woman assemblyman More Definitions → |
soaker | 1. a heavy rain 2. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually More Definitions → |
counterexample | 1. refutation by example More Definitions → |
feverfew | 1. bushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads; valued traditionally for medicinal uses; sometimes placed in genus Chrysanthemum More Definitions → |
necropsy | 1. an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease More Definitions → |
subsidise | More Definitions → |
upriver | More Definitions → |
southwesterly | More Definitions → |
foreknowledge | 1. knowledge of an event before it occurs More Definitions → |
equitation | 1. the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements More Definitions → |
shebang | 1. an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang' More Definitions → |
borate | 1. a salt or ester of boric acid More Definitions → |
electromyography | 1. diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders with the use of an electromyograph More Definitions → |
cystine | 1. a crystalline amino acid found in proteins (especially keratin); discovered in bladder stones More Definitions → |
hydrazine | 1. a colorless fuming corrosive liquid; a powerful reducing agent; used chiefly in rocket fuels More Definitions → |
escapist | 1. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy More Definitions → |
frankness | 1. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech 2. the trait of being blunt and outspoken More Definitions → |
bunsen | 1. a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air More Definitions → |
tercentenary | 1. the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
linesman | 1. official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside) 2. a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines More Definitions → |
repulse | 1. an instance of driving away or warding off More Definitions → |
tamale | 1. dough stuffed with a meat mixture and sometimes wrapped in corn husks and steamed More Definitions → |
counterspy | 1. a spy who works against enemy espionage More Definitions → |
journeyer | 1. a traveler going on a trip More Definitions → |
metamorphoses | 1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals 2. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances More Definitions → |
inactivate | More Definitions → |
antihero | 1. a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine) More Definitions → |
personae | 1. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 2. (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world More Definitions → |
administrate | More Definitions → |
spirometry | 1. the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity More Definitions → |
malcontent | 1. a person who is discontented or disgusted More Definitions → |
serviceman | 1. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force More Definitions → |
moonbeam | 1. a ray of moonlight More Definitions → |
exclaiming | 1. an abrupt excited utterance More Definitions → |
northeasterly | More Definitions → |
thresher | 1. a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw 2. large pelagic shark of warm seas with a whiplike tail used to round up small fish on which to feed More Definitions → |
alleyway | 1. a narrow street with walls on both sides More Definitions → |
overcharge | 1. a price that is too high More Definitions → |
evangel | 1. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings More Definitions → |
helmsman | 1. the person who steers a ship More Definitions → |
zygote | 1. (genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell) More Definitions → |
shuddering | More Definitions → |
chert | 1. variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz More Definitions → |
multiprocessing | 1. simultaneous processing by two or more processing units More Definitions → |
recoding | 1. converting from one code to another More Definitions → |
deliverer | 1. a person who rescues you from harm or danger 2. someone employed to make deliveries More Definitions → |
hedgerow | 1. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes More Definitions → |
extradite | More Definitions → |
vehemence | 1. intensity or forcefulness of expression 2. the property of being wild or turbulent More Definitions → |
vacuole | 1. a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell More Definitions → |
disembark | More Definitions → |
ecclesiology | 1. the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church More Definitions → |
potentiality | 1. the inherent capacity for coming into being 2. an aptitude that may be developed More Definitions → |
recuperate | More Definitions → |
skateboarder | 1. someone who skates on a skateboard More Definitions → |
angelfish | 1. a butterfly fish of the genus Pomacanthus 2. deep-bodied disk-shaped food fish of warmer western Atlantic coastal waters More Definitions → |
filtrate | 1. the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter More Definitions → |
metamorphism | 1. change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances More Definitions → |
dialectics | 1. a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces More Definitions → |
eider | 1. duck of the Northern Hemisphere much valued for the fine soft down of the females More Definitions → |
railroader | 1. an employee of a railroad More Definitions → |
elastase | 1. a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin More Definitions → |
beetroot | 1. beet having a massively swollen red root; widely grown for human consumption 2. round red root vegetable More Definitions → |
praline | 1. cookie-sized candy made of brown sugar and butter and pecans More Definitions → |
quartzite | 1. hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals More Definitions → |
underestimation | 1. an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value More Definitions → |
rattler | 1. pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken 2. a railroad train consisting of freight cars More Definitions → |
ballade | 1. a poem consisting of 3 stanzas and an envoy More Definitions → |
pedant | 1. a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit More Definitions → |
stubbornness | 1. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome 2. resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires More Definitions → |
extensor | 1. a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part More Definitions → |
eyesore | 1. something very ugly and offensive More Definitions → |
cesspool | 1. a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it More Definitions → |
pinecone | 1. the seed-producing cone of a pine tree More Definitions → |
streetlight | 1. a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street More Definitions → |
averting | 1. the act of preventing something from occurring 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
tapeworm | 1. ribbonlike flatworms that are parasitic in the intestines of humans and other vertebrates More Definitions → |
pyre | 1. wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite More Definitions → |
centromere | 1. a specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape More Definitions → |
teamster | 1. the driver of a team of horses doing hauling 2. someone who drives a truck as an occupation More Definitions → |
ageism | 1. discrimination on the basis of a person's age More Definitions → |
flexure | 1. the state of being flexed (as of a joint) 2. an angular or rounded shape made by folding More Definitions → |
sacrilege | 1. blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character More Definitions → |
demagogue | 1. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions and prejudices More Definitions → |
whitewood | 1. light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer More Definitions → |
biter | 1. someone who bites More Definitions → |
glyceraldehyde | 1. a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars More Definitions → |
stressor | 1. any agent that causes stress to an organism More Definitions → |
cryogenics | 1. the branch of physics that studies the phenomena that occur at very low temperatures More Definitions → |
cyclamen | 1. Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals More Definitions → |
limber | 1. a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used to pull a field gun or caisson More Definitions → |
carapace | 1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles More Definitions → |
ventilate | More Definitions → |
eardrum | 1. the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound More Definitions → |
telegraphy | 1. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire 2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code) More Definitions → |
herpetology | 1. the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians More Definitions → |
refocusing | 1. focusing again More Definitions → |
northwesterly | More Definitions → |
vandyke | 1. a short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke) More Definitions → |
strangler | 1. an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree 2. someone who kills by strangling More Definitions → |
patisserie | 1. a bakery specializing in French pastry More Definitions → |
apse | 1. a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar More Definitions → |
crossbones | 1. two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death More Definitions → |
denigrate | More Definitions → |
pericarditis | 1. inflammation of the pericardium More Definitions → |
slugfest | 1. a fight with bare fists More Definitions → |
clevis | 1. a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling; used to attach a drawbar to a plow or wagon or trailer etc. More Definitions → |
grannie | 1. the mother of your father or mother More Definitions → |
plenipotentiary | 1. a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government More Definitions → |
maglev | 1. high-speed rail technology; train is suspended on a magnetic cushion above a magnetized track and so travels free of friction More Definitions → |
philistine | 1. a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits More Definitions → |
tenner | 1. the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system 2. a United States bill worth 10 dollars More Definitions → |
darter | 1. fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill 2. a person or other animal that moves abruptly and rapidly More Definitions → |
flamethrower | 1. a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards More Definitions → |
overprint | 1. something added by overprinting More Definitions → |
biotite | 1. dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock More Definitions → |
periodontitis | 1. a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth More Definitions → |
operant | More Definitions → |
sedum | 1. any of various plants of the genus Sedum More Definitions → |
gelatine | 1. a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin More Definitions → |
parenchyma | 1. animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels 2. the primary tissue of higher plants composed of thin-walled cells that remain capable of cell division even when mature; constitutes the greater part of leaves, roots, the pulp of fruits, and the pith of stems More Definitions → |
electioneering | 1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign 2. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
saddlebag | 1. a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle More Definitions → |
wedgie | 1. a shoe with a wedge heel More Definitions → |
betel | 1. a leaf of a vine from the betel pepper 2. Asian pepper plant whose leaves are chewed with betel nut (seed of the betel palm) by southeast Asians More Definitions → |
bricklayer | 1. a craftsman skilled in building with bricks More Definitions → |
moorhen | 1. black gallinule that inhabits ponds and lakes 2. female red grouse More Definitions → |
heterozygosity | 1. the state of being heterozygous; having two different alleles of the same gene More Definitions → |
tope | 1. a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists More Definitions → |
albumen | 1. a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids 2. the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water More Definitions → |
stemmer | 1. a worker who strips the stems from moistened tobacco leaves and binds the leaves together into books 2. a worker who makes or applies stems for artificial flowers More Definitions → |
retouch | More Definitions → |
pean | 1. (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity) 2. a formal expression of praise More Definitions → |
rusher | 1. (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball 2. someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory More Definitions → |
exasperation | 1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance 2. actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) More Definitions → |
liveness | 1. the property of being animated; having animal life as distinguished from plant life More Definitions → |
entente | 1. an informal alliance between countries 2. a friendly understanding between political powers More Definitions → |
somersault | 1. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return More Definitions → |
metatarsal | 1. any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes More Definitions → |
gramme | 1. a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram More Definitions → |
hodgepodge | 1. a motley assortment of things 2. a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas More Definitions → |
promptness | 1. the characteristic of doing things without delay 2. the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time More Definitions → |
resuscitate | More Definitions → |
playmaker | 1. a player in a team sport who leads attacks or maneuvers in such a way that a teammate can score More Definitions → |
storekeeper | 1. a merchant who owns or manages a shop More Definitions → |
witchery | 1. the art of sorcery More Definitions → |
predilection | 1. a predisposition in favor of something 2. a strong liking More Definitions → |
firelight | 1. the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace) More Definitions → |
contrivance | 1. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job 2. the faculty of contriving; inventive skill More Definitions → |
anesthetist | 1. a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated More Definitions → |
hayseed | 1. a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture More Definitions → |
escapism | 1. an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy More Definitions → |
forecourt | 1. the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings More Definitions → |
repartee | 1. adroitness and cleverness in reply More Definitions → |
hackberry | 1. any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits 2. small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States More Definitions → |
debater | 1. someone who engages in debate More Definitions → |
millinery | 1. shop selling women's hats 2. hats for women; the wares sold by a milliner More Definitions → |
ethicist | 1. a philosopher who specializes in ethics More Definitions → |
gatecrasher | 1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying More Definitions → |
lifer | 1. a prisoner serving a term of life imprisonment More Definitions → |
meekness | 1. the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness 2. a disposition to be patient and long suffering More Definitions → |
intransitive | 1. a verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object More Definitions → |
housecleaning | 1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house More Definitions → |
pinochle | 1. a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist More Definitions → |
rapprochement | 1. the reestablishing of cordial relations More Definitions → |
polonaise | 1. a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt More Definitions → |
saltire | 1. a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length More Definitions → |
arboriculture | 1. the tending of and caring for trees More Definitions → |
bleeder | 1. someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding More Definitions → |
cockle | 1. common edible European bivalve 2. common edible, burrowing European bivalve mollusk that has a strong, rounded shell with radiating ribs More Definitions → |
stepchild | 1. a child of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
presuppose | More Definitions → |
affectation | 1. a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display More Definitions → |
reentrant | More Definitions → |
oxygenase | 1. an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen More Definitions → |
abdicate | More Definitions → |
creak | 1. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
benni | 1. East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil More Definitions → |
loaner | 1. someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters 2. a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair More Definitions → |
archdeacon | 1. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop More Definitions → |
pooler | 1. someone who shares in and contributes to a general fund for use by all More Definitions → |
toreador | 1. someone who fights bulls More Definitions → |
pretension | 1. a false or unsupportable quality 2. the advancing of a claim More Definitions → |
realpolitik | 1. politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations More Definitions → |
tormentor | 1. someone who torments 2. a flat at each side of the stage to prevent the audience from seeing into the wings More Definitions → |
weal | 1. a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions More Definitions → |
evolutionist | 1. a person who believes in organic evolution More Definitions → |
perversity | 1. deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline 2. deliberately deviating from what is good More Definitions → |
eclat | 1. enthusiastic approval 2. ceremonial elegance and splendor More Definitions → |
bluster | 1. noisy confusion and turbulence 2. a swaggering show of courage More Definitions → |
endosperm | 1. nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo within seeds of flowering plants More Definitions → |
snobbery | 1. the trait of condescending to those of lower social status More Definitions → |
depreciate | More Definitions → |
gendarme | 1. a French policeman More Definitions → |
eisteddfod | 1. any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing) More Definitions → |
fattest | More Definitions → |
parley | 1. a negotiation between enemies More Definitions → |
advertizing | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
jessamine | 1. a climbing deciduous shrub with fragrant white or yellow or red flowers used in perfume and to flavor tea More Definitions → |
prelate | 1. a senior clergyman and dignitary More Definitions → |
reversibility | 1. the quality of being reversible in either direction More Definitions → |
preform | More Definitions → |
thankfulness | 1. warm friendly feelings of gratitude More Definitions → |
presupposition | 1. the act of presupposing; a supposition made prior to having knowledge (as for the purpose of argument) More Definitions → |
academician | 1. someone elected to honorary membership in an academy 2. a scholar who is skilled in academic disputation More Definitions → |
hayfield | 1. a piece of land covered or mostly covered with grass; a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay More Definitions → |
jeopardise | More Definitions → |
wheelwright | 1. someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels More Definitions → |
puce | 1. a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red More Definitions → |
bubbler | 1. a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water 2. any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid More Definitions → |
mummer | 1. an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression More Definitions → |
peon | 1. a laborer who is obliged to do menial work More Definitions → |
extricate | More Definitions → |
swizzle | 1. any of various tall frothy mixed drinks made usually of rum and lime juice and sugar shaken with ice More Definitions → |
hemolysis | 1. lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin More Definitions → |
epee | 1. a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade More Definitions → |
saboteur | 1. someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks 2. a member of a clandestine subversive organization who tries to help a potential invader More Definitions → |
oesophagus | 1. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach More Definitions → |
fervour | 1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up 2. feelings of great warmth and intensity More Definitions → |
tickler | 1. a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done More Definitions → |
stet | More Definitions → |
materialise | More Definitions → |
linguine | 1. pasta in long slender flat strips More Definitions → |
telfer | 1. one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage More Definitions → |
sterna | 1. the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs More Definitions → |
earthing | 1. fastening electrical equipment to earth More Definitions → |
nates | 1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on More Definitions → |
compressibility | 1. the property of being able to occupy less space More Definitions → |
recalculation | 1. the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data) More Definitions → |
introvert | 1. (psychology) a person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts More Definitions → |
quackery | 1. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings 2. the dishonesty of a charlatan More Definitions → |
ebonite | 1. a hard nonresilient rubber formed by vulcanizing natural rubber More Definitions → |
rappel | 1. (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body More Definitions → |
osteotomy | 1. surgical sectioning of bone More Definitions → |
squabble | 1. a quarrel about petty points More Definitions → |
laminae | 1. a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral) More Definitions → |
doodlebug | 1. a small motor vehicle 2. a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb More Definitions → |
perfectionism | 1. a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable More Definitions → |
cerium | 1. a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group More Definitions → |
curler | 1. a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it More Definitions → |
obfuscate | More Definitions → |
crooner | 1. a singer of popular ballads More Definitions → |
preparative | More Definitions → |
couplet | 1. two items of the same kind 2. a stanza consisting of two successive lines of verse; usually rhymed More Definitions → |
alliteration | 1. use of the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable in a line of verse More Definitions → |
mezuzah | 1. religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law More Definitions → |
ethicality | 1. The state, quality or manner of conforming to accepted standards of conduct. More Definitions → |
egocentric | 1. a self-centered person with little regard for others More Definitions → |
monetization | 1. establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country More Definitions → |
nandrolone | 1. an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis More Definitions → |
heterosexuality | 1. a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the opposite sex More Definitions → |
catecholamine | 1. any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland More Definitions → |
demodulator | 1. rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave More Definitions → |
figurehead | 1. a person used as a cover for some questionable activity 2. figure on the bow of some sailing vessels More Definitions → |
restaurateur | 1. the proprietor of a restaurant More Definitions → |
nonexempt | More Definitions → |
raper | 1. someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
unravelling | More Definitions → |
whoopee | 1. noisy and boisterous revelry More Definitions → |
disrepute | 1. the state of being held in low esteem More Definitions → |
cybercafe | 1. a cafe whose customers sit at computer terminals and log on to the internet while they eat and drink More Definitions → |
memetics | 1. a theory of mental content based on an analogy with Darwinian evolution. More Definitions → |
prankster | 1. someone who plays practical jokes on others More Definitions → |
reappearance | 1. the event of something appearing again 2. the act of someone appearing again More Definitions → |
backbeat | 1. a loud steady beat More Definitions → |
imidazole | 1. an organic base C3H4N2; a histamine inhibitor More Definitions → |
millimetre | 1. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter More Definitions → |
thermoset | More Definitions → |
manse | 1. a large and imposing house 2. the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman) More Definitions → |
bronzer | 1. A cosmetic powder that comes in various shades of brown, meant to create an impression of tanned skin. More Definitions → |
catechesis | 1. oral religious instruction (as before baptism or confirmation) More Definitions → |
entailment | 1. something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied) More Definitions → |
plasterboard | 1. wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bonded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls More Definitions → |
warrantee | 1. a recipient of a warrant issued by a court in the United States 2. a customer to whom a warrant or guarantee is given More Definitions → |
quinidine | 1. cardiac drug (trade names Quinidex and Quinora) used to treat certain heart arrhythmias More Definitions → |
coeliac | More Definitions → |
stipple | More Definitions → |
chapeau | 1. headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim More Definitions → |
fieldstone | 1. stone that occurs naturally in fields; often used as building material More Definitions → |
motorcade | 1. a procession of people traveling in motor cars More Definitions → |
estrangement | 1. separation resulting from hostility 2. the feeling of being alienated from other people More Definitions → |
perpetrate | More Definitions → |
invective | 1. abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will More Definitions → |
meristem | 1. undifferentiated tissue from which new cells are formed, as at the tip of a stem or root More Definitions → |
carotenoid | 1. any of a class of highly unsaturated yellow to red pigments occurring in plants and animals More Definitions → |
sunder | More Definitions → |
excommunication | 1. the state of being excommunicated 2. the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society More Definitions → |
republishing | 1. the act of publishing again More Definitions → |
chanter | 1. reed pipe with finger holes on which the melody is played More Definitions → |
directionality | 1. the property of a microphone or antenna of being more sensitive in one direction than in another 2. the property of being directional or maintaining a direction More Definitions → |
catena | 1. a chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma) More Definitions → |
tarred | More Definitions → |
lawfulness | 1. the quality of conforming to law More Definitions → |
mutagen | 1. any agent (physical or environmental) that can induce a genetic mutation or can increase the rate of mutation More Definitions → |
bandeau | 1. an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts More Definitions → |
stenographer | 1. someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation) More Definitions → |
archeologist | 1. an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture More Definitions → |
threader | 1. a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops More Definitions → |
kerfuffle | 1. a disorderly outburst or tumult More Definitions → |
isotherm | 1. (meteorology) an isogram connecting points having the same temperature at a given time More Definitions → |
blinder | 1. blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side More Definitions → |
borderland | 1. district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area More Definitions → |
propoxyphene | 1. a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive More Definitions → |
atomizer | 1. a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist More Definitions → |
attentiveness | 1. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) 2. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others More Definitions → |
neuropsychiatry | 1. the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system More Definitions → |
premix | 1. a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients More Definitions → |
bonehead | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence More Definitions → |
disinterest | 1. tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement 2. lack of interest More Definitions → |
offsides | More Definitions → |
concessionaire | 1. someone who holds or operates a concession More Definitions → |
pleura | 1. the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest More Definitions → |
defoliation | 1. the loss of foliage 2. causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals) More Definitions → |
deputation | 1. a group of representatives or delegates 2. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
nucleolus | 1. a small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis More Definitions → |
fencer | 1. someone skilled at fencing More Definitions → |
triune | More Definitions → |
attender | 1. someone who listens attentively 2. someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another More Definitions → |
tarantella | 1. music composed in six-eight time for dancing the tarantella 2. a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons More Definitions → |
marquetry | 1. inlaid veneers are fitted together to form a design or picture that is then used to ornament furniture More Definitions → |
hemorrhoid | 1. venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter More Definitions → |
saddler | 1. a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses More Definitions → |
chafe | 1. soreness and warmth caused by friction 2. anger produced by some annoying irritation More Definitions → |
allover | More Definitions → |
presidium | 1. a permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session More Definitions → |
deary | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
moulder | More Definitions → |
astrometry | 1. the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies More Definitions → |
furore | 1. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal 2. a sudden outburst (as of protest) More Definitions → |
sharer | 1. someone who has or gives or receives a part or a share More Definitions → |
perihelion | 1. periapsis in solar orbit; the point in the orbit of a planet or comet where it is nearest to the sun More Definitions → |
wakefulness | 1. a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world 2. a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep More Definitions → |
monopolize | More Definitions → |
spermatogenesis | 1. development of spermatozoa More Definitions → |
pharmacopoeia | 1. a collection or stock of drugs More Definitions → |
rearward | 1. direction toward the rear More Definitions → |
hornpipe | 1. a British solo dance performed by sailors 2. music for dancing the hornpipe More Definitions → |
candlewick | 1. the wick of a candle 2. loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern More Definitions → |
tuckahoe | 1. perennial herb of the eastern United States having arrowhead-shaped leaves and an elongate pointed spathe and green berries More Definitions → |
seesaw | 1. a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end More Definitions → |
crasher | 1. someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying More Definitions → |
naturalness | 1. the quality of being natural or based on natural principles 2. the quality of innocent naivete More Definitions → |
enteritis | 1. inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea More Definitions → |
valedictorian | 1. the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement More Definitions → |
peekaboo | 1. a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo! More Definitions → |
trichloroethane | 1. a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage More Definitions → |
coleus | 1. any of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers More Definitions → |
disenchantment | 1. freeing from false belief or illusions More Definitions → |
overtone | 1. (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality 2. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency More Definitions → |
effendi | 1. a former Turkish term of respect; especially for government officials More Definitions → |
gruelling | More Definitions → |
wrasse | 1. chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy lips and powerful teeth; usually brightly colored More Definitions → |
tailpiece | 1. appendage added to extend the length of something More Definitions → |
galvanize | More Definitions → |
seafarer | 1. a man who serves as a sailor More Definitions → |
forbear | 1. a person from whom you are descended More Definitions → |
refectory | 1. a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery) More Definitions → |
butchering | 1. the business of a butcher More Definitions → |
quitter | 1. a person who gives up too easily More Definitions → |
purser | 1. an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare More Definitions → |
paraplegic | 1. a person who has paraplegia (is paralyzed from the waist down) More Definitions → |
enchantress | 1. a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive 2. a female sorcerer or magician More Definitions → |
parallelogram | 1. a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length More Definitions → |
disenfranchisement | 1. the act of withdrawing certification or terminating a franchise More Definitions → |
igniter | 1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire 2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires More Definitions → |
wonderment | 1. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising More Definitions → |
warder | 1. a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners More Definitions → |
stagecraft | 1. skill in writing or staging plays More Definitions → |
palfrey | 1. especially a light saddle horse for a woman More Definitions → |
wobbler | 1. something that wobbles More Definitions → |
densitometry | 1. measuring the optical density of a substance by shining light on it and measuring its transmission More Definitions → |
jawbone | 1. the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth More Definitions → |
jejunum | 1. the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum More Definitions → |
boule | 1. an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork More Definitions → |
leptospirosis | 1. an infectious disease cause by leptospira and transmitted to humans from domestic animals; characterized by jaundice and fever More Definitions → |
dereliction | 1. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring 2. willful negligence More Definitions → |
pupae | 1. an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult More Definitions → |
disfigurement | 1. an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen 2. the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something More Definitions → |
airfreight | More Definitions → |
signaler | 1. someone who communicates by signals More Definitions → |
exactness | 1. the quality of being exact More Definitions → |
paperclip | 1. a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together More Definitions → |
evacuee | 1. a person who has been evacuated from a dangerous place More Definitions → |
augmentative | More Definitions → |
quietude | 1. a state of peace and quiet More Definitions → |
dermabrasion | 1. removal of scars or tattoos by anesthetizing the skin surface and then sanding or scraping off some of the outer skin layer More Definitions → |
unilateralism | 1. the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations More Definitions → |
divertimento | 1. a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form More Definitions → |
hierarch | 1. a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy 2. a senior clergyman and dignitary More Definitions → |
shuffler | 1. the card player who shuffles the cards 2. someone who walks without raising the feet More Definitions → |
whiteface | 1. hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States 2. a clown whose face is covered with white make-up More Definitions → |
cantonment | 1. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers More Definitions → |
echocardiogram | 1. a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph More Definitions → |
weeknight | 1. any night of the week except Saturday or Sunday More Definitions → |
fineness | 1. the quality of being very good indeed 2. the property of being very narrow or thin More Definitions → |
collectivism | 1. Soviet communism 2. a political theory that the people should own the means of production More Definitions → |
alveoli | 1. a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways 2. a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth More Definitions → |
pharisee | 1. a self-righteous or sanctimonious person More Definitions → |
nortriptyline | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs More Definitions → |
tureen | 1. large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews More Definitions → |
pone | 1. cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern) More Definitions → |
haemophilia | 1. congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son More Definitions → |
clumber | 1. a thickset spaniel with longish silky hair More Definitions → |
grindstone | 1. a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools More Definitions → |
roofer | 1. a craftsman who lays or repairs roofs More Definitions → |
quinone | 1. any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds including several that are biologically important as coenzymes or acceptors or vitamins; used in making dyes More Definitions → |
sacredness | 1. the quality of being sacred More Definitions → |
intermarriage | 1. marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law 2. marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law More Definitions → |
demodulation | 1. (electronics) the reception of a signal by extracting it from the carrier wave More Definitions → |
proffer | 1. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection More Definitions → |
palindrome | 1. a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward More Definitions → |
tinder | 1. material for starting a fire More Definitions → |
neuroma | 1. any tumor derived from cells of the nervous system More Definitions → |
backfield | 1. the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen More Definitions → |
gadgetry | 1. appliances collectively More Definitions → |
omniscience | 1. the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge More Definitions → |
teahouse | 1. a restaurant where tea and light meals are available More Definitions → |
carpetbagger | 1. an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously More Definitions → |
xanthine | 1. crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine More Definitions → |
liposome | 1. an artificially made microscopic vesicle into which nucleic acids can be packaged; used in molecular biology as a transducing vector More Definitions → |
belch | 1. a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth More Definitions → |
exonuclease | 1. a nuclease that releases one nucleotide at a time (serially) beginning at one of a nucleic acid More Definitions → |
limey | 1. a man of English descent More Definitions → |
polychrome | 1. a piece of work composed of or decorated in many colors More Definitions → |
liger | 1. offspring of a male lion and a female tiger More Definitions → |
cataloger | 1. a librarian who classifies publications according to a categorial system More Definitions → |
evangelize | More Definitions → |
counterinsurgency | 1. actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency More Definitions → |
staggers | 1. a disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling More Definitions → |
defector | 1. a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) More Definitions → |
supercharge | More Definitions → |
oleo | 1. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter More Definitions → |
radiotelephone | 1. telephony that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire 2. a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables More Definitions → |
lasher | 1. a driver who urges the animals on with lashes of a whip More Definitions → |
hemodynamics | 1. the branch of physiology that studies the circulation of the blood and the forces involved More Definitions → |
falsetto | 1. a male singing voice with artificially high tones in an upper register More Definitions → |
puissance | 1. power to influence or coerce More Definitions → |
muesli | 1. mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits More Definitions → |
percept | 1. the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept More Definitions → |
perfidy | 1. betrayal of a trust 2. an act of deliberate betrayal More Definitions → |
deadbolt | 1. the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key More Definitions → |
centralisation | 1. the act of consolidating power under a central control 2. gathering to a center More Definitions → |
roamer | 1. someone who leads a wandering unsettled life More Definitions → |
teepee | 1. a Native American tent; usually of conical shape More Definitions → |
hydrogel | 1. a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium More Definitions → |
festschrift | 1. a collection of writings published in honor of a scholar More Definitions → |
aperitif | 1. alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer More Definitions → |
phenylpropanolamine | 1. an adrenergic drug used in many preparations to relieve allergic reactions or respiratory infections More Definitions → |
merman | 1. half man and half fish; lives in the sea More Definitions → |
nastiness | 1. a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse 2. malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty More Definitions → |
festivity | 1. any joyous diversion More Definitions → |
ischaemia | 1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism More Definitions → |
processional | 1. religious music used in a procession More Definitions → |
footlocker | 1. a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks) More Definitions → |
uppercut | 1. a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin) More Definitions → |
louver | 1. one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain More Definitions → |
luthier | 1. a craftsman who makes stringed instruments (as lutes or guitars or violins) More Definitions → |
wrangle | 1. an angry dispute 2. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
immensity | 1. unusual largeness in size or extent or number More Definitions → |
organophosphate | 1. an insecticide that interferes with an insect's nervous system More Definitions → |
morpheme | 1. minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units More Definitions → |
liberalize | More Definitions → |
consecrate | More Definitions → |
pheochromocytoma | 1. a vascular tumor of the adrenal gland; hypersecretion of epinephrine results in intermittent or sustained hypertension More Definitions → |
gneiss | 1. a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite More Definitions → |
courtesan | 1. a woman who cohabits with an important man More Definitions → |
novena | 1. a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days More Definitions → |
legitimation | 1. the act of rendering a person legitimate 2. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
catchphrase | 1. a phrase that has become a catchword More Definitions → |
reclassify | More Definitions → |
trioxide | 1. an oxide containing three atoms of oxygen in the molecule More Definitions → |
meerkat | 1. a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes More Definitions → |
indiscretion | 1. the trait of being injudicious 2. a petty misdeed More Definitions → |
undertone | 1. a quiet or hushed tone of voice 2. a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning More Definitions → |
ventriloquist | 1. a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy More Definitions → |
decease | 1. the event of dying or departure from life More Definitions → |
palatinate | 1. a territory under the jurisdiction of a count palatine More Definitions → |
junket | 1. dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet 2. a journey taken for pleasure More Definitions → |
steganography | 1. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
endocrinologist | 1. physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system More Definitions → |
scoutmaster | 1. the leader of a troop of Scouts More Definitions → |
southeasterly | More Definitions → |
decoction | 1. (pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling More Definitions → |
squeaking | More Definitions → |
dunce | 1. a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence More Definitions → |
claystone | 1. fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles More Definitions → |
butchery | 1. a building where animals are butchered 2. the business of a butcher More Definitions → |
treacle | 1. a pale cane syrup 2. writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental More Definitions → |
happenstance | 1. an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental More Definitions → |
reinvigorate | More Definitions → |
uncollectible | More Definitions → |
blooper | 1. an embarrassing mistake More Definitions → |
parasympathetic | 1. originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels More Definitions → |
menhir | 1. a tall upright megalith; found primarily in England and northern France More Definitions → |
macrame | 1. a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords More Definitions → |
filbert | 1. small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe 2. nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus More Definitions → |
boreas | 1. a wind that blows from the north More Definitions → |
cherubim | 1. a sweet innocent baby 2. an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child More Definitions → |
sensationalism | 1. subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes 2. the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes More Definitions → |
demystify | More Definitions → |
chive | 1. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning More Definitions → |
pepsin | 1. an enzyme produced in the stomach that splits proteins into peptones More Definitions → |
leghorn | 1. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown More Definitions → |
porker | 1. a pig fattened to provide meat More Definitions → |
directness | 1. trueness of course toward a goal 2. the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech More Definitions → |
setae | 1. stalk of a moss capsule 2. a stiff hair or bristle More Definitions → |
disquiet | 1. a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments 2. the trait of seeming ill at ease More Definitions → |
dissociate | More Definitions → |
deerskin | 1. leather from the hide of a deer More Definitions → |
hame | 1. stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces More Definitions → |
sesquicentennial | 1. the 150th anniversary (or the celebration of it) More Definitions → |
pervasiveness | 1. the quality of filling or spreading throughout More Definitions → |
erring | More Definitions → |
headwater | 1. the source of a river More Definitions → |
credulity | 1. tendency to believe readily More Definitions → |
fanbase | 1. All of the fans or devotees of something More Definitions → |
oversupply | 1. the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall More Definitions → |
monoculture | 1. the cultivation of a single crop (on a farm or area or country) More Definitions → |
hematuria | 1. the presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease More Definitions → |
incoherence | 1. lack of cohesion or clarity or organization 2. nonsense that is simply incoherent and unintelligible More Definitions → |
sympathise | More Definitions → |
nonessential | 1. anything that is not essential More Definitions → |
rightness | 1. according with conscience or morality 2. appropriate conduct; doing the right thing More Definitions → |
lavalier | 1. jeweled pendant worn on a chain around the neck More Definitions → |
reticule | 1. a woman's drawstring handbag; usually made of net or beading or brocade; used in 18th and 19th centuries 2. a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument More Definitions → |
punctuate | More Definitions → |
swiftness | 1. a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens More Definitions → |
meningioma | 1. a tumor arising in the meninges which surround the brain and spinal cord; usually slow growing and sometimes malignant More Definitions → |
relishing | 1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality More Definitions → |
deltoid | 1. a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm More Definitions → |
subdivider | 1. someone who divides parts into smaller parts (especially a divider of land into building sites) More Definitions → |
cholestasis | 1. a condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed More Definitions → |
breadwinner | 1. one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents More Definitions → |
hearthstone | 1. a stone that forms a hearth More Definitions → |
tinplate | 1. a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins More Definitions → |
standardise | More Definitions → |
crystallize | More Definitions → |
superintendence | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
sustainer | 1. someone who upholds or maintains More Definitions → |
pasteurization | 1. partial sterilization of foods at a temperature that destroys harmful microorganisms without major changes in the chemistry of the food More Definitions → |
summerhouse | 1. a small roofed building affording shade and rest More Definitions → |
porterhouse | 1. large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin More Definitions → |
warmonger | 1. a person who advocates war or warlike policies More Definitions → |
petiole | 1. the slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf More Definitions → |
moire | 1. silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern More Definitions → |
ripeness | 1. the state of being ripe More Definitions → |
veering | 1. the act of turning aside suddenly More Definitions → |
sinkhole | 1. a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof More Definitions → |
tsetse | 1. bloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc. More Definitions → |
adulteration | 1. being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating 2. the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another) More Definitions → |
debridement | 1. surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing More Definitions → |
semiautomatic | 1. a pistol that is a semiautomatic firearm capable of loading and firing continuously More Definitions → |
karyotype | 1. the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species (including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes) More Definitions → |
midden | 1. (archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement 2. a heap of dung or refuse More Definitions → |
telefilm | 1. a movie that is made to be shown on television More Definitions → |
bugbear | 1. an imaginary monster used to frighten children 2. an object of dread or apprehension More Definitions → |
hogshead | 1. a British unit of capacity for alcoholic beverages 2. a large cask especially one holding 63 gals More Definitions → |
halfpenny | 1. an English coin worth half a penny More Definitions → |
deregulating | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
quarterdeck | 1. the stern area of a ship's upper deck More Definitions → |
reticence | 1. the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary More Definitions → |
bicker | 1. a quarrel about petty points More Definitions → |
faller | 1. a person who fells trees 2. a person who falls More Definitions → |
rondeau | 1. a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata 2. a French verse form of 10 or 13 lines running on two rhymes; the opening phrase is repeated as the refrain of the second and third stanzas More Definitions → |
treetop | 1. the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant More Definitions → |
sceptic | 1. someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs More Definitions → |
redetermination | 1. determining again More Definitions → |
milliliter | 1. a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter More Definitions → |
velodrome | 1. a banked oval track for bicycle or motorcycle racing More Definitions → |
sneering | More Definitions → |
theist | 1. one who believes in the existence of a god or gods More Definitions → |
separability | 1. the capability of being separated More Definitions → |
neuritis | 1. inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function More Definitions → |
pharmaceutics | 1. the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines More Definitions → |
dentition | 1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth 2. the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal More Definitions → |
smallness | 1. the property of having a relatively small size 2. the property of being a relatively small amount More Definitions → |
sprue | 1. a chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation More Definitions → |
gavage | 1. feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat More Definitions → |
socialise | More Definitions → |
counteroffer | 1. an offer made by someone who has rejected a prior offer More Definitions → |
redder | More Definitions → |
sensitizing | 1. rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections More Definitions → |
trope | 1. language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense More Definitions → |
tiptoe | 1. the tip of a toe More Definitions → |
weka | 1. flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting More Definitions → |
fettuccine | 1. pasta in flat strips wider than linguine More Definitions → |
fixative | 1. a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study 2. a varnish dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over pictures to prevent smudging More Definitions → |
exfoliate | More Definitions → |
pudge | 1. a short fat person More Definitions → |
stringency | 1. a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit 2. conscientious attention to rules and details More Definitions → |
misbehave | More Definitions → |
ringleader | 1. a person who leads (especially in illicit activities) More Definitions → |
conservatoire | 1. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts More Definitions → |
patency | 1. the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct 2. the property of being easy to see and understand More Definitions → |
reflexivity | 1. the coreferential relation between a reflexive pronoun and its antecedent 2. (logic and mathematics) a relation such that it holds between an element and itself More Definitions → |
reductionism | 1. a theory that all complex systems can be completely understood in terms of their components 2. the analysis of complex things into simpler constituents More Definitions → |
erudition | 1. profound scholarly knowledge More Definitions → |
peritoneum | 1. a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera More Definitions → |
turpitude | 1. a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice More Definitions → |
anther | 1. the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk More Definitions → |
strictness | 1. conscientious attention to rules and details 2. uncompromising resolution More Definitions → |
egalitarianism | 1. the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality More Definitions → |
aspergillosis | 1. severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys 2. an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs More Definitions → |
rammer | 1. a tool for driving something with force More Definitions → |
keeshond | 1. a spitz-like dog having a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail originating in Holland More Definitions → |
segno | 1. (music) a notation written at the beginning or end of a passage that is to be repeated More Definitions → |
herniation | 1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes More Definitions → |
ephemerides | 1. an annual publication containing astronomical tables that give the positions of the celestial bodies throughout the year More Definitions → |
thymine | 1. a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine More Definitions → |
seamount | 1. an underwater mountain rising above the ocean floor More Definitions → |
petroglyph | 1. a carving or line drawing on rock (especially one made by prehistoric people) More Definitions → |
lychee | 1. Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried More Definitions → |
rationalise | More Definitions → |
feathering | 1. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
bibliotheca | 1. a collection of books More Definitions → |
vivisection | 1. the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research) More Definitions → |
splodge | 1. an irregularly shaped spot More Definitions → |
eosinophil | 1. a leukocyte readily stained with eosin More Definitions → |
scuttlebutt | 1. a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people More Definitions → |
nymphet | 1. a sexually attractive young woman More Definitions → |
reflexion | 1. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface 2. expression without words More Definitions → |
misinterpret | More Definitions → |
stricture | 1. abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway 2. severe criticism More Definitions → |
idempotent | More Definitions → |
disinvestment | 1. the withdrawal of capital from a country or corporation More Definitions → |
denotation | 1. the act of indicating or pointing out by name 2. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to More Definitions → |
influencer | 1. a person who has a large following on one or more social media platform that works to generate interest in contemporary social issues and/or advertise consumer products More Definitions → |
goober | 1. pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms More Definitions → |
destitution | 1. a state without friends or money or prospects More Definitions → |
ammeter | 1. a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes More Definitions → |
reconfirm | More Definitions → |
cytokinesis | 1. organic process consisting of the division of the cytoplasm of a cell following karyokinesis bringing about the separation into two daughter cells More Definitions → |
interrogatory | 1. formal systematic questioning More Definitions → |
nilpotent | More Definitions → |
nephrectomy | 1. surgical removal of a kidney More Definitions → |
overwork | 1. the act of working too much or too long More Definitions → |
belching | 1. the forceful expulsion of something from inside 2. a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth More Definitions → |
photoemission | 1. an emission of photoelectrons (especially from a metallic surface) More Definitions → |
hypercalcemia | 1. the presence of abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood; usually the result of excessive bone resorption in hyperparathyroidism or Paget's disease More Definitions → |
pommel | 1. a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse 2. handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle More Definitions → |
crake | 1. any of several short-billed Old World rails More Definitions → |
pileup | 1. multiple collisions of vehicles More Definitions → |
linnet | 1. small finch originally of the western United States and Mexico 2. small Old World finch whose male has a red breast and forehead More Definitions → |
gaiter | 1. a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles 2. a shoe covering the ankle with elastic gores in the sides More Definitions → |
laddie | 1. a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) More Definitions → |
chimaera | 1. a grotesque product of the imagination 2. a deep-sea fish with a tapering body, smooth skin, and long threadlike tail More Definitions → |
tiebreaker | 1. overtime play in order to break a tie; e.g. tennis and soccer More Definitions → |
extrication | 1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition More Definitions → |
stooge | 1. a person of unquestioning obedience 2. a victim of ridicule or pranks More Definitions → |
unrighteousness | 1. failure to adhere to moral principles More Definitions → |
thunderhead | 1. a rounded projecting mass of a cumulus cloud with shining edges; often appears before a thunderstorm More Definitions → |
interweave | More Definitions → |
interlocutor | 1. the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk 2. a person who takes part in a conversation More Definitions → |
aerie | 1. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) 2. any habitation at a high altitude More Definitions → |
bridgehead | 1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies 2. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy More Definitions → |
laceration | 1. a torn ragged wound 2. the act of lacerating More Definitions → |
hepatoma | 1. carcinoma of the liver More Definitions → |
neuroleptic | 1. tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired More Definitions → |
chela | 1. a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods 2. a Hindu disciple of a swami More Definitions → |
contracture | 1. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle More Definitions → |
pertinence | 1. relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand More Definitions → |
singe | 1. a surface burn More Definitions → |
underperform | More Definitions → |
inflexibility | 1. a lack of physical flexibility 2. the quality of being rigid and rigorously severe More Definitions → |
heathland | 1. a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation More Definitions → |
donee | 1. the recipient of funds or other benefits More Definitions → |
hieroglyphic | 1. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) 2. a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt More Definitions → |
cryosurgery | 1. the use of extreme cold (usually liquid nitrogen) to destroy unwanted tissue (warts or cataracts or skin cancers) More Definitions → |
gigahertz | 1. 1,000,000,000 periods per second More Definitions → |
motile | 1. one whose prevailing mental imagery takes the form of inner feelings of action More Definitions → |
deuteron | 1. the nucleus of deuterium; consists of one proton and one neutron; used as a bombarding particle in accelerators More Definitions → |
gyre | 1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) More Definitions → |
rectus | 1. any of various straight muscles More Definitions → |
pruner | 1. a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs 2. a long-handled pruning saw with a curved blade at the end and sometimes a clipper; used to prune small trees More Definitions → |
revitalise | More Definitions → |
plagiarize | More Definitions → |
cayuse | 1. a small native range horse More Definitions → |
arbitrariness | 1. the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment More Definitions → |
paramedical | 1. a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment More Definitions → |
jackhammer | 1. a hammer driven by compressed air More Definitions → |
microsurgery | 1. surgery using operating microscopes and miniaturized precision instruments to perform intricate procedures on very small structures More Definitions → |
retractor | 1. surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision More Definitions → |
endearment | 1. the act of showing affection More Definitions → |
fealty | 1. the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) More Definitions → |
dendrite | 1. short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron More Definitions → |
breathalyzer | 1. a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath More Definitions → |
vendee | 1. a person who buys More Definitions → |
exhalation | 1. exhaled breath 2. the act of expelling air from the lungs More Definitions → |
sunstone | 1. a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals More Definitions → |
souther | 1. a wind from the south More Definitions → |
investiture | 1. the ceremony of installing a new monarch 2. the ceremonial act of clothing someone in the insignia of an office; the formal promotion of a person to an office or rank More Definitions → |
paleontologist | 1. a specialist in paleontology More Definitions → |
newsman | 1. a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories More Definitions → |
borosilicate | 1. a salt of boric and silicic acids More Definitions → |
efferent | 1. a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands More Definitions → |
invariable | 1. a quantity that does not vary More Definitions → |
triiodothyronine | 1. thyroid hormone similar to thyroxine but with one less iodine atom per molecule and produced in smaller quantity; exerts the same biological effects as thyroxine but is more potent and briefer More Definitions → |
cowpea | 1. fruit or seed of the cowpea plant 2. sprawling Old World annual cultivated especially in southern United States for food and forage and green manure More Definitions → |
aspirate | 1. a consonant pronounced with aspiration 2. a speech sound having as an obvious concomitant an audible puff of breath, as initial stop consonants or initial h -sounds. More Definitions → |
ciliate | 1. a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell More Definitions → |
quesadilla | 1. a tortilla that is filled with cheese and heated More Definitions → |
stepchildren | 1. a child of your spouse by a former marriage More Definitions → |
ruggedness | 1. the property of being big and strong 2. the quality of being topologically uneven More Definitions → |
coppice | 1. a dense growth of bushes More Definitions → |
backwardness | 1. lack of normal development of intellectual capacities More Definitions → |
jammies | 1. (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers More Definitions → |
sleepwalking | 1. walking by a person who is asleep More Definitions → |
misdirection | 1. an incorrect charge to a jury given by a judge 2. incorrect directions or instructions More Definitions → |
cholecystitis | 1. inflammation of the gall bladder More Definitions → |
peavy | 1. a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs More Definitions → |
reification | 1. regarding something abstract as a material thing 2. representing a human being as a physical thing deprived of personal qualities or individuality More Definitions → |
houseplant | 1. any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes More Definitions → |
desiccation | 1. dryness resulting from the removal of water 2. the process of extracting moisture More Definitions → |
defusing | 1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
bitartrate | 1. an acid tartrate; a hydrogen tartrate More Definitions → |
deism | 1. the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation More Definitions → |
subentry | 1. An entry, such as one in an account or reference work, that is included within a main entry. More Definitions → |
flagella | 1. a whip used to inflict punishment 2. a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) More Definitions → |
hemangioma | 1. benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels; some appear as birthmarks More Definitions → |
persistency | 1. persistent determination More Definitions → |
endarterectomy | 1. surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
perestroika | 1. an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy More Definitions → |
anaphase | 1. the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes move toward opposite ends of the nuclear spindle More Definitions → |
archduke | 1. a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria More Definitions → |
egotism | 1. an exaggerated opinion of your own importance 2. an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others More Definitions → |
keratitis | 1. inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision More Definitions → |
brainpower | 1. mental ability More Definitions → |
wheeze | 1. breathing with a husky or whistling sound 2. (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick More Definitions → |
smasher | 1. a person who smashes something 2. a very attractive or seductive looking woman More Definitions → |
yarder | 1. (used only in combinations) the height or length of something in yards 2. a winch (or system of winches) powered by an engine and used to haul logs from a stump to a landing or to a skid road More Definitions → |
varices | 1. abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel More Definitions → |
headmistress | 1. a woman headmaster More Definitions → |
showpiece | 1. the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection More Definitions → |
confectioner | 1. someone who makes candies and other sweets More Definitions → |
sweatband | 1. a band of fabric or leather sewn inside the crown of a hat 2. a band of material tied around the forehead or wrist to absorb sweat More Definitions → |
eosinophilia | 1. a symptom of allergic states; increased eosinophils in the blood More Definitions → |
heartstrings | 1. your deepest feelings of love and compassion More Definitions → |
matey | More Definitions → |
understate | More Definitions → |
imprecision | 1. the quality of lacking precision More Definitions → |
discounter | 1. a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price More Definitions → |
procreate | More Definitions → |
hardener | 1. one that hardens, especially a substance added to varnish or paint to give it a harder surface or finish. More Definitions → |
paternalism | 1. the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good More Definitions → |
legionnaire | 1. a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion) More Definitions → |
encaustic | 1. a paint consisting of pigment mixed with melted beeswax; it is fixed with heat after application More Definitions → |
holdover | 1. an official who remains in office after his term 2. something that has survived from the past More Definitions → |
rutile | 1. a mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in crystalline form; occurs in metamorphic and plutonic rocks and is a major source of titanium More Definitions → |
demeanour | 1. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people More Definitions → |
genuineness | 1. the state of being genuine 2. undisputed credibility More Definitions → |
impotency | 1. the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble 2. an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate More Definitions → |
demitasse | 1. small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream 2. small coffee cup; for serving black coffee More Definitions → |
superstring | 1. a hypothetical particle that is the elementary particle in a theory of space-time More Definitions → |
metrosexual | More Definitions → |
inarticulate | More Definitions → |
strudel | 1. thin sheet of filled dough rolled and baked More Definitions → |
hyperventilation | 1. an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued More Definitions → |
subgenus | 1. (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species More Definitions → |
erbium | 1. a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium More Definitions → |
scrutinise | More Definitions → |
eruptive | More Definitions → |
generalise | More Definitions → |
cholecystokinin | 1. a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine More Definitions → |
fullerene | 1. a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms More Definitions → |
asceticism | 1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state 2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) More Definitions → |
disentangle | More Definitions → |
simultaneity | 1. happening or existing or done at the same time More Definitions → |
balustrade | 1. a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling More Definitions → |
fortieth | 1. position 40 in a countable series of things More Definitions → |
spangle | 1. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing More Definitions → |
haberdashery | 1. a store where men's clothes are sold 2. the drygoods sold by a haberdasher More Definitions → |
scopolamine | 1. an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures More Definitions → |
hyphae | 1. any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus More Definitions → |
phloem | 1. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes More Definitions → |
moleskin | 1. a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap More Definitions → |
unbalance | 1. a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium 2. a state of mental disturbance and disorientation More Definitions → |
coterie | 1. an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose More Definitions → |
showstopper | 1. an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down 2. something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal More Definitions → |
carburettor | 1. mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion More Definitions → |
caudate | 1. a tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain 2. amphibians that resemble lizards More Definitions → |
handbell | 1. a bell that is held in the hand More Definitions → |
electrostatics | 1. the branch of physics that deals with static electricity More Definitions → |
endodontic | More Definitions → |
malted | 1. a milkshake made with malt powder More Definitions → |
namer | 1. a person who gives a name or names More Definitions → |
kilobyte | 1. a unit of information equal to 1000 bytes 2. a unit of information equal to 1024 bytes More Definitions → |
unreality | 1. the quality possessed by something that is unreal 2. the state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact More Definitions → |
tubeless | 1. pneumatic tire not needing an inner tube to be airtight More Definitions → |
benzine | 1. a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds More Definitions → |
lymphadenopathy | 1. chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually associated with disease) More Definitions → |
rappelling | More Definitions → |
hedonist | 1. someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures More Definitions → |
rozelle | 1. East Indian sparsely prickly annual herb or perennial subshrub widely cultivated for its fleshy calyxes used in tarts and jelly and for its bast fiber More Definitions → |
nonnative | More Definitions → |
parishioner | 1. a member of a parish More Definitions → |
stinker | 1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible 2. anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar) More Definitions → |
hoarseness | 1. a throaty harshness More Definitions → |
meritocracy | 1. a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects 2. the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth More Definitions → |
redbone | 1. a speedy red or red-and-tan American hound More Definitions → |
sclerotic | More Definitions → |
docker | 1. a laborer who loads and unloads vessels in a port More Definitions → |
fuze | 1. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
triode | 1. a thermionic vacuum tube having three electrodes; fluctuations of the charge on the grid control the flow from cathode to anode which makes amplification possible More Definitions → |
pentobarbital | 1. a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and antispasmodic More Definitions → |
disaffection | 1. the feeling of being alienated from other people 2. disloyalty to the government or to established authority More Definitions → |
blessedness | 1. a state of supreme happiness More Definitions → |
apotheosis | 1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal 2. the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) More Definitions → |
absorbency | 1. the property of being absorbent More Definitions → |
neurogenesis | 1. the development of nerve tissues More Definitions → |
bettering | More Definitions → |
tigress | 1. a female tiger More Definitions → |
stratagem | 1. a maneuver in a game or conversation 2. an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade More Definitions → |
hydroxyzine | 1. a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness More Definitions → |
chlorhexidine | 1. a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery More Definitions → |
schipperke | 1. breed of small stocky black dogs originally used as watchdogs on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium More Definitions → |
comber | 1. a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool 2. a long curling sea wave More Definitions → |
unpleasantness | 1. the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling 2. the quality of giving displeasure More Definitions → |
imbecile | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence More Definitions → |
defilement | 1. the state of being polluted More Definitions → |
pickerel | 1. flesh of young or small pike 2. any of several North American species of small pike More Definitions → |
minaret | 1. slender tower with balconies More Definitions → |
dickhead | 1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous More Definitions → |
thinness | 1. relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width 2. the property of having little body fat More Definitions → |
dullness | 1. the quality of being slow to understand 2. the quality of lacking interestingness More Definitions → |
bine | 1. European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America More Definitions → |
heliotrope | 1. green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood More Definitions → |
serger | 1. a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch More Definitions → |
dauber | 1. an unskilled painter More Definitions → |
relict | 1. an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated 2. geological feature that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after other parts have disappeared More Definitions → |
paediatrician | 1. a specialist in the care of babies More Definitions → |
ramie | 1. tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax More Definitions → |
turtledove | 1. small Australian dove 2. any of several Old World wild doves More Definitions → |
portent | 1. a sign of something about to happen More Definitions → |
blabber | 1. one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority More Definitions → |
wristlet | 1. a band or bracelet worn around the wrist More Definitions → |
incumbency | 1. the term during which some position is held 2. a duty that is incumbent upon you More Definitions → |
tropopause | 1. the region of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere More Definitions → |
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exponentiation | 1. the process of raising a quantity to some assigned power More Definitions → |
governorship | 1. the office of governor More Definitions → |
ergot | 1. a plant disease caused by the ergot fungus 2. a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid More Definitions → |
repatriate | 1. a person who has returned to the country of origin or whose citizenship has been restored More Definitions → |
pneumonitis | 1. inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction More Definitions → |
dowager | 1. a widow holding property received from her deceased husband More Definitions → |
bisection | 1. dividing into two equal parts More Definitions → |
usurper | 1. one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another More Definitions → |
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sentience | 1. state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness 2. the faculty through which the external world is apprehended More Definitions → |
impetigo | 1. a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode More Definitions → |
keratosis | 1. a skin condition marked by an overgrowth of layers of horny skin More Definitions → |
bindweed | 1. any of several vines of the genera Convolvulus and Calystegia having a twining habit More Definitions → |
cere | 1. the fleshy, waxy covering at the base of the upper beak of some birds More Definitions → |
hollandaise | 1. eggs and butter with lemon juice More Definitions → |
liberality | 1. an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom 2. the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament More Definitions → |
turnbuckle | 1. an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension More Definitions → |
toolshed | 1. a shed for storing tools More Definitions → |
featherbed | 1. a mattress stuffed with feathers More Definitions → |
cresol | 1. any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant More Definitions → |
xylose | 1. a sugar extracted from wood or straw; used in foods for diabetics More Definitions → |
legalisation | 1. the act of making lawful More Definitions → |
microsecond | 1. one millionth (10^-6) of a second; one thousandth of a millisecond More Definitions → |
turnstile | 1. a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering More Definitions → |
inductee | 1. a person inducted into an organization or social group 2. someone who is drafted into military service More Definitions → |
folktale | 1. a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk More Definitions → |
thespian | 1. a theatrical performer More Definitions → |
desipramine | 1. a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system More Definitions → |
jeroboam | 1. a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon) More Definitions → |
doppelganger | 1. a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart More Definitions → |
mazer | 1. a large hardwood drinking bowl More Definitions → |
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masher | 1. a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women 2. a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes) More Definitions → |
hobble | 1. a shackle for the ankles or feet 2. the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg More Definitions → |
esthetician | 1. a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.) 2. a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty More Definitions → |
plater | 1. a skilled worker who coats articles with a film of metal (usually silver or gold) More Definitions → |
repentant | More Definitions → |
meanness | 1. the quality of being deliberately mean 2. extreme stinginess More Definitions → |
willies | 1. feelings of uneasiness More Definitions → |
overstatement | 1. making to seem more important than it really is More Definitions → |
policewoman | 1. a woman policeman More Definitions → |
audiocassette | 1. a cassette for audiotape More Definitions → |
wheelhouse | 1. an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated More Definitions → |
recency | 1. a time immediately before the present 2. the property of having happened or appeared not long ago More Definitions → |
kidnapper | 1. someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom) More Definitions → |
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