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\subsection*{VOA Special English Word Book}

\worddef{a; an}{\textit{ad.} one; any; each}

\worddef{able}{\textit{v.} having the power to do something}

\worddef{about}{\textit{ad.} almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about

  the weather.")}

\worddef{above}{\textit{ad.} at a higher place}

\worddef{abuse}{\textit{n.} bad treatment causing harm or injury}

\worddef{accept}{\textit{v.} to agree to receive}

\worddef{accident}{\textit{n.} something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event}

\worddef{accuse}{\textit{v.} to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a

  statement against someone}

\worddef{across}{\textit{ad.} from side to side; to the other side}

\worddef{act}{\textit{v.} to do something}

\worddef{activist}{\textit{n.} one who seeks change through action}

\worddef{actor}{\textit{n.} someone acting in a play or show}

\worddef{add}{\textit{v.} to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more}

\worddef{administration}{\textit{n.} the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president

  or prime minister}

\worddef{admit}{\textit{v.} to accept ("admitted to the United Nations"); to express one's

  guilt or responsibility ("He admitted that what he did was wrong.")}

\worddef{adult}{\textit{n.} a grown person}

\worddef{advertise}{\textit{v.} to show or present the qualities of a product to increase sales}

\worddef{advise}{\textit{v.} to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision}

\worddef{affect}{\textit{v.} to produce an effect on; to influence ("A lack of sleep affected

  the singer's performance.")}

\worddef{afraid}{\textit{ad.} feeling fear}

\worddef{after}{\textit{ad.} later; behind}

\worddef{again}{\textit{ad.} another time; as before}

\worddef{against}{\textit{ad.} opposed to; not agreeing with something}

\worddef{age}{\textit{n.} how old a person or thing is}

\worddef{agency}{\textit{n.} an organization that is part of a larger group ("an agency of the

  United Nations")}

\worddef{aggression}{\textit{n.} an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's

  borders}

\worddef{ago}{\textit{ad.} of time past; before now}

\worddef{agree}{\textit{v.} to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something}

\worddef{agriculture}{\textit{n.} farming}

\worddef{aid}{\textit{v.} to help; to support; n. help, assistance}

\worddef{aim}{\textit{v.} to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose}

\worddef{air}{\textit{n.} the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen,

  that we breathe}

\worddef{air force}{\textit{n.} a military organization using airplanes}

\worddef{airplane}{\textit{n.} a vehicle with wings that flies}

\worddef{airport}{\textit{n.} a place where airplanes take off and land}

\worddef{album}{\textit{n.} a collection of recorded music}

\worddef{alcohol}{\textit{n.} a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug

  or in industrial products}

\worddef{alive}{\textit{ad.} having life; not dead}

\worddef{all}{\textit{ad.} everything; everyone; the complete amount}

\worddef{ally}{\textit{n.} a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose}

\worddef{almost}{\textit{ad.} a little less than completely}

\worddef{alone}{\textit{ad.} separated from others}

\worddef{along}{\textit{ad.} near or on ("along the road")}

\worddef{already}{\textit{ad.} before now; even now}

\worddef{also}{\textit{ad.} added to; too}

\worddef{although}{\textit{conj.} even if it is true that}

\worddef{always}{\textit{ad.} at all times; every time}

\worddef{ambassador}{\textit{n.} a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another

  government)}

\worddef{amend}{\textit{v.} to add to or to change (a proposal or law)}

\worddef{ammunition}{\textit{n.} the bullets or shells fired from guns}

\worddef{among}{\textit{ad.} in or part of (a group)}

\worddef{amount}{\textit{n.} the number, size or weight of anything}

\worddef{anarchy}{\textit{n.} a lack of order; lawlessness}

\worddef{ancestor}{\textit{n.} a family member from the past}

\worddef{ancient}{\textit{ad.} very old; long ago}

\worddef{and}{\textit{conj.} also; in addition to; with}

\worddef{anger}{\textit{n.} a strong emotion against someone or something}

\worddef{animal}{\textit{n.} a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat}

\worddef{anniversary}{\textit{n.} a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the

  past}

\worddef{announce}{\textit{v.} to make known publicly; to declare officially}

\worddef{another}{\textit{ad.} one more; a different one}

\worddef{answer}{\textit{n.} a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after

  being asked a question}

\worddef{any}{\textit{ad.} one or more of no special kind}

\worddef{apologize}{\textit{v.} to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts

  responsibility}

\worddef{appeal}{\textit{v.} to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call

  on somebody for help}

\worddef{appear}{\textit{v.} to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem}

\worddef{appoint}{\textit{v.} to name; to choose ("appoint a judge")}

\worddef{approve}{\textit{v.} to agree with; to agree to support}

\worddef{archeology}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of past human life and activities}

\worddef{area}{\textit{n.} any place or part of it}

\worddef{argue}{\textit{v.} to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree}

\worddef{arms}{\textit{n.} military equipment; weapons}

\worddef{army}{\textit{n.} military ground forces}

\worddef{around}{\textit{ad.} on every side (of)}

\worddef{arrest}{\textit{v.} to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner}

\worddef{arrive}{\textit{v.} to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip}

\worddef{art}{\textit{n.} expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music,

  writing or statues}

\worddef{artillery}{\textit{n.} big guns}

\worddef{as}{\textit{conj.} equally ("as fast as"); when; while}

\worddef{ash}{\textit{n.} the part left after something burns}

\worddef{ask}{\textit{v.} to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher

  questions every day.")}

\worddef{assist}{\textit{v.} to help}

\worddef{astronaut}{\textit{n.} a person who travels in space}

\worddef{astronomy}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of stars and the universe}

\worddef{asylum}{\textit{n.} political protection given by a government to a person from another

  country}

\worddef{at}{\textit{prep.} in or near ("at the edge"); where ("look at"); when ("at noon")}

\worddef{atmosphere}{\textit{n.} the gases surrounding any star or planet}

\worddef{attach}{\textit{v.} to tie together; to connect}

\worddef{attack}{\textit{n.} a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight}

\worddef{attempt}{\textit{v.} to work toward something; to try; to make an effort}

\worddef{attend}{\textit{v.} to be present at}

\worddef{attention}{\textit{n.} close or careful observing of, or listening to, someone or

  something (“The student paid attention to his teacher.”)}

\worddef{automobile}{\textit{n.} a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car}

\worddef{autumn}{\textit{n.} the time of the year between summer and winter}

\worddef{available}{\textit{ad.} present and ready for use; willing to serve or help. (“There was a

  list of available candidates.”)}

\worddef{average}{\textit{n.} something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal}

\worddef{avoid}{\textit{v.} to stay away from}

\worddef{awake}{\textit{ad.} not sleeping}

\worddef{award}{\textit{n.} an honor or prize for an act or service}

\worddef{away}{\textit{ad.} not near}

\worddef{baby}{\textit{n.} a newly born creature}

\worddef{back}{\textit{n.} the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forward}

\worddef{bad}{\textit{ad.} wrong; acting against the law; not good}

\worddef{balance}{\textit{v.} to make two sides or forces equal}

\worddef{ball}{\textit{n.} something round}

\worddef{balloon}{\textit{n.} a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas

  lighter than air}

\worddef{ballot}{\textit{n.} a piece of paper used for voting}

\worddef{ban}{\textit{v.} to not permit; to stop; n. an official restriction}

\worddef{bank}{\textit{n.} an organization that keeps and lends money}

\worddef{bar}{\textit{v.} to prevent or block}

\worddef{barrier}{\textit{n.} anything that blocks or makes an action difficult}

\worddef{base}{\textit{n.} a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was

  based on experiments.")}

\worddef{battle}{\textit{n.} a fight between opposing armed forces}

\worddef{be}{\textit{v.} to live; to happen; to exist}

\worddef{beat}{\textit{v.} to hit again and again}

\worddef{beauty}{\textit{n.} that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit}

\worddef{because}{\textit{prep.} for the reason that ("He left because he was sick.")}

\worddef{become}{\textit{v.} to come to be}

\worddef{bed}{\textit{n.} a sleeping place}

\worddef{before}{\textit{prep.} earlier}

\worddef{begin}{\textit{v.} to do the first part of an action; to start}

\worddef{behavior}{\textit{n.} the way in which a person or animal acts (“The child’s behavior was

  bad because he fought with other children.”)}

\worddef{behind}{\textit{ad.} at the back of; in back of}

\worddef{believe}{\textit{v.} to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust}

\worddef{belong}{\textit{v.} to be owned by; to be a member of}

\worddef{below}{\textit{ad.} lower than}

\worddef{best}{\textit{ad.} the most good}

\worddef{betray}{\textit{v.} to turn against; to be false to}

\worddef{better}{\textit{ad.} more good than}

\worddef{between}{\textit{ad.} in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talks

  between two nations")}

\worddef{big}{\textit{ad.} of great size; not small}

\worddef{bill}{\textit{n.} a legislative proposal}

\worddef{biology}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms}

\worddef{bird}{\textit{n.} a creature that flies}

\worddef{bite}{\textit{v.} to cut with the teeth}

\worddef{black}{\textit{ad.} dark; having the color like that of the night sky}

\worddef{blame}{\textit{v.} to accuse; to hold responsible}

\worddef{bleed}{\textit{v.} to lose blood}

\worddef{blind}{\textit{ad.} not able to see}

\worddef{block}{\textit{v.} to stop something from being done; to prevent movement}

\worddef{blood}{\textit{n.} red fluid in the body}

\worddef{blow}{\textit{v.} to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.")}

\worddef{blue}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of a clear sky}

\worddef{boat}{\textit{n.} something built to travel on water that carries people or goods}

\worddef{body}{\textit{n.} all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal}

\worddef{boil}{\textit{v.} to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot}

\worddef{bomb}{\textit{n.} a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy

  with bombs}

\worddef{bone}{\textit{n.} the hard material in the body}

\worddef{book}{\textit{n.} a long written work for reading}

\worddef{border}{\textit{n.} a dividing line between nations}

\worddef{born}{\textit{v.} to come to life; to come into existence}

\worddef{borrow}{\textit{v.} to take as a loan}

\worddef{both}{\textit{ad.} not just one of two, but the two together}

\worddef{bottle}{\textit{n.} a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid}

\worddef{bottom}{\textit{ad.} the lowest part of something}

\worddef{box}{\textit{n.} something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or

  wood}

\worddef{boy}{\textit{n.} a young male person}

\worddef{boycott}{\textit{v.} to refuse to take part in or deal with}

\worddef{brain}{\textit{n.} the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all

  creatures}

\worddef{brave}{\textit{ad.} having no fear}

\worddef{bread}{\textit{n.} a food made from grain}

\worddef{break}{\textit{v.} to divide into parts by force; to destroy}

\worddef{breathe}{\textit{v.} to take air into the body and let it out again}

\worddef{bridge}{\textit{n.} a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and

  vehicles can cross from one side to the other}

\worddef{brief}{\textit{ad.} short; not long}

\worddef{bright}{\textit{ad.} giving much light; strong and clear in color}

\worddef{bring}{\textit{v.} to come with something}

\worddef{broadcast}{\textit{v.} to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n. a

  radio or television program}

\worddef{brother}{\textit{n.} a male with the same father or mother as another person}

\worddef{brown}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that of coffee}

\worddef{budget}{\textit{n.} a spending plan}

\worddef{build}{\textit{v.} to join materials together to make something}

\worddef{building}{\textit{n.} anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store

  or place of entertainment}

\worddef{bullet}{\textit{n.} a small piece of metal shot from a gun}

\worddef{burn}{\textit{v.} to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fire}

\worddef{burst}{\textit{v.} to break open suddenly}

\worddef{bury}{\textit{v.} to put into the ground and cover with earth}

\worddef{bus}{\textit{n.} a public vehicle to carry people}

\worddef{business}{\textit{n.} one's work; buying and selling to earn money; trade}

\worddef{busy}{\textit{ad.} doing something; very active}

\worddef{but}{\textit{conj.} however; other than; yet}

\worddef{buy}{\textit{v.} to get by paying something, usually money}

\worddef{by}{\textit{conj.} near; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William

  Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight")}

\worddef{cabinet}{\textit{n.} a group of ministers that helps lead a government}

\worddef{call}{\textit{v.} to give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request

  ("They called for an end to the fighting.")}

\worddef{calm}{\textit{ad.} quiet; peaceful; opposite tense}

\worddef{camera}{\textit{n.} a device for taking pictures}

\worddef{camp}{\textit{n.} a place with temporary housing}

\worddef{campaign}{\textit{n.} a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from

  voters; a connected series of military actions during a war}

\worddef{can}{\textit{v.} to be able to; to have the right to; n. a container used to hold

  liquid or food, usually made of metal}

\worddef{cancel}{\textit{v.} to end; to stop}

\worddef{cancer}{\textit{n.} a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts

  of the body}

\worddef{candidate}{\textit{n.} a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor}

\worddef{capital}{\textit{n.} the official center of a government; the city where a country's

  government is}

\worddef{capture}{\textit{v.} to make a person or animal a prisoner; to seize or take by force;

  to get control of}

\worddef{car}{\textit{n.} a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; an automobile; a part

  of a train}

\worddef{care}{\textit{v.} to like; to protect; to feel worry or interest}

\worddef{career}{\textit{n.} a chosen profession; a person’s working life (“The actor’s career

  lasted for thirty years.”)}

\worddef{careful}{\textit{ad.} acting safely; with much thought}

\worddef{carry}{\textit{v.} to take something or someone from one place to another}

\worddef{case (court)}{\textit{n.} a legal action}

\worddef{case (medical)}{\textit{n.} an incident of disease ("There was only one case of chicken pox at

  the school.")}

\worddef{cat}{\textit{n.} a small animal that often lives with humans}

\worddef{catch}{\textit{v.} to seize after a chase; to stop and seize with the hands}

\worddef{cause}{\textit{v.} to make happen; n. the thing or person that produces a result}

\worddef{ceasefire}{\textit{n.} a halt in fighting, usually by agreement}

\worddef{celebrate}{\textit{v.} to honor a person or event with special activities}

\worddef{center}{\textit{n.} the middle of something; the place in the middle; a place that is

  the main point of an activity}

\worddef{century}{\textit{n.} one hundred years}

\worddef{ceremony}{\textit{n.} an act or series of acts done in a special way established by

  tradition}

\worddef{chairman}{\textit{n.} a person leading a meeting or an organized group}

\worddef{champion}{\textit{n.} the best; the winner}

\worddef{chance}{\textit{n.} a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen}

\worddef{change}{\textit{v.} to make different; to become different}

\worddef{charge}{\textit{v.} to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; n. a statement in

  which someone is accused of something}

\worddef{chase}{\textit{v.} to run or go after someone or something}

\worddef{cheat}{\textit{v.} to get by a trick; to steal from}

\worddef{cheer}{\textit{v.} to shout approval or praise}

\worddef{chemicals}{\textit{n.} elements found in nature or made by people; substances used in the

  science of chemistry}

\worddef{chemistry}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they

  act under different conditions, and how they form other substances}

\worddef{chief}{\textit{n.} the head or leader of a group; ad. leading; most important}

\worddef{child}{\textit{n.} a baby; a boy or girl}

\worddef{children}{\textit{n.} more than one child}

\worddef{choose}{\textit{v.} to decide between two or more}

\worddef{circle}{\textit{n.} a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the

  center, like an "O"}

\worddef{citizen}{\textit{n.} a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law}

\worddef{city}{\textit{n.} any important large town}

\worddef{civil rights}{\textit{n.} the political, economic and social rights given equally to all

  people of a nation}

\worddef{civilian}{\textit{ad.} not military}

\worddef{claim}{\textit{v.} to say something as a fact}

\worddef{clash}{\textit{n.} a battle; v. to fight or oppose}

\worddef{class}{\textit{n.} a group of students who meet to study the same subject; also, a

  social or economic group. ("They were members of the middle class.")}

\worddef{clean}{\textit{v.} to make pure; ad. free from dirt or harmful substances ("clean

  water")}

\worddef{clear}{\textit{ad.} easy to see or see through; easily understood}

\worddef{clergy}{\textit{n.} a body of officials within a religious organization}

\worddef{climate}{\textit{n.} the normal weather conditions of a place}

\worddef{climb}{\textit{v.} to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the

  hands}

\worddef{clock}{\textit{n.} a device that measures and shows time}

\worddef{close}{\textit{v.} to make something not open; ad. near to}

\worddef{cloth}{\textit{n.} a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other

  substances}

\worddef{clothes}{\textit{n.} what people wear}

\worddef{cloud}{\textit{n.} a mass of fog high in the sky}

\worddef{coal}{\textit{n.} a solid black substance used as fuel}

\worddef{coalition}{\textit{n.} forces, groups or nations joined together}

\worddef{coast}{\textit{n.} land on the edge of the ocean}

\worddef{coffee}{\textit{n.} a drink made from the plant of the same name}

\worddef{cold}{\textit{ad.} not warm; having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature}

\worddef{collapse}{\textit{v.} to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down or fail suddenly in

  strength, health or power. (“The building collapsed in the

  earthquake.” “The government collapsed after a vote in parliament.”)}

\worddef{collect}{\textit{v.} to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive

  ("collect taxes")}

\worddef{college}{\textit{n.} a small university}

\worddef{colony}{\textit{n.} land controlled by another country or government}

\worddef{color}{\textit{n.} the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown,

  black, yellow and others}

\worddef{combine}{\textit{v.} to mix or bring together}

\worddef{come}{\textit{v.} to move toward; to arrive}

\worddef{command}{\textit{v.} to order; to have power over something}

\worddef{comment}{\textit{v.} to say something about; to express an opinion about something}

\worddef{committee}{\textit{n.} a group of people given special work}

\worddef{common}{\textit{ad.} usual; same for all ("a common purpose")}

\worddef{communicate}{\textit{v.} to tell; to give or exchange information}

\worddef{community}{\textit{n.} a group of people living together in one place or area}

\worddef{company}{\textit{n.} a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes}

\worddef{compare}{\textit{v.} to examine what is different or similar}

\worddef{compete}{\textit{v.} to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others}

\worddef{complete}{\textit{ad.} having all parts; ended or finished}

\worddef{complex}{\textit{ad.} of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; not

  simple}

\worddef{compromise}{\textit{n.} the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less

  than first demanded}

\worddef{computer}{\textit{n.} an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and

  for communicating with others}

\worddef{concern}{\textit{n.} interest, worry ("express concern about"); v. to fear ("to be

  concerned")}

\worddef{condemn}{\textit{v.} to say a person or action is wrong or bad}

\worddef{condition}{\textit{n.} something declared necessary to complete an agreement; a person's

  health}

\worddef{conference}{\textit{n.} a meeting}

\worddef{confirm}{\textit{v.} to approve; to say that something is true}

\worddef{conflict}{\textit{n.} a fight; a battle, especially a long one}

\worddef{congratulate}{\textit{v.} to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck}

\worddef{Congress}{\textit{n.} the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United

  States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); a similar

  organization in other countries}

\worddef{connect}{\textit{v.} to join one thing to another; to unite; to link}

\worddef{conservative}{\textit{n.} one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change}

\worddef{consider}{\textit{v.} to give thought to; to think about carefully}

\worddef{constitution}{\textit{n.} the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of

  government}

\worddef{contact}{\textit{n.} the act of touching or being close to a person or thing (“He was in

  contact with animals that had the disease.”) v. to meet or communicate

  with (“He wanted to contact his local official.”)}

\worddef{contain}{\textit{v.} to hold; to include}

\worddef{container}{\textit{n.} a box, bottle or can used to hold something}

\worddef{continent}{\textit{n.} any of the seven great land areas of the world}

\worddef{continue}{\textit{v.} to go on doing or being}

\worddef{control}{\textit{v.} to direct; to have power over}

\worddef{convention}{\textit{n.} a large meeting for a special purpose}

\worddef{cook}{\textit{v.} to heat food before eating it}

\worddef{cool}{\textit{ad.} almost cold}

\worddef{cooperate}{\textit{v.} to act or work together}

\worddef{copy}{\textit{v.} to make something exactly like another; n. something made to look

  exactly like another}

\worddef{corn}{\textit{n.} a food grain}

\worddef{correct}{\textit{ad.} true; free from mistakes; v. to change to what is right}

\worddef{corruption}{\textit{n.} actions taken to gain money or power that are legally or morally

  wrong}

\worddef{cost}{\textit{n.} the price or value of something ("The cost of the book is five

  dollars."); v. to be valued at ("The book costs five dollars.")}

\worddef{cotton}{\textit{n.} a material made from a plant of the same name}

\worddef{count}{\textit{v.} to speak or add numbers}

\worddef{country}{\textit{n.} a nation; the territory of a nation; land away from cities}

\worddef{court}{\textit{n.} where trials take place; where judges make decisions about law}

\worddef{cover}{\textit{v.} to put something over a person or thing; n. anything that is put

  over a person or thing}

\worddef{cow}{\textit{n.} a farm animal used for its milk}

\worddef{crash}{\textit{v.} to fall violently; to hit with great force}

\worddef{create}{\textit{v.} to make; to give life or form to}

\worddef{creature}{\textit{n.} any living being; any animal or human}

\worddef{credit}{\textit{n.} an agreement that payments will be made at a later time}

\worddef{crew}{\textit{n.} a group of people working together}

\worddef{crime}{\textit{n.} an act that violates a law}

\worddef{criminal}{\textit{n.} a person who is responsible for a crime}

\worddef{crisis}{\textit{n.} an extremely important time when something may become much better

  or worse; a dangerous situation}

\worddef{criticize}{\textit{v.} to say what is wrong with something or someone; to condemn; to

  judge}

\worddef{crops}{\textit{n.} plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits

  and vegetables}

\worddef{cross}{\textit{v.} to go from one side to another; to go across}

\worddef{crowd}{\textit{n.} a large number of people gathered in one place}

\worddef{crush}{\textit{v.} to damage or destroy by great weight; to defeat completely}

\worddef{cry}{\textit{v.} to express or show sorrow or pain}

\worddef{culture}{\textit{n.} all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population}

\worddef{cure}{\textit{v.} to improve health; to make well ("The doctor can cure the

  disease."); n. something that makes a sick person well ("Antibiotics

  are a cure for infection.")}

\worddef{curfew}{\textit{n.} an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their

  businesses}

\worddef{current}{\textit{n.} movement of air, water or electricity; ad. belonging to the present

  time ("She found the report in a current publication.")}

\worddef{custom}{\textit{n.} a long-established belief or activity of a people}

\worddef{customs}{\textit{n.} taxes on imports}

\worddef{cut}{\textit{v.} to divide or injure with a sharp tool; to make less; to reduce}

\worddef{dam}{\textit{n.} a wall built across a river to hold back flowing water}

\worddef{damage}{\textit{v.} to cause injury or destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury, usually to

  things}

\worddef{dance}{\textit{v.} to move the body and feet to music; n. a series of steps, usually

  to music}

\worddef{danger}{\textit{n.} a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss}

\worddef{dark}{\textit{ad.} having little or no light ("The room was dark.")}

\worddef{date}{\textit{n.} an expression of time; a day, month and year}

\worddef{daughter}{\textit{n.} a person's female child}

\worddef{day}{\textit{n.} twenty-four hours; the hours of sunlight}

\worddef{dead}{\textit{ad.} not living}

\worddef{deaf}{\textit{ad.} not able to hear}

\worddef{deal}{\textit{v.} to have to do with ("The talks will deal with the problem of

  pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her company deals in plastic.")}

\worddef{debate}{\textit{v.} to argue for or against something; n. a public discussion or

  argument}

\worddef{debt}{\textit{n.} something that is owed; the condition of owing}

\worddef{decide}{\textit{v.} to choose; to settle; to judge}

\worddef{declare}{\textit{v.} to say; to make a statement}

\worddef{decrease}{\textit{v.} to make less in size or amount}

\worddef{deep}{\textit{ad.} going far down; a long way from top to bottom}

\worddef{defeat}{\textit{v.} to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; n. a loss; the condition

  of having lost}

\worddef{defend}{\textit{v.} to guard or fight against attack; to protect}

\worddef{deficit}{\textit{n.} a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or

  imports are greater than exports}

\worddef{define}{\textit{v.} to give the meaning of; to explain}

\worddef{degree}{\textit{n.} a measure of temperature}

\worddef{delay}{\textit{v.} to decide to do something at a later time; to postpone; to cause to

  be late}

\worddef{delegate}{\textit{n.} one sent to act for another; one who represents another}

\worddef{demand}{\textit{v.} to ask by ordering; to ask with force}

\worddef{democracy}{\textit{n.} the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders

  or to make other important decisions}

\worddef{demonstrate}{\textit{v.} to make a public show of opinions or feelings ("The crowd

  demonstrated in support of human rights."); to explain by using

  examples ("The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.")}

\worddef{denounce}{\textit{v.} to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely}

\worddef{deny}{\textit{v.} to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request}

\worddef{depend}{\textit{v.} to need help and support}

\worddef{deplore}{\textit{v.} to regret strongly; to express sadness}

\worddef{deploy}{\textit{v.} to move forces or weapons into positions for action}

\worddef{depression}{\textit{n.} severe unhappiness; a period of reduced business and economic

  activity during which many people lose their jobs}

\worddef{describe}{\textit{v.} to give a word picture of something; to give details of something}

\worddef{desert}{\textit{n.} a dry area of land}

\worddef{design}{\textit{v.} to plan or create plans for}

\worddef{desire}{\textit{v.} to want very much; to wish for}

\worddef{destroy}{\textit{v.} to break into pieces; to end the existence of}

\worddef{detail}{\textit{n.} a small part of something; a small piece of information}

\worddef{detain}{\textit{v.} to keep or hold (“The police detained several suspects for

  questioning.”)}

\worddef{develop}{\textit{v.} to grow; to create; to experience progress}

\worddef{device}{\textit{n.} a piece of equipment made for a special purpose}

\worddef{dictator}{\textit{n.} a ruler with complete power}

\worddef{die}{\textit{v.} to become dead; to stop living; to end}

\worddef{diet}{\textit{n.} usual daily food and drink}

\worddef{different}{\textit{ad.} not the same}

\worddef{difficult}{\textit{ad.} not easy; hard to do, make or carry out}

\worddef{dig}{\textit{v.} to make a hole in the ground}

\worddef{dinner}{\textit{n.} the main amount of food eaten at a usual time ("The family had its

  dinner at noon."); a special event that includes food ("The official

  dinner took place at the White House.")}

\worddef{diplomat}{\textit{n.} a person who represents his or her government in dealing with

  another government}

\worddef{direct}{\textit{v.} to lead; to aim or show the way ("He directed me to the theater.");

  ad. straight to something; not through some other person or thing

  ("The path is direct.")}

\worddef{direction}{\textit{n.} the way (east, west, north, south); where someone or something came

  from or went to}

\worddef{dirt}{\textit{n.} earth or soil}

\worddef{disappear}{\textit{v.} to become unseen; to no longer exist}

\worddef{disarm}{\textit{v.} to take away weapons; to no longer keep weapons; to make a bomb

  harmless by removing its exploding device}

\worddef{disaster}{\textit{n.} an event causing widespread destruction or loss of life, such as an

  earthquake or plane crash}

\worddef{discover}{\textit{v.} to find or learn something}

\worddef{discrimination}{\textit{n.} unfair treatment or consideration based on opinions about a whole

  group instead of on the qualities of an individual. (“He was accused

  of discrimination against people from other countries.”)}

\worddef{discuss}{\textit{v.} to talk about; to exchange ideas}

\worddef{disease}{\textit{n.} a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or

  bacteria}

\worddef{dismiss}{\textit{v.} to send away; to refuse to consider}

\worddef{dispute}{\textit{v.} to oppose strongly by argument; n. an angry debate}

\worddef{dissident}{\textit{n.} a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government}

\worddef{distance}{\textit{n.} the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance

  from my house to your house is two kilometers.")}

\worddef{dive}{\textit{v.} to jump into water head first}

\worddef{divide}{\textit{v.} to separate into two or more parts}

\worddef{do}{\textit{v.} to act; to make an effort}

\worddef{doctor}{\textit{n.} a person trained in medicine to treat sick people}

\worddef{document}{\textit{n.} an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof

  or support of something}

\worddef{dog}{\textit{n.} a small animal that often lives with humans}

\worddef{dollar}{\textit{n.} United States money, one hundred cents}

\worddef{donate}{\textit{v.} to present something as a gift to an organization, country or

  cause. (“She donated money to the Red Cross to help survivors of the

  earthquake.”)}