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    33 \subsection*{VOA Special English Word Book}

    34 

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

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

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

    38   the weather.")}

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

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

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

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

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

    44   statement against someone}

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

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

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

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

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

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

    51   or prime minister}

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

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

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

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

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

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

    58   the singer's performance.")}

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

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

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

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

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

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

    65   United Nations")}

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

    67   borders}

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

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

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

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

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

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

    74   that we breathe}

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

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

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

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

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

    80   or in industrial products}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    92   government)}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   104   past}

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

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

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

   108   being asked a question}

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

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

   111   responsibility}

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

   113   on somebody for help}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   126   writing or statues}

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

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

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

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

   131   questions every day.")}

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

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

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

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

   136   country}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   148   list of available candidates.”)}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   160   lighter than air}

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

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

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

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

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

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

   167   based on experiments.")}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   178   bad because he fought with other children.”)}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   187   between two nations")}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   205   with bombs}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   215   wood}

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

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

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

   219   creatures}

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

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

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

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

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

   225   vehicles can cross from one side to the other}

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

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

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

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

   230   radio or television program}

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

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

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

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

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

   236   or place of entertainment}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   257   liquid or food, usually made of metal}

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

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

   260   of the body}

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

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

   263   government is}

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

   265   to get control of}

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

   267   of a train}

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

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

   270   lasted for thirty years.”)}

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

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

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

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

   275   the school.")}

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

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

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

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

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

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

   282   the main point of an activity}

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

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

   285   tradition}

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

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

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

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

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

   291   which someone is accused of something}

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

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

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

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

   296   science of chemistry}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   304   center, like an "O"}

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

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

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

   308   people of a nation}

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

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

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

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

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

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

   315   water")}

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

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

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

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

   320   hands}

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

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

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

   324   substances}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   336   ("collect taxes")}

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

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

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

   340   black, yellow and others}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   354   simple}

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

   356   than first demanded}

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

   358   for communicating with others}

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

   360   concerned")}

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

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

   363   health}

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

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

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

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

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

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

   370   organization in other countries}

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

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

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

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

   375   government}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   389   exactly like another}

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

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

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

   393   wrong}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   401   over a person or thing}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   411   or worse; a dangerous situation}

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

   413   judge}

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

   415   and vegetables}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   423   are a cure for infection.")}

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

   425   businesses}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   433   things}

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

   435   to music}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   446   argument}

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

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

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

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

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

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

   453   of having lost}

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

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

   456   imports are greater than exports}

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

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

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

   460   be late}

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

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

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

   464   or to make other important decisions}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   474   activity during which many people lose their jobs}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   482   questioning.”)}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   493   dinner took place at the White House.")}

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

   495   another government}

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

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

   498   ("The path is direct.")}

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

   500   from or went to}

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

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

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

   504   harmless by removing its exploding device}

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

   506   earthquake or plane crash}

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

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

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

   510   of discrimination against people from other countries.”)}

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

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

   513   bacteria}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   524   or support of something}

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

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

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

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

   529   earthquake.”)}

   530 \worddef{door}{\textit{n.} an opening for entering or leaving a building or room}

   531 \worddef{double}{\textit{v.} to increase two times as much in size, strength or number}

   532 \worddef{down}{\textit{ad.} from higher to lower; in a low place}

   533 \worddef{dream}{\textit{v.} to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; n. a picture

   534   or story in the mind during sleep; a happy idea about the future}

   535 \worddef{drink}{\textit{v.} to take liquid into the body through the mouth}

   536 \worddef{drive}{\textit{v.} to control a moving vehicle}

   537 \worddef{drop}{\textit{v.} to fall or let fall; to go lower}

   538 \worddef{drown}{\textit{v.} to die under water}

   539 \worddef{drug}{\textit{n.} anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; a chemical

   540   substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind}

   541 \worddef{dry}{\textit{ad.} not wet; without rain}

   542 \worddef{during}{\textit{ad.} through the whole time; while (something is happening)}

   543 \worddef{dust}{\textit{n.} pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air}

   544 \worddef{duty}{\textit{n.} one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right

   545   and just}

   546 \worddef{each}{\textit{ad.} every one by itself}

   547 \worddef{early}{\textit{ad.} at or near the beginning, especially the beginning of the day;

   548   opposite late}

   549 \worddef{earn}{\textit{v.} to be paid in return for work done}

   550 \worddef{earth}{\textit{n.} the planet we all live on; the ground or soil}

   551 \worddef{earthquake}{\textit{n.} a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface}

   552 \worddef{ease}{\textit{v.} to reduce; to make less difficult}

   553 \worddef{east}{\textit{n.} the direction from which the sun rises}

   554 \worddef{easy}{\textit{ad.} not difficult; not hard to do}

   555 \worddef{eat}{\textit{v.} to take food into the body through the mouth}

   556 \worddef{ecology}{\textit{n.} the scientific study of the environment and links among living and

   557   material things}

   558 \worddef{economy}{\textit{n.} the system by which money, industry and trade are organized}

   559 \worddef{edge}{\textit{n.} the line where something ends or begins}

   560 \worddef{education}{\textit{n.} the act of teaching}

   561 \worddef{effect}{\textit{n.} the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious

   562   effect on the economy.")}

   563 \worddef{effort}{\textit{n.} an attempt; the work necessary to do something}

   564 \worddef{egg}{\textit{n.} the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female

   565   birds, fish or reptiles; a single cell in a female person or animal

   566   that can develop into a baby}

   567 \worddef{either}{\textit{ad.} one of two, but not the other}

   568 \worddef{elect}{\textit{v.} to choose by voting}

   569 \worddef{electricity}{\textit{n.} a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and

   570   light, and power to machines}

   571 \worddef{embassy}{\textit{n.} the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants}

   572 \worddef{embryo}{\textit{n.} a human or animal in the earliest stages of its development}

   573 \worddef{emergency}{\textit{n.} an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action}

   574 \worddef{emotion}{\textit{n.} a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness}

   575 \worddef{employ}{\textit{v.} to give work in return for wages}

   576 \worddef{empty}{\textit{ad.} having nothing inside; v. to remove everything}

   577 \worddef{end}{\textit{v.} to stop; to finish; n. the part which comes last}

   578 \worddef{enemy}{\textit{n.} a person opposing or hating another; a person or people of the

   579   other side in a war}

   580 \worddef{energy}{\textit{n.} power used to do work, usually with machines; the ability and

   581   willingness to be active}

   582 \worddef{enforce}{\textit{v.} to make something be done}

   583 \worddef{engine}{\textit{n.} a machine that uses energy to cause movement or to do work}

   584 \worddef{engineer}{\textit{n.} a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads}

   585 \worddef{enjoy}{\textit{v.} to be pleased or satisfied by something}

   586 \worddef{enough}{\textit{ad.} as much as necessary; pro. the amount needed}

   587 \worddef{enter}{\textit{v.} to come or go into}

   588 \worddef{environment}{\textit{n.} all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life;

   589   the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals}

   590 \worddef{equal}{\textit{ad.} the same in amount, size, weight or value; having the same rights}

   591 \worddef{equipment}{\textit{n.} things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity}

   592 \worddef{escape}{\textit{v.} to get free; to get away from; to get out of}

   593 \worddef{especially}{\textit{ad.} more than others ("We liked the food, especially the fish.")}

   594 \worddef{establish}{\textit{v.} to bring into existence; to create}

   595 \worddef{estimate}{\textit{v.} to form an opinion about a value, size or amount using less than

   596   complete information}

   597 \worddef{ethnic}{\textit{ad.} of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of

   598   their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived}

   599 \worddef{evaporate}{\textit{v.} to change from a liquid into a gas}

   600 \worddef{even}{\textit{ad.} in a way not thought possible ("They survived, even though the

   601   building was destroyed.")}

   602 \worddef{event}{\textit{n.} that which happens, especially something of importance}

   603 \worddef{ever}{\textit{ad.} at any time}

   604 \worddef{every}{\textit{ad.} each one; all}

   605 \worddef{evidence}{\textit{n.} material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing}

   606 \worddef{evil}{\textit{ad.} not good; extremely bad}

   607 \worddef{exact}{\textit{ad.} having no mistakes; correct in every detail}

   608 \worddef{examine}{\textit{v.} to study closely}

   609 \worddef{example}{\textit{n.} a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like}

   610 \worddef{excellent}{\textit{ad.} extremely good}

   611 \worddef{except}{\textit{prep.} but for}

   612 \worddef{exchange}{\textit{v.} to trade; to give or receive one thing for another}

   613 \worddef{excuse}{\textit{v.} to take away blame; to pardon; to forgive; n. a reason (sometimes

   614   false) for an action}

   615 \worddef{execute}{\textit{v.} to kill}

   616 \worddef{exercise}{\textit{n.} an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to

   617   stay in good health}

   618 \worddef{exile}{\textit{v.} to force a person to leave his or her country; to expel; n. a

   619   person who is forced to leave his or her country}

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

   621 \worddef{expand}{\textit{v.} to make larger; to grow larger}

   622 \worddef{expect}{\textit{v.} to think or believe that something will happen; to wait for an

   623   event}

   624 \worddef{expel}{\textit{v.} to force out; to remove from; to send away}

   625 \worddef{experience}{\textit{v.} to live through an event, situation or condition ("She experienced

   626   great pain."); n. something that one has done or lived through ("The

   627   experience caused her great pain.")}

   628 \worddef{experiment}{\textit{v.} to test; n. a test or trial carried out to prove if an idea is true

   629   or false, or to discover something}

   630 \worddef{expert}{\textit{n.} a person with special knowledge or training}

   631 \worddef{explain}{\textit{v.} to give reasons for; to make clear; to tell about; to tell the

   632   meaning}

   633 \worddef{explode}{\textit{v.} to break apart violently with a loud noise, like a bomb}

   634 \worddef{explore}{\textit{v.} to travel in a place that is not well known to learn more about it;

   635   to make a careful search; to examine closely}

   636 \worddef{export}{\textit{v.} to send to another country; n. something sent to another country,

   637   usually for sale}

   638 \worddef{express}{\textit{v.} to say clearly}

   639 \worddef{extend}{\textit{v.} to stretch out in area or length; to continue for a longer time}

   640 \worddef{extra}{\textit{ad.} more than normal, expected or necessary}

   641 \worddef{extraordinary}{\textit{ad.} far greater or better than the usual or normal}

   642 \worddef{extreme}{\textit{ad.} more than the usual or accepted}

   643 \worddef{extremist}{\textit{n.} a person with strong religious or political beliefs who acts in an

   644   extreme or violent way}

   645 \worddef{face}{\textit{n.} the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth; v. to look toward; to

   646   turn toward; to have before you, such as a problem or danger}

   647 \worddef{fact}{\textit{n.} something known or proved to be true}

   648 \worddef{factory}{\textit{n.} a building or group of buildings where goods are made}

   649 \worddef{fail}{\textit{v.} to not succeed; to not reach a goal}

   650 \worddef{fair}{\textit{ad.} just; honest; what is right}

   651 \worddef{fall}{\textit{v.} to go down quickly; to come down; to drop to the ground or a lower

   652   position}

   653 \worddef{false}{\textit{ad.} not true; not correct}

   654 \worddef{family}{\textit{n.} the group that includes children and their parents}

   655 \worddef{famous}{\textit{ad.} known very well to many people}

   656 \worddef{fan}{\textit{n.} a person who actively supports a sport, activity or performer (“The

   657   baseball fan attended every game his team played.”)}

   658 \worddef{far}{\textit{ad.} at, to or from a great distance}

   659 \worddef{farm}{\textit{n.} land used to grow crops and animals for food}

   660 \worddef{fast}{\textit{ad.} moving or working at great speed; quick}

   661 \worddef{fat}{\textit{n.} tissue in the bodies of humans and animals used to store energy and

   662   to keep warm; ad. thick; heavy}

   663 \worddef{father}{\textit{n.} the male parent; a man who has a child or children}

   664 \worddef{favorite}{\textit{ad.} liked more than others (“Ice cream was her favorite food.”)}

   665 \worddef{fear}{\textit{v.} to be afraid; to worry that something bad is near or may happen

   666   ("He feared falling down."); n. a strong emotion when there is danger

   667   or trouble ("He had a fear that he would fall down.")}

   668 \worddef{federal}{\textit{ad.} of or having to do with a national or central government}

   669 \worddef{feed}{\textit{v.} to give food to}

   670 \worddef{feel}{\textit{v.} to have or experience an emotion; to know by touching}

   671 \worddef{female}{\textit{n.} a woman or girl; the sex that gives birth; ad. of or about women}

   672 \worddef{fence}{\textit{n.} something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or

   673   out}

   674 \worddef{fertile}{\textit{ad.} rich in production of plants or animals; producing much}

   675 \worddef{few}{\textit{ad.} not many; a small number of}

   676 \worddef{field}{\textit{n.} an area of open land, usually used to grow crops or to raise

   677   animals}

   678 \worddef{fierce}{\textit{ad.} extremely strong; violent; angry}

   679 \worddef{fight}{\textit{v.} to use violence or force; to attempt to defeat or destroy an enemy;

   680   n. the use of force; a battle}

   681 \worddef{fill}{\textit{v.} to put or pour something into a container until there is space for

   682   no more}

   683 \worddef{film}{\textit{v.} to record something so it can be seen again; to make a motion

   684   picture or movie; n. a thin piece of material for making pictures with

   685   a camera; a movie}

   686 \worddef{final}{\textit{ad.} at the end; last}

   687 \worddef{financial}{\textit{ad.} of or about the system that includes the use of money, credit,

   688   investments and banks}

   689 \worddef{find}{\textit{v.} to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to

   690   decide a court case ("The jury finds the man guilty of murder.")}

   691 \worddef{fine}{\textit{n.} a payment ordered by a court to punish someone for a crime; ad.

   692   very good; very small or thin}

   693 \worddef{finish}{\textit{v.} to complete; to end}

   694 \worddef{fire}{\textit{v.} to shoot a gun; n. the heat and light produced by something burning}

   695 \worddef{fireworks}{\textit{n.} rockets producing bright fire in the sky, used in holiday

   696   celebrations}

   697 \worddef{firm}{\textit{ad.} not easily moved or changed ("She is firm in her opinion.")}

   698 \worddef{first}{\textit{ad.} coming before all others}

   699 \worddef{fish}{\textit{n.} a creature that lives and can breathe in water}

   700 \worddef{fit}{\textit{v.} to be of the correct size or shape ("These shoes fit my feet.")}

   701 \worddef{fix}{\textit{v.} to make good or right again}

   702 \worddef{flag}{\textit{n.} a piece of colored cloth used to represent a nation, government or

   703   organization}

   704 \worddef{flat}{\textit{ad.} smooth; having no high places}

   705 \worddef{flee}{\textit{v.} to run away from}

   706 \worddef{float}{\textit{v.} to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water

   707   or through air}

   708 \worddef{flood}{\textit{v.} to cover with water; n. the movement of water out of a river, lake

   709   or ocean onto land}

   710 \worddef{floor}{\textit{n.} the bottom part of a room for walking on ("The book fell to the

   711   floor."); the level of a building ("The fire was on the first floor.")}

   712 \worddef{flow}{\textit{v.} to move like a liquid}

   713 \worddef{flower}{\textit{n.} the colored part of plants that carry seeds}

   714 \worddef{fluid}{\textit{n.} any substance that can flow, such as a liquid}

   715 \worddef{fly}{\textit{v.} to move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane; to

   716   travel in an airplane or flying vehicle}

   717 \worddef{fog}{\textit{n.} a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close

   718   to the ground}

   719 \worddef{follow}{\textit{v.} to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey}

   720 \worddef{food}{\textit{n.} that which is taken in by all living things for energy, strength

   721   and growth}

   722 \worddef{fool}{\textit{v.} to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick; n. a

   723   person who is tricked easily}

   724 \worddef{foot}{\textit{n.} the bottom part of the leg; the part of the body that touches the

   725   ground when a person or animal walks}

   726 \worddef{for}{\textit{prep.} because of ("He is famous for his work."); in exchange ("Give me

   727   one dollar for the book."); through space or time ("They travelled for

   728   one hour."); representative of ("I speak for all people."); to be

   729   employed by ("She works for a computer company.")}

   730 \worddef{force}{\textit{v.} to make someone do something or make something happen by using

   731   power; n. power, strength; strength used against a person or object;

   732   military power of a nation; a military group}

   733 \worddef{foreign}{\textit{ad.} of, about or from another nation; not from one's own place or

   734   country}

   735 \worddef{forest}{\textit{n.} a place of many trees}

   736 \worddef{forget}{\textit{v.} to not remember}

   737 \worddef{forgive}{\textit{v.} to pardon; to excuse; to remove guilt}

   738 \worddef{form}{\textit{v.} to make; to start; to shape ("They formed a swim team."); n. a kind

   739   ("Swimming is a form of exercise.")}

   740 \worddef{former}{\textit{ad.} earlier in time; not now}

   741 \worddef{forward}{\textit{ad.} the direction in front of; toward the front}

   742 \worddef{free}{\textit{v.} to release; ad. not controlled by another or by outside forces; not

   743   in prison; independent; not limited by rules; without cost}

   744 \worddef{freedom}{\textit{n.} the condition of being free}

   745 \worddef{freeze}{\textit{v.} to cause or to become very cold; to make or to become hard by cold}

   746 \worddef{fresh}{\textit{ad.} newly made or gathered; recent}

   747 \worddef{friend}{\textit{n.} a person one likes and trusts}

   748 \worddef{frighten}{\textit{v.} to cause great fear}

   749 \worddef{from}{\textit{prep.} having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause ("It is

   750   a message from the president."); at a place distant, not near ("The

   751   school is five kilometers from my home."); because of ("He is

   752   suffering from cancer.")}

   753 \worddef{front}{\textit{n.} the forward part; the opposite of back; the beginning; the first

   754   part}

   755 \worddef{fruit}{\textit{n.} food from trees and plants}

   756 \worddef{fuel}{\textit{n.} any substance burned to create heat or power}

   757 \worddef{full}{\textit{ad.} containing as much as a person or thing can hold; complete}

   758 \worddef{fun}{\textit{n.} anything that is pleasing and causes happiness}

   759 \worddef{funeral}{\textit{n.} a ceremony held in connection with the burial or burning of the

   760   dead}

   761 \worddef{future}{\textit{n.} time after now ("We can talk about it in the future."); ad. in the

   762   time to come ("All future meetings will be held in this room.")}

   763 \worddef{gain}{\textit{v.} to get possession of; to get more; to increase}

   764 \worddef{game}{\textit{n.} an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete,

   765   usually sports}

   766 \worddef{gas}{\textit{n.} any substance that is not solid or liquid; any substance that burns

   767   to provide heat, light or power}

   768 \worddef{gather}{\textit{v.} to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect}

   769 \worddef{general}{\textit{n.} a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including

   770   all or almost all}

   771 \worddef{generation}{\textit{n.} a group of individuals born and living at about the same time.

   772   ("The mother and daughter represented two generations.")}

   773 \worddef{genocide}{\textit{n.} a plan of action to kill or destroy a national, religious, racial

   774   or ethnic group}

   775 \worddef{gentle}{\textit{ad.} soft; kind; not rough or violent}

   776 \worddef{get}{\textit{v.} to receive; to gain; to go and bring back; to become; to become the

   777   owner of}

   778 \worddef{gift}{\textit{n.} something given without cost}

   779 \worddef{girl}{\textit{n.} a young female person}

   780 \worddef{give}{\textit{v.} to present to another to keep without receiving payment}

   781 \worddef{glass}{\textit{n.} a hard, clear material that is easily broken, used most often for

   782   windows or for containers to hold liquids}

   783 \worddef{go}{\textit{v.} to move from one place to another; to leave}

   784 \worddef{goal}{\textit{n.} that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at;

   785   the end of a trip or race}

   786 \worddef{god}{\textit{n.} the spirit that is honored as creator of all things ("They believe

   787   in God."); a spirit or being believed in many religions to have

   788   special powers}

   789 \worddef{gold}{\textit{n.} a highly valued yellow metal}

   790 \worddef{good}{\textit{ad.} pleasing; helpful; kind; correct; not bad}

   791 \worddef{goods}{\textit{n.} things owned or made to be sold}

   792 \worddef{govern}{\textit{v.} to control; to rule by military or political power}

   793 \worddef{government}{\textit{n.} a system of governing; the organization of people that rules a

   794   country, city or area}

   795 \worddef{grain}{\textit{n.} the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and

   796   corn; those plants that produce the seeds}

   797 \worddef{grass}{\textit{n.} a plant with long, narrow, green leaves}

   798 \worddef{gray}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that made by mixing black and white}

   799 \worddef{great}{\textit{ad.} very large or more than usual in size or number; very good;

   800   important}

   801 \worddef{green}{\textit{ad.} having the color like that made by mixing yellow and blue; having

   802   the color like that of growing leaves and grass}

   803 \worddef{grind}{\textit{v.} to reduce to small pieces by crushing}

   804 \worddef{ground}{\textit{n.} land; the earth's surface; soil}

   805 \worddef{group}{\textit{n.} a number of people or things together; a gathering of people

   806   working for a common purpose}

   807 \worddef{grow}{\textit{v.} to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount}

   808 \worddef{guarantee}{\textit{v.} to promise a result; to promise that something will happen}

   809 \worddef{guard}{\textit{v.} to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the

   810   president."); n. a person or thing that watches or protects ("He is a

   811   prison guard.")}

   812 \worddef{guerrilla}{\textit{n.} a person who fights as part of an unofficial army, usually against

   813   an official army or police}

   814 \worddef{guide}{\textit{v.} to lead to; to show the way; n. one who shows the way}

   815 \worddef{guilty}{\textit{ad.} having done something wrong or in violation of a law; responsible

   816   for a bad action}

   817 \worddef{gun}{\textit{n.} a weapon that shoots bullets}

   818 \worddef{hair}{\textit{n.} the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the

   819   head}

   820 \worddef{half}{\textit{n.} one of two equal parts of something}

   821 \worddef{halt}{\textit{v.} to come or cause to come to a stop; to stop}

   822 \worddef{hang}{\textit{v.} to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower

   823   part is not; to kill by hanging}

   824 \worddef{happen}{\textit{v.} to become a fact or event; to take place}

   825 \worddef{happy}{\textit{ad.} pleased; satisfied; feeling good; not sad}

   826 \worddef{hard}{\textit{ad.} not easily cut or broken; solid; difficult to do or understand;

   827   needing much effort or force}

   828 \worddef{harm}{\textit{v.} to injure; to damage; n. damage; hurt}

   829 \worddef{harvest}{\textit{v.} to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered}

   830 \worddef{hat}{\textit{n.} a head cover}

   831 \worddef{hate}{\textit{v.} to have strong emotions against; to consider as an enemy; opposite

   832   love}

   833 \worddef{have}{\textit{v.} to possess; to own; to hold}

   834 \worddef{he}{\textit{pro.} the boy or man who is being spoken about}

   835 \worddef{head}{\textit{v.} to lead; to command; n. leader; chief; the top part of something;

   836   the highest position}

   837 \worddef{headquarters}{\textit{n.} the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a

   838   business or organization}

   839 \worddef{heal}{\textit{v.} to return to good health; to cure; to become well}

   840 \worddef{health}{\textit{n.} the general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being

   841   free from sickness or disease}

   842 \worddef{hear}{\textit{v.} to receive sound through the ears; to receive news about}

   843 \worddef{heat}{\textit{v.} to make hot or warm; n. great warmth; that which is produced by

   844   burning fuel; energy from the sun}

   845 \worddef{heavy}{\textit{ad.} having much weight; not easy to lift; of great amount or force}

   846 \worddef{helicopter}{\textit{n.} a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one

   847   place above the ground}

   848 \worddef{help}{\textit{v.} to give support; to assist; to make easier; n. support; aid}

   849 \worddef{here}{\textit{ad.} in, to or at this place}

   850 \worddef{hero}{\textit{n.} a person honored for being brave or wise}

   851 \worddef{hide}{\textit{v.} to prevent from being seen or found; to make secret}

   852 \worddef{high}{\textit{ad.} tall; far up; far above the ground; important; above others}

   853 \worddef{hijack}{\textit{v.} to seize or take control of a vehicle by force}

   854 \worddef{hill}{\textit{n.} a small mountain}

   855 \worddef{history}{\textit{n.} the written record or description of past events; the study of the

   856   past}

   857 \worddef{hit}{\textit{v.} to strike; to touch with force}

   858 \worddef{hold}{\textit{v.} to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; to keep in one

   859   position; to keep as a prisoner; to contain; to possess; to occupy; to

   860   organize and be involved in ("The two sides hold talks this week.")}

   861 \worddef{hole}{\textit{n.} an opening; a torn or broken place in something}

   862 \worddef{holiday}{\textit{n.} a day when one does not work; a day on which no work is done to

   863   honor or remember a person or event}

   864 \worddef{holy}{\textit{ad.} greatly honored in religion}

   865 \worddef{home}{\textit{n.} the building where a person lives, especially with family; the

   866   place where one was born or comes from; the area or country where one

   867   lives}

   868 \worddef{honest}{\textit{ad.} truthful; able to be trusted}

   869 \worddef{honor}{\textit{v.} to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's

   870   parents"); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition ("He

   871   received many honors for his efforts to help others.")}

   872 \worddef{hope}{\textit{v.} to expect; to believe there is a good chance that something will

   873   happen as wanted; to want something to happen}

   874 \worddef{horrible}{\textit{ad.} causing great fear; terrible}

   875 \worddef{horse}{\textit{n.} a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work}

   876 \worddef{hospital}{\textit{n.} a place where sick or injured people are given medical care}

   877 \worddef{hostage}{\textit{n.} a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise

   878   will be honored}

   879 \worddef{hostile}{\textit{ad.} ready to fight; ready for war}

   880 \worddef{hot}{\textit{ad.} having or feeling great heat or a high temperature}

   881 \worddef{hotel}{\textit{n.} a building with rooms, and often food, for travellers}

   882 \worddef{hour}{\textit{n.} a measure of time; sixty minutes}

   883 \worddef{house}{\textit{n.} a building in which people live; a country's parliament or

   884   lawmaking group ("House of Representatives")}

   885 \worddef{how}{\textit{ad.} in what way; to what amount}

   886 \worddef{however}{\textit{conj.} yet; but}

   887 \worddef{huge}{\textit{ad.} very big; of great size}

   888 \worddef{human}{\textit{ad.} of or about people}

   889 \worddef{humor}{\textit{n.} the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh}

   890 \worddef{hunger}{\textit{n.} the need for food}

   891 \worddef{hunt}{\textit{v.} to search for animals to capture or kill them; to seek; to try to

   892   find}

   893 \worddef{hurry}{\textit{v.} to do or go fast}

   894 \worddef{hurt}{\textit{v.} to cause pain, injury or damage}

   895 \worddef{husband}{\textit{n.} a man who is married}

   896 \worddef{I}{\textit{pro.} the person speaking}

   897 \worddef{ice}{\textit{n.} frozen water}

   898 \worddef{idea}{\textit{n.} a thought or picture in the mind; a belief}

   899 \worddef{identify}{\textit{v.} to recognize someone or something and to say who or what they are}

   900 \worddef{if}{\textit{conj.} on condition; provided that ("I will go if you go.")}

   901 \worddef{ignore}{\textit{v.} to pay no attention to or refuse to consider (“The president

   902   ignored the protesters outside his office.”)}

   903 \worddef{illegal}{\textit{ad.} not legal; in violation of a law}

   904 \worddef{imagine}{\textit{v.} to make a picture in the mind; to form an idea}

   905 \worddef{immediate}{\textit{ad.} without delay; very near in time or place}

   906 \worddef{immigrant}{\textit{n.} a person who arrives in a country to live there}

   907 \worddef{import}{\textit{v.} to bring from another country; n. something brought from another

   908   country, usually for sale}

   909 \worddef{important}{\textit{ad.} having great meaning, value or power}

   910 \worddef{improve}{\textit{v.} to make better; to become better}

   911 \worddef{in}{\textit{prep.} inside; held by; contained by; surrounded by; during}

   912 \worddef{incident}{\textit{n.} an event or something that happens}

   913 \worddef{incite}{\textit{v.} to urge or cause an action or emotion, usually something bad or

   914   violent}

   915 \worddef{include}{\textit{v.} to have; to make a part of}

   916 \worddef{increase}{\textit{v.} to make more in size or amount}

   917 \worddef{independent}{\textit{ad.} not influenced by or controlled by another or others; free;

   918   separate}

   919 \worddef{individual}{\textit{n.} one person}

   920 \worddef{industry}{\textit{n.} any business that produces goods or provides services; the work and

   921   related activity in factories and offices; all organizations involved

   922   in manufacturing}

   923 \worddef{infect}{\textit{v.} to make sick with something that causes disease}

   924 \worddef{inflation}{\textit{n.} a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down}

   925 \worddef{influence}{\textit{v.} to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change}

   926 \worddef{inform}{\textit{v.} to tell; to give knowledge to}

   927 \worddef{information}{\textit{n.} knowledge; facts}

   928 \worddef{inject}{\textit{v.} to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the

   929   body through the skin}

   930 \worddef{injure}{\textit{v.} to cause harm or damage to a person or animal}

   931 \worddef{innocent}{\textit{ad.} not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action}

   932 \worddef{insane}{\textit{ad.} mentally sick}

   933 \worddef{insect}{\textit{n.} a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with

   934   wings}

   935 \worddef{inspect}{\textit{v.} to look at something carefully; to examine, especially by an expert}

   936 \worddef{instead}{\textit{ad.} in the place of; taking the place of}

   937 \worddef{instrument}{\textit{n.} a tool or device designed to do something or to make something}

   938 \worddef{insult}{\textit{v.} to say something or to do something that makes another person angry

   939   or dishonored}

   940 \worddef{intelligence}{\textit{n.} the ability to think or learn; information gathered by spying}

   941 \worddef{intelligent}{\textit{ad.} quick to understand or learn}

   942 \worddef{intense}{\textit{ad.} very strong; extremely serious}

   943 \worddef{interest}{\textit{n.} what is important to someone ("He acted to protect his interests."

   944   "She had a great interest in painting."); a share in owning a

   945   business; money paid for the use of money borrowed}

   946 \worddef{interfere}{\textit{v.} to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the

   947   activities of others, especially when not asked to do so}

   948 \worddef{international}{\textit{ad.} of or about more than one nation or many nations; of the whole

   949   world}

   950 \worddef{Internet}{\textit{n.} the extensive communications system that connects computers around

   951   the world}

   952 \worddef{intervene}{\textit{v.} to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve}

   953 \worddef{invade}{\textit{v.} to enter an area or country by force with an army}

   954 \worddef{invent}{\textit{v.} to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing

   955   or way of doing something}

   956 \worddef{invest}{\textit{v.} to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making

   957   more money}

   958 \worddef{investigate}{\textit{v.} to study or examine all information about an event, situation or

   959   charge; to search for the truth}

   960 \worddef{invite}{\textit{v.} to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or

   961   gathering}

   962 \worddef{involve}{\textit{v.} to take part in; to become a part of; to include}

   963 \worddef{iron}{\textit{n.} a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools}

   964 \worddef{island}{\textit{n.} a land area with water all around it}

   965 \worddef{issue}{\textit{n.} an important problem or subject that people are discussing or

   966   arguing about}

   967 \worddef{it}{\textit{pro.} a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about ("The

   968   sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.")}

   969 \worddef{jail}{\textit{n.} a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those

   970   serving sentences for crimes that are not serious}

   971 \worddef{jewel}{\textit{n.} a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald}

   972 \worddef{job}{\textit{n.} the work that one does to earn money}

   973 \worddef{join}{\textit{v.} to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of}

   974 \worddef{joint}{\textit{ad.} shared by two or more}

   975 \worddef{joke}{\textit{n.} something done or said to cause others to laugh}

   976 \worddef{judge}{\textit{v.} to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal

   977   one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court}

   978 \worddef{jump}{\textit{v.} to push down on the feet and move up quickly into the air}

   979 \worddef{jury}{\textit{n.} a group of people chosen to decide what is true in a trial}

   980 \worddef{just}{\textit{ad.} only ("Help me for just a minute."); very shortly before or after

   981   the present ("He just left."); at the same time ("He left just as I

   982   came in."); what is right or fair ("The law is just, in my opinion.")}

   983 \worddef{justice}{\textit{n.} the quality of being right, fair or lawful}

   984 \worddef{keep}{\textit{v.} to possess; to have for oneself}

   985 \worddef{kick}{\textit{v.} to hit with the foot}

   986 \worddef{kidnap}{\textit{v.} to seize and take away by force}

   987 \worddef{kill}{\textit{v.} to make dead; to cause to die}

   988 \worddef{kind}{\textit{n.} sort ("What kind of dog is that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful}

   989 \worddef{kiss}{\textit{v.} to touch with the mouth to show love or honor}

   990 \worddef{knife}{\textit{n.} a tool or weapon used to cut}

   991 \worddef{know}{\textit{v.} to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to

   992   recognize someone because you have met and talked together before}

   993 \worddef{knowledge}{\textit{n.} that which is known; learning or understanding}

   994 \worddef{labor}{\textit{n.} work; workers as a group}

   995 \worddef{laboratory}{\textit{n.} a room or place where experiments in science are done}

   996 \worddef{lack}{\textit{v.} to be without; n. the condition of needing, wanting or not having}

   997 \worddef{lake}{\textit{n.} a large area of fresh water surrounded by land}

   998 \worddef{land}{\textit{v.} to come to the earth from the air ("Airplanes land at airports.");

   999   n. the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground}

  1000 \worddef{language}{\textit{n.} words and their use; what people speak in a country, nation or

  1001   group}

  1002 \worddef{large}{\textit{ad.} big; being of more than usual size, amount or number; opposite

  1003   small}

  1004 \worddef{last}{\textit{v.} to continue ("The talks will last three days."); ad. after all

  1005   others; the only one remaining ("She is the last person in line.")}

  1006 \worddef{late}{\textit{ad.} after the correct time; near the end; opposite early}

  1007 \worddef{laugh}{\textit{v.} to make sounds to express pleasure or happy feelings}

  1008 \worddef{launch}{\textit{v.} to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space}

  1009 \worddef{law}{\textit{n.} all or any rules made by a government}

  1010 \worddef{lead}{\textit{v.} to show the way; to command; to control; to go first}

  1011 \worddef{leak}{\textit{v.} to come out of or to escape through a small opening or hole

  1012   (usually a gas or liquid)}

  1013 \worddef{learn}{\textit{v.} to get knowledge about; to come to know a fact or facts}

  1014 \worddef{leave}{\textit{v.} to go away from; to let something stay where it is}

  1015 \worddef{left}{\textit{ad.} on the side that is toward the west when one is facing north;

  1016   opposite right}

  1017 \worddef{legal}{\textit{ad.} of or in agreement with the law}

  1018 \worddef{legislature}{\textit{n.} a government lawmaking group}

  1019 \worddef{lend}{\textit{v.} to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of

  1020   money}

  1021 \worddef{less}{\textit{ad.} smaller in amount; not as much}

  1022 \worddef{let}{\textit{v.} to permit to do or to be; to make possible}

  1023 \worddef{letter}{\textit{n.} a message written on paper; a communication in writing sent to

  1024   another person}

  1025 \worddef{level}{\textit{n.} the amount or height that something reaches or rises to; the

  1026   position of something or someone}

  1027 \worddef{liberal}{\textit{ad.} one who usually supports social progress or change}

  1028 \worddef{lie}{\textit{v.} to have one's body on the ground or other surface; to say something

  1029   that one knows is not true}

  1030 \worddef{life}{\textit{n.} the time between being born and dying; opposite death; all living

  1031   things}

  1032 \worddef{lift}{\textit{v.} to take or bring up to a higher place or level}

  1033 \worddef{light}{\textit{n.} a form of energy that affects the eyes so that one is able to see;

  1034   anything that produces light; ad. bright; clear; not heavy}

  1035 \worddef{lightning}{\textit{n.} light produced by electricity in the air, usually during a storm}

  1036 \worddef{like}{\textit{v.} to be pleased with; to have good feelings for someone or something;

  1037   ad. in the same way as; similar to}

  1038 \worddef{limit}{\textit{v.} to restrict to a number or amount; n. the greatest amount or number

  1039   permitted}

  1040 \worddef{line}{\textit{n.} a long, thin mark on a surface; a number of people or things

  1041   organized; one after another; the edge of an area protected by

  1042   military forces}

  1043 \worddef{link}{\textit{v.} to connect; to unite one thing or event with another; n. a relation

  1044   between two or more things, situations or events}

  1045 \worddef{liquid}{\textit{n.} a substance that is not a solid or gas, and can move freely, like

  1046   water}

  1047 \worddef{list}{\textit{v.} to put in writing a number of names of people or things; n. a

  1048   written series of names or things}

  1049 \worddef{listen}{\textit{v.} to try to hear}

  1050 \worddef{literature}{\textit{n.} all the poems, stories and writings of a period of time or of a

  1051   country}

  1052 \worddef{little}{\textit{ad.} not tall or big; a small amount}

  1053 \worddef{live}{\textit{v.} to have life; to exist; ad. having life; alive}

  1054 \worddef{load}{\textit{v.} to put objects on or into a vehicle or container; n. that which is

  1055   carried}

  1056 \worddef{loan}{\textit{n.} money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest

  1057   payments; something borrowed}

  1058 \worddef{local}{\textit{ad.} about or having to do with one place}

  1059 \worddef{lonely}{\textit{ad.} feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people ("a

  1060   lonely man")}

  1061 \worddef{long}{\textit{ad.} not short; measuring from beginning to end; measuring much; for

  1062   much time}

  1063 \worddef{look}{\textit{v.} to turn the eyes toward so as to see; to search or hunt for; to

  1064   seem to be}

  1065 \worddef{lose}{\textit{v.} to have no longer; to not find; to fail to keep; to be defeated}

  1066 \worddef{loud}{\textit{ad.} having a strong sound; full of sound or noise}

  1067 \worddef{love}{\textit{v.} to like very much; to feel a strong, kind emotion (sometimes

  1068   involving sex); n. a strong, kind emotion for someone or something;

  1069   opposite hate}

  1070 \worddef{low}{\textit{ad.} not high or tall; below the normal height; close to the ground}

  1071 \worddef{loyal}{\textit{ad.} showing strong friendship and support for someone or something}

  1072 \worddef{luck}{\textit{n.} something that happens by chance}

  1073 \worddef{machine}{\textit{n.} a device with moving parts used to do work}

  1074 \worddef{magazine}{\textit{n.} a publication of news, stories, pictures or other information}

  1075 \worddef{mail}{\textit{n.} letters, papers and other things sent through an official system,

  1076   such as a post office}

  1077 \worddef{main}{\textit{ad.} the most important or largest}

  1078 \worddef{major}{\textit{ad.} great in size, importance or amount}

  1079 \worddef{majority}{\textit{n.} the greater number; more than half}

  1080 \worddef{make}{\textit{v.} to produce; to create; to build; to do something or to carry out an

  1081   action; to cause to be or to become}

  1082 \worddef{male}{\textit{n.} a man or boy; the sex that is the father of children; ad. of or

  1083   about men}

  1084 \worddef{man}{\textit{n.} an adult male human}

  1085 \worddef{manufacture}{\textit{v.} to make goods in large amounts}

  1086 \worddef{many}{\textit{ad.} a large number or amount of}

  1087 \worddef{map}{\textit{n.} a picture of the earth's surface or a part of it}

  1088 \worddef{march}{\textit{v.} to walk in a group like soldiers; to walk together in a large group

  1089   to protest about something}

  1090 \worddef{mark}{\textit{v.} to make a sign or cut on something}

  1091 \worddef{market}{\textit{n.} a place or area where goods are sold, bought or traded; an economic

  1092   system in which the prices of things are decided by how many there are

  1093   and how much money people are willing to pay for them}

  1094 \worddef{marry}{\textit{v.} to join a man and woman together as husband and wife; to become

  1095   husband and wife (usually in a religious or civil ceremony)}

  1096 \worddef{mass}{\textit{n.} an amount of matter having no special form and usually of a large

  1097   size}

  1098 \worddef{mate}{\textit{v.} to bring together a male and a female to create another creature}

  1099 \worddef{material}{\textit{n.} the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or

  1100   from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone;

  1101   anything that can be made into something else}

  1102 \worddef{mathematics}{\textit{n.} the science dealing with amounts, sizes and shapes, as explained by

  1103   numbers and signs}

  1104 \worddef{matter}{\textit{n.} anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of}

  1105 \worddef{may}{\textit{v.} a word used with an action word to mean permit or possible ("May I

  1106   go?" "They may leave tomorrow.")}

  1107 \worddef{mayor}{\textit{n.} the chief official of a city or town government}

  1108 \worddef{meal}{\textit{n.} food eaten to satisfy hunger, such as dinner}

  1109 \worddef{mean}{\textit{v.} to want to; to give the idea of; to have the idea of}

  1110 \worddef{measure}{\textit{v.} to learn the amount, size or distance of something; n. an action

  1111   taken; a legislative proposal}

  1112 \worddef{meat}{\textit{n.} the part of a dead animal used for food}

  1113 \worddef{media}{\textit{n.} all public information organizations, including newspapers,

  1114   television and radio}

  1115 \worddef{medicine}{\textit{n.} a substance or drug used to treat disease or pain; the science or

  1116   study of treating and curing disease or improving health}

  1117 \worddef{meet}{\textit{v.} to come together with someone or something at the same time and

  1118   place}

  1119 \worddef{melt}{\textit{v.} to make a solid into a liquid by heating it}

  1120 \worddef{member}{\textit{n.} one of a group}

  1121 \worddef{memorial}{\textit{n.} something done or made to honor the memory of a person or event}

  1122 \worddef{memory}{\textit{n.} a picture in the mind of past events; the ability to remember; a

  1123   thing remembered}

  1124 \worddef{mental}{\textit{ad.} about or having to do with the mind}

  1125 \worddef{message}{\textit{n.} written or spoken news or information; a note from one person to

  1126   another person or group}

  1127 \worddef{metal}{\textit{n.} a hard substance such as iron, steel or gold}

  1128 \worddef{method}{\textit{n.} the way something is done}

  1129 \worddef{microscope}{\textit{n.} a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be

  1130   studied}

  1131 \worddef{middle}{\textit{n.} the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or

  1132   ends; ad. in the center}

  1133 \worddef{militant}{\textit{n.} someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the

  1134   use of force or violence}

  1135 \worddef{military}{\textit{n.} the armed forces of a nation or group; ad. of or about the armed