美国当代英语语料库(COCA) 500-13
visually (r)
•impair, who•, •impaired, blind•, student, child,person, individual, adult, teacher•, •stunning, both•,participant•, represent
evidently (r)
•intend, •belong, •unable, •impress, •conclude,suppose, •unaware, •inspire, •sense, •pleased,evidently, •for● obviously, clearly, plainly, manifestly || apparently,seemingly, as far as we know, it would seem
upward (r)
•of, eye•, move•, •toward, turn•, point•, push•, pull•,arm, shoot•, head, •million, face, palm•● up, uphill, in the air, aloft, higher, skyward
albeit (c)
•one, •different, •small, •slowly, •less, •one,•somewhat, •form, •limited, •slightly, •indirectly,•briefly, significant, •modest● although, though, even though, even if,notwithstanding
overly (r)
•optimistic, •concerned, seem•, •aggressive, become•,•ambitious, •cautious, •sensitive, •simplistic, •broad,overly, •dependent, perhaps•, •zealous● excessively, too, exaggeratedly, exceedingly,desperately, very
secretly (r)
•record, meet•, •conversation, •hope, •tape, •love,•wish, •pleased, •relieve, •videotape, •plan, tape,•love, •weapon● clandestinely, covertly, in secret, behindsomebody's back, on the sly, furtively
predominantly (r)
•white, •black, school, •neighborhood, •Muslim,•male, student, area, •community, country,•American, population, •African-american, •female● mainly, mostly, largely, chiefly, principally,primarily
morally (r)
•wrong, •right, •superior, politically, •acceptable,justify, legally, person, •bankrupt, ethically, •neutral,action, •reprehensible, physically● ethically, decently, honorably, with decency, withhonesty, with integrity
seventeen (m)
•year, •hour, •old, age•, •minute, •ago, hundred,•percent, sixteen•, •month, •eighteen, •later,•magazine, •thousand
quilt (n)
adj crazy, antique, handmade, beautiful, Amish,warm, blue, thick, heavy, traditional nounpatchwork•, bed, quilt, pattern, •show, AIDS•,•Americana, pillow, project, blanket verb cover, pull•,lay, wrap, sew, spread, hang, throw, piece, display● comforter, bedspread, eiderdown, duvet, coverlet,counterpane
anthropologist (n)
adj cultural, physical, social, forensic, medical, native,contemporary, interested, feminist, Indian noununiversity, historian, archaeologist, sociologist,culture, psychologist, scientist, scholar, museum,Mead verb •study, •argue, observe, •examine,•discover, assert, remark, demonstrate, train,document
overall (n)
adj best, low, blue, better, faded, satisfied, gray,brown, striped, baggy noun percent, round•, bib•,pair•, draft, shirt, season, rate, denim•, pick• verbwear•, •pick, finish•, dress•, draft•, rank•, tie•, select•,rate, score
curator (n)
adj chief, American, associate, assistant, senior,decorative, contemporary, African, independent,modern noun museum, art, exhibition, •collection,director, •painting, critic, artist, collector, historianverb organize, rise•, appoint•, invite, select, exhibit,retire, assemble● warden, custodian, keeper, steward, guardian,overseer
battlefield (n)
adj civil, national, historic, urban, tactical, nuclear,wounded, bloody, revolutionary, conventional nounwar, •park, soldier, weapon, commander, site, troop,tour, army, casualty verb fight, visit•, capture•,preserve•, wound•, hover•, strew, defeat•, maneuver,dominate● battleground, combat zone, arena, theater of war,front line, trenches
fairy (n)
adj classic, magic, evil, grim, pink, wicked, fractured,lilac, magical, romantic noun •tale, tooth•,•godmother, story, princess, fairy, •dust, queen,•host, king verb •dance, •sing, sprinkle, bless, •hover● pixie, brownie, sprite, elf, leprechaun, fay
usage (n)
adj common, English, current, modern, actual,popular, average, total, daily, contemporary nounlanguage•, water•, term, energy•, word, drug•,computer•, Internet•, pattern, technology verbincrease, reduce•, •refer, monitor•, indicate, •spell,limit, relate, affect•, measure● treatment, handling, control, management ||practice, procedure, custom, norm
discharge (n)
adj honorable, social, electrical, early, industrial,dishonorable, medical, nasal, patient, purulent noun•planning, hospital, patient, •planner, water, •plan,•pollutant, sewage, •process, month• verb •plan,receive, permit, •occur, reduce•, prevent, control,result, regulate•, eliminate•● emission, flow, secretion, excretion || release,liberation, emancipation, expulsion
asteroid (n)
adj large, small, near-earth, main, Earth-crossing,solar, near, outer, rocky, main-belt noun comet,•belt, earth, surface, orbit, impact, planet, moon,collision, object verb discover, •hit, orbit, name, •drill,•head, form, collide, mine•, deflect•
local (n)
adj popular, favorite, angry, longtime, curious,friendly noun tourist, visitor, union•, favorite,foreigner, crowd•, restaurant, ski, hangout, handfulverb •call, •gather, •refer, hire, mingle•, favor, mix,pack, •prefer, •shop● resident, inhabitant, citizen, native
kindergarten (n)
adj preschool, elementary, full-day, first-grade,primary, everyday, academic, junior, all-day, regularnoun •grade, •teacher, child, school, student, •class,year, program, •classroom, kid verb start•, enter•,teach, learn, •grade, attend•, range, prekindergarten,graduate•, delay•● nursery school, playgroup, nursery, day nursery,preschool playgroup, crèche
burial (n)
adj proper, Indian, Christian, decent, ancient, dead,sacred, royal, native, traditional noun •ground, •site,•place, •mound, •sea, •plot, body, cemetery,•chamber, funeral• verb remain, prepare•, contain,attend, excavate, discover, dig, locate, uncover,deserve•● interment, committal, entombment, funeral
leak (n)
adj slow, grand, chemical, underground, potential,responsible, classified, radioactive, alleged, minornoun investigation, •case, gas•, water, source•, roof,leak, oil•, information, fuel• verb spring•, plug•, cause,fix•, repair, investigate•, check•, prevent•, •occur,detect● escape, seepage, leakage, outflow || disclosure,betrayal, giveaway, revelation
solidarity (n)
adj social, international, human, political, ethnic,racial, Christian, collective, Arab, common noun•movement, sense•, group, union, leader,community, show•, class, identity, support verbshow•, express•, promote•, demonstrate•, support,base, maintain•, undermine, emerge, achieve● unity, harmony, cohesion, team spirit,commonality, camaraderie
dash (n)
adj mad, red, hot, quick, optional, generous,chopped, hot-pepper, frantic, olive noun salt, pepper,dot, teaspoon•, •sauce, •second, dash, light,•cayenne, ground verb add•, run•, taste•, dash,mount•, grab•, prop•, mix, flash, brace•● sprint, rush, run || trace, splash, drop || verve,vigor, spirit
breed (n)
adj new, different, rare, dying, special, mixed,certain, vanishing, popular, particular noun dog,success, breed, horse, animal, familiarity•, chicken,cattle, cat, heritage• verb represent, mix•, •breed,•fear, preserve•, spawn•● type, strain, class, kind, variety, sort
warrant (n)
adj outstanding, chief, criminal, administrative,probable, unserved, Spanish, secret, subjective,domestic noun search•, arrest, •officer, death•,police, court, warrant, judge, felony•, cause verbissue, obtain•, serve, sign, execute, arrest•, search,require, seek, charge
interference (n)
adj political, outside, internal, free, human,electromagnetic, minimal, governmental, foreign,federal noun government•, •pattern, •affair, •effect,radio, pass•, signal, device, RNA•, •call verb run•,cause, avoid•, prevent•, minimize•, protect•,eliminate•, constitute•, tolerate, prohibit● meddling, intrusion, prying, interfering ||restriction, obstruction, hindrance, obstacle
clash (n)
adj violent, cultural, ethnic, Israeli, bloody, armed,inevitable, religious, deadly, ideological noun•civilization, culture, •police, personality, •value,•interest, •troop, •titan, •army, border verb lead•,kill•, avoid•, •erupt, •occur, result, injure•, wound•,prevent•, provoke•● clatter, clang, clank, crash || battle, conflict,disagreement, collision
greeting (n)
adj warm, friendly, traditional, formal, brief, usual,standard, polite, cordial, cheerful noun •card, hand•,holiday•, Christmas•, greeting, season•, birthday•,exchange•, hallmark•, •guest verb exchange•, send•,return•, nod•, offer, wave•, smile•, raise•, shout•,extend•● salutation, welcome, welcoming, reception,acknowledgement, address
nephew (n)
adj young, favorite, three-year-old, four-year-oldnoun niece•, son, sister, cousin, uncle•, brother,nephew, aunt, king, prince• verb marry, •murder
wide (r)
eye•, open•, door•, mouth•, •enough, arm•, leave•,foot•, •shut, •space, spread•, window•, •apart, field● off course, off target, off the mark, wide of themark, out
partisan (j)
noun politics, issue, Republican, Democrat, line,Congress, attack, battle, debate, bickering, review,activity misc political, highly•, less•, aside, partisan,engage•, •democratic, ideological, bitter•, purely•,politically•, overtly•● biased, opinionated, one-sided, prejudiced,bigoted, limited
awesome (j)
noun power, responsibility, sight, task, beauty, talent,weapon, dude, machine, scenery, presence, secretmisc awesome, totally•, pretty•, truly•, •cool,beautiful, display, ****ing•, worship•, frightening,wow, •destructive● overwhelming, grand, breathtaking, splendid,tremendous, remarkable
soy (j)
noun sauce, tablespoon, milk, cup, protein, oil, food,product, vinegar, teaspoon, sugar, cheese misc soy,add•, low-sodium•, eat•, combine•, mix, reducedsodium•,contain, such, dark, sesame, fresh
sandy (j)
noun spring, beach, soil, hair, road, bottom, creek,loam, shore, bank, ground, path misc white•, along•,rocky, dry, •brown, sandy, wide•, •blond, onto•, near,above, historic
common (r)
in•, have•, they, thing•, one•, something•, much•,nothing•, share•, little•, •both, hold•, much•, •both
comparative (j)
noun study, analysis, advantage, politics, literature,perspective, research, approach, data, method,religion, university misc provide•, •judicial,international, •fit, constant•, a•, historical, conduct•,global, study, •cultural, present•● relative, reasonable, fair
audio (j)
noun tape, video, recording, gap, book, file, system,CD, clip, cassette, equipment, player misc digital•,visual, •available, listen•, record, •taped, download,release, stream•, audio, MP3, •compact● acoustic, auditory, aural, audial
drape (v)
noun arm, •shoulder, towel, flag, chair, blanket,•neck, body, •back, sheet, table, cloth, jacket, head,coat misc over, her, over, across, around, white,black, around, red, blue, herself, left, heavy, Spanish,carefully● swathe, dress, wrap, cover, clothe, adorn
erect (v)
noun barrier, building, wall, monument, fence, tent,statue, structure, sign, memorial, barricade, cross,tower, stone, church misc around, along, tall,wooden, hastily, near, huge, giant, newly, original,front, concrete, makeshift, stiffly, fully● raise, build, construct, assemble || create, set up,found, initiate
abandoned (j)
noun building, house, mine, child, car, site, factory,warehouse, street, farm, property, land misc near,along, past•, lots, empty, clean•, next•, outside, litter,•hazardous, inside•, vacant● discarded, forsaken, derelict || empty, deserted,derelict || wild, uncontrolled, unrestricted
adverse (j)
noun effect, reaction, impact, health, event,consequence, condition, outcome, drug, side,circumstance, risk misc no•, any•, •environmental,cause•, report, serious•, potential•, result, •economic,associate, significant•, possible•● opposing, contrary, hostile, adversative ||unfavorable, unpleasant, poor, unhelpful
heroic (j)
noun effort, figure, deed, act, story, action, measure,image, rescue, virtue, struggle, role misc perform•,•save, tragic, truly•, noble, portray, rather, romantic,grand, brave, heroic, depict● daring, gallant, stout, valiant, brave, epic
convincing (j)
noun evidence, argument, case, proof, explanation,victory, voter, answer, character, illusion, trouble,demonstration misc very•, more•, clear•, most•,need•, provide•, sound•, less•, present•, offer, pretty•,quite•● persuasive, believable, credible, realistic ||undoubted, substantial, resounding, considerable
subjective (j)
noun experience, norm, arousal, objective, wellbeing,judgment, measure, rating, response,evaluation, value, assessment misc objective,between•, •sexual, highly•, base, personal, both•,emotional, physiological, purely•, than, genital•● slanted, biased, prejudiced, skewed || personal,individual, particular, idiosyncratic
miniature (j)
noun golf, course, version, tree, painting, horse,model, camera, bottle, set, adult, figure misc like•,build, resemble•, miniature, tiny, fill, contain, form,complete, display, •wooden, feature● small-scale, tiny, minute, little, mini, baby
renewed (j)
noun interest, effort, sense, attention, commitment,hope, emphasis, vigor, focus, energy, appreciation,violence misc bring•, lead•, spark•, prompt•, despite•,enjoy•, recently•, gain•, unless•, foster•, constantly•,•civic
tense (j)
noun moment, situation, relationship, face, arousal,atmosphere, silence, voice, muscle, relation,standoff, minute misc very•, present•, past•, after•,little•, grow•, future•, nervous, less•, pretty•, relax,•anxious● anxious, nervous, stressed, edgy || taut, tight,rigid, stiff
registered (j)
noun nurse, voter, trademark, dietitian, Republican,percent, Democrat, user, offender, sex, investment,business misc million•, among•, •international,registered, •vote, certified, nearly, licensed, •cast,newly•, •conduct, outnumber● listed, recorded, itemized, enumerated
fearful (j)
noun victimization, reaction, expression, symmetry,consequence, glance, neighbor, panic, tone, whisper,chaos, stranger misc become•, less•, •lose, angry,anxious, increasingly•, suspicious, shy, •criminal,fearful, nervous, somewhat•● worried, afraid, scared || terrible, dreadful,appalling || frightening, scary, terrifying
swirl (v)
noun water, wind, dust, cloud, snow, air, rumor•,head, controversy•, mist, smoke, pan, hair•, glass, oilmisc around, around, through, across, red, inside,coat, dark, above, gently, swirl, blue, thick, cold, past● whirl, twirl, spin, eddy, churn
dial (v)
noun •number, phone, telephone, cell, computer,call, •dollar, code, •tone, digit, operator, •emergency,speed•, •Internet, modem• misc up, in, enter, hang,quickly, wrong, automatically, immediately, answer,toll-free, dial, am, frantically, directly, cellular● call, telephone, phone, phone up, call up, ring
eagle (n)
adj bald, golden, legal, double, double-headed,endangered, wild, spotted, red-crested, soaringnoun •feather, hawk, •nest, wing, eye, birdie, bear,falcon, bird, pair• verb •soar, fly, watch•, •perch, nest,•swoop, •circle, spread, spot, clutch
occurrence (n)
adj common, rare, everyday, daily, frequent, natural,unusual, regular, actual, disruptive noun •behavior,event, frequency•, •disease, probability•, species,violence, factor, extent•, virus verb prevent•, reduce•,record•, associate, relate, indicate, predict•,contribute, influence•, minimize•● incidence, rate, amount, existence || happening,event, incident, episode
den (n)
adj communal, natal, cozy, asleep, continuous, rocky,underground, tarantula noun room, lion•, •mother,•forsvundne, bear•, opium•, den, •Fuldmogtig, cub,kitchen verb sit, sleep, hide, emerge•, decorate•, dig•,crawl•, og, convert, jeg● hole, lair, retreat, burrow, run, sett
pope (n)
adj Catholic, polish, Roman, holy, papal, liberal,encyclical, spiritual, temporal, Italian noun pope,bishop, visit, church, teaching, cardinal, Catholic,emperor, •council, audience verb elect, meet,choose, •visit, pray, condemn, select, •declare,celebrate, •resign● pontiff, bishop of Rome, Holy Father
mustard (n)
adj dry, yellow, hot, brown, black, fresh, prepared,spicy, Dijon-style, red noun teaspoon, tablespoon,•seed, salt, •gas, cup, sauce, vinegar, •green, oil verbadd, combine, mix, whisk, stir, cut•, dress, spread,mayonnaise, chop
lesbian (n)
adj gay, bisexual, military, male, heterosexual,female, negative, lesbian, Indian, homosexual noungay•, man, woman, right, attitude•, discrimination,homosexual•, •bisexual, lesbian, heterosexual verbidentify, marry, •transgender, •transgendered,discriminate•, hate, accuse•, attract, embrace,•violate
sorrow (n)
adj great, deep, full, sweet, profound, genuine,greatest, constant, terrible, pure noun joy, pain,sorrow, anger, •loss, grief, fear, tear, love, deathverb feel, express•, drown•, share•, fill, anger, fear,suffer, bear, bury● grief, mourning, sadness, distress || burden,regret, disappointment, trouble
logo (n)
adj corporate, red, blue, familiar, Olympic, actual,distinctive, official, faded, stylized noun company•,name, team, T-shirt, logo, product, color, shirt,design, sponsor verb bear•, read, design, display,emblazon, carry, feature, paint, print, plaster•● symbol, sign, emblem, badge, insignia, design
contempt (n)
adj criminal, utter, civil, guilty, mutual, obvious,bitter, ordinary, undisguised, veiled noun •court,•charge, •citation, •Congress, hatred, judge, pity,familiarity•, jail•, look• verb hold•, show•, express•,treat•, breed•, •refuse, cite•, hide•, jail•, charge•● disdain, dislike, disrespect, derision, scorn,disapproval
click (n)
adj loud, remote, soft, single, audible, sharp, double,metallic, satisfying, faint noun mouse, click, •boom,door, •button, phone, camera, lock, •tongue,computer verb hear•, breathe, click, open, shut,•hang, pop, emit, punctuate, snap● clack, tick, snap, clunk
slogan (n)
adj political, popular, catchy, empty, simple, antiamerican,bumper, famous, official, revolutionarynoun campaign•, advertising•, T-shirt, •wall, banner,sign, ad•, slogan, marketing•, sticker verb shout•,chant•, adopt•, repeat, bear•, paint, coin, promote,emblazon•, display● motto, saying, jingle, catch phrase, watchword,refrain
quota (n)
adj racial, affirmative, annual, individual, strict, daily,Chinese, voluntary, Japanese, monthly noun •system,•bill, production•, tariff, import, action, immigration•,quota, preference, sugar• verb meet•, set, impose,fill, establish, hire, require, exceed•, oppose•,increase● share, allocation, allowance, ration, slice,proportion
feminist (n)
adj radical, liberal, militant, gay, feminist, prominent,male, contemporary, academic, queer noun woman,feminist, activist, movement, gay, theory,poststructuralist, minority, generation•,•environmentalist verb consider, •argue, claim,identify, •insist, criticize, reject, ignore, •view,challenge● women's libber, radical, suffragette, activist,campaigner
sampling (n)
adj random, small, representative, stratified,purposive, statistical, residential, following,purposeful, potential noun method, •procedure,•technique, •error, •rate, •design, experience•, •site,•frame, •period verb use, select, include, conduct,base, employ, identify, represent•, perform, sample● sample, specimen, selection, test group, sampler,control group
succession (n)
adj rapid, quick, endless, apostolic, presidential,ecological, natural, royal, orderly, positional nounline•, •plan, forest, struggle, crisis, •throne, stage,•planning, plant, leadership verb follow, plan,influence, ensure•, secure•, process, reverse, unfold•● series, sequence, chain, run, string, train
oyster (n)
adj raw, fresh, fried, eastern, native, blue, smoked,shucked, soy, grilled noun •shell, bay, oyster, •bed,•sauce, •bar, clam, shrimp, •industry, •mushroomverb eat•, harvest, grow, shuck, serve, sell, ship,•clam, tonging, plant
census (n)
adj recent, federal, late, official, available,agricultural, decennial, average, accurate, Mexicannoun •data, •tract, •figure, population, •taker,•number, •form, •record, information, •report verb•show, conduct, count, base•, •indicate, •reveal,report, list, identify, record● population count, poll, registration, survey ||survey, tally, count, poll
vintage (n)
adj recent, fine, modern, rare, classic, antique,contemporary, excellent, inexpensive, restored noun•car, •clothing, wine, store, collection•, piece,furniture, •dress, •fabric, •photograph verb wear•,display, feature, mix•, collect, dress, inspire, pair•,range, •race● era, time, period, age || harvest, crop, year
berry (n)
adj red, fresh, wild, sweet, ripe, frozen, dried,whipped, bright, orange noun fruit, leaf, •Bush,juniper•, cream, plant, cup, nut, berry, wheat• verbpick, eat•, mix, gather, stir, •ripen, pour, crush, cup,toss•
scarf (n)
adj red, long, white, black, blue, bright, yellow,colorful, green, woolen noun head, silk•, •neck, hat,coat, hair, face, glove, wool•, sweater verb wear•, tie,wrap, pull, cover, drape, remove•, wind, knit, hang● muffler, headscarf, cravat, shawl, stole, wrap
lobster (n)
adj red, spiny, live, fresh, postlarval, juvenile,commercial, steamed, NWHI, blue noun •tail, •boat,crab, •fishery, shrimp, slipper•, lobster, •pot, •trap,pound verb eat•, catch, cook, release, rear, tag, bake,steam, •range, •feed
predictor (n)
adj significant, strong, best, important, better, sexual,academic, powerful, independent, only noun•variable, •satisfaction, •behavior, •success,•performance, model, •outcome, score, •depression,•use verb emerge•, identify, include, enter, examine•,•account, explain, indicate, control, relate● forecaster, analyst, prognosticator, prophet ||prognosticator, diviner, prophet, seer
deficiency (n)
adj immune, serious, nutritional, academic, major,mental, severe, acquired, specific, common nounvitamin, iron•, disease, iodine•, •syndrome,magnesium•, nutrient, mineral•, protein, •disorderverb cause, correct•, identify, •cite, address•, suffer•,result, overcome•, remedy•, associate● inadequacy, defect, flaw, fault || lack, shortage,absence, deficit
squint (v)
noun eye, •sun, light, head, face, glass, •glare,•sunlight, window, sky, •screen, •smoke, •direction,•darkness, •distance misc at, into, through, against,bright, toward, hard, forward, lean, blue, past, blink,dark, stare, slightly● narrow your eyes, peer, peek, look, glance
prone (j)
noun position, violence, disease, body, error,depression, accident, infection, injury, individual,behavior, flooding misc •to, more•, less•, especially•,lie•, particularly•, lay•, thus•, violent, therefore,highly•, •damage● disposed to, predisposed to, susceptible to,inclined to || horizontal, lying, flat out, face down
Soviet (n)
noun war•, American, •union, missile, aid, weapon,Soviet, secret, Russian, republic verb fight•, •invade,•launch, •withdraw, supply, beat, •back, fear, insist,spy•
amazed (j)
noun amount, sight misc I•, •at, •how, still, always•,watch, constantly•, shocked•, •discover, •anyone,absolutely•, truly•● astonished, astounded, shocked, stunned, startled,surprised
glorious (j)
noun day, past, moment, history, morning, food,future, victory, summer, view, revolution, sunsetmisc most•, grand•, rich•, golden, beautiful,celebrate, •past, wonderful, brief•, truly•, fourth,magnificent● magnificent, wonderful, splendid, celebrated,superb, outstanding
operational (j)
noun definition, level, system, cost, plan, control,decision, planning, security, efficiency, detail,strategy misc fully•, become•, strategic, tactical,financial, military, operational, formal•,administrative, maintain•, address, achieve•● in use, in operation, in order, working, active, inforce
multiply (v)
noun •number, cell•, factor, price, value, weight,agreement•, disagreement•, second•, figure,population, virus•, instruction, score, speed misc by,fruitful, rapidly, divide, calculate, subtract, per, plus,thousand, quickly, total, multiply, time, fast, square● increase, grow, reproduce, burgeon, swell,proliferate
desert (v)
noun •storm, EXT•, street•, road, desert•, soldier•,operation•, •plant, mountain, spring, •bighorn, hour,•sand, army, •post misc except, nearly, almost,desert, mostly, virtually, completely, but, largely,quiet, entirely, totally, dry, practically, silent● abandon, leave high and dry, leave, walk out on ||abscond, leave, go AWOL, jump ship
whatsoever (d)
no•, any•, there•, none•, nothing•, evidence•,without•, reason•, sense•, absolutely•, effect•,anything, doubt•, no•
additionally (r)
student, study, teacher, research, participant, data,analysis, sample, •researcher, finding, future,variable, classroom•, learning● as well, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also
aside (i)
(aside from) •from, •fact, •few, •obvious, •occasional,step•, •usual, •handful, aside, •brief, difficulty, •minor,consideration, •sheer
toast (n)
adj French, buttered, dry, burnt, fresh, whole-wheat,warm, whole-grain, scrambled, plain noun piece•,egg, slice, champagne•, breakfast, glass, coffee,butter, plate, tea verb serve, eat•, propose•, drink,raise•, spread, offer•, burn, butter•, deliver● toasted bread, grilled bread, browned bread ||salute, tribute, pledge || darling, favorite, delight
pastry (n)
adj French, flaky, sweet, golden, frozen, wholewheat,fresh, hot, tart, remaining noun •chef, puff•,cream, •flour, •shell, •blender, •bag, pie, cup, •shopverb use•, bake, fill, roll•, cut, •fit, serve, place, cup,prepare
oath (n)
adj Hippocratic, solemn, grand, sworn, civil, false,presidential, congressional, judicial, constitutionalnoun •office, loyalty, president, •allegiance, scout,deposition, testimony•, truth, constitution, jury verbtake•, lie•, swear, testify•, sign•, violate•, administer•,deny, admit•, require● promise, pledge, vow, word || curse, expletive,cussword, swearword
telecommunications (n)
adj Inc, international, global, financial, cellular,advanced, giant, long-distance, leading, high-technoun •company, •industry, service, technology,•equipment, •network, computer, •system,information, •firm verb •market, •act, •link, •service,•finance, own, •research, •reform, deregulate,•consult● communications, broadcasting, radio, telephone,postal system, data lines
copyright (n)
adj Inc, lesbian, gay, critical, feminist, global,international, blessed, intellectual, digital nounarticle•, •law, •state, •reproduction, work•, matrix,•woman, •protection, •infringement, •health verbprotect•, violate•, •Lamaze, own•, extend, infringe•,retain•, sue•, enforce, file● patent, charter, right
transcript (n)
adj Inc, verbatim, hidden, grand, official, entire,edited, complete, original, unofficial noun •copy,rush•, interview, effort•, tape, trial, •conversation,court, page, testimony verb •may, read•, •reflect,assure•, release, review•, order•, compile, code,publish● record, transcription, copy, text
sausage (n)
adj Italian, hot, smoked, spicy, fresh, cooked, soy,sweet, grilled, fried noun egg, pork•, chicken, bacon,pound, cheese, onion, turkey•, sausage, pepper verbadd•, cook, eat, cut, serve, stir, remove, •brown,stuff, slice
scan (n)
adj MRI, quick, full-body, full, optical, normal,magnetic, retinal, computed, progressive noun CT•,cat•, brain•, pet•, bone•, scan, body•, tomography•,x-ray, test verb •show, •reveal, perform, •confirm,order•, detect, scan, repeat, undergo•, obtain● image, X-ray, CT scan, MRI || perusal, skim,examination, inspection
Sunni (n)
adj Shiite, Muslim, Iraqi, political, Kurdish, religious,tribal, Arab, secular, sectarian noun •Arab, Shiite,•Muslim, •group, •insurgent, •triangle, Kurd, •leader,minority, Sunni verb kill, fight, •vote, dominate,attack, •participate, •fear, •boycott, reject, awaken
credential (n[PL])
adj academic, impeccable, professional, conservative,impressive, strong, foreign, educational, democratic,proper noun press•, •committee, experience,Republican, teaching•, candidate, media•, lack,training, professor verb establish•, check•, question,lack•, issue, present•, earn, burnish•, prove,challenge•● qualification, diploma, recommendation,testimonial, certificate
volcano (n)
adj active, dormant, extinct, Hawaiian, erupting,nearby, hot, huge, ancient, giant noun Rev, eruption,earthquake, park, lava, volcano, island, mountain,mount, earth verb •erupt, spew, cause, blow, form,explode, monitor•, jump•, study•, •collapse
controller (n)
adj air-traffic, programmable, digital, senior,electronic, remote, advanced, striking, integrated,standard noun air•, traffic•, system, flight•, controller,ground•, pilot, card, motor, mission• verb design, fire,•handle, operate, •feature, •direct, •clear, warn,attach, adjust● supervisor, manager, organizer, regulator ||regulator, switch, control, device
certification (n)
adj alternative, national, professional, special,organic, environmental, green, initial, voluntary,physical noun •program, teacher, state, requirement,process, education, training, standard, board•,forest• verb require, receive•, provide, seek•, obtain•,state•, earn•, pursue•, complete, •licensure● guarantee, warranty, documentation,authorization, accreditation, endorsement
protester (n)
adj anti-war, anti-abortion, angry, peaceful,Palestinian, violent, Chinese, pro-democracy, Israeli,estimated noun police, war•, street, abortion•,crowd•, •sign, clinic, square, troop, demonstrationverb arrest, •gather, •march, kill, •chant, attack,•demand, •shout, •throw, •demonstrate● activist, campaigner, demonstrator, marcher,picketer, striker
heir (n)
adj apparent, split, male, rightful, only, sole,legitimate, true, direct, spiritual noun •throne, son•,•fortune, •tradition, estate, prince•, king, brother,will, asset verb die, produce•, name, marry, sue,split•, •inherit, bear•, •assign, •succeed● successor, inheritor, beneficiary, legatee, recipient,heritor
rebellion (n)
adj armed, Kurdish, open, adolescent, popular,teenage, communist, violent, Shiite, southern nounact•, leader, boxer, slave•, authority, revolution,whiskey•, violence, youth•, riot verb crush•, lead,suppress•, quell•, rise•, incite•, spark, stage•, foment•,prompt● revolt, uprising, insurgence, upheaval, mutiny,revolution
robbery (n)
adj armed, attempted, aggravated, guilty, alleged,involved, botched, simple, sexual, apparent nounbank•, murder, assault, rape, crime•, burglary,robbery, charge, kidnapping, victim verb commit,charge•, kill, arrest•, convict•, shoot, aggravate,murder, steal, plead•● theft, burglary, break-in, mugging, stealing, raid
bookstore (n)
adj available, local, futurist, independent, used,Christian, online, feminist, preceding, tattered nounbook, library, shop, chain, owner, shelf, adult•, •St,section•, store verb sell, open, hit•, buy, own, arrive•,visit•, browse, operate, order
excess (n)
adj bad, wretched, rhetorical, sexual, financial,corporate, monetary, perceived, youthful, allegednoun capitalism, flour•, era, example•, •fat,revolution, symbol•, deficiency, abuse, regime verbshake•, drink•, wipe•, curb•, remove•, commit, avoid•,suffer•, trim, associate● surplus, glut, overload, surfeit || overindulgence,intemperance, immoderation, dissipation
thrill (n)
adj big, cheap, real, greatest, vicarious, sexual, secret,quick, sheer, ultimate noun •ride, •seeker, •hunt,excitement, chill, •chase, •victory, thrill, •discovery,•fear verb feel•, experience•, seek, enjoy•, •ride, •spill,combine, •race, crave•, hook● kick, buzz, adventure, delight, joy, pleasure
boost (n)
adj big, huge, major, economic, extra, significant,much-needed, tremendous, psychological, quicknoun economy, energy, confidence, •phase, morale,sales, ego•, performance, career•, self-esteem verbget•, give•, need, help•, provide•, receive•, benefit•,recycle● improvement, increase, enhancement, helpinghand, pep talk, shot in the arm
hug (n)
adj big, quick, warm, huge, brief, tight, extra, gentle,friendly, awkward noun •kiss, bear•, hug, handshake,tear, smile, good-bye, pat, Mr, touch verb give•, •kiss,greet•, exchange•, •hug, grab, welcome, squeeze,bear•, •last● embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clinch, clasp, bear hug
olive (n)
adj black, green, chopped, large, fresh, ripe, red,sliced, pitted, olive noun •oil, cup, tablespoon•,teaspoon, tomato, pepper, onion, cheese, garlic, saltverb pit, chop, add, slice•, cup, sprinkle, stir, drain,dress, mix
coral (n)
adj black, pink, precious, soft, red, living, shallow,tropical, live, coastal noun •reef, gable, fish, •spring,sea, coral, •snake, species, sand, rock verb •bleach,protect, snorkel, damage, explore•, surround,threaten, survive, •mangrove, collect
velvet (n)
adj black, red, blue, green, white, dark, brown, soft,crushed, heavy noun •curtain, •dress, •rope,•underground, silk, •revolution, •chair, •jacket, coat,•gown verb wear, cover, drape, dress, line, hang,•embroider, upholster, wrap, bead
elk (n)
adj black, wild, whistling, northern, giant, Irish,grizzly, mounted, tracking, spotted noun deer, herd,bull•, moose, elk, hunting, hunter, bison, mountain,antelope verb hunt, kill, shoot, feed, bugle, dance•,•browse, •graze, •bighorn, tag•
daylight (n)
adj broad, living, eastern, bright, full, open, still, dark,visible, artificial noun hour, morning, darkness,•basement, •saving, window, dark, sun, minute•, skyverb scare•, fade, beat•, flood, •shine, emerge•,extend, illuminate, light•, wake● day, daytime, sunshine, light of day || dawn, crackof dawn, sunrise, daybreak
beating (n)
adj brutal, severe, videotaped, savage, terrible,vicious, involved, alleged, fatal, electric noun heart,king•, •death, police, wife•, abuse, •trial, •wing, drum,rape verb take•, stop•, continue, suffer, receive,accuse•, charge•, administer, torture, witness•● thrashing, whipping, pounding, thumping ||defeat, pasting, setback, thrashing
tuna (n)
adj canned, southern, white, fresh, seared, grilled,red, rare, raw, hot noun fish, •salad, yellowfin•,•sandwich, bluefin•, can, tuna, salmon, skipjack•,•steak verb catch, eat•, fish, •tartare, •melt, sear,bigeye•, target•, drain, skipjack•
freeway (n)
adj central, major, busy, elevated, southern,crowded, golden, congested, empty, nearby nountraffic, southwest•, car, Embarcadero•, lane, road,mile, ramp, east, bridge verb drive, build, head,•collapse, speed, rebuild•, expand, widen, clog, exit
heating (n)
adj central, solar, air-conditioning, electric, natural,hot, radiant, electrical, geothermal, efficient noun•system, •oil, home•, •bill, water, air, fuel, •cooling,cost, •element verb •cool, reduce•, cook, cause,install•, •cost, save•, replace, supply, burn● space heating, heating system, central heating,boiler || warming, warming up, cooking, heating up
fertilizer (n)
adj chemical, organic, synthetic, commercial, liquid,agricultural, natural, inorganic, slow-release, heavynoun pesticide, use, nitrogen•, water, application,soil, plant, seed, crop, farmer verb use, apply, add,buy•, produce, require, sell, feed, reduce, •contain● manure, compost, nourishment, enricher, topdressing, peat
erosion (n)
adj coastal, far, democratic, steady, severe, natural,serious, slow, gradual, increased noun soil•, water,•control, wind•, rate, land, beach•, loss, runoff,•support verb prevent•, cause, reduce•, lead•,control•, •occur, contribute•, protect, result, soil•● corrosion, attrition, destruction, loss
implant (n)
adj cochlear, saline, medical, dental, safe, neural,electronic, penile, surgical, facial noun breast•,silicone•, woman, patient, surgery, gel•, implant,disease, use•, device verb remove, •cause, receive•,rupture, insert, link, replace, leak, •fit, •last● graft, insert, transplant, scion, implantation, slip
nickname (n)
adj collective, affectionate, Indian, favorite, golden,official, colorful, mad, unfortunate, cute noun•location, name, childhood•, •lady, nickname,•captain, eagle, •devil, tiger, bulldog• verb earn•, give,•stick, acquire•, hate, prefer, bestow, inspire•, tag•,adopt•● name, pet name, handle, epithet, moniker,sobriquet
saddle (n)
adj comfortable, tall, English, empty, narrow,specialized, fit, creaking, fore/aft, blazing noun horse,•contact, •horn, •shoe, back, leather, •bag, blanket,•sore, handlebar verb sit•, ride, climb•, swing•, slide,lean, hang, blaze•, tie•, rise•
server (n)
adj commercial, central, secure, high-end, wide,remote, powerful, corporate, active, parallel nounweb•, computer, network, file•, •software, server,system, application, Internet, e-mail verb run,connect, store, •share, install, handle, host, •deliver,access, operate● waiter, waitperson, waitron, attendant, maîtred'hôtel, maître d'
grower (n)
adj commercial, small, large, local, organic, western,Mexican, fast, olive, slow noun association, grape•,apple•, citrus•, corn•, sugar•, crop, tomato•, fruit•,cotton• verb •produce, •plant, •supply, •harvest,•spray, •complain, market, compete, cultivate, ship● cultivator, farmer, gardener, planter, agronomist,tiller
disadvantage (n)
adj competitive, economic, distinct, serious,significant, potential, main, severe, relative, obviousnoun advantage•, cost, approach, benefit•,disadvantage, adolescent•, poverty, discrimination,gender•, minority verb face, suffer, •compare,overcome•, outweigh•, place•, •associate, experience,operate•, impose● difficulty, drawback, shortcoming, weakness,hindrance, handicap
idiot (n)
adj complete, stupid, total, ****ing, divine, useful,*******, fat, bloody, crazy noun •guide, idiot,village•, bunch•, •savant, author•, fool, •box, •grin,tale• verb act•, grin•, sound•, scream, mutter, yell,behave•, •snap, •hiss, fool•
oversight (n)
adj congressional, federal, regulatory, public, civilian,judicial, independent, lax, legislative, effective nouncommittee, government, •board, agency, Congress,lack•, responsibility, •hearing, accounting•,intelligence verb provide•, exercise•, improve•,conduct, strengthen•, ensure, correct, chair, charge•,operate•● mistake, failure to notice, omission,misunderstanding || supervision, control,overseeing, management
staffer (n)
adj congressional, senior, democratic, full-time, top,key, female, junior, part-time, fellow noun house•,Senate•, committee, office, •hill, campaign•, security•,Republican, council, meeting verb hire, fire, •attend,•gather, complain, •leak, assign, dispatch, quote, quit
artery (n)
adj coronary, carotid, main, major, left, internal,clogged, pulmonary, blocked, femoral noun •disease,heart, blood, vein, wall, blockage, plaque•, •bypass,patient, surgery verb clog•, block, open, cause,harden, sever, prevent, •supply, •feed, damage● route, road, highway, line, channel, pathway
chore (n)
adj daily, domestic, simple, everyday, tedious,endless, mundane, extra, necessary, busy nounhousehold•, list, care, farm, housekeeping•, task,maintenance•, camp•, allowance, chore verb help•,perform•, finish•, share•, handle•, complete, assign,clean, tend•, cook● routine, bore, hard work, imposition || task, job,errand, odd job
curl (n)
adj dark, black, blond, brown, long, tight, red, golden,soft, thick noun hair, leg, eye, head, face, smoke, curl,shoulder, •forehead, finger verb fall, bicep•, lie,frame, hang, twist, brush, smoke•, •strengthen, press● coil, twist, whorl, ringlet, wave, lock
scratch (n)
adj deep, tiny, fresh, minor, thin, healthy, nasty,slight, faint, bloody noun •face, •mark, bruise, dent,cat•, cut, scrape, •pad, •ear, •cheek verb start•, build•,create•, cook•, rebuild•, design•, bake•, construct•,sniff, scratch● cut, scrape, graze, score, nick, scuff
Viking (n)
adj defensive, royal, offensive, wide, super,convertible, Martian, straight, Scandinavian noun•lander, •page, •ship, Viking, •mission, •orbiter,victory, quarterback, bear, •range verb •coach,publish•, beat, •land, •score, •settle, defeat, •sail,descend, host
constituency (n)
adj democratic, political, different, key, important,large, domestic, various, traditional, broad nounparty, group, core•, interest, Republican,constituency, support, voter, labor, Democrat verbrepresent, build•, create•, serve, appeal•, support,satisfy, mobilize•, alienate•, elect● area, borough, ward, region || electorate, voters,population, public
viewpoint (n)
adj different, opposing, religious, particular, diverse,alternative, multiple, conservative, various, Christiannoun •letter, section•, •discrimination, variety•,diversity•, range•, perspective, viewpoint, participant,minority verb express, represent, present, support•,share, reflect, adopt•, •overplay, favor, challenge● point of view, view, perspective, standpoint ||vantage point, viewing platform, belvedere, lookout
configuration (n)
adj different, various, standard, available, possible,particular, basic, current, specific, spatial nounsystem, size•, variety•, figure, design, space, network,hardware•, configuration, software verb alter•, select,depend, vary, •ensure, •range, characterize, evaluate,feature, match● shape, outline, formation, conformation,arrangement, alignment
gauge (n)
adj difficult, narrow, standard, impossible, digital,heavy, used, accurate, empty, Inc noun pressure•,fuel•, strain•, gas•, temperature•, •reaction, •theory,rain•, gauge, test• verb check•, •measure, tire•,strain•, design, monitor, attempt•, install, •detect,•record● device, instrument, measure, meter ||measurement, estimate, assessment, measure
stereo (n)
adj digital, portable, personal, standard, electronic,top, loud, southern, high-end, built-in noun •system,car•, •speaker, •equipment, sound, music, TV,division, •card, television verb play, steal, blast, crank,listen, blare, •slide, install, •mount, connect● CD player, personal stereo, hi-fi, CD || soundsystem, hi-fi, stereo system, music centre
recorder (n)
adj digital, small, personal, portable, audio, hidden,paperless, tiny, reel-to-reel, hand-held noun tape•,video•, voice•, data•, flight•, cassette•, cockpit•,camera, videocassette•, recorder verb turn, •record,carry, cockpit, •capture, switch•, hide, recover, steal•,shut
corps (n[PL])
adj diplomatic, professional, military, receiving,entire, medical, senior, Iraqi, marine, linebackingnoun press•, officer•, member, esprit•, elite•, army•,astronaut•, •commander, volunteer, drum• verb join•,bugle•, train, deploy, dominate, bolster•, assemble,volunteer, reserve, •march● force, outfit, group, company || group, body,company, organization
descendant (n)
adj direct, original, Indian, African, male, living,European, Chinese, ancient, lineal noun •slave,immigrant, generation, •organization, settler, Jew,•recruitment, Indian, ancestor, African verb survive,own•, occupy, dominate•, •inherit, •flee, preserve,distinguish•, trace•● successor, offspring, progeny, child, heir, inheritor
swamp (n)
adj dismal, southern, northern, deep, coastal, vast,thick, dense, nearby, shallow noun forest,mangrove•, water, cypress•, marsh, river, edge•, lake,tree, •cooler verb drain•, mangrove•, rise, wade,surround, disappear, cypress•, cross•, border, hunt● marsh, wetland, bog, mire, quagmire, slough
thesis (n)
adj doctoral, senior, central, existential, basic, main,unpublished, generic, correct, associative nounmaster•, university, •project, dissertation,•statement, paper, article, Phd•, •topic, subject verbwrite•, support•, complete, finish•, present, argue,accept•, advance, publish, prove•● proposition, theory, notion, hypothesis ||dissertation, paper, essay, composition
livestock (n)
adj domestic, grazing, agricultural, organic, intensive,western, domesticated, healthy, increasing,industrial noun crop, production, land, •industry,farm, animal, farmer, cattle, •operation, wildlife verbfeed, graze, raise, kill, produce, herd, protect, tend,manage, •market● cattle, cows, oxen, bulls || stock, farm animals,domestic animals, cattle
spell (n)
adj dry, long, magic, dizzy, cold, warm, hot, evil,powerful, fainting noun witch, magic, •weather,•check, invisibility, spell, breathing•, warning•, charm,•incantation verb cast•, break, fall•, faint•, weave•,undo•, suffer•, recite•, whisper•, •last● bout, interlude, stretch || incantation, curse,enchantment || influence, fascination, thrall
cleaning (n)
adj dry, thorough, busy, easy, professional, regular,proper, weekly, frequent, annual noun •woman,•lady, •product, service, cooking•, spring•, job, •crew,maintenance, carpet• verb pick•, require, cook,remove, •supply, •sanitize, hire, •wash, clean, •repair● housework, spring-cleaning, scrubbing, dusting,washing, vacuuming
detection (n)
adj early, explosive, standard, sensitive,sophisticated, chemical, nuclear, rapid, direct,accurate noun •system, cancer, signal•, method, limit,•treatment, •device, trend•, error•, prevention verbavoid•, escape•, improve, allow, evade•, fake, elude•,limit, enable, prevent● discovery, uncovering, finding, recognition,exposure, revealing
embargo (n)
adj economic, international, Arab, Bosnian, Cuban,Iraqi, total, worldwide, effective, unilateral nounarm•, trade•, oil•, nation•, lifting•, embargo, air,sanction, •Muslim, sin• verb lift•, impose, enforce•,end•, break•, maintain•, tighten•, support, •force,•hurt● restriction, ban, prohibition, restraint, bar,stoppage
rationale (n)
adj economic, underlying, clear, theoretical, original,compelling, religious, strategic, secular, primarynoun policy, decision, •intervention, approach,•speech, protection, strategy, purpose, rationale,curriculum verb provide•, explain•, offer,understand•, •support, present•, apply, discuss•,•underlie, state● basis, justification, motivation, grounds, raisond'être, validation
appliance (n)
adj electrical, small, major, stainless, energy-efficient,modern, electric, efficient, smart, electronic nounhome•, kitchen•, household•, furniture, •store, car,•manufacturer, energy, computer, steel• verb buy,sell•, replace, install, •cost, operate, design, own•,control•, purchase•● application, use, employment, utilization, purpose,usage
tee (n)
adj elevated, short, green, forward, accurate, golden,blind, straight, multiple, sleeveless noun •time, •shot,•shirt, ball, green, yard, •box, golf, back•, practice•verb •shoot, hit, wear•, walk•, step•, stick, demand,•aim, slice•, install
bachelor (n)
adj eligible, fine, lifelong, confirmed, fat, four-year,electrical, handsome, aging, bare noun •degree,•master, •art, •science, •party, education•, •pad,college•, •apartment, •economics verb earn•,receive•, hold•, complete•, graduate•, finish•, obtain•,award, attain•, marry● unmarried man, single man, unattached man,eligible male, confirmed bachelor
correction (n)
adj Bonferroni, necessary, surgical, minor,appropriate, automatic, quick, multiple, slight,fraternal noun •officer, error•, course•, •official,market, department, •factor, color•, mid-course•,correction verb make, require, apply, perform, issue,introduce, print, correct, undergo•, estimate● alteration, improvement, rectification,modification, amendment, adjustment
mainland (n)
adj Chinese, economic, Taiwanese, communist, Asian,Greek, Japanese, coastal, indirect, Spanish nounisland, policy, China, mile, investment•, •Chinese,relation•, coast, •affair, •authority verb visit•,separate•, connect•, travel•, export, flee•, link•,recover•, elect•, invest•● landmass, continent, land, landfall
exclusion (n)
adj Chinese, social, racial, religious, cultural, total,annual, complete, ideological, competitive nouninclusion•, act, law, •zone, other, policy, repeal•,principle, combat, immigration verb base, repeal•,justify•, result•, •apply, permit•, challenge•,complain•, qualify•, perceive•● keeping out, leaving out, barring || rejection,elimination, marginalization || ban, refusal, sanction
disturbance (n)
adj emotional, serious, human, natural, severe, civil,major, psychological, domestic, intermediate nouneffect, sleep•, mood•, •regime, disturbance, disorder,depression, type, soil, response• verb cause, sleep•,create, eat•, •occur, •affect, associate, result,experience, minimize•● trouble, commotion, riot, uproar || annoyance,interruption, intrusion, bother
tomb (n)
adj empty, royal, Magnifici, ancient, unknown,Egyptian, imperial, holy, megalithic, quiet noun•raider, king, womb•, stone, temple, •soldier, tomb,Duke, mummy, design verb build, bury•, place,discover, excavate, contain, visit•, enter•, •date, seal● burial chamber, catacomb, ossuary, grave, burialplace, crypt
passport (n)
adj false, fake, British, valid, foreign, German,diplomatic, forged, stolen, Iraqi noun visa, passport,ticket, •photo, document, card, •office, •control,stamp, official verb carry•, issue, stamp, hold•, travel,obtain•, check, require, apply•, hand•● official document, travel document, ID, papers ||access, gateway, entry, opening
courthouse (n)
adj federal, downtown, historic, grand, live,continuous, criminal, nearby, Broward, interior nouncounty•, step, •square, •door, street, office, building,trial, judge, jail verb walk, arrive•, enter•, surround,gather•, file, march•, exit•, •testify, circle•● court, law court, court of law, high court, FederalCourt, Supreme Court
revision (n)
adj final, yellow, major, pink, proposed,constitutional, blue, recent, radical, significant nounmovie•, chill•, wind•, curriculum, process, •surgery,revision, code, text, model verb •continue, •accept,•receive, undergo•, require•, propose, recommend•,approve, result, demand•● amendment, review, reconsideration, modification,adjustment, alteration
drain (n)
adj financial, cold, huge, clogged, massive, French,dry, clean, constant, net noun brain•, storm•, water,•pipe, •resource, floor, energy, blood•, sink,•economy verb remove, place, clog, rinse, pour,wash•, install, swirl•, flush, plug● gutter, sewer, channel, trench || sewer, septictank, cesspit, cesspool
mist (n)
adj fine, gray, white, thick, light, cold, early, heavy,red, thin noun morning•, water, cloud, rain, fog, air,light, mountain, spray, sun verb rise, swirl, •hang,shroud, spray, disappear•, fall, emerge•, cover, drift● haze, fog, smog, vapor, spray, steam
compost (n)
adj finished, organic, mature, cubic, recycled, rich,agricultural, composting, potential, fresh noun •pile,soil, •facility, compost, yard, product, manure,quality, •site, •heap verb use, produce, add, sell,apply, mix, screen, cure, spread, market
excerpt (n)
adj following, musical, recent, short, brief, extended,exclusive, selected, audio, taped noun book,•interview, •score, •speech, •letter, end•, film, music,diary, video verb read•, follow, publish, •sing, listen•,extend•, present, perform, contain, release● extract, passage, quote, quotation, selection, piece
throw (n)
adj free, final, overhand, perfect, wild, consecutive,technical, straight, missed, off-balance noun stone•,•line, •second, •pillow, •rug, •percentage, •shooting,game, ball, hammer• verb make•, hit•, shoot•, miss•,•open, sink•, beat, attempt, •score, bounce● toss, lob, heave, pitch || rug, cover, blanket, shawl
advertisement (n)
adj full-page, local, paid, commercial, classified,negative, running, expensive, misleading, numerousnoun newspaper, television•, magazine, product, TV,recruitment•, radio, campaign, page, print• verb run,place, appear, feature, publish, respond•, print,promote, illustrate, recruit•● ad, announcement, poster, billboard, commercial,want ad
baseline (n)
adj full-time, multiple, mean, significant, initial,future, follow-up, academic, demographic,instructional noun •data, level, phase, •condition,score, study, performance, •characteristic, •period,intervention verb establish•, provide•, compare•,collect, measure, determine, conduct, obtain, assess,record•● starting point, point of departure, reference point|| standard, model, criterion || reference, control,check || boundary, boundary line, line
fairness (n)
adj fundamental, basic, procedural, perceived,concerned, fair, equal, due, judicial, mean nounissue, justice, sense•, perception, process, tax,accuracy, equity, equality, honesty verb ensure•,question•, promote•, demand, restore•, assure•,perceive•, trust, assess•, undermine● justice, equality, impartiality, fair-mindedness,objectivity, evenhandedness
defect (n)
adj genetic, congenital, serious, mental, neural,severe, structural, bony, common, certain nounbirth•, heart•, cancer, disease, risk•, tube•, character,gene, baby, defect verb cause, born•, correct,prevent•, suffer•, repair, identify, remedy•, detect,associate● flaw, fault, imperfection, blemish, shortcoming,failing
crossing (n)
adj global, illegal, transatlantic, southern, dangerous,busy, main, safe, rough, grand noun border•, river•,railroad•, street, •point, •guard, stream•, creek•,bridge, road verb attempt•, cross, approach•, block,install•, eliminate, guard, permit, trail● journey, adventure, trip, voyage || intersection,junction, overpass, grade crossing
arch (n)
adj golden, low, cold-pressed, triumphal, natural,branchial, pointed, gothic, left, mandibular nounback, foot, •paper, stone•, park, arch, column, bridge,eyebrow, entrance verb pass•, form, support, •frame,carve, •collapse, erect, incorporate, derive, stretch● arc, curve, semicircle, bend || archway, doorway,portico
interface (n)
adj graphical, digital, simple, musical, intuitive,standard, normal, easy, residual, serial noun user•,•stress, •pressure, computer, •distribution, software,design, instrument•, web, application verb provide,•allow, design, support, •shear, measure, •stress,display, influence, feature● border, boundary, line, crossing point, edge
novelist (n)
adj great, American, English, British, late, famous,French, best-selling, historical, successful noun poet,playwright, writer, journalist, critic, essayist,historian, •screenwriter, author, crime• verb write,publish, •dare, •invent● writer, author, story writer
pyramid (n)
adj great, Egyptian, ancient, inverted, illegal, tall,stepped, Nubian, steep, reverse noun food•,•scheme, guide•, top•, base, pyramid, research•, sun,building, temple verb build, form•, construct, climb•,collapse, •recommend, stack•, resemble, shape,erect
reef (n)
adj great, artificial, marine, shallow, Caribbean,tropical, coastal, natural, offshore, live noun coral•,barrier•, •fish, island, park, water, reef, •shark,ecosystem, ocean verb protect, snorkel, explore•,save•, surround, dive, damage, destroy, threaten,feed● ridge, bar, bank, mound, range
anticipation (n)
adj great, eager, full, future, nervous, breathless,giddy, negative, coming, excited noun sense•,coincidence•, excitement, •accuracy, fear,consistency, month, future, •arrival, crowd verb wait,build, fill, smile•, tingle•, rub, lean•, quiver•, tremble•,heighten● expectation, expectancy, hope, eagerness,keenness, looking forward
stride (n)
adj great, long, significant, full, tremendous, huge,giant, enormous, easy, short noun •length, stride,•frequency, •rite, step, foot, leg, duration, speed,•phase verb make•, take•, hit•, break•, walk, match•,stride, lengthen•, catch, shorten•● pace, step, tread, gait || advance, progress,development, improvement
pasture (n)
adj green, rolling, open, lush, far, fresh, wild, dry,grazing, empty noun cow•, land, field, cattle, grass,horse, sheep, forest, summer, fence verb graze,surround, feed, clear, lie, cross•, plant, ride, border,burn● meadow, meadowland, fallow, grassland, prairie,grass
coordination (n)
adj hand-eye, better, international, eye-hand, close,poor, various, physical, improved, fine noun lack•,policy, cooperation, service, care, •agency, balance,motor•, communication, effort verb require•,improve•, involve•, facilitate•, plan, ensure•, lack,care•, enhance•, achieve● organization, direction, management,harmonization || dexterity, skill, adroitness,proficiency
lump (n)
adj hard, left, benign, suspicious, dark, cancerous,jumbo, solid, huge, brown noun •sum, •throat,breast, •clay, •coal, sugar, payment, •meat, lump,•bump verb feel•, swallow•, remove, form, discover•,detect, •rise, notice•, stir, •sum● piece, chunk, morsel, block || bump, swelling,protuberance, knob
footstep (n)
adj heavy, soft, running, quiet, quick, light, rapid,muffled, slow, faint noun sound•, father•, •stair, door,•hall, voice, floor, dad•, •hallway, echo• verb hear•,follow•, •echo, walk, approach, listen•, •sound, •fade,•crunch, •recede● footfall, step, tread, pace, sound
hammer (n)
adj heavy, wooden, pneumatic, rubber, two-pound,broken, loose, triangular, electric, external noun •nail,head, hand, chisel, •sickle, claw•, •blow, sledge•, saw,sound• verb hit, swing•, cock, pick•, strike, pull, drop,smash, pound, tap
reunion (n)
adj high, annual, happy, emotional, joyous, joyful,tearful, brief, separated, bittersweet noun family•,school•, class•, •tour, college•, show, summer,editor•, reunion, weekend verb attend•, plan,celebrate, organize, gather•, arrange, host•, invite,await•, schedule● gathering, meeting, get-together, event ||reunification, reintegration, recombination,reconsolidation
intake (n)
adj high, daily, fat, dietary, caloric, low, total,adequate, sharp, recommended noun food, calcium•,•breath, water, calorie, air, alcohol•, sodium•,protein, vitamin verb reduce•, increase•, limit•,boost•, cut•, monitor•, restrict•, lower, recommend,associate● consumption, eating, drinking || opening, pipe,tube || entry, entrants, students
roller (n)
adj high, emotional, holy, hot, wooden, pink, double,front, slow, giant noun •coaster, •ride, •skate, rock•,•hockey, roller, •rink, hair, paint•, •blade verb ride•,•skate, apply, mount, •paint, •blade, clean, feature,•bear, •tire● breaker, wave, whitecap
sophomore (n)
adj high, junior, senior, defensive, talented, rising,super, two-deep, outstanding, promising noun •year,school, college, freshman•, season, university, •guard,•junior, class, quarterback verb •score, •average,complete, redshirt, •guard, quit, •graduate
altitude (n)
adj high, low, extreme, maximum, thin, atmospheric,dry, increasing, minimum, physiological noun foot,•sickness, speed, •mile, air, plane, meter, change,temperature, km verb reach•, fly•, lose•, gain•,cruise•, climb•, rise•, measure•, adjust•, decrease● height, elevation, height above sea level, loftiness|| height, elevation, height above sea level, loftiness
turnover (n)
adj high, low, rapid, annual, average, constant,committed, nursing, total, quick noun rate, staff,game, employee, percent, job, team, defense, •ratio,•intention verb force•, commit•, reduce•, assist•,steal, average, cause•, •occur, relate, score● incomings, income, gross revenue || throughput,sales, trade || staff renewal rate, hiring and firingrate, staff resignation rate
fertility (n)
adj high, low, total, declining, female, male, marital,Indian, sexual, future noun •rate, •clinic, •drug, soil•,woman, •treatment, •problem, level, •specialist,mortality verb decline, reduce, fall, affect, increase,maintain•, •drop, associate, control•, relate● fruitfulness, richness, lushness, productiveness,fecundity, abundance
subscale (n)
adj high, total, social, significant, personal, mean,internal, cognitive, low, emotional noun score, item,scale, reliability, subscale, correlation, alpha, table,behavior, attitude verb •measure, include, •assess,consist, indicate, •range, correlate, contain, score,comprise
shrine (n)
adj holy, Shiite, Yasukuni, sacred, religious, ancestral,Buddhist, Muslim, makeshift, ancient noun imam,auditorium, temple, shrine, •Fig, spirit, Islam, altar,Shinto•, bombing• verb build, visit•, place•, worship•,•dedicate, destroy, erect, construct, surround,•honor● memorial, monument, tomb, grave, sanctuary,tabernacle
addict (n)
adj homeless, pregnant, hard-core, anonymous,clean, female, male, desperate, reformed, teenagenoun drug•, heroin•, alcoholic, crack•, sex•, cocaine•,addict, treatment, needle, prostitute verb recover•,become, treat•, •commit, crack•, •steal, •kick, wean,•quit, counsel•● devotee, fan, aficionado, aficionada, fanatic, buff
mug (n)
adj hot, steaming, white, frosted, empty, plain,ceramic, ugly, warm, thick noun coffee, photo, •shot,beer, tea, hand, mug, table, T-shirt, color• verb set•,pour, fill, hand•, •shoot, sip, drink, place•, grab•,refill•● cup, beaker, demitasse, teacup || tankard, beermug, jug, stein
endeavor (n)
adj human, creative, scientific, artistic, educational,athletic, academic, intellectual, successful,cooperative noun field•, research•, success•, shuttle•,learning, partner•, endeavor, failure, aspect•,participation• verb support•, undertake, succeed•,engage, pursue•, participate•, assist•, aid•, invest,•stimulate● attempt, effort, try, exertion || enterprise,undertaking, bid, venture
misery (n)
adj human, poor, untold, widespread, daily, utter,alone, absolute, sheer, shared noun poverty, misery,pain, •index, death, •despair, greatness•, cause•,oppression, suffering verb bring, cause, end•, suffer,inflict, alleviate•, wallow•, relieve, spread, compound● unhappiness, sadness, depression, desolation ||suffering, deprivation, privation, destitution
shield (n)
adj human, protective, magnetic, defensive, nuclear,Rowan, bulletproof, invisible, Iraqi, round noun •law,missile•, heat•, sword, defense•, rape•, spear, helmet,gold•, •volcano verb use•, •protect, carry, build•, act•,form•, hide, •prevent, arm•, bear● protection, armor, defense, safeguard, buffer
vulnerability (n)
adj increased, economic, greatest, potential,emotional, extreme, physical, particular, external,aware noun sense•, feeling•, factor, food•,•depression, risk, security, strength, trait•, window•verb reduce•, increase•, expose, exploit, reveal,recognize•, address•, experience, relate, assess•● susceptibility, weakness, defenselessness,helplessness, exposure, liability
trustee (n)
adj independent, fellow, elected, court-appointed,metropolitan, honorary, conservative, emeritus,honourable, lay noun board•, college, university•,museum, community, foundation, bankruptcy•,•council, trust, faculty verb serve•, appoint, •vote,name, elect, approve, •establish, sue, select, •resign● executor, representative, deputy, agent || fundmanager, fund administrator, director
honesty (n)
adj intellectual, best, brutal, moral, total, emotional,complete, fair, basic, absolute noun integrity, value•,fairness, •policy, respect, honesty, truth,responsibility, courage, openness verb appreciate•,admire•, question•, admit, trust, respect•, demand•,value, doubt•, •compel● uprightness, morality, trustworthiness, goodness|| sincerity, truthfulness, integrity, frankness
parallel (n)
adj interesting, historical, striking, close, closest,obvious, contemporary, modern, direct, runningnoun south, north, •history, situation, series, plane,universe, port, era, axis verb draw, suggest•, note•,point•, •exist, strike•, cross•, execute•, cite, process● counterpart, match, equal, equivalent || similarity,correspondence, equivalence, resemblance
decoration (n)
adj interior, blue, painted, elaborate, simple,architectural, festive, applied, mere, beautiful nounChristmas•, holiday•, wall, •height, porcelain•, tree,style, inch, pattern•, underglaze• verb •include, paint,hang, display, adorn, photograph, •consist, inspire,enhance, feature● beautification, adornment, ornament || honor,medal, award || feature, festoon, beading
accord (n)
adj international, historic, Israeli-palestinian, final,global, civic, Bosnian, Israeli, Iraqi, perfect nounpeace•, trade•, agreement, signing•, lake, island•,implementation•, sedan, provision, negotiation verbsign, reach, •end, negotiate, implement•, announce,ratify, strike, approve, oppose•● agreement, treaty, settlement, pact || consensus,harmony, concurrence, unity
clove (n)
adj large, minced, whole, chopped, fresh, olive,medium, small, peeled, red noun garlic, teaspoon,oil•, cup, ground•, cinnamon, tablespoon, onion•, salt,pepper verb •mince, chop, •peel, •crush, slice, •press,add, dice•, cup, halve● piece, segment, section, portion, fragment, wedge
tract (n)
adj large, respiratory, urinary, digestive,gastrointestinal, upper, intestinal, vast, reproductive,low noun •land, •infection, census•, forest, Gi•,housing, acre, •county, symptom, skin verb buy•,own, cause, acquire•, house, •contain, purchase•,absorb, •result, preserve● area, territory, zone, expanse || pamphlet, article,treatise, leaflet
basin (n)
adj large, upper, Mediterranean, depositional, entire,deep, shallow, Caribbean, central, southern nounwater, river•, wash•, drainage•, lake, ocean•, impact•,basin, catch•, floor verb fill, wash, form, •contain,flow•, drain, surround, locate, tap, empty● bowl, mixing bowl, dish || sink, hand basin,washbasin, washbowl
tattoo (n)
adj left, blue, temporary, facial, visible, fake, piercing,pierced, elaborate, bald noun arm, •parlor, body,•artist, hair, •shoulder, chest, forearm, piercing,tattoo verb cover, wear, remove, sport•, pierce,beat•, reveal•, notice•, match, display● signal, summons, call, recall || display, parade,tournament, show
academic (n)
adj legal, professional, prominent, conservative,female, fellow, Canadian, male, feminist, academicnoun athletics, journalist, politician, sport, leader,professional, practitioner, lawyer, intellectual,activist verb •study, focus, emphasize, •advise, stress,criticize, •debate, account•, balance•, excel•● professor, instructor, teacher, lecturer, researcher,college lecturer
encouragement (n)
adj little, parental, positive, active, verbal, far,constant, gentle, enthusiastic, official noun support,word•, advice, help•, assistance, guidance, praise,lack•, instruction, participation verb give•, need,offer•, provide•, receive, shout•, support, nod•,whisper•, •participate● reassurance, help, inspiration, cheer, praise,backing
bastard (n)
adj little, poor, fat, old, lucky, stupid, dirty, ****ing,crazy, arrogant noun •son, bastard, hell, rat•, Jew•,Dr, shit, •scholar, mojo, ass verb kill, shoot, hate•,•mutter, yell, beat, •shout, damn•, •whisper, •scream
feed (n)
adj live, audio, organic, chemical, supplemental,hungry, empty, remote, continuous, prepared nounanimal•, •store, chicken•, video•, sack, food, satellite•,news•, feed, grain verb feed, eat, produce, •process,supply, mix•, load, monitor•, haul•, import● food, feedstuff, fodder, provender, forage
bait (n)
adj live, natural, artificial, dead, fair, fresh, soft, bass,used, lively noun fish, •shop, spinner, bait, crank•,lure, fishing, hook, worm, •switch verb take•, use•,rise•, catch, fish, cut•, cast, •lure, •tackle, dangle● lure, attraction, enticement, temptation,inducement, draw
diner (n)
adj local, all-night, nearby, fellow, downtown, Greek,empty, hungry, famous, greasy noun club, table,restaurant, coffee, roadside•, lunch, breakfast, meal,diner, menu verb sit, eat, discover, •choose, •order,enter, •enjoy, own, seat, glance● patron, customer, guest
villager (n)
adj local, fellow, rural, poor, Indian, indigenous,Muslim, native, Arab, ordinary noun village, villager,crowd•, forest, farmer, peasant•, aid, hut, tourist,square verb kill, •gather, •flee, force, •celebrate,complain, interview, •refuse, organize, distinguish● country dweller, rustic, country cousin
waiting (n)
adj long, five-day, watchful, empty, crowded,endless, three-year, patient, two-year, one-yearnoun •room, •list, •period, hospital•, doctor, hour,chair, clinic•, transplant•, Dr verb sit•, wait, enter•,place•, fill, pace, crowd, •list, •pack, impose•
wait (n)
adj long, short, average, agonizing, well,interminable, just, two-hour, lengthy, endless noun•custom, •staff, hour, •minute, •list, •month, •til,•attitude, Mr, •mode verb lie•, wait, experience•, lay•,•til, endure•, •last, •ing, shorten•● delay, pause, interval, postponement, gap, timelag
module (n)
adj lunar, basic, solar, electronic, available, curricular,rear, specific, photovoltaic, primary noun module,command•, control, training, service•, sound•, crew•,learning•, station, type verb include, contain,develop, build, design, consist, complete, implement,install, control● unit, component, element, segment, building block,part
fringe (n)
adj lunatic, urban, outer, radical, eastern, far,western, southern, mainstream, dark noun •benefit,•group, •hair, •society, •element, salary•, •tree,•movement, pattern, •candidate verb hang, relegate•,trim•, locate•, •benefit, dismiss•, dangle, embrace,decorate•, comb•● tassel, edging, border, edge || periphery, edge,extreme, perimeter
lounge (n)
adj main, smoking, empty, grand, first-class, outdoor,comfortable, cozy, dim, aft noun •chair, cocktail•, bar,room, teacher•, chaise•, restaurant•, •area, •night,hotel verb sit•, echo•, enter, feature, stretch, recline•,convert•, relax•, install, chat● living room, drawing room, sitting room, familyroom, salon
turning (n)
adj major, real, critical, key, crucial, tight, slow,dramatic, twisting, historic noun •point, •back,•history, •radius, wheel, page, •circle, windrow,wood•, •red verb •point, mark•, toss•, twist, •wave,signal•, •trick, wheel•
prostitute (n)
adj male, Chinese, female, sexual, teenage,homosexual, cheap, underage, gay, homeless noundrug, street, client, sex, dealer, pimp, addict,prostitute, •customer, user verb solicit•, hire•, visit•,arrest, frequent, murder, sleep, pose, dress, •abuse
dominance (n)
adj male, political, American, social, economic,cultural, military, global, western, traditional nounmarket, power, party, trait•, •submission, control,•hierarchy, struggle•, species, ideology verbestablish•, challenge•, maintain•, achieve•, assert•,gain•, reflect•, extend•, retain•, ensure•● supremacy, ascendancy, domination, governance,power, authority
sanctuary (n)
adj marine, national, main, terrorist, safe, holy,temporary, inner, noble, sacred noun church, bird•,wildlife•, park, island, animal, farm•, •choir,sanctuary, terrorist verb provide, seek•, offer•,enter•, establish, fill, violate, declare•, deny•, grant•● refuge, asylum, shelter || preserve, naturepreserve, reservation || safety, protection, refuge
mammal (n)
adj marine, other, small, large, endangered,terrestrial, placental, native, wild, extinct noun bird,species, reptile, fish, sea, land•, act, •protection,mammal, population verb evolve, feed, mar•, hunt•,•record, burrow•, resemble, •strand, swim, consume
distraction (n)
adj mass, welcome, dangerous, visual, pleasant,outside, unnecessary, everyday, cognitive, annoyingnoun distraction, noise, driver, weapon•, advantage•,interruption•, diversion, anxiety, resistance•, •displayverb drive•, cause, avoid•, eliminate•, remove, block•,minimize•, ignore•, afford•, concentrate● interruption, disruption || diversion,entertainment || agitation, anxiety || interruption,disruption || diversion, entertainment || agitation,anxiety
recruitment (n)
adj military, aggressive, successful, Indian, active,potential, polish, future, initial, involved noun•retention, •effort, training, student, method,process, program, teacher, study, •strategy verbimprove•, relate, conduct, target, facilitate•, affect•,•overfish, address, enhance•, limit● staffing, employment, enrollment, conscription,enlistment
maximum (n)
adj minimum, solar, daily, mean, average, super,maximum, glacial, recommended, sub noun year,percent, minimum, hour, rate, month, minute, VO•,heart, pound verb allow, reach, face•, increase, limit•,contribute•, exceed, achieve, earn, sentence•● limit, ceiling, upper limit, greatest extent || most,greatest, highest, utmost
valve (n)
adj mitral, nasal, aortic, available, variable, open, Inc,mechanical, one-way, artificial noun heart•, valve,safety•, control, pressure, ball•, water, air, check•,cylinder verb open, close, control, install, •allow,design, replace, check, shut, operate● regulator, controller, stopcock, faucet, spigot, tap
newsletter (n)
adj monthly, quarterly, free, weekly, recent, online,electronic, financial, environmental, advisory nouneditor, industry•, report, publisher, fund,investment•, journal, magazine, club•, article verbpublish, write, send, edit•, distribute, receive, •track,mail, subscribe•, circulate● information sheet, bulletin, circular, newssheet
zoo (n)
adj national, petting, central, wild, botanical,conservation, queer, captive, emeritus, endangerednoun animal, park, zoo, museum, aquarium,•director, •official, •keeper, trip•, garden verb visit•,pet•, born•, feed, breed, escape•, house, wander,trip, rebuild•● zoological gardens, menagerie, children's zoo,wildlife refuge, safari park, game reserve
aging (n)
adj national, premature, normal, human, healthy,successful, global, inevitable, natural, biological nouninstitute•, population, area•, sign•, agency•, disease,effect•, health, administration•, research verbassociate•, cause, slow•, prevent•, relate•, reverse•,•affect, study•, accelerate, accompany•
liberation (n)
adj national, sexual, black, political, social, human,gay, African, Latin, spiritual noun •theology,•movement, struggle, woman, war•, •theologian,freedom, liberation, army, anniversary• verbachieve•, struggle, promote, celebrate•, emphasize,•free, embrace, attain•, preach•● deliverance, freedom, liberty, release, discharge,emancipation
vegetation (n)
adj native, dense, natural, lush, thick, aquatic, green,sparse, riparian, tropical noun soil, water, type, tree,area, map, change, forest, •cover, animal verb •grow,cover, destroy, remove, clear, burn, hide, plant,trample•, feed● plants, plant life, flora, undergrowth, foliage,shrubbery
avenue (n)
adj new, broad, wide, only, main, possible, legal,future, open, available noun •research, tree, •escape,•investigation, •inquiry, •exploration, •expression,•communication, •approach, •growth verb open,provide•, explore, pursue, walk, line, offer•, seek•,close, exhaust● opportunity, possibility, way, chance, opening
urgency (n)
adj new, great, certain, particular, moral, increasing,added, growing, renewed, fierce noun sense•,matter•, voice, •situation, need, lack•, importance,degree•, •task, intensity verb feel, add•, lend•,increase, sense•, gain•, underscore•, lack•, acquire•,convey•● importance, necessity, need, exigency ||earnestness, insistence, perseverance, firmness
lease (n)
adj new, long-term, square, five-year, monthly,commercial, one-year, offshore, short-term, existingnoun •life, oil•, •payment, •agreement, term, land,contract, property, gas•, lease verb sign•, •expire,renew•, negotiate•, buy, sell, offer, renegotiate•,own, extend•● let, tenancy, occupancy, rent, agreement, contract
surroundings (n[PL])
adj new, natural, immediate, familiar, aware,comfortable, physical, unfamiliar, beautiful, obliviousnoun attention•, environment, beauty•, harmony•,awareness•, glance•, comfort•, ease•, noise, menu•verb blend•, explore•, scan•, notice, survey•, adapt•,reflect, check•, fit•, adjust•● environs, surrounds, setting, environment,background, backdrop
reactor (n)
adj nuclear, light-water, commercial, civilian,experimental, advanced, Iraqi, light, pressurized, fastnoun fuel, power, research•, water•, fusion•, reactor,plutonium, plant, safety, site verb build, •produce,operate, shut, design, restart•, cool, generate,destroy, supply● device, apparatus, vessel, container, receptacle,cauldron
remnant (n)
adj old, ancient, only, tattered, original, stellar,Taliban, native, branchial, scattered nounsupernova•, forest, star, •army, •regime, •population,•past, fabric, stone, nebula verb discover, destroy•,preserve•, survive, litter, crush•, detect, construct•,retain•, wipe•● remainder, remains, relic, leftover, residue, trace
acquaintance (n)
adj old, casual, mutual, personal, close, intimate,female, longtime, substance-related, male nounfriend•, •rape, violence, relative•, stranger, circle•,neighbor, colleague, suicide•, date• verb renew•,nod•, strike•, invite, greet, spot, inform, contact•,rape•, encounter● associate, friend, contact || knowledge, familiarity,understanding || relationship, contact, association
maid (n)
adj old, minute, merry, French, fair, Mexican, pretty,lovely, arctic, wealthy noun •honor, •service, minute•,park, room, hotel, maid, cook, meter•, lady verbserve, hire, •clean, dress, cook, ring•, employ•, shout,•franchise, interview•
petition (n)
adj online, formal, pending, valid, statewide, prior,approved, brief, proposed, paid noun •drive, court,signature, habeas•, letter, recall•, corpus•,bankruptcy•, •writ, divorce verb sign•, file, circulate•,deny, submit, send, grant, present, receive, •demand● request, appeal, entreaty, supplication, requisition,application
regret (n)
adj only, deep, greatest, profound, genuine, later,deepest, sincere, bitter, expressed noun sense•,expression•, loss, guilt, regret, pang•, feeling•,twinge•, sadness, sorrow verb express•, feel•, regret,apologize, anger, voice•, convey•, quit● remorse, guilt, repentance, compunction ||disappointment, sorrow, unhappiness, grief
artwork (n)
adj original, public, private, African, contemporary,colorful, modern, native, framed, aesthetic noun•collection, •article, artist, piece•, wall, photo,•domain, •essay, •courtesy, museum verb create, sell,feature, produce, hang, display, •depict, exhibit,acquire, purchase● work of art, creation, representation, reproduction|| illustrations, pictures, photographs, diagrams
garment (n)
adj outer, international, seamless, traditional,Chinese, clean, loose, dry, waterproof, protectivenoun •industry, •worker, •factory, •bag, •district,textile, •manufacturer, lady•, shop, •union verb wear,sew, produce, •hang, remove•, weave, export, dress•,fit, wrap● clothing, dress, vestment, attire, costume, apparel
hose (n)
adj panty, rubber, high-pressure, green, flexible,dark, thick, flat, loose, thin noun garden•, water, fire•,air•, soaker•, end, pump, •clamp, spray, vacuum•verb turn, run, attach, pull, wear•, spray, connect,hook, drag•, fill● tube, pipe, line, hosepipe, garden hose
dentist (n)
adj pediatric, dental, retired, cosmetic, forensic, oral,seropositive, anti-hcv, married, resident noundoctor•, •office, •chair, •appointment, tooth, patient,physician, dentist, •Dr, visit• verb visit•, infect, •drill,recommend, •sterilize, practice, •prescribe,•volunteer, survey•, •assure
magnet (n)
adj permanent, superconducting, powerful, giant,magnetic, Invitational, elementary, rare-earth, urban,rare noun •school, •program, refrigerator, magnet,district, motor, tourist, coil, earth•, bar• verbbecome•, draw, •attract, pull, act•, place, stick,attach, bend, •locate● magnetic body, lodestone, horseshoe magnet, barmagnet || lure, draw, attraction, pull
correspondence (n)
adj personal, one-to-one, private, academic,extensive, close, official, direct, editorial, writtennoun address•, •article, •course, •request, letter,•reprint, •Dr, e-mail, paper, truth verb address•,shall•, send, receive, maintain•, reveal, •direct,welcome•, handle•, preserve● letters, mail, communication, messages ||agreement, similarity, resemblance, equivalence
efficacy (n)
adj personal, political, low, clinical, general, positive,relative, primary, various, collective noun teacher,safety, study, efficacy, treatment, sense•, belief,intervention, level, vaccine verb coach, evaluate•,determine•, demonstrate•, assess•, test•, examine•,support•, compare, prove•● effectiveness, efficiency, usefulness, worth, value,ability
shopper (n)
adj personal, smart, online, savvy, average, lastminute,regular, retail, downtown, careful nounstore, mall, food, Christmas•, holiday•, attention•,price, grocery, supermarket, bargain verb •buy,attract•, draw•, lure•, crowd, shop, •flock, •browse,•purchase, invite● customer, consumer, buyer, purchaser, bargainhunter, punter
conditioning (n)
adj physical, central, operant, cultural, aerobic,cardiovascular, classical, standard, automatic,mental noun air•, •system, strength•, •unit, heating•,power, signal•, sound•, conditioning, training verbinstall•, improve, cruise, struggle, swim, exercise,crank•, switch● training, breaking in, taming, habituation
leisure (n)
adj physical, outdoor, recreational, ample, unlimited,increased, preferred, undesirable, pre-retirement,mean noun •time, •activity, work•, travel, art•, study,•pursuit, •class, hour, •suit verb spend•, enjoy, travel,engage, participate, occupy•, arrange•, pursue,afford, exercise● free time, spare time, time off, freedom, vacation,time out
slip (n)
adj pink, little, white, Freudian, blue, yellow, tiny,mere, colored, transient noun •paper, •tongue,permission•, •dress, boat•, deposit•, •finger,rejection•, •fall, silk• verb let•, hand•, sign, wear•,slide, issue, •slop, tie•, •slap, bear● blunder, mistake, error, omission, gaffe, slip-up
standpoint (n)
adj political, practical, economic, legal, personal,military, financial, medical, scientific, technical nounstandpoint, spectator, safety, consumer, marketing•,•theory, relation, engineering•, prosecutor, efficiencyverb adopt● point of view, position, stance, angle, viewpoint,perspective
jewel (n)
adj precious, rare, tiny, rich, green, bright, beautiful,glittering, crowning, hidden noun crown•, gold, •box,•thief, jewel, •tone, park, diamond, •wasp, silver verbwear, steal, glow, encrust, shine, sparkle, adorn,glitter, drip, bedeck•● ornament, trinket, charm, accessory || gemstone,gem, precious stone, semiprecious stone
steering (n)
adj precise, left, quick, hydraulic, tilt-adjustable,four-wheel, light, responsive, rack-and-pinion, frontnoun •wheel, •committee, power•, hand•, •column,brake, car, control, finger•, •window verb grip•,•brake, hit•, •wheel, jerk•, control, grab•, lean•,pound•, tilt
waitress (n)
adj pretty, passing, blond, part-time, favorite, blonde,nearby, middle-aged, tired, attractive noun cocktail•,table, coffee, restaurant, •order, drink, glass, beer,counter, bar verb •bring, work•, ask, signal•, smile,•arrive, •approach, •pour, order, nod
caregiver (n)
adj primary, informal, elderly, professional, foster,full-time, paid, patient, formal, increased nounfamily•, child, parent•, patient, burden, role, support,home, care, teacher verb provide, experience, report,identify, •cope, •care, assist, train, influence•, assess
lender (n)
adj private, international, foreign, financial, willing,major, commercial, traditional, preferred, originalnoun mortgage•, loan, bank, payday•, borrower,credit, money, investor, rate, home verb require, pay,offer, •charge, •agree, borrow•, force, repay, check,contact•● moneylender, creditor, investor, financier,mortgagee, owner
insurer (n)
adj private, large, medical, major, financial, blue,third-party, mutual, leading, giant noun health•,employer, insurance, doctor, hospital, policy, auto•,coverage, care, cost verb •pay, •cover, require, •offer,•sell, charge, •refuse, •deny, force•, sue•● underwriter, broker, guarantor
motorcycle (n)
adj pro, off-road, fast, used, classic, cross-country,electric, antique, three-wheeled, broken noun car,•accident, •helmet, •gang, •jacket, truck, back•, police,•cop, bicycle verb ride•, drive, buy•, race, •roar, sell•,wear, •park, climb, own
archaeologist (n)
adj professional, indigenous, native, British, amateur,ancient, chief, German, tribal, Australian noununiversity, historian, anthropologist, site, museum,color, evidence, archaeology, decade, discovery verb•excavate, •discover, •dig, study, •uncover, •examine,unearth, train, hire•, •estimate
accountant (n)
adj public, certified, financial, chief, forensic,chartered, retired, outside, corporate, professionalnoun lawyer, tax, attorney, institute, accountant,banker, •consultant, doctor, engineer, firm verb hire•,•possess, consult•, train, •specialize, •account, review,practice, advise, rely•● bookkeeper, auditor, certified public accountant,cost accountant
fix (n)
adj quick, easy, cheap, simple, technological, shortterm,temporary, technical, fast, long-term noun•problem, •solution, bug•, sugar•, surgery, •it, junkie,fix, exercise•, caffeine verb •install, constitute•● dose, shot, injection || dilemma, mess, tight spot|| solution, answer, repair || setup, con, fraud
dressing (n)
adj remaining, creamy, low-fat, Italian, balsamic, fatfree,light, fresh, Russian, sterile noun •room, salad•,•table, •gown, door, cup, sauce, mirror, oil, bowlverb serve, add, sit, toss, wear•, pour•, mix, whisk,apply, prepare● bandage, covering, gauze
decrease (n)
adj significant, dramatic, slight, marked, overall,substantial, corresponding, average, total, sharpnoun percent, •number, rate, level, •behavior,increase, result•, price, •crime, •blood verb show•,result•, report•, lead•, cause•, increase, experience•,associate•, indicate•, occur● reduction, cut, diminution, lessening, decline,shrinkage
packet (n)
adj small, little, tiny, instant, thick, individual, digital,empty, dry, completed noun information, seed,questionnaire•, data, sugar, packet, survey•, letter,cigarette, material verb •contain, send, include,receive•, complete, open•, place, hand•, pull•, return● pack, package, sachet, container, carton, envelope
bundle (n)
adj small, little, tiny, sacred, heavy, thick, neat, tight,dried, precious noun nerve, •arm, medicine•,software•, •energy, •joy, fiber, •paper, •clothes, wireverb carry•, tie, wrap, hold, cost•, save•, drop•, pick•,place, •contain● package, pack, parcel, packet || fortune, mint,bomb, packet
flashlight (n)
adj small, red, tiny, extra, dark, powerful, bright, dim,handy, conventional noun beam, hand, battery, light,•face, pocket, radio, darkness, dark, candle verbshine•, turn•, hold•, grab•, point, carry•, •illuminate,switch•, aim, pull•● penlight, light, lamp, lantern, flash, torch
pumpkin (n)
adj smashing, canned, green, fresh, orange, roasted,sweet, giant, toasted, pure noun •pie, •seed,pumpkin, cup, squash, •patch, •puree, sugar, •spice,•soup verb carve, serve, place, cup•, cook, bake,combine•, mix, stir•, smash•
ham (n)
adj smoked, green, baked, cooked, sliced, fresh,roast, fried, canned, glazed noun •sandwich, cheese,egg, •radio, turkey, country•, slice, •hock, bacon, hamverb eat•, add, cook, dice, smoke•, slice, stir, cure,remove, indict•
surplus (n)
adj social, large, huge, projected, federal, current,annual, agricultural, growing, entire noun budget•,trade•, security, year, deficit, consumer•, army•, tax,account, fund verb run•, spend, produce, generate,enjoy•, project, save, accumulate, squander•, fund● excess, extra, spare, leftovers, remainder,superfluity
theorist (n)
adj social, political, literary, feminist, cultural, critical,leading, natural, contemporary, international nounconspiracy•, researcher, critic, string•, theory•,relation•, historian, century, writer, choice• verb•argue, •suggest, •propose, •predict, note,•emphasize, •assume, •attempt, •tend, observe● philosopher, thinker, theoretician, theorizer,academic, planner
injustice (n)
adj social, racial, economic, past, environmental,terrible, historical, grave, perceived, gross nounsense•, justice, poverty•, inequality, victim•,oppression, society, form•, injustice, act• verb fight•,suffer, correct•, •commit, •perpetrate, recognize,•occur, perceive, address•, redress•● unfairness, prejudice, inequality, bias, wrong,discrimination
construct (n)
adj social, theoretical, cultural, psychological, related,similar, mental, latent, underlying, specific noun•validity, measure, model, relationship, theory, scale,item, personality, factor, gender verb measure,relate, assess, examine, represent, define, identify,develop, base, support● concept, hypothesis, theory, paradigm, idea
recycling (n)
adj solid, mandatory, municipal, environmental,commercial, Inc, residential, increased, composting,comprehensive noun •program, •center, waste, •bin,•rate, curbside•, percent, material, •facility, paperverb increase, waste, recycle, reduce, reuse,promote•, compost, expand, encourage•, save
tap (n)
adj spinal, hot, cold, light, bottled, running, clean,soft, quick, gentle noun water, •shoulder, •dance, tap,•dancer, beer•, •shoe, •door, •dancing, phone verbturn•, tap, drink•, •dance, tip, shut•, rinse•, wash,drip•, flow● blow, rap, knock || valve, faucet, spout || stopper,cork, spigot
owl (n)
adj spotted, northern, great, horned, barred, snowy,gray, endangered, Mexican, threatened noun night•,hawk, owl, screech•, barn•, forest, hoot, bird, habitat,tree verb hoot, protect•, •fly, bar•, save•, burrow•,list, •perch, photograph•, •hunt
coefficient (n)
adj standardized, internal, significant, positive, low,test-retest, negative, discriminant, estimated,multiple noun correlation•, alpha, reliability•,regression•, table, consistency•, variable, scale,•variation, beta verb •range, •indicate, calculate,report, compute, obtain, yield•, determine,represent, estimate● constant, number, factor, amount, quantity, figure
ramp (n)
adj steep, concrete, wooden, off, spiral, interstate,wide, internal, front, narrow noun exit•, boat•,entrance•, wheelchair, top•, launch•, freeway, ramp,access, parking• verb build, •lead, walk•, roll•, climb•,head•, lower, drop, descend, slide● slope, incline, rise, upgrade || hump, ridge, bump,speed bump
coming (n)
adj strange, odd, surprising, comfortable, imminent,just, holy, slow, constant, still noun •age, •going,•spring, winter, •kingdom, spirit, glory•, •railroad,herald•, faith verb sound•, appreciate•, await•,announce•, herald•, mark•, anticipate•, celebrate•,track•, predict•● emergence, launch, arrival, appearance, approach,entrance
ozone (n)
adj stratospheric, global, ground-level, Antarctic,atmospheric, ultraviolet, protective, significant,urban, total noun •layer, •depletion, level, hole,•transport, •pollution, area, ozone, standard,concentration verb destroy•, reduce•, deplete,protect, cause, form, produce, damage, increase,•exceed
refusal (n)
adj stubborn, direct, outright, polite, continuing,initial, persistent, Israeli, adamant, steadfast nounright•, court, administration•, inability, •writ,•responsibility, failure, sanction•, consequence•,•inspection verb •accept, •allow, •recognize,•acknowledge, •cooperate, •participate, •deal, •admit,•discuss, •sign● negative response, snub, denial, rejection,negation, rebuttal
gum (n)
adj sweet, pink, red, sugarless, bleeding, blue,chewed, sugar-free, juicy, toothless noun chewing•,bubble•, •disease, tooth, piece•, stick•, •tree,•wrapper, wad•, gum verb chew•, stick, cause, bleed,pop•, snap•, spit•, prevent, crack•, smell● secretion, exudate, resin, latex || glue, adhesive,paste, cement
hedge (n)
adj tall, private, long-term, green, thick, clipped,mutual, giant, manicured, overgrown noun •fund,•manager, tree, investment, capital, grass•, garden,management, inflation, fence verb trim, plant, clip,invest, surround, hide•, manage, border, prune,enclose● hedgerow, privet, border, verge, windbreak,shrubbery
mattress (n)
adj thin, bare, soft, firm, lumpy, thick, stained,comfortable, flat, dirty noun •floor, air•, bed, spring,pillow, box, cover, sheet, foam•, •pad verb sleep•, lay,cover, buy, lie, pull, stuff, hide•, sink, drag● futon, air mattress, cushion, pad, bed, air bed
wedge (n)
adj thin, fresh, orange, thick, green, warm, optional,hot, flying, wooden noun lemon•, sand•, lime•, •issue,wedge, lob•, cheese, tomato•, pitching•, •shot verbcut•, drive•, serve, hit•, garnish•, pitch•, place, slice•,form, arrange● segment, block, chock, sliver, hunk, piece
circus (n)
adj three-ring, traveling, whole, flying, Roman,Russian, miniature, acrobatic, Ringling noun circus,media•, •performer, •tent, •act, •town, •clown,•animal, elephant, show verb join•, perform, travel,•surround, feature, •dance, escape•, ban, resemble•,•accompany● event, show, festival, spectacle, extravaganza,revel
lieutenant (n)
adj top, young, retired, chief, French, trusted, senior,junior, naval, loyal noun •governor, •colonel, police•,•general, •commander, •dial, captain, force•, air,rank• verb promote•, name, commission•, •command,•assign, order, •shout, appoint, elect•, retire•
mold (n)
adj traditional, toxic, wooden, green, gray, ceramic,airborne, wet, classic, damp noun leaf•, mold,growth, slime•, •mildew, plaster•, •spore, fungus,plastic, ring• verb fit•, break•, grow, pour•, create,cast•, remove, form, cover, place● container, cast || mildew, fungus || frame,pattern || impression, cast || character, type ||assumptions, expectations
meditation (n)
adj transcendental, Buddhist, daily, spiritual, deep,medical, quiet, guided, eastern, silent noun prayer,yoga, practice, technique, meditation, form•,exercise, relaxation, mindfulness•, stress verb teach,practice•, focus, breathe, chant, engage•, combine,exercise, massage, interrupt● thought, consideration, deliberation,contemplation, reflection, rumination
watercolor (n)
adj transparent, low, pastel, cold-pressed, opaque,original, colored, acrylic, laid, hot-pressed noun•paper, painting, oil, •society, drawing, ink, pastel,gouache, •page, section• verb paint, apply, mix,•mount, exhibit, feature, depict, •weave, wash, •dry● gouache, watercolor sketch, painting, picture ||gouache, poster paint, powder paint, tempera
opposite (n)
adj true, exact, polar, very, complete, total, direct,binary, absolute, precise noun fact•, •sex, unity•,pair•, reconciliation•, mirror•, contrast, attraction•,expectation, tension• verb •happen, •attract, •occur,represent•, •intend, reconcile, imply, •unify● contrary, reverse, converse, inverse, oppositenumber, counterpart
blend (n)
adj unique, perfect, special, rich, Mexican, nice,complex, unusual, sweet, traditional noun spice, oil,cotton, seasoning•, wine, ethanol, coffee, herb, style,cheese verb create, offer•, contain, mix, shred•,feature, frame, balance, •blend● mixture, merger, combination, intermingling,balance, assortment
nonsense (n)
adj utter, absolute, just, complete, pure, total, sheer,romantic, superstitious, dangerous noun •word, lot•,kind•, nonsense, •syllable, sort•, bunch•, •fluency,stuff•, claim• verb talk•, stop•, dismiss•, sound, utter•,shout, spout•, tolerate•, •reply, brook•● garbage, baloney, drivel, gobbledygook, gibberish,hot air
fracture (n)
adj vertebral, pelvic, distal, common, left, open,multiple, low, tibial, femoral noun fracture, hip•,bone, stress•, risk, type, patient, tibia, injury, skullverb cause, •occur, suffer•, treat, reduce, sustain,result, heal, prevent•, involve● break, breakage, crack, rupture, fissure, hairlinefracture
sleeping (n)
adj warm, extra, down, comfortable, wet, separate,awake, empty, homeless, lightweight noun •bag,trouble•, •pill, tent, •quarter, night, room, floor, bed,blanket verb lay•, eat, sleep, lie•, roll, wake, crawl•,wrap, climb•, spread
cement (n)
adj wet, rubber, huge, cold, concrete, cracked, gray,epoxy, broken, empty noun •floor, •wall, •block,•plant, •truck, •mixer, bag, brick, steel, foot verb mix•,pour, fill, cover, lay, apply, paint, harden, replace,construct● glue, adhesive, paste, epoxy resin
foam (n)
adj white, closed-cell, thick, rigid, cellular, open-cell,insulating, thin, soft, closed noun •pad, plastic,piece•, •rubber, foam, polyurethane•, •insulation,•mattress, •board, layer verb skim•, cover, fill, spray,wipe•, •fly, apply, remove, wrap, •pour● bubbles, froth, fizz, lather, suds
linen (n)
adj white, fine, Belgian, blue, waxed, dirty, clean,fresh, heavy, crisp noun bed•, oil•, table, cotton,•napkin, •suit, •closet, •shirt, •tablecloth, canvas verbwear•, cover, dress, wash, wrap, paint•, spread, hang,prime, iron
stripe (n)
adj white, red, black, blue, yellow, green, political,vertical, dark, horizontal noun star•, color, •side,pattern, tiger•, zebra, red, sergeant•, shirt, plaid verbearn•, paint, wear, race•, fly, mark, tick•, wave, color,decorate● band of color, band, line, streak, bar, strip
cereal (n)
adj whole-grain, cold, hot, whole, high-fiber, fortified,dry, favorite, low-fat, total noun box, bowl,breakfast•, grain, bread, milk, cup, rice, fruit, foodverb eat•, pour, cup, stir•, •contain, mix, sprinkle•,combine, fix•, •toast
arc (n)
adj wide, long, northern, graceful, short, blue,electric, bright, slow, huge noun second, •light, arm,sky, swing, •lamp, circle, minute, •turn, ski verb form,describe, swing•, trace•, carve•, fly•, bend, sweep,extend, slice● curve, arch, semicircle, sweep, bow, bend
lottery (n)
adj winning, pari-mutuel, genetic, tribal, lucky,patriotic, provincial, state-run, illegal, scratch-offnoun •ticket, state•, •winner, draft•, lottery,gambling, •revenue, •official, casino, •bingo verb win•,play•, buy•, pick, state•, hit•, sell, enter•, purchase,fund● draw, sweepstakes, raffle, lotto || risk, gamble,chance, fortune
stool (n)
adj wooden, low, three-legged, empty, tall, loose,folding, bloody, watery, comfortable noun bar•,counter, table, blood•, leg, chair, step•, foot, •sample,kitchen verb sit•, perch•, slide•, stand, pull, seat•,climb•, lean, swivel•, settle•● seat, chair, footrest, bench, couch, pew
coffin (n)
adj wooden, open, flag-draped, tiny, dead, final,closed, empty, thin, shiny noun nail•, lid, coffin,grave, stone, glass, wood, pine•, flag, soldier verbcarry, place, open, lower, lie, lay, cover, drape, bury,close● box, casket, tomb, sarcophagus, cist
shed (n)
adj wooden, open, light, INT, nearby, sharp, empty,corrugated, temporary, converted noun •light,storage•, tool•, door, garden•, roof, barn, wall,garage, equipment• verb •light, build, pot•, store, fill,•house, lock, hide, cure•, •attach● hut, lean-to, cabin || outbuilding, outhouse, leanto|| woodshed, outbuilding, outhouse
prototype (n)
adj working, modern, physical, rapid, electric, virtual,original, functional, initial, experimental noun•system, model, car, device, design, development,test, product, vehicle, technology verb build,develop, test, design, create•, demonstrate,produce•, base, construct, unveil● example, sample, model, original, archetype,exemplar
filmmaker (n)
adj young, independent, French, British, Arab,African-american, Dutch, greatest, legendary,aspiring noun documentary•, film, writer, movie,actor, artist, spike, director, photographer,generation verb direct, inspire, •spike, •document,attract, film, lure, respect, collaborate
toddler (n)
adj young, preschool, nursing, preschooler, healthy,missing, still, visual, naked, blond noun infant•, baby•,parent, mother, •preschooler, son, age, toy, toddler,daughter verb cry, chase, feed•, •wander, grab,•drown, •scream, •crawl, behave, •age● tot, child, kid, baby
individually (r)
each, •collectively, student, group, both•, administer,small, wrap, participant•, either•, answer•, meet•,test•, •own● separately, independently, alone, on your own, byyourself, in isolation
considering (i)
especially•, especially•, seriously•, surprising•,remarkable•, pretty•, surprising•, seriously•,•circumstance, •amount, Congress•, official•,amazing•, particularly•● bearing in mind, allowing for, in view of, takinginto account
denounce (v)
noun president, government, leader, Republican,policy, •violence, minister•, letter•, critic, •action,•attack, campaign, Democrat, •terrorism, speechmisc publicly, angrily, foreign, denounce,immediately, roundly, strongly, Israeli, bitterly,communist, proposed, conservative, openly,frequently, vigorously● criticize, censure, deplore, condemn || accuse,point the finger at, blame, charge
guiding (j)
noun principle, light, hand, force, question, spirit,policy, role, research, development, process,philosophy misc •through, •toward, •behind, useful•,gently•, responsible•, theoretical, •blind, capable•,scientific, direct, •towards● supervisory, managerial, superintendent,controlling, administrative, directorial
lengthy (j)
noun process, period, list, discussion, interview,conversation, battle, article, report, sentence,negotiation, debate misc after•, after•, during•, write,require, rather•, publish•, •expensive, •legal, costly,complex, detailed● long, drawn-out, long-lasting, extensive, prolonged,protracted
improving (j)
noun quality, education, performance, student,health, service, efficiency, relation, skill, economy,care, access misc reduce, focus•, aim•, effective•,toward•, increasing, thus, rapidly•, developing,interested•, maintain, key•● refining, educating, cultivating, civilizing,enlightening, taming
straightforward (j)
noun question, approach, answer, manner, style,task, matter, solution, account, explanation, method,application misc simple•, very•, relatively•, fairly•,seem•, as•, pretty•, honest, quite•, less•, rather•,seemingly•● frank, forthright, candid, up-front || clear-cut,uncomplicated, facile, undemanding
ponder (v)
noun question, moment, •meaning, •future, •mystery,•possibility, •fate, •move, •option, •implication,•dilemma, •significance, •consequence, second,reader• misc whether, while, worth, deeply,seriously, pause, quietly, strange, carefully, briefly,plenty, ponder, silent, dream, dreary● consider, think about, think over, contemplate,deliberate, wonder about
reduced (j)
noun rate, risk, cost, level, price, benefit, lunch,sentence, form, use, size, tax misc free•, result•,lead•, because•, increased, associate, due, receive•,cause, •cost, improved, experience•● cheap, bargain, on sale, cut-rate, low-price, cutprice
cosmic (j)
noun ray, background, microwave, radiation, dust,string, tip, egg, expansion, space, order, force miscproduce, solar, dark, cosmic, high-energy•, energetic,detect•, observe, magnetic, vast, gravitational,measure● intergalactic, interplanetary, interstellar, galactic|| universal, vast, enormous, huge
naive (j)
noun realism, belief, view, optimism, assumption,notion, faith, hope, reader, folk, concept, observermisc think, young, •believe, •enough, a•, maybe,little•, sound•, politically•, rather•, •assume, bit•● simple, trusting, innocent, childlike ||unsophisticated, gullible, wet behind the ears, green
Arctic (j)
noun refuge, wildlife, ocean, ice, warrior, Fox, region,oil, sea, air, char, summer misc •national, drill•,Canadian•, arctic, open•, coastal, melt, polar, cold,•Antarctic, northern, central•● freezing, cold, chilly, wintry, frozen, icy
communist (j)
noun regime, country, government, party, state, rule,system, leader, nation, ideology, movement, blocmisc former•, under, •eastern, Chinese, Soviet,socialist, formerly•, communist, democratic,throughout, fascist, totalitarian● collectivist, socialist, Marxist, Stalinist, Leninist,communalist
racist (j)
noun remark, attitude, comment, society, view,policy, practice, cop, joke, attack, behavior,stereotype misc white, sexist, anti-semitic, racist,accuse•, racial•, •homophobic, violent•, overtly•,blatantly•, colonial, deny•● chauvinistic, bigoted, xenophobic, prejudiced,discriminatory, racialist
detail (v)
noun report•, book, plan, document•, article•, letter•,page•, record, map, section, chart•, method, finding,procedure, account misc how, below, above, specific,release, sexual, publish, file, issue, numerous,alleged, full, elsewhere, written, lengthy● list, specify, describe, itemize || assign, delegate,allocate, conscript
entail (v)
noun risk, cost, process, change, loss, strategy•,responsibility, sacrifice, practice, difficulty, task•,approach, commitment, •degree, reform misc such,necessarily, certain, usually, moral, radical, financial,considerable, inevitably, typically, logically,additional, complex, complete, multiple● involve, require, demand, need, necessitate
mighty (j)
noun river, power, duck, Morphin, ranger, force,wind, mouse, heart, army, oak, sword misc high•,mighty, •fine, powerful, swing, •impressive, flow,thee, •almighty, •handy, topple, rushing● powerful, strong, forceful, potent || huge,enormous, vast, expansive
tag (v)
noun shark•, •program, price•, name•, fish,•distribution, dog•, figure•, total•, tag, data, deer,sales, item, buck misc along, cooperative, during,along, recapture, tag, release, blue, behind, attach,track, bag, license, capture, northeastern● mark, label, ticket, docket || append, tack on, addon, attach
grave (j)
noun site, danger, concern, threat, consequence,marker, mistake, doubt, risk, situation, error, robbermisc face, face, pose•, pose•, express•, express•,cause•, cause•, suffer•, commit•, suffer•, commit•● serious, severe || solemn, serious || ominous,foreboding || serious, severe || solemn, serious ||ominous, foreboding
confusing (j)
noun situation, message, signal, ballot, consumer,array, regulation, maze, instruction, emotion,mixture, jumble misc very•, often, a•, little•,sometimes, somewhat•, bit•, contradictory, less•,complex, sound•, difficult● unclear, puzzling, perplexing, baffling, mystifying,bewildering
photographic (j)
noun society, image, plate, film, memory, art,portrait, technique, record, print, evidence,equipment misc international•, visual, •royal,•negative, publish, extensive•, photographic, digital,joint•, print, combine, sensitive•● pictorial, graphic, picturesque, photogenic || vivid,clear, accurate, exact
team (v)
noun sport, others, •owner, partner, championship,Mr, •colleague, pair, producer, engineer, •win, Sox•,final, singer, Corp misc with, up, help, win, recently,W, professional, United, Inc, rather, fellow,distribute, super, Div, evergreen
uniform (j)
noun standard, code, law, distribution, size, policy,rule, crime, cop, regulation, jacket, shirt misc•military, •across, •across, provide•, provide•, wear,wear, establish•, establish•, produce•, produce•, full•● unchanging, unvarying, even || consistent,standardized, homogeneous || identical, like, alike
align (v)
noun star•, •standard, knee•, curriculum, interest,assessment, shoulder, party, goal, edge, value,telescope, practice, direction, foot misc with,themselves, closely, himself, itself, perfectly,properly, polar, better, herself, precisely, left,carefully, ourselves, myself● bring into line, line up, make straight, makeparallel || side with, support, ally, affiliate
license (v)
noun state, company, •technology, •fee, driver•,•plate, marriage•, patent, •practice, •requirement,product, drug, software, •agreement, agency miscsell, federal, state, issue, regulate, obtain, fully,operate, professional, refuse, grant, currently, gay,separate, resident● permit, allow, authorize, accredit, certify
marital (j)
noun status, problem, relationship, satisfaction, age,family, distress, conflict, gender, sex, parent,infidelity misc between, sexual, parental, report,marital, •married, emotional, regardless•, significant,experience•, relate, •adolescent● conjugal, nuptial, wedded, spousal, matrimonial,connubial
unbelievable (j)
noun story, amount, speed, sight, courage, talent,joy, tale, array, is, horror, luck misc just•, almost•,unbelievable, yeah, absolutely•, sound, pretty•,totally•, incredible, truly•, wow, strange● incredible, amazing, extraordinary, astonishing ||implausible, incredible, far-fetched, fantastic
shocking (j)
noun story, news, revelation, death, event, detail,image, video, crime, discovery, truth, murder miscmost•, pretty•, shocking, quite•, •pink, reveal•,surprising, kind•, particularly•, share•, sudden,tonight● appalling, dreadful, scandalous, outrageous, awful,disgusting
large-scale (j)
noun study, project, structure, production, operation,development, change, model, effort, painting, survey,use misc •commercial, •military, such, conduct,•economic, •industrial, environmental, involve,•clinical, long-term, small-scale, engage•● important, significant, extensive, sweeping,comprehensive, across-the-board
follow-up (j)
noun study, question, interview, visit, data, analysis,period, survey, test, care, call, activity misc conduct,during•, provide, •reveal, send, indicate, complete,receive•, obtain, long-term•, mean, perform
commission (v)
noun study, report, survey, artist, painting, work,poll, works, portrait, art, series, piece, •officer,sculpture, architect misc by, paint, recent, design,specially, recently, independent, newly, originally,United, II, specifically, contemporary, Catholic,wealthy● assign, appoint, authorize, contract, order, hire
nationwide (j)
noun survey, network, program, tour, campaign,system, poll, part, service, effort, search, strike miscconduct, launch•, recent•, annual, average,announce, issue, sponsor•, trigger•, •cellular, spark•,prompt•● countrywide, national, general, state, coast-tocoast,from Land's End to John O'Groats
activate (v)
noun system, cell, brain, gene, muscle, device,emergency, button, unit, light, voice, guard, alarm,computer, memory misc immune, automatically,press, visual, cognitive, injured, internal, deactivate,bind, prior, disabled, reserve, fully, electronic, inhibit● make active, set in motion, set off, turn on, trigger,start
upgrade (v)
noun system, computer, •facility, •skill, equipment,technology, service, software, PC, plant, network,security, plan, effort•, •quality misc its, existing,spend, recently, plan, improve, expand, replace,maintain, billion, current, continually, significantly,constantly, repair● promote, advance, elevate, raise || improve,update, renew, modernize
qualified (j)
noun teacher, candidate, person, student, applicant,individual, personnel, education, worker, immunity,shortage, plan misc highly•, more•, most•, less•, best•,•special, hire•, attract•, teach, retain•, available,recruit•● fitted, suitable, capable, competent || short-listed,accepted, nominated, seeded
collaborate (v)
noun teacher, •project, scientist, research, artist,other, organization, •colleague, researcher, educator,agency, partner, faculty, opportunity•, counselor•misc with, create, closely, local, develop, accuse,whom, other, each, communicate, actively, various,design, willing, another● work together, join forces, team up, work inpartnership, pool resources, act as a team
freezing (j)
noun temperature, water, cold, rain, death, point,night, winter, weather, air, ice, wind misc below•,above•, keep•, cold, drop•, below•, •thaw, near•,prevent•, outside, rise, survive•● cold, subzero, icy, chilly, glacial, bitter
standardized (j)
noun test, score, testing, achievement, measure,assessment, student, coefficient, performance, use,procedure, regression misc use, measure, such,score•, administer, base, assess, •discriminant,traditional•, develop, •canonical, perform•
exaggerate (v)
noun threat, effect, •difference, •importance,•danger, claim, •role, fear•, tendency•, risk, demise•,•significance, •extent, •impact, •degree misc greatly,may, often, tend, a, grossly, perhaps, little, wildly, bit,sometimes, slightly, somewhat, accuse, vastly● overstate, overstress, embellish, embroider, makea mountain out of a molehill, inflate
sore (j)
noun throat, muscle, spot, back, point, knee,shoulder, foot, thumb, eye, loser, arm misc •right,stiff•, stick•, tired, •left, rub•, cold•, sore, because•,cause, complain•, red● painful, tender, uncomfortable || offended, angry,cross || annoying, sensitive, embarrassing
flush (v)
noun toilet, face•, cheek•, water, eye, skin•, bird,•heat, •excitement, •red, •success, •cash, •pleasure,•anger, •embarrassment misc her, out, down, away,red, pink, slightly, hot, pale, flush, sweaty, bright,deep, wash, warm● redden, blush, go red, color || clear, clean out,wash out, swill
ripe (j)
noun tomato, fruit, age, cup, banana, peach,avocado, olive, plum, pear, condition, apple misc•old, large•, •peel, pick, fresh, sweet, slice, chop, firm,red, perfectly•, •cut● mature, ready, grown || ready, suitable, prepared|| pungent, strong, sour
handy (j)
noun tool, feature, reference, guide, Wc, skill, tip,device, bag, pocket, list, card misc come•, in•, keep•,might•, especially, whatever•, pretty•, prove•, extra,quick, •case, handy● near, nearby, convenient || useful, helpful,practical || skillful, dexterous, practical
sway (v)
noun tree, •side, •wind, hip, body, •breeze, •opinion,foot, •music, head, palm, •public, voter, •vote,branch misc back, forth, slightly, gently, stand, a,little, sing, above, easily, beneath, tall, slowly, bit,rock● waver, swing, oscillate || bend, lean, veer ||influence, bias, affect
clip (v)
noun video•, hair, newspaper, paper•, wing, •coupon,•belt, film, magazine, article, movie, hedge, toenail,wire, picture misc from, away, onto, short, off, save,neatly, clip, along, carefully, tiny, trim, m, k, digital● cut, trim, shorten, shear || fasten, attach, pin,staple
exclaim (v)
noun voice, •delight, lady•, goodness, wonder,surprise, English, visitor•, uncle•, •astonishment, fist,•tone, Dr, exasperation, aunt• misc she, Oh, wow,suddenly, hey, wonderful, beautiful, laugh, happily,Ah, angrily, lovely, wave, proudly, excitedly● cry out, cry, shout, call out, call, yell
drip (v)
noun water, blood, sweat, face, rain, drip, nose, tree,floor, •chin, mouth, hair, tear, ceiling, voice• miscfrom, down, onto, drip, off, off, down, slowly, red,wet, hot, green, sweat, thick, melt● dribble, trickle, drop, leak, seep, ooze
scholarly (j)
noun work, research, journal, attention, article,literature, study, interest, book, publication, debate,writing misc popular, publish, receive•, recent•,serious•, academic, professional, scientific, historical,engage•, attract•, numerous•● learned, academic, erudite, intellectual, educated,studious
inhabit (v)
noun world, area, space, species•, place, body,region, island, land, character, universe, forest,creature, earth, spirit misc by, once, mostly, largely,vast, indigenous, continuously, native, sparsely, wild,coastal, strange, fully, tropical, northern● live, dwell, occupy, reside, populate, squat
fictional (j)
noun world, character, text, story, account, narrative,reader, truth, discourse, town, reality, theory miscreal, create, fictional, narrative, historical, literary,actual, factual, refer, specific, •lyric, particular•● imaginary, imagined, illusory, false, untrue, unreal
foremost (j)
noun world, expert, mind, authority, nation, concern,scholar, historian, writer, critic, being, painter miscfirst•, •among, perhaps•, •contemporary, •literary,•conservation, arguably•, regard•● leading, primary, prime, chief, principal, notable
Greek (n)
noun •Roman, Latin, Jew, Italian, Turk, Hebrew,German, Greek, Egyptian, French verb study•,translate•, name, derive•, •defeat, •flee, •honor
cough (v)
noun •blood, throat, fit, mouth•, smoke, fever,engine•, cough, nose, breath, sound, lung,•handkerchief, •syrup, headache misc up, again, start,begin, sneeze, hear, cough, wheeze, choke, laugh,someone, spit, gasp, breathe, clear
hail (v)
noun •cab, •taxi, •hero, critic, rain, •chief, •victory,agreement, •distance, press, snow, wind•,•breakthrough, move, storm misc as, from, widely,hail, originally, immediately, proudly, greatest,passing, conquering, conservative, initially, rain,sundered, historic● greet, welcome, address || acclaim, acknowledge,salute || summon, call over, flag down
wheel (v)
noun •cart, drive•, •room, •chair, car, training•,gurney, steel•, •operating, hospital, horse, •hall, bike,•seating, gull misc into, around, deal, away, around,himself, front, toward, rear, down, onto, overhead,past, tire, above● roll, trundle, maneuver, move || turn, veer, swing,circle
shiver (v)
noun •cold, night, body, wind, air, arm, •chill, •spine,•thought, skin, •fear, •tooth, blanket, heat, shouldermisc she, cold, stand, begin, uncontrollably, slightly,shake, wet, naked, herself, lay, violently, suddenly,hug, thin● shake, tremble, quiver, quake, shudder
offset (v)
noun •cost, loss, gain, •effect, tax, increase, price,revenue, capital, benefit, carbon, emission, income,•decline, saving misc by, help, high, partially, enough,enough, low, increased, somewhat, negative, partly,in, order, additional, decline● counterweigh, equipoise, counterbalance, makeup for, counteract, compensate
insure (v)
noun •deposit, bank, company, insurance•, loan,fund, plan, American, •loss, agency•, •employee,•safety, risk, mortgage, •patient misc against,federally, federal, order, in, privately, uninsured,necessary, fully, design, to, cost, adequate, insure,continued● protect, cover, assure, indemnify, underwrite
perch (v)
noun •edge, bird•, tree, •stool, •shoulder, •top, head,•foot, chair, •hill, rock, •branch, table, •cliff, glass•misc on, atop, above, top, upon, precariously,overlook, tiny, near, next, wooden, fly, herself,beside, narrow● rest, settle, sit, alight, land, balance
intensify (v)
noun •effort, pressure, war, competition, conflict,debate, attack, flavor, effect, search, feeling,fighting•, crisis, campaign, color misc only, likely,greatly, global, expand, rapidly, existing, enhance,internal, ethnic, emotional, diplomatic, likely,dramatically, agricultural● strengthen, deepen, build up, step up, exaggerate,increase
map (v)
noun •genome, gene, •route, •plan, •strategy, surface,•distribution, scientist•, •location, pattern, data, site,structure, path, region misc out, human, onto, entire,explore, carefully, fully, genetic, attempt, map,locate, survey, accurately, enable, lunar● chart, plot, plan, record, draw, diagram
loosen (v)
noun •grip, tie, skin, •restriction, muscle, •tongue,•soil, edge, •control, •rule, •screw, •hold, collar, •belt,•bolt misc up, a, bit, tighten, little, remove, stir,slightly, tight, carefully, relax, stretch, lift, gently,loosen● come loose, work loose, untie, undo, release, relax
differentiate (v)
noun •group, cell, •type, •product, ability•,•instruction, factor•, curriculum, feature•,•consciousness, characteristic•, quality, individual,•carcinoma, function misc from, between, among,themselves, clearly, able, poorly, difficult, itself,highly, various, significantly, gifted, fail, religiously● distinguish, discriminate, tell apart, set apart,discern, separate
smooth (v)
noun •hair, hand, edge, •skirt, •wrinkle, surface, skin,•top, •transition, •dress, finger, •feather, bed, sheet,•mustache misc out, her, over, down, over, back,away, carefully, onto, straighten, gently, sand,flatten, smooth, rather● flatten, smooth out, level, iron, press
exert (v)
noun •influence, pressure, •control, force, effort,•effect, power, •pull, •authority, •leadership, energy,•leverage, amount, •impact, ability• misc on, over,strong, powerful, great, upon, political, continue,significant, considerable, gravitational, able,themselves, tremendous, enormous● put forth, use, apply, bring to bear, exercise, makeuse of
lick (v)
noun •lip, •finger, •face, •wound, hand, flame•,tongue•, dog•, •chop, salt, •blood, •paw, cat•, fire•,•cream misc his, her, off, clean, dry, lick, kiss, suck,clean, lean, slowly, rub, taste, sniff, upper● defeat, beat, conquer, get the better of || defeat,beat, conquer, get the better of
complicate (v)
noun •matter, •fact, situation, issue, •effort, problem,process, task, •picture, factor, •relationship, •relation,analysis, •interpretation, •understanding misc by, far,already, enough, greatly, simple, vastly, enormously,somewhat, complex, enrich, simplify, considerably,extremely, severely● make difficulties, set hurdles, confuse, obscure,thwart, confound
log (v)
noun •mile, •hour, •road, forest, company, computer,site, •Internet, user•, •truck, land, •operation,mining•, call, minute misc on, in, onto, off, mine,online, log, automatically, online, ban, fewer,cnn.com/health, heavily, graze, old-growth● make a note of, chart, record, note down, note,register
simmer (v)
noun •minute, heat•, cover•, water•, •hour, mixture,sauce, broth•, pepper•, boil•, chicken, soup, potato,saucepan, tomato• misc until, cover, reduce, low, stir,bring, add, over, about, cook, occasionally, mediumlow,uncover, tender, gently● boil, bubble, cook || seethe, rumble, bubble, boil
download (v)
noun •music, file, software, computer, Internet, song,web, information, data, program, user•, site, image,video, movie misc can, free, onto, install, allow, able,late, automatically, MP3, upload, digital, via, online,audio, available● transfer, copy, move, take
recite (v)
noun •poem, •prayer, •poetry, •pledge, •line, •verse,•name, •word, •memory, •list, •allegiance, •litany,voice, •passage, heart misc begin, sing, listen,memorize, entire, aloud, favorite, daily, familiar,loudly, silently, proudly, holy, dutifully, ancient● declaim, narrate, perform, rehearse || list,enumerate, reel off, regurgitate
slash (v)
noun •price, budget, •cost, throat, •spending, •rate,job, •wrist, tax, knife, •face, sword, funding,•production, arm misc across, tire, cut, federal, burn,half, billion, red, force, cost, stab, slash, propose,deep, corporate● cut, hack, slice, gash || reduce, cut, lower, drop
maximize (v)
noun •profit, •potential, •benefit, •opportunity,•chance, •efficiency, •return, •value, •performance,•space, learning, •revenue, •effectiveness, •use,•ability misc minimize, order, in, design, seek,economic, individual, aim, attempt, reduce, net, so,financial, as, potential● make the most of, make best use of, exploit, takefull advantage of || increase, expand, amplify, makebigger
ground (v)
noun •reality, theory, plane, experience, second•,tradition, •principle, approach, shuttle, •choice,•fielder, •assumption, nature, belief, airline misckeep, firmly, stay, remain, third, empirically,ultimately, solidly, score, single, spiritually,historically, ground, culturally, deeply● punish, deal with, chastise || base, support, build|| initiate, prepare, coach
ski (v)
noun •resort, •area, ski, mountain, •slope, •powder,skier•, snow, lift, run, instructor, shop, valley, •mask,winter misc learn, ski, free, fast, teach, steep, race,anywhere, down, ride, climb, lift, skate, alpine,snowshoe
deprive (v)
noun •right, child, sleep, •food, person, •oxygen,•opportunity, •liberty, citizen, •freedom, •ability,brain, •access, victim, •benefit misc them, yourself,thus, themselves, thereby, poor, basic, nor, myself,ourselves, economically, equal, culturally, essential,constitutional● divest, rob, deny, take away, remove, withdraw
roam (v)
noun •street, eye•, room, •earth, •area, •hall, dog•,animal•, •land, •countryside, wolf•, •field, mountain,•wood, •neighborhood misc free, around, through,freely, around, allow, once, wild, throughout, search,wherever, armed, vast, northern, free● wander, rove, travel, journey, stray, ramble
don (v)
noun •suit, •mask, •hat, •robe, •jacket, •uniform,•glove, •gear, •coat, •pair, •costume, •cap, clothes,•gown, •helmet misc we, they, know, want, white,wan, na, protective, green, enough, care, anybody,suit, wet, re● put on, throw on, get into, pull on, dress in, slip on
mobilize (v)
noun •support, •resource, community, force, •public,group, effort, ability•, •voter, •opinion, movement,army, troop, society, •action misc against, political,help, public, able, organize, international, quickly,domestic, military, politically, popular, seek, entire,necessary● rally, assemble, drum up, gather together, marshal,activate
wage (v)
noun •war, campaign, battle, fight, struggle, guerrilla,•warfare, •jihad, ability•, •peace, terror, attack,terrorism, debate, labor misc against, aggressive,legal, holy, successful, civil, all-out, successfully,fierce, order, intense, in, accuse, conventional,effective● carry on, conduct, pursue, engage in, fight,instigate
murmur (v)
noun •word, voice, •prayer, •ear, crowd•, •agreement,•thanks, lip, smile, breath, •apology, •assent, neck,•sleep, •greeting misc she, something, herself, sorry,himself, softly, nod, stare, smile, lean, murmur, soft,quietly, stroke, bend● whisper, mutter, mumble, purr || complain,grumble, grouse, grouch
span (v)
noun •year, career•, •decade, bridge•, range, •river,•century, period, •generation, •spectrum, •mile,•globe, •foot, history, age misc more, three, whose,four, nearly, entire, several, six, five, wide, broad,half, seven, eight, full● cross, cover, reach over, extend over, bridge,traverse
crisp (j)
noun air, shirt, morning, bill, bacon, minute, salad,skin, crust, apple, fall, suit misc •white, until•, clear,clean, •golden, •blue, brown, •green, fried, slightly,cool, wear•● crunchy, brittle, hard || snappish, brusque, terse|| cold, cool, fresh || incisive, decisive, confident
protected (j)
noun area, land, species, speech, status, forest, right,class, park, market, management, activity miscconstitutionally•, federally•, within, marine, establish,outside•, existing•, safe, natural, engage•, legally•,manage•● endangered, threatened, nearing extinction ||sheltered, safe, secure || locked, tamper-proof,inaccessible
relaxed (j)
noun atmosphere, attitude, style, manner,environment, position, setting, standard, posture,rule, muscle, pace misc more•, feel•, very•, seem•, a•,happy, appear•, much•, •confident, stay•, less,comfortable● tranquil, calm, comfortable, stress-free || lenient,easygoing, untroubled, casual
humble (j)
noun beginning, origin, opinion, servant, pie, person,root, background, district, ISD, dwelling, abode miscsimple•, humble, pm, honest, quiet, modest,relatively•, proud, obedient, shy, host, truly● modest, unassuming, retiring || lowly, poor,underprivileged || respectful, subservient, servile
manifest (v)
noun behavior, form, level, symptom, spirit, disease,belief, pattern, tendency, nature, •variety, attitude,disorder, passenger•, characteristic misc itself,themselves, often, clearly, physical, usually, religious,cultural, fully, primarily, differently, particular,increased, psychological, typically● make plain, establish, demonstrate, display, reveal,show
outrageous (j)
noun behavior, price, act, statement, claim, charge,conduct, lie, fortune, arrow, demand, amount miscmost•, outrageous, absolutely•, pretty•, sound•,totally•, irresponsible, commit, charge•, funny,extreme•, bizarre● disgraceful, shameful, shocking, offensive,contemptible, despicable
molecular (j)
noun biology, biologist, level, structure, cloud,genetics, weight, cell, technique, research, university,professor misc atomic, genetic, cellular, biological,molecular, form, study•, modern•, chemical, complex,giant•, dense•
whisk (v)
noun bowl•, •egg, oil, heat•, •flour, mixture, milk,sugar, minute, cup, •ingredient, •vinegar, butter,juice, water misc together, until, away, into,constantly, medium, small, add, large, off, gradually,smooth, blend, slowly, olive● beat, whip, cream, aerate || take, carry, whip,bundle
homemade (j)
noun bread, bomb, soup, cream, ice, pie, cookie,sauce, chicken, cheese, biscuit, cake misc serve,fresh, sell•, eat•, hot, delicious, wear•, simple•, baked,canned, cup•, store-bought
reported (j)
noun case, number, percent, rate, level, use,difference, crime, result, table, incident, death misc•million, •sexual, •per, billion, significant, worth•,•occur, associate, earn•, despite•, affect•,significantly•
notorious (j)
noun case, prison, murder, gang, drug, example,killer, camp, criminal, terrorist, crime, intelligencemisc most•, become•, famous, •serial, Tupac,notorious, found, feature, •terrorist, •violent,•meticulous, •Nazi● infamous, disreputable, dishonorable, tarnished
formidable (j)
noun challenge, task, obstacle, force, opponent,barrier, power, foe, candidate, presence, weapon,competitor misc most•, face•, less•, prove•, present•,remain•, pose•, •military, pretty•, despite, truly•,confront•● difficult, tough, daunting || impressive, aweinspiring,remarkable || alarming, frightening,dreadful
seasonal (j)
noun change, variation, migration, worker, pattern,fruit, cycle, allergy, movement, labor, food, producemisc •such, fresh•, local, •affective, annual,agricultural, year-round, hire•, organic, due, daily,•allergic● cyclical, periodic, cyclic, regular || limited,sporadic, intermittent, temporary
exceptional (j)
noun child, case, ability, student, circumstance,quality, council, talent, service, skill, experience,performance misc exceptional, truly•, unique, gifted,demonstrate•, hardly•, unless•, feature, rare•, exhibit,neither, possess● excellent, brilliant, special, extraordinary,incomparable, unique
Protestant (j)
noun church, Catholic, denomination, reformation,group, ethic, leader, minister, missionary,community, religion, Christianity misc Catholic, Irish,white•, evangelical, German•, both•, religious,liberal•, mainline•, Roman, conservative•, largely•
evangelical (j)
noun church, Christian, leader, group, Christianity,movement, Protestant, community, pastor,Protestantism, voter, organization misc •Christian,•Lutheran, conservative•, Protestant, Catholic,among•, Pentecostal, white•, fundamentalist,religious, orthodox, southern● zealous, enthusiastic, fervent, eager, intense, keen
head (j)
noun coach, year, season, chef, office, teacher,shoulder, honcho, gardener, assistant, football,librarian misc become•, assistant, former•, former•,•full, name•, hire•, •above, •above, first-year•, fire,replace
selective (j)
noun college, service, memory, institution, use,breeding, pressure, admission, enforcement,attention, policy, process misc more•, highly•,selective, less•, choose, extremely•, academically•,rather, •attentional, historical, •catalytic, admit● discerning, discriminating, discriminatory, choosy,careful
contrast (v)
noun color, approach, experience, view, image,finding, situation, pattern, style, background,attitude, •vision, comparison•, perspective,philosophy misc with, sharply, compare, starkly, dark,nicely, markedly, blue, dramatically, strongly,traditional, bright, European, light, previous● compare, juxtapose, analogize, weigh || stand out,stick out like a sore thumb, differ, diverge
pharmaceutical (j)
noun company, industry, manufacturer, drug, firm,research, product, opioid, giant, association, sales,plant misc large•, medical, major•, •opioid, sell, giant,billion, Swiss•, chemical, Inc, global•, •biotech● medicinal, pharmacological, medical, therapeutic,curative
marginal (j)
noun cost, rate, tax, land, area, price, benefit, status,position, value, income, figure misc marginal, social,top•, best, consider•, exceed, equal, poor, increase,reduce, equal, compare● on the edge, bordering, peripheral, borderline ||negligible, minimal, low, minor
overturn (v)
noun court, conviction, Roe, decision, appeal, law,ruling, judge, verdict, •election, order, sentence,•ban, rule, chair misc federal, later, seek, vs, vote,eventually, constitutional, appellate, versus, sue,overturn, existing, completely, ruling, refuse● turn over, knock over, upend, capsize || nullify,abolish, invalidate, annul
flourish (v)
noun culture, business•, art•, plant•, century, trade•,economy, industry•, society, democracy•,environment, movement•, career•, human•,civilization• misc continue, allow, under, survive,grow, throughout, despite, amid, ad, briefly, tropical,permit, everywhere, enable, thrive● be successful, succeed, thrive, grow || shake,show, flaunt, display
embed (v)
noun culture, •wall, chip, value, •context, structure,practice, network, computer, object, text,technology, unit, glass, rock misc in, within, deeply,social, itself, cultural, firmly, tiny, complex, deep,inside, broad, historical, very, magnetic● implant, set in, insert, drive in, push in, surround
vicious (j)
noun cycle, circle, attack, killer, dog, campaign,crime, method, battle, murder, act, fight misc most•,create•, break•, vicious, particularly•, violent, catch,brutal, cruel, commit, mean•, deliver•● savage, wild, brutish, ferocious || spiteful,malicious, rancorous, brutal
compact (j)
noun disc, disk, car, bulb, player, size, light, pickup,object, design, sedan, model misc more•,•fluorescent, digital, relatively•, fit, design, available,short, feature, audio•, contain, light● dense, solid, packed in, packed together || small,neat, trim, tiny
fling (v)
noun door, arm, hand, head, floor, back, body,window, shoulder, bed, •ground, hair, stone, leg, ballmisc into, her, open, himself, back, herself, down,across, open, over, open, against, away, onto, off● throw, toss, hurl, pitch, chuck, lob
yank (v)
noun door, hand, arm, hair, back, •foot, chain, •cord,shirt, leg, rope, •wheel, neck•, •phone, bed misc her,out, out, him, back, her, off, off, down, away, open,free, grab, open, hard● pull, tug, jerk, wrench, snatch, heave
bald (j)
noun eagle, head, man, spot, guy, hair, cypress, top,mountain, pate, island, patch misc •tire, nearly•,short, completely•, tall•, shave•, cover•, fat•, bald,rub•, shiny•, blue● hairless, balding, receding || bare, worn,threadbare || plain, bold, blunt || baldheaded,hairless, balding
desired (j)
noun effect, result, outcome, goal, level, behavior,end, doneness, change, consistency, size, directionmisc achieve•, produce•, until•, reach•, obtain•,attain•, maintain•, necessary•, yield•, order•, fail•,determine● wanted, anticipated, sought after, looked-for,favorite, chosen
deliberate (j)
noun effort, attempt, act, choice, policy, decision,attack, action, strategy, speed, process, use miscslow•, conscious, •systematic, accidental, careful,•intentional, •part, •the, thoughtful, •intend,proceed•, premeditated● purposeful, premeditated, conscious, intentional|| thoughtful, careful, slow, cautious
static (j)
noun electricity, pile, pressure, model, analysis, seal,radio, burst, voice, timing, image, test misc dynamic,remain•, provide•, aerated•, than•, rather, relatively•,static, nor, fill•, rather, but•● motionless, stationary, still, inert || unchanging,constant, invariable, unvarying
credible (j)
noun evidence, threat, information, witness, source,force, candidate, report, plan, alternative, allegation,commitment misc more•, no•, less•, specific,substantial•, •military, highly•, credible, mount•,establish•, present•, •scientific● believable, convincing, plausible, likely ||trustworthy, reliable, sincere, dependable
vigorous (j)
noun exercise, activity, debate, campaign, defense,plant, effort, growth, competition, enforcement,action, opposition misc more•, most•, •physical,young, healthy, strong•, moderate•, despite•,engage•, mount•, less•, active● energetic, robust, dynamic, active, vital, forceful
varied (j)
noun experience, background, music, repertoire,form, diet, interest, activity, terrain, career,approach, use misc as•, more•, rich•, complex, quite•,•cultural, widely•, reflect•, numerous, •ethnic, vast•,•instructional● heterogeneous, diverse, wide-ranging, different,various, assorted
frustrating (j)
noun experience, situation, process, aspect, task,search, attempt, affair, delay, negotiation,circumstance, maze misc very•, •because, most•,often, sometimes, difficult, extremely•, especially,particularly•, frustrating, little•, prove•● trying, annoying, unsatisfying, exasperating,maddening, infuriating
caution (v)
noun expert•, official•, Dr, reader, parent,researcher•, analyst, author•, scientist•, investor,consumer, progress, colleague, •conclusion,•educator misc against, however, although, avoid,strongly, careful, quick, warn, yesterday, repeatedly,rely, rightly, interpret, beware, excessive● warn, alert, notify, signal, give notice, advise
wary (j)
noun eye, look, investor, glance, consumer,expression, stranger, bird, politician, resident, smile,buck misc shall•, remain•, a•, little•, grow•,especially•, cast•, increasingly•, bit•, extremely•,suddenly•, other● watchful, cautious, suspicious, distrustful,mistrustful, chary
glare (v)
noun eye, sun•, light, brother, chair•, sister, shoulder,hip•, foot•, headlight•, sunlight•, fist•, silence, moon•,chest• misc at, him, me, her, down, back, turn, other,each, stand, around, across, red, angrily, angry● scowl, stare, glower || dazzle, flash, glimmer ||stand out, leap out, jump out
saturated (j)
noun fat, mg, cholesterol, GM, gram, milligram, color,diet, trans, intake, oil, acid misc total•, fat, low,trace•, •fatty, reduce•, highly•, contain•, limit•,consume, high•, load•● soaked, soaking, drenched, wet through || packed,full, brimming, brimful
dietary (j)
noun fiber, supplement, carbohydrate, sugar,sodium, intake, GM, fat, change, guideline, calcium,habit misc trace•, total•, recommended•,recommend, reduce, nutritional, •exercise, •physical,contain, •test, increase, •fat● nutritional, dietetic, eating, alimentary, alimental,nutritive
potent (j)
noun force, weapon, symbol, drug, antioxidant, form,combination, effect, offense, tool, carcinogen, agentmisc most•, more•, as•, •political, less•, particularly•,•enough, remain•, politically•, highly, equally•,contain•● strong, effective, powerful, forceful || persuasive,convincing, influential, forceful
all-star (j)
noun game, break, team, league, NBA, weekend,player, season, cast, baseball, appearance, guardmisc play, after, since•, before•, former•, win, second,name•, annual•, four-time•, three-time•, left● star-studded, celebrity, famous, prestigious, wellknown,glittering
provincial (j)
noun government, capital, town, governor, level,park, authority, city, official, council, election,assembly misc federal, national, local, French•,municipal, central•, state, Canadian•, regional,•territorial, elect, provincial● local, regional, county, district || unsophisticated,unfashionable, outmoded, parochial
Brazilian (j)
noun government, society, culture, music, forest,economy, politics, film, bank, official, rain, churchmisc •military, popular, cultural, Brazilian,contemporary•, Japanese•, financial, •Catholic,African•, Indian, •geopolitical, racial
poise (v)
noun hand, pen•, finger•, •brink, •edge, •growth,stand•, foot, •flight, knife, pencil•, weapon•,•keyboard, troop•, •threshold misc seem, over,become, stand, appear, above, ready, strike, remain,enter, launch, perfectly, leap, delicately, attack● hover, perch, hang, balance, float, suspend
snatch (v)
noun hand, purse, phone, •jaw, •paper, •bag, baby,•victory, •knife, wind•, •glass, •gun, •key, •defeat,•receiver misc from, up, away, out, off, away, reach,suddenly, quickly, forward, ring, grab, abruptly, bend,fallen● grab, grasp, seize, take || steal, pinch, nick, filch
tug (v)
noun hand, •sleeve, arm, hair, •heart, shirt,•heartstring, leg, shoulder, foot, rope, •collar, •beard,•corner, jacket misc at, his, her, down, pull, gently,off, toward, free, hard, grab, forward, away, tug,heavy● pull, tow, haul, heave, jerk, yank
chuckle (v)
noun head, dad, uncle, •joke, breath, smile, shit,•irony, •laugh, •chuckle, stranger•, cheek, •throat,•wit, •delight misc he, himself, again, softly, shake,herself, laugh, myself, kind, smile, recall, dryly,chuckle, sort, quietly● laugh, chortle, laugh to yourself, laugh inwardly,giggle, snigger
hammer (v)
noun heart•, nail, door, deal, agreement, sound•,stock, •detail, •message, compromise, fist, theme,•chest, rain•, Democrat misc out, into, away, home,together, hard, hammer, saw, final, wooden,repeatedly, bend, crude, plaster, joint● beat, strike, hit, knock, pound, nail
Victorian (j)
noun house, home, era, mansion, building, street,society, age, novel, style, Christmas, period miscrestored•, •Edwardian, grand•, ornate•, three-story•,modern, •gothic, elegant•, huge•, restore•, twostory•,romantic
jealous (j)
noun husband, rage, wife, lover, boyfriend, brother,girlfriend, success, neighbor, rival, spouse, beautymisc because, feel•, a•, little•, jealous, angry,insanely•, possessive, other, bit•, each, act● envious, green-eyed, covetous, resentful ||protective, suspicious, wary, watchful
lethal (j)
noun injection, weapon, dose, force, death, drug,combination, disease, gas, virus, agent, violence miscpotentially•, most•, die•, less•, lethal, administer•,cause, highly•, execute•, prove•, particularly•, inject•● deadly, fatal, mortal, poisonous, toxic, dangerous
warrant (v)
noun investigation, •attention, search•, study, arrest•,research, action, evidence•, •consideration,circumstance•, situation•, condition•, event•, concern,death misc enough, far, such, enough, serious,sufficient, special, additional, appear, certainly,significant, sufficiently, issue, clearly, future
forced (j)
noun labor, entry, march, fumble, smile, sign,sterilization, removal, choice, abortion, policy,marriage misc sexual, forced, sound•, •vital,voluntary, result, impose, •expiratory, tackle•,•confront, •abandon, mass● strained, unnatural, affected, put on || involuntary,compulsory, required, obligatory
mail (v)
noun letter, questionnaire, survey, •list, •address,check, form, card, •sample, envelope, package, ballot,office, postcard, •copy misc please, following,randomly, sound, print, online, directly, follow-up,selected, complete, guilty, via, random, plead,youtellus
elevate (v)
noun level, •status, blood, mood, foot, rate, pressure,heart, leg, position, •importance, risk, temperature,cholesterol, score misc above, slightly, significantly,chief, thereby, ordinary, moderately, ng/ml,somewhat, lower, artificially, head, single-handedly,stimulate, elevate● raise, lift up, lift, uplift || promote, advance,further, move up
imitate (v)
noun life, art, •sound, model, voice, style, other•,•behavior, •nature, •movement, example, •accent,animal, artist, •bird misc try, imitate, widely, attempt,closely, famous, successful, observe, slavishly,perfectly, English, emulate, merely, pretend, copy● mimic, copy, impersonate, ape || copy, reproduce,emulate, duplicate
satisfying (j)
noun life, experience, work, relationship, meal,result, career, sex, need, dish, customer, task miscmore•, most•, very•, as•, less•, deeply•, personally•,quite•, emotionally•, rich, simple•, particularly•● pleasing, gratifying, fulfilling, rewarding || filling,sustaining, nourishing, substantial
communal (j)
noun life, land, identity, value, violence, property,table, space, conflict, experience, activity, naturemisc individual, personal, social, religious, ethnic,communal, private, traditional•, familial, •sleeping,than, cultural● shared, public, collective, joint, mutual
abundant (j)
noun life, resource, water, supply, evidence, food,species, energy, wildlife, fish, element, source miscmost•, more•, provide•, cheap, natural, relatively•,less•, produce, contain•, fresh, despite•, •throughout● plentiful, copious, rich, profuse, ample, lavish
emit (v)
noun light, radiation, gas, carbon, sound, energy,dioxide, pollutant, amount, radio, photon, ton, plant,wave, source misc less, light, low, infrared, per, hot,ultraviolet, absorb, visible, high-pitched, toxic, loud,enough, CO2, organic● produce, release, give off, give out, send out,discharge
horizontal (j)
noun line, axis, drilling, plane, position, mask, bar,band, gridline, surface, well, stripe misc vertical,along, horizontal, nearly•, •represent, above,indicate, rather, consist•, thin•, straight, •shear● level, plane, flat, straight
blur (v)
noun line, vision, •distinction, •boundary, eye, image,face•, tear, edge, •difference, light, picture, memory,feature, focus misc between, become, begin,together, often, tend, everything, increasingly,slightly, traditional, by, past, fade, somewhat, past● distort, muddle, obscure, cloud || smudge, smear,distort, mist
middle-aged (j)
noun man, woman, couple, guy, adult, worker, male,hair, American, lady, businessman, gentleman misc•who, young•, old, •white, •wear, •elderly, mostly•,•name, dress, middle-class, balding, overweight
fond (j)
noun memory, farewell, heart, hope, wish, childhood,dream, recollection, smile, remembrance, jet, catmisc very•, grow•, particularly•, especially•, quite•,•Lac, •quote, •point, •other, •each, rather•, bid•● loving, tender, affectionate, caring, warm, doting
staff (v)
noun min•, •member, •Sgt, •volunteer, office, clinic,worker, hospital, nurse, sales•, subtitle•, committee,facility, officer, employee misc by, fully, rich, English,Jr, largely, Chuck, mostly, adequately, entirely, funny,hire, train, primarily, predictable● operate, run, work, control, supervise, man
memorable (j)
noun moment, experience, event, character, line,scene, history, performance, image, meal, phrase,movie misc most•, particularly•, truly•, recall•,equally•, memorable, exciting•, vivid, dramatic•,inspire, brief•, utter● unforgettable, notable, outstanding, striking,extraordinary, impressive
hint (v)
noun official•, •possibility, •presence, •existence, Mr,smile, finding•, others, household•, •complexity,•depth, explanation, clue•, accent•, remark• misc at,might, even, possible, strongly, broadly, darkly,barely, future, merely, hidden, subtly, preliminary,playfully, slight● suggest, intimate, insinuate, imply, mention,indicate
coat (v)
noun oil, pan, •spray, mixture, •side, baking, chicken,vegetable, surface, sheet, bowl, skillet, •layer,•bottom, sugar misc with, toss, lightly, stir, turn, until,cover, evenly, cook, gently, add, large, serve, mix,place● cover, paint, smother, dip, smear, spread
fashion (v)
noun old-•, •policy, model, material, designer,•identity, •metal, •compromise, wood, object, tool,•clay, •style, magazine, bomb misc out, himself, tiny,makeshift, crude, attempt, elaborate, rather,homemade, pure, wooden, deliberately,painstakingly, enable, cardboard● shape, mold, form, make, fit, alter
dub (v)
noun operation, project, magazine•, press•, version,scientist•, newspaper•, media•, king, phenomenon,critic•, •queen, researcher•, initiative, tabloid• misconce, quickly, whom, affectionately, Spanish, II,Russian, greatest, officially, ultimate, sexy, flying,Italian, prompt, originally● christen, nickname, hail as, label, style, call
ample (j)
noun opportunity, evidence, time, room, space,supply, reason, support, warning, resource, storage,bosom misc there•, provide•, give•, offer•, allow•,despite•, •exist, •available, provided•, ensure•,•observe, supply•● plenty, sufficient, plentiful, abundant, full,generous
prepared (j)
noun pan, baking, food, sheet, batter, statement,cup, mixture, dish, tablespoon, sauce, spoon miscinto•, •bake, pour•, place, quite•, transfer•, spread,ill•, evenly, read•, onto•, less•● ready, set, equipped, geared up, organized,arranged
notify (v)
noun parent, police, authority, family, company,department, official, office, agency, •Congress,security, letter, public, •owner, employee miscrequire, must, before, without, immediately, fail,formally, please, officially, potential, supposed,promptly, soon, prior, via● inform, alert, advise, warn, report, let know
tricky (j)
noun part, business, question, situation, task,balance, matter, maneuver, proposition, stuff, bit,balancing misc very•, a•, little•, bit•, especially,prove•, sometimes, particularly, tricky, navigate,dangerous, negotiate•● complicated, delicate, awkward, fiddly || devious,sly, deceitful, crafty
moving (j)
noun part, target, van, car, picture, object, truck,image, story, train, experience, force misc very•,most•, fast•, jump•, quite•, onto, slow•, front, track•,moving, fewer•, pack● touching, poignant, affecting, stirring,heartbreaking, emotional
ruling (j)
noun party, class, elite, family, member, coalition,government, power, regime, Baath, Congress,candidate misc •national, •democratic, within•,within•, political, •revolutionary, •liberal, Supreme,•institutional, •conservative, •socialist, •African● presiding, reigning, governing, dominant,sovereign, chief
lasting (j)
noun peace, effect, impression, impact, relationship,change, legacy, damage, value, solution,contribution, friendship misc leave•, most•, create•,achieve•, build•, produce•, form•, deep•, just•,significant, cause•, •middle● permanent, long-term, lifelong, eternal, durable,enduring
educated (j)
noun people, woman, guess, man, person, class,elite, worker, population, public, parent, consumermisc more, highly•, less•, young, become•, most•,among•, better•, poorly•, •middle, affluent, poor•● well-informed, well-read, learned, erudite ||cultured, cultivated, tasteful, sophisticated
empower (v)
noun people, woman, student, community,•individual, parent, teacher, Congress, employee,•consumer, organization, decision, constitution,worker, citizen misc feel, themselves, newly, local,poor, act, seek, ourselves, design, empower, educate,enable, protect, participate, economically● authorize, allow, sanction, permit || inspire,embolden, encourage, galvanize
unemployed (j)
noun people, worker, job, youth, person, American,resident, individual, month, labor, graduate, welfaremisc million•, young, poor, •underemployed, among•,homeless, employ, remain•, themselves, long-term•,likely, newly•● jobless, out of work, out of a job, laid off, onunemployment, idle
five-year (j)
noun period, contract, plan, term, return, deal,program, rate, study, growth, sentence, project misc•million, over•, sign•, during•, billion, end, average,total, •worth, recently•, •annual, •annualized
sensible (j)
noun policy, shoe, approach, person, plan, decision,solution, choice, diet, strategy, precaution, coursemisc more•, seem•, only•, •enough, wear, sound•,perfectly•, sensible, otherwise•, eminently•,moderate, practical● level-headed, sane, rational, reasonable ||practical, serviceable, workable, functional
questionable (j)
noun practice, game, assumption, value, decision,claim, source, activity, character, behavior, ballot,evidence misc •whether, highly•, best, remain•,ethically•, morally•, list•, somewhat•, engage•,questionable, due, increasingly•● dubious, doubtful, uncertain, open to discussion,open to doubt, moot
unaware (j)
noun presence, danger, existence, public, participant,extent, physician, surroundings, irony, investigator,observer, scrutiny misc seem•, completely•, most•,remain•, totally•, often•, blissfully•, apparently•,catch•, largely•, either•, seemingly•● ignorant, uninformed, oblivious, unconscious,unmindful, heedless
dear (u)
Oh•, •Dr, dear, yes•, no, thank, course•, please, miss,hello•, birthday, worry•, Hi•, •aunt
cuisine (n)
adj American, French, Mexican, Chinese, Italian,ethnic, Indian, lean, regional, local noun restaurant,haute•, chef, prevention•, •specialty, food, gourmet•,wine, culture, fusion• verb serve, feature•, offer,sample•, cook, enjoy, specialize•, prepare, combine,explore● food, fare, cooking, gastronomy, cookery
antique (n)
adj American, fine, French, fair, English, valuable,contemporary, European, modern, monthly noun•shop, art, •dealer, magazine•, •store, furniture,collectibles, market, •roadshow, collection verb•show, shop, sell•, buy•, furnish•, •store, •market,collect, fill•, purchase
spokeswoman (n)
adj American, national, Dietetic, Inc, Palestinian,chief, planned noun department•, company, hospital,agency, district, police•, campaign, county,association, council verb say, •decline, •comment,•confirm, •deny, •acknowledge, quote, dismiss
smoothly (r)
go•, run•, more•, move•, thing•, everything•, as•,work•, keep•, flow•, proceed•, slide•, operate•,function•● easily, effortlessly, efficiently, well, slickly
indoor (j)
noun air, pool, plumbing, quality, track, pollution,facility, championship, environment, swimming,court, pollutant misc •outdoor, reduce•,environmental, clean, indoor, heated, smoking,associate•, average•, feature, •PM2.5, swim•● inside, interior, covered, enclosed, internal
aggressively (r)
more•, pursue, move•, •seek, act•, market, push,•promote, expand, respond•, compete•, treat, attack,recruit● violently, belligerently, antagonistically,destructively || forcefully, insistently, assertively,uncompromisingly
broadly (r)
more•, smile•, define, •speak, grin•, •base, •include,interpret, apply, •similar, •conceive, construe,•distribute, •support● approximately, sketchily, generally, largely,roughly, mostly
efficiently (r)
more•, use, run•, work•, as•, effectively, operate•,quickly•, most•, energy, resource, move•, produce,•possible● professionally, competently, proficiently,resourcefully || inexpensively, economically, costeffectively
adequately (r)
not•, •address, •prepare, •protect, fail•, •explain,•represent, •describe, •fund, deal, perform•, need,•train, provide● sufficiently, passably, tolerably, effectively,satisfactorily, amply
sufficiently (r)
not•, •large, •high, •strong, •allow, consider, recover,develop, •powerful, •justify, fail•, •warrant, prepare,•broad● adequately, satisfactorily, suitably, appropriately,necessarily, amply
African (n)
noun American, European, African, Asian, Indian,majority•, descendant, slave, century•, apartheidverb enslave, force, •vote, •engage, deny, perceive,capture, import, solve, kidnap
unwilling (j)
noun Congress, authority, participant, politician,witness, ally, interim, sacrifice, concession, viewer,burden, European misc •to, or, unable, seem•,•accept, either•, remain•, •risk, appear•, •themselves,•compromise, prove•● reluctant, disinclined, averse, grudging, loath,indisposed
decisive (j)
noun action, victory, role, moment, factor, battle,step, force, vote, influence, blow, leader misc play•,prove•, •military, win, quick•, strong•, swift•,•determine, mark•, score•, achieve, bold•● conclusive, pivotal, key, critical || strong-minded,resolute, determined, certain
recreational (j)
noun activity, use, drug, facility, fishing, vehicle, area,sport, fishery, opportunity, fisherman, purpose misccommercial, social•, provide•, educational, such,competitive, cultural, marine, outdoor•, scenic•,popular•, well● spare time, fun, frivolous, entertaining, leisure,amusing
lazy (j)
noun afternoon, river, summer, worker, smile, dog,circle, fat, welfare, bum, Susan, creek misc too•,stupid, slow•, fat•, lazy, incompetent, •hazy,•ignorant, intellectually•, shiftless, down, dumb● indolent, idle, lethargic, languid, sluggish, slothful
unusually (r)
•high, •large, •number, •warm, •long, •strong, •low,•quiet, rate, •heavy, •level, weather, •bright, •winter● rarely, uncommonly, infrequently || remarkable,strangely, oddly, curiously
nicely (r)
very•, fit•, quite•, dress, until•, •brown, along•,illustrate, recover•, contrast•, treat•, complement,dovetail•, fill● agreeably, kindly, well || suitably, effectively,satisfactorily || carefully, meticulously, finely
beautifully (r)
work•, write, play•, dress, sing, •design, •illustrate,•craft, •decorate, •landscape, •restore, •restored,•render, •preserve● attractively, gorgeously, stunningly, handsomely|| wonderfully, delightfully, brilliantly, superbly
finely (r)
•chopped, cup, •chop, onion, tablespoon, •fresh,garlic, teaspoon, •tune, clove, pepper, •dice, red,until•● thinly, delicately, lightly || excellently, superbly,outstandingly || keenly, subtly, discerningly
proudly (r)
•display, stand•, •show, wear, announce, point,•proclaim, smile•, note, speak•, declare, walk, flag,claim● arrogantly, conceitedly, smugly, self-importantly,pompously, bigheadedly
oddly (r)
•enough, feel•, seem, yet•, •familiar, •shaped, voice,•shape, •comforting, sound•, behave•, •quiet, dress,•formal● strangely, mysteriously, unusually, peculiarly,extraordinarily, incongruously